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==In-Game Differences from Mutants== | ==In-Game Differences from Mutants== | ||
There are several differences between True Kin and [[ | There are several notable differences between True Kin and [[mutants]]: | ||
* True Kin do not have access to [[ | * True Kin do not have access to [[mutations]] at character creation. | ||
* True Kin have access to [[cybernetics]]. They get a free implant at character creation, and are recognized by {{favilink|Becoming nook|plural}}, allowing them to install more Cybernetics later. | * True Kin have access to [[cybernetics]]. They get a free implant at character creation, and are recognized by {{favilink|Becoming nook|plural}}, allowing them to install more Cybernetics later. | ||
* True Kin have higher base [[ | * True Kin have higher base [[attributes]] than mutants. | ||
* True Kin gain more skill points when leveling up than a Mutant with equal [[ | * True Kin gain more skill points when leveling up than a Mutant with equal [[intelligence]]. | ||
* True Kin have the [[Rebuke Robot]] ability, acting as a Robot-only [[Proselytize]]. | * True Kin have the [[Rebuke Robot]] ability, acting as a Robot-only [[Proselytize]]. | ||
* Because of their genetic relationship to the [[Eaters]], True Kin start with 0 [[ | * Because of their genetic relationship to the [[Eaters]], True Kin start with 0 [[reputation]] with the mutant-hating [[:Category:Putus Templar (faction)|Putus Templar]], making them neutral to the player. | ||
* True Kin choose a [[Castes| | * True Kin choose a [[Castes|caste]] at character creation, rather than a [[Callings|calling]]. | ||
** Generally, these castes have more powerful starting gear than callings do. | ** Generally, these castes have more powerful starting gear than callings do. | ||
* True Kin generally get stronger positive effects from [[:Category:Tonics| | * True Kin generally get stronger positive effects from [[:Category:Tonics|tonics]] which they consume. | ||
==Arcologies== | ==Arcologies== | ||
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=== Starting Cybernetic === | === Starting Cybernetic === | ||
All true kin can choose to start with one of 16 cybernetics to start. The player will have 2 license points to use, even if they choose a 1 credit cybernetic. However, if they choose no starting cybernetic, they will lose those points in exchange for +1 [[ | All true kin can choose to start with one of 16 cybernetics to start. The player will have 2 license points to use, even if they choose a 1 credit cybernetic. However, if they choose no starting cybernetic, they will lose those points in exchange for +1 [[toughness]]. The 16th cybernetic depends on the arcology they are in. The arcology-specific cybernetic implants ({{favilink|nocturnal apex}}, {{favilink|cherubic visage}}, and {{favilink|air current microsensor}}) are far more rare to find randomly during a playthrough than other cybernetics, so it is generally advisable to take them at character creation if a player wants them. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||