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	==Character Creation Basics==		==Character Creation Basics==

	The base of a character is their statistics and their skills. There are four stats, those being Senses, Physique, Intellect and ~~Aether~~. Each stat is also linked to an “Exploit Pool,” which is equal to the value of the stat. The pool for Senses is Focus, the pool for Physique is Adrenaline, the pool for Intellect is Willpower, and the pool for ~~Aether~~ is Core Aether. These exploits are spent to activate various special abilities and fully refresh at the end of a combat or conflict.		The base of a character is their statistics and their skills. There are four stats, those being Senses, Physique, Intellect and Spirit. Each stat is also linked to an “Exploit Pool,” which is equal to the value of the stat. The pool for Senses is Focus, the pool for Physique is Adrenaline, the pool for Intellect is Willpower, and the pool for Spirit is Core Aether. These exploits are spent to activate various special abilities and fully refresh at the end of a combat or conflict.

	There are several dozen skills which are rolled in conjunction with a single stat. While stats indicate a character’s natural talent, skills indicate their training and experience. Only Heroes can take stats or skills higher than 5.		There are several dozen skills which are rolled in conjunction with a single stat. While stats indicate a character’s natural talent, skills indicate their training and experience. Only Heroes can take stats or skills higher than 5.

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	::Focus (Primary Senses)		::Focus (Primary Senses)
	::Willpower (Primary Intellect)		::Willpower (Primary Intellect)
	::~~Spirit/~~Core (Primary ~~Aether~~)		::Core Aether (Primary Spirit)

	The size of an exploit pool is equal to the size of the primary stat, however specific bonuses can raise it above this.		The size of an exploit pool is equal to the size of the primary stat, however specific bonuses can raise it above this.

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	::Focus (Primary Senses)		::Focus (Primary Senses)
	::Willpower (Primary Intellect)		::Willpower (Primary Intellect)
	::Core ~~Aether~~ (Primary Aether)		::Spirit/Core (Primary Aether)

	The size of an exploit pool is equal to the size of the primary stat, however specific bonuses can raise it above this.		The size of an exploit pool is equal to the size of the primary stat, however specific bonuses can raise it above this.
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	Exploit pools naturally recover completely at the end of a scene or battle, unless additional effects interfere with this.		Exploit pools naturally recover completely at the end of a scene or battle, unless additional effects interfere with this.


	==Heroic Ascent==		==Heroic Ascent==

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	A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.		A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.

			When playing a character-based game, trait points can be awarded incrementally during the gain of CP, before reaching the next Hero level.

	::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with three trait points, including their ancestry trait, and unlike other characters have only one quirk. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.		::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with three trait points, including their ancestry trait, and unlike other characters have only one quirk. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.

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	A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.		A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.

	::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with three trait points, including their ancestry trait. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.		::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with three trait points, including their ancestry trait, and unlike other characters have only one quirk. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.

	::A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with four trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.		::A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with four trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.

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	A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.		A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.

	::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with ~~one~~ trait ~~point~~. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.		::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with three trait points, including their ancestry trait. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.

	::A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with ~~three~~ trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.		::A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with four trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.

	::A character with 75 CP is a Supporting Character. A Supporting Character starts with five trait points. Supporting Characters can be random characters intended to pose a little more challenge, or they can be recurring characters that don't quite meet the level required to be a true hero.		::A character with 75 CP is a Supporting Character. A Supporting Character starts with five trait points. Supporting Characters can be random characters intended to pose a little more challenge, or they can be recurring characters that don't quite meet the level required to be a true hero.

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	A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.		A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.

	A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with one trait point. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.		::A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with one trait point. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.

	A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with three trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.		::A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with three trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.

	A character with 75 CP is a Supporting Character. A Supporting Character starts with five trait points. Supporting Characters can be random characters intended to pose a little more challenge, or they can be recurring characters that don't quite meet the level required to be a true hero.		::A character with 75 CP is a Supporting Character. A Supporting Character starts with five trait points. Supporting Characters can be random characters intended to pose a little more challenge, or they can be recurring characters that don't quite meet the level required to be a true hero.

	A character with 100 CP is a Level 1 Hero or a Local Hero. Local Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point. Local heroes exist all over a nation, from the ace pilot of a squadron, to the best sniper of a commando outfit, to a jaded street thief, to a young magical prodigy.		::A character with 100 CP is a Level 1 Hero or a Local Hero. Local Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point. Local heroes exist all over a nation, from the ace pilot of a squadron, to the best sniper of a commando outfit, to a jaded street thief, to a young magical prodigy.

	A character with 200 CP is a Level 2 Hero or a Rising Hero. Rising Heroes are characters that have made a name for themselves, and are on the way up to either further greatness or an early grave. Rising heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		::A character with 200 CP is a Level 2 Hero or a Rising Hero. Rising Heroes are characters that have made a name for themselves, and are on the way up to either further greatness or an early grave. Rising heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	A character with 400 CP is a Level 3 Hero or ~~National~~ Hero. National Heroes are characters whose exploits are known across their faction and are held up as ideas to follow, or notorious villains to shun and fear. National Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		::A character with 400 CP is a Level 3 Hero or Famous Hero. National Heroes are characters whose exploits are known across their faction and are held up as ideas to follow, or notorious villains to shun and fear. National Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	A character with 600 CP is a Level 4 Hero or ~~Famous~~ Hero. Famous Heroes are known world-wide and beyond, and whose names and exploits will be remembered for centuries. Famous Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		::A character with 600 CP is a Level 4 Hero or Renowned Hero. Famous Heroes are known world-wide and beyond, and whose names and exploits will be remembered for centuries. Famous Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	A character with 1,000 CP is a Level 5 Hero or Legendary Hero. The exploits of Legendary Heroes are already becoming myth in their lifetimes, and will be remembered for aeons down the ages. Legendary Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		::A character with 1,000 CP is a Level 5 Hero or Legendary Hero. The exploits of Legendary Heroes are already becoming myth in their lifetimes, and will be remembered for aeons down the ages. Legendary Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	Heroic Skills are those at which the character is particularly adept and unlikely to fail in. Each Heroic level a character can designate a new skill as "Heroic." When using a Heroic skill the character can spend one Exploit from the skills normal Exploit pool to roll 2d10 and take the best die, or can spend three Exploits to roll 2d10 and add them together. This is known as a Heroic Surge.		Heroic Skills are those at which the character is particularly adept and unlikely to fail in. Each Heroic level a character can designate a new skill as "Heroic." When using a Heroic skill the character can spend one Exploit from the skills normal Exploit pool to roll 2d10 and take the best die, or can spend three Exploits to roll 2d10 and add them together. This is known as a Heroic Surge.

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	A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.		A character gains Heroic Ascent based on the amount of CP spent on their character sheet. Every time a Hero gains another level of Heroic Ascent they gain one free Stat point. This free stat point does not count towards CP totals for either Heroic Ascent or Trait progression.

			A character with 25 CP is a Mook. Mooks start with one trait point. Mooks are the random cannon fodder or extras that fill most scenes, and their stats are usually specialized towards whatever immediate role they fill.

			A character with 50 CP is a Bit Character. Bit Characters star with three trait points. Bit Characters are random characters that may be encountered anywhere. They are a step up from Mooks and can be used to add additional challenge.

			A character with 75 CP is a Supporting Character. A Supporting Character starts with five trait points. Supporting Characters can be random characters intended to pose a little more challenge, or they can be recurring characters that don't quite meet the level required to be a true hero.

	A character with 100 CP is a Level 1 Hero or a Local Hero. Local Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point. Local heroes exist all over a nation, from the ace pilot of a squadron, to the best sniper of a commando outfit, to a jaded street thief, to a young magical prodigy.		A character with 100 CP is a Level 1 Hero or a Local Hero. Local Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point. Local heroes exist all over a nation, from the ace pilot of a squadron, to the best sniper of a commando outfit, to a jaded street thief, to a young magical prodigy.

	A character with 200 CP is a Level 2 Hero or a Rising Hero. Rising Heroes are characters that have made a name for themselves, and are on the way up to either further greatness or an early grave. Rising heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		A character with 200 CP is a Level 2 Hero or a Rising Hero. Rising Heroes are characters that have made a name for themselves, and are on the way up to either further greatness or an early grave. Rising heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	A character with 400 CP is a Level 3 Hero or National Hero. National Heroes are characters whose exploits are known across their faction and are held up as ideas to follow, or notorious villains to shun and fear. National Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		A character with 400 CP is a Level 3 Hero or National Hero. National Heroes are characters whose exploits are known across their faction and are held up as ideas to follow, or notorious villains to shun and fear. National Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	A character with 600 CP is a Level 4 Hero or Famous Hero. Famous Heroes are known world-wide and beyond, and whose names and exploits will be remembered for centuries. Famous Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		A character with 600 CP is a Level 4 Hero or Famous Hero. Famous Heroes are known world-wide and beyond, and whose names and exploits will be remembered for centuries. Famous Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

	A character with 1,000 CP is a Level 5 Hero or Legendary Hero. The exploits of Legendary Heroes are already becoming myth in their lifetimes, and will be remembered for aeons down the ages. Legendary Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.		A character with 1,000 CP is a Level 5 Hero or Legendary Hero. The exploits of Legendary Heroes are already becoming myth in their lifetimes, and will be remembered for aeons down the ages. Legendary Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.

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 A character with 1,000 CP is a Level 5 Hero or Legendary Hero.  The exploits of Legendary Heroes are already becoming myth in their lifetimes, and will be remembered for aeons down the ages.  Legendary Heroes gain five additional trait points, one Heroic skill, and one free stat point.
-Heroic Skills are those at which the character is particularly adept and unlikely to fail in.  Each Heroic level a character can either designate a new Heroic skill, or raise the level of an existing Heroic skill.
+Heroic Surges are a good way to score fantastic successes, but there is also a certain power in being the target of an opponent's Heroic Surge and surviving.  Each enemy Hero affected by a Heroic Surge and not killed or incapacitated gains, at the end of the current turn, one Exploit of their choice for every Exploit spent on the Surge or reduces their PS by five for every Exploit spent on the surge.  Thus if you target an enemy Hero with a Heroic Surge it's a good idea to finish them off, lest you only re-invigorate them.
 ==Distinguishing Features==

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	Prerequisite: Heroic Skill 1 in that skill		Prerequisite: Heroic Skill 1 in that skill

	Heroic Skill 3: When activating Heroic Skill, the character ~~regains~~ the ~~spent Exploit if their skill is successful~~.		Heroic Skill 3: When activating Heroic Skill, the character adds the die together rather than taking the best roll.
	Prerequisite: Heroic Skill 2 in that skill		Prerequisite: Heroic Skill 2 in that skill

	Heroic Skill 4: When activating Heroic Skill, the character ~~adds the die together rather than taking the best roll~~.		Heroic Skill 4: When activating Heroic Skill, the character no longer needs to spend an Exploit. They may still spend Exploits if they wish, gaining a +4 edge bonus.
	Prerequisite: Heroic Skill 3 in that skill		Prerequisite: Heroic Skill 2 in that skill

	Heroic Skill 5: When activating Heroic Skill, the character rolls 3d10.		Heroic Skill 5: When activating Heroic Skill, the character rolls 3d10.