Carbon-Fiber Vertebral Lattice

Full spinal reinforcement with carbon-fiber vertebral replacement.

Rules Reference

Field	Value
Capacity Cost	2
Category	cyber-prosthetics
Rek Cost	15000 (industrial/military grade)
Signature	Restricted. Industrial and military use, Kadiss-tracked. Popular among dock workers and Legion heavy infantry.

Notes

Benefit: Full spinal reinforcement with carbon-fiber vertebral replacement. +2 to Fortitude saves vs spinal injuries and back-breaking effects. Grants +1 to Strength for lifting/carrying capacity and reduces fall damage by 25%. Eliminates chronic back pain and improves posture (+1 to Charisma for bearing).

Install Risk: Medicine DC 17 for vertebral column replacement. Recipient makes a Fortitude save DC 15 or suffers nerve damage (-2 DEX for 1d4 weeks).

Origin: Developed by House Vexis for heavy labor and combat applications. Standard issue for Legion shock troops and industrial exo-frame operators.

Strain: Moderate. The rigid structure reduces flexibility (-1 to Acrobatics and acrobatic checks). Annual maintenance required to prevent stress fractures.