Vector Control

Vector control: [Major] by Iczer

'Leave the steering to me'

The character can alter the vector of an object in motion, in effect causing it to steer as he bends the force of momentum to his will. This allows him the following:

1) Deflect attacks. the character can bend the vectors of incoming attacks. This functions like an auto parry, using +8 vs projectiles, or +4 vs melee attacks (The subject corrects himself) energy attacks have no mass and cannot be deflected.

2) Alter course: by expending an action, the character can alter the course of a target by up to 30 degrees, plus 5degrees per level. People are forced to move at half rate to compensate and must make a sense of balance check or fall over (-20% if moving at full tilt). Vehicles need to make a control roll not to crash. flying characters and vehicles cannot trip and simply curve. if forced to crash into an object they may attempt a dodge (or pilot skill check) of 14+ to avoid careening into a solid surface. If under the control of a vehicle, the character gains +20% to piloting or driving skills, (and can even steer if the wheel is jammed)

3) Special attacks:

Stumble: By curving a target's trajectory suddenly upwards, the character briefly jumps into the air while in motion. the target must make a balance check or fall over, losing their next action.

Indirect fire: By curving the character's ranged attacks he can increase the likelihood of hitting. curving strikes are -4 to be dodged. curving an attack counts as one action (and includes the strike roll)

Recover: If the character is knocked down (tripped, body flip throw, loses balance) he may attempt to right himself by making a saving throw (14+ add strike bonus from PP score) this is automatic.

Gentle falling: if the character falls any distance, he may deflect some of his downward momentum into sideways momentum. he takes 30% less damage from any unwanted fall. Likewise, he may correct his jumping angles while in motion and improve a jump's efficiency, increasing distances by 40%.