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Message no. 1
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: ANOTHER RESUBMISSION: BioTricity Glands
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 11:16:29 -0600
[added a seperate table for the projector, with additional cash outlay
required]

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ShadowLore II
BioTricity Glands{tm}
H-01
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As genetic engineering prepares to leap headlong into the last third of
the 21st century, scientist have successfully combined genes from
electricity producing animals and human tissue to produce bioware capable
of producing a biological electrical discharge.

BioTricity Glands are commonly installed in the wrists (for Level 1 and
Level 2 glands) or in the armpits for the more powerful versions. Also,
the Level 3 or 4 versions need a "projector" and it's associated wiring
installed to give the ranged attack, and that takes up a small amount of
essence. If the character wishes, they can forgo the ranged attack and
not spend the essence. The projector is commonly installed in the index
fingertip of each hand (the essence cost covers both hands). Note,
however, that 'touch' attacks take place by contact with ANY part of the
body.

A character with BioTricity glands installed gains primarily two benefits:
1) The ability to use the produced electricity offensively
2) Partial resistance to electrical attacks

In combat, a character can make an electrical attack. At higher levels,
BioTricity glands can produce not just stun damage, but also physical
damage. The physical damage must be staged away completely before any
staging can be done against the stun damage. Also note that the higher
level glands have a range, and use the Unarmed Combat (Cyber-Implant
Weaponry [BioTricity Glands]) skills.

In addition, a character with BioTricity glands installed gains partial
resistance to electrical attacks (including tasers and stun batons). When
resisting an electrical attack, you may add the number of dice equal to
the level of the BioTricity glands installed.

In addition, the character is totally immune to his OWN electrical
attacks.

GLANDS:
Level Damage Range Price Body
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Level 1 6S (stun) Touch 5,000 .10
Level 2 8S (stun) Touch 15,000 .15
Level 3 10S (stun)+4M Five feet 40,000 .30
Level 4 12S (stun)+8M Fifteen Feet 70,000 .60

PROJECTOR:
Level Essence Price
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Level 1 N/A N/A
Level 2 N/A N/A
Level 3 .05 5,000
Level 4 .10 8,500

>>>>>[Shocking!]<<<<<
-- CyberTWERP <13:39:21 / 02-04-2056>

>>>>>[Cute, CT. Unfortunately, there are a few things that the ads don't
tell you about these implants. If you use them more that about three or
four times, you start to get fatigued. In addition, your appetite goes up
quite a bit after use until you replenish the energy you used.

Also, if you go for long periods of time without using the glands (say
about three or four days), they can get over-charged and become quite
uncomfortable. The only solution it to drain them and let them re-charge
again. Usually I'll blow some volts before I go to bed at night, by
lining up some bottles in the back yard and doing target practice, but it
is still pretty annoying.]<<<<<
-- "Sparky" del Koia <Ker-ZZZzzzzzaaaaaapppp!>


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Message no. 2
From: Michael Guigliano <mike5571@****.ORG>
Subject: Re: ANOTHER RESUBMISSION: BioTricity Glands
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 15:07:53 -0800
How are these effected by cyberarms or vice versa and another thought
what if the target is not grounded ie. a levetating mage?

The Chrome Dragon

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Message no. 3
From: "Robert A. Hayden" <hayden@*******.MANKATO.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: ANOTHER RESUBMISSION: BioTricity Glands
Date: Sun, 5 Feb 1995 20:51:05 -0600
On Sun, 5 Feb 1995, Michael Guigliano wrote:

> How are these effected by cyberarms or vice versa and another thought
> what if the target is not grounded ie. a levetating mage?

Cyberarms: Don't worry about it
Levitating Mage: Probably MORE effective as the target becomes the ground

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