Thinker

A Thinker is a Mask characterized by their unparalleled focus on information gathering and cognitive prowess. They excel in analyzing, strategizing, and exploiting their adversaries' weaknesses. Thinkers leverage their remarkable intellectual abilities to gain an advantage.

Notable Examples:

• Armsmaster
• Priestess

Sub-Classifications (Internal Use):

• Adaptive: Thinkers who rapidly acquire new skills and adapt to diverse challenges.
• Analytical: Thinkers specializing in in-depth analysis, uncovering and exploiting vulnerabilities.
• Combatant: Thinkers with exceptional combat capabilities, whether in ranged or melee combat.
• Esoteric: Thinkers with a profound understanding of abstract and mystical phenomena beyond human comprehension.
• Sensory: Thinkers with heightened sensory perception, extending beyond typical human limits.
• Strategic: Thinkers with a focus on strategic planning and tactics, able to devise and execute effective strategies.

Encounter Protocol:

When engaging Thinkers, a measured and adaptable approach is essential. Thinkers thrive on information and strategy, so limiting their access to data and disrupting their thought processes is crucial. Masks should maintain communication to share observations and implement dynamic tactics. When confronted with Thinkers, avoid entering into conversations or opening dialogues with them whenever possible.

Countermeasures

• Disruption Techniques: Use noise, interference, or sensory distractions to hinder the Thinker's concentration.
• Information Warfare: Obfuscate, manipulate, or limit the information available to the Thinker, disrupting their analytical capabilities.
• Isolation: Separate the Thinker from their support network or team to diminish their strategic advantage.
• Psychological Disturbance: Employ psychological tactics to create cognitive dissonance or emotional turmoil, interfering with the Thinker's thought processes.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with other Masks to create unpredictable scenarios, making it challenging for the Thinker to anticipate actions.

Power And Danger Scale (1-10):

Information Gathering:

• Level 1-2: Limited data collection abilities, minor threat in terms of information gathering.
• Level 3-4: Moderate information gathering skills, capable of gathering basic data.
• Level 5-6: Advanced information gathering capabilities, can acquire significant data.
• Level 7-8: Exceptional data collection skills, capable of gathering extensive and valuable information.
• Level 9-10: Unparalleled information gathering prowess, can acquire nearly any information desired.

Information Processing:

• Level 1-2: Limited data analysis skills, minor threat in terms of information processing.
• Level 3-4: Moderate information analysis capabilities, can process basic data.
• Level 5-6: Advanced data analysis skills, can draw insights from complex information.
• Level 7-8: Exceptional information processing abilities, can derive profound insights and strategies.
• Level 9-10: Unrivaled information processing, can quickly and accurately process vast amounts of data, uncovering hidden patterns and vulnerabilities.

Information Utilization:

• Level 1-2: Limited ability to apply gathered information, minor threat in terms of information utilization.
• Level 3-4: Moderate information utilization skills, can apply basic strategies and tactics.
• Level 5-6: Advanced information utilization capabilities, can formulate effective plans and exploit some weaknesses.
• Level 7-8: Exceptional information utilization abilities, can create intricate strategies and effectively exploit adversaries' vulnerabilities.
• Level 9-10: Unparalleled information utilization, can devise intricate plans, outmaneuver most opponents, and exploit nearly any weakness with precision.