Post by Admin on Mar 23, 2018 16:11:38 GMT
(A lot of this is taken from a game called Etherscope)
There a number of new subspecies of humanity that have been genetically engineered through the use of recombinant DNA technology: the deltas, gammas, and epsilons. The responsibility goal of these new species lies was thebettering the genestock of all humanity, making them better suited to survive in the polluted world of the future.
Alphas
During 100 years of a directed breeding programs,the globe was scoured for the finest examples of humanity: athletes, scientists, and artisans alike. By selecting couples for reproduction, they have produced a new subrace of humanity that stands out for its physical and mental advantages. The final push was in the last 50 years, where in addition to the breeding programs, genetic manipulation of embryos led to Alpha humans, a new generation of superhuman. With the influence of the the super rich and coroporations backing their development and progress throughout their lives, they are born not only with silver spoons in their mouths, but with a genetic advantage that marks them out above the rest of humanity. With their heightened capabilities and the guidance and support of the Eugenics League, alpha humans become formidable influences in their chosen fields of endeavour.
Stat as Shadowrun Elves.
Betas
Baseline, unmanipulated humans.
Gammas
Gamma humans were bred for survival and resistance to disease, along with a rapid population growth, and they could help replace the lost workers in fewer than ten years. However, it soon became apparent that the gammas did not have the right mental attitude to successfully integrate and drive the economy forward. The gamma humans were engineered with rodent DNA, a genome noted for the ease with which it can accept genetic vectors. However, gammas proved too independent, and most sought to found their own kingdoms, living where only they could survive the pestilence and disease. Failures in the ability to control the gammas lead to two addition strains: Deltas and Epsilons. The gammas have formed very tight knit communities among themselves.
Stat as Shadowrun Orcs.
Deltas
Delta humans, along with the epsilon strain, were designed as the improved answer to the rebellious gamma human strain. This strain is well integrated into society. Delta humans used the existing rodent DNA used in the gamma humans, but recombined this with canine DNA in order to breed a more loval, yet more able and skilled workforce. Delta humans are the rarest of the three genetically engineered strains of humanity, but much better integrated into the mainstream of society. They are more socially skilled than epsilons and do not have the same attitude of the gammas. Deltas are the shining success story of the transgenic experiment, many of them becoming astute military sergeants or skilled craftsmen. Deltas’ need for 'pack membership' mean they are also commonly associated with mercenary groups, gangs, organised crime, and nomad packs.
Stat as Trolls.
Epsilon
The epsilon strain is perhaps the eugenicists’ prime achievement in providing a laboring class of worker, the delta being a much more all-purpose worker better able to integrate with beta humans. Technologically, epsilons are the peak of social and genetic engineering combined to produce an individual predisposed to order and productivity. Epsilon humans were bred with equine DNA, designed to produce strong and resilient workers. They make excellent labourers and are capable of carrying heavy loads. Epsilons’ stunted social development means they find it difficult to forge friendships with others, but a few leaders from among their number are starting to emerge. Epsilons flourish wherever there is a need for labour, most notably in the industrial cities.
Stat as Dwarves.
Psions
A catch all term for anyone with mental powers beyond the ability of most of humanity. Much to the chagrin of the genescupltors responsible for the alpha humans, the occurance of psions in the alphas is no more frequent than any other flavor of humanity and they have failed to isolate a any genetic markers for the abilities. Some psions possess powers at birth, but some have had first manifestations at any age. Nothing like a powerful psi with alzheimers. Most psions have only one power. Psions with multiple powers do exist, in very very small numbers.
Teeks (telekinesis), Peeks (pyrokinesis), Espers (telepahty, clairvoyance, etc), all are built as Mages in the rules, without access to the conjuring skillset.
Technomancers
"Technomancers are humans who have evolved the ability to affect computers directly, without terminals or intermediate devices of their own, as an act of will. Technomancers first appeared shortly after the Second Matrix Crash of 2064.They were unknown to the general public for many years, until a series of events forced them into the public eye."
There a number of new subspecies of humanity that have been genetically engineered through the use of recombinant DNA technology: the deltas, gammas, and epsilons. The responsibility goal of these new species lies was thebettering the genestock of all humanity, making them better suited to survive in the polluted world of the future.
Alphas
During 100 years of a directed breeding programs,the globe was scoured for the finest examples of humanity: athletes, scientists, and artisans alike. By selecting couples for reproduction, they have produced a new subrace of humanity that stands out for its physical and mental advantages. The final push was in the last 50 years, where in addition to the breeding programs, genetic manipulation of embryos led to Alpha humans, a new generation of superhuman. With the influence of the the super rich and coroporations backing their development and progress throughout their lives, they are born not only with silver spoons in their mouths, but with a genetic advantage that marks them out above the rest of humanity. With their heightened capabilities and the guidance and support of the Eugenics League, alpha humans become formidable influences in their chosen fields of endeavour.
Stat as Shadowrun Elves.
Betas
Baseline, unmanipulated humans.
Gammas
Gamma humans were bred for survival and resistance to disease, along with a rapid population growth, and they could help replace the lost workers in fewer than ten years. However, it soon became apparent that the gammas did not have the right mental attitude to successfully integrate and drive the economy forward. The gamma humans were engineered with rodent DNA, a genome noted for the ease with which it can accept genetic vectors. However, gammas proved too independent, and most sought to found their own kingdoms, living where only they could survive the pestilence and disease. Failures in the ability to control the gammas lead to two addition strains: Deltas and Epsilons. The gammas have formed very tight knit communities among themselves.
Stat as Shadowrun Orcs.
Deltas
Delta humans, along with the epsilon strain, were designed as the improved answer to the rebellious gamma human strain. This strain is well integrated into society. Delta humans used the existing rodent DNA used in the gamma humans, but recombined this with canine DNA in order to breed a more loval, yet more able and skilled workforce. Delta humans are the rarest of the three genetically engineered strains of humanity, but much better integrated into the mainstream of society. They are more socially skilled than epsilons and do not have the same attitude of the gammas. Deltas are the shining success story of the transgenic experiment, many of them becoming astute military sergeants or skilled craftsmen. Deltas’ need for 'pack membership' mean they are also commonly associated with mercenary groups, gangs, organised crime, and nomad packs.
Stat as Trolls.
Epsilon
The epsilon strain is perhaps the eugenicists’ prime achievement in providing a laboring class of worker, the delta being a much more all-purpose worker better able to integrate with beta humans. Technologically, epsilons are the peak of social and genetic engineering combined to produce an individual predisposed to order and productivity. Epsilon humans were bred with equine DNA, designed to produce strong and resilient workers. They make excellent labourers and are capable of carrying heavy loads. Epsilons’ stunted social development means they find it difficult to forge friendships with others, but a few leaders from among their number are starting to emerge. Epsilons flourish wherever there is a need for labour, most notably in the industrial cities.
Stat as Dwarves.
Psions
A catch all term for anyone with mental powers beyond the ability of most of humanity. Much to the chagrin of the genescupltors responsible for the alpha humans, the occurance of psions in the alphas is no more frequent than any other flavor of humanity and they have failed to isolate a any genetic markers for the abilities. Some psions possess powers at birth, but some have had first manifestations at any age. Nothing like a powerful psi with alzheimers. Most psions have only one power. Psions with multiple powers do exist, in very very small numbers.
Teeks (telekinesis), Peeks (pyrokinesis), Espers (telepahty, clairvoyance, etc), all are built as Mages in the rules, without access to the conjuring skillset.
Technomancers
"Technomancers are humans who have evolved the ability to affect computers directly, without terminals or intermediate devices of their own, as an act of will. Technomancers first appeared shortly after the Second Matrix Crash of 2064.They were unknown to the general public for many years, until a series of events forced them into the public eye."