Undead (  98  )

• Roll on column 1 of the Random Ranks Table for their Primary Abilities.

• Strength +1cs

• Endurance +1cs

• Undead possess a Psychological Weakness; their Power is negated while they are within 10' of a religious symbol. If the symbol is that of a religion the Undead practiced while he was alive, he suffers Excellent damage.

The being in question had once been a Normal Human (or any other species) but has since died. Through some arcane and possibly disgusting means, the body has regained animation and ceased to decay. The being's life force is once again in residence (although the old house just isn't the same). Special means are required to maintain the reunion of mind and body. This can be anything from being frequently re-embalmed to utilizing any of the Vampiric Powers. If the Undead fails to follow his required - maintenance procedures, he begins to fall apart. In Undead terms, this is what Health points are used for. Health is the structural integrity of the Undead's own corpse.

The nature of the Undead can vary. Examples include Bio-Vampires like Dracula, Zombies ("Zuvembies" in the Marvel Universe), animate Mummies like those in ancient pyramids and bad B-movies, and even hybrid forms that still retain some humanity. Dracula's daughter Lilith is such a being, being conceived after Dracula had become an Undead.

Technical note: At this time, all Bio-Vampires on the Marvel Universe Earth have been destroyed. Your campaign, however, can be free of this restriction if you so desire. The Great Continuity Goddess bade me mention it anyway.

The player and Judge must come up with a body maintenance procedure, unless the hero possesses a Vampiric Power.