[RHat]

Slip into VR, jump in.  Pretty simple.

Remote Control uses the Command Complex Form, which carries the benefit of being able to thread it up to a higher rating.

Alternatively, Machine and Tutor sprites are able to control drones.

[Mirikon]

A technomancer can be a damn good rigger. Remember, control rigs aren't required for rigging any more.

[RHat]

And their bonus can be mimicked with an echo - which is the stepping stone to being able to jump into ANYTHING.

I kind of forsee Nitro trying to work out an arrangement to borrow Chikage's drone for workshop help...  And I just realized I forgot to include tools.

[Mirikon]

I'm sure something could be arranged. And for those of you who are wondering, the reason Chikage's got different kinds of survival gear is because drones have trouble with certain environments as well. And there's the synthetic flesh from her Mimic system. While the space suit might not come into play, if we're anywhere near water, then the diving armor will certainly be helpful.

[Aryeonos]

Don't forget a geiger counter and a glo-moss wand.

[mtfeeney = Baron]

You can never be too prepared.

[Aryeonos]

I hope someone has access to, and carries drugs and medicines.

[All4BigGuns]

...  While the academic mage is certainly a valid concept, it is far from the only valid magician concept.

It's generally what I do for a mage, but academic is very fitting for a hermetic (which is the tradition I use most). Even then, I try to be at least average in physicality--possibly one point less in Strength.

[Aryeonos]

I'm rather fond of the psionic tradition, and the psychic warrior idea. Was one of my favourite builds in City of Heroes, was Dual Pistols and Psionics. But I don't know, to me the idea of sending in unfit people to do essentially what is spec ops commando work just doesn't seem to sit well with me. I don't see any reason why a mage shouldn't be as pure and fit of body as he is healthy of mind.

[All4BigGuns]

I'm rather fond of the psionic tradition, and the psychic warrior idea. Was one of my favourite builds in City of Heroes, was Dual Pistols and Psionics. But I don't know, to me the idea of sending in unfit people to do essentially what is spec ops commando work just doesn't seem to sit well with me. I don't see any reason why a mage shouldn't be as pure and fit of body as he is healthy of mind.

Hence why I try to be at least average in physical attributes, and the only reason I'll really take Strength to 2 is because it makes sense to me that if anyone is going to have a 2 there, it will be the mage. (The Hacker should be average Strength because computer equipment can get pretty heavy at times--speaking of the stuff he probably has at home)

[RHat]

I'm rather fond of the psionic tradition, and the psychic warrior idea. Was one of my favourite builds in City of Heroes, was Dual Pistols and Psionics. But I don't know, to me the idea of sending in unfit people to do essentially what is spec ops commando work just doesn't seem to sit well with me. I don't see any reason why a mage shouldn't be as pure and fit of body as he is healthy of mind.

Hence why I try to be at least average in physical attributes, and the only reason I'll really take Strength to 2 is because it makes sense to me that if anyone is going to have a 2 there, it will be the mage. (The Hacker should be average Strength because computer equipment can get pretty heavy at times--speaking of the stuff he probably has at home)

...  Computer equipment isn't light, but it's not THAT heavy.

But yeah, it's all about the concept you're playing to.  Some concepts, it makes sense to bottom an attribute or two out; others demand more roundedness.  It's not all that hard to think of hacker or mage concepts where you might expect a physical attribute of 1 but just as easy to think of some that demand good physical atributes.

[mtfeeney = Baron]

Ooph..  I drank some questionable milk and now I'm nauseous.  No school, but I guess that means time to finish up my character.

[mtfeeney = Baron]

Here he is.  Baron v2.0.  The new and improved.  The bionic man.  The... I can't think of anything else to add.

Stats
== Info ==
Street Name: Baron
Name: Reginald Farnsworth
Movement: 15/37, Swim: 6
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Elf Male Age 64
Height 6'5" Weight 125 lbs.
Composure: 13
Judge Intentions: 12
Lift/Carry: 4 (30 kg/20 kg)
Memory: 8
Nuyen: 0

== Attributes ==
BOD: 2
AGI: 2
REA: 2
STR: 2
CHA: 8
INT: 4
LOG: 3
WIL: 5
EDG: 3
MAG: 3

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   5.03
Initiative:                6
IP:                        1
Astral Initiative:         8
Astral IP:                 3
Matrix Initiative:         9
Matrix IP:                 2
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         11

Skills
== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 6
Animal Training            : 0                      Pool: 6
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Armorer                    : 0                      Pool: 5
Artisan                    : 0                      Pool: 6
Assensing                  : 2                      Pool: 9
Automatics                 : 0                      Pool: 1
Binding                    : 4 [Spirits of Man]     Pool: 11 (13)
Blades                     : 0                      Pool: 1
Climbing                   : 0                      Pool: 1
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 1
Computer                   : 0                      Pool: 5
Con                        : 3+1                      Pool: 21
Counterspelling            : 4 [Combat]             Pool: 7 (9)
Cybercombat                : 0                      Pool: 5
Data Search                : 0                      Pool: 5
Demolitions                : 0                      Pool: 5
Disguise                   : 1                      Pool: 8
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 1
Dodge                      : 0                      Pool: 1
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 1
Etiquette                  : 3+1                      Pool: 21
First Aid                  : 0                      Pool: 5
Flight                     : 0                      Pool: 1
Forgery                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Gymnastics                 : 0                      Pool: 1
Hacking                    : 0                      Pool: 5
Heavy Weapons              : 0                      Pool: 1
Infiltration               : 1                      Pool: 3
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 7
Intimidation               : 3+1                      Pool: 18
Leadership                 : 0                      Pool: 7
Locksmith                  : 0                      Pool: 1
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 1
Navigation                 : 0                      Pool: 6
Negotiation                : 3                      Pool: 20
Palming                    : 1                      Pool: 3
Parachuting                : 0                      Pool: 1
Perception                 : 3+1                      Pool: 11(14 Visual)(15 Audio)
Pilot Ground Craft         : 0                      Pool: 1
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 1
Pistols                    : 3+1                      Pool: 6
Riding                     : 0                      Pool: 1
Running                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Shadowing                  : 1                      Pool: 8
Spellcasting               : 6 [Manipulation]       Pool: 13 (15)
Summoning                  : 4 [Spirits of Man]     Pool: 11 (13)
Survival                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Swimming                   : 0                      Pool: 1
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 1
Tracking                   : 0                      Pool: 6
Unarmed Combat             : 3+1                      Pool: 6

== Knowledge Skills ==
Magic School               : 9                      Pool: 15
Corporate Interactions     : 4                      Pool: 10
Shadowrunning Basics       : 4                      Pool: 11

== Language Skills ==
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
Sperethiel                 : 4                      Pool: 11
Cantonese                  : 3+1                      Pool: 11
Japanese                   : 3+1                      Pool: 11


Contacts/Qualities
== Contacts ==
Mathus O'Donnel (6 (18), 6)
Raven, Decker Extraordinaire (3 (9), 6)

== Qualities ==
Celerity
Changeling (Class II SURGE)
Distinctive Style
Erased (1 Week)
Extravagant Eyes
Glamour
Impaired Attribute (STR)
Low-Light Vision
Magician
Prejudiced (Common, Biased) (Orks)
Prejudiced (Common, Biased) (Trolls)
Prejudiced (Common, Biased) (Dwarves)
Restricted Gear (Rating 1)
SINner (Standard) (Reginald Farnsworth)


Spells
== Spells ==
(Tradition: Black Magic, Resist Drain with WIL + CHA (13))
Deflection                 DV: (F÷2)+1
Fashion                    DV: (F÷2)
Heal                       DV: (Damage Value)-2
Increase Reflexes          DV: (F÷2)+2
Levitate                   DV: (F÷2)+1
Mana Window                DV: (F÷2)
Physical Mask              DV: (F÷2)+1
Powerbolt                  DV: (F÷2)+1
Shapechange                DV: (F÷2)+2
Stunball                   DV: (F÷2)+1
Stunbolt                   DV: (F÷2)-1


Implants/Armor/Weapons/Gear
== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Obvious Foot (Left)
   +Nanohive Rating 2
   +Armor Rating 1
Skillwires Rating 3

== Armor ==
6 Tees urban fashion (Horizon)0/0
Ballistic Mask            2/1
Form-Fitting Full-Body Suit6/2
   +Thermal Damping 6
   +YNT SoftWeave
SecureTech PPP Armor (Ensemble)2/4
   +Fire Resistance 6
   +Nonconductivity 6
Vashon Island: Synergist Longcoat (Ensemble)11/4
   +Chemical Protection 6
   +Delta-Amyloid
   +Insulation 6
   +Kevlar-Threading
   +YNT SoftWeave
   +Concealable Holster

== Weapons ==
Ares Predator IV
   +Concealable Holster
   +Silencer
   +Additional Clip, Pistol
   +Chameleon Coating
   +Personalized Grip
   +Skinlink
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 6   DV: 5P   AP: -1   RC: 1
Shock Glove
   +Chameleon Coating
   +Extended Clip
   +Skinlink
   +Tracker
   Pool: 6   DV: 5S(e)   AP: -half   RC: 0
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 6   DV: 1S   AP: -   RC: 0

== Commlink ==
Custom Commlink (5, 5, 6, 3)
   +Custom Commlink OS [Firewall 6, System 5]
   +Subvocal Microphone
   +Trodes
   +Armor Case Rating 6
   +Biometric Lock
   +Hardening Rating 6
   +Skinlink
   +Optimization (Empathy Software)
   +Empathy Software (Hacked) Rating 6
   +Noise Analysis Software (Hacked) Rating 6
   +Agent (Hacked) Rating 4 [Adaptability 3 (Hacked), Cascading 3 (Hacked), Homeground 6 (Hacked)]
   +Analyze (Hacked) Rating 6 [Crashguard (Hacked), Ergonomic (Hacked), Viral Resistance 6 (Hacked)]
   +Browse (Hacked) Rating 6 [Crashguard (Hacked), Ergonomic (Hacked), Viral Resistance 6 (Hacked)]
   +Command (Hacked) Rating 6 [Ergonomic (Hacked), Viral Resistance 6 (Hacked)]
   +Edit (Hacked) Rating 6 [Ergonomic (Hacked), Viral Resistance 6 (Hacked)]
   +Encrypt (Hacked) Rating 6 [Crashguard (Hacked), Ergonomic (Hacked), Viral Resistance 6 (Hacked)]
   +Simrig
Novatech Airware (3, 3, 3, 3)
   +Iris Orb
   +Suite: Pro User [Analyze 4, Browse 4, Command 2, Edit 4]

== Gear ==
Activesoft (Unarmed Combat, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Activesoft (Pistols, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Activesoft (Con, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Activesoft (Negotiation, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Activesoft (Etiquette, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Activesoft (Intimidation, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Activesoft (Perception, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Personalized (Hacked)
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x40
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Heavy Pistols) x30
Backpack
Contact Lenses Rating 3
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
   +Image Link
   +Flare Compensation
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Chemical Seal
   +Hardening Rating 6
   +Skinlink
   +Select Sound Filter Rating 3
Fake SIN (Phillipe ValJean)(Elf) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapons & Ammo) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapon Modifications) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Magical Implements) Rating 4
Fake SIN (Steel Johnson)(Human) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapons & Ammo) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapon Modifications) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Magical Implements) Rating 4
Goggles Rating 6
   +Vision Magnification
   +Ultrasound
Linguasoft (Japanese, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
   +Personalized (Hacked)
Linguasoft (Cantonese, Hacked) Rating 3
   +Pluscode (Hacked) Rating 2
   +Personalized (Hacked)
Medkit Rating 6
Neural Amplifiers, Limbic Rating 3
Neural Amplifiers, Neocortical Rating 3
Power Focus (Bonded Foci) Rating 4
Spare Clip (Ares Predator IV) x4
Trauma Patch


Info
== Description ==
Often dressed in the latest fashion, street or otherwise, Baron cuts a fine figure. His physical beauty is matched by his sparkling personality, which frequently leaves people stunned.

== Background ==
Reginald(never Reggie) was the first and last child born to Tirstan Farnsworth and Celeste Merdeux-Farnsworth. Tirstanis the president of BioCHEMZ, a healthcare product manufacturer/designer/supplier. Celeste, herself a daughter of a French nobleman sent to the Tir as a diplomat, works directly with several of the Princes on the Council. As the only son of two influential and busy parents, Reginald was left to his own devices more often than not. Somewhat less physically capable than the other children, he nonetheless displayed a sharp mind and an indefinable quality of personality and personal presence that frequently put him in a position of dominance over them.

He discovered his gift for magic early in life, and his father was overjoyed. He was sent off to the prestigous Magic Academy of Tir Tairngire. While there, he was tutored in all manner of magic along with other, more mundane subjects. He graduated from the academy early, something his father viewed as an omen of Reginald's bright future. He showed a particular aptitude for the Manipulation Magics, no doubt linked to his knack for manipulating people without the use of magic.

When he matured and finished his schooling, his father acknowledged Reginald's power of influence by employing him as an international negotiator. The following 3 years of work were lucrative and fairly easy, but Reginald become lax in his duties, concentrating on his magical abilities instead Throughout the following year, his work was laced with small errors of judgment, culminating in a huge breakdown of communication during a crucial negotiations meeting with a prospective buyer. His father, furious that Reginald could "throw his life away" in this way despite all of his natural gifts, sent him out into the world to make his own way as penance for taking his father's charity for granted.

Once on the streets, Reginald found it was difficult to secure employment without using his parents' names as leverage. He finally got an offer to join a group on a 'joint adventure', which ended up being his first shadowrun. He immediately fell in love with the excitement, although the danger left him sometimes overcome by paranoia. He currently works to hone his rather formidable magical and social skills, looking for what feels like an englightened truth just out of his reach.

== Concept ==
Main Face/Mage

== Notes ==
Raven - Decker - One of Baron's original and longest-standing teammates, Raven has watched his back countless times. He, in turn, has saved her ass... along with bringing in creds for her. As they were both neophytes in the runner's world, they built the bonds of comradery seen rarely outside of war. Since then, she has joined the extremely selective but elite group simply called 'The Network'.

Mathus O'Donnel - Head of the Tir Tairngire Initiatory Society and Associates - Mathus is both wise and compassionate. As one of the original founders of the Society, he has strived to build and maintain its good name. He was Reginald's personal instructor, part of the reason that he did so well during his time at the Academy. Although he normally doesn't do such things, he saw a bright spark in Little Reggie's spirit. Since Reginald's father sent his son away, Mathus has kept tabs on Baron's location and activities out of both concern and piqued interest.

[Mithlas]

And this is the revision that was supposed to be there in a previous post.

AVC-7.62
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Smartgun System, External
   +Smartgun System, External

These are the first things I saw, and then the contacts not having any identity. I don't see anything else immediately off, but if you're building the character in Chummer anyway I want the file so I can look at it alongside everybody else's. 7Zip and other free programs can compress it into a ZIP file, which can be posted no problem.

Hm...still nobody focused on medicine. I hope everybody's got high rating medkits (or a good garage in Chikage's case).

[RHat]

Medicine is a Technical skill.  I can give it to Machine and Tutor sprites as needed, and have them run a medkit.

And I'm smacking myself for the smartgun.  Contacts will get their write up in short order.