Factions in Tokyo N◎va

A Faction is an organization, such as the Chihaya Group or the Society of True Teachings, that characters
(both Cast Members and NPCs) can be affiliated with. Belonging to a Faction grants access to its Faction Skills
and Faction Items. More precisely, belonging to a Faction means possessing a rank or level of influence in
that Faction.

How Factions Work

Factions are closely tied to a character's background. Joining a Faction does not cost any XP and can be done
at character creation. However, it must cohere with the character's background story. An employee of
Iwasaki cannot be a member of the Chihaya Faction, and so forth. Clever exceptions may be possible, such as
"a Chihaya corporate spy working undercover as a kugutsu at Iwasaki," but these must be narratively
justified.

Each character can have only one active Faction at a given time. It may be possible for a character to
narratively qualify for membership in multiple factions; for example, "a member of Chihaya's Investigations
Bureau that is working as a liaison with the Black Hounds" could have either Chihaya or the Black Hounds as
their Faction. However, theymust pick one of these two Factions during Pre-Play, and for the remainder of
the Act, that will be considered their sole active Faction.

You must belong to a Faction active to:

 Use Faction Skills from that Faction.

 Gain any benefit or effect from Faction Skills from that Faction.
 Purchase or use Faction Outfits from that Faction.
 Gain any benefit or effect from Faction Outfits from that Faction.

It is possible to join a Faction with an existing Cast Member if events occur that would justify this. This cannot
happen in the middle of an Act; the character can record the new Faction on their sheet during the Post-Act.
Likewise, if something happens that makes it no longer possible for a Cast Member to be part of a Faction, or
they simply wish to leave the organization in question, they remain a member of that Faction until the end of
the Act.

There is one exception: if a character takes Social Damage, the Director may (at their discretion) instantly
disable their Faction membership if it is narratively appropriate.

When a character joins or leaves a Faction, they should probably be Rebuilt, to not have spent XP on Skills or
Outfits they are unable to use.

Among NPCs, only Guests can have a Faction; Troops and Extras cannot belong to them, even if they are
affiliated with organizations that are considered Factions.

Special Factions
The Freelance Faction is a special Faction for characters that do not qualify for any other Faction. If a
character is narratively a member of any organization represented by a Faction, they cannot be a member of
the Freelance Faction. They can, of course, tailor their background to avoid this; for example, "an
independent street samurai who frequently does contract work for Chihaya" can be a freelancer while having
close ties in the story to Chihaya. It is also possible to be a low-ranking Chihaya employee with no access to
their Faction benefits, and thus default to the Freelance Faction.
Note that, in addition to Freelance, some Factions have special conditions that must be fulfilled to join them.

The following Factions are by default available to Guests only:

 Japanese Army
 Purification Faction
 Rashomon

Cast Members cannot join these Factions without the Director's permission.

Faction Skills
Faction Skills are special Style Skills that can be acquired only by characters belonging to the appropriate
Faction. Unless otherwise stated, they are not restricted by the character's choice of Styles and can be
acquired and used by any character with that Faction active. Faction Skills cost 10 XP each, and there is no
limit to how many can be taken. Even when a character possesses a previously acquired Faction Skill, unless
they have the Faction that skill belongs to active, they cannot use it or gain any benefits from it. Highlander's
Sealed Memory skill and similar effects cannot be used to take Faction Skills.

Position Skills
Position Skills are a special type of Faction Skill that represent a character's internal rank, position, or duties
within an organization. Each character can have only one active Position Skill at a given time. If they acquire
multiple Position Skills, they must choose one during Pre-Play, and gain no benefits from their inactive
Position Skills for the rest of the Act. They cannot change which Position Skill is active during the Act.

Faction Equipment
Faction Outfits are special Outfits that can be acquired only by characters belonging to the appropriate
Faction. Unless otherwise stated, they are not restricted by the character's choice of Styles and can be
purchased and used by any character with that Faction active. Be warned that unlike Faction Skills, it is
relatively common for Faction Outfits to have Style restrictions. Characters can only give Faction Outfits to
each other if they both have the necessary Faction active. Unlike regular Outfits, Faction Outfits cannot have
their flavour altered, even at the Director's discretion.

Even when a character possesses a previously acquired Faction Outfit, unless they have the Faction that skill
belongs to active, they cannot use it or gain any benefits from it.
Faction - Chihaya Group
Type: Corporation
Subfactions: Chihaya Heavy Industries, Chihaya Medical, CME (Chihaya Music Entertainment),
CNN (Chihaya News Network), CHIHAYA (fashion), Mikado Orbital Development,
Mikado Security Preservation
Headquarters:Center Rapids Orbital
The Chihaya Group has been the pre-eminent Japanese megacorp dating back to the Hazards. They are a
diverse group of companies with a presence in every industry imaginable, from police and security services
to fashion and entertainment, foodstuffs, and household goods. Whether they're a Wet living in luxury in a
White Area, or a slum dweller surviving by the skin of their teeth in a Red Area, it's difficult to live a life
without relying on Chihaya products.

Though the Chihaya Group's influence spreads far and wide throughout the world, their heart is the arcology
in Tokyo NOVA that is the head office of Chihaya Heavy Industries. It isn't just business know-how and
expansion strategies that have gotten them here. Just like every corporation, they engage in covert
operations. These are the purview of the Chihaya Heavy Industries Logistics Management Department.

The Logistics Management Department handles an innumerable variety of illicit operations for all divisions of
the megacorp; it could be said to be the keystone of the entire Chihaya Group. Its First Team is tasked with
planning, security, and protection; its Second Team oversees information gathering and security; its Third
Team executes illegal operations; its Seventh Team sees to medical duties; and its Thirteenth Team is tasked
to resolve all astral incidents. These are, of course, only a few of its many specialized divisions.

Though these kugutsu are, naturally, provided with the full extent of Chihaya's unparalleled equipment and
techniques, it is hard for any one organization to provide all the necessary support for a megacorp as large as
Chihaya. As a result, the corporation relies on many freelance contractors in addition to their employees.

The Chihaya Group also possesses "The 22 Fangs", a group of special operatives trained from childhood by
the head of the megacorp, Chihaya Toshiyuki. And like all megacorps in the Neuro Age, they have a private
army under the umbrella of Chihaya Heavy Industries. Their special forces platoon, the "Night Force", is
capable enough to be sent into even large-scale conflicts.

Yet the Chihaya Group has still another military asset at its disposal: Mikado Security Preservation, which
answers to the orbital faction of the megacorp. Within Mikado Security Preservation, Security Team Nine is
well known for its expertise in assassinations and sabotage, and they have other teams specialized in illicit
activities. Once a major player in the civil war that took place within the company, this department now uses
the skills they honed during their internal conflict against to wage war against other corporations.

As Chihaya has financial interests in companies like Shinohara Judicial and SSS, they have a high degree of
independence from the law.
Faction Items

Chihaya Group Melee Weapon Chihaya Group Ranged Weapon

Chihaya Senko Night Ruler
BUY: -/5 HIDE: 5 / -1 BUY: - / 10 HIDE: 5 / 2
ATK: S+8 PARRY: 3 ATK: P+8 PARRY: -
RNG: Close HACK: - RNG: Short-Medium HACK: 16
SLOT: One hand SLOT: Two hands
A scalpel made for the use of the Logistics A combat rifle used by Chihaya's corporate
Management Department's Seventh Team. army. As a Minor Action, it gains either the
Though it also makes an excellent weapon, effect [Full Auto Capable, FA1] or the effect
members of the Seventh Team who have the [+1 Range Step] until the end of the Act.
free time to practice with it are few. Katana Another Minor Action can be used to swap
Only. the active effect.

Chihaya Group Ranged Weapon Chihaya Group Weapon Option

Spike Lance Smart Mount
BUY: - / 25 HIDE: 5 / -2 BUY: -/5 HIDE: 15 / 0
ATK: P + 9 (14) PARRY: - ATK: ❈ PARRY: -
RNG: Short HACK: 14 RNG: - HACK: 15
SLOT: One hand SLOT: Weapon
An anti-vehicular stake launcher, or in other A top-grade cybermod to embed a weapon in
words, a pile driver. If used with the <GunFu> your body. An equipped weapon of your
skill, the Attack Mod becomes the number choice with [Hide: 5] or higher becomes
listed. This weapon cannot use Special [Hide: 15], and the Appearance Check Mod is
Ammo. When used, this weapon becomes boosted by +2 (to a maximum of 0). You can
[Out of Ammo]. ready the weapon with an Auto Action.

Chihaya Group Body Armour Chihaya Group Neuroware

Knight Shroud AXL
BUY: - / 15 HIDE: - / -1 BUY: -/9 HIDE: 20 / -
DEF: 2/4/4 HACK: 15 ATK: - HACK: 16
CTL: -1
SLOT: Coat SLOT: Any (Nerves)
An armoured coat made for those who Prototype neuroware based on the Type X. It
expect to have to defend others in the is currently being tested in the field by
vicinity. While wearing it, you gain +2 to the Chihaya's agents. Activate during the Setup
result of Style Skills that allow you to make Process. Until the end of the Scene, you gain
Reactions for others in your Engagement, a +7 bonus to CS.
such as <Vigilant>.

Chihaya Group Neuroware Chihaya Group Neuroware

Chandela Expertise
BUY: - / 12 HIDE: 10 / 0 BUY: - / 50 HIDE: 12 / 0
ATK: - HACK: 14 ATK: - HACK: 16

SLOT: Any (Nerves) SLOT: Brain

Neuroware that controls and synchronizes
your cosmetics. Activate with a Minor Action.
If you have 3 or more Cosmetics equipped,
you get +2 to the result of Negotiation
checks.
Neuroware that directly transmits the
recorded skills of a master into your brain.
Choose a Secret Skill from one of your Styles.
You gain 1 SL in the chosen skill (it may not
exceed the Max SL.) This Secret Skill does not
count towards the limit of Secret Skills you
can acquire from that Style; however, you
may not increase its SL further.

Chihaya Group Artificial Body Chihaya Group IANUS Option

Balor Curious
BUY: - / 35 HIDE: - / 0 BUY: -/7 HIDE: 12 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: - ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: 18 RNG: - HACK: 15
SLOT: Eyes SLOT: IANUS
Milspec goggles with top-class target An IANUS option that automatically calls up
acquisition and tracking capabilities. Of relevant info from the Web, with filtering to
course, they contain more basic features like display only pertinent information. You get +2
night vision as well. Activate as a Minor to the Result of <Society> checks you make
Action. During this Main Process, your to gather information.
Physical Attacks become [Target: Area (P)]
and get +2 to the Result. Limit 1/Scene.

Chihaya Group Artificial Mutation Chihaya Group IANUS Option

Brood Brain Open Up
BUY: - / 25 HIDE: 18 / 0 BUY: - / 15 HIDE: 13 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: - ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: - RNG: - HACK:
SLOT: Any (Brain) SLOT: IANUS
An artificial mutation that parasitizes your An IANUS option that unlocks the unused
brain, adding additional implant capacity to potential of your brain. Choose one of your
it. Choose [Slot: Cerebrum] or [Slot: Attributes. You get +1 to the Control Rating of
Cerebellum]. You can equip 1 additional that Attribute. You may acquire and equip up
Outfit in the chosen Slot. to 3 copies of this Option, choosing the same
or different Attributes.

Chihaya Group Tool Chihaya Group Psycho-App

Meteor Cold Fire
BUY: - / 20 HIDE: - / 0 BUY: - / 18 HIDE: 10 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: - ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: - RNG: - HACK: 15
SLOT: Both Hands SLOT: Subconscious
A replica of an uncyberized, pre-Hazard guitar A psycho-app that erases fear and other
produced by CME's Melody. You cannot strong emotions when they arise. Activate
equip this item unless you have <Art: Guitar when you take {BS: Fear}. You instantly
Performance> at SL4 or higher. Activate recover from {BS: Fear}. Limit 1/Act.
before making the check of <On Stage>. You
do not lose an AR as a result of using <On
Stage>. Limit 1/Act.

Chihaya Group Psycho-App Chihaya Group Food

Sprinjack C-Curry
BUY: - / 25 HIDE: 15 / 0 BUY: 15 / - HIDE: - / 0
ATK: - PARRY: - ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: 15 RNG: - HACK: -
SLOT: Unconscious SLOT: -
A program that supercharges your reflexes to Food that is served only in the Chihaya
react to even the most sudden Arcology. It's a curry whose recipe is subtly
developments. Activate with a Minor Action. different each day of the week. Activate as a
During this Cut, you can make Reactions to Major Action. One time in this Act, as an Auto
[Versus: Impossible] Combos using the Action, you may discard one card from your
appropriate Skill. Limit 1/Act. hand and draw a new one.

Chihaya Group Food

C-Burger
BUY: 15 / - HIDE: - / 0
ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: -
SLOT: -
Food that is served only in the Chihaya
Arcology. It's a burger preferred by Kugutsu
who eat on the run. Activate as a Minor
Action. During this Scene, you get +3 to the
Wound Rating of Physical Wounds you inflict.
Faction Skills

CNN Security Team Nine

Max SL: 5 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Free COMBO: Declare
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Refer
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
You are a member of Mikado Security
This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you're an
Preservation's Team Nine, who are experts at
employee of Chihaya News Network or a Talkie
assassination and sabotage.
on contract with them. You can call upon special
Use when you play a card with the Diamonds
channels of information available only to CNN.
suit. The Card Value gets +[SL x 2].
You get +1 to the Result of all <Society> checks.
In addition, you get a +[SL] bonus to the rating of Limit 1/Act.
Social Wounds you inflict.

LMD First Team LMD Second Team

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
This is a [Position Skill] that marks you as a This is a [Position Skill] that marks you as a
member of the First Team of Chihaya's Logistics member of the Second Team of Chihaya's
Management Department, which specialises in Logistics Management Department, which
providing physical security. specialises in providing digital security.
When you acquire this Skill, choose one Skill. You You gain a +[SL] bonus to the Result of all Checks
gain a +[SL] bonus to the Result of Reactions made while you are Backstage.
made with the chosen Skill.

LMD Third Team Night Force

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
This is a [Position Skill] that marks you as a This is a [Position Skill] that is your badge as a
member of the Third Team of Chihaya's Logistics
Management Department, which handles most
of the LMD's wet work.
When you acquire this Skill, choose one Style
Skill. You gain a +[SL] bonus to the Result of
Checks made with the chosen Skill.
member of the Night Force, Chihaya's special
forces unit.
You gain a +[SL+2] to the Wound Rating of
{Physical Attacks} made with [Subcategory:
Ranged Weapon] or [Subcategory: Mounted
Weapon] Outfits.

Special Talent Management Office Insurance

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 5
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you belong Due to your dangerous duties performed at their
to Chihaya Music Entertainment's Special Talent request, Chihaya's granted you a life insurance
Management Office. You are a producer unbound policy.
by the typical rules and regulations. When you
Use when you take a Wound that will result in
acquire this Skill, choose one Skill from among
you becoming {Dead}. You receive [SLx2] Credits.
<Negotiation>, <Society: Media> or any <Art>
You can only use this Style Skill when
skill. You gain +[SL] to the Result of Major Action
{Incapacitated}. In addition, you may select a
Checks made with the chosen Skill.
character other than yourself to receive the
Credits.
Limit 1/Act.

Watch Drone Support Team

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Major TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Area (P) TARGET: Self
RANGE: Close RANGE: None
DIFF: 10 DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
You have an area surveillance drone to support You have a skilled operator assigned to you, and
you in your operations. However, it has no utility Chihaya's information-gathering teams work
in direct combat. around the clock to support your activities. You
gain a +[SL] bonus to the Result of all
The targets gain a +[SL] bonus to the Result of
Professional <Society> Checks.
<Perception> Checks, so long as they are not in
combat. This effect lasts until the end of the
Scene.
Request Support: Firewall Specialty Products
Max SL: 4 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Setup TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Area (P) TARGET: Self
RANGE: Close RANGE: None
DIFF: 10 DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
You request cybersecurity support from the Third Since you have access to Chihaya's most
Team. All Outfits possessed by the targets gain a advanced battle techniques, they supply you with
bonus of +[SL] to their Hack Rating. This does not gear that can keep up. You can acquire up to [SL]
affect [Hack: -] Outfits. In addition, if any are Outfits exclusive to other Factions. However,
affected by {BS: Interference}, it is cleared. when you do, you must pay their XP costs.

Quality Provisions Solitary Meal

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 4
COMBO: Free COMBO: <Society: Business>
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Major
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: 10
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
You have access to the top-quality equipment Your hours at Chihaya are long and tiring. Like
used by the Logistics Management Department. every salaryman, you've gotten used to scarfing
Choose one weapon you have equipped during down a meal when you can.
the Pre-Act. You get +1 to the Result of Attacks
You acquire one Food item of your choice aside
made with the chosen weapon. In addition, you
from Sukiyaki. If you pay 1 Credit, you can
get a +[SL+1] bonus to the rating of {Physical
additionally acquire <Large Portion> or <Extra
Wounds} inflicted by the weapon. You may not
Large Portion>.
choose the same weapon you chose for the
<High-Grade Weapon> skill if that is in use in
your game.

Producer Rough Stuff

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Alone COMBO: Free
TIMING: Refer TIMING: Refer
TARGET: Single TARGET: Single
RANGE: Short RANGE: Short
DIFF: 10 DIFF: 10
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
You are experienced at directing other staff and You're an elite agent who knows how to hit your
setting up a stage. Chihaya has many types of
producers under its umbrella.
Use when a character other than you makes a
Check, they get a +2 bonus to the Result.
Limit 1/Cut, [SL]/Act.
enemies where it hurts, whether it's with your
words or your weapon.
You get a +[SL+2] bonus to the Rating of Physical
and Mental Wounds you inflict.

World Order
Max SL: 4
COMBO: Free
TIMING: None
TARGET: None
RANGE: None
DIFF: None
VERSUS: None
Your loyalty to Chihaya is absolute. You will
endure any hardship to help them achieve the
brighter tomorrow they envision. When you use
this skill in a Combo, you can ignore the effect of
any {Bad Statuses} you are suffering from, for
that Check only.
Faction – Iwasaki Group
Type: Corporation
Subfactions: Iwasaki Heavy Industries, Rokuhara Company, TV Iwasaki
Headquarters:Iwasaki Orbital
The Iwasaki Group is one of the megacorps that achieved worldwide prominence following the Hazards.
Though their headquarters are located on an orbital, they are presently attempting to re-enter the megaplex
of TOKYO N◎VA which they at one time withdrew from.

Iwasaki is an international company with a presence in many nations as well as many industries. When
people hear the name "Iwasaki," they might think of their financial services, their general mercantile
operations, or of course their arms manufacturing; these are all under the umbrella of Iwasaki Heavy
Industries, which has diverse operations based in a variety of locations around the world.

Iwasaki also manufactures products of greater interest to the common urbanite. Fashion, vehicles, medicine,
and cyberware are industries where they have a notable presence.

Underlying all the many ways in which Iwasaki makes its money is a common thread. Centred in their
arcology in TOKYO N◎VA, Iwasaki's Intelligence Handling Department works tirelessly to support their extra-
legal operations. Iwasaki's 'Public Relations Team', known for its cutting-edge armaments and imperturbable
demeanour, consists of both talented street fighters and elite ex-military soldiers.

As a byproduct of their military R&D, Iwasaki manufactures advanced weapons and cyberware, as well as
biotech and psycho-apps developed as an application of their physiological remodelling research. Their front-
line combatants eagerly adopt these innovations. Rumour has it that they employ even Ayakashi.

Four field armies - named Byakko, Seiryuu, Suzaku, and Genbu - make up Iwasaki's corporate army, the
largest in the world. Each field army is on the scale of a Private Military Company (PMC). The Japanese Army
has also adapted Iwasaki military technology and lends them plentiful assistance in return.

Also worth a mention are the units said to be led by the protege of the company itself - the elite "Iwasaki
niwaban" shadow operatives, and the general security force known as the Rokuhara Company. The soldiers
of these units are, naturally, graced with Iwasaki's finest equipment and techniques.
Faction Items

Iwasaki Group Melee Weapon Iwasaki Group Neuroware

Asashi Smart Drift
BUY: - / 10 HIDE: 18 / 0 BUY: - / 20 HIDE: 15 / 0
ATK: X + 12 PARRY: - ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: Close-Short HACK: 20 RNG: - HACK: 15
SLOT: One Hand SLOT: Any (Nerves)
A high-powered, pendant-sized laser weapon Cyberware that precisely adjusts your
manufactured in the Orbital. Due to its high movements to compensate for recoil. Use
energy draw, it can only maintain its output with a Minor Action. Physical Wounds you
for a few moments. Lost upon use. This is a inflict with Full Auto Ranged Attacks during
Laser Weapon. this Main Process get a +5 bonus to the
Wound Rating. However, this effect does not
trigger when using [Hack: -] weapons.

Iwasaki Group Psycho-App Iwasaki Group IANUS

Shingan Kensei
BUY: - / 70 HIDE: 15 / 0 BUY: - / 50 HIDE: 16 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: - ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: 18 RNG: - HACK: Control
SLOT: Subconscious SLOT:
A psycho-app that can predict movements An advanced IANUS with high processing
and react to them without your conscious capability. The fruit of the latest Psycho-app
input. Use before making a Reaction to a research has made it unparalleled in both
Physical Attack. You can change the suit of functionality and mental defence ability. The
the card you play for the Reaction Check to Wound Rating of {Mental Wounds} you take
any one of your choice (you cannot change gets a -6 penalty.
the Card Value.) Limit 1/Scene.

Iwasaki Group Magic Item

Renketsu
BUY: - / 40 HIDE: 10 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: -
SLOT: Blood
A technique that infuses a human being with
the blood of an Ayakashi, granting them the
power to transform. You acquire one SL in an
Ayakashi Clan Skill and its accompanying
Transform skill. You cannot increase the SL of
these skills further.
Faction Skills

Iwasaki Oniwaban Iwasaki Mobile Air Corps

Max SL: 5 Max SL: 3
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you're a This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you're a
member of the elite shinobi known as the member of the Iwasaki Mobile Airborne Corps,
Iwasaki Oniwaban. Through your operations and the corporation's space military. Cyberware you
lifestyle, you have acquired skills different from have equipped that grants you a bonus to CS
the common soldier. None can cast doubt on when activated during the Setup Process gets a +
your effectiveness. When you acquire this Skill, [SL+2] bonus to its effect. Even if you have
choose [SL] Style Skills. You gain a +2 bonus to multiple such pieces of cyberware, this effect
the Result of Major Action Checks made with the only triggers once
chosen Style Skills. This does not stack if you use
multiple chosen Style Skills in the same Combo.

Intelligence Handling Department Wheat from the Chaff

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 5
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you work You are one of Iwasaki's elite agents tasked with
for Iwasaki's Intelligence Handling Department to illicit operations. Such agents are typically
support their illegal operations. You’re a top referred to as 'chaff', but as one who's risen
agent and your resilience is unparalleled. Reduce above them, you are backed by the history and
the rating of the {Physical and Mental Wounds} traditions of the megacorp. You can acquire up to
you take by [SL]. [SL] Skills exclusive to other [Type: Corporation]
Factions. However, when you do, you must pay
their XP costs.

Elixir Matter Merchant of Death

Max SL: 5 Max SL: 5
COMBO: Free COMBO: Free
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self TARGET: Self
RANGE: None RANGE: None
DIFF: None
VERSUS: None
In the course of your duties for Iwasaki, you've
collected a multitude of obscure information on
astral matters.
You receive a +[SL] bonus to the Result of checks.
In addition, when you make a check, Style Skills
used by an Ayakashi to try and conceal their true
form cannot alter the Result of the Check.
DIFF: None
VERSUS: None
Through the Iwasaki Group, you have access to
special military equipment normally impossible
for someone like you to get their hands on. For
up to [SL] Outfits of [Category: Weapon],
[Category: Armor], [Category: Cyberware] or
[Category: Vehicle], you can ignore all Faction
and Style restrictions when acquiring and using
the Outfit. However, when you do, you must pay
their XP costs.

Quick-Step Blade Heart

Max SL: 4 Max SL: 5
COMBO: Free COMBO: <Melee>
TIMING: Setup TIMING: Major
TARGET: Major TARGET: Single
RANGE: None RANGE: Weapon
DIFF: 10 DIFF: Control
VERSUS: None VERSUS: <Evasion>
You've learned special techniques for swift You strike with a deadly assassination technique.
movement in combat from your fellow Iwasaki Though you maintain the utmost composure, you
agents. You get +[CV] to your [CS Current]. have faith that your blade will find its mark and
end your target's life. When you use this skill in a
Limit 1/Scene.
{Physical Attack} Combo, increase the Wound
Rating by [SL+3].