Fortitude
Defensive
Fortitude allows characters to avoid Ego Stress and Trauma and some Complications.
Fortitude can be used when relevant even if a character is unconscious or unable to protect themselves.
Effect: Fortitude is almost always used on reactions against Mental or Emotional attacks, whether the intent is to inflict Stress or a Complication by harming the character.
Fortitude may be used on actions where a character's improved protection is relevant, but it's a bit of a stretch.
Common SFX: Fortitude is sometimes paired with the Aura SFX to allow nearby allies to use the character's Ability trait.
Common Limits: The Mental Only Limit can be applied for a form of Fortitude that only works versus Mental effects.
The Emotional Only Limit can be applied for a form of Fortitude that only works versus Emotional effects.