MECHA WORLD MECHA MOVES SPREAD
These are moves granted by mecha equipment and require a player to control the Mecha to
trigger them.
FIRE ARTILLERY PIECE (INDIRECT)
When you have ammo, there is a forward observer and, you fire at the target, roll 2d6 + Mind.
On a Partial Hit, your artillery saturates the target area doing 10d6 + 10MDmg, you must
choose three:
- Your shells are spread over a greater area spreading the damage over more targets.
- You use up a unit of ammo.
- A salvo hits an ally, roll 3d6 MDmg.
- There is extensive collateral damage to civilian infrastructure.
- The enemy immediately reacts against your allies.
- The enemy has detected your location and launched a response.
On a Hit, the shells saturate the target causing 10d6 + 10 MDmg to spread across the area.
Also, choose one from the partial list.
On a Spectacular Hit, the attack is highly accurate 10d6 + 10 MDmg spread over the target
area.
FIRE ARTILLERY PIECE (DIRECT)
Some artillery can be fired directly at enemies that are in the line of fire. There tends to be a
fair amount of risk involved when doing so, though. When you have ammunition and fire at a
target in your line of sight, roll 2d6 + Combat.
On a Partial Hit, your slams into the target area doing 5d6 + 10MDmg, you must choose three:
- You use up a unit of ammo.
- A salvo hits an ally, roll 3d6 MDmg.
- There is extensive collateral damage to civilian infrastructure.
- The enemy immediately reacts.
- The weapon is jammed and will need to be Unjammed to make it work again.
On a Hit, the shells slam into the target, causing 5d6 + 10 MDmg. Also, choose two from the
partial list.
On a Spectacular Hit, the attack is highly accurate 5d6 + 10 MDmg.
FIRE ASSAULT CANNON
When you have ammo and fire your assault cannon at an enemy in range, roll 2d6 + Combat.
On a Partial Hit, your cannon hit the enemy, and you do 5d6 MDmg to your target. You must
choose two:
- You hit the enemy at an ineffective angle halving damage.
- You use up a unit of ammo.
- Rounds ricochet and hit an ally, roll 1d6 MDmg.
- There is extensive collateral damage to civilian infrastructure.
- The enemy immediately reacts.
On a Hit, the rounds slam into the enemy, roll 5d6 MDmg, also choose one from the partial list.
On a Spectacular Hit, the rounds slam into the enemy, roll 5d6 MDmg and, causes Critical
Damage.
FIRE ROCKET POD
When you have ammunition and fire your rocket pod at an enemy in range, roll 2d6 + Combat.
On a Partial Hit, your rockets hit the enemy, and you do 3d6 MDmg to your target. You must
choose three:
- Many of the rockets miss halving the damage.
- You use up a unit of ammo.
- A salvo hits an ally, roll 1d6 MDmg.
- There is extensive collateral damage to civilian infrastructure.
- The enemy immediately reacts.
On a Hit, the rockets plough into the enemy, roll 3d6 MDmg, also choose one from the partial
list.
On a Spectacular Hit, the rockets hit both the targeted enemy, doing 3D6 MDmg and, causes
Critical Damage.
USE EW MODULE
When you activate your EW module, roll 2d6 + Mind.
On a Partial Hit, you manage to disrupt either the enemy's communication systems preventing
them from contacting anyone or their sensors limiting their ability to target you and your allies.
On a Hit, you manage to disrupt the enemy's communication systems preventing them from
contacting anyone and their sensors limiting their ability to target you and your allies.
USE RECON MODULE
When you search for something using your recon module, roll 2d6 + Mind.
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On a Partial Hit, your recon module surveys the area, and the ST will describe what it detects. USE RUDIMENTARY REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
However, the ST may make a move. Gain +1 forward. When you issue a basic command to your Mecha, unless there is a narrative reason for the
On a Hit, your recon module surveys the area, and the ST will describe what it detects. Gain Mecha not to follow the command, it has been successful.
+2 forward. USE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
USE STEALTH MODULE When you control your Mecha remotely, roll 2D6 + Mind.
When you activate your stealth module to remain undetected, roll 2d6 + Mind. On a Miss, something is interrupting your communication with the Mecha.
On a Partial Hit, the system activates and renders your Mecha invisible to sensors in the On a Partial Hit, you can issue commands, but the connection is terrible. You can hold 1 action.
vicinity; however, pick one, On a Hit, you are connected to your Mecha. You can hold 3 actions.
- After this scene, the enemy figures out how to penetrate the system leaving it The hold can be used to perform any move that the Mecha has access to for the duration you
useless for the rest of the episode. have a connection to the Mecha. You must focus on the remote control system for the duration.
- A system briefly overloaded, alerting sensor operators that there are enemies in the
USE DIVE SYSTEM
area.
When you use a full emersion system to pilot a remote mecha, roll 2D6 + Mind.
- A temporary system failure results in you not being able to reactivate the system
until it receives Maintenance. On a Miss, you suffer immediate pain and are incompatible with the system.
On a Hit, the system activates and renders your Mecha invisible to sensors in the vicinity. On a Partial Hit, you may perform moves as though you were directly piloting the Mecha.
However, there is a delay for which you cannot account. All rolls are done at a disadvantage.
FLIGHT SYSTEM FLIGHT, YOU SHOULD USE THE MOST SPECIFIC MOVE WHEN
When you activate your flight system, On a Hit, you may perform moves as though you were directly piloting the Mecha at a -1.
ATTEMPTING TO USE PERFORM MANOEUVRES USING A
your Mecha can fly, and use moves that FLYING MECHA ALSO IT IS ASSUMED THAT IF YOUR MECHA ADVANCED DIVE SYSTEM
involve flying. CAN FLY THEN YOU WILL HAVE BE TRAINED HOW TO USE THE When you Use Dive System, a partial hit is a hit, and a hit has no negative modifier.
MOVE WITH A FLIGHT SYSTEM. OF COURSE IF THE FLIGHT
RE-ENTRY SYSTEM SYSTEM IS NEW OR IF IT IS A MECHA YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR
ACTIVATE CHAMELEON SYSTEM
Your Mecha is equipped with specialist WITH THEN MAYBE THE MOVE WILL NOT BE RELEVANT.
When you activate your chameleon system, roll 2d6+Mind
equipment that lets it enter a planet's On a Partial Hit, the Mecha becomes invisible to the naked eye. However, pick one:
atmosphere unassisted. When you attempt to renter an atmosphere, roll 2d6 + Combat. - The system lets off an EM reading, so the enemy is on alert.
On a Partial Hit, you manage to get through the atmosphere without an issue; however, pick - The system will fail once you make an attack.
two: - The system must go through Maintenance before being available again.
- You are off course. Describe where you have ended up. On a Hit, the Mecha becomes invisible to the naked.
- Your re-entry is noticed someone's sensors. The Chameleon system by default only makes the unit invisible to visual sensors by default.
- There is an intercept squadron inbound to your landing location.
ABLATIVE ARMOUR (N)
- You take a hard landing and take 1d6 MDmg.
When your Mecha is hit by direct heat or laser-based weapon, halve the damage and mark
- You lose a resource on the way down.
off a level of ablative armour. Ablative armour works by deflecting beams away from the
On a Hit, you manage to get through the atmosphere without an issue; however, pick one. Mecha and gets burnt off with each impact.
On a Spectacular Hit, you re-enter the atmosphere and touch down without issue.
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EXPLOSIVE REACTIVE ARMOUR (N) ELECTROMAGNETIC PULES
When your Mecha is hit by a ballistic or explosive attack, halve the damage and mark off a When you use a device that sets off an electromagnetic pulse, the enemy's sensors are
level of reactive armour. Reactive armour contains a layer of explosive that, when hit by a disrupted. All allies gain a +1 forward.
projectile, explodes, reducing the damage taken. USE ADVANCED RADAR
USE LASER PAINTER When using a move to detect and identify distant threats, add +1 to the roll.
Mecha form part of a combined arms system and will often play the role of painting targets TAKE CRITICAL DAMAGE
for other mecha weapon systems in the force. When you light up a target with a laser painter When a move causes you to take critical THINKING ABOUT CRITICAL DAMAGE, FIRSTLY WE
and a weapons platform is available to run a fire mission, roll 2D6 + Mind. damage or the mecha armour is taken past
ADDED CRITICAL DAMAGE TO ADD A BIT OF EXTRA
SPICE TO COMBAT SO FEEL FREE TO IGNORE IT.
On a Partial Hit, you keep the laser on the target. However, pick one: zero, and you take more hits, take either mark
CRITICAL DAMAGE SHOULD MAKE SENSE FOR THE
- There is heavy collateral damage. 1 structural hit or sacrifice a critical system. TARGETS HIT AND SHOULD IMPACT EITHER A MOVE
- You are detected, and enemies are zeroed in on your location. CAUSE CRITICAL DAMAGE OR GENERAL PERFORMANCE OF THE TARGET IN THE
- The weapons platforms must relocate and will not be available for the rest of the When a move causes critical damage to a NARRATIVE, E.G. BLOWING OFF A LEG, A WEAPON
adventure. target, negotiate with the ST about the SYSTEMS, HITTING THE REACTOR, ETC…

On a Hit, you keep the laser on target, enjoy the fireworks.
DEFLECT DEVASTATING BLAST
When you use your shield to deflect a devastating attack, nullify the damage taken, and the
shield is destroyed.
USE SWARM MISSILE PACK
When you have ammunition and fire your missiles at an enemy in range, roll 2d6 + Combat.
On a Partial Hit, your missiles hit the enemy, and you do 3d6 MDmg to your target. You must
choose three:
- The enemies spectacular manoeuvring results in many of the missiles missing.
- You use up a unit of ammo.
- Some of the missiles have misidentified an ally, roll 1d6 MDmg.
- There is extensive collateral damage to civilian infrastructure.
- The enemy immediately reacts.
On a Hit, the missiles chase the enemy blossoming in red and yellow blooms as it desperately
attempts to evade, roll 3d6 MDmg, and choose one from the partial list.
On a Spectacular Hit, the missiles chase the enemy blossoming in red and yellow blooms as
it desperately attempts to evade, roll 3d6 MDmg and, causes Critical Damage.
ATOMIC MISSILES
Your Mecha is using tactical nuclear warheads that do +2d6 MDmg.
damage and describe it.
OUT OF ACTION
When your mecha's hit points reach zero, and you or you take critical damage that renders
the machine inactive, the mecha is out of action. It will still be possible to repair the machine
if you can get access to do so.
TRANSFORMATION SYSTEM
Your mecha has a system that allows it to transform between different forms, for example a
robot and a fighter craft. For narrative reasons certain moves may only be accessible in one
form or another, the mechanics should be discussed amongst the players.
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT SEALING
Your mecha has been prepared for one or more hostile environments, space, underwater, etc,
and so can operate in those environments without an issue.
WEAPON STOW SYSTEM
Allows the mecha to store more than one selection of weapons.
EXTRA PAIR ARMS
The mecha has an additional pair of arms. Do with them as you will.
EXTRA PAIR OF LEGS
The mecha four or more legs, when acting on the ground could be benefited by the extra legs
gain a +1 forward.