Shortly after the first wave of Meta-humans appeared, governments and scientists began to classify them by power level, to enable both groups to determine the danger any given Meta-human posed to normal humans. Eventually, one scientist’s scale – The Waunder Power Scale – became the standard. The Waunder Scale measures not only apparent raw power, but perceived versatility.
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Power |
Definition |
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Omega |
≈ 800 tons force in primary ability, or more. |
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Alpha |
≈ 200 tons force in primary ability. |
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Beta |
≈ 50 tons force in primary ability. |
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Gamma |
≈ 13 tons force in primary ability. |
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Delta |
≈ 3 tons force in primary ability. |
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Epsilon |
≈ 1,500 lbs force in primary ability. |
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Theta |
≈ 400 lbs force in primary ability. |
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Level |
Definition |
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3 |
Severely restricted (1 form/type of usage) |
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2 |
Heavily restricted (≈ 2-3 forms/types) |
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1 |
Restricted (≈ 3-4 forms/types of usage) |
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0 |
Lightly restricted (≈ 4-5 forms/types) |
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Prime |
No restrictions noted. |
Mysteries – those of legendary ability without superhuman powers – are not generally rated using the Waunder scale, though some have begun rating Mysteries based on the power level of their opponents.
To date, only three Meta-humans have received an Omega classification. They are Crane, Seraph and The Detective. (While he is not known to possess any powers, The Detective’s ability to kill Seraph with a single blow is generally viewed as sufficient proof of Meta-human ability.)
By request, I am providing a table of characteristic ranges, to give players an idea as to where they should stand.
|
Value |
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Heroic |
Theta |
Epsilon |
Delta |
Gamma |
Beta |
Alpha |
Omega |
|
Str |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-25 |
25-35 |
35-45 |
45-55 |
55-75 |
75+ |
|
Dex |
8-10 |
11-13 |
14-16 |
17-21 |
21-23 |
23-25 |
25-27 |
27-30 |
30+ |
|
Con |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-23 |
23-25 |
25-28 |
28-30 |
30-33 |
33+ |
|
Body |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-23 |
23-25 |
25-28 |
28-30 |
30-33 |
33+ |
|
Int |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-23 |
23-25 |
25-28 |
28-30 |
30-33 |
33+ |
|
Ego |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-23 |
23-25 |
25-28 |
28-30 |
30-33 |
33+ |
|
Pre |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-23 |
23-25 |
25-28 |
28-30 |
30-33 |
33+ |
|
Com |
8-10 |
13-15 |
15-20 |
20-23 |
23-25 |
25-28 |
28-30 |
30-33 |
33+ |
|
Pd |
2 |
3 |
3-4 |
4-5 |
5-7 |
7-9 |
9-11 |
11-15 |
15+ |
|
Ed |
2 |
3 |
3-4 |
4-5 |
5-7 |
7-9 |
9-11 |
11-15 |
15+ |
|
Spd |
2 |
2-3 |
3 |
3 |
3-4 |
4 |
4-5 |
5 |
5-6 |
|
Rec |
4 |
4-6 |
6-8 |
8-10 |
10-12 |
12-15 |
15-17 |
17-22 |
22+ |
|
End |
20 |
30 |
30-40 |
40-46 |
46-50 |
50-56 |
56-60 |
60-66 |
66+ |
|
Stun |
20 |
25 |
25-30 |
30-33 |
33-35 |
35-38 |
38-40 |
40-45 |
45+ |
|
Skills |
8- to 11- |
11- |
12- |
13- |
14- |
15- |
16- |
17- |
> 17- |
|
Atk |
None |
None |
4d6 |
6d6 |
8d6 |
10d6 |
12d6 |
14d6 |
15d6+ |
|
Def |
None |
None |
3-4 |
4-5 |
5-7 |
7-9 |
9-11 |
11-15 |
15+ |
Note: The ranges listed are for those characteristics which are primary for the character (except Skills, Attack and Defense, which are the values allowed at that level). Thus, an Omega Level Brick could possess a 75+ Strength, a 33+ Con and a 33+ Body, but wouldn’t possess a 30+ Dex, or a 33+ Int, unless concept placed him at Omega level in those areas as well.