Jab's Rifts Builds (Rifts- A Final Summation!)

[MacynSnow]

Yaknow, seems to me that Kevin S was trying to "Fix" the System he created by just tossing in more "Kewl Awesome Stuff" and trying to hide or shift blame.

But hey, i was just a Consumer so what do i know?

[Jabroniville]

HEAVY MACHINE CYBORG O.C.C.
Role: Elite Cyborg Soldier
PL 11 (166 + Cybernetics)
STRENGTH 8 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 6 DEXTERITY 4
INTELLIGENCE 0 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE 0

Skills:
Athletics 3 (+5)
Expertise (Soldier) 5 (+5)
Intimidation 8 (+8)
Perception 3 (+3)
Technology 3 (+3)
Treatment 2 (+2)
Vehicles 2 (+6)

Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Respected Hero of Russia), Equipment 4 (Additional Armor, Rifle), Ranged Attack 2

Powers:
"Cybernetics"
Features 3: Gyro-Compass, Gas Filtration, Oxygen Storage Cell [3]
Communication (CyberLink) 2 (Extras: Area, Selective) [12]
Comprehend (Languages) 2 [4]
Speed 4 (30 mph) [4]
Leaping 1 (15 feet) [1]
"Light Cyborg Armor" Protection 7 (Extras: Impervious 9) [16]
Senses 2 (Extended & Low-Light Vision) [2]

Growth 2 (Str & Sta +2, +2 Mass, +1 Intimidation, -1 Dodge/Parry, -2 Stealth) -- (10 feet) (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) [5]
"Extra Cybernetics" (3 Head, 1 for Each Leg)

"Additional Arm"
Enhanced Fighting 2 [4]
Ranged Attack 2 [2]
Extra Limb 1 [1]

"Laser Cannons" Blast 13 (Feats: Split) (27) -- [28]

• AE: "Vibro-Blades" Strength-Damage +2 (Feats: Split, Subtle- Concealed) (4)

Offense:
Unarmed +8 (+8 Damage, DC 23)
Vibro-Blades +8 (+10 Damage, DC 25)
Rifle +8 (+9 Ranged Damage, DC 24)
Laser Cannon +8 (+13 Ranged Damage, DC 28)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +7 (DC 17), Parry +7 (DC 17), Toughness +3 (+12 Cyborg Armor, +13 Extra Armor), Fortitude +6, Will +4

Complications:
Motivation (Defense of Russia)
Responsibility (The Camp)
Responbility (Inhuman)- These Cyborgs are so enormous that they cannot pass for normal people, and some feel very detached from humanity.

Total: Abilities: 44 / Skills: 26--13 / Advantages: 7 / Powers: 82 + Cybernetics / Defenses: 10 (166 + Cybernetics)

-Heavy Machine Cyborgs are massive monsters with tons of obvious gear- not as inhuman as some 'Borgs, but they cannot pass for normal people.

-Heavy Machine Cyborgs are equivalent to the Main Ruleboook's Full Conversion 'Borg, sporting 500+ M.D.C. and all the best stuff from the "Bionics" section. This can make them rather versatile, but given that most are inhuman anyways, you can easily opt for accuracy-enhancing Extra Limbs, extra-powerful versions of Vibro-Blades, and +13 Blasters. This turns them into PL 10.5 attackers with PL 10 defenses- not bad for a first-level troop type.

[Jabroniville]

CYBORG SHOCKTROOPER O.C.C.
Role: Elite Cyborg Soldier
PL 9 (122)
STRENGTH 8 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 5 DEXTERITY 4
INTELLIGENCE 0 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE 0

Skills:
Athletics 3 (+5)
Expertise (Soldier) 7 (+7)
Intimidation 10 (+10)
Perception 3 (+3)
Persuasion 2 (+2)
Technology 3 (+3)
Treatment 2 (+2)
Vehicles 2 (+6)

Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Respected Hero of Russia), Equipment 6 (Rail Gun +13), Ranged Attack 1

Powers:
"Cybernetics"
Features 3: Gyro-Compass, Gas Filtration, Oxygen Storage Cell [3]
Communication (CyberLink) 2 (Extras: Area, Selective) [12]
Comprehend (Languages) 2 [4]
Speed 4 (30 mph) [4]
Leaping 1 (15 feet) [1]
"Light Cyborg Armor" Protection 7 (Extras: Impervious 9) [16]
Senses 3 (Extended & Low-Light Vision, Extended Hearing) [3]

Growth 2 (Str & Sta +2, +2 Mass, +1 Intimidation, -1 Dodge/Parry, -2 Stealth) -- (10 feet) (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) [5]

Offense:
Unarmed +5 (+8 Damage, DC 23)
Vibro-Blades +5 (+10 Damage, DC 25)
Rifle +5 (+9 Ranged Damage, DC 24)
Rail Gun +5 (+13 Ranged Damage, DC 28)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +5 (DC 15), Parry +5 (DC 15), Toughness +3 (+12 Cyborg Armor), Fortitude +6, Will +5

Complications:
Motivation (Defense of Russia)
Responsibility (The Camp)
Responbility (Inhuman)- These Cyborgs are so enormous that they cannot pass for normal people, and some feel very detached from humanity.

Total: Abilities: 42 / Skills: 32--16 / Advantages: 8 / Powers: 48 / Defenses: 8 (122)

-... *sigh*... so yeah, there's an EXTRA version of Cyborg Troop, too- the "Shocktroopers" are I guess the elite of the elite, except there's also War-Knights. These guys are Knights of the Realm who volunteered to become even more powerful fighters- "some of the most powerful Cyborgs on Earth". Once more, we read about how they are accepted by Russian society and thus aren't as prone to psychosis as other Cyborgs, and blah blah blah. It is these guys who form the core of the rest of the book- detailing various types of unique Shocktrooper units that each Warlord uses. They use paragraph after paragraph to talk about how scary, strong and lethal they are, so you KNOW Kevin wants you to be impressed.

-The baseline of a Shocktrooper isn't so great, as the bonuses presumably stick to later Specialist Suits and not the core class. It's a bit weird because this renders them more professional, skilled versions of the Light & Heavy Cyborgs, but worse overall.

[marcoasalazarm]

Have you already statted a TRIAX VX-500 “Manhunter” cyborg body, dude?

[Jabroniville]

Have you already statted a TRIAX VX-500 “Manhunter” cyborg body, dude?

Probably. Which book was that in? I think I did both Triax books.

[Batgirl III]

The VX-500 Manhunter is better known as “the Red ‘Borg,” even in the game’s universe. It was published in RIFTS® World Book Five: Triax™ & the NGR™... I seem to remember Jab building it, but I’m not seeing it on his table of contents.

I just lumped most of them together as one general purpose Combat ‘Borg back when we started this whole RIFTS® conversion stuff... But I don’t have Jab’s dedication to detail and comprehensiveness.

[Jabroniville]

Have you already statted a TRIAX VX-500 “Manhunter” cyborg body, dude?

Ah, OK, I found it in my Triax O.C.C.s- it's called a "Cyborg Soldier" there. I mention the "Red" model: https://www.echoesofthemultiverse.com/v ... 797#p80797

[Jabroniville]

THE WARLORDS' "ARCH-TYPICAL" CYBORGS:
-Kevin, Master Writer, probably meant "Archetypical" there. So remember at the beginning of the book when they talked about how each Warlord had their own "Design" of Cyborg, and what each guy's were? Well here is the list of them, 100 pages later! These are suuuuuuuuuuper special and unique to the Warlords, as anyone ripping them off is subject to "all-out war" from the offended Warlord, and everyone got the picture after this happened twice. Translation: These are Special Snowflake Cyborgs.

[Jabroniville]

TEMPEST 'BORG (Cyborg Shocktrooper)
Role: Elite Cyborg Soldier, SAMAS Cyborg, Flying Tank
PL 12 (188)
STRENGTH 8 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 8 DEXTERITY 4
INTELLIGENCE 0 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE 0

Skills:
Athletics 3 (+5)
Expertise (Soldier) 7 (+7)
Intimidation 10 (+10)
Perception 3 (+3)
Persuasion 2 (+2)
Technology 3 (+3)
Treatment 2 (+2)
Vehicles 2 (+6)

Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Respected Hero of Russia), Equipment 7 (Heavy Armor, Rail Gun +13), Ranged Attack 2

Powers:
"Cybernetics"
Features 3: Gyro-Compass, Gas Filtration, Oxygen Storage Cell [3]
Communication (CyberLink) 2 (Extras: Area, Selective) [12]
Comprehend (Languages) 2 [4]
Speed 4 (30 mph) [4]
Leaping 1 (15 feet) [1]
"Light Cyborg Armor" Protection 7 (Extras: Impervious 9) [16]
Senses 3 (Extended & Low-Light Vision, Extended Hearing) [3]

Growth 2 (Str & Sta +2, +2 Mass, +1 Intimidation, -1 Dodge/Parry, -2 Stealth) -- (10 feet) (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) [5]
Flight 7 (250 mph) [14]

"Tail" Extra Limb 1 [1]
"Wrist-Mounted Plasma Gun/Rail Gun" Blast 13 (Feats: Extended Range 2) (Extras: Penetrating 8) (36) -- [40]

• AE: "Breathe Fire/Laser Eyes/Forearm Laser" Blast 9 (Feats: Extended Range 2) (20)
• AE: "Mini-Missiles" Blast 11 (Feats: Extended Range 5) (Extras: Area- 30ft. Burst) (Flaws: Unreliable- 8 Uses) (34)
• AE: "Vibro-Talons" Strength-Damage +4 (Feats: Split) (5)
• AE: "Spiked Prehensile Tail" Strength-Damage +3 (Feats: Reach) (Extras: Penetrating 6) (10)

Offense:
Unarmed +8 (+8 Damage, DC 23)
Spiked Tail +8 (+11 Damage, DC 26)
Vibro-Talons +8 (+12 Damage, DC 27)
Rifle +6 (+9 Ranged Damage, DC 24)
Rail Gun +6 (+13 Ranged Damage, DC 28)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +8 (DC 18), Parry +9 (DC 19), Toughness +3 (+12 Cyborg Armor, +15 Heavy Armor), Fortitude +6, Will +5

Complications:
Motivation (Defense of Russia)
Responsibility (The Camp)
Responbility (Inhuman)- These Cyborgs are so enormous that they cannot pass for normal people, and some feel very detached from humanity.

Total: Abilities: 48 / Skills: 32--16 / Advantages: 10 / Powers: 103 / Defenses: 11 (188)

-Warlord Alekseyevna's only 'Borg is the Tempest, which looks like a Gargoyle and a SAMAS had a baby. Like him, they are ancient (but have been improved over time). It breathes fire, uses a tail to ensnare enemies, and shoots lasers from its eyes. It has a mounted Plasma or Rail Gun, Vibro-Talons and more. It gets an extra attack from the Tail, plus bonuses to hit and defend. Its durability is a key factor- it has Glitter Boy-tier M.D.C. (340 base, plus 180-280 extra)- this adds up to make it PL 10 in melee, PL 12 at range- a real menace.

[catsi563]

remember that art someone is clearly an oz fan

[Davies]

remember that art someone is clearly an oz fan

Eesh. I thought it looked familiar, but couldn't make the connection until you posted this. <shakes head> They really should have saved this for Rifts Australia.

[catsi563]

hehe flying monkeys

[Jabroniville]

Holy Jesus- "Full Perez" here. Scratchmarks everywhere. Ludicrous amounts of armaments. A combination of high-tech and Do-It-Yourself gear. Steampunk gears and rotors. Deep shadows. Stuff going on in the background.

THE BUTCHER 'BORG (Cyborg Shocktrooper)
Role: Elite Cyborg Soldier, The Tank
PL 11 (169)
STRENGTH 9 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 6 DEXTERITY 4
INTELLIGENCE 0 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE 0

Skills:
Athletics 3 (+5)
Expertise (Soldier) 7 (+7)
Intimidation 10 (+10)
Perception 3 (+3)
Persuasion 2 (+2)
Technology 3 (+3)
Treatment 2 (+2)
Vehicles 2 (+6)

Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Respected Hero of Russia), Equipment 6 (Rail Gun +13), Ranged Attack 2

Powers:
"Cybernetics"
Features 3: Gyro-Compass, Gas Filtration, Oxygen Storage Cell [3]
Communication (CyberLink) 2 (Extras: Area, Selective) [12]
Comprehend (Languages) 2 [4]
Speed 6 (120 mph) [6]
Leaping 1 (15 feet) [1]
"Light Cyborg Armor" Protection 10 (Extras: Impervious 9) [19]
Senses 3 (Extended & Low-Light Vision, Extended Hearing) [3]

Growth 2 (Str & Sta +2, +2 Mass, +1 Intimidation, -1 Dodge/Parry, -2 Stealth) -- (10 feet) (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) [5]

"Mini-Missiles" Blast 11 (Feats: Extended Range 5) (Extras: Area- 30ft. Burst) (Flaws: Unreliable- 8 Uses) (34) -- [37]

• AE: "Laser" Blast 10 (Feats: Extended Range 2) (22)
• AE: "Vibro-Swords" Strength-Damage +4 (Feats: Split) (Extras: Penetrating 8) (13)
• AE: "Vibro-Knuckles" Strength-Damage +2 (Feats: Split) (3)

Offense:
Unarmed +6 (+9 Damage, DC 24)
Vibro-Blades +6 (+10 Damage, DC 25)
Vibro-Swords +6 (+13 Damage, DC 28)
Rifle +6 (+9 Ranged Damage, DC 24)
Rail Gun +6 (+13 Ranged Damage, DC 28)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +5 (DC 15), Parry +6 (DC 16), Toughness +3 (+15 Cyborg Armor), Fortitude +6, Will +5

Complications:
Motivation (Defense of Russia)
Responsibility (The Camp)
Responbility (Inhuman)- These Cyborgs are so enormous that they cannot pass for normal people, and some feel very detached from humanity.

Total: Abilities: 46 / Skills: 32--16 / Advantages: 9 / Powers: 90 / Defenses: 8 (169)

-The no-nonsense, merciless Warlord Burgasov has two 'Borgs- the Butcher is the super scuffed-up, Perez-drawn, gun-toting Boba Fett Mech-looking guy. It has maximum head protection (kind of a big deal in Rifts, where destroying the head can be fatal) and powerful Vibro-Swords. Thanks to toughness equal to some of the best suits in the game, it's PL 10.5 on Defense, despite only minimal accuracy and defensive boosts.

[Jabroniville]

RIPPER 'BORG (Cyborg Shocktrooper)
Role: Elite Cyborg Soldier, Melee Assault Unit
PL 12 (122)
STRENGTH 10 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 6 DEXTERITY 4
INTELLIGENCE 0 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE 0

Skills:
Athletics 3 (+5)
Expertise (Soldier) 7 (+7)
Intimidation 10 (+10)
Perception 3 (+3)
Persuasion 2 (+2)
Technology 3 (+3)
Treatment 2 (+2)
Vehicles 2 (+6)

Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Respected Hero of Russia), Equipment 6 (Rail Gun +13), Ranged Attack 2

Powers:
"Cybernetics"
Features 3: Gyro-Compass, Gas Filtration, Oxygen Storage Cell [3]
Communication (CyberLink) 2 (Extras: Area, Selective) [12]
Comprehend (Languages) 2 [4]
Speed 5 (60 mph) [5]
Leaping 1 (15 feet) [1]
"Light Cyborg Armor" Protection 10 (Extras: Impervious 9) [19]
Senses 3 (Extended & Low-Light Vision, Extended Hearing) [3]

Growth 2 (Str & Sta +2, +2 Mass, +1 Intimidation, -1 Dodge/Parry, -2 Stealth) -- (10 feet) (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) [5]

"Mini-Missiles" Blast 11 (Feats: Extended Range 5) (Extras: Area- 30ft. Burst) (Flaws: Unreliable- 8 Uses) (34) -- [37]

• AE: "Tri-Blade Buzzsaw Forearm" Strength-Damage +2 (Feats: Improved Disarm, Parry +1) (Extras: Penetrating 8) (12)
• AE: "Cheek Lasers & Laser Rod" Blast 11 (Feats: Split) (23)
• AE: "Chemical Spray" (Any kind of spray- acid, holy water, etc.)

Offense:
Unarmed +6 (+10 Damage, DC 25)
Vibro-Blades +6 (+10 Damage, DC 25)
Buzzsaw +6 (+12 Damage, DC 27)
Rifle +6 (+9 Ranged Damage, DC 24)
Rail Gun +6 (+13 Ranged Damage, DC 28)
Initiative +2

Defenses:
Dodge +6 (DC 16), Parry +7 (+8 Buzzsaw, DC 17-18), Toughness +3 (+15 Cyborg Armor), Fortitude +6, Will +5

Complications:
Motivation (Defense of Russia)
Responsibility (The Camp)
Responbility (Inhuman)- These Cyborgs are so enormous that they cannot pass for normal people, and some feel very detached from humanity.
Disabled (Poor Use of the Hands)- Ripper 'Borgs have a hard time using the hands effectively.

Total: Abilities: 48 / Skills: 32--16 / Advantages: 9 / Powers: 89 / Defenses: 10 (172)

-Burgasov's other 'Borg type is the Ripper- a frontline assault unit with a scary animal face and covered in chainsaws, drawn by Johnson so it looks a bit different. Tons of detail, though- not bad. It has Kevin S "If it looks like it could possibly shoot missiles, it shoots missiles" syndrome, as two giant spikes on its back are now missile launchers, too. It's comparatively slow, but has +15 Toughness (said to be among the best, but matches the M.D.C. of the Tempest and is barely higher than others). It has modest defensive bonuses and a good Buzzsaw, making it PL 11-12 on defense, PL 9 on offense.

[Jabroniville]

WHITE TIGER 'BORG (Cyborg Shocktrooper)
Role: Elite Cyborg Soldier
PL 12 (196)
STRENGTH 10 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 8 DEXTERITY 4
INTELLIGENCE 0 AWARENESS 1 PRESENCE 0

Skills:
Athletics 5 (+13)
Expertise (Soldier) 7 (+7)
Intimidation 10 (+10)
Perception 3 (+3)
Persuasion 2 (+2)
Stealth 4 (+6)
Technology 3 (+3)
Treatment 2 (+2)
Vehicles 2 (+6)

Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Respected Hero of Russia), Equipment 6 (Rail Gun +13), Improved Initiative, Ranged Attack 4

Powers:
"Cybernetics"
Features 3: Gyro-Compass, Gas Filtration, Oxygen Storage Cell [3]
Communication (CyberLink) 2 (Extras: Area, Selective) [12]
Comprehend (Languages) 2 [4]
Speed 6 (120 mph) [6]
Leaping 2 (30 feet) [2]
"Light Cyborg Armor" Protection 10 (Extras: Impervious 9) [19]
Senses 3 (Extended & Low-Light Vision, Extended Hearing) [3]
"Electro-Tentacles" Extra Limbs 3 [3]

Growth 2 (Str & Sta +2, +2 Mass, +1 Intimidation, -1 Dodge/Parry, -2 Stealth) -- (10 feet) (Feats: Innate) (Extras: Permanent +0) [5]

"Tri-Laser Forearm Weapon/Plasma Ejector/Laser Rod" Blast 13 (Feats: Split) (Extras: Penetrating) (40) -- [45]

• AE: "Mini-Missiles" Blast 11 (Feats: Extended Range 5) (Extras: Area- 30ft. Burst) (Flaws: Unreliable- 8 Uses) (34)
• AE: "Chemical Spray" (Any kind of spray- acid, holy water, etc.)
• AE: "Vibro-Blade Fingers" Strength-Damage +2 (Feats: Split) (3)
• AE: "Electro-Tentacles" Strength-Damage +0 (Feats: Split, Reach 3) Linked to Affliction 12 (Fort; Dazed/Stunned/Paralyzed) (Extras: Reach 3) (19)
• AE: "Tri-Blade Buzzsaw Forearm" Strength-Damage +2 (Feats: Improved Disarm, Parry +1) (Extras: Penetrating 8) (12)

Offense:
Unarmed +8 (+10 Damage, DC 25)
Vibro-Blades +8 (+12 Damage, DC 27)
Rifle +8 (+9 Ranged Damage, DC 24)
Forearm Weapon +8 (+13 Ranged Damage, DC 28)
Electro-Tentacles +8 (+10 Damage & +12 Affliction, DC 25 & 22)
Initiative +6

Defenses:
Dodge +9 (DC 19), Parry +8 (DC 18), Toughness +3 (+15 Cyborg Armor), Fortitude +6, Will +5

Complications:
Motivation (Defense of Russia)
Responsibility (The Camp)
Responbility (Inhuman)- These Cyborgs are so enormous that they cannot pass for normal people, and some feel very detached from humanity.

Total: Abilities: 52 / Skills: 36--18 / Advantages: 12 / Powers: 102 / Defenses: 12 (196)

-Statesmanly Warlord Kolodenko gives us the White Tiger 'Borg- a speedy, stealthy infantry unit. Even though it's white with black stripes- notably a disadvantageous evolutionary trait of Bengal Tigers. As a Johnson design, it's naturally Kevin's ideal thing- a unit with 8,000 pieces of hardware on it- holes all over are missile launchers, it has hidden whips, etc.

-Yet another Toughness +15 'Borg, the White Tiger is also +1 to attack, strike & parry, making it pretty good at what it does, hitting PL 12 defensively and PL 10.5 offensively. So like, one of these could probably beat a Juicer one-on-one, which a lot of supposedly-elite suits and 'Borgs have trouble doing.