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* AmbiguouslyHuman: As it shares the same Mutant Animal creation system as TMNT and Heroes Unlimited, It is possible to have mutant animals that look almost completely Human. Indeed, it's admitted that with the loss of technology and records, and between all the genetic engineering and mutations, it's entirely possible that not even the so-called "pureblooded" Humans are baseline ''H.sapiens'' anymore.
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* AmbiguouslyHuman: As it shares the same Mutant Animal creation system as TMNT and Heroes Unlimited, It is possible to have mutant animals that look almost completely Human. Indeed, it's admitted that with the loss of technology and records, and between all the genetic engineering and mutations, it's entirely possible that not even many of the so-called "pureblooded" Humans are baseline ''H.sapiens'' anymore. 2e further blurs the line with rules for human mutants, many of whom have animalistic abilities or features.
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** All of the mutant animals evolved from regular animals as a result of either radiation (1st edition) or exposure to rampant gene-altering mutagenic viruses (2nd edition).
** "Chimera" is a catch-all term used to encompass both divergent species of animal-people that have clearly mutated away from their baseline stat, and the evolved descendants of Pre-Crash transgenic experiments. The 2nd edition corebook mentions two examples of the former; undescribed "dragons" in Asia, and the Ganeshi; Indian elephants with a ThirdEye and PsychicPowers who are building an empire in the Indian subcontinent. It also provides lore and full player mechanics for four examples of the latter; Spider-Goats (goats with spider genes so they can produce silk), Chameleon Mice (descendants of early skin gene-modding experiments on mice, super-stealthy due to semi-invisibility and chameleonic camouflage), Shifter Mice (who can transform into any creature whose blood they sample) and Porksville Flying Pigs (winged pigs descended from an attempt to create living mascots for Cincinnati, Ohio).
** Nobody is quite sure how or where the Pleasure Bunnies came into being, but a popular theory, in-universe and out, is they were a Pre-Crash experiment in engineering a ServantRace of sex-slaves, since their combination of perfectly human appearance, emotion-manipulating {{pheromones}} and unnatural beauty seems really unlikely to just randomly evolve in mutated lab rabbits.
** All of the mutant animals evolved from regular animals as a result of either radiation (1st edition) or exposure to rampant gene-altering mutagenic viruses (2nd edition).
** "Chimera" is a catch-all term used to encompass both divergent species of animal-people that have clearly mutated away from their baseline stat, and the evolved descendants of Pre-Crash transgenic experiments. The 2nd edition corebook mentions two examples of the former; undescribed "dragons" in Asia, and the Ganeshi; Indian elephants with a ThirdEye and PsychicPowers who are building an empire in the Indian subcontinent. It also provides lore and full player mechanics for four examples of the latter; Spider-Goats (goats with spider genes so they can produce silk), Chameleon Mice (descendants of early skin gene-modding experiments on mice, super-stealthy due to semi-invisibility and chameleonic camouflage), Shifter Mice (who can transform into any creature whose blood they sample) and Porksville Flying Pigs (winged pigs descended from an attempt to create living mascots for Cincinnati, Ohio).
** Nobody is quite sure how or where the Pleasure Bunnies came into being, but a popular theory, in-universe and out, is they were a Pre-Crash experiment in engineering a ServantRace of sex-slaves, since their combination of perfectly human appearance, emotion-manipulating {{pheromones}} and unnatural beauty seems really unlikely to just randomly evolve in mutated lab rabbits.
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* BunniesForCuteness: Pleasure Bunnies are more like "Bunnies for Sexiness". The only mutant animal race to ''automatically'' have the Perfect Human Looks trait, they are universally gorgeous-looking, even with their [[AnimalEyes albino-pink eyes]], super-pale skin, white hair, and even when they do have [[LittleBitBeastly rabbit's ears and/or tails]], these traits are still considered to look "cute" instead of "freakish". They also have libido-manipulating {{pheromones}} and can even manipulate their subcutaneous fat and musculature to assume whatever physique a person would find most attractive without the need for specialized diet or exercise. The popular theory in-universe is they were an attempt to artificially evolve lab rabbits into an entire race of {{Sex Slave}}s.
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** Pleasure Bunnies can induce this by specifically tailoring their {{pheromones}} to a specific individual, which synchronizes their biochemistry to the point that the Bunnies effectively becomes living FantasticDrugs to their victims -- these individuals are at an ''extreme'' disadvantage to think anything negative about "their" Bunny and suffer considerable penalties to all skills unless the Bunny is pleasant. Pleasure Bunnies even "marry" by mutually addicting each other; the synchronization is so strong that if one of these "bonded" Bunnies dies, the other will die of withdrawal.
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* {{Pheromones}}: The signature power of the Pleasure Bunnies is their ability to exude pheromones that can induce specific emotional reactions in those who inhale them -- specifically, "excitement" pheromones that induce sexual arousal, "attraction" pheromones that make the target subliminally attracted to the Bunny, and "binding" pheromones that can slowly but literally addict a being to the Bunny's presence.
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* ServantRace: It's never explicitly confirmed that the Pleasure Bunnies were a Pre-Crash experiment to bio-engineer a race of {{Sex Slave}}s, but it's a very popular theory, in-universe and out. Whilst there are lots of weird creatures in the world Post-Crash, everybody feels it's a bit ''too'' unlikely that a race descended from lab rabbits could just randomly evolve a racial appearance as super-gorgeous humans, libido-manipulating {{pheromones}}, hyper-intuitive awareness of body language, and the ability to manipulate their physique to develop the most attractive figure for their current lover without actually needing to gain weight.
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* InterspeciesRomance: Mentioned in both editions, with some [[BestialityIsDepraved rather interesting]] [[HalfHumanHybrid points]] being brought up by the second.
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* NaturalWeapons: Given that most of the various groups in this series are mutated animals it can be assumed that most player characters and [=NPCs=] alike will have at least one or two. [[AbsurdlySharpClaws Sharp claws]] and [[HornAttack horns]] are both pretty common, though more rare and obscure species may have similarly exotic abilities and powers at their disposal as well.
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* SingleSpeciesNation: While there are a few "melting pot" countries like Cardania with a diverse population of species living in harmony most territories in the known world are controlled by singular types of animals. (Usually with the name of the place providing a clue as to who owns it, but not always.) The Plains of the Free Cattle are mostly made up of grazing mammals such as buffalo or deer, New Kennel is almost entirely humanity loyalist canines, Bird Island is an entire island full of birds and so on.
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* SingleSpeciesNation: While there are a few "melting pot" countries like Cardania with a diverse population of species living in harmony most territories in the known world are controlled by singular types of animals. (Usually with the name of the place providing a clue as to who owns it, but not always.) The Plains of the Free Cattle are mostly made up of grazing mammals such as buffalo or deer, New Kennel is almost entirely humanity loyalist canines, Bird Island is an entire island full of birds and so on.
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* ANaziByAnyOtherName: In true [[ObviouslyEvil Palladium fashion]] The Empire of Humanity are unapologetic fascists obsessed with ideas like "genetic purity" and "racial superiority" along with being the central antagonist faction of the base game that regularly target nonhumans with their military forces. Of course, this is part of the reason why its so fun and satisfying to fight them with mutated animal characters.
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* HorseOfADifferentColor: Giant bugs, insects and similar creatures regularly serve the role of livestock in this world, particularly as a common replacement for more high tech modes of transportation like cars and trucks. The cover of ''Mutants in Avalon'' even features a mutant bird man riding into battle on a huge armored snail!
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* AmbiguouslyHuman: As it shares the same Mutant Animal creation system as TMNT and Heroes Unlimited, It is possible to have mutant animals that look almost completely Human. Indeed, it's admitted that with the loss of technology and records, and between all the genetic engineering and mutations, it's entirely possible that not even the so-called "pureblooded" Humans are baseline ''H.sapiens'' anymore.
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* SeldomSeenSpecies: This game features quite a few animal species not normally seen in modern media, much less a post-apocalyptic tabletop RPG. The various sourcebooks add several more rare animals from exotic places such as Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula or Australia.
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* WeWillSpendCreditsInTheFuture: The Empire of Humanity uses an advanced credit system for exchanging goods and services due to them being one of the most technologically advanced factions in the game. [[SubvertedTrope Almost everyone else uses simple paper "Bucks" as their currency of choice instead, however.]]
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* FantasticFlora: Thanks to the extensive gene modification experiments conducted by humans before everything went south there are now several new varieties of strange and wonderful plants that can be found growing out in the wilderness. Many are rare and almost all of them are highly valuable and greatly coveted by scavengers. These include:
** FantasticFruitsAndVegetables: New species of edible plants packed with vitamins and minerals.
** GrowsOnTrees: Plants that can grow meat and vines that can produce ''gasoline''.
** HealingHerb: Tiny trees that can diagnose and treat common ailments via blood samples.
** FantasticFruitsAndVegetables: New species of edible plants packed with vitamins and minerals.
** GrowsOnTrees: Plants that can grow meat and vines that can produce ''gasoline''.
** HealingHerb: Tiny trees that can diagnose and treat common ailments via blood samples.
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** This gets taken UpToEleven with [[CanineCompanion domesticated dogs]], who can that take a disadvantage that makes them a fawning, [[UndyingLoyalty loyal]] [[NonHumanSidekick sidekick]] willing to die for their human “[[MyMasterRightOrWrong master]]”, no matter how they are [[ExtremeDoormat treated]]. The text also points out that a dog with this trait might also take [[PsychoSupporter actions against those they perceive as threats]]to their master or [[MurderTheHypotenuse rivals]].
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** This gets taken UpToEleven up to eleven with [[CanineCompanion domesticated dogs]], who can that take a disadvantage that makes them a fawning, [[UndyingLoyalty loyal]] [[NonHumanSidekick sidekick]] willing to die for their human “[[MyMasterRightOrWrong master]]”, no matter how they are [[ExtremeDoormat treated]]. The text also points out that a dog with this trait might also take [[PsychoSupporter actions against those they perceive as threats]]to their master or [[MurderTheHypotenuse rivals]].
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* UncannyValley: Some of the more humanoid mutant variations can invoke this. Special mention goes to the artwork of a human man deformed to look like a tiny little beady-eyed alien creature with long fingers.
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* AchillesHeel: Players can take on various disadvantages (such as restrictive diets, colorblindness or detrimental personality quirks) to refund themselves some Bio-E points [[MinMaxing to spend on advantages, crippling themselves in one area to allow themselves to gain a boost in another.]]
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* UnskilledButStrong: Several animal species such as Bears and Elephants skew heavily towards this. They have little to no starting Bio-E points but have such high physical attributes and bonuses that they more than make up for it.
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* UnskilledButStrong: Several animal species such as Bears and Elephants skew heavily towards this. They have little to no starting Bio-E points but have such high physical attributes and bonuses that they more than make up for it.
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* WeakButSkilled: In contrast to the above there are also many species that skew towards this instead. Frogs and Bats for example, are generally physically weak but have access to a '''much''' higher starting Bio-E score than most other animals do, which makes it easier for them to purchase special abilities and powers without needing to take on disadvantages.
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* InterspeciesFriendship: While most of the various animal nations and territories tend to heavily focus on one species or another many are reasonably open and welcoming to other types of animals and even humans on occasion. This trope is also practically unavoidable for the main player group given the sheer volume of animal races available in the game.
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* MassiveRaceSelection: Taking into account all sourcebooks there are well over a ''hundred'' different playable animal species available as player characters, all with some pretty unique stats and abilities. Character creation is definitely one area where this game really shines.
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* WingedHumanoid: A lot of flying species such as birds can end up looking like this depending on how the character is built. In fact, about half of the various avians that show up in the artwork are depicted this way.
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* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture: The setting takes place a few decades after the 21st century.
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* TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture: ThereIsNoCure: The setting takes place a few decades after SyntheticPlague which led to the 21st century.apocalypse in the game's backstory. By the time it was created, advancements in genetics and medical technology had gotten to such a point that viral disease was no longer seen as a major problem in any form, but the disease was designed with a copy of the human genome which ensured any cure that targeted the disease would also target the host.
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* SyntheticPlauge: As gene modification science became commonplace more and more humans began experimenting with creating "prankster diseases" from the comfort of their own homes. Since medical science had also advanced so greatly their arrogance made them believe they could handle anything... until one junior mad scientist accidentally created something so potent it wiped out three quarters of humanity before they got it under control. This alone wouldn't have been enough on its own to kick humanity off the top of the food chain but when several countries mistook the plague for a biological assault... [[NukeEm well, let's just say]] [[AnimalIsTheNewMan things ended poorly for them.]]
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* TrickArrow: Various types of special arrows are available to purchase in most locations, including classic [[ArrowsOnFire incendiary arrows]], armor-piercing arrows and explosive arrows.
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* SyntheticPlauge: As gene modification science became commonplace more and more humans began experimenting with creating "prankster diseases" from the comfort of their own homes. Since medical science had also advanced so greatly their arrogance made them believe they could handle anything... until one junior mad scientist accidentally created something so potent it wiped out three quarters of humanity before they got it under control. This alone wouldn't have been enough on its own to kick humanity off the top of the food chain but when several countries mistook the plague for a biological assault... [[NukeEm well, let's just say]] [[AnimalIsTheNewMan things ended poorly for them.]]
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* ProudPeacock: Peacocks were added as a playable animal race in ''Mutants in Avalon'' and are known to be physically beautiful and having an air of "insufferable arrogance" according to their species profile. Mechanics wise they get a very large boost to both their P.B. and M.A. stats, making them great for charisma builds.
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* GrimUpNorth: The northern arctic circle is described as a vast frozen wasteland filled with icy mountains and valleys, a place where chaotic magical forces manipulated by strange shamans are locked in a chaotic fight for supremacy. It's hard to know exactly what is true or just a rumor about this isolated place but most sources confirm that the ice shelves are actually expanding down towards the rest of the world and are forcing various barbarian tribes to move further south as well. Interestingly, the southern pole and Antarctica are implied to have been converted into a lush green grasslands somehow, leaving the frozen north as the only major tundra spot left on the entire planet.
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* LanguageBarrier: Done in a fairly interesting way. While most mutant animals can normally understand each other just fine they can't communicate very well with more feral members of their own species without a special psychic ability. It's also possible for characters to acquire the ability to communicate with the various giant bugs infesting the land, but that power is a bit more limited.
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'''After the Bomb''' is a RolePlayingGame by Creator/PalladiumBooks set in the [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] future of Earth that started out as a supplement published by Palladium Press in 1986 for ''TabletopGame/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesAndOtherStrangeness''. A second edition was published in 2001 as a stand-alone product and, like the first edition, is considered part of the Palladium Books [[TheMultiverse Megaverse]] that includes ''TabletopGame/{{Rifts}}''. Both editions of the game were written by Erick Wujcik, with the second edition having Kevin Siembieda credited with "additional text and ideas."
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* ShoutOut: The "Full" Looks description of a Mutant Wolverine sounds a lot like like... Well, ''ComicBook/{{Wolverine}}''.
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* SexyCatPerson: Whenever any sort of feline appears in the artwork there is a good chance that they're either this or a more cartoonish male.
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* ZeppelinsFromAnotherWorld: Various primitive balloon style airships have become the primary form of long distance travel in Australia as described in the ''Mutants Down Under'' sourcebook.
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* PoisonousPerson: A few player species can have abilities that let them use various poison attacks on their foes. For example, a snake character can get a venomous bite attack and a platypus character has the option of using poisonous spurs on their feet.
* PsychicPowers: Not quite as many as certain other Palladium games like TabletopGame/{{Rifts}} or TabletopGame/HeroesUnlimited but there a few special psionic abilities that mutant animals can get access to.
* PsychicPowers: Not quite as many as certain other Palladium games like TabletopGame/{{Rifts}} or TabletopGame/HeroesUnlimited but there a few special psionic abilities that mutant animals can get access to.
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* SexSlave: The bio on Pleasure Bunnies stops just short of outright calling them this but the text makes it abundantly clear what primarily uses the humans had in mind for them.
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* AnimalIsTheNewMan: With the total human population sinking into the lower millions various animal nations have risen up and taken over most of the known world. Human controlled territories still exist in a couple places, but they are generally few and far between.
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* SapientEatSapient: The world has quite literally become much more "dog eat dog" since the fall of humanity. Exactly how willing any given animal is to consume another for food usually comes down to their alignment. Most good characters will refuse to eat any sentient creatures under any circumstances, selfish characters may eat others on a whim and evil characters generally don't care and may even enjoy hunting prey that can think and fight back.
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* BaseOnWheels: The Empire of Humanity has one called the M.E.B. (Mobile Exploration Base) that serves as a fairly small version of this particular trope
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* RobotMaid: Humans had several variants of small household robots designed to perform simple tasks such as lawn care or pool cleaning. They can occasionally be found when out searching and ones that are still operational serve as valuable loot items.
* SecretPolice: The Empire of Humanity has a variant of this made up of animals that primarily serve as spies and keep an eye out for signs of rebellion or revolts among the slaves.
* SecretPolice: The Empire of Humanity has a variant of this made up of animals that primarily serve as spies and keep an eye out for signs of rebellion or revolts among the slaves.
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* SeldomSeenSpecies: This game features quite a few animal species not normally seen in modern media, much less a post-apocalyptic tabletop RPG. The various sourcebooks add several more rare animals from places such as Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula or Australia.
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* BigCreepyCrawlies: There are enough giant mutant insects in this game to make the Fallout series jealous. This includes:
** [[GiantSpider Giant Spiders]]
** [[MosquitoMiscreants Giant Mosquitos]]
** [[SlayingMantis Giant Praying Mantises]]
** [[WickedWasps Giant Wasps]]
** [[GiantSpider Giant Spiders]]
** [[MosquitoMiscreants Giant Mosquitos]]
** [[SlayingMantis Giant Praying Mantises]]
** [[WickedWasps Giant Wasps]]
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