Archivon

Playability

Complex
Constitution
Memory

Archivons are the durable keepers of ancient knowledge and digital archives, able to survive for centuries and safeguard critical data. They often act as historians, data analysts, and field operatives, relying on both physical endurance and mental acuity to protect and interpret critical information.

Archivons are often respected for their deep knowledge and long-term perspective, serving as living libraries for their allies. However, their tendency to prioritize data over immediate survival can make them seem detached or overly cautious in high-stakes situations.

Weapon Categories

10

Any

Magic Categories

0
None

Tech Categories

10

Skill Categories

20

Class Specific Bonuses

  • +10 to any 1 ranged weapon category
  • +10 to any 1 melee weapon
  • +5 to technological Sciences skill category
  • +5 to Cybernetics and Tactical AI Systems (TAS) tech categories
  • Mnemonics. Can partly access data that at any time has been stored in cyborg memory. Daily choose any 1 skill not already known to have 50+5 per level.

Class Restrictions

Finds it hard to learn new categories. First rank in a new category costs double (4 development points).

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Magical
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Combined
Standard
Black Codex
Technical
Complex
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Physical
Easy

Ability Rolls for Streamlined Character Creation

Constitution
Memory
Reasoning
Quickness
Agility
Intuition
Self Discipline
Creativity
Strength
Boldness
Empathy
Presence
80 + 2d10
80 + 2d10
60 + 4d10
60 + 4d10
10d10
10d10
10d10
10d10
20 + 6d10
20 + 6d10
20 + 6d10
20 + 6d10

Recommended Skills

Ability Prioritization Explained

Core Abilities

  • Constitution: Reflects the Archivon’s exceptional endurance and survivability, allowing them to withstand extreme conditions and prolonged stress.
  • Memory: Represents their vast knowledge retention and recall, central to their role as living libraries and keepers of data.

Supporting Abilities

  • Reasoning: Critical for analysis, problem-solving, and operating advanced tech systems. Strong reasoning ensures precise use of Tactical AI Systems and other modules.
  • Quickness: Determines reaction speed, initiative, and timing. Vital for Tactical AI Systems and combat adaptability, enabling Archivons to act before their opponents.

Important Abilities

  • Agility: Useful for ranged accuracy and precise movements, though less central than Quickness for the Archivon’s tactical role.
  • Intuition: Enhances perception and situational awareness, supporting their Outdoor and survival skills.
  • Self Discipline: Provides focus and mental resilience, helping them remain calm and effective in long or stressful missions.
  • Creativity: Supports inventive solutions and engineering work, giving flexibility when logic alone is insufficient.

Minor Abilities

  • Strength: Secondary for Archivons, as they are not front-line melee combatants.
  • Boldness: Less relevant given their cautious, data-driven style over reckless action.
  • Presence: Social influence and charisma are not key to their role as knowledge keepers.
  • Empathy: Least important, since Archivons have no access to magic categories and minimal reliance on emotional or healing abilities.