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Character Creation
Skills & Careers
Vat-Born
Psionics
Equipment
Weapons & Combat Reference
Vehicles
Character CreationReference 01Characteristics, Derived Values, and Characteristic Dice Modifiers
Starting Characteristics: Choose one method: use the Standard Array (9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6) or choose one pre-generated archetype from Reference 02. These are alternatives; do not combine them.
| STR [1] | 6 | Body | 7 | ||
| AGI | 7 | ||||
| PRE | 8 | ||||
| KNW | 7 | Sprit | 8 | PSI | 24 |
| EXP | 8 | ||||
| GRT | 9 | ||||
| If your Sprit is higher than your body you can roll for PSI talent | |||||
| Fixed array: | If body is higer your characher has no PSI potential | ||||
| 9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6 | |||||
| Score | General Meaning | Dice Modifier | |||
| 0 | destroyed | -5 | |||
| 1 | impaired | -4 | |||
| 2 | Minimum Function | –3 | |||
| 3 | Low functioning | -2 | |||
| 4 | Below average | -2 | |||
| 5 | ”Normal” adult capability | -1 | |||
| 6 | Average Cpacity | -1 | |||
| 7 | Above Average | 0 | |||
| 8 | Exceptional | 1 | |||
| 9 | Gifted | 1 | |||
| 10 | Noticeable ability | 2 | |||
| 11 | Extraordinary | 2 | |||
| 12 | Peak Human Capabilities | 3 | |||
| Not Humanlly Possible without augmentation | |||||
| 13 | Level 1 | 4 | |||
| 14 | Level 2 | 5 | |||
| 15 | Level 3 | 6 | |||
| 16 | Level 4 | 7 | |||
| 17 | Level 5 | 8 | |||
| 18 | Level 6 | 9 | |||
| 19 | Level 7 | 10 | |||
| 20 | Level 8 | 11 | |||
Character CreationReference 02Starting Characteristic Options
Player choice: Assign the Standard Array (9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6) yourself, or choose one pre-generated archetype below. Archetypes are starting-stat options, not character classes. Do not combine the two methods.
| Archetype | STR | AGI | PRE | KNW | EXP | GRT | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Combat, security, field operations |
| Technical | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | Engineering, systems, vehicles, spacecraft |
| Investigator | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | Investigation, analysis, science, intelligence |
| Facilitator | 5 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | Negotiation, commerce, bureaucracy, organizations |
| Medic | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | Medicine, treatment, emergency response |
| Psion | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | Psionic disciplines, control, resistance |
Character CreationReference 03Character Backgrounds and Starting Credit Rating
| Background | Early Environment | Choose One Skill at the level shown | Credit Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Isolated settlements, remote extraction sites, agricultural habitats, survey camps, small orbital stations, poorly supported colonies | Animals 1, Mechanic 0, Survival 0, Vacc Suit | C |
| Industrial | Shipyards, refinery settlements, manufacturing habitats, power stations, cargo terminals, construction zones | Electronics 0, Engineer 1, Mechanic 0, Profession 0 | B |
| Urban | Arcologies, Core-world cities, major starports, administrative capitals, dense orbital habitats, corporate districts | Admin 0, Carouse 1, Streetwise 0, Persuade 0 | B |
| Institutional | Military family, government household, corporate enclave, religious institution, medical organization, academic community | Admin 1, Language 0, Science 0, or an appropriate Profession/Leadership skill in place of the draft Discipline entry | A |
| Spacer | Ships, stations, caravans, transport networks, temporary settlements; home was a route rather than a place | Astrogation 0, Pilot 0, Steward 0, Vacc Suit 1 | C |
| Marginalized | Grew up outside dependable legal, economic, or institutional protection | Recon 0, Streetwise 1, Survival 0 | E |
| Academic | Unusual access to education, research, technical instruction, books, or cultural institutions | Language 1, Science 1, or the appropriate Admin/Investigate/Profession skill for Research; Technology is not currently a separate skill 1 | B |
| Service Family | Military, emergency, medical, public-service, or security household | Athletics 0, Medic 0, Tactics 1, or an appropriate Leadership/Profession skill in place of Discipline | A |
| Vat-Born | Define their Design | One appropriate skill at level 0, plus one social or personal pressure | A - E |
Character CreationReference 04Career Fields
| # | Career Field | Currently Available Jobs | General Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military & Security | Navy; Army; Marines; PMDC | Armed service, warfare, military operations, security, command, logistics, and tactical work |
| 2 | Exploration & Survey | Scout; Surveyor; Courier; Pathfinder | Exploration, reconnaissance, surveying, route verification, frontier intelligence, and work beyond reliable support |
| 3 | Transportation & Commerce | Merchant Crew; Free Trader; Cargo Specialist; Port Operator | Commercial transportation, spacecraft operations, cargo, passenger service, logistics, trade, ports, and shipping |
| 4 | Medicine & Human Services | Physician; Medic; Counselor; Quarantine Officer; Relief Worker | Medicine, emergency care, mental health, rescue, quarantine, humanitarian relief, and direct human services |
| 5 | Engineering & Industry | Engineer; Mechanic; Fabricator; Industrial Worker; Infrastructure Technician | Engineering, maintenance, fabrication, utilities, construction, heavy machinery, and industrial production |
| 6 | Science & Education | Scientist; Researcher; Professor; Field Scholar; Analyst | Scientific research, education, institutional analysis, archives, field research, and scholarship |
| 7 | Government & Public Administration | Administrator; Inspector; Regulator; Investigator; Law Enforcement Officer | Government operations, records, regulation, inspections, investigation, licensing, public safety, and administration |
| 8 | Corporate & Business | Executive; Manager; Corporate Agent; Broker; Compliance Officer | Corporate management, commerce, contracts, finance, internal operations, compliance, and institutional power |
| 9 | Underworld & Illicit Economy | Smuggler; Fixer; Infiltrator; Boss; Enforcer; Gang Member | Organized crime, street crime, illicit trade, smuggling, theft, enforcement, criminal networks, and infiltration |
| 10 | Psionic Services | Licensed Psion; Psionic Investigator; Counselor; Institutional Specialist; Field Operative | Licensed and regulated psionic practice, assessment, investigation, consultation, institutional support, and authorized field use |
| 11 | Law, Politics & Diplomacy | Advocate; Attorney; Prosecutor; Diplomat; Envoy; Negotiator | Legal practice, representation, contracts, hearings, mediation, political negotiation, diplomacy, and intergovernmental relations |
| 12 | Agriculture, Resources & Trades | Farmer; Rancher; Miner; Resource Worker; Contractor | Agriculture, extraction, forestry, livestock, resource management, skilled trades, and independent physical work |
| 13 | Arts, Media & Culture | Journalist; Performer; Artist; Broadcaster; Writer | Journalism, entertainment, communications, creative work, cultural production, public information, and media |
Character CreationReference 05Homeworlds
| Homeworld | Description | Choose One Skill at Level 0 | Possible Pressures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core World | Wealthy, populous, heavily regulated world with reliable infrastructure and strong institutions | Admin, Advocate, Carouse, appropriate technology-related skill | Family expectations, institutional debt, reputation, restricted status, corporate obligation |
| High-Technology World | Defined by advanced engineering, automation, robotics, medicine, or information systems | Electronics, Engineer, Science, appropriate technical skill | Proprietary knowledge, corporate sponsorship, technical dependency, restricted implant support, security clearance |
| Industrial World | Manufacturing, mining, refining, construction, or energy economy | Engineer, Mechanic, Profession, Vacc Suit | Workplace injury, labor dispute, environmental exposure, family debt, company housing |
| Agricultural World | Farming, forestry, aquaculture, livestock, or ecological management | Animals, Profession, Survival, appropriate Drive/Flyer/Seafarer skill | Land obligation, crop failure, resource dispute, family responsibility, environmental contamination |
| Frontier World | Marginal colony where competence matters and outside help arrives late | Recon, Survival, Vacc Suit, appropriate vehicle skill | Missing family member, failed settlement, abandoned claim, evacuation record, transport debt |
| Spacer: Station-Born | Orbital habitat, starport, mining station, transfer hub, or deep-space installation | Electronics, Mechanic, Steward, Vacc Suit | Habitat citizenship, maintenance obligation, station debt, ration record, Port Authority file |
| Spacer: Ship-Born | Raised aboard working ships or among mobile vessel families | Astrogation, Engineer, Pilot, Steward | Family ship share, crew obligation, inherited debt, missing vessel, disputed ownership |
| Hostile Environment | Hazardous atmosphere, gravity, radiation, temperature, disease, or contamination | Athletics, Medic, Survival, Vacc Suit | Chronic condition, equipment dependency, evacuation restriction, quarantine history, adaptation |
| Lawless or Unstable World | Authority is weak, divided, corrupt, or contested | Deception, Gun Combat, Recon, Streetwise | Criminal accusation, faction loyalty, family enemy, smuggling debt, disputed identity |
| Quarantine World | Experienced biological, environmental, technological, or political quarantine | Admin, Medic, Science, Survival | Restricted travel, medical monitoring, missing relatives, sealed documentation, stigma |
| Custom Homeworld | Player-defined with Referee approval | One appropriate skill at level 0 | One environmental or institutional pressure |
Character CreationReference 06Background Skill Rules
| Rule | Current Procedure |
|---|---|
| Number of Background Skills | 3 + EXP DM |
| Minimum | At least 1 background skill |
| Starting Level | All are gained at level 0 |
| Background Skill | The skill granted by the chosen Background is additional |
| Homeworld Skill | The skill granted by the Homeworld is additional |
| Duplicates | Skill stacking is allowed during character creation. Whenever character creation grants the same skill more than once—from Background, Homeworld, career, or any other creation source—the grants stack. The first grant gives the skill at level 0; each additional grant increases that skill by one level. A player may deliberately concentrate multiple creation skill grants into the same skill. |
| Meaning of Level 0 | Basic practical training; removes the normal untrained penalty but does not represent professional mastery |
Character CreationReference 072D6 Success Probability and Difficulty
| 2d6 | Success | Failure | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 100.00% | 0.00% | Automatic — If the action is possible at all, no roll is normally necessary. |
| 3 | 97.22% | 2.78% | Trivial — Failure is exceptional. Ordinary circumstances should rarely require a roll. |
| 4 | 91.67% | 8.33% | Very Easy — Straightforward work with only a small chance of something going wrong. |
| 5 | 83.33% | 16.67% | Easy — Favorable conditions or a relatively uncomplicated task. Failure is possible but uncommon. |
| 6 | 72.22% | 27.78% | Routine — Normal work when there is enough uncertainty, pressure, or consequence to justify a roll. |
| 7 | 58.33% | 41.67% | Demanding — Success is more likely than failure, but neither outcome is unusual. |
| 8 | 41.67% | 58.33% | Difficult — The task presents a meaningful challenge. An unmodified Traveller is more likely to fail than succeed. |
| 9 | 27.78% | 72.22% | Hard — Success generally requires competence, favorable circumstances, or both. |
| 10 | 16.67% | 83.33% | Very Hard — A serious professional challenge. An unmodified attempt usually fails. |
| 11 | 8.33% | 91.67% | Formidable — Success without substantial expertise or advantages is exceptional. |
| 12 | 2.78% | 97.22% | Extreme — At the limits of what an unmodified attempt can accomplish. |
| 13+ | 0.00% | 100.00% | Impossible without a modifier — The required result cannot be reached on 2d6 alone. Skill, characteristics, equipment, assistance, circumstances, or another modifier must make success possible. |
For a 2d6 system, I would describe the required roll in terms of how demanding the task is before Skill, Characteristic, equipment, circumstances, or other modifiers are applied.
The important design point is that these labels describe the task, not the Traveller. A TN 10 task remains TN 10 whether attempted by a novice or an expert. Their competence changes the modifier and therefore their probability of success; it does not change what the task fundamentally requires.
That distinction fits particularly well with Skills as Competence: routine professional work does not become “harder” simply because an expert is doing it. Instead, professional competence makes difficult work reliably achievable.
Skills & CareersReference 08Skills, Characteristics, Specialties, and Licenses — Part 1
| Skill | Common Characteristics | Core Use | Specialties? | LIC | LIC Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin | KNW, EXP, PRE | Permits, records, bureaucracy, procurement, official procedure | No | No | |
| Advocate | KNW, EXP, PRE | Law, contracts, evidence, warrants, hearings, jurisdiction | No | Yes | Legal Practice License |
| Animals | AGI, KNW, EXP | Handling, training, riding, veterinary care, farming | Yes | Yes | Veterinary / Animal Handling License |
| Art | AGI, KNW, EXP, PRE | Creative performance and production | Yes | No | |
| Astrogation | KNW, EXP | Interplanetary navigation and jump plotting | No | Yes | Astrogator Certification |
| Athletics | STR, AGI, GRT | Strength, coordination, endurance, and controlled movement | Yes | No | |
| Battle Dress | AGI, EXP, GRT | Operating powered combat armour and integrated systems | No | Yes | Powered Armour Operator Certification |
| Broker | KNW, EXP, PRE | Valuation, negotiation, markets, cargo purchasing and sales | No | Yes | Commercial Broker License |
| Carouse | PRE, GRT | Informal social interaction, rapport, rumors, and nightlife | No | No | |
| Deception | PRE, KNW | Lying, disguise, impersonation, misdirection, concealment | No | No | |
| Diplomat | PRE, KNW, EXP | Formal negotiation, protocol, mediation, and inter-faction agreements | No | No | |
| Drive | AGI, EXP | Operating ground vehicles | Yes | Yes | Vehicle Operator License |
| Electronics | KNW, EXP | Communications, computers, remote systems, sensors, and electronic security | Yes | Yes | Communications / Security Systems Certification |
| Engineer | KNW, EXP | Operating, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing spacecraft systems | Yes | Yes | Engineering / Spacecraft Systems Certification |
| Explosives | KNW, EXP, AGI | Using, placing, constructing, identifying, and disarming explosives | No | Yes | Explosives License |
| Flyer | AGI, EXP | Operating atmospheric craft and grav vehicles | Yes | Yes | Atmospheric Flight License |
| Gambler | KNW, PRE, EXP | Games of chance, odds, wagers, bluffing, and detecting cheating | No | No | |
| Gun Combat | AGI, EXP | Using and maintaining personal ranged weapons | Yes | Yes | Personal Weapons License |
| Gunner | AGI, KNW, EXP | Operating spacecraft weapons and defensive systems | Yes | Yes | Weapons Systems Certification |
| Heavy Weapons | STR, AGI, EXP | Crew-served, support, artillery, and launcher weapons | Yes | Yes | Heavy Weapons License |
| Investigate | KNW, EXP, PRE | Evidence, interviews, timelines, contradictions, and forensic reasoning | No | Yes | Investigator / Forensic Certification |
| Jack of All Trades | EXP | Reduces the disadvantage of attempting unfamiliar tasks | No | No | |
| Language | KNW, EXP, PRE | Communication in a learned language and cultural interpretation | Yes | Yes | Interpreter / Translator Certification |
| Leadership | PRE, GRT, EXP | Directing, coordinating, steadying, and organizing people | No | No | |
| Marine Operations | AGI, GRT, EXP | Operating surface vessels, submarines, and other marine craft | Yes | Yes | Marine Operator License |
| Mechanic | KNW, EXP, AGI | Repairing and maintaining machinery, tools, weapons, and vehicles | No | Yes | Technical / Inspection Certification |
| Medic | KNW, EXP, AGI | Diagnosis, first aid, treatment, surgery, and medical care | No | Yes | Medical License |
| Melee | STR, AGI, GRT | Unarmed combat and close- combat weapons | Yes | No | |
| Navigation | KNW, EXP | Planetary, surface, maritime, and wilderness navigation | No | Yes | Professional Navigator / Survey Certification |
| Persuade | PRE, KNW | Securing voluntary cooperation through argument, appeal, or pressure | No | No | |
| Pilot | AGI, EXP, KNW | Operating small craft, spacecraft, and capital ships | Yes | Yes | Pilot License |
| Profession | EXP, KNW | A defined occupation or trade not covered by another skill | Yes | Yes | Occupational License |
Skills & CareersReference 09Skills, Characteristics, Specialties, and Licenses — Part 2
| Rail Operations | EXP, KNW, AGI | Operating rail, maglev, cable, and guided transport systems | Yes | Yes | Rail Operator Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recon | KNW, AGI, EXP | Observation, threat detection, surveillance, and situational awareness | No | No | |
| Science | KNW, EXP | Scientific analysis and specialized academic disciplines | Yes | Yes | Professional / Laboratory Certification |
| Seafarer | EXP, AGI, KNW | Operating surface vessels and submarines | Yes | Yes | Mariner License |
| Spaceflight | EXP, KNW, AGI | Operating spacecraft in normal space and through jump corridors | Yes | Yes | Spaceflight Certification |
| Stealth | AGI, KNW | Avoiding detection, concealment, and quiet movement | No | No | |
| Steward | PRE, EXP, KNW | Passenger care, hospitality, shipboard service, and welfare | No | Yes | Passenger Service / Safety Certification |
| Streetwise | PRE, EXP, KNW | Informal networks, criminal markets, local contacts, and urban survival | No | No | |
| Survival | GRT, KNW, EXP | Shelter, water, food, exposure, tracking, and hostile- environment survival | No | Yes | Guide / Hazardous-Environment Certification |
| Tactics | KNW, EXP | Planning and coordinating military or naval action | Yes | Yes | Military Command Qualification |
| Willpower | GRT, PRE | No |
Skills & CareersReference 10Skill Specialties — Part 1
| Parent Skill | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Animals | Farming |
| Animals | Handling |
| Animals | Riding |
| Animals | Training |
| Animals | Veterinary |
| Art | Acting |
| Art | Dance |
| Art | Holography |
| Art | Instrument |
| Art | Sculpting |
| Art | Writing |
| Athletics | Dexterity |
| Athletics | Endurance |
| Athletics | Strength |
| Drive | Hovercraft |
| Drive | Mole |
| Drive | Tracked |
| Drive | Walker |
| Drive | Wheeled |
| Electronics | Comms |
| Electronics | Computers |
| Electronics | Remote Operations |
| Electronics | Sensors |
| Engineer | Jump Drive |
| Engineer | Life Support |
| Engineer | Manoeuvre Drive |
| Engineer | Power Plant |
| Flyer | Airship |
| Flyer | Grav |
| Flyer | Rotor |
| Flyer | Wing |
| Gun Combat | Archaic |
| Gun Combat | Energy |
| Gun Combat | Slug |
| Gunner | Capital |
| Gunner | Ortillery |
| Gunner | Screens |
| Gunner | Turret |
Skills & CareersReference 11Skill Specialties — Part 2
| Heavy Weapons | Artillery |
|---|---|
| Heavy Weapons | Launchers |
| Heavy Weapons | Man-Portable |
| Language | One specialty for each language |
| Melee | Blade |
| Melee | Bludgeon |
| Melee | Natural |
| Melee | Unarmed |
| Pilot | Capital Ships |
| Pilot | Small Craft |
| Pilot | Spacecraft |
| Profession | One specialty for each profession |
| Science | Archaeology |
| Science | Astronomy |
| Science | Biology |
| Science | Chemistry |
| Science | Cosmology |
| Science | Cybernetics |
| Science | Economics |
| Science | Genetics |
| Science | History |
| Science | Linguistics |
| Science | Philosophy |
| Science | Physics |
| Science | Planetology |
| Science | Psionicology |
| Science | Psychology |
| Science | Robotics |
| Science | Sophontology |
| Science | Xenology |
| Seafarer | Motorboats |
| Seafarer | Ocean Ships |
| Seafarer | Sail |
| Seafarer | Submarine |
| Tactics | Military |
| Tactics | Naval |
| Drive | Motorcycle |
| Drive | Heavy Vehicle |
Skills & CareersReference 12Skill Specialties — Part 3
| Parent Skill | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Drive | Specialized Terrain Vehicle |
| Rail Operations | Conventional Rail |
| Rail Operations | High-Speed Rail |
| Rail Operations | Maglev |
| Rail Operations | Cable System |
| Rail Operations | Industrial Guideway |
| Rail Operations | Launch Rail |
| Marine Operations | Small Craft |
| Marine Operations | Surface Ship |
| Marine Operations | Sailing Vessel |
| Marine Operations | Hydrofoil |
| Marine Operations | Submarine |
| Marine Operations | Deep Submersible |
| Marine Operations | Amphibious Marine Craft |
Skills & CareersReference 13Occupational Structure
| Occupational Structure | |||
| # | Career Field | Currently Available Jobs | General Scope |
| 1 | Military & Security | Navy; Army; Marines; PMDC; Cooperate Security Forces; | Armed service, warfare, command, military logistics, security, tactical operations, and defense work |
| 2 | Exploration & Survey | Scout; Surveyor; Courier; Pathfinder | Exploration, reconnaissance, surveying, route verification, frontier intelligence, and work beyond reliable support |
| 3 | Transportation & Commerce | Merchant Crew; Free Trader; Cargo Specialist; Port Operator | Commercial transportation, spacecraft operations, cargo, passenger service, logistics, trade, ports, and shipping |
| 4 | Medicine & Human Services | Physician; Medic; Counselor; Quarantine Officer; Relief Worker | Medicine, emergency care, counseling, rescue, quarantine, humanitarian relief, and direct human services |
| 5 | Engineering & Industry | Engineer; Mechanic; Fabricator; Industrial Worker; Infrastructure Technician | Engineering, maintenance, fabrication, utilities, construction, heavy machinery, and industrial production |
| 6 | Science & Education | Scientist; Researcher; Professor; Field Scholar; Analyst | Scientific research, education, analysis, archives, field research, and scholarship |
| 7 | Government & Public Administration | Administrator; Inspector; Regulator; Investigator; Law Enforcement Officer | Government operations, records, regulation, inspections, investigation, licensing, public safety, and administration |
| 8 | Corporate & Business | Executive; Manager; Corporate Agent; Broker; Compliance Officer | Corporate management, contracts, finance, internal operations, compliance, commerce, and institutional power |
| 9 | Underworld & Illicit Economy | Smuggler; Fixer; Infiltrator; Boss; Enforcer; Gang Member | Organized crime, street crime, illicit trade, smuggling, theft, enforcement, criminal networks, and infiltration |
| 10 | Psionic Services | Licensed Psion; Psionic Investigator; Counselor; Institutional Specialist; Field Operative | Licensed and regulated psionic practice, assessment, investigation, consultation, institutional support, and authorized field use |
| 11 | Law, Politics & Diplomacy | Advocate; Attorney; Prosecutor; Diplomat; Envoy; Negotiator | Legal practice, representation, contracts, hearings, mediation, political negotiation, diplomacy, and intergovernmental relations |
| 12 | Agriculture, Resources & Trades | Farmer; Rancher; Miner; Resource Worker; Contractor | Agriculture, extraction, forestry, livestock, resource management, skilled trades, and independent physical work |
| 13 | Arts, Media & Culture | Journalist; Performer; Artist; Broadcaster; Writer | Journalism, entertainment, communications, creative work, cultural production, public information, and media |
Skills & CareersReference 14Career Job Lists
| # | Military & Security | Exploration & Survey | Transportation & Commerce | Medicine & Human Services | Engineering & Industry | Science & Education | Government & Public Administration | Corporate & Finance | Criminal & Underground | Religion & Community | Law, Politics & Diplomacy | Agriculture, Resources & Trades | Arts, Media & Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naval Crew | Scout | Merchant Crew | Physician | Engineer | Scientist | Administrator | Corporate Employee | Smuggler | Clergy | Advocate | Farmer | Journalist |
| 2 | Army Soldier | Surveyor | Free Trader | Surgeon | Systems Engineer | Researcher | Administrative Specialist | Office Administrator | Fixer | Chaplain | Attorney | Rancher | Reporter |
| 3 | Marine | Pathfinder | Cargo Specialist | Medic | Mechanical Engineer | Laboratory Scientist | Civil Servant | Executive Assistant | Fence | Mission Worker | Defense Attorney | Agricultural Worker | Investigative Journalist |
| 4 | Security Officer | Prospector | Freight Handler | Nurse | Electrical Engineer | Field Scientist | Clerk | Broker | Enforcer | Community Organizer | Prosecutor | Agricultural Technician | Editor |
| 5 | Corporate Security Officer | Exploration Technician | Cargo Broker | Emergency Medical Technician | Power Systems Engineer | Research Assistant | Records Specialist | Financial Analyst | Thief | Community Worker | Legal Assistant | Livestock Worker | Writer |
| 6 | Military Police | Field Researcher | Shipping Clerk | Paramedic | Environmental Systems Technician | Laboratory Technician | Licensing Officer | Accountant | Burglar | Outreach Worker | Paralegal | Animal Handler | Technical Writer |
| 7 | Base Security Specialist | Cartographer | Port Operator | Medical Technician | Mechanic | Professor | Permit Officer | Auditor | Pickpocket | Charity Worker | Legal Investigator | Miner | Novelist |
| 8 | Intelligence Specialist | Navigator | Dockworker | Clinical Technician | Electronics Technician | Teacher | Inspector | Banker | Fraudster | Relief Worker | Judge’s Clerk | Prospector | Performer |
| 9 | Combat Engineer | Remote-Sensing Technician | Pilot | Counselor | Maintenance Technician | Instructor | Regulator | Credit Analyst | Counterfeiter | Shelter Worker | Court Administrator | Driller | Actor |
| 10 | Communications Specialist | Geological Surveyor | Copilot | Therapist | Fabricator | Lecturer | Investigator | Loan Officer | Forger | Youth Worker | Mediator | Quarry Worker | Musician |
| 11 | Weapons Technician | Planetary Survey Specialist | Ship’s Steward | Social Worker | Machinist | Tutor | Law Enforcement Officer | Insurance Specialist | Illegal Broker | Family Services Worker | Arbitrator | Forestry Worker | Singer |
| 12 | Logistics Specialist | Expedition Guide | Loadmaster | Case Worker | Welder | Field Scholar | Probation Officer | Claims Specialist | Black-Market Trader | Institutional Worker | Diplomat | Logger | Artist |
| 13 | Quartermaster | Reconnaissance Specialist | Dispatcher | Community Health Worker | Industrial Worker | Analyst | Corrections Officer | Investment Analyst | Informant | Counselor | Envoy | Fisher | Designer |
| 14 | Vehicle Crew | Environmental Surveyor | Courier | Rehabilitation Specialist | Equipment Operator | Data Analyst | Customs Officer | Sales Representative | Courier | Spiritual Advisor | Negotiator | Resource Worker | Photographer |
| 15 | Gunner | Mapping Technician | Delivery Operator | Quarantine Officer | Infrastructure Technician | Archivist | Revenue Officer | Account Manager | Contraband Transporter | Religious Teacher | Political Staffer | Water Systems Worker | Videographer |
| 16 | Military Medic | Sensor Operator | Rail Operator | Public Health Worker | Reactor Technician | Librarian | Tax Administrator | Purchasing Agent | Underground Mechanic | Mission Administrator | Legislative Assistant | Irrigation Technician | Broadcaster |
| 17 | Reconnaissance Specialist | Sample Collection Technician | Vehicle Operator | Medical Research Assistant | Life-Support Technician | Historian | Benefits Specialist | Procurement Specialist | Illegal Arms Dealer | Community Health Worker | Policy Analyst | Heavy Equipment Operator | News Presenter |
| 18 | Training Instructor | First-Contact Support Specialist | Long-Haul Driver | Laboratory Technician | Shipyard Worker | Archaeologist | Program Coordinator | Contract Specialist | Hacker | Food Distribution Worker | Campaign Worker | Contractor | Producer |
| 19 | Corrections Officer | Wilderness Guide | Tug Operator | Pharmacology Technician | Construction Worker | Anthropologist | Program Manager | Business Analyst | Surveillance Specialist | Volunteer Coordinator | Political Organizer | Carpenter | Director |
| 20 | Bodyguard | Search-and-Rescue Specialist | Shuttle Pilot | Relief Worker | Construction Supervisor | Biologist | Public Works Employee | Consultant | Lookout | Refugee Assistance Worker | Lobbyist | Electrician | Camera Operator |
| 21 | Protective Services Agent | Courier | Customs Broker | Disaster Response Worker | Plant Operator | Chemist | Emergency Management Specialist | Project Manager | Gang Member | Funeral Worker | Government Relations Specialist | Plumber | Sound Technician |
| 22 | Security Contractor | Remote Outpost Technician | Freight Coordinator | Patient Advocate | Quality-Control Inspector | Physicist | Compliance Officer | Operations Manager | Gang Lieutenant | Caregiver | Consular Officer | Welder | Media Technician |
| 23 | Private Military Contractor | Exploration Pilot | Warehouse Worker | Medical Administrator | Repair Technician | Geologist | Auditor | Human Resources Specialist | Syndicate Worker | Mediator | Treaty Specialist | Mechanic | Publicist |
| 24 | Watch Officer | Survey Ship Crew | Warehouse Supervisor | Hospice Worker | Field Service Technician | Planetary Scientist | Procurement Specialist | Recruiter | Debt Collector | Community Advocate | Foreign Service Officer | Construction Worker | Advertising Specialist |
| 25 | Customs Security Officer | Expedition Logistics Specialist | Logistics Coordinator | Occupational Health Specialist | Robotics Technician | Social Scientist | Contract Administrator | Compliance Specialist | Illegal Gambler | Neighborhood Coordinator | Public Advocate | Equipment Repair Technician | Cultural Researcher |
| 26 | — | — | Supply Officer | Mental Health Worker | Automation Technician | Research Coordinator | Election Worker | Risk Analyst | Bookmaker | Religious Scholar | Labor Negotiator | Mill Worker | Historian |
| 27 | — | — | Passenger Services Worker | Rescue Medic | Structural Technician | Academic Administrator | Census Worker | Corporate Investigator | Protection Collector | Pilgrimage Coordinator | Corporate Counsel | Refinery Worker | Archivist |
| 28 | — | — | Commercial Agent | Field Medic | Damage- Control Technician | Curriculum Specialist | Diplomatic Staff Member | Marketing Specialist | Criminal Negotiator | Aid Logistics Worker | Regulatory Attorney | Processing Plant Worker | Museum Worker |
| 29 | — | — | Shipping Manager | — | Utility Worker | Technical Writer | Intelligence Analyst | Customer Service Representative | Safehouse Operator | — | Political Advisor | Survey Technician | Event Organizer |
| 30 | — | — | Purser | — | Technical Supervisor | Museum Specialist | Public Information Officer | Branch Manager | Document Broker | — | Representative’ s Staff Member | Environmental Resource Worker | Entertainer |
| 31 | — | — | — | — | — | Research Expedition Staff | Government Analyst | Regional Manager | Underground Medic | — | — | Salvage Worker | Tour Performer |
| 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Case Manager | Executive | Salvage Thief | — | — | Waste- Recovery Worker | Documentary Producer |
| 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Cargo Hijacker | — | — | — | Communication s Specialist |
| 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Content Producer |
Vat-BornReference 15Vat-Born Original Programs
| Program ID | Original Program | Primary Design Purpose | Typical Stackable Biological Features | Mechanical Rule Present? | Information State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VB-PROG-01 | Frontier Systems Technician | Maintain, diagnose, repair, and operate frontier infrastructure | Extra manipulators, fine-tool appendages, close-focus vision, thermal vision, electrical sensing, climbing systems, surface adhesion, redundant hands, parallel monitoring | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-02 | Frontier Medic | Emergency medicine, trauma care, routine treatment, disease control, prolonged field care | Surgical manipulators, magnified vision, thermal sensing, chemical sensing, enhanced hearing, fine touch, redundant sensory organs, simultaneous patient monitoring | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-03 | Agricultural Systems Specialist | Agricultural production, biological systems, crop/livestock management, food-system maintenance | Chemical sensing, UV/IR vision, sampling appendages, multiple work limbs, rough-terrain locomotion, environmental tolerance, disease detection, parallel system monitoring | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-04 | Power Systems Engineer | Generate, distribute, diagnose, repair, and maintain power systems | Electromagnetic sensing, thermal vision, insulated manipulators, precision hands, redundant sensory organs, climbing systems, heat tolerance, simultaneous circuit monitoring | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-05 | Environmental Systems Technician | Maintain atmosphere, water, waste, climate, filtration, and life-support systems | Atmospheric sensing, chemical sensing, pressure detection, temperature sensing, toxin tolerance, confined-space locomotion, redundant respiration, multiple maintenance limbs | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-06 | Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Diagnose, service, repair, recover, and operate heavy machinery | Heavy manipulators, multiple arms, extended reach, thermal vision, vibration sensing, enhanced hearing, anchoring limbs, reinforced structure, redundant manipulators | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-07 | Field Engineer / Fabricator | Construct, modify, improvise, repair, and fabricate structures and machinery | Multiple manipulators, heavy and precision limbs, measurement senses, thermal vision, stabilization systems, climbing structures, environmental tolerance, simultaneous fabrication capability | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-08 | Surveyor / Prospector | Survey terrain, locate resources, map environments, and identify hazards | Long-range vision, distributed eyes, infrared, UV, magnetic sensing, chemical sensing, radiation sensing, atmospheric sensing, rough-terrain locomotion, enhanced spatial processing | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-09 | Pilot / Transport Operator | Operate vehicles, transports, cargo systems, navigation, and control systems | Multiple control limbs, wide-field vision, acceleration sensing, enhanced proprioception, redundant sensory organs, simultaneous instrument monitoring, multiple communication systems | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-10 | Communications & Electronics Technician | Install, operate, diagnose, repair, and maintain communications and electronic systems | Electromagnetic sensing, extended-frequency hearing, magnified vision, fine manipulators, multiple communication organs, parallel signal monitoring, direct interface structures | No | Proposed |
| VB-PROG-11 | Hospitality, Recreation & Personal Services Specialist | Provide food, lodging, recreation, personal services, social support, and customer-facing functions | Human-passing appearance, enhanced smell/taste, multiple service limbs, voice control, visual displays, social communication systems, fine manipulation, parallel task monitoring | No | Proposed |
Vat-Born Design Rules
| Design Rule | Vat-Born Rule |
|---|---|
| First Choice | Select one Original Program |
| Body Form | Any form that can plausibly support the Original Program |
| Number of Limbs | Any number |
| Number of Heads | Any number |
| Number of Eyes | Any number |
| Sensory Types | Any number of program-relevant sensory systems |
| Internal Organs | Any configuration |
| Redundant Organs | May be added and may stack |
| Manipulators | May stack |
| Sensory Coverage | May stack |
| Sensory Types | Different senses may stack |
| Processing Structures | May stack when supporting program functions |
| Environmental Adaptations | May stack |
| Locomotion Systems | May stack |
| Communication Systems | May stack |
| Characteristics | Assigned separately; normal characteristic ceiling still applies |
| Mechanical Benefits | Biological features may produce cumulative mechanical effects |
| Primary Limitation | Stacked features must trace back to the Original Program or a later justified modification |
Stacking Examples
| Stack Category | Example | Stacking Result |
|---|---|---|
| Manipulators | 2 arms → 4 arms → 6 arms | Greater simultaneous holding, stabilization, manipulation, and specialized tool use |
| Fine Manipulators | 1 precision hand → 4 surgical manipulators | Greater ability to perform multiple precise physical tasks |
| Sensory Coverage | 2 forward eyes → 8 distributed eyes | Increased field of view and reduced blind areas |
| Sensory Spectrum | Visible + infrared + UV | Each sense adds information unavailable to the others |
| Redundant Vision | 2 eyes → 6 eyes | Greater resistance to loss of visual function |
| Redundant Circulation | 1 heart → 2 hearts → distributed pumps | Greater resistance to circulatory failure |
| Processing | 1 neural center → multiple specialized centers | Greater simultaneous monitoring of program-relevant information |
| Locomotion | Legs + climbing limbs + adhesion | Character gains several usable movement methods |
| Stability | Legs + tail + anchors | Greater ability to maintain working position |
| Environmental Protection | Heat + cold + toxin + pressure adaptations | Expands the range of survivable operating environments |
| Communication | Speech + ultrasonic + visual + electronic | Multiple independent communication channels |
| Reach | Standard arms + extended manipulators | Increased physical working reach |
| Heavy Work | Multiple reinforced limbs | Greater capacity to hold or control large equipment |
| Precision Work | Multiple fine manipulators | Greater capacity for delicate simultaneous operations |
| Redundancy | Primary organ + one or more backups | Progressive resistance to loss of the affected function |
Vat-BornReference 16Vat-Born Creation: Body Plan and Mechanical Ability
| Creation Area | Player Chooses | Mechanical Ability | Humanoid (yes) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Plan | Overall shape and structure | Humaniod yes / no | ||||
| Humanoid | human shaped | Yes | ||||
| Non-human | Legs | any number | 2 | |||
| Non-human | arms | any number | 2 | |||
| Non-human | Torso | any number | 1 | |||
| Non-human | Head | any number | 1 | |||
| Senses | Eyes and other sensory organs | Determines what information can be perceived | ||||
| Internal Biology | Organs, circulation, respiration, support structures | Establishes biological operation | ||||
| Exterior | Skin, shell, scales, fur, plates, coloration | Establishes external form | ||||
| Environment | Atmosphere, gravity, temperature, nutrition | Establishes operating requirements | ||||
| Communication | Speech, sound, light, scent, touch, etc. | Establishes communication methods | ||||
| Characteristics | STR, AGI, PRE, KNW, EXP, GRT | Establishes inherent capability | ||||
| Skills | Trained abilities | Establishes learned capability | ||||
| Field | Player Entry | |||||
| Name | ||||||
| Production Designation | ||||||
| Original Function | ||||||
| Current Function | ||||||
| Designer / Manufacturer | ||||||
| Design Concept | ||||||
| Intended Operating Environment | ||||||
| Current Occupation | ||||||
| Design Element | Player Choice | |||||
| Body Shape | ||||||
| Symmetry | ||||||
| Normal Posture | ||||||
| Number of Major Body Sections | ||||||
| Head Configuration | ||||||
| Neural Configuration | ||||||
| Height / Length | ||||||
| Mass | ||||||
| Normal Occupied Space | ||||||
| Distinctive Physical Features | ||||||
| Category | Examples | Required? | ||||
| Humanoid | Human-like, modified human, multi-armed humanoid | No | ||||
| Quadrupedal | Four-legged body | No | ||||
| Hexapodal | Six-limbed locomotor body | No | ||||
| Multi-Legged | Eight or more legs | No | ||||
| Serpentine | Long flexible body without conventional legs | No | ||||
| Centauroid | Locomotor lower body with manipulator upper body | No | ||||
| Radial | Limbs or organs arranged around a center | No | ||||
| Aquatic | Designed primarily for water | No | ||||
| Arboreal | Specialized for climbing and suspended movement | No | ||||
| Modular | Multiple connected biological sections | No | ||||
| Asymmetrical | Intentionally unequal body arrangement | No | ||||
| Original | Any player-designed body structure | Yes, if desired | ||||
| Feature | Options / Examples | Player Choice | ||||
| Symmetry | Bilateral / radial / asymmetrical / segmented / variable | |||||
| Orientation | Upright / horizontal / radial / serpentine / variable | |||||
| Structural Support | Skeleton / exoskeleton / hydrostatic / composite / other | |||||
| Body Segmentation | None / limited / extensive / modular | |||||
| Center of Mass | Central / forward / rear / distributed / variable | |||||
| Number | Appendage Type | Placement | Primary Function | Fine Manipulation? | Locomotion? | Other Function |
| Function | Description | |||||
| Manipulation | Grasping or handling objects | |||||
| Fine Manipulation | Precision tool use | |||||
| Locomotion | Walking, crawling, climbing, swimming, etc. | |||||
| Balance | Stabilizing the body | |||||
| Anchoring | Holding position against force | |||||
| Sensory | Carrying sensory organs | |||||
| Communication | Gestures, vibration, display, etc. | |||||
| Defense | Physical protection | |||||
| Specialized Tool Use | Appendage designed around a particular task | |||||
| Multiple Functions | One appendage performs several roles | |||||
| Movement Method | Available? | Primary Appendage / System | Preferred Environment | Limitation | ||
| Walk | ||||||
| Run | ||||||
| Crawl | ||||||
| Climb | ||||||
| Brachiation | ||||||
| Slither | ||||||
| Swim | ||||||
| Burrow | ||||||
| Glide | ||||||
| Biological Flight | ||||||
| Surface Adhesion | ||||||
| Microgravity Maneuvering | ||||||
| Other | ||||||
| Feature | Player Choice | |||||
| Number of Heads | ||||||
| Primary Brain Location | ||||||
| Secondary Neural Centers | ||||||
| Distributed Nervous System? | ||||||
| Redundant Neural Tissue? | ||||||
| Independent Sensory Processing? | ||||||
| Protected Neural Structures? | ||||||
| Other Neural Features | ||||||
| Number of Eyes | Placement | Visual Spectrum | Field of View | Specialty | Limitation | |
| Sense | Organ / Structure | Detects | Effective Environment | Limitation | ||
Vat-BornReference 17Vat-Born Sensory and Biological Options
| Normal Vision | |||
| Low-Light Vision | |||
| Infrared | |||
| Ultraviolet | |||
| Polarized Light | |||
| Hearing | |||
| Ultrasonic Hearing | |||
| Infrasonic Hearing | |||
| Echolocation | |||
| Smell | |||
| Chemical Detection | |||
| Vibration | |||
| Pressure | |||
| Temperature | |||
| Electromagnetic Detection | |||
| Radiation Detection | |||
| Magnetic Orientation | |||
| Atmospheric Analysis | |||
| Other | |||
| Biological System | Player Design | ||
| Circulatory System | |||
| Number / Type of Hearts or Pumps | |||
| Respiratory System | |||
| Digestive System | |||
| Nutrient Storage | |||
| Waste Processing | |||
| Skeletal / Support Structure | |||
| Muscular System | |||
| Neural System | |||
| Thermoregulation | |||
| Fluid Regulation | |||
| Immune System | |||
| Reproductive Biology, if relevant | |||
| Other | |||
| Biological System | Primary Structure | Backup Structure | What Redundancy Provides |
| Circulation | |||
| Respiration | |||
| Vision | |||
| Hearing | |||
| Neural Processing | |||
| Filtration | |||
| Locomotion | |||
| Manipulation | |||
| Other | |||
| Feature | Player Choice | ||
| Outer Covering | |||
| Texture | |||
| Coloration | |||
| Pattern | |||
| Hair / Fur / Feathers | |||
| Scales / Plates / Shell | |||
| Flexible Armor Structures | |||
| Sensory Surface | |||
| Chromatophores | |||
| Bioluminescence | |||
| Heat Dissipation Structures | |||
| Other | |||
| Requirement | Vat-Born Specification | ||
| Primary Atmosphere | |||
| Oxygen Requirement | |||
| Pressure Range | |||
| Preferred Temperature | |||
| Gravity Range | |||
| Water Requirement | |||
| Food / Nutrient Requirement | |||
| Sleep / Rest Requirement | |||
| Humidity Requirement | |||
| Radiation Tolerance | |||
| Light Requirement | |||
| Chemical Requirement | |||
| Other Requirement | |||
| Communication Method | Available? | Medium | Range / Limitation |
| Human Speech | |||
| Synthetic / Modified Speech | |||
| Multiple Voices | |||
| Sign / Gesture | |||
| Color Change | |||
| Bioluminescence | |||
| Scent | |||
| Tactile | |||
| Vibration | |||
| Ultrasonic | |||
| Electronic Interface | |||
| Written / Display Output | |||
| Other | |||
| Category | Description | Player Choice | |
| Human-Indistinguishable | Appears baseline human under normal observation | ||
| Human-Passing | Usually appears human, but differences can be detected | ||
| Humanoid | Human-shaped but obviously Vat-Born | ||
| Nonhuman | Clearly not baseline human | ||
| Radical Morphology | Does not substantially resemble human anatomy | ||
| Characteristic | Meaning | Score | DM |
| STR | Strength | ||
| AGI | Agility | ||
| PRE | Presence | ||
| KNW | Knowledge | ||
| EXP | Expertise | ||
| GRT | Grit | ||
Vat-BornReference 18Vat-Born Score / Dice Modifier Reference
| Score | DM | General Level | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | -2 | Severely limited | |||
| 3–5 | -1 | Poor to below average | |||
| 6–8 | 0 | Average | |||
| 9–10 | 1 | Above average to strong | |||
| 11 | 2 | Exceptional | |||
| 12 | 3 | Peak human | |||
| Skill | Rating | Source of Training / Experience | Related Original Function? | ||
| Adaptation | Biological Basis | Capability | Characteristic / Skill Used | Limitation | |
| Question | Yes | No | Result | ||
| Is the feature only cosmetic? | No mechanic needed | Continue | |||
| Does it permit something ordinary humans cannot attempt? | Record as Adaptation | Use normal rules | |||
| Is performance already covered by a Characteristic? | Use that Characteristic | Continue | |||
| Is performance already covered by a Skill? | Use that Skill | Continue | |||
| Is performance already covered by another rule? | Use existing rule | Continue | |||
| Does it exceed the characteristic ceiling? | Cap at normal maximum | Continue | |||
| Does it require a new subsystem? | Mark Unresolved | Existing rules sufficient | |||
| Adaptation | What It Changes | What It Does Not Automatically Provide | |||
| Extra Arms | Allows additional manipulation possibilities | Extra actions | |||
| Prehensile Tail | Allows grasping or manipulation with tail | Automatic skill bonus | |||
| Multiple Eyes | Changes visual coverage | Automatic Recon bonus | |||
| Echolocation | Allows perception through reflected sound | Automatic success | |||
| Surface Adhesion | Allows attachment to appropriate surfaces | Automatic Athletics success | |||
| Gills | Allows appropriate aquatic respiration | Automatic swimming skill | |||
| Redundant Heart | Provides biological redundancy | Automatic extra health | |||
| Infrared Vision | Allows infrared perception | Automatic Investigate bonus | |||
| Multiple Heads | Allows different sensory arrangements | Extra turns | |||
| Distributed Brain | Changes neural architecture | Multiple characters | |||
| Consequence | Caused By | Situations Affected | |||
| Equipment Category | Standard | Adjusted | Custom | Incompatible | Notes |
| Clothing | |||||
| Armor | |||||
| Vacc Suit | |||||
| Personal Weapons | |||||
| Tools | |||||
| Computers / Controls | |||||
| Ground Vehicles | |||||
| Spacecraft Stations | |||||
| Seating | |||||
| Sleeping Quarters | |||||
| Medical Equipment | |||||
| Life Support | |||||
| Vulnerability / Requirement | Biological Cause | Triggering Condition | Effect / Existing Rule Used | ||
| Feature | Allowed Physical Capability | Automatic Numerical Bonus? | Automatic Extra Action? | ||
| Additional Arms | Yes | No | No | ||
| Additional Legs | Yes | No | No | ||
| Additional Eyes | Yes | No | No | ||
| Additional Heads | Yes | No | No | ||
| Larger Body | Yes | No | No | ||
| Smaller Body | Yes | No | No | ||
| Redundant Organs | Yes | No | No | ||
| Specialized Senses | Yes | No | No | ||
| Specialized Original Function | Yes | No | No | ||
| Custom Biological Adaptation | Yes | Only if separately defined and approved | No | ||
| Review Question | Yes / No | Notes | |||
| Is the body plan clearly defined? | |||||
| Is locomotion clearly defined? | |||||
| Are manipulators clearly defined? | |||||
| Are senses clearly defined? | |||||
| Is communication clearly defined? | |||||
| Are environmental needs defined? | |||||
| Are all Characteristics within the normal ceiling? | |||||
| Are trained abilities represented by Skills? | |||||
| Are nonhuman capabilities recorded as Adaptations? | |||||
| Have automatic anatomy bonuses been removed? | |||||
| Are genuine physical limitations recorded? | |||||
| Is equipment compatibility established? | |||||
| Can existing Modal Distance rules resolve the abilities? | |||||
| Are unsupported new mechanics marked Unresolved? | |||||
| Category | Final Entry | ||||
| Name | |||||
Vat-BornReference 19Vat-Born Character Design Record
| Production Designation | |
| Design Concept | |
| Original Function | |
| Current Function | |
| Body Plan | |
| Symmetry | |
| Height / Length | |
| Mass | |
| Appendages | |
| Locomotion | |
| Neural Structure | |
| Senses | |
| Internal Biology | |
| Exterior | |
| Atmosphere | |
| Environmental Requirements | |
| Communication | |
| Human Presentation | |
| STR | |
| AGI | |
| PRE | |
| KNW | |
| EXP | |
| GRT | |
| Skills | |
| Adaptations | |
| Vulnerabilities | |
| Equipment Requirements | |
| Other Notes | |
| Rule | Requirement |
| Form | Player may choose any biological form |
| Appendages | No fixed number or arrangement |
| Heads | No fixed number required |
| Eyes and Senses | Player chooses any defined sensory configuration |
| Internal Anatomy | Fully customizable |
| Appearance | May range from human-indistinguishable to radically nonhuman |
| Function | Player chooses original and current function |
| Characteristics | Player assigns scores |
| Characteristic Ceiling | Normal Modal Distance maximum applies |
| Skills | Chosen through normal skill rules |
| Adaptations | Define capabilities ordinary human anatomy does not provide |
| Numerical Bonuses | Anatomy does not automatically generate bonuses |
| Extra Actions | Additional anatomy does not automatically provide additional actions |
| Existing Rules | Reuse normal characteristics, skills, tasks, harm, and hazard procedures |
| Missing Mechanics | Mark Unresolved rather than inventing a subsystem |
| Overall Principle | Unrestricted form; bounded mechanical performance |
Vat-BornReference 20Frontier Jobs and Functions
| Frontier Job | Primary Function | Why the Frontier Needs It |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier Medic | Emergency care, trauma treatment, routine medicine, disease control | Medical evacuation may take days or weeks |
| Agricultural Systems Specialist | Food production, hydroponics, livestock, irrigation, nutrient systems | A settlement that cannot produce or preserve food becomes dependent on expensive imports |
| Power Systems Engineer | Reactors, generators, batteries, distribution systems | Nearly every other settlement system depends on reliable power |
| Environmental Systems Technician | Air, water, waste, heating, cooling, pressure, life support | Habitat failure can become immediately life-threatening |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Repairs construction, mining, agricultural, and cargo equipment | Frontier communities depend heavily on machinery and cannot easily replace it |
| Field Engineer / Fabricator | Builds, modifies, welds, machines, and improvises replacement parts | The correct replacement component may be months away or no longer manufactured |
| Surveyor / Prospector | Maps terrain, locates resources, evaluates sites and routes | New settlements need reliable information about land, water, minerals, hazards, and access |
| Pilot / Transport Operator | Moves people, cargo, equipment, supplies, and casualties | Widely separated settlements depend on transportation for survival and commerce |
| Communications & Electronics Technician | Maintains communications, sensors, computers, navigation, and control systems | Isolation becomes much more dangerous when communication and monitoring systems fail |
| Service | Hospitality, Recreations & Persoanl Services | Morale, Leisure & Social Support |
PsionicsReference 21Psionics: PSI Calculation, Difficulty, Strain, and Recovery
| PSI Calculation | Formula | |
|---|---|---|
| PSI | (PRE + KNW + GRT − (EXP × 2)) ÷ 3, rounded down) | |
| Minimum PSI | 0 | |
| Difficulty | Target Number | |
| Simple | 2+ | |
| Easy | 4+ | |
| Routine | 6+ | |
| Average | 8+ | |
| Difficult | 10+ | |
| Very Difficult | 12+ | |
| Formidable | 14+ | |
| Impossible | 16+ | |
| Modal Distance | Typical Difficulty | Additional PSI Cost |
| Immediate | Routine or Average | 0 |
| Close | Average | 1 |
| Significant | Difficult or Very Difficult | 2 |
| Extreme | Formidable or higher | 4 |
| Transcendent | Special | Special |
| Technique Scale | Base PSI Cost | |
| Minor perception or manipulation | 1 | |
| Standard technique | 2 | |
| Significant manifestation | 3 | |
| Powerful or invasive manifestation | 4 | |
| Extreme manifestation | 5+ | |
| Modal-Distance Adjustment | Typical Mechanical Change | |
| Minor favorable factor | DM +1 or −1 PSI cost | |
| Minor unfavorable factor | DM −1 or +1 PSI cost | |
| Major factor | ±1 difficulty level, +2 or more PSI, Boon/Bane, opposed check, or automatic Exposure | |
| Strain Level | Condition | Mechanical Effect |
| 0 | Clear | No Strain symptoms |
| 1 | Pressured | Minor symptoms; no automatic penalty |
| 2 | Shaken | Bane on next psionic task requiring precision or concentration |
| 3 | Impaired | DM −1 on psionic checks and sustained-concentration checks |
| 4 | Fractured | DM −2 on psionic checks; continued use risks characteristic damage |
| 5 | Collapse | Psionic use normally impossible; immediate medical assessment |
| 6 | Burnout | Severe neurological injury, coma, identity disruption, or permanent consequence |
| Strain Check Condition | Modifier | |
| Within normal PSI limits | 1 | |
| Proper preparation, monitoring, or controlled ritual | 1 | |
| Trained medical or psionic supervision | 1 | |
| PSI reduced to 0 | −1 | |
| Overextended by 1–2 PSI | −1 | |
| Overextended by 3+ PSI | −2 | |
| Severe emotional distress | −1 | |
| High Modal Distance | −1 to −3 | |
| Modal contamination or entity interference | Bane | |
| Repeated dangerous use without recovery | −1 per prior use, maximum −3 | |
| Strain Check Result | Consequence | |
| Success | Damage limited; minor symptom possible | |
| Failure | #ERROR! | |
| Effect −3 or worse | #ERROR! | |
| Effect −6 or worse | May also cause characteristic damage, unconsciousness, memory loss, or Exposure | |
| Strain Recovery Condition | Strain Reduced | |
| 1 quiet hour without psionic use, if currently Strain 1 | 1 | |
| 1 full sleep period in safe environment | 1 |
PsionicsReference 22Psionics: Recovery and Care — Continuation
| 1 full day without psionic use | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Successful Medic treatment after Collapse | 1, once per incident | |
| Structured psionic care | Variable | |
| Deep recovery / rehabilitation / retreat | Several possible | |
| Exposure Level | Condition | General Meaning |
| 0 | Unmarked | No persistent Modal alteration |
| 1 | Touched | Minor persistent sensory or behavioral trace |
| 2 | Altered | One established Quirk or recurring manifestation |
| 3 | Reconstructed | Cognition measurably changed |
| 4 | Manifest | Persistent mental or physical alteration |
| 5 | Permeable | Identity boundary unstable |
| 6 | Transformed | No longer fully describable as ordinary human consciousness |
| Exposure Check | Difficulty | |
| INT or END | Difficult 10+ | |
| Exposure Check Condition | Modifier | |
| Controlled clinical or ritual conditions | 1 | |
| Trusted guide or stabilizing mind-link | 1 | |
| Familiar technique previously used safely | 1 | |
| Severe emotional distress | −1 | |
| Unknown entity involved | −2 | |
| Existing Exposure 3+ | −1 | |
| Existing Exposure 5+ | Bane | |
| Voluntarily accepting Modal assistance | −2 | |
| Entering Modal Space bodily | −3 or worse | |
| Exposure Check Result | Consequence | |
| Success | Resist lasting alteration | |
| Marginal success | Temporary Quirk, sensory trace, or manifestation possible | |
| Failure | #ERROR! | |
| Effect −4 or worse | #ERROR! | |
| Psionic Strength Recovery | Recovery | |
| Each full hour of quiet rest | #ERROR! | |
| 8 hours safe uninterrupted sleep | All expended PSI | |
| Familiar meditation or prayer after 4 hours | #ERROR! | |
| Strain Recovery Check | Difficulty | |
| END | Average 8+ | |
| Medic assistance | Average 8+ | |
| Strain Recovery Effect | Recovery | |
| −6 or less | Strain worsens or serious injury revealed | |
| −5 to −2 | No recovery | |
| −1 | One Strain condition improves; symptoms remain | |
| 0 to +2 | Recover 1 Strain level | |
| #ERROR! | Recover 2 Strain levels | |
| #ERROR! | Recover 2 levels and remove 1 minor symptom | |
| Exposure Recovery | Value | |
| Normal recovery interval | 1 week | |
| Recovery check | INT or END, Average 8+ | |
| Legacy Hybrid Psionics — Normal Psionic Strength | Campaign PSI Pool | |
| 3 | 12 | |
| 6 | 24 | |
| 9 | 36 | |
| 12 | 48 | |
| 15 | 60 | |
| Legacy Hybrid Psionics — Normal PSI Cost | Campaign PSI Cost | |
| 1 | 1 | |
| 2 | 1 | |
| 3 | 2 |
PsionicsReference 23Psionics: Legacy Hybrid Reference
| 4 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | |
| 6 | 3 | |
| 8 | 4 | |
| 10 | 5 | |
| Legacy Hybrid Psionics — Warp Strain | Condition | Mechanical Effect |
| 1–2 | Low Strain | DM −1 per level to psionic talent checks; +1 PSI cost per level |
| 3–4 | Medium Strain | DM −1 per level to psionic talent checks; +1 PSI cost per level |
| 5–6 | High Strain | DM −1 per level to psionic talent checks; +1 PSI cost per level |
| 7+ | Critical | DM −1 per level to psionic talent checks; +1 PSI cost per level |
| Legacy Hybrid Psionics — Warp Risk Check | Value | |
| Base check | INT or END 8+ | |
| Sanctioned and supervised | 2 | |
| Calm, rested, controlled | 1 | |
| Mental Ward / psi-shielded space | 1 | |
| Frightened, wounded, exhausted, rushed | −1 | |
| Secret psionic use | −1 | |
| Psionics in combat | −2 | |
| Contaminated | −2 | |
| Quarantined ship | −2 | |
| Jump transition / misjump | −3 | |
| Use after reaching 0 PSI | −3 | |
| Direct daemonic voice | −3 | |
| Legacy Hybrid Psionics — Warp Risk Result | Consequence | |
| Success | No Warp Strain | |
| Failure | #ERROR! | |
| Effect −4 or worse | #ERROR! |
PsionicsReference 24Psionic Talents and Techniques — Part 1
| Skill / Technique | Talent Category | Original Working Name | Function | Typical Use | Base Difficulty | Base PSI Cost | Target / Scope | Range | Range in meters | Empower Cost 1 | Empower Cost 2 | Empower Cost 3 | Resistance | Prerequisite | Information State | Notes / Unresolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartbeat in the Dark | Telepathy | Life Detection | Detect living or conscious minds | Locate people; detect hidden occupants; establish presence or direction | 8 | 3 | Living/consciou s minds | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Usually none; exact procedure unresolved | Telepathy | Source- supported | Exact range, cost, and Effect results need extraction |
| Whisper Without a Voice | Telepathy | Send Thoughts | Transmit thoughts, concepts, images, emotions, or messages | Silent communication | 8 | 3 | Another mind | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | no | Telepathy | Source- supported | Consent and range rules require normalization |
| Listen at the Door | Telepathy | Read Surface Thoughts | Perceive immediate conscious thoughts or impressions | Investigation; communication; situational awareness | 8 | 3 | Another mind | Long | 50–250 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes | Telepathy | Source- supported | Explicit consent standard exists; exact opposed procedure unresolved |
| Shared Room | Telepathy | Mind Link | Establish sustained two-way mental communication | Team coordination; private communication | 8 | 3 | One or more minds | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes where unwilling | Telepathy | Source- supported | Explicit consent required; sustaining procedure needs reconciliation |
| Touch the Weather | Telepathy | Emotional Contact | Perceive or communicate emotional states | Detect fear, distress, hostility, trust, or emotional condition | 8 | 1 | Another mind | Long | 50–250 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | no | Telepathy | Unresolved | Capability is consistent with source, but formal named- technique status needs confirmation |
| Walk the Old Rooms | Telepathy | Memory Contact | Access or interact with remembered information | Investigation; treatment; identity work | 8 | 3 | Another mind / memory | Close | 2–5 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes | Telepathy | Source- supported | Explicit consent and safeguards; memory is not treated as objective recording |
| Open the Locked Door | Telepathy | Probe | Deliberately penetrate deeper mental information | Restricted investigation or interrogation | 8 | 3 | Another mind | Close | 2–5 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes | Telepathy; likely advanced training | Source- supported | Invasive technique; legal and consent restrictions apply |
| The Smallest Push | Telepathy | Telepathic Influence | Encourage or impose a mental or emotional state | Persuasion; distraction; calming; behavioral influence | 8 | 3 | Another mind | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes | Telepathy | Unresolved | Formal named- technique status and limits need confirmation |
| Break the Door Down | Telepathy | Telepathic Assault | Cause harmful effects through hostile mental contact | Combat; incapacitation; hostile intrusion | 8 | 3 | Another mind | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes | Telepathy | Source- supported | Treated as use of force; damage procedure unresolved |
| Close the Door | Telepathy | Shield | Protect against intrusion, influence, or hostile contact | Mental defense | 8 | 1 | Self / protected mind | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Opposes incoming effect | Telepathy / training | Source- supported | Shield ratings and opposed procedure require reconciliation |
| Common Room | Telepathy | Group Link | Connect several minds through a shared link | Team communication; coordinated action | 8 | 3 | Multiple minds | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Consent normally required | Telepathy | Unresolved | Formal named- technique status and multiple-target costs need confirmation |
| Far Window | Clairvoyance | Remote Viewing | Perceive a remote location | Reconnaissance; search; investigation | 8 | 1 | Remote location | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Environmental / Modal interference | Clairvoyance | Source- supported capability | Exact named- technique status, range, and information quality need extraction |
| Distant Echo | Clairvoyance | Clairaudience | Hear sounds at a remote location | Surveillance; investigation | 8 | 1 | Remote location | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Environmental / Modal interference | Clairvoyance | Source- supported | Exact range and duration need extraction |
| Invisible Compass | Clairvoyance | Direction | Determine direction or relationship to a known target | Search; navigation | 8 | 1 | Known person, object, or place | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Source- supported | Familiarity and connection likely affect Modal Distance |
| Follow the Thread | Clairvoyance | Locate | Find a known person, object, place, or Modal signature | Search and rescue; investigation | 8 | 2 | Known target | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Unresolved | May overlap with Direction; authoritative distinction needed |
| Keep the Window Open | Clairvoyance | Remote Observation | Maintain perception of a distant subject or place | Surveillance | 8 | 3 | Remote subject/location | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Environmental / Modal interference | Clairvoyance | Unresolved | May duplicate Remote Viewing or represent sustained use |
| Fingerprints of Memory | Clairvoyance | Psychometric Impression | Obtain impressions associated with a person, object, or location | Investigation; historical reconstruction | 8 | 1 | Object / location / person | Touch / Personal | 0–2 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Source- supported concept | Evidentiary weight is limited; exact technique procedure needs extraction |
| Watch the Branches | Clairvoyance | Probability Perception | Perceive possible outcomes or emerging events | Warning; decision support | 8 | 3 | Possible states/events | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Unresolved | Must not imply certainty about the future |
| Shadow Before the Fall | Clairvoyance | Precognitive Impression | Receive information associated with a possible future | Hazard warning | 8 | 3 | Possible future event | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Source- supported concept | Precognition is warning, not proof; reliability procedure unresolved |
| See the Seam | Clairvoyance | Modal Perception | Detect Modal disturbance, contamination, Contact, or anomalous conditions | Psionic investigation | 8 | 1 | Person / place / environment | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Unresolved | Concept supported; formal technique status requires confirmation |
| Long Sight | Clairvoyance | Extended Perception | Increase range, area, or duration of perception | Long-range reconnaissance | 8 | 1 | Expanded observation | Long | 50–250 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Unresolved | Clairvoyance | Unresolved | May be a modifier/applica tion rather than separate technique |
| Take the Wheel | Awareness | Body Control | Deliberately regulate bodily processes | Breathing; circulation; metabolism; pain | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Source- supported | Exact effects and limits need extraction |
| Turn Up the World | Awareness | Heightened Senses | Increase sensitivity or focus of ordinary senses | Detection; observation | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Source- supported | Exact bonuses and duration unresolved |
| Turn Down the Noise | Awareness | Pain Suppression | Reduce or compartmentalize pain | Continue functioning while injured | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Unresolved | Likely Body Control application; separate technique status unclear |
| Hold the Line | Awareness | Shock Control | Stabilize bodily function during trauma | Emergency survival | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Unresolved | May be Body Control / stabilization application |
| Bank the Fire | Awareness | Metabolic Control | Alter metabolic activity and resource consumption | Survival; endurance | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Source- supported capability | Exact limits and costs need extraction |
| Hold the Air | Awareness | Breath Control | Regulate respiration | Low-air environments; underwater survival | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Unresolved | May be Body Control application |
| Borrow Tomorrow | Awareness | Fatigue Control | Preserve function despite exhaustion | Extended operations | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Unresolved | Must distinguish Fatigue from Strain |
| Mend the Tear | Awareness | Accelerated Recovery | Encourage an existing viable healing state | Injury recovery | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Source- supported capability | Cannot simply erase severe injury or psionic cost; exact healing procedure unresolved |
| Keep the Engine Running | Awareness | Physiological Stabilization | Hold the body in a survivable state | Emergency medicine | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | None | Awareness | Unresolved | May be Body Control application rather than separate technique |
| Rewrite the Flesh | Awareness | Self-Alteration | Impose deliberate bodily change | Advanced adaptation | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Biological complexity / Modal Distance | Awareness; likely advanced | Unresolved | Strong limits needed; Exposure risk likely relevant |
| Hold the Door | Awareness | Intrusion Resistance | Preserve identity and bodily control against outside interference | Resist possession, Contact, or hostile influence | 8 | 1 | Self | Self | 0 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Opposed by intruder/entity | Awareness or other defense rule | Unresolved | May belong under general resistance rather than as a Talent technique |
PsionicsReference 25Psionic Talents and Techniques — Part 2
| Skill / Technique | Talent Category | Original Working Name | Function | Typical Use | Base Difficulty | Base PSI Cost | Target / Scope | Range | Range in meters | Empower Cost 1 | Empower Cost 2 | Empower Cost 3 | Resistance | Prerequisite | Information State | Notes / Unresolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisible Hand | Telekinesis | Lift | Raise an object against gravity | Cargo handling; rescue; obstacle removal | 8 | 1 | Object / person | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Mass, anchoring, opposing force | Telekinesis | Source- supported | Mass and effective load affect Modal Distance |
| Reach Without Touching | Telekinesis | Move | Relocate an object through space | Remote handling | 8 | 1 | Object | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Mass, anchoring, resistance | Telekinesis | Source- supported capability | May overlap with Lift / Force |
| Invisible Shoulder | Telekinesis | Push / Pull | Apply directional force | Open, close, shift, or repel objects | 8 | 1 | Object / person | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Mass, anchoring, resistance | Telekinesis | Unresolved | Likely application rather than formal technique |
| Make Space Heavy | Telekinesis | Force | Apply concentrated telekinetic pressure | Impact; restraint; support | 8 | 1 | Object / person / structure | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Physical resistance | Telekinesis | Source- supported | Damage and force conversion need normalization |
| Invisible Fingers | Telekinesis | Fine Manipulation | Perform delicate remote manipulation | Controls; tools; locks; instruments | 8 | 1 | Small object / mechanism | Close | 2–5 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Complexity and precision | Telekinesis | Source- supported | Precision is an important Modal Distance factor |
| Nail It to the World | Telekinesis | Hold | Maintain a target in position | Rescue; stabilization | 8 | 1 | Object / person | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Opposing forces | Telekinesis | Unresolved | May be sustained Force rather than separate technique |
| Invisible Chains | Telekinesis | Restrain | Prevent a target from moving | Control; defense | 8 | 1 | Person / object | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Yes | Telekinesis | Unresolved | Opposed procedure required |
| Turn the Blow | Telekinesis | Deflect | Redirect incoming objects or force | Defense | 8 | 1 | Incoming physical threat | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Attack / opposing force | Telekinesis | Unresolved | Exact combat interaction unresolved |
| Make Air a Wall | Telekinesis | Force Wall | Create and sustain a telekinetic barrier | Protection from attack, debris, or environmental force | 8 | 1 | Area / direction | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Incoming physical force | Telekinesis; likely advanced | Source- supported | Coverage, durability, and sustaining cost need extraction |
| Fist Without a Hand | Telekinesis | Impact | Deliver force against a target | Combat; breaching | 8 | 1 | Object / person / structure | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Armor / physical resistance | Telekinesis | Unresolved | May be application of Force |
| Become the Beam | Telekinesis | Structural Support | Temporarily support a failing structure | Emergency engineering; rescue | 8 | 1 | Structure | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Load, instability, complexity | Telekinesis | Unresolved | Application strongly fits system but named- technique status unconfirmed |
| Many Hands | Telekinesis | Multi-Object Manipulation | Manipulate several objects at once | Complex remote work | 8 | 1 | Multiple objects | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Complexity / number of targets | Telekinesis; likely advanced | Unresolved | Multiple-target and concentration rules needed |
| Skip a Step | Teleportation | Blink | Perform a short, rapid teleport | Tactical repositioning | 8 | 1 | Self | Short | 5–10 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Destination conditions / Modal Distance | Teleportation | Source- supported | Exact tactical range and cost need extraction |
| Remove the Road | Teleportation | Personal Teleport | Relocate the Psion without crossing intervening space | Travel; escape; infiltration | 8 | 1 | Self | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Destination / Modal Distance | Teleportation | Source- supported capability | Formal technique name and range bands need confirmation |
| Take My Hand | Teleportation | Passenger Teleport | Relocate another subject with the Psion | Rescue; transport | 8 | 1 | Self + passenger | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Consent, mass, resistance | Teleportation | Unresolved | Passenger cost and limits need definition |
| Send It Through | Teleportation | Object Teleport | Relocate an object directly | Transport; recovery | 8 | 1 | Object | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Mass, familiarity, destination | Teleportation | Unresolved | Formal technique status needs confirmation |
| Yank the Thread | Teleportation | Emergency Extraction | Rapidly remove a person from danger | Rescue | 8 | 1 | Person | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Resistance / destination | Teleportation or related technique | Source- supported | Exact procedure and whether psion travels too need extraction |
| Thread the Needle | Teleportation | Precision Teleport | Arrive at an exact location under tight constraints | Rescue; infiltration | 8 | 1 | Self / other | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Precision, destination familiarity | Teleportation | Unresolved | Likely modifier/applica tion rather than separate technique |
| Step Through the Dark | Teleportation | Blind Teleport | Teleport without directly observing the destination | High-risk travel | 8 | 1 | Self / other | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | High Modal Distance / destination uncertainty | Teleportation | Unresolved | Failure and misplacement rules required |
| Fold the Road | Teleportation | Long-Range Teleport | Cross substantial physical distance | Advanced transportation | 8 | 1 | Self / other | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Distance, familiarity, destination | Teleportation; likely advanced | Unresolved | Exact maximum range not established |
| Bring Everyone Through | Teleportation | Group Teleport | Relocate multiple subjects simultaneously | Evacuation; transport | 8 | 1 | Multiple subjects | Distant | 500–5,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Number, mass, consent, distance | Teleportation; likely advanced | Unresolved | Multiple-target cost and concentration need definition |
| Make Two Doors One | Teleportation | Gate | Create a temporary spatial passage between locations | Exceptional transportation | 8 | 1 | Two locations / passage | Very Distant | 5,000–500,000 m | x2 | x3 | x4 | Modal Distance, stability, destination | Teleportation; advanced / exceptional | Source- supported legacy term | Needs dependency review and complete independent Modal Distance procedure |
EquipmentReference 26Career Starting Equipment
| # | Military & Security | Exploration & Survey | Transportation & Commerce | Medicine & Human Services | Engineering & Industry | Science & Education | Government & Public Administration | Corporate & Business | Underworld & Illicit Economy | Psionic Services | Law, Politics & Diplomacy | Agriculture, Resources & Trades | Arts, Media & Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal communicator | Rugged field computer | Personal communicator | Personal communicator | Protective work clothing | Portable computer | Professional clothing | Professional clothing | Personal communicator | Professional clothing | Professional clothing | Protective work clothing | Personal communicator |
| 2 | Rugged field computer | Personal communicator | Portable computer | Portable computer | Personal communicator | Personal communicator | Personal communicator | Personal communicator | Ordinary clothing | Personal communicator | Personal communicator | Personal communicator | Portable computer |
| 3 | Utility light | Navigation aid | Professional clothing | Professional clothing | Rugged field computer | Professional clothing | Portable computer | Portable computer | Personal pack | Portable computer | Portable computer | Personal pack | Ordinary or professional clothing |
| 4 | Protective clothing | Survival kit | Utility light | First-aid kit | Utility light | Data storage unit | Secure data storage | Secure data storage | Portable computer | Secure data storage | Secure data storage | Utility light | Data storage |
| 5 | Personal pack | Field shelter | Administrative field kit | Medical consumables | General field toolkit | Visual sensor | Administrative field kit | Administrative field kit | Utility light | Personal recorder | Administrative field kit | General field toolkit | Personal pack |
| 6 | First-aid kit | Personal pack | Personal pack | Protective gloves/clothing | Safety line and anchoring kit | Administrative field kit | Identification/credentials | Secure communicator | General field toolkit | Identification/license credentials | Credentials | First-aid kit | Visual sensor / camera |
| 7 | Restraints | Water purifier | First-aid kit | Personal recorder | First-aid kit | Professional science kit | Body camera | Encrypted computer | Concealed holster | First-aid kit | Secure communicator | Water supply | Advanced visual sensor |
| 8 | Body camera | Emergency rations | Cargo inspection kit | Field medical kit | Engineering toolkit | Environmental scanner | Investigation kit | Security case | Weapons | Evidence collection kit | Personal recorder | Weather clothing | Personal recorder |
| 9 | Observation system | Rescue beacon | Secure cargo containers | Diagnostic medical scanner | Mechanic toolkit | Sampling kit | Evidence collection kit | Portable transponder | Restraints | Investigation kit | Evidence security case | Mechanic toolkit | Portable lighting |
| 10 | Service weapon | Utility light | Portable transponder | Patient monitor | Electronics toolkit | Survey equipment | Evidence security case | Cargo inspection kit | Secure data storage | Diagnostic or physiological monitor | Encrypted document storage | Cutting tool | Audio equipment |
| 11 | Ammunition | Survey kit | Navigation aid | Portable life-support unit | Diagnostic meter | Secure data storage | Secure communicator | Compliance/testing equipment | Visual sensor | Secure communicator | Translation equipment | Heavy cutting tool | Secure data storage |
| 12 | Protective vest or heavy armor | Professional environmental scanner | Communications toolkit | Rescue stretcher | Inspection sensor | Field shelter | Cargo inspection kit | Body camera | Electronics toolkit | Sensory-isolation equipment | Diplomatic credentials | Environmental scanner | Editing equipment |
| 13 | Helmet | Advanced visual sensor | Mechanic toolkit | Contamination-control kit | Cutting tool | Reconnaissance drone | Environmental scanner | Personal protective vest | Cutting tools | Environmental scanner | Body camera | Survey kit | Broadcast transmitter |
| 14 | Weapon sight | Sampling kit | Vacc suit | Respirator | Heavy cutting tool | Specialized laboratory equipment | Restraints | Corporate credentials | Counterfeit or concealed identity equipment | Restraints where authorized | Portable presentation/display equipment | Safety harness | Interview kit |
| 15 | Secure weapon case | Climbing kit | Damage-control kit | Hostile-environment clothing | Portable winch | Portable refrigerated container | Protective vest | Secure contract and financial-record systems | Secure cargo containers | Protective vest for field work | Protective vest or security equipment in unstable regions | Portable winch | Portable power supply |
| 16 | Tactical sensor | Reconnaissance drone | Hazardous-material kit | Refrigerated medical container | Damage-control kit | Contamination-control kit | Observation system | — | Observation equipment | Portable medical equipment | — | Respirator | Protective equipment for field journalists |
| 17 | Secure communicator | Hostile-environment suit | Portable winch | Secure medical records storage | Firefighting kit | — | Regulatory testing equipment | — | Portable transponder | Psionic assessment records and specialized institutional equipment | — | Hazardous-material kit | — |
| 18 | Reconnaissance drone | Vacc suit | Refrigerated cargo container | — | Portable power supply | — | — | — | Infiltration tools | — | — | Heavy field pack | — |
| 19 | Breaching / cutting tools | Portable power supply | — | — | Vacc suit toolkit | — | — | — | — | — | — | Portable power supply | — |
| 20 | Evidence kit | Extended communications equipment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Survival kit | — |
| 21 | Vacc suit for shipboard or space operatio | n—s | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Specialized agricultural, mining, forestry, or construction tools | — |
EquipmentReference 27Equipment Reference — Part 1
| Department | Equipment | Description | Typical Use | Skill / Check | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Gear | Personal Communicator | Rugged handheld communications and data terminal. | Local communications, records, navigation, identification | Electronics | Cr 600 |
| Everyday Gear | Portable Computer | General-purpose field computer. | Research, records, diagnostics, planning | Electronics / Admin | Cr 1,200 |
| Everyday Gear | Utility Light | Rechargeable handheld work light. | Illumination, inspection, repairs | require to see in low light | Cr 60 |
| Everyday Gear | Headlamp | Hands-free personal light. | Repairs, exploration, low- light work | require to see in low light | Cr 50 |
| Everyday Gear | Protective Clothing | Durable clothing designed for industrial and frontier environments. | General field protection | Required | Cr 300 |
| Everyday Gear | Work Gloves | Reinforced gloves for mechanical and cargo work. | Handling equipment and rough materials | Required | Cr 40 |
| Everyday Gear | Respirator | Compact filtration mask. | Dust, smoke, contaminants | Required | Cr 300 |
| Everyday Gear | Utility Pack | Durable personal equipment pack. | Carrying field equipment | Required | Cr 180 |
| Survival Gear | Survival Kit | Basic emergency supplies packaged for field use. | Emergency shelter, signaling, survival | Survival | Cr 500 |
| Survival Gear | Emergency Shelter | Compact deployable shelter. | Exposure protection | Survival | Cr 600 |
| Survival Gear | Thermal Blanket | Lightweight insulated emergency blanket. | Exposure and casualty care | Survival / Medic | Cr 25 |
| Survival Gear | Water Purifier | Portable water treatment system. | Producing potable water | Survival | Cr 150 |
| Survival Gear | Field Rations | Compact preserved food supply. | Extended field operations | Required | Cr 50 |
| Survival Gear | Fire Starter | Reliable ignition system. | Heat, cooking, emergency signaling | Survival | Cr 30 |
| Survival Gear | Signal Beacon | Portable emergency locator. | Rescue and distress signaling | Electronics / Survival | Cr 400 |
| Survival Gear | Breathing Apparatus | Portable independent air supply. | Hazardous or unbreathable environments | Vacc Suit | Cr 1,500 |
| Tools & Repair | General Tool Kit | Common mechanical hand tools. | Routine maintenance and repair | Mechanic | Cr 500 |
| Tools & Repair | Electronics Tool Kit | Specialized electronic diagnostic and repair tools. | Electronics maintenance | Electronics | Cr 2,000 |
| Tools & Repair | Engineering Tool Kit | Heavy technical tools and diagnostic equipment. | Machinery and ship systems | Engineer | Cr 4,000 |
| Tools & Repair | Multimeter | Compact electrical diagnostic instrument. | Circuit testing and troubleshooting | Electronics | Cr 600 |
| Tools & Repair | Cutting Tool | Powered cutting device. | Repairs, salvage, emergency access | Mechanic | Cr 500 |
| Tools & Repair | Portable Welder | Compact joining and repair system. | Structural and mechanical repairs | Mechanic / Engineer | Cr 2,000 |
| Tools & Repair | Inspection Camera | Flexible remote visual inspection device. | Confined-space inspection | Mechanic / Investigate | Cr 800 |
| Tools & Repair | Diagnostic Scanner | Portable equipment- analysis system. | Fault identification | Engineer / Mechanic | Cr 2,500 |
EquipmentReference 28Equipment Reference — Part 2
| Survey & Exploration | Survey Kit | Instruments for field measurement and documentation. | Mapping and site surveys | Science / Navigation | Cr 2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survey & Exploration | Navigation Receiver | Position and route calculation device. | Surface navigation | Navigation | Cr 800 |
| Survey & Exploration | Rangefinder | Measures distance to a selected target. | Survey, reconnaissance, observation | Recon | Cr 500 |
| Survey & Exploration | Environmental Scanner | Measures local atmospheric and environmental conditions. | Hazard assessment and exploration | Science / Survival | Cr 2,000 |
| Survey & Exploration | Sample Kit | Containers and instruments for collecting specimens. | Scientific fieldwork | Science | Cr 750 |
| Survey & Exploration | Mapping Drone | Small autonomous aerial survey platform. | Mapping and reconnaissance | Electronics / Recon | Cr 4,000 |
| Survey & Exploration | Field Binoculars | Rugged magnified optics. | Observation and reconnaissance | Recon | Cr 300 |
| Sensors | Motion Sensor | Detects movement within a monitored area. | Security and reconnaissance | Electronics / Recon | Cr 500 |
| Sensors | Radiation Detector | Detects and measures ionizing radiation. | Hazard identification | Science | Cr 600 |
| Sensors | Chemical Detector | Identifies hazardous chemical compounds. | Environmental and industrial safety | Science | Cr 1,500 |
| Sensors | Biological Detector | Screens for biological contamination. | Medical and environmental investigation | Medic / Science | Cr 3,000 |
| Sensors | Thermal Imager | Detects infrared heat signatures. | Search, inspection, reconnaissance | Recon | Cr 2,500 |
| Sensors | Remote Sensor Package | Deployable unattended monitoring unit. | Perimeter security and surveys | Electronics | Cr 2,000 |
| Medical | Personal First-Aid Kit | Basic supplies for minor injuries. | Immediate casualty care | Medic | Cr 200 |
| Medical | Field Medical Kit | Expanded portable medical equipment. | Trauma and field treatment | Medic | Cr 1,500 |
| Medical | Trauma Kit | Emergency equipment for severe injuries. | Stabilizing critical casualties | Medic | Cr 750 |
| Medical | Medical Scanner | Portable diagnostic instrument. | Patient assessment | Medic | Cr 15,000 |
| Medical | Autoinjector | Preloaded emergency medication delivery device. | Rapid treatment | Medic | Cr 100 |
| Medical | Splint Kit | Compact stabilization equipment. | Fractures and limb injuries | Medic | Cr 150 |
| Medical | Medical Monitor | Portable vital-sign monitoring equipment. | Casualty monitoring | Medic | Cr 2,000 |
| Security | Restraints | Compact reusable restraints. | Prisoner and detainee control | Melee | Cr 75 |
| Security | Body Armor | Protective equipment intended to reduce injury. | Personal protection | Melee | Cr 1,000 |
| Security | Helmet | Protective headgear. | Combat and hazardous work | Melee | Cr 750 |
| Security | Tactical Light | Rugged high-output illumination device. | Security operations | Required to see in low light | Cr 150 |
| Security | Security Scanner | Portable identification and inspection device. | Access control and searches | Electronics / Investigate | Cr 1,500 |
EquipmentReference 29Equipment Reference — Part 3
| Security | Surveillance Camera | Deployable remote observation device. | Security monitoring | Electronics | Cr 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security | Door Alarm | Portable intrusion detector. | Temporary perimeter security | Electronics | Cr 150 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Cargo Straps | Heavy-duty adjustable restraints. | Securing freight and equipment | Profession | Cr 75 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Cargo Net | Flexible load-securing system. | Irregular cargo | Profession | Cr 200 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Portable Scale | Compact freight weighing system. | Cargo and trade operations | Broker / Profession | Cr 800 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Cargo Scanner | Identifies and inventories packaged freight. | Shipping and inspection | Broker / Investigate | Cr 2,000 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Hand Truck | Manual wheeled cargo mover. | Moving containers and equipment | Athletics | Cr 250 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Portable Hoist | Compact powered lifting equipment. | Heavy cargo and repair work | Mechanic | Cr 2,000 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Seal Kit | Numbered tamper- evident cargo seals. | Shipping security and documentation | Admin / Broker | Cr 100 |
| Cargo & Ship Stores | Storage Container | Rugged standardized equipment container. | Shipboard storage and transport | requipped | Cr 300 |
| Covert & Investigative | Concealed Recorder | Small audio/video recording device. | Evidence collection and surveillance | Investigate | Cr 400 |
| Covert & Investigative | Tracking Beacon | Compact location transmitter. | Tracking vehicles, cargo, or equipment | Electronics | Cr 300 |
| Covert & Investigative | Fiber-Optic Viewer | Flexible observation instrument. | Looking through narrow openings | Investigate / Recon | Cr 500 |
| Covert & Investigative | Signal Detector | Detects nearby electronic transmissions. | Counter-surveillance | Electronics | Cr 1,500 |
| Covert & Investigative | Disguise Kit | Materials for altering ordinary appearance. | Covert operations | Deception | Cr 500 |
| Covert & Investigative | Evidence Kit | Collection and preservation supplies. | Investigations | Investigate | Cr 750 |
| Covert & Investigative | Lock Inspection Kit | Tools for examining mechanical access systems. | Security investigation | Investigate / Mechanic | Cr 600 |
| Value status: Proposed. The equipment names, descriptions, typical uses, and Skill/Check associations above follow the material you supplied; the Value column applies the proposed Cr pricing framework developed in this conversation. | |||||
Weapons & Combat ReferenceReference 30Weapons Reference — Part 1
| Weapon Name | Range | Damage | Type of damage | Wound type | Effect type | Applied effect | Capacity | Traits | Mass | cost | legality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Gloves | contact | 3d6 | Crushing | Crush Injury | Disabled | The affected body part cannot function normally. A crushed hand cannot grip; a disabled leg cannot normally support movement. | — | Cr 20,000 | Controlled | ||
| Improvised Weapon | Contact | 1D6 | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | — | Improvised | 1.0 kg | Unrestricted | |
| Fighting Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable | 0.4 kg | Cr 120 | Controlled |
| Utility Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable, Utility | 0.3 kg | Cr 40 | Unrestricted |
| Machete | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed optional | 0.8 kg | Cr 90 | Unrestricted |
| Hatchet | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Utility | 0.9 kg | Cr 90 | Unrestricted |
| Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Less-Lethal | 0.6 kg | Cr 70 | Controlled |
| Collapsible Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable, Less-Lethal | 0.5 kg | Cr 120 | Controlled |
| Crowbar | Contact | 2D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Breaching, Improvised | 1.5 kg | Cr 60 | Unrestricted |
| One-Handed Melee Weapons | |||||||||||
| Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable | 0.3 kg | Cr 60 | Unrestricted |
| Combat Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable | 0.5 kg | Cr 150 | Unrestricted |
| Hatchet | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Utility | 0.9 kg | Cr 90 | Unrestricted |
| Short Sword | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | — | 1.0 kg | Cr 300 | Controlled |
| Machete | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed optional | 0.8 kg | Cr 90 | Unrestricted |
| Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Less-Lethal | 0.6 kg | Cr 70 | Controlled |
| Shock Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 uses | Stun, Powered, Less-Lethal | 0.8 kg | Cr 1,500 | Controlled |
| Stun Prod | Contact | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 uses | Stun, Powered, Less-Lethal | 0.7 kg | Cr 1,200 | Controlled |
| Powered Cutting Tool | Contact | 3D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 30 min | Powered, Breaching, Two-Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 8,000 | Controlled |
| Two-Handed Melee Weapons | |||||||||||
| Long Blade | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed | 1.4 kg | Cr 350 | Controlled |
| Axe | Contact | 2D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed, Breaching | 1.8 kg | Cr 180 | Unrestricted |
| Sledgehammer | Contact | 3D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed, Heavy, Breaching | 4.5 kg | Cr 120 | Unrestricted |
| Breaching Hammer | Contact | 3D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed, Heavy, Breaching | 5.0 kg | Cr 500 | Controlled |
| Spear | Close | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | — | Two-Handed, Reach | 1.8 kg | Cr 150 | Controlled |
| Staff | Contact | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Two-Handed, Less-Lethal | 1.5 kg | Cr 80 | Unrestricted |
| Powered Breaching Tool | Contact | 4D6 | Crushing | Crush Injury | Disabled | The affected body part cannot function normally. A crushed hand cannot grip; a disabled leg cannot normally support movement. | 20 min | Powered, Heavy, Breaching, Two-Handed | 7.0 kg | Cr 15,000 | Controlled |
| Powered Industrial Cutter | Contact | 4D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 20 min | Powered, Heavy, Breaching, Two-Handed | 6.0 kg | Cr 18,000 | Controlled |
| Holdout Weapons | |||||||||||
| Holdout Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Concealable | 0.5 kg | Cr 600 | Licensed |
| Compact Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 12 | Concealable | 0.7 kg | Cr 700 | Licensed |
| Palm Pistol | Close | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 2 | Highly Concealable | 0.3 kg | Cr 550 | Controlled |
| Derringer | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 2 | Concealable | 0.4 kg | Cr 500 | Licensed |
| Concealable Stunner | Short | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 6 | Stun, Concealable, Less-Lethal | 0.4 kg | Cr 1,800 | Controlled |
| Compact Electrolaser | Short | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 12 | Stun, Concealable, Less-Lethal | 0.6 kg | Cr 5,000 | Controlled |
| Pistols | |||||||||||
| Light Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | — | 0.8 kg | Cr 650 | Licensed |
| Service Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | Reliable | 1.0 kg | Cr 800 | Licensed |
| Heavy Pistol | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 12 | Heavy | 1.3 kg | Cr 1,100 | Licensed |
| Machine Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Automatic, Concealable | 1.2 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Magnum Pistol | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Heavy | 1.4 kg | Cr 1,200 | Licensed |
| Automatic Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 18 | Burst | 1.0 kg | Cr 1,300 | Licensed |
| Flechette Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 18 | Flechette | 0.9 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Gauss Pistol | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 1.1 kg | Cr 25,000 | Restricted |
| Revolvers | |||||||||||
| Light Revolver | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Reliable | 0.8 kg | Cr 600 | Licensed |
| Service Revolver | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Reliable | 1.0 kg | Cr 750 | Licensed |
| Heavy Revolver | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Heavy, Reliable | 1.3 kg | Cr 950 | Licensed |
| Magnum Revolver | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Heavy, Reliable | 1.5 kg | Cr 1,100 | Licensed |
| Submachine Guns and Personal- Defense Weapons | |||||||||||
| Compact Submachine Gun | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 25 | Automatic, Concealable | 2.0 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Submachine Gun | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic | 2.7 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Heavy Submachine Gun | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Heavy | 3.5 kg | Cr 3,200 | Restricted |
Weapons & Combat ReferenceReference 31Weapons Reference — Part 2
| Weapon Name | Range | Damage | Type of damage | Wound type | Effect type | Applied effect | Capacity | Traits | Mass | cost | legality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal-Defense Weapon | Medium | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Compact | 2.2 kg | Cr 3,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Personal- Defense Weapon | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 2.4 kg | Cr 40,000 | Restricted |
| Shotguns | |||||||||||
| Compact Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 5 | Compact, Scatter | 2.5 kg | Cr 900 | Licensed |
| Pump Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Scatter, Reliable | 3.5 kg | Cr 850 | Licensed |
| Semi-Automatic Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Scatter | 3.6 kg | Cr 1,200 | Licensed |
| Automatic Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 12 | Automatic, Scatter, Heavy | 4.2 kg | Cr 3,500 | Restricted |
| Combat Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Scatter, Breaching | 3.8 kg | Cr 1,800 | Restricted |
| Breaching Shotgun | Close | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Breaching, Scatter, Compact | 3.0 kg | Cr 1,600 | Restricted |
| Flechette Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Flechette, Scatter | 3.6 kg | Cr 3,000 | Restricted |
| Rifles | |||||||||||
| Light Rifle | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Two-Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 900 | Licensed |
| Hunting Rifle | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 5 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 3.5 kg | Cr 850 | Licensed |
| Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Compact, Two- Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 1,400 | Licensed |
| Assault Rifle | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Burst, Two- Handed | 3.8 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Battle Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Heavy, Two- Handed | 4.5 kg | Cr 2,600 | Restricted |
| Marksman Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 4.8 kg | Cr 3,500 | Restricted |
| Sniper Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 5.5 kg | Cr 5,000 | Restricted |
| Anti-Materiel Rifle | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 5 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed | 9.0 kg | Cr 10,000 | Prohibited |
| Gauss Carbine | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 3.2 kg | Cr 50,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 4.0 kg | Cr 65,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Marksman Rifle | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Accurate, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 5.0 kg | Cr 80,000 | Restricted |
| Machine Guns | |||||||||||
| Light Machine Gun | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Heavy, Two- Handed | 7.5 kg | Cr 6,000 | Restricted |
| General-Purpose Machine Gun | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Heavy, Two- Handed | 11.0 kg | Cr 9,000 | Restricted |
| Heavy Machine Gun | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Heavy, Armor Piercing, Unwieldy | 30.0 kg | Cr 20,000 | Prohibited |
| Squad Automatic Weapon | Long | 3D6 | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 60 | Automatic, Two- Handed | 6.0 kg | Cr 5,500 | Restricted |
| Gauss Machine Gun | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Heavy, Low Recoil | 12.0 kg | Cr 150,000 | Prohibited |
| Less-Lethal Weapons | |||||||||||
| Stun Gun | Close | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 8 | Stun, Less- Lethal | 0.4 kg | Cr 1,000 | Controlled |
| Stun Pistol | Short | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 12 | Stun, Less- Lethal | 0.7 kg | Cr 2,000 | Controlled |
| Shock Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 uses | Stun, Powered, Less-Lethal | 0.8 kg | Cr 1,500 | Controlled |
| Electrolaser | Medium | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 | Stun, Less- Lethal, Silent | 1.8 kg | Cr 6,000 | Controlled |
| Beanbag Shotgun | Short | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 6 | Less-Lethal, Scatter | 3.5 kg | Cr 1,100 | Controlled |
| Rubber-Projectile Launcher | Short | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 6 | Less-Lethal, Area | 2.5 kg | Cr 1,200 | Controlled |
| Chemical Irritant Projector | Short | — | Chemical | Chemical Injury | Impaired | Bane applies to activities affected by the chemical exposure, such as vision, breathing, coordination, or physical exertion. | 10 | Area, Chemical, Less-Lethal | 1.5 kg | Cr 900 | Controlled |
| Riot Gun | Short | 2D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 8 | Less-Lethal, Area | 3.0 kg | Cr 1,200 | Controlled |
| Net Launcher | Short | — | Entangling | Restraint | Restricted Movement | Movement is restricted. Actions requiring restrained limbs are either impossible or suffer Bane, depending on the degree of restraint. | 4 | Entangle, Less- Lethal | 3.0 kg | Cr 2,500 | Controlled |
| Energy Weapons | |||||||||||
| Laser Pistol | Medium | 3D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 20 | Silent, Low Recoil | 1.0 kg | Cr 25,000 | Restricted |
| Laser Carbine | Long | 3D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 30 | Silent, Low Recoil, Two- Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 40,000 | Restricted |
| Laser Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 30 | Accurate, Silent, Low Recoil, Two- Handed | 4.0 kg | Cr 60,000 | Restricted |
| Heavy Laser Rifle | Extreme | 5D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 20 | Accurate, Heavy, Armor Piercing, Two- Handed | 7.0 kg | Cr 100,000 | Prohibited |
| Pulse Laser | Long | 4D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 24 | Burst, Low Recoil, Two- Handed | 4.5 kg | Cr 75,000 | Restricted |
| Electrolaser | Medium | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 | Stun, Less- Lethal, Silent | 1.8 kg | Cr 6,000 | Controlled |
| Electromagnetic Weapons | |||||||||||
| Gauss Pistol | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 1.1 kg | Cr 25,000 | Restricted |
Weapons & Combat ReferenceReference 32Weapons Reference — Part 3
| Weapon Name | Range | Damage | Type of damage | Wound type | Effect type | Applied effect | Capacity | Traits | Mass | cost | legality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauss PDW | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 2.4 kg | Cr 40,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Carbine | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 3.2 kg | Cr 50,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 4.0 kg | Cr 65,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Marksman Rifle | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Accurate, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 5.0 kg | Cr 80,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Sniper Rifle | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Accurate, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 5.5 kg | Cr 100,000 | Prohibited |
| Gauss Machine Gun | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Heavy, Low Recoil | 12.0 kg | Cr 150,000 | Prohibited |
| Specialized Projectile Weapons | |||||||||||
| Flechette Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 18 | Flechette | 0.9 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Flechette Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Flechette, Compact | 3.0 kg | Cr 5,000 | Restricted |
| Flechette Rifle | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Flechette, Two- Handed | 3.8 kg | Cr 6,500 | Restricted |
| Flechette Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Flechette, Scatter | 3.6 kg | Cr 3,000 | Restricted |
| Needle Pistol | Short | 1D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 12 | Silent, Concealable | 0.7 kg | Cr 3,000 | Restricted |
| Needle Rifle | Medium | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Silent, Accurate, Two- Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 5,500 | Restricted |
| Suppressed Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | Silent, Concealable | 1.0 kg | Cr 1,800 | Restricted |
| Suppressed Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Silent, Compact, Two- Handed | 3.3 kg | Cr 3,500 | Restricted |
| Suppressed Rifle | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Silent, Accurate, Two- Handed | 4.5 kg | Cr 4,500 | Restricted |
| Grenades | |||||||||||
| Fragmentation Grenade | Short | 4D6 | Fragmentation | Multiple Penetrating Wounds | Bleeding + Impaired | The wounds continue to worsen until stabilized. Bane on strenuous physical actions. | 1 | Area, Fragmentation | 0.4 kg | Cr 250 | Restricted |
| Concussion Grenade | Short | 3D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Area, Concussion | 0.4 kg | Cr 250 | Restricted |
| Stun Grenade | Short | 1D6 | Concussion | Concussive Injury | Disoriented | Bane on concentration, perception, coordination, reactions, precision, and other cognitively demanding tasks. | 1 | Area, Stun, Less-Lethal | 0.4 kg | Cr 400 | Restricted |
| Flash Grenade | Short | — | Stun | Incapacitation | Incapacitated | The target cannot perform normal actions while incapacitated. | 1 | Area, Stun, Less-Lethal | 0.4 kg | Cr 250 | Restricted |
| Smoke Grenade | Short | — | Obscurant | Obscuration | Restricted Perception | Bane on attacks and other tasks requiring vision or sensors when the target cannot be clearly perceived. | 1 | Area, Obscurant | 0.5 kg | Cr 100 | Controlled |
| Incendiary Grenade | Short | 3D6 | Thermal | Burn | Impaired | Bane on actions substantially involving burned tissue. Extensive burns also impose Bane on strenuous physical activity. | 1 | Area, Incendiary | 0.5 kg | Cr 350 | Restricted |
| Tear-Gas Grenade | Short | — | Chemical | Chemical Injury | Impaired | Bane applies to activities affected by the chemical exposure, such as vision, breathing, coordination, or physical exertion. | 1 | Area, Chemical, Less-Lethal | 0.5 kg | Cr 150 | Controlled |
| EMP Grenade | Short | — | EMP | Electronic Disruption | Equipment Disabled | Affected cybernetics, implants, powered equipment, sensors, or electronics become impaired or unavailable. No inherent effect on an unaffected biological character. | 1 | Area, EMP | 0.5 kg | Cr 2,000 | Restricted |
| Sensor-Obscurant Grenade | Short | — | Obscurant | Obscuration | Restricted Perception | Bane on attacks and other tasks requiring vision or sensors when the target cannot be clearly perceived. | 1 | Area, Sensor Obscurant | 0.5 kg | Cr 1,000 | Restricted |
| Breaching Charge | Contact | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Breaching, Explosive, Armor Piercing | 1.5 kg | Cr 1,000 | Restricted |
| Grenade Launchers | |||||||||||
| Single-Shot Grenade Launcher | Medium | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 1 | Area, Two- Handed | 2.5 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher | Medium | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 1 | Area, Under- Barrel | 1.5 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Revolver Grenade Launcher | Medium | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 6 | Area, Heavy, Two-Handed | 5.5 kg | Cr 6,000 | Restricted |
| Automatic Grenade Launcher | Long | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 24 | Automatic, Area, Heavy, Two-Handed | 18.0 kg | Cr 25,000 | Prohibited |
| Man-Portable Heavy Weapons | |||||||||||
| Light Recoilless Weapon | Long | 5D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed, Backblast | 8.0 kg | Cr 15,000 | Prohibited |
| Anti-Armor Launcher | Long | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed | 7.0 kg | Cr 30,000 | Prohibited |
| Guided Missile Launcher | Extreme | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Guided, Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed | 12.0 kg | Cr 125,000 | Prohibited |
| Disposable Anti- Armor Launcher | Medium | 5D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Armor Piercing, Disposable, Two-Handed | 5.0 kg | Cr 12,000 | Prohibited |
| Heavy Anti- Materiel Rifle | Extreme | 6D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 5 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed, Unwieldy | 14.0 kg | Cr 18,000 | Prohibited |
| Man-Portable Air- Defense Missile | Extreme | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Guided, Anti- Air, Heavy, Two-Handed | 15.0 kg | Cr 150,000 | Prohibited |
| Portable Heavy Laser | Extreme | 6D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 10 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed, Unwieldy | 12.0 kg | Cr 180,000 | Prohibited |
| Portable Rail Weapon | Extreme | 6D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed, Unwieldy | 14.0 kg | Cr 200,000 | Prohibited |
| Vacuum and Spacecraft Weapons | |||||||||||
| Weapons intended for use aboard spacecraft or in pressure-sensitive environments: | |||||||||||
Weapons & Combat ReferenceReference 33Weapons Reference — Part 4
| Weapon Name | Range | Damage | Type of damage | Wound type | Effect type | Applied effect | Capacity | Traits | Mass | cost | legality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum-Rated Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | Vacuum Rated, Low Recoil | 1.0 kg | Cr 1,400 | Licensed |
| Vacuum-Rated Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Vacuum Rated, Low Recoil, Two-Handed | 3.2 kg | Cr 2,800 | Restricted |
| Vacuum-Rated Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Vacuum Rated, Low Recoil, Scatter | 3.5 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Low-Recoil Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Low Recoil, Compact, Two- Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Frangible- Ammunition Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | Frangible, Low Penetration | 1.0 kg | Cr 1,200 | Licensed |
| Frangible- Ammunition Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Frangible, Low Penetration, Two-Handed | 3.2 kg | Cr 2,400 | Restricted |
| Flechette Boarding Weapon | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Flechette, Low Recoil, Vacuum Rated | 3.0 kg | Cr 4,500 | Restricted |
| Electrolaser | Medium | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 | Stun, Less- Lethal, Silent | 1.8 kg | Cr 6,000 | Controlled |
| Stun Weapon | Short | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 12 | Stun, Less- Lethal, Vacuum Rated | 1.0 kg | Cr 2,500 | Controlled |
| Boarding Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Breaching, Low Recoil, Vacuum Rated | 3.5 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Security and Law- Enforcement Weapons | |||||||||||
| Duty Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 17 | Reliable | 1.0 kg | Cr 900 | Licensed |
| Compact Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Compact, Two- Handed | 2.8 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Patrol Rifle | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Two-Handed, Reliable | 3.5 kg | Cr 2,400 | Restricted |
| Riot Shotgun | Short | 2D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 8 | Less-Lethal, Scatter | 3.5 kg | Cr 1,200 | Controlled |
| Stun Pistol | Short | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 12 | Stun, Less- Lethal | 0.7 kg | Cr 2,000 | Controlled |
| Shock Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 uses | Stun, Powered, Less-Lethal | 0.8 kg | Cr 1,500 | Controlled |
| Electrolaser | Medium | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 | Stun, Less- Lethal, Silent | 1.8 kg | Cr 6,000 | Controlled |
| Chemical Irritant Projector | Short | — | Chemical | Chemical Injury | Impaired | Bane applies to activities affected by the chemical exposure, such as vision, breathing, coordination, or physical exertion. | 10 | Area, Chemical, Less-Lethal | 1.5 kg | Cr 900 | Controlled |
| Grenade Launcher | Medium | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 1 | Area, Two- Handed | 2.5 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Less-Lethal Launcher | Medium | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | 6 | Area, Less- Lethal | 3.0 kg | Cr 1,800 | Controlled |
| Military Personal Weapons | |||||||||||
| Service Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | Reliable | 1.0 kg | Cr 800 | Licensed |
| Personal-Defense Weapon | Medium | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Compact | 2.2 kg | Cr 3,000 | Restricted |
| Assault Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Compact, Two- Handed | 3.1 kg | Cr 2,400 | Restricted |
| Assault Rifle | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Burst, Two- Handed | 3.8 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Battle Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Heavy, Two- Handed | 4.5 kg | Cr 2,600 | Restricted |
| Marksman Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 4.8 kg | Cr 3,500 | Restricted |
| Sniper Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 5.5 kg | Cr 5,000 | Restricted |
| Squad Automatic Weapon | Long | 3D6 | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 60 | Automatic, Two- Handed | 6.0 kg | Cr 5,500 | Restricted |
| Light Machine Gun | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Heavy, Two- Handed | 7.5 kg | Cr 6,000 | Restricted |
| Combat Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Scatter, Breaching | 3.8 kg | Cr 1,800 | Restricted |
| Gauss Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 4.0 kg | Cr 65,000 | Restricted |
| Anti-Armor Launcher | Long | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed | 7.0 kg | Cr 30,000 | Prohibited |
| Grenade Launcher | Medium | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 1 | Area, Two- Handed | 2.5 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Civilian Personal Weapons | |||||||||||
| Depending on local law and technology: | |||||||||||
| Utility Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable, Utility | 0.3 kg | Cr 40 | Unrestricted |
| Hunting Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable, Utility | 0.4 kg | Cr 90 | Unrestricted |
| Holdout Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Concealable | 0.5 kg | Cr 600 | Licensed |
| Compact Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 12 | Concealable | 0.7 kg | Cr 700 | Licensed |
| Revolver | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Reliable | 1.0 kg | Cr 700 | Licensed |
| Hunting Rifle | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 5 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 3.5 kg | Cr 850 | Licensed |
| Sporting Rifle | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 3.3 kg | Cr 900 | Licensed |
| Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Scatter | 3.5 kg | Cr 900 | Licensed |
| Survival Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Compact, Reliable, Two- Handed | 2.8 kg | Cr 1,500 | Licensed |
| Stun Gun | Close | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 8 | Stun, Less- Lethal | 0.4 kg | Cr 1,000 | Controlled |
Weapons & Combat ReferenceReference 34Weapons Reference — Part 5 and Equipment Categories
| Weapon Name | Range | Damage | Type of damage | Wound type | Effect type | Applied effect | Capacity | Traits | Mass | cost | legality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolaser | Medium | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 | Stun, Less- Lethal, Silent | 1.8 kg | Cr 6,000 | Controlled |
| Suggested Core Equipment Categories | |||||||||||
| For a compact core equipment chapter, the larger list could be reduced to these functional weapon types: | |||||||||||
| Knife | Contact | 1D6 | Cutting | Laceration | Bleeding | The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. Bane on tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Concealable | 0.3 kg | Cr 60 | Unrestricted |
| Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Blunt | Blunt Trauma | Impaired | Bane on physical tasks substantially involving the injured body part. | — | Less-Lethal | 0.6 kg | Cr 70 | Controlled |
| Shock Baton | Contact | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 20 uses | Stun, Powered, Less-Lethal | 0.8 kg | Cr 1,500 | Controlled |
| Holdout Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 6 | Concealable | 0.5 kg | Cr 600 | Licensed |
| Light Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | — | 0.8 kg | Cr 650 | Licensed |
| Service Pistol | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 15 | Reliable | 1.0 kg | Cr 800 | Licensed |
| Heavy Pistol | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 12 | Heavy | 1.3 kg | Cr 1,100 | Licensed |
| Submachine Gun | Short | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic | 2.7 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Personal-Defense Weapon | Medium | 2D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Compact | 2.2 kg | Cr 3,000 | Restricted |
| Shotgun | Short | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 8 | Scatter | 3.5 kg | Cr 900 | Licensed |
| Carbine | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Compact, Two- Handed | 3.0 kg | Cr 1,400 | Licensed |
| Assault Rifle | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Automatic, Burst, Two- Handed | 3.8 kg | Cr 2,200 | Restricted |
| Battle Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Heavy, Two- Handed | 4.5 kg | Cr 2,600 | Restricted |
| Marksman Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 20 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 4.8 kg | Cr 3,500 | Restricted |
| Sniper Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 10 | Accurate, Two- Handed | 5.5 kg | Cr 5,000 | Restricted |
| Anti-Materiel Rifle | Extreme | 5D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 5 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed | 9.0 kg | Cr 10,000 | Prohibited |
| Light Machine Gun | Long | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 100 | Automatic, Heavy, Two- Handed | 7.5 kg | Cr 6,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Pistol | Medium | 3D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 30 | Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 1.1 kg | Cr 25,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Carbine | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 3.2 kg | Cr 50,000 | Restricted |
| Gauss Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Piercing | Penetrating Wound | Impaired + Bleeding | Bane on strenuous activity and tasks involving the wounded location. The wound continues to worsen until stabilized. | 40 | Automatic, Armor Piercing, Low Recoil | 4.0 kg | Cr 65,000 | Restricted |
| Laser Pistol | Medium | 3D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 20 | Silent, Low Recoil | 1.0 kg | Cr 25,000 | Restricted |
| Laser Rifle | Long | 4D6 | Laser | Thermal/Ablativ e Burn | Disabled | Severely damaged tissue causes Bane on use of the affected location; if the location is disabled, it cannot function normally. | 30 | Accurate, Silent, Low Recoil, Two- Handed | 4.0 kg | Cr 60,000 | Restricted |
| Stun Pistol | Short | 1D6 | Electrical | Electrical Injury | Incapacitated / Impaired | The target may temporarily be unable to act. Afterward, Bane applies to coordination and physical tasks while the impairment remains. | 12 | Stun, Less- Lethal | 0.7 kg | Cr 2,000 | Controlled |
| Grenade Launcher | Medium | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies by effect. | 1 | Area, Two- Handed | 2.5 kg | Cr 2,500 | Restricted |
| Anti-Armor Launcher | Long | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Armor Piercing, Heavy, Two- Handed | 7.0 kg | Cr 30,000 | Prohibited |
| Fragmentation Grenade | Short | 4D6 | Fragmentation | Multiple Penetrating Wounds | Bleeding + Impaired | The wounds continue to worsen until stabilized. Bane on strenuous physical actions. | 1 | Area, Fragmentation | 0.4 kg | Cr 250 | Restricted |
| Concussion Grenade | Short | 3D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Area, Concussion | 0.4 kg | Cr 250 | Restricted |
| Stun Grenade | Short | 1D6 | Concussion | Concussive Injury | Disoriented | Bane on concentration, perception, coordination, reactions, precision, and other cognitively demanding tasks. | 1 | Area, Stun, Less-Lethal | 0.4 kg | Cr 400 | Restricted |
| Smoke Grenade | Short | — | Obscurant | Obscuration | Restricted Perception | Bane on attacks and other tasks requiring vision or sensors when the target cannot be clearly perceived. | 1 | Area, Obscurant | 0.5 kg | Cr 100 | Controlled |
| Breaching Charge | Contact | 6D6 | Explosive | Blast Injury | Disoriented | Bane on perception, coordination, communication, reactions, and precision tasks. | 1 | Breaching, Explosive, Armor Piercing | 1.5 kg | Cr 1,000 | Restricted |
| Stun Grenade | Short | 1D6 | 1 Are | a, Stun, Less-Let | hal 0.4 kg | Cr 400 | Restricted | ||||
| Smoke Grenade | Short | — | 1 | Area, Obscurant | 0.5 kg | Cr 100 | Controlled | ||||
| Breaching Charge | Contact | 6D6 | B1reaching | , Explosive, Armo | r Pierc1i.n5g kg | Cr 1,000 | Restricted | ||||
Weapons & Combat ReferenceReference 35Wide Reference Matrix
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| Agriculture & Food | Water & Atmospheric Resources | Ores & Raw Materials | Refined Metals | Industrial Materials | Energy & Fuel | Construction | Machinery | Machine & Repair Parts | Electronics | Spacecraft & Aerospace | Vehicles | Medical | Biotechnology | Household & Consumer Goods | Luxury Goods | Communications & Information | Scientific Goods | Frontier & Colonial Supplies | Mining Commodities | Manufactured Goods | Textiles & Materials | Security & Controlled Goods | Salvage & Secondary Market Goods | Waste & Recycling Commodities | High-Value Specialty Commodities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| GRN | Grain | RAW | Raw Water | IRO | Iron Ore | IRN | Iron | SRS | Structural Steel | IFU | Industrial Fuel | CEM | Cement | MTL | Machine Tools | BRG | Bearings | CEL | Consumer Electronics | AEC | Aerospace Components | GRV | Ground Vehicles | BMS | Basic Medical Supplies | BCL | Biological Cultures | CLO | Clothing | FCL | Fine Clothing | CME | Communication Equipment | LBE | Laboratory Equipment | HBC | Habitat Components | ROR | Raw Ore | MPT | Machine Parts | NFB | Natural Fibers | SEC | Security Equipment | SCM | Scrap Metal | MTS | Metal Scrap | PRI | Precision Instruments |
| RIC | Rice | PUW | Purified Water | CPO | Copper Ore | STL | Steel | CMM | Composite Materials | RFD | Reactor Feedstock | CON | Concrete | PMP | Pumps | VLV | Valves | CME | Commercial Electronics | SHM | Spacecraft Hull Materials | UTV | Utility Vehicles | PHA | Pharmaceuticals | CCL | Cell Cultures | FTW | Footwear | JWL | Jewelry | DSU | Data Storage Units | LAS | Laboratory Supplies | AST | Agricultural Starter Stock | COR | Concentrated Ore | PRC | Precision Components | SYF | Synthetic Fibers | PTE | Protective Equipment | ESC | Electronic Scrap | PLS | Plastic Scrap | ADS | Advanced Sensors |
| CRN | Corn | PTW | Potable Water | ALO | Aluminum Ore | SST | Stainless Steel | CFB | Carbon Fiber | NUF | Nuclear Fuel | STP | Structural Panels | CMP | Compressors | PMP | Pumps | CPH | Computing Hardware | PHC | Pressure Hull Components | HEQ | Heavy Equipment | ANT | Antibiotics | ENZ | Enzymes | HSG | Household Goods | PCM | Precious Metals | CPS | Computer Systems | SCI | Scientific Instruments | SDS | Seed Stock | RFM | Refined Metal | ELC | Electrical Components | INF | Industrial Fabric | ARM | Armor Materials | MSC | Machinery Scrap | ELW | Electronic Waste | SME | Specialized Medical Equipment |
| SOY | Soybeans | INW | Industrial Water | NKO | Nickel Ore | ALM | Aluminum | CER | Ceramics | HRF | High-Purity Reactor Fuel | STB | Structural Beams | GEN | Generators | MOT | Motors | CPC | Computer Components | LSC | Life-Support Components | VPT | Vehicle Parts | ALG | Analgesics | GNR | Genetic Reagents | FUR | Furniture | GEM | Gemstones | NWH | Networking Hardware | ANE | Analytical Equipment | WPE | Water Purification Equipment | IMN | Industrial Minerals | ELX | Electronics | CLF | Clothing Fabric | BAR | Body Armor | RCP | Recovered Components | CHW | Chemical Waste | EXE | Experimental Electronics |
| LEG | Legumes | HYD | Hydrogen | TIO | Titanium Ore | CPR | Copper | IGL | Industrial Glass | PRM | Processed Reaction Mass | CCO | Construction Composites | MOT | Motors | GEA | Gear Assemblies | DSH | Data Storage Hardware | ECE | Environmental Control Equipment | ENG | Engines | VAC | Vaccines | LBO | Laboratory Organisms | KIE | Kitchen Equipment | LEL | Luxury Electronics | ENC | Encryption Hardware | SVE | Survey Equipment | APE | Atmospheric Processing Equipment | REC | Rare Earth Concentrates | INM | Industrial Machinery | PRF | Protective Fabric | SVE | Surveillance Equipment | UMP | Used Machine Parts | BIW | Biological Waste | PTC | Prototype Components |
| FLR | Flour | OXY | Oxygen | CRO | Chromium Ore | NIK | Nickel | POL | Polymers | CHP | Chemical Propellant | HAP | Habitat Panels | TUR | Turbines | HYC | Hydraulic Components | ADP | Advanced Processors | ALC | Airlock Components | EMM | Electric Motors | IVF | IV Fluids | BTF | Biotech Feedstock | PHP | Personal Hygiene Products | PFD | Premium Food | SVD | Survey Data | GEO | Geological Equipment | ENP | Environmental Processors | PMC | Precious Metal Concentrates | CNE | Construction Equipment | ISF | Insulation Fabric | SCE | Secure Communications Equipment | UEL | Used Electronics | INW | Industrial Waste | RIC | Rare Industrial Catalysts |
| SUG | Sugar | NIT | Nitrogen | MNO | Manganese Ore | TIT | Titanium | PLA | Plastics | HYF | Hydrogen Fuel | PRP | Pressure-Resistant Panels | IDR | Industrial Drives | PNC | Pneumatic Components | MEM | Memory Modules | DOC | Docking Components | VBT | Vehicle Batteries | BLP | Blood Products | PHP | Pharmaceutical Precursors | CLS | Cleaning Supplies | FBV | Fine Beverages | NVD | Navigation Data | EVS | Environmental Sensors | PWG | Power Generators | RAO | Radioactive Ore | RBC | Robotics Components | TXT | Technical Textiles | WPC | Weapons Components | RFE | Refurbished Equipment | RCP | Recyclable Polymers | HPC | High-Purity Chemicals |
| COL | Cooking Oils | HEL | Helium | COO | Cobalt Ore | CRM | Chromium | SRB | Synthetic Rubber | ESC | Energy Storage Cells | INM | Insulation Materials | HYE | Hydraulic Equipment | ELC | Electrical Components | CRC | Circuit Components | DRC | Drive Components | TIR | Tires | SGS | Surgical Supplies | TSC | Tissue Cultures | APP | Appliances | PFM | Perfumes | SCD | Scientific Data | ATS | Atmospheric Sensors | PTR | Portable Reactors | CFS | Carbon Feedstock | FMG | Fabricated Metal Goods | PSF | Pressure-Suit Fabric | AMC | Ammunition Components | SSC | Salvaged Spacecraft Components | RMT | Reclaimed Metals | HPM | High-Purity Metals |
| AFD | Animal Feed | ARG | Argon | LIO | Lithium Ore | COB | Cobalt | INS | Insulation | IBT | Industrial Batteries | PIP | Piping | MIM | Mining Machinery | MEC | Mechanical Components | SNS | Sensors | RCC | Reactor Components | TRK | Tracks | MCO | Medical Consumables | AGB | Agricultural Biotech | PEL | Personal Electronics | DSG | Designer Goods | IDB | Industrial Databases | RDS | Radiation Sensors | SVE | Survey Equipment | GSA | Geological Samples | CMC | Composite Components | CPW | Composite Weave | IEX | Industrial Explosives | SVP | Salvaged Vehicle Parts | RCW | Reclaimed Water | SPA | Specialty Alloys |
| PRM | Protein Meal | AGM | Atmospheric Gas Mixtures | REC | Rare Earth Concentrates | LTH | Lithium | SEA | Sealants | HDB | High-Density Batteries | ELC | Electrical Cable | AGM | Agricultural Machinery | RPP | Replacement Parts | SNA | Sensor Arrays | FSC | Fuel-System Components | SUS | Suspension Components | DIS | Diagnostic Supplies | ENB | Environmental Biotech | TOY | Toys | ART | Art | TDC | Technical Documentation | RSE | Research Electronics | MNE | Mining Equipment | MCH | Mining Chemicals | PRV | Pressure Vessels | LTX | Luxury Textiles | CCH | Controlled Chemicals | ISU | Industrial Surplus | RPF | Reprocessed Fuel | SCS | Scientific Samples |
| SPR | Synthetic Protein | LGM | Life-Support Gas Mixtures | SIL | Silicates | TNG | Tungsten | LUB | Lubricants | HPC | High-Density Power Cells | PLC | Plumbing Components | CNM | Construction Machinery | MTK | Maintenance Kits | CAM | Cameras | RMS | Reaction-Mass Systems | NVS | Navigation Systems | DIE | Diagnostic Equipment | INB | Industrial Biotech | SPG | Sporting Goods | COL | Collectibles | LSW | Licensed Software Packages | SMC | Sample Containers | CNE | Construction Equipment | EXC | Explosive Charges | PMP | Pumps | MEL | Military Electronics | GSU | Government Surplus | RIC | Recovered Industrial Chemicals | EBS | Exotic Biological Samples | ||
| CMT | Cultured Meat | ING | Industrial Gases | IMN | Industrial Minerals | MOL | Molybdenum | IAD | Industrial Adhesives | PPP | Portable Power Packs | FST | Fasteners | MFE | Manufacturing Equipment | RPK | Repair Kits | OPT | Optical Equipment | NVC | Navigation Components | VEL | Vehicle Electronics | SGE | Surgical Equipment | RGM | Regenerative Materials | TLS | Tools | ANQ | Antiques | MDA | Media Archives | SCC | Scientific Consumables | ELS | Emergency Life Support | EXE | Extraction Equipment | MOT | Motors | RBT | Restricted Biotech | ABC | Abandoned Cargo | ORF | Organic Feedstock | CRC | Certified Replacement Components | ||
| FMT | Frozen Meat | CRG | Cryogenic Gases | PHO | Phosphates | MAG | Magnesium | CLT | Coolants | CHW | Construction Hardware | FBE | Fabrication Equipment | IFL | Industrial Filters | CME | Communication Equipment | GDS | Guidance Systems | FSC | Fuel-System Components | PRC | Prosthetic Components | CPE | Camping Equipment | HCG | Handcrafted Goods | SUE | Survival Equipment | DRE | Drilling Equipment | GEN | Generators | STM | Strategic Materials | RCM | Recovered Materials | LPM | Limited-Production Machinery | ||||||||||||
| SEA | Seafood | CFS | Carbon Feedstock | ZNC | Zinc | HYF | Hydraulic Fluids | PFS | Prefabricated Structures | IRO | Industrial Robots | PSC | Pressure-System Components | NET | Networking Equipment | AVI | Avionics | RBP | Replacement Body Panels | MIM | Medical Implants | HBT | Household Batteries | RTX | Rare Textiles | FMS | Field Medical Supplies | MMP | Mining Machinery Parts | CTS | Control Systems | HPS | High-Density Power Systems | ||||||||||||||||||
| FPR | Fresh Produce | SUL | Sulfur | LED | Lead | REF | Refrigerants | HAM | Habitat Modules | APE | Automated Production Equipment | SEL | Seals | NVE | Navigation Electronics | CMA | Communication Arrays | BTM | Biotech Materials | PCG | Packaged Consumer Goods | EXM | Exotic Materials | CME | Communications Equipment | AFB | Advanced Fabricators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PFD | Preserved Foods | SAL | Salt | TIN | Tin | ICH | Industrial Chemicals | PRD | Pressure Doors | MHE | Material-Handling Equipment | GSK | Gaskets | CTS | Control Systems | SNA | Sensor Arrays | RGM | Regenerative Medicine | CIP | Colonial Industrial Packages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PKF | Packaged Foods | IST | Industrial Stone | SLV | Silver | SOL | Solvents | AIR | Airlocks | WHE | Warehouse Equipment | FST | Fasteners | ATC | Automation Controllers | HMS | Heat-Management Systems | LAS | Laboratory Supplies | SSP | Settlement Supply Packages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DAI | Dairy Products | SND | Sand | GLD | Gold | ACD | Acids | ENS | Environmental Seals | TOL | Tooling | RBC | Robotics Components | RAD | Radiators | MOX | Medical Oxygen | RPM | Replacement Machinery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COF | Coffee | CLY | Clay | PLT | Platinum | ALK | Alkalis | PRE | Precision Electronics | CSC | Certified Spacecraft Components | EMK | Emergency Medical Kits | PFB | Portable Fabricators | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TEA | Tea | PLD | Palladium | CAT | Catalysts | EXE | Experimental Electronics | SRP | Spacecraft Replacement Parts | HSP | Hospital Equipment | UTV | Utility Vehicles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STC | Stimulant Crops | PGM | Platinum-Group Metals | CHF | Chemical Feedstocks | ESK | Emergency Spacecraft Repair Kits | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SPC | Spices | SPA | Specialty Alloys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FLC | Flavoring Crops | ARA | Aerospace Alloys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LUF | Luxury Foods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ASE | Agricultural Seed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AST | Agricultural Starter Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FER | Fertilizer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ANS | Animal Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AQS | Aquaculture Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VehiclesReference 36Vehicle Skills, Specialties, and Situational DMs — Part 1
| Skill | What It Operates | Specialties | Skill | Vehicle Type | DM +1 — Favorable | DM −1 — Difficult | DM −2 — Severe | DM −3 — Extreme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive | Ground and surface vehicles | Wheeled — cars, trucks, motorcycles; Tracked — tanks, tracked utility vehicles; Walker — walking vehicles; Hovercraft — surface-effect vehicles; Mole — tunneling/subsurface vehicles | Drive | Wheeled | Clear road, excellent traction, good visibility | Rain, loose surface, heavy traffic, poor visibility | Ice, damaged road, high speed through obstacles | Near-zero visibility, catastrophic terrain, uncontrolled pursuit conditions | |
| Flyer | Atmospheric aircraft | Airship — dirigibles/airships; Rotor — helicopters and other rotorcraft; Wing — fixed-wing aircraft; Grav — listed in the legacy skill source | Drive | Tracked | Firm open terrain | Mud, rubble, steep grade | Deep mud, unstable ground, major obstacles | Collapsing terrain, extreme slope, movement under catastrophic conditions | |
| Seafarer | Watercraft | Motorboats — small powered boats; Ocean Ships — large surface vessels; Sail — sailing vessels; Submarine — submersibles | Drive | Walker | Stable level terrain | Broken ground, cluttered terrain | Unstable footing, severe slope, damaged support surface | Collapsing structures, extreme terrain requiring continuous balance | |
| Pilot | Spacecraft | Small Craft — shuttles, launches, ship’s boats; Spacecraft — ordinary spacecraft; Capital Ships — very large spacecraft/warships | Drive | Hovercraft | Flat open surface, calm conditions | Rough surface, crosswind, confined route | Severe wind, major obstacles, highly irregular surface | Violent weather, debris field, extremely confined high-speed movement | |
| Drive | Mole | Known, uniform material | Mixed geology, minor obstructions | Hard rock, unstable material, uncertain underground structures | Major geological instability, collapse risk, unknown artificial structures | ||||
| Skill | Vehicle Type | Examples | Flyer | Airship | Calm weather, open airspace | Moderate wind, restricted maneuvering | Severe wind, turbulence, confined airspace | Violent storm, structural instability, emergency maneuvering | |
| Drive | Wheeled | Cars, trucks, motorcycles | Flyer | Rotor | Calm weather, clear landing area | Crosswind, confined landing zone, reduced visibility | Severe turbulence, obstructed approach, damaged landing area | Extreme weather, near- zero visibility, emergency landing in confined terrain | |
| Drive | Tracked | Tanks, tracked utility vehicles | Flyer | Wing | Clear weather, prepared runway | Crosswind, poor visibility, short runway | Severe turbulence, damaged runway, difficult terrain approach | Extreme weather, emergency landing, critically constrained approach | |
| Drive | Walker | Walking vehicles | Flyer | Grav | Legacy / unresolved | Legacy / unresolved | Legacy / unresolved | Legacy / unresolved | |
| Drive | Hovercraft | Surface-effect vehicles | Seafarer | Motorboat | Calm water, clear channel | Moderate waves, congestion, poor visibility | Heavy seas, reefs, debris, confined high-speed maneuvering | Violent seas, major storm, catastrophic navigation conditions | |
| Drive | Mole | Tunneling and subsurface vehicles | Seafarer | Ocean Ship | Calm sea, open water | Heavy traffic, poor visibility, moderate sea state | Severe weather, confined waters, restricted maneuvering | Violent storm, major system failure, collision- avoidance emergency | |
| Flyer | Airship | Dirigibles and lighter-than-air craft | Seafarer | Sail | Favorable steady wind | Variable wind, moderate seas | Heavy seas, strong adverse wind, restricted waters | Violent storm, damaged rigging, loss of effective control | |
| Flyer | Rotor | Helicopters and other rotorcraft | Seafarer | Submarine | Open water, reliable navigation | Confined water, poor sensor conditions | Shallow water, strong currents, obstacles | Under-ice navigation, severe system failure, collision or grounding danger | |
| Flyer | Wing | Fixed-wing aircraft | Pilot | Small Craft | Clear approach, established navigation solution | Congested traffic, difficult docking, degraded sensors | Severe maneuvering constraints, damaged craft, hazardous approach | Emergency docking, uncontrolled motion, catastrophic approach conditions | |
| Flyer | Grav | Grav vehicles — legacy/unresolved for Modal Distance | Pilot | Spacecraft | Clear operating environment, established course | Congested space, degraded sensors, difficult approach | Debris field, damaged control systems, hazardous close maneuvering | Collision imminent, uncontrolled trajectory, catastrophic system failure | |
| Seafarer | Motorboat | Small powered watercraft | Pilot | Capital Ship | Clear space with complete maneuvering data | Congested formation, restricted maneuvering space | Damaged maneuver systems, close operations around major objects | Collision avoidance with limited control, catastrophic maneuvering emergency | |
| Seafarer | Ocean Ship | Large surface vessels | Modifier Scale | ||||||
| Seafarer | Sail | Sailing vessels | DM | Condition | |||||
| Seafarer | Submarine | Submersibles | 1 | Conditions materially assist the operator | |||||
| Pilot | Small Craft | Shuttles, launches, ship’s boats | 0 | Normal operating conditions | |||||
| Pilot | Spacecraft | Standard spacecraft | −1 | Difficult but professionally manageable conditions | |||||
| Pilot | Capital Ship | Large spacecraft and warships | −2 | Severe conditions requiring significant skill | |||||
| −3 | Extreme conditions where failure is a serious possibility | ||||||||
| Skill | Vehicle Type | Examples | Game Description | ||||||
| Drive | Wheeled | Cars, trucks, motorcycles | The most common ground vehicles. Fast and efficient on prepared roads but vulnerable to poor traction, damaged surfaces, debris, and rough terrain. | ||||||
| Drive | Tracked | Tanks, tracked utility vehicles | Heavy ground vehicles built for difficult terrain. Slower and less maneuverable than wheeled vehicles, but capable of crossing mud, rubble, loose soil, and broken ground. | ||||||
| Drive | Walker | Walking vehicles | Vehicles that move on articulated legs rather than wheels or tracks. Walkers can negotiate obstacles and uneven terrain but depend on stable footing and careful balance. | ||||||
| Drive | Hovercraft | Surface-effect vehicles | Vehicles supported on a cushion of air, allowing them to travel across water, marsh, ice, sand, and relatively flat terrain. Strong winds, obstacles, and confined spaces make them difficult to handle. | ||||||
| Drive | Mole | Tunneling and subsurface vehicles | Specialized vehicles designed to travel through soil, rock, or existing underground passages. Their operation depends heavily on geology, structural stability, and accurate subsurface information. | ||||||
| Flyer | Airship | Dirigibles and lighter-than-air craft | Large atmospheric craft supported primarily by buoyancy. Airships can remain aloft efficiently for long periods but are slow to maneuver and particularly vulnerable to severe weather and strong winds. | ||||||
| Flyer | Rotor | Helicopters and other rotorcraft | Aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, hovering, and low-speed maneuvering. Rotorcraft are useful where runways are unavailable but become difficult to operate in turbulence, confined spaces, and poor visibility. | ||||||
| Flyer | Wing | Fixed-wing aircraft | Aircraft that rely on forward motion and aerodynamic lift. They offer speed, range, and efficiency but normally require sufficient space for takeoff, landing, and safe maneuvering. | ||||||
| Flyer | Grav | Grav vehicles — legacy/unresolved for Modal Distance | A legacy RED-SHIFT vehicle category based on antigravity technology. Grav vehicles remain unresolved and should not be treated as established Modal Distance technology or rules. | ||||||
| Seafarer | Motorboat | Small powered watercraft | Small and medium powered vessels intended for rivers, lakes, coastal waters, and short-range transport. They are maneuverable but increasingly vulnerable as weather and sea conditions worsen. | ||||||
| Seafarer | Ocean Ship | Large surface vessels | Large powered vessels designed for extended operation on open water. Their size provides endurance and stability but creates long stopping distances, wide turning requirements, and limited maneuverability in confined waters. |
VehiclesReference 37Vehicle Skills and Specialties — Part 2
| Seafarer | Sail | Sailing vessels | Vessels propelled primarily by wind. Their performance depends on wind direction, sail handling, sea conditions, and the crew’s ability to adapt to changing weather. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer | Submarine | Submersibles | Vessels designed to operate beneath the surface. Submarine crews depend on sensors, navigation, depth control, and system reliability because direct visibility and emergency options are extremely limited underwater. |
| Pilot | Small Craft | Shuttles, launches, ship’s boats | Compact spacecraft used for local transportation, docking, landing, transfers, rescue, and ship-to- ship operations. They are highly maneuverable but usually have limited endurance, fuel, and redundancy. |
| Pilot | Spacecraft | Standard spacecraft | Independent vessels designed for routine travel between worlds, stations, and other destinations. Piloting includes maneuvering, approach, docking, departure, and maintaining a safe trajectory through normal space. |
| Pilot | Capital Ship | Large spacecraft and warships | Massive spacecraft whose size, momentum, and crew requirements make maneuvering a coordinated operation. Capital ships respond slowly, require substantial maneuvering space, and make navigation or control errors potentially catastrophic. |
VehiclesReference 38Vehicle Skill Review Notes
| Vehicle Skill Review Notes | Current Finding | State | Why It Matters | Smallest Decision Needed | Source Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current vehicle-operation taxonomy | The Vehicles tab currently uses Drive, Flyer, Seafarer, and Pilot as the four operating skills. | Proposed / current worksheet structure | This is the taxonomy used by the situational-DM table, but it is not the only vehicle-skill structure present in the workbook. | Do not normalize until overlapping skills are reconciled. | Vehicles!A1:J24 |
| Drive overlap | Specialties lists Wheeled, Tracked, Walker, Hovercraft, Mole, plus Motorcycle, Heavy Vehicle, and Specialized Terrain Vehicle. | Unresolved | Some entries may be separate specialties while others may be examples or subtypes of Wheeled/Tracked/etc. | Decide the authoritative Drive specialty list. | Specialties rows for Drive |
| Marine skill overlap | Skills contains both Marine Operations and Seafarer. Specialties contains specialty lists for both. | Unresolved conflict | Both skills cover surface vessels and submarines, creating duplicate mechanical homes. | Choose whether Seafarer or Marine Operations is the authoritative marine-operation skill, or define a non-overlapping distinction. | Skills; Specialties; Vehicles |
| Space skill overlap | Skills contains both Pilot and Spaceflight. Pilot is used in Vehicles; Spaceflight is defined as operating spacecraft in normal space and through jump corridors. | Unresolved conflict | The two skills appear to overlap in spacecraft operation and could cause duplicate checks or unclear skill ownership. | Choose the authoritative spacecraft-operation skill or define a non-overlapping division of responsibility. | Skills; Vehicles |
| Rail Operations | Rail Operations exists as its own skill with Conventional Rail, High-Speed Rail, Maglev, Cable System, Industrial Guideway, and Launch Rail specialties. | Present in workbook; not represented in Vehicles table | The current Vehicles table does not include this operating skill even though the Skills and Specialties tabs do. | Decide whether Rail Operations belongs in the vehicle-operation table. | Skills; Specialties |
| Flyer — Grav | Flyer includes Grav in the workbook and in the Vehicles table, where it is marked legacy/unresolved. | Unresolved legacy material | Current Modal Distance technology direction does not use antigravity, so carrying Grav forward would create a setting/mechanical conflict. | Remove, replace, or explicitly reserve Grav after a project decision. | Skills; Specialties; Vehicles |
| Situational DMs | Vehicles columns E:J contain proposed situational DMs from +1 favorable through -3 extreme for Drive, Flyer, Seafarer, and Pilot vehicle types. | Proposed | These modifiers are new mechanical material and should not be treated as approved until explicitly accepted. | Approve, revise, or reject the DM scale and vehicle-specific condition examples. | Vehicles!E1:J24 |
| Modifier scale | +1 favorable; +0 normal; -1 difficult; -2 severe; -3 extreme. | Proposed | This establishes a reusable situational-modifier framework that may affect more than vehicles if adopted broadly. | Decide whether this scale is vehicle-only or a shared task-modifier convention. | Vehicles!E18:F24 |
| Authoritative home | Vehicle operating skill definitions are currently distributed across Skills, Specialties, and Vehicles. | Unresolved architecture issue | The project requires one authoritative home for each approved rule, with other locations referencing rather than redefining it. | After the skill taxonomy is decided, designate the authoritative home for vehicle-operation rules and specialties. | Project Instructions §15; workbook tabs |
| Next review action | Reconcile vehicle-related skill names and specialties before treating the situational-DM table as normalized Modal Distance rules. | Recommended next step | This prevents approval of modifiers against a taxonomy that may later change. | First decide the operating-skill taxonomy: Drive / Flyer / marine / rail / spacecraft. | Vehicle Notes |
Website & Space CombatReference 39Website Page Reference
| Page |
| /home |
| /modaldistance |
| /stories |
| /introduction |
| /the-universe |
| /character-creation |
| /skills |
| /tasks |
| /sister-abigail |
| /mac-adventures |
| /blog |
| /about |
| /custom-work-for-hire |
| /character-creation-rules |
| /psionic-talents-and-skills |
| /mac |
| /worldbuilder |
| /cargo-and-trade |
| /psionics |
| /spacecraft-construction |
| /space-combat |
| /vehicles |
| /equipment |
| /combat-and-danger |
| /table-of-contents |
| /spacecraft-operation |
Website & Space CombatReference 40Space Combat Crew Effect and Task Chains
| Total Crew Effect | Result | Space Combat Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| −6 | Exceptional Failure | The crew fails decisively. The objective is not achieved and the situation significantly worsens. |
| −5 | Severe Failure | The crew fails badly. The objective is not achieved and the crew suffers a major setback or consequence. |
| −4 | Major Failure | The crew fails. Several problems compound, leaving the ship in a substantially worse position. |
| −3 | Clear Failure | The crew fails to accomplish the objective and creates a meaningful disadvantage, cost, or complication. |
| −2 | Failure | The crew does not accomplish the objective. Negative Effects outweighed the crew’s successful contributions. |
| −1 | Marginal Failure | The crew succeeds but the ship requires maintenance. The objective achieved with a significant consequence, cost, or compromise. |
| 0 | Marginal Success | The crew achieves the objective, but only barely. A complication, cost, or unfavorable condition may remain. |
| 1 | Success | The crew accomplishes the objective. The result is effective but provides no substantial additional advantage. |
| 2 | Good Success | The crew accomplishes the objective cleanly and gains a modest tactical or operational advantage. |
| 3 | Strong Success | The crew accomplishes the objective effectively and gains a meaningful additional advantage. |
| 4 | Major Success | The crew performs exceptionally well, accomplishing the objective while improving its tactical or operational position. |
| 5 | Decisive Success | The crew accomplishes the objective decisively and gains a substantial additional benefit or advantage. |
| 6 | Exceptional Success | The crew accomplishes the objective decisively. Exceptional performance may provide an additional tactical or operational benefit. |
| Shorthanded and Skeleton Crew | ||
| A task chain assumes that the crew has the proper personnel available to perform the required functions. | ||
| A crew that is shorthanded, operating with a skeleton crew, or otherwise missing the proper personnel may still attempt the task chain. | ||
| When the proper personnel are not available, Bane applies to the task-chain rolls. | ||
| The task chain is otherwise resolved normally: | ||
| every participating player-character aboard the ship rolls; determine Effect against the task-chain difficulty; record positive and negative Effects; total all Effects to determine the final Crew Effect. | ||
| total all Effects to determine the final Crew Effect. | ||
Website & Space CombatReference 41Space Combat Range Increments
| Range R | ange Increment | s Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dogfight | 500 km | |
| Close | < 1 RI | 0–999 km |
| Engagement | 1 RI | 1,000–1,999 km |
| 2 RI | 2,000 km - 2,9999 km | |
| 3 RI | ||
| Long | 4–6 RI | 4,000–6,999 km |
| Extreme | 7–10 RI | 7,000–10,000 km |
| Distant | More than 10 RI | More than 10,000 km |
Website & Space CombatReference 42Website Asset / CDN Reference
| What to collect | What goes in th | e sheet |
|---|---|---|
| Asset ID | Short stable name I can use when building HTML/CSS | |
| Filename | Actual filename in Squarespace Asset Library | |
| Asset Folder | Where you organized it in Squarespace | |
| CDN URL | Full images.squarespace-cdn.com URL used by HTML/CSS | |
| Alt Text | Short description for accessibility/SEO | |
| URL Slug | Relative internal path, e.g. /the-game | |
| Public URL | Full public page address for reference/testing | |
| https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/6a7298a14df97943369c3d59/7c594ed6-31ea-4275-bf25-a91b10d09f1c/Route+Network.png?content-type=image%2Fpng | ||
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VehiclesReference 43Vehicle Review Note
the dedicated vehicles tab contains the current drive, flyer, seafarer, and pilot taxonomy plus proposed situational dms. a separate vehicle notes tab has been added to preserve review findings without changing the existing vehicle tables.