An implant changes the build
An implant should change a decision, not just raise a number by one percent.
— Implants are installed and replaced in the operating room as part of persistent character preparation.
— An implant matters through its interaction with weapons, psi, and the character’s role.
Would you build a flexible generalist or a narrow specialist?
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