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Technique Name: Omnimatrix
EXP: 40
Type: Technology
Rank: A
Description: The Omnimatrix, most commonly referred to as the Omnitrix, is a highly advanced technological system that utilizes a wearable device of alien origin. This system is an extensive genetic storage unit, containing the basic genetic makeup of the prime specimen of every known sentient-sapient species within the universe. All this information is stored within the Omnimatrix’s database, the Codon Stream. To utilize the system, the device first attaches itself to the user, positioning and reshaping their form to allow easy access for the wearer to operate. (For bipedal humanoid lifeforms, the system is generally positioned on the upper limbs and take on a watch, armband, or gauntlet-like form factor). Once set, the Omnimatrix can not be removed, except through reconfiguration, resetting, or hacking of the system.
Primary Functions
The intention behind the system’s creation was to accomplish two goals. The first was to promote inter-species understanding by allowing other beings to experience different ways of life. The second, lesser known goal was to maintain a repository for the DNA of over a million different intelligent species, preserving the genetic makeup to bring the species back in the event that any of them should ever become extinct. To solidify these intentions, the system's main symbol is represented by the outline of an hourglass shape, which is the intergalactic symbol for "peace".
Standard Operations
With these goals in mind, the Omnimatrix was made to ensure mutual understanding of every species. Features that were included were to add a Universal Translator and access to the Extranet (Intergalactic Version of the Internet), among other features. These features allow the user to easily understand alien life and look up openly available information within the universe. These are essential in allowing individuals to not only speak with other life, but to learn about their world, both literal and figurative. Functions of the system are generally accessed by interacting with the faceplate and dial of either Omnimatrix. Looking up information on the Extranet is done through highly sophisticated voice recognition software. Additionally, the system has an extremely sophisticated AI. Other basic extensions include communication systems, DNA based life-form proximity indicators, GPS, digital watch, recording functions, and holographic interfaces.
Alien Transformation
The most obvious showcase of the system’s capabilities is the ability to modify an individual’s DNA. Upon entering the alien selection user interface, the user can scroll through the available aliens and select one by pressing down on the dial. Upon doing so, the system will cause the user’s DNA to morph and match the genetic makeup order of the selected life-form. The user would still be themselves, retaining their sense of identity, values, memories, personality, etc. Simply put, the user’s physical biology would change. In order for the user to change size, matter is created from energy or reconstituted to energy as needed. The system also adapts the user's clothing to the alien he/she transforms into, though specific clothing can be programmed. With the default settings, the Omnimatrix morphs into a badge upon transformation and shifts its placement to somewhere on the user’s transformed body, though this can be reprogrammed. The overall process of transforming is extremely quick, taking as much time as it takes to blink. While transformed, the functions of the system can still be accessed normally. The transformations last for a temporary period, and the system requires a recharge period before transforming again. The user is capable of quick-changing into another alien form whilst already transformed, but the time remaining in the transformation period remains unchanged. Alternatively, the user can also revert back to their original form and not waste their full transformation time, saving the remaining time to be used even if the system isn’t fully charged. The amount of time the user can transform is directly proportional to two times the amount of time spent recharging. Recharging automatically occurs as soon as the user is in their original form.
Note: Must be listed on user's bio
Note: A full recharge period consists of two turns
Note: Alien transformations need to be submitted and approved
Note: Each alien transformation performed counts as a single move
Note: Unless explicitly stated, alien transformation periods have a duration of 4 turns
Note: No alien transformation can be reused until another alien transformation has been selected
Note: Alien Transformations will state explicit stat changes as a result of physiological changes as well as taking stat points from the user's Technology Stat and distributing them accordingly across the specified fields.