diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md index 6c3a7a5..db013e0 100644 --- a/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ - [Hazardous Materials Responder](design/jobs/hazmat.md) - [Overseer](design/jobs/overseer.md) - [Peacekeeper](design/jobs/peacekeeper.md) + - [Physicist](design/jobs/physicist.md) - [Psychologist](design/jobs/psychologist.md) - [Secret Identities](design/secret-identities.md) - [Modifiers](design/secret-identities/modifiers.md) diff --git a/src/design/jobs/physicist.md b/src/design/jobs/physicist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8624713 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/design/jobs/physicist.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Physicist + +{{#template ../../templates/unimplemented.md}} + +The Physicist is a **Science** job with control over the station's Artificial Gravity Engine as well as expertise in low-gravity environments. +They reside primarily within the physics lab, where they have a variety of gravity-related tools. + +## Zero-G Native + +Due to their commanding knowledge of physics, the Physicist has a unique agility when weightless. +Not only will they never slam into walls, but they also have better acceleration and can move slightly faster than the other crew. + +Additionally, the Physicist also gains access to the "push off" ability when in low-gravity. +When used, they tactfully harness Newton's third law, stunning the target and sending them flying while also launching themselves in the opposite direction. +This serves both as a combo maneuver for combat as well as an escape tool for getting away from potential threats. + +Alongside their natural affinity, the Physicist also receives a variety of tools suited to low-gravity environments. +- A space suit, mini-jetpack, and magboots, which allow for operating in space (nature's own zero-g) +- A force gun which can grab and throw around various objects +- Several **antigravity field generators**. When active, anything in their radius will become weightless +- Several attachable **weight nullifiers**. These are small devices that can be stuck onto items or structures to make them weightless +- Several **concussion grenades** which physically launch nearby players away from the grenade itself. Can be used while weightless to propel oneself with great speed + +## Gravity Girl + +Besides the physics lab, the Physicist also has access to the **artificial gravity engine**. +This is a large figure-eight-shaped vacuum chamber which provides gravity to the station when powered through two large gyroscopes. +When active, the entire chamber itself also has zero-gravity. +Damaging, sabotaging, or depowering either Gyroscope will cause the station to lose Gravity. +Once it's restored, Gravity will return after a delay. + +Additionally, this area also houses the **gravity control console.** +This is a computer that allows Gravity to be optionally disabled per-room on the station. +This allows the Physicist (or anyone wanting to be annoying) to create low-gravity pathways through the station, either aiding or hindering in traversal.