Botnets

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Botnets - gameplay, server and missions overhaul

I would suggest that possibly by a script, players could turn servers they've 
hijacked into a botnet that they can use in their offensive undertakings, such 
as attacking other (stronger) servers, and maybe attacking other users too; and 
allowing for batch files (or similar) to launch pre-programmed orders in botnet 
computers. There could be a tool that's something between GPS and Hardware 
Diagnostics tools, where you can coordinate attacks using mouse and batch files.

For better balance however, I think that any server would have to revert back 
ro neutral (players losing both their botnet and cpanel access) after possibly 
a random interval of time, simulating the possibility that your illegal admin 
account can get discovered. The chance of discovery would depend on how much 
you use the gained security exploit.

And maybe there should be a market where you can also buy/rent (and maybe sell 
too) botnets (like mercenary units) if you can afford it. This game seriously 
needs an alternative place to spend credits. After you have everything 
permanent, I think a player should still be able to spend their funds to buy 
some non-permanent bonuses. I think those merc botnets could be a way. 

Or maybe botnets could be not the servers but the simulated computers of 
workers behind a company's server infected, so that any server you have 
infected, generates a fixed botnet value (per unit of time, perhaps up t o a 
maximum value), simulating virus/trojan/worm infecting its employees. After 
launcing such attack though (activating script), it would eventually be 
discovered, and shut down. And after you've used them in malicious ways once, 
they are discovered with high probability (maybe as high as 100%). 

Please rate the importance of your Feature Request *for others*
[Low|Med|High]:Med (it would certainly change a lot about the game)

Original issue reported on code.google.com by hpro...@gmail.com on 3 Aug 2013 at 4:10

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Botnets would allow more function from servers you'be hijacked. And make 
servers useful to own even if you don't need to gain any further xp. It would 
also give an interesting tool for more experienced users. 

Bringing in a feature like there was in uplink, a news server could be cool 
too. 

"Another American government server has today fallen victim to botnet attacks 
originating in China. Government demands that China take action against the 
hacker organisation behind the attacks. Organisation head denies any 
involvement." 

"Chinese prime minister claims  however that the prosecution is not willing to 
press charges yet due to the lack of evidence gathered.

Original comment by hpro...@gmail.com on 3 Aug 2013 at 4:31

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Something like botnets is pretty neat feature that could be added. And about 
that GPS / HWDiag thing. What about satnets involvement do the servers need to 
be in same satnet or not? I just want hear your opinion.

Original comment by golyal...@gmail.com on 30 Dec 2013 at 6:41