Homebrew Cyborg Species Details
Entry 41A, 9:17 A.M.:
Subject has suffered multiple loss of limbs and fourth-degree burns along her chest and back. We've managed to stabilize the patient, for now, however, she remains in critical condition. Once preparations finish, we'll begin surgery to replace the burned regions of her body with metal, as well as giving her new arms and legs to replace her lost ones.
— Dr. Ilia Wistren's journal
Cyborgs are both a medical and technological innovation. Using specialized metal, it is capable of rescuing a person from near-death, as well as giving them additional abilities.
Repurposed Metal
The metal used to transform a person into a cyborg is taken from constructs. This metal is then taken to people who specialize in constructs and machinations to repurpose the metal to be suitable for cyborgs.
Human Compatibility
The process of transforming a person into a cyborg has been shown to be limited to humans only. However, it is possible that with further research this science will be able to become compatible with other humanoid races.
Surgical Process
The most common way of transforming a person into a cyborg has been when the victim has been subjected to a major physical infliction, such as mutilation, for example. There have been instances where people have paid to replace parts of their body with mechanical versions.
Cybernetic Enhancements
When a person turns into a cyborg, they also acquire an augmentation, which after a certain amount of time upgrades to an advanced version. Also, cyborgs can visit those who specialize in dealing with cyborgs to switch out or gain new augmentations.
Cyborg Names
Since cyborgs originate from humans, they share the same naming conventions as humans.
Cyborg Traits
Your cyborg character has an assortment of abilities acquired by your cybernetic augmentations.Ability Score Increase
Your Constitution score increases by 2, and one ability score of your choice increases by 1.
Age
Depending on the condition of the metal used, the lifespan of a cyborg can either increase exponentially or by only a few extra years. The longest known cyborg to live was 375 years.
Alignment
Alignment among cyborgs are varied. Some choose to use their gifts to protect others while others decide to use their enhancements for their own gain.
Size
Because cyborgs originate from humans, their height can vary. When determining weight, add an additional 2d6 x 10 to your weight due to the metal on your body. Your size is Medium.
Speed
Cyborgs have a base walking speed of 30 feet.
Metallic Body
Due to the metal on your body, you are ill-suited to wear armor. Instead, your body counts as medium armor, which you are proficient in, and you have a base AC of 16 (your Dexterity modifier doesn't affect this number) You gain no benefit from wearing armor, but if you are using a shield, you can apply the shield's bonus as normal.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and one extra language of your choice.
Cybernetic Augmentation
At the time of your process of becoming a cyborg, you were given an augmentation.
At 1st-level, choose one of the following options, which upgrades when you reach 5th-level:
-Enhanced Vision You have darkvision up to 60 feet. You can see in dim light as if it was bright light and darkness as if it was dim light. At 5th-level, you can see in both magical and nonmagical darkness. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of grey.
-Hydraulic Limbs You become proficient with unarmed strikes and your unarmed strikes deal 1d4 bludgeoning damage. At 5th-level, your unarmed strikes deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage and you count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
-Hover Systems When falling, you can use your reaction to slow your fall by 5 feet x your level. At 5th-level, as an action, you gain a flying speed of 50 feet for 1 minute. Once you use this feature, you can't use it again until you finish a long rest.
-Plated Metal Your base AC increases to 18. At 5th level, you gain resistance to one damage type of your choice: acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder.
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