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Avatar

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	===Avatar===		===Avatar===
	At level 1, a psionically-talented character chooses what is referred to as an ‘avatar.’ Unlike a Shaman’s mentor spirit or a Theurge’s familiar, an avatar is not a conscious entity, but is merely more of an aspect of the collective unconscious, and therefore it has no statistics. Each avatar ~~gives~~ a ~~+2 bonus checks made for~~ 4 skills, ~~dependent on~~ the ~~avatar~~. Once an avatar is chosen, it cannot be changed. Available avatars are listed below. If an Avatar gives a bonus to a skill, and at a later time the character gains the ability to make Psionics checks for that skill, the bonus applies to the Psionics check when making that skill.		At level 1, a psionically-talented character chooses what is referred to as an ‘avatar.’ Unlike a Shaman’s mentor spirit or a Theurge’s familiar, an avatar is not a conscious entity, but is merely more of an aspect of the collective unconscious, and therefore it has no statistics. Each avatar has a list of 4 skills, the psion can roll twice and take the better result with those skills. Once an avatar is chosen, it cannot be changed. Available avatars are listed below. If an Avatar gives a bonus to a skill, and at a later time the character gains the ability to make Psionics checks for that skill, the bonus applies to the Psionics check when making that skill.
	* '''Athlete''' – Acrobatics, Climb, Jump, Swim		* '''Athlete''' – Acrobatics, Climb, Jump, Swim
	* '''Commander''' – Initiative, Knowledge [Bureaucracy], Knowledge [Tactics], Persuasion		* '''Commander''' – Initiative, Knowledge [Bureaucracy], Knowledge [Tactics], Persuasion
	* '''Diplomat''' – Deception, Knowledge [Bureaucracy], Knowledge [Social Sciences], Persuasion		* '''Diplomat''' – Deception, Knowledge [Bureaucracy], Knowledge [Social Sciences], Persuasion
	* '''Hunter''' – Perception, Stealth, Survival, Treat Injury		* '''Hunter''' – Perception, Stealth, Survival, Treat Injury
	* '''Mystic''' – Unlike other Avatars, the Mystic avatar provides the following bonuses – ~~+2 to Knowledge [Arcana] and~~ the Mystic feat as a bonus feat (see Magic Feats)		* '''Mystic''' – Unlike other Avatars, the Mystic avatar provides the following bonuses – the Mystic feat as a bonus feat (see Magic Feats), and the ability to roll twice on Knowledge [Arcana] checks and take the better result.
	* '''Scholar''' – Any 4 Knowledge skills		* '''Scholar''' – Any 4 Knowledge skills
	* '''Scientist''' – Knowledge [Life Sciences], Knowledge [Physical Sciences], Perception, Persuasion		* '''Scientist''' – Knowledge [Life Sciences], Knowledge [Physical Sciences], Perception, Persuasion

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Subspecialization

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	Choose one of the following subspecializations. It advances at the same rate as your Psionic specialization:		Choose one of the following subspecializations. It advances at the same rate as your Psionic specialization:
	* '''[[Biodrone Control]]''' - Teuthidoids had a difficult time establishing diplomatic relations with Humanity at first - not because of their utter alien-ness from a human perspective, but rather because of their aquatic nature. Eventually the Teuthidoids developed a series of biological treatments and biotech grafts that could be applied to creatures that make them receptive to Teuthidoid psionic contact, effectively allowing the Teuthidoid's mind to share that of the creature, turning it into a biological drone of sorts. This sub-specialization is most commonly associated with the Teuthidoids, and is for all intents and purposes only available to them.		* '''[[Biodrone Control]]''' - Teuthidoids had a difficult time establishing diplomatic relations with Humanity at first - not because of their utter alien-ness from a human perspective, but rather because of their aquatic nature. Eventually the Teuthidoids developed a series of biological treatments and biotech grafts that could be applied to creatures that make them receptive to Teuthidoid psionic contact, effectively allowing the Teuthidoid's mind to share that of the creature, turning it into a biological drone of sorts. This sub-specialization is most commonly associated with the Teuthidoids, and is for all intents and purposes only available to them.
	* '''[[Enhanced ~~Pscyhometry~~]]''' - Some psions focus their training into their abilities to read objects, people, and locations. The truly talented among these can learn to unlock new abilities, such as remote sensing, the ability to embed illusions into objects, pull knowledge out of objects, and even develop what could be described as photographic reflexes.		* '''[[Enhanced Psychometry]]''' - Some psions focus their training into their abilities to read objects, people, and locations. The truly talented among these can learn to unlock new abilities, such as remote sensing, the ability to embed illusions into objects, pull knowledge out of objects, and even develop what could be described as photographic reflexes.
	* '''[[Path of the Disciplined Warrior]]''' - In an effort to control your innate abilites to probe the minds of those around you, you have undertaken specialized training to internalize your abilities as much as possible - at the cost of creating a darker half that dwells inside the abyss of your mind. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Lissonian psions, but theoretically could be found anywhere.		* '''[[Path of the Disciplined Warrior]]''' - In an effort to control your innate abilites to probe the minds of those around you, you have undertaken specialized training to internalize your abilities as much as possible - at the cost of creating a darker half that dwells inside the abyss of your mind. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Lissonian psions, but theoretically could be found anywhere.
	* '''[[TARAWA System]]''' - Earth faces a unique threat in the form of spirit beasts. Titanic monsters made of magic that can only be destroyed by magic - mundane attacks just slow them down, or at best knock them unconscious for a bit. Psionic contact with their minds drives all but the hardiest mad. Still, that hasn't stopped the SDA from finding ways to deploy their psionically-talented agents to fight them, developing the Telepathic Area Repeater Weaponry Array (TARAWA) System to allow psions to mentally control an array of weaponized drones to assault their targets from afar. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Human psions.		* '''[[TARAWA System]]''' - Earth faces a unique threat in the form of spirit beasts. Titanic monsters made of magic that can only be destroyed by magic - mundane attacks just slow them down, or at best knock them unconscious for a bit. Psionic contact with their minds drives all but the hardiest mad. Still, that hasn't stopped the SDA from finding ways to deploy their psionically-talented agents to fight them, developing the Telepathic Area Repeater Weaponry Array (TARAWA) System to allow psions to mentally control an array of weaponized drones to assault their targets from afar. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Human psions.

Marty at 05:40, 10 November 2020

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	===Subspecialization===		===Subspecialization===
	Choose one of the following subspecializations. It advances at the same rate as your Psionic specialization:		Choose one of the following subspecializations. It advances at the same rate as your Psionic specialization:
	* '''Biodrone Control''' - Teuthidoids had a difficult time establishing diplomatic relations with Humanity at first - not because of their utter alien-ness from a human perspective, but rather because of their aquatic nature. Eventually the Teuthidoids developed a series of biological treatments and biotech grafts that could be applied to creatures that make them receptive to Teuthidoid psionic contact, effectively allowing the Teuthidoid's mind to share that of the creature, turning it into a biological drone of sorts. This sub-specialization is most commonly associated with the Teuthidoids, and is for all intents and purposes only available to them.		* '''[[Biodrone Control]]''' - Teuthidoids had a difficult time establishing diplomatic relations with Humanity at first - not because of their utter alien-ness from a human perspective, but rather because of their aquatic nature. Eventually the Teuthidoids developed a series of biological treatments and biotech grafts that could be applied to creatures that make them receptive to Teuthidoid psionic contact, effectively allowing the Teuthidoid's mind to share that of the creature, turning it into a biological drone of sorts. This sub-specialization is most commonly associated with the Teuthidoids, and is for all intents and purposes only available to them.
	* '''Enhanced Pscyhometry''' - Some psions focus their training into their abilities to read objects, people, and locations. The truly talented among these can learn to unlock new abilities, such as remote sensing, the ability to embed illusions into objects, pull knowledge out of objects, and even develop what could be described as photographic reflexes.		* '''[[Enhanced Pscyhometry]]''' - Some psions focus their training into their abilities to read objects, people, and locations. The truly talented among these can learn to unlock new abilities, such as remote sensing, the ability to embed illusions into objects, pull knowledge out of objects, and even develop what could be described as photographic reflexes.
	* '''Path of the Disciplined Warrior''' - In an effort to control your innate abilites to probe the minds of those around you, you have undertaken specialized training to internalize your abilities as much as possible - at the cost of creating a darker half that dwells inside the abyss of your mind. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Lissonian psions, but theoretically could be found anywhere.		* '''[[Path of the Disciplined Warrior]]''' - In an effort to control your innate abilites to probe the minds of those around you, you have undertaken specialized training to internalize your abilities as much as possible - at the cost of creating a darker half that dwells inside the abyss of your mind. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Lissonian psions, but theoretically could be found anywhere.
	* '''TARAWA System''' - Earth faces a unique threat in the form of spirit beasts. Titanic monsters made of magic that can only be destroyed by magic - mundane attacks just slow them down, or at best knock them unconscious for a bit. Psionic contact with their minds drives all but the hardiest mad. Still, that hasn't stopped the SDA from finding ways to deploy their psionically-talented agents to fight them, developing the Telepathic Area Repeater Weaponry Array (TARAWA) System to allow psions to mentally control an array of weaponized drones to assault their targets from afar. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Human psions.		* '''[[TARAWA System]]''' - Earth faces a unique threat in the form of spirit beasts. Titanic monsters made of magic that can only be destroyed by magic - mundane attacks just slow them down, or at best knock them unconscious for a bit. Psionic contact with their minds drives all but the hardiest mad. Still, that hasn't stopped the SDA from finding ways to deploy their psionically-talented agents to fight them, developing the Telepathic Area Repeater Weaponry Array (TARAWA) System to allow psions to mentally control an array of weaponized drones to assault their targets from afar. This Sub-Specialization is most commonly associated with Human psions.

	===Avatar===		===Avatar===

Marty at 05:10, 10 November 2020

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Marty: /* Level 19 */

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Level 19

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	== Level 19 ==		== Level 19 ==
	~~===Improved Portfolio (+3)===~~
	~~You can have one additional readied hack action in your portfolio. This increases as you gain levels.~~

Marty: /* Level 17 */

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Level 17

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	== Level 17 ==		== Level 17 ==
	===~~Improved Hack Repertoire (+3)~~===		===Reality Fabrication===
	~~You move another row down on~~ the ~~Hack Table for~~ the ~~purposes~~ of ~~determining~~ what ~~hack actions you~~ have ~~access~~ to. ~~You move additional rows~~ down as you ~~gain levels~~.		By accessing the conscious mind of a subject, the psion is able to manipulate nerve endings and brain patterns to completely alter a subject’s perceptions. On successful use of this power, which takes a full-round action, and requires a Psionics check which must beat a DC of 30 AND the target’s Will Defense, the psion can take over a subject’s senses, choosing what the subject sees, hears, tastes, smells and feels. While this ability is in effect, the psion can literally create an entirely new reality for his subject. For example, the psion could potentially alter his appearance as far as the subject is concerned, cause the subject to hear suspicious noises that require investigation or cause the subject to have an entire conversation with someone who does not exist. This reality remains in effect as long as the psion concentrates, requiring a new Psionics check each round (the GM may instead ask for checks for longer increments).

			If the reality is meant to cause harm, it can do one of the following:
			* '''Destabilize''' - Create a destabilizing reality meant to break one’s will and grasp on normality. The world starts breaking down. This could be a sequence of repeating events that make so sense or a series of events that cannot occur in reality. The subject looses 1d4 Charisma (damage) after an hour in the reality, after which time you must make another Psionics check against their Will defense (but their Will defense is treated as 2 higher). This continues until the target cracks out or is reduced to a comatose stupor, with the target’s Will defense increasing by +2 for each hour in the fabrication.
			* '''Nightmare''' - Create a horrific nightmare the subject cannot break out of. The world turns into a Lovecraftian story of insanity and fear. The subject looses 1d4 Wisdom (damage) after an hour in the reality, after which time you must make another Psionics check against their Will defense (but their Will defense is treated as 2 higher). This continues until the target cracks out or withdraws into a deep sleep filled with terrible nightmares, with the target’s Will defense increasing by +2 for each hour in the fabrication."

	== Level 19 ==		== Level 19 ==
	===Improved Portfolio (+3)===		===Improved Portfolio (+3)===
	You can have one additional readied hack action in your portfolio. This increases as you gain levels.		You can have one additional readied hack action in your portfolio. This increases as you gain levels.

Marty: /* Level 15 */

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Level 15

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	== Level 15==		== Level 15==
	~~Empty...for now~~
	== Level 17 ==		== Level 17 ==
	===Improved Hack Repertoire (+3)===		===Improved Hack Repertoire (+3)===

Marty: /* Level 13 */

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Level 13

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	== Level 13 ==		== Level 13 ==
	===~~Improved Portfolio (+2)~~===		===Action Block===
	~~You~~ can ~~have~~ one ~~additional readied hack action~~ in ~~your portfolio~~. ~~This increases as you gain levels~~.		Few psions, and even fewer non-psions, realize that a psion can program a mind to prevent it from taking specific actions. Even if they did know it they would most likely avoid taking the idea to its logical conclusion; that psions can control the actions of others by forcing them to avoid specific ways of thinking.

			Implanting an action block requires at least one minute of uninterrupted concentration, during which time the psion must be touching the target. Each round, the psion must make a Psionics check vs the target’s Will Defense. Even just one failure of this check results in the block breaking down before it fully integrates with the target’s personality. At the end of the minute, the psion must make another Psionics check, vs a DC of 25. Failing this also means that the block breaks down.

			An action block may prohibit the target from taking one general type of action or it may prevent him from taking a specific action for a given duration. Typically these blocks take the form of: ‘You may not harm or allow though inaction to come to harm myself’. At most a block can prevent a character from acting against one person or a specific location."

	== Level 15==		== Level 15==
	Empty...for now		Empty...for now

Marty: /* Level 11 */

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Level 11

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	== Level 11 ==		== Level 11 ==
	~~===Improved Hack Repertoire (+2)===~~
	~~You move another row down on the Hack Table for the purposes of determining what hack actions you have access to. You move additional rows down as you gain levels.~~
	== Level 13 ==		== Level 13 ==
	===Improved Portfolio (+2)===		===Improved Portfolio (+2)===

Marty: /* Level 9 */

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Level 9

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	== Level 9==		== Level 9==
	~~At level 9 you receive one of the following abilities based on the choice you made at level 1: Innured to the Net if you chose Neural Link, or Overclock if you chose Gifted user.~~		===Psychic Citadel===
	===~~Innured to the Net~~===		You gain a bonus to your Will Defense equal to half your character level (round down). In effect, you add your character level to your Will defense 1.5 times.
	You gain a +5 bonus to your ~~Core~~ Defense.
	~~===Overclock===~~
	~~You have learned that the specifications of~~ your ~~computer are just tested guidelines and can overclock your hardware~~. ~~Treat~~ your ~~computer's Grade and Tech Bonus as if they were one better~~. ~~You must be the primary user of a computer for it to gain this bonus, and you can only overclock one computer at a time~~.
	== Level 11 ==		== Level 11 ==
	===Improved Hack Repertoire (+2)===		===Improved Hack Repertoire (+2)===