Hangetsu Kata or Half Moon Kata
By Kuseru

Also called Seisan Kata. This kata stresses correct breathing and focus in the performance of combat moves, allowing the practitioner to harden the body against blows as well as strengthen any techniques used. This is a specialized type of kata wherein the character focuses their chi on toughening their body and strengthening their attacks. While this kata is performed the character's A.R. (Armor Rating) goes up against most attacks, however, energy blasts, psionics, magic, chi attacks, explosives and firearms still work normally against the character. The character has the equivalent of a natural A.R. of 12 against all hand to hand, melee weapon, and hand launched missiles for the melee round this kata is used. In addition the character's punches and kicks are more damaging. All hand to hand attacks, but not weapon attacks) are increased by one die of damage for the duration of this kata. Since the character is focusing on making their body and attacks tougher, defense is totally ignored while performing this kata. The character can not perform ANY defensive actions while performing this kata.