Are super powers considered supernatural? Magic?

[Aphotic_One]

Will a character with Arcane Background Super powers detect as a supernatural being or magic? Does this apply to characters with an alter ego that is "powered down"?

[PEGRoberson]

We don't have official support for the SWADE Super Powers Companion yet, but are working on supporting it in future updates to the "Savaging Your Favorite Rifts Ideas" pdf.

In the mean time, treat Arcane Background Super Powers from the SWADE Super Powers Companion as AB Gifted (TLPG page 120).


In general, yes Super Powers ABs are subject to detect arcana, dispel, etc. as normal -- it's up to individual GMs but I don't see how the Secret Identity Edge would in any way shield a character from being detected.

Really though, this is a core rules question regarding the detect arcana power and how it interacts with AB Super Powers.