The Bad Batch as Classes from my favorite TTRPG
Hi, I'm one of the few people that've played and remembers the game Unknown Armies and I love so much of what that game does with its magic systems- how the world is a dark, urban fantasy where everything comes with a price. When I first got into the fandom I had some thoughts about making a Batch AU in this self destructive narrative of the game and never really got around to it. So here's a ramble instead.
Hunter - Urbanomancy
Hunter is in tune with his environment. Sights, sounds, smells- all important to how he does his work.
In the Unknown Armies universe I feel that Urbanomancy would suit him. The heart beat of the city, always knowing how to use the place to his advantage- at the expense of being out of his element anywhere else.
Wrecker - Dipsomancy
Wrecker likes to consume, and would overindulge if you let him.
In UA, this would only make him stronger. Being intoxicated gives him powerful telekinetic abilities.
Omega - Entropomancy
Young and full of a sense of invincibility, Omega is an Etropomancer.
In the UA, this is a bit darker- that sense of immortality coming more from a place of "fuck it" than wonder- but I think that ability to look an asshole in the face and say "Do it you son-of-a-bitch" is right in her wheel house.
Tech - Mechanomancer
Beautiful, logical Tech- who takes pride in his work. His modifications.
Mechanomancer's pay for their abilities by giving up memories in exchange for doing incredible things with technology. He might not remember his parents any more, but he has a motorcycle with a dog's brain that runs off pats and dog treats. (One of my favorite classes in the game. Shout out to this entry actually referencing StarWars.)
Crosshair - Personomancy
Crosshair slips into different roles depending on what's needed of him at the time.
In the UA I feel like this would manifest into the literal power of wearing different masks and becoming different people. Sniper, brother, government dog, rebel.
Echo - Cliomancy
Echo isn't just about the manual, he knows the whys and the how's.
Some might argue this is a good role for Tech, but this is my list and I want Echo in the books. I think he would get a real kick out of knowing the one and outs of places and events. Echo's of the past if you will.
