Rules Clarifications

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This topic will include any notes on rules

1. Index
2. Sanity Attribute
3. Luck Attribute
4. Damage Cycle
5. Full Skill List
6. Experience
7. Weaponry
8. Recruiting (Task)
9. Armour
10. Medical Equipment inc. Drugs

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Sanity is the ability to cope with the world.
Below 6, the character starts to suffer from Quirks; at 2 they are Definitely Erratic; by Zero they are Positively Eccentric (if their SOC is high enough) or Certifiably Mad (otherwise).

Value	Note	DM
0	Non-Functioning	-3
1	Borderline	-2
2	Vulnerable	-2
3	Weak	-1
4	Marginal	-1
5	At Risk	-1
6	Sane	0
7	Sane	0
8	Sane	0
9	Sane	+1
10	Sane	+1
11	Sane	+1
12	Sane	+2

SAN can be temporarily reduced by traumas and permanently reduced by various factors. Permanent loss can be recovered through psychiatry sessions. (Science (Psychology) can help, as can Profession (Psychiatrist)). Temporary loss can be recovered medically through rest, etc.

n.b. Temporary Reduction of a physical attribute (STR, DEX, END) to Zero will cause permanent SAN damage.

n.b. Permanent reduction of SAN may get you assigned an interesting psychological scar.

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Each character has luck

Luck Points may be expended, by the player, temporarily as a pre-roll positive DM (NOT usable during character generation)
Luck Points may be expended, by the player, permanently as a post-roll positive DM (also NOT usable during character generation)

Luck DMs may be applied by the referee at any time

Temporary Luck Losses are restored at one point per calendar day

At the referee's discretion:-

• Good actions may increase luck
• Evil actions may decrease it

Value	Note	DM
0		-3
1	Jonah	-2
2	Jonah	-2
3	Unlucky	-1
4	Unlucky	-1
5	Unlucky	-1
6	Normal	0
7	Normal	0
8	Normal	0
9	Lucky	+1
10	Lucky	+1
11	Lucky	+1
12	Very Lucky	+2

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Condition	Immediate effect	Long Term Effect
Not Hit	No Effect	No Effect
Physical Stat Enhancement Reduced	No Effect	Attribute DM may be reduced
1st Physical Stat Reduced	No Effect	Attribute DM may be reduced; Healing Rate:1D+<END DM>/Day of Rest ; or 1+<END DM>/Day of Not-Rest
1st Physical Stat = Zero	All in one hit? Yes: Unconscious Otherwise: No Effect	Stat DM: -3
2nd Physical Stat Reduced	No Effect	Attribute DM may be reduced
2nd Physical Stat = Zero	Unconscious	Attribute DM: -3 -1 SAN permanently
3rd Physical Stat Reduced	Seriously Wounded Fall Down	Attribute DM may be reduced Move = 1 square per action Heal=0+<END DM> 1 Major Action Only Needs Surgery
3rd Physical Stat = Zero	Critically Wounded Comatose Stop Breathing	Attribute DM  -3 1D INT Damage/Min from suffocation. -1 INT permanently -1 SAN permanently
INT Reduced	No Effect	INT DM may be reduced
INT = Zero	Irretrievably Dead	Irretrievably Dead
PSI Reduced	No Effect	PSI DM may be reduced
PSI = Zero	Unconscious	PSI DM: -3. No Psionic Actions
SAN Reduced	No Effect	SAN DM may be reduced May gain psychological quirk
SAN = Zero	Psychological Trauma	-1 SAN permanently
Fatigue <= END	No Effect	No Effect
Fatigue > END	Fatigued	DM: -2 on all tasks At any rest, END check to avoid sleeping for 1Dx10 Mins
Fatigue > (2xEND)	Unconscious	Sleep for 1D hours once “Conscious” unless woken by someone else

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Skill	Denghez	Rradzoka	Sazqelimqariepr	Yeelau	Notes
Admin	+1	+1	-3	-3	Childhood Option.
Advocate	-3	+1	-3	-3
Animals	-3	-3	-3	0	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Animals(Handling)	-3	-3	-3	0
Animals(Vetenary)	-3	-3	-3	0
Animals(Training)	-3	-3	-3	0
Art	-3	-3	0	0	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Art(Performer)	-3	-3	0	0
Art(Holography)	-3	-3	0	0	Includes all AV technologies
Art(Instrument)	-3	-3	0	0
Art(Visual Media)	-3	-3	0	0	Decorative and Sculptural
Art(Write)	-3	-3	0	0
Astrogation	-3	+2	-3	-3	Jump and Delta-V calculations
Athletics	0	0	0	0	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Athletics(STR)	0	0	0	+1
Athletics(DEX)	+2	+1	+1	+1	Inc. Zero G
Athletics(END)	0	0	0	0
Broker	-3	-3	-3	-3
Carouse	0	0	0	-3	Childhood Option.
Deception	-3	-3	-3	-3
Diplomat	-3	-3	0	-3
Drive	-3	0	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Drive(Hovercraft)	-3	0	-3	-3
Drive(Mole)	-3	0	-3	-3
Drive(Track)	-3	0	-3	-3
Drive(Walker)	-3	0	-3	-3
Drive(Wheel)	-3	0	-3	-3
Electronics	-3	0	0	0	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Electronics(Comms)	-3	0	0	0
Electronics(Computers)	-3	0	+1	0
Electronics(Remote Ops)	-3	0	0	0
Electronics(Sensors)	-3	+1	0	0
Engineering	0	0	-3	0	Cascades to...
Engineering(M-Drive)	+1	0	-3	0	All Gravitics
Engineering(J-Drive)	+1	0	-3	+1	Jump Drives and Grids
Engineering(Life Support)	0	+1	-3	+1	Air, Heat, Water (Fresh and Foul)
Engineering(Power)	0	+1	-3	+1	Nuclear Engineering, Electrician
Explosives	-3	-3	-3	-3
Flyer	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Flyer(Airship)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Flyer(Grav)	-3	0	-3	0	House Rule: As Pilot:0
Flyer(Ornithopter)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Flyer(Rotor)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Flyer(Wing)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Gambler	-3	+1	-3	-3
Gunner	-3	0	-3	-3	Cascades to...
Gunner(Turret)	-3	+1	-3	-3
Gunner(Ortillery)	-3	0	-3	-3
Gunner(Screen)	-3	0	-3	-3
Gunner(Capital)	-3	0	-3	-3
Gun Combat	0	0	0	0	Cascades to...
Gun Combat(Archaic)	0	0	0	0
Gun Combat(Energy)	+3	+2	+1	+1
Gun Combat(Slug)	+1	0	0	0
Heavy Weapons	-3	-3	-3	-3	Cascades to...
Heavy Weapons(Artillery)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Heavy Weapons(Man Portable)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Heavy Weapons(Vehicle)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Investigate	-3	-3	-3	-3
Jack-of-All-Trades	-3	-3	+1	-3
Language(Anglic)	0	-3	-3	+1	Childhood Option. Human and Ursa; Used in old Imperium
Language(Aekhu)	+2	+2	+1	-3	Childhood Option. Vargr; Used in Deneb and Corridor
Language(Gvegh)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Vargr; Used in Deneb & Spinward Marches
Language(Oynprith)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Droyne
Language(Trokh)	-3	-3	0	+2	Childhood Option. Aslan
Language(Vilani)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Human; Widely used in Corridor and Vland
Language(Zdetl)	-3	-3	+2	-3	Childhood Option. Human; Zhodani
Leadership	+1	+2	-3	-3
Mechanic	-3	+1	-3	+2	Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Polymers, etc. Childhood Option.
Medic	+3	+1	-3	-3	First Aid, Diagnosis, Surgery, Medical, etc. Childhood Option.
Melee	0	0	0	-3	Cascades to...
Melee(Unarmed/Natural)	+3	0	+1	-3	House Rule: These are merged
Melee(Blade)	0	+1	0	-3
Melee(Bludgeon)	0	0	0	-3
Navigation	-3	-3	-3	-3	Anything inside an atmosphere, on the surface or under-water
Persuade	-3	-3	0	-3
Pilot	-3	0	-3	0	Cascades to...
Pilot(Small Craft)	-3	+1	-3	+1	< 100 dTons. Implies Flyer(Grav):0
Pilot(Spacecraft)	-3	+3	-3	0
Pilot(Capital Ships)	-3	0	-3	0	>5000 dTons
Profession(Agriculture)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. General Outdoor Horticulture
Profession(Belter)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option.
Profession(Civil Engineer)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option.
Profession(Chef)	-3	0	-3	-3	Childhood Option.
Profession(Hydroponics)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. General Indoor Horticulture
Profession(Psychologist)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. See Medic for Psychiatry
Profession(Security)	+1	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option.
Profession(Teacher)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Can reduce the time required to teach someone enough to gain an experience point
Profession(...)	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option.
Recon	0	-3	-3	0
Science	-3	-3	0	0	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Science(Archaeology)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Astronomy)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Biology)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Chemistry)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Cosmology)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Cybernetics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Economics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Genetics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(History)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Linguistics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Mathematics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Philosophy)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Physics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Planetology)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Psionics)	-3	-3	+1	0
Science(Psychology)	-3	-3	0	+1
Science(Robotics)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Sophontology)	-3	-3	0	0
Science(Xenology)	-3	-3	0	0
Seafarer	-3	-3	-3	-3	Childhood Option. Cascades to...
Seafarer(Ocean Ships)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Seafarer(Personal)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Seafarer(Sail)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Seafarer(Submarine)	-3	-3	-3	-3
Stealth	-3	0	+1	+2
Steward	-3	-3	0	+1
Streetwise	0	-3	0	+1	Childhood Option.
Survival	-3	+1	-3	0	Childhood Option.
Tactics	0	-3	-3	-3	Cascades to....
Tactics(Military)	+1	-3	-3	-3
Tactics(Naval)	+1	-3	-3	-3
Vacc Suit	+2	+1	+1	+1	Childhood Option.

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Experience can be earned at 1XP per 40 hours of study/training or by assignment by the referee for actions undertaken. XP are assigned against a specific skill and are lost if the skill is changed.

Target Skill Level	XP
0	8
1	16
2	32
3	64
4	128

Upon reaching the target XP, a roll against EDU is made. The required XP are deducted. On 8+, the new skill level is attained - other results get no benefit. Gain a +1 DM for each previously attempt for the given skill.

Jack-of-All-Trades cannot be gained this way.

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Statistics

Weapon	Damage	Base Range	Personal	Close	Short	Medium	Long	Very Long	Distant	Mag.	Traits
			<1m	<5m	5-10m	11-50m	51-250m	251-500m	501-5000m
12mm Snub Pistol	3D-2	10m	-1	+0	-2	-4				6	Zero-G.
Yeelau's Laser Pistol (Trilueakhai)	3D+3	20m	-1	+0	+1	+0	-2			100	Zero-G. DNA secured.
Rradzoka's Armour's Gauntlet Laser	3D	20m	-1	+0	+1	+0	-2			100	Zero-G
Rradzoka's Laser Carbine	4D	150m	-2	+0	+1	+0	-2	-4	-6	50	Zero-G Folding Stock (DM-2 when folded) Laser Sight (DM+1 at medium range when used) Toughened Scope
Denghez's Laser Pistol	3D	20m	-1	+0	+1	+0	-2			100	Zero-G
Denghez's Laser Rifle	5D+3	600m	N/A	+0	+1	+0	-2	-4	-6	6	Scope, Zero-G, Retinal Scan Security
Grenade	*	10m	N/A	+0	+0	-1					*Area Effect
Rradzoka's Dagger	1D+2	5m	+1	+0
Rradzoka's Suit Blades	2D	5m	+1	+0							Retractable
Sazqelimqariepr's Improvised Blade	1D+2	5m	0	+1							Serrated. AP:2
Stun Stick	2D	5m	0	+1							Stun
Cutlass	3D	5m	-1	+1

Area effects

Round	Damage	Traits
Smoke Grenade		Blast 9
Stun Grenade	3D	Blast 9, Stun

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Recruiting will take 1d6 weeks for each recruiting cycle. Urgent recruiting can occur in as little of 1d6 days, but results will be less effective.

It should be noted that there is a premium for staff with shipboard skills and willing to travel. There has been a considerable drain on the skill set over the past two decades as ships have been fitted out for various para-military purposes, lost to piracy or adventure or battle, or just lost. Additionally, the Regency has been preferentially allowing immigration of people with such skills.

Clearly, recruiting is best at places with good quality Starports, large populations and little competition from those competing interests. Various skills can be used to improve yield, as can Networks and Contacts/Allies.

There is no guarantee that the applicants have the skills that they purport to supply. Neither is there any warranty that they are on the level. It is up to the recruiter to confirm the applicant's bona-fides.

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Type	AV	TL	Rad Protection	kg	Cr	Usage Skill	Notes
Vargr Combat Vacc-Suit (Rradzoka)	+12	10	80	25	36500	Vacc Suit+1	Vacc-Suit. Extended Life Support (18 Hrs). Self sealing. Mag Boots. Eye Protection. 50km Radio Comms. Data enabled Diagnostics/Comms Port. Basic Thruster Pack (0.05g,15mins). Smart Fabric. Personalised External Graphic Design. Gauntlet Laser (See Weaponry). Retractable Blades. Coolant Rig. Radiation Detector. Basic Atmospheric Sampler. Medical Kit. Medical Injector. Automated First Aid Dispenser. Vacc Suit Emergency Kit.
Aslan Vacc-Suit (Yeelau)	+10	14	90	8	63500	Vacc Suit+0	Vacc-Suit. Extended Life Support (18 Hrs). Self sealing. Mag Boots. Eye Protection. Helmet mounted white-light spotlights. 50km Radio Comms. Data enabled Diagnostics/Comms Port. Grav-Based Thruster Pack (0.1g,96 Hrs). Variable Visual Chameleon (Usually displaying house-crest). Smart Fabric. Medical Biometric Sensors. (Medic:+2 on diagnostic tasks)
Vargr Soft-Cloth (Denghez)	+8	10	0	5	1500	None	Smart Fabric.
Zhodani Soft-Cloth (Sazqelmiqariepr)	+8	12	0	5	2500	None	Smart Fabric. Programmable surface colour/pattern

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Soft Cloth Armour. TL10+ Comes with eye-protector and can be worn with filter mask or compressor.

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Equipment

Item	TL	Notes
Medical kit	10	+1 DM To Medical Diagnostics
Medical Injector	5	Can administer drugs intravenously. One-Shot versions possible (e.g. Trauma Pack loaded with Trauma Stabilizer)
Automated First Aid Dispenser	10	Can apply basic first-aid at Medic:+0 This is an add-on to armour only.

Drugs

Drug	TL	Effect	Side-Effect
Anti-PTSD	10	DM:+1 Vs trauma related stress for 2D*3 hours	Overdose causes amnesia regarding the effect period in some subjects
Anti-Radiation	8	Absorb 100 Rad. Doesn't undo dose already absorbed.	1D damage to END if 2nd+ dose within 24 hours
Fast Drug	10	1:60 time dilation	The lack of heat generation while metabolism is slowed can result in hypothermia
Panacea	10	Wide-Spectrum Anti-Whatever. Attacks disease as Medic-0. Can't affect poisons or genetic or metabolic or environmental diseases.	None known
Stimulant	8	Removes fatigue	n Damage on nth use without intervening sleep.
Trauma Stabilizer	10	On Medic:8+, 1D END for 1D hours Will work on negative hits if applied next tactical turn	Added END is lost at the end of the duration, potentially killing patient