01-19-2015, 03:42 PM | #1 |
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Parahuman Natural Weapons
Let's put together a list of what natural weapons can be added to a parahuman with a basically human exterior.
Bio-Tech gives us Claws* and Teeth (Either of which can be augmented with venom or logically another kind of substance.), venomous spit, bioelectric organs and ecstasy glands (The actual purpose of which confuses me. The chance of a heart attack makes it dangerous for entertainment and surely there's a better option for defense?) as examples and also leaves open room for other varieties of Affliction and Toxic Attack. Damaging laser eyes such as in Sundiver seem unlikely even with the demonstration of single cell biological lasers. However the next best trick of Space Ripper Stingy Eyes style eye autohaemorrhaging is possible, at least to the level of the inspiring horned lizards. Retracting weapons could presumably be placed in various locations such as a blade protracting from the wrist. *What would the end result of designers trying to come up with something that's more damaging than nails without sacrificing day to day utility look like? |
01-19-2015, 11:28 PM | #2 | |
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Horns. A tail could bludgeon. A spiked tail could impale: think scorpion. A strong, prehensile tail could constrict. Honestly, I think your best bet is a really nasty poison and a really consistent delivery mechanism. What if skunks sprayed nerve agents? Or an envenomed unicorn horn? That's the sort of thing I'm thinking. |
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01-19-2015, 11:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Parahuman Natural Weapons
Cat claws hyperextend away from the front rendering fine touch impossible. Realistically. Of course one could do something different and just call it cats' claws.
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01-19-2015, 11:54 PM | #4 | ||
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I agree that approaching it from a viewpoint of delivering venom rather than dealing normal damage is a good idea though. |
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01-20-2015, 02:02 AM | #5 |
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What is your objective here? Realistic natural weapons aren't going to be particularly valuable against armed opponents, though being better in unarmed combat is doable enough. Unless your goal is mass carnage; engineering a parahuman to be a disease carrier is certainly viable but not terribly controlled.
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01-20-2015, 02:18 AM | #6 | |
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