Dice Rifts Japan - Character Thread

[Sherwood]

Here there be Characters.

All Attributes and other stats will be rolled in the OOC thread or by me using my dice. Standard Rifts dice roll rules apply of rolling 4d6, and you take the top 3 dice. A result of 16-18 gives you a 4th die, and if that extra one is a '6', you add another d6 to your roll so if you max out your roll you can start with a natural 30. Any stat that is 'roll 2d6' rolls 3 dice and takes the top 2, and if those dice equal an 11-12, then you add another d6 in.

Reroll all '1's'

Any Attribute that is the same number of dice can be placed where you wish it.

Action Points will be used. You start with 5 + 1/2 your level rounded up.

With each level increase, you add one new skill that starts at a level one proficiency.

 

[Eonivar]

• Profile and Attributes
• Psionics/Martial Art Powers/Symbiote
• Combat Bonuses
• Skills
• Backstory
• Equipment

• 
  Name: Detective Ando Oda
  (Family Name = Ando, Given Name = Oda)
  Most just call him Ando.
  Race: Human
  Age: 30
  Gender: Male
  Rank: Detective
  Alignment: Scrupulous
  Height: 5'9"
  Weight: 180 lbs
  
  Level: 2
  XP: <>
  OCC: Mind Melter
  
  
  Attributes:
  IQ 19 (+5% to skills)
  ME 25
  MA 23 (75% Trust/Intimidate) (With Warrior Spirit 29 - 96%)
  PS 13
  PP 23
  PE 18
  PB 20
  Speed 26
  
  MDC: 170
  Absurr Life Node MDC: 300
  
  
• 
  
  ISP: 195
  Current ISP: 195
  
  Psionic Powers
  Alter Aura(self)(4)
  Mind Block(4)
  See Aura (6)
  Sixth Sense(2)
  Healing Touch(6)
  Psychic Diagnosis(4)
  Psychic Surgery(8)
  Meditation (recovers 12 ISP per hour)
  Nightvision(4)
  Impervious to Fire(4)
  Telepathy(4)
  Empathy(4)
  Object Read(6)
  Restore Memory(12)
  Resist Energy(8)
  Total Recall
  Telekinesis(Super)
  Pyrokinesis (varies)
  Telekinetic Force Field
  Telepathy: Superior (8)
  
  Spoiler: Telepathy Superior

  Range: 100 feet (30.5 m) plus 50 (15.2 m) feet per level of experience for probe, or 200 feet (61 m) plus 100 feet (30.5 m) per level of experience for two-way communication.
  Duration: 2 minutes per level of experience.
  I.S.P.: 8
  Saving Throw: Standard.
  Just like the lesser Sensitive power of Telepathy, Telepathy: Superior grants the ability to hear surface thoughts, or send and receive telepathic messages. However, this superior form of the power gives the character the ability to read deeper or even subconscious thoughts. If the victim fails the saving throw, the psychic will be able to read thoughts on any subject he wants. This can include passwords, names of contacts, the victim's true name, and even skills. Sometimes (40% +3% per level of experience chance) the character will be even able to see or hear parts of memories associated with the thoughts he is reading from the victim. A saving throw should be rolled for each skill/memory/thought that the character tries to read. The character can make one attempt to pull information from the victim for each attack per melee.
  Martial Arts Abilities:
  
  Spoiler: Warrior Spirit" Kata

  This is known in Japan as the "Unnerve at the outset" kata. The idea here is to win without fighting by psyching out the opponent. The character has the choice of moving forward resolutely , or standing his ground defiantly . In either case ,the enemy will perceive a relentless and indomitable opponent, fearsome in every respect. The character with the "warrior spirit" can Parry and Dodge with normal bonuses , but is unable to attack/strike . This kata temporarily increases the person' s M.A. to 20 or adds a bonus of + 6 to characterswho already have a Mental Affinity (M . A . ) of 20 or higher.The opponent must roll over the percentile for M.A. intimidation or become unnerved by the "warrior spirit. " An unnerved opponent will either backdown, run off, or fight with a penalty of - 4 to strike.
  Weapon Kata - Sword
  
  Spoiler: Zenjoriki Power - Calm Minds Kata

  Using this ability is like spreading oil on the troubled waters of an angry mob . It lasts for three minutes( 1 2 Melee Rounds) . Range is 1 20ft (36. 6m) and each character must make a Save vs . Calm (roll 16 or better on Twenty-Sided,normal M.E. bonus can be added) . Everyone affected (friend and foe alike) by the Calm Minds will immediately stop any attacks (although they can still defend normally or flee) and will be unable to resume offensive actions until the Calm Minds is over. Other than attacking , those affected by Calm Minds can do anything else they wish.It only takes one melee action to perform Calm Minds .After that, the effects continue automatically for a full three minutes . However, if the martial artist using the calming affect makes any kind of attack, then the Calm Minds is instantly dispelled and everyone in the area can immediately resume their attacks .Usually the Calm Minds is used to give the characters enough breathing space to either talk ("Hey, we came to negotiate , not fight !") , run, or buy some time waiting for the cavalry to show up. It' s quite possible that combat can startup again after the Calm Minds is over, and the Calm Minds power can't be used against the same people for another hour.Calm Minds also temporarily dispels fear and any othe rhysterical emotions , no matter what the cause. This also neutralizes psionic and magical mind control or emotional attacks
  Note: When used with Heroes Unlimited or TMNT, psionic/psychic characters get their usual bonuses . "Calm Minds" is considered a psionic attack.
  
  Absurr Life Node (Rifts Atlantis p. 117)
  
  Spoiler: Absurr Life Node Powers

  1. Transforms host body into a mega damage creature
  2. Triples host's life span
  3. The life node can transfer its own life force (MDC) to its partner whenever necessary. It must retain 3 MDC.
  4. The Absurr node will empathetically warn its host of danger with a sudden flash of fear, hate, or suspicion.
  5. The node will generate a feeling of happiness, love, or trust if it likes somebody or is happy with a situation.
  6. The node helps the host judge events or situations by the feelings it shares with the host.
  7. The creature is usually awake when the host body sleeps and will awaken its host if it senses/sees potential danger.
  8. Can provide a sudden burst of energy to the host if tired or fatigued for 2D4 minutes.
  9. Both the node and the host are impervious to mind control and empathic transmission
  10. +2 vs psionic attacks, +5 save vs horror factor, +20% to save vs coma death
  
  
  
• 
  
  Combat Bonuses:
  Personal (Hand to Hand: Tai-Chi Chuan )
  Combat Techniques:
  Escape Moves: Roll With Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance.Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry , Automatic Parry .Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge, Automatic Dodge.
  Hand Attacks: Backhand, Push Open Hand (Special ! Essentially a knockdown Strike that also does 1D6 SDC damage . Any victim failing to counter the attack will be knocked back a number of feet equal to the attacker' s Chi . ) , Palm Strike
  Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Crescent Kick
  Weapon Katas: None
  Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knock-Out/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Behind
  
  Number of Attacks: 3
  Ranged Strike (non-missile) Rifle: (+2 Aimed Shot)
  Ranged Strike: Energy Pistol (+3 Aimed ) +1
  Ranged Strike: "Sharpshot" Pistol (+4 Aimed) +2
  Melee Strike: +5
  Strike with Blunt: +6
  Strike With Sword: +7
  Parry: +8
  Parry with Sword: +11
  Parry with Blunt: +9
  Dodge/Autododge: +10
  Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact: +3
  Body Flip/Throw:
  Break Fall:
  Initiative: +3
  Perception: +5
  Pull Punch: +2
  Disarm: +2
  Maintain Balance: +2
  
  Save vs Insanity: +8
  Save vs Magic: +2
  Save vs Horror Factor: +6
  Save vs Psionic Attack: +8, saves on a 10 or Higher
  Save vs Poison: +2
  Save vs Coma/Death: +26%
  Save vs Possession: +4
  Save vs Illusions: +3
  Save vs Mind Control: Impervious to Mind Control
  Save vs Empathic Transmission: Impervious to Empathic Transmission
  
  
  
• 
  OCC Skills
  Basic Mathematics 65% (+5)
  Languages: Japanese and American 98%
  Literacy: Japanese and American 70% (+5)
  Computer Operation 60% (+5)
  Radio: Basic 65% (+5)
  Surveillance Systems 50% (+5)
  Streetwise 39% (+4)
  Find Contraband, Weapons, and Cybernetics 45% (+4)
  Criminal Science & Forensics/Crime Scene Investigation 48% (+5)
  Lore: Demon and Monsters 40% (+5)
  Running
  W.P. Energy Rifle
  W.P. Energy Pistol (+1 Strike)
  W.P. Blunt (+1 Strike, +1 Parry)
  Pilot Automobile 77% (+2)
  Pilot Motorcycle 79% (+4)
  Pilot Boat 70% (+5)
  
  
  Hand to Hand: Tai Chi'Chuan
  
  
  W.P. Sword (from Tai Chi Chuan Weapon Kata) (+1 Strike, +1 Parry)
  
  OCC Other Skills
  Boxing
  Prowl 35% (+5)
  Tailing 35% (+5)
  Fencing (+1 Strike, +1 Parry, +1D6 Damage with a Sword)
  Language: Chinese 70% (+3)
  Roadwise 36% (+5)
  Art 40% (+5) (added 2nd level)
  
  Secondary Skills
  General Athletics
  Swimming 60% (+5)
  Wardrobe and Grooming 59% (+4)
  
  
  
  
• 
  Ando Oda was an only child born to a middle class mixed family in the New Republic of Japan. His father, Hikaru, was a Detective for the Police (as was his father before), he died during the chaos that followed when the area appeared 300 years later. Oda idolized his father and vowed to follow in his footsteps. His Mother, Jun, is an elementary school teacher (still living). Oda's Grandfather on his mother's side is originally from China and is a Grand Master in Tai Chi Chuan which is where Oda learned the martial arts from a young age.
  
  Oda turned out to be very outgoing and charismatic in school. He was a smart kid, participated in athletics, and was President of his class. He had many opportunities to go to University, but he wanted to become a Policeman like his father and his Father's Grandfather. It was in High School he met Reina, they were a family meant to be at that time. They were Homecoming King and Queen their senior years, and married not long after they graduated. It was a great arrangement for them. Oda attended Policy Academy in Hiroshima while Reina went to University and became an Accountant. About the time both of them graduated , Raina was pregnant with a girl, whom they named Mei. Mei was born and they had a happy family and were stationed at the small town of Shiso on the Ibo River, the border between the New Republic and the New Empire. Reina got a job working for the local government there.
  
  After about two years living in Shiso, an incident occurred near there that forever changed Oda's life. The rains had come very heavy that year, and flash floods were common. Ado spent most of the time in a boat on rescue duty in the flooded river. He saw on the Empire side a flood had washed out one of the roads and had caught a wagon with a family onboard, just as his boat got there, he witnessed a Sohei Monk with their staff, save the wagon, but two small children fell out and into the river. Oda did not stop to think, he saw his own daughter in the two children, a boy and a girl, and had to save them. He dove into the rushing river, and saved the children, which almost took his own life in the process. In appreciation for his actions, he was given a pearl as a gift. Oda gratefully took the gift and continued his duties in Shiso with no real idea that this pearl would awaken a great power within him.
  
  Over the next year in Shiso, Oda began to notice very odd things around him and found himself being able to perform extraordinary miracles. He could sense danger before it happened, hear thoughts, sense emotions, read the history in objects, move things with his mind, even fly if he wished. He could diagnosis and heal people, cast protective barriers, and even set things on fire. The New Republic Police Force recognized his new talents and assigned him to work with Supernatural Investigations, and gave him a promotion to Detective. It was a big promotion and a huge raise in pay, but it also took him away from home more often. They moved back to Hiroshima. Reina was terrified of these new powers and his new posting, and scared for Mei but was happy to move back home close to family again. She got a really good job for Armatech Corporation. So they tried to make it work. Two years pass, Oda was gone a lot in his job, Reina was busy too, Mei was in school, many times she was with their hired Nanny. Oda did his best to spend as much time as possible with his family, but the ongoing threats kept coming and his growing skills and powers were required for more and more things.
  
  It was about 6 years since he received the Pearl (which he had given to Mei ). He had just turned thirty years old, Mei was eight years old. After the Splugorth and Symbiote incident (see below), he had to take leave to recover and learn to adapt to his new attached life partner. He took the family on vacation. This was when he noticed that he and Reina were no longer a couple. She had long moved on from him but she did not want to hurt him by telling him so, they were still friends but no longer close. Reina and Oda had a long discussion and mutually decided to divorce but that both of them would do their best to spend as much time as possible with Mei. They decided that with Oda's dangerous lifestyle that Mei would stay with Reina and that Oda would get to see her whenever he wanted, during time off or on weekends. Due to their professions, money was not an issue between them.
  
  Mei took the divorce surprisingly well, although she was sure to experience difficulty later in life. It was this time that Oda noticed that unbeknownst to Reina, Mei was also developing her own psychic powers and that there was a link between Oda and his daughter.
  
  -The Symbiote
  About a year ago, Ado was investigating an Splugorth slaving raid on Republic shores, when in his investigation he tracked down the raiding party to a small island not far from the Republic. He was able to infiltrate the camp and set those enslaved free. The captured slaves included an Atlantean and several other D-Bees. The liberation turned into a battle with the Splugorth of which Ando was critically wounded saving the life of the Atlantean. The Splugorth Raiding Party was destroyed. In return for saving their life the Atlantean offered Ando to bond with an Absurr Life Node Symbiote that had been captured with them. Both the Symbiote and Ando were happy to have found each other and bonded. They have been learning each other for the past year now.
  
  Oda now owns a small apartment in Hiroshima close to where his headquarters is, a motorcycle, and from time to time his assigned car.
  
  He is a tall but lean and fit, and attractive Japanese man, clean shaven with short cut gloriously styled dark hair and sideburns. On the back of his neck and upper back sits his Abhurr Life Node Symbiote, which look like a small oval shaped carapace that is a slight lump on the back of his neck. He takes good care of himself and puts a lot of work into his appearance. He has been given offers to be a model and an actor and is always on the yearly New Republic Police Charity Calendar. He plays soccer, tennis, and golf when he is around in addition to maintaining his martial arts with his Grandfather and kendo. He does not cook well (never got around to it), eats microwave dinners, and/or generally eats out or goes to his mother's for food or Mei cooks for him.
  
  Within the Police, he is a good officer, although some are a bit fearful of his powers, he is disciplined, charismatic, and cool under fire.
  
  He is a favorite for news and TV interviews when the Department allows it, and has a good reputation as a hero of the Republic. And now that he is single, there are many women who are very interested in him.
  
  
  
• 
  
  Cybernetics Before Oda's discovery of his powers, upon entering the Academy he had been screen to see if he could receive cybernetics. That screening revealed that he could not receive any so he did not get any cybernetics as most New Republic Police do have.
  
  Equipment
  AT-N20 neural stick
  AT-23 Stun Rifle
  AT-20 "Sharpshot Pistol" (2D6 MDC, 1000 ft, 20 shots per clip, additional +1 to strike, aimed and short bursts of 4 shots)
  TK Flaming Sword ISP to Activate: 28, 5D6 MDC (4D6+1D6 with fencing training)
  Kuru Street Armor (black) MDC 65
  Black long coat
  Has a salary of 2600 credits a month
  Has a motorcycle
  Cell phone, police radio/earpiece, special equipment upon request. He has a badge, identifying him as a New Republic Detective, Supernatural Investigations.
  Owns a small but nice and well placed two bedroom apartment in downtown Hiroshima with a fat fluffy orange cat named Nemo and a calico named Fey-fey. His mother lives in the same building and tends to his apartment when he is out on work.
  
  Out on investigation he normally wears a black New Republic Police Uniform with his Kuru Street armor with a turtleneck underneath to cover his symbiote on the back of his neck, and with a high collared Black Long Coat. Normally armed with his neural stick, energy pistol, his flaming sword (a gift after an incident with a supernatural being). He wears the Kuru helmet while riding his Motorcycle. (and has an extra helmet for Mei)
  
  For more formal occasions he wears a nice cut dark designer suit with a high collared shirt and red scarf, and often goes unarmed in this attire, and a red scarf.
  
  When off duty and out and about, he wears jeans and some sort of motorcycle brand t-shirt, his red scarf, and his high collared black long coat.
  
  

 

[Psychie]

• Attributes and Bonuses
• Skills
• Special Abilities
• Racial Abilities
• Martial Arts
• Martial Art Powers
• Equipment

• 
  Name: Kimi To Ichi
  Race: Kumo-Mi Cloud Dragon
  Character Class: Sohei Monk
  Age: 18
  Gender: Female
  Alignment: Scrupulous
  
  Attributes
  Iq: 25 - +11% to all Skills
  Me: 24 - +5 vs Psionic Attack, +7 vs Insanity
  Ma: 24 - 80% Trust/Intimidate
  Ps: 49 - Supernatural Strength
  Pp: 33 - +8 to Strike, Parry and Dodge, +1 to Initiative
  Pe: 25 - +5 vs Magic/Poison
  Pb: 21
  Running Spd: 24
  Flying Spd: 100 - approx 70mph
  
  Hand to Hand Damage: Inflicts 1D6x10 S.D.C. on a restrained punch, 6d6 M.D. on a full strength punch, or 2D4x10 M.D. on a power punch (counts as two melee attacks).
  
  Level: 1
  Xp: 0
  
  MDC: 470
  ISP: 77
  PPE: 288
  Action Points: 6
  
  Millennium Tree Staff of Defense
  MDC: 600
  PPE: 40
  Damage: 2d6 SDC/3d6 MDC
  Can be used to parry projectiles at a -6.
  
  Combat Bonuses
  Number of Attacks: 4 / 5 with Staff
  Strike: +10
  Parry: +13 / +14 with staff weapons
  Dodge: +18
  Roll: +8
  Initiative: +4 / +10 with Zanshin
  Perception: +5
  Save vs Horror Factor: +7
  Critical Strike on a Natural 20
  Critical Strike from Behind
  +2 on all Saving Throws
  
  
• 
  O.C.C. Skills:
  Cook: 66% +5%
  Sew: 66% +5%
  Sing: 66% +5%
  Climbing: 56%/46% +5%
  Calligraphy: 66% +5%
  Wilderness Survival: 56% +5%
  Japanese Mythology: 61% +5%
  Holistic Medicine: 61%/51% +5%
  Literacy: Japanese at 98%
  Languages: Japanese at 98%
  Languages: Dragonese/Elf: 98%
  Language: American: 79% +3%
  Language: Chinese: 79% +3%
  Mathematics: Basic: 71% +5%
  W.P. Staff - +1 to strike at levels 1, 3, 7, 10 and 13. +1 to parry at 2, 5, 8, 11 and 14.
  Hand to Hand: Isshin-Ryu
  
  1 Lore: Demons and Monsters: 56% +5%
  2 Lore: Faeries and Creatures of Magic: 41% +5%
  3 Lore: Magic: 41% +5%
  4 Research: 56% +5%
  5 Brewing: 41%/46% +5%
  
  1 Land Navigation: 51% +4%
  2 Gymnastics
  --Sense of Balance: 64% +3%
  --Work Parallel Bars and Rings: 74% +3%
  --Back Flip: 82% +2%
  --Climb Rope/Rappel: 72% +2%
  3 WP Targeting +1 to strike at levels 1, 3, 7 and 10
  
  Racial Ability: Prowl: 71%
  
  Cultural Skills:
  Gardening: 49% +4%
  Floral Arranging (Ikebana): 44% +3%
  Bonsai (tending miniature trees): 65% +4%
  Haiku (special poetry): 51% +5%
  Dancing: 46% +5%
  Go: 46% +5%
  
  Level 2: Boxing
  
  
• 
  1. Jodo, The Way of the Staff: The art of fighting with a staff was originally developed as an anti-samurai martial combat form. In ancient Japan, only the samurai were allowed to carry swords, bow and arrow and other weapons. As a result, the use of the "harmless wooden staff (and alternately, the spear) was turned into a martial art — the staff is not considered a weapon and can be used by any class of person. The monks' devotion to the land and their amazing skills have garnered them the right to also use spears and polearms.
  Jodo Strike: A powerful thrust with the point of the staff, or blunt end of a spear, to the side of the temple. The blow is so painful and jarring that it inflicts an extra 1D6 damage and, for a moment, everything goes black: the victim of the jodo strike loses initiative, loses one melee action and there is a 01-50% chance that he will drop whatever weapon he was holding (only drops one weapon if using paired weapons — victim's choice of which).
  The sohei monk must focus and deliberately aim at and strike the temple (the player should announce his intentions before he rolls to strike). A roll of 18 or higher (including bonuses) is necessary to have full effect. Any roll that hits his opponent, but is under an 18 hits, but
  misses its mark and only inflicts normal damage.
  Parry Arrows with Staff or Spear (naginata): The monk can attempt to parry arrow attacks! He is -2 to parry arrows, darts, or thrown objects, and -6 to parry gunfire. The character can only attempt to parry the projectile attacks of one opponent at a time.
  +2 at level three, and +1 at levels 4, 6, 9, 12, and 15!
  Jodo Bonuses: One extra attack per melee round when using a staff or spear of any kind (the naginata is the traditional and favorite spear of the sohei), and +1 to parry in addition to jujitsu and possible attribute bonuses.
  Millennium Tree Staff: Most sohei (90%) are given a magic staff made from the wood of a Millennium Tree. This weapon is called the Staff of Defense. It has 2D4x100 M.D.C., regenerates all lost M.D.C. within 24 hours, possesses 2D4x10 P.P.E. that can be syphoned and used by its owner and inflicts 2D6 S.D.C. against mortal opponents or 3D6 M.D. against supernatural beings.
  Other magic staves or spears may be used in the alternative.
  2. Chi M.D. Death Blow (special): A death blow that draws on the character's inner spirit with mega-damage and mystical effect against oni and other supernatural beings! Can be inflicted with punch, kick, staff or spear. Same as the samurai.
  Costs 10 PPE
  
  Spoiler

  Chi M.D. Death Blow (special): The samurai, yamabushi, warrior monks, and demon quellers can use a chi death blow attack against
  oni/demons, dragons, elementals and other supernatural beings and creatures of magic! When used against supernatural opponents, the
  attack inflicts mega-damage, even if it is normally an S.D.C. attack. The character can inflict the mega-damage strike with a punch, kick
  or hand-held weapon like a sword, axe, spear, club, etc., and does double normal damage plus P.S. bonus in mega-damage.
  The chi attack is so devastating to the creature's body that it cannot bio-regenerate injury from a chi death blow for 1D4 hours! This is what
  makes the attack so deadly to the supernatural.
  Limitations:
  1. In addition to being limited to the above O.C.C.s, the character must be pure of spirit and intent. This means there can be no possibility of regret when this spiritual inner strength is used and it cannot be used in anger, fear or for revenge, even if the character wants to.
  2. Counts as two melee attacks/actions.
  3. Limited to supernatural beings and creatures of magic. The chi attack is not applicable against M.D.C. bots, borgs and power armor, nor
  ordinary human beings or S.D.C./hit point creatures.
  4. The chi M.D. death blow is not applicable to guns or even the samurai bow and arrow.
  Note: A "chi" death blow draws on the character's P.P.E. reserve of mystic, inner energy and can be considered a magical attack.
  Cost of 10 PPE.
  3. Mystic Martial Arts Powers: The warrior monk develop supernatural abilities as a result of his martial arts and mystic training. One body hardening exercise/power can be selected at levels 1, 5 and 9, plus one zenjoriki power at level 14. See the descriptions for mystic martial arts powers in the section following skills.
  4. P.P.E. Bonus: P.E x3 plus 1D6 per level of experience.
  5. Other O.C.C. Bonuses: +1 to save vs horror factor at levels 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 and +3 to save vs possession. Also see mystic martial arts powers and jujitsu bonuses.
  6. Temple Philosophies & Skills: The sohei also gets the following special skills.
  Begging: Although learned as a monk, this skill can be particularly useful either as a disguise, or to collect emergency money when things are desperate. The base skill determines the chance of collecting a donation from each passerby. On a crowded street it could be pretty lucrative.
  The amount of money depends on the economy of the country and city where the begging is taking place. Base Skill: 20%+3% (34%) per level of experience.
  Fasting: The ability to go for long periods of time without food. So long as the character has sufficient water, two weeks without food will be pretty easy. After that, the character will have to roll under the fasting skill to avoid becoming weakened or sick. Base Skill: 40%+3% (54%) per level of experience.
  Feng Shui or Geomancy: This skill allows the character to evaluate the amount of P.P.E. in any area. He can sense whether the energy is controlled by good/positive forces or evil/negative forces and whether the flow of energy is natural (currently untapped by others) or whether it is being controlled/channeled by others, such as when wizards draw on its energy, rituals are performed to siphon its power, Rifts are opened, etc. The character can also sense the direction of a nexus located on that particular line of energy, whether the energy level is strong or weak, if a ley line storm is coming, and whether the energy line is connected to an open Rift. Furthermore, the character can sense when a Rift along a ley line is connected to a world dominated by demons, alien intelligences and other evil supernatural forces, including such places as Wormwood™ and the Nightlands. Base Skill: 15%+5% (31%) per level of experience.
  Sohei Meditation: Involves engaging the mind and body, so that the body remains motionless, but without fatigue or pain, and the mind stays in a clear, calm and rested state. While meditating a character recovers I.S.P., P.P.E. and other internal resources at an accelerated rate (three times as fast as normal). Although it is not a substitute for sleeping, characters will usually feel alert and refreshed after any period of meditation. When in a meditative state, the character is, at a subconscious level, well aware of what is happening in the environment and can instantly leave the meditation position with no combat penalties. Base Skill: 20% +6% (37%) per level of experience. Base Meditation Time: The amount of time that a character can continue to meditate: one hour at first level, plus one additional hour per level of experience.
  Oriental Philosophies: Characters educated in monasteries or temples can learn any one of the following: demon & monster lore, magic lore, haiku poetry, go, or (Zen) gardening. Skill Bonus: +15%
  
  
• 
  Size: The kumo-mi can assume any size from 15 feet (4.6 m) long from snout to tail tip, to their natural full length of 60 feet (18.3 m). The cloud dragon usually moves in a fluid, coiled pattern, like an undulating spring.
  Weight: Four tons
  M.D.C.: 1D4x100+50 for a hatchling, +10 per level.
  Horror Factor (awe): 15
  P.P.E.: 1D4x100 for a hatchling, +3d6 per level.
  Natural Abilities: Nightvision 1200 feet (366 m; can see even in total darkness), see the invisible, turn invisible at will, climbing 98%, prowl 60%, adjust size from 15 to 60 feet (4.6-18.3 m), turn invisible at will and bio-regenerate 1D4x10 M.D.C. points per minute.
  The dragon can also dimensionally teleport 88%, and is impervious to cold, poisons, disease, and possession.
  Vulnerabilities: Weapons made of silver do mega-damage, and fire and magic weapons do their usual normal damage. Earth elementals inflict double damage.
  Psionics: I.S.P. is 3D4x10. Powers include six healing abilities plus telepathy, empathy and mind block. +1d6+5 per level
  Mystic Martial Arts Knowledge: Select one art of invisibility and one Zenjoriki power (listed below).
  Damage: Bite 5D6 M.D., claw strike 5D6 M.D., punch or kick 5D6 M.D., tail whip lD4x10 M.D., power punch 1D6x10; prefers to use magic and magic weapons.
  Bonuses: In addition to physical attribute bonuses, +3 on initiative, +7 to save vs horror factor, +1 to strike and parry, +4 to dodge and +3 to roll with punch/fall/impact, and +2 on all saving throws.
  
  
  Spoiler: Art of Evasion or Hsing Tsia:

  Ever play a kid's game where you try to stay behind somebody, turning as they turn, constantly trying to stay out of view, until they're turning and twisting like a dog chasing its tail? That's what the mystic art of evasion is all about. This ability works automatically if the enemy is unaware of the character's presence. If the enemy knows or suspects that someone is behind him, then the character must roll to avoid being seen. Characters with this skill have a 50% chance of success +3% per level of experience.
  This is a particularly deadly ability if the character uses critical strike or knockout attacks from behind. The character can attack continuously so long as he can remain unseen (roll under skill above). This does not work if the victim has a friend handy who can see the assailant and yell, "look out," or if the intended victim backs up against a wall.
  Note: This power only enables the ninja to remain hidden behind the person he is stalking. Others around the pair (victim and his shadow stalker) can see them both clearly. Furthermore, if the intended victim ever catches sight of his evasive stalker, the power is negated and there's no chance of returning to the evasion power unless one can vanish as well (see next ability).
  Spoiler: Vital Strike Atemi

  Range: Punch or kick attack; self.
  Duration: Instant
  Damage: Special; this attack goes directly to hit points, bypassing any physical S.D.C.
  Saving Throw: Special; the victim can attempt to reduce the amount of damage by half by making a successful roll with punch/fall/impact (the victim must better his attacker's roll to strike or suffer full damage).
  P.P.E.: 20
  Note: Characters with the Stone Ox body hardening power are immune to the vital strike, and those with Chi-Gung M.D. flesh take half damage without having to roll to save vs impact.
  This deadly magic is used to kill an opponent with vast amounts of natural, physical S.D.C. To use the magic, the character must strike his opponent with a punch, kick or hand weapon, inflicting the normal amount of damage from a punch, kick or hand-held weapon (sword, spear, etc.; not applicable to thrown weapons or arrows) direct to hit points'. When all hit points are reduced to zero or below, the character falls into a coma, regardless of his remaining S.D.C. Note that the vital strike attack cannot be used to inflict S.D.C. point damage, but does inflict normal damage against body armor or inanimate objects. Its magic cannot pass through M.D.C. environmental body armor, power armor or vehicles (it is effective against non-environmental body armor).
  The vital strike can also be used against mega-damage supernatural beings such as oni and dragons. In this case, each successful vital strike inflicts the mega-damage equivalent of the blow x2. For example, if a punch normally does 1D6 S.D.C. the vital strike does 2D6 M.D., if the sword normally does 3D6 S.D.C., the vital strike does 6D6 M.D. and so on.
  
  Psychic Powers
  
  Spoiler: Deaden Pain

  Range: Immediate proximity, touch or within 3 feet (0.9 m).
  Duration: One hour per level of experience.
  Length of Trance: Two minutes (8 melee rounds).
  I.S.P.: 4
  The ability to deaden pain can be used as a painkiller which temporarily negates existing pain or as an anesthetic to be used for surgery.
  Spoiler: Healing Touch

  Range: Touch.
  Duration: Instant, with lasting effects.
  Length of Trance: Two minutes (8 melee rounds).
  I.S.P.: 6
  The Healing Touch is a remarkable healing ability that can instantly heal cuts, bums, bruises and similar physical wounds. The touch restores 2d4 Hit Points or 2d6 S.D.C. The Healing Touch can only be used on other living creatures, never on the psychic himself.
  Spoiler: Increased Healing

  Range: Touch or within 3 feet (0.9 m).
  Duration: 2d4 days.
  Length of Trance: 1d6 hours.
  I.S.P. : 10
  The healer is able to stimulate another person's healing energies, dramatically increasing one's recuperative powers. Hit Points and S.D.C. recovery are double the normal professional treatment rate. That's recovery of 4 Hit Points a day for the first two days and 8 H.P. for each subsequent day until restored to full strength or the psionic energy fades, whichever comes first. S.D.C. is healed at a whopping 12 points per day from the very beginning.
  Spoiler: Psychic Diagnosis

  Range: Touch or within 3 feet (0.9 m).
  Du ratio n : Immediate knowledge.
  Length of Trance: 2D4 melees of meditation/focus.
  I.S.P. : 4
  Saving Throw: None.
  The psychic healer can sense physical pain and damage, external and internal injury, disease and possession with absolute clarity. This
  pinpoint accuracy enables the character to suggest treatment or to conduct psychic surgery.
  Spoiler: Psychic Purification

  Range: Touch.
  Duration: Immediate.
  Length of Trance: 6D6 minutes of meditation.
  I.S.P. : 8
  Saving Throw: None.
  The healer can use his abilities to slow a person's metabolism and destroy chemicals, drugs, poisons, and toxins in the body. The effects
  of the drugs/impurities are immediately halted at the beginning of the meditation, and completely destroyed/negated by its end. Damage sustained prior to the psychic's intervention still remains.
  Spoiler: Psychic Surgery

  Range: Touch.
  Duration: Varies with injury.
  Length of Trance: 2D6 minutes of preparatory meditation, plus the duration of the surgery (which is half the time of conventional modem
  medicine).
  I.S.P.: 14
  Psychic Surgery is used to repair broken bones, and internal injuries, and for the removal of foreign objects (bullets, arrows, etc.) using
  only one's bare hands; no tools or instruments. Can also be used to heal a character who has suffered so much damage that he or she has lapsed into a coma (zero Hit Points or less). Psychic Surgery is the equivalent of "professional hospital" treatment. The recovery from a coma (near death) is equal to treatment from a hospital, 1 -66%. Note that there is minimal bleeding and pain, and absolutely no scarring from Psychic Surgery (no pain if the Deaden Pain ability is used). Note: A Psychic Diagnosis must be made before surgery is possible.
  Spoiler: Empathy

  Range: 100 foot (30.5 m) area.
  Duration : Two minutes (8 melees) per level of experience.
  I.S.P.: 4
  Saving Throw: Standard; a save vs Empathy means the psychic can not get a clear sense of the emotions of that particular person. To save
  vs Empathy the person must roll to save once each melee that the psychic is using Empathy. Mind Block wiII prevent any empathic emanations from the blocked person.
  Empathy is a psi-ability that makes the psychic aware of, or feel, the emotions of other people, animals and supernatural creatures. The
  strongest emotions are easiest to sense : hate, anger, terror, love. Feeling for emotions can often be used to establish that somebody or something is nearby, but can NOT be used to pinpoint an invisible or hiding person/creature. Empathy can be especially helpful in recognizing and communicating with ghosts and other supernatural creatures.
  Questioning a person/being while using Empathy can be very handy in establishing how they are reacting to you. In a limited sense, Empathy can be used like a lie detector to see if the emotions match the verbal response. For Example : "Did you know the deceased?" The verbal answer is no, but there is a sudden flare of nervousness and fear (or hate). This doesn't mean the guy is the killer, but it might mean he is lying about knowing the dead man. Further questions might pull out a strong emotion such as anger or hate (or happiness), which may confirm the psychic's suspicions that this man might be involved in the murder. However, remember that this is, at best, circumstantial evidence and definitely inadmissible in court. Physical proof must be found, but the empathic readings may put characters on the right track.
  Also, remember that the empathic psychic is feeling the person's real emotions, but interpreting their significance. A very nervous person
  may always radiate fear or anxiety, while a cold-blooded, pathological killer may feel nothing at all and stay calm and cool as he lies through
  his teeth. The feeling of hate may mean that the person did know the murder victim, or knew of him, and hated him for any number of reasons.
  That does not mean he killed him. As you can see, interpreting emotions can be a tricky thing.
  Haunting Ghosts and Entities rarely mask their emotions. Thus, the psychic can easily tell if one or more is nearby (within 100 feet/30.5 m)
  and what it is feeling. "I sense great sorrow." or "Do as it says! It is angry, almost crazed. I think it will carry out its threat if you try to stop it."
  Spoiler: Mind Block

  Range: Self.
  Duration: 10 minutes per level of experience.
  I.S.P.: 4 (per each duration period).
  This is the ability to completely close or block oneself from all psychic/mental emanations. When intentionally closed to supernatural or
  psychic forces the character can not sense anything, can not use psychic abilities, nor be influenced by others. A Mind Block will prevent penetration of Telepathy, Empathy, Hypnotic Suggestion, Day Dream and Empathic Transmission. It can be an invaluable protective mask when dealing with malevolent psychic forces. Adds a bonus of + 1 to save vs all psychic and mental attacks. Note: Mind Block only blocks psionic attacks that affect the psychic's mind or emotional state (Ie. Telepathy, Empathy, Hypnotic Suggestion, etc.). It offers no protection from magic.
  Spoiler: Telepathy

  Range: Read surface thoughts up to 60 feet (18.3 m) away or two-way telepathic communication up to 140 feet (42.7 m) +40 feet (12.2 m) per level of experience.
  Duration : 2 minutes per level of experience.
  I.S.P.: 4
  Saving Throw: Conditional. When a character suspects he is being telepathically probed he can resist, getting the standard saving throw.
  Mind Blocks will completely prevent telepathic probes or communications as long as the block is up.
  The power of Telepathy allows the psychic to eavesdrop on what another person is thinking at a particular moment. This is done by focusing on that one individual and picking up on his or her surface thoughts. Surface thoughts are those thoughts and musings uppermost in a target' s mind. A deep probe into memory is not possible. Although the psychic can read the thoughts of several people, he can only do so by focusing on one person at a time. Simultaneous, multiple mind reading is impossible for the character.
  Limited telepathic communication is also possible. The telepath can send a directed thought message to one person at a time. The message must be as brief and clear as possible. Like, "John, I need you immediately. Hurry!" or "Stop! Don't do that." "Come here," "Look out" or "Press the green button." However, two-way telepathic communication is not possible except between two characters both with telepathic abilities.
  
  
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  ISSHIN-RYU KARATE
  Entrance Requirements: No Attribute or Alignment restrictions.
  Skill Cost: 10 Years (6 Years as a Secondary Martial Art Form).
  Isshin-Ryu is an Okinawan form of Karate that emphasizes circular flowing technique with more snap motions than most kinds of karate.
  It's also relatively new, founded in the 1950's, but popular enough to spread throughout the world. Many of its movements are taken from other forms and it is flexible enough to continue the borrowing process. A master will not rush into combat, but will wait until either an attack or an expected attack. The first move will almost always be a combination of an attack and a defense followed by a Jumping or Leaping attack.
  Bo Staff work is integral to every movement in the form. Each kata can use the Bo Staff for both attacking and defending.
  The eight-point rule of Isshin-ryu are as follows:
  1. As the heart beats on and off, as heaven and earth rule man, so harmony should be in all things.
  2. As the blood moves through the body, as the moon and sun move through the sky, so movement should be continuous.
  3. As the body's fluids come in and out of the body, as all things are either hard or soft, blocks and deflections (Parries) should match the attack.
  4. Weight and unbalance are the same, lightness and balance are also the same.
  5. No direction is correct, so any direction must be subject to instant change.
  6. Striking should be made only at those times and places when defense is weakest.
  7. The eye must see in every direction.
  8. The ear must hear in every direction.
  Costume: Karate outfit with optional school patch worn on left side of the chest. The Bo Staff is often personalized with a bit of carving and/or with some leather hand grips. They can also be painted, varnished or stained in different colors.
  Stance: Feet shoulder-width apart, forward foot pointing slightly away from the body, rear foot pointing towards the rear. One arm tight against the waist, the other loosely extended, both hands clenched in fists. Note that the fist is somewhat different, with the thumb wrapped over the top of the clenched fist rather than toward the palm.
  
  CHARACTER BONUSES:
  Add 10 to CHI
  Add 1 to P.S.
  Add 1 to P.E.
  Add 1 to P.P.
  Add 3 to Spd.
  
  COMBAT SKILLS:
  Attacks per Melee: 3
  Escape Moves: Roll With Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance
  Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
  Advanced Defenses: Combination Parry/Attack, Disarm
  Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Knife Hand, Fore-Knuckle Fist, Palm Strike
  Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Backward Sweep, Reverse Turning Kick (Combination Dodge/Kick)
  Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick
  Special Attacks: Death Blow, Leap Attack, Combination Strike/Parry, Elbow
  Weapon Katas: W.P. Bo Staff
  Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knock-Out/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike From Rear
  
  SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING:
  Martial Art Powers: Receive the Special Kata: Bassai "Fortress Penetration" automatically. Select a total of 2 Powers from among Martial Art Techniques and Specialty Katas. If desired, any number of Powers can be traded one-for-one for any Basic Skill Programs (excluding physical).
  Languages: Japanese (Okinawan Dialect)
  Cultural Skills: Gardening, floral arranging (Ikebana), Bonsai (tending miniature trees), Calligraphy, Haiku (special poetry), Music (instrumental or singing), cooking, sewing, dancing, Go.
  Philosophical Training: Zen
  If this is your Primary Martial Art Form then the following other forms can be learned in a shorter time. Jujutsu (4 Years), Sankukai (4 Years), Taido (6 Years) or Tae Kwan Do (3 Years)
  
  LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
  1st + 2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Strike, Critical Strike on Natural 20, Critical Strike from Behind.
  2nd +1 to Maintain Balance, Add 3 Levels onto W.P. Bo Staff.
  3rd +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Parry/Dodge
  4th +1 to Damage, Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Chi Mastery or Martial Art Techniques, or Special Katas.
  5th +1 to Maintain Balance, Critical Strike on Natural 18 or better.
  6th + 2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, KnockOut/Stun on natural 19 or 20.
  7th +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Parry/Dodge
  8th +1 to Maintain Balance, Death Blow on Natural 20.
  9th Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Chi Mastery or Martial Art Techniques, or Special Katas.
  10th +1 to Strike, +1 to Damage
  11th +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Parry/Dodge
  12th + 2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Maintain Balance.
  13th +1 to Maintain Balance, Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Chi Mastery or Martial Art Techniques, or Special Katas.
  14th Double Existing Chi.
  15th Add One (1) Zenjorike Power.
  
  
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  "Fortress Penetration" Kata or Bassai Kata. A singleminded attack on a single opponent, this Kata is designed to penetrate the defenses of any opponent. All Strike rolls receive a + 3 bonus plus the character's normal attribute and form bonuses. Otherwise, the character uses the usual number of Attacks per Melee Round and performs all other defensive moves at a - 3 (that means — 3 to parry, dodge and roll).
  
  "Kata of five principles" or Itsutsu-No-Kata. Developed from the Taido form, this Kata makes use of purely circular movements. The kata is purely defensive, so the character can not make any attacks. Included in the kata is a complex combination of Circular Parries and a Multiple Dodge. This kata can only be used as a defense against multiple attackers. Every attack made on the character in the Itsutsu-No-Kata will result in an automatically circular or multiple parry with a + 2 bonus (to parry), and an automatic multiple dodge with a +2 bonus. All normal bonuses which the characters may already possess are also added.
  
  Martial Art Awareness or Zanshin. In Japanese, this is often called Tsuki No Kokoro, which means "Mind like the Moon." That's because it is said that the martial artist's mind floats above the body, calmly sensing all activity around it. A threat, no matter how slight, will disturb that calm. As a Zanchinshi might put it, "As someone thinks to attack me, that person's Chi comes toward me. I have only to follow the Chi, and I will know the source of the attack." This ability is one of readiness and awareness. Training involves being constantly on the alert, even while sleeping or when in the bathroom!
  The martial artist will instantly sense anybody who enters his Zanshin circle, including animals and even those with intangibility and/or invisibility (although he can not see the invisible).
  Bonuses: +6 on initiative, +2 to parry, +4 to dodge, and can not be surprised from attacks from behind. When fighting an invisible foe (or character with superhuman speed) these Zanshin bonuses do not apply, but his other combat skills remain unimpaired due to his mystic awareness (this character does not suffer the usual penalties from fighting an invisible foe).
  Characters with this ability also have a reduced form of Chi Awareness that allows them to evaluate the Chi of anyone they can see who is inside their Zanshin circle.
  At first level, Zanshin extends for an area of 6ft (1.8m) around the character. This is increased by 2ft (0.6m) for every level of advancement.
  
  Dam Sum Sing
  A combination strength and endurance building exercise. Practitioners repeatedly strike each other with full power strikes and blocks to build strength and resistance. As a result, all damage from punches, kicks, falls, impacts, explosions and even projectiles (arrows, bullets, rail gun rounds, etc.) is reduced by half.
  Bonuses: +1 to P.E., +20 to S.D.C (+10 to MDC - Rifts Conversion Book). and +2 to roll with punch/fall/impact (halving damage again).
  
  
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  Sohei Staff of Defense
  The Sohei Staff is a simple eight foot (2.4 m) long shaft of wood used as a walking stick, the symbol of the sohei order of monks and as a weapon. This is the simplest, least power staff provided to anybody from the Sacred Tree. The sohei believe that men must learn to fend for themselves, and ask only for a simple weapon with which they can protect themselves and others from evil. Monks of 9th level or higher experience, or great warrior monks may have one of the other types of staves.
  • Constant power: none, other than a sense of humility and self reliance.
  • It has 2D4x100 M.D.C. (600 MDC), regenerates all lost M.D.C. within 24 hours and possesses 2D4x10 P.P.E. (40 PPE) that can be syphoned and used by its owner.
  • It inflicts 2D6 S.D.C. against mortal opponents or 3D6 M.D. against supernatural beings. The weapon is so attuned to the monk who owns it that it, power increases with the character's level of experience. Add 1D6 M.D. at levels 5, 10 and 15.
  
  Bag of MDC marbles: 12 / 12
  
  

 

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  (Image credit: The creative Lizkay from DeviantArt.com!) Human Name: Aki Hongo ("Bright and clear" "True.")
  Clan Name: "Hongo the Bright Storm of Clan Tora."
  O.C.C.: Demon Queller ("Shoki" in Japanese)
  R.C.C.: Tiger Spirit Host P.C.C. from Rifts China 2 (p. 67) but Japanese.
  Level: 2nd
  XP: ? xp
  Species: Mystical spirit-tiger, 1 of the 9 million kami ("spirits") of Japan.
  Alignment: Scrupulous (leans towards Unprincipled sometimes).
  Appearance: Powerful, enigmatic, clean, sure of himself. Dangerous-looking except towards innocents like small children, the elderly, and animals with whom he typically gets along with.
  Disposition: Free-willed but disciplined. Responsible, passionate, tenacious. Respectful to the honorable, but has little patience for fools. Cunning, proud, ever-wary. Disdainful and nigh-merciless towards foes; selfless when protecting innocents. Used to working alone.
  Mannerisms: Has a bold, fierce voice and body language. Speaks slowly and meaningfully. Never shows weakness to his enemies. Displays proper etiquette but only to the worthy.
  Quotes: "I hear you have a demon problem? Well, here I am!" "Work hard, get hard. Don't work? Become soft and weak." "Whether slaying or celebrating, life is to be lived!" "Where demons threaten go I." (to oni) "Enjoy your stay... in hell!"
  Age: 208 (has prowled about the spirit world until very recently.)
  Gender: Male
  Height (human): 5 feet, 9 inches (1.75 m).
  Weight (human): 169 pounds (77 kg). Greatly prefers his Animus form.
  Hair: Black and silky, always out of his eyes.
  Eyes: Green like jadeite (light heavenly green). They tend to shine brightly when he gets excited.
  Other physical features: Strong-limbed, able, in great shape.
  Hobbies: All things Shoki. Studying swordplay, working out, hiking, enjoying nature, meditating, singing and dancing, collecting Japanese relics and writings of old.
  
  I.Q. 22 (+8% to Skills/+4 to Perception)
  M.E. 22 (+4 to Psionic Attack, +5 vs. insanity)
  M.A. 17 (45% to Charm/Intimidate)
  P.S. 43 (Supernatural Strength, +28 S.D.C. damage, 1d6x10 S.D.C. restrained punch, 6D6 M.D. full strength, 2D4x10 M.D. power punch)
  P.P. 28 (+7 to Strike, Parry, Dodge)
  P.E. 30 (+30% to Saving Throws vs. coma/death, +8 to Saving Throws vs. Magic, poisons)
  P.B. 14
  Spd 56 (approximately 38 miles/61 kilometers per hour)
  
  Hit Points: 43 (Human form - Note: Transform into M.D.C. for 1 P.P.E./2 minutes (Chi-Gung)
  S.D.C.: 263 (Human form - Note: Transform into M.D.C. for 1 P.P.E./2 minutes (Chi-Gung)
  M.D.C.: 394 (natural Animus form) or 591/591 (50% more M.D.C. in no-cast animal cat form)
  P.P.E.: 97/97
  Chi/ISP: 150/150 (Remember Dragon Chi)
  Action Points: 6/6
  
  
  Spoiler: The Math behind the Attributes.

  Hit Points: 43 (+30 P.E.) (+8 Chi-Gung) (+5 Experience Levels)
  S.D.C.: 263 (+18 O.C.C.) (+90 Chi-Gung) (+15 O-Ken Wa) (+15 Skills) (+110 Stone Ox) (+15 Yung Huo Jen)
  M.D.C.: 394 (+43 Hit Points) (+263 S.D.C.) (+88 M.D.C. Cat)
  P.P.E.: 97/97 (+30 Demon Queller dice +30 P.E. Attribute x 2) (+7 Experience Levels) (2d6 per level)
  Chi/ISP: 150/150 (Triple M.E. Attribute) (Double Existing Chi) (+9 Experience Levels) (1d6+6 per level) (Recovers Chi/I.S.P. at triple the rate when meditating.)
  
  I.Q. 22 (21 Dice) (+1 Cat)
  M.E. 22 (22 Dice)
  M.A. 17 (17 Dice)
  P.S. 43 (27 Dice) (+10 Cat) (+2 Gymnastics) (+1 O-Ken Wa) (+2 Stone Ox) (+1 Yung Huo Jen)
  P.P. 28 (19 Dice) (+2 Cat) (+1 Gymnastics) (+3 O-Ken Wa) (+3 Yung Huo Jen)
  P.E. 30 (23 Dice) (+1 Chi-Gung) (+2 Gymnastics) (+1 O-Ken Wa) (+1 Running) (+1 Stone Ox) (+1 Yung Huo Jen)
  P.B. 14 (14 Dice)
  Spd 56 (13 Dice) (+18 Cat) (+10 Chagi) (+5 O-Ken Wa) (+10 Running)
  
  Combat Attributes (O-Ken Wa/Yung Huo Jen)
  Perception +4
  Initiative +2, +3 with sword (Iaijutsu)
  Attacks per Round: 6/6
  Strike +10/+11
  Parry +9/+9
  Dodge +9/+7
  Roll with Punch +2/+5
  Horror Factor +8 (See Spirit Host + Demon Queller bonuses below).
  
  
  Spoiler: Special Abilities.

  Spirit Host Tiger Natural Abilities: Night vision 1000 feet (300 m), can leap 20 feet (6.1 m) high and 40 feet (12.2 m) across from a standing position, see Skills, Master Psychic (saves on a base 10 or higher). +4 to Save vs. Demonic Curse (immune to possession per Shoki) and +6 to Save vs. Horror Factor. See Spirit Host tab.
  
  Demon Queller bonuses: +1 Action per Round, +1 to Horror Factor at 1st, 2nd, 4th and more (Rifts Japan, p. 65), impervious to possession, impervious to the bite and mind control of vampires, +1 to save vs. mind control. The warrior has a Horror Factor of 15 to lesser demons and 10 to greater demons.
  
  Special Martial Art Technique bonuses: Fatigues at half the normal weigh and can lift and carry 50 times the normal weight capacity (Stone Ox, Rifts Japan, p. 196), +4 damage on all hand strikes. O-Ken Wa and Yung Huo Jen's Weapon Kata Sword is 2 levels higher than his level (see math). (Note: with Supernatural Strength of 45, he can carry 4,050 lbs./1,837 kg and lift 8,100 lbs./3,674 kg. per RUE, p. 286). +1d6 damage with all swords with Yung Huo Jen.
  Spoiler: The math behind the Combat Statistics.

  Combat Attributes
  Perception +4 (+4 I.Q.)
  Initiative +2, +3 with sword (+2 Cat) (+1 O-Ken Wa via Iaijutsu) / (+1 Yung Huo Jen via Iaijutsu [+6 if Zanshin]
  Attacks per Round: 6/6 (4 O-Ken Wa) / (4 Yung Huo Jen) (+1 Demon Queller) (+1 Cat)
  Strike +10/+11 before sword kata bonuses (+7 P.P.) (+1 Chagi) (+2 O-Ken Wa) / (+2 Yung Huo Jen) -- (currently 2nd level for +2 to Strike, +2 to Parry, +1 when thrown).
  Parry +9/+9 (+7 P.P.) (+2 O-Ken Wa) (+2 Yung Huo Jen) [+2 Parry if Zanshin]
  Dodge +9/+7 (+7 P.P.) (+2 O-Ken Wa) / (+0 Yung Huo Jen) [+4 Dodge if Zanshin]
  Roll +2/+5 (+2 Gymnastics) (+0 O-Ken Wa) / (+3 Yung Huo Jen)
  Damage: +30 S.D.C. / +32 w/ O-Ken Wa (+4 more with hand strikes)
  Backflip: +9/+7 (+7 P.P.) (+2 O-Ken Wa) / (+0 Yung Huo Jen)
  Disarm +7/+7 (+7 P.P.)
  Pull Punch +7/+10 (+7 P.P.) / (+3 Yung Huo Jen)
  Body Flip/Throw: +7 (+7 P.P.)
  Entangle: +7 (+7 P.P.)
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  Demon Queller O.C.C. Skills
  Language: Japanese: 98% (per Cat special abilities, speaks all Asian languages + Indian at 88%)
  Literacy: Japanese: 98%
  One Language of Choice: American: 76% (+3%) (not literate)
  Climbing: 68%/58% (+5%) (+10% Cat) (+5% Gymnastics)
  Swimming (66% base chance from Cat): 79% (+5%)
  Dance: 58% (+5%)
  Sing: 63% (+5%)
  Wilderness Survival: 53% (+5%) (+10% Cat)
  Land Navigation: 58% (+4%) (+10% Cat)
  Tracking: 63% (+5%) (+15%; humans and demons) (+10% Cat)
  Japanese Mythology: 58% (+5%)
  Lore: Demons & Monsters: 58% (+5%)
  Mathematics: Basic: 68% (+5%)
  W.P. Sword (see Martial Ways)
  W.P. Energy Rifle +2
  W.P. Heavy Military Weapons +1
  W.P. Targeting +1
  Hand to Hand: Kendo (upgraded to O-Ken Wa)
  
  O.C.C. Related Skills (3)
  1. (Martial Arts - O-Ken Wa)
  2. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  3. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  
  Secondary Skills (3 for 1st level only)
  1. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  2. (Martial Arts - Yung Huo Jen)
  3. Detect Ambush: 53% (+5%)
  
  Spirit Host Skills
  Base Swim equal to 66% (see above)
  Prowl: 89% (+1%)
  +10% to Climb and Seduction skills.
  +5% to all Rogue and Wilderness skills.
  Understands and speaks all Asian languages (88% including Indian).
  W.P. Bamboo Staff +1 (See Rifts China 2, p. 19.)
  
  Skills from Martial Arts
  O-Ken Wa - Weapon Kata (Sword at 2 levels higher).
  Yung Huo Jen - Weapon Kata (Sword at 2 levels higher), Gymnastics, Prowl (see Spirit Host Skills above), Running, and Taoism: 53% (+3%).
  
  Skills Desired
  1. Athletics for the parry/dodge/roll?
  2. Boxing? (Can't get Boxing or Acrobatics from O.C.C.)
  3. Detect Concealment?
  4. Wrestling?
  5. Right Brain Memory Techniques from Palladium Skill list v. 6.5 under Technical?
  
  Skills from Level Advancement
  2nd level - Detect Concealment: 43% (+5%)
  3rd level -
  4th level -
  5th level -
  
  
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  Tiger - (In Japan) Represents power and strength and a protector against evil.
  
  Metamorphosis: Animal. Speed is doubled (to 112), M.D.C increased by 50% (588), all of the animal's instincts and abilities are available. Attacks per melee reduced by 2,. Cannot speak as an animal.
  
  Metamorphosis: Human. Must concentrate and spend 5 Chi/I.S.P. to transform for 30 minutes per level. Can return to Animus form at will. (counts as two Actions). Note: The Spirit Host loses his Supernatural P.S., M.D.C. and all bonuses and abilities from his union with the Nature Spirit, becoming a normal, flesh and blood mortal with Hit Points and S.D.C., whenever the mortal form is revisited.
  
  Union of Flesh & Spirit/"Animus" form. Most comfortable of all forms. Bio-regenerate M.D.C. 1D6 per melee round (4D6 M.D.C. per minute or 240D6 M.D.C. per hour).
  
  Psychic Powers
  Level 1: Commune with Spirits (6), See the Invisible (4), Meditation (0).
  Level 2: See Aura (6), Sense Evil (2), and Sense Magic (2).
  Level 3: Intuitive Combat (10) and Presence Sense (4).
  
  (All powers in Mystic China 2, p. 69)
  Born to Sense and Manipulate Chi. Can add Mega-Damage to otherwise ordinary weapons.
  Spirit Writing (4 I.S.P.)
  View Ghost Drama (8 I.S.P.)
  
  
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  Weapons
  2 high-quality Mega-damage vibro-katanas (3D6 M.D. each, Rifts Japan, p. 117).
  Three weapons of choice:
  AT-230 Particle Beam Rifle with 4 E-Clips.
  AT-23 Police Stun Rifle with 4 E-Clips.
  AT-25 Pump Grenade launcher (30 2D6 laser blasts per E-mag, 12 grenade payload. 4 E-clips. 18 AT-D32 Concussion Grenades (Rifts Japan, p. 130).
  
  Desired weapons
  Rune weapon(s), especially katanas! Daisho of the Relentless Warrior one day or something that cool? (Magic items of all kinds.)
  ARC-2 "Nighthawk" Defense System (Sentry gun! Rifts Japan, p. 128, costs 180,000 credits.)
  AT-D10 Satchel Charges (3 minute delay, 3D4x10 M.D. to all within 30 feet).
  
  Credits: 7,000 cr.
  
  Gear
  "Several" sets of clothing
  Silk robe
  Black boots
  Black gloves
  30 feet (9 m) length of rope
  3 large sacks
  2 small sacks
  Backpack
  Sleeping roll
  Two canteens
  10 days of rations
  
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  Mystic Martial Art Power (Mystic China 2, p. 69 under Spirit Host P.C.C.): Gui Long Kung Fu (Dragon Blade, p. 29).
  1. Awaken Personal Chi Blade (must name his blades and treat them with great care).
  2. Blade Chi Healing (3d6 Hit Points/S.D.C. or 1d6 M.D.C.). Cost: 8 I.S.P..
  3. Blade Chi Awareness (mini-Zanshin with no bonuses). Cost: 2 I.S.P..
  4. Blade Chi Mega-Damage (normal weapons do Mega-damage). Cost: None.
  2nd level - Double the character's Permanent I.S.P. Base.
  
  Martial Art Powers: (1-4 from Demon Queller, 5-7 from O-Ken Wa from Rifter #3, p. 35. 8+ from Yung Huo Jen - no new powers until 5th.)
  1. Stone Ox (+2 to P.S., +1 to P.E., +110 S.D.C. and more).
  2. Chi-Gung (+1 to P.E., +2d6 to Hit Points), +90 to S.DC.).
  3. Iron Hand (M.D. fire does 1/2 damage to his hands, +4 damage from all hand strikes).
  4. Chagi (Incredible kicks, leaps, tricks, faster running speed).
  
  5. Iaijutsu (FREE for both O-Ken Wa and Yung Huo Jen at 1st level).
  6. Zanshin (supernatural awareness, cannot be surprised from behind or at range, +2 to Parry, +4 Dodge, +6 Initiative if within melee, more).
  7. Chi Zoshiki (Rifts Japan, p. 196 - remember, can be used on groups, will work against mystical/psychic/technological detection).
  
  8. Chi-atsu (Hit Point/S.D.C./Coma healing and more. Per Sherwood, 2 M.D. healed for every 1 Chi spent).
  9. Dragon Chi (take Chi from the world or other willing characters, 3 Chi/ISP minimum).
  10. Body Chi/Kokyu (Spend Chi to increase self-Attributes. 1 Chi per 5 Attribute points. See N&S, p.119. Lasts one Round).
  
  
  Spoiler: Basic Chi abilities

  Basic Chi abilities (all characters who have at least one Chi power gain these abilities.)
  1. Chi Awareness - detects level and type of Chi in others. 40 foot range.
  2. Chi Relaxation - Character can instantly calm their mind. Can relax in the face of danger, resist insanity, drug addiction, etc. Can go to sleep instantly.
  3. Defend against Chi Attacks - (NOTE: Sherwood does not have Chi combat in his game.)
  
  
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  Martial Art System: O-Ken Wa from Rifter #3 (p. 35).
  
  
  Spoiler: O-Ken Wa

  O-KEN WA: GREAT SWORD HARMONY ​

  O-Ken Wa is a martial art form practiced by many people who use a sword for its real purpose: to kill. Created nearly half a millennia ago by a Japanese Immortal (Companion Immortal from Mystic China), the art is utterly deadly. O-Ken Wa focuses on the use of two swords and the practitioner's feet. There are almost no hand attacks in this art. in the Rifts time line, the Immortal who created O-Ken Wa survived the Coming of the Rifts and still wanders China. Because of that, this is one of the few martial arts that survived the Coming of Rifts.
  
  Entrance Requirements: P.P. of 13
  Skill Cost: 8 years
  Costume: Anything preferably with loose pants so that kicks are not constricted. Two swords roughly 2.5 to 3 feet long.
  Stance: Weight balanced on the balls of the feet, front foot at a 45 degree angle forward, back foot perpendicular. The forward arm's elbow is at a 90-degree angle, with the hand roughly level with the shoulder, holding a sword pointed toward the opponent. The back hand is drawn across the body, about chest level, with the other sword held pointed toward the opponent.
  
  Character Bonuses:
  +3 to P.P.
  +1 to P.S.
  +1 to P.E.
  +5 to Spd.
  +15 to S.D.C.
  
  Combat Skills:
  Attacks per Melee: 4
  Escape Moves: Roll with Impact, Backflip, Maintain Balance.
  Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry, Backflip.
  Advanced Defenses: Disarm.
  Hand Attacks: Palm Strike.
  Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Tripping/Leg Hook, Drop Kick (Can b e used with a Leg Hook), Crescent Kick, Wheel Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Axe Kick.
  Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Reverse Turning Kick.
  Special Attacks: Elbow, Forearm, Knee.
  Holds/Locks: None.
  Weapon Katas: W.P. Swords - Paired, at 2 levels higher than the character's current level (1st level martial artist would start at level 3).
  Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from Behind.
  
  Skills Included in Training
  Martial Art Powers: Select two powers from either Martial Art Techniques or Arts of Invisibility. In addition, the character automatically gets Iaijutsu.
  Languages: None.
  Skills: W.P. Paired Swords
  Philosophical Training: None, other than your swords may be the your only friends at times.
  
  Level Advancement Bonuses
  1st +2 to strike, parry, and dodge.
  2nd +2 to damage, +2 to backflip, gains Chagi (kick practice) (Note: Gained from Demon Queller O.C.C. at 1st level).
  3rd +1 Attack per melee, +2 to disarm.
  4th +2 to strike, +1 to Pull Strike, Critical Strike on a Natural 18-20.
  5th Death Blow on a natural 20, +2 to parry and dodge.
  6th +1 Attack per melee, +2 to damage.
  7th Sword & Kick pairing: the character can parry with either one or two swords and attack with a kick, simultaneously.
  8th +2 to parry and dodge, select one additional martial art power from Arts of Invisibility or Martial Art Techniques.
  9th +1 Attack per melee
  10th +2 to strike, Critical Strike on a Natural 15-20.
  11th +1 to damage, +1 to parry and dodge, select Specialty Kata or Art of Invisibility.
  12th +2 to roll with Impact, +1 Attack per melee.
  13th +2 to maintain balance, Knockout on a natural 19 or 20.
  14th +1 to strike, parry, and dodge.
  15th +1 Attack per melee.
  
  
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  Marital Art System: Yung Huo Jen: The Eternal Fires of the Sword (also from Rifter #3).
  
  
  Spoiler: Yung Huo Jen: The Eternal Fires of the Sword

  Here's the missing text from Rifter #3​

  YUNG HUO JEN: THE ETERNAL FIRES OF THE SWORD​

  During the mid-16th century, a man known only as The Vagabond spent his life wandering Asia searching for physical and spiritual perfection. Over the span of his journeys he traveled from the northern islands of Japan to the Ural Mountains. The Vagabond eventually reached the highest of states, that of an Enlightened Immortal. Prior to this, however, his journeys took him through dangerous territory. In order to protect himself he developed a variety of martial arts in a quest to seek perfection. Yung Huo Jen is one of the arts he developed during the middle portion of his wanderings. Even with Yung Huo Jen’s power and mystic abilities, The Vagabond was not content. After teaching the art to a few disciples who traveled with him for years, he abandoned the art and moved on to another. His disciples, however, formed a dojo secreted away in a valley of the Himalayas. To this day their descendants spread their knowledge to others who come to their dojo. Currently there are nearly five dozen practitioner s of Yung Huo Jen in the valley, studying, perfecting, and seeking physical and spiritual balance. Another two dozen students wander the world in search of enlightenment.
  
  Students who wish to learn Yung Huo Jen must journey to the only dojo in the world, deep in the Himalayan Mountains. Training is balanced between grueling physical instruction and equally taxing mental exercises. The final test involves musha-shugyo, a traditional period of wandering where the student seeks his position in the cosmos. Some students have wandered for decades before finding their place. Some precocious students have only had to wander for a few years while the most dismal students have never found their place and have died before the truth was revealed to them.
  
  Important Note: Because Yung Huo Jen incorporates so many techniques and because training is so intense, Yung Huo Jen counts as two martial art forms (and is of course an Exclusive form), just like Ninjitsu and Thai Kick Boxing.
  Entrance Requirements: M.E. of 10, P.P. of 11.
  Skill Cost: 14 years. This does not include the period of musha-shugyo. The minimum period of wandering ever known was three years.
  Costume: Anything outside of the dojo. Training is conducted in a hakama, a loose jacket, and china flats (the lightweight shoes worn by many kung fu practitioners).
  Stance: Weight balanced on the balls of the feet, front foot at a 45 degree angle forward, back foot perpendicular. The forward hand is held out in a knife hand position while the rear hand in either on the sword hilt or holding the drawn sword.
  Character Bonuses:
  +3 to P.P.
  +1 to P.S.
  +1 to P.E.
  +15 to S.D.C.
  Combat Skills:
  Attacks Per Melee: 4
  Escape Moves: Roll with Impact, Backflip, Maintain Balance.
  Attack Moves: Cartwheel, Handstand, Leap, Somersault.
  Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry.
  Advanced Defenses: Backflip, Combination Parry/Attack, Disarm.
  Hand Attacks: Strike, Knife Hand.
  Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Tripping / Leg Hook, Drop Kick (can be used with a Leg Hook), Wheel Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Axe Kick.
  Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Jump Kick, Flying Reverse Turning Kick.
  Special Attacks: Forearm, Knee, Leap Attack.
  Holds/Locks: None
  Weapon Katas: W.P. Sword, at 2 levels higher than the character's current level (1st level martial artist would start with W.P. Sword at level 3).
  Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from behind.
  Skills Included in Training
  Martial Art Powers: Select three powers from either Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities. In addition, the character automatically gets Iai-Jutsu. If desired, any number of powers other than Iai-Jutsu can be traded, one-for-one, for any basic skill program (excluding physical).
  Languages: Chinese
  Skills: W.P. Sword, Running, Gymnastics.
  Philosophical Training: Taoist
  Level Advancement Bonuses
  1st +3 to roll with impact and pull strike, +2 to parry.
  2nd +1D6 to damage with any type of sword, +2 to strike.
  3rd Add one attack per melee, +1 to backflip and cartwheel.
  4th +2 to leap, +1 to handstand, +1 to dodge.
  5th Select one additional martial art power from Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities, +1 to disarm.
  6th Critical strike on a natural 18, 19, or 20, +1 to maintain balance.
  7th Add one attack per melee, +1 to dodge.
  8th +2 to strike, +2 to parry.
  9th Death blow on a natural 20, +1 to maintain balance.
  10th Add one attack per melee, +1 to leap.
  11th Select one additional martial art power from Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities, +1 to cartwheel.
  12th +1D6 to damage with any type of sword, +2 to disarm.
  13th Add one attack per melee, +1 to dodge.
  14th +2 to strike and parry, +1 to handstand.
  15th Select one additional martial art power from Martial Art Techniques or Chi Mastery abilities, +2 to pull strike.
  

  WHY STUDY YUNG HUO JEN?​

  Yung Huo Jen is one of the ultimate sword martial arts. Combining deadly speed with amazing acrobatic skills, it is capable of taking down most human opponents in a matter of seconds. Its only possible weakness is against multiple attackers.
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  See Book of Magic, page 91 for Invocation spells. Per Demon Queller, Rifts Japan, p64. "At best, the character will learn one or two spells to add to his demon fighting repertoire every three levels." Put another way, I imagine Kimi will be our main spellcaster because if it doesn't involve hunting demons, Hongo probably isn't interested in it.
  
  Level 1
  Globe of Daylight (2)
  See the Invisible (4)
  Sense Evil (2)
  
  Level 2
  Turn Dead (6)
  
  Level 3
  Breathe Without Air (5)
  Impervious to Fire (5)
  
  Level 4
  Charismatic Aura (10)
  Magic Net (7)
  
  Level 5
  Circle of Flame (10)
  
  Level 6
  Call Lightning (15)
  Fire Ball (10)
  Tongues (12)
  Words of Truth (15)
  
  Level 7
  (None)
  
  Level 8
  Exorcism (30)
  
  Level 9
  Protection Circle: Simple (45)
  
  Level 10
  Banishment (65)
  
  
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  Tidbits (Short-term goals):
  1. Find the source of the demon infestation in Hiroshima and determine what to do from there.
  2. Kill/Banish/Make flee or otherwise disperse or assist in dispersing 10 supernatural evil minions/demons in Hiroshima. 0/10.
  3. Make a 3rd short-term goal. =)
  
  Little Adventures (Character long-term Goals):
  1. Find a rune weapon katana or daisho - look for any sign of the Daisho of the Relentless Warrior or Daisho of the Storm! =)
  2. Learn Tamashiwara (reach 5th level to learn this in Yung Huo Jen).
  3. Find a rare something of Japanese origin that is not in possession of the Japanese and return it to the Land of the Rising Sun.
  
  Notes
  "Snowfall summoned me to Hiroshima and bade me take his place. I agreed. There is no debt between the Tora clan and he - this puts all things at ease. But it means I have a job to do in Hiroshima involving supernatural evil and it is about time I saw some action in the Earth realm!" =)
  
  
  Spoiler: View Ghost Drama - Bureau of Metahuman Affairs.

  From Sherwood's post.
  From the point of view of the dead man, things were running smoothly up to the point that he is overwhelmed by the absolute certainty that the transport is a critical danger to not just him, but to everyone on the roof and all Hiroshima. He responds with a sense of shock, then a calm comes over him as he raises up his rifle to shoot that transport down.
  
  Another ghost, this one is from one of the fallen Juicers, had a similar feeling about Prime Minister Xu and Minister Feng. They were evil, and they had to be eliminated. That was why he volunteered for the Juicer upgrade; he had to do it to get close to the oni that were about to kill them all.
  
  That last one doesn't seem to make much sense. Apparently he was recently given the Juicer harness to stop the two demons, but he didn't know they were demons until the others started their attack on the transport. The timeline had many holes in it.
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  Once upon a time, there was a young boy who believed in magic. Then the Fire Nation attacked. Wait. Allow me to start over. =)
  
  Hongo is brand-new (1st level) and this is his very first Shoki mission on Rifts Earth, so he wants to do his Tiger clan proud. All of the rest of his life, he has spent in the spirit world, very rarely coming out to Earth where things tend to be far more confusing.
  
  I mean, wouldn't you? Japanese tigers died out in the 20th Century, but this is Rifts and anything is possible so why not create a guy who isn't invested in the same way as my complex Kitsune? This guy is a straightforward Shoki who really specializes in martial arts and swords (single or dual). He has just enough to start himself off to get some serious demon quelling done. When he's not goofing off and enjoying life, working out or learning about mythology, that is. Both he and Snowfall are animal spirits - I could have Snowfall call him up to take his place and that, in an odd way, would satisfy both of their honorable (Japanese) alignments.
  
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  www.yokai.com - because Japanese folklore is cool and so is the artwork there! =)
  
  "It's not a matter of mercy, it's not a matter of laws
  Plenty of people will kill you for some fanatical cause
  It's not a matter of conscience
  A search for probable cause
  It's just a matter of instinct, a matter of fatal flaws"
  "Lock and Key" by Rush
  
  
  "Wild words call to me all night long
  I know I should feel welcome here
  This is my fear, these are my tears
  I don't care, I might dare"
  "Boom Boom Satellites Loaded (Live)"
  
  
  "妖精の死" by Arai Akino
  
  
  "凍る砂" by Arai Akino
  
  

 

[GunMan2]

• Character
• Skill
• Cyber Implants
• Weapons
• Martial Arts

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  Name: Takuma
  Race: Human (Full conversion cyborg)
  Class: Ninja (Borg)
  Age:17
  Aliment
  
  Iq: 18 - +4% to all Skills
  Me: 22
  Ma: 14
  Ps: 24 - Robotic
  Pp: 26 +6 to Strike, Parry and Dodge
  Pe: NA
  Pb: 16
  Spd: 132
  
  M.D.C. by Location for a Full Conversion Cyborg :
  Hands (2) - 33 M.D.C. each
  Forearms (2) - 33 M.D.C. each
  Upper Arms (2) - 47 M.D.C. each
  Feet (2) - 13 M.D.C. each
  Legs ( 2 ) - 60 M.D.C. each
  Head - 60 M.D.C.
  Main Body - 200 M.D.C.
  
  Level: 2
  Xp: 0
  
  Combat Stats
  Number of Attacks: 4
  Strike: +6
  Parry: +8
  Dodge: +8
  Roll with Punch: +2
  Initiative:
  Perception: +2
  
  
  
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  O.C.C. Skills:
  Mathematics: Basic: 59% +5%
  Radio: Basic: 64% +5%
  Radio: Scrambler: 64% +5%
  Language: Japanese: 98%
  Literacy: Japanese: 98%
  Computer Operation: 49% +5%
  Climbing: 54%/44% +5%
  Prowl: 39% +5%
  Detect Ambush: 44% +5%
  Track: 39% +5%
  W.P. Heavy MD Weapons
  W.P. Energy Pistol
  W.P. Energy Rifle
  W.P. Sword
  Hand to Hand: Assassin
  
  1 Interrogation: 39% +5%
  2 Detect Concealment: 34% +5%
  3 Pick Locks: 39% +5%
  4 Pick Pockets: 34% +5%
  5 Forgery: 29% +5%
  6 Intelligence: 41% +4%
  
  1 Boxing
  2 Wrestling
  3 Disguise: 34% +5%
  4 Pilot Hovercycles, Skycycles & Rocket Bikes: 74% +3%
  5 Pilot Automobile: 64% +2%
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  Sound Suppression System:
  This is an advanced version of some pre-Rifts measures used to control sound pollution. A sound emitter is built alongside the skin of the cyborg (will only work if the ' borg is wearing light M.D.C. armor; heavy cyborg armor will muffle the emitter). The emitter then sends out sound waves in exactly the opposite frequencies as the noises made by the ' borg, neutralizing them. Human ears cannot sense the sounds; additionally, special rubber soles and joints contribute to the reduced sound: the common prowl penalty eliminated when using these two systems
  
  ! Restrictions: The ' borg must be moving or climbing slowly (a speed of 10 maximum); sudden movements will bring back the full -40% penalty. And the character must wear the light M.D.C. armor.
  
  Standard Bionic Accessories:
  All ninja ' borgs have the following accessories : multi-optic eye (one or two), amplified hearing, and motion detector, bionic lung, climb cord, garrote wrist wire, concealed laser rod ( 1d6 M.D.), retractable vibro-blades (2d6 M.D.) and concealed particle beam (6d6+6 M.D.; range 1,000 feet/305 m; built into torso; a sliding plate opens up to unmask the gun; armor can be built to slide alongside the chest panel).
  
  4. Optional Bionic Accessories: Some (30%) of all ninja ' borgs have one or more of these enhancements: modulating voice synthesizer, chemical spray, additional arm, additional tail appendage, or fire-breath system (see below).
  
  5. Bionic Fire-breath System (New) : A unique weapon consisting of a plasma discharger built into the mouth! An E-clip (in body compartment; can be easily replaced) powers the weapon. The plasma is discharged through the mouth, inflicting 1d4x10 M.D. (range: 500feet/ l 52 m). The main drawback is that the lower mouth must be fully replaced by metal, and the voice box has to be heavily armored. As a result, the voice has an eerie, inhuman deepness (Horror Factor of 9, and clearly abnormal).
  
  Universal Headjack & Ear Implant:
  This is a special connector or "jack" that is built into the skull, usually at the base of the head or behind the ear. A tiny receiver is then inserted into the ear and linked to the Headjack. The combination enables characters to plug into audio, sensory, robot, and computer equipment, including most communications equipment, radios, video systems, radar, detection/warning devices, microphones, surveillance systems, and more conventional items like CD players, television, disc recorders, and so on. The Headjack receives transmissions from the device that is plugged into it and transmits them to the tiny receiver inside the ear. The audio sounds are clear and distinct to the listener, but being implanted in the inner ear, they are so quiet that only the character can hear the message. Even creatures and devices with enhanced hearing are unable to hear the sounds inside the ear. The Headj ack is easily concealed by hair or by folds of skin. The receiver is so tiny that it is attached on or near the eardrum and can only be seen by carefully looking into the ear with a light.
  
  The basic system can be upgraded to include a built-in radio receiver and transmitter which will allow the character to receive and send radio transmissions as if he were using a walkie-talkie. It is so effective that the character can transmit a whisper, or the voices of other people within six feet ( 1 . 8 m) of him. Range: 3 miles (4.8 km). Cost: 1 6,000 credits in addition to the basic Headjack system.
  
  Cyberlink Vehicle Interfacing
  
  A cybernetic interfacing system (fingerjack, headjack, etc.) that allows an individual partial or full conversion cyborg to link to computers and computerized machines (including most Russian vehicles) to send and receive digital information. For example, being cyberlinked to a vehicle means the cyborg pilot instantly knows the speed, velocity and direction the vehicle is travelling, engine performance, system failures, any stress on or damage to the vehicle (engine, wheels/tires, body, weapon systems, etc.), and anything else monitored, managed or controlled by an on board computer and sensors. He can also access and control many of the vehicle's systems, like steering, accelerator, brake, engine, thermostat, radar, radio/communications, special optics, any video camera systems, HUD, weapons and other features.
  
  The big advantages from this link are an instantaneous feed of information, as close to absolute control over the vehicle as is humanly possible, which, in turn, enables the driver to respond more quickly and to use equipment or weapons built into the vehicle with a thought — no need to glance away or use the hands. Thus, the driver can keep his hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while using the interface to access, open and use computerized systems, fire weapons without touching the trigger, punching a button, or using a computer keyboard, etc. The cyborg, in effect, becomes the vehicle, or, perhaps more to the point, the vehicle becomes an extension of his own mind and mechanical body!
  
  Note: Most Japanese cyborgs have one or two cyberjacks which come standard with their conversions, as do most 'Borgs across the planet. The finger and headjack are most common.
  
  Limitations of the Cyberlink Interface:
  
  1. While vehicle-linked in this way, the cyborg may not take any action other than piloting and using the vehicle. To exit the vehicle or to take some other action inside the vehicle, he must break the link and return to what might be considered "manual" piloting. When manual piloting resumes, all Cyberlink bonuses instantly end, and he and his associates (if any) are limited to their own training and skills.
  
  2. This link and union between man and machine is only possible with small and comparatively simple vehicles like motorcycles, automobiles, construction vehicles, hovercycles, hover cars, and flying wings, including such vehicles as the Bushbike, Steppe Motorcycle, War Chariot, Landflier, Wingrider and Assault Hoversled. It cannot usually be used to pilot and command all features of large and complex combat vehicles (see #3).
  
  3. The Cyberlink can be used with large and sophisticated military vehicles such as tanks, aircraft, ships, and giant robots, but only in a limited way. In this circumstance, the cyborg can only jack into one particular aspect of the vehicle, i.e. one specific weapon (with its related computer-targeting), or one specific computer, or the communications system (radio and sensory systems), or the specific piloting of the vehicle, and so on.
  
  Cyberlink Bonuses and Special Abilities:
  +1 on initiative when linked to a vehicle.
  +1 to strike when using the vehicle or built-in weapon.
  +1 to dodge when linked to a vehicle.
  +1 melee action/attack when linked to a vehicle. This extra action involves the use of the vehicle, i.e. one extra evasive action, trick maneuver, blast from a vehicle weapon, etc.
  
  • The Cyberlink gives the cyborg a base skill of 45% to pilot any small one- or two-man vehicle. Taking formal training in Piloting Skills improves the character's mastery over a specific class or type of vehicle (use the skill level instead of the base of 45%), and, in this case, provides a bonus of+10% to that particular piloting skill.
  
  • The cyborg can also "tweak" the vehicle's speed, increasing its normal maximum speed by one percentage point equal to his I.Q. Thus, a cyborg with an I.Q. of 8 can increase the speed by 8%; a character with an I.Q. of 12 by 12%, and so on. This increased speed can be maintained for three minutes per M.E. point.
  
  Power Booster (illegal):
  A miniature E-clip implanted in or attached to the body. It is usually used as a back-up power supply for cybernetic tools and weapon systems. Typical weapon payload: 20 energy blasts.
  
  Radio & Scrambler Implant (experimental & illegal):
  An implant with organic circuitry developed by the military that enables the user to interface with a specially modified radio through mental control.
  For most cyborgs, the shortwave radio will be housed in a compartment on the armored back. It has a range of 100 miles (160 km), can broadcast on 800 frequencies and automatically scrambles and decodes all transmissions. It can also send scrambled and coded messages.
  
  Secret Compartments:
  Hollow compartments can be built into the legs and chest of a cyborg. The largest possible is approximately 12 inches long and four to six inches deep, but are usually half that size or smaller. The smallest are about the size of a change purse, just big enough to conceal a few credit cards, coins, lock picking tools, electronic bugs or components/chips, and so on. The larger compartments are ideal for storing supplies, tools, hand-size equipment, hand grenades, and small handguns. Game Masters and players should use common sense regarding the number of compartments.
  
  Generally speaking, each leg and chest can accommodate two medium-size or one large compartment, or as many as six small each. The arms can only accommodate one small compartment on the forearm and upper arm, but only if no weapon systems are built into the arms.
  
  Left Leg has two Medium compartments
  Right Leg has one Large compartment
  Torso has one Large compartment
  Left Arm has four small compartments
  
  Cyber-Disguise type AA-1
  A complete cybernetic disguise system built into the face. Bladders placed under the skin and even bionic bones and light superstructures that can move, expand, contract or change shape to enable the recipient of this implant to change the shape and look of the face. The cheeks and lips can be puffed up to look fatter or more pronounced or smaller/thinner, the chin can be made to be rounder or more pointed, the nose wide and flat or bulbous or pointed, or even smaller or larger (most noses have four distinctive looks). Likewise, the ridges of the eyebrows can adjust to protrude or retract, the lines of the forehead made to look more pronounced or diminished, while micro-gears or bladders around the eyes can add or remove eye wrinkles or make them appear rounded, narrow or slanted. Those with “Mood Eyes” can change their eye color in an instant, chemical units placed in the eye socket inject a non-toxic dye that will change the color of the iris. Similar chemical implants induce a 20% color change in the color tone of the skin. Artificial hair, than can change into five different colors and fifteen different shades, replaces real hair. The hairline is changeable with a little manipulation.
  
  A larynx manipulator device, implanted on the vocal chords, stretches or contracts the chords to completely change the person’s voice as well. The character can even imitate voices of others with a base skill of 40% +2% per level.
  
  A memory chip implanted in the skull allows the character to program six distinctly different faces into the disguise unit. The transformation of these computer stored faces require approximately 1d4 minutes to complete. Skin pigmentation changes require one hour. The AA-1 disguise implant provides a +15% to Disguise rolls.
  
  
  
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  Vibro-SaberlShort Sword or Ninja Short Sword: 204 M.D. A weapon that takuma carries in his left leg compartment at all times. useful and easy to if he is ever force to fight in CQC.
  20X Exploding Shuriken 4D6 S.D.C.; the high frequency energy field is activated and deactivated by a small radio transmitter which comes standard with each three shuriken.Cost: 50
  credits each.
  
  AT-30 Combat Laser Pistol
  The AT-30 is the official military sidearm of the Republic Armed Forces. The weapon is sleeker in overall design and has a longer barrel which has greatly improved accuracy. It comes standard issue with a pair of extra E-clips, telescopic sight mounts and a laser targeting mechanism.
  Weight: 2.5 Ibs. ( 1 .2 kg)
  Mega-Damage: 2D6+2 M.D.
  Rate of Fire: Standard
  Maximum Effective Range: 1 000 feet (305 m)
  Payload: 30 shot clip.
  Bonus to Strike: + 1 bonus to aimed shot due to the laser targeting and superior balance of the pistol.
  Market Cost: 22,000 credits; 30,000 credits on the B lack Market but is
  rarely available. The H-30 knock-off costs 3 5 ,000 credits.
  Note: Available only to the military and elite members of police
  agencies. H-Brand has a knock-off called the H-30 Siege Pistol; poor
  availability inside the Republic, fair outside
  
  AT-88 Combat Laser Rifle
  The AT-88 is the standard issue rifle of the Republic Anned Forces.
  The rifle is very accurate, has good range, good stopping power and the
  addition of an underbarrel, pump action grenade launcher.
  Weight: 9 1bs. (4. 1 kg)
  Mega-Damage: Laser: 3D6 M.D.
  Grenade: 4D6 M.D. fragmentation, 5D6 HE/AP, smoke, or AAD-Dis
  solver.
  
  AT-230 Particle Beam Rifle
  The AT-230 P-beam rifle has incredible stopping power in a durable, compact frame. The weapon is issued to elite power annor troops,SAMAS, elite borgs, Special Forces and other special operatives. It is one of the most powerful rifles on Earth.
  Weight: l l ibs (5 kg)
  Mega-Damage: I D4x l O+ 10 M.D. per single blast.
  Rate of Fire: Standard; semi-automatic.
  ATU-80 Underwater Assault Rifle
  The standard weapon of the Republic ' s tiny navy, the ATU-80 is
  suitable for use both on dry land and underwater. AnnaTech has pro
  duced a combination weapon that combines a laser rifle with a vibro
  spear/harpoon launcher. In addition to the blue laser, the rifle has a 125 Rate of Fire: Standard Maximum Effective Range: 3000 feet (9 1 4 m)
  Payload: Laser: 30 shots per E-clip or 1 00 shots per E-canister.
  Grenade: Three, but can be reloaded by hand at the cost of one melee action per grenade loaded.
  Market Cost: 30,000 credits; 54,000 on the B lack Market (rare).
  Note: Available only to the military and elite police teams (anti
  monster and anti-terrorist). There is no H-Brand copy
  
  
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  PHYSICAL SKILL: HAND TO HAND: ASSASSIN
  
  Hand to Hand : Assassin
  This style of fighting is a specialized science of killing generally taught by secret organizations such as organized crime cartels, secret
  government "wet working" bureaus, military black ops, and so on.
  Note: Assassin combat training enables the character to use any basic/common attacks, including Punch, Elbow, Kick, Knee, Disarm, Dodge, Entangle, Body Block/Tackle, Body Flip/Throw, Roll with Impact,
  Power Punch, Power Kick, and Pull Punch and even many martial
  art moves (as noted below) - but unless noted below, the character does
  not have special martial art moves.
  Level 1: Starts with three attacks/actions per melee round. +2 to strike. W.P. Paired Weapons.
  Level 2: +1 on initiative and +2 additional attacks/actions per melee round.
  Level 3: Karate Punch (2D4 damage), +3 to pull punch, and +2 to roll with impact/punch/fall.
  Level 4: Karate Kick (2D6 damage), +4 to damage on all physical attacks, and +1 on initiative.
  Level 5: +1 additional attack/action per melee round and +1 to strike with a thrown weapon.
  Level 6: +3 to parry/dodge, +2 to entangle and backhand strike (martial arts 1d6).
  Level 7: Knockout/stun on an unmodified roll of 17-20 and leap kick (3D8 damage, but counts as two melee attacks).
  Level 8: +1 additional attack/action per melee round, +1 to strike with guns, and + 1 on initiative.
  Level 9: +1 on initiative and can perform back flip.
  Level 10: Critical Strike on an unmodified roll of 19 or 20.
  Level 11: +2 to strike in hand to hand, +1 to strike with a thrown weapon and with guns, and can perform back flip attack.
  Level 12: +2 to pull punch and death blow on a roll of a Natural 19 or 20.
  Level 13: +1 additional attack/action per melee round.
  Level 14: +2 to damage and can perform Holds.
  Level 15: +2 to strike in hand to hand and + 1 to strike with guns.
  
  
  

 

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• Attributes and Abilities
• Skills
• Martial Arts
• Cybernetics
• Equipment
• Background

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  Name: Fukuizumi Fuyumi
  Race: Human (Full Conversion Cyborg)
  Character Class: Combat Cyborg
  Age: 20
  Alignment: Scrupulous
  
  Iq: 21 +7% to all Skills, +3 Perception
  Me: 14
  Ma: 18
  Ps: 30 (Robotic)
  Pp: 26 +6 to Strike, Parry and Dodge
  Pe: NA
  Pb: 15
  Spd: 132 (90 mph running spd)
  
  MDC by Location
  Hands (2) - 33 M.D.C. each
  Forearms (2) - 33 M.D.C. each
  Upper Arms (2) - 47 M.D.C. each
  Feet (2) - 13 M.D.C. each
  Legs (2) - 60 M.D.C. each
  Head - 60 M.D.C.
  Main Body – 200 M.D.C.
  
  Combat Bonuses
  Number of Attacks: 5
  Strike: +6
  Parry: +8
  Dodge: +8
  Roll with Punch: +4
  Initiative:
  Perception: +3
  Critical Strike on a Natural 20
  
  
  
  
  
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  O.C.C. Skills:
  Language : Japanese 96%.
  Language: Other: Russian 77% +3%
  Basic Electronics: 47% +5%
  General Repair & Maintenance: 57% +5%
  Land Navigation: 58% +4%
  Pilot: Tanks & APCs: 48% +4%
  Pilot: Jet Pack: 59% +4%
  Radio: Basic: 62% +5%
  Read Sensory Equipment: 47% +5%
  Weapon Systems: 52% +5%
  Climbing: 52%/42% +5%
  W.P. Knife
  W.P. Energy Rifle
  W.P. Energy Pistol
  W.P. Heavy MD Weapons
  Hand to Hand: Expert. Martial Arts
  
  OCC Related Skills
  1 Computer Operation: 52% +5%
  2 Computer Programming: 42% +5%
  3 Computer Hacking: 32% +5%
  4 Streetwise: 27% +4%
  5 Disguise: 47% +5%
  
  Other Skills
  1 Upgrade to Martial Arts
  2 Upgrade to Martial Arts
  3 Boxing
  4 Cyberjacking: 57% +5
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Hand to Hand : Martial Arts
  
  A form of martial arts that takes and mixes techniques from many different sources. Note: Martial arts combat training enables the character to use any basic/common attacks, including Punch, Elbow, Kick, Knee, Disarm, Dodge, Entangle, Body Block/Tackle, Body Flip/Throw, Roll with Impact, Power Punch, Power Kick, and Pull Punch as well as the martial arts moves noted below.
  
  Level 1: Starts with four attacks/actions per melee; +3 to pull punch and +3 to roll with impact/punch/fall, and body flip/throw; does 1D6 damage, victim loses initiative and one attack.
  Level 2: +3 to parry and dodge; +2 to strike, and may perform Karate and any hand strike/punch.
  Level 3: +1 on initiative, and may perform a Karate-style kick (does 2D6 damage) and any foot strike except Leap Kick.
  Level 4: +1 additional attack/action per melee round.
  Level 5: Leap Kick (3D8 damage, but counts as two melee attacks), and +2 to entangle.
  Level 6: Critical Strike on an unmodified roll of 18, 19 or 20.
  Level 7: W.P. Paired Weapons, can perform Holds and is +2 to disarm.
  Level 8: Back flip and back flip escape .
  Level 9: + 1 additional attack/action per melee round.
  Level 10: Back flip attack and +2 to disarm.
  Level 11: +4 to damage and +1 on initiative.
  Level 12: +2 to parry and dodge.
  Level 13: Knockout/stun on an unmodified roll of 18, 19 or 20.
  Level 14: +1 additional attack/action per melee round.
  Level 15: Death blow on a roll of a Natural 20.
  
  
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  Cybernetics
  
  Body Implants
  
  Spoiler: Aerial Jet Thrusters

  Aerial Jet Thrusters: A jet propulsion system can be installed in a full conversion cyborg, found either in the legs or the lower back. With just a thought, the individual can hover or fly at a high speed. Unless the character also has the Internal Power Supply feature, the running time of the jet thrusters, between fueling, is extremely short. In order to operate the jet system, the character must have the pilot jet pack skill.
  
  Maximum Speed: 120 mph (192 km).
  Engine: Liquid fuel supply or nuclear engine.
  Maximum Effective Range: 120 miles (192 km) if liquid fuel powered.
  Effectively unlimited with nuclear supply except that the thrusters need cooling after 800 miles (1280 km).
  Spoiler: Secret Compartments

  Secret Compartments:
  Hollow compartments can be built into the legs and chest of a cyborg. The largest possible is approximately 12 inches long and four to six inches deep, but are usually half that size or smaller. The smallest are about the size of a change purse, just big enough to conceal a few credit cards, coins, lock picking tools, electronic bugs or components/chips, and so on. The larger compartments are ideal for storing supplies, tools, hand-size equipment, hand grenades, and small handguns. Game Masters and players should use common sense regarding the number of compartments.
  
  Generally speaking, each leg and chest can accommodate two medium-size or one large compartment, or as many as six small each. The arms can only accommodate one small compartment on the forearm and upper arm, but only if no weapon systems are built into the arms.
  
  Left Leg has two Medium compartments
  Right Leg has one Large compartment
  Torso has one Large compartment
  Left Arm has four small compartments
  Head Implants
  
  Spoiler: Cyberlink Vehicle Interfacing

  Cyberlink Vehicle Interfacing
  
  A cybernetic interfacing system (fingerjack, headjack, etc.) that allows an individual partial or full conversion cyborg to link to computers and computerized machines (including most Russian vehicles) to send and receive digital information. For example, being cyberlinked to a vehicle means the cyborg pilot instantly knows the speed, velocity and direction the vehicle is travelling, engine performance, system failures, any stress on or damage to the vehicle (engine, wheels/tires, body, weapon systems, etc.), and anything else monitored, managed or controlled by an on board computer and sensors. He can also access and control many of the vehicle's systems, like steering, accelerator, brake, engine, thermostat, radar, radio/communications, special optics, any video camera systems, HUD, weapons and other features.
  
  The big advantages from this link are an instantaneous feed of information, as close to absolute control over the vehicle as is humanly possible, which, in turn, enables the driver to respond more quickly and to use equipment or weapons built into the vehicle with a thought — no need to glance away or use the hands. Thus, the driver can keep his hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while using the interface to access, open and use computerized systems, fire weapons without touching the trigger, punching a button, or using a computer keyboard, etc. The cyborg, in effect, becomes the vehicle, or, perhaps more to the point, the vehicle becomes an extension of his own mind and mechanical body!
  
  Note: Most Japanese cyborgs have one or two cyberjacks which come standard with their conversions, as do most 'Borgs across the planet. The finger and headjack are most common.
  
  Limitations of the Cyberlink Interface:
  
  1. While vehicle-linked in this way, the cyborg may not take any action other than piloting and using the vehicle. To exit the vehicle or to take some other action inside the vehicle, he must break the link and return to what might be considered "manual" piloting. When manual piloting resumes, all Cyberlink bonuses instantly end, and he and his associates (if any) are limited to their own training and skills.
  
  2. This link and union between man and machine is only possible with small and comparatively simple vehicles like motorcycles, automobiles, construction vehicles, hovercycles, hover cars, and flying wings, including such vehicles as the Bushbike, Steppe Motorcycle, War Chariot, Landflier, Wingrider and Assault Hoversled. It cannot usually be used to pilot and command all features of large and complex combat vehicles (see #3).
  
  3. The Cyberlink can be used with large and sophisticated military vehicles such as tanks, aircraft, ships, and giant robots, but only in a limited way. In this circumstance, the cyborg can only jack into one particular aspect of the vehicle, i.e. one specific weapon (with its related computer-targeting), or one specific computer, or the communications system (radio and sensory systems), or the specific piloting of the vehicle, and so on.
  
  Cyberlink Bonuses and Special Abilities:
  +1 on initiative when linked to a vehicle.
  +1 to strike when using the vehicle or built-in weapon.
  +1 to dodge when linked to a vehicle.
  +1 melee action/attack when linked to a vehicle. This extra action involves the use of the vehicle, i.e. one extra evasive action, trick maneuver, blast from a vehicle weapon, etc.
  
  • The Cyberlink gives the cyborg a base skill of 45% to pilot any small one- or two-man vehicle. Taking formal training in Piloting Skills improves the character's mastery over a specific class or type of vehicle (use the skill level instead of the base of 45%), and, in this case, provides a bonus of+10% to that particular piloting skill.
  
  • The cyborg can also "tweak" the vehicle's speed, increasing its normal maximum speed by one percentage point equal to his I.Q. Thus, a cyborg with an I.Q. of 8 can increase the speed by 8%; a character with an I.Q. of 12 by 12%, and so on. This increased speed can be maintained for three minutes per M.E. point.
  Spoiler: Cyber-Disguise

  Cyber-Disguise type AA-1
  A complete cybernetic disguise system built into the face. Bladders placed under the skin and even bionic bones and light superstructures that can move, expand, contract or change shape to enable the recipient of this implant to change the shape and look of the face. The cheeks and lips can be puffed up to look fatter or more pronounced or smaller/thinner, the chin can be made to be rounder or more pointed, the nose wide and flat or bulbous or pointed, or even smaller or larger (most noses have four distinctive looks). Likewise, the ridges of the eyebrows can adjust to protrude or retract, the lines of the forehead made to look more pronounced or diminished, while micro-gears or bladders around the eyes can add or remove eye wrinkles or make them appear rounded, narrow or slanted. Those with “Mood Eyes” can change their eye color in an instant, chemical units placed in the eye socket inject a non-toxic dye that will change the color of the iris. Similar chemical implants induce a 20% color change in the color tone of the skin. Artificial hair, than can change into five different colors and fifteen different shades, replaces real hair. The hairline is changeable with a little manipulation.
  
  A larynx manipulator device, implanted on the vocal chords, stretches or contracts the chords to completely change the person’s voice as well. The character can even imitate voices of others with a base skill of 40% +2% per level.
  
  A memory chip implanted in the skull allows the character to program six distinctly different faces into the disguise unit. The transformation of these computer stored faces require approximately 1d4 minutes to complete. Skin pigmentation changes require one hour. The AA-1 disguise implant provides a +15% to Disguise rolls.
  Spoiler: Universal Headjack and Ear Implant

  Universal Headjack & Ear Implant:
  This is a special connector or "jack" that is built into the skull, usually at the base of the head or behind the ear. A tiny receiver is then inserted into the ear and linked to the Headjack. The combination enables characters to plug into audio, sensory, robot, and computer equipment, including most communications equipment, radios, video systems, radar, detection/warning devices, microphones, surveillance systems, and more conventional items like CD players, television, disc recorders, and so on. The Headjack receives transmissions from the device that is plugged into it and transmits them to the tiny receiver inside the ear. The audio sounds are clear and distinct to the listener, but being implanted in the inner ear, they are so quiet that only the character can hear the message. Even creatures and devices with enhanced hearing are unable to hear the sounds inside the ear. The Headj ack is easily concealed by hair or by folds of skin. The receiver is so tiny that it is attached on or near the eardrum and can only be seen by carefully looking into the ear with a light.
  
  Cost: 8,400 credits for basic system.
  
  The basic system can be upgraded to include a built-in radio receiver and transmitter which will allow the character to receive and send radio transmissions as if he were using a walkie-talkie. It is so effective that the character can transmit a whisper, or the voices of other people within six feet ( 1 . 8 m) of him. Range: 3 miles (4.8 km). Cost: 1 6,000 credits in addition to the basic Headjack system.
  Spoiler: Multi-Optic Eye

  Multi-Optic Eye.
  
  A mechanical optic system that includes the following impressive optic systems built into a single cyber-eye:
  Telescopic : 4-8x3 0 magnification, range : 6000 feet ( 1 829 m).
  Macro Lens: 2x to 20x magnification, range : 3 feet (0.9 m).
  Passive Nightvision: 2000 foot (6 1 0 m) range.
  Thermal-Imaging: 2000 foot (6 1 0 m) range.
  Light Filters : Reduces glare.
  Targeting Display : Imposes cross-hairs on a target, adding a bonus of + 1 to strike with any ranged weapon. Same bonus whether one or two Multi-Optic eyes.
  Spoiler: Cyberware Networking

  Cyberware Networking:
  
  A hardware implant and program that allows the user to interface, via computer jack, with another person's cybernetics or bionics and listen in or monitor his/her communications and computer systems, including sensor data, computer data or radio transmissions. As many as three people can network, but must maintain a physical connection to remain interfaced. The networking does not enable one person to seize control of the cyberware of another person, only the ability to eavesdrop. Popular among hackers, spies and ninja, and used by the police, security experts and, to a more limited degree, the military.
  Spoiler: Data Chip

  Data Chip (illegal):
  
  This device was originally developed by the military and is illegal for civilian use (which does stop Cyberoids). A chip is implanted beneath the character's skull on the surface of the brain. When combined with an optic nerve video implant, H.U.D. visor, or cyberware networking, the character can mentally access the information on the implant, which then appears on the visor or eye! The memory recorder is used to store maps, floor plans, schematics/technological readouts, simple repair or medical procedures and so on. Up to one meg of data can be stored. The data cannot be changed or added to unless the character is equipped with cyberware networking (rare). Consequently, to get new data, the character must undergo brain surgery to remove the old chip and implant the new. Only one chip can be implanted at a time. Two or more interfere with each other and cause can random blackouts, mental confusion (-30% on all skills, and -4 on all bonuses), painful headaches and eventually, madness. Uploading of information to the memory recorder is accomplished through the use of a regular computer terminal and a universal headjack.
  
  Arm and Hand
  
  Spoiler: Weapon Link

  Weapon to Cyborg Energy Link
  
  Many Japanese Heavy 'Borgs and Cyborg Shocktroopers have an energy weapons link — a plug-in cable concealed in the mechanical body, allowing them to power weapons off their own internal energy sources. This gives an energy rifle or pistol effectively an unlimited payload; all other weapon stats like damage, range and rate of fire are unchanged.
  
  Limitations & Penalties:
  
  1. The connecting cord only has 5 M.D.C., and if severed, the energy connection is broken, the power going to the cable is shut off, and an E-Clip must be inserted into the weapon to use it (takes three melee actions to grab a remove the severed connector clip, grab and new E-clip, and slap it in). The cable is a small, difficult target to hit from long-range, so shooters must make a Called Shot and are -5 to strike. It is much more vulnerable in close combat where it can be severed by Vibro-Blades, M.D. claws, and M.D./supernatural strength. The player must announce that the cable is the target of his character's attack and roll to strike as normal. A 12 or higher will hit and do damage unless the cyborg can parry or dodge.
  
  2. The power drain reduces the character's speed by 10% and initiative is -1 while linked to and using an energy weapon.
  
  3. After about 10 minutes of melee combat where the weapon has been in frequent use, the effects of the power drain are more pronounced. Reduce speed by 20%, no initiative bonuses apply (unmodified die roll only or -2 if the character normally has no initiative bonus), -1 to parry and dodge, and physical combat damage (punch, kick, etc.) is reduced by half. The cyborg returns to full speed and ability 15 minutes after the weapon link has been disconnected.
  
  4. This energy link can also be made to small, one- and two-man vehicles designed to accept an E-Pack, but the 'Borg immediately suffers the diminished capacity described in #3. If the vehicle is not designed for optional use of an E-Pack, an Operator can jury-rig a connection in about 1D4 hours.
  
  5. Only available to heavy, full conversion cyborgs and shocktroopers, not Light Machines, partial cyborgs or humans with implants and/or prosthetics.
  Spoiler: Motion Detector

  Motion Detector:
  
  Usually built into a sensor hand or prosthetic with hair-like sensor wires that are actually tiny motion detector sensors. However, a motion detection sensor system may be implanted in the arm, leg or head with sensor wires hidden among the human hair. Provided the sensor wires are not covered (the arm or leg with the detector must be bare), the system will work to measure noticeable movement near the character. The reliability of the detector is quite limited, but can be used to accurately assess wind direction and wind speed, and to detect the rapid approach of large moving objects, such as a vehicle, aircraft, power armor etc., whose rap id approach or large size causes a disturbance in the air. A motion detector is especially useful in the dark because the speeding object must usually be within 500 feet (152 m) to create a detectable air current. Likewise, the motion sensor will detect the movement of somebody/thing moving nearby, within 40 feet (12 m), but only if the sensor user is motionless or barely moving itself. The sensor can also detect sudden changes in air current and pressure caused by somebody opening a door or window, and can estimate speed of travel when inside an open-air (or open window) vehicle.
  Spoiler: Retractable Vibro-Blade

  Retractable Vibro-Blade:
  
  A standard Vibro-Blade (typically a short sword) is concealed in a housing in one or both of the forearms. The blade is used as both a defensive and offensive weapon. Concealed, retractable Vibro-Blades are commonly installed in cyborgs, robots and, to a lesser degree, power armor. Mega-Damage : Knife-sized: 1d6 M.D.
  
  
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[Steve Freeling]

• Attributes and Abilities
• Skills
• Martial Arts
• Samurai Class SAMAS Armor
• Equipment

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  Name: Shigeru Fuchizaki (渕崎シゲル, Fuchizaki Shigeru)
  Race: Human
  Gender: Male
  Age: 25
  OCC: Robot Pilot
  
  Attributes
  Iq: 19 - +5% to all Skills, +2 to Perception
  Me: 18 - +2 to Save vs. Psionics
  Ma: 12
  Ps: 21 - +6 to HtH Damage
  Pp: 26 - +6 to Strike, Parry and Dodge
  Pe: 20 - +3 to Save vs Magic/Poison
  Pb: 15
  Spd: 26 - Running Speed of Approx. 18mph
  
  Level: 1
  Xp: 0
  
  Hit Points: 24
  SDC: 93
  
  Combat Bonuses - On Foot / Powered Armor
  Number of Attacks: 5 / 6
  Strike: +6 / +8
  Parry: +10 / +13
  Dodge: +12 / +16 on the Ground, +17 when Flying
  Roll with Punch: +3 / +7
  Initiative: +6 / +8
  Perception: +2
  Critical Strike on a Natural 20
  Critical Strike from Behind
  
  
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  Power Armor Pilot MOS Skills:
  Advanced Math: 65% +5%
  Basic Mechanics: 50% +5%
  Navigation: 60% +5%
  Pilot: Robots & Power Armor: 81% +3%
  Pilot: Robot Combat Basic (general knowledge)
  Pilot: Robot Combat Elite (SAMAS and Super SAMAS + 1 at levels 3, 6, 9 and 1 2).
  Pilot: Combat Helicopter: 72% +3%
  Pilot: One skill of choice (+ 1 2%).
  Language: Japanese at 98%.
  Language : Other: One of choice (+20%).
  Basic Mathematics: 70% +5%
  Body Building and Weightlifting
  Climbing: 50%/40% +5%
  Computer Operation: 55% +5%
  Military Etiquette: 55% +5%
  Pilot: Combat Driving: +2 to Dodge
  Pilot: One of choice (any; + 1 5%).
  Radio: Basic: 60% +5%
  Running
  Sensory Equipment: 50% +5%
  W.P. Swords
  W.P. Heavy MD Weapons
  W.P. Energy Rifle
  W.P. Energy Pistol
  Hand to Hand : Expert.
  
  OCC Related Skills
  1 Weapon Systems: 45% +5%
  2 Combat Piloting +2 to Dodge when Flying
  3 Upgrade to HtH Martial Arts
  4 Upgrade to HtH Tae Kwon Do
  5 W.P. Shotgun
  
  Secondary Skills
  1 Boxing
  2 Gymnastics
  --Sense of Balance: 55% +3%
  --Work Parallel Bars and Rings: 65% +3%
  --Back Flip: 75% +2%
  --Prowl: 30% +5%
  --Climb Rope/Rappel: 65% +2%
  
  
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  TAE KWON DO KARATE
  Entrance Requirements: No Attribute or Alignment restrictions.
  Skill Cost: 8 Years (5 Years as a Secondary Martial Art Form)
  Tae Kwan Do, loosely translated as the "way of hands and feet," is studied in many of the world's military organizations. The idea is to efficiently combine kicks and punches for the best possible attack form. Probably the most kick-oriented of all the martial arts. A master will attack quickly, preferably with some kind of flying jump kick. If the opponent is able to avoid or counter the kicks, then the second approach will be to move in with a volley of punches and short-range kicks.
  Schools of Tae Kwon Do are found all over the world. While South Koreans have widely spread the form in the U.S. and Canada, so have the North Koreans taught it in the U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe.
  Costume: Standard Karate outfit.
  Stance: Feet shoulder's width apart, forward foot pointed ahead and to the outside, rear foot pointed out and to the front, knees bent. Forward fist rigidly extended on a straight line from the shoulder, rear fist tight against the waist.
  
  CHARACTER BONUSES:
  Add 1 to P.S.
  Add 2 to P.E.
  Add 1 to P.P.
  Add 4 to Spd.
  Add 15 to S.D.C.
  COMBAT SKILLS:
  Attacks per Melee: 4
  Escape Moves: Roll With Punch/Fail/Impact, Maintain Balance.
  Basic Defensive Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry.
  Advanced Defenses: Multiple Dodge, Power Block/Parry (does damage!), Automatic Roll, Breakfall.
  Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Knife Hand, Backhand, Palm Strike, Duo-Fist Strike.
  Basic Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Backward Sweep, Reverse Turning Kick (Combination Dodge/Kick), Drop Kick (Combination Fall/Dodge/Kick).
  Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick, Flying Jump Kick, Flying Reverse Turning Kick.
  Special Attacks: Death Blow, Leap Attack, Combination Grab/Kick, Butjapgo Chagi (Special! One opponent is grabbed and another is kicked simultaneously. Only takes one melee action, but requires two successful Strike Rolls. Does 1D6 damage to the opponent grabbed and 2D6 damage to the opponent kicked).
  Weapon Katas: None
  Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knock-Out/Stun, Critical Strike,
  Critical Strike From Rear.
  SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
  Martial Art Powers: Select a total of two (2) Powers from among Body Hardening Exercises, Martial Art Techniques, or Specialty Katas (NOTE: Weapon Katas not allowed). If desired, any number of powers can be traded, one-for-one, for any Basic Skill Programs (excluding physical).
  Languages: Korean
  Philosophical Training: Zen or Bushido
  If this is your Primary Martial Art Form then the following other forms can be learned in a shorter time. Jujutsu (4 Years), Zanji Shinjinken (5 Years), Taido (6 Years), or Lee Kwan Choo (5 Years).
  
  LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
  1st +2 to Maintain Balance, Critical Strike from Behind, Death Blow on roll of Natural Twenty.
  2nd +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +2 to Damage.
  3rd +1 Attack per Melee.
  4th +2 to Parry/Dodge, Critical Strike on Natural 18, 19 or 20.
  5th + 2 to Maintain Balance, +1 to strike.
  6th +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Damage.
  7th +1 Attack per Melee.
  8th +1 to Parry/Dodge, Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 18 or better.
  9th +1 Attack per Melee, + 2 to Maintain Balance.
  10th +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Martial Art Techniques, or Body Hardening, or Special Katas.
  11th +1 to Strike, +1 to Damage.
  12th +1 to Parry/Dodge, Death Blow on roll of Natural 19 or 20.
  13th +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Maintain Balance.
  14th +1 to Roll with Punch/Fail/Impact, + 1 to Damage.
  15th Select One (1) Additional Martial Art Power from Martial Art Techniques, or Body Hardening, or Special Katas.
  
  
  Spoiler: Tamashiwara. Otherwise known as the "Art of Breaking."

  This is the Ninjas & Superspies version of board breaking. Characters practice breaking wood, bricks, stones, ice and, eventually, glass, and they use their fists, feet, elbows, knees
  and even foreheads. Although this technique allows for just one attack per melee round, the damage from that attack can be awesome. In this kind of attack the A.R. and S.D.C. of
  the object are irrelevant because the martial artist is really breaking the Chi of the object.
  What is important is the character's roll to Strike. This is done with the character's usual bonus to Strike, and, to be successful, the roll must be 14 or better. If the roll is successful, then the target object is broken or has a hole in it. This means the martial artist can punch a hole in a door, split a 2 by 4 in half, shatter a lock and so on. If the roll is under 5, it is a complete miss, and the character does no damage whatsoever. If the roll is between 5 and 13, then the Tamashiwara practitioner does full normal damage from the blow (plus damage bonuses), but the martial artist also takes half that damage. A roll of 14 or higher means successfully punching or kicking another human being inflicting double damage (plus damage bonus) directly to hit points (not S.D.C.).
  Spoiler: Martial Art Awareness or Zanshin

  In Japanese, this is often called Tsuki No Kokoro, which means "Mind like the Moon." That's because it is said that the martial artist's mind floats above the body, calmly sensing all activity around it. A threat, no matter how slight, will disturb that calm. As a Zanchinshi might put it, "As someone thinks to attack me, that person's Chi comes toward me. I have only to follow the Chi, and I will know the source of the attack." This ability is one of readiness and awareness. Training involves being constantly on the alert, even while sleeping
  or when in the bathroom!
  The martial artist will instantly sense anybody who enters his Zanshin circle, including animals and even those with intangibility and/or invisibility (although he can not see the
  invisible).
  Bonuses: +6 on initiative, +2 to parry, +4 to dodge, and can not be surprised from attacks from behind. When fighting an invisible foe (or character with superhuman speed) these Zanshin bonuses do not apply, but his other combat skills remain unimpaired due to his mystic awareness (this character does not suffer the usual penalties from fighting an
  invisible foe).
  Characters with this ability also have a reduced form of Chi Awareness that allows them to evaluate the Chi of anyone they can see who is inside their Zanshin circle.At first level, Zanshin extends for an area of 6ft (1.8m) around the character. This is increased by 2ft (0.6m) for every level of advancement.
  
  
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  ArmaTech "Samurai Class" SAMAS Power Armor
  In the 20 years since Nagasaki's reappearance in the post-apocalyptic environment of Rifts Earth, the government has swiftly built a powerful, defensive army. Advanced, modified versions of the SAMAS and Glitter Boy have become an important part of that army. The SAMAS of Japan is fundamentally the same as the Coalition States, except for cosmetic considerations (it resembles ancient samurai armor), some minor improvements and the replacement of the traditional rail gun with a particle beam gun. Three small searchlights are built into the belly and two others are located on the helmet. Each forearm has a pair of slots that, at a quick glance, might appear to be more lights, but are actually mini-missile launchers.
  The versatile power armor is used to patrol, protect and defend the cities of the Republic as well as for military reconnaissance, infantry strikes, defensive support, rescue, and seek and destroy missions. 10,000 SAMAS defend Nagasaki, with an additional 22,000 assigned to military duty and the defense of other communities.
  
  Model Type: PA-10A
  Class: Strategic Armored Military Assault System
  Crew: One
  M.D.C. by Location:
  Shoulder Wings (2) — 50 each
  Main Rear Jets (2) — 75 each
  Lower Maneuvering Jets — 25 each
  Particle Beam Gun — 90
  Forearm Mini-Missile Launchers (2; forearms) — 50 each
  *Head —90
  **Main Body — 290
  * Destroying the head of the power armor will eliminate all forms of optical enhancement and sensory systems. The pilot must rely on his own human vision and senses and he loses any power armor combat bonuses to strike, parry, and dodge! Note: The head is a small and difficult target to hit (shielded by exhaust tubes and ammo drum). Thus, it can only be hit when an opponent makes a called shot and even then the attacker is -3 to strike.
  ** Depleting the M.D.C. of the main body will shut the armor down completely, making it useless. Note: Destroying a wing will make flight impossible. However, even with no wing(s), the SAMAS can make jet-powered leaps and hover in a stationary position above the ground.
  Speed
  Running: 60 mph (96 kmph) maximum. Note that the act of running does tire out its operator, but at 10% of the usual fatigue rate thanks to the robot exoskeleton.
  Leaping: The powerful robotic legs can leap up to 15 feet (4.6 m) high or lengthwise unassisted by the thrusters. A jet thruster assisted leap can propel the unit up to 100 feet (30.5 m) high and 200 feet (61 m) across without actually attaining flight.
  Flying: The rocket propulsion system enables the SAMAS to hover stationary or fly. Maximum flying speed is 320 mph (512 kmph), but cruising speed is considered to be 150 mph (240 kmph). Maximum altitude is limited to about 6000 feet (1828 m).
  Flying Range: The nuclear power supply gives the SAMAS decades of life but the jet rockets get hot and need to cool after a maximum of ten hours of flight whenever travelling at speeds above cruising, and after twenty hours at cruising speed; can fly indefinitely with periodic rest stops.
  
  Statistical Data
  Height: 8 feet (2.4 m)
  Width: Wings down 3.5 feet (1.06 m)
  Wings extended 11 feet (3.3 m)
  Length: 4 feet, 6 inches (1.4 m)
  Weight: 340 Ibs (153 kg) without particle beam gun.
  Physical Strength: Equal to a P.S. 30
  Cargo: None
  Power System: Nuclear, average SAMAS energy life is 20 years.
  Cost: 1.6 million credits for a new, undamaged, full-powered suit complete with particle beam rifle. Rarely available on the black market, but when it is, the cost is usually 3-4 million. H-Brand does not have a copy and cannot duplicate the P-beam rifle.
  
  Weapon Systems
  1. AT-P1000 SAMAS Particle Beam Rifle (1): This is standard equipment for the Japanese SAMAS. It is incredibly powerful, accurate, and lightweight for a heavy P-beam rifle (some would say cannon). A pair of cables connect the weapon to the armor's nuclear engine, giving it an effectively unlimited payload! If the power cords are severed (each has 6 M.D.C.), the gun holds 3D4 charges before it is empty, however, a conventional E-clip can be used in an emergency, providing 10 shots per clip. Of course rail guns and other weapons can be substituted as desired or necessary.
  The item that looks like a targeting scope is actually a shortrange laser (the power armor has special optics so a scope isn't required). It is used as an alternative to the lethal pounding that the
  P-beam gun provides.
  Primary Purpose: Assault
  Secondary Purpose: Defense
  Weight: 42 Ibs (18.9 kg)
  Mega-Damage: Particle Beam: 1d6x10 M.D. per blast. Laser: 3D6 M.D.
  Rate of Fire: Equal to number of combined hand to hand attacks (usually 4-6). Each blast counts as one melee action. The laser and P-beam cannot be fired simultaneously.
  Maximum Effective Range: P-beam: 2000 feet (610 m). Laser: 1600 feet (488 m).
  Payload: Effectively unlimited when connected to power supply by cables. 10 shots per standard E-clip.
  
  2. AT-M2 Rocket Launchers (2): Each forearm contains a pair of small mini-missile rocket launchers.
  Primary Purpose: Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Armor
  Secondary Purpose: Defense
  Missile Type: Any mini-missile can be used, but standard military issue is armor piercing (1d4x10 M.D.) or plasma (1d6x10 M.D.). AT-AAD Anti-Armor Dissolver missiles or stun types are also common.
  Mega-Damage: Varies with missile type.
  Range: Usually about a mile (1.6 km).
  Rate of Fire: One or two.
  Payload: Four; two per each forearm.
  
  3. AT-N20 Neural Stick (1): A neural stick and a sidearm, typically a stun-gun, laser pistol or vibro-katana (3D6 M.D.), are attached to the inside of the lower armor plates or with a belt.
  Neural Stick Physical Damage: 1D6 S.D.C. plus P.S. attribute bonus (if any) when used a clubbing weapon. The stick can parry S.D.C. and M.D. weapons like vibro-blades.
  Stun Damage: Victims struck by the neural stick must roll to save vs non-lethal poison/attack and need a 16 or higher to save. A successful save means the victim loses one melee action from the jolt but is otherwise unimpaired. A failed roll to save means the character is stunned: -7 on initiative, -5 to strike, parry, and dodge, and reduce melee actions/attacks, speed and skill performance by half. The character must save each time he or she is struck.
  Stun Duration: 2D4 melee rounds. The duration and penalties are increased 2D4 melee rounds for every hit by the stick, plus a cumulative chance of 15% per each subsequent hit that the character will be rendered unconscious for 1D4 minutes.
  Limitations: The stick is ineffective against environmental M.D.C. body armor, power armor, and full conversion borgs, but is effective against Dog Pack armor and half suits, or body armor without a helmet (not fully environmental without the helmet attached). Partially reconstructed borgs, juicers and crazies are all +2 to save and the stun effect lasts half as long. No effect against robots, androids, and most supernatural beings and creatures of magic.
  
  4. Energy Rifles and other weapons can be substituted in an emergency or as a back-up weapon. Space limitations and the bulk of the armor limits additional handguns or rifles to one.
  
  5. Hand to Hand Combat: Rather than use a weapon, the pilot can engage in mega-damage hand to hand combat. See Power Armor Combat Training in the Robot Combat section of the Rifts RPG, pg. 45.
  
  6. Sensor System Note: The SAMAS has full optical systems, including laser targeting, telescopic, passive nightvision (light amplification), thermo-imaging, infrared, ultraviolet, and polarization. Plus all other features common to all power armor.
  Sensor Bonuses: Applicable to long-range weapon combat only, not hand to hand. +2 to strike and +1 to dodge. See Power Armor Combat Training in the Robot Combat section for other bonuses.
  
  Flying Power Armor
  Types: Comparatively small power like armor the Coalition SAMAS (all types), Flying Titan, Triax Predator, NG Samson, NG Red Hawk, Chipwell Sky power armor and other small, humanoid-shaped
  power armor that are under 11 feet (3 . 3 m) tall and have flight capabilities.
  Power Armor Com bat Elite Bonuses: Or as listed under the individual robot descriptions.
  +1 extra attack/action per melee round, plus those of the pilot at level one, +1 additional attack at levels 3 , 6, 9 and 12.
  Critical Strike is the same as the pilot's .
  + 2 on initiative.
  +2 to strike with energy and long-range weapons.
  +2 to strike in hand to hand combat.
  +3 to parry.
  +2 to dodge on the ground.
  +5 to dodge when flying or leaping.
  +2 to disarm .
  +3 to pull punch.
  +4 to roll with impact.
  Punch Damage: As per Robot (or Augmented) P.S.
  Power Punch: Double damage, but counts as two melee attacks.
  Tear or Pry with Hands: 1d4 M.D.
  Kick Damage: As per Robot (or Augmented) P.S.
  Body Block/Ram: Equal to the Robot P.S. punch damage.
  Full Speed Running Ram: Double Robot P.S. punch damage, plus 01-60% likelihood of knocking an opponent off his feet if the opponent is the same size or smaller (reduce by half if twice as big). Victim takes M.D. and is knocked off his feet, losing initiative and two melee attacks/actions.
  
  
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  Standard Equipment: In addition to the 'bot or power armor noted earlier, the character also has a suit of heavy armor, one weapon per each W.P., choice of handgun or energy pistol side arm, 1D4+2 extra E-Clips for each, a VibroKnife or Sword (pick one), two explosive grenades, two smoke grenades, four flares, survival knife (1D6 S.D.C.), first-aid medical kit, pocket computer, flashlight, disposable cigarette lighter, utility belt, air filter & gas mask, walkie-talkie, uniform, dress uniform, combat boots, canteen, and a few personal items.
  
  
  Spoiler: AT-A14 Infantry "Trooper" Body Armor

  Standard for the Republic of Japan Armed Forces
  Designed to be a universal armor, the "Trooper" suit has a high level of protection and good mobility. It is a combination of ceramic and metal plates and padding, with the Power Spy mesh used around joints and the waist for maximum flexibility and mobility. Plates and laminate cover the upper torso, arms, and most of the legs. Sections of the plating
  can be removed by technicians to allow characters with bionic weaponry to wear the suit while maintaining the environmental integrity and allowing access to (or exposure of) its special bionic limbs and/or weapons.
  The AT-A14 is standard issue for the infantry of the Republican Army. Robot Power Armor (RPA) operators and robot pilots can also wear this armor or the AT-Al 1 armor inside their robot vehicles. Police SWAT teams, special police operatives, EOD officers, and authorized security/guard agencies also use this armor.
  • M.D.C.: 95
  • Weight: 25 Ibs (11.3 kg)
  • Good mobility, -10% prowl penalty. Acrobatics, gymnastics, swimming and similar physical skills are performed at -15%.
  • An electromagnetic pad is built into the back of the armor to which standard issue army rucksacks can be magnetically sealed. The pad is activated and deactivated by the wrist computer.
  • A sound filtration and muffler system is built into the helmet to protect the wearer against explosions and rail gun fire, as well as the sonic boom of the Glitter Boy's Boom Gun.
  • Thermo-imaging (2000ft/610 m), laser distancing (1000 ft/305 m) and a targeting sight (+1 to strike) are also standard features of the helmet.
  • Colors: Black, white, woodland camouflage or tiger-striped. Officers are differentiated by a dark green rank insignia emblazoned on the armor and a different helmet styling.
  
  
  Spoiler: AT-AAD Anti-Armor Dissolver Missile or Grenade x4

  Upon impact, the grenade or missile releases a cloud of tiny particles. These particles are actually thousands of tiny nano-bots that attack mega-damage armor on a molecular level; usually starting from the point of impact. It is most effective against M.D.C. body armor, power armor and thin plates of metal.
  The AADs are programmed to only attack the primary target, e.g. the first armor they find/strike. They do not "leap" from one armored mega-damage structure to another like fleas on a dog, or move from one target to the next like a swarm of ants. Furthermore, they are programmed to seek out and attack only military-type metal alloys like those used for power armor, body armor, cyborgs, robots, guns and armored vehicles. They will NOT attack M.D. ceramics, plastics, concrete, or superhuman flesh (or magic items/materials). Nor will they attack mega-damage materials coated, encased or attached to real or artificial flesh; protecting most cybernetic and bionic implants, optics, organs,
  and limbs. However, borg armor and external weapons, guns and plating are vulnerable and subject to dissolving.
  As an additional fail-safe, the nano-bots only have a life of 50 minutes, after which time they become inert and harmless.
  Primary Purpose: Anti-Armor/Defense.
  Weight: The average grenade weighs one pound (0.45 kg); the average mini-missile: 81bs (3.6 kg).
  Mega-Damage: Special. The nano-bots attack and reduce the physical integrity of body armor and thin plating, reducing the overall M.D.C. of most body armor and light power armor by half!
  Heavy power armor and light vehicles will see their M.D.C. reduced by 30%, while heavy, thick armor like those used in giant robots and tanks are reduced by 10%. This overall reduction of M.D.C. occurs within one minute (four melee rounds) of exposure to the armor dissolving nano-bots. Its effects are noticeable as a fading of the color of the material or dull blotches. Many of the more sophisticated environmental computer monitoring systems of such suits and vehicles will indicate structural weakness or damage.
  Additional effects and damage on the armor takes longer (1d4x10 minutes) but can be devastating as the nano-assailants focus on one specific area of its victim and completely dissolve it. Roll percentile or pick one:
  01-20 Main weapon. This will always be the most powerful and/or important weapon of the armor, bot, borg or vehicle and can include hand-held weapons.
  21-40 External Sensor array. On bots, cyborgs, and body or power armor, this is likely to include the destruction of radar/sonar, targeting and communications.
  41-60 A specific appendage. On human-shaped bots and armor, this will be one of the legs, arms or thrusters. Plating on that part of the armor will completely dissolve and disappear. This also breaches the environmental protection of the armor, exposing the pilot to external atmosphere and conditions, as well as leaving the appendage/limb completely exposed to attack. Of course, any special features, weapons, or abilities built into that limb are also destroyed.
  On an M.D.C. vehicle, this will mean one of its legs, wheels, treads, or thrusters are destroyed. In the alternative, a weapon turret, cannon or sensor/communications array can be destroyed. On a armored bunker/building, this will mean either a weapon turret, cannon, communications tower or sensor array.
  61-80 Head or Hatch. On human-shaped armor, the helmet is attacked and dissolved, leaving the head exposed to potential attack and damage (-3 for attackers to strike and requires a "called shot"), as well as exposing the pilot to external atmosphere and conditions (toxic gas, pollution, heat, radiation, etc.).
  If a vehicle, building or giant robot, the AAD attack can dissolve one entire hatch/door, offering attackers a way inside.
  81-00 Two secondary weapon systems. On power armor or bots, this might include vibro-blades, forearm lasers, chest guns, etc. On a vehicle or bunker it may include small or secondary turrets, light energy weapons, short-range or mini-missile launchers, and manned weapon turrets.
  Rate of Fire: Varies with weapon type; usually fired one at a time or in small volleys of three mini-missiles. Not available in large missiles.
  Maximum Effective Range: Hand grenades can be thrown about 100 feet (30.5 m), rifle launched grenades/rockets about 300 feet (91.5 m) and mini-missiles one mile (1.6 km), although the latter is usually launched at the comparatively close-range of 3000 feet (910m) to insure a strike.
  Payload: One AAD package per missile or grenade. Elite Republic soldiers, like the Japanese SAMAS troops, may have a maximum of six or as few as one grenade or missile.
  Delivery System: Nano-bots are typically contained in a hand grenade, rifle grenade/rocket, or mini-missile.
  Note: AAD nano-technology is ONLY available in the Republic of Japan and even then only to authorized military defense units. G.M. Note: The AAD is a carefully guarded military secret and should rarely be available to player characters. For that matter, only elite military troops and special government agents will have access to it, so they are not available even to most non-player characters and villains.
  The AAD is NOT available on the Black Market or in any other part of the world. Nano-technology, like the SAMAS and many other pre- Rifts technologies and secrets, exists only in the Republic of Japan and the city of Nagasaki in particular. The Black Market, Coalition States and most nations do NOT have the technology, resources or understanding
  to "knock-off any sort of nano-technology. Only Triax or Naruni Enterprises could learn and develop nano-tech, but it will take even them 10 to 15 years of study and development to reach a stage equal to that currently held by the Republic of Japan. Also remember that the people of Japan are isolated from the rest of the world and like it that way — most other nations have no idea that they even exist.
  Spoiler: AT-130 Particle Beam Pistol

  Particle beam technology has always been one of ArmaTech's areas of specialty. The P-beam pistol is a pre-Rifts design and is the only particle beam pistol of human design on Earth. The AT-130 is exclusive to high ranking officers and espionage agents in the military. It comes standard issue with a pair of extra E-clips, telescopic sight mounts and a
  laser targeting mechanism.
  Weight: 4 Ibs. (1.8 kg)
  Mega-Damage: 5D6+6 M.D. per single blast!
  Rate of Fire: Standard; single shot only.
  Maximum Effective Range: 600 feet (183 m)
  Payload: 10 shots per E-clip
  Bonus: +1 to strike on an aimed shot.
  Market Cost: 30,000 credits; limited military availability.
  Note: Available only to the Republic of Japan's military. Rarely available on the Black Market and when it is, it costs a staggering 90,000+ credits. H-Brand doesn't even know it exists, but even if they did, they cannot duplicate P-beam technology so there are no knockoffs.
  
  4 extra E-clips
  Spoiler: AT-230 Particle Beam Rifle

  The AT-230 P-beam rifle has incredible stopping power in a durable, compact frame. The weapon is issued to elite power armor troops, SAMAS, elite borgs, Special Forces and other special operatives. It is one of the most powerful rifles on Earth.
  Weight: 11 Ibs (5 kg)
  Mega-Damage: 1d4x10+10 M.D. per single blast.
  Rate of Fire: Standard; semi-automatic.
  Maximum Effective Range: 1300 feet (395 m)
  Payload: 10 shots per standard E-clip, 50 shots from an energy canister.
  Market Cost: 45,000 credits; limited military availability.
  Note: Available only to the military of the Republic of Japan. Rarely available on the Black Market and when it is, it costs a staggering 150,000+ credits. H-Brand knows it exists, but they cannot duplicate Pbeam technology so there are no copies.
  
  1 energy canister