Cardiac Control

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Cardiac Control (Major) by Stone Gargoyle

The character can completely control his heart.

1. Ticker: The character has an extremely loud and strong heart, giving the following bonuses and penalties:

  • +1d4 PS
  • +1d6 PE
  • +20% Save Vs. Coma/Death
  • Fatigues at half normal rate
  • Horror Factor: 8 (or +2 to existing Horror Factor, maximum of 18)
  • -5% to prowl

2. Slow Heart: The character can slow down his heartbeat to feign death for a number of minutes equal to his PE attribute number through concentration (can perform no other actions) and breathing will be shallow.

3. Cardiac Explosion: The character can do a suicidal attack by causing his heart to explode, doing 1d6X10 damage to a 20 foot radius. Must be the first attack for a melee round and kills the character.

4. Cardiac Current: The character can generate bio-electrical current adding +1d4 HP damage to unarmed Hand to Hand strikes when coming into contact with exposed skin or skin covered only by thin clothing.

5. Other Abilities and Bonuses: Adds +10% to Paramedic skill