TNX:Faction - TerraWare



= Description =


 * Name: TerraWare Corporation
 * Type: Corporation
 * Subfactions: Le TRON de Lutetia, G.C.I., Masaki
 * Headquarters: N◎VA, TerraWare Arcology

TerraWare is a North American company launched onto the worldwide stage by a single genius. Their DAK operating system, TW-Windows, has achieved explosive market dominance and made them a corporation as well known as Chihaya and Iwasaki.

Thought TerraWare was originally a software company, they have diversified in recent years by purchasing Le TRON de Lutetia's hardware and systems factories and G.C.I's cyberware labs, giving them a presence in a number of high-tech industries. They also have interests in Triumph, a manufacturer of vehicle TRONs and systems; Hypnos, a developer of sleep aids and other psychoapps run on the IANUS; and Red Pepper, and up-and-coming biotech and cyberware researcher. Their latest endeavor is to break into the entertainment industry with exclusive games, films and music.

As with all the megacorps, TerraWare's rise to prominence was paved by a shadowy road of illicit activities. Their extensive use of human experimentation is well known, but they also shamelessly engage in sabotage. At the heart of this is G.C.I's black operations team, the Numbers.

Within the Numbers, there are various classes of agent. The "Triple Numbers" and "Double Numbers" serve as mobile field commanders. Within them, the agents known as the "Teens" are as individually capable as an entire platoon of mundane soldiers, and have subjugated cities alone in the past. The top Numbers are said to be capable of, with a single glance or a single gesture, wiping out the armies of entire countries with their superhuman powers. This is the fruit of all of TerraWare's research and financial resources.

TerraWare's ties to the Purification Faction are the stuff of rumors, but deep indeed. It's well known that the founder of cthe company, William Tamon, was integral to the Purification Faction. Though no sign of William Tamon has been seen in some time, the Numbers are known to have worked in tandem with the Purification Faction, and its own soldiers, known as the 'Archangels,' use TerraWare equipment and techniques.

= Faction Items =

(TerraWare: Body Armor) Master Team [Buy: -/100] [Hide: 16/0] [Armor (S/P/I): 4/5/6] [Control: -] [Hack: 20] [Slot: Suit] - An intelligent suit developed for use by factory workers. While wearing it, you can ignore up to 20 Points of Physical Wound per scene. This ability is automatic and will continue to ignore all Wounds taken up to its maximum limit.

(TerraWare: IANUS Option) Specialize [Buy: -/100] [Hide: 12/0] [Hack: 18] [Slot: IANUS] - A high-grade customization service for TerraWare's IANUSes. While wearing it, you gain +2 to the Result of Checks made with a selected Skill. This Option does not consume a Slot and can be equipped with 0 Slots free.,

(TerraWare: Software) Trivenom [Buy: -/30] [Hide: 13/0] [Hack: 15] [Slot: Tap] - Software with multiple functions to harm your foes. Use when you inflict a Mental Wound with a Mental Attack. The target takes [BS: Weakness], [BS: Confusion], and [BS: Poison (5)]. One Use.

(TerraWare: Psychoapp) Chillsmile [Buy: -/70] [Hide: 18/0] [Slot: Subconscious] - A negotiation Psychoapp that fills your words with a gravitas that brooks no disagreement. Use during the Setup Process. During this Cut, Characters present in the Scene get a -4 penalty to ,  and  checks they make. This effect ends if the user takes damage.

(TerraWare: Background) T&S [Buy: -/50] [Hide: 10/0] [Hack: -] [Slot: Any (Background)] - You are one of the Teens or Singles of TerraWare's infamous Numbers. The [Max SL] of your  skill is increased by +5.

= Faction Skills =

Public Relations Committtee Combo: Free Max SL: 5 Timing: Constant Target: Self Range: None Difficulty: None Versus: None This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you're a member of the Public Relations Committee which works with other companies based in Lutetia. You get a bonus of +[SL+2] to the Wound Rating of Physical and Mental Wounds you inflict. However, this only occurs if the target is suffering from a Bad Status.

Numbers Combo: Free Max SL: 3 Timing: Constant Target: Self Range: None Difficulty: None Versus: None This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you're a member of the Numbers, TerraWare's illegal operations team. The Numbers include specialists for a vast spectrum of duties, but all are elite agents. Use when you play a Spade. You get a bonus of +[SLx2] to the Card Value. Limit 1/Act.

Administrator Combo: Alone Max SL: 4 Timing: Refer Target: Single Range: Medium Difficulty: Control Versus: None You have unprecedented access to worldwide networks. TerraWare's true base of operations is the Web, and their enemies stand no chance there. Use when the target makes a Combo Check including a Neuro Style Skill. They take a -[SL] penalty to the Result of their Check. Limit 1/Cut.

Infection Combo:  Max SL: 4 Timing: Major Target: Single Range: Medium Difficulty: Control Versus:  You target your victim with a virus that mimics the condition of another person in the area. If successful, you inflict Bad Statuses upon the target. Choose another Character in the scene; the target takes the same Bad Statuses affecting that Character. This Skill is considered a Neuro Style Skill. This Skill cannot target Wets.

Virus Contamination Combo: Alone Max SL: 4 Timing: Refer Target: Single (The book says 'Medium', which is clearly a typo. It's not in the errata, but I'm guessing this is single target.) Range: Extreme Difficulty: Control Versus: None You exploit your opponent's infirmity to infect them with viruses. Use when the target takes a Bad Status. If successful, the target takes {BS: Pressure}. You choose the Suit. This Skill cannot target Wets. Limit 1/Cut.

Spare Supply Combo: Alone Max SL: 4 Timing: Initiative Target: Single Range: Close Difficulty: 10 Versus: None In anticipation of your equipment getting damaged, you brought extras. If successful, the target can clear {BS: Interference} and any {Damaged} or {BS: Capture} statuses affecting their equipped Outfits. Limit 1/Act.

Security Hole Combo:  Max SL: 5 Timing: Setup Target: Single Range: Extreme Difficulty: Close Versus:  Using your cracking skills, you find and exploit a security hole in your target's hardware. If successful, the target takes {BS: Interference (13+SL)}. This Skill is considered a Neuro Style Skill. This Skill cannot target Wets.

Loadtronics Combo: Free Max SL: 3 Timing: Constant Target: Self Range: None Difficulty: None Versus: None Your knowledge of TRONs is unmatched. You can get your hands on hardware any mere dabbler hasn't even heard of. For up to [SL] Outfits of [Category: TRON], you can ignoring all Faction and Style restrictions when acquiring and using the Outfit. However, when you do, you must pay their XP costs.