On the Subject of Diversineedy
In 1974, GS Electronics released a needy module designed to throw off defusers with manuals. It could hold up to six custom-built components, which could be set to do what the bomb setter wanted them to do. One setter gave it lots of different sensors that could detect tampering, but accidentally detonated the bomb while installing it. These modules still sometimes appear on modern-day bombs, but setters now use pre-made, predictable components.
This module will strike when either its battery reaches 0, or one of the six components on its surface enters a strike state. In either case, all components will reset, and the module will deactivate temporarily.
The aerial on the top-left of the module draws a lot of power while it’s extended, but the battery will slowly recharge while it’s pushed down. The shutter below the timer will cover the components while the aerial is down (since the aerial can no longer receive signals that the components need).
Pressing SPACE while the module is selected will toggle the aerial.
As more modules are solved, this module will become more of a nuisance.
Components
Needles
Don’t call me Needy!
Strike state: The needle is fully inside either end zone.
The needle will progress to one of the two end zones — use the directional buttons to change its direction.
Keypads
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Strike state: The keys have been flashing for too long.
Every so often, some of the keys will slowly light up red, before flashing — press the lit keys in ascending order to reset this process. Do not press unlit keys.
