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====== Cybernetics & Advanced Gear ======

This module supports:

  * Cyberpunk settings
  * Transhuman sci-fi
  * Post-apocalyptic augmentation
  * Bio-enhancement programs
  * Super-science upgrades

Cybernetics increase capability but reduce humanity or stability.

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===== Installing Cybernetics =====

Installation requires:

  * Appropriate facility
  * Time (at least one downtime scene)
  * Payment (currency or Wealth consequence)

Each installed cybernetic reduces maximum Resolve by 1.

This represents:

  * Humanity loss
  * System stress
  * Neural instability
  * Identity drift

Resolve reduction is permanent unless removed surgically.

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===== Cybernetic Capacity =====

Recommended maximum implants:

Tier 1 → 2 implants  
Tier 2 → 4 implants  
Tier 3 → 6 implants  

Going beyond capacity:

  * -2 to all Presence rolls
  * GM may introduce instability events

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===== Sample Cybernetics =====

Reflex Booster  
  +2 Initiative

Targeting Eye  
  +2 to Shooting rolls

Subdermal Armor  
  Armor 2

Neural Processor  
  +2 to one Mind-based skill

Retractable Blade  
  Built-in melee weapon (2d10 damage)

Jump Jets  
  Ignore vertical obstacles within Close range once per scene

Ocular Zoom  
  Ignore one range penalty band

Shock Fist  
  On melee hit, target must roll TN 12 Might or become Stunned

Dermal Weave  
  Reduce incoming damage by 2 (does not stack with Subdermal Armor)

Memory Core  
  Once per session reroll a failed Mind-based roll

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===== Experimental Augments =====

These are unstable and rare.

Adrenal Surge  
  Once per combat, gain +3 to all rolls for one round.  
  Afterward, become Wounded.

Overclock Module  
  Take two Actions in one turn (once per session).  
  Lose 4 Resolve immediately.

Cloaking Field  
  Gain Advantage on Stealth for one scene.  
  On Natural 1, system shorts out.

Self-Repair Nanites  
  Recover 5 Health per round for 3 rounds.  
  Afterward, suffer -2 Agility until repaired.

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===== Cybernetic Malfunction (Optional Rule) =====

If a character with 3+ implants rolls a Natural 1:

Roll 1d6:

1 Implant temporarily shuts down  
2 Sudden power drain (-2 to next roll)  
3 System glitch reveals position  
4 Neural feedback (lose 2 Resolve)  
5 Weapon discharge (minor environmental damage)  
6 No effect (lucky break)

This adds tension without constant punishment.

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===== Advanced Weapons =====

Energy Rifle  
  2d10 + Agility +1

Plasma Blade  
  2d10 + Might (ignores 2 Armor)

Rail Pistol  
  2d10 + Agility (Far range penalty reduced by 1)

Shock Baton  
  2d10 damage  
  Target rolls TN 12 Might or becomes Stunned

Heavy Autocannon  
  2d10+3 damage  
  Requires Action to brace or suffer -2 to hit

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===== Balance Guidelines =====

Cybernetics should:

  * Enhance specialization
  * Create trade-offs
  * Not eliminate weaknesses

If characters become too dominant:

  * Increase maintenance costs
  * Add narrative consequences
  * Introduce EMP threats

If cybernetics feel weak:

  * Reduce Resolve penalty to every second implant
  * Allow temporary boosts without permanent loss

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Cybernetics change tone dramatically.
Use them only in settings that support augmentation themes.

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ODDS RPG Cybernetics Module v1.0