You are able to reflexively activate a defense system that flatly consumes certain sources of energy, notably thermal energy. This defense mode is effective against damage from heat, lasers, and electricity, and reduces the severity of injuries from plasma. Additionally, energy absorbed by this system can be piped directly into any power recirculatory systems the augmented individual possesses.
- Rank 1: 15% reduction in damage from heat, lasers, and electricity. 10% reduction in damage from plasma.
- Rank 2: 25% reduction in damage from heat, lasers, and electricity. 15% reduction in damage from plasma.
- Rank 3: 33% reduction in damage from heat, lasers, and electricity. 25% reduction in damage from plasma.
- Rank 4: 50% reduction in damage from heat, lasers, and electricity. 33% reduction in damage from plasma.
Rank 4 is only found in militarized posthumans.