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torm Knights questing on the streets of Pan-

Paci ca have new options for spending
Experience Points (XP).

STORM KNIGHTS
NEW PERKS
The new Perks include more options for power suits,
access to new miracles for worshipers of Palan, and
access to new psionic powers. Additionally, Perks
allowing a character to have their DNA modi ed
are included.
Vitality Perks are detailed in the Martial
Arts chapter.
Perks that list Beta Clearance as a prerequisite may
only be taken once the Storm Knight has achieved
50 XP or greater.
When a Perk boosts an attribute it counts exactly
the same as if it was purchased with XP. If the
Perk is lost, so is the attribute gain but the hero
may select a new Perk). The standard ceiling for
race s attributes remain unchanged unless a Perk
speci cally increases it.

BIOTECH PERKS
Cosm: Pan-Paci ca
The GeneMods purchased with these Perks all
use pirated GeneMod technology of at least the
second generation (see page 26), so are stable
and self-sustaining. The possession of pirated
GeneMods is a serious crime across the Pan-Paci ca
region. However underground biotech labs have
developed methods of making their products
appear, super cially, as legal technology. See the
GeneMod chapter for further details.

genemod inJections
• Prereq: None
This Perk allows the character to install $10,000
worth of GeneMods see page 2 . Unspent
budget can be allocated towards the cost of new
GeneMods at a later date.
New Implants: This Perk can be selected more
than once. Each purchase after the rst grants the
character an additional $5,000 worth of GeneMods.

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tHiRd geneRation genemods
• Prereq: None
Following the introduction of Second Generation
GeneMods half way through the rst year of the
invasion, Panama Genetec scientists investigated the
installation of existing GeneMods into test subjects
from other realities. The initial experiments were
all failures, causing rapid tissue degradation in
the volunteers. However these failures provided
insight, allowing the modification of existing
GeneMods so they remain stable within reality-rated
individuals, regardless of their home cosm. However
the technique is imperfect, and the results only
partially stable. Even sub ects from Pan-Paci ca s
reality suffer the cataclysmic cell degradation if too
much Third Generation GeneMod tissue is installed.
These aws, along with the cost, mean Kanawa only
uses this technology where there’s a clear business
need. However, some underground biotech labs
have enough information about Third Generation
research to replicate the processes involved.
Taking this Perk allows a character to select $8,000
of GeneMods. Unused budget may be spent at
a later date.
Special: This Perk may be selected by natives of
cosms other than Pan-Paci ca.
FAITH PERKS
Cosm: Any
Although the Spirit Axiom is increasing, it is only
recently that the concept of spirituality developed
in Marketplace.
PaciFist
• Prereq: Vow of Nonviolence
The character is a paci st. The character may
not, under any circumstances, make physical
attacks (e.g. those which can cause Shock or
Wounds). In exchange, the character’s interaction
attacks are Favored.
Making any attack that can physically harm a
target constitutes a ma or violation of the paci st s
vow, and the sinner loses the use of this Perk as
well as Vow of Nonviolence for the remainder of
the act. No violation occurs if the target is injured
by accident, such as by tripping and falling over a
GENEMODS AND THE
DELPHI COUNCIL
GeneMods are considered intellectual
property, and IP theft is a very serious crime on
Marketplace. The nations of Pan-Paci ca have
severely strengthened their IP laws in turn.
IP Scanners are found all over the realm now—
at entrances of most public and corporate-
owned buildings. IP Scanners scan a person’s
body, looking for signatures of GeneMods and
comparing those markers with centralized
databases. If a pirated GeneMod is detected,
the authorities are noti ed and the criminal
apprehended. This does not apply to Delphi
Council approved GeneMods.
Possession of GeneMods without any license
at all is considered an even graver offense.
Since those with officially licensed
GeneMods can be tracked, and those with
clean GeneMods can be easily found as well,
the Delphi Council only approves of implants
obtained through its own channels. They use
moles to access and modify the genetic databases
at Panama Genetec.
ledge or by jumping into an oncoming train while
attacking the paci st.
PRiest oF Palan
• Prereq: At least one add in faith. May not have
access to any miracles list other than Palanism.
Priests of Palan believe a simple life leads to
spiritual perfection and stand in direct opposition
to the megacorporations of Marketplace.
A priest s equipment consists of a set of robes,
sandals, and a quarterstaff. She may procure items
from the Delphi Council (since they do not belong
to her and will be returned), but she may not make
streetwise tests to gain equipment using personal
resources (for she has none).
A priest of Palan’s supernatural abilities (i.e.
miracles, spells, psionic powers, pulp powers, etc.)
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 may only target themselves. The range of any such break through the security protecting networks or
ability is automatically reduced to Range: Self. create their own programs. Hackers are the wizards
The priest gains Armor Full Body, Spirit 0 of the technological world.
which is sustained by her faith.
communications cRacKeR
The priest gains access to the Palanism miracles list
• Prereq: At least three adds in computers.
(see page 59). She learns the ward enemy miracle,
and may select two additional miracles. Communications are critical for control,
and tapping those lines are vital intel ahead
The priest of Palan gains access to the Faith Perk
of — or during — operations. Attempts to hack
category, but may not select Miracles. However, this
communications (e.g. a locked smartphone or
Perk counts as Miracles for the purpose of prereqs.
Zuzu, intercept emails, or tapping into a hardline)
Additional Miracles: The priest may gain a +4 bonus.
select this Perk multiple times, each
time learning one miracle. digital FoRgeR
• Prereq: At least three adds in computers.
vow oF nonviolence The hacker is an expert at creating a
• Prereq: At least one add in faith.
false online presence for a person or a
The faithful takes a vow of nonviolence, company. The fake pro le can be
but not true paci sm. After an opponent made anew, or by borrowing
rolls a bonus for an attack targeting the another company’s website
hero, the Storm Knight may spend a temporarily. The hacker may
Possibility to roll another bonus and force spend a Possibility to create
the attacker to take the lowest action total. or modify an online presence
f the attacker spent any Possibilities for himself or his allies on
to Boost Action, the hero must also a network he currently
Boost Action, spending an equal has access to. Any ally’s
amount of Possibilities. persuasion tests using that
Any test the hero takes to pro le gain a bonus.
make a physical attack suffers a
–2 penalty. meatsPace
Making an attack that can maniPulatoR
physically harm (e.g. can cause Shock • Prereq: At least three adds in
or Wounds) against a target who has computers.
not made a physical attack against the These hackers are adept at
hero, an ally, or an innocent bystander in the using computer networks to
current scene is a major violation of this vow, manipulate the environment they’re
and the character loses the use of this Perk for connected to (e.g. turning on the
the remainder of the act. In any case, the hero re suppression system, halting
cannot in ict lethal damage. or starting elevators, or locking
doors). Any computers tests made
HACKER PERKS to hack into or manipulate such
systems gain a +4 bonus.
Cosm: Core Earth, Cyberpapacy, Tharkold, or
Pan-Paci ca
Computers are everywhere in Pan-
Paci ca. Everyone knows how to operate
them, but only the truly dedicated users can

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 LEADERSHIP PERKS
Cosm: Any
comRade
• Prereq: Natural Leader
The hero excels at working in conjunction with a
group of allies at the same task.
If the Storm Knight takes the exact same action
as an ally, e.g. attacking using melee weapons,
intimidating a Kanawa Security Trooper, or testing
telepathy to manifest a Power) the test is considered
Favored for you. The action must use the same skills
e.g. Multi-Action , and have the same targets.
masteRmind
• Prereq: Mind 10+
The Storm Knight can anticipate problems
during a complicated operation, creating multiple
contingencies.
Once per act, during a Dramatic scene, the
mastermind may spend a Possibility to begin
a Flashback see page . Any allies in
communication with you may also spend a
Possibility to oin the Flashback.
simPliFy tHe enviRonment
• Prereq: Mind 8+.
Some leaders are able to take a quick look at
the situation and realize things have gotten too
complicated and it’s necessary to simplify the
circumstances. Immediately after a Drama card is
ipped, the character may spend a Possibility as a
free action to cancel the Situation Line (the extra line
on cosm-speci c Drama cards in its entirety.
POWER SUIT PERKS
Cosm: Pan-Paci ca
PoweR suit
• Prereq: At least two adds in a skill determined by
the armor’s manufacturer.
When a Storm Knight rst selects this Perk, she
chooses a manufacturer from the list below to
determine the baseline abilities of her core suit.
ELECTRIC SAMURAI
Electric Samurai are an underground group
gaining a following around Japan, and similar
groups have appeared in China, Korea, and
across Pan-Paci ca. Most members are crusading
youths emulating ancient samurai traditions.
The society’s leaders are mostly descendants
of true samurai families and their modern day
allies across the region.
Membership in the Electric Samurai is by
invitation only, and is extended only when a
candidate is observed clashing against Kanawa
Corporation forces and displaying the best
qualities of a disciple of Bushido.
The distinctive armor of the Electric Samurai
is the on Gusoku. The rst suits were adapted
from the armor worn by Kanawa’s elite security
forces, but many adaptations and improvements
were added as the samurai reverse-engineered
Kanawa’s technology.
Anyong Security: Requires 2 adds in air vehicles.
Flying hardsuit.
Baihu Arms: Requires 2 adds in unarmed combat.
Hardsuit with integrated electroclaws which attack
using unarmed combat.
Electric Samurai: At least two adds in melee
weapons. Modi ed Kanawa power suits. Replaces
Ion Gosuku Perk from Torg Eternity.
Gekko: Requires 2 adds in maneuver. Softsuit,
very customizable.
Lorde Military: Requires 2 adds in melee weapons.
Hardsuit with strength-enhancing servos.
Patriot Arms: Requires 2 adds in fire combat.
Hardsuit for those who love big guns.
Upgrades: This Perk may be selected multiple
times, each time gaining a new power suit
Enhancement see page . Unless otherwise
stated, an individual upgrade may only be selected
once.
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PROWESS PERKS
Cosm: Any.
beguiling
• Prereq: Pan-Pacifica, Beta Clearance, and
Charisma 8+.
The character’s Charisma increases by +1.
bRutal ambusH
• Prereq: At least three adds in stealth.
When attacking surprised targets (see
Surprise in Torg Eternity) any damage the hero
in icts gains BD.
escaPe aRtist
• Prereq: Dexterity 10+.
The hero is di cult to contain. Escaping from a
Restrained condition is a simple action, which may
be attempted once per turn. Tests to escape from the
Restrained condition gain a +4 bonus and may use
Dexterity instead of Strength.
gun Fu
• Prereq: At least three adds in fire combat and
unarmed combat.
When the hero s sole action is to attack a single
target in close combat with an unarmed combat
and fire combat attack, if he hits with both attacks
he may spend 3 Shock to apply the damage from
each attack separately instead of only applying the
highest damage.
ingenious
• Prereq: Mind 10+
Not only is the hero incredibly smart, but she
knows how to use her brains in creative ways.
Once per scene, as a simple action, the character
may spend a Possibility to draw a Destiny card
and then take a Mind test. On a success, she may
immediately draw another Destiny card and put
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may draw two cards, and select one to put into any
player’s hand. On an Outstanding Success she may
instead draw three cards, and select one.
imPRovised weaPon
• Prereq: At least one add in melee weapons.
Although most close combatants prefer to use
weapons which are well designed for taking out
their opponent, some are ust ne using whatever
is laying around. It could be a frying pan, a rock,
or even a step ladder. The hero uses melee weapons
to attack, or missile weapons if thrown. A Small
weapon does Strength 2 damage Range 0/20/ 0 .
A one-handed weapon does Strength +3 damage
Range / 0/ and a two-handed weapon is
Strength +4 damage, Stagger but cannot be thrown.
KillsHot
• Prereq: Double Tap
On an attack where Double Tap was applied, roll
the Bonus Dice for damage (if any) two separate
times and apply the larger result. These dice may
not be re-rolled.
KneecaP
• Prereq: At least three adds in fire combat.
Although they are proficient with a deadly
weapon, some are ace shots at shooting to disable
rather than kill. When shooting to disable the hero
may make a Called Shot (–2) against the legs. The
attack gains a 2 bonus to damage, but the damage
becomes non-lethal.
masteR tHieF
• Prereq: At least three adds in trick and two adds
in lockpicking.
Attempting to lift an ob ect someone possesses
(but does not hold in their hands) or plant a small
object (e.g. wallet, ID card, cellphone) into one of
their pockets without them noticing, requires a
Dexterity + trick test against the target’s trick.
As long as there is no combat occurring, the
pickpocket may do a lift or plant on an Ord, and
as long as his Dexterity + trick is at least equal to the
target’s trick, it automatically succeeds.
Additionally, lockpicking tests are Favored.
ELECTRIC SAMURAI
AND KI PERKS
There are some organizational changes to Perks
detailed in Torg Eternity:
Ki Perks are now called Vitality Perks
and are detailed in the Martial Arts chapter
(see page 40).
Electric Samurai are now one of several
groups equipped with powered armor, which
are detailed in the Power Suits chapter (see
page 37). The Electric Samurai Perk category
has been eliminated, and the assocaited Perks
have been redistributed into the following
Perk categories:
Ion Gosuku: Power Suit Perks (page 21)
Speed Demon: Prowess Perks (below).
Unflinching: Vitality Perks (page 41).
scientiFic metHod
• Prereq: At least three adds in science and two adds
in scholar.
Once per act, the Storm Knight may use science
adds instead of the usual skill adds for a test. The
test counts as skilled and as an Approved action.
The test can’t activate spells, miracles, or psionic
powers. The player must explain or roleplay how
science is useful for the task at hand (GM’s call).
sPeed demon
• Prereq: At least two adds in land vehicles.
Motorcycles are the preferred mode of
transportation for most Electric Samurai thanks to
the combination of speed, maneuverability, and the
lack of an outer frame to hamper sword use! When a
speed demon makes a melee attack from any vehicle
moving Fast Speed alue or faster, he gains a 2
bonus to damage. f the vehicle is also open-topped,
the damage bonus is +4.
This Perk replaces that described in Torg Eternity.
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 tRademaRK veHicle
• Prereq: At least two adds in air vehicles, land
vehicles, or water vehicles.
The hero gains a vehicle worth Value 25 or less—
or Value 30 or less if it’s unarmed. Tests for that
vehicle, including repairs, are Favored.
tRencHcoat waRFaRe
• Prereq: Aysle, Core Earth, Cyberpapacy, Nile
Empire, Orrorsh, Pan-Paci ca, or Tharkold AND
at least two adds in fire combat or energy weapons.
Whether it s a bag of guns, or rearms held in
holsters and slings, the bottom line is that some
people just love lots of guns.
The gun enthusiast gains a bag of guns based on
his home cosm, from the options below. Once per
act, he may swap out the guns in his bag for those
from the local cosm, as long as he’s in a position to
do so. Starting with the rst weapon or weapons
on the list, after attacking an enemy with the weapon
at least once, the hero may grab the next gun on the
list as a simple action.
All guns have one magazine of
standard ammunition.
• Aysle: Twin Ayslish wheel-lock pistols,
arquebus, blunderbuss, experimental
blunderbuss (+2 damage), dwarven
blunderbuss (+4 damage but any Malfunction
deals 14 damage against the character and
destroys the gun).
• Core Earth: Twin Glock 9mm pistols, twin
Uzis, Atchisson 2 shotgun, M carbine, GM-
94 grenade launcher (with frag grenades).
• Cyberpapacy: Twin GWI GodMeeter pistols,
GW Godbeam laser ri e, MAS Storm shotgun,
MAS God’s Wrath grenade launcher (with
MAS AP grenades , GW God s Fire plasma
ri e.
• Nile Empire: Twin Webley revolvers, twin
Schmiesser MP- 0 machine pistols, Thompson
1928 submachine gun, hunting shotgun, 7.92
KAR assault ri e.
• Orrorsh: Twin Webley revolvers, twin
pepperbox pistols, sawed-off coach gun, Lee-
En eld Mk ri e, . 0 Nitro Express ri e.
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A Bulletsmith may include his Slayer’s Gun
anywhere in this sequence.
• Pan-Pacifica: Twin Sinosec Viper 9mm pistols,
twin Chunyokai 13mm pistols, twin SC Kyogo
144 SMGs, Arlington Terminator shotgun, SC
Kyogo T11.
• Tharkold: Twin MP- Grach pistols, twin
Thav- submachine guns, Saiga- 2 shotgun,
Alph Sprayer assault gun, RPG- 2.
Some of these guns are detailed in
other sourcebooks.
wHiRlwind
• Prereq: Dexterity 8+.
The warrior has trained to hit a large number of
foes in a single dance of death. He ignores the rst
two points of the Multi-Target penalty when using
melee weapons or unarmed combat.
This Perk replaces the Torg Eternity version.
wRestleR
• Prereq: At least two adds in unarmed combat.
The hero s Grapple attacks see Grappling in
Torg Eternity are Favored, and do not incur the 2
damage penalty on a Standard success.
PSIONIC PERKS
Cosm: Core Earth, Pan-Paci ca, or Tharkold
Psionics are a relatively new phenomenon in
Marketplace, with some psis taking a disciplined,
scholarly route, while others have psionics
thrust upon them.
disciPlined PsycHic
• Prereq: Pan-Paci ca, at least add in kinesis,
precognition, or telepathy, no access to any Powers
lists other than Disciplined Psychic.
Through meditation and practice, deep self-
awareness can be achieved. Those who become
enlightened in this way can become masters of many
psychic talents.
Selecting this perk gains access to the Disciplined
Psychic list (see page 51), and the psi may choose
three powers. Additional powers can be acquired by
taking the Path of Uni cation Perk see page .
The Psionic Perk may not be selected, but this Perk
counts as Psionic for prereqs.
Additional Powers: This Perk may be selected
multiple times, gaining a new psionic power each
time.
PsycHic mutant
• Prereq: Pan-Paci ca, at least one add in kinesis,
precognition, or telepathy, no access to any other
psionic powers lists other than Psychic Mutant.
Some are just born with it. Others develop these
powers after being exposed to chemicals, radiation,
or it is rumored, the Contagion. Regardless of how,
mutated humans exist in Pan-Paci ca who can wield
psychic energy. Though typically not as re ned as
the disciplined psychics, mutant psychics tend to
be capable of wielding more raw psychic energy.
Psis can choose three powers from the Psychic
Mutant list (see page 51) when taking this Perk.
Additional powers can be acquired by taking the
Psionic Perk (see Torg Eternity).
wild mind
• Prereq: At least one add in kinesis, precognition, or
telepathy. May not have Iron Will or Disciplined
Psychic Perks.
The psychic is untrained and raw. He has a natural
talent for psychic abilities, but can’t protect his mind
from overloads. Whenever testing for a psychic skill
he suffers 2 Shock but the roll is Favored. The Shock
cannot be prevented by any means. He rerolls 1s on
any bonus dice applied to psychic powers.
The psi may never take the Iron Will or Disciplined
Psychic Perks.
SOCIAL PERKS
always PRePaRed
• Prereq: At least two adds in persuasion.
Once per scene you may spend a Possibility to
make a new Requisition test. The item that results
was previously arranged for delivery, or you
simply had it all along!
aRms dealeR
• Prereq: At least two adds in streetwise.
When Requisitioning items, test rst and then
choose a weapon with a alue equal to or less than
the action total. Ignore rarity and restrictions on
military weapons.
Instead of choosing a single weapon, the arms
dealer may choose to take two identical weapons
at Value +2 or 10 identical weapons at Value +5.
con aRtist
• Prereq: Charisma 8+, at least 3 adds in persuasion.
The grifter is an expert at the art of the con, and
any of the hero’s persuasion tests involving deceit
gains a bonus equal to half her trick adds rounded
up). The same bonus applies to her defense against
attempts to deceive her.
daRK Past
• Prereq: Charisma 8+
When their Moment of Crisis came the character
made the wrong choice, but since then they’ve
switched sides and mostly been accepted.
The player’s hand size is reduced by one (and they
start an act with one fewer Destiny card) but the
hero gains one extra Possibility at the start of acts.
Once per act, the Storm Knight may play a
Connection card to invoke this past and collect a
favor from a villain perhaps he ll let you go, offer
a piece of information, or retreat early (GM’s call)
for Old Times Sake.
FaKe it til you maKe it
• Prereq: At least two adds in persuasion.
Spend a Possibility to gain 1 add in a skill you
don’t have, or go from +1 to +2 adds in a skill you
do until you choose to fake a different skill. When
you Play for the Critical Moment the test never
counts as untrained.
Famous
• Prereq: Charisma 8+
Storied heroes may gain a reputation of being
honorable, true, and gracious. There’s just something
about them that makes people gosh darn like them.
Persuasion tests are Favored as long as the character
is open about his identity, and once per act, the
character may search the Destiny deck or discard
pile for a Connection card and add it to his hand.
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