Invention [variable] is Hellboy Sourcebook and Roleplaying Game's term for a unique invention or scientific breakthrough.
It differs from rules outlined in the Compendium I[1] as Gadgeteer was a prerequisite for buying a Gizmo.
Cost depended on how unique it was, and required either 15/20/25 in a related technological skill.
High TL was required for the 20/25 versions, only the first level could be optimized current tech.
examples[]
Examples include:
- pg 110 Cybernetic limbs
- pg 111 Kampfer
- pg 112 Mechanical zombies
- pg 113 Advanced cybernetics
References[]
- page 30
See also[]
- Gadget and Unique (limitation) in 4e is probably the closest approximation
- Gizmo
- Inventing New Spells
- New Inventions
- TL
- ↑ Compendium I pg 124