The Mechanized

Civilization: None
Leader: None
Origin: InterCity, Citadel
Population: 500 Million

The Mechanized are a wide assortment of different beings all clumped together into one category. Whether they are humans who slowly became machines or machines that slowly became more human. They are neither. In some cases, the machines are looked down on like less than a living being and more as a tool or appliance. It is because of this reason that many compare their struggle to that of the African Slaves. Depending on their classification, it is possible that the government does not recognize them as beings, but rather as property. Ever since The Great War, the public has had differing opinions about the robots, cyborgs and androids that walk the streets of InterCity. Many of them have family members that may have been killed by their kind.  

Androids are machines that possess all the abilities of a robot, but look very much human. They think and they feel. They were created after The Great War when the Megacorp Digi-Tech managed to capture several of CITADEL's spies alive. These spies were designed to look human and were programmed to infiltrate InterCity's defenses. Digi-Tech then went and did the unthinkable and started mass producing their own Androids.  Many were sold to syndicates, gangs and rich folk as slaves. Used for either personal protection, forced labor or prostitution. Most that fight for equal rights among the races use Uplink as an example. If they are given their free will, they can tribute greatly to society, but if the user, designer or owner programs their for nefarious purposes - this struggle will only continue.  For reason the lawful production of Androids has been outlawed, but it still happens in the dark corners or secret labs of the world.

Robots are simply that. Machines. They may have programmed personalities and traits, but there is no denying what they are. Unless they had a strange design, these robots feel no pain. Many were designed for labor or for war, but over the course of time or by outside design; were given the ability to think for themselves. These are the ones that society really fears and show their hatred against because they so resemble the mechanical monsters that attacked InterCity during The Great War those many years ago.

Cyborgs are a different breed altogether. Many are accepted by society because you have to know the full story of each one before you can judge them. A soldier wounded in war gets his limbs replaced so that he can function once again. Or a deformity corrected through the advances of science. Then again, there are those with a sickness. The ones who willingly alter their body by removing normally functioning parts and replacing them with mechanical parts to become stronger, faster, smarter or more powerful. Unless it is obvious that their advancements were not a choice, Cyborgs are met with much less resentment than the other two types of mechanized beings because they are actually humans, but how far can you go before you cross the line?





Android & Robots
Base HP: 200
Base MP: 00

Cyborgs:
Base HP: 175
Base MP: 25

• Obviously, Androids and Robots cannot use spells or be spell based classes.
  
• Mechanized will receive a +1 to all Tech Related Non-Attack Rolls.  
  

Not Required. But the Mechanized have the choice to choose Enhancements and Design Flaws. Which give bonuses to certain aspects of the game. But for every Enhancement, the player must also choose a Design Flaw of equal or lesser value. Some are worth 1 point, others 3. The maximum number of enhancements is 6.

Enhancements:	Points:	Effects:
Power Plus	1	Designed by DigiTech, Power Plus is designed to reinforce the connections muscles and joints that allow the user to perform great acts of strength with minimal effort.  +1 to all Non-Combat Power Rolls.
EyeGasm Lenses	1	Originally designed by Stockton defenses. Eyegasm Lenses were simply contacts that gave the wearer the ability to sense events faster. Now it is possible to make the change permanent with an eye implant. +1 to all Non-Combat Control Rolls.
Arcane Infuser	1	It is well known that Mechanized Beings cannot use Arcane Magics and are immune to several non-elemental spells (illusions and such). But with this Arcane Infuser from SOR Global. Any elemental or physical spell that hits the mechanized being will be less effective if at all. Any magical attack against will have to be +16 to be successful.
Instant Upload	1	You can buy sticks of RAM anywhere, but having them attached to your brain makes all the difference. +1 to Tech Related Knowhow Rolls.
Dermal Shield	1	Whether your a metal machine or a squishy android. During your design, they wrapped a layer of Dermal Shield around your body, providing a constant layer of protecting. A powerful, paper thin kevlar Reynolds Wrap. +5 to Willpower.
Pinchers of Peril	1	Your designers took extra time to craft your hands. An extra layer of gears, pistons and grease allows you to make the most of an unarmed attack. +5 to Unarmed Damage. -1 to opening things stealthly.
EyeGrade	1	Again, built as contacts and upgraded to full ocular upgrades. You can now have either night, thermal or scoped eyes.
Spring Loaded	1	Your body has a /macro. Whenever you sense a battle is near, your body instantly does what is needed, so your mind doesn't have to worry about getting ready. Draw that sword or gun in a split second. +1 to Rolling Init.
Elemental Graded	1	Your components have been upgraded to withstand extreme changes in temperature. You will now take 1/2 damage from environmental elemental attacks and no penalties from elemental situations (ie. walking slow through snow, fire, annoying people).
Cavity	1	Somewhere on your body, a cavity was created that only you can open. It can store any small item from a knife to a pistol or a grenade.  Must tell GM during quest before you do so.
Power Plus +	2	Power Plus+ is the upgraded version of Digitech's muscle enhancers. While the original was simply designed to reinforce the muscles. Power Plus+ is designed to accelerate them. +1 to all Power Rolls.
Eyegasm +	2	Whereas the Eyegasm Lenses are simple lenses that are permanently installed. The Optical Upgrade is a full ocular transplant. +1 to all Control Rolls.
Skeleton Lite	2	Your metal parts have been replaced with a lighter more flexible, but just as durable version. +1 to all Athletic Rolls.
Dermal Wrap	2	Every Level, you get a coupon for a free dermal wrap. Where you go into a Digitech facility and they spray and coat your naked body with a liquid that makes your skin tougher. +5 HP Per Level
HUD Radar	2	Built inside your head is a collection of sensors that can detect sound, heat and movement within a 50 foot radius around you. If anyone is approaching you without magical/technology aid; the GM must warn you via PM.
Weapon Magnet	2	A special magnet placed inside your weapon and another in your palm. Makes it impossible for you to be disarmed. Enemy must roll a nat 20 to disarm you.
Batter Pack	2	Where your heart use to lay, a nuclear fusion reactor now sits. Don't worry it's safe. Made by Stockton Defenses, this nuclear heart allows the player to never run out ammo for their energy powered weapons.
Black Widow/Lady Killer	2	Your frame and body were designed with the intent of selling your to a brothel. For this reason you receive a +2 to Knowhow to Attraction.
Solar Powered	2	All over your character's skin there are tiny solar dishes that absorb light and convert it into energy. Whenever the player is questing during the day, in direct sunlight; they will receive +1 to all Rolls and +10 to all DMG.
USB Input	2	Not a very good hacker? This USB Port can come from anywhere.. and we do mean anywhere. It allows the player to interface with electronic devices such as cameras or computers, without having knowledge. Roll a Level+KnowhowTech+Fate to hack a device.
Support Arm	2	When using WMD's or BFG's. A support arm extends from your torso to grab onto the weapon. Allowing non-Juggernauts and non-Behemoths to use these large weapons. And if you are one of those 2 classes, you get an extra attack per round.
Blast Shield	3	When you are prepared to take damage. It lessens the chance of you being seriously injured. The player gives up 2 actions per round and can attack only once. The trade off is thus, you will take half damage the next round of attacks. And if you decide to protect 1 or more teammates, the threshold for you to be hit increases by 1. Meaning enemy must roll +16 to hit you.
Cloaking	3	By increasing the coolant system and giving you cloaking devices. You are invisible to everything except the naked eye.
Safety Mode	3	Before a battle, your mind scans yourself and teammates. Rolling a Nat 1-2 will not cause self damage or damage against a teammate.