Also called “cortex bombs,” these are potentially harmful explosives that are implanted in a subject. These are sometimes installed to ensure the recipient's loyalty—or as a self-destruct device to be used in the event of her capture. Purchase DC of a cerebral mine depends on the size/yield of the explosive.

Benefit: While there is no overt benefit to having a cerebral mine implanted, the activation of one instantly kills the recipient, and inflicts concussion damage within a radius of 10 feet. The Reflex save DC of a cerebral mine is the same as its purchase DC. Disarming a cerebral mine requires a successful Treat Injury check (DC 20) followed by a Disable Device check (DC 25). Failure of either roll the premature detonation of the device.

Type: Internal

Location: None

Hardness/Hit Points: -/5

Base Purchase DC: 2d6 damage (Purchase DC 12); 3d6 (Purchase DC 15); 4d6 damage (Purchase 18)

Restriction: Mil. (+3)