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| ===== Tech Secrets (Talent) ===== | ===== Tech Secrets (Talent) ===== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering) 1, Use Magic Device 1, 5 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 1, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 1, 5 EXP |
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| You may now roll Use Magic Device checks or Knowledge (Engineering) to identify and use technological items. Without Tech Secrets you cannot use or identify technology effectively. Tech Secrets also allow you to passively notice technology with a successful Perception check. Tech Secrets does not let you repair or create technology. | You may now roll [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] checks or [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) to identify and use technological items. Without Tech Secrets you cannot use or identify technology effectively. Tech Secrets also allow you to passively notice technology with a successful [[priority:skills:perception|Perception]] check. Tech Secrets does not let you repair or create technology. |
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| ==== Fabricator, Rudimentary ==== | ==== Fabricator, Rudimentary ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Knowledge (Engineering) 5,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 5, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 5,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 5, 10 EXP |
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| You may create Primitive and Rudimentary Tech Parts using[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology). | You may create Primitive and Rudimentary Tech Parts using[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology). |
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| ==== Fabricator, Advanced ==== | ==== Fabricator, Advanced ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Fabricator (Rudimentary), Knowledge (Engineering) 10,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 10, 15 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Fabricator (Rudimentary), [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 10,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 10, 15 EXP |
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| You may create Standard and Advanced Tech Parts using[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology). | You may create Standard and Advanced Tech Parts using[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology). |
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| ==== Fabricator, Cutting Edge ==== | ==== Fabricator, Cutting Edge ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Fabricator (Advanced), Knowledge (Engineering) 15,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 15, 25 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Fabricator (Advanced), [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 15,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 15, 25 EXP |
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| You may create Cutting Edge and better Tech Parts using[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology). | You may create Cutting Edge and better Tech Parts using[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology). |
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| ==== Ancient Techprint ==== | ==== Ancient Techprint ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Knowledge (Engineering) 8, 15 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 8, 15 EXP |
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| You gain the ability to read Techprints as well as create Techprints from items you know how to craft. | You gain the ability to read Techprints as well as create Techprints from items you know how to craft. |
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| ==== Hacker ==== | ==== Hacker ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Use Magic Device 4, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 4, 10 EXP |
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| You are able to access hidden data or douse ancient firewalls. Communicating with the technological spirits, you may negotiate with terminals and bypass locks that are technological in nature with a [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] check. Without this Talent you are unable to do anything more than read displays or perform basic inquiries. | You are able to access hidden data or douse ancient firewalls. Communicating with the technological spirits, you may negotiate with terminals and bypass locks that are technological in nature with a [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] check. Without this Talent you are unable to do anything more than read displays or perform basic inquiries. |
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| ==== Logos Lex Ineo ==== | ==== Logos Lex Ineo ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Use Magic Device 6, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 6, 10 EXP |
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| When using [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] you may use your intelligence in place of your charisma for Technological skill checks. | When using [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] you may use your intelligence in place of your charisma for Technological skill checks. |
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| ==== Techno Researcher (Talent) ==== | ==== Techno Researcher (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering), Knowledge (Esoteric), Use Magic Device or [[priority:skills:research|Research]] 4, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering), [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Esoteric), [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] or [[priority:skills:research|Research]] 4, 10 EXP |
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| You now research Technological items faster. The time required to research an undiscovered Technological item is halved. | You now research Technological items faster. The time required to research an undiscovered Technological item is halved. |
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| ==== Technological Insight (Talent) ==== | ==== Technological Insight (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering), Knowledge (Esoteric), Use Magic Device, or [[priority:skills:research|Research]] 8, 20 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering), [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Esoteric), Use Magic Device, or [[priority:skills:research|Research]] 8, 20 EXP |
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| You now research Technological items faster. The time required to research an undiscovered Technological item is halved. (This stacks with other abilities. You do not use the base research time but your current research time after previous modifiers.) | You now research Technological items faster. The time required to research an undiscovered Technological item is halved. (This stacks with other abilities. You do not use the base research time but your current research time after previous modifiers.) |
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| ==== Techno Weapons Specialist (Talent) ==== | ==== Techno Weapons Specialist (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering) 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, 10 EXP |
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| You may now Research Technological weapons in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological weapons. | You may now [[priority:skills:research|Research]] Technological weapons in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological weapons. |
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| ==== Technological Gadgeteer (Talent) ==== | ==== Technological Gadgeteer (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering) 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, 10 EXP |
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| You may now Research Technological gadgets in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological gadgets. | You may now [[priority:skills:research|Research]] Technological gadgets in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological gadgets. |
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| ==== Cybernetic Wiz (Talent) ==== | ==== Cybernetic Wiz (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering) 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, 10 EXP |
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| You may now Research Technological Cyberware in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological Cyberware. | You may now [[priority:skills:research|Research]] Technological Cyberware in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological Cyberware. |
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| ==== BioTechnician (Talent) ==== | ==== BioTechnician (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Nature) 6,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Alchemy) 6, 5 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Nature) 6,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Alchemy) 6, 5 EXP |
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| You may now Research Technological Biomedicine in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological Biomedicine. | You may now [[priority:skills:research|Research]] Technological Biomedicine in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological Biomedicine. |
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| ==== Techno Shaman (Talent) ==== | ==== Techno Shaman (Talent) ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Knowledge (Engineering) 8, Use Magic Device 8, 5 EXP | * **Requirements:** [[priority:skills:knowledge|Knowledge]] (Engineering) 8, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 8, 5 EXP |
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| You may now Research Technological Computing in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological Computing. | You may now [[priority:skills:research|Research]] Technological Computing in half the time it normally takes you. (this stacks with similar effects and allows you to half the time it previously took. Not the base time.) In addition you get a +5 bonus to skills when Crafting Technological Computing. |
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| ===== Living Conduit ===== | ===== Living Conduit ===== |
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| ==== Detect Charge ==== | ==== Detect Charge ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Use Magic Device 1, 5 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 1, 5 EXP |
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| By spending 1 [[priority:magic:mana|MP]] you may detect the presence of any charges within 10 ft per rank in Use Magic device you have. For each Full Round Action you spend focusing, you may see charges through barriers at 1 foot per round. Some materials may block this ability. It lasts a number of minutes equal to your ranks in [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]]. | By spending 1 [[priority:magic:mana|MP]] you may detect the presence of any charges within 10 ft per rank in Use Magic device you have. For each Full Round Action you spend focusing, you may see charges through barriers at 1 foot per round. Some materials may block this ability. It lasts a number of minutes equal to your ranks in [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]]. |
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| ==== Mana Recharge ==== | ==== Mana Recharge ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Use Magic Device 4, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 4, 10 EXP |
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| By spending your own[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]you may temporarily provide a charge to a technological device. This charge lasts a number of minutes equal to your ranks in Use Magic Device. The cost of the charge is normally comparable to the Spell Tier which the technological device mimics, but may vary from item to item. Some items may require a Use Magic Device check if they are particularly delicate or esoteric. You must be able to touch the item to use this ability, and it requires a [[chargen:common_terms#action_types|Half Action]]. | By spending your own[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]you may temporarily provide a charge to a technological device. This charge lasts a number of minutes equal to your ranks in Use Magic Device. The cost of the charge is normally comparable to the Spell Tier which the technological device mimics, but may vary from item to item. Some items may require a [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] check if they are particularly delicate or esoteric. You must be able to touch the item to use this ability, and it requires a [[chargen:common_terms#action_types|Half Action]]. |
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| ==== Mana Diode ==== | ==== Mana Diode ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Use Magic Device 8, 20 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 8, 20 EXP |
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| Through continued mastery of[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]manipulation you may infuse technological devices with permanent charges at the cost of far more Mana. When using Mana Recharge, you may instead make the charge permanent, if you pay twice the[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]cost. | Through continued mastery of[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]manipulation you may infuse technological devices with permanent charges at the cost of far more Mana. When using Mana Recharge, you may instead make the charge permanent, if you pay twice the[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]cost. |
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| ==== Charge Leech ==== | ==== Charge Leech ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Mana Diode, Use Magic Device 10, 25 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Mana Diode, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 10, 25 EXP |
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| By simply touching a technological device (or making a touch attack versus a technological creature) you may absorb charges from them and convert them directly into Mana. This requires a [[chargen:common_terms#action_types|Half Action]] and a [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] check. The number of[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]Points resorted is equal to the check result divided by 10 (rounded down). Each time this ability is used on a device, it loses a charge. If used on a technological creature, the creature must make a DC 15 Fortitude save, or become staggered for one round. | By simply touching a technological device (or making a touch attack versus a technological creature) you may absorb charges from them and convert them directly into Mana. This requires a [[chargen:common_terms#action_types|Half Action]] and a [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] check. The number of[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]Points resorted is equal to the check result divided by 10 (rounded down). Each time this ability is used on a device, it loses a charge. If used on a technological creature, the creature must make a DC 15 Fortitude save, or become staggered for one round. |
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| ==== Aether Master ==== | ==== Aether Master ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Mana Diode, Use Magic Device 15, 25 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Mana Diode, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 15, 25 EXP |
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| By reaching through the mysterious Aether you may use Mana Recharge and Charge Leech from a range. So long as you can detect a charge you may use this ability. Its range is equal to 10 ft per rank in Use Magic device that you possess. | By reaching through the mysterious Aether you may use Mana Recharge and Charge Leech from a range. So long as you can detect a charge you may use this ability. Its range is equal to 10 ft per rank in Use Magic device that you possess. |
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| ==== Living Conduit ==== | ==== Living Conduit ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Mana Diode, Aether Master, Use Magic Device 20, 35 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Detect Charge, Mana Recharge, Mana Diode, Aether Master, [[priority:skills:use_magic_device|Use Magic Device]] 20, 35 EXP |
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| Your body has become so accustomed to transferring[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]and technological charges you may now store a number of charges in your body equal to your Constitution modifier (or Intelligence if you have the Mind Over Matter Boon). These charges may be transferred in place of[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]when using Mana Recharge with the Mana Diode Talent (Temporary charges can not be transferred). When using Charge Leech you may instead gain a charge in your Charge storage. | Your body has become so accustomed to transferring[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]and technological charges you may now store a number of charges in your body equal to your Constitution modifier (or Intelligence if you have the Mind Over Matter Boon). These charges may be transferred in place of[[priority:magic#mana|Mana]]when using Mana Recharge with the Mana Diode Talent (Temporary charges can not be transferred). When using Charge Leech you may instead gain a charge in your Charge storage. |
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| ==== Self Augmentation / Cybercrafter ==== | ==== Self Augmentation / Cybercrafter ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets, Heal 1,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 1, 5 EXP | * **Requirements:** Tech Secrets,[[priority:skills:heal|Heal]]1,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 1, 5 EXP |
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| You have discovered that steel surpasses skin in all ways and may now install prosthetics on yourself using the Heal skill at no penalty. You gain a +4 on heal checks to install cybernetics as well as a +4 on any skill check to repair cybernetics. | You have discovered that steel surpasses skin in all ways and may now install prosthetics on yourself using the[[priority:skills:heal|Heal]]skill at no penalty. You gain a +4 on heal checks to install cybernetics as well as a +4 on any skill check to repair cybernetics. |
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| You have learned how to make replacement limbs more efficiently. You may[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] Replacement Legs (Rudimentary), Replacement Arms (Rudimentary) Replacement Organs (rudimentary), and all basic level mods without researching the techprints. If you begin play with this Talent, you may gain a single free replacement limb (excluding torso). Note that crafting these replacement limbs requires Tech Parts as with most technology. | You have learned how to make replacement limbs more efficiently. You may[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] Replacement Legs (Rudimentary), Replacement Arms (Rudimentary) Replacement Organs (rudimentary), and all basic level mods without researching the techprints. If you begin play with this Talent, you may gain a single free replacement limb (excluding torso). Note that crafting these replacement limbs requires Tech Parts as with most technology. |
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| ==== Custom Job ==== | ==== Custom Job ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Cybercrafter, Heal 4,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 4, 10 EXP | * **Requirements:** Cybercrafter,[[priority:skills:heal|Heal]]4,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 4, 10 EXP |
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| Your cybernetics are far more versatile than most, and each replacement limb may support another modification. This only applies to cybernetics on your own body. This talent also increases the number of Cybernetics you may have equal to half your Hit Dice (Rounded Down). | Your cybernetics are far more versatile than most, and each replacement limb may support another modification. This only applies to cybernetics on your own body. This talent also increases the number of Cybernetics you may have equal to half your Hit Dice (Rounded Down). |
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| ==== Steel Within ==== | ==== Steel Within ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Cybercrafter, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 6, Heal 8,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 8, 15 EXP | * **Requirements:** Cybercrafter, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 6,[[priority:skills:heal|Heal]]8,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 8, 15 EXP |
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| You have mastered harnessing the strength of steel. Your replacement limbs and cybernetics now have additional wounds equal to your total hit dice. In addition you have mastered pushing your cybernetics to the limit. You may spend a hero point to increase the effects of a cybernetic. Some options include increasing an ability score of a limb by current HD for a number of rounds equal to your HD, increasing. Other options may be available and discussed with the GM. | You have mastered harnessing the strength of steel. Your replacement limbs and cybernetics now have additional wounds equal to your total hit dice. In addition you have mastered pushing your cybernetics to the limit. You may spend a hero point to increase the effects of a cybernetic. Some options include increasing an ability score of a limb by current HD for a number of rounds equal to your HD, increasing. Other options may be available and discussed with the GM. |
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| ==== Til’ There is None ==== | ==== Til’ There is None ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Steel Within, Custom Job, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 12, Heal 10,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 10, 15 EXP | * **Requirements:** Steel Within, Custom Job, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 12,[[priority:skills:heal|Heal]]10,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 10, 15 EXP |
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| You will not be satisfied until you are complete. You may now replace your head and body with prosthetics. You may[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] Replacement Body (Rudimentary). and Replacement Head (Rudimentary). Your cybernetics also continue to function into the negatives at no penalty until destroyed (excluding the Head and Body). | You will not be satisfied until you are complete. You may now replace your head and body with prosthetics. You may[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] Replacement Body (Rudimentary). and Replacement Head (Rudimentary). Your cybernetics also continue to function into the negatives at no penalty until destroyed (excluding the Head and Body). |
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| ==== Machine Messiah ==== | ==== Machine Messiah ==== |
| * **Requirements:** Til’ There is None, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 18, Heal 12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, Must have replaced all limbs (including Head and Body) with cybernetics, 25 EXP | * **Requirements:** Til’ There is None, [[chargen:common_terms#core_stats|CST]] 18,[[priority:skills:heal|Heal]]12,[[priority:skills:craft|Craft]] (Technology) 12, Must have replaced all limbs (including Head and Body) with cybernetics, 25 EXP |
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| Your machine body is complete. You no longer are bound to the limits of biology and have embraced perfection. You may add additional cybernetic limbs up to twice your natural original number. If your Head is ever destroyed, you may spend a hero point to instead return to zero wounds and remain unconscious and stable. | Your machine body is complete. You no longer are bound to the limits of biology and have embraced perfection. You may add additional cybernetic limbs up to twice your natural original number. If your Head is ever destroyed, you may spend a hero point to instead return to zero wounds and remain unconscious and stable. |
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