Just checking the RAW with the "Beta" negative trait. "Beta Bonus: 20 CP This character is a beta fork of their original self, which for some reason is no longer alive (most likely lost during the Fall). They were created some time ago, so they have grown and overcome most of their original aptitude deficiencies. This character may not have a Moxie higher than 1 and no Active skills higher than 60, nor may they possess the Psi trait. They also have only a limited set of their original self’s memories—much of their previous life is simply lost to them. They automatically receive the Edited Memories trait, without gaining the bonus CP. Beta forks are, of course, illegal in many jurisdictions, and some consider them less than human (the gamemaster may apply a Social Stigma: Beta trait in appropriate circumstances; again no bonus CP are gained)." Now, fluff-wise, I love this idea. It is a great character hook. But just to clarify on the rules. Does that restriction on Active Skills take into account morph modifiers? Say I have a flat ego + skill build giving me 60 fray and then I grab something with a REF bonus, will that still be 60 fray regardless? I ask because, while I can understand not being able to build your own attributes beyond a certain point, reaching your ego peak as it were, surely a morph that would give any other ego a boost in their neural network, or muscle mass or intuition should also boost Mr. Beta too? It's already an expensive trait to take as it is: restricted skills & moxie, social stigma and edited memories trait for a bonus of just 20cp? Social stigma and edited memories alone are worth that amount. But to permanently cap any long-term excellence from your character in terms of skills at a mere 60 means I can only see a very narrow range of builds working well long-term.