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''Odysseus: “Outis — that’s my name. Nobody.”'' <br> | ''Odysseus: “Outis — that’s my name. Nobody.”'' <br> | ||
''Polyphemus: “Outis is killing me by fraud; Nobody is killing me by force!”'' | ''Polyphemus: “Outis is killing me by fraud; Nobody is killing me by force!”'' | ||
: Homer; ''Odyssey'', Book IX (non-contiguous lines) | : Homer; ''Odyssey'', Book IX (non-contiguous lines) | ||
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''Outis means ''Nobody'' in Homeric Greek. | ''Outis means ''Nobody'' in Homeric Greek. | ||
''As a playbook, the Outis is nobody — the operative whose existence is rumor, whose trail ends in airlocks and shifting records, whose name is always someone else’s. | ''As a playbook, the Outis is nobody — the operative whose existence is rumor, whose trail ends in airlocks and shifting records, whose name is always someone else’s. | ||
| + | == Outis Playbook == | ||
You operate in the gaps between systems — the maintenance shafts, dark data nodes, and unregistered corridors where oversight thins. | You operate in the gaps between systems — the maintenance shafts, dark data nodes, and unregistered corridors where oversight thins. | ||
Your work is quiet: infiltration, sabotage, recovery, erasure. You pass through airlocks, networks, and people without leaving a trace. | Your work is quiet: infiltration, sabotage, recovery, erasure. You pass through airlocks, networks, and people without leaving a trace. | ||
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# '''Evasion:''' When you push yourself using a [[Actions (IB)#Prowess|Prowess]] Action, choose one additional benefit: ''reach a seemingly impossible position — cause enemies to interfere with one another — avoid an area attack entirely.'' | # '''Evasion:''' When you push yourself using a [[Actions (IB)#Prowess|Prowess]] Action, choose one additional benefit: ''reach a seemingly impossible position — cause enemies to interfere with one another — avoid an area attack entirely.'' | ||
# '''Ghost:''' You may roll [[Actions (IB)#Rig|Rig]] instead of [[Actions (IB)#Lunar|Lunar]], [[Actions (IB)#Micro|Micro]], or [[Actions (IB)#Terran|Terran]] for stealth and intrusion. You move slowly and precisely, eschewing the acrobatics those actions usually rely on. | # '''Ghost:''' You may roll [[Actions (IB)#Rig|Rig]] instead of [[Actions (IB)#Lunar|Lunar]], [[Actions (IB)#Micro|Micro]], or [[Actions (IB)#Terran|Terran]] for stealth and intrusion. You move slowly and precisely, eschewing the acrobatics those actions usually rely on. | ||
| − | # '''Keymaster:''' When you Push yourself to bypass security with [[Actions (IB)#Interface|Interface]] or [[Actions (IB)#Rig|Rig]], you can reduce the time required by one order of magnitude (hours → minutes → seconds). | + | # '''Keymaster:''' When you Push yourself to bypass security with [[Actions (IB)#Interface|Interface]] or [[Actions (IB)#Rig|Rig]], you can reduce the time required by one order of magnitude (days → hours → minutes → seconds). |
# '''On Point:''' When you lead a Group Action involving [[Actions (IB)#Lunar|Lunar]], [[Actions (IB)#Micro|Micro]], [[Actions (IB)#Terran|Terran]], or [[Actions (IB)#Rig|Rig]] used to substitute for one of these, you suffer at most 1 stress, regardless of failed rolls. | # '''On Point:''' When you lead a Group Action involving [[Actions (IB)#Lunar|Lunar]], [[Actions (IB)#Micro|Micro]], [[Actions (IB)#Terran|Terran]], or [[Actions (IB)#Rig|Rig]] used to substitute for one of these, you suffer at most 1 stress, regardless of failed rolls. | ||
# '''Reflexes:''' When there’s a question of who acts first, it’s you (if both have Reflexes, you act simultaneously). | # '''Reflexes:''' When there’s a question of who acts first, it’s you (if both have Reflexes, you act simultaneously). | ||
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=== Inventory === | === Inventory === | ||
| − | + | Your understanding and connections let you access [[Limes_(IB)|Limes]] equipment one Quality level above your Tier. | |
| + | You also have access to the following higher-quality items; their Quality already includes this bonus. | ||
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| + | : ☐ '''Concealed''' [[Limes_(IB)#Blade|Blade]] +2 Quality. | ||
| + | : ☐ '''Concealed''' [[Forum_(IB)#Data_Tap|Data Tap]] +1 Quality. | ||
| + | : ☐ '''Concealed''' [[Imperio_(IB)#Copter_Drone|Hand Copter Drone]] +1 Quality. | ||
| + | : ☐ '''Concealed''' [[Limes_(IB)#Hand_Tool_Kit|Hand Tool Kit]] (security) +2 Quality. | ||
| + | : ☐ '''Concealed''' [[Limes_(IB)#Traverse_Kit|Traverse Kit]] +2 Quality. | ||
| + | : ☐ [[Limes_(IB)#Waldo_Gauntlets|Waldo Gauntlets]] +2 Quality. | ||
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| + | Your Crew also gains an additional upgrade: | ||
| + | [[Crew_Playbooks_(IB)#☐,☐ Camouflage|Camouflage]], | ||
| + | [[Crew_Playbooks_(IB)#☐,☐ Security|Security]], | ||
| + | [[Crew_Playbooks_(IB)#☐,☐ Quarters|Quarters]], | ||
| + | [[Crew_Playbooks_(IB)#☐,☐ Vault|Vault]], or | ||
| + | [[Crew_Playbooks_(IB)#☐,☐ Prison|Prison]]. | ||
=== XP === | === XP === | ||
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* ''You expressed your beliefs, drives, heritage, or background.'' | * ''You expressed your beliefs, drives, heritage, or background.'' | ||
* ''You struggled with issues from your vice or traumas during the session.'' | * ''You struggled with issues from your vice or traumas during the session.'' | ||
| − | * '' | + | * ''The player pointed out an established enemy or disadvantage.'' |
=== Starting Actions === | === Starting Actions === | ||
Latest revision as of 04:40, 30 October 2025
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Odysseus: “Outis — that’s my name. Nobody.”
Polyphemus: “Outis is killing me by fraud; Nobody is killing me by force!”
- Homer; Odyssey, Book IX (non-contiguous lines)
Outis means Nobody in Homeric Greek. As a playbook, the Outis is nobody — the operative whose existence is rumor, whose trail ends in airlocks and shifting records, whose name is always someone else’s.
Outis Playbook
You operate in the gaps between systems — the maintenance shafts, dark data nodes, and unregistered corridors where oversight thins. Your work is quiet: infiltration, sabotage, recovery, erasure. You pass through airlocks, networks, and people without leaving a trace. You might steal prototypes from orbital foundries, carry illicit data through secure channels, or unmake the work of others for a price. Some Outis act for a cause, others for status, and a few simply for the satisfaction of not being caught. Whatever your motive, you are defined by what cannot be seen — presence by absence, a ghost in the machine.
Touchstones: Snake Plissken (Escape from New York (1981)), Sam Lowry (Brazil (1985)), Specialist Cally (Battlestar Galactica TV (2004–09)), Lisbeth Salander (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)).
Special Abilities
- Ambush: When you strike from concealment or surprise, gain +1d and increased Effect.
- Daredevil: When you roll a Desperate action, gain +1d to the roll.
- Evasion: When you push yourself using a Prowess Action, choose one additional benefit: reach a seemingly impossible position — cause enemies to interfere with one another — avoid an area attack entirely.
- Ghost: You may roll Rig instead of Lunar, Micro, or Terran for stealth and intrusion. You move slowly and precisely, eschewing the acrobatics those actions usually rely on.
- Keymaster: When you Push yourself to bypass security with Interface or Rig, you can reduce the time required by one order of magnitude (days → hours → minutes → seconds).
- On Point: When you lead a Group Action involving Lunar, Micro, Terran, or Rig used to substitute for one of these, you suffer at most 1 stress, regardless of failed rolls.
- Reflexes: When there’s a question of who acts first, it’s you (if both have Reflexes, you act simultaneously).
- Shadow: Once per session you can negate the stress cost of Resisting detection or security consequences, or to push yourself for a feat of intrusion.
Contacts and Enemies
- ˄ ˅ Aris, a data broker.
- ˄ ˅ Keir, a security analyst.
- ˄ ˅ Mara, a habitat engineer with debts.
- ˄ ˅ Noll, a fence.
- ˄ ˅ Varen, a marshal.
Inventory
Your understanding and connections let you access Limes equipment one Quality level above your Tier. You also have access to the following higher-quality items; their Quality already includes this bonus.
- ☐ Concealed Blade +2 Quality.
- ☐ Concealed Data Tap +1 Quality.
- ☐ Concealed Hand Copter Drone +1 Quality.
- ☐ Concealed Hand Tool Kit (security) +2 Quality.
- ☐ Concealed Traverse Kit +2 Quality.
- ☐ Waldo Gauntlets +2 Quality.
Your Crew also gains an additional upgrade: Camouflage, Security, Quarters, Vault, or Prison.
XP
- Every time you roll a Desperate action, mark XP in that Action’s attribute.
At the end of each session, for each item below, mark 1 XP (in your playbook or an attribute), or 2 XP if that item occurred multiple times.
- You addressed a challenge with stealth, precision, or evasion.
- You expressed your beliefs, drives, heritage, or background.
- You struggled with issues from your vice or traumas during the session.
- The player pointed out an established enemy or disadvantage.