Ixian Astbiliancoatl, a.k.a. “Claws” (SR II).

   Ixian was what he was designed to be – a virtually unstoppable physical juggernaut. Unfortunately for Aztechnologies plans, once the shock of being loaded with a massive array of military programs wore off, he reverted to well-trained pet, guardian, and protector. If you wanted to stop Ixian, a machine gun was fairly useless. Shouting “Bad Kitty! Sit!” was a much better bet. Handcuffs, heavy chains, and cyberware restraints? Hopeless. Leash? Perfect.

   Hurting people was BAD. Rescuing people was GOOD.

General Description

   Ixian was originally a Neo-Jaguar; a great cat genetically engineered for compatibility with humans (making them smarter, longer-lived, cleaner, and more attractive). While sapient, Neo-Jaguars are usually a bit thick, instinct-driven, and have no hands – and so are generally regarded as property. They’re usually kept as pets, companions, and backup bodyguards; while no match for a Street Samurai or armored guard, a 200-300 pound cat with strong protective instincts puts off a lot of minor annoyances.

   Ixian, of course, has had much of his body replaced with cyberware, and is a physical match for almost anything else which walks.

   Without his fursuit (which he does tend to think of as his skin), Ixian looks like a metallic cat or cat-person sculpted out of golden cyberware and covered with tiny, iridescent diamond scales. Unless he intentionally unseals some of the vents (throat, urogenital, anal, or one-way pheromonal) he is an entirely sealed system – and oddly beautiful, in a somewhat serpentine way. With it, he usually looks a lot like a normal jaguar, but can change his fur color and pattern around pretty much at will, often to a relevant camouflage pattern – unless he’s playing with the luminous functions.

   Thanks to the marvels of carbon microtubes and modern alloys, Ixian isn’t much heavier than a normal Jaguar – although that’s still some 125 (Mexican subspecies) to 330 (Brazilian subspecies) pounds. He weighs 360 pounds, has a body about 6 feet long, a 2’6 tail, and stands about 2 feet tall in animal form. As an anthromorph he stands about 6’4. While their natural coloration ranges from solid black through various combinations of spotted and tawny to near-solid tawny, Ixian likes to play with outre’ combinations.

   Neo-Jaguar: Breeding; non-seasonal, Gestation 160 days, 1-4 cubs, first solid food at about 3 months, weaned at 8 months, adult coloration 1 year, full growth 3-5 years, sexual maturity 6 years, expected lifespan 60-80 years. Normally weigh 185-265 pounds, with females usually on the lower end. Common jaguars have been known to drag around 800 pound bulls, to pulverize bones, and to put deep dents into bowling balls when they’re given them to chew on. They also like to swim.

Ixian Astbiliancoatl, a.k.a. “Claws” (SR II).

Basic Expenditures

Resources	30	3,000,000 NY
Skills	0	27
Attributes	30	33 Points
Magic	12	“Talented” (Spirit Channel)
Race	-6	Experimental Animal (Jaguar)

   Jaguar Racial Modifiers: +2 Body and Strength, +1 Charisma, Quickness and Reaction. -1 Intelligence, -2 Will, +2d6 Initiative, Claw and Bite for (Str)M damage, x5 Running. Legal Problems (no rights), Dice Penalties (-2d6 on manipulation in animal form), Freakish (augmented animal), and Physical Limitation (most armor and gear must be special-ordered).

Basic Attributes :

Body	8 (18)		Willpower	5
Quickness	7 (12)		Intelligence	4 (6)
Strength	8 (20)		Charisma	4 (8)
Essence	2.585		Move	96
Reaction	14		Matrix R.	14
Initiative	14+4d6		Matrix Initiative	14+4d6
Magic	6		Armor 17/17 Hard

   Ixian normally wore 5/5 Fursuit Armor (suit and helmet), had 5/5 built-in cyberarmor, had it dikoted (+1/+1), and had a 6/6 Hardened Armor-Enhancing Spell. This was ludicrous. Of course, in the original game, it generally wasn’t enough.

Dice Pools

Astral	(I+W+C)/2	7
Combat	(Q+I+W)/2	11
Hacking	(Com+Re)	13 + 3 (Math SPU)
Skillwire	Drivers	6 (x4)
Spell	(Sor + PF)	–
Task	Special	1
Karma	12	(Team 4)

   Edges; Freeware (Alphaware Cyberframe, 4), Cybertolerance (3), Longevity (1), Tactician (2), Magical Talent (Thaumaturgic Cybermerge Spell, 3), Talisman (6), Geneware (Cerebral Booster II, Tailored Pheromones II, Clean Metabolism, still costs 1/2 NY [-1], -1.5 BI for net 0 at a cost of 150 KNY, 6), can Conjure Watchers (3). Total 26.

   Flaws; On File (Aztechnology, 6), Enemies (Aztech-nology, would-be owners, 6), Distinctive (1), No Identity (1*), Record Keeping (2), Bestial Nature (3*), Uneducated (-2, worth 1*), Impulsive (1*), Quirks (thinks he’s a pet, chases string/balls/small animals, doesn’t understand humans very well, wants to be petted, etc, 3*), Detailed Background (2). Total 26.

   *Half value due to exceeding 10 points worth of flaws

   Spirit Channeling is equivalent to Possession (QV), however the user remains in control at all times. While hosting a spirit the user is dual natured, does not age and gains Armor, Immunity to Pathogens, and Immunity to Toxins at a rating equal to the spirit’s force.

   As a side effect, the user cannot be taken over by insect spirits or similar entities, or be controlled through possession.

Skills (27)			Knowledges (+15)
Athletics	6		Survival	6
Unarmed Combat	6		Prey Species	6
Stealth	6		Camouflage	2
Conjuring	4		Spirit Lore	1
Intimidation	4
Etiquette/Pet	1/3
			Aztechnology	5
			Seattle	2
			Own Cyberware	2
“Pointless Skills” (6)
Mythology	6
Languages			Language Notes
Feline	3		About all there is.
English	3		Comprehension only.

Check Modifiers

• +4d6 bonus to social skill checks.
• -2 on the target numbers for any rolls involving balance (climbing, balancing, jumping, avoiding knockdown, etc).
• -3 on target numbers to locate sounds.
• +10 dice to olfactory perception checks with a -4 on the target number.
• +4 dice to taste perception checks with a -2 on the relevant target numbers.
• Automatic gas detection check at 10d6 (instrumental).
• Recoil Reduction III (Strength), and III (Gyromount).
• +4 target number modifier on sensor checks to detect his internal systems.
• -2 to Electronics, Microtronics, and other fine work target numbers.
• 2-5 minute tactical planning break three times/session

Initial Karma: 15 points.

• 10 Points: Initiate I (+2 Magic, Countermagic)
• 05 Points: Raise Int to 3

Cyberware (All Alpha-Grade) :

• Cyberframe; +6 Str, +6 Body, -3 Chr, EQ 70, Augmented, +6 Str, +5 Qui, +4 Bod and +3 Running Multiplier. 1.600 Essence.
• Air Filtration II. .064 Essence
• Autoinjector V (Antipathogen 5). .032 Essence.
• Wired Reflexes II. .960 Essence.
• Skillwires IV Mark-50 System; Total up to 8. .128 Essence.
• Cybereyes; IR, Low Light, Flare Comp, Electronic Mag III, Microscopic, Image Link, Pro Covers. ,.118 Essence.
• Cyberears; Dampener, Balance Augmenter and Mentor and Spatial Recognizer. .096 Essence.
• Olfactory Booster-10. .064 Essence.
• Datajack and 2 Sealed Chipjacks, 2500 MP chips. .096 Essence.
• Knowsoft Link. .032 Essence.
• Shapeshifting (to anthromorph). .450 Essence. (-.225 on skillwire essence costs).
• Grand Total: 3.415 Essence.

Cyberframe Built-In Equipment	EC	Cost	Location;
CyberHolster	4.0	5.0	Right Leg
4x Retractable Spurs	2.0	20	Limbs
-Dikoted	—-	4.0
Venom Supply(4Dose)	0.5	2.0	Left Arm
Grenade Launcher(12)	2.5	4.0	Left Arm
-External Clip Port	.25	.10
Grapple Gun	3.0	2.0	Left Arm
Monofilament Garrot Reel	.25	3.0	Left Arm
Shotgun(6)	3.5	1.2	Right Arm
-External Clip Port	.25	.10
Smartgun Induction Pad	.25	.20	Right Arm
CyberTaser	1.0	2.0	Right Arm
CyberarmGyromount	4.0	40	Right Arm
Fingertip Hypo (Narcoject)	1.0	2.0	Right Hand
3x Optronic Decks:
Kraftwerk-8 Cyberdeck	2.0	400	Left Hip
Utilities Deck	2.0		Right Hip
Skills Deck	2.0		Torso
Jammer 10	3.0	6.0	Torso
White Noise Generator 10	1.0	9.0	Torso
Gas Detection System 10	1.0	6.0	Skull
Voice Mask 10	.25	15	Skull
Micro-Camcorder	.50	2.5	Skull
Direct Neural Interface	.25	4.5	Skull
Autoinjector System	2.0	1.0	Torso
-Antitoxin PackageR8
-Nutrient Pack
Subvocal Microphone	—-	.20	Skull
Sub”dermal” Speakers	—-	.20	Skull
Medical Monitors/Readouts	1.0	2.0	Torso
Oxygen Tank (12Hour)	2.5	1.2	Torso
Chemical Seal10	1.0	1.2	Overall
Compartment (Plastique etc)	3.0	.50	Left Leg
Built-In Armor Rating 5/5	25	325	Overall
Mini-lamp	.50	—	Skull
4x Cyberfins	1.0	5.0	Limbs
Total Built-In Equipment;	70	800

Optronic Decks (Total 540K)

   The physical architecture of a `deck is simple; The main board contains the power supply (A rechargeable battery, with a charger socket), a standard plug-n-play bus, clock and support circuitry, mini-CD drive, mini-speaker (not worth much), microphone, and an I/O chip running an array of eight standard sockets. The upper surface mounts twelve chipjacks (these determine what a `deck does – and are what costs NY). The cover opens to reveal a tiny (6 x 4 CM) vidscreen and a keypad for adjusting the system settings, running tests, rebooting, and so on. Overall, they run about 2x8x12 CM and weigh in at less then half a kilogram.

• Cyberdeck: MPCP-8, Hard-4, 1000/2000 MP, IO 360, RI 2. Hacker program package; All but Trace, Black Hammer, and Killjoy at Rating 4. 250 MP, 25KNY
• Utilities Deck: GPS (.5), Frequency Scanner 10, Radio Transceiver, Orientation System, Smartlink Processor I, ECCM 10, Signal Locator 10, Bug Scanner 10, Sensory Recorder, Transducer, Cellular Phone, Dataline Scanner 12
• Skills Deck: 4x Chipjack Expert Driver 6, Skill Libraries: Activesofts (46 x R4 + 5x R4 Concentrations = 2368 MP), Knowsofts (8x R4 = 432 MP), Linguasofts (16 x R4 = 256 MP), and Datasofts (270 MP).
• Loaded Skills:
  • Combat-4 (x7): Armed Combat, Unarmed Combat, Demolition, Firearms, Gunnery, Projectile Weapons, and Throwing Weapons.
  • Technical-4 (x6): Biotech, Computer, Electronics, Art, Mechanics, and Security.
  • Physical-4 (x4): Athletics, Stealth, Animal Handler, and Homesteader.
  • Social-4 (x6 + 5 Concentrations): Etiquette (Corporate, Matrix, Media, Street and Tribal concentrations), Interrogation, Leadership, Negotiation, Finance, Scrounging and Investigation.
  • Vehicle-4 (x12): Bike, Car, Fixed-Wing Air, Hovercraft, LTA Air, Motorboat, Rotor Air, Sailboat, Ship, Submarine, Vectored Thrust, and Spacecraft.
  • Build/Repair-4 (x11): Firearms, Gunnery, Projectile, Throwing, Armed Combat, Computer, Electronics, Biotech, Ground Vehicles, Boats, and Aircraft.
  • Knowledge-4 (x9): Biology, Cybertechnology, Computer Theory, Magical Theory, Military Theory, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, and Religion.
  • Linguasofts-4 (x16): English, Latin, Japanese, Spanish, German, Korean, Chinese, French, Russian, Arabic, Greek, Inuit, Algonkian, Mayan, Salish, and Sperethiel.
• Datasofts: Encyclopedia Britannica (18), Atlas (2), Handbook Of Chemistry and Physics (2), Mechanicians Handbook (1), Pixauds Practical Grimoire (400 Assorted Common or “Utility” spells, 20 MP), Hermetic “Libraries” (Conjuring 4, Enchanting 4, and Sorcery 6 (225 MP), and Computer Game Packs (Free), Lots of “Napster”-style CD Sound (Free), and Reading Library (20,000 great works of literature, Free), Annotated Seattle City Street Maps (Water/Sewer/Power and available floorplans, 6)

   Initial Funds: 77K: Yamaha Rapier (Bod/Sig/Pilot 1, Hand 3, 65/195, 10 KNY), Complete Rampage The Mage Vid collection (.5 KNY), Exotic Animal License with Security Modifications License (5 KNY). No lifestyle required: is a guest of the boss.

   Internal Upgrades: Raise Bug Scanner, ECCM, Signal Locator, White Noise Generator, Voice Mask, Jammer, Gas Detection System, Olfactory Booster, Chemseal, and Frequency Scanner to Level 10. Net Cost: 24 KNY

Initiate Powers:

• Attunement IV: +4 to Magic Rating
• Countermagic: May subtract his Magic Rating from a mages MR or the force of a spirit of spell within LOS. This is, however, an exclusive magical function.
• Warding Aura: Armor-piercing (laser, anti-vehicle, etc) effects do not halve his armor and astral effects do not ignore it.
• Facilitating Aura: Halves the base time required for the use of Build/Repair and Technical skills. The conditions are always considered good and the available tools work as if one level better (None = Kit, Kit = Shop, Shop = Facility, and Facility = -2 on target numbers).
• Cyberbond: His cyberware becomes even more a part of his body. It “heals” naturally or with magic and can be improved with Karma. Upgrading costs a base of 1/2/3 to upgrade from Basic to Alpha/Alpha to Beta/Beta to Delta times 1/2/3 for Minor/Major/Primary systems. Increasing its level costs 1x the grade being purchased, just like attributes do – but the essence cost must be paid as well.
• Craftsman: The second level of Facilitating Aura. 1/4’th the base time, no tools = shop. Complimentary skill dice are rolled at 1-to-1 rather than halved.
• Artificer: The third level of Facilitating Aura. 1/8’th the base time, no tools = facility, is always considered to have common components to hand.
• Biointegration: The next level of Cyberbond. His cyber-ware is almost undetectable (+4 to sensor targets, no longer takes a Cha penalty for Cyberframe)
• Mastercrafter. The fourth level of Facilitating Aura. 1/16’th the base time, no tools = -2 on target numbers, only needs the rarest or most unusual components (no base costs for ordinary gear – not that any are ever specified anyway).
• Compact. User gains a permanent spell enhancement. In his case, Hardened Armor, Rating 6.
• Engineering. The fifth level of Facilitating Aura. 1/32’nd the base time, no tools = -2 on target numbers, needs only raw materials – iron, copper, silicon, etc – to work with.
• On the Factory Floor. The sixth level of Facilitating Aura. 1/64’th the base time, no tools = -4 on target numbers, may multiply work output by the number of assistants employed up to a maximum of (Magic x Charisma).
• Automation. Multiplies the amount of work you can get done when working in a Shop or Facility by (Int + 2) times.

Karma Awards

• Session 01: 6. Spent (5) Upgrading Willpower to 5.
• Session 02: 8. 1 point goes to Karma Pool.
• Session 03: 6. 1 point goes to Karma Pool
• Session 04: 5.
• Session 05: 3. 3 Points to Initiatory Group (Works) 10 to buy Initiate II.
• Session 06: 7. 1 point goes to karma pool. Upgrade to betaware skillwire 6 (11)
• Session 07: 4.
• Session 08: 3. 1 point goes to karma pool.
• Session 09: 4.
• Session 10: 6. 1 point goes to karma pool, 12 to Buy Initiate III.
• Session 11: 8. 1 point goes to karma pool
• Session 12: 6. Buy Initiate IV for 14
• Session 13: 6. 1 point goes to karma pool
• Session 14: 5.
• Session 15: 5. 1 point goes to karma pool. Buy Initiate V for 16, +1 Int (4)
• Session 16: 6. Start Initiate VI (First Power), 6