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New U.S. Military Interrogation System Combines Diplomacy and Intimidation

A new interrogation system, developed by U.S. military intelligence and behavioral scientists, has been implemented. It involves two main approaches: Diplomacy and Intimidate. The system's success relies on skills like Bluff, Sense Motive, and specific interrogation skills.

The interrogation process begins with a skill check against a Difficulty Class (DC) of 10 plus the subject's Hit Dice (HD) and Wisdom modifier. Two approaches exist for extracting information: Diplomacy and Intimidate.

Diplomacy-based interrogations can be enhanced with bribery, granting a +10 circumstance bonus. However, this method carries a 25% risk of false information. Intimidation-based interrogations can escalate to torture, also providing a +10 bonus, but with a cumulative 10% risk of false information. After two failed checks, no useful information is gained.

The system was developed by U.S. military intelligence and behavioral scientists, notably including psychologist John E. Reid who created the Reid Technique. It's designed for controlled questioning of prisoners or suspects who may withhold information.

The new interrogation system, built on Diplomacy and Intimidate approaches, aims to efficiently extract information. While offering bonuses for bribery and torture, it also carries risks of false information. The system's success depends on skill checks and the interrogator's approach.

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