see p. B68
The ability to control involuntary bodily functions is a classic shtick of kung fu masters and yogi(ヨガ行者), not to mention supers and aliens modeled after them. It needn’t have mystical overtones, though --genetic engineering or implants might give this advantage to a modified human or cyborg.
At the GM’s option,
代謝制御 lets the user feign afflictions: disease, drug reactions, heart attack, etc. To discover the ruse, witnesses must win a Quick Contest of
診断 vs. the user’s HT +
代謝制御.
■代替案(Alternatives)
Consider 「
構造利点?」 (No Blood) (p. B61), Doesn’t Breathe (p. B49), or Doesn’t Eat or Drink (p. B50) for those who don’t bleed, breathe, or eat at all. If all that matters is a HT bonus,
耐性 (p. 71) is a better deal.
■追加特別増強(New Special Enhancement)
Mastery: You can make precise adjustments to your metabolism and body chemistry instantly, helping you cope with even extreme or unexpected stresses. As long as you’re conscious, add your level of
代謝制御 to any HT roll. +40%.
■パワーアップ(Powering Up)
This ability best suits biological, chi, and psi powers --especially
肉体制御 and 「
治療できる」.
才能 adds to HT in the Quick Contest to feign death and for any similar feat the GM allows.