Homebrew Cybertronian Species Details

Cybertronians are a machine race modeled after organics, often mistaken for technology rather than an artificial biological being. Many cybertronians originate from machine like worlds but often have their origins traced back to those wanting to model true life in the form of metal rather than organic cells, resulting in them often originating on organic worlds as well in either steampunk or industrial eras. These creatures often live in hiding, and take on the form of whatever is the most efficient means of evading detection as they are often hunted down in attempts to replicate them, or taking on powerful beast or vehicular forms to defend themselves from such hunters.

Of all machine like races modeled after organics, the Cybertronians may be the most difficult to deal with. They are not unfriendly, but tend to remain solitar and in their own social groups, rather than interacting with organics. There are often exceptions to this however, bt these exceptions are far between and are often outcast or do not identify with any particular Cybertronian group. Though long-lived, they are a dwindling race that reproduces rarely. Fearing any negative impact that change could bring to their already declining population, they have chosen to anchor in their existing habits and hope for the best. While this mentality has prevented any significant improvement in their situation, it has also ensured they've not seen any great decline.

With their large builds, weaponry, and imposing bodies, they have remained largely unchallenged by organic races although there are often attempts to capture outcast by larger organic organizations. Those that tried to encroach on larger groups of cybertronians soon discovered that Cybertronian weaponry are for more than just decoration. Unfortunately, use of these natural weapons wears it down over time. The eldest of the species often have their natural weaponry suffering from rust and degradation.

 

Cybertronian Traits

Solitary Survivors

Ability Score Increase

Your Strength score increases by 2.

Like a Fine wine

Cybertronians often lived to live much longer than organics, and the longest observed age is roughly 1500 years, consequently similar to elves. You are considered mature at the age of 560 years.

Darkvision

Most cybertronians have keen senses and advanced eyesight, allowing them to see in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Constructed Resilience

You were born with remarkable fortitude due to your constructed nature.

• You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.

• You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe.

• You are immune to organic diseases.

• You don't need to sleep, and magic can't put you to sleep.

Sentry's Rest

When you take a long rest, you must spend at least six hours in an inactive, motionless state, rather than sleeping. In this state, you appear inert, but it doesn’t render you unconscious, and you can see and hear as normal. You are also able to rest like this while in your Alternate Form.

Alternate Form

You can change your form into that of a mount, beast, or vehicle. Most cybertronians have one form they are known for. The forms you can take depend on your subrace.