Aegis

Aegis - Aegis - CAST Tank

“Combat mode: Twinwall configuration active. Defensive lattice online.”

Overview of CAST Sentinel - Aegis Variant

  • Class Archetype: Warrior
  • Subtype: Tank
  • Race Restriction: CAST Only
  • Primary Attributes: Strength (STR), Constitution (CON)

The Aegis is the dedicated CAST variant of the Sentinel tank class, constructed for the singular purpose of battlefield dominance through defense, deterrence, and control. Where organic Sentinels rely on instinct and experience, the Aegis processes threat in milliseconds and responds with calculated precision.

Programmed with tactical engagement protocols and armored with integrated energy systems, the Aegis is a master of holding the line. Whether absorbing fire from hostile encampments or shielding vulnerable allies, an Aegis unit is often the first to enter a fight—and the last to fall.

Core Capabilities

  • Armor Mastery: May equip any armor, though most Aegis units are optimized for heavy or full-body plating, often customized for environmental resistance, kinetic absorption, or EMP shielding.
  • Weapon Proficiency: Trained in all heavy melee and energy-based projectile weapons, including:
    • Broad Swords, Battle Axes, War Hammers
    • Pulse Cannons, Magnetic Railguns, Energy Gatling Guns
    • Shield Access

May equip large tower shields or use integrated arm-mounted energy shields, unique to CAST Sentinels.

Unique Features

Twinwall Arm-Mounted Shield System

Retractable Arm-Shields (CAST Sentinel Mechanic)

  • Name: Aegisline Mk. VII Folding Shield System
  • (Codename: “Twinwalls” in the field)

Functionality of Twinwalls

  • Each shield is composed of interlocking energy-conductive panels.
  • On command, the panels fold and collapse along the forearm, locking into a compact sheath-like form.
  • This frees up the hands for wielding two-handed weapons, climbing, or manipulating objects.

Gameplay Mechanic (If tactical system is used)

Action Result
Free Action Fold or deploy one shield.
Bonus Action Fold or deploy both shields.
When Folded Gain increased weapon flexibility but lose shield-based defense.
When Deployed Gain defense bonuses and unlock shield skills like Shield Bash or Deflection Pulse.

Design Visuals

  • When folded, the shield becomes a sleek tech-bracer.
  • The edges glow faintly, suggesting latent energy potential.
  • Could also double as a deflective parry device in emergencies.

Upgrade Paths

  • Reactive Deployment AI: Auto-unfolds shields when attacked from an unarmed stance.
  • Overcharge Mode: While folded, energy flows into weapon strikes, adding elemental damage (like plasma slash or mag-shock cleave).

Energy Weapon Optimization

Aegis units gain a bonus to energy-based weapon damage, reflecting precision targeting systems and internal capacitors that fine-tune output.

Aegis Specific Skills

  • Synthetic Fortitude: Immune to bleeding, and resistant to biological status effects (e.g., poison, disease).
    • Gains partial resistance to hacking, EMP interference, and technopathic attacks.

Progression Framework

Aegis Sentinels gain special class abilities at key levels, following the Fibonacci sequence:

  • Levels: 1, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34
  • These milestone levels unlock new taunt protocols, defensive stances, and shield-based techniques (detailed in skill trees and submodules).

Roleplay and Narrative Hooks

Aegis units are often tied to legacy military divisions, such as the Crimson Shield, PCA Heavy Assault Corps, or private security houses across the Algol system.

  • Their presence on the battlefield often inspires fear in enemies—and trust in allies.
  • Some Aegis units are centuries old, their cores reactivated in new shells, carrying memories of past wars and sealed protocols from forgotten conflicts.