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A Lesser Defect. The character must negotiate their way through a complicated bureaucracy in order to accomplish tasks.

This Defect is often associated with characters who are members of law enforcement organisations or similar government agencies that require paperwork. A large criminal organisation, however, may also require a character to receive permission from several levels of bosses before undertaking certain high-profile jobs. Red Tape also includes whatever measures the character must take “after the fact” to appease the organisation to which they belong.

For example, a cop may need to fill out a report every time their weapon is fired or may have to follow a complicated series of steps to obtain a search warrant. A thug (or a medieval noble) may be required to pay a percentage of their take to the regional boss or face some very strict penalties. The Red Tape Defect is usually inappropriate for allies created with the Companion Attribute. -1 Point Red Tape impedes the character before or after a major action (but not both) and is generally easy to manage

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