I've been digging through my Mutant Epoch books lately, played some Fallout and that always puts me in a Post Apocalyptic frame of mind. Got some great feedback on my
Feral Chihuahuas post so I thought I'd work up something else for The Mutant Epoch. This is the first race I've built from scratch for the game so I may need to tweak it a bit, I haven't play-tested this race yet, so if you use them I'd love to hear your feedback. Anyway without further ado I present The Greys!
Grey
TME Grey Alien Traits
Endurance +7
Strength 10+2d6
Agility +2d6
Accuracy +d20
Intelligence 60+3d20
Willpower +20
Perception +20
Appearance 2d4
Racial Abilities: All
Greys possess the following Mental abilities as per the mutation: Advanced Mind
(TME pg. 60), Night Vision (TME pg. 71), Mind Crush (TME pg. 70)
Grey Aliens or as
they are more commonly referred to simply as Greys are an alien race that has
been visiting the Earth for untold centuries.
Prior to the collapse of civilization there were reports of Greys
abducting humans and conducting experiments upon them. Across the globe strange
U.F.O.'s were reported in the skies. Centuries
later Greys continue to observe and discreetly interact with the denizens of
The Mutant Epoch. They are very rare and
it is believed that their numbers are quite limited but some can be found in
small enclaves scattered across the world.
Eerie lights are still reported in the skies, but with all the debris
still orbiting the planet it is hard to determine if these are the U.F.O.'s of legend
or just space junk burning up in orbit.
Those few "experts" that are even aware of the Greys existence
have speculated that the few remaining Greys still on the planet are in fact
stranded here and are trying to find the means to escape this mutated and
devastated world. Others say these
aliens have a more sinister purpose and that perhaps they in fact triggered the
horrific mutations and devastation that destroyed the golden age of humankind
in order to better subjugate the denizens of The Mutant Epoch . Physically they
are short slender somewhat frail looking humanoids, with large heads, spindly limbs, and grey
skin. Most are described as having large black almond shaped eyes but some have
been reported to have white eyes. All
reports about them described them as using advanced technology and they are
believed to have highly advanced intellects.
Grey's physical characteristics are very similar to each other and no female
members of the species have ever been reported, leading some to believe they are in
fact some form of vat grown test-tube race.
On rare occasions
a lone Grey will abandon his enclave and seek out interactions with the native
races of The Mutant Epoch, most such groups that the Grey joins never realize
the Grey is in fact an alien, they assume he is a mutant of some kind and give
the matter little other thought. Those
that learn or realize the Grey is in fact not of this world tend to distrust
them and question their motives.
Due to their unique physical forms Greys cannot wear
advanced armors made for humans, indeed their poor strength often limits them to
being able to wear only lightweight armors.
Enclaves of Greys have access to advanced energy weapons and
possibly even starcraft, but lone Greys
that have left their kind rarely have such advanced gear.
Inspired by a certain encounter in the Fallout Video
Game!
