User blog comment:Waters Knight/Monty Tweets About 'Dust Levels'?/@comment-11188061-20140514085544

It’s a standard, basically. Here’s a very simple deduction of what Monty might have in mind.



Dust 0 – Zero knowledge and method of use of combat Dust.

Dust 1 - Basic method of use of combat Dust, and elementary knowledge of enhancement, blending or modification of Dust.

Dust 2 – Intermediate method of use of combat Dust, and intermediate knowledge of enhancement, blending or modification of Dust. Capable of basic Dust system design and control.

Dust 3 – Advanced method of use of combat Dust, and advanced knowledge of enhancement, blending or modification of Dust. Capable of complex Dust system design and control.



Aura 0 – Aura not released.

Aura 1 – Able to defend self from multiple normal hits, but not more than one powerful hit. Cannot sustain repeated exposure for X amount of time.

Aura 2 – Able to defend self from multiple powerful hits. Cannot sustain repeated exposure for X+1 amount of time.

Aura 3 – Able to defend self from many powerful hits. Cannot sustain repeated exposure for X+2 amount of time.



Semblance 0 – Semblance not released.

Semblance 1 – Initial stage release. Elementary understanding, control and ease of use of the Semblance’s primary function. Secondary form not manifested yet.

Semblance 2 – Intermediate understanding, control and ease of use of the Semblance’s primary function. Secondary form has not manifested yet.

Semblance 3 – Second stage release. Advanced understanding, control and ease of use of the Semblance primary function. Basic understanding, control, and ease of use of Semblance’s secondary function. Basic capability of combination use of both functions.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Ruby Rose

<p class="MsoNormal">Power Level: 3 (Intermediate Level Combat Student)

<p class="MsoNormal">Ability Level: Dust 1, Aura 2, Semblance 2