Pureline
"Even the purest human blood isn't exactly what we'd biologically call pure. No, we've got the standard Neanderthal genes, some of those weird Denisovans. The human genome isn't so much a tapestry as it is a patchwork. That's what we would normally call Baseline. But I think it's possible, with enough funding, to repair the junk lines of the human code and make a new form: let's call it Pureline. With a few artful strokes I can write out diseases like cystic fibrosis; with more work I can reverse telomere degradation and triple our lifespan. Wouldn't that be interesting?" -Doctor Beryl Benjamin
The cream of the cream, purelines are optimized humans. Bred to reach humanity’s maximum abilities, purelines are universally found in NEB upper management. Purelines are bred, not created, as the streamlining process has to occur in the womb.
Examples: NEB assassins, corporate leaders
Ability Bonuses: Willpower +d2, Intelligence +d2
Skill Bonuses: Guns +d2, Influence +d2, Technical Engineering +d2
Base Movement: 20 feet (counting Fast On Your Feet)
Additional Advantages:
- Allure: d2
- Additional Refinements: d4.
This trait adds one step to two of the Pureline’s Abilities. This cannot be combined into a two step bonus for one ability. This Trait cannot be improved, and is applied as the last step of character creation. This bonus counts towards the Pureline's true ability score for the purposes of character advancement. - Fast On Your Feet: d2
- The New Nobility: d4
Purelines are revered throughout the New Economic Block, but with great power comes great responsibility and greater enemies. Purelines are expected to be the best of the best, and the pressure can be crushing. Outside of Block space, Purelines are universally distrusted as NEB operatives- which, to be fair, they usually are. This is primarily a roleplaying trait, but in Neo Humanity space may add the Trait to the difficulty of any rolls made to win Neo-Human trust.
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
All junk DNA codons excised. Congenital diseases and deformities effectively removed, while essential genes tweaked to their greatest potential. No non-human genes extant.
Growth Rate & Stages
Aging slows to one tenth normal speed after age 18. New Economic Block medical staff can speed up or effectively halt aging at will. Death by old age not yet observed.
Scientific Name
Homo sapiens pura
Lifespan
500 years, unlimited with surgery
