Hi, i m trying to discover a clever usage for the Promethean Machinus powers in a medieval tech setting.
I don t want to alter the way the power works, and i m writing this here because i need someone who is more familiar with how electricity behave than to promethean rules.
If you don t have access to Promethean 2ed core book the Machinus power works in that way:
-Passive ability
In a 200 yard radius you can feel electricity and gauge its strenght, the presence of electronics (even unpowered)
Very powerful electrical sources can extend the range.
Predicts where a lightning will strike within some minutes.
-Level 1
Generate on touch an electrical current with a strenght of a wall socket.
The current can be used to power electronics, recharge batteries and turn a device off and on.
-Level 2
Level 1 effect can be used within sight range.
Know the rough capabilities of a device on sight and can modulate electrical flow to alter the intensity of some functions, like speed or power level.
On touch, generate an electrical current with a strenght of a large portable generator, instant recharge batteries and prevents shorting out.
-Level 3
Level 2 effect can be used on anything perceived with the passive ability.
More precise reading and manipulation of electricity, complex devices (like computers) can be used remotely within the passive ability range.
Now, with this in mind, i have some hypothetic alternative use of the powers, but i m not very expert of electricity.
-Passive ability
I think that it can detect also magnets and magnetic fields right?
Also it can determine the orientation of the magnetic field i think.
Also, does the ability to perceive unpowered devices translates in the ability to perceive ferromagnetic materials?
-Level 1
I think that it can be used to turn iron items in simple magnets on touch, correct?
Could be used to leave an item as a right/left or yes/no sign to another Passive ability user.
-Level 2
I think that it can be used to turn iron items in industrial strong magnets on touch, correct?
Does the volume of the item impact on the magnet strenght?
Also i think that you can leave more complex signs in an iron item for another Level 2 ability user, like a morse code letter or symbol.
-Level 3
Can you transform an iron item in a rough "hard disk" that another Level 3 ability user could read knowing the right code?
Also is it possible to modulate magnetic field to simulate a "radio" conversation with another Level 3 ability user
Feel free to correct my ideas or add new ones.
Thank you!
I don t want to alter the way the power works, and i m writing this here because i need someone who is more familiar with how electricity behave than to promethean rules.
If you don t have access to Promethean 2ed core book the Machinus power works in that way:
-Passive ability
In a 200 yard radius you can feel electricity and gauge its strenght, the presence of electronics (even unpowered)
Very powerful electrical sources can extend the range.
Predicts where a lightning will strike within some minutes.
-Level 1
Generate on touch an electrical current with a strenght of a wall socket.
The current can be used to power electronics, recharge batteries and turn a device off and on.
-Level 2
Level 1 effect can be used within sight range.
Know the rough capabilities of a device on sight and can modulate electrical flow to alter the intensity of some functions, like speed or power level.
On touch, generate an electrical current with a strenght of a large portable generator, instant recharge batteries and prevents shorting out.
-Level 3
Level 2 effect can be used on anything perceived with the passive ability.
More precise reading and manipulation of electricity, complex devices (like computers) can be used remotely within the passive ability range.
Now, with this in mind, i have some hypothetic alternative use of the powers, but i m not very expert of electricity.
-Passive ability
I think that it can detect also magnets and magnetic fields right?
Also it can determine the orientation of the magnetic field i think.
Also, does the ability to perceive unpowered devices translates in the ability to perceive ferromagnetic materials?
-Level 1
I think that it can be used to turn iron items in simple magnets on touch, correct?
Could be used to leave an item as a right/left or yes/no sign to another Passive ability user.
-Level 2
I think that it can be used to turn iron items in industrial strong magnets on touch, correct?
Does the volume of the item impact on the magnet strenght?
Also i think that you can leave more complex signs in an iron item for another Level 2 ability user, like a morse code letter or symbol.
-Level 3
Can you transform an iron item in a rough "hard disk" that another Level 3 ability user could read knowing the right code?
Also is it possible to modulate magnetic field to simulate a "radio" conversation with another Level 3 ability user
Feel free to correct my ideas or add new ones.
Thank you!
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