Warning Diode

Warning Diode

◊Descriptors – mental, technology

◊Effect – Danger Sense, Enhanced Advantage, Enhanced Defenses • 4 points

Warning Diode (Enhanced Traits 3, Senses 1)

◊Modifiers: sustained: +0/rank

◊Action – free

◊Range – personal

◊Duration – sustained

◊Results – Optimus can avoid surprise with Perception check, is not vulnerable when surprised, and has +1 to active defenses

Description

“My warning diode is pulsating...Decepticon jets!”

Optimus possesses a finely tuned warning diode which complements his regular sensors and his predictive and timing programs, making him uncommonly agile for his size and difficult to catch unawares. When he would be surprised, Optimus may make a Perception check (DC 10) to avoid surprise and suffering any conditions as a result. With two or more degrees of success he can act during the surprise round (if any). Failure means he is surprised, but even then he is not vulnerable (he enojys the benefits of the Uncanny Dodge advantage).

This also gives Optimus the appearance of exceptional quickness with regard to his self defense, providing him with a +1 bonus to his Dodge and Parry defenses.

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