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Abilities/Powers

Abilities are something you're going to hear of a lot, so it's good to get an understanding of them right away. Abilities is the category that all traits fall into that aren't classified as skills, such as Armored Skin, Super Strength, and Flight. There are 2 different levels of Abilities:

1- Enhanced (The very limit of human capaiblity and beyond)
2- Superior (Far beyond human capacity)

Rather then taking on an additional Ability (if you have that option) you can instead, increase the quality of an existing ability.

(So if you're a human who's unique trait is Cybernetically Enhanced, you can choose to have Enhanced Strength, armored Skin and Enhanced Agility. Or you could take Superior Strength and Armored Skin instead.)

Skills/Talents

Skills and Talents work exactly like Abilities/Powers. By putting a "skill point" into a skill you have it at the Normal level. If you put another point into a skill rather then taking a new one it becomes "enhanced" and by putting a 3rd point into the skill it becomes "superior."

Keep in mind, that although these are factors in determining the outcome of a scene, it isn't the deciding factor.

"So what does this have to do with Rping, or character creation?"
- Well, when Rping, it assists the understanding who's superior in a certain situation. If an Rp is being moderated, the Moderator can assist in determining the balances of these abilties (like a game master etc.).

"What's the deal with equipment?"
-Equipment can be just as powerful as a trait, by using Trait bonuses towards equipment you can attain the same means. For example, if you chose to put one trait into your Armor, it'd have the effectiveness of Armored Skin (rather then reinforced). Spend another trait on a gun and you'd have an Enhanced Rifle (perhaps it's armor piercing or explosive rounds etc.

"Is all of this really necessary?"
- No, it's not. Hence if you dont' want to put much thought into it and just make a character, just do the basics and if you get burned by someone to took the time to make a character, life happens.


Human - (allows access to all unique traits)
- Gain 5 Abilities/Powers, which can be divided amongst Unique Traits as well as Equipment.
"As a human, you begin with a total of 5 Abilities/Powers from a chosen unique Trait, where as all other races only begin with 4 or less."

Humanoid (Alien Race) - (Grants 2 additional "alien trait" bonus)
- Gain 2 Ability/Power from, which can be divided amongst Unique Traits as well as equipment.
"As an Alien, you begin with 2 Power/Ability from 1 unique trait, but you also have 2 unique Alien Trait that is unique to yourself (and your kind)."

Cyborg - (Grants 2 additional trait bonuses)
"As a Cyborg, you do not have access to Unique Traits, but you automatically have access to all type of traits via your technological form. You also automatically possess the "Armor Skin, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Speed, & Enhanced Speed" abilities. You have 2 traits that you may spend to enhance your body, or equipment.


Infiltrator
Whether it be Charisma or Stealth, as an infiltraitor you're a master of your art. By using your wits and your agility, you manage to sneak through objectives and quietly subdue your enemies. Infiltraitors are geared towards Social Manipulation and Agility based skills and tactics.

Tech Specialist
As a tech specialist you're forte lies with mechanical apsects of missions, whether it be high tech gadgets, implosion bombs or hacking. You may lack in direct combat, but you make up for it with your strategy and planning. Tech Specialists are geared towards Intelligence, knowledge and technology based skills.

Soldier
Soldiers take on the full frontal assault of any encounter and it doesn't slow them down. Using a large array of weapons from pistols to assault rifles, sniper rifles to laser lances, the Soldier has the tool to get the job done. Soldiers are geared towards Strength, Tactics and Agility based skills.

Awakened (Psychic)
More then there were a few centuries ago, those who've pursued to embrace the capabilities of the mind are known as the Awakened. Unlocking psychic aiblities such as telekinesis, telepathy, astral projection, mind reading etc. allows the Awakened to be a deadly foe. Awakened are geared towards Intelligence and tactics oriented skills.



Genetically Enhanced (Organic Races only)
-Sight (night vision, magnification)
-Strength (Enhanced, Superior)
-Agility (Enhanced, Superior)
-Reinforced Skin
-Speed (Enhanced, Superior)

Cybernetically Enhanced (Organic Races only)
-Sight (infared, night vision, magnification)
-Strength (Enhanced, Superior)
-Agility (Enhanced, Superior)
-Armored Skin
-Concealed Weapon (Knuckle Blades, Arm Blade, Finger Blades, Arm gun etc.)
-Speed (Enhanced, Superior)

Oni Descendent (Humans Only)
-Strength (Enhanced, Superior)
-Agility (Enhanced, Superior)
-Reinforced Skin
-Speed (Enhanced, Superior)
-Flight (wings, levitation)
-Natural weapons (claws, tail, horns, fangs, jaws)

Level Advancement

(Level Advancement is granted via Mods for experience, roleplaying and demonstrating your capability)

Level 2- +1 Powers/Abilities, +2 Skills/Talents

Level 3-+0 Powers/Abilities, +2 Skills/Talents

Level 4-+1 Powers/Abilities, +1 Skills/Talents

Level 5-+2 Powers/Abilities, +1 Skills Talents

Level 6-+1 Powers/Abilities, +2 Skills Talents