Starfinder Conversion: Megaman X

Time for something new folks.  So I am still running with Starfinder, and I decided that my next posting here will be a character.  Not a normal character, but a special conversion – Megaman X.

To start, Megaman X is not a normal character build, but the idea here is to make him a usable PC.  Megaman X is what’s known as a Reploid, and is not a standard Android.  So let’s start by creating the Reploid character race.

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REPLOIDS            +2 CON                       +2 INT             -2 WIS             4HP

Beyond simple robots, and just as complex as Androids, Reploids are an evolution of robots to be more humanlike, mixing the complexity of Androids with the adaptability and upgrading capabilities of robots.  Reploids served a roll that Androids could not, be soldiers, weapons, work in hazardous environments.  But the unforeseen appearance of the machine god changed everything, and now Reploids are animated by not just complex programing, but by the same infusion of souls that Androids benefit from, however this does not stop people from viewing them as more machine than anything else and thus they often don’t receive the same degree of acceptance as Androids.

SIZE AND TYPE

Reploids are medium humanoids with the Reploid subtype.

CONSTRUCTED

This feature is the same as that for Androids (pg 42. PHB).  However, as they possess a mechanical body, Reploids are immune to diseases and poisons, unless they specifically target constructs.  Additionally, do to possessing a mechanical body, the Reploid cannot swim (failing any check automatically), however they don’t need to breath either and as such they cannot drown.

ADAPTIVE BUILD

The bodies of Reploids can be outfitted and customized as needed, though their central cores (where their soul is believed to reside) remain intact.  Reploid bodies are a techno-organic structure, with more in common with that of a machine, but built using nanomachines.  A Reploid can have a number of upgrades to their body equal to their CON modifier + half their character level.  Some upgrades make use of more than one slot.

·         Integrated Weapons:  The Reploid can typically have only 1 integrated weapon system in their body.  The bulk of the weapon determines how many slots the weapon takes up.  Bulk L weapons take up one slot.  Bulk of items that are higher than the character’s CON modifier cannot be integrated into the character’s body.  Integrated weapons that have a capacity, and are energy based (use charges) will pull power from the Reploids body granting them unlimited uses.

o   Melee Weapons:  A melee weapon can be integrated as well.  In this case the weapon needs to be modified to be able to fold up and be stored in the body.  As such the credit cost is 25% higher than normal for this.  L type bulk melee weapons can be treated as ammo for throwing, as such up to 10 of these can be integrated to have 1 bulk count as 1 slot. The items can be recovered and reloaded for later use.

§  Nano-Regenerating Weapon:  The use of nanomachines to generate a melee weapon is also possible.  This weapon works the same as any other melee weapon, but weapons generated for “ammo” are essentially unlimited – but cannot be recovered if dropped or thrown as the items break down into dust shortly after being used (and only 1 item can be generated at a time).  The credit cost for this is 5x that of the base weapon, and the weapon assigned to the nano-generator counts as 1 bulk.

·         Integrated Armor:  Armor that is built onto the Reploid is not something that can be removed without proper work tools and time.  Its bulk does not count toward the characters bulk total.  Additionally, armor check penalties are reduced by an amount equal to the character’s STR modifier +1 (minimum of 1 however).  Armor’s bulk is used in the same way as that of integrated weapons.  Bulk of items that are higher than the character’s CON modifier cannot be integrated into the character’s body.

·         Integrated Equipment:  These would be items like flashlights, or other similar objects that you can carry.  The bulk of the item here works a bit differently.  L bulk items count as 1 bulk when you have 5 of them.  Otherwise the items bulk rating counts as the number of slots used up.

·         Cybernetics:  To start, limb replacements don’t count as upgrades and if a Reploid needs a new limb then it is typically just a rebuild of the one lost.  Additionally, cybernetics that replace major organs (excluding the eyes) cannot be used.  Other cybernetics have the advantage that they take up no upgrade slots, as these replace existing parts that were in place. The main advantage here is that the credit cost for cybernetic like upgrades is reduced by 25%.

When initially building your character you may apply any initially purchased gear as being integrated if desired.  Out of character creation, integrating parts into a character adds 25% to the credit cost of the item added.

MACHINE BODY

The body of a Reploid is not like that of an android.  Significant damage to it does not necessarily result in the death of the Reploid.  When a Reploid would normally have been killed they can make a FORT save vs. the damage done.  If the save succeeds, the Reploids core is intact and this will allow for the Reploid to have a new body built that their core may be set into.  Reploids also do not gain any benefit from Medicine skill rolls. 

Instead, Engineering skill rolls are used in the same manner.  Healing magic does still heal the Reploids body as if it were biological, this is due to the power of the soul bound to the body of the Reploid.  Damage to a Reploid does heal on its own like a biological body over time, again due to the soul bound to the body.  Finally, Reploids are more susceptible to acid than other creatures.  As such, acid based attacks do an extra die of damage (based on the dice rolled) to Reploids.

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::Starfinder History of the Reploid::

The birth of the Reploid had to start at some point in history.  The date of his construction is unknown and lost to the annuls of history.  All that is know is that he was found aboard Absalom Station in a spacious and hidden portion of the space station.  His design was analyzed, but many “black box” components could not be read – even with magic.  The basic design of the robot gave rise to a new designation of machine, one that was like an android, but physically more like a machine.  They were called Reploids.

While Androids found freedom for themselves amidst the many space faring races, Reploids were not so lucky.  The machine god had a hand in the grafting of souls to these machines, altering their molecular structure to be almost like a living metal, capable of healing itself, but still a machine that could be taken apart (to a degree), and repaired like any other.  X, as he came to be known, was special – the first of his kind and the first to be gifted with free will and a soul bound to the machine body.

What was learned from the computers there, was that Megaman X was the 10^th model of his kind, (thus the X represented that he was the Mark 10 model).  Constructed by a Dr. Thomas Light, he was designed to be the ultimate combat capable robot that would bridge the gap between android and robot, blurring the lines so to speak.  X was sealed away 100 years before his being found, during that time he would spend 30 of those years undergoing an ethics training program that he passed).  He would be found by another scientist after the Gap, Dr. Cain.  Using the designs of X, Cain and others began to mass produce Reploids, unaware that the machine god had impressed a soul into X, and that souls would also be given to the Reploids to be created after him.

X himself was eventually awakened, and after a time Dr. Cain saw that X was not only different from the Reploids they were making, but he was the first to exhibit the condition of a soul with in the machine.  While Androids had the freedom that came with possessing a soul, Reploids were not given the same considerations.  Instead Reploids would serve as a form of indentured labor, with few ever gaining any real freedom.

The forced labor upon Reploids, and the lack of moral training that X had undergone, resulted in some Reploids choosing to go “maverick”.  This gave rise to a unique taskforce known as the Mavrick Hunters, beings who specialize in the hunting of maverick Reploids and either capturing them or destroying them if given no other options.  Feeling responsible for the maverick Reploids who didn’t have the same luxury of undergoing moral testing like him, X chose to join the Maverick Hunters to not only protect people from them, but in his own hope to help reform them.

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::In Game Use::

Below will be a stat sheet for Megaman X to be used as a Level 1 character.  X starts with some things that characters normally would not start with (exceeding the 1,000 credit starting money amount).  Please keep in mind that Players should always ask their GM before using a conversion.  Note that this build is for the standard Megaman X character, not the Command Mission version.

MEGAMAN X  (Reploid)

Class/Level:  Soldier (1)                 Theme:  Bounty Hunter

Size:  Medium                                   Speed: 30ft

Gender:  Male                                   Alignment:  LG

Deity:  None

-Ability Scores-

STR:  13 (+1)                       DEX:  16 (+3)

CON: 14 (+2)                       INT: 12 (+1)

WIS: 8 (-1)                           CHA: 10 (+0)

Initiative:  +3

-Health & Resolve-

SP:  Total [9]                       HP:  Total [11]

RP: Total [1]

-Armor Class-

EAC:  Total [16] = 10 + Armor [+3] + DEX [+3] + Misc. []

KAC:  Total [16] = 10 + Armor [+3] + DEX [+3] + Misc. []

AC vs. Combat Maneuvers:  Total [] = 8 + KAC

DR:                                         Resistances:

-Saving Throws-

FORT:  Total [+4] = Base [+2] + CON [+2] + Misc [+0]

REF:  Total [+3] = Base [+0] + DEX [+3] + Misc [+0]

WILL:  Total [+1] = Base [+2] + WIS [-1] + Misc [+0]

-Attack Bonuses-

Melee Attack:  Total [+2] = BAB [+1] + STR [+1] + Misc []

Ranged Attack:  Total [+4] = BAB [+1] + DEX [+3] + Misc []

Thrown Attack:  Total [+2] = BAB [+1] + STR [+1] + Misc []

-Gear/Systems (Megaman X 1-8 games)-

Black Box Systems:  X’s body contains a number of black box systems that cannot be scanned or correctly removed from his body.  These are equivalent to possessing internal organs.  These systems are more of a backstory presence to explain his capabilities, with a few noted expections.

·         X, unlike other Reploids, is immune to being hacked, and cannot be infected with computer viruses, or other viruses that would target constructs (most notable the Sigma Virus).

·         X has a special link to the Dr. Light AI system.  The AI knows X’s whereabouts at all times, and is capable of sending him special upgrades when X has reached a milestone in his life.

·         X has half the upgrade slots available that Reploids normally have.

X-Buster:  An advanced plasma weapon that built into X’s arms, though he can only deploy one at a time.  The X-Buster gains in strength as Megaman X gains in level.  Megaman’s level indicates the level of the X-Buster.

·         Damage:  1d8 E & F (+1d8 every 2 levels)          Range: 50ft          Crit: Burn 1d4 (+1d4 every 3 levels)          Capacity: Unlimited                         Usage: N/A          Special:  Boost +2d8

Adaptive Armor Covering:  X possesses a metallic crystalline like armored outer body.  The armor grows in strength as X gains levels, like his X-Buster.  Megaman’s level indicates the level of the armor, every level the EAC & KAC increase by 1pt each, and Max DEX is upped by +1 Ever 4 levels.  This armor is considered to be light armor.

·         EAC: +3          KAC: +3          Max DEX Bonus:  +6          Armor Check Penalty:  ---          Upgrade Slots: N/A (Reploid)          Bulk:  1

Variable Weapon System:  X possess the uncanny ability to copy any weapon that he has had time to scan.  Scanning a weapon requires 1 minute of un interrupted concentration on the object (as well as the ability to touch it).  X can use the weapon at its exact damage output, and a unique nano-factory system with in X stores and sets up power for these weapons, or an ammunition store.  Once the weapon’s Capacity is expended the power system either needs time to recuperate the energy for each weapon that X has stored.  X can store a number of weapon systems equal to his INT +5, and capacity for each.  Capacity for the weapon is recovered only after X has taken rested for 8 hrs.  Alternatively, an external power source can be loaded up for the weapon, taking an appropriate length of time to “reload” the weapon system’s capacity source.

Typically, when X uses a weapon, his armor color often changes to reflect any unique characteristics of the weapon when it’s in use.  Switching weapon systems requires a move action.  X’s systems will purge a stored weapon system after a week.  Also, any weapon that is copied by X (including magical weapons), can have the X-Buster’s boost effect applied to it, but this uses more charges (+1 per die) when the shot is fired.  Note that if a weapon’s effect is also tied to other powers/abilities that a target possesses then those abilities also are copied over to X.

Kinetic Movement System:  This is a build in thruster system that serves 2 purposes.  The first is that it allows X limited thruster capabilities, granting him the use of the Jet Dash feat.  This system also allows him to move his speed in a direction when falling (by using his reaction, or an move action).  The second purpose is that when next to a wall, X, can use the wall to slow his fall by reversing the thrusters on his feet to create a powerful suction that slows his fall.  This can also be used to allow X to climb surfaces that would normally not be climbable (substituting a jumping for climbing).

Hyper Armor System:  X’s most powerful capability is this system.  A special system created by Dr. Light, X can make use of a special upgrade system back at Absalom Station that can create upgrades for his body to enter a more powerful state.  These states vary with each only available once X has attained a certain level of life experience (reached a certain level).  Once obtained, X can switch between his normal state and the hyper state.  A hyper state creates a change in his appearance, and it lasts for 8hrs of operation, (he must rest for 8hrs once the time is up).  An AI program of Dr. Light is integrated into Absalom Station, and can move these upgrade stations around the station, or even off planet to assist X when he has reached a milestone in his life.  Each upgraded armor replaces the previous.  If benefits roll over to the next armor, it will be stated.

·        Light/Force Armor [Lvl 3]:  In this state, the X-Buster does an additional die of damage.  X gains DR 1, and +1 to attack rolls. Booster for the X-Buster increases by an additional die as well.

·         Max Armor [Lvl 5]:  Retains the benefits of the Superior Armor but also can create a radial explosion emanating out from his body, doing damage equal to his X-Buster, but affecting a radius of 30ft.  Opponents in the blast area take half damage if they succeed in a REF save vs. X’s attack.  The attack however cannot be used often, and recovers its charge only after a Resolve point is used to recover Stamina.

·         Force Armor [Lvl 7]:  Also retains the benefits of the Superior Armor. Here The explosion is swapped for doing more damage when performing a bull rush (which also may be done from midair).  Here the X-Buster’s damage is used for determining the damage of the bull rush.  Additionally, until the start of the character’s next turn, all opponents that attack him with melee attacks take the same damage.  Damage from all sources is reduced by X’s CON modifier.  The limitations on the attack remain from the Giga Armor.

·         Adaptive Armor [Lvl 10]:  Here X gains the ability to swap between different combat armored modes.  The benefits of previous armor modes no longer apply.

o   Falcon:  Gains the ability to fly (as if using a Forcepack).  The range of the X-Buster is doubled, and an Auto-fire setting is possible when shooting at its normal range limits.

o   Gaea:  A purely defensive armor.  This armor increases the EAC & KAC by +5.  Gains DR 3.  Movement is reduced by 5ft (jump distance is also reduced by 10ft), and the X-Buster’s range is reduced by 15ft.  X is, however, incredibly stable in this mode and can reroll checks made to resist being knocked prone.  By expending his action, X can also create a front facing Force Field (Green), that protects him, as well as any companions adjacent to him (X can fire safely out of the Force Field).

o   Blade [Lvl 12]:  This is a melee combat adaptation that allows the X-Buster to instead create an energy blade instead of firing at a distance (though that is still possible).  Here armor sees a +1 EAC/KAC increase.  The blade attack also rolls an extra die of damage for its normal damage and its Crit damage.

o   Shadow [Lvl 12]:  This is a stealth armor variation.  Noise is reduced, granting X a +5 bonus on his Stealth checks for sound, as well as when hiding in shadows/darkness.  X can also see in the dark as if he has Darkvision and Low Light vision (if he already has these capabilities the range at which he can see is doubled).  His X-Buster’s shots doe 1 die less in damage, but have a slimmer profile and travel faster making them harder to evade (+1 to attack rolls).  And as a move action, until the end of his next turn, X can create 3 satellites that can each fire a laser pistol with a level that is less than half of X’s current level.  As a reaction a satellite can be used to intercept an attack, negating the attack, but also removing a satellite from use.  X effectively has 3 extra reactions that he may use for this purpose.  An 8 hour rest is needed before the Satellites can be summoned again.

·         Glide [Lvl 15]: One of the most powerful armors X will have, the glide armor incorporates many powerful features.  X gains a +2 to his EAC & KAC, DR 3, flight as if he had a Forcepack.  When performing a Boosted shot from his X-Buster, he can instead choose to make an attack roll against a total of 3 opponents (he doesn’t need to, but can).  Damage dice, however, is broken up amongst the 3 chosen opponents and rolled separately, and no opponent is allowed a cover bonus against these shots (unless they have total cover).  Finally X regains the bull rush attack effect from the Force Armor.

·         Ultimate [Lvl 18]:  The most powerful armor that X will get.  The armor works in a similar manner to the Force Armor.  The armor gives +3 EAC/KAC, X-Buster does +1d8 damage, its critical is +1d4, and its boost increases by +2d8.  The Forcepack flight capability, and bull rush attack is retained from Glide.  Additionally, a special I speed flight mode can be used for this for long distance traversing, where out of combat speed is doubled.  In this highspeed mode the armor forms a sled that X rides on like a surfboard (if he falls off, the armor sled vanishes).  While using this sled form, X doesn’t have access to any of the armor effects.  The sled form does not draw from the time limit that X can remain armored, and he can use it freely to travel.

-Skills-

Acrobatics (DEX) +4, Athletics (STR) +2, Engineering (INT) +2, Intimidation (CHA) +0, Medicine (INT) +1, Piloting (DEX) +3, Profession (Maverick Hunter, INT) +1, Survival (WIS) +1

-Abilities -

Reploid:  Constructed, Adaptive Build, Machine Body

Bounty Hunter Theme:  Theme Knowledge (pg 30);

Soldier:  Primary Fighting Style (Hit-and-Run, pg 115); Primary Style Technique

·         Opening Volley (Bonus Feat)

-Feats/Proficiencies-

Proficiencies:  Armor (Light & Heavy); Weapon (Basic Melee, Advanced Melee, Small Arms, Longarms, Heavy, Sniper, & Grenades)

Feats:  Mobility;

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Well that will do it for now.  Please keep in mind, like any conversion I do, stats/rules are subject to change.  My next conversion is going to continue with Starfinder, but will be a bit more vehicle based.

When I say "Vol", you say "tron".

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Starfinder Homebrew - Pulser Character Class

Hi folks and welcome back.  I am still on a Starfinder kick for stuff at the moment and it may not be over anytime soon.  Today I have a martial arts themed character class for everyone to enjoy - the Pulser.  Now please keep in mind that this class may changed based upon positive feedback I get from you folks who want to give it a try.  I'm certain that there is room for improvement so let me know if you think there's something that needs to be added.

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PULSER

STAMINA POINTS:  6 + CON Mod.

HP:  6

The galaxy is a large and strange place, and you are but one of a few people who have traversed the Drift and felt the pulse of the universe.  The energy of the pulse connects everything, and those who can sense it can channel it and affect its connect to others.  You are one of these few who have felt the pulse and you have learned how to tap into it, and those who have learned how to are known as Pulsers.  As a Pulser you learn how all things connect to each other in the grand scheme of things.  Reading and interpreting the pulse allows a person to broaden their senses of the world, to react before others would, and to fight as a living weapon.

KEY ABILITY SCORE

Your Wisdom helps with your connection to the pulse.  A high Dexterity is equally beneficial, and a decent Intelligence assists with your skills.

CLASS SKILLS

SKILL RANKS PER LEVEL

4 + Intelligence Modifier

Acrobatics (DEX)             Perception (WIS)

Computers (INT)              Piloting (DEX)

Culture (INT)                    Profession (CHA, INT, or WIS)

Diplomacy (CHA)            Sense Motive (WIS)

Mysticism (WIS)              Stealth (DEX)

PROFICIENCIES

ARMOR PROFICIENCY

Light Armor

WEAPON PROFICIENCY

Basic Melee Weapons, Small Arms

 MARTIAL ARTIST [1^st Level]

A Pulser does not ever truly need a weapon as they are one, but they can choose to use them if desired.  A Pulser treats unarmed attacks as proficient weapons, and as they gain levels the unarmed attack damage increases as well.  At level 6 your melee attacks count as being magical.

HARMONIC READING (EX) [1^st Level]

A Pulser may be able to wear some forms of armor if they choose to, but a Pulser is at their best without the need for body armor.  When not wearing body armor, a Pulser has the ability to sense and read the flow of the pulse around themselves with clarity.  This allows them, at 1^st level, to be able to apply their WIS modifier to their AC (KAC & EAC).  At level 3 and every other level there after you gain a +1 to your KAC and EAC.

PULSE FOCUS (SU) [1^st Level]

A Pulser has a special connection to the universe where they can feel what can only be described as a cosmic heartbeat.  You are ever aware of this pulse and can freely sense it.  You gain a number of Pulse Points equal to your level +  WIS modifier.  These points are expended to be able to focus the pulse to do a number of things.  Recovering your expended pulse points at a rate of 1 point once combat ends, or if you take a 10-minute rest & expend a Resolve point you gain back all expended Pulse Points.  You initially can only do a few things with the pulse, but as time goes on you will gain additional abilities that you can use the Pulse Points for.  All powers noted below require the expenditure of 1 PP.

·         Pulse Interrupt:  You can interrupt the pulse with in a being. The target must make a FORT save vs. your attack roll.  If they fail their save, the target can have one of the following conditions applied to them, (each condition lasts until the end of your next turn):  Encumbered, Exhausted, or Off-Target.

·         Pulse Step:  You can use the Pulse to shift your position in space from one place to another with in your line of sight.  As a move action you can move up to your speed + your level x2 to any spot you can see.  Opponents around you lose sight immediately and must make a Perception roll in order to see where you have gone.  The action is akin to teleporting, but is virtually silent.

·         Pulse Insight:  When fighting defensively, or using total defense you can add an additional +1 or +2 bonus (respectively) to your AC.

PULSE DISCIPLINE [1^st Level]

Your discipline determines how you primarily utilize your connection with the pulse.  At 1^st level, and again at levels 4, 7, 10, 13, and 17^th levels you can choose an area to focus your discipline.  You will have two options available at each level, but you may only choose one to have.  Once your choice is made you are stuck with it.

FIGHTING ARTS FEAT [3^rd Level]

At level 3 and every 3 levels there after you may choose a bonus feat to have.  This works like the Combat Feat class feature on page 111.

FALL BREAKER [5^th Level]

When you are knocked prone you can stand as an incidental action instead of as a move action if you succeed in a DC 15 Acrobatics roll.  Additionally, if you jump off, or fall from a height you are able to reduce the damage you take from the fall.  This amount is equal to your level + an Acrobatics roll.

DEFLECTION (EX) [8^th Level]

You gain the ability to deflect any projectile directed at you (with the exception of attacks that affect an area).  When hit by the ranged attack you can expend your reaction to reduce the damage of the attack.  The amount that damage is reduced by is equal to 1d10 + your REFLEX Saving throw.  This applies to all attacks from one target.  If multiple targets attack the character in the same turn, you will need multiple reactions in order to deflect multiple attacks.  If the damage of the attack is reduced to 0 then the attack is completely negated, and if the attack consists of solid ammo (like an arrow) it can be caught if you have an empty hand.

PULSE SYNCRONIZATION (EX) [11^th Level]

You can synchronize your pulse with that of another person.  In doing this when performing the Aid Another action, you grant a +5 bonus to aid that person instead of +2.  When used on an opponent with an INT score higher than 2, you gain a +5 bonus to Sense Motive, and Perception Checks you may need to make against them.

GREATER PULSE FOCUS (SU) [14^th Level]

The breadth of your powers from the Pulse have expanded.  You now gain the following three powers.  However, the use of each power costs you 6 PP.

·         Limitless Step:  You are able to use the Flight spell, but it works only for you.  The spell is cast as a 3^rd level spell, and your level as a Pulser determines the strength of the spell’s benefits.

·         Cascading Pulse:  You can set up a detrimental cascading effect in a target’s link to the pulse.  You make an unarmed attack roll against a chosen target.  If your attack hits, the target takes your unarmed damage.  At the start of each turn there after the target takes the same damage again and again until it is defeated or the effect ends.  The target may make a FORT save for half the damage taken if they succeed (DC being equal to the damage rolled).  The effect lasts for 1 round per 4 character levels.

·         Total Awareness:  You become completely aware of everything and anything around you, within 300ft of you.  You know if anything is living or dead, where they are in relation to you, and if they are invisible or concealed.  You cannot be caught flat footed, and can perceive through walls and other structures.  You also gain a +10 bonus to sense motive checks.  The benefits of this requires concentration, however, and lasts a number of minutes equal to your level.

MARTIAL ARTS MASTERY [16^th Level]

You have attained a level of mastery over the unarmed fighting arts that few people ever reach.  You may choose to gain either a +3 dice increase to your base unarmed damage. Or you may apply a +2 to your KAC or EAC (or a +1 to both).  Or you may increase your PP by an additional amount equal to your WIS modifier.

PULSE ASCENSION (SU) [20^th Level]

Your connection to the pulse is unending and allows you to enter an ascended state in order to achieve this connection for a brief period of time.  Once per day you can enter this state, where pulse energy crackles across your body.  In this state you gain Spell Resistance equal to your Level + WIS modifier.  Additionally, you may take an additional reaction, and your unarmed attacks deal an extra 2 dice of damage.  More over your unarmed attacks gain a reach equal to your WIS modifier +1.  Finally, when you expend PP you reduced the cost by 1 PP (no less than one however), and you recover 1 PP at the start of each of your turns.  This state lasts for a number of turns equal to your WIS modifier +1.

PULSE DISCIPLINES

Below are the various pulse disciplines available to your character at certain levels.  At each level you are allowed to choose just 1 of the features noted below.

[1^st Level]

Battle Rhythm (EX)

As a standard action you can focus your mind and find the rhythm of a battle.  You become aware of its highs and lows, and this allows you to anticipate an enemy’s actions.  Against a single chosen opponent, you may apply either a +1 to your AC, or gain a +1 to your attack rolls.  You may change which opponent this applies to freely as combat continues at the start of your turn, as well as deciding which bonus to apply.  Once combat ends, so too does Battle Rhythm.

Calmed Pulse (EX)

You can calm your heart, making you less prone to act on impulse and emotion.  As a standard action, for the duration of an encounter, you gain immunity to Fear effects, and your emotional state cannot be altered.  You also can apply a +2 bonus to saving throws against magical effects that would put you to sleep or inflict feat in you.  Once the encounter ends, so too does Calmed Pulse.

[4^th Level]

High-Frequency Strike (SU)

You can use the pulse to infuse your unarmed attacks with sonic damage.  By spending 2 PP, your unarmed attacks deal 1d6 sonic damage + 1d6 every 4 levels.  Your unarmed attacks are considered magical as well while this is active (if they are not already).  When damaging objects, you deal an extra 2 dice of damage.  This power requires the character’s concentration to use and can be maintained the duration of combat.

Restore Balance (SU)

Instead of harming, you can instead seek to help and heal yourself or others.  By spending 2 PP, you may instead put your hands on a yourself or another target and roll your unarmed damage to instead restore either HP or Stamina (your choice).  Using this is an action.

[7^th Level]

Harmonic Step (SU)

Barriers are not an obstacle for you.  You can spend 3 PP to be able to move through walls, doors, and other obstacles as if they weren’t there.  This cannot work with magical barriers however.  Additionally, without expending PP you leave no trails when you move around (like foot prints, or disturbed landscape).

Pulse Persuasion (SU)

You can use your ability to manipulate the pulse in others to persuade them into doing things they normally wouldn’t.  You gain a +2 to your Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidation skill rolls.  For 3 PP you can force the target to make a WILL save vs. DC equal to 10 + your level as a Pulser + your WIS modifier.  If the target fails, the roll you can issue any command you want to them so long as it’s not a command that they would not normally find unreasonable.  Targets are typically unaware that they have been influenced when subjected to this.  You can also affect additional targets for 1 extra PP per target affected.

[10^th Level]

Structure Pulse (SU)

You can sense how the pulse interacts with machines, objects, and constructs.  You gain a +2 bonus to relevant skill rolls for repairing or building things.  If you expend 4 PP when in combat as a move action, you can sense the weak points of machines, objects (this includes structures), and constructs.  This grants you +4d6 damage to the target (if you hit) and it receives no Damage Reduction or Hardness protection against the attacks damage.

Purge (SU)

Your connection to the Pulse allows you to purge ailments for yourself and others.  You gain a +2 Bonus to your FORT saves against Diseases, Toxins, and Poisons.  You may also expend 4 PP and use a full-action to purge yourself or an ally you can touch of 1 chosen ailment that they are afflicted with that is a disease, toxin, or poison (magical or otherwise).

[13^th Level]

Pulse Step (EX)

You may add your level to your speed.  Additionally, you may add this total to the distance you would travel when jumping so long as you can take a 5ft step first.

Impulse (EX)

You gain the benefits the class feature Uncanny Agility (pg 94 PHB).

[17^th Level]

Pulse Strike (EX)

When making a full-attack with an unarmed attack, you instead make 3 attacks instead of 2 at a -4 penalty to your attack rolls.  However, while making these attacks you also cannot expend PP to enhance your attacks.

Pulse Conversion (EX)

This capability grants you a few different capabilities.  First you may change the sonic damage of your quake strike to be fire, or electricity instead (this must be done at the start of your turn before you attack).  Second of all when you choose between Sonic, Fire, or Electricity you gain Damage Reduction against that chosen source of damage equal to your WIS modifier +1.