Defensive Point Buy

Defensive Point Buy is part of the Proficiency System. Its Packs allow a Character to use and get defensive Techniques. Any learned Technique can be used with any shield a Character knows how to use. Shields can be used to defend yourself without using their attached Abilities. We encourage dice rolls to resolve disputes when players can't figure out what to do next. Any character can use a shield with at least one purchase of these Point Buy packs, but Constitution does not decide how effective someone is with a shield. However, if a Character has no Constitution, they are considered incapable of using a shield effectively.

Shield Cover

Shield Cover is a special that is automatically included in any purchase, meaning that so long as a Character has a single Defensive Point Buy Pack, this special is also added for free. Shield Cover allows the user to raise their shield and block Ranged or Firearm Default Shots from in front of them.

• Shield Cover can both be used independently, or as a reaction to being shot at.
• Shield Cover forbids the user from using other Abilities or Attacks in the same turn as they use Shield Cover.
• Shield Cover does not have a cooldown or a limit to it. As long as the shield is raised in a direction, it can block any number of attacks fired at the user.
• Shield Cover cannot guard the user from attacks fired from behind. It is expected that characters do not instantly turn around to perfectly block shots from outside of their line of sight (unless they have an ability making them aware of the attack).

Block Pack

The Block Pack is for those who react to attacks around them, quickly intercepting them with their shield.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Block	Mundane Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Block	N/A

Bastion Pack

The Bastion Pack is for those who wish to create a safe haven for those behind them, creating the perfect front-facing defense.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Shield Wall	Mundane Technique	Self	Grants the user Shield Wall	N/A

Bulwark Pack

The Bulwark Pack is for defense enthusiasts, shielding themselves from the world around them nearly entirely.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Bunker Down	Mundane Technique	Self	Grants the user Bunker Down	N/A

Protectorate Pack

The Protectorate Pack is less focused on the protection of yourself, but the defense of others. It allows your character to know and understand advanced security protocol in a combat situation. This Pack grants this Mundane Technique:

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Interception	Mundane Technique	5 Blocks	Grants the user Interception	N/A

Counterplay Pack

The Counterplay Pack is focused on not diminishing damage, but embracing it. Instead of providing training with specific equipment, this pack focuses on returning pain back onto the attacker. This pack grants this Mundane Technique:

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Rage Counter	Mundane Technique	Melee Range	Grants the user Rage Counter	N/A

Recovery Pack

The Recovery Pack is for those that need to sit back and away from the action for a bit, in order to come back to full power.

Ability Name	Ability Type	Ability Range	Ability Description	Modifiers
Bonfire	Mundane Technique	Self	Grants the user Bonfire	N/A