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CyberTech

CyberTech Overview

CyberTech is the integration of cutting-edge technology with the human body to push it beyond biological limitations. While some augmentations can be found among the general population, such as ocular implants and standard limb modification, most CyberTech is the closely guarded property of Corporations and Cult Consortiums. Unlicensed cybernetic clinics and surgeons exist only as long as they remain hidden from their notice.

The notable exception is Control and its squads of Operators. For reasons that are not understood, Control can provide and outfit its Operators with all manner of bleeding-edge CyberTech - while mostly managing to avoid the wrath of Cult and Corporate interests.

While this seeming immunity extends to all Operators on Control’s payroll, it begs the question: what happens if an Operator decides to leave? No one seems to know because no one can find one - so perhaps that answers the question.

CyberTech Augmentation Slots

Every character sheet in CHROME begins with 12 Slots for adding CyberTech augmentations.

Headwear (4)
Bodywear (4)
Limb (4)

Enhancements to CyberTech equipment do not cost additional slots.

Installing New CyberTech

The singular most significant perk of working for Control, according to most Operators, is the access to CyberTech and its rapid installation. If an Operator has the credits, they can get any listed CyberTech installed during a period of Downtime.

If an operator decides to replace a piece of installed Cybertech with another, they may resell their old tech for half of its original cost.

Ocular Implants ‘Eye Shine’ €2500 Replacement for organic human eyes.

NightVision -- Allows for vision in near-total darkness
Thermal -- Allows for seeing heat signatures in complete darkness
Magnification -- Increase vision range to 500m

Auditory Implants €2500 Replacement for organic human ears.

Echolocation -- Detect objects in the environment through sound
Audio Boost -- Increase hearing range and sensitivity

Olfactory Implants ‘Sniffs’ €2500 Replacement for the human nose

Scent Tracker - Increased ability to identify and follow scent trails
Pheromone Sensor - Detect fear, attraction, or lies in biologicals

Endorphin Pump ‘Serenity’ €5000 (+5 Fear Save) Boosts production of endorphins to aid in coping with stress

Limbic Buffer ‘Quiet’ €5000 (+5 Sanity Save) Cranial monitoring of the amygdala to stabilize the nervous system

Cranium Processor €5000 (+5 Intellect) An internal computing system that boosts memory and recall. This system can be outfitted with additional processors for specialized tasks and integration with other cybernetic systems. It also possesses an access jack for plugging into a local mesh.

Cybernetic Arm €3500 (+5 Reflex) Replacement for a human arm.

Cybernetic Leg €3500 (+5 Reflex) Replacement for a human leg

Dermal Torso Weave ‘Nu-Flesh’ €3500 (+1 Soak) Carbon fibers and metal plating to protect sensitive organs

Skeletal Reinforcement ‘Bones’ €3500 (+5 Body Save) Titanium reinforcement of the spine, shoulders, and hips

Adrenal Pump ‘Psycho Drip’ €5000 (+ 5 Speed & Strength / -5 Sanity Save) Stimulates secretion of adrenaline to improve physical reaction and exertion [Swish] - The best thing about getting this installed is that you barely need to sleep ever again. Also hallucinations

Guided Nervous System ‘Twitch’ €3500 (Advantage on Initiative Checks) Imbedded circuitry along the spine to increase quick-twitch nerve response

Internal Breathing Systems €2000 Compressed oxygen tank and lung integration

You may hold your breath for up to 30 minutes. While using your breathing system, you are immune to airborne toxins.

Blood Filtration Screen €2000 A modification to internal organs to remove disease or toxins

You are immune to toxins or diseases that infiltrate the blood system. You are also immune to the adverse effects and addiction of most drugs.

CyberTech Enhancements

Certain pieces of CyberTech may have additional functionality added to them. These Enhancements may add additional Stat bonuses, bonuses, abilities, or new mechanics.

An Operator must have all necessary prerequisites listed in the Enhancement’s description before they can purchase it.
A piece of CyberTech can only have one Enhancement of each type applied to it.

name	cost	description
Cybernetic Arm Servos	€3500	(+5 Strength) Powerful internal servo motors to increase lifting power Prerequisite Tech: Cybernetic Arm Skeletal Reinforcement ‘Bones’
Cybernetic Leg Pistons	€3500	(+5 Speed) Hydraulic pistons increase agility, running speed, and jumping Prerequisite Tech: Cybernetic Leg Skeletal Reinforcement ‘Bones’
Tactical CPU	€5000	(+5 Combat) Computerized aim assist and target tracking Prerequisite Tech: Cranium Processor