Sophisticated technomagickal contraptions that contain their own self-governed paranormal Effects are known, in game­ speak, as Devices. Anyone can use a Device, so long as a given character can figure out how it works. System-wise, that usually requires a Wits or Intelligence + Technology or Hypertech roll, with the difficulty based upon the complexity of that Device.

(See the sidebar You Must be THIS Smart in Order to Use This Device.) Power-armor suits, AI computer systems, hypertech vehicles, and supercharged firearms tend to be considered Devices. Mystic “devices” get described below as Talismans.