Media
As a Media, you're the last line of defense against corporate corruption and government complicity. Corporations rule the world, dumping toxics, destabilizing economies, and committing murders with impunity. Governments are owned by these corporations, leaving the Media as the only force capable of exposing their crimes. Armed with a videocam and press pass, you broadcast the truth to millions, making you a national figure with fans, contracts, and corporate backing. Despite threats, pressures, and assassination attempts, you relentlessly pursue the truth, exposing scandals and injustices to the world.
Skill: Credibility
Effect: Determines the Media's ability to be believed by viewers, authorities, and sources. High Credibility is crucial for getting stories heard, convincing people to provide information, and gaining access to critical locations.
- Level +3: Convince most people of minor scandals.
- Level +5-6: Convince local officials of major issues like military atrocities
- Level +9: Expose scandals of Watergate proportions or convince high-level authorities of extraordinary claims.
Bonuses:
- Reputation: Media starts with a Rep equal to their Credibility level.
- Skill Enhancements: Gain a bonus equal to one-third of the Credibility level added to the following skills:
- Fast Talk/Persuasion
- Interview
- Oratory
- Library Search
- Streetwise
- Contacts: You receive Contact points equal to (Credibility x 2) squared. These points are used to create NPC contacts, distributed across the following areas:
- Corporate Resources: If working for a corporation, Credibility can be used as a Resource skill, providing perks as long as the Media remains with the corporation.
