Azik appears to be reading his book or have it at his side at all times. When reading it (self-aware) it appears he is reading about himself, as he looks over the entire book. When utilizing it for combat, he appears to be chanting out of the book.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Akashic Record.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
If you are witnessed actively using this Effect, whoever sees it can make a Perception + Alertness roll at Difficulty 6. A complete success reveals the source of your power.
You also gain the following effects:
Rhea can focus for days on end without interruption, even to the degradation of her health, pushing aside any and all distractions so she only sees her goal, and has the energy to meet it and perchance tear it to shreds.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
Ashley begins to scribble in details on the device as it begins to change in ways considered magical
Exert your Mind and spend 1 Action. Select a non-Alien Device within arm's reach. You must actively and obviously use Power tools to activate this Effect. Cannot be used to improve Armor.
Lasts the next day. Your target receives 2 extra dice to all actions taken for its intended use. Attacking with an upgraded weapon grants +2 Weapon Damage instead of additional dice.
Upgraded weapons count as any material your opponent might be particularly vulnerable to. Upgraded Armor cannot be circumvented by called shots. Upgraded Devices do not run out of fuel or energy.
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Tinnitus (You suffer a -2 dice penalty to any roll which benefits from hearing. You cannot distinguish the words of others in loud situations.) and Shoulder Subluxation (left shoulder) (One of your shoulders is damaged. Whenever it takes a major blow or is otherwise put under stress the GM may dislocate it. A dislocated limb cannot be used until you Exert your Mind and spend an Action to reset it.).
Shawn isn't the most athletic, but at least he's smart.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 0. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
Possession of this Power grants the following Battle Scar: Wheezing.
You also gain the following effects:
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
Having further advanced their knowledge of the technology, Dr Lazcowicz and Eliza have reconstructed the Mind/machine interface as an internal structure within the vertebrae themselves and extending through internal nerve fibers, eliminating both the dermal patch controller and the visible trace glow when the power is in use.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
It's true the mad scientist is one of the greatest minds of our generation, that they can solve any puzzle or riddle. However, no one wants to spend time with them.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects: