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Edition: Second
Rating: ○○○
Category: Warstrider
Commitment: 10
Activation: 0
Magical Materials: White Jade, Orichalcum, Five Elementals & One God.
Source: *Caim_Frostheart*


Type       Soak   Strength   Mobility   Fatigue   Attune   Cost
Common      20      15         -5          4        10     •••


'''General characteristics'''
Height: 4.51 Meters
Weight: 7.51 Metric Tonnes
Power Source: Essence Drive, Heartstone, Essence Motes.


'''AI:'''


'''Amaterasu:''' Is a Common Warstrider designed by the brilliant mind of The Prince of Azure Roses. He wanted a Warstrider that would be both unique, and a sight to be seen. The Amaterasu stands five meter tall, at its highest, and 3 meter from shoulder to shoulder, its cockpit has Its armor is primarily White and Red, and it has several unusual physical features. Its feet are not round, instead consisting of four large toes, and its head has four eyes. Its cockpit is also much wider. In addition to the standard control system, the Amaterasu has a Actual cockpit, where the pilot sits and pulls the controls, however it also has keyboard-based controls similar to those used in the Manse Control center's.


Systems


'''Absolute Defense Territory:''' It possesses an Defense Territory. The Prince of Azure roses claims this to be an Absolute Defense Territory, but this has yet to be confirmed. It is a system which uses an array of hexagonal essence shields composed of the five elementals that can be projected over any part of the Amaterasu. Its 'Druid System', with the keyboard the pilot plots the trajectories of incoming projectiles and shifts the shields accordingly, giving the Amaterasu its high defensive power. All these are controlled by the Druid system and the keyboard-based controls. The system requires incredibly complex calculations to form effective barriers, such that it takes an intellect on the level of highly intellectual exalted to use the system to its full potential. Roll Intellect + Lore. Add Successes to DV's until characters next turn.
 
'''Essence Wing System:''' It uses the Essence Wing system similiar to other, essence flight devices. In appearance, The Essence Wing system are white jade and feathersteel alloy torcs connected to organically curved shoulder plates that wrap slightly down the back, with straps under each armpit holding the assembly in place. When activated by an expenditure of Essence, jewels set in the back of each shoulder plate glow
and project a spray of Essence that shapes into stylized wings. Although these artifacts do not trail sparks and fly with beating wings, the artifacts have the same costs and effect as the Essence Thrust Drive feature of Air Dragon armor (see pp. 85-86, wonders of the lost age). In addition, as long as a character is flying using the wings, she adds two to both DV values as the wings automatically flutter to interpose themselves in the path of incoming attacks. Unfortunately, the brilliantly burning wings obviate all mundane attempts at Stealth.

'''Factsphere Sensor:''' Is essentially an advanced camera that relays live thermographic images and data to the pilot. They are usually protected under a retractable layer of armor. When retracted it allows for greater system sensitivity, as a HUD-like system used to relay video feeds, enhance low light visibility, and identify objectives. adds two dice to awareness.

'''IFF:''' Or Identification friend or foe is a system used primarily by Warstriders and Airships. It broadcasts a signal, encoded on a specific channel, that transmits information regarding location, direction and unit type, allowing for tacticians to actively see the battlefield. adds two dices to war rolls regarding development of tactics.

'''Activation Key:''' is an integral part of any Warstrider whose construction has been ordered by The Prince of Azure Roses. They functioning in a manner similar to car keys. Without the Activation Key the Warstrider will not move or operate. Activation Keys are usually protected by a series of random codes to protect it from being captured and used by anybody, except to the one piloting the Warstrider. Activation keys resemble modern storage flash drives along with their wrist straps. Designs range from simple memory sticks to ornately decorated key chains usually reflecting the Warstrider's model and or the pilot's rank and affiliation.

'''Weaponry:'''
<b><i>The Revolving Blade Sword</i>
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It uses a combination of extremely high oscillation rates and temperatures in order to increase the cutting effectiveness of the blade, thus this leads to the white material suddenly becoming red. Due to some Swords having similar oscillation rates, they can collide with each other without being cut. It can be inferred that the deeper the color of red that the blade becomes the sharper, stronger, and more durable it is. The Sword is stored in a sheath attached, by the cross-guard being folded, to the cockpit block.