Every standard identity substitutes for at least one ability, by default, or more if taken as an additional feature. It’s only for taking actions that the ability it subs for ordinarily covers.
An identity does not sub for that ability for the purposes of coercing a shock meter or making a stress check, unless it has the Resists Shock or Coerces feature respectively.
I’m A Scary Problem, of course I can pull serious handcuffs out of my purse, explain why duct tape isn’t really that great for restraining someone’s hands, act harmless, maintain a stakeout.
Substitutes for: Struggle
Feature: Provides Wound Threshold.
Feature: Substitutes for Lie.
I’m a Bouncer, of course I can spot a fake ID, acquire drugs, get free drinks, hold my liquor, understand the club kids’ crazy slang.
Substitutes for: Fitness.
Feature: Coerces Violence.
Feature: Substitutes for Struggle.
Of course I’m a Beat Cop, I can recognize the local “usual suspects,” interpret gang tags and police radio codes, maintain a calm facade.
Substitutes for: Pursuit.
Feature: Substitutes for Struggle
Feature: Provides Firearms Attack.
I’m a Police Officer, of course I can fix your parking ticket, reasonably request entry to most places, find my way around town.
Substitutes for: Pursuit.
Feature: Provides Firearm Attacks.
Feature: Substitutes for Struggle.
I’m a Jujutsu Instructor, of course I can explain that martial arts match to an outsider, get a bokken out of my trunk, bond with other fans of Ronda Rousey.
Substitutes for: Struggle.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.
Feature: Evaluates Violence.
I’m Irritable, of course I can make reasonable arguments seem insipid, provoke people, get the manager out here.
Substitutes for: Struggle.
Feature: Coerces Violence.
Feature: Evaluates Helplessness.
I’m a Gym Rat, of course I can massage that sore iliotibial band, talk shop with the bike store owner, find a buddy to lend me a kayak.
Substitutes for: Fitness.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.
Feature: Substitutes for Pursuit.
