"Booya. Alright Klish, go get 'em." Jet steps back as Klish goes up and takes the care of the first target by releasing a massive corrosive cloud. The first target goes down, and so does the second... and the third... Jet becomes indignant as all of the flesh targets go down and the armored targets pop up only to suffer the same end. "Jesus. An attack on that wide of a scale can really linger and do some damage. I wonder, what I could do with water to replicate that kind of longevity? Maybe a giant whirlpool or something?"
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Appearance: 6'1", short-cut dark blue hair, brown eyes, medium build.
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: K12 "Ripper" Carbine [30|140] // Underslung Shotgun [1|10]
---A state of the art carbine, designed to fire normal, armor-piercing, or hollowpoint rounds as the situation demands. A 3x magnification scope allows for effective use at moderate to long ranges. For close quarters combat, it comes with an underslung shotgun which fires Flechette rounds.
Secondary Weapon: DefCore MGL [1 HE|2 HE/4 FL/6 SM]
---The DefCore MGL (Multiple Grenade Launcher) is the next generation design of the tried and tested revolver style grenade launcher. Capable of firing six grenades without reloading, it allows for the elimination of multiple hostile personnel groups with minimal effort. Additionally, it can accommodate various different grenades types, allowing for a mixed load-out for maximum effectiveness.
Tertiary Weapon: Deep Blue
---A sword-like etherweapon made up of four extremely strong blades arranged in such a way that the center, point, and edges have hollow openings to emit strong beams of ethereally-created water. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion.
===Armor===
Total Defense Bonuses: (+2 to: Head)
-Utataku Robot Helmet (+2 to defense on: Head)
---The hollowed shell of an Utataku ALPHA-1 Security Bot. Well-fitting and very protective.
===Inventory===
-6,500 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Sociopath (+1 to actions that involve inflicting extreme pain)
-Endorphin Rush (+1 to injuries that would give a -1)
-Charming (+1 to persuasion)
Techniques
-Vapor Lance
---Water, Single: Forms an extremely high pressured lance of water.
-Torrent Cutter
---Water, Directional: Forms an extremely sharp beam of water.
Conditions

John pulls up a private transport service on his UNADA and orders a transport from Kyoto to Euridia. "50 credits. Eh. I guess that's reasonable." Within a few minutes, a small craft about the size of a tank touches down nearby. A logo that reads Frank's Fair Fares is emblazoned on the tail wing of the ship, and a side door quickly pops open as John approaches it, a ramp sliding down to help him climb in. "Euridia, right?" the driver asks. As soon as John confirms and pays the fare, the craft is off, and he finds himself in New Austin, staring at the hulking fort in the distance, illuminated by artificial lighting- Euridia's one moon is not very reflective, and most of the area around the city is pitch-black. "Hu-uh. I guess that's where they're at."
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Appearance: Goatee.
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: Vortex Driver
---A high-powered etherweapon that can concentrate air into highly pressured beams or use it to suction objects. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion.
Primary Weapon: Utatku Experimental Anti-Material Rifle (UXAMR) [7|40]
---High-caliber bullpup rifle. Features a variable zoom scope with optional thermal imaging. Lightweight and easy to control.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) [50|150]
---Experimental PDW. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, this PDW is similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Fluted Knife (Accelerates using
---6 inch combat knife designed so that air can be pushed into it, causing it to vent out the back and speed up.)
===Armor===
Total Defense Bonuses: (+2 to: Head [Not face], Chest, Torso, Upper Arms, Legs; +1 to: Lower Arms)
-Dragonscale Armor (+2 to defense on: Chest, Torso, Upper Arms, Upper Legs)
---Lightweight combat armor made of interwoven titanium alloy scales.
-Ballistic Helmet (+2 to defense on: Head [not face])
---Standard military protective helmet.
-Reinforced Kevlar Gauntlets + Gloves (+1 to defense on: Lower Arms)
---Lightweight protective gauntlets.
-Plasteel Knee Pads (+2 to defense on: Mid Legs)
---Highly protective lightweight pads.
-Reinforced Combat Boots (+2 to defense on: Lower Legs)
---Lightweight protective boots.
===Inventory===
-15,500 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
-Pack of Gum (4 pieces)
-Multitool
-Medkit (Bandages, morphine syringes, gauze pads, anti-septic cleanser, tweezers, scalpel)
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Wind at my Back (+1 to Air Techniques)
-Wind in my Veins (Able to shape and control generated Air at will)
-Gum Nom Nom (Chewing gum calms John down and reduces pain for five turns)
Techniques
-Kamaitachi
---Air, Single: Launches a scything blade of air at a target.
-Daikamaitachi
---Air, Directional: A wider and stronger version capable of slicing through reinforced metal with ease.
-Rasenshuriken
---Air, Area: Launches a condensed ball of rapidly rotating wind that explodes on contact, creating a sphere of effect where anything inside is slashed to pieces by razor winds.
Conditions

Aicaya heads back to the bar and spots D-EYE5 sitting around. "Ooh, new eyes, eh? That must've cost a pretty penny." she says as she notices D discretely testing them. "Indeed, but I believe they will increase my effectiveness in combat as well as expand my utility skills more than enough to justify the price."
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Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, green eyes, muscular build.
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: PUSHKA Artillery Cannon [1 AB|16 HE/8 FG/4 AP/11 AB]
---High power long range cannon.
Secondary Weapon: Meteor Shower
---A minigun-like etherweapon that rapidly fires projectiles generated by the user's ether. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion. In an emergency, it can be fired indefinitely, although this poses potential dangers to the user's health.
Tertiary Weapon: CERBERUS Pile Bunker [2|18]
---Mounted on the back of the left forearm.
===Armour===
Total Defense Bonuses: (+3 to: All)
-HIBISCUS Heavy Powered Combat Armour (+3 to defense on: All [not head])
---Powered armour that is highly durable and offers a great deal of all-around protection. Also increases user strength. Somewhat cumbersome.
-Ypsilon Tech Battle Helmet (+3 to defense on: Head)
---Heavy titanium-alloy helmet with peripheral electronic sensors.
===Inventory===
-5,935 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Utataku Armoured Vest
---A vest made out of riveted metal plates, designed to be used either by a large combat bot or a very large human. It is highly resistant to both ballistic weapons and laser or plasma-based weaponry, but lacks resistance to electric current.
-16 High Explosive shells
-8 Fragmentation shells
-4 Armor Piercing shells
-12 “Hellfire” Airburst shells
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Target Prediction (+1 to shooting at long range targets)
-Grounded (+1 to defense if stationary)
-Durable (Can carry an increased load)
-Strength Boost [HIBISCUS] (+1)
-Perception Boost [Ypsilon] (+1)
-Agility Penalty [HIBISCUS] (-1)
Techniques
-Terra Spike
---Earth, Single: Launches a rock spike at the target.
-Terra Shatter
---Earth, Directional: Launches a rock spike that then fragments into hundreds of small, razor-sharp rocks, which spread like buckshot. Effective over a wide area.
Conditions

D sits around and tests out his eyes, never looking at anyone more than two or three seconds so as not to seem like a creep. The zoom and infrared functions work without a hitch, and he is mildly surprised to find that even the short range x-ray vision seems to be effective- he's able to see the skeletons of nearby people and through most objects. He notices Aicaya walk in and approach him, saying, "Ooh, new eyes, eh? That must've cost a pretty penny." "Indeed, D replies, "but I believe they will increase my effectiveness in combat as well as expand my utility skills more than enough to justify the price."
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Appearance: 6' dull grey humanoid skeletal cyborg with red eyes.
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: Arc Blaster
---A wide shotgun-like etherweapon which discharges massive amounts of electricity towards anything in front of it. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion.
Primary Weapon: Custom ZIGER Rotary Autocannon [110|0] (FOLDED)
---A modifiable-ammo cannon mounted on D's shoulder. Can be retracted into armor.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Personal Defense Weapon (UXPDW) (Right/Left) [50/35|300]
---Experimental PDWs. Lightweight, with a fully symmetrical design, and a high-capacity magazine, these PDWs are similar to the FN P90 in design, but with a lower recoil and more dependable operation.
Tertiary Weapon: Bladed Shield (Right)
---An oblong plate made of refined titanium; one side has a very sharp, curved blade.
===Armor===
Total Defense Bonuses: (+2 to: All)
-D-Series Armor Shell (+2 to defense on: All)
---Heavy armor designed around the D-Series cyborg bodies, made from strong plasteel, they provide strong frontal protection compared to the armor's other parts. Doesn't restrict movement. Has five convenient compartments for storing things. Has Twin Lens-Based Lasers on the palms as a close to medium range weapon and Nano Blade Claw Fingers as a last resort close-quarters weapon.
===Inventory===
-1,000 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Monkey Wrench
---A heavy monkey wrench was one of the first things D-EYE5 found, he's fascinated by its use as a bludgeoning tool and adjustable size.
-Cherry Bombs [20]
---Harmless explosives made for children to play with. Not for human consumption.
-Rotten Sandwich
---Unlucky custodian's uneaten lunch, salami, Swiss cheese, with everything, used to be delicious. A little squishy.
-Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
-Raw Metal Chunks
---Sliced up bits of Utataku Robot Armor. Can be used to manufacture ZIGER ammo.
-Informational Pamphlet
---Contains information on the Arc Blaster.
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Innate Targeting (+1 to ranged attacks)
-Nanobot Blood (Auto-repairs damage over time; takes longer to repair more extensive damage)
Techniques
-Psycho Mode
---Lightning, Self: Overcharge self for increased reaction speed at the significant cost of accuracy of all attacks.
Conditions

"Hell yeah, I'll take it!" A few minutes later, Mike finds himself outside of the scrapyard, decked in the lightweight recon armor. He then pulls out his new sword and looks at it. "A name. I think I'll name you... Pavor Nocturnus. Yeah, that's fittingly badass enough."
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Appearance: 5'9"
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: Pulsar
---A marksman electrolaser etherweapon operating on the principle of using a laser to ionize air molecules and create a plasma channel to transfer a massive jolt of electricity. It can fire roughly two bolts per second if necessary at a close range, but it shines at mid-range combat. Contains an Ether Management Module, which optimizes ether use and prevents overexertion.
Secondary Weapon: I-2 Custom [20|10]
---An older variant of the current standard issue ISC sidearm, it fires the same low velocity ammunition of the new handguns. Fitted with a lighter polymer slide and a shaved down grip, it sacrifices balance and accuracy to make it one of the lightest weapons produced.
Secondary Weapon: Utataku Experimental Recoilless Automatic Pistol (UXRAP) [20|50]
---A .45 caliber pistol using an experimental design, coupling a shock-absorbing frame, enlarged muzzle brake, ported barrel, and heavy grip to dramatically reduce recoil, leading to high accuracy even when using fully automatic fire. A high-capacity magazine and full-auto fire make this gun absolutely devastating at close to mid range.
Tertiary Weapon: Pavor Nocturnus (+1)
---Custom-forged sword with a carbon steel-titanium blade varying in color from shades of deep blue and purple to dark greys and blacks due to the mixing of metals. Has a spiked grip.
===Armor===
Total Defense Bonuses: (+1 to: All)
-Durable Black Desperado Hat (+1 charisma; +1 defense to: Head)
-ISC Recon Armor (+1 defense to: All but Head)
===Inventory===
-5,845 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Backpack (Closed with zippers 'n ♥♥♥♥, so fairly inaccessible. Quite durable, and fireproof)
--Jackson [3|39]
---A heavily modified semi-automatic rifle, derivative of the twentieth century M14. It has a significantly shorter barrel, a forward mounted grip, heavy metal plating, and several gruesome looking blades, enhancing its durability for and usefulness in close quarters combat. It's been re-chambered for the heavier rounds usually found in precision rifles.
--Toolbox (Various low-tech tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire-cutters etc)
--Flashlight (With spare batteries)
--5 Rations
--Lighter
--Ether Shard
---Used to contact the Agent
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Improvise (+1 to creating and using improvised weapons in combat)
-Charisma Boost [Desperado] (+1)
Techniques
-Surge
---Lightning, Self: Improves muscle reaction and strength in the legs to vastly increase running speed and stamina.
Conditions

Jotun uses the communications center to order the drones to begin repairing the systems used for refinement and to resume normal operations as best as is possible. He then goes to the nearest emergency shuttle bay, just a few meters outside the door of the communications center. Nearly all of the escape pods once contained by the room are gone, but a single one remains sealed up in a protective chamber. He overrides the security and lowers the shielding chamber, revealing a nearly new-looking escape pod, almost untouched by time. There's a loud hiss as it decompresses and opens up, allowing Jotun to step inside. The space within is rather roomy- the pods are designed to carry up to ten humanoids at a time. They are equipped with a 72 hour oxygen reserve, have almost no lighting, and are rather uncomfortable to ride in due to their massive engines, which are nearly guaranteed to get the on-board crew to the nearest planet in a star system, but which are also extremely loud. Without further ado, Jotun closes the entrance hatch, allows the pod to pressurize, and sets the course to Kyoto, the space port of Mendringan IV. The pod is pulled into an airlock by a rusty hydraulic arm before the bay closes, triggering the opening of the outer airlock. There's an audible click in the pod as its engines begin to boot up, followed by a whining hum that increases in pitch and power before an explosive start sends the shuttle rocketing towards Mendrigan IV. (Arrival next turn)
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Appearance: Droid with an AMEC Corporate Security Frame [Designation 3-5-Maintenance] Has a strangely unique "face" via a digital communications screen; does not seem capable of electronic contact. Uses randomized and synthesized voices for verbal communication.
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: Mass Vector Ordinance Projector (MVOP) [3|12]
---A high-accuracy handheld cannon which fires 80mm iron slugs embedded with depleted uranium. Highly effective against armored targets, but because the explosive splash radius is very low, a direct hit is imperative to dealing significant damage even to unarmored targets.
Secondary Weapon: TACG48 Micro Assault Weapon [40|160]
---A rapid automatic weapon smaller than a carbine but larger than an SMG, the TACG48 packs a massive punch for its size and has highly controllable recoil. While it lacks both accuracy and stopping power at long ranges, it is highly deadly within fifty meters. Fires high-penetration Flechette rounds.
Tertiary Weapon: "Fang" Blade
---A 13-inch long combat knife, the Fang is made of highly reinforced self-sharpening titanium carbide and is practically unbreakable. A serrated blade also lends it utility applications.
===Inventory===
-5,000 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Nanite Repair Pouch (3 of 3 uses)
---Capable of repairing most moderate damage with a single use.
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Computerized Targeting (+1 to aiming at specific enemy vulnerabilities)
-Feel No Pain (+1 to mitigating the effects of body damage)
-Voice of the Legion (+1 to hacking computer systems)
Techniques
-Hunker Down
---Ether, Self: Interlocks armor and activates a 360 degree anti-ether shield, shielding Jotun from nearly all damage but massively reducing his movement speed and limiting his offensive capabilities.
Conditions

Klish goes to the starting position and Solf cycles in the new round of dummies. With a deep inhalation, Klish releases a massive Corrosive Cloud that quickly floods the target area. The dummies rapidly pop up only to melt in the thick cloud of acid. The armored dummies begin to pop up and slowly but surely suffer the same fate. "Oh. I wanted to make sure it would go far enough the first time, but I guess I overdid it." Klish says as the acid begins to disperse. "Haha, overdid it? Hell, don't think I've seen anyone take out every target with one attack!" Solf replies, clearly impressed. "Must've damn near drained your Ether reserves doing that. That's a deadly attack for sure, though maybe a little imprecise. Still, if you can pump out that much power, I guarantee you I can train you to control it."
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Appearance: 5'9", reptilian humanoid alien with green eyes, green-brown scales, and a scar of a slash across his cheek.
===Equipment===
Primary Weapon: Scaler Rifle [40|120]
---Assault rifle that fires scale shards at high velocity. Medium accuracy.
Secondary Weapon: Scaler Pistol [10|50]
---Semi-automatic pistol that fires scale shards at medium velocity. High accuracy.
Tertiary Weapon: Claws
---Ten 3-inch long, sharp, curved claws that can easily slice through flesh and light armor.
===Inventory===
-4,950 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
-Flashlight
-Grenade
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Sharp Claws (+1 to claw attacks)
-Scaled Hide (+1 to defense against physical attacks)
-Regeneration (Faster healing over time)
Techniques
Poison Spray
----Air, Area: Poisons nearby air, stunning or mortally wounding organic targets.
-Corrosive Cloud
---Air, Area: Sends out a super-acidic spray that can melt through heavy armor or burn and stun organic targets.
Conditions

Bob decides to use his cruising time to multitask and hopefully earn a little more money. Using a computer on the ship, he downloads Java 72.3 and gets to work cranking out a custom trading system capable of helping him to make both physical trades as well as facilitating the trade of electronic stocks. Despite his above-average programming skills, Bob's progress is impeded by all the usual culprits- missing semicolons, variables with a misspelled character, and so on and so forth. (Two turns remaining on both program and trip)
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Appearance: Carson Beckett.
===Weapons===
Primary Weapon: Terracon Industries - SMG - 165b [60|180]
Secondary Weapon: Terracon Industries - PL - 24A [7|35]
Tertiary Weapon: Combat Knife
---Standard titanium combat knife with an 8-inch blade.
===Inventory===
Personal
-4,400 Universal Credits
-UNADA PDA
Property
-Old Single-Seater Freighter
---Fuel [100% of max capacity]
===Ether===
Passive Abilities
-Anatomy (+1 to targeting specific points on humans)
-Medical Shield (+1 to evasion when giving medical assistance)
-Medic (+1 to medical assistance)
Techniques
-Healing Touch
---Life, Single: Heal another person at the cost of Ether; extended healing will cause tiredness.
Conditions