What is a Human?

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HUMAN

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A Human is a being who appears in Bleach. Most characters who live on Earth are Human. Some Humans may develop a way to sense spirits and are known as "High-Spec". These High-Spec Humans are sometimes able to see and interact with spirits, Shinigami, and Hollows. In this role-play site, High-Spec Humans are simply called as humans for the sake of simplicity. However, Humans in this site have a fair amount of chance to grow as strong as Shinigamis and Arrancars, and can attain the highest level, S-Rank. While Humans can come from anywhere in the world, the main focus would be those currently living in Karakura Town.

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POWERS

Appendages
While humans definitely lack the ability to wield zanpakutou or fire devastating Cero and Kido, they make it up with their ability to have appendages around their limbs, and if they grow strong enough, around their torso as well. Each appendage may contain unique abilities, such as withstand tremendous amounts of punishments or shoot out powerful blasts of energy. Challenge your creativity. A Human can have a maximum of three appendages, choosing only one for Torso, and choose only two from Left Arm, Right Arm, or both legs. Take note, however, that unlike zanpakutou, Human appendages are restricted to only two types, which are as follows.

• Elemental Appendage:
  Humans may opt to choose from the four basic elements, namely Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind as their limb's appendage. Take note, however, that this not mean that you can command the element chosen. It simply means that you can use the arm/leg to mold spirit particles into the chosen element and use them for attack and/or defense. The power of the attack is dependent on the technique's Rank.
  
  Upon reaching S-Rank, those with elemental appendages in at least one of the arms can form an elemental sword for combat use. Elemental swords are S-Rank techniques for HUMANS. Elemental swords take on the power of their base element, and have double the strength of an ordinary Human Technique. Elemental Swords can hold their ground a Shinigami's Bankai in battle. However, unlike Bankai, these swords can only last for 10 of the user's post. The user then have to wait 3 of the user's post before it can be used again.
  
  Upon reaching S-rank, a Human who choses Elemental Appendage as their Torso enhancement gains access to elemental armor. This armor nullifies all attacks of the same element, but becomes very susceptible to the opposing element (i.e. Fire Armors are weak against Water attacks), thus increasing damage taken by 100% for that element. Unlike the swords, however, the armor can last indefinitely, until the user turns it off or gets knocked unconscious.
  
  
• Composite Appendage:
  Humans may opt to choose Composite Appendage as their limb's enhancement. Composite Appendages allows its user to encase a limb in a very hard substance, akin to steel, yet still organic. Thus, its made of composite material. Humans taking in this sort of appendage increases their defenses and are capable of releasing burst of energy made of reiatsu.
  
  Upon reaching S-Rank, those with composite appendage in at least one of the arms can form a composite lance or spear which can grow as big as the user itself. The lance or spear is extremely durable, and very hard, capable of withstanding even the strongest of attacks without breaking. Like with the elemental swords, the lance or spear has twice the strength of an ordinary Human Technique, and is also considered as an S-Rank technique by itself. It also only lasts for 10 of the user's post. As with the elemental swords, the user has to wait for 3 of his/her posts before being able to use the technique again.
  
  Upon reaching S-Rank, those with composite appendage as their Torso Enhancement gains access to knightly armor. This armor reduces ALL damage taken by 50% at the expense of movement. While the armor is in place, the user cannot use Sonic Speed while wearing the armor, and is only restricted to walking. Like the elemental armor, this one lasts indefinitely, until the user turns it off or gets knocked unconscious. Also, this technique's drawback cannot be overridden by Advance Sonic Speed.
  

To register an Appendage, use the template below and submit it at the Technique Registry:

[b]Character's Name: [url= URL Link to Character's Profile]Character's Name[/url]

[b]Appendage Type Chosen:[b]

[b]Limb Enhanced:[/b]


Sonic Speed

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Humans who reach A-Rank automatically gains access to Sonic Speed, an A-Rank technique solely exclusive to the humans. This allows them to move on par with a Captain using Shunpo, or an Espada using Sonido. This technique is performed by condensing reiatsu towards the feet and pushing against the ground to propel the user to any STRAIGHT direction in a burst of speed. Unlike Shinigamis and Arrancars, however, Humans can only use Sonic Speed ONCE per POST, and has an internal cooldown of 2 of the user's post before it can be used again.

• Advance Sonic Speed:
  -Humans who opt to use put their enhancement to their legs gain Advance Sonic Speed instead of just Sonic Speed. What this means is that they can use their leg appendages to give them a boost, giving them more leeway to use Sonic Speed. Instead of having to wait for two post, they need not wait for a cooldown and can use Sonic Speed TWICE in one POST.
  

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SPECIFICS

APPENDAGES: Arm or Leg?[/u]

This becomes a question SOONER than LATER. So might as well give clarity to it now. When you register for a human and starts to choose between Arm Appendage or Leg Appendage, you might ask what's the difference? Well, ask no more. The answer is just below.

Arm Appendages are rather obvious in terms of effects. Basically, they engulf the arm of the user with reiatsu and gives it a unique look depending on the user and the type of appendage. Also unlocks the ability to form weaponry upon reaching S-Rank. Note that weaponry is no limited to just one arm. If you chose to have an elemental arm appendage first, you can still opt to get a composite type for your other arm as your second appendage. This means you can form an elemental sword on one arm, and form a lance or spear on the other.

Leg Appendage, however, is rather different. Aside from the obvious inability to unlock a weaponry upon reaching S-Rank, leg appendages also have less power compared to arm appendages, about 50% of the original power, giving it significantly lesser offensive and defensive capabilities. However, upon reaching A-Rank, those with leg enhancements gain Advance Sonic Speed, a higher level of Sonic Speed which gives movement advantage to its user.

In a nutshell, its all about choosing which to prioritize. Arm Appendages gives major offensive boost in the form of the elemental swords and composite lances or spears. Two Arm Appendages present the ultimate attack form for a Human. However, this types can only utilize Sonic Speed. Leg Appendage gives major movement boost at the expense of less offensive abilities..