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Before Combat

StepWho?RollNotes
Tactics (Leader)LeaderTactics (military)—
InitiativeEveryoneDEX or INT Check—
Tactics Effect——Ambushing: DM+6 • Unaware: DM-6

Combat Actions

ActionCostRollNotes
AimMinor—DM+1 each time, max DM+6
Attack, GunSignificantGun Combat + DEXDamage: Weapon + Effect
Attack, MeleeSignificantMelee + STR/DEX DMDamage: Weapon + Effect + STR DM
Attack, ThrownSignificantAthletics (DEX) + DEXDamage: Weapon + Effect
Change Crew PositionSignificant——
Change StanceMinor—Stand, crouch, lie prone
Draw Weapon/ItemMinor——
First AidSignificantMedic + EDU DMHeals Effect damage. Must be used within 1 minute (10 rounds) of injury
Give OrdersMinor—A couple of sentences
Grab ObjectMinor——
LeadershipSignificantLeadership + INT/EDU/SOC DMSuccess: One DM+1 per Effect • Failure: One DM-1 per Effect
Look AroundMinorRecon—
MoveMinor—6m (4”) unless otherwise noted
Other SkillsSignificant—Some skills require an Extended action
PsionicsSignificant——
Push ButtonFree——
ReloadMinor——
Shout MessageFree—A couple of words

Reactions

ReactionRollNotes
Dive for Cover—All attacks DM-2 if near cover; DM-2 (prone) otherwise. No action next turn
DodgeSubtract DEX or Athletics (DEX) from attacker’s rollLimit 1 per attack. All actions DM-1 next turn per dodge
Parry—DM-1 to attacker’s roll. Limit 1 per attack. All actions DM-1 next turn

Grapple Actions

Grapple OptionRollEffect
Initiate GrappleMelee (unarmed), OpposedForces opponent prone
Disarm—Take weapon on Effect 6+
Throw Opponent—Throw 1D meters for 1D damage; ends grapple
Injure—Effect +2 damage ignoring armor
Injure with Weapon—Weapon damage + Effect
Escape—End grapple and move normal distance
Drag Opponent—Move opponent 3 meters

Space Combat Actions

ActionDutyRequirementsEffect
Improve InitiativeCaptainLeadership checkEffect applied to Initiative next round
JumpEngineerEngineer (j-drive) checkInitiate jump sequence
Offline SystemEngineerEngineer (power) checkShut down systems to free up Power
Overload DriveEngineerDifficult Engineer (m-drive) checkIncrease Thrust by +1 next round
Overload PlantEngineerDifficult Engineer (power) checkIncrease Power by +10% next round
Point DefenceGunnerGunner (turret) checkDestroy incoming missiles
Disperse SandGunnerGunner (turret) checkBlock laser attacks
Reassign DutyAny—Change assigned duty for next round
Repair SystemEngineerAverage Engineer checkQuick repair to critical hit effects
Reload TurretGunner—Reload sandcaster/missile rack
Sensor LockSensor OperatorElectronics (sensors) checkGain DM+2 on attacks against target
Electronic WarfareSensor OperatorElectronics (comms/sensors) checkJam communications or break sensor lock
Boarding ActionMarine—Launch boarding party at Adjacent range
Launch MissilesGunner—Fire missile salvo
Evasive ActionPilotUnspent ThrustDodge incoming attacks