"It is said that knowledge of others comes from knowledge of self. Well, I guess we can consider these guys test subjects" ^^^ Alt

Source: Dr. Margaret Tuere, CDC [NSecA@FtGGMeade.R&D_DBioP..TC1
Destination: Lt. Gen. Chris Lacolucci DoD@Pent..NSec_Tac..JH1
(EYES ONLY -- READ and DESTROY)
Message Reads:
        For once, the horrendous research lag has helped our project. The recent breakout attempt at the Montana ranch caused a huge delay throughout the laboratory. We pulled workers off our disposal unit to repair the damage to the structures. Imagine our surprise when one of our 'corpses' tried to sneak out of the morgue. It turned out he was a new type of sport who would have been shipped out of our reach if not for the delay. Luckily, we captured him, and now, we have extensive knowledge on many aspects of this form, unofficially dubbed Swamis.
        Swamis are related to the basic healing structure of all evolved with a slight leaning towards the Alchemists and Wizards. In this form, their entire immune system and most of their endocrine system has been augmented with nanotech and/or replaced by advanced structures. Furthermore, their brain itself has undergone many changes, especially their brainstem and hypothalamus which were almost completely replaced by hexite structures. Under extensive tests, the effect of the alterations became apparent. The subject had intimate knowledge of all of his bodily systems including heart rate, blood sugar level, and brain wave pattern. Furthermore, he had a large stake of control in said systems. This control coupled with the sensitivity of their internal senses has made their entire body much more efficient and resistant to torture and drugs. In addition, their awareness of muscle rhythms and heartbeats has had a slight improvement in their precision and aim. A further mutation concerns their adrenal gland. The nanites have restructured and reprogrammed the gland extensively. It has made the organ much more personalized and efficient, giving the creature a device much like our own adrenal boosters. Lastly, the combination of self-awareness and endocrine alteration has given the Swamis a new level of internal time sense. This new internal biological clock has given them two abilities, both of which are incredible. First of all, coupled with their advanced immune system, their life span has been increased tremendously. By our calculations, a Swami could live with health and vigor for over three hundred years. Already we are working to make a more advanced device than the FBR Longevity Module to take advantage of these new ideas, but the work is very slow going. The other ability was the basis of the subject's escape attempt. Using their internal clock and their self-control, the Swamis are literally able to shut their bodies down. They can do this with part of their body, like a limb, or their entire self. It is quite similar to an odd form of hibernation, but it goes far beyond that. In their stasis state, they do not suffer from shock, intense blood loss, poison effects, or pain. The sensory systems of their body mostly shut down, leaving the Swami blind without smell or taste. The only things that a Swami can sense are pressure (including sounds, but they seem distant and muffled) and temperature. Essentially the creature looks dead, and only an incredibly intense medical exam will discover the truth. What is worse is that they can get out of stasis at almost any time. These creatures are a gothic novel reborn.
        Although they have no overt physical signs, we do not feel they will pose much of a threat to the ISA. Their physical enhancements have made them better, yes, but they are nowhere near the levels of the other gentypes. Their resistance to damage is notable, but hardly fear inducing. Also, their 'corpse' masquerade can be defeated by minor changes in disposal procedure. All in all, I feel they are nothing to worry about.

"Do you think anyone still believes her? I'd rather believe Happy Smurf on Lace" ^^^ Rache

Swami Powers
Swami Skill: Lazarus (Cool)
    Lazarus measures the Swami's awareness and control of themselves. It is used for their adrenal boost potency, drug resistance, and stasis difficulty.

Stasis Notes

• Drastically reduced or no blood loss (GM's discretion)
• No poison effects
• No toxin effects
• No disease effects
• No pain
• No sight, taste, smell
• Has a sense of pressure, temperature, and muffled sound
• Nr. Impossible detection by a doctor with necessary equipment
• Healing rate is .25 a day at best
• Special machinery may enhance the stasis

• +2 Ref
• +1 Bod
• +2 Move
• It lasts for (Lazarus / 2) rounds
• Takes 1 round to initialize
• Can be activated (Lazarus / 2) times a day
• The Swami must rest (12 - Lazarus) rounds between activations

• +1 to Bod
• +1 to Move
• +1 to Ref
• +2 to aim
• +2 fine motor control
• +1 to base healing rate
• Lifespan of 300+ years
• Knows and can influence pulse, temperature, blood pressure, etc.
• + (Lazarus / 2) against torture, drugs, and toxins
• Must eat 1% of Bod in kg. per every 8 hours (not including time spent in stasis) or cannot enter stasis and becomes lethargic (all stats - 4)