Signature Item for John Carter - Tactical Analysis & Data Acquisition Assistant
Posted: Sun May 01, 2022 4:41 pm
A creation of the CAN Republic, the lunar colony shared this military technology with the other space nations that were now their allies in the current war against the Arkhons. Appearing to be an ordinary Multi-Optics Helmet, in reality it contains a sophisticated neural intelligence with an array of advanced sensors at its disposal. As a Tactical Assistant, TADAA keeps its user appraised of the location and activities of enemies and friendlies in his vicinity, as well as providing targeting aid and helping with repairs and medical aid in the field. In the sphere of Data Acquisition TADAA is highly effective at infiltrating and retrieving information from enemy computer systems its user interfaces it with. It also is competent at social interaction skills in order to assist in prisoner interrogation.
Shortly after John contacted his superiors after his crash on Earth, his TADAA unit (which he calls TAD for short) received an update of data that Command thought would be useful while on the planet, including academic and scientific knowledge. A similar update provided TADAA with conversational Spanish capability after a report from John indicated he'd be traveling to a portion of the planet where it's the common language.
TADAA - Tactical Analysis & Data Acquisition Assistant
Original Item: Mutli-Optics Helmet
Major: Sidekick (Super Powers Companion version, page 11 of SPC) - This version of Sidekick only has a Rank requirement of Veteran, which enables it to be picked as a Major upgrade under the guidelines for creating Signature Items. As for the Super Powers the Sidekick will have, the majority will not provide new abilities so much as enable it to enjoy the benefits of John's powers the way any of his stuff does.
Basically, according to Intangibility's description, beings carried by the character when they become intangible are dropped. The powers bought will enable TADAA to be taken along and enjoy the same benefits the rest of John's gear does when he becomes intangible. Note that Invisibility does not have that condition, so TADAA can become invisible like the rest of John's gear when he does despite being a sapient being. The leftover Super Power points were spent on the most passive powers available that would not be a factor most of the time.
Minor (x2): +2 Parry - The enhanced situational awareness provided by TADAA's advanced sensors enables John to better defend himself against attackers in melee situations.
Super Tech Item (Base: Multi-Optics Helmet) - 25,000 credits
Major: Sidekick (Super Powers Companion version, page 11 of SPC) - 25,000 credits
Major: Improved Dodge - 25,000 credits
Minor: +1 to Parry - 5,000 credits
Minor: +1 to Parry - 5,000 credits
Total: 85,000 credits
Shortly after John contacted his superiors after his crash on Earth, his TADAA unit (which he calls TAD for short) received an update of data that Command thought would be useful while on the planet, including academic and scientific knowledge. A similar update provided TADAA with conversational Spanish capability after a report from John indicated he'd be traveling to a portion of the planet where it's the common language.
TADAA - Tactical Analysis & Data Acquisition Assistant
Original Item: Mutli-Optics Helmet
Major: Sidekick (Super Powers Companion version, page 11 of SPC) - This version of Sidekick only has a Rank requirement of Veteran, which enables it to be picked as a Major upgrade under the guidelines for creating Signature Items. As for the Super Powers the Sidekick will have, the majority will not provide new abilities so much as enable it to enjoy the benefits of John's powers the way any of his stuff does.
Basically, according to Intangibility's description, beings carried by the character when they become intangible are dropped. The powers bought will enable TADAA to be taken along and enjoy the same benefits the rest of John's gear does when he becomes intangible. Note that Invisibility does not have that condition, so TADAA can become invisible like the rest of John's gear when he does despite being a sapient being. The leftover Super Power points were spent on the most passive powers available that would not be a factor most of the time.
TAD
Major: Improved Dodge - The enhanced situational awareness provided by TADAA's advanced sensors enables John to better evade explosions and other area attacks.Minor (x2): +2 Parry - The enhanced situational awareness provided by TADAA's advanced sensors enables John to better defend himself against attackers in melee situations.
Super Tech Item (Base: Multi-Optics Helmet) - 25,000 credits
Major: Sidekick (Super Powers Companion version, page 11 of SPC) - 25,000 credits
Major: Improved Dodge - 25,000 credits
Minor: +1 to Parry - 5,000 credits
Minor: +1 to Parry - 5,000 credits
Total: 85,000 credits