Azurepedia Entry 1
Aspects
Aspects are essentially modifiers to a person's Class which confer advantages and disadvantages. Each Aspect has a name, but sharing the same name does not guarantee exactly the Aspect will have exactly the same effects for everyone. So far, we've learned about two Aspects - Az's Aspect of Versatility and - nope, just kidding. Haven't learned about the second one yet. Teaser - someone else in her Squad has one! Any guesses?
Classes
A Class is like a template for Stats (aka Attributes) and Skills. Every person with the same Class (at the same rarity) will get the same Class Attributes and same number of free points per Level - unless modified by an Aspect, of course. However, no two people are guaranteed to be offered the same Skill choices when they Level.
People like to break Classes down into two broad categories - combat and non-combat - but this is not a distinction recognized by PAST. In fact, many Classes blur the lines between the two. Generally, a combat Class is one that receives abilities primarily suited for use in, well, combat. However, there are Classes like Courier whose Skills are focused primarily on mobility, but also include a number of defensive & escape options.
To make things more confusing, consider Zaire's Class - Earth Mage. While formidable in combat, Earth (along with evolutions such as Stone) Mages form the backbone of the Mason's Guild, which is a powerful, if not particularly visible, economic force in LA. Their abilities are invaluable for building everything from roads to city walls to buildings.
Currency
The standard unit of currency in post-apocalyptic America is an eagle. One eagle is worth ten talons, and each talon is worth ten feathers. In rough terms, one feather is equivalent to about 1 USD today, making an eagle a substantial amount of money for most people. While most rely on the System's 'virtual' accounts and transactions, physical currency still exists. For the average person, physical currency is something used by those under 18 who don't have a Class or System access yet. After all, you have to pay child labor something, right?
When it comes to physical currency, bronze, silver, and gold coins represent feathers, talons, and eagles. There is no direct way to convert physical currency into a System account balance, but if you live in a larger town or Lost Angels you can visit a bank. They will take coin and transfer you System funds, or vice versa, for a small fee. Coin remains, as always, popular with criminal elements because it remains impossible to trace.
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