Well, I plan to specialise in Aikido (one of the martial arts skills of MXO), so I will probably choose Soldier, which is unfortunate, since I don't like the idea of being 'a soldier'. What's wrong with class-names like 'thinker' or 'psychologist'. Actually, I can think of a tech-tree for the latter..
'Analyse'
Your freudian knowledge of human/program personality allows you to rip information from a persons grasp
<Opens more options during conversations with NPC; mostly met with an unfriendly response.>
+ Knowledge (Gain: information in possesion of Target NPC)
- Reputation (Loose: 2d6 depending on NPC's level. If NPC's level higher than 8, or 4 levels higher than active NPC, Loose: 2d6 + 4. If PC has 'answer with question, penalty is reduced, loose: 2d6 + 4 - 3)
'Answer with a question'
You are able to lure even the greatest speaker into a mind-trap, and can easily prohobit yourself from leaking information. <always active>
+ Immune to 'Knowledge'
'Stare'
You can stare at people for minutes, making them feel uncomfortable, but more likely to divulge information afterwards.
<Activated through popup menu>
+ Persuasion
- Reputation (Loose: 1d4 depending on NPC's level. If NPC's level higher than 8, or 4 levels higher than active NPC, Loose: 2d6 + 1. If PC has 'answer with question, penalty is reduced, loose: 2d6 + 1 - 1)
'Speech'
You can talk for hours, with the only interuption an occasional gasp for air.
<Option in conversational menu, both PC, as NPC>
+ Reputation (Gain: 2d3 depending on NPC's level. If NPC's level higher than 8, or 4 levels higher than active NPC, Loose: 2d3 - 3. If PC has 'answer with question, penalty is reduced, loose: 2d6 - 1 + 2)
+ Confused -> target will be dazzled for one turn, and unable to respond to 'suprise action'. Suprise action can either be an option from the conversation menu, or an attack. When attacking in a friendly environment, 1d8 (7+8 are chances of NPC responding when NPC is 4 levels under active PC, or below level 4. If other, each level will add another diceside. 5 levels (6+7+8).
Mr U