Saturday, September 29, 2018

The Cigarette Smoking Man (CSM) from 'The X-Files'

'Extraordinary men are always most tempted by the most ordinary things.'




The Cigarette Smoking Man, The Smoking Man,

F: Ex (20)
A:Gd (10)
S: Typ (06)
E: Ex (20)
R: Gd (10)
I: Rm (30)
P: Am (50)

Health: 56
Karma: 90
Popularity: 0* (See Below)
Resources: Gd (10) (Personal), Mn (75) (accessible)

Talents:
The CSM has many, many skills in years of service to the government and the shadowy conspiracy
  • Military
  • Covert Operations
  • Bureaucracy
  • Firearms
  • Detective/Espionage
  • Crime*
  • Knowledge: Conspiracies
  • Knowledge: Literature
  • Knowledge: Philosophy
  • Knowledge: Pilot
  • Knowledge: Edged Weapons (knives)
  • Advanced Intelligence Gathering Methods
  • First Aid
  • Knowledge: Human Nature
  • Law Enforcement*

Powers:
  • Indomitable Will: The CSM has a will which simply astounds: He cannot be intimidated, he cannot be swayed, and he can ignore certain things simply out of principal and his position within the conspiracies. For the purposes of the game, the CSM can substitute his Psyche score for any Psyche or Intuition effect FEAT he has to make. This does not mean the CSM can avoid damage or significant physical effects, it means simply that he cannot be affected, made afraid, or other game effects dealing with willpower or emotional control without having the ability to roll on the higher column. This ability explains how the CSM is able to effectively deal with various effects he's under. It is clearly stated by Chris Carter that the CSM is immune to fear of death in any way shape or form (cited from various sources). Even when facing his own death, the CSM seemed 'eh' about it.
  • Ghost in the Machine: Outside of a select few, there are no records of the CSM anywhere (which explains his popularity score). The Lone Gunmen were only able to produce a record they *thought* was accurate on the CSM, which was contradicted by evidence later on. The CSM has the authority to operate, but no one really knows who he is or what his purpose is.

Contacts:
At different points throughout his, the CSM has had unparalleled access and support from the Federal government and the conspiracies (specifically the Syndicate) within. The CSM has access at different points in the series to Mn (75) resources (The whole Federal level), and will always ensure the Buffalo Bills will never go to the Super Bowl and win.

Limitations:
  • Overconfident: The CSM is extraordinarily overconfident, which has been his failing at different points.
  • Enemies: The CSM has a multitude of enemies, ranging from Mulder and Scully to other high-connected members within the Syndicate.
  • Obsession: The CSM is seemingly obsessed with keeping all details of his life private, except when writing.
  • Obsession: Fox Mulder: The CSM is obsessed with Fox Mulder at different points due to a private connection.
  • Trademark: The CSM is usually seen smoking, specifically Morley cigarettes (Hence his name).

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