Ultimum Beta Rulebook 4.0

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Credits

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHAT THE F*** IS ULTIMUM

CORE RULES IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE DEVELOPERS

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GETTING STARTED

WHAT YOU NEED

DICE

How the Dice Work

Tie Resolution

Die Steps

d2 d4 d6 d8 d10 d12 d20 d100

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Level 1

d2

Level 2

d4

Level 3

d6

Level 4

d8

Level 5

d10

Level 6

d12

Level 7

d12+d4

Level 8

d12+d6

Level 9

d12+d8

Level 10

d12+d10

Level 11

d12+d12

Level 12

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IMPORTANT INFO*

ABILITIES

Vigor:

Dexterity:

Intellect:

Senses:

SKILLS

Novice:

Adept:

Expert:

Master:

Grand Master:

Ascendant:

PURCHASING SKILLS

Die Steps

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TALENTS

Active Talents

Passive Talents

Talent Description Example

TALENT NAME

Description: If needed, this is where the Talent is explained to the player. Use: This section notes when a skill can be used. Speed Cost: This lists the number of Ticks a Skill costs to use and whether it will be Charge Up or Cool Down. Class Vs Target: This explains what Skills the Player will roll against her target and her targets Skill roll. Duration: How long the Talent lasts. Range: The range or radius of a power. Effect: Any additional effects or explanations. Damage: The damage that a Talent deals.

How to Calculate Damage

HOW TO CREATE A CHARACTER

1. CHOOSE A RACE

2. CHOOSE A CLASS

3. ASSIGN ABILITY POINTS

Feral Charge

The Asaborn may charge a foe and add an attack at the end of a Sprint. Normally, a character cannot attack after a Sprint.

Heightened Senses

Increase Perception Skill by one Die Step. Can see in Darkness with no penalties.

Charge Up or Cool Down?

Round Up or Down?

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4. ASSIGN HEALTH POINTS

VIGOR DIE HEALTH POINTS

5. ASSIGN SKILL POINTS

SKILL LEVEL SKILL COST ABILITY MODIFIER

6. ASSIGN STARTING EQUIPMENT

AMOUNT ITEM TYPE

7. CHOOSE A MOTIVATION

ROLL (d8) MOTIVATION

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8. PLAY THE GAME

9. LEVEL UP

EXPERIENCE

ABILITIES

SKILLS

SKILL LEVEL SKILL COST ABILITY MODIFIER

TALENTS

LEVEL TALENT AWARDED ABILITY UPGRADE

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CHAPTER 1: RACES

NEW FRONTIERS

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Valentinas situation was not uncommon for many younger men and women of the Phoenix Fleet. Many families felt a strong pull to discover the fate of the homes they left on Earth before the Exodus. Many of the civilizations people were interested in learning more of their own history and accompanied the humans as they explored the world.

1. CHOOSE A RACE

Some Notes on Races

Class Restrictions:

Average Sizes:

D12 Upgrade:

Movement:

Talents:

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ASABORN

ASABORN WOLF

Vigor (d6 / Level 4)

Dexterity (d6 / Level 4)

Intellect (d6 / Level 4)

Senses (d6 / Level 4)

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ASABORN BEAR

TIER 1 RACE TALENTS

TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

Heightened Senses

Increase Perception Skill by one Die Step. Can see in Darkness with no penalties.




Senses (d6 / Level 4)Tactical Acumen

Increase the Speed Cost of a Melee or Ranged attack by 2 to add Knockdown, Disarmed or Blind.

Feral Endurance

Increase Resilience Skill by 1 Die Step. Also, increase Sprint distance by 1 Hex.

Pack Attack

When Flanking a target, the Asaborn adds her Dexterity Die to her damage rolls.

Arctic Adaptation

Increase Survival by 1 Die Step. Also, gain immunity to the Frozen combat effect.

Pheromone Manipulation

Increase Persuasion Skill by 1 Die Step. Also, reroll a failed Persuasion check once per day. May be used in combat.

Blitz

The Asaborn replaces Sprint with Blitz and may make a melee attack at the end of a Blitz. .

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TIER 3 RACE TALENTS

BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ALPHA PREDATOR

APEX PREDATOR

BLITZ

OMEGA PREDATOR

PACK ATTACK

TACTICAL ACUMEN

Alpha Predator (Wolf Only)

The Wolf may add her Leadership Die to all her allies next Skill, Attack or Damage roll within 20 Hexes. Wolf Only.

Apex Predator (Bear Only)

The Bear enters a berserker rage and triples all Vigor Die damage to Melee attacks for the next 3 Melee attacks.

Omega Predator

If the Asaborn is Flanking an enemy, all other allies within 10 Hexes also Flank the same enemy.

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ATLANSAR

ATLANSAR





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TIER 1 RACE TALENTS

TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS

BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

DEADLY STROKES

P.A.D. PERFECTION

ELEMENTAL MASTERY

GENETIC PERFECTION

NATURAL ACROBATICS

Secrets of the Eons

The Atlansar have developed an innate sense for advanced technology. Increase Technology Skill by 1 Die Step.

Fleet of Foot 2

Increase Sprint Distance by 2 Hexes. Requires Fleet of Foot 1.

Natural Acrobatics

The Atlansar may move through hindering terrain, cover and enemy occupied Hexes with no movement penalty.

P.A.D. Perfection

If the Atlansar P.A.D. is depleted, roll a d100, if a 1-25 is rolled, reboot the P.A.D. to Half its points.

Exotic Countenance

Increase Persuasion Skill by 1 Die Step. Also, reroll a failed Persuasion check once per scene.

Elemental Mastery

Add (Intellect Die) to the damage of any Elemental Talent or Weapon effect.

Fleet of Foot 1

Atlansar physiology allows for exceptional speed and agility. Reduce Sprint Speed cost by 1, to a minimum of 1.

Deadly Strokes

Atlansar can train themselves to become ambidextrous. Remove Two-Weapon Fighting Penalties.

Genetic Perfection

The Atlansar removes a Negative Critical Effect automatically, 10 Ticks after receiving it.

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AUTOMATA

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AUTOMATA

TIER 1 RACE TALENTS

TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS





Self-Repair

Every 6 Ticks from the start of their first turn, the Automata repairs (Vigor Die) x 1 Health Points.

Logical Discipline

Increase Discipline Skill vs Persuasion Skill attempts by 2 Die Steps.

Firmware Specialization

The Automata may reduce any one Ability by 1 Die Step and raise another Ability by 1 Die Step.

Equipment Interface 1.0

Add 4 Inventory Slots that may hold any Weapon(s), item(s) or device(s) that can be used as though they were in hand.

Mimic Program

Copy a Skill used within line of sight, for one action, once per day at Expert Level. Remove Two Weapon Wielding penalties.

Equipment Interface 2.0

Works the same as Equipment Interface 1.0, but increases the available Inventory Slot size from 4 to 8.

Wireless Speech

Communicate wirelessly/silently with other Automata, Computers or Communication devices up to 33 Hexes or 100 meters.

Armor Interface 1.0

Add Armor directly onto the Automatas Frame, reducing the Speed Penalties for wearing Medium and Heavy Armor by 1.

Armor Interface 2.0

Removes remaining movement penalties for wearing Armor and increases any Medium or Heavy Armor Points by 25%/50%.

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BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ARMOR INTERFACE 1.0

ARMOR INTERFACE 2.0

EQUIPMENT INTERFACE 1.0

EQUIPMENT INTERFACE 2.0

MIMIC PROGRAM

SELF-REPAIR

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CROKODAN

SALTWATER CROKODAN





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PHILIPPINE CROKODAN

TIER 1 RACE TALENTS

TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS

BACKGROUNDS





Vicious Bite

Increase Critical Range by 1. Reduce Defense Skills by 1 Die Steps until next turn.

Armored Scales

Increase Damage Reduction by 1. This Damage Reduction adds to Armor DR and always applies, even when armor is destroyed.

Crushing Bite

Increase Critical Range by an additional 1. Increase Critical Effect roll by 2.

Patience of the Ancients

Wait 1 tick to reduce the speed of the next action by 1 tick. This talent can be used consecutively.

Crok Chai Silat Style

Increase the damage of all Wrestling Attacks by 1 additional Vigor Level.

Natural Swimmer

The Crokodan may move at full speed in water and use any skills in water with no penalties.

Scale Mail

Increase Damage Reduction by 2. This Damage Reduction adds to Armor DR and always applies, even when armor is destroyed.

Ambush Predator

Increase Stealth Skill by 1 Die Step. Increase the Critical Range of Surprise Attacks by 1.

Evolutionary Perfection

Regenerate Vigor Die Health Points every 6 ticks from the point of first receiving Health Point damage.

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TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

CRUSHING BITE

Use: Anytime (Replaces Vicious Bite) Speed Cost: 3 Charge Up Class Vs Target: Striking vs Block/Dodge/Parry Range: 1 Hexes Damage: Vicious Bite deals standard Striking Damage but increases the Critical Range of the attack by a total of 2. Effect: Requires Vicious Bite. After using Vicious Bite, the Crokodan reduces Block, Dodge and Parry by 1 Die Step until their next turn.

EVOLUTIONARY PERFECTION

PATIENCE OF THE ANCIENTS

Use: Anytime Speed Cost: 1 Charge Up Duration: Instant Effect: For each tick that the Crokodan waits, patiently, she may reduce the speed of her actions on her next turn. For example, if the Crokodan waits for 6 ticks, on her next turn, she may make a full Basic Move (Speed cost 3) and a Striking Attack (Speed cost 3) for a total of 6 ticks. The 6 ticks spent waiting to not apply in total to each action, but to the sum of all actions on her next turn. Ticks spent waiting may not be divided among multiple turns.

VICIOUS BITE

Use: Anytime Speed Cost: 3 Charge Up Class Vs Target: Striking vs Block/Dodge/Parry Range: 1 Hexes Damage: Vicious Bite deals standard Striking Damage but also increases the Critical Range of the attack by 1. Effect: After using Vicious Bite, the Crokodan reduces Block, Dodge and Parry by 1 Die Step until their next turn.

HUMAN

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HUMAN

TIER 1 RACE TALENTS





Elite Training

Each turn spent Aiming increases Critical Range by 1 to a maximum of 2. May only Aim for 2 consecutive turns.

Scholastic Upbringing

The Human may increase any two Knowledge Skills by 1 Die Step.

Aggressive Instincts

Add d4 to all Initiative Skill Rolls.

Expert Craftsman

Increase RFD rolls for Tech Tier by 5%. Increase Engineering Skill by 1 Die Step.

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TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS

BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ELITE TRAINING

Use: Anytime Effect: Each turn spent aiming increases the Critical Hit Range of the current weapon by 1 to a maximum of 2. A character can only aim for a maximum of 2 consecutive Ticks. VENGEANCE OF MAN

Description: The plight of mankind has instilled a new sense determination into the soul of humanity. This allowed the loyal survivors of the Phoenix Fleet to steel their nerves in the face of the threatening unknown, no matter the cost, no matter the odds. Use: Automatic Damage: (Character Level) Effect: If during a combat scene, there are more enemies than allies or there is a single enemy of Colossal Size or larger on the field, Vengeance of Man automatically activates. While active, Vengeance of Man increases the Damage of all of the Humans attacks and Talents and her Damage Reduction by her level. If the number of enemies decreases and places the players character at an equal ratio or greater than the enemies or the single Colossal enemy is killed, Vengeance of Man deactivates and the Human no longer gains the bonus.

WILL OF MAN

Use: (Discipline Level) Number of times per combat. Effect: If a Human must make an Acrobatics, Discipline or Resilience Instinct Skill roll to beat a Combat Effect and succeeds, the Human moves their place in the Initiative to act immediately after the attackers turn.

Adaptive

Immediately gain 1 free, immediate Ability Upgrade to any Ability. (May not be used to upgrade to d12).

Sixth Sense

May add Psychics Skill to their Neutral, Passive and Active Sentry Alert Levels for finding Infiltrators.

Will of Man

If successful in defending against a combat effect, immediately move their Initiative Slot to act after the attacker.

Natural Explorer

Increase Survival and Cartography Skills by 1 Die Step.

Vengeance of Man

Increase damage and Damage Reduction of all attacks by your level. Activates when out-numbered.

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KNOXIAN

KNOXIAN





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TIER 1 RACE TALENTS

TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS

BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ARMOR MASTERY

Effect: If the Knoxians Armor Points are depleted, she may spend 2 ticks to increase Armor Points to 25% of their total. Any time Armor Mastery is used, it can only raise Armor Points to 25%. Armor Masterys effects are not cumulative.

IMPERVIOUS PRIDE

Use: Once per session. Effect: If the Knoxian dies by hitting 0 or fewer Health Points, she activate Impervious Pride. Impervious Pride revives the Knoxian to consciousness with 1 Health Point and makes her invincible to damage for (Vigor Level) Ticks.

Stone Skin

Increase Damage Reduction by 2. This Damage Reduction adds to Armor DR and always applies, even when armor is destroyed

Resilient Genetics

Increase Resilience Skill by 1 Die Step.

Natural Mineralogist

Increase RFD rolls for the Mineral Scanner by 5%. Increase Geology Skill by 2 Die Steps.

Unburdened

The Knoxians currently equipped Armor, Shield and P.A.D. only take up one Inventory Slot each.

Merchants Sense

Increase Persuasion by 2 Die Steps when bartering or trading. Also, reroll any Persuasion Skill check once per session.

Armor Mastery

If Armor Points are depleted, may spend 1 tick to increase Armor Points to 25% of their total.

Fortified Block

Increase the Damage Reduction of any Shield worn by (Vigor Level).

Heavy Musculature

May reduce the Vigor requirements for all weapons and armor by 1 Die Step.

Impervious Pride

Activates on death. Brings the Knoxian to 1 Health Point and makes her invincible for (Vigor Level) Ticks.

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SIMIAN

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SIMIAN GORILLINI

SIMIAN ATELES

TIER 1 RACE TALENTS

TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS









Well Taught

Increase any one Knowledge Skill by 1 Die Step.

Primal Provocation

The Simian may now use Persuasion to Taunt a number of targets equal to (Vigor Level).

Warcry

Lowers the Combat Skills of all enemies within 10 Hexes by 2 Die Steps for Half Character Level number of ticks.

Hierarchal Upbringing

Increase Persuasion Skill by 1 Die Step.

Natural Boxer

The Simian increases Striking Critical Range by 2.

Simian Agility

Increase Acrobatics Skill by 1 Die Step. May reroll any failed Acrobatics check once per Scene.

Pedal Manipulation

The Simian may use a foot or feet in the same way that she uses a hand to perform Skills.

Atlas Grip

May wield a Large Melee, Ranged Medium or Ranged Heavy weapon in one hand with a -1 Die Step penalty.

Not Just for Kicking

The Simian may hold a Ranged Light or Small Melee weapon in one foot and attack with it, but not move while holding it.

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BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

NOT JUST FOR KICKING

Effect: The Simian may hold an item, weapon or shield with one of their feet. Any item may be used out of combat normally. Any weapon suffers a -2 Die Step to its Combat Skill if used as a secondary attack and a -4 Die Step if the Simian is already Dual-Wielding. If holding a shield, the Simians Block Skill is at -2 Die Step. If hanging with both hands, the Simian may equip items, weapons or shields in both feet simultaneously. Dual-Wielding penalties apply as normal.

WARCRY

Use: Anytime (Effects do not stack, only refresh) Speed Cost: 2 Charge Up Class Vs Target: Persuasion vs Discipline Duration: (Vigor Level) x 2 Ticks Range: 10 Hexes Effect: Warcry lowers the skills of enemies within range by 1 Die Step. If the Simians Warcry roll beats the targets defense roll by 5 or more, Warcry lowers the targets defenses by 2 Die Steps instead of one.

VASAYAN

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VASAYAN

TIER 1 RACE TALENTS





Living Power Source 1

The Vasayan may power any item that uses energy as a power source through touch with no side effects.

Energy Perception

Increase Perception Skill by 1 Die Step. Suffer no penalties to see in Low Light or Darkness.

Living Power Source 2

The Vasayan is now immune to all Critical Hit Effects, except those that simply deal additional damage.

Unknowable Mind

Increase Psychics Skill by 1 Die Step. Also, become immune to all Psychic mental manipulations at will.

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TIER 2 RACE TALENTS

TIER 3 RACE TALENTS

BACKGROUNDS

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS DARKEN

Description: The Vasayan has learned how to control the light waves that their life-energy emits. This allows the Vasayan to actually absorb light in a small area around them. Use: Anytime Range: 3 Hexes Effect: The Vasayan may now purchase ranks in the Stealth Skill. While using Darken, the Vasayan and all targets within 3 Hexes may add a d6 to their Stealth Skill. ENERGY SINK

Use: Passive Effect: Anytime a Vasayan receives damage to her Health Points or Shield Points from an attack that deals Arc or Blaze damage, the Vasayan is instead healed by an amount equal to the damage done after Damage Reduction. The Vasayan does not gain temporary Health Points if the amount is more than the total Health Points. LIFE SIPHON

Description: It is a little known fact that Vasayans feed off of energy, but all living organisms have energy. Use: Anytime Range: 1 Hex Effect: If the Vasayan successfully strikes an opponent with a Striking or Wrestling Attack that deals Health Point damage, they may add (Vigor Die) temporary Health Points. The temporary Health Points go away when lost or whenever combat ends. MELTDOWN

Use: Anytime Speed Cost: 2 Charge Up Duration: Instant Range: (Intellect Level) Hexes Damage: Meltdown is powered by the Health Points of the Vasayan. The Vasayan may spend as many Life Points as she wishes to power the attack. Meltdown deals 1 damage per 1 Health Point spent to all targets (objects and characters) within range.

The Vasayans last Health Point, if spent using Meltdown, deals 100 damage and bypasses all Damage Reduction and cannot be Blocked, Dodged or Parried. If the Vasayan uses Meltdown in this way, the Vasayan character is permanently dead.

Life Siphon

Make a Striking or Wrestling attack to steal Health Points from the target equal to Vigor Die.

Meltdown

The Vasayan may unleash their life force to damage all nearby targets.

Energy Sink

The Vasayan absorbs any attack with energy damage equal to (Character Level) and adds it to Health or Shield Points.

Darken

May now purchase Stealth Skill Ranks. May also add d6 to the Stealth Skill of all allies within 3 Hexes.

Beacon of Light

May dispel any darkness or illusions. All organic targets within 5 Hexes regenerate 1 Vigor Die of Health Points.

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CHAPTER 2: CLASSES

SECRETS ADRIFT

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- Pythagoras, Corinthian Mindframe

2. CHOOSE A CLASS

TALENT DAMAGE

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ARCHON

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: ELEMENTALIST

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Bolt

Unleash a Bolt of energy at a single target.

Efficiency

Reduce the Charge Up times of all of the Archons Elemental Talents by 1.

Precision

Increase the Charge Up cost by 1 to ensure that no allies are affected by Blast, Fog or Wall.

Alteration

Increase the Charge Up cost to change the shape of the attack to better hit more targets.

Collateral Damage

Line attacks leave a Wall in their wake and Blast attacks leave a Fog in their area of effect.

Elemental Specialization

Add Burning, Frozen, Breakdown or Pulse to any of the Archons Elementalist attacks.

Reach

Increase the range of all of the Archons attacks by 6 Hexes.

Line

Unleash a Line of energy at all targets in the path of the attack.

Blade

Activate an energy Blade that can lash out at nearby targets.

Blast

Unleash a ball of energy that explodes and deals damage over an area.

Fog

Let loose a Fog of energy that damages all targets that remain inside of it.

Wall

Raise a Wall of energy that damages all targets who pass through it.

Potency

For each additional tick spent charging up over the base cost, add (Intellect Die) x 2 damage to the attack.

Elemental Foundation

Increase the damage of all of the Archons Elementalist attacks by (Intellect Die) x 1.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: ARCANIST

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: GHANA MASTERY

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Energy Drain

An attack that drains P.A.D.s and other energy sources.

Shield Trap

Cause a targets P.A.D. to activate in all directions at once, trapping the wearer.

Resurrect

Resurrect a recently dead character back to life.

Adrenal Boost 2

Further increase a characters strength. Requires Adrenal Boost 1.

Autoimmune

Cause a targets P.A.D. to attack the wearer with its point defense beams.

Multitasking Savant 1

The Archon may now do calculations on the Ghana with 1 hand.

Multi-Tool

The Ghana learns the ability to act as any Knowledge Skill based device for the Archon.

Multitasking Savant 2

The Archon may now do calculations on the Ghana with 1 hand and no penalties.

Savior

The Ghana recognizes a fatal threat and saves the Archon from an attack that would normally kill her.

Scanner Apprentice

The Ghana adds 5% to all Mineral Scanner d100 rolls. This does not include d6 Mineral Quantity rolls.

Fabrication Apprentice

The Ghana adds a d6 to item stat rolls for allies using the RFD to create new items.

Alert

The Ghana has a chance to recognize a Surprise Attack before it happens, making it a normal attack.

Diligent Aide

The Ghana assists the Archon with Knowledge Skill checks outside of combat by adding a d6.

Disorient

Cause Blind to nearby enemies.

Illuminate 2

The Ghana can regulate the temperature in an area to suit the Archon. Requires Illuminate 1. Cancels Frozen or Burning.

Illuminate 1

The Ghana can automatically adjust the lighting in an area. Removes Low Light and Darkness.

Radiation

Attack a target with harmful radiation that bypasses P.A.D.s, Shields and Armor.

Disintegrate

Attack a weapon, armor, shield or piece of equipment or cover with a powerful tight beam laser.

Structural Repair

Remove a Critical Effect from a target.

Affliction

Cause a Radioactive Poison to attack the cellular structure of the target.

Illusionist

Create clone illusions of a subject that appear real to distract enemies.

Cleanse

Remove negative Combat Effects from a target.

Adrenal Boost 1

Temporarily increase a targets speed.

Mend Wound

Restore Health Points to a target and stabilize Bleeding or Breakdown (For Automata).

Cloak

Cause a target to bend light, rather than reflect it, making it nearly invisible.

Immolate

The Ghana heats up a target object causing the wielder to drop it. Causes Disarm.

Aegis

The Ghana forms a formidable armored shell around the Archon.

Dynamo

The Ghana creates a field 2 Hexes out that magnetizes all projectiles to the Ghana. .

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CLASS FEATURES

RANGE

THE GHANA

THE TOWER

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ADRENAL BOOST 1

ADRENAL BOOST 2

AEGIS

AFFLICTION

ALERT

ALTERATION

AUTOIMMUNE

Cryo

Arc

Caustic

Blaze

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BLADE

BLAST

BOLT

CLEANSE

CLOAK

COLLATERAL DAMAGE

DILIGENT AIDE

DISINTEGRATE

DISORIENT

DYNAMO

ELEMENTAL SPECIALIZATION

ENERGY DRAIN

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FOG

ILLUMINATE 1

ILLUMINATE 2

ILLUSIONIST

ILLUSIONIST 2

IMMOLATE

LINE

MEND WOUND

MULTITASKING SAVANT 1

MULTITASKING SAVANT 2

PRECISION

POTENCY

RADIATION

RESURRECT

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SAVIOR

SHIELD TRAP

STRUCTURAL REPAIR

WALL

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CONTROLLER

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: DRONE CONTROL

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Medical Drone

Launch a drone that specializes in emergency medical treatment.

MegaDrone

Assemble a single, medium sized drone that is custom built by the Controller.

Armor Hardpoint

Add specialized armor to each drone to help protect them in combat. Applies to all drones.

Shield Hardpoint

Add an P.A.D. to protect each type of drone. Applies to all drones.

Multi-Drone Program

May launch an additional drone. For each time this Talent is chosen, the Controller may launch an additional Drone.

Inventory Hardpoint

Add stability upgrades to each drone Gives all drones 4 Inventory Slots for any item or items that fit in the 4 slots.

Speed Boost

Upgrade the movement engine for each drone to increase their Dexterity by 1 Die Step. Applies to all drones.

Firmware Upgrade

Increase the Drones Starting Master Skill by 2 Die Steps. Applies to all drones.

CFA Build Routine 2.0

The Controller may now fabricate her Drones and Turrets at a Speed Cost of 1 Cool Down. Also affects Mega Drone.

Recon Drone

Launch a drone that specializes in scouting and analyzing targets and their weaknesses.

Larceny Drone

Launch a drone that specializes in espionage.

Shield Drone

Launch a drone that specializes in protecting allies.

Tank Drone

Launch a drone that specializes in distracting and taunting enemies.

Labor Drone

Launch a drone that specializes in manual labor and construction.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: TURRET CONTROL

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: COMBAT CONTROL

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Shotgun Turret

A short range turret designed for close support.

Flame Thrower Upgrade

Turn the Shotgun turret into a short range Flamethrower. Pg. 85.

Machine Gun Upgrade

Turn the Battle Rifle turret into a Machine Gun turret.

Grenade Launcher Upgrade

Turn the Sniper turret into a Grenade Launcher turret. Pg. 85.

Portable Turret

The Controller can now throw the Turret to a location where it fabricates.

Improved Targeting

Increase the accuracy of all of the Controllers Turrets increasing their Combat Skill by 2 Die Steps.

Adhesion Upgrade

Turrets are now equipped with a set of high pressure talons that attach to any surface to provide fire from extreme angles.

Fortification Upgrade

Increase the Armor Points of all Turrets by 50 and add an P.A.D. with 50 Shield Points. Also affects MegaDrone.

Chaff Defense

The Controller activates a Nano-Chaff dispenser that disrupts mechanical sensors.

Tactical Reload

Reduce all reload speed costs by 3 to a minimum of 1.

Hardened

May add a d8 to Discipline checks against Confusion, Fear or Suppression.

Superior Sights

The Controller increase the Aiming levels for Ranged Light weapons by 1 Die Step.

Negate Cover

The Controller analyzes weak points in her enemys cover. Reduce current targets cover bonus die by 2 Die Steps.

Perfect Intel

For each Drone, MegaDrone or Turret the Controller has active in combat, increase Critical Range by 1 to a maximum of 2.

Triangulate Fire

The Controllers Drones and Turrets may now Flank enemies.

Field Mechanic

Repair mechanical devices and Automata in combat with CFA. Add a d6 to all Mechanics checks to repair Armor Points.

Field Medic

Add d6 to all Medicine Skill checks.

Improve Cover

The Controller analyzes the benefits of her own cover. Increase the Controllers current cover bonus die by 1 Die Step.

Battle Rifle Turret

A medium to long range turret capable of automatic fire.

Non-Lethal Turret

A short to medium ranged turret capable of incapacitating targets.

Sniper Rifle Turret

A long range turret designed for long range engagements.

Harpoon Turret

A utility turret designed for lethality and target control.

Blade Turret

A melee turret designed for extremely close support.

Hack Drone/Turret

Use the CFA to take control of drones, turrets and non-sentient Robots using Technology instead of Thievery.

Master Controller

Add Controller Character Level to all Turret and Drone damage.

Smoke Defense

The Controller activates micro smoke grenades to provide concealment over an area.

Immediate Defense

Add 2 ticks to current Cool Down to make a Single Fire or Standard Melee attack after a successful Defense Skill check.

Secondary Weapon

Combine any two, different Turret types into one, effectively giving a turret two different weapons.

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CLASS FEATURES

Number of Drones:

Destruction:

DRONES

LABOR DRONE

Notes

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LARCENY DRONE

Notes

MEDICAL DRONE

Notes

Armor Points: 30 Damage Reduction: 5 Shield Points: 20 Medicine Skill Starts at Master.













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RECON DRONE

Notes

SHIELD DRONE

Notes

TANK DRONE

Notes

MEGADRONE

















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TURRETS

TURRET

Notes





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TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ARMOR HARDPOINT

CHAFF DEFENSE

FLAME THROWER UPGRADE

IMMEDIATE DEFENSE

MEGADRONE

MULTI-DRONE PROGRAM

PERFECT INTEL

PORTABLE TURRET

SECONDARY WEAPON

SHIELD HARDPOINT

SMOKE DEFENSE

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DESPERADO

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: DRIFTER

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Local of Everywhere

Increase Sociology and Cartography Skills by 1 Die Step.

HereYou Dropped This

Whenever a Warlord drops or throws her shield, the Desperado may spend 1 Cool Down to automatically return it.

Know When to Holdem

Increase Discipline Skill by 1 Die Step.

Friendly Competition

If a Controllers Drone is active, the Desperado gains a d6 bonus to the whatever Skill the Drone has at Master Level.

Its All In the Hips

Increase Dodge Skill by 1 Die Step.

One of the Pack

The Desperado may now act out of turn during the Striders Kill Frenzy as though she were one of the Striders Pets.

Distracting Display

The Desperado makes an impressive display and distracts all enemies within Line of Sight.

I Like Your Box

The Drifter forms a strong bond with the Archons Ghana. If the Archon is incapable, the Desperado may use the Ghana.

Scavenger

Increase the Scanner rolls of an RFD by 10%. The Desperado cannot be the character using the RFD to gain this bonus.

Ultra Combo!

The Desperado may automatically make an attack against a Wardens target as a Combo.

Prime Example

If the Desperado makes a successful Instinct Skill Check that affects other players, all other players succeed.

Moral Support

The Desperado may add her Persuasion Skill Die to her allies next Skill Check.

Its CreepyBut Ill Help

Anytime a players Domitor is summoning a Slave with Charge Up, the Desperado bolsters the Domitors defenses.

Lingering Instincts

If the Shaman uses the One Mind Talent, the Desperados instincts are left behind in the connection.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: ESPIONAGE

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: ASSASSIN

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Hacking

Add d6 to Technology Skill checks for Hacking computers, drones and Automatons.

Superior Hacker

May hack computers, drones and Robots from up to 10 Hexes or 30 meters.

Ghost Thief

The Desperado adds her (Intellect Die) all Stealth, Thievery, Acrobatics and Technology Skill checks.

Unsavory Speed

Remove all penalties for movement while Crawling, Climbing or using Stealth.

Like a Rattlesnake

The Desperado adds a d4 to all Initiative Skills rolls and gains a free Perception check to nullify a Surprise Attack.

Monkeywrenching

When dealing damage to Devices, Machines or other inanimate objects, add Engineering and Mechanics dice.

Legendary

The Desperado evades a fatal blow that would bring them to 0 or fewer hit points.

Backroom Connection

The Desperado knows someone in every settlement with an applicable Knowledge Skill die of d12.

Scoundrel

Increase Thievery by 1 Die Step.

Snatch

The Desperado is able to catch thrown weapons directed at her.

Fast Getaway

After a successful Surprise Attack or successful Thievery Skill check in combat, reduce all movement speed costs by 1 for 10 Ticks.

Avoidance

Increase Stealth by 1 Die Step.

Shadow

Move and make attacks to multiple enemies within an area simultaneously.

Equilibrium

Remove Two-Weapon fighting penalties when using Small Melee or Ranged Light weapons. Must be wearing Light Armor.

Opportunist

May make a free Melee or Ranged attack against a target that begins a Charge Up action once per combat.

True Grit

If P.A.D. is disabled and not in cover, may increase Critical Hit Range by 2 and reroll Critical Hit dice once per attack.

Mind the Gap

Ignore the targets Damage Reduction by (Mechanics Level).

Opportunist

May make a free Melee or Ranged attack against a target that begins a Charge Up action once per combat.

Duelist

After a successful Feint Attack, the Desperado may attack with the weapon that made the Feint.

Peerless Gunslinger

Reduce the penalties for aiming and firing pistols by 1 Die Step. Pistols can now only be aimed for 1 Tick.

Subtle Defense

When making a Dodge Skill check to avoid being hit, may move up to 2 Hexes for free, immediately.

Ill Take That

May disarm or steal weapons and Shields that the Desperado meets the Vigor requirements to use.

Expert Thief

While hidden under the effects of Stealth, the Desperado may redirect a Sentrys attention to another location.

Its a Tarp!

Gain free Perception check vs finding nearby Traps when moving within 2 Hexes of a trap.

Extra Attack

The Desperado may make an extra Melee Attack.

Poison Blade 2

Works like Poison Blade 1. Increase poison damage from Chemistry Skill by 2 Die Steps. Gain immunity to Poisons.

Poison Blade 1

Apply Poisons to Melee weapons using Chemistry Skill. Poison is applied upon damage to Health Points.

Not Very Stylish

Gain Armor Points equal to (Dexterity Level) x 10 while not wearing armor. The Desperado cannot have armor equipped.

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CLASS FEATURES

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

BACKROOM CONNECTION

DISTRACTING DISPLAY

DUELIST

EXTRA ATTACK

FRIENDLY COMPETITION

HEREYOU DROPPED THIS

HOLDOUT

I LIKE YOUR BOX

ITS CREEPYBUT ILL HELP

LEGENDARY

LIKE A RATTLESNAKE

LINGERING INSTINCTS

MORAL SUPPORT

ONE OF THE PACK

OPPORTUNIST

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POISON BLADE 1

POISON BLADE 2

PRIME EXAMPLE

SCAVENGER

SHADOW

Use: Once per Combat Speed Cost: 8 Cool Down Duration: Instant Range: (Dexterity Level) Hex Diameter Effect: The Desperado may move anywhere within the range and attack each enemy within the range once. The Desperado may attack a number of enemies equal to (Dexterity Level). May be used with Small Melee weapons or Ranged Light weapons only.

SNATCH

SUBTLE DEFENSE

TRUE GRIT

ULTRA COMBO!

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DOMITOR

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: ENSLAVEMENT

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Enkidu Strength

Increase the Enkidus Vigor by 1 Die Step.

Utukki Speed

Increase Utukkis Dexterity by 1 Die Step.

Misdirect

The Domitor gains the ability to misdirect an attack to the Enkidu. Increase the Domitors Leadership by 1 Die Step.

Enkidu Crush

The Enkidus Melee Striking attacks can now gain the Blast 1 quality for an additional 1 Cool Down.

Enkidu Taunt

The Enkidu gains the ability to Taunt its foes. Speed cost is 2 Cool Down.

Utukki Evasion

Increase Utukkis Dodge Skill by 1 Die Step.

Coordinated Attack

Utukki gains a free, Single Fire attack against enemies hit by the Life Blade or Energy Swarm 2.

Enkidu To The Rescue

The Enkidu gains the Intercept Ability as per the Warlord Class.

Utukki Swarm

Utukkis Ranged Attack gains the Full Auto Fire 3 quality.

Enkidu Charge

The Enkidu replaces Sprint with Charge and may now make a Melee Striking attack at the end of the Charge for 1 Cool Down.

Utukki Stealth

Increase the Domitor and Utukkis Stealth Skill by 1 Die Step.

Enkidu Hyper Strength

Increase the Enkidus Vigor by 1 additional Die Step. Increase Melee damage by (Character Level).

Utukki Hyper Speed

Increase Utukkis Dexterity an additional Die Step and increase damage by (Character Level) Requires Utukki Speed.

Utukki Burst

Utukkis Ranged Attack gains the Burst 3 quality.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: ENSLAVEMENT

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: ANUKAR MASTERY

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Igigi Mind

Increase Igigis Senses by 1 Die Step.

Lilitu Senses

Increase Lilitus Senses by 1 Die Step.

Dominate

The Igigi frightens its enemies with such intense fear that they drop their weapons and shields.

Igigi Annihilate

Igigi creates a spontaneous psychic blast attack that affects an area.

Igigi Dread

Igigi causes Fear in a target. Add d6 to Psychics check against the targets Discipline. Speed cost of 4 Cool Down.

Lilitu Dimension

Lilitu gains the ability to instantly blink to another dimension and back, evading an attack.

Teleport

Lilitu steps through dimensional strings, teleporting across the battlefield up to Sprint Speed Instantly for 3 Cool Down.

Igigi Prison

The Igigi creates a bubble of dark energy that surrounds a target and causes Bleeding and Breakdown.

Lilitu Mass Shroud

Lilitu gains the ability affect several targets with its shroud ability.

Igigi Shield

The Igigi gains an energy shield with (Character Level) x 5 Shield Points.

Lilitu Confuse

Lilitu gains the ability to confuse enemies. Increase the Domitors Persuasion Skill by 1 Die Step.

Igigi Hyper Mind

Increase Igigis Senses by an additional Die Step. Increase the Domitor and Igigis Psychics Skill by 1 Die Step.

Lilitu Hyper Senses

Increase Lilitus Senses by an additional Die Step.

Lilitu Shroud

Lilitu gains the ability to become invisible by shifting to another dimension adds a d12 to Stealth Infiltrator rolls.

Life Blade 1

Attack enemies with a blade of psychic energy drawn from the life force of the Domitor.

Anukar Knowledge

The Domitor may raise any two Knowledge Skills to Expert Level.

Energy Swarm 1

Create an energy shield made up of swarms of dark energy parasites that block incoming attacks.

Domination

Take mental control of another organic, non-sentient creature and decide its next actions.

Life Blade 2

Increase Damage of Life Blade. Requires Life Blade 1.

Anukar Instincts

Increase any 1 Defense Skill or Instinct Skill by 1 Die Step.

Dimensional Savant

Once a Slave is summoned, swap it with another Slave for a Speed Cost of 1 with Charge Up.

Energy Swarm 2

Channel the energy swarm into an attack. Requires Energy Swarm 1.

Master

Summon and control a second Slave. Must spend an additional Speed Cost to summon a second Slave.

Soul Blade

Increase Damage of Life Blade. Requires Life Blade 2.

Summoning Adept 1

Reduce the Speed Cost of summoning by 2.

Annihilator Field

Create a field that damages organic matter around the Domitor.

Summoning Adept 2

The Domitor may now decide whether the Summoning Speed Cost is Charge Up or Cool Down. Requires Summoning Adept 1.

Lash

The Anukar fires a beam of energy at a target and the beam spreads to other targets.

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CLASS FEATURES

Summoning:

Acquiring Slaves:

Range:

SLAVES

ENKIDU

Average Height: 180-220cm

Average Weight: 180-280kg

Notes

UTUKKI



Notes

IGIGI



Notes













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LILITU



Notes

ANNIHILATOR FIELD

DOMINATE

DOMINATION

ENERGY SWARM 1

ENERGY SWARM 2

ENKIDU TAUNT

IGIGI ANNIHILATE





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IGIGI PRISON

LASH

LIFE BLADE

LIFE BLADE 2

SOUL BLADE

LILITU CONFUSE

LILITU DIMENSION

LILITU MASS SHROUD

LILITU SHROUD

MISDIRECT

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SHAMAN

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: TELEKINETIC

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Psychic Bolt 1

Unleash a Psychic Bolt at an enemy for (4 x Character Level) + (4 x Senses Die).

Shrapnel

Cause an unmoving object to explode, destroying it and causing it to deal damage like a grenade.

Reciprocate

Reflect an incoming attack back at the originating attacker.

Psychic Bolt 2

Increase the damage of Psychic Bolt by an additional Senses Die and add Blast 1. Requires Psychic Bolt 1.

Move Object 2

Increase the weight of potential objects to 200kg.

Psychic Shield

Generate a Psychic Energy Shield equal to (Psychics Level) x 30 and acts like a P.A.D. but does not stack with a P.A.D.

Force Dome Enhance

Unlock several special traits for the Force Dome. Requires Force Dome.

Force Dome Augment

Increase the size and strength of the Force Dome. Requires Force Dome.

Levitate

The Shaman may now float up to 2 meters above the ground for (Senses Level x 2) Ticks. Maximum speed is Basic Move.

Move Object 1

Move an object weighing up to 50kg with enough force to cause damage.

Precognitive Reflexes

Increase Acrobatics Skill by 1 Die Step.

Moment of Clarity

Reduce the speed cost of the next action only by (Discipline Level). May be used Once per Combat.

Add Force

Increase the force and speed at which a targets weapon or projectile travels, helping it deal more damage.

Force Dome

Create a Dome of Psychic Energy that protects all targets within 1 Hex.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: TRANSCENDANT

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: TELEPATHIC

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Mend Wound

Restore Health Points to a target and stabilize Bleeding (or Breakdown for Automata).

Mass Mend Wound

Mend Wound now affects multiple targets equal to the Shamans Senses Level.

Sky Hammer

Bring down a violent psychic force to crush enemies into the ground.

Mass Shield Boost

Shield Boost now affects multiple targets equal to the Shamans Senses Level.

Biological Memory

See into the past memories of living plants and animals.

Reduce Senses

Temporarily Cause Debilitate Senses to a target, reducing their Senses by three Die Steps.

One Mind

The Shaman briefly links all of her allys minds together to act as one.

Mental Communication

Become a hub of non-verbal telepathic communication between organic creatures within 100m or 33 Hexes.

Supreme Defenses

Increase all Defense Skills by 2 Die Steps for (Psychics Level) ticks.

Control Emotions

Temporarily reduce a targets Discipline Skill to Novice (1).

Transcendancy

Increase Psychics Skill by 1 Die Step.

Scholastic Foundation

Increase any two Knowledge Skills by 1 Die Step.

Mental Translation

Discern mental motives and emotions to communicate with any species, regardless of language or intelligence.

Confusion

Cause confusion in a number of targets equal to the Shamans Senses Level.

Transfer Control

The Shaman enters the mind of a non-sentient beast and controls it.

Safeguard the Mind

Make a target immune to all abilities requiring a Discipline Skill check for defense for (Psychics Level) x 2 ticks.

Meditation Training


Mend Armor

Rapidly repair armor and stop Breakdown.

P.A.D. Boost

Bolster the reserves of a targets Energy Shield.

Blink

Teleport up to (Senses Level x 2) Hexes away instantly for a Speed cost of 3 Cool Down.

Speed Time 1

Moves the target up in the Initiative by 1 Tick.

Blink

Teleport up to (Senses Level x 2) Hexes away instantly for a Speed cost of 3 Cool Down.

Mass Mend Armor

Mend Armor now affects multiple targets equal to the Shamans Senses Level.

Slow Time

Increases the targets speed cost for all actions by 3 for the next action.

Speed Time 2

Moves the target up in the Initiative by 3 Ticks. Requires Speed Time 1.

Wormhole

Teleport all targets within 1 Hex up to 33 Hexes or 100m instantly. May not be used in combat. Once per Day.

Supplemental Training

Increase any one Combat Skill by 1 Die Step.

Bolster Defenses

Increase the Instinct Skills of a target by 2 Die Steps for Speed cost of 2 Cool Down for Psychics Level Ticks.

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CLASS FEATURES

Range:

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ADD FORCE

BIOLOGICAL MEMORY

BLINK

CONFUSION

CONTROL EMOTIONS

FORCE DOME

FORCE DOME AUGMENT

FORCE DOME ENHANCE

MASS MEND ARMOR

MASS MEND WOUND

MASS SHIELD BOOST

MEND ARMOR

MEND WOUND

MOVE OBJECT 1

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MOVE OBJECT 2

ONE MIND

PSYCHIC BOLT 1

PSYCHIC BOLT 2

RECIPROCATE

P.A.D. BOOST

SHRAPNEL

SKY HAMMER

SLOW TIME

SPEED TIME 1

SPEED TIME 2

TRANSFER CONTROL

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STRIDER

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: MARKSMAN

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Marker Light

Mark a Target to with a high-energy, illuminated beam to help coordinate attacks. Add d6 damage to Marked Targets.

Razor Intel

Spread Keen Intel Bonus to all allies attacking the Marked Target. Requires Keen Intel.

Keen Intel

Increase the Critical Range of all Striders attacks to Marked Targets by 1.

Weapon Mastery

Choose a weapon type and increase the Combat Skill with all weapons of that type by 1 Die Step.

Vicious Wound 2

The Strider may add an additional 2 to their roll on the Critical Effect Chart. Requires Vicious Wound 1.

Kill Shot

Take a slow, steady shot that can cripple or kill a target.

One in the Chamber

Increase the magazine size of all Sniper Rifles by (Mechanics Level).

Trajectory 1

Increase the range of all Ranged attacks with ranged weapons and talents by 4 Hexes.

Marker Light Alpha

Augments Marker Light. Automatically Mark any target attacked and hit by the Strider

Trajectory 2

Decrease the targets cover bonus by 2 Die Steps. Can be stacked with the Null Cover Talents.

Peerless Rifleman

Reduce the Aiming penalties for Sniper Rifles by half from -4/-2 to -2/-1.

Strapped Up

Reduce the size of all Ranged Medium and Ranged Bow weapons by 2 Inventory Slots.

Vicious Wound 1

The Strider may add 1 to their roll on the Critical Effect Chart.

Master Intel

Increase Keen and Razor Intel Critical Range by an additional 1.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: ASYMMETRIC WARFARE

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: PRIMAL SYNERGY

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Tracker

Increase Survival Skill by 2 Die Steps when tracking targets.

Got Your Back

Cover an ally to make the ally immune to all Flanking attacks. Speed is 1 Cool Down. Only one ally may be Covered at a time.

Shield Breaker

Fire a shot that applies Breakdown dealing d12 damage per tick for 7 ticks to the enemys Shield.

Flanking Master

Attacks made against targets Flanked by the Strider gain +1 to Critical Range and +1 to the Critical Effect roll.

Close Support

Fire into Melee without penalty.

SOCP

If attacked in Melee while wielding a Ranged weapon, may immediately draw a Small Melee weapon and gain a free attack.

Null Cover 1

Reduce a targets Cover bonus by 1 Die Step.

SERE Training

Increase the Striders Survival Skill by 2 Die Steps.

Tag

If an ally attacks a target with a Ranged Weapon, the Strider may make a free, immediate Single Fire attack against that target.

The Knife

The Strider increases damage with Small Melee Balanced Weapons by (Survival Level).

Hardened Veteran

When SOCP is activated, the Strider moves her Initiative to act immediately after her attacker. Requires SOCP. .

Area Denial

The Strider chooses a Hex. If an enemy target enters that Hex, the Strider may make a free Single Fire attack against it.

Null Cover 2

Reduce a targets Cover bonus by 2 Die Steps. Replaces Null Cover 1.

Alert

The Pet has a chance to recognize a Surprise Attack before it happens, making it a normal attack.

Companion Maneuver

The Strider teaches her pets to disable her enemies, rather than kill them.

The Beast

Choose one pet and increase its size to Large and increase its main Abilities and Skills. Requires Well Fed.

Armor Training 1

The Striders tamed pets may now wear Light Armor. This armor can be crafted or found.

Well Trained

Increase the Dexterity of all of the Striders pets by 1 Die Step.

Hunting Party 1

Tame another non-sentient pet and control it alongside the Striders original pet.

Lead by Example

Increase the Strider and each of his Pets Acrobatics Skill by 1 Die Step.

Kill Frenzy

The Strider commands all her pets to attack a single target simultaneously.

Armor Training 2

The Striders tamed pets may now wear Medium Armor. This armor can be crafted or found.

Well Fed

Increase Vigor of all of the Striders pets by 1 Die Step.

Ready for War

Increase the Striders pets Combat Skills and damage.

Hunting Party 2

Tame another non-sentient pet and control it alongside the Striders original pet. Requires Hunting Party 1.

Defend the Pack

The Striders pets gain the Intercept Talent as per the Warlord Class.

Tame

Increase the Striders Leadership Skill bonus by 2 Die Steps when Taming.

Sniper Suppression

Increase the speed of an attack by 2 to apply Suppression to the target until the Striders Cool Down is finished.

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CLASS FEATURES

PETS Abilities:

Movement Speed:

Skills:

Taming:

MILITARY WORKING DOG

DIRE HAWK

PANGEAN CHEETAH

VARIRAPTOR

WOLVERINE



Intellect (1 / Level 1)


















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TALENT DESCRIPTIONS

ALERT

AREA DENIAL

COMPANION MANEUVER 1

DEFEND THE PACK

HARDENED VETERAN

KILL FRENZY

KILL SHOT

MARKER LIGHT

MARKER LIGHT ALPHA

READY FOR WAR

SNIPER SUPPRESSION

TAG

THE BEAST

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WARDEN

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: MALEVOLANCE

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Cloud Strikes 1

Combo. Add elemental energy damage to Striking and Wrestling attacks.

Cloud Strikes 2

Combo. Increase Cloud Strike damage. Requires Cloud Strikes 1.

Dragon Strike

Combo. The Warden makes a leaping charge attack at an enemy.

Extra Attack 2

The Warden may make an extra Striking or Wrestling Attack. Requires Extra Attack 1.

Taming the Tiger

Finisher. Increase Speed Cost of a Standard Striking Attack by 2 to add Stunned 2. If the attack hits, the Stun is applied.

Iron Spike

Combo. Increase the speed of Striking attacks by 1 to bypass Vigor Level points of Damage Reduction.

Takedown

Combo. This Wrestling Attack causes Knockdown and Grappled.

Extra Attack 1

The Warden may make an extra Striking or Wrestling Attack.

Projected Strikes

Combo. Increase the Wardens Striking attack range by 1 Hex and add (Dexterity Die) damage.

Submission

Combo. When making Wrestling Attack Skill checks, force the target to defend with Discipline Instinct Skill checks.

Crashing Waves

Finisher. The Wardens Striking attack now deal Blast damage equal to the Wardens Level + Senses Die.

Landslide

Combo. The Warden may apply Push to a target if the attack is successful.

No Remorse

Increases the Critical Range of her Striking and Wrestling attacks by 1. At level 10 increase by another 1.

No Regret

The Warden may add 2 to their roll on the Critical Effect Chart.

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TIER 1 TALENTS: BENEVOLENCE

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: DOMINANCE

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Slip the Grapple

If the Warden is Grappled, she may reroll a Wrestling Skill check once each Tick to break free of the grapple.

Healing Lotus

Cause a target to regenerate Health Points.

A Reed on the Wind

Increase Acrobatics Skill by 1 Die Step.

Sacrifice

The Warden sacrifices a number of her Health Points to heal the Health Points of an ally.

Resurrect

Resurrect a recently dead character back to life.

A Reed on the Wind 2

Increase Dodge Skill by 1 Die Step. Requires A Reed on the Wind 1.

Elemental Resistance

The Warden gains resistance to all forms of elemental energy.

Esuna

The Warden removes a Critical Effect from a target. Speed cost 2 Cool Down.

Elemental Adaptation

If the Warden is damaged from an elemental energy type, the next attack of that energy type is resisted completely.

Iron Will


Avatar

The Warden manifests her inner Ki and takes on an alien persona, dramatically increasing her combat abilities.

Iron Within

While wearing no armor, the Warden gains DR equal to Vigor Level x 1.

Ki Field

The Warden generates an Energy Shield equal to (Senses Level) x 10. Ki Field acts like a P.A.D.

Iron Without

While wearing no armor, the Warden gains Vigor Level x 10 Armor Points.

Faceted View

The Warden now automatically sees through Illusions, Invisibility and Cloak effects.

Void

If the Warden succeeds in an Acrobatics Skill check, she may make a free Basic Move.

Burst of Light

Instantly heal a small amount of nearby allies Health Points.

Purge

The Warden removes a Combat Effect from herself or from one of her allies.

Open the Gates

On her turn, the Warden may reduce the speed of her actions by (Discipline Level) once per combat.

Focused Training

Increase Striking or Wrestling by 1 Die Step.

Conduit

The Warden transfers energy from a targets P.A.D. or Energy Shield to another P.A.D. Energy Shield.

Iron Arms

Use arms as a Shield to Block. The DR is equal to her Character Level. Remaining damage is dealt to Armor Points.

Iron Bones

Make a Resilience check when Critically Hit. Success negates the Critical Effect, but not the Critical Hit against Vigor Level.

Iron Complete

Increase Iron Within to Vigor Level x 3. Increase Iron Without to Vigor Level x 20. Requires Iron Within and Iron Without.

Ki Field Augment

The Wardens Ki Field now protects against Melee Attacks.

Shattering Strike

The Warden gains a chance to destroy Shields and Cover that attempt to Block her attacks.

Like the Wind

The Warden adds 3 to her total Sprint Speed.

Parting Clouds

If the Warden successfully parries an attack, the attacker receives damage equal to Dexterity Die. Bypasses DR.

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CLASS FEATURES

Combos:

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS AVATAR

BURST OF LIGHT

CLOUD STRIKES 1

CLOUD STRIKES 2

CONDUIT

CRASHING WAVES

DRAGON STRIKE

ELEMENTAL RESISTANCE

EXTRA ATTACK 1

THIRD ATTACK

Extra Attack 2 Combo/Finisher

SECOND ATTACK

Extra Attack 1 Combo

STANDARD ATTACK

Standard Attack Combo

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EXTRA ATTACK 2

HEALING LOTUS

IRON SPIKE

LANDSLIDE

NO REMORSE

PURGE

RESURRECT

SACRIFICE

SHATTERING STRIKE

SUBMISSION

TAKEDOWN

TAMING THE TIGER

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WARLORD

Primary Ability:

Primary Skills:

TIER 1 TALENTS: WARRIOR

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Throw Weapon

The Warlord may now throw Medium Balanced and Weighted and Large Balanced and Weighted weapons.

Seize the Vor

If the Warlord successfully Blocks, or Parries, she may act immediately in the Initiative Order. Requires Riposte.

Watch the Afterblow

Add d6 to Parry rolls.

Extra Attack 2

The Warlord may make an extra melee attack. Requires Extra Attack 1.

Legion of One

The Warlord can no longer be Flanked and gains Flanking Bonuses against her current target in melee combat.

Blitzkrieg

Blitz becomes Blitzkrieg. Increase the damage of Blitz by adding Vigor Die x 3 to the attack.

Melee Weapon Mastery

Choose a Melee weapon type and increase the Combat Skill with all weapons of that type by 1 Die Step.

Seize Initiative

If the Warlord does not win Initiative, roll a d12. If the result places the Warlord first, go first. If not, disregard the result.

Extra Attack 1

The Warlord may make an extra melee attack.

Rapid Staccato

Lash out with multiple attacks, hitting up to three separate enemies in front of the Warlord.

Riposte

If the Warlord successfully Blocks or Parries an attack, she may make a free, immediate counter attack.

Measure Master

The Warlord increases her Free Step range to two Hexes. All other movement costs remain the same.

Tactical Authority

The Warlord may sacrifice her turn for a Speed cost of 5 Cool Down and have any ally act in her place.

Blitz

The Warlord replaces Sprint with Blitz and may make a melee attack at the end of a Blitz. .

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TIER 1 TALENTS: COMMANDO

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

TIER 1 TALENTS: GUARDIAN

TIER 2 TALENTS

TIER 3 TALENTS

Ranged Weapon Mastery

Choose a Ranged weapon type and increase the Combat Skill with all weapons of that type by 1 Die Step.

Close Support

Fire into Melee without penalty.

CQB

The Warlord reduces the penalty for firing Ranged Medium weapons in melee combat to -2 Die Steps.

Precision Killer

May make a second Single Fire Ranged Light or Ranged Medium Attack in one turn for an additional 1 Cool Down.

Tactical Reload

Reduce all reload speed costs by 2 to a minimum of 1.

Twin Shot

The Warlord may fire two Ranged Light Weapons at two different targets with no penalty.

Prone Stability

Attacks with a Firearm while prone, gain the benefit of 2 consecutive Aiming ticks for no additional speed cost.

Superior Firepower 2

Reduce the number of allies who can be hit by Full Auto Fire by an additional 1 and increase all Full Auto Fire modifiers by 1.

Bring the Rain

Increase the Full Auto Fire modifier for any weapon that has Full Auto Fire by 1.

Heavy Shot

Upgrade the Blast 1 effect on all Shotguns to Blast 2. If a Shotgun has Blast 2, increase its effect to Blast 3.

Superior Firepower 1

Reduce the number of allies who can be hit by Full Auto Fire by 1.

Iron Cradle

Carry and operate a Ranged Medium weapon in one arm with a -1 Die Step penalty.

Belligerent Taunt

The Warlord may use (Vigor Die + Leadership Die) to Taunt enemies instead of (Senses Die + Persuasion Die)

Deflection

If the Warlord successfully Blocks an attack, she may decrease her current Initiative Slot by 2 to have her shield take no damage.

Aggressive Block

If the Warlord successfully Blocks a Melee attack, she may make a free, immediate Shield Bash against her attacker.

Power Stomp

The Warlord uses the remaining energy in her Energy Shield to unleash an energy wave against nearby enemies.

Energy Tweak

If the Warlords Energy Shield is depleted, it gains a free, instant, 30% chance to reboot to half its total Energy Shield Points.

Bulk Awareness

The Warlord reduces the Inventory Slot requirements for all Medium Armor by 2 and Heavy Armor by 4.

Shield Wall

If the Warlord is using a Large Shield, it may be planted in the ground and used as Combat Cover for her and one ally.

Deadly Block

Add Stunned 2 to Aggressive Block. Requires Aggressive Block.

Indomitable

The Warlord is now immune to Fear, Knockdown, Suppression and Trip.

Captain Phoenix

The Warlord may throw her Shield to intercept an attack if within Throwing Range.

Armor Expert

The Warlord reduces movement and Charge Up penalties for wearing Medium and Heavy Armor by 1.

Intercept

The Warlord may immediately move up to her full Sprint distance to intercept an attack meant for an ally.

Armor Master

The Warlord reduces movement and Charge Up penalties for Heavy Armor by an additional 1. Requires Armor Expert.

The Keep

The Warlord adds 50 additional Armor Points to any Medium or Heavy Armor she wears.

Do or Die

The Warlord makes a Leadership Skill check for all allies to finish their current Charge Up actions. immediately.

Officer Training

The Warlord may Dual Wield a Ranged Light weapon and a Melee Small or Medium weapon with no penalties.

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CLASS FEATURES The Warlord is at his best when he is well equipped. When the Warlord rolls for his starting equipment at Character Creation, he gets to make a single roll on the Special Ability Chart for that weapon.

TALENT DESCRIPTIONS AGGRESSIVE BLOCK

BLITZ

BLITZKRIEG

CAPTAIN PHOENIX

DO OR DIE

EXTRA ATTACK 1

EXTRA ATTACK 2

INTERCEPT

IRON CRADLE

MELEE WEAPON MASTERY

POWER STOMP

PRECISION KILLER

RANGED WEAPON MASTERY

RAPID STACCATO

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RIPOSTE

SEIZE THE VOR

TACTICAL AUTHORITY

THROW WEAPON

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CHAPTER 3: SKILLS

A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

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- Zeno, Argosian Tradeframe

SKILLS

General:

Knowledge:

Defense:

Combat:

In Combat:

GENERAL SKILLS

Athletics (Vigor)

Leadership (Senses)

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Command:

Instruct:

Perception (Senses)

Fatal Flaw:

Persuasion (Senses)

Taunt:

Piloting (Dexterity)

Psychics (Senses)

Stealth (Dexterity)

Alert Levels

ACTIVE

vs

PASSIVE

vs

SENTRY NEUTRAL INFILTRATOR

vs

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Thievery (Dexterity)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

DIFFICULTY VALUE

Archeology

Biology

Cartography

Chemistry

Engineering

Geology

Mechanics

Medicine

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Sociology

Survival

Technology

DEFENSE SKILLS

Acrobatics (Dexterity)

Discipline (Senses)

Resilience (Vigor)

Block (Vigor)

Dodge (Dexterity)

Parry (Dexterity)

COMBAT SKILLS

Initiative (Senses)

Melee Balanced (Vigor)

Melee Weighted (Vigor)

Ranged Light (Dexterity)

Ranged Medium (Dexterity)

Ranged Heavy (Vigor)

Ranged Throw (Dexterity)

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Ranged Bow (Vigor)

Striking (Vigor)

Wrestling (Vigor)

Attack and Defense Matrix

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CHAPTER 4: COMBAT

HOME AGAIN

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- Connor The Cannon Gannon, Phoenix Militia

RULES

HOW IT WORKS

1. ROLL INITIATIVE

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2. TAKE ACTIONS

MOVE

USE SKILL

ATTACK

USE TALENT

USE CREATIVITY

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3. COMBAT EXAMPLE

Example:

After Combat

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3

4

567

8

9

10

11

12

12

3

4

567

8

9

10

11 12

12

3

4

567

8

9

10

1112

12

3

4

5

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8

9

10

1212

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4. SPECIFICS OF COMBAT

MOVEMENT

Basic Movement

Sprint Movement

Swimming

Climbing

Rough Terrain

Going Prone

Jumping

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MELEE ATTACK

Melee Weapon Attack Speeds

WEAPON SPEED BONUS DAMAGE

Melee Weapon Styles

One Handed Weapon

Two Handed Weapon

LEVEL 2 HANDED DAMAGE BONUS

Two Weapon Wielding

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One Handed Weapon and Shield

SHIELD TYPE DAMAGE SPEED

Striking:

Wrestling:

RANGED ATTACK

Aim

WEAPON TYPE AIM PENALTY

Single Fire

Burst Fire

Full Auto Fire

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Firing into Melee

Firing While In Melee Range

Bows

Thrown Weapons and Scatter Diagram

Reload

SKILL ASSIST

^Target

7 - 8

1

2

3

4

5

6

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COMBAT MECHANICS

COMBAT TACTICS

Disarm

Feint

Grapple

Knockdown

Push

Sunder

Suppression

COVER

OR,

Partial Cover

Cover

Combat Cover

NOT In Cover

Cover

Attacker

Combat Cover

Partial Cover

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Combat Cover

Full Cover

OBJECT and COVER HARDNESS

SIZE MODIFIERS

SIZE MAX VIGOR MAX DEXTERITY

MATERIAL DR ARMOR POINTS PER THICKNESS

WEAPON DR ARMOR POINTS

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SURPRISE ATTACK

Ambush

Cloak Strike

FLANKING

Flank Strike

COMBAT EFFECTS

Combat Effect Damage

Bleeding

Blind

Breakdown

Burning

Cloaked

Target

Player 1

Empty Hex

Flank Ready

Flank Ready

Flank Ready

Empty Hex

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Confusion

Debilitate

Disarmed

Exhausted

Fear

Frozen

Poison

Prone

Pulse

Stunned

Vulnerability

FALLING DAMAGE

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CRITICAL HITS and EFFECTS

CRITICAL HITS

CRITICAL RANGE

CRITICAL EFFECTS

D20 ROLL CRITICAL EFFECT

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CHAPTER 5: CRAFTING

WOODEN SKYSCRAPERS

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THE RFD

SCANNING

HOW TO FABRICATE

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1. MINERAL ENVIRONMENTS

LOOT:

BARREN:

CAVERN:

CORAL:

DESERT:

FORCAST:

MOUNTAINS:

PLAINS:

RUINS:

SWAMP:

VOLCANIC:

2. MINERAL SCANNER RESULTS

ENVIRONMENT COMMON UNCOMMON RARE EPIC

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3. TECH TIER

REQUIRED MINERALS

MELEE WEAPONS

RANGED WEAPONS

ARMOR

SHIELDS

P.A.D.S

MEDICAL

SURVIVAL

ESPIONAGE

KNOWLEDGE

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5. ROLL ITEM STATS

How it Works

Rhodium

Tellanium

Legend

PISTOLS

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SMGS BATTLE RIFLES

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SHOTGUNS SNIPER RIFLES

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MACHINE GUNS GRENADE LAUNCHERS and GRENADES

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BOWS and CROSSBOWS SMALL MELEE

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MEDIUM MELEE LARGE MELEE

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ARMOR, SHIELDS and P.A.D.S

Order of Defense

P.A.D.

Shield

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6. ROLL SPECIAL ABILITIES

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SPECIAL ABILITY DEFINITIONS

BLAST

CONCUSSIVE

PIERCING

RETURNING

SLEEP

WOUNDING

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7. PUT IT IN YOUR INVENTORY 8. USE THE RFD TO BREAK DOWN

S*** YOU DONT WANT ANYMORE

X Longsword

X Longsword

X Longsword

X

X

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FABRICATE USEFUL OTHER STUFF

TRANSPORTATION

UTILITY

SHELTER

FURNISHINGS

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CHAPTER 6: GAME MASTER

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

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HISTORY

IT STARTED WITH A GIRL

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ALL HAIL OUR ROBOT OVERLORDS SAVIORS

A GOLDEN AGE

ONE GIANT LEAP

EXODUS

NEMESIS

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WELCOME HOME

TRANSPORTATION

METHOD ROUTE TIME

ECONOMY

NON-MINERAL ITEMS

COMMODITIES VALUE IN COMMON

SERVICES VALUE IN COMMON

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CASTRA KNOXIUM

HISTORY

SOCIETY

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RACIAL POINT OF VIEW

CURRENT EVENTS

LIFE IN CASTRA KNOXIUM

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THE FANGLANDS

SOCIETY

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CURRENT EVENTS

PROMINENT CLANS

LIFE IN THE FANGLANDS

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THE HIGHWOODS

SOCIETY


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CURRENT EVENTS

LIFE IN THE HIGHWOODS

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PHOENIX LANDING

SOCIETY


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CURRENT EVENTS

LIFE IN PHOENIX LANDING

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THE SANAVA

SOCIETY

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CURRENT EVENTS

LIFE ON THE SANAVA

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ULFHEIM

SOCIETY


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CURRENT EVENTS

LIFE IN ULFHEIM

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THE MAP

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POINTS OF INTEREST

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CHAPTER 7: ENEMIES

THERE ARE WORSE THINGS

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BAD GUYS

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ENEMY

1. ADVERSARY TIERS

2. ADVERSARY TYPES

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3. MONSTER FORMULA

TIER 1 TIER 2

TIER 2 TIER 3

TIER 3 APEX

BEASTS

IN THE NEW ERA

WHAT YOULL FIND

HOW TO READ THIS SECTION

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POLAR LEOPARD (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

PANGEAN YETI (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

STATS DIE LVL VITALS POINTS DR

PRIMARY SKILLS DIE SECONDARY SKILLS DIE

DEFENSE ROLL DEFENSE ROLL DEFENSE ROLL

ATTACKS HIT DMG CRIT RoF RANGE





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WOLVERINE (Lone)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

M3 (Lone Apex)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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STONE RHINO (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

PANGEAN HYENA (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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VARIRAPTOR (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

MAGNABOAR (Lone)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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PANGEAN CHEETAH (Minion)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

DIRE HAWK (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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SWAMPAPUS (Minion)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

ASWANG (Lone)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

ENVIRONMENT

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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THE KILIYON

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KILIYON ROACH (Minion)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

KILIYON DRONE (Adversary)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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KILIYON ADJUTANT (Lone)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT

KILIYON SOVEREIGN (Lone)

DESCRIPTION

TACTICS

FIGHT or FLIGHT

TALENTS

SPECIES TRAITS

LOOT









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CHAPTER 8: MODULE

STOLEN GOODS

SYNOPSIS

RECOMMENDED CHARACTERS

FOR THE GAMEMASTER

READ TO THE PLAYERS

PART 1: WELCOME TO THE DOCKS

PART 2A: INFO GATHERING

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PART 2B: INFIRMARY

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PART 3: MEGGITS HIDEOUT

VICTORY CONDITIONS

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