Technopsi (First Draft Posted)

Suldulin

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TechnoPsi/"Technomage"

While most psionic talents seem to split into two branches, that of battle and that of the mind, there is a third, rarer, branch. That powers focus and manifst around technology.
These powers represent a different use of bioenergy produced by the mind and body of the psionic, their energy naturally meshes with the electronic and mechanical surrounding them in the modern world.
Select this advance class if you want your character to master the psionic art and become one with the electronic and mechanical.
The fastest way to this advance class is from the Smart hero base, though other paths are possible.

Requirements:
Skills: Computer Use 6 ranks, Knowledge (Techonlogy) 6 ranks, Repair 6 ranks
Feat: WildTalent

Class Info

HD=1d6

AP=6+1/2 character level

Skills: Autohypnosis, Computer Use, Concentration, Craft(Electrical and Mechanical), Decipher Script, Disable Device, Knowledge (Technology), Navigate, Profession, Psicraft, Read/Write Languages, Repair, Research, Speak Language.

Skill Points at Each Level: 5+int modifier

BaB RS FS Ws Special DB Rep
1st +0 +0 +0 +2 Psionic Skills, Psionic Powers +0 +0
2nd +1 +0 +0 +3 Trigger Power,Psionic Powers +1 +0
3rd +1 +1 +1 +3 Bonus Feat, Psionic Powers +1 +1
4th +2 +1 +1 +4 Crystal Tech, Psionic Powers +1 +1
5th +2 +1 +1 +4 Bonus Feat, Psionic Powers +2 +1
6th +3 +2 +2 +5 Trigger Power, Psionic Powers +2 +2
7th +3 +2 +2 +5 Extreme Machine, Psionic Powers +2 +2
8th +4 +2 +2 +6 Trigger Power, Psionic Powers +3 +2
9th +4 +3 +3 +6 Bonus Feat, Psionic Powers +3 +3
10 +5 +3 +3 +7 Build Robot, Psionic Powers +3 +3


Crystal Tech: Encode information and programs in a crystal as if it were a CD but that only another technopsi may access. May also store up to 5 extra power points in a crystal with a purchase DC of 20, may only have one such psp storage crystal at one time.

Extreme Machine: as techie
Build Robot: as techie

Bonus Feats: Alertness, Attentive, Blind-Fight, Builder, Combat Expertise, Educated, Focused, Gearhead, Low Profile, Iron Will, Renown, Studious.

Power Progression as Telepath:

Powers List:

0th:
Electric Jolt: Do 1d3 points of electrical damage to one target, or cause a powerless Machine to run for 1d3 rounds
Regenerative Repair: Repair an item without tools and at a +2 bonus
Open/Close: Remotely open or close some objects
Chrono Sense: internal clock
Volitation: float 2 inches above the ground
FarHand: Minor Telekinesis
Remote Control: Control device from a range as if you were right at it.
Detect Psionics: Detect the presence of psionic activity
Know Direction: Know which way is north

1st:
Degauss: Erase Data
Caller ID: Identify caller from distance before picking up phone
Object Reading: You know about an object's past, also view Erased Data
Biocurrent: continuous bioelectrical current deals 1d4 electrical damage/round to up to two living creatures, or provides power to a electronic object for as long as you concentrate + rounds=damage-rounds of concentration
Control Light: Adjust light levels up or down
Control Object: telekinetically animate a small object
Power Device: powers one inoperative electronical or mechanical device

2nd:
Sure Page: A message reaches an electronic device of someone known to you.
Red Light, Green Light: Traffic Lights turn green in your favor
Data Read: read machine readable data without machine
Burgular Buddy: mechanical or electronical alarm and alarm sensers fail
Camera-Shy: Become invisible to photography and cameras
Wire Cocoon: Encapsulate a foe so they can't move
Psionic Lock: psionically lock a object, or file.
Knock: opens locked or psionically locked object, or file
Electric Senses: Extend Senses through an electrical network.

3rd:
Beyond the Benchmark: Allies' mechanical and elecrical objects work better around you.
ShutDown: shutdown electrical devices
Nondetection: hide from clairsentience powers and presence on internet
Remote Viewing: See subject from a distance through electronics

4th:
Detect Viewing: Know when others spy on you through electronics or psionics
Fabricate: Transforms raw goods to finished items
Electrical Jump: Teleport self and up to 500 lbs through wires for a short distance.
WireWalk: teleport through phones.

5th:
Techonlogical Armor: Composes various electrical and mechanical objects into an armor that grants a +10 equipment bonus
Clairtangency: use farhand at any distance
Matter Rearrangement: transmute one metal to another
Graft Techonology: an electronical or mechanical objects becomes a natural part of you
Metamorphosis: take the form of objects
Wire Run: instantly transports you anywhere through wires.
 
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Not exactly a bump.

I have not seen one published, but someone a few weeks ago was asking about possible classes for a magic/techno world and I suggested he think along the lines of Adeptus Mechanicus from the Warhammer 40K universe. You should definatly check out the Games Workshop site and fan sites if youre not familiar for some reason.

Here is my very quick idea long these lines.

{insert cool name here}

d8 HD
cleric BAB progression
I'm really not sure about saves right now, but I lean towards good will and poor fortitude and reflex. Will because it will be a psionic class, and the other saves will be mitigated by tech or psionics.

Grant a slim spell progression like the psychic warriors but with transmuting objects and energy as the focus rather than body modifications. Sorry, no Psi handbook handy, and I have never gotten to use 3E psi for more than one session.

Possible Class Skills, done psionically:

Control machines: The character may spend PSPs to remotly activate and control a device.

Beyond the Benchmark: The character may get an additional die of damage, use less ammo, run more efficently, whatever the device normally does, but better.

Jam technology where the item gets a save but if it fails the machine (any complex machine, not levers etc) fails or short circuits.

Ghost in the Shell: (ya had to see that comin') the characetr may use a controlled device as remote senses, allowing him to "see" through the device.

Just some thoughts. If you like, I will put some more thought into this later. Just wanted to give you a small response.

-kane
 


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