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True20 Cybernetics
True20 Cybernetics
Written by Philip Reed
Review and feedback by Steve Kenson, Mark Gedak, and David Jarvis
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Introduction
A popular technological feature in many In True20, due to game balance issues as
near-future and sci-fi settings, cybernetic well as the simple fact that cybernetics are not
enhancements represent a method of improving easily neutralized or taken away from a character,
a character’s body through the addition of metal the default mechanics (detailed in this PDF) treat
and plastic components that are implanted during cybernetic enhancements as a type of feat. For
complicated surgical procedures. This PDF details those players and narrators that would prefer
over 30 cybernetic enhancements and shows to treat cybernetic enhancements as simple
you how to quickly include cybernetics in your equipment that can be purchased and surgically
planned, or already running, True20 campaign. installed, see p. 13.
Options scattered throughout the pages of this PDF The feats described herein represent the
enable you to easily customize these cybernetic various cybernetic enhancements available in most
enhancements so that they better fit your vision of campaigns that include such technology. Before
how cybernetics function in your campaign. selecting any of these feats check with your Narrator
– some Narrators may elect to disallow any number
of these feats that they feel are not appropriate for
One Game, Many Options the campaign in question.
Please note that the system described Unless otherwise indicated by the Narrator any
in these pages is merely one way in which character, no matter his chosen role, may select
cybernetics may be treated in the True20 system. a cybernetic feat as long as it is available in the
Future True20 settings and supplements may campaign.
offer cybernetics systems tailored to their exact
needs. When conflicts between systems arise,
the Narrator has the final say on which cybernetic
system is allowed in his campaign.
True20 Cybernetics
Optional Rule:
Cybernetic Drawbacks
As described in this PDF, cybernetic Making Cybernetics
enhancements can provide countless benefits to Even More Dangerous
their recipients – from cybernetic eyes that bestow In some campaign settings, especially those in
darkvision or improve the accuracy of the recipient’s which cybernetics are an integral part of the setting,
ranged attacks to cybernetic brain implants that the previously described Conviction, Psychological,
can expand the recipient’s skills or protect against and Social basic drawbacks aren’t quite enough to
mind-influencing attacks – all without any negative properly reflect the dangers Narrators wish to see
effects. associated with cybernetic enhancements. For such
For those Narrators and players that wish to campaigns, include one of the following advanced
expand the complexity of cybernetics in their drawbacks in addition to the previously selected
campaign it is a simple matter to modify these rules basic drawback:
so that although their benefits make cybernetic
enhancements very alluring, there are associated Cybernetic Fixation Disorder (CFD): Grafting
drawbacks that make them equally discouraging. metal and plastic to your flesh is a dangerous
To make the use of cybernetics more dangerous procedure that slowly erodes your humanity.
in your campaign – without sacrificing True20’s ease When using this drawback, you may safely possess
of play (and ease of customization) – select from one a number of cybernetic enhancements equal
of the following basic drawbacks: to your Wisdom score +1. For each cybernetic
enhancement installed within your body past this
Conviction Drawback: This drawback represents limit you permanently lose 1 point of Charisma;
cybernetic enhancements negatively affecting that if your Charisma score is reduced to -5 by the
intangible, special quality that makes you a hero. addition of cybernetic enhancements then you
When using this drawback you may safely possess become a victim of CFD. As a victim of cybernetic
a number of cybernetic enhancements equal to fixation disorder, you are driven insane, bent on
your Constitution score +1. For each cybernetic having more and more cybernetic enhancements
enhancement installed within your body past this implanted into your body. Once you succumb
limit you permanently lose 1 point of Conviction to CFD then you lose your status as a hero and
(see True20, p. 24). become an insane, homicidal character controlled
Psychological Drawback: This drawback by the Narrator.
represents cybernetic enhancements negatively Electricity Vulnerability: The addition of
affecting your personal nature. When using cybernetic enhancements makes the effects of
this drawback you gain an additional Vice (see electricity damage more dangerous to you. For
True20, p. 24) when you take your first cybernetic every cybernetic enhancement that you possess
enhancement. Additionally, for every three the damage bonus (see True20, p. 95) of any attack
cybernetic enhancements after the first, you gain that deals electricity damage is increased by +1.
another new Vice. This vulnerability to electricity can be offset by an
Social Drawback: This drawback represents anti-shock implant (see p. 5).
a society in which cybernetic enhancements are Susceptibility to Attack: Your cybernetic
viewed as an inhuman, vile form of technology that enhancements can be disrupted when you’re
strips you of your humanity. Every visible cybernetic attacked, the cybernetics discharging a burst of
enhancement that you possess imposes a -1 penalty electricity that negatively affects you for a limited
to your Charisma. time. When a successful critical hit is scored against
you, instead of the damage being increased by the
critical, roll on the following table:
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D20 Critical Effect 11-12 Insomnia: For a number of days equal to the
1-2 Constant Trembling: You suffer a -2 penalty number of cybernetic enhancements that
on Dexterity-based skill checks for a number you possess you can only sleep for minutes
of rounds equal to the number of cybernetic at a time and gain insufficient rest to heal
enhancements that you possess. naturally; you cannot make recovery checks
3-4 Physical Pain: You suffer 1 point of during this time.
Constitution damage each hour, for a 13-14 Muscle Cramps: You move at half speed for
number of hours equal to the number of a number of rounds equal to the number of
cybernetic enhancements that you possess, cybernetic enhancements that you possess.
falling unconscious (see True20, p. 107) if 15-16 Muscle Fatigue: You suffer a -2 penalty on
your Constitution score drops to -5. Even Strength-based skill checks for a number of
after falling into a coma you may continue to rounds equal to the number of cybernetic
suffer Constitution damage, at which point enhancements that you possess.
your Constitution is debilitated (see True20, 17-18 Power Surge: You’re shaken for a number of
p. 15) and you are dying (see True20, p. rounds equal to the number of cybernetic
107). enhancements that you possess; a successful
5-6 Dizziness: You suffer a -1 penalty on attack Fortitude save (Difficulty 15) cuts this time in
rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and skill half (round up).
checks for a number of rounds equal to the 19-20 Psychosis: You suffer 1 point of Charisma
number of cybernetic enhancements that damage each hour, for a number of hours equal
you possess. to the number of cybernetic enhancements
7-8 Impaired Hearing: Static distortion imposes that you possess, falling unconscious(see
a -2 penalty on all Notice (Listening) checks True20, p. 107) if your Charisma score drops
that you make for a number of rounds equal below -5.
to the number of cybernetic enhancements
that you possess.
Going too Far
9-10 Impaired Vision: Distorted images impose If the Narrator really wants to make cybernetic
a –2 penalty on all Notice (Spotting) checks enhancements dangerous he should use as many
that you make for a number of rounds equal individual drawbacks as he likes – such campaigns
to the number of cybernetic enhancements are truly hazardous to the health of anyone foolish
that you possess. enough to replace meat with metal.
True20 Cybernetics
Anti-Flare Implant (Cybernetic) Cutting Edge Cybernetics
Prerequisite: Visual Amplification. (Cybernetic)
Your visual amplification cybernetic You have been the recipient of advanced
enhancement is upgraded with flare suppressors. cybernetic enhancements. Select two of your
When subjected to bright flashes of light the cybernetic enhancements that provide a numerical
suppressors automatically activate, protecting your bonus to a skill or save (but not an ability); the
eyes; you cannot be blinded. bonus granted by those cybernetic enhancements
is increased by +1. You may select this feat multiple
Anti-Shock Implant (Cybernetic) times, each time applying its benefit to two different
This tiny implant, embedded near your brain stem, cybernetic enhancements.
protects itself and other cybernetic enhancements
against electricity damage. In campaigns in which Cybernetic Voice Box
the Electricity Vulnerability advanced drawback (see
p. 3) is in effect, the damage from electricity attacks
(Cybernetic)
Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
is not increased. This feat provides no other benefit.
A digital larynx replacement is implanted in
Anti-Stun Implant (Cybernetic) your body, granting you the ability to reproduce
any sound imaginable, including individual voices.
A special device is implanted in your body. This
This cybernetic enhancement, when used to
implant shields your nervous system against powers
impersonate another’s voice, grants you a +4 bonus
with a stunning effect, like the Stun Attack feat; you
to Bluff and Disguise checks. If you also possess the
cannot be stunned by such attacks. Please note that
voice stress analyzer cybernetic enhancement (see
you can still suffer a stun effect when wounded.
p. 13) you can subtly alter the tone of your voice
Body Repair Weave (Cybernetic) to take advantage of how those around you are
reacting to your interaction with them; you get a +1
Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
bonus to Bluff, Diplomacy, and Intimidate checks.
This delicate weave of subdermal biowires
The benefit of this feat stacks with other feats that
stimulates and automatically repairs your body’s
grant a bonus to Bluff and Disguise checks.
damaged tissue; you gain Fast Healing (see True20
p. 129) which allows you to make a recovery check Cyberphile (General)
once every once every 30 minutes if wounded and
You are obsessed with cybernetics – so much
once every 12 hours if disabled..
so that you have become addicted to them – and
Concealed Cybernetics can handle the loss of biological parts better than
most. In a campaign in which the Psychological
(Cybernetic) basic drawback (see p. 3) is in play, you may take
Your obvious cybernetics, such as prosthetic your first cybernetic enhancement without gaining
arms and legs, are hidden beneath a layer of artificial a Vice; you gain your first additional Vice when you
flesh that perfectly matches the appearance of your select your second cybernetic enhancement and
own skin. In campaigns in which the Social basic for every three cybernetic enhancements after the
drawback (see p. 3) is in effect, you are protected second, you gain another new Vice.
from the negative effects as long as your cybernetic
enhancements remain concealed. When you suffer Cybertaker (General)
a critical hit there is a 50% chance that the effect Your body naturally adapts to implanted
penetrates the artificial skin, revealing one or more cybernetic enhancements, making you less prone to
of your concealed cybernetic enhancements. You the potential negative effects of such enhancements.
need select this feat only once in order to conceal In a campaign in which drawbacks are in play (see
all of your existing cybernetic enhancements. If p. 3) the number of cybernetic enhancements that
you gain additional cybernetic enhancements after you may safely take is increased by 1. You may take
selecting this feat the new enhancements are not this feat multiple times, each time increasing the
concealed – you will need to take this feat again in number of cybernetic enhancements that you may
order to conceal your newly added cybernetics. safely take by 1.
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Data Archive (Cybernetic)
Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
New Backgrounds
This is an upgrade to your implanted The following new backgrounds were
microcomputer that contains skill-related designed to assist you in creating a character
information on a series of biological data chips that comes from a setting in which cybernetics
(biochips); this feat provides you with a single skill are commonly available. These backgrounds
slot into which you may slot a skill chip (see box); must be approved by the Narrator before they
removing one skill chip and installing a second one may be used in the creation of a new character.
is a full action. You may select this feat multiple Cyberized
times, each time gaining an additional skill slot.
There exist in some future settings cultures
that see cybernetics as a vital, important part
of the advancement of the human race. In such
Skill Chips settings these “cyberized” people embrace
A skill chip is a small biochip that carries cybernetics at an early age, undergoing surgery
detailed information on a specific skill. When for cybernetic implants during their formative
slotted into the skill slot granted by the data years.
archive cybernetic enhancement, a skill chip Cyberized individuals have the following
grants you a +6 bonus with the selected skill. If background traits:
you do not already have the skill, the skill chip Ability Adjustments: None.
gives you that skill. Bonus Feats: Identity Chip, Microcomputer,
Skill chips must be purchased and have a and one other cybernetic feat of the character’s
cost of 15 each. choice.
Favored Feats: None. A cyberized individual
does not gain any favored feats.
Dermal Camouflage Cybernetic Test Subject
(Cybernetic) In corrupt societies of the future, military and
The melanin in your skin is replaced with corporate laboratories are always in need of warm
nanoaugmented cells that grant you the ability to bodies on which to test their latest technological
change color in order to match your surroundings devices, drugs, and bizarre creations. Few
and better hide yourself; you get a +4 bonus on test subjects survive the deadly, inhumane
Stealth (hiding) checks (see True20 p. 40). The experiments but even fewer still manage to
benefit of this feat stacks with other non-cybernetic escape the nightmarish environment.
feats that improve your Stealth (hiding) checks. Ability Adjustments: +1 Strength, -1
Charisma.
Echolocation Module Bonus Feats: Microcomputer, Prosthetic
(Cybernetic) Arm or Leg (character’s choice).
Prerequisite: Microcomputer. Favored Feats: Choose two of Defensive
A receiving device and associated Roll, Diehard, Evasion, Elusive Target, Seize
microprocessor are implanted within your forehead, Initiative, or Tough.
granting you the ability to “see” by using a simple
version of sonar to bounce sound waves off of solid
objects; you gain Blindsight (see True20 p. 128) out Enhanced Antibodies
to a range of 30 ft. This feat does not extend any (Cybernetic)
Blindsight range that you may already possess or
Your immune system is bolstered by the
gain from equipment or in any other manner – use
installation of a nanite factory in your liver. The
the greatest Blindsight range provided to you when
factory produces microscopic machines that aid
you gain Blindsight from multiple sources.
your body in fighting off disease; you a +4 bonus
to Fortitude saves against disease (see True20 p.
129). The benefit of this feat stacks with other non-
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cybernetic feats that improve your Fortitude saves Acrobatics checks. The benefit of this feat stacks
against disease. with other non-cybernetic feats that grant you a
bonus to Acrobatics checks.
External Weapon Mount
(Cybernetic) Hearing Amplification
Prerequisite: Prosthetic Arm. (Cybernetic)
A melee or ranged weapon is attached to your Your inner ear is augmented by the installation
prosthetic arm in place of a hand. Attempts to disarm of an aural implant that improves your sense of
the attached weapon automatically fail, though the hearing; your audio sensitivity is dramatically
weapon can still be attacked (like any other weapon) enhanced by the system, granting you a +4 bonus
in an attempt to destroy it (see True20 p. 105). If to Notice (listening ) checks (see True20 p. 37). The
the weapon is damaged it will need to be repaired benefit of this feat stacks with other non-cybernetic
(see box, below). Selecting this feat includes an feats that provide a bonus to Notice (listening)
appropriate melee or ranged weapon with a cost checks.
of 16 or less (a more expensive weapon may be
selected when this feat is chosen though it must be Identity Chip (Cybernetic)
purchased as described in the True20 rules). An identity chip, a device that provides
identification without requiring visual recognition,
Repairing is implanted beneath your skin. The identity chip
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Medicinal Chemicals
The following chemicals are available for use in the injector unit; you must purchase each desired
medicinal chemical separately from the acquisition of the injector unit cybernetic enhancement.
Antitox
A chemical found in many first aid kits, antitox is a special hypodermic injection that can be used
to save your life when you’re infected by a poison. Each antitox injector contains a specialized analyzer
linked to chemical generators. When the needle penetrates your skin, it samples your blood and sends
the data back to the analyzer, which determines the nature of the poison and generates an antidote
from stored chemical compounds. Once the antitox delivers its specially formulated chemicals, you are
completely cured of the poison and its effects in 1 minute.
Cost: 6.
Biocort
Biocort is a unique chemical compound that enhances your body’s natural ability to heal. Biocort
pushes your immune system into overdrive, and can cause you to heal from grievous wounds at a greatly
increased rate. Any character injected with biocort may make two recovery (see True20, p. 108) checks
each hour for 3 hours.
Cost: 6.
Boost
A drug that is both beneficial and highly dangerous, boost functions as a temporary adrenaline-
enhancer. Boost was originally conceived for military purposes in an attempt to make soldiers stronger,
faster, and more combat-capable. A single injection of boost grants you a +2 bonus to Strength and a
+2 bonus on Reflex saves, and increases your movement speed by 10 feet. These effects last for 1 minute
(10 rounds).
Unfortunately, the side effects of boost almost outweigh the benefits. For one, the chemical is
addictive and can alter your perceptions so that you think that you cannot live without a dose of the
drug. Additionally, repeated use of boost has debilitating effects on your body’s immune and nervous
systems.
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bonus to initiative checks. If you also possess the Internal Compass (Cybernetic)
Improved Initiative feat (see True20 p. 47) you gain a
A micro-navigation computer linked to an
total bonus of +6 on initiative checks. The benefit of
advanced GPS system grants you the uncanny
this feat does not otherwise stack with any initiative
ability to know your exact location at any time; you
bonus gained from any other source.
always know which direction north is. Additionally,
Injector Unit (Cybernetic) you can patch into the GPS network (when one
is available) to get your exact global coordinates
Prerequisite: Microcomputer. (accurate within 5 ft.) – you cannot get lost. If the
This cybernetic enhancement, attached to your GPS network is offline or blocked you lose the
forearm or thigh, incorporates three medical hypo- benefits of this cybernetic enhancement until the
syringes, each one of which holds a single dose of network is returned to operational status.
one of the following medicinal chemicals: antitox,
biocort, boost, neutrad, or sporekill (see box). As a Internal Weapon Mount
free action, during your turn, you can contract your
muscles in order to to inject yourself with any or
(Cybernetic)
all of the loaded chemicals, gaining the benefits Prerequisite: Prosthetic Arm.
immediately. A drained hypo can be removed and A subcutaneous weapon is embedded in your
replaced as a full action. body, in a prosthetic forearm or hand. The weapon
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Neutrad
A chemical found in many first aid kits, neutrad is a special hypodermic injection that can be used to
neutralize the effects of radiation poisoning. Each neutrad injector contains a specialized analyzer linked
to chemical generators. When the needle penetrates your skin, it samples your blood and sends the data
back to the analyzer, which determines the nature of the radiation sickness and generates an antidote
from stored chemical compounds. Once the neutrad delivers its specially formulated chemicals, you are
completely cured of the radiation poisoning and its effects in 4 hours.
Cost: 6.
Sporekill
A chemical found in many first aid kits, sporekill is a special hypodermic injection that can be used
to neutralize the effects of most diseases. Each sporekill injector contains a specialized analyzer linked to
chemical generators. When the needle penetrates your skin, it samples your blood and sends the data
back to the analyzer, which determines the nature of the disease and generates an antidote from stored
chemical compounds. Once the sporekill delivers its specially formulated chemicals, you are completely
cured of the disease and its effects in 10 hours. Some genetically engineered diseases are created to
circumvent sporekill chemical, and are unaffected by this chemical.
Cost: 6.
extends from the prosthesis and is visible when skin and powered by rechargeable solar battery
in use. Attempts to disarm you of the attached units protruding from various points on your body
weapon automatically fail, and the weapon itself (usually the spine). Activating or deactivating
cannot be attacked (see True20 p. 105) unless it is invisiware is a free action. However, the technology
extended. If the weapon is damaged it will need to consumes a great deal of the battery power; after
be repaired (see p. 7). Extending or retracting the 10 rounds (1 minute) of use, the solar batteries must
weapon is a free action. Selecting this feat includes be recharged for 1 hour, during which time the
an appropriate melee or ranged weapon with a invisiware cannot be activated.
cost of 16 or less (a more expensive weapon may be When activated, invisiware bends light around
selected when this feat is chosen though it must be your body, making you effectively invisible (see
purchased as described in the True20 rules). True20 p. 109). The benefits of this feat do not stack
Spotting a subcutaneous weapon requires a with any other ability or equipment that grants you
successful Notice (spotting) check opposed by your invisibility; you’re either invisible or you’re not.
Sleight of Hand check. The weapon’s size applies a
modifier to the Sleight of Hand check. Microcomputer (Cybernetic)
A miniature computer is attached to your nervous
Invisiware (Cybernetic) system that grants you a +4 bonus to Computers
Prerequisite: Dermal Camouflage checks. Additionally, the microcomputer reduces by
This technology, an upgrade to the dermal half the time required to make Computers checks
camouflage cybernetic enhancement, grants (see True20 p. 32 for a listing of sample times). A data
you the ability to turn invisible for a short time. port in the back of the unit allows for the insertion of
Invisiware uses crystalline refractors grafted to your a standard interface cable, allowing you to transfer
True20 Cybernetics
Cosmetic Changes
Instead of wires, nanites, and computer systems, supernatural enhancements are comprised of
intangible arcane energy, magical charms, and the occasional clockwork device. When using supernatural
enhancements apply the following name changes to the cybernetic enhancements described in this
PDF. In some instances cybernetic enhancements are not available as supernatural enhancements.
These restrictions are noted in the following list.
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prosthetic arm. If you have selected this feat twice
then you gain a +3 bonus to Strength checks for
Subcutaneous Cell Phone
tasks in which you use both of your arms. The benefit (Cybernetic)
of this feat stacks with other feats that improve your A small transceiver – connected to a tiny
Strength. speaker located in your ear – is installed underneath
the skin of your throat which allows you to carry
Prosthetic Leg (Cybernetic) on conversations using the subcutaneous cell
A prosthetic leg is an obvious mechanical limb phone without raising your voice above a whisper;
that fully replaces a lost or destroyed biological leg. Notice checks made to hear your conversation
The prosthetic leg may begin at the thigh, knee, or suffer a –4 penalty. The tiny speaker implanted in
ankle (as determined by your specific needs). The your ear enables you to hear the other side of the
prosthetic leg grants you a +2 bonus to Strength conversation while others cannot.
checks for tasks in which you use your prosthetic leg
(such as kicking in doors and making Jump check). If Tactical Analysis Implant
you have selected this feat twice then you gain a +3 (Cybernetic)
bonus to Strength checks for tasks in which you use Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
both of your legs. Additionally, whether you have A small computer implanted in your upper
one or two prosthetic legs you gain a +5 ft. bonus to spine, directly connected to your central nervous
your base speed. The benefit of this feat stacks with system, grants you the ability to analyze and react
other feats that improve your Strength. to combat situations with near-precognitive speed.
You get a +1 dodge bonus to your Defense (see
Retractable Jetpack True20, p. 95). The benefit of this feat stacks with
(Cybernetic) other non-cybernetic feats that improve your
Prerequisites: Fortified Skeleton, Micro- Defense.
computer.
A standard jetpack is implanted into your body, Targeting Optics (Cybernetic)
concealed beneath a flesh-like covering when not Prerequisite: Visual Amplification.
in use. The jetpack houses enough fuel cells for one Your visual amplification cybernetic
hour of flight. You can fly at a speed of 60 feet (good enhancement is upgraded with software that uses
maneuverability). Replacement fuel cells have a cost a projected targeting reticle to improve your aim.
of 8. Extending or retracting the jetpack is a free You get a +1 bonus on all ranged attacks within 100
action. You cannot be wearing a backpack and any feet. The benefit of this feat stacks with other feats
clothing or armor that you wear must be specially that improve your ranged attack ability.
designed to allow the jetpack to function: the cost
of customized clothing or armor is increased by Vehicle Link (Cybernetic)
+3. If the jetpack is in any way obstructed, built-in Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
sensor and safety systems will prevent the jetpack A cyberport implanted into your body allows
from deploying on command. you to link directly to vehicles via interface cables
Spotting a retractable jetpack requires a or, if you possess it, your wireless link cybernetic
successful Notice (spotting) check (see True20 p. enhancement (see p. 13). You gain a +4 bonus to
37) opposed by your Stealth skill. The jetpack’s size all Drive and Pilot checks when operating a vehicle
– large – applies a modifier to the Stealth check. equipped with the necessary gear (wired vehicle
link gear increases the cost of a vehicle by 1 while
Subcutaneous Body Armor wireless gear increases the cost by 2). Connecting
(Cybernetic) or disconnecting your interface cables from a
vehicle’s data port is a full action – if the connection
Small plates of flexible armor are implanted
is involuntarily severed you are stunned for one
beneath your skin, granting you a +2 bonus to
round. The benefit of this feat stacks with other
Toughness saves. The benefit of this feat stacks with
non-cybernetic feats that improve your Drive and
the bonus to Toughness saves granted by worn
Pilot skill checks.
armor but it does not stack with a bonus granted by
any other feat.
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Visual Amplification advantage of how those around you are reacting to
your interaction with them; you get a +1 bonus to
(Cybernetic) Bluff, Diplomacy, and Intimidate checks. The benefit
Your eyes are replaced with implants that of this feat stacks with other non-cybernetic feats
provide you with improved eyesight, including that grant a bonus to your Sense Motive checks.
basic telescoping vision. You get a +4 bonus on all
Notice (spotting) checks (see True20, p. 37). The Wired Nerves (Cybernetic)
benefit of this feat stacks with other non-cybernetic Micro-fiber cables and a tiny processor are
feats that improve your Notice (spotting) checks. surgically implanted in your body, greatly increasing
your agility and reflexes; your Dexterity score is
Voice Stress Analyzer increased by +1. The benefit of this feat stacks with
(Cybernetic) other feats that improve your Dexterity score.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
Sensors attached to your optic nerves and Wireless Link (Cybernetic)
inner ear analyze minute physical indicators from Prerequisite: Microcomputer.
living beings (including increased pulse galvanic Your implanted data jack is replaced with
skin response) and enable you to better determine an advanced wireless system that allows you to
the emotional states of others. You gain a +4 bonus connect to computer systems without the need of
to Sense Motive checks. If you also possess the an interface cable. Connecting or disconnecting
cybernetic voice box enhancement (see p. 5) you your wireless link from a system is a free action
can subtly alter the tone of your voice to take – if the connection is involuntarily severed you are
stunned for two rounds.
Cybernetics as Equipment
To treat cybernetics as equipment, rather than
feats, use the costs listed in the following table: Cybernetic Cost
Injector Unit 15
Cybernetic Cost Internal Compass 12
Advanced Body Repair Weave 25 Internal Weapon Mount 19
Anti-Flare Implant 14 Invisiware 35
Anti-Shock Implant 15 Microcomputer Arcane 35
Anti-Stun Implant 24 Mindscreen Implant 28
Body Repair Weave 21 Nasal Filters 15
Concealed Cybernetics 20 Nightvision Optics 19
Cutting Edge Cybernetics 18 Personality Chip 28
Cybernetic Voice Box 24 Prosthetic Arm 17
Data Archive 27 Prosthetic Leg 17
Dermal Camouflage 30 Retractable Jetpack 35
Echolocation Module 22 Subcutaneous Body Armor 20
Enhanced Antibodies 32 Subcutaneous Cell Phone 15
External Weapon Mount 15 Tactical Analysis Implant 30
Fortified Skeleton 32 Targeting Optics 17
Grafted Musculature 28 Vehicle Link 22
Gyroscopic Implant 24 Visual Amplification 15
Hearing Amplification 14 Voice Stress Analyzer 17
Identity Chip 5 Wired Nerves 28
Initiative Implant 20 Wireless Link 22
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Under this system, once the cost is paid, the there is a 15% chance per installed cybernetic
purchased cybernetic enhancements must be enhancement that you will contract a disease (no
surgically implanted into your body. Installing Fortitude save allowed, the disease takes hold
a cybernetic enhancement requires four hours of your body automatically). This disease lies
in surgery and three days of recovery time in a dormant for one week after which point it inflicts
hospital (these costs are included in the costs in the 1 point of Constitution damage. The disease has a
list, above). The cost of each item can be decreased virulence rank of 8 for recovery purposes. For more
by 2 if you elect to visit a black market facility but information on Disease see True20, p. 129.
Heroic Paths
Originally presented in the Blue Rose Companion, The CyberSoldier is a master of war, as skilled
the concept of heroic paths is used to show how with weapons and unarmed combat as any warrior
heroes of the same role can develop in different ways; that came before him. What sets the CyberSoldier
although heroes in True20 fall into one of three roles apart from any other highly trained warrior is
– adept, expert, or warrior – they follow many different the CyberSoldier’s dependency upon cybernetic
paths in their development. This section looks at two attachments – as skilled as CyberSoldiers are with
heroic paths for use with characters that focus on weapons it is their cybernetic attachments that make
cybernetics, from 1st level all the way up to 20th level, them unique.
and how heroes can develop as they progress along CyberSoldier’s are uncommon in most campaign
them. settings. The costs to upgrade a soldier to the level of
a CyberSoldier are prohibitive and few organizations
Cybersoldier are willing to invest the necessary resources to put
In the near and distant future, in worlds in which together more than a dozen squads of CyberSoldiers.
cybernetics improve the organic, natural body to a
point that it becomes a technologically advanced
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weapon, some warriors push themselves to a point CyberSoldiers have the following game traits.
at which they become more machine than man.
Corporations, military organizations, and scientific Role: Warrior.
laboratories are always looking for new subjects on Starting Skills: Intimidate, Survival.
which to experiment. Starting Feats: Armor Training (all), Firearms
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thetic Arm, Weapon Training. CyberSoldier Progression
CyberHacker Level Feat Feat*
Whether operating 2 Vehicle Link Cybertaker
3 Attack Focus Internal Weapon Mount
independently or as a valued 4 Injector Unit Attack Specialization
member of a corporate or military 5 Initiative Implant Attack Focus
force, the CyberHacker is a 6 Attack Specialization Tough
master of infiltrating computer 7 Grafted Musculature Cybertaker
networks. Using his cybernetic 8 Fortified Skeleton Grafted Musculature
enhancements and superior 9 Tough Point Blank Shot
10 Point Blank Shot Precise Shot
skills to tap into networks, the 11 Visual Amplification Tough
CyberHacker takes advantage of 12 Targeting Optics Far Shot
computer systems in order to pad 13 Precise Shot Initiative Implant
his own bank account, rewrite 14 Subcutaneous Body Armor Cybertaker
programs and secure data to suit 15 Far Shot Fortified Skeleton
his needs or the needs of a client, 16 Improved Precise Shot Improved Precise Shot
17 Greater Attack Specialization Greater Attack Specialization
and to override security systems so 18 Tough Subcutaneous Body Armor
that allies can enter an installation 19 Tactical Analysis Implant Cybertaker
without being forced to contend 20 Greater Attack Focus Tactical Analysis Implant
with computerized safeguards.
Concentrating on feats that * Use this selection of feats in a campaign in which cybernetic
improve his skills and grant him drawbacks (see p. 00) are in play.
connections within a campaign
(with a few combat feats tossed
in so that he can be useful in
the inevitable firefight), the CyberHacker Progression
CyberHacker functions best when
he is given a chance to make Level Feat Feat*
various skill checks (especially 2 Firearms Training Firearms Training
Computers checks). 3 Eidetic Memory Cybertaker
4 Skill Focus (Computers) Eidetic Memory
Many CyberHackers are loners,
5 Data Archive Data Archive
intent on sitting in the center of a 6 Assessment Well-Informed
web of information. Using their 7 Well-Informed Skill Focus (Computers)
computer skills and network of 8 Connected Connected
contacts, such individuals are 9 Contacts Cybertaker
information brokers, buying and 10 Visual Amplification Data Archive
11 Wired Nerves Contacts
selling information and using
12 Data Archive Data Archive
knowledge to build a minor empire 13 Data Archive Cybertaker
in the heart of a corrupt, usually 14 Targeting Optics Wired Nerves
corporate-owned city. 15 Skill Mastery Skill Mastery
16 Personality Chip Data Archive
Game Information 17 Nightvision Optics Visual Amplification
CyberHackers have the 18 Data Archive Targeting Optics
following game traits. 19 Anti-Stun Implant Cybertaker
20 Data Archive Nightvision Optics
Role: Expert.
* Use this selection of feats in a campaign in which cybernetic
Starting Skills: Computers,
drawbacks (see p. 00) are in play.
Gather Information.
Starting Feats: Master Plan,
Microcomputer, Skill Training,
Wireless Link.
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