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| ===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
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| Because of the basic resemblance between the two species, a Mechalus (pronounced "meck-ah-lus") can be mistaken for a [[Human (Species)|human]] if the viewer only catches a glimpse or if the area is shadowy. Averaging about 1.8 meters tall and weighing around 90 kilograms, the Mechalus has the general shape and size of a human. On closer inspection, however, the similarities are quickly outdistanced by the differences. Veins of circuitry weave with flesh and blood to form a totally synthesized body. The Mechalus's hair is a combination of protein strands and filaments of cable and wire. Even the skeleton has been reinforced with super-strong synthetic material, and bony protective plates can be seen beneath the bio-organic flesh at the shoulders and across the chest. | Because of the basic resemblance between the two species, a Mechalus (pronounced "meck-ah-lus") can be mistaken for a [[Human (Species)|human]] if the viewer only catches a glimpse or if the area is shadowy. Averaging about 1.8 meters tall and weighing around 90 kilograms, the Mechalus has the general shape and size of a human. On closer inspection, however, the similarities are quickly outdistanced by the differences. Veins of circuitry weave with flesh and blood to form a totally synthesized body. The Mechalus's hair is a combination of protein strands and filaments of cable and wire. Even the skeleton has been reinforced with super-strong synthetic material, and bony protective plates can be seen beneath the bio-organic flesh at the shoulders and across the chest. | ||
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| ===== Role-Playing ===== | ===== Role-Playing ===== | ||
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| Mechalus have the same range of emotions as humans, though they tend to try to downplay hostile or aggressive emotions. They were once responsible for the annihilation of another species, and since then they have made a conscious and constant effort to suppress or regulate their negative emotions. | Mechalus have the same range of emotions as humans, though they tend to try to downplay hostile or aggressive emotions. They were once responsible for the annihilation of another species, and since then they have made a conscious and constant effort to suppress or regulate their negative emotions. | ||
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| In a tense or dangerous situation, Mechalus are likely to remain calm and logical; it's not difficult for them to suppress all their emotions when they deem such action appropriate or necessary. But in a climate of relaxation or celebration, their emotional pendulum can swing to the other extreme--to humans, it seems as though they are making a special effort to appear cheerful or jubilant. The Mechalus don't consider their behavior at such times to be exaggerated; strong displays of positive emotion, when the situation permits, are simply their way of demonstrating (to themselves as well as members of other species) that Mechalus are more than just machines encased in biological bodies. | In a tense or dangerous situation, Mechalus are likely to remain calm and logical; it's not difficult for them to suppress all their emotions when they deem such action appropriate or necessary. But in a climate of relaxation or celebration, their emotional pendulum can swing to the other extreme--to humans, it seems as though they are making a special effort to appear cheerful or jubilant. The Mechalus don't consider their behavior at such times to be exaggerated; strong displays of positive emotion, when the situation permits, are simply their way of demonstrating (to themselves as well as members of other species) that Mechalus are more than just machines encased in biological bodies. | ||
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| ===== Species Traits ===== | ===== Species Traits ===== | ||
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| All mechalus share the following traits: | All mechalus share the following traits: | ||
| * **Type:** Humanoid (Mechalus) | * **Type:** Humanoid (Mechalus) | ||
| * **Size: ** Medium. Mechalus have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size. | * **Size: ** Medium. Mechalus have no special bonuses or penalties due to their size. | ||
| * **Ability Modifiers:** +2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom, -2 Charisma. Mechalus are more resilient but less perceptive and personable than humans. | * **Ability Modifiers:** +2 Constitution, -2 Wisdom, -2 Charisma. Mechalus are more resilient but less perceptive and personable than humans. | ||
| - | * ***Speed:** 30 feet | + | * **Speed:** 30 feet |
| - | * ***Computer Link (Ex): ** As a move action, a mechalus can link with any computer she can reach, using short filaments that extend from her fingers. Once the physical link is achieved, the mechalus can use the computer to accomplish complex computer-related tasks more quickly than normal. A task that normally requires 1 or more minutes to complete on the computer takes a full-round action instead, while a task that normally requires one or more hours takes one minute instead. The DC of the skill check increases by 5, however, as the mechalus trades caution for expedience. | + | * **Computer Link (Ex): ** As a move action, a mechalus can link with any computer she can reach, using short filaments that extend from her fingers. Once the physical link is achieved, the mechalus can use the computer to accomplish complex computer-related tasks more quickly than normal. A task that normally requires 1 or more minutes to complete on the computer takes a full-round action instead, while a task that normally requires one or more hours takes one minute instead. The DC of the skill check increases by 5, however, as the mechalus trades caution for expedience. |
| * A mechalus retains her Dexterity bonus to Defense while linked to a computer. Disconnecting is a free action, and a linked mechalus who takes an attack action automatically severs the link. The link is also broken if the mechalus can no longer reach the computer. | * A mechalus retains her Dexterity bonus to Defense while linked to a computer. Disconnecting is a free action, and a linked mechalus who takes an attack action automatically severs the link. The link is also broken if the mechalus can no longer reach the computer. | ||
| * **Cybernetic Adaptability (Ex): ** A mechalus can have an additional number of [[Cybernetic Attachments|cybernetic attachments]] equal to her character level. Improper removal of a cybernetic attachment installed on a mechalus causes 1d4 points of temporary Constitution damage (instead of the 1d4 points of permanent Constitution drain, as normal). [[Cyber-Cykosis|Cykotek]] threshold also increased by the number of character levels. | * **Cybernetic Adaptability (Ex): ** A mechalus can have an additional number of [[Cybernetic Attachments|cybernetic attachments]] equal to her character level. Improper removal of a cybernetic attachment installed on a mechalus causes 1d4 points of temporary Constitution damage (instead of the 1d4 points of permanent Constitution drain, as normal). [[Cyber-Cykosis|Cykotek]] threshold also increased by the number of character levels. | ||
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| * **Niche:** Advanced technological civilization. | * **Niche:** Advanced technological civilization. | ||
| * **Intellegence:** Human-equivalent sentient. | * **Intellegence:** Human-equivalent sentient. | ||
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| ===== History ===== | ===== History ===== | ||
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| The planet Aleer, an Earth-like world relatively close (on a cosmic scale) to the [[Union of Sol|Sol]] system, gave rise to an intelligent humanoid species that would someday be called the Mechalus by humans (who have a penchant for putting their own names to everything they encounter). The early history of the Aleerins follows much the same path as that experienced by Earth's humans--primitive tool-makers eventually built great civilizations, with periods of enlightenment crudely puncuated by episodes of brutal warfare. Eventually, the development of technology led to the invention of computers--and this is where the technological evolution of Aleerins and humans sharply diverged. Strides in [[Medicine|medicine]] and [[Genetic Engineering|genetic engineering]], coupled with their computer know-how and their fascination with all things mechanical, gave the Aleerins the means to bio-engineer their species. Cybernetic implants performed on a molecular level produced a synthesis of flesh and circuitry that now pervades the entire species--they are born with cyberbionics. | The planet Aleer, an Earth-like world relatively close (on a cosmic scale) to the [[Union of Sol|Sol]] system, gave rise to an intelligent humanoid species that would someday be called the Mechalus by humans (who have a penchant for putting their own names to everything they encounter). The early history of the Aleerins follows much the same path as that experienced by Earth's humans--primitive tool-makers eventually built great civilizations, with periods of enlightenment crudely puncuated by episodes of brutal warfare. Eventually, the development of technology led to the invention of computers--and this is where the technological evolution of Aleerins and humans sharply diverged. Strides in [[Medicine|medicine]] and [[Genetic Engineering|genetic engineering]], coupled with their computer know-how and their fascination with all things mechanical, gave the Aleerins the means to bio-engineer their species. Cybernetic implants performed on a molecular level produced a synthesis of flesh and circuitry that now pervades the entire species--they are born with cyberbionics. | ||
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| It was about this time that the species also developed space travel. Within a few generations, they had totally settled their solar system--but this breakthrough had its shameful side. Aleerins had always been a warlike species, and this behavior was never more evident than when they made contact with the sentient but primitive natives of another planet in the system. In response to a hostile reception from these creatures, who were barely able to defend themselves, the Aleerins used their heavily armed ships to obliterate the population of the planet. | It was about this time that the species also developed space travel. Within a few generations, they had totally settled their solar system--but this breakthrough had its shameful side. Aleerins had always been a warlike species, and this behavior was never more evident than when they made contact with the sentient but primitive natives of another planet in the system. In response to a hostile reception from these creatures, who were barely able to defend themselves, the Aleerins used their heavily armed ships to obliterate the population of the planet. | ||
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| Shortly after that time, humans encountered the Aleerins (renaming them the mechalus), and Aleerin space was pulled into the ever-expanding human galactic community. | Shortly after that time, humans encountered the Aleerins (renaming them the mechalus), and Aleerin space was pulled into the ever-expanding human galactic community. | ||
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| ===== Mechalus ===== | ===== Mechalus ===== | ||
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| Mechalus heroes do not... | Mechalus heroes do not... | ||
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| ===== Mechalus ===== | ===== Mechalus ===== | ||
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| Aleer is a close... | Aleer is a close... | ||
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| ===== Aleerin ===== | ===== Aleerin ===== | ||
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