Aussie BioExotics for Cyberpunk 2020

Aussie BioExotics for Cyberpunk 2020

Author: Daniel Radford who published this first Total System Technologies. Published with permission.

[The following article deals with the possibility to alter an human body so far it has animal characteristics. The Chromebooks include several examples. Here are the rules for some Australian animals to convert into. Have fun.]

With most exotics being based upon american style animals designed by american biotechnicians the so called ‘standard’ BioexoticsTM are becoming predictable and the range becoming stagnant.
To counter this a BiotechnicaTM approved Biomedtech, with the help of a few of his friends from other countries, has released the first of an ongoing line of BioexoticsTM. Based on Australian animals the first is called Aussie Exotics.

CUSCUS
With fur in colors from pure white, to cream, to tan, to red-brown the Cuscus is a tree dwelling marsupial with a long naked tail that easily coils up like a spring. The face is dominated by large round eyes (with cat-like vertical slit), and a wrinkled, fleshy nose. No visible ears. Body is sleek and smooth.Major Facial Modification, Short Muzzle, Retractable Claws, Fur Skinchange, Digitigrade legs, Tail (muscled, prehensile), Prehensile Feet, Olifactory Boost, Nightvision

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DINGO
Similar to the standard dog the dingo is a native Australian Dog red-brown in color.Major Facial Modification, Muzzle, Natural Fangs, Fur Skinchange, Tail, Digitigrade Legs, Retractable Claws, Olifactory Boost
FRILLED LIZARD
When confronted by a threat, the Frilled Lizard opens it’s mouth wide, hisses violently, and pops up an umbrella-like frill of skin around it’s neck. This Major Exotic allows you to do similar. Great for intimidation!Major Facial Modification, Scale Skinchange, Natural Fangs, Retractable Claws, Tail, Muzzle, Frill

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KANGAROO
An animal with amazing leaping and jumping abilities this animal relies on it’s tail only for support as a handy chair and for balance in combat. A ‘different’ exotic which require modifications for most vehicles it uses (only when driver/pilot)Major Facial Modification, Muzzle, Retractable Claws, Feet Claws, Digitigrade Legs (with Grafted Muscle), Olifactory Boost, Hearing, Fur Skinchange
KOALA
The Koala is known throughout the world as being similar to the bear, soft and cuddly, but they are just as vicious, or more so, as any other animal when angered! They also are the only animal able to eat Eucalyptus leaves (which are mostly poisonous). Now these abilities can be yours!Fur Skinchange, Major Facial Modification, Hear, Olifactory Boost, Advanced Toxin Resistance, Retractable Claws

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KOMODO DRAGON
The worlds largest surviving land reptiles these animals are similar to extinct dinosaurs and have been the basis for many sci-fi films (Godzilla to name only one). This exotic is similar to the basic Dragon Exotic.Major Facial Modification, Muzzle (long), Natural Fangs, Tail, Heavy Scales, Retractable Claws, enhanced olfactory sense, thermograph eyes
PLATYPUS
Without a doubt the weirdess looking creature in the entire animal kingdom the Platypus has a flexible duck’s bill, a beaver like tail, and glossy fur. It is a mamal, yet it secretes poison. A weird animal, this exotic will definitely make heads turn!Major Facial Modification, Webbed Hands, Fur (glossy, striped on head), Muzzle (duck’s bill), Paddle like tail, Pioson Spurs.Popular Options: Echolocation Processor

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RAT KANGAROO
Similar to the Kangaroo the Rat Kangaroo is smaller and does not hop.Major Facial Modification, Muzzle, Fur Skinchange, Digitigrade Legs, Tail, Olifactory Boost, Hear, Thermograph eyes, Frame Alteration (shorten)
TASMANIAN DEVIL
The authors favourite, Tasmanian Devil’s are vicious creatures similar to wolverines (or so I’m told), vicious predators who are capable of attacking prey much larger than themselves. This marsupial carnavore looks mostly made of jaw and teeth!Major Facial Modifications, Muzzle (enhanced jaw), Natural Fangs, Fur Skinchange, Enhanced Olifactory Sense, Grafted Muscle, Increased Metabolic Rate (extra +2 to damage in Hand to hand, and +2 to jump and leap calculated MA, countered by frequent naps, constant motion and consumption of large amounts of protein. Character will be extremely hyper and in constant motion)

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(Click for full sized image) TREE KANGAROO
This version of the kangaroo evolved to be a purely tree dweller, and looks more like a bear than a kangaroo, but still can leap great distances.Major Facial Modification, Muzzle, Digitigrade Legs, Fur Skinchange, Tail, Retractable Claws, Hear, Speed Grafts, Non-Skid Palms (+2 in gripping activities)
WOMBAT
Wombats look like beavers who are missing their tails, but are known for building elaborate tunnel systems. They are also known for being non-agressive, normally.Muscle & Bone Lace, Major Facial Modifications, Muzzle, Natrual Claws, Fur Skinchange

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Originally written by daniel radford of Total System Technologies and first published there.

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