The Bug In the Machine A magical living Volkswagen Beetle hidden within an innocuous bit of jewlery

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An extraordinary Volkswagen Beetle.
Used by Dante K.C. Williams, Created by Botchbrother.
On Legendary Artifact The Ring of the Bolting Beetle.

Sometimes the little bugs inside complex mechanisms take a liking to mechanics and tinkerers and choose to become bound to them as partners. This bug lived inside so many cars that it understands them innately and can become one now. It normally hides as a metal totem but when invoked by its trusty partner it expands and transforms into a small compact car. Still alive and with an attitude of its own, this car demands respect and care from its passengers, driver, and maintainer.

This Artifact can be used as a Volkswagen Beetle. It is roughly the same size as a Volkswagen Beetle but can be collapsed into A Stag Beetle Ring and concealed. Collapsing or expanding it costs a Quick Action.

This Volkswagen Beetle has Armored chassis, high durability wheels, high efficiency engine, a bronze paint job and fuzzy dice.. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Amphibious: Your vehicle may move on land as well as under water at its normal speed. If your vehicle includes an enclosed space, it will function as an airtight, pressurized cockpit.
  • Drive-By: You may drive or pilot your vehicle as a Free Action, without taking any penalty on other Actions.
  • Mind of its Own: This vehicle can move and take Actions without you driving it. It has seven dice for all Drive rolls.
  • Steady As She Goes: The motion of your vehicle never causes your passengers dice penalties, and you do not suffer dice penalties from the unsteadiness of any vehicle you are riding in.
  • No Muffler: Any stealth rolls made to hide your vehicle automatically fail, and any rolls made to notice your vehicle automatically succeed.

This item is a living thing. When targeted, it counts as a Living Creature in addition to its other target types. If destroyed or abandoned for more than two days, it dies and becomes unusable.

  • If there is not enough free space to expand the object, it cannot be expanded. You cannot expand this Object as an attack.
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Community Extraordinary Vehicle Gifts

This Artifact can be used as a mech suit. It is roughly the same size as a mech suit and just as difficult to conceal.

This mech suit has 1-to-1 body control. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Amphibious: Your vehicle may move on land as well as under water at its normal speed. If your vehicle includes an enclosed space, it will function as an airtight, pressurized cockpit.
  • Flying Car: Your vehicle may also fly at its normal speed. Taking off takes a full Action.
  • Mind of its Own: This vehicle can move and take Actions without you driving it. It has seven dice for all Drive rolls.
  • Flying Solo: Your vehicle cannot have any passengers.

Experience the sound of sanctuary. The Lincoln Aviator features available Active Noise Control that captures, analyzes and cancels sound within the cabin. An acoustic laminated windshield and front door glass as well as expandable baffles further enhance interior quietness. To reduce sound from the powertrain, the engine compartment is sealed with a dual wall and the exhaust system is dual-valved. These attributes and more were all artfully crafted for your peace of mind.

Every surface, space and accessory inside the Lincoln Navigator has been optimized to deliver an immense level of comfort, not to mention best-in-class* second-row leg room when the second row is in its full rearward position. One-touch tilt-and-slide PowerFold® second-row seats and a power-reclining PowerFold third row offer an enjoyable level of comfort and space for all. Additionally, you can customize your second row experience by selecting between a center console, passthrough or bench seat design on Reserve models.

This Artifact can be used as a Blackthorn Security Vehicle. It is roughly the same size as a Blackthorn Security Vehicle but can be collapsed into Engagement Ring and concealed. Collapsing or expanding it costs a Quick Action.

This Blackthorn Security Vehicle has 6 Armor plating with bulletproof glass, AM Radio and storage compartments with a small fridge.. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Afterburner: Your vehicle has a 25% faster top speed and you may Exert your Mind to accelerate to its top speed in a single Round.
  • Amphibious: Your vehicle may move on land as well as under water at its normal speed. If your vehicle includes an enclosed space, it will function as an airtight, pressurized cockpit.
  • Steady As She Goes: The motion of your vehicle never causes your passengers dice penalties, and you do not suffer dice penalties from the unsteadiness of any vehicle you are riding in.

This item is a living thing. When targeted, it counts as a Living Creature in addition to its other target types. If destroyed or abandoned for more than two days, it dies and becomes unusable.

Anyone who touches this Artifact will notice it warping their mind and may drop it. If they choose to hold or use it, they immediately receive the following Trauma: Meek: Should anyone raise their voice at you, roll a Self-control roll in order to engage in further conversation, and not immediately excuse yourself from conversing with them for an hour.. If they lose possession of this Artifact, the Trauma heals over the course of the next day.

  • If there is not enough free space to expand the object, it cannot be expanded. You cannot expand this Object as an attack.

This Artifact can be used as a cloud. It is roughly the same size as a cloud and just as difficult to conceal. Unless the person getting on has the soul of an immortal, this Artifact behaves as its mundane counterpart.

This cloud has ________. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Flying Car: Your vehicle may also fly at its normal speed. Taking off takes a full Action.
  • Mind of its Own: This vehicle can move and take Actions without you driving it. It has seven dice for all Drive rolls.
  • Steady As She Goes: The motion of your vehicle never causes your passengers dice penalties, and you do not suffer dice penalties from the unsteadiness of any vehicle you are riding in.

This Artifact can be used as a Shelby Cobra 427. It is roughly the same size as a Shelby Cobra 427 but can be collapsed into Toy Car and concealed. Collapsing or expanding it costs a Quick Action.

This Shelby Cobra 427 has breakneck acceleration and a high maximum speed. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Daredevil: Damage you and your passengers take from vehicle collisions is reduced by 2, and any Injuries suffered are limited to a maximum of Severity 4.
  • Mind of its Own: This vehicle can move and take Actions without you driving it. It has seven dice for all Drive rolls.
  • No Muffler: Any stealth rolls made to hide your vehicle automatically fail, and any rolls made to notice your vehicle automatically succeed.

  • If there is not enough free space to expand the object, it cannot be expanded. You cannot expand this Object as an attack.

This Artifact can be used as a Clown Car. It is roughly the same size as a Clown Car but can be collapsed into Die Cast Clown Car and concealed. Collapsing or expanding it costs a Quick Action.

This Clown Car has performance tires, upgraded brakes, improved muffler, and aftermarket suspension bushes. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Flying Car: Your vehicle may also fly at its normal speed. Taking off takes a full Action.

  • If there is not enough free space to expand the object, it cannot be expanded. You cannot expand this Object as an attack.

Stock Extraordinary Vehicle Gifts

This Artifact can be used as a blimp. It is roughly the same size as a blimp but can be collapsed into a phone-sized canvas cube and concealed. Collapsing or expanding it costs a Quick Action.

This blimp has full science laboratory, bullet-proof envelope, and ample parachutes. Any roll to pilot this vehicle receives +2 dice.

You also gain the following effects:

  • Crew of One: You alone may stand in for an entire crew if the vehicle would normally be piloted by more than one.
  • Mind of its Own: This vehicle can move and take Actions without you driving it. It has seven dice for all Drive rolls.
  • No Muffler: Any stealth rolls made to hide your vehicle automatically fail, and any rolls made to notice your vehicle automatically succeed.

  • If there is not enough free space to expand the object, it cannot be expanded. You cannot expand this Object as an attack.