Associate Characters

[Metal Eater]

A personal tag-along character accompanying the main character of a profile. These Associates often have a deep connection to the character, and are often mentioned in character histories, ranging from simple childhood friends, fellow pack members, disciples, pets, and senseis.


Associate Guidelines

• Tag-along. Up to one associate character (AC), either actual character or just a pet, is allowed for each main character (MC). Said AC profile will be attached underneath the profile of the MC, the said AC's class correlating to one of the groups located below.
  
  
• Registration. Associate profile will be done up in same way as actual character except with using the Associate Character template as a base instead of the usual Master Character Template, but Associate must be related to main character somehow and must be of a lower rank than the main character. In addition, AC must be in the same faction as the profile of the MC and cannot be of a high rank (Captain, Lt, Vizard, Espada,Vasto Lorde,etc). Fraccion and Psuedo Arrancar are not considered high rank for an Associate Character, thus being available to Arrancar. Lastly, the AC profile will be marked with (Associate) in the thread title to indicate that it's a Associate Character.
  
  
• Starting Abilities. Each AC may start with two primary abilities and a single passive ability and is granted access to more abilities as deemed fit by a moderator as they remain active. Cash requirements may be imposed upon the abilities.
  
  
• Starting Stats. Each AC created will start out with given stats stated in the Starting Stats post. They will be granted any abilities that they qualify for upon creation much like the usual MC.
  
  
• Gaining Stats. Boosting an AC's stats work in a different manner than the MC, using a cash exchange method in order to raise the AC's stats using Associate exclusive boosting items found in the Cash Shop. Upon receiving enough stats overall, a AC may learn any new ability they qualify for.
  
  
• Stat Caps. Each Associate Character's stats will max out upon receiving 300 for two, and 350 for the other two, stat boosting items no longer applicable to said AC upon reaching limits.
  
  
• Starting Skills. Each AC may start with 5-10 Reiryoku depending on their class. Purchase what skills you want as you would with an MC.
  
  
• Abilities Limitations. As a given, AC's may obtain the same abilities and free skill as would any other character, but due to their nature as a tag-along character, certain stat boosting abilities will be reduced to values as mentioned below:
  
  Shikai: Plus 10 to all stats
  Bankai:Gives plus 30 to all stats
  Ressurecion/Release: Gives plus 35 to all stats
  Fullbring Final Form: Gives plus 25 to all stats
  Weapon Skill Bonus: Cut in Half
  
  *Character Specific Bonuses, release types, and bonuses gained from other means aren't affected.
  
  
• Experience. Experience will roughly be gained in the same way as the MC, more so focusing around the interaction of an AC with other individuals. ACs however do not possess the Tokens nor the PvP KP system.
  
  
• Entry. AC's may enter any closed thread that their MC is in as a spectator unless otherwise stated that they may assist the MC. They may also enter training threads to help MC learn particular skills or be taught particular skills by their MC, should the requirements be met.
  
  
• Creativity. Feel free to be as creative as possible with the AC and their unique skillsets. Abilities may be as simple as providing assistance to the MC or the AC in general could be a detrimental part of the Main Character. (Example would be Lilynette Gingerback who became one with Starrk upon him activating Ressurecion) The possibilities are numerous, so feel free to be creative.
  
  
• Passing of The Torch.. Upon the MC's death, an AC may be made into the MC, thereby marking the original MC as deceased where the character profile will be moved to the Deceased Character area, and the AC will then be treated as a Main Character, the AC profile replacing the MC's profile. The limitations it had as a AC will be removed upon being made into an MC. This also allows for the creation of a new AC. All Tokens, Kill Points and Yen will then be transferred over to the new MC.
  

[Metal Eater]

Associate Classes

Shinigami
V6 Personal Puppet - Designed and created by Nonko this is a model of Ryuuza Puppet which can be bought by other shinigami for personal use and can be changed to personalize it for the buyer. With minimal combat ability it is best used as a personal servant, but can be upgraded to act as a information gather or scout.

V6 Combat Puppet - This Model is a more combat effective design allowing for greater use on the field of battle. It comes with a simple "Fake" Zanpakutou which can allow for Shikai style power boost of the puppet's main stats. This puppet can be upgraded with greater stats and better combat abilities.

Unseated/Seated Shinigami Companion - Part of the Gotei 13, these Shinigami are still fresh and inexperienced, having just graduated from the Academy. They often take to following certain individuals around in the hopes of bettering themselves. Occasionally, one might even pick up on learning Shikai and even rarer, one may learn Bankai.


Human
Human Companion (HighSpec/Quincy/Fullbringer) - Most often, a human will develop special abilities through interaction with a spiritual being. These humans often go to forge their own abilities and skills, utilizing them to assist their friends. These humans tend to stick to others with similar gifts and often are friends, former senseis, or just acquaintances with a common goal.


Shinigami/Human/Vizard
Animal Pet - Because of the high number of spiritual battles that have taken place and the massive amounts of reiatsu spills from those battles. Some animals have been effected and now seem to be able to interact with spirits similar to Spiritually aware humans. Some even have small abilities which may be helpful in ways even though they aren't that powerful, but with time... maybe they can be.


Mod Soul - Customized particularly for the buyer, the basic mod soul comes in a capsule type form until placed in a body, either for a Shinigami Gigai while they're in Soul Form or a separate Gigai of their own. The typical mod soul possesses heightened physical attributes and is upgradeable in both stat and abilities through monetary means. A single mod soul is capable of acting as either a scout or a combatant depending on their user's needs.



Arrancar
Pseudo Arrancar- Making up the lower levels of the Arrancars are the PseudoArrancar, those who have gone through a partial transformation into an arrancar. Possessing an overall human appearance, they retain numerous hollow features, ranging from a mask to various anatomical parts they had as hollows (tails,claws,teeth,etc). Due to this partial evolution, PseudoArrancar are slightly stronger than the typical Arrancar, having access to their abilities at any time, yet they possess no release, being in a constantly released state.

Fraccion (Lord of The Deep,Second In Command, and Espada Only)- Following the Espada are their most trusted advisors and personal task force. Separate from the Numeros, the Fraccion strive to serve their higher ranking Espada by assisting them in whatever means possible. They often have a deep connection to their higher ranking Espada, though it may not be necessary.


Hollow/Arrancar
Hollow Companion (Lesser Hollow/Gillian/Adjucha)- Often a Hollow will develop a bond with another, whether it be through a common interest or a shocking display of leadership. They range in size from the typical Menos Grande to even a lizard not much bigger than one's hand. Most are rather inexperienced, possessing a few abilities, but they all share the same white mask and unmistakable hole where their heart had once been....