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Insomnant
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Disclaimer: This Roleplay will include violence, death, and mature language, and may include drugs/alcohol use and sexual content and possibly other stuff I don't even know, and is thus rated M for Mature.
[fieldbox="Introduction, cyan, solid, 10"]Drip... drip... drip...
The sound echoed off the faux marble walls with a maddening consistency that put the boiling rage at ease.
Drip... drip... ... drip...
Snaking crimson rivulets grew ever thinner as they made their way toward twitching fingers, to join the pilgrimage to the great red puddle below.
Drip...
How did I get here? The question had two meanings. Both answers evaded her.
... drip.
The last of its glistening scarlet excess had drained away and the hand slowly rose, a thing of chrome and black rubber. When joints flexed, blood squeezed from between plates of silvery metal. What have I done?
Now the silence reigned and with it the scent of death. Smelled like copper, and fear, and screams. Oh... right.
The screams inside her head, once a murmur and now a roar, coming back at full force until the prosthetic limb rose to provide one half of a trembling grip on matted golden hair. "Aaaaaggghhhh!" The yell echoed off the faux marble walls, but it wasn't enough to put the unstoppable anger to rest.
With a grunt and a swing and a powerful percussion, the pillar of the bank lobby exploded outward in a shower of dust and debris. I've never been able to do that before... The knuckles of her prosthetic hand were dented, but they didn't hurt. Her cyberlink wasn't working right. Or perhaps it was working better than ever.
Looking around, the pulverized parts of corpses on the ground and walls suggested she had done that before, and not too long ago. The sirens outside finally caught her attention over the competing cranial cacophony and she turned crazed eyes toward the glass doors. Dancing red beams scattered in the dust of the defeated pillar, tickling her skin with threats of impending violence.
The words spoken over the megaphone buzzed in the background, as her thoughts gave way to the ocean of red. There would be violence alright. Violence, and blood- hers and others'. But one way or another, the Madness would soon be satisfied, if even for just a few moments.
Several blocks away and an hour later, a stunned group of girls stood in the teacher's lounge at Central City Primary School, having just finished listening to the impossible explanation given to them by a being who did not work at their school, but would teach them more than any member of the faculty ever could. In the background, the news droned from a small flat-screen in the corner, but it was just background noise compared to the monumental, worldview-shattering information they had just received.
"-down the helicopter before finally being subdued. She is reported to have passed on the way to the hospital. The Civic Defense Force are still asking citizens to delay visiting First Central Bank until the investigation, and cleanup, can be concluded. With Channel Four News, I'm Loretta Emonda. Back to you, Sarah."
"Thank you, Loretta. CDF officials have confirmed that this latest mass killing appears to be related somehow to the previous ones. They note the similar levels of damage and violence done by unknown suspects without a prior criminal history, who have not given any stated goal or apparent motivation. When asked about the status of the bank, and whether this appeared to be a robbery, officials said they could not confirm that yet, but would provide us with additional information as it became known. Stay tuned here to Channel Four News where we'll keep you informed of every latest development, after the break."
The commercials seemed to snap the girls out of their daze and the imploring look of the glowing entity before them prodded them out of inactivity. "Well then...? What will it be...?"
And one by one, they gave their answer.[/fieldbox]
Setting Information
And that's where this Roleplay begins. It takes place in Central City, a large metropolis in an unspecified country on an unnamed, Earth-like planet. Central City is experiencing some very stressful times right now: a wave of extremely violent crimes has swept through the city in the past week or so, putting everyone on edge. Some have already fled the city, and for those who have stayed, increased security and suspicion is now the order of the day. Schools, hospitals, banks, and churches have become heavily reinforced with security guards at every entrance, manning metal detectors, but given the overwhelming capacity for bloodshed of the 'homegrown extremists' it seems obvious that these are but token measures of protection to placate the populace. In some parts of the city, armed squads of mercenaries patrol the streets in combat-ready vehicles, purporting to be private security firms and profiting off the fear of corporate drones lobbying their companies for better defense than the overtaxed Civic Defense Force can provide.
This game is set in 2025 and life has been changing rapidly for the people of Central City thanks to recent advancements in technology. Breakthroughs in mind-machine interfacing and advanced robotics have had a wide array of ramifications for every day life. Almost all low-skill jobs have been completely automated, replacing minimum-wage workers with machines who don't demand ever-higher pay or take sick time or need to be trained or goof off on the job or potentially steal from the company. Fast food joints are a thing of the past, with pizza, hotdogs, sandwiches, burgers, and more all available at street-side food stands which assemble and cook on the other side of a clear glass wall before dispensing quick (and surprisingly good) food.
Most people also have a very tiny personal computer called a SmartView implanted inside their head from a very early age, allowing them to seamlessly access the Internet of Things, controlling almost every device through its constant wireless connection with a look or expression of gesture. Money is entirely digital, with every citizen having a microchip embedded on the back of their right hand with personal information- identification, bank accounts, etc. that can be scanned by those with the appropriate chip readers installed in their palms. Whenever shopping old-school at one of the physical stores, a person merely need walk around and collect all the objects they wish to buy, perhaps asking for help form an automated virtual assistant, before walking to the exit, presenting their hand to be scanned, and then leaving. RFIDs in all of the merchandise they collected ensure that every item is automatically charged to their bank account. Most shopping however is done by online ordering and same-day automated delivery, either by VTOL drones for smaller objects or self-driving trucks for larger ones.
So how has all this automation changed the landscape of society? Well for one, there's a lot more unemployment now. So much so that something had to be done- every citizen now earns a 'base income,' an automatic payment from the government that provides enough money to survive, though not necessarily have much fun doing so. Extra money can be earned by getting a free education to take on a skilled job, though one's earnings are very severely taxed, of course. This system has prevented wide-scale rioting by displaced workers, even if not the perfect solution, and civilization continues.
Theorized to free people up for creative pursuits, the mass unemployment has lead to large increases in crime as surging gang membership has filled the streets with violence and drugs. As a result, the various government agencies were combined together into the Civic Defense Force, a heavily-armed, heavily-armored policing entity that successfully blurs the lines between military and law enforcement. CDF 'justice' is known to be ruthless, swift, and they don't seem to ever get around to the asking questions part after shooting first. But even with the readily available first-hand footage recorded by victims of CDF brutality on the internet, most still buy the popular line in the mainstream media sources, that the CDF are fully justified and their actions are necessary. Now more than ever, that message rings true with people.
Player Characters
Which brings us to your characters. You will be playing one of a small group of young girls- ages 10 to 16- who are suddenly swept up into the tumultuous events that had previously been the concern of the adults. Before them has appeared a digital angel, a holographic representation of a woman who told them a harrowing tale of danger and horror facing their city, and presented them with an incredible power to fight it. This will all be detailed more in the opening post of the IC thread, but just know that if things seem vague... that's deliberate. Your characters do not start knowing more than what I have just described above, so don't feel too left out!
Your characters all attend the same school, though the nature of their home lives is entirely up to your discretion- they might live with loving families or sleep in the dumpster behind the school. They do not have to be in the same class/grade or know the other characters, but if you would like to work with other players to come up with a shared background you are more than welcome to do so!
So why is the person that you will be playing... a main character in this game? It is because they accepted the offer put before them, to take on the mantle and wield great technology in the combat against an evil magic invading their city. With this burden comes incredible abilities, first of which is the gift of a sleek power armor outfit known as a Cyberframe. Your character does not wear their Cyberframe at all times, but can instantly don it in a flash of digital formation called cybergenesis. This allows them to blend in with society and operate discretely until such a time as they need to face danger.
Capabilities
By receiving the gift of augmentation, your character has gained several important advantages when wearing their Cyberframe (And the latter two apply to a lesser degree even when not in Cyberframe mode):
Game Mechanics
Alright, so now's the time I will explain things better! Click a tab below to see how something I've mentioned previously actually works, and the rules for it.
Character Creation
Alright, so the character creation rules are as follows:
Go nuts.
Character Sheet
Name:
Age/Grade:
Appearance: (Anime pics only, no need for a pic of her Cyberframe, though if you do find one for that as well as general character appearance, and provide a paragraph of description for your character, I may assign you a bonus Build Point. As far as the aesthetic for your Cyberframe, I'd recommend taking a look at Symphogear, or Vividred Operation, or Phantasy Star Online 2 for inspiration! Think, semi-futuristic looking outfits with bits of technological accoutrements)
History: (A paragraph or so about who your character is! For some advice, try considering how they are dealing with life in an increasingly transhumanist society? How are their parents/family members coping? What major life events have shaped the way they've turned out before now? That sorta thing)
Cyberframe Loadout
Detail in this section what Modules you chose, at what Quality, and how you upgraded them. Be sure to assign them to a body part as well, though obvious this can chance. An example might be as follows:
Head: Rating 2 Noise Filtering (Improved), 1 Socket, Overcharge 3 (Hypercharge) w/ Rating 1 Booster
[fieldbox="Introduction, cyan, solid, 10"]Drip... drip... drip...
The sound echoed off the faux marble walls with a maddening consistency that put the boiling rage at ease.
Drip... drip... ... drip...
Snaking crimson rivulets grew ever thinner as they made their way toward twitching fingers, to join the pilgrimage to the great red puddle below.
Drip...
How did I get here? The question had two meanings. Both answers evaded her.
... drip.
The last of its glistening scarlet excess had drained away and the hand slowly rose, a thing of chrome and black rubber. When joints flexed, blood squeezed from between plates of silvery metal. What have I done?
Now the silence reigned and with it the scent of death. Smelled like copper, and fear, and screams. Oh... right.
The screams inside her head, once a murmur and now a roar, coming back at full force until the prosthetic limb rose to provide one half of a trembling grip on matted golden hair. "Aaaaaggghhhh!" The yell echoed off the faux marble walls, but it wasn't enough to put the unstoppable anger to rest.
With a grunt and a swing and a powerful percussion, the pillar of the bank lobby exploded outward in a shower of dust and debris. I've never been able to do that before... The knuckles of her prosthetic hand were dented, but they didn't hurt. Her cyberlink wasn't working right. Or perhaps it was working better than ever.
Looking around, the pulverized parts of corpses on the ground and walls suggested she had done that before, and not too long ago. The sirens outside finally caught her attention over the competing cranial cacophony and she turned crazed eyes toward the glass doors. Dancing red beams scattered in the dust of the defeated pillar, tickling her skin with threats of impending violence.
The words spoken over the megaphone buzzed in the background, as her thoughts gave way to the ocean of red. There would be violence alright. Violence, and blood- hers and others'. But one way or another, the Madness would soon be satisfied, if even for just a few moments.
Several blocks away and an hour later, a stunned group of girls stood in the teacher's lounge at Central City Primary School, having just finished listening to the impossible explanation given to them by a being who did not work at their school, but would teach them more than any member of the faculty ever could. In the background, the news droned from a small flat-screen in the corner, but it was just background noise compared to the monumental, worldview-shattering information they had just received.
"-down the helicopter before finally being subdued. She is reported to have passed on the way to the hospital. The Civic Defense Force are still asking citizens to delay visiting First Central Bank until the investigation, and cleanup, can be concluded. With Channel Four News, I'm Loretta Emonda. Back to you, Sarah."
"Thank you, Loretta. CDF officials have confirmed that this latest mass killing appears to be related somehow to the previous ones. They note the similar levels of damage and violence done by unknown suspects without a prior criminal history, who have not given any stated goal or apparent motivation. When asked about the status of the bank, and whether this appeared to be a robbery, officials said they could not confirm that yet, but would provide us with additional information as it became known. Stay tuned here to Channel Four News where we'll keep you informed of every latest development, after the break."
The commercials seemed to snap the girls out of their daze and the imploring look of the glowing entity before them prodded them out of inactivity. "Well then...? What will it be...?"
And one by one, they gave their answer.[/fieldbox]
Setting Information
And that's where this Roleplay begins. It takes place in Central City, a large metropolis in an unspecified country on an unnamed, Earth-like planet. Central City is experiencing some very stressful times right now: a wave of extremely violent crimes has swept through the city in the past week or so, putting everyone on edge. Some have already fled the city, and for those who have stayed, increased security and suspicion is now the order of the day. Schools, hospitals, banks, and churches have become heavily reinforced with security guards at every entrance, manning metal detectors, but given the overwhelming capacity for bloodshed of the 'homegrown extremists' it seems obvious that these are but token measures of protection to placate the populace. In some parts of the city, armed squads of mercenaries patrol the streets in combat-ready vehicles, purporting to be private security firms and profiting off the fear of corporate drones lobbying their companies for better defense than the overtaxed Civic Defense Force can provide.
This game is set in 2025 and life has been changing rapidly for the people of Central City thanks to recent advancements in technology. Breakthroughs in mind-machine interfacing and advanced robotics have had a wide array of ramifications for every day life. Almost all low-skill jobs have been completely automated, replacing minimum-wage workers with machines who don't demand ever-higher pay or take sick time or need to be trained or goof off on the job or potentially steal from the company. Fast food joints are a thing of the past, with pizza, hotdogs, sandwiches, burgers, and more all available at street-side food stands which assemble and cook on the other side of a clear glass wall before dispensing quick (and surprisingly good) food.
Most people also have a very tiny personal computer called a SmartView implanted inside their head from a very early age, allowing them to seamlessly access the Internet of Things, controlling almost every device through its constant wireless connection with a look or expression of gesture. Money is entirely digital, with every citizen having a microchip embedded on the back of their right hand with personal information- identification, bank accounts, etc. that can be scanned by those with the appropriate chip readers installed in their palms. Whenever shopping old-school at one of the physical stores, a person merely need walk around and collect all the objects they wish to buy, perhaps asking for help form an automated virtual assistant, before walking to the exit, presenting their hand to be scanned, and then leaving. RFIDs in all of the merchandise they collected ensure that every item is automatically charged to their bank account. Most shopping however is done by online ordering and same-day automated delivery, either by VTOL drones for smaller objects or self-driving trucks for larger ones.
So how has all this automation changed the landscape of society? Well for one, there's a lot more unemployment now. So much so that something had to be done- every citizen now earns a 'base income,' an automatic payment from the government that provides enough money to survive, though not necessarily have much fun doing so. Extra money can be earned by getting a free education to take on a skilled job, though one's earnings are very severely taxed, of course. This system has prevented wide-scale rioting by displaced workers, even if not the perfect solution, and civilization continues.
Theorized to free people up for creative pursuits, the mass unemployment has lead to large increases in crime as surging gang membership has filled the streets with violence and drugs. As a result, the various government agencies were combined together into the Civic Defense Force, a heavily-armed, heavily-armored policing entity that successfully blurs the lines between military and law enforcement. CDF 'justice' is known to be ruthless, swift, and they don't seem to ever get around to the asking questions part after shooting first. But even with the readily available first-hand footage recorded by victims of CDF brutality on the internet, most still buy the popular line in the mainstream media sources, that the CDF are fully justified and their actions are necessary. Now more than ever, that message rings true with people.
Player Characters
Which brings us to your characters. You will be playing one of a small group of young girls- ages 10 to 16- who are suddenly swept up into the tumultuous events that had previously been the concern of the adults. Before them has appeared a digital angel, a holographic representation of a woman who told them a harrowing tale of danger and horror facing their city, and presented them with an incredible power to fight it. This will all be detailed more in the opening post of the IC thread, but just know that if things seem vague... that's deliberate. Your characters do not start knowing more than what I have just described above, so don't feel too left out!
Your characters all attend the same school, though the nature of their home lives is entirely up to your discretion- they might live with loving families or sleep in the dumpster behind the school. They do not have to be in the same class/grade or know the other characters, but if you would like to work with other players to come up with a shared background you are more than welcome to do so!
So why is the person that you will be playing... a main character in this game? It is because they accepted the offer put before them, to take on the mantle and wield great technology in the combat against an evil magic invading their city. With this burden comes incredible abilities, first of which is the gift of a sleek power armor outfit known as a Cyberframe. Your character does not wear their Cyberframe at all times, but can instantly don it in a flash of digital formation called cybergenesis. This allows them to blend in with society and operate discretely until such a time as they need to face danger.
Capabilities
By receiving the gift of augmentation, your character has gained several important advantages when wearing their Cyberframe (And the latter two apply to a lesser degree even when not in Cyberframe mode):
- Armor- Increased durability, enough to resist a baseball bat or a knife jab, but not a bullet or battleaxe
- Strength- Increased muscle capacity, bringing strength levels up to fit adult male levels
- Speed- Increased movement and reflexes, compensating for teen clumsiness
- Melee Combat Skill- Preprogrammed muscle memory and techniques for melee weapon handling
- Ranged Combat Skill- Preprogrammed muscle memory, ballistic calculation, and marksmanship
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Modules are self-contained, customizable packages of discrete technology that can produce seemingly supernatural effects. Modules can be swapped and replaced whenever the Cyberframe is not in use, and can be enhanced and tweaked over time, though to start the options are fairly basic.
Before I get to listing available Modules, it is important to understand how they are used. Modules that your character owns and currently has equipped in their Cyberframe are called Installed Modules and are available to the character to use, but they require Processing in order to operate. An Installed Module that has been assigned Processing is now a Loaded Module, and can be used at any time. Processing is a measure of your Cyberframe's computational capability, doing all the necessary calculations to ensure that the Module's hardware functions exactly as intended. Your Cyberframe only has so much Processing, so you will be required to determine where it is assigned.
Now, just because a Module has become Loaded and can be used, doesn't mean it is being used! It still needs to receive Power. Luckily, each Cyberframe's reactor has a direct connection to its source in orbit, which allows for instantaneous Power recharging, which means that the only thing left to worry about is Heat. Heat is bad. Heat can be very harmful to the health if allowed to build to dangerous levels. Fortunately the Cyberframe has its own cooling system, and Modules can be upgraded Submodules, one of which is a Heatsink, but we'll get to that later.
Modules are ranked based on their Quality. From worst to best: Standard, Improved, Advanced, Superior, and Exceptional. A Module's Quality impacts several stats, such as its Rating, its number of Sockets (into which Submodules can be equipped), and its Overcharge capability. That seems like a lot of information but just know that the better the Quality, the more capable and customizable the Module.
One final idea to understand in order to really grasp the concept of Modules is Output. Output is a measure of what the Module can do, and every Module has an explanation for what can be accomplished at different levels of Output. Trust me, reading the Modules listed in the other tabs will help quite a bit.
If you have an idea for an additional Module that isn't listed, please feel free to run it by me! -
Jet Propulsion
Jet nozzles provide lift through superheated exhaust. Warning: may start fires.
Location: Feet, Back
Output
1 Controlled Descent- Slows falling enough for safe landing
2 Hovering- Sluggish maneuvering, limited ceiling (10 feet), 25 mph
3 Improved Hovering- Slow maneuvering, higher ceiling (50 feet), 50 mph
4 Leisurely Flight- Medium maneuvering, no ceiling, 100 mph
6 Cruising Flight- Fast maneuvering, 200 mph
8 Expedient Flight- Rapid maneuvering, 400 mph
10 Supersonic Flight- 800 mph
12 Mach 2- 1600 mph
Special Rule: Thermal Dynamo can reduce Heat levels instead of increasing Output
Graviton Emitters
Controlled graviton manipulation allows for walking on walls, or even upside down.
Location: Feet
Output
1 Secure Footing- Treacherous terrain poses no difficulty
2 Parkour- Permits short instances of wall-running, going up slopes is as easy as flat ground, and prevents being knocked down
3 Horizontal Stability- Allows for indefinite standing on and walking up walls, but not running, slows falling speed slightly right before landing
4 Horizontal Mastery- Allows running up or along walls and brief periods of upside-down walking or standing, slows falling speed to safe levels right before landing
6 Inversion Capable- Allows running upside-down and super-speed running horizontally
8 Gravitational Control- Allows super-speed running at all angles, as well as using mid-air debris or objects large enough to plant a foot on as jumping-off platforms
10 Gravitic Grace- Can use objects a quarter the size of foot as platforms
12 Gravitic Elegance- Can use objects the size of a pebble as platforms
Positional Anchor
Precise applications of kinetic barriers form mobile platforms to stand on or leap off of.
Location: Feet
Output
1 Terrain Reinforcement- Breakable ground will not collapse underfoot and steps leave no footprints
2 Unstable Projections- Foot-sized barriers appear beneath feet but will soon collapse and cannot support walking or jumping, can also reinforce ground to spread out force from a high-powered jump
3 Fragile Projections- Foot-sized barriers appear, but fall apart immediately after moving, cannot support running or jumping, can also reinforce ground to spread out impact of a high-speed landing
4 Weak Projections- Two-foot diameter barriers appear, and last a few seconds after walking off of them, but fall apart immediately after running or jumping, cannot support super-speed running or high-powered jumping, can also reinforce ground to cushion impact of a high-speed landing to prevent damage
6 Stable Projections- Two-foot diameter barriers appear, can last several seconds after walking off of them, can last a few seconds after running or jumping off of them, but fall apart immediately after super-speed running or high-powered jumping off of them
8 Sturdy Projections- Up to three-foot diameter barriers appear, can last indefinitely after walking off of them, can last several seconds after running or jumping off of them, can last a few seconds after super-speed running or high-powered jumping off of them
10 Durable Projections- Up to four-foot diameter barriers appear, can last indefinitely after running or jumping off of them, can last several seconds after super-speed running or high-powered jumping off of them
12 Mighty Projections- Up to five-foot diameter barriers appear, can last indefinitely after super-speed running or high-powered jumping off of them
Inertial Compensators
Dimensional anchors allow effortless sideways movements or changes in direction even while traveling at high velocities.
Location: Legs
Output
1 Juke- Allows convincing feints while running or standing still without risk of falling over
2 Side Step- Provides acceleration to either side when running, jumping, or standing still
3 Sideways Burst- Provides strong acceleration to either side when running at super-speed, making a high-powered jump, or flying
4 Tactical Shift- Allows safe swift turning when moving at super-speed, high-powered jumping, or extremely fast flight
6 Complete Shift- Allows immediate change in orientation when moving at super-speed, high-powered jumping, or extremely fast flight
8 Instant Redirection- Allows immediate change in orientation at very sharp angles when moving at super-speed, high-powered jumping, or extremely fast flight
Additional Output increases dodging ability even more with further and faster movements.
Speed Augmentation
Synthetic leg muscles contract and recover faster, increasing running speed.
Location: Legs
Output
1 Sprint- Allows indefinite running at 10 mph, and 5 second bursts of 15 mph
2 Bolt- Allows indefinite running at 20 mph, and 5 second bursts of 30 mph
3 Dash- Allows indefinite running at 40 mph, and 5 second bursts of 60mph
4 Super-speed- Allows indefinite running at 80 mph, and 5 second bursts of 120 mph
6 Turbo-speed- Allows indefinite running at 160 mph, and 5 second bursts of 240 mph
8 Hyper-speed- Allows indefinite running at 320 mph, and 5 second bursts of 480 mph
10 Mega-speed- Allows indefinite running at 640 mph, and 5 second bursts of 960 mph
12 Ultra-speed- Allows indefinite running at 1280 mph, and 5 second bursts of 1920 mph
Potential Energy Capacitors
Stores up immense amounts of energy to be discharged in a single burst, allowing for incredible jumping ability. Also includes reinforcement to protect against the strain of such a jump. Usually requires about 5 seconds between jumps at maximum power, though less powerful jumps can be done more frequently
Location: Legs
Output
1 Hop- 60 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, reduces falling distance by 60 feet when determining damage, ~8.5 mph
2 Leap- 120 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, reduces falling distance by 120 feet when determining damage, ~17 mph
3 Jump- 250 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, reduces falling distance by 250 feet when determining damage, ~34 mph
4 Super-jump- 500 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, immune to falling damage, ~68 mph
6 Turbo-jump- 1000 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, ~136 mph
8 Hyper-jump- 2000 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, ~272 mph
10 Mega-jump- 4000 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, ~545 mph
12 Ultra-jump- 8000 foot jump, vertically or horizontally, ~1,090 mph
Phase-Shifting Coils
Allows teleportation, instantly moving across distances. Usually requires about 2.5 seconds of charging up before a shift at maximum power, though less powerful shifts can be done with less build-up. Warning: too much phase-jumping may be harmful to the health.
Location: Legs
Output
1 Shift- 20 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~5 mph
2 Blink- 40 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~10 mph
3 Warp- 80 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~20 mph
4 Super-Warp- 160 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~40 mph
6 Turbo-Warp- 320 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~80 mph
8 Hyper-Warp- 640 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~160 mph
10 Mega-Warp- 1280 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~320 mph
12 Ultra-Warp- 2560 foot shift to a destination within line of sight, ~640 mph
Addon: Structural Step- Allows for warping through a single wall or door
Synergy: Able to warp to a destination within line of sight of someone using Tactical Mind Link with Shared Sensory Data -
Defensive Matrix
Projects an shield of solidified energy to intercept incoming threats. Prevents attacking while active. Shatters upon intercepting too much damage, requires time to refresh before being activated again.
Location: Arms, Torso, Legs, Back
Output
1 Hedge- A frail shield that can protect against a single mundane projectile or hit before breaking
2 Screen- An unstable shield that can protect against a couple mundane projectiles or hits before breaking
3 Buffer- A fragile shield that can protect against multiple mundane projectiles or hits before breaking
4 Barrier- A weak shield that can protect against quite a few mundane projectiles or hits before breaking
6 Bulwark- A stable shield that can protect against all mundane projectiles and hits, and can protect against a couple super-powered projectiles or hits before breaking
8 Bastion- A sturdy shield that can protect against multiple super-powered projectiles or hits before breaking
10 Stronghold- A durable shield that can protect against quite a few super-powered projectiles or hits before breaking
12 Citadel- A mighty shield that can protect against anything.
Special Rule: Upon being shattered, generates extra Heat (based on Output when shattered)
Reinforced Armor
Atomic bond strengthening of outer shell diminishes the effects of incoming attacks. Warning: does not negate kinetic energy.
Location: Torso, Legs, Back
Output
1 Brace- Slightly reduces impact of incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 20%
2 Bolster- Moderately reduces impact of incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 40%
3 Strengthen- Significantly reduces impact of incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 60%
4 Harden- Greatly reduces impact of incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 80%. Slightly reduces impact of incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 20%
6 Toughen- Completely protects against incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks. Moderately reduces impact of incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 40%
8 Reinforce- Significantly reduces impact of incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 60%
10 Fortify- Greatly reduces impact of incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing damage by 80%
12 Perfect- Completely protects against incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks
Repulsion Field
Projects a localized spatial anomaly to deflect incoming threats. Prevents attacking while active. Warning: extended use may be harmful to the health.
Location: Arms, Torso, Legs, Back
Output
1 Protection- Slight deflection pushes against incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing incoming attack accuracy by a quarter
2 Shelter- Mild deflection pushes against incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing incoming attack accuracy by half
3 Haven- Strong deflection pushes against incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks, reducing incoming attack accuracy by three quarters
4 Refuge- Completely deflects incoming mundane projectiles or melee attacks. Slight deflection against incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing incoming super-powered attack accuracy by a quarter
6 Sanctuary- Mild deflection against incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing incoming super-powered attack accuracy by half
8 Oasis- Strong deflection against incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks, reducing incoming super-powered attack accuracy by three quarter
10 Eye of the Storm- Completely deflects incoming super-powered projectiles or melee attacks
12 Singularity- Completely averts all attempts to influence or affect the character
Add-on: Redirection Vortex- Collects incoming projectiles and allows them to be thrown back at an opponent. Module must be equipped in Arms Slot to work -
Noise Filtering
Protects against the effects of temporary mental combat disadvantages, helps with seeing through illusions and detecting stealthy opponents, and helps counter enemy dodges.
Location: Head
Output
1 Observation- improves hearing and spotting abilities
2 Focus- greatly improves hearing and spotting abilities,
3 Concentration- vastly improves hearing and spotting abilities, diminishes the impacts of temporary mental combat disadvantages
4 Acuity- provides super-human hearing and spotting abilities, protects against temporary mental combat disadvantages (blinded, confused, taunted, distracted, etc.), slightly lowers effectiveness of enemy dodges
6 Discernment- provides perfect hearing and spotting abilities, provides complete immunity against all temporary mental combat disadvantages, moderately lowers effectiveness of enemy dodges, able to see through lower level illusions and encryptions/codes
8 Clarity- significantly lowers effectiveness of enemy dodges, able to see through mid-tier illusions and encryptions/codes
10 Omni-perception- greatly lowers effectiveness of enemy dodges, able to see through higher level illusions and encryptions/codes
12 Computational Prescience- renders enemy dodges ineffective, provides dodging bonus against incoming enemy attacks
Oxygenation
While active, counters temporary injury disadvantages pertaining to lack of oxygen- being in a vacuum, suffocating, drowning, asphyxiation, blood loss, etc.
Location: Torso
Output
1 Quick Gasp- Can comfortably hold breath for long periods of time (up to 10 minutes), reduces amount of air needed to 1/160th of normal amount, slightly reduces impact of blood loss
2 Steady Breath- Can comfortably hold breath for extreme periods of time (up to an hour), reduces amount of air needed to 1/960th of normal amount, greatly reduces impact of blood loss
3 Fresh Air- Complete removal of need to breathe, can keep functioning even after fatal levels of blood loss
4 Pure Wind- Excess oxygen enables exhales to support others' breathing needs through mouth-to-mouth transfer
Tactical Reset
Flash-cycles Cyberframe deployment to remove the effects temporary combat disadvantages. Warning: repeated use may be harmful to the health.
Location: Torso
Output
1 Refresh- Instantly removes one temporary physical combat disadvantage (immobilized, slowed, paralyzed, contained, etc.)
2 Restart- Instantly remove up to two temporary physical and/or mental combat disadvantages
3 Reboot- Instantly removes all temporary physical and mental combat disadvantages -
Sensor Suite
A complex array of sensors covering a wide band of frequencies and measurements provides extensive detection capabilities.
Location: Back
Output
1 Scan- Able to detect nearby (100 feet) lifeforms, vehicles, movement
2 Survey- Able to detect distant (1,000 feet) lifeforms, vehicles, movement
3 Sweep- Able to detect far away (10,000 feet) lifeforms, vehicles, movement. Able to detect nearby magical energy. Able to detect lower level stealth.
4 Search- Able to detect extremely distant (20 miles) lifeforms, vehicles, movement. Able to detect distant magical energy. Able to detect mid-tier stealth.
6 Scour- Able to detect far away magical energy. Able to detect higher level stealth.
Add-on: Communications Array- Monitors various frequencies for forms of communication transmissions and intercepts them
Medical Treatment
A suite of tools and supplies intended to allow healing of wounds in the battlefield. Warning: excessive use of medical treatment may be harmful to the health.
Location: Arms, Torso
Output
1 Stopgap Measures- Pain numbing and blood loss prevention allow an injured combatant to continue fighting for a time
2 First Aid- Initial treatment of injuries allows for faster, safer recovery later on
3 Cure Harm- Expands treatment options to include a wider variety of damage, such as burns, acid damage, electrical shock, etc.
4 Mend Wounds- Laser scalpels allow for more precise treatment of injuries and sealing open wounds
6 Remedy Trauma- Nanite infusion permits treatment of heavy injury, whether external or internal
8 Regenerate Impairment- Allows for regrowing of severed limbs and undoing of other severe injuries
10 Restore Integrity- Allows for miraculous medical treatment, restoring a patient even after decapitation or other grievous, fatal injuries
12 Perfect Reconstitution- Allows for complete bodily reconstruction from even the smallest tissue sample
Strategic Data Link
A central hub allows for a real-time connection between team members, even without Cyberframe equipped.
Location: Head
Output
1 Distant Communication- Allows silent conversation regardless of distance
2 Thought Transfer- Allows instant communication at the speed of thought
3 Mental Communion- Allows instant sharing of complex ideas, images, memories, etc.
Add-on: Remote Control- Allows a willing member of the Data Link to act as a vessel for another member, who takes control of their body
Add-on: Damage Link- Allows willing members to spread out incoming damage so that each member individually suffers less. This damage bypasses any armor, dodge, or defenses
Add-on: Shared Sensory Data- Allows live sharing of a member's perception of the world to other members, who perceive the scene as if presently there from the sharing member's point of view
Add-on: Sensor Streaming- Augments other members' perspective with overlaid information gathered by the Sensor Suite Module
Coprocessor
A secondary processing core can handle additional Modules, at the expense of greater Power requirements and Heat output. Warning: overcharging a coprocessor can be harmful to the health.
Location: Head
Output
+1 Processing per Output
Addon: Personality Matrix- Provides a second, alternate identity to assist with attention distribution
Special Rule: Generates an extra point of Heat instead of requiring Processing.
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Stealth System
Various anti-detection mechanisms employed to maintain an upper hand by maintaining battlefield invisibility. Warning: too much phase-shifting may be harmful to the health.
Location: Torso
Output
1 Passive Camo- Simple coloration schemes allow for easier blending in
2 Active Camo- Coloration alteration matches background to make perception more difficult
3 Sound Dampeners- Counter-frequency emitters significantly decrease audible cues
4 Cloaking Field- EM wave manipulation provides apparent transparency
6 Self-Containment- Complete encapsulation ensures a lack of escaped signals such as body heat and scent
8 Telltale Eradication- Micro phase-shifting removes air vibrations caused by movement, effectively creating complete invisibility
Special Rule: Output 6 or higher disables Cooling
Reaction Enhancement
Enables a hyper-focused state making time seems to slow down. Does not actually increase movement speed. Warning: extended use may be harmful to the health.
Location: Head
Output
1 Cerebral Rush- Increased mental speed helps with reflexes
2 Perceptive Boost- Slowed time perception gives additional opportunity to see, move, or aim
3 Proprioceptive Control- Further slowed perception of time
4 Total Coordination- Greater slowed perception of time
6 Perfect Dexterity- Practically halted perception of time, allows for perfect aim and complete control of movements
Subliminal Embedder
Subconscious manipulation hidden behind spoken words to make them more readily heard or believed.
Location: Head
Output
1 Persuasive Speech- Makes words more agreeable to the listener, creating a more friendly reaction
2 Convincing Speech- Makes words much more agreeable to the listener, overcoming hesitance or skepticism
3 Captivating Speech- Makes words vastly more agreeable to the listener, can decrease hostile intents temporarily
4 Compelling Speech- Makes words overwhelmingly more agreeable to the listener, can halt hostile intents temporarily
Addon: Volume Enhancer- Increases voice volume levels to up to 120 decibels
Hologram Projector
Multiple projectors interlace outputs to create 3D visual illusions within line of sight.
Location: Arms
Output
1 Rough Image- Holograms aren't very convincing, revealed as false with a cursory glance
2 Quick Image- Holograms are mildly convincing, but can be revealed as false with a deeper look
3 Mid-grade Image- Holograms are convincing, requiring special senses (heat vision, ultrasound, etc.) to quickly dismiss, or else closer investigation to reveal as false
4 Lifelike Image- Holograms are very convincing, requiring close scrutiny with special senses to reveal as false
6 Perfect Image- Holograms are completely convincing, appearing to all senses as real
Addon- Audio Redirection- Allows perfect ventriloquism, creating sounds or conversation that appear to originate from the hologram (or any other point) -
Weapons are Modules that have their own special rules. They can be equipped in any location and require Power and Processing just like other Modules in order to operate, but their Output is not measured on a sliding scale of performance. Instead, with every attack Output is divided between three priorities: Accuracy, Damage, and Modifiers.
Accuracy is obviously how likely an attack is to hit, and has a greater impact at further ranges where it is harder to hit a target anyway. For ranged weapons this can mean atmospheric compensation, trajectory calculations, and even predictive algorithms to ensure a higher chance to hit the target. For melee weapons Accuracy is more a measure of how capable the weapon is to get around an enemy's defenses. This can mean how maneuverable the weapon is, as a more agile and balanced melee weapon will be able to slip in past a blocking weapon, or a measure of a longer reach providing a tactical advantage. In both cases it can also represent a measure of extra attacks required to ensure that at least one shot/swing is likely to connect with an opponent, and for melee it might be a degree of energy expended in maneuvering to stay close to the target.
Damage is also pretty obvious- how much devastation doth it wroth? There are many different ways of dealing damage, from burning or freezing or shocking, crushing or piercing or slicing, etc. All of these are covered under Damage, which is just a measure of the magnitude of the impact of your attack. Any special effects of an attack- such as elemental powers- fall under the scope of Modifiers.
Modifiers are attack effects can apply temporary penalties to your opponents or serve as an enhancement of your attack in some way. They are not as universally beneficial as Accuracy or Damage but have a greater impact at a lower level of Output in their specific way. Modifiers are applied to a weapon by use of an Add-on Submodule, with each one taking up a Socket. As a special rule for weapons however, all weapon Modules come with one free Socket which can only be used by an Add-on.
Below are some examples I've come up with but by all means feel free to come up with your own! Just make sure that they make sense based on what the weapon is; a flamethrower with the Disorient or Confuse Modifier makes sense if it spews out thick smoke, making it difficult to see or tell what's going on, but I can't really imagine a flamethrower working with Grapple, for instance.
Distract- prevent from acting
Disrupt- prevent from attacking
Immobilize- prevent from moving
Slow- reduce attack/movement speed, reduce dodge
Confuse- possible friendly fire
Disorient- decrease accuracy
Designate- decrease dodge
Breach- decrease armor
Threaten- force foe to fight attacker
Contain- decrease enemy's next attack's damage
Force- pushes target away
Tether- prevents target from moving away
Grapple- pulls target closer
Flexible- more difficult to block/parry in melee combat
Pierce- ignores some enemy armor
Drill- pierces through walls/cover
Bypass- ignores some enemy shield
Spread/Cone/Scatter- greater accuracy at short ranges, less damage at long distance
Area- effects multiple enemies within a certain radius
Homing- greater accuracy at long distances
Persistent- damage over time
Okay, so what do Output in the three categories mean? As a general rule, for Accuracy and Damage, an Output of 1 through 4 is assume to be a mundane level of damage, theoretically available to civilians. Below are some examples:
Melee
1 Damage for a melee weapon might be like hitting someone with a hammer- very painful, could kill an unarmored foe but would take a few hits. 4 Damage would be a top of the line weapon, such as a folded-1000-times katana. 1 Accuracy would be an unbalanced, awkward weapon such as a fence post or a short weapon like a punch dagger, while 4 Accuracy would be a finely balanced weapon like a masterly crafted machete or a weapon with a long reach such as a halberd.
Ranged
1 Damage might be a thrown brick, while 4 Damage would be a high-powered anti-materiel rifle. 1 Accuracy would be a short-range, inaccurate weapon like a snub-nosed revolver perhaps. 4 Accuracy could mean a long-range, accurate weapon like a hunting rifle with a high-powered aim-assisting scope.
Higher Damage and Accuracy than that starts to get into exotic territory. A 6 Damage melee weapon might be a katana with a self-honing depleted uranium monomolecular edge, and a 6 Damage ranged weapon would be a rocket launcher or autocannon. Above that would require some serious military hardware, and melee weapons higher than 6 Damage are unlikely outside of magical/technological weapons. For Accuracy, higher than 4 is equally exotic, requiring homing abilities for ranged weapons and some sort of magical/technological augmentation for melee weapons.
Some Accuracy is necessary unless your character is firing/swinging blindly, in which case such an attack is highly unlikely to hit. However you do not always have to put Output into Damage, especially when you are trying to accomplish something other than hurting/destroying things, such as applying the effects of a Modifier.
When it comes to Modifiers, the general rule is 1 Output is a likely minor impact or an unlikely medium impact, 2 Output is a likely medium impact or an unlikely major impact, 3 Output is a likely major impact or an unlikely extreme impact, and 4 Output is a likely extreme impact. Effecting more targets, effecting targets for longer, or effecting more powerful targets are all forms of having more of an impact. So an extreme impact might see an entire platoon of ground troops immobilized by an ice wave, or a single powerful enemy held still for an entire combat round, for instance.
Changing Output Distribution
So then, you might be wondering how come Output can be divided up differently from one attack to the next, instead of deciding when the Module is chosen. There are two reasons for that:
1. Weapon Modules aren't the actual weapons themselves, but rather a means to produce an attack. So for a melee weapon, the Module isn't actually a sword or whatever form you want your melee attack to take- it is instead a sword-producing Module. This could be a beamsword that pops out for you to grab, or a laser blade that protrudes from the outside of your wrist, or a fiery sword that digitally constructs in your grasp, or whatever you'd like! For a ranged weapon, same thing- it might be a blocky rifle that materializes for you, or a gun turret attached to your shoulder, or a laser blast shot out of the palm of your hand. Because of this flexibility, the Output you put into Accuracy or Damage or Modifiers changes the weapon that you are using, making it more accurate/dextrous or more damaging or more whatever.
2. Output isn't only a measure of the effectiveness of your weapon, but also how you are wielding it. It's the kind of shooting you're doing- shooting to kill vs. shooting to saturate an area with bullets. It's the kind of melee fighting- a single power attack vs. many fast jabs. So even without changing the weapon itself, just altering the way you're using it could change the Output distribution between the three attributes.
Game Mechanics
Alright, so now's the time I will explain things better! Click a tab below to see how something I've mentioned previously actually works, and the rules for it.
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Processing
Your character has 12 points of Processing capacity. Using a Module requires 2 Processing, regardless of its Rating or Quality, but each additional Submodule requires an additional 1 point of Processing, unless otherwise indicated. Just as a Module itself can be Installed, Loaded, or Active, the same applies to Submodules; they don't have to have Processing applied to them just because they're Installed, though they do in order to become Active.
- 12 Processing available.
- Modules require 2 Processing.
- Submodules require 1 Processing.
Slots
Each Module requires a single Slot- unless it has the Small Form Factor upgrade (aka Miniaturization) in which case it can share a Slot with another Module that also has the Small Form Factor upgrade. Your character only has a set number of Slots per body section, requiring careful selection of Modules for each mission- though they can be switched out easily when the Cyberframe is not in use. Slot allocation is as such:
Head: 1 Slot
Back: 1 Slot
Torso: 2 Slots
Arms: 2 Slots
Legs: 1 Slot
Feet: 1 Slot
- Slots are locations where Modules can be equipped, there's a limited amount for each body section.
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Power
As mentioned previously, a Module requires Power in order to function. The amount of Power depends on its Rating (1 point for each level of Rating, i.e. 1 Power at Rating 1, 4 Power at Rating 4, etc.). Each Submodule also requires 1 Power to function, regardless of its Rating. Additionally, donning your Cyberframe requires 10 Power, and maintaining it takes another 1 Power every 10 seconds
- Modules need to use [Rating] Power to work.
- Submodules need to use 1 Power.
- Donning Cyberframe requires 10 Power.
- Maintaining Cyberframe takes 1 Power per turn.
Heat
Power is always provided by your Cyberframe's reactor, but doing so puts off Heat at an equivalent rate (1 Heat per 1 Power). Heat is also generated when using a Module (1 Heat regardless of Rating), and can also be generated by some Submodules, and by Overcharging. As well, donning your Cyberframe generates another 2 Heat, and its basic functions automatically create an additional 1 excess Heat every 10 seconds (this is NOT related to the 1 Power usage per 10 seconds, completely separate). Over time this Heat could build up to be a serious problem! Click 'Show' below to see the Heat categories. Dismantling your Cyberframe when you've built up too much Heat can result in serious injury, and even without removing your Cyberframe, allowing your Heat levels to rise too high may be harmful to the health.
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Heat Categories
37-Base
50- Tepid
60- Warm
70- Hot
80- Fiery, uncomfortably hot after dismantling Cyberframe
90- Searing, first degree burns/dehydration upon dismantling Cyberframe
100- Roasting, second degree burns/severe dehydration upon dismantling Cyberframe
110- Scorching, third degree burns/potential heat stroke upon dismantling Cyberframe
120- Meltdown, Character death![/spoili]
- Heat is bad.
- 1 Power = 1 Heat.
- Using a Module automatically generates 1 Heat.
- Donning Cyberframe generates 2 Heat.
- Maintaining Cyberframe generates 1 Heat per turn
Passive Cooling
Fortunately, your Cyberframe has a way to deal with Heat! Its built-in automatic cooling system is able to vent 4 Heat per 10 seconds. Taking into consideration the 1 Heat generated and 1 Power required (which in turn becomes 1 Heat from the reactor) every 10 seconds, this equates to a net of 2 Heat removed every 10 seconds from Passive Cooling.
- Automatic 4 Heat reduction every combat turn.
- Net reduction is 2 Heat per turn (-4 Passive Cooling +1 Cyberframe Heat +1 Cyberframe Power)
Active Cooling
Sometimes however, it is simply not viable to wait as long as it would take for your Cyberframe's Passive Cooling to lower your Heat. Under such circumstances, you can activate a series of thermal vents to more rapidly decrease your temperature. Doing so requires deactivating any Active Module, and use must use an additional 1 Power per 10 seconds, but even taking into account this and the other 2 Heat generated from background Cyberframe operations, Active Cooling still results in a net of 6 Heat removed every 10 seconds.
- Must deactivate all Modules.
- Removes 8 Heat every combat turn.
- Net reduction is 6 Heat per turn (-8 Active Cooling +1 Cyberframe Heat +1 Cyberframe Power)
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First off, I want to say, I designed a handy spreadsheet tool to help you design and see the impacts of upgrades and Submodules on a Module's stats. You can download it here. I designed it in Open Office, but it should probably work in Google Sheets or probably MS Excel as well. Dark yellow areas are places you can choose an option or enter a number, and I included a column for Inactive Modules so you can keep them in and still see the stats without their impact.
Quality
A Module's Quality indicates how intricate, developed, and powerful it is. Simple Modules are discreet and produce only basic results, while more complex ones can achieve far more, and appear significantly bulkier and obvious as the technological wonders that they are. This is reflected by each Module providing a number of Quality Points (QP) that can be used to upgrade the Module. The number of QP varies per Quality, as detailed below:
Standard: 1 QP
Improved: 9 QP
Advanced: 17 QP
Superior: 25 QP
Exceptional: 34 QP
Prototype: Special
Rating
A Module's Rating is a measure of how much Output it produces as well as how much Power it uses. Each point of Rating increases Output by 1, and Power used by 1. This increase is not optional as Rating determines the base Output/Power usage. The cost for raising a Module's Rating goes up as its Rating does, as detailed below:
Rating 1: Free
Rating 2: -4 QP
Rating 3: -9 QP
Rating 4: -15 QP
Rating 5: -22 QP
Rating 6: -30 QP
- Modules have [Rating] Output and use [Rating] Power.
Submodule Sockets
Sockets are basically Slots for your Module- they allow you to equip a Module with a Submodule. Submodules change the way your Module works, depending on the specific Submodule chosen. Submodules can be swapped out when you have not donned your Cyberframe, and can be activated or ignored individually with each use of the Module. The cost of Submodule Sockets is as detailed below:
1 Socket: -3 QP
2 Sockets: -7 QP
3 Sockets: -12 QP
4 Sockets: -18 QP
5 Sockets: -25 QP
6 Sockets: -33 QP
- Sockets can be filled by Submodules.
- Submodules provide bonuses, reduce costs, or provide alternate ways to use a Module.
Overcharge
Overcharging is a quick way to demand additional performance out of a Module. It is a Heat, Power, and Processing intensive process so it is usually only used in short bursts, but it produces powerful results while active, and can be much more easily accessed than safer ways of achieving the same outcome. All Modules are capable of the most basic type of Overcharging, but even greater tweaking capabilities can be purchased using Quality Points. Higher levels of Overcharging require higher quality Modules. A Module that is capable of a higher level of Overcharging does not have to be Overcharged exactly at that level; any level up to its highest can be chosen when Overcharging.
Supercharge: Free, +1 Output, +1 Power Usage, +1 Processing, +3 Heat
Turbocharge: -1 QP, +2 Output, +2 Power Usage, +2 Processing, +5 Heat
Hypercharge: -2 QP, +3 Output, +3 Power Usage, +3 Processing, +8 Heat, Improved Module or better
Megacharge: -3 QP, +5 Output, +5 Power Usage, +4 Processing, +14 Heat, Advanced Module or better
Ultracharge: -5 QP, +9 Output, +9 Power Usage, +6 Processing, +25 Heat, Superior Module or better
- Overcharging is a cheap way to get an Output boost.
- Overcharging usage cost can be reduced by Submodules.
- Overcharging generates a lot of Heat, and thus is best used sparingly.
Miniaturization
This upgrades a Module to a Small Form Factor Module, effectively allowing it to take up half of a Slot. This way it can share a Slot with other Small Form Factor Modules, allowing two Modules in the same location. The cost of Miniaturization is the Module's Quality (in numerical terms, obviously, Standard = 1, Improved = 2, etc.) + 2.
- Makes it possible to equip 2 Modules in 1 Slot.
Alternate Configuration
This upgrade allows a Module to have two Submodule loadouts which can be swapped even when donning your Cyberframe. It takes about 5 seconds to do so, and requires 2 Power, and costs a number of Quality Points equal to the Module's Sockets plus 1. The two configurations can share Submodules between them (i.e. not all Submodules need to be swapped out).
- Allows swapping Submodules without disabling Cyberframe.
- Uses 2 Power. Takes half a combat turn.
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Submodules are replaceable upgrades to Modules. They can be added or removed when your Cyberframe is not in use, and transferred between Modules freely. Submodules can be individually activated during each use of a Module they are equipped in, or ignored when not needed.
There are three types of Submodules: Plugins, Tuners, and Add-ons.
Plugins
Plugins provide bonuses to Output, or reduce one or more of the costs associated with using a Module. A Module can only have one Active Submodule that permanently increases Output (i.e. Amplifier, Magnifier, or Modulator) though this can be combined with a Booster which can only function once every three turns.
Subroutine- decrease Processing requirement by Rating/2 (round up), to a minimum of 1. Does not require the usual point of Processing to use a Submodule
Overclocker- decrease Processing requirement from Overcharging by up to Rating, to a minimum of 0 (from Overcharging, not overall), increase Heat generation by up to Rating
Booster- every third turn, able to increase Output and Power usage by Rating (exactly, not less) and Heat generation by Rating*2
Heatsink- decrease Heat generation by Rating*2, to a minimum of 0. Does not use Power. Does not require Processing
Cooler- decrease Heat generation from Overcharging by Rating*3
Optimizer- decrease Power usage by Rating, to a minimum of 1. Does not use Power
Amplifier- increase Output by up to Rating/2 (round up) and Power usage by up to Rating
Magnifier- increase Output by up to Rating/2 (round up) and Heat generation by up to Rating*2
Modulator- increase Output and Processing requirement by up to Rating/2 (round up). Does not require the usual point of Processing to use a Submodule
Tuners
Tuners modify the way that a Module works, allowing it to function in a different way than normally intended.
Encapsulation- allows external use of Module. The Medical Treatment Module becomes a healing station, weapons become sentry turrets, etc. Rating*4 determines how much Power the Module can be given, and it disappears upon running out. When creating the Module, any Power given to it is used immediately (generating Heat). The Module cannot be used internally while in use externally, though naturally this Submodule can be ignored if wanting to use the Module internally.
Precharger- allows stored use of Module. This allows the Heat, Power, and Processing costs to be dealt with ahead of time, and the Output to be released later on. The Submodule can store up to Rating*2 amount of Output, though it dissipates at a rate of 1 Output every [Rating] minutes.
Dynamo- boosts Output based on current Heat level. Rating determines how much Output provided per Heat level: Warm- Rating/3, Hot- Rating/2 (round up), Fiery- Rating, Searing- Rating*1.5 (round up), Roasting- Rating*2, Scorching- Rating*3
Extension- allows use of self-target Modules to apply to others. Rating*2 is the limit of Output that can be applied to others
Add-ons
Add-ons are unique to each Module, and introduce an extra function or ability that the Module does not normally come with. For Weapons, this is Modifiers- extra effects that can disadvantage your target or assist in additional attacks of that target. For other Modules the possible Add-ons are listed below each one, though if you think of something else you would like and there isn't an Add-on for it, please do feel free to request it!
Character Creation
Alright, so the character creation rules are as follows:
- You get 30 Build Points
- Standard Modules cost 2 Build Points
- Improved Modules cost 6 Build Points
- Advanced Modules cost 18 Build Points
- Plugin and Tuner Submodules cost 1 Build Point and come at Rating 1
- Add-on Submodules cost 2 Build Points
- Weapon Modules must be described, must be declared melee or ranged, and get 1 free Socket that can only house an Add-on (which applies a Modifer to the attack)
- You get one free Modifier Add-on for a weapon... not per weapon, just one Add-on for a weapon
Go nuts.
Character Sheet
Name:
Age/Grade:
Appearance: (Anime pics only, no need for a pic of her Cyberframe, though if you do find one for that as well as general character appearance, and provide a paragraph of description for your character, I may assign you a bonus Build Point. As far as the aesthetic for your Cyberframe, I'd recommend taking a look at Symphogear, or Vividred Operation, or Phantasy Star Online 2 for inspiration! Think, semi-futuristic looking outfits with bits of technological accoutrements)
History: (A paragraph or so about who your character is! For some advice, try considering how they are dealing with life in an increasingly transhumanist society? How are their parents/family members coping? What major life events have shaped the way they've turned out before now? That sorta thing)
Cyberframe Loadout
Detail in this section what Modules you chose, at what Quality, and how you upgraded them. Be sure to assign them to a body part as well, though obvious this can chance. An example might be as follows:
Head: Rating 2 Noise Filtering (Improved), 1 Socket, Overcharge 3 (Hypercharge) w/ Rating 1 Booster
- Guiding Principles
- Expectations
- Rules
- Agreement
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