BOOK I · THE SEEDS OF THE FIRST
AUGMENTS
RANGEFINDER
Rangefinders have greatly improved overall visual acuity, along with improved vision at night and at great distances.
FRAMESENSE
Framesenses can control Security and Combat Frames remotely from a Framesense pod for limited periods of time.
EXOFRAME
Exoframes undergo extensive surgery to carry a powered exoskeleton: their limbs are lengthened, their shoulders widened, and their muscles, bones and connective tissue reinforced to bear the suit's weight. The exoskeleton runs on an Exoheart, a fuel-burning engine that pumps blood directly into the body via small nozzles beside the shoulder blades.
HARDCASE
Hardcases are the frontline staple. Their circulatory systems have been redesigned to rely less on major blood vessels by improving the overall flow in minor ones, and their clotting factors are more efficient and considerably improved, making wounds far less consequential.
CIRCUITWINED
Circuitwined can interface with Neurosync-compatible equipment and vehicles without having to rely on buttons, triggers, or any form of manual input.
LIFERUNNER
Liferunners have numerous sensory modifications, primarily to the hands, fingers and eyes, in order to monitor vitals and assess internal damage, bleeding or injuries.