Holographic Sheath

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Holographic sheath (Major) by Iczer

The character can create a sheath over him providing an illusionary shell to disguise his features, clothing and accessories. This complete three-dimensional image is flawless, and has whatever appearance the user desires, with the size being roughly his own (+- 5%). The sheath fools both mirrors and cameras, but individuals with light manipulation or emission powers may be suspicious (roll perception save). The sheath mimics the characters movements, but at third level the character can also disguise his own actions (The image for instance crosses his arms while the person underneath picks a lock, or draws a gun) but this requires maximum concentration, and he suffers a minus 1 to strike, -10% to skills performed and minus one action.
Under normal circumstances, this power requires no actions to maintain, but if concentration is lost (must concentrate on another power or is knocked down or stunned) the illusion falls. At third level, the character can also assume horrific forms, with a HF of 8, +1 for every level above three.
Bonuses: +20% to prowl, disguise and +5% to imitate others. The holographic sheath fools only the sense of sight, X-rays and other senses see straight through it and radar can (20%) see through it. Bend light twists it away with ease, but the sheath acts as protection vs laser assaults (No damage, half damage from energy, and electricity) The character is able to recognize illusions, and is immune to them (psi and magical illusions are +5 to save against) and the character can see the invisible. By making an illusion of bending light, the character gains a sort of motionless prowl of 65% +3% per level. The character can also generate light. The body acts as a minor force field, adding 6 SDC per level.