Argus Surveillance Agent
A specialized surveillance operative from Argus Division.
The Argus Surveillance Agent is the unseen eye of Core intelligence. Equipped with advanced cybernetic enhancements and stealth systems, they specialize in monitoring targets, gathering intelligence, and maintaining the Core's information dominance. Their role is to ensure that no secret remains hidden from Core oversight.
Rules Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Abilities / Cha | 12 |
| Abilities / Con | 14 |
| Abilities / Dex | 16 |
| Abilities / Int | 16 |
| Abilities / Str | 12 |
| Abilities / Wis | 14 |
| Armor Class | 17 |
| Base Attack Bonus | 6 |
| Creature Type | Humanoid |
| Flat Ac | 17 |
| Hd Count | 8 |
| Hd Sides | 8 |
| Hit Dice | 8d8+16 |
| Hit Points | 52 |
| Hp Bonus | 16 |
| Immunities | None |
| Initiative | 4 |
| Languages | High Gothic, Trade Tongue, Core Cant, Machine Code, Encrypted Channels |
| Morale | Steady (11-12); will retreat to report intelligence if overwhelmed |
| Psionics | None |
| Resistances | None |
| Role Tags | Spy, Scout, Infiltrator |
| Saves / Fort | 5 |
| Saves / Ref | 9 |
| Saves / Will | 6 |
| Senses | Darkvision 60 ft, low-light vision, cybernetic sensors; passive Perception 18 |
| Size | M |
| Speed | 35 |
| Threat Rating | 5 |
| Touch Ac | 14 |
| Vulnerabilities | None |
| Xp | 1600 |
| Dialogue Path | game/dialogue/npc-argus-surveillance-agent.yaml |
Notes
Full Attack: Silenced Pistol ranged +9 (2d6 ballistic) or Monofilament Wire melee +8 (1d4+1 slashing)
Habitat: Core surveillance hubs, orbital monitoring stations, urban surveillance networks. Found in high-security monitoring facilities, corporate espionage operations, and covert surveillance missions.
Tactics: Uses Cybernetic Surveillance to monitor targets from a distance. Prefers to remain undetected using Stealth Protocol. Will use Silenced Pistol for targeted eliminations when necessary. If discovered, will attempt to extract critical data before retreating.
Treasure: Advanced surveillance suite (2000 rek), encrypted data module (contains classified intelligence), silenced pistol (500 rek), monofilament wire (300 rek), cybernetic enhancements.
Attacks
Silenced Pistol
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
bonus | 9 |
category | ranged |
damage | 2d6 |
damageType | ballistic |
name | Silenced Pistol |
notes | Range 30 ft; suppressed fire |
Monofilament Wire
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
bonus | 8 |
category | melee |
damage | 1d4+1 |
damageType | slashing |
name | Monofilament Wire |
notes | Garrote attack; can attempt coup de grace if target is unaware |
Special Abilities
Cybernetic Surveillance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
actionCost | Passive |
name | Cybernetic Surveillance |
description: Can monitor all electronic communications within 100 ft. Gains +10 to Perception checks for detecting electronic signals or hidden devices.
Stealth Protocol
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
actionCost | Move |
name | Stealth Protocol |
description: Can become nearly invisible to electronic sensors. Gains +15 to Stealth checks when avoiding detection by security systems.
Data Extraction
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
actionCost | Standard |
name | Data Extraction |
description: Can hack into local systems to extract information. Once per encounter, can download critical data from a target system (DC 20 Tech-Use check).
Tactical Analysis
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
actionCost | Swift |
description | +5 to initiative rolls and +2 to AC against attacks from targets being monitored. |
name | Tactical Analysis |