A is for Ajax [A-to-Z Challenge]

Ajax

Power Level 1 Human Paragon (full conversion cyborg)

Motivation: Fanatic

Attributes

Charisma 4 (Primary)
Intelligence 4
Will Power 5
Dexterity 4
Stamina 4
Strength 5

Disadvantages: Wanted (major), Intolerance,
Advantages: Ally; Attribute Bonus, Strength 5; Attribute Bonus, Dexterity 4; Attribute Bonus, Will Power 5; Attribute Bonus, Stamina 4; Influential Benefactor; Iron Will; Military Heritage; Resources 2
Skills: Martial Arts (Kickboxing), Range (Firearms), Social Interaction (Leadership), Subterfuge, Demolitions

Powers: Full Conversion Cybernetics
Power bonus to Kinetic and General 10
Health bonus of 20
Close combat damage bonus of 5
Strength 6 lifting capacity
Vulnerability to magnetics

Saves: Kinetic 12, General 12, Will 9
Defense: Passive 10, Active 16
Health: 66
Endure Pain: 5
Power Pool: 120
Power Channeling: 5

Equipment:
Assault Rifle with built-in grenade launcher
Hand cannon
2 Grenades, Hi Explosive
Combat Armor, military

Background:
Ajax is a cell leader for the Purestrain Human Movement, or PHM, a radical faction of Terran extremists who are convinced that baseline humanity is critically threatened by both the rise in human mutation and the existence of extra-terrestrials. Ajax had led several PHM teams in terrorist attacks on alien embassies, one of which resulted in the death of a senior Tarken diplomat.
Little is known about Ajax's history, including how he became a full-conversion cyborg. He has made several public proclamations reflecting PHM's doctrine, however, that reference his "sacrifice" in the name of preserving humanity.

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