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M.A.R.C. 2 - Ready for Review

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M.A.R.C. 2
Player: Alan
Google Handle: Alan Gunhouse (ADGunhouse@Gmail.com)

Rank: Novice Experience: 5 Advances Left: 0
Race: Human
Power Level: Four Color
Attributes: Agility 1d6 Smarts 1d8 Spirit 1d4 Strength 1d6 Vigor 1d6
Charisma: 0 Pace: 6 Parry: 5 Toughness: 5

Skills:
(4) Knowledge (Engineering) 1d8
(4) Repair (1d8)
(3) Notice (1d8)
(2) Streetwise (1d6)
(2) Lockpicking (1d6)
(2) Stealth (1d6)
(1) Computers (1d6)
(1) Shooting (1d4)
(1) Fighting (1d6)
(1) Persuasion (1d4)

Edges:
Cybernetic Restructuring (AB Superpowers)
McGyver
Contacts (Tres Reyes)

Hindrances:
Vengeful (Major): If someone does him wrong, he gets even. He holds a grudge and ALWAYS pays back those he thinks deserve it, no matter how long that takes.
Loyal (Minor)
Vow, Gang Membership (Minor)
Overconfident (Major): Having survived potentially fatal injuries repeatedly, and only emerged better than before, John is convinced that there is almost nothing he can not handle.


Background:
John Wayne "Duke" Martinez was a member of Tres Reyes, a gang working with others of the gang on a break in at a scientific laboratory developing new weapons. The Gang figured if they could find something better that what their rivals had and copy it for the gang to use they could dominate the other gangs. John got separated from the others and wound up in a laboratory where a suit of some kind of armor and a lot of extra pieces were scattered about (well, ordered on racks actually, not scattered). Deciding the logical way to carry as much as he could was to put it on, he put on the main body frame and hooked on several of the heaviest options...placing as many of the rest as he could on a cart to bring to the entrance.

The last thing he put on was the helmet, and no sooner had he put it on than alarms started going off all over the place. It was the alien invasion, and the lab they were in was one of the targets. The suit booted up (having finished the start up routines) and suddenly John felt stronger, tougher, and more capable than ever. The Aliens detected him and designated him a primary target.

The first group he encountered was not armed with heavy weapons, and despite his inexperience he made short work of them. He got a bit overconfident after that, and bit off more than he could chew. He wound up doing a running fight across the compound and in the air over it. He heard one of the scientists say as he fought through the area, "It's MARDUK!"

He did not know that MARDUK is a acronym for Modular Armored Rescue/Defense Unit (Khym-raug), the Kym-raug being an alien race the scientists were reverse engineering the technology from, but decided it made a good name.

He also did not overhear the rest of the conversation, Scientist 1: "It's MARDUK!", Scientist 2, "It can't be MARDUK, MARDUK does not have enough power to run for five minutes with that loadout. We have not found a power source small enough to fit in the armor." John, unknown to himself, was a latent mutant with bioelectric or machine control power potential, the feedback circuits, designed to allow the armor user to control the armor, interfaced with his potential, activating it turning man and machine into a single symbiotic organism.

Fighting daily against the aliens for months, MARDUK has become unable to live without the armor for extended periods, as his metabolism has adjusted to supporting the armor and using feedback from the armor to help control his energies.

In the meantime, he has supported his gang by raiding other gangs so Tres Reyes could take over their territories...though it is impossible to duplicate the armor and difficult to keep it in repair when damaged.

In the recent past, John suffered damage that should have been terminal, or at least permanently crippling. MARDUK, considering him necessary for continued function, rebuilt John with parts scavenged from available modules and other sources. The result is the conversion of John into a Cyborg without the modular functions, as well as a notable change in his personality. To reflect this, he has changed his acronym to MARC 2.
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2

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First thoughts on power array. 31 + 5 + 12 + 7 = 55 points total

1) Cybernetically Enhanced Biocomp: This grants amazing physical abilities = 31 points
a) Ability Boost: Superability level 3 on all physical abilities (Strength, Agility, and Vigor all raised to 1d12) - (18 points)
b) Super Speed: Speed 7 (Pace 48, 120 MPH, -2 attack penalty while moving), Uncanny Reflexes 1 (Boosted Reflexes, -2 attack penalty) - (13 points)

2) Cybernetic Senses = 5 points
a) Danger Sense (Threat Analyzer) - (2 Points)
b) Heightened Senses (Infrared Vision, Eagle Eyes, Low Light Vision) - (3 points)

3) Modified IRMSS system = 12 points
a) Regeneration 5 (Regrowth, Makes healing rolls every round) - (12 points)

4) Additional Cybernetic Systems = 7 points
a) Cybernetic Lung Enhancement (Doesn't Breathe) - (2 points)
b) Electronic Interaction Unit (Interface With Code Breaker, +4 to all computer rolls and picking electronic locks) - (3 points)
c) Internal Radio (Broadcast) - (2 points)
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Wounds: 0
Bennies: 1

Heightened Senses: +2 Perception, Night Vision
Uncanny Reflexes
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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Advances
Novice:
1) Purchase 2 skills under ability cap: Knowledge (Computers) increase to 1d6, Fighting Skill increase to 1d6
2) Nerves of Steel (new purchase)
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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Current Attributes when powers are active.

Rank: Novice Experience: 15 Advances Left: 1
Race: Cyborg
Power Level: Four Color
Attributes: Agility 1d12 Smarts 1d8 Spirit 1d4 Strength 1d12 Vigor 1d12
Charisma: 0 Pace: 48 Parry: 5 Toughness: 8
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Wounds: 0
Bennies: 1

Heightened Senses: +2 Perception, Night Vision
Uncanny Reflexes
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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Scavenged Gear:

Juicer Assassin Plate Armor (with minor cosmetic alterations): +6 Armor, +1 Toughness, Strength Minimum d10, Weight 14 pounds

Juicer Monoblade: Damage Strength +2d8 AP2, Heavy Damage, weight 15 pounds
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Wounds: 0
Bennies: 1

Heightened Senses: +2 Perception, Night Vision
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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This looks like a draft character. The point totals do not add up without an advancement track.

Any chance you will be updating the following to the current build? This character does not have Knowledge (Computers) or Nerves of Steel.
MARC 2 wrote: Fri Oct 05, 2018 4:06 pm Advances
Novice:
1) Purchase 2 skills under ability cap: Knowledge (Computers) increase to 1d6, Fighting Skill increase to 1d6
2) Nerves of Steel (new purchase)
Your totals are
Attributes: 5 of 5

Skills: 21 of 15, 6 potential skill points could have come from the unlisted advances
Edges: 3 of 3
Powers: 55 of 55 (45+Super Karma) these appear to be rough drafts and do not give the impression of being complete.
  • 2D6 EFFECT
    2 Catastrophe: Something goes terribly wrong. The GM must decide what, but some ideas are a new and permanent Minor Hindrance, the inability to use powers for several days, or an explosion of some sort. The backlash should be thematic if possible. If the hero tampers with dark forces for his abilities, for example, he might become corrupted or summon something sinister into the world. If he’s a weird scientist the device might explode for 3d6 damage in a Medium Blast Template, or he might develop a Quirk, Phobia, or other “madness.”

    3 Backfire: The power succeeds as with a raise but affects a different target with the worst possible results. A bolt hits a random friend, boost Trait increases an enemy’s skill or attribute, etc. If there’s no likely target, he’s Stunned instead. If the power has a Duration other than Instant, it lasts its full term and can only be negated by dispel (the caster can’t voluntarily end it herself).

    4–5 Short Circuit: The power fails but the Power Points allocated to it are spent, along with an additional 1d6 Power Points.

    6–8 Stunned: The caster is Stunned (see page 106). She subtracts 2 from arcane skill rolls for the rest of the encounter (the penalty remains –2 even if she gets this result again).

    9–10 Overload: The character’s synapses crackle and overload with power. He takes 2d6 damage plus the cost of the power in Power Points, including any Power Modifiers the player declared.

    11 Fatigue: The character suffers Fatigue.

    12 Overcharge: The power draws ambient energy from the air, automatically succeeding against the target with a raise and costing the caster no Power Points!

,
1 = 2 of Clubs
2 = 2 of Diamonds
3 = 2 of Hearts
4 = 2 of Spades
5 = 3 of Clubs
6 = 3 of Diamonds
7 = 3 of Hearts
8 = 3 of Spades
9 = 4 of Clubs
10 = 4 of Diamonds
11 = 4 of Hearts
12 = 4 of Spades
13 = 5 of Clubs
14 = 5 of Diamonds
15 = 5 of Hearts
16 = 5 of Spades
- reroll line for quickness & activation for Calculating -
17 = 6 of Clubs
18 = 6 of Diamonds
19 = 6 of Hearts
20 = 6 of Spades
21 = 7 of Clubs
22 = 7 of Diamonds
23 = 7 of Hearts
24 = 7 of Spades
25 = 8 of Clubs
26 = 8 of Diamonds
27 = 8 of Hearts
28 = 8 of Spades
- reroll line for Hyperion Juicer -
29 = 9 of Clubs
30 = 9 of Diamonds
31 = 9 of Hearts
32 = 9 of Spades
33 = 10 of Clubs
34 = 10 of Diamonds
35 = 10 of Hearts
36 = 10 of Spades
37 = J of Clubs
38 = J of Diamonds
39 = J of Hearts
40 = J of Spades
41 = Q of Clubs
42 = Q of Diamonds
43 = Q of Hearts
44 = Q of Spades
45 = K of Clubs
46 = K of Diamonds
47 = K of Hearts
48 = K of Spades
49 = A of Clubs
50 = A of Diamonds
51 = A of Hearts
52 = A of Spades
53 = Jokers = They are equal
54 = Jokers = They are equal
- If no reroll is being used then there are 2 extra jokers -
55 = Jokers = They are equal
56 = Jokers = They are equal
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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I did realize I am missing my initial advance, the one from the 5 free experience points all characters start with, but I did not record what I used it for. I will have to recalculate my skills it seems. I am not certain if I missed any other Experience. I am uncertain, are Computers and Knowledge (Computers) separate skills? I have the former not the latter, it may have been intended as an increase to the former

I am considering one possible change to the powers, reducing heightened senses and adding something (possibly putting 2 points into getting the Hard to Kill edge as a Power or adding Jumping). Otherwise, things are pretty firm on that.
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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WORKSHEET - This should be the initial character before changes from from XP
Initial Attributes: 5 points added +1 to Agility, +2 to Smarts, +0 to Spirit, +1 Strength, +1 Vigor
Calculated Attributes: Charisma 0, Pace 6, Parry 4, Toughness 5

Skills (15 points+2 points from Hindrances)
(3) Knowledge (Engineering) 1d8
(3) Repair 1d8
(3) Notice 1d8
(2) Streetwise 1d6
(2) Lockpicking 1d6
(1) Stealth 1d4
(1) Knowledge (Computers) 1d4
(1) Shooting 1d4
(1) Fighting 1d4

Edges:
Super Karma (+10 Extra Power Points, cost 1 extra Major Hindrance)
Cybernetic Restructuring (AB Superpowers)
McGyver

Hindrances:
Vengeful (Major): If someone does him wrong, he gets even. He holds a grudge and ALWAYS pays back those he thinks deserve it, no matter how long that takes.
Loyal (Minor)
Vow, Gang Membership (Minor)
Overconfident (Major): Having survived potentially fatal injuries repeatedly, and only emerged better than before, John is convinced that there is almost nothing he can not handle.

power array: 32 Biocomp + 4 Senses + 12 IRMSS + 7 Systems = 55 points total

1) Cybernetically Enhanced Biocomp: This grants amazing physical abilities = 32 points
a) Ability Boost: Superability level 3 on all physical abilities (Strength, Agility, and Vigor all raised to 1d12) - (18 points)
b) Super Speed: Speed 7 (Pace 48, 120 MPH, -2 attack penalty while moving), Uncanny Reflexes 1 (Boosted Reflexes, -2 attack penalty) - (13 points)
c) Leaping: Leaping 1, can jump 2" vertical (12 feet) and 4" horizontal (24 feet)

2) Cybernetic Senses = 4 points
a) Danger Sense (Threat Analyzer) - (2 Points)
b) Heightened Senses (Eagle Eyes, Low Light Vision) - (2 points)

3) Modified IRMSS system = 12 points
a) Regeneration 5 (Regrowth, Makes healing rolls every round) - (12 points)

4) Additional Cybernetic Systems = 7 points
a) Cybernetic Lung Enhancement (Doesn't Breathe) - (2 points)
b) Electronic Interaction Unit (Interface With Code Breaker, +4 to all computer rolls and picking electronic locks) - (3 points)
c) Internal Radio (Broadcast) - (2 points)
In Effect:
Wounds: 0
Bennies: 1

Heightened Senses: +2 Perception, Night Vision
Uncanny Reflexes
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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Experience: 22 points
Advances: 4?
Novice:
1) Purchase new Skill: Persuade @1d4, Purchase skill under ability cap, Stealth increased to 1d6
2) Purchase 2 skills under ability cap: Knowledge (Computers) increase to 1d6, Fighting Skill increase to 1d6
3) Purchase Edge: Contacts (Trey Reys)
4) Purchase Edge: Nerves of Steel (if possible)
In Effect:
Wounds: 0
Bennies: 1

Heightened Senses: +2 Perception, Night Vision
Uncanny Reflexes
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Re: M.A.R.C. 2 (WIP)

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M.A.R.C. 2
Player: Alan
Google Handle: Alan Gunhouse (ADGunhouse@Gmail.com)

Rank: Seasoned Experience: 22 Advances Left: 0
Race: Human
Power Level: Four Color
Attributes: Agility 1d6 (1d12) Smarts 1d8 Spirit 1d4 Strength 1d6 (1d12) Vigor 1d6 (1d12)
Charisma: 0 Pace: 6 (48) Parry: 5 Toughness: 5 (8)

Skills:
(3) Knowledge (Engineering) 1d8
(3) Repair (1d8)
(3) Notice (1d8)
(2) Streetwise (1d6)
(2) Lockpicking (1d6)
(2) Stealth (1d6)
(2) Computers (1d6)
(1) Shooting (1d4)
(2) Fighting (1d6)
(1) Persuasion (1d4)

Edges:
Cybernetic Restructuring (AB Superpowers)
McGyver
Contacts (Tres Reyes)
Nerves of Steel

Hindrances:
Vengeful (Major): If someone does him wrong, he gets even. He holds a grudge and ALWAYS pays back those he thinks deserve it, no matter how long that takes.
Loyal (Minor)
Vow, Gang Membership (Minor)
Overconfident (Major): Having survived potentially fatal injuries repeatedly, and only emerged better than before, John is convinced that there is almost nothing he can not handle.

Powers:
1) Cybernetically Enhanced Biocomp: This grants amazing physical abilities = 32 points
a) Ability Boost: Superability level 3 on all physical abilities (Strength, Agility, and Vigor all raised to 1d12) - (18 points)
b) Super Speed: Speed 7 (Pace 48, 120 MPH, -2 attack penalty while moving), Uncanny Reflexes 1 (Boosted Reflexes, -2 attack penalty) - (13 points)
c) Leaping: Leaping 1, can jump 2" vertical (12 feet) and 4" horizontal (24 feet)

2) Cybernetic Senses = 4 points
a) Danger Sense (Threat Analyzer) - (2 Points)
b) Heightened Senses (Eagle Eyes, Low Light Vision) - (2 points)

3) Modified IRMSS system = 12 points
a) Regeneration 5 (Regrowth, Makes healing rolls every round) - (12 points)

4) Additional Cybernetic Systems = 7 points
a) Cybernetic Lung Enhancement (Doesn't Breathe) - (2 points)
b) Electronic Interaction Unit (Interface With Code Breaker, +4 to all computer rolls and picking electronic locks) - (3 points)
c) Internal Radio (Broadcast) - (2 points)
In Effect:
Wounds: 0
Bennies: 1

Heightened Senses: +2 Perception, Night Vision
Uncanny Reflexes
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