unlike with some other "kids" shows out there that make me want to stab my eyes out and ram hot steel rods into my brain in an attempt to purge the stupidity.
There's Phineas and Ferb.
Speaking of extended lifespan and other changeling qualities, are these considered (in-universe) to be linked to the rising mana level, or just continuing aspects of genetics?
I'll be honest, never thought about it in that much detail and I am NOT an authority on the subject but it's definately up for debate. And with all the new material coming out, I don't want to say anything and accidently contradict (sp?) something that someone above my pay grade may be working on. Sorry if that's a cop-out, but it is what it is. I say until someone specifically locks it down, go with whatever works for you.
Phineas and Ferb? Never heard of them *shoves Perry T-shirt, various action figures, games, and a Doofenschmirtz doll into closet* I have no idea what you're talking about.
Mystic, since you're here, I have a question regarding the file.
re: Falcon TAC-C CSM M1
The text hints it doubles as a rigger cocoon. Is that correct? Does it double as a rigger cocoon or does the cocoon have to be installed separately? What is it's availability? Is the price a typo (5,500 Nuyen) because it seems extremely low? How does it work with non-aerial drones; does it work with the same benefits as hinted or not?
The Falconer Mk 1 was conceived as a combination of the two for use in either 1) a fast moving aircraff like a fighter-bomber to increase it's strike capability or 2) a large slower moving aircraft a la modern AWACS with multiple modules on board. So yes it's a cocoon with an integrated software package suite and was meant for use on aerial vehicles. Avalability, well I could have sworn that I put in NA as the avalability as the unit is supposed to be a prototype, not a production model, with only small number exsisting. My bad on that.
Pricewise, it seemed like a good idea at the time, based on what I saw as the cost for comperable stuff and hardware. But, being a prototype, there are always unforseen costs that tend to push projects over budget (glitches, sabotage, discovered incompatibility with various programs, "the damn things just not working", etc) that increase the final price on the production model. Maybe you should look at the cost as being the raw materials, not the end product: much like cars.
Now, if you want to use this and control ground vehicles from the air...I don't see why not but there are issues such as speed and range to consider. Want to put it in a ground vehicle...again, sure why not but I would say that that the software would have to be re-written to deal with the new operation parameters and you would be better off with standard stuff.
But then, someone may decide to change this later in the new rules. I have not heard one way or another if this will be used in any upcoming products. This is all just my personal two-cents.
Now, that being said, I personally would have no problem if a GM wants to take what I just said and throw it out the window if it suits their game or modify it as such. They do have final say in any game. Heck, in any of my games, I would make getting one a run in of itself and then the players may or may not like what they get. But then, I'm just an evil bastach that way (muahahaha).The Falconer is more of the beginning of a concept rather than a finished product. Hope that helps.
