GURPS Templates

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Fourth edition templates for TRANSHUMAN SPACE

Genefixed Human

• 0 points
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Mental instability, Unattractiveness
• At a minimum most parents screen their unborn children for any genetic flaws and, if they exist, have them fixed. A genefixed human is someone who has undergone this screening, even if no genengineering was needed.

Floater

• -58 points
• ST -3 [-30]; HT -2 [-20];
• 3D spatial sense [10], Free Fall [2] Fragile [not vs. bullets -50%] [-10], Social Stigma [Minority] [-10] Home Gravity of 0G
• Height is 1 foot greater than normal for ST. Floaters are baseline humans raised in 0G without genemods.

Alpha Upgrade

• 41 points
• $50,000
• DX +1 [20], HT +1 [10]
• Attractive [4], Disease-Resistance [+8 to HT] [5], Longevity [2], No Appendix
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Mental instability
• The Alpha was the first commercially successful genetic upgrade certified to be error free.

Olympian Upgrade

• 71 points
• $90,000
• DX +1 [20], HT +1 [10]
• Attractive [4], Disease-Resistance [+8 to HT] [5], Longevity [2], No Appendix, Combat reflexes [15], Very Fit [15]
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Mental instability
• The upgrade possesses metabolic and glandular modifications to burn off excess fat and optimize crisis response. Same as Alpha upgrade but add Combat reflexes [15], and Very Fit [15].

Felicia 2 Parahuman

• 130 points
• $188,000
• ST -1 [-10], DX +3 [60], HT +1 [10]
• Acute Hearing +3 [6], Acute Taste and Smell +2 [4], Attractive [4], Bioroid body [0], Catfall [10], Claws [5], Combat Reflexes [15], Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], Flexibility [5], Fur [1], Night Vision +6 [6], Perfect Balance [15], Sharp teeth [1], Extra sleep 1 hour [-2], Overconfidence [-5]
• This transgenic bioroid resembles a lithe, anthropomorphic cat. This is the postban version. Most work as athletes, body- guards, pilots, etc.

Ishtar Upgrade

• 33 points
• $50,000
• ST -1 [-10], DX +1 [20], HT +1 [10]
• Alcohol Tolerance [1], Beautiful/Handsome [12], Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], Voice [10], Overconfidence [-5], and either Jealousy [-10] or Selfish [-10]
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Unattractiveness
• The Ishtar gene sequence is for parents who want children optimized for certain professions. Dancer, gymnast, pop star, or model. Biotech Euphrates eugeneers selected a light, elfin build and a facial bone structure to produce distinctive but attractive looks.

Siduri Upgrade

• 44 points
• $64,000
• ST -1 [-10], DX +1 [20], HT +1 [10]
• Alcohol Tolerance [1], Beautiful/Handsome [12], Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], Voice [10], Longevity [2], Overconfidence [-5], proud [-1]
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Unattractiveness
• The Siduri is a second generation Ishtar. Add Longevity [2] and replace Jealousy/Selfish [-10] with proud [-1].

Metanoia Series Upgrade

• 46 points
• $61,000
• IQ +1 [20], HT +1 [10]
• Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], Language Talent +1 [5], Longevity [2], Versatile [5], Imaginative [-1]
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Unattractiveness
• Genetically enhanced intelligence remains controversial, due to the subtlety of gengineering required and the difficulty of measuring results. Radical attempts at redesigning the brain usually result in insanity. More modest successes have been achieved.

Tennin Upgrade

• 18 points
• $74,000
• ST -2 [-20]
• 3D spatial sense [10], Attractive [4], Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], Free-fall [4], Longevity [2], No degeneration in 0G [1], Prehensile toes [7], Radiation tolerance 5 [10], Skinny [-5]
• Taboo trait: Genetic defects
• Home gravity 0G, Height is 1 foot greater than normal for ST. Duncanite gengineering optimized the Tennin metabolism for 0G and microgravity. Tennin now make up the majority of Duncanite population.

Tianyi Bioroid

• 44 points
• $145,000
• HT +2 [20]
• Very Beautiful/Handsome [Off the shelf looks -50%] [8], Bioroid Body [0], Deep Sleeper [1], Fit [5], Immunity to Disease [10], Less Sleep -2 hours [4], No hangover [1], Sanitized Metabolism [1], Sensitive [5], Voice [10], Attentive [-1], Chummy [-5], Workaholic [-5], Xenophilia [-10]
• Taboo trait: Mental instability
• The ZR-7 Tianyi is a popular "social interface" bioroid biofactured by Xiao Chu, often employed as a butler, secretary, flight attendant, host/hostess, etc. Biotech Euphrates makes a nearly identical model sold under the tradename "Candy"

Ziusudra Upgrade

• 73 points
• $150,000
• DX +1[20], IQ +1 [20], HT +1 [10]
• Attractive [4], Early Maturation 1 [2], Extended Lifespan 1 [2], Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], Less Sleep 1 [2], Longevity [2], Rapid Healing [5], Reproductive Control [2], Sanitized Metabolism [1], No appendix [0]
• Taboo traits: Genetic defects, Mental instability
• This Biotech Euphrates "Ideal" human genetic upgrade is designed for high intelligence and lengthened lifespan.

Bioroid Template

• 0 points
• $25,000
• Early Maturation 4 [8], Disease-Resistant [+8 to HT] [5], No degeneration in 0G [1], Sterile [1], Mistaken Identity [-5], Social Stigma [Minority group] [-5], Unusual Biochemistry [-5], Intron Messages [0]
• Taboo trait: Genetic defects
• Bioroids are humanoid beings created using biogenesis. Most of their parts are biological, but some are not. A polymer or carbon scaffolding is often left in place as the frame on which the skeleton was built. Deeper differences from baseline human are easily apparent if their cells are examined. Much of the redundant junk DNA material is left out of Bioroids, and their tissues typically contain clusters of nanofactories that produce proteins or hormones the designers couldn't code into the genes, or which compensate for shortcuts. A newly awakened Bioroid is highly receptive to learning. They usually spend a full year in virtual reality training which produces a fully functional adult. Other mental traits such as workaholic and/or sense of duty are typically developed during this training. It can be combined with a upgrade template.

Bioshell Template

• 23 points
• $35,000 + price of computer
• Absolute Direction [uses GPS -20%] [4], Absolute timing [2], Bioroid body [0], Immunity to disease [only brain infections -75%] [3], Immunity to poisons [only psychotropics -75%] [4], Telecommunication: Radio [10]
• Taboo trait: Genetic defects
• Complexity 5-7 small computer in place of the biological brain. This default bioshell assumes a bioroid body with implants, but otherwise baseline. It can be combined with any genetic upgrade template.

Buzzbot Cybershell

• 11 points
• $3,200
• ST -8 [-80], HT +1 [10]
• Absolute Direction [uses GPS -20%] [4], DR 2 [10], Filter lungs [5], Flight [40], Infravision [10], Machine body [37], Telecommunication: Radio & Laser [video enhancement +40%] [35], Telescopic vision 2 [10], Dependency [maintenance, common, monthly] [-5], Increased consumption 3 [1 hour endurance] [-30], Mistaken Identity [-5], No sense of smell/taste [-5], One hand [-15], Social stigma [valuable property] [-10]
• Complexity 6 computer, SM -4
• Small aerial cybershells are used on Earth, Mars, and Titan for everything from aerial surveys to photojournalism to package delivery. Israel Robotics IRI-4 Malachi is typical: a miniature helicopter with two shrouded counter-rotating rotors, a cluster of simple sensors, and one manipulator arm. 5 lbs. 18 inches across

Cyberdoll Cybershell

• 114 points
• $145,000 + price of computer
• HT +2 [20]
• Absolute Direction [uses GPS -20%] [4], Very Beautiful/Handsome [Off the shelf looks -50%] [8], Doesn't breathe [20], DR 2 [10], Extra hit points +5 [10], Machine Body [37], Sanitized metabolism [1], Telecommunication: IR & Radio [20], Mistaken Identity [-5], Social stigma [valuable property] [-10], Unnatural features [no pulse, etc.] [-1]
• Complexity 5-8 small computer.
• Cyberdolls are Androids designed to look like people. The Clockwork Souls series above are typical, beautiful, anatomically correct, and fully functional. Intimate inspection will reveal their true nature as will any medical or x-ray scan.

Volkspider Cybershell

• 64 points
• $7,500
• ST -4 [-40], HT +1 [10]
• Clinging [Suction cups -40%] [12], Doesn't breathe [20], DR 3 [15], Extra legs [6 legs] [10], Infravision [10], Machine body [37], Telecommunication: IR & Radio [20], Mistaken Identity [-5], No sense of smell/taste [-5], Short arms [-10], Social stigma [valuable property] [-10]
• Complexity 7 computer, SM -3
• Volksrobots are cheap reliable cybershells designed for a wide range of activities, from acting as a gopher to repairing or cleaning buildings. The System Technologies V-100 Volkspider is typical; a six-legged, two-armed machine with minimal accessories. 25 lbs. 2 feet across

Spacespider Cybershell

• 174 points
• $55,000
• ST -3 [-30], HT +1 [10]
• Claws [short, sharp] [5], Clinging [Suction cups -40%] [12], Doesn't breathe [20], DR 12 [60], Extra legs [6 legs] [10], Infravision [10], Machine body [37], Micromanipulators [5], Microscopic vision 2 [10], Polarized eyes [5], Pressure support 1 [5], Radiation tolerance [PF 5] [10], Telecommunication: IR & Radio [20], Vacuum support [5], Mistaken Identity [-5], No sense of smell/taste [-5], Social stigma [valuable property] [-10]
• Complexity 7 computer, SM -3
• The Tenzan Heavy Industries THI-200 Suchi-Rukara is a common space-tech cybershell. 40 lbs. 2 feet across

Machine Body Meta-trait

• 37 points
• Absolute timing [2], Doesn't eat or drink [10], Immunity to Metabolic Hazards [30], Injury Tolerance [No blood, Unliving] [25], Unhealing [Total] [-30]

Sapient AI-7

• 71 points
• $50,000
• IQ -1 [-20]
• Digital mind [5], Doesn't sleep [20], Enhanced time sense [45], Extra life [Digital backup -20%] [20], Lightning calculator [2], Mathematical talent 2 [20], Photographic memory [10], Unaging [IQ only -75%] [4], Visualization [10], Dead broke [-25], Honesty [-10], Reprogrammable [-10]
• Complexity 7 computer
• Taboo trait: Mental instability
• These self aware software entities have intellects equaling or surpassing most humans. Outlined above is an SAI-7, it requires a complexity 7 or above computer to run on. Add to its cost the cost for each of its computer, bioshell, or cybershell bodies.

SAI-8

• 91 points
• $100,000
• Digital mind [5], Doesn't sleep [20], Enhanced time sense [45], Extra life [Digital backup -20%] [20], Lightning calculator [2], Mathematical talent 2 [20], Photographic memory [10], Unaging [IQ only -75%] [4], Visualization [10], Dead broke [-25], Honesty [-10], Reprogrammable [-10]
• Complexity 8 computer
• Taboo trait: Mental instability
• Same as the SAI-7 above, but it has a IQ of 10 and requires a complexity level 8 computer to run.

SAI-9

• 111 points
• $200,000
• IQ +1 [20]
• Digital mind [5], Doesn't sleep [20], Enhanced time sense [45], Extra life [Digital backup -20%] [20], Lightning calculator [2], Mathematical talent 2 [20], Photographic memory [10], Unaging [IQ only -75%] [4], Visualization [10], Dead broke [-25], Honesty [-10], Reprogrammable [-10]
• Complexity 9 computer
• Taboo trait: Mental instability
• Same as the SAI-7 above, but it has a IQ of 11 and requires a complexity level 9 computer to run.

SAI-10

• 131 points
• $400,000
• IQ +2 [40]
• Digital mind [5], Doesn't sleep [20], Enhanced time sense [45], Extra life [Digital backup -20%] [20], Lightning calculator [2], Mathematical talent 2 [20], Photographic memory [10], Unaging [IQ only -75%] [4], Visualization [10], Dead broke [-25], Honesty [-10], Reprogrammable [-10]
• Complexity 10 computer
• Same as the SAI-7 above, but it has a IQ of 12 and requires a complexity level 10 computer to run.

Ghost Mind Emulation

• 29 points
• $50,000
• Digital mind [5], Extra life [Digital backup -20%] 20, Unaging [IQ only -75%] [4]
• Complexity 7 program
• Destructive uploading creates a perfect copy of a living mind. After the emulation has become conscious, it will begin to diverge from the original. If multiple Ghosts of the same mind are conscious, then all copies in excess of the first are known as xoxes, and are illegal. As with a SAI add to its cost the cost for each of its computer, bioshell, or cybershell bodies.