TNX:Faction - Purification Faction

= Description =
* Name: Society of Tranquil Ice
* Type: Criminal, Religious
* Subfactions: Various
* Headquarters: Unknown
* Entry Condition: NPC Only
The Purification Faction, who refer to themselves as the "Society of Tranquil Ice," are an offshoot of the Society of True Teachings who preach an apocalyptic dogma. Their creed is that the Hazards and the ice age that began after them were God's will, done in order to purify the world. Complete purification - that is, the extinction of the human race - is their ultimate goal, beginning with the nation of Japan, untouched by the Hazards. Due to their teachings, the Purification Faction is considered not only heretical, but a dangerous terrorist organization.
In the past the Purification Faction was, as their popular name indicates, an internal faction of the Society of True Teachings; however, they have long since established themselves as an entirely independent organization. Its key members, known as the "Powers," both define its dogma and direct its terrorist activities in their crusade to cleanse the world through violence. Yet by no means are all members of the Purification Faction zealots. The cult seeks members who pursue their common aim, not who share their beliefs. Those who are determined to purify the world through terrorism, for whatever reason, are accepted into their company.
This flexible outlook gives the Powers many means of acquiring manpower. Those who bear hatred for a country or megacorp, those driven by personal greed, and those who simply find beauty in destruction are all easily lured into working for the Purification Faction. They have also been known to kidnap and brainwash less cooperative pawns with crucial skills. Through these means, they have constructed a vast and powerful organization, one which supports many other terrorist and anti-corporate organizations in TOKYO N◎VA in their activities and is known to have allies wsithin the Administration itself.
The Purification Faction operates using guerrila tactics. Their seemingly random acts of terrorism are surely pieces of a greater plan, but what that plan is remains known to only the Powers themselves; only the most valued and loyal members of their organization have any hope of receiving even a hint of the Purification Faction's true aims.
Typically, operatives of the Purification Faction operate in deep cover, whether their role is causing destruction, doing spy work, or providing financial or material support. In many cases, these people do not even realize their allegiance until it comes time for them to act; known as "sleepers," they are under the effect of a powerful hypnotic technique that buries their memories of the Purification Faction deep in their subconscious.
= Faction Items =
(Purification Faction: Melee Weapon) Little Monochrome [Buy: -/30] [Hide: 15/-] [Attack: I+4] [Parry: -] [Range: Short] [Hack: 18] [Slot: One Hand]
- A sleeping gas bomb disguised as a stuffed animal. This weapon has [Target: Area], and if it inflicts a Wound with a rating of 1 point of higher, the target takes {BS: Panic.} Throwable. Lost upon use.
(Purification Faction: Neuroware) Militis [Buy: -/100] [Hide: 16/-2] [Hack: 18] [Slot: Any (Nerves)]
- Nerve strengthening neuroware used mainly on brainwashed combat operatives. It causes the subject to become extremely unstable. When equipped, your [AR] become 2. However, you are always under the effect of {BS: Panic} and cannot remove it through any means.
(Purification Faction: Neuroware) Code CHAOS [Buy: -/500] [Hide: 16/-3] [Hack: 25] [Slot: God Mode]
- You are directly linked to the super-AI CHAOS. You get +3 to the Result of all Major Action Checks, and the Wound Rating of Physical and Mental Wounds you take is decreased by -5.
(Purification Faction: Psychoapp) Bind Slave [Buy: -/120] [Hide: 21/0] [Hack: 23] [Slot: Subconscious]
- A psychoapp that instantly replaces someone's personality with one fabricated to your specifications. This Outfit can be given to another character, and you can activate it at any time. When activated, the character currently in possession of this Outfit becomes your [Thrall], and the Wound Rating of Mental Wounds they take is decreased by -10.
(Purification Faction: Social) Gospel of the End [Buy: -/80] [Hide: 15/0] [Hack: 15] [Slot: -]
- A Web service that delivers prophecies of the future to you. It unleashes your potential while at the same time luring you to your own destruction. You can acquire an Ultimate Skill from a Style you do not have. The Ultimate Skill is SL1. This does not count towards the limit on the maximum number of Ultimate Skills you can acquire.
= Faction Skills =
CHAOS Slave
Combo: None
Max SL: 3
Timing: Constant
Target: Self
Range: None
Difficulty: None
Versus: None
This is a [Position Skill] that expresses that you are linked to the mysterious AI lifeform, CHAOS, that exists in the shadows of the Purification Faction.
You can acquire up to [SL] Style Skills or Secret Skills from Styles you do not have. If you need to know the Style Level, treat it as 1.
God Mind
Combo: Declare
Max SL: 3
Timing: Refer
Target: Self
Range: None
Difficulty: None
Versus: None
This is a [Position Skill] that indicates you have undergone the Purification Faction's powerful brainwashing techniques, devoting your mind to a singular purpose.
Use this skill when you are the Defender in an Opposed Check with [Difficulty: Control]. During this Check, you get +[SLx2] to the targeted Control Rating. However, you cannot use this skill in response to Major Action Checks.
Limit 1/Cut.
The End is Nigh
Combo: Declare
Max SL: 3
Timing: Refer
Target: Self
Range: None
Difficulty: None
Versus: None
You gather money from pious followers by telling them they won't need it when the world is at long last purified.
Use this skill anytime. You get [SLx10] Credits.
Limit 1/Act.
Apocalyptic Surge
Combo: Alone
Max SL: 4
Timing: Initiative Process
Target: Scene (P)
Range: Extreme
Difficulty: 15
Versus: None
You urge your powerfully brainwashed minions on in an irrepressable wave.
This skill can only target Troops. If successful, the targets can immediately take a Main Process. In addition, they get +[SL] to the Check of their Major Actions.
Limit 1/Act.
Embrace of the Holy Mother
Combo: Declare
Max SL: 5
Timing: Minor
Target: Self
Range: None
Difficulty: None
Versus: None
Your body has received the blessing of the eternal ice that shall engulf and cleanse the world before long.
Choose one Attribute. You get +[SL] to the chosen Attribute. In addition, you succeed against all Self-Control Checks made against the chosen Attribute.
This effect lasts until the end of the Scene.
Limit 1/Act.
Power
Combo: None
Max SL: 4
Timing: Refer
Target: -
Range: -
Difficulty: -
Versus: -
You are one of the most elite agents of the Purification Faction.
When you use this skill in a Combo, for the purpose of all Style Skills with effects that depend on [CV], treat it instead as [CV+Reason].
This skill can be used in a Combo with [Combo: Alone] skills.
Limit 1/Act.
Persona Life
Combo: None
Max SL: 5
Timing: Constant
Target: Self
Range: None
Difficulty: None
Versus: None
You've acquired useful skills, gear, and information as part of your fabricated persona to conceal your role as a Purification Faction asset.
Choose another Faction. You can acquire and use up to [SL] Skills or Outfits exclusive to that Faction. You must still pay the XP cost.
The Burning Horizon
Combo: <Cybertech>
Max SL: 4
Timing: Major
Target: Scene (P)
Range: Weapon
Difficulty: Control
Versus: None
You call upon a mysterious supernatural power to destroy everything in the vicinity. Few are granted the ability to use this power.
Use this skill in a Physical or Mental Attack Combo. The Target changes to [Target: Scene (P)].
Limit 1/Act.
Category: TOKYO N◎VA