House Rules

[Manah]

(OOC: Copied from the Manah-Tan Project rules)

IMPORTANT NOTE: I consider some 'house rules' to be - or to 'should have been', anyway, in the Core Rules. Those I will add here. If those house rules were made by someone else, I will give credit where credit is due. If I do not know where it comes from or who made it, I apologize, it's not out of any ill intent. If anyone is aware of the origin of a given house rule, please let me know; although be aware that most of those I came up with myself, and it's not impossible for two people to get the same idea, lol.

CORE RULES
House-ruled Manah Style

This thread is where I will put my own version of the 'core rules', and what I feel should be added to them. Keep in mind that I generally prefer Accuracy over Game Balance, which means that some powers might be unfit for some games. It is up to the GM to allow or disallow such powers or abilities, but I will nonetheless cover them in my rules if they exist somewhere. Same goes for powers from specific universes covered elsewhere in the Manah-Tan Project.

I might not be able to write all of these in one sitting, so if not everything is covered... please be patient. I'll get there. ^_^ For starters, let's

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1) 9 ACTION BOXES LIMIT: DOES NOT EXIST

Because it's dumb, and it's stupid, and it makes no sense, and I don't like it, and I won't use it, and no, you cannot convince me otherwise.


2) CADs OF EXISTING CHARACTERS IN THE BOOKS

...are generally incorrect, misrepresented, incomplete, and/or outdated, and are not to be taken as correct 95% of the time as far as I am concerned.

3) SPECIALITIES

...do matter. I know some/many GMs barely take them into consideration, but I like to. The way I do things is, a specialty gives a positive sitmod to its user, which may or may not be countered by one of their opponent's. Also, the more vague a speciality is, the lower the sitmod it grants, and the opposite is true for a more precise one. For example, a speciality that says 'Swords' might provide one with a simple 1 stone sitmod, while 'Bastard Swords' would give 2, while 'Excalibur' would give 3. Of course, naturally, the more precise the more restricting it is. Meanwhile, an opponent might have specialties of his own, which may be enough to counter their opponent's own sitmods... or not. In the end, specialties do matter, so do pick them if you can.

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ADVANTAGES

-Efficient (+1)
-Super-Efficient (+2)
-Does not require an Action to use (+2)
-Each additional Element (+1)
-Convertible to Human form (+1)
-Indirect (+1; the attack does not obviously come from the user and may take the target by surprise/from a blindspot, adding +2 to the attack if applicable. For example, calling down lightning from the sky as opposed to from one's hands.)
-Works at Increased Range (+1 per additional Range AN)
-Others benefit from power (+2)
-Limited Area Attack/Effect (+2)
-Area Attack/Effect (+3) NOTE: An Area attack would be a large blast/cone/breath, whereas an Area Effect usually is a 'dome'/spherical area.
-2x Damage (+2)
-3x Damage (+4)
-Extra Ability/Weapon Modifier (+3 each)
-Combine with Close or Ranged Combat (+2 each)
-Disables if Damage occurs (+5)
-Atk VS Ability (+6)
-Atk VS Ability + One Defense Modifier (+5, Exemple: Atk VS Agility+Ref.Dodge)
-Normal or Stun damage (+1)
-Normal and Stun damage (+2)
-Overstrain (+1 for 1 Week of recovery/stone used; +2 for 1 Day of recovery/stone used; +3 for 1 Hour of recovery/stone used)
-Area Attack or 2x damage OR Area Effect or 2x damage (+4)
-Control Trajectories (Effects can turn corners and does not require line of sight; +3)
-Hunt/Seek (Ranged attack continues to attack its target until it hits, as long as the user spends 1 stone to maintain it; +3)
-AP (Unlike vanilla AP, this Advantage has three levels. AP1, AP2 and AP3; most normal Armor Penetrating weapons made by normal humans are AP1. Some, like anti-tank armor piercing bullets might be AP2, but most weapons at that level are either enchanted, mutant power-enhanced or something. And finally, AP3 attacks are those 'can cut/crush through nearly anything' attacks. AP costs +1 CL, plus either 1w, 3w or 5w depending on the AP level chosen.)
-Draining (Adds +3 to an Attack per White stone of Health sacrified; +3. From Dio's DBZ rules.)
-After Effect (This attack attempts to deal half it's damage on the next turn after it hits an opponent to that opponent. In all ways it is the same attack, just with half the attack stones; +2. From Dio's DBZ rules.)
-Kamikaze (This attack kills you, and takes your remaining life force to empower your attack. All remaining White stones are converted into +3 bonus each, and the attack now does 2x Damage. If it already did 2x Damage it now does 3x Damage. If it already did 3x Damage, it will add +5 to the attack; +4. From Dio's DBZ rules.)

DISADVANTAGES

-Tiresome (-1; as reverse Efficient)
-Exhausting (-2; as reverse Super-Efficient)
-Not particularly useful (-1; GM can veto if judged inappropriate)
-May not split between targets (-1)
-Automatically causes collateral damage (-1)
-Causes massive collateral damage (-1; this one may be added to an attack already implied to cause collateral damage, such as an Area effect... in which case it will cause EVEN MORE of it.)
-Takes extra time to prepare (-1 for 1 to some panels more, -2 for 1 to some hours more, -3 for 1 to some days more)
-Removing an Ability bonus or Weapon Modifier (-2)
-Can't be improved by adding lines (-2)
-Can't be improved at all (-3)
-Stun damage only (-1)
-Stones can't be split between attack/defense (-1; lowered due to the ease of making up for this with another action)
-Power out of control without device (-1 to -2; depends on how much out of control, and what the consequences for it are.))
-Power out of control (-1 to -3; depends on how much out of control, and what the consequences for it are.)
-Counterattack only (-2)
-Power weaker away from power source (-1 to -3, depending how easily available the power source is to a character, and how much weaker the power is without it.)
-Action/Modifier does not help others (-2)
-Others not shielded from power when used (-1)
-Must use in conjunction with different Action/Modifier (-1)
-May only use to save lives (-2)
-Only works in a Specific dimension (-1 in a game centered in said world, -3 in a Multiverse)
-Affects only living matter (-1)
-Directly affects only non-living matter (-1)
-Limited Duration (-1)
-Temporarily deactivated by specific element/material (-1)
-Can't be used when Energy Reserve is lower than 2/3 full (-2)
-Affects only a specific type of Opponent (Mutants, vampire, robots, etc; -2)
-Affects only a single, specific individual (-3)
-Restricted Use (May only be used once per encounter; -1) NOTE: This one and the next were created by Dionon, slightly altered the latter for online use.
-Highly Restricted Use (May only use once per issue; -2)

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ACTIONS

Acrobatics

As base rules, but if not actively putting stones in it to negate fall damage, user only gains half this action's AN, rounded up, as automatic defense against a fall, not full AN.

Black Ops

As base rules, but comes with an Intelligence Bonus.

Blasting
CL = AN+4

As base rules, but the free Force Field's stones are not doubled, and do not last until the panel after landing.

Duplicate Self
CL = AN+5

DESCRIPTION
The ability to create a clone - or more - who can assist the user in various ways. This action allows the user to pay their own Durability AN in stones to create a duplicate, who is identical in every way to the original with the exception that they cannot create clones themselves, up to a maximum of 1 Duplicate/3 ANs in this action, rounded up. Those Duplicates remain manifested for 1 panel/AN in this action, or until destroyed, or dispelled/reabsorbed by the original, whichever comes first.

Duplicates are identical to the original in all regards, appearance, voice, A/A/M, knowledge and memories at the time of their creation, as well as carried equipment. They are otherwise independent of the original and act on their own; they don't have to take orders from the original, although they are obviously friendly with the original and usually will help willingly unless the request is really unreasonable.

A clone who gets killed simply vanishes in a puff of smoke, and normally causes no ill effect upon the original. Clones can be demanifested at any time by willing them to disappear as long as they are within an Area of AN Range. However, if the original one is knocked out or killed, all the clones will instantly vanish.

OPTIONS

• Improved (+1; create up to AN Duplicates, maximum, at once, by spending a maximum of 3 stones per clone regardless of higher Durability AN.)
• Enhanced (+2; create 1 clone/stone played, up to a max of 5 clones per AN. Requires AN 3 in this action.)
• Advanced (+3; create 2 clones/stone played, up to a max of 10 clones per AN. Requires AN 5.)
• Superior (+4; create 5 clones/stone played, up to a max of 25 clones per AN. Requires AN 7.)
• Peerless (+5; create 20 clones/stone played, up to a max of 100 clones per AN. Must have AN 9.)
• Epic (+7; create 100 clones/stone played, up to a max of 500 clones per AN. Must have AN 12.)
• Extended Duration (+1 to +5; extends the duration the clones exist for if left alone to do so. +1 will increase said duration to 1 minute (or 2 panels)/AN; +2 will increase it to 10 minutes/AN. +3 will allow for 1 hour/AN; +4 unlocks 1 full day/AN, and +5 means Duplicates exist for however long pleases the user, unless they are destroyed or reabsorbed.)
• Obedient Clones (+1; while still mostly free of their actions, clones created with this advantage will at the very least have to try to obey the original's orders to the best of their capabilities.)
• Hive Mind (+2; the original and their clones all can see, hear, feel and so on, what the others are experiencing, thoughts and memories included, which in turn makes this power extremely effective at information gathering, surveillance, organization, tactics, and so on. Requires AN 4.)
• All as One (+3; a more powerful version of Obedient Clones, duplicates created with All as One are under the original's direct control. The user can decide which actions the clones use and how many stones to put in them and so on, or simply give them orders and they must perform them without fail, nor independent thought. Must have Hive Mind, and AN 5, to buy.)
• I am Legion (+2; there is no 'original' anymore. As long as two or more of the user exist, it matters not if one - nor which one - gets killed, as any of them is the exact same, with all the knowledge, thoughts, memories and everything else of the one who first used the power. Any of them has the ability to create more clones - though they still have to respect the user's limit of max clones - and destroying either a clone or the so-called original will have no effect on any of the others, as long as one remains. Must have Hive Mind, and AN 8, to buy.)
• Body Double (+1 or +0; normally, a killed clone with simply vanish in a cloud of smoke. With this +1 advantage, the original decides whether or not a clone leaves a physical body behind or not, which can be very useful for faking one's own death, or mislead enemies. Alternately, the +0 version is free, but the user cannot turn off this effect; each and every clone who dies always leaves a body behind. Must have at AN 3 to buy.)
• Weaker Clones (-1 to -3; clones created with this disadvantage are considerably weaker than the original. Its value is taken off from all of the clones' ANs/MNs, to a minimum of 1.)
• Illusory Clones (-2; the clones, while otherwise solid and very real in what they can do and how they feel, are still actually fairly illusory, and as such will vanish in a cloud of smoke the instant they take any damage. This disadvantage cannot be taken along with Body Double.)
• Split Discrepancy (-1; each and every clone created will differ from the original a little, having one trait of their personality that is exaggerrated and displayed quite openly, without any control from the original.)
• Identity Disorder (-2; all the clones are absolutely convinced to be the original, which can cause all sorts of mayhem, trouble and confusion under the wrong circumstances. May not be taken along with Hive Mind.)
• Trigger (-1; the user must perform some action, or fulfill certain conditions to create clones in addition to spending the stones. For example, Multiple Man must apply some kinetic force to himself in order to trigger duplicates, such as by snapping his fingers, tapping his foot on the floor, or getting punched in the face.)
• Contact Reabsorption (-1; the user may only reabsorb other clones via physical contact, with a range of 0. If clones are independent, and unwilling, the user may have to perform a touch attack - ignoring Toughness and Armor - in order to touch them and reabsorb them.)
• United we Fall (-4; if the original, or one of their clones, gets injured, every other suffers the wound as well. Cannot take along with Illusory clones.)
• Death Shock (-2; if a clone is killed, the original takes 1w of damage, and -1 to all actions, the latter for a duration of 1 hour, or -2 if they have the Hive Mind advantage, from the mental shock of part of themselves undergoing death. Cannot be taken along with Illusory Clones or United we Fall.)

COMMENTS
The proverbial power of being at two places, or more, at once. To stay in bed while also going to school or work. To practice competitive sports against yourself, such as actually boxing against 'your shadow'. To outnumber your opponents all by yourself. This is Marvel's Multiple Man's bread and butter, the trump card of the titular character in Naruto, and a power Gods tend to often display. As the old saying goes, "if you want something done, you are better off doing it yourselves."

Rules for Modifier Box

• The power to create duplicates of oneself.
• Durability bonus
• Must pay own Durability AN to create a clone
• Up to 1 clone per 3 AN in this action, rounded up, may exist at once.
• Duplicates last 1 panel/AN after being created.
• Duplicates are independent but helpful towards the original
• The original suffers no ill effect from a Duplicate's death; upon destruction, clones vanish in a cloud of smoke
• List options below and alter earlier rules as necessary.

Flight (New Options)

• Via Wings (-1 CL; as Wings can be damaged, torn off, bound or otherwise kept from flying, unlike flight via magic or a power or some such.)

Force Blast

As base rules, but Force Blasts automatically gain some advantages based on their Element just like Masteries of Element's force blasts. For example, a Fire Force Blast would get the '2x damage, Sets flammable objects on fire' at no additional cost.)

NEW OPTIONS
-Fireworks (+1 CL; instead of having an entire separate action for it, this is now an option to regular Force Blasts, allowing one to manifest the energy of their blast, perform some effect with it and re-absorb it instead of actually firing it.

Force Field

As base rules, but stones in defense are not automatically doubled.

OPTIONS

• Potent Defense (+2; doubles Force Field stones shifted into defense.)

General Knowledge

As base rules, but comes with a free Efficient advantage.

Growth
CL = AN+4

As base rules, but adds +1 to Toughness for every stone played, and Can be increased by LoEs.

Iron Will (New Options)

• Accumulate Energy as MoM (+1 to +2 CL; allows user to add half AN, rounded up, to Energy Regeneration per panel, or full AN for 2 CL. Can't stack with any other version of this option. Only one Accumulate Energy advantage, the highest, is used at a time.)

Leadership

As base rules, but one can add up to 1/3 AN stones, rounded up, to Leadership recipients as opposed to the normal rules' 2.

OPTIONS

• Strategist (+1 to +2 CL; a good leader can issue orders that will leave a lasting impact on their followers. For +1, the leadership stones can be used up to AN hours later. For +2, they can be used up to AN days later.)
• Commander (+2 CL; May apply orders to multiple people at once if applicable, as per an half AN, rounded up, Area effect.)

Mastery of Kung Fu

Removed entirely; similar results can be obtained by merging Unarmed, Melee and Ranged combat together.

Melee Combat
CL = AN+1

DESCRIPTION
The sister combat action to Unarmed Combat, entirely focused on fighting with close quarters combat weapons, like swords, axes, spears, staves and whatnot.

OPTIONS

• Deflect Projectiles (+1w; You receive a +2 sitmod to catch projectiles thrown at you. If your played stones in the action match the attacker's stones, you deflect the projectile without damage.)
• Blind fighting (+1w; Ignores all negative sitmods for fighting in the dark or while blinded. Buying this option also applies it to Unarmed Combat action.)
• Multiple Opponents (+1w; Receives a +2 sitmod when splitting stones between two or more opponents. Buying this option also applies it to Unarmed Combat action.)

COMMENTS
The main combat action for knights, barbarians and the like. Great for anyone wishing to 'get medieval'.

Rules for Action Box

• Your skill at fighting with melee weapons.
• Ability bonus and Wpn.modifier
• (Insert specialties)
• (Insert options)

Medical/Mutant/Magical Healing (New Options)

• May heal 2x AN White Stones per day (+2 CL)

Ninja

Removed entirely.

Perform (Formerly 'Dance')

Dance is replaced by Perform, a CL=AN+1 Action, which has an Agl.bonus and Specialties (such as Dancing, Singing, Piano, Painting, Calligraphy, and so on), but it can only be combined up to AN with Social Skills.

Ranged Combat
CL = AN+2

DESCRIPTION
Like Melee Combat, Ranged Combat is entierly focused on doing battle with weapons, although it focuses on ranged weapons, be they projectile weapons, thrown weapons, whips, or anything alike.

COMMENTS
Good if you like bows, guns, grenades, throwing spears, or simply help your allies while staying away from those pesky melee weapons and fists.

Rules for Action Box

• Your skill at fighting with ranged weapons.
• Ability bonus and Wpn.modifier
• (Insert specialties)

Statecraft

As base rules, but one can add up to 1/3 AN stones, rounded up, to Leadership recipients as opposed to the normal rules' 2.

OPTIONS

• Strategist (+1 to +2 CL; a good leader can issue orders that will leave a lasting impact on their followers. For +1, the leadership stones can be used up to AN hours later. For +2, they can be used up to AN days later.)
• Commander (May apply orders to multiple people at once if applicable, as per an half AN, rounded up, Area effect.)

Telekinesis

As base rules, but has a base Range of 4, like a Mastery.

Unarmed Combat
CL = AN+0

DESCRIPTION
A new combat action entirely focused on fighting bare-handed via boxing, martial arts, hand-to-hand, and whatnot. Essentially a MoKF without the Weapon Modifier. Close Combat is now split in two, this being the first half, Melee Combat being the second one and dealing entirely with close quarters combat using weapons.

OPTIONS

• Catch Projectiles (+1w; You receive a +2 sitmod to catch projectiles thrown at you. If your played stones in the action match the attacker's stones, you catch the projectile without damage.)
• Balance (+1w; May combine with Acrobatics to maintain balance.)
• Blind fighting (+1w; Ignores all negative sitmods for fighting in the dark or while blinded. Buying this option also applies it to Melee Combat action.)
• Multiple Opponents (+1w; Receives a +2 sitmod when splitting stones between two or more opponents. Buying this option also applies it to Melee Combat action.)
• Create/Adapt Unarmed techniques (+1 CL; May apply a sitmod for all combat situations.)
• Substitute Mastery for Strength (+1 CL; only to break things)
• Subtitute Mastery for Intelligence (+1 CL; only for Mental Defense.)

COMMENTS
Let's get real, people who know how to throw punches don't necessarily know how to swing a sword, or vice versa. Just ask Malcolm Reynolds. This action supports the fisticuffs version of this dilemma for those enthusiasts of martial arts movies.

Rules for Action Box

• Your skill at fighting without weapons, using fists, elbows, knees and feet to beat up your opponents.
• Ability bonus
• (Insert specialties)
• (Insert options)

Unstoppable

As base rules, but serves as a Movement action, allowing user to move at a running Speed of stones played or their Speed AN, whichever is lower. Alternately, a user can activate it while otherwise moving, like when using Flight, but they do need to pay for the other movement action then.

Mastery of Magic

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

OPTIONS

• Accumulate Energy (+1 to +2 CL; allows user to add half AN, rounded up, to Energy Regeneration per panel, or full AN for 2 CL. Can't stack with any other version of this option. Only one Accumulate Energy advantage, the highest, is used at a time.)
• Can exceed 6 stones of effect (+1)
• Doesn't require a panel of prep time (+1)

Sorcery

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

Summoning

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

OPTIONS

• Summoned Creatures are always loyal to summoner (+2)

Witchcraft
CL = AN+3

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

Voodoo
CL = AN+3

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

Asgardian Sorcery
CL = AN+4

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

Magical Travel

As base rules, but with the disadvantages 'Requires hand gestures' (-1) and 'Requires vocal components' (-1), which both can be bought off via LoEs or stones.

OPTIONS

• Doesn't require a panel of prep time (+1)

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MODIFIERS

Attractive/Fearsome/Presence
CL = MN+1 to +2

DESCRIPTION
Attractive, Fearsome and Presence are three modifiers to Social Skills (or the Social Skills part of Statecraft) which each function differently. They represent a mix of physical beauty along with natural charisma in the case of the former and latter, and an intimidating presence along with a rather frightening appearance as for the second. Attractive only applies to positive uses of the action, such as general diplomacy, charming someone, and generally act in a friendly, social manner. Fearsome adds only to negative and menacing uses, such as Intimidate, cause unease in others, and threats. Presence adds to all uses in general and can be used effectively for positive or negative uses, representing someone who can just as easily scare you as impress you. Limited to a maximum of +3 except for species who have natural racial bonuses in Attractive, in which case it, at least, can exceed the maximum up to that level. For example, say a character from a given species has a +1 bonus to Attractive, and bought Presence at MN 3; she would write on her CAD: Presence/Attractive +3/+4. That being said, the modifier can be bought by any species, as beauty standards vary and personality counts, too.

COMMENTS
Attractiveness opens doors. Fearsome with a gun to the face opens them faster, but tend to make people dislike you. Note that not having this modifier does not make you ugly, it simply makes you less remarkable in a crowd. Physical ugliness would actually require a challenge.

Rules for Modifier Box

• Represent physical looks and strength of one's personality during social interactions.
• Attractive and Fearsome only add to positive, and negative, uses of Social Skills respectively; Presence adds to all
• Max MN of 3 unless racial Attractive modifiers apply, in which case the maximum is 3 plus said bonus.

Civilization
CL = MN+3

DESCRIPTION
The character actually stands as the leader of an entire nation, people, or civilization. Whether they are duly elected, the latest ruler of a monarchy, the immortal leader who actually created the civilization in ancient times, or a religious guide recognized as the one in charge, they are in charge, can make decisions, can direct the resources' usage, and can make military decisions for the entire nation, making them powerful indeed and major players in the world. In order to even buy Civilization, one must have both Wealth and Resources of at least 2/3 their Civilization MN, so to be the ruler of an MN 9 Civilization, one must have Wealth and Resources at least at 6. The MN of the modifier represents the upper limits of the civilization's available level of Discoveries/Features, although not all are necessarily available from the beginning. The table below has a 'Scientific Actions AN Required' section representing the need for an experienced enough authority in a given field. For example, at MN 5, Steam Power can be known/discovered, but the presence of a technological engineer with at least Technology 1 is required. It needs not be the actual leader who has the Modifier, but the person must be a loyal friend/ally of the leader, such as a contact via one's Resources, or perhaps a hired professional, who managed to help the leader's civilization develop and establish the discovery. Same would go for Opera and Ballet; if a given civilization has not access to a person with at least 1 in the Perform action (or similar), then discovery of Opera and Ballet is impossible at that stage. Likewise, a given Civilization might be at the Modern age in most areas of knowledge, but having barely discovered Military Science of the Industrial Era due to a more pacifistic nature. Still, usually technologies and advancements tend to not be much more far behind than a single era due to how discoveries tend to be interconnected. Note that Civilizations are not always happy with their leadership, and their like or dislike of a given leader will likely vary with said leader's actions and reactions to events involving the civilization. Starting with the establishment of a Code of Laws and a ruling body, Civilizations can have various Governments, as mentioned below:

• Chiefdom (Requires Civilization at MN 1 and the development of a Code of Laws; simply represents an autonomous political unit comprising a number of villages under the permanent control of a chief/leader. The oldest form of government; the best and strongest leads, others follow.)
  
• Autocracy (Requires Cvilization at MN 2; power is vested in the hands of a single person, with no legal restraints or political oversight (nor common sense, at times). Absolute monarchs and military dictators being fine examples. The biggest advantages being that decisions can be made a lot faster, since there is little need for bureaucracy; when the leader tells you to do it, you do it. The problem is that usually, such governments are prone to instability and distrust.)
  
• Classical Republic (Requires Civilization at MN 2; power rests in selected individuals who represent the citizenry and rule in accordance to the laws as embodied in a constitution.)
  
• Oligarchy (Requires Civilization at MN 2; 'ruled by the few'. Whether distinguished via family ties, religious or military prestige, personal achievements or others attributes, the oligarchs decide the political agenda and make decisions for the good of the people. Farily effective, but have a tendency to become tyrannical.)
• Merchant Republic (Requires Civilization at MN 4; power is held by a small number of wealthy merchants/traders who are usually led by a doge/mayor, whose main goal is to increase their nation's wealth and mercantile/trading power, focusing on tariffs, custom duties and financial matters, sometimes at the cost of other interests.)
• Monarchy (Requires Civilization at MN 3; sovereignty is vested in a single individual; King, Queen, Prince, Emperor, whatever; who rules until abdication or death - sometimes both - and whose successor is usually determined by heredity and/or lineage. Three types of monarchies exist: absolute monarchy, with no restraints on the wielding of power; constitutional monarchy, where power may be more or less limited by law, and electoral monarchy, where the leader must be elected usually by some form of special convocation.)
• Theocracy (Requires Civilization at MN 3; a government where a given deity or pantheon is the immediate authority, usually personified by a human representative who interprets the 'Word' for the common folk. Most theocraties' leaders have a connection to God, such as Moses, Muhammed or the Pope; but some others are 'quasi-theocracies', where the leader is a demi-god or claims divine commission to rule, such as Gilgamesh in Sumerian lore.)
• Communism (Requires Civilization at MN 6; a socio-economic system of government built upon the common ownership of production, shorn of class, money, the state apparatus, and most other markers of capitalism. Seen as the extreme form of socialism. Very good and just in theory, often turns out corrupt and inefficient in practice, causing paranoia and massive - and expensive - military complexes.)
• Democracy (Requires Civilization at MN 6; the people are involved in making policy decisions, either directly or through elected representatives. If the elections are fair, the system ensures civil liberties, active participation, human rights, feedom of speech, political expression and belief, a rule of law, and freedom of the press. While all of these sound wonderful, they might lead to discord, instability, apathy, paralysis and violence in the face of national challenges. Can lead to artisctic and scientific creativity, economic abundance and cultural benefits, as long as bureaucracy doesn't overwhelm the society's individuals. Has both flaws and benefits, but is the most enduring form of government in history.)
• Fascism (Requires Civilization at MN 6; known as authoritatian nationalism, fascism is marked by militarism, nationalism, modernism, repression and opposition to Communism. Fascists governments embody totalitarianism, in which the state seeks to control all aspects of pricate and public affairs. Ruthlessly efficient in times of unrest and in the organization of national resources, bringing stability and security to the people, but often leading to violent, cruel results and the loss of many social advantages and liberties as well as the wealth other cultures can bring.)

MN	ERA	SCIENTIFIC ACTIONS AN REQUIRED	DISCOVERIES/FEATURES
1	Ancient	N/A	Pottery, Animal Husbandry, Mining, Sailing, Astrology, Irrigation, Writing, Archery, Masonry, Bronze Working, Wheel, Code of Laws, Craftsmanship, Foreign Trade, Military Tradition, State Workforce, Mysticism
2	Classical	N/A	Celestial Navigation, Currency, Horseback Riding, Iron Working, Shipbuilding, Mathematics, Construction, Engineering, Games and Recreation, Political Philosophy, Drama and Poetry, Military Training, Defensive Tactics, Recorded History, Theology
3	Medieval	N/A	Military Tactics, Apprenticeship, Stirrups, Machinery, Education, Military Engineering, Castles, Naval Tradition, Feudalism, Civil Service, Mercenaries, Medieval Faires, Guilds, Divine Right
4	Renaissance	N/A	Cartography, Mass Production, Banking, Gunpowder, Printing, Square Rigging, Astronomy, Metal Casting, Siege Tactics, Exploration, Humanism, Diplomatic Service, Reformed Church, Mercantilism, The Enlightenment
5	Industrial	1	Industrialization, Scientific Theory, Ballistics, Military Science, Steam Power, Sanitation, Economics, Rifling, Colonialism, Civil Engineering, Nationalism, Opera and Ballet, Natural History, Urbanization, Scorched Earth
6	Modern	2	Flight, Replaceable Parts, Steel, Electricity, Radio, Chemistry, Combustion, Conservation, Mass Media, Mobilization, Capitalism, Ideology, Nuclear Program, Suffrage, Totalitarianism, Class Struggle
7	Atomic	3	Advanced Flight, Rocketry, Advanced Ballistics, Combined Arms, Plastics, Computers, Nuclear Fission, Synthetic Materials, Cultural Heritage, Cold War, Professional Sports, Rapid Deployment, Space Race
8	Information	4	Telecommunications, Satellites, Guidance Systems, Lasers, Composites, Stealth Technology, Robotics, Nuclear Fission, Nanotechnology, Globaliztion, Social Media, Future Civics
9	Fusion	5	Unexpendable Energy, Advanced Space Exploration, Star System Colonization, Truly Worldwide Internet, Megacorporations, Advanced Genetics, Advanced Robotics, Human Cloning, Early Gravity Technology, Spaceships, Cybernetics
10	Gravity	6	Advanced Gravity Technology, Mass Reactors, Induction Engines, Early Energy Weapons, Early Power Armor/Mecha Technology, Early Colonization of Other Star Systems, Alien(s) First Contact, Extraplanetary Information Networks, Advanced Cybernetics, Advanced Cloning
11	Energy	7	Advanced Miniaturization, Force Fields, Advanced Energy Weapons, Starfighters, Advanced Power Armor/Mecha Technology, Self-Sustained Space Stations, Androids, Early Unification of Humankind, Early Universal Liberty, Rights and Equality; Humankind/Alien Interstellar Alliances
12	Subatomic	8	Early Unlimited Matter Creation, Time Travel, Folding Space Travel, Fully Independent A.I, Disease Immunity, Physical Properties Control, Physical Immortality, Unification of Humankind, Universal Liberty, Rights and Equality, Human/A.I Relations, Elimination of Money and Material Needs
13+	Dimensional	9+	Unlimited Matter, Energy, Space and Time Creation and Manipulation, Dimensional Travel

OPTIONS

• Civilization Size (-3 to +8 CL, Read further; Without buying this option at all, the nation is a small yet still significant one. For example, Wakanda would qualify. At -1, the nation is quite tiny, such as Latveria. -2 would mean either a couple of cities at most or a large one, whereas -3 is a nascent civilization in its earliest stages of size, being a large town/small city with its own government. +1 would be medium sized country, such as France or the UK. +2 would allow for a large one such as China. +3 would mean a massive civilization such as the United States or Russia. +4 means the civilization covers most if not all of a single planet. +5 would be for an entire Star System. +6 would cover a civilization going as far as the Galaxy. +7 means a universal civilization, and +8 would be reserved for a multidimensional one.)
• World Wonder (+2; allows the civilization to build a 'Wonder', meaning a special building which contributes to the growth, renown, wealth, power and achievements of a given civilization, such as the Big Ben, the Colosseum, the Forbidden City, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and so on. The leader is encouraged to think of something original and depending on their resources, powers and so on, may even go beyond the limitations of a simple building if the GM allows. Whatever the Wonder is, it provides a permanent +1 bonus to the Wealth (and Resources, if they have it) of all of the civilization's members, provides a +1 sitmod to all actions performed for patriotic reasons against enemies/rivals of the civilization who do not, themselves, have a Wonder, and helps with diplomacy and tourism since people would come from far away to witness such a wonder. This option may be bought more than once, up to once per 3 MNs, rounded up; each time building a new Wonder.)
• Relic (+1 or +2 CL; At MN 7 or higher for a cost of +1 CL, or +2 CL for lower rank MNs, a given civilization may create a given artifact/relic/technology/invention of historical/legendary/epic importance, depending on the civilization's available technology, geniuses, power and resources. Examples could include the Ark of the Covenant, the Holy Grail, the Spear of Longinus, the Philosopher's Stone, the Turn-X Gundam, the Dragon Balls, KOS-MOS, and so on. The player is encouraged to be original in what they would like to create, just as the GM is encouraged to be open-minded. The created relic should be powerful, unique and renowned, though not necessarily of unlimited power or almighty, although it might get damn close depending on the available resources of a given civilization.)
• Military Might (-2 to +3 CL; while not taking this option at all means the civilization has basic military forces of an adequate rank for a nation of its size, taking it a -1 means its military might is limited, possibly due to a more pacifistic mentality. -2 means a complete absence of military might. +1 means a strongly militaristic civilization, with active military service for most able-bodied adults up to a certain age. +2 means a society focused on war above all, and capable of much more destruction than its size would suggest. +3 means that other spheres of society than military are actually repressed and discouraged in exchange for more military might, which might very well weaken the nation in other domains, but make it terrifying in times of war - which it tends to bring about on its own since it is its main reason of existing.)
• Great People (+1 to +2 CL; a civilization with this option has allowed formidable individuals to flourish and stand out from the common folk, distinguishing themselves from others to contribute to the success of their society. At +1, half this modifier's MN, rounded up, of such individuals will appear, and join their genius/skills/talents to those of the leader when necessary in exchange for support, or out of fear in the case of more tyrannical governments (though this leads to far less loyalty). At +2, as many as MN great people will join. GM has the final word on the capabilities of such people, but the player is encouraged to make suggestions. Usually includes great scientists, musicians, philosophers, artists, engineers, etc.)
• Unique Warfare Unit (+1 CL; allows a civilization to create their own, unique military unit that is unique to said civilization, such as German U-Boats, the Greek Hoplites, Japanese Samurai, the Roman Legionnaires, Spanish Conquistadores and the English Redcoats. Again, the GM has the final word, but the player is encouraged to come up with something original. This option may be bought multiple times, and previous choices may be updated when the civilization's technology level increases so much as to render the unit obsolete.)
• Unique Infrastructure (+1 CL; allows a civilization to create a new, unique infrastructure for their cities that serve a given, specific purpose and might increase the popularity, effectiveness and/or versatility of said society. Examples include Sumerian Ziggurats, the Egyptian Sphynx and Pyramids, the Great Wall of China, the Roman Baths or the Greek Acropolis. Again, the GM has the final word, but the player is encouraged to come up with something original. This option may be bought multiple times, and previous choices may be updated when the civilization's technology level increases so much as to render the infrastructure obsolete.)
• High Loyalty (+1 CL; the majority of the population highly supports the decisions of their government either due to unusual charisma, being treated well for years, being manipulated like puppets, or something other. Either way, few people rebel or dissent, and civilians rarely raise an objection in fear of the judgment of others.)
• Civil Unrest (-1 CL; pretty much the opposite of the former option. Few people agree with or like the government, causing many to rise in opposition or rebel against their decisions, causing much trouble and anger among the people and for their leaders.)

COMMENTS
True leadership of an actual civilization, a level of influence far exceeding the limitations of the Wealth and Resources modifiers, but working well in hand with both. Allows one to truly rule over a nation they will truly make their own over time.

Rules for Modifier Box

• Represents the character's leadership of an entire nation/country/civilization.
• Must have both Wealth and Resources of at least 2/3 their Civilization MN
• (Insert Government type with short description)
• (Insert Era of Discoveries with short description if necessary)
• (Insert options)

Claws
CL = MN+3

Deep Reserves
CL = MN+2

As base, meaning that each MN adds +1 to a character's Energy Regeneration per panel. Just wanted to let you know it was available in my rules.

Energy Battery
CL = MN+2

As base, meaning that each MN grants +3 to a character's max Energy. Just wanted to let you know it was available in my rules.

Extended Lifespan
Cost = 2w

Fast-Draw

As base, but can also be used with melee weapons.

Healing Factor

As base, also Rapid Recovery at CL = Dur AN+0 (which heals no more White stones than normal, but does have the added Energy Regen), and Superior Healing Factor version at CL = Dur AN+6 which heals 2w per panel.

Magical Defense
CL = MN+2

Power Level
CL = MN+7

(OOC: Created by Dionon, editted by me; all credit goes to him. His orignal,
unaltered Modifier and a lot of other good stuff can be found in his archives.)

DESCRIPTION
This modifier may only be taken by someone who has demonstrated a significant amount of personal power, and has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, as someone not to mess with. Mere might is not enough; one needs to show overpowering force and resilience to be even considered for this possibility. In other words... while it may be accessible eventually, one cannot buy this without the GM's permission.

Power Level has several powerful effects. First, it acts as a secondary source of Health. When you buy it, you recieve a secondary Energy Pool consisting of 3x your Power Level MN to use as you see fit. Your secondary energy pool regenerates like normal energy regardless of bonus energy regenerating powers, but you may take a panel to power up to gather twice that amount. Secondly, when taking Damage, do damage to your Power Level first. For each White stone of Power Level damage you take, reduce your secondary energy pool by 3 and your secondary energy pool regeneration by 1. Power Level Damage regenerates at a rate of 1 white stone per hour. Thirdly, this modifier allows you to break the Two Actions per panel barrier. By placing stones into this modifier like an action box, you gain one extra action per panel per stone placed. Stones spent in this fashion remain spent until you no longer wish to spend them any more. Lastly, Power Level gives you a modicum of insight into your opponent's fighting techniques and strengths and weaknesses. For each three MN of Power Level, you gain a +1 to your Defense automatically.

OPTIONS

• Power Level Recovery (+1 CL; This increases the regeneration rate of your Power Level Energy Pool to 3 stones per 2 points of Power Level you posess.)
• Tireless Power (+X CL; You are treated as having a Deep Reserves Modifier of 1 per Cost level you raise the cost of this modifier, in regards to your Power Level Energy Pool)

COMMENTS
A true display of formidable power which truly sets apart the ridiculously power from the 'regularly' powerful ones. A very 'last boss' kind of modifier.

Rules for Modifier Box

• Gain Secondary Health and Energy Pools equal to Action Number
• Regenerate Secondary Energy Pool at 1 point per MN
• Regenerate Secondary Health Pool at 1 point per hour
• For each +3 MN, add +1 to defense

RESOURCES
CL = MN+2

(OOC: Taken from Rowlet's House Rules, who took it from Andrew's game. Credit to who made it, though I'm not sure who that is.)

DESCRIPTION
As a big mover and shaker in the world, resources must be accumulated and maintained in order to exert your own influence upon the global stage. This modifier keeps track of what particular resources a person can bring to the table, as well as marking their overall level of power within the ranks of the social and financial elite. The more resources a member possesses, the greater their chances of someday challenging for the ultimate authority within the world.

Resources are connected to a character's Wealth, in the sense that Wealth is required to actually fund and maintain the Resources at your disposal. A character's Resources modifier can never exceed their Wealth rating.

A player may select one particular Resource per MN, or increase in MN during play. Resources can change throughout the course of gameplay, as an enemy may choose to target and destroy another key player's powerbase to weaken them. Similarly, player could gain new resources if they manage to steal them from an adversary, although the total number of resources they can control at any one time is limited by their MN. If new Resources are acquired in game that bring a character's total above their MN limit, then an old Resource of the character's choice must be abandoned to make room (this represents a character spreading their power too thin, and being unable to maintain the empire they are building without trimming the fat). (Note: You can still have more resources representing stuff you acquired that you don't have a high enough AN for. However those unlisted resources are even easier to steal or destroy than normal at GM discretion. The Resourses you list are more your primary ones, or the ones you will be using the most.)

Resources that may be selected include the following:

1) Corporate Leader - The character is the CEO, Chairperson, or other chief authority figure at the head of a major multi-national corporation. While the profitability of the company depends on a member's Wealth rating, their Resources indicates how much of a global presence their company has, it's brand recognition, and levels of public awareness. Additionally, a corporate leader can select one city per Modifier Number to contain major office sites for their company, giving them potential bases of operations across the world.
Example: Jude Heartfilia (Fairy Tail-EAS) is the co-founder and CEO of The Heartfilia Konzern a trading and shipping company with offices located in the Fiorian city of Crocus as well as Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Sydney, and Athens.

2) Loyal Aide - The character is constantly assisted by a personal aide, who helps to maintain their resources while they are busy elsewhere. An aide can be virtually anyone or anything, but their primary benefit is their total loyalty. Such an aide would never betray their employer's secrets, with the character's Resources indicating the Difficulty of any attempts by an outside party to try and force the aide to divulge sensitive information or otherwise spill the beans.
Example: PPSE Chairman Mashita's (Gundam Build Fighters) Loyal Aide is Baker a strong willed young woman and his partner in crime since he arrived on Earth, forcing Baker to share any of her knowledge about Mashita's origins and activities would be virtually impossible.

3) Powerful Enforcer - The Character keeps a powerful enforcer on a permanent retainer, so their skills can be called upon at a moment's notice. Such an enforcer can be anyone or anything, although they will be a serious combat threat in either case. An enforcer is not necessarily personally loyal to the character in question, but will continue to offer their services as long as they are being paid. Such an enforcer's combat capabilities are capped by the Character's Resources, with the Modifier Number representing the maximum Ability, Action Number or Modifier Number an enforcer can attain without feeling like their skills would attract more of a reward with a different employer...
Example: Malcomb Hargrove (Red vs Blue) maintains the services of Felix as his most powerful enforcer. But he needs to be careful that his capabilities do not outstrip his resources, meaning he might turn elsewhere for a benefactor in return for a higher paycheck or his own amusment.

4) Controlled Pawn - An unscrupulous Character might attempt to gain the services of an otherwise unwilling NPC, or someone in a position of power who would otherwise be incorruptible, by holding some kind of leverage over their head to ensure their cooperation. The exact nature of this leverage can be defined by the character, ranging from blackmail threats to holding some kind of loved one as a hostage. In any case, a controlled pawn will have no choice other than to assist the character whenever their powers or influence is called upon. The Resources Modifier Number provides the Difficulty/Resistance of trying to uncover or expose information that is sensitive to keeping the pawn under control (such as finding the location where the loved one is being held), and a pawn will almost always attempt to exact vengeance should whatever threat was being held over their head finally disappear.
Example: Wilson Fisk (Aka Kingpin) controls the police captain Olivia Benson (Law and Order verse) as his pawn, making use of her police power and pull to hinder his foes while keeping the police of his and his allies' backs. Benson only cooperates because Fisk holds evidence that could get her and her fellow detectives in the Special Victem's Unit fired and/or jailed for numerous crimes, and would almost certainly not assist the Kingpin should she have any choice in the matter.

5) Combat Team - The Character has assembled a team of superhumans or other warriors as a personal strike force to call upon. The maximum number of team members that can be commanded is limited by the Resources Modifier Number. If additional team members are recruited beyond this limit, the player will no longer be able to effectively keep control of the team, which will suffer from in-fighting and bickering. Individual team members will likely not be especially powerful, but will make up for it in effective team work and coordination.
Example: Orochimaru (Naruto) has gathered several young powerful ninja into his personal Sound Five team. He keeps as many active members as part of this squad as he can, but will need to beware adding another Ninja unless he wants The Sound Five to be plagued by in-fighting.

6) Unique Technology - The Character's position has given them access to innovative technology that is not even close to entering the general marketplace (Of their native universe), and that most people may not even believe exists yet. The Resources Modifier Number represents the maximum Abilities, Action Number, or Modifier Number of any technology obtained by a club member, although such technology is rare and can only be called upon sparingly, meaning it will usually only be available for one particular encounter that the character wishes to prepare for.
Example: Muruta Azreal (Gundam SEED) is heavily involved in the production of advanced mobile suits. Should the need arise, he could use his influence to order a number of Gundam prototypes to be called into action against a particular threat, although he would need to allow the Gundams to be recalled once their immediate use had finished.

7) Respected Status - The Character's work and reputation has earned them a highly respected status within a certain community. As their voice carries so much weight in this field, their Resources Modifier Number can be used as a positive modifier to Social Skills or any other attempt to influence the opinions of anyone within their chosen community. Additionally, a character can find it easier to meet face-to-face with someone within their field, as their peers will generally be eager to meet such a well-respected individual.
Example: Arthur Maxon (Fallout 4) is an outspoken advocate for the anti-synth movement. He can easily convince like-minded individuals to agree with his point of view, and could arrange a sitdown with other prominent anti-synth activists, such as the people of Covenant.

8) Position of Authority - Along with their position on a team or group, the Character maintains another powerful position of authority in another organization. This could range from a government position to a military rank, or a position in a private organization such as the Fairy Tail Guild. The Resources Modifier represents how much access their position grants them, acting as a Modifier to cut through any bureaucratic "red tape" that might otherwise interfere with their personal projects.
Example: In addition to his personal activities and other business interests, Mr. House (Fallout New Vegas operates as the de facto ruler of New Vegas and it's casinos and buisnesses. He can use his resources to block any attempts from the NCR, to try and dictate how he runs business, giving him free reign over the future of New Vegas.

9) Influential Connections - The character has the ear of someone in a position of power, and can use that connection to gather information as well as exert some influence over their decisions. The Resources Modifier acts as a modifier to Social Skills and other attempts to use their connections to get their way, when it comes to convincing their contact to make a decision the character would approve of. Additionally, the character will always be the first to know if their contacts discover any useful information that needs to be passed along.
Example: Jude Heartfilia is a close associate of a prominent member of the Magic Council, and can use his influence over him to easily steer the Councilman's decision making when it comes to Fairy Tail-related issues.

10) Heir Apparent - Because of many older social circles having a policy of hereditary membership, it is important for the future of the group that it's most powerful members have an heir to take their place someday. Raising someone with an ambition for power almost the equal of a Character's own can create a potentially useful ally. The Resources Modifier indicates the general level of respect the heir has managed to achieve amongst their peers, providing a line of information and connections that might otherwise be unavailable to a Character about what the younger generation are up to. An heir may not necessarily have the best relationship with their parent, but will generally cooperate if they feel they or their family status will benefit from it.
Example: Jude Heartfilia's daughter Lucy is one of the newest members of Fairy Tail and is rapidly rising in fame. Although the two have a strained relationship, Lucy will still freely share information with Jude, as long as the old man continues to let Lucy live her own life and be happy.

11) Network of Informants - The character maintains a network of spies, private investigators and muckrakers to dig up the dirt on anyone who raises their interest. These informants can generally uncover all but the most deeply buried secrets, giving their employer an advantage in any dealings with the target. The Resources Modifier Number acts as the effectiveness of the investigation, operating similarly to the General Knowledge action in terms of the extent of information that can be revealed about a target. Because of the time it takes to complete an investigation, a network of informants can only be tasked with uncovering information on one specific target per issue.
Example: Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars) is a highly paranoid man with a network of informants to keep him aware of any challenges to his power. He could task his informants to uncover whether a particularly ambitious Moff or Apprentice is plotting against him, but while they work on this job, Palpatine would be unable to use his spies to ferret out anyone else's secrets.

12) Charitable Foundation - The character has established a charity with a focus on raising funds for one particular cause. The Resources Modifier Number acts as the effective Wealth rating of the charity, representing what it earns from donations and other support without the active involvement of the club member. An unscrupulous character could leech funds from a charity to bolster their own Wealth. Additionally, being connected to a thriving charity will create a bonus +2 Situational Modifier to any social interaction when dealing with anyone who might be sympathetic to that charity's cause.
Example: Henrietta Howlet established the Secondary Hope Foundation, an international charity dedicated to helping rescue children from abusive homes. As well as providing a means of helping abused children across the world, her involvement with this charity also helps Warren in his dealings with abuse victim supporters.

13) Private Army - The Character maintains a veritable private army of well-trained paramilitary or mercenary types, acting as either standing security at their facilities or a personal strikeforce to attack whenever required. This type of private army would usually (with some exceptions allowed at GM Discretion) be human, albeit with training and the weaponry to be a threat to even metahuman/supernatural/high tech opposition. The Resources Modifier Number represents the usual number of soldiers in a "squad" whenever the army is called upon to act, although the full extent of soldiers in a club member's employ could be essentially limitless.
Example: Milly Ashford (Code Geass merged universe) maintains a private army of well-trained Piplup Pokemon, knowing many basic attacks, despite their cute appearance they are dangerous creatures when provoked into battle.

14) Secure Headquarters - Although your team may has sites across the world that it's members are free to use for their activities, your character would be wise to have their own personal headquarters to fall back to, should they wish to avoid the plotting and scheming of any rivals within the group itself. A secure headquarters can be located anywhere, and serves as a location which is either secretive, well-defended, or both. The Resources Modifier Number acts as the Difficulty for any attempts to overcome the security of the headquarters by an outside intruder.
Example: Venom Snake (MGS5) maintains the Mother Base, a repurposed oil rig offshore platform, as his personal headquarters. Should anyone actually know enough about the Snake's activities to try to infiltrate the base, they would need to overcome it's substantial security before coming face-to-face with Snake himself.

15) Financial Backing - The Character can provide their financial support to an outside project or talented individual, assisting their efforts without necessarily taking a direct hand in their work. In return for this backing, the character can expect a degree of assistance should they ask for it. The Resources Modifier Number represents the level of investment that has been given to the outside project, and so also indicates the level of help that can be expected in return. The character can also try to demand more help than their backing would really justify, although this may sour the attitudes of their partner who may choose to sever ties altogether under such circumstances.
Example: Edmund Tonne is funding the work of Dr. Gero (Dragonball) who is working on androids to combat "Alien Threats" should Edmund require it he can call on Gero to help against a threat, though he would have to be careful not to demand too much lest he alienate the Doctor with unreasonable tasks.

Targeting
CL = MN+3

As base rules, but can be shifted in defense.

Toughness
CL = MN+1

As base rules, but has a lower cost and the No AP option has three levels, like the AP advantage. Also, there is a natural maximum MN of 3 for most normal humanlike species, unless if the user has a racial modifier, in which case the maximum is 3 plus said modifier.

OPTIONS

• No Armor Penetration (+1 CL, plus 1w for 1st level, 3w for 2nd, and 5w for the third. It reads as follows: No AP 1, No AP 2, and No AP 3. Armor Penetration has to be of a higher level than the No AP modifier to ignore Toughness.

[Manah]

NEW CHALLENGES

-Antisocial tendencies (-1 to -3; not unlike a psychological challenge, although a bit darker in nature, this challenge can represent various aspects of such a personality type: violence, manipulation, lack of remorse, etc.)

-Minority (-1; be it due to belonging to a racial minority, due to sexual orientation or non-dominant religious or philosophical beliefs, one may stand out and be troubled by others for it.)

-Love (-1 to -3; both represents how strongly one feels for their beloved, going from strong feelings of affection, to full-blown passionate love. While not a bad thing per se, it does mean one will often go out of their way to make their significant other happy... and if anything bad happens to said person, it will affect them, hard, as well.)

-Loyal (-1 to -3; you feel strongly for certain people, a group or possibly an organization, and will generally try to help them out and support them in their time of need. It could be friends, family, or any group you care a lot for.)

-Duty (-1 to -4; you are either employed by, under the orders of, or otherwise duty-bound to a cause, a group, a person or an organization. Be it your job, a military force or a large company, you are part of a bigger whole and a large part of your time is dedicated to working in their favor. The level of this challenge represents how devoted, and how much of your time and energy, you have to spend performing your duties.)

[Manah]

NEW HOUSE RULES

(OOC: The following were created by Hoots Rowlet, all credit goes to him.)

House Rule for Dur.boosting and Int.based Energy


Dur. boosting and Intelligence-based Energy: When using an action that boosts your Dur (Metamorphosis, Growth, etc. If using an Intelligence-based energy character, you gain an additional +1 to Energy Battery, AND deep reserves per AN increase in Durability.


House rule for Healing Factors and Int.Based Energy

Int.based energy regeneration is modified in the following ways via healing factors:

Rapid Regeneration, 2x Natural Healing Rate, Healing Factor, Improved Healing Factor, Accelerated Healing factor, Enhanced Healing Factor, or Superior Healing Factor: Regenerate 4 red stones per 3 AN in Intelligence

Instant Healing Factor: Regenerate 3 Red Stones per 2 AN in Intelligence.