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Walt

Martial Minute: Haedong Kumdo

In Japan, the arts involving the sword are very fast with little "flair". All business. One Cut. One Kill. However, the Korean Art of Haedong Kumdo, resembles kenjutsu (Japanese swordsmanship) with slight differences. Using lightning fast cutting and demonstrating confidence around a blade, here is a small selection to wet your martial knowledge appetite.



This one is in Korean but I think most folks will get the gist:

Ashcan Edition: Scion Fist

For the next installment we have the sinister thugs that serve the whim of Shogun 0. Of course this group can be thrown into any 4C game to swarm the heroes and give them a hard time. Enter...

Scion Fist

(Criminal Organization / unknown)

M:10 C:20 B:10 F:10 I:10 A:10 W:10

Damage:50, Fortune:30, Lifestyle: (50 see below), Reputation:0

Powers:

Mindlink (10): The members of the Scion Fist have the ability to speak with each other telepathically. This power only works with other members of The Fist. At the same time, they also share their thoughts, thus becoming a hive mind when working together (+1 RS to feat rolls when working with two or more members). Shogun 0 has taught them this ability so as to be in contact with them at anytime anywhere in the world.

Blink (Teleportation - 4): Through intense training, The Fist can move over short distances faster than the human eye can see. This often times allows them to instantaneously get the drop on someone by jumping behind them or blinking out of the way of an attack.

Ki Blast (10): In the event The Fist find themselves unarmed, the can summon a blast of concentrated force. As this attack takes immense concentration, The Fist cannot take any action other than dodging in the previous turn. This attack is most often used to blow open doors and smash through locks but in a pinch can be used as a surprise attack or for them to escape when captured.

Equipment: Typical Equipment Carried

• Armor (4): Armored vest
• Pistol (10) (4 clips of 15 shots each)
  
• Sword (10) (material strength 30)
  
• Throwing Spikes (4) (Set of 10)
  
• Smoke Bomb (Invisibility 10 - only to sight - 4 sectors - effect may be blown or washed away) (set of 4)
  
• Climbing Cord (50 ft) and hook
  

Skills: Acrobatics (C), Climbing (C), Security Systems (I), Martial Arts (C)

Lifestyle Note: Shogun 0 supplies the Fist with anything they might need for a successful mission. In the event that an item is so rare that it is beyond the Shogun's means to acquire it, he can appeal to his master Dominus. If that route fails, the Fist could always acquire what they need the old fashioned way... They can just take it!

Background: As Shogun 0 clawed his way from obscurity to the top ranking official of Omnisci Corporation, not only did he dispose of his enemies, he also rewarded his allies. The Scion Fist began as a small group of corporate spies recruited by Shogun 0. As the Shogun began to shape his destiny, he also shaped the Scion Fist to become an instrument of his will. Specializing in corporate and clandestine espionage, smuggling, and assassination, The Scion Fist has become one of the leading shadow organizations in the world.

Identifying Quote: "There is no escape. Accept your fate."

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Regards,
Walt

Happy Holiday Shopping...

Hey there all...

The holiday season is upon us and that means that it takes all that much longer to get anywhere thanks to little old ladies gripping the steering wheel for dear life. Of course... all bets are off when you enter the malls and shops and they get in your path... Don't let the white hair fool you! These fiends are in pursuit of the latest "you know that guitar game," and will do anything to get it.

So for this weeks Martial Minute, We present the Marine Corps Martial Art Program (MCMAP). Severe in practice and deadly in execution, the Marines have put together a program that instills warrior mindset and killer instincts. Perfect for the battlefields overseas and the shopping malls against Aunt Edna!



DISCLAIMER: Aunt Edna is not an enemy combatant and should not be treated as such... if white hair and knuckles get in the way... let them be and count to 10. Honor a Marine this year by donating to their favorite charity:

http://www.toysfortots.org/

Honor any other service member by saying happy holidays and "thank you" for their service.

"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm..."


Regards,
Walt