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GM Kestevan 79 Coalition Victory Station Lor time mark 1482.4 [April 2, 2016 (Terran Calender)] The slightly over a year that had passed since the Battle of Kestevan 79 and the defeat of the Communion had seen the former Communion mothership converted into a thriving center of galactic trade and politics. Multiple city sized sections of the former Communion mothership had been converted into living areas, markets and commercial districts, ship yards, industrial facilities, and all the other amenities one would expect of advance spacefaring societies. The station had become a truly cosmopolitan collection of the various galactic civilizations that had made up the Coalition that had defeated the Communion. Within the station there could be found representatives from all the races that made of the former Coalition members, and beyond. While it was not uncommon for tensions to exist between those that had long been enemies, those feeling were somewhat offset by the promise that the station represented, when those former enemies had come together to face a common foe and ensure the survival of all. But today, the normal routine of the vast space station had been disrupted, at least for the organizations aboard with sensor equipment that scanned the area around the station and monitored the traffic at the nearby wormhole which connected the remote system to other parts of the known galaxy. Just a short while ago, a Stellar Khanate cruiser had emerged from the wormhole, quickly causing the many smaller transports that were flying to or from the wormhole to scatter from its path. The Khanate cruiser approached CoVic Station at a steady pace, not making any overtly hostile movements. As best as the many sensors scanning it could tell, the cruiser had not charged any of its many weapons. Then, a transmission was sent from the Khanate cruiser to CoVic Station, focused on the channels used by the various governmental embassies, the station peacekeepers and administrators, and the Praetorians. "Greetings, I am Ambassador Draan Raal of the Stellar Khanate." Stated a stern and confident Zultasian noble in GalStandard. "I am here on behalf of the great Kinan Khan and request an audience with the ambassadors of the Lor Republic, Grue Unity and other governments that made up the Coalition Council which have official embassies aboard Coalition Victory Station."

Galor System Outer length of the Perseus Arm November 2, 2015 (Terran Calender) The Praetorian spacecraft Kavaca dropped out of lightspeed near the third planet in the Galor system. A large planet slightly bigger than Terra, Galor III sat along a much closer orbit around its bright yellow sun. As a result, the planet was brown and tan in color, covered in desert and rocky mountains. But despite that hostile environment, the sentient reptilian species that was native to Galor III had evolved to develop at least minimal space travel, eventually making contact with scouts from the Lor Republic and established trade relations. The system had managed to avoid the onslaught of the Communion during the Incursion, but only just barely, as Communion forces had been moving toward the system when they had finally been stopped. But while that conflict had been avoided, Galor now found itself faced with a new threat, one that had cast a shadow over several neighboring systems as well. During the Incursion long standing differences had been set aside as the various powers of the galaxy worked together against the common thread of the Communion. During that struggle, numerous pirate groups had voluntarily joined with the Coalition, providing additional space power to the fleets. Among the pirate leaders to join the battle against the Communion was a renegade Broan prince called Dovox, who stylized himself as "Sovereign." Bringing together a number of pirate groups under his command during the Incursion, Sovereign had taken advantage of the chaos that existed when the Communion was defeated, using his forces to take control of a parsec along the outer edge of the Stellar Khanate and establishing himself as the rule of his own empire. After spending some time consolidating his position, Sovereign had begun to show signs of his intention to seek to expand his new domain, sending out forces to nearby systems to scout out potential targets for conquest. The Praetorians aboard the Kavaca had been sent to the sector to investigate and see what could be done to dissuade the would-be-conqueror. On the Kavaca's bridge, Seresk, a larger reptilian Praetorian, was at the sensors station and looked up from the displays before him. "Sri Steward, sensors are detecting a freighter sized vessel in orbit around Galor III. Its configuration is similar to vessels know to be employed by the pirate groups controlled by Dovox. It appears to be exchanging fire with several orbital defense satellites."

Kestevan 79 GM A pair of Lor officers made their way into the new headquarters of the ancient alien group known as the Praetorians. The space was still very much under construction and being refurbished, with a number of Lor technicians assisting in the process. But these two Lor officers were not there to oversee assisting the Praetorians in establishing their new facility. Instead they were there on behalf of the Republic to request the assistance of the Praetorians. With the Communion stopped, some semblance of normalcy had returned to this sector of the universe, and that had allowed the Republic to return its attentions to several matters that had been unattended when stopping the Communion had been of utmost importance. But even now the Republic did not have sufficient resources to deal with all the problems at hand. As the pair moved down the corridor, a larger hulking reptilian humanoid moved over toward them. The figure towered just over eight feet tall, covered in green and brown scales, with a long tail that ended in a spiked ball. "Greetings officers," the reptilian humanoid stated in accented GalStandard, "I am Seresk, may I be of assistance?" "Greetings Praetorian Seresk, I am Commander E'tten of the Lor Star Navy, and this is Aya K'zan from the Allied Liaison/Intelligence Extra-National Service." The male Lor stated in response. "We are here to speak with Praetorian Val-Ren about a matter in which the Republic wishes to request the assistance of the Praetorians." The large reptilian alien gave a small nod. "Please, follow me." It replied before turning and leading the pair off down the corridor. A short while later, the trio arrived at the central command center of the headquarters, a larger circular dome shaped room with a number of other exits. Like most of the rest of the facility, it was still undergoing significant renovations and work, a number of Praetorians and technicians working on installing various systems along the room's walls. In the center of the room was a larger holographic system capable of displaying and tracking information for multiple units and locations. Gathered around the holo display were four individuals, currently in conversation about the progress of renovations for the facility. One was a humanoid female, slightly over average height for a Lor or Terran, with long black and purple hair and dark orange skin. She was dressed in a full length white bodysuit, with black diamond shapes surrounded by golden yellow trim on the shoulders, upper chest and back. Her black boots and gloves also has the golden yellow trim, and a long black cape trailed behind her. It was not hard to match her appearance to the reports about Paradigm that had circulated among the Coalition forces during the Communion incursion. Two of the other three were also female, one, dressed in a red jumpsuit, appeared to be Terran, with long black hair and a deep tan complexion. The other woman, who also resembled a Terran, had long dark blonde hair and was dressed in a blue and white military style uniform. The crisp and perfect uniform, as well as the woman's stern, commanding presence, left little doubt that she had at least once been in the military. She had a jagged scar along one eye, and her left arm was a sleek, mechanical replacement. The fourth figure was dressed in familiar armor of a Star Knight, his armor bright green in its coloring. The Star Knight's helmet was currently not deployed, reveling a Terran who was easily recognizable as Star Knight Kyle Steward, also known as Cavalier. "Excuse me Imperatrix," Seresk stated as he lead the two Lor forward into the room and towards the four gathered in the center, "may I introduce Commander E'tten of the Lor Star Navy, and Aya K'zan from the Allied Liaison/Intelligence Extra-National Service, here on behalf of the Lor Republic."

Vanor System Outer edge of the Perseus Arm Lor time mark 1471.5 [March 8, 2016 (Terran Calendar)] The Praetorian spacecraft Kavaca hung at the outer edge of the Vanor system, a small silver drop in a vast field of black dotted with the lights of millions of stars. The Praetorians aboard had been following a faint energy signature, the only possible clue they had to locating a group of Spectrum Knights that had been terrorizing the local sector. In the months since the Praetorians and Star Knights had driven the Spectrum Knights from their base of operations and captured some of the group's key leaders, the remaining Spectrum Knights had been scattered across the galaxy. Although they were individually dangerous, being scattered did mean their rampages were generally brought to a quick end. Of course, this did little to slow the appearance of new Spectrum Knights, as new ones continued to pop up seemingly at random. Then, a little over one Terran week ago, a small group of Spectrum Knights had begun striking at targets within the sector. In response to request for Praetorian assistance, Paradigm had sent Elite, along with Magnetar, Mater Vyrdna, Corona, and a new member to the team, the Terran Queenie, to the sector. "The energy signature associated with Spectrum Knight armor leads into the system Elite." Magnetar commented from his seat on the bridge of the Kavaca where he was manning the ship's sensors. The only other "original" Praetorian aboard besides Elite (Mater Vyrdna did not count, as two thousand years ago, she had been a member of the Delaztri Navy, and not a Praetorian), Magnetar spoke in GalStandard, the only one aboard who could not understand being Queenie. The Vanor star was a red supergiant, so massive that if it sat at the center of the Sol system, it would swallow everything out to about Mars' orbit. A thick asteroid belt was visible clustered around the Vanor star, extending out millions of miles within the system.

Lor Space Aboard the Praetorian Aquila Class Starship Devotion Mid-December, 2014 (Terran calendar) Amara Val-Ren still felt somewhat ill at ease in the command seat of the Praetorian spacecraft. But in the short time since she and her fellow Praetorians had been revived by the Curator, she had actually spent only a small amount of time aboard either of the Praetorians' surviving starships. She and her brethren had been thrust into another conflict with the Communion, this time seeking to help the various space fairing powers that were being hard pressed by the Communion forces. Lacking the numbers to directly confront the Communion as they had over two thousand years ago, the surviving Praetorians instead did what they could to organize and inspire the forces of those fighting the threat. But for every cruiser they destroyed, or wave of antibodies they decimated, there were always more, the Communion continuing to add to its forces as it cyberformed planet after planet as it moved through sectors of space. But as desperate the situation was, the sheer scope of the threat had left little time for Amara or fellow Praetorians to dwell much on the fact that they were now two thousand years removed from the empire they had once served, and that all that they knew, everyone they once knew, were not long gone, even with how long Naram could live. But occasionally there were quite moments, where such thoughts could come to the front. In the face of those times, Amara could only try to focus on what she had to do to try to see herself and the others safely through this crisis. Of course, much of the time it seemed as if she was merely delaying the inevitable, but she could not let that stop her from what she had to do, for countless beings were counting on them, even if many of those beings did not even know it.

Mater Vyrdna Power Level: 10/11 (150/165PP) Trade-Offs: -2 Attack / +2 Damage, -2 Defense / +2 Toughness Unspent Power Points: 15 Theme: Good Fight (Main Theme), Alien Champion (Tension), Keep Moving (Fight), by Trocadero. In Brief: Alien engineer who fused with a spaceship, becoming capable of controlling machines in the process. Alternate Identity: Vyrdnaya Solnys-Kori Milareth Identity: Public Birthplace: Aetol City, Planet Akarnia 05 Occupation: Former Engineer Private Praetorian of the Delaztri Empire Affiliations: Praetorians Family: Solnys Radamathon-Kuros Milareth (né Astart) (Father - Deceased), Somna Aethalom-Kori Milareth (Mother - Deceased), Frethyn Solnys-Kori Milareth (Older Sister - Deceased), Haradam Solnys-Kuros Milareth (Younger Brother - Deceased), Jihiskh Mavon-Kuros Milareth (né Ainour) (Husband - Deceased), Solmav Jihiskh-Kuros Milareth (Son - Deceased, 25), Tormug Jihiskh-Kuros Milareth (Son - Deceased, 15), Triinareti Jihisk-Kori Milareth (Daugther - Deceased, 17). Description: Age: 92 (DoB: Over 2'000 years ago) Apparent Age: 27 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Meso-Akarnian Height: 5'5" Weight: 260 lbs Eyes: Hazel Green (Organic), Red (Mechanic) Hair: Hazel Green Mater Vyrdna's body has been fused with random mechanical parts, with various patches of blue colored flesh serving as proof that she once had been a purely organic lifeform. Especially standing out, half side of her kneck, and the upper-left part of her head, are comprised of machinery, while her fin-like ears and her blue tail betray her heritage as an Akarnian, and a Meso-Akarnian at that. Her medium-lenght hair is coloured Hazel Green, same as her eyes, and it is tied in a knot. She dons a pair of glasses, mostly out of habit. Mater Vyrdna's form, and specifically, the mechanical parts of it, is often subject to change, depending on the situation, such as materialising wings, transforming her limbs into weapons, or even her entire body melding into an external machine. Power Descriptions: Mater Vyrdna can control machines. This includes, but is not limited to, reconfiguring and transforming machines at the merest touch, granting them sentience, and exerting mental control over them. These powers apply even to her own body, allowing her to shapeshift her limbs into rayguns, hammers, laser swords, rocket launchers, drills, etc. She is able to meld with machines, allowing her to transfer her body through them. Finally, she can directly communicate with machines. History: Vyrdnaya Solnys-Kori Milareth was born into a relatively wealthy family in the Akarnia Planet of the now long gone Delaztri Empire. Despite having had all comforts available to her, Vyrdnaya had nevertheless managed to grow into a responsible young woman, and through her studies, she quickly developed an interest in engineering. While she'd frequently have arguments with her parents, who were far too oldfashioned for her liking, she held them both dearly. After graduating from college, she decided to enlist in the Delaztri Empire's military, wishing to join the exalted ranks of the Praetorians. Unfortunately, she couldn't meet the recruitment standards for the Praetorian guard, and instead was enlisted as a regular military personel instead. Service in the military wasn't easy. An unfortunate short-lived affair with a fellow officer left her pregnant, and her parents, who weren't very supportive of her being a lowly military officer, forced her a choice; either marry Jihiskh Mavon-Kuros Ainour (an old university colleague of Vyrdnaya who was making rounds in the field of interconnectivity), or refuse to give her any further support, lest she decided to quit the military. Caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place, Vyrdnaya aqcuiesced to the marriage, after reaching an understanding with Jihiskh, who was also being forced to the marriage by his own parents. The marriage finalized, the two returned to pursuiting their respective careers, and Vyrdanya eventually gave birth to Solmav. Despite all setbacks, Vyrdnaya's engineering talent didn't take long to shine through, and she was being steadily promoted in rank, eventually becoming Lieutenant Commander. Things were also looking up for her, vis-a-vis her marriage, as Vyrdnaya and Jihiskh found themselves warming up to each other, and eventually falling in love. Their newfound relationship led to the births of Triinareti and Tormug, and the five enjoyed the next 15 years, not as strangers who happened to be together out of necessity and convenience, but out of love and understanding. During this time, Vyrdnaya was eventually transferred at the ship that she would serve, remaining there for three years, before the Communion attacked. During the climactic battle, the Warp Engine of the Delaztri ship was severly damaged. Vyrdnaya ordered the other engineering crewmembers to evacuate the engine room, while she stayed behind to ensure that it would remain operational. A sudden explosion caused the warp to go haywire, and Vyrdnaya got caught in the surge of energy that teleported her inside the fusion engine. This was a death sentence... or it should have been one. Instead, Vyrdnaya's body was infused with the ship, deep inside its engines, and her consiousness was left wandering the ship's network, with no way to escape or interract with the outside world. Until one day, the Praetorians, not long after being revived in the present, discovered a strange subroutine that was running in the background of their ship. Personality & Motivation: Back in the days of the Delaztri Empire, Vyrdnaya was a dreamer, an inquisitive mind accompanying an adventurous spirit. Though her wish to join the Praetorians was rejected, on account of her lacking the proper physical conditioning, she was nonetheless a steadfast member of the Delaztri Navy, and her engineering expertise helped her serve well in every vessel she was assigned. She loved her parents, even when they disagreed, and always made sure her children were happy. Her relationship with Jihiskh was a bit more complicated, were at times she wasn't sure if they were lovers or great friends. Nevertheless, the two were always there for each other, through thick and thin. This, sadly, is no more the case. The Delaztri Empire fell two millenias ago, and Vyrdnaya's body spent that time in hybernation, while her consiouness was trapped in a digitalized state, never to see her children grow, never to share a kiss with her husband again. This realization has been slowly seeping in her, and in order to cope, she has started treating the surviving Praetorians as family. The Communion has already costed her one; she is not gonna give up another family, not so long as she has a say on the matter. Powers & Tactics: Depending on the situation and the terrain, Mater Vyrdna has a versatile range of options in order to engage in combat. When faced with machinery and robotic enemies, she will try to override them via her mental connection to them. If that fails, or if she isn't up against machines, she can still control whatever machines are around her, transforming them, bending them to her will, or even absorbing them in order to use them as spare parts. Finally, if neither of those are readily available, she is still capable of transforming herself, creating a vast array of weapons to use at any range, and she is capable for various modes of transportation. Having said that, however, Mater Vyrdna is not without her weaknesses. Electromagnetism can cause her greater pain than the average person, thanks to her nervous system being fused with circuitous machinery. Additionally, prolonged exposure to Terminus Tech can prove fatal, due to causing her a cancerous reaction. Complications: Half Machine: Thanks to Vyrdnaya getting fused with the Delaztri Naval Ship, she is now a techo-organic being. Pain of Loss: Losing your entire family, including your husband and children, is an entirely traumatic experience. As a result, Vyrdnaya is doubly protective of those she cares for. Ghost in the Machine: Vyrdnaya's body can be disorienting for her to control, and there's a certain amount of disconnect she feels from it, despite still retainning organic parts. The Unchosen One: Unlike the other Praetorians, Vyrdnaya was never officially knighted, serving only as staff engineer for the Praetorian spacecraft. Her powers came much later. As such, she is rather uncofident, when it comes to operating outside her engineering specialization. I'm In the Ship; I Am the Ship: Vyrdnaya melding into machines often has the result of her consciousness joinning with whatever she is currently fusing with. She has great affinity and empathy for whatever she joins with. Abilities: (-4) + 4 + 0 + 20 + 4 + 6 = 30PP Strength: 6 (-2) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 10/26 (+0/+8) Intelligence: 30 (+10) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 16 (+3) Combat: 8 + 8 = 16PP Initiative: +2 Attack: +4 Melee, +4 Ranged, +8 Adaptive Arsenal, +8 Machine Reconfiguration Grapple: +2/+9 Defense: +8 (+4 Base, +4 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Knockback: -6/-11 Saving Throws: 0 + 4 + 8 = 12PP Toughness: +12 (+0/+8 Con, +4 [Defensive Roll]) Fortitude: +8 (+0/+8 Con, +0) Reflex: +6 (+2 Dex, +4) Will: +10 (+2 Wis, +8) Skills: 80R = 20PP Computers 10 (+20)Skill Mastery Concentration 5 (+7) Craft (Electronic) 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Craft (Mechanical) 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Disable Device 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Investigate 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Knowledge (Technology) 10 (+20)Skill Mastery Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 5 (+15) Knowledge (Galactic Lore) 7 (+17)Skill Mastery Languages 3 (Delaztri[native], Lor, Galstandard, English) Notice 5 (+7) Pilot 5 (+7) Search 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Sense Motive 5 (+7) Feats: 15PP Defensive Roll 2 Dodge Focus 4 Eidetic Memory Equipment 4 Improvised Tools Inventor Skill Mastery 2 (Computers, Craft[Electronic], Craft[Mechanical], Disable Device, Investigate, Knowledge[Technology], Knowledge[Galactic Lore], Search) Powers: 24 + 39 + 4 = 67PP Enhanced Constitution 16 + Immunity 9 (Life Support; Drawbacks: Noticeable) [16 + 8 = 24PP] (Techno-organic Constitution) Technomorphing 15 (30PP Array; Feats: Alternate Powers 6, Dynamic 3) [39PP] Dynamic Base Power: Damage 12 (Feats: Accurate 2, Variable Descriptor 2[Any Technological]) [16PP] (Adaptive Arsenal: Melee) + Super-Strength 7 (Effective Strength 41, 3.68 tons Heavy Load)[14PP] Dynamic Alternate Power: Damage 12 (120-1200ft; Extras: Range[Ranged], Autofire, Flaws: Action[Full Round], Distracting, Feats: Accurate 2, Variable Descriptor 2[Any Technological]) [16PP] (Adaptive Arsenal: Ranged) + Damage 10 (50ft radius; Extras: Area[burst], Selective, Flaws: Action[Full Round], Medium[Machines], Feats: Indirect 2, Variable Descriptor 2[Any Technological]) [14PP] Dynamic Alternate Power: Flight 4 (100mph/1'000ft per Move Action)[8PP](Adaptive Arsenal:Transportation) + Burrowing 5 (25mph/250ft per Move Action)[5PP] + Swimming 5 (250mph/2'500ft per Move Action)[5PP] + Teleport 4 (Up to 400ft per Move Action/1 mile per Full Action; Extras: Accurate, Flaws: Medium[Machines], Feats: Change Facing, Change Velocity, Easy, Turnabout) [12PP] Alternate Power: Boost 6 (Any Mechanical Traits at Once[3]; Extras: Total Fade, Flaws: Action[Full-Round], Distracting, Others Only, Feats: Accurate 2, Slow Fade 2[12 Minutes]) [10PP] (Machine Augmentation) +Transform 6 (Machine to Machine, up to 2'500 pounds; Extras: Duration[Continuous], Flaws: Action[Full-Round], Distracting, Range[Touch], Feats: Accurate 2, Precise, Progression[Mass]5) [20PP](Machine Reconfiguration) Alternate Power: Healing 4 (500ft radius; Extras: Affects Objects, Area[burst], Restoration, Resurrection, Selective Attack, Total, Flaws: Distracting, Limited[Machines], Feats: Stabilize, Persistent, Progression[Area] 3, Regrowth) [30PP] (Machine Restoration) Alternate Power: Mind Control 10 (100ft radius; Extras: Area[burst], Conscious, Duration[sustained], Instant Command, Linked[Mind Reading], Flaws: Action[Full Round], Distracting, Limited[Machines], Range 2[Touch], Feats: Mental Link, Progression[Area], Subtle 2) + Mind Reading 10 (100ft radius; Extras: Area[burst], Linked[Mind Control], Flaws: Feedback, Limited[Machines], Range 2[Touch], Feats: Progression[Area], Subtle 2) [14 + 6 = 20PP] (Machine Control) + Datalink 6 (20 miles; Flaws: Action[Move], Feats: Cyberspace, Subtle) [5PP] + Quickness 10 (x2'500; Flaws: One Type[Mental Tasks]) [5PP] Alternate Power: Summon (Minion) 7 (105PP Minion, Up to 25 Minions; Extras: Fanatical, Horde, Type [Drones, +1], Flaws: Distracting, Duration[Concentration], Medium[Machines], Feats: Mental Link, Progression[Minions] 4) [19PP] (Machine Animation) + Impervious on Toughness 10[10PP] (Digital Forcefield) Comprehend 2 (Computers 2) [4PP] (De-cipher Protocol) Drawbacks: (-4) + (-6) = -10PP Vulnerable (Electromagnetism, Frequency: Very Common, Intensity: Moderate[x1.5]) [-4PP] Weakness (Terminus Tech, Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Major[Cumulative -1 on all Abilities], Once every minute[Dead in 26 Minutes]) [-6PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC13 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Adaptive Arsenal: Melee (Damage) Touch DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy, Missiles, Blunt, Piercing, Slashing) Adaptive Arsenal: Ranged (Damage R) Ranged DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy, Missiles, Blunt, Piercing, Slashing) Adaptive Arsenal: Ranged (Damage A) Area DC25 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy, Missiles, Blunt, Piercing, Slashing) Machine Control (Mind Control + Mind Reading) Area 1d20+10 vs Will (Opposed) Mind Control (Machine) Mind Reading (Machine) Machine Augmentation (Boost) Touch DC16 Fortitude (Staged) Boost (Machine) Machine Reconfiguration (Transform) Touch DC16 Fortitude (Staged) Transform (Machine) Totals: Abilities (30) + Combat (16) + Saving Throws (12) + Skills (20) + Feats (15) + Powers (67) - Drawbacks (10) = 150/165 Power Points

Player Name: Vahnyu Character Name: Mater Vyrdna Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Trade-Offs: -2 Attack / +2 Damage, -2 Defense / +2 Toughness Unspent Power Points: 0 Progress To Bronze Status: 0/30 Theme: Good Fight (Main Theme), Alien Champion (Tension), Keep Moving (Fight), by Trocadero. In Brief: Alien engineer who fused with a spaceship, becoming capable of controlling machines in the process. Alternate Identity: Vyrdnaya Solnys-Kori Milareth Identity: Public Birthplace: Aetol City, Planet Akarnia 05 Occupation: Former Engineer Private Praetorian of the Delaztri Empire Affiliations: Praetorians Family: Solnys Radamathon-Kuros Milareth (né Astart) (Father - Deceased), Somna Aethalom-Kori Milareth (Mother - Deceased), Frethyn Solnys-Kori Milareth (Older Sister - Deceased), Haradam Solnys-Kuros Milareth (Younger Brother - Deceased), Jihiskh Mavon-Kuros Milareth (né Ainour) (Husband - Deceased), Solmav Jihiskh-Kuros Milareth (Son - Deceased, 25), Tormug Jihiskh-Kuros Milareth (Son - Deceased, 15), Triinareti Jihisk-Kori Milareth (Daugther - Deceased, 17). Description: Age: 92 (DoB: Over 2'000 years ago) Apparent Age: 27 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Meso-Akarnian Height: 5'5" Weight: 260 lbs Eyes: Hazel Green (Organic), Red (Mechanic) Hair: Hazel Green Mater Vyrdna's body has been fused with random mechanical parts, with various patches of blue colored flesh serving as proof that she once had been a purely organic lifeform. Especially standing out, half side of her kneck, and the upper-left part of her head, are comprised of machinery, while her fin-like ears and her blue tail betray her heritage as an Akarnian, and a Meso-Akarnian at that. Her medium-lenght hair is coloured Hazel Green, same as her eyes, and it is tied in a knot. She dons a pair of glasses, mostly out of habit. Mater Vyrdna's form, and specifically, the mechanical parts of it, is often subject to change, depending on the situation, such as materialising wings, transforming her limbs into weapons, or even her entire body melding into an external machine. Power Descriptions: Mater Vyrdna can control machines. This includes, but is not limited to, reconfiguring and transforming machines at the merest touch, granting them sentience, and exerting mental control over them. These powers apply even to her own body, allowing her to shapeshift her limbs into rayguns, hammers, laser swords, rocket launchers, drills, etc. She is able to meld with machines, allowing her to transfer her body through them. Finally, she can directly communicate with machines. History: Vyrdnaya Solnys-Kori Milareth was born into a relatively wealthy family in the Akarnia Planet of the now long gone Delaztri Empire. Despite having had all comforts available to her, Vyrdnaya had nevertheless managed to grow into a responsible young woman, and through her studies, she quickly developed an interest in engineering. While she'd frequently have arguments with her parents, who were far too oldfashioned for her liking, she held them both dearly. After graduating from college, she decided to enlist in the Delaztri Empire's military, wishing to join the exalted ranks of the Praetorians. Unfortunately, she couldn't meet the recruitment standards for the Praetorian guard, and instead was enlisted as a regular military personel instead. Service in the military wasn't easy. An unfortunate short-lived affair with a fellow officer left her pregnant, and her parents, who weren't very supportive of her being a lowly military officer, forced her a choice; either marry Jihiskh Mavon-Kuros Ainour (an old university colleague of Vyrdnaya who was making rounds in the field of interconnectivity), or refuse to give her any further support, lest she decided to quit the military. Caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place, Vyrdnaya aqcuiesced to the marriage, after reaching an understanding with Jihiskh, who was also being forced to the marriage by his own parents. The marriage finalized, the two returned to pursuiting their respective careers, and Vyrdanya eventually gave birth to Solmav. Despite all setbacks, Vyrdnaya's engineering talent didn't take long to shine through, and she was being steadily promoted in rank, eventually becoming Lieutenant Commander. Things were also looking up for her, vis-a-vis her marriage, as Vyrdnaya and Jihiskh found themselves warming up to each other, and eventually falling in love. Their newfound relationship led to the births of Triinareti and Tormug, and the five enjoyed the next 15 years, not as strangers who happened to be together out of necessity and convenience, but out of love and understanding. During this time, Vyrdnaya was eventually transferred at the ship that she would serve, remaining there for three years, before the Communion attacked. During the climactic battle, the Warp Engine of the Delaztri ship was severly damaged. Vyrdnaya ordered the other engineering crewmembers to evacuate the engine room, while she stayed behind to ensure that it would remain operational. A sudden explosion caused the warp to go haywire, and Vyrdnaya got caught in the surge of energy that teleported her inside the fusion engine. This was a death sentence... or it should have been one. Instead, Vyrdnaya's body was infused with the ship, deep inside its engines, and her consiousness was left wandering the ship's network, with no way to escape or interract with the outside world. Until one day, the Praetorians, not long after being revived in the present, discovered a strange subroutine that was running in the background of their ship. Personality & Motivation: Back in the days of the Delaztri Empire, Vyrdnaya was a dreamer, an inquisitive mind accompanying an adventurous spirit. Though her wish to join the Praetorians was rejected, on account of her lacking the proper physical conditioning, she was nonetheless a steadfast member of the Delaztri Navy, and her engineering expertise helped her serve well in every vessel she was assigned. She loved her parents, even when they disagreed, and always made sure her children were happy. Her relationship with Jihiskh was a bit more complicated, were at times she wasn't sure if they were lovers or great friends. Nevertheless, the two were always there for each other, through thick and thin. This, sadly, is no more the case. The Delaztri Empire fell two millenias ago, and Vyrdnaya's body spent that time in hybernation, while her consiouness was trapped in a digitalized state, never to see her children grow, never to share a kiss with her husband again. This realization has been slowly seeping in her, and in order to cope, she has started treating the surviving Praetorians as family. The Communion has already costed her one; she is not gonna give up another family, not so long as she has a say on the matter. Powers & Tactics: Depending on the situation and the terrain, Mater Vyrdna has a versatile range of options in order to engage in combat. When faced with machinery and robotic enemies, she will try to override them via her mental connection to them. If that fails, or if she isn't up against machines, she can still control whatever machines are around her, transforming them, bending them to her will, or even absorbing them in order to use them as spare parts. Finally, if neither of those are readily available, she is still capable of transforming herself, creating a vast array of weapons to use at any range, and she is capable for various modes of transportation. Complications: Half Machine: Thanks to Vyrdnaya getting fused with the Delaztri Naval Ship, she is now a techo-organic being. Pain of Loss: Losing your entire family, including your husband and children, is an entirely traumatic experience. As a result, Vyrdnaya is doubly protective of those she cares for. Ghost in the Machine: Vyrdnaya's body can be disorienting for her to control, and there's a certain amount of disconnect she feels from it, despite still retainning organic parts. The Unchosen One: Unlike the other Praetorians, Vyrdnaya was never officially knighted, serving only as staff engineer for the Praetorian spacecraft. Her powers came much later. As such, she is rather uncofident, when it comes to operating outside her engineering specialization. I'm In the Ship; I Am the Ship: Vyrdnaya melding into machines often has the result of her consciousness joinning with whatever she is currently fusing with. She has great affinity and empathy for whatever she joins with. Abilities: (-4) + 4 + 0 + 20 + 4 + 6 = 30PP Strength: 6 (-2) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 10/26 (+0/+8) Intelligence: 30 (+10) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 16 (+3) Combat: 8 + 8 = 16PP Initiative: +0 Attack: +4 Melee, +4 Ranged, +8 Adaptive Arsenal, +8 Machine Reconfiguration Grapple: +2/+15 Defense: +8 (+4 Base, +4 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Knockback: -6 Saving Throws: 0 + 4 + 8 = 12PP Toughness: +12 (+0/+8 Con, +4 [Defensive Roll]) Fortitude: +8 (+0/+8 Con, +0) Reflex: +6 (+2 Dex, +4) Will: +10 (+2 Wis, +8) Skills: 80R = 20PP Computers 10 (+20)Skill Mastery Concentration 5 (+7) Craft (Electronic) 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Craft (Mechanical) 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Disable Device 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Investigate 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Knowledge (Technology) 10 (+20)Skill Mastery Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 5 (+15) Knowledge (Galactic Lore) 7 (+17)Skill Mastery Languages 3 (Delaztri[native], Lor, Galstandard, English) Notice 5 (+7) Pilot 5 (+7) Search 5 (+15)Skill Mastery Sense Motive 5 (+7) Feats: 15PP Defensive Roll 2 Dodge Focus 4 Eidetic Memory Equipment 4 Improvised Tools Inventor Skill Mastery 2 (Computers, Craft[Electronic], Craft[Mechanical], Disable Device, Investigate, Knowledge[Technology], Knowledge[Galactic Lore], Search) Powers: 24 + 39 + 4 = 67PP Enhanced Constitution 16 + Immunity 9 (Life Support; Drawbacks: Noticeable) [16 + 8 = 24PP] (Techno-organic Constitution) Technomorphing 15 (30PP Array; Feats: Alternate Powers 6, Dynamic 3) [39PP] Dynamic Base Power: Damage 12 (Feats: Accurate 2, Variable Descriptor 2[Any Technological]) [16PP] (Adaptive Arsenal: Melee) + Super-Strength 7 (Effective Strength 43, 4.8 tons Heavy Load)[14PP] Dynamic Alternate Power: Damage 12 (120-1200ft radius; Extras: Range[Ranged], Autofire, Flaws: Action[Full Round], Distracting, Feats: Accurate 2, Variable Descriptor 2[Any Technological]) [14PP] (Adaptive Arsenal: Ranged) + Damage 10 (100ft radius; Extras: Area[burst], Selective, Flaws: Action[Full Round], Medium[Machines], Feats: Indirect 3, Progression[Area], Variable Descriptor 2[Any Technological]) [16PP] Dynamic Alternate Power: Flight 4 (100mph/1'000ft per Move Action)[8PP](Adaptive Arsenal:Transportation) + Burrowing 5 (25mph/250ft per Move Action)[5PP] + Swimming 5 (250mph/2'500ft per Move Action)[5PP] + Teleport 4 (Up to 400ft per Move Action/1 mile per Full Action; Extras: Accurate, Flaws: Medium[Machines], Feats: Change Facing, Change Velocity, Easy, Turnabout) [12PP] Alternate Power: Boost 6 (Any Mechanical Traits at Once[3]; Extras: Total Fade, Flaws: Action[Full-Round], Distracting, Others Only, Feats: Accurate 2, Slow Fade 2[12 Minutes]) [10PP] (Machine Augmentation) +Transform 6 (Machine to Machine, up to 2'500 pounds; Extras: Duration[Continuous], Flaws: Action[Full-Round], Distracting, Range[Touch], Feats: Accurate 2, Precise, Progression[Mass]5) [20PP](Machine Reconfiguration) Alternate Power: Healing 4 (500ft radius; Extras: Affects Objects, Area[burst], Restoration, Resurrection, Selective Attack, Total, Flaws: Distracting, Limited[Machines], Feats: Stabilize, Persistent, Progression[Area] 3, Regrowth) [30PP] (Machine Restoration) Alternate Power: Mind Control 10 (100ft radius; Extras: Area[burst], Conscious, Duration[sustained], Instant Command, Linked[Mind Reading], Flaws: Action[Full Round], Distracting, Limited[Machines], Range 2[Touch], Feats: Mental Link, Progression[Area], Subtle 2) + Mind Reading 10 (100ft radius; Extras: Area[burst], Linked[Mind Control], Flaws: Feedback, Limited[Machines], Range 2[Touch], Feats: Progression[Area], Subtle 2) [14 + 6 = 20PP] (Machine Control) + Datalink 5 (5 miles; Flaws: Action[Move], Feats: Cyberspace, Rapid 2 x100, Selective, Subtle) [5PP] + Quickness 10 (x2'500; Flaws: One Type[Mental Tasks]) [5PP] Alternate Power: Summon (Minion) 7 (105PP Minion, Up to 25 Minions; Extras: Fanatical, Horde, Type [Drones, +1], Flaws: Distracting, Duration[Concentration], Medium[Machines], Feats: Mental Link, Progression[Minions] 4) [19PP] (Machine Animation) + Impervious on Toughness 10[10PP] (Electro-Magnetic Forcefield) Comprehend 2 (Computers 2) [4PP] (De-cipher Protocol) Drawbacks: (-4) + (-6) = -10PP Vulnerable (Electromagnetism, Frequency: Very Common, Intensity: Moderate[x1.5]) [-4PP] Weakness (Terminus Tech, Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Major[Cumulative -1 on all Abilities], Once every minute[Dead in 26 Minutes]) [-6PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC13 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Adaptive Arsenal: Melee (Damage) Touch DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy, Missiles, Blunt, Piercing, Slashing) Adaptive Arsenal: Ranged (Damage R) Ranged DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy, Missiles, Blunt, Piercing, Slashing) Adaptive Arsenal: Ranged (Damage A) Area DC25 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy, Missiles, Blunt, Piercing, Slashing) Machine Control (Mind Control + Mind Reading) Area 1d20+10 vs Will (Opposed) Mind Control (Machine) Mind Reading (Machine) Machine Augmentation (Boost) Touch DC16 Fortitude (Staged) Boost (Machine) Machine Reconfiguration (Transform) Touch DC16 Fortitude (Staged) Transform (Machine) Totals: Abilities (30) + Combat (16) + Saving Throws (12) + Skills (20) + Feats (15) + Powers (67) - Drawbacks (10) = 150/150 Power Points