An Easy communications total is required to properly encode the BiVVoL or change an established pattern. Normal activation by the owner with a voice command code is automatic within a 10-meter range (if the owner is willing). The owner can alter the command sequence's tone to fail an activation if under duress. A failed attempt to circumvent a BiVVoL means that the vehicle's power system is disabled until the secondary system establishes identity. Attempting to "forge" a voice replication requires a voice replication unit with sound adjustment functions, at least three hours of work creating the forgery, and a Moderate communications roll and a Moderate forgery roll. The nice thing about a BiVVoL is that the average criminal isn't patient enough to fool the system. It is possible that a thief can obtain the owner's code sequence — perhaps under duress — but just knowing the sequence is not enough: the sequence must have the proper vocal tone and pitch elements to be acceptable. A harried owner can even make a show of trying to figure out what's wrong! Imagine an owner repeating the code sequence over and over again, but to no avail. "I can't understand it! The darn thing must be broken! I can't even get it to turn off!" Eventually, the average criminal, lacking sufficient time or the mental resources to understand what's really going on, will give up and begin looking for easier marks.