#tprojectile

The modified Projectile technique gains a trajectory similar of that to a boomerang.

Modification

Prerequisites:

[Delivery: Projectile]

Boomerang projectiles consists of two opportunities to strike, one on its way to the target and one upon its return. Should the target not be aware of the type of projectile it is, which is usually the first time it is fired, they are likely not to benefit from a Defensive Action unless they have a feat such as 'Defensive Instincts'.

A Technique used to immobilize or capture its target.

Base

Technique Type: Combat Performance: Standard Action Delivery: Projectile Range: 60ft. Size: 5ft. radius Effect Type: Lingering Duration Tier (DT): H Duration: 1 hour

The user of Net fires the Energy-powered web, goo, or other similar capture device/substance towards a location of their choice, the Technique prompting a Defensive Action from all within its radius, using said location as its center point, pinned against the user's Ranged Attack Roll [1d20 + Sense + Martial], as is standard with all Projectile Techniques. Net may not be Guarded or Deflected, only Evaded or Counterfired, and can be difficult to distinguish from a regular Energy blast, causing many to become its victim by choosing the wrong Defensive Action.

A captured target is considered Helpless, but they may attempt to break free on their turn by using 1 Energy charge to prompt opposed Potency Rolls between them and Net’s user. Likewise, an ally could attempt the same to free their friend.

Upgrades

1 point:

Range Upgrade: +20ft.

Size Upgrade: +5ft.

2 points:

A straightforward projectile Technique that causes damage on contact with a target.

Base

Technique Type: Combat Performance: Standard Action Delivery: Projectile Range: 60ft. Effect type: Instant Damage: 1d10 + Potency

It's exact manifestation is up for customization as long as it is delivered as a projectile. Other than that, it simply causes damage upon being successful.

Modification

Requirement: [Delivery: Projectile]

As a modification, the feature makes use of the Technique's method of delivery to cause damage upon contact.

Upgrades

1 point:

Range Upgrade: +10ft.

2 points:

Damage Upgrade: +1d10 (Maximum of 10d10)

Size Upgrade: +1 tier [+5ft. radius & -5 to evade, but +5 to guard] per tier. User chooses Size tier desired upon firing. 10ft. and up may hit multiple targets, but likewise the Defensive Action of a single target may protect all affected, depending on positioning.

A modification that allows for manual control of a launched Projectile.

Modification

Requirement: [Delivery: Projectile]

A Technique with this Modification allows the user to manually control the fired projectile's trajectory during their turn. This manual control is a Free Action on the turn it is fired, but afterwards requires a Standard Action. The Projectile can be moved a total equal to its Range on every turn. As long as the projectile remains in effect, it is represented on the board with its own miniature.

A Modification which makes a Projectile Technique pursue its target.

Modification

Requirement: [Delivery: Projectile]

A homing Technique makes evasion seem like a useless form of defense against it. Targets that perform a successful Evasion check do avoid the Technique temporarily, but afterwards, are still pursued by it. When launched, the projectile moves in a straight line towards its target, if Evaded, remaining on the square behind them until the user's next turn, in which it will correct its course and move again towards its target in a straight line (this is all considered one motion, without stopping in real time). As long as the projectile remains in effect, it is represented on the board with its own miniature.

Because of how it travels (in a straight line), the Technique can be avoided by the target if they hide behind an obstacle during their turn, if someone comes between them to Guard or Deflect it, or  if its intercepted by another Technique.

A homing projectile does first require the target to be within the Technique's effective range to be performed, but afterwards may continue past its range in pursuit of its target. The homing capability of the Attack cannot be dismissed by its user after being performed. For the purposes of turn order, the attack performs its Movement before the user (which means that the user could, in theory, be hit by their own Technique if the target positioned themselves for it to occur).