¶ White_Hat
¶ 🧬 Card Details
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¶ ⚙️ Function
-SecureCode(onAction): Increase a Core to a total of 6 points
This card is dropped into the archive if the Core is captured-VulnerabilityPatch(onAction): Increase the defense value of a Barrier to +1 point per protocol used if the defense calue is not higher than 5
This card is dropped into the archive if the Barrier is captured
Key Behavior:
- Dual-purpose protection tool: one effect strengthens Cores, the other enhances Barriers
- Designed to prevent loss of critical infrastructure before a threat arrives
- Offers strong value with minimal cost – ideal for setup and damage prevention
¶ ♻️ Strategy
- Great for early- to mid-game, when Cores and Barriers are still vulnerable
- Can extend the lifespan of essential cards and delay Exploit breakthroughs
- Combos well with weak or average Barriers, bringing them just above the danger threshold
- Risk/reward: once your protection fails, the Action is archived – use it proactively
A White_Hat doesn’t wait for damage
They strengthen systems before they’re ever attacked
¶ 🛠️ Technical Background
¶ 🧩 Definition
White Hats are ethical hackers who protect systems, uncover vulnerabilities, and report them responsibly
They often work with companies, governments, or security teams to patch flaws before they’re exploited
¶ ⚙️ What makes them different?
- Work legally and with permission
- Follow standards of practice, like coordinated disclosure
- Focus on preventative measures, not retaliation
¶ 🔎 Tools and Skills
- Vulnerability scanners, penetration testing suites, reverse engineering
- Excellent at reading logs, securing code, and implementing patches
- Their strength is in their methodology – not just in breaking in, but in fortifying the system
¶ 🧠 Trivia
- The card has two actions, reflecting the versatile role of White Hats in real-world security
- The Shell protocol was chosen for its focus on system-level control and hardening
- The archive condition simulates the real-world problem: even the best defenses eventually fall – no patch lasts forever