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Virtual Inductive Synaptic Inhibitor Node

VISIN units (pronounced vision) use direct neural induction to place the wearer into a euphoric alpha state. They are an example of the advanced technology common in Nippon that has just recently been introduced to the rest of the world.

VISIN units come in many styles, from helmets and tiaras to hats. A popular model, the Happy Acorn Hat, resembles a soft ski-cap vaguely reminiscent of an acorn.

VISIN units have been the subject of many trade restrictions. Many countries consider them a controlled substance, sometimes illegal to own or import. Interestingly enough, Sudamerica (known for its legalization of recreational drugs) is one of the largest supporters of anti-VISIN laws whereas the normally restrictive FSA openly imports them.

Mechanics

VISIN units calm the user and put them in a euphoric and introspective state. They add two to meditation rolls and any other rolls requiring intense calm. However, all other actions are at half their regular dice pool. Furthermore, the user must succeed in a willpower roll (dif +1) to remove the VISIN unit once activated (remember willpower pool will be halved, can be rolled once per minute) and die pool penalties will last for (10 - sucesses) minutes after removal.

Tech: Hard, Mass: 1, Cost: 4+ (outside of Nippon)

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