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AlexanderHowl · 04-15-2020, 01:25 PM

Slotted Cosmic Powers is 7 CP per slot and 5 CP per CP (Psionic Powers, p. 15). Another option is Telepathic Borrowing, which is 5 CP per slot and 4 CP per CP (Psionic Powers, p. 16), though someone within a mile needs to know the language. Here are two options:

Universal Translator A (37 CP): Modular Abilities 4/4 (Slotted Cosmic Powers; Trait-Limited, Languages Only, -50%) [27] plus Language Talent [10]. Notes: Allows the practitioner to translate between any three different languages (including their native language) without difficulty (C3PO from Star Wars is a good example of this capability).

Universal Translator B (31 CP): Modular Abilities 4/4 (Telepathic Borrowing; Trait-Limited, Languages Only, -50%) [21] plus Language Talent [10]. Notes: Allows the practitioner to translate between any three different languages (including their native language) as long as there are people who speak the languages within one mile of the practitioner (this would be a stereotypical telepathic translator power).

04-15-2020, 01:25 PM	#8
AlexanderHowl Join Date: Feb 2016	Re: What's the cost of a Universal Translator as an advantage? Slotted Cosmic Powers is 7 CP per slot and 5 CP per CP (Psionic Powers, p. 15). Another option is Telepathic Borrowing, which is 5 CP per slot and 4 CP per CP (Psionic Powers, p. 16), though someone within a mile needs to know the language. Here are two options: Universal Translator A (37 CP): Modular Abilities 4/4 (Slotted Cosmic Powers; Trait-Limited, Languages Only, -50%) [27] plus Language Talent [10]. Notes: Allows the practitioner to translate between any three different languages (including their native language) without difficulty (C3PO from Star Wars is a good example of this capability). Universal Translator B (31 CP): Modular Abilities 4/4 (Telepathic Borrowing; Trait-Limited, Languages Only, -50%) [21] plus Language Talent [10]. Notes: Allows the practitioner to translate between any three different languages (including their native language) as long as there are people who speak the languages within one mile of the practitioner (this would be a stereotypical telepathic translator power).