Faction – N.I.K.

N◎VA Investigatorz Kouncil

Type: Organization
Subfactions: Detectives' offices and agencies
Headquarters: N◎VA, Chuo Ward
N.I.K. is the professional association of Fates. Its primary role is to establish comprehensive regulations for
the private investigation industry in the absence of any such guidance from the administration. "For
customers to trust us to find the truth for them, they must first trust us" is the N.I.K.'s motto, and to establish
that trust it proscribes standard fees and mandates respect for the human rights of both clients and targets
of investigation. That all agencies in N◎VA follow these regulations rather than bilking their clients for
everything they're worth is thanks to the work of the N.I.K.

The N.I.K. has earned widespread trust. Its symbol, with a sword and scales as its motif, is prominently
displayed in every respectable Fate's office. Though an onerous examination is required to become a
member of the N.I.K., there is never a shortage of eager applicants.

The members of the N.I.K. include large agencies, small offices, and freelance detectives, yet all of them
wield the trust held by the N.I.K. as their weapon to attract clients. In turn, they pay the N.I.K. a portion of
their fees to support the organization.

Though there are not many, a few Fates work directly for the N.I.K. itself, seeing to the upkeep of the
organization and carrying on negotiations with other Fates.

The N.I.K. is an organization founded upon collaboration between Fates. It is therefore also a place where
Fates can find assistance with their investigations or exchange information about people of interest. They
also have on file a large quantity of information about the corporate world and underworld garnered from
previous organizations.

Fates have a reputation for being Wets who value the sanctity of their bodies and distrust cyberware. But
within the N.I.K., there are an increasing number of Fates who take advantage of the ability of cutting-edge
technology to improve their capabilities as detectives.
Faction Items

N.I.K. Weapon Option N.I.K. Fashion

Peacemakers
BUY: - / 10 HIDE: 14 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: -
SLOT: Ranged Weapon
A legendary handgun modification passed
down through the N.I.K. During Pre-Play,
choose a [Slot: One Hand] Ranged Weapon
you possess. This Weapon Option can be
equipped only on the chosen Weapon. Use
when you inflict a Wound with the chosen
Weapon. You get a bonus of +5 to the
Wound Rating. Limit 1/Act.
Worn Out
BUY: - / 30 HIDE: 15 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: -
SLOT: Shoes
A pair of shoes with the soles worn clean
through. It's a classic trick used by Fates,
dating back well before the Space Age, to
find their way. Use before you make a Check.
For this Check only, you get +1 to the level of
a single Skill (if a Style Skill, it cannot exceed
the Max SL.) Wet Only. Limit 1/Act.

N.I.K. Background
Platinum Heart
BUY: - / 30 HIDE: 14 / 0
ATK: - PARRY: -
RNG: - HACK: -
SLOT: Any (Background)
Ten years ago, there was a legendary
detective known as Platinum Heart who
solved every single case, and there are
whispers you are a worthy successor... or
maybe even the same person. Use before
you make a Check. Treat the CV of the card
you play as if it were 10. Limit 1/Act.
Faction Skills

Specialist Detective Veteran’s Wisdom

Max SL: 3 Max SL: 3
COMBO: None COMBO: Alone
TIMING: Constant TIMING: Setup
TARGET: Self TARGET: Single *
RANGE: None RANGE: Close
DIFF: None DIFF: None
VERSUS: None VERSUS: None
This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you've You're a veteran detective, ready to pass on the
passed the N.I.K.'s rigorous examination and lessons of your years to the next generation. You
been classified as a 'Specialist.' Not only are you can give the target one card of your choice from
able to take the most difficult cases and their hand. Afterwards, they must discard a card
command the highest fees, but freelance to return their hand to four cards.
detectives may contact you for assistance with
Limit [SL]/Act.
their cases. You get +[SL+1] to your [Base CS.]
Also, you can immediately acquire the [N.I.K.
License] Social Service Outfit without spending
any XP.

Fate Arts
Max SL: Refer
COMBO: None
TIMING: Constant
TARGET: Self
RANGE: None
DIFF: None
VERSUS: None
You've received martial arts training from the
N.I.K. When you acquire this Skill, choose a
Special Skill that combos with and record this skill
like <Fate Arts: Cannonball>. You acquire that
Skill with the same SL as <Fate Arts> (it cannot
exceed the Max SL of the chosen skill). This Skill
can only be acquired once.