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Can the Runner break subroutines without an icebreaker, or without matching strength?

Several experienced players agree on this reading; no official ruling was found.

  • Novacat · Community · 2015-02-28
  • Taloncarde · Community · 2015-02-28
  • skotothalamos · Community · 2015-02-28
  • sozin · Community · 2012-10-04
  • Smilingknight · Community · 2012-10-03
  • Hrrrmmm · Community · 2012-09-30

Yes, when a card other than an icebreaker lets you. Bioroid ICE lets the Runner click to break its subroutines, and cards like Grappling Hook or E3 Feedback Implants break subroutines without the icebreaker subtype. Those effects don't need strength or subtype matches.

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