Advancement

Advancement
The heart of a Role Playing Game is exploring a new world with friends, but the spirit of a Role Playing Game is character advancement. "Leveling up" represents the mechanical side of character growth. It models characters becoming stronger as they grow in experience. This manifests as an increase in skill levels and the expansion of abilities.
 * At the end of every session, all participating characters gain two Skill Points.
 * At the end of an arc (pulling off a challenging heist, solving a big problem, etc.) all involved characters gain a Boost. They can also change their Gear Loadouts.

Skill Points
Skill points are used to increase a character's Skills. The cost of a skill increase is dependent on the Skill's level. Player’s should pay special attention to the Physique and Will skills, which can change Physical and Mental stress tracks.

Boost
A Boost represents a substantial power up for characters. Players can choose one of the following: For example, a Street Samurai might upgrade their machine pistol for better performance.
 * Pick an additional item off the Gear Table, increasing the amount of gear they can carry at any time.
 * Improve an existing item.