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What: A free introduction to the game mechanics used by THW

Game Design and Two Hour Wargames.

Scale: Man-to-man modern firefights where 1 figure or counter

equals 1 man.

Your Role: You lead a small group of 1 to 5 Characters in a series of

scenarios where no two games ever play out exactly alike.

Playability: Designed with the solo gamer in mind, all THW games
can also be played with all players on the same side or head to head.

While our counterpart Sword Play is all about combat with sword,
spell and shield, Chain Reaction is about combat with modern
firearms.

Chain Reaction gives you a chance to try out THW game mechanics
for free, before trying one of our period specific games. Why waste
time learning many different games with many different game
mechanics? Chain Reaction contains game mechanics similar to all
our other games and that means ....

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CHAIN REACTION
2018

WRITTEN BY ED TEIXEIRA
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Ken Hafer, Bob Minadeo and Ron "Baddawg" Strickland: For
insisting that, “It's not just a gang warfare game."
The THW Folks on the Group and Forum: For the constant
support.
And Lil

Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................1
Word Of Advice ...............................................................1
Needed to Play .........................................................................1
The Dice – D6 ......................................................................1
Figures or Counters ..............................................................1
On the Battle Board .........................................................2
Using the Tables ......................................................................2
Defining Characters .................................................................2
Star or Grunt ........................................................................2
Star Advantages ...................................................................2
Star Power ........................................................................2
Extraordinary Effort .........................................................3
Free Will ..........................................................................3
Class & Attribute .....................................................................3
Reputation ................................................................................3
Weapon ....................................................................................3
Recruiting Your Band ..............................................................4
Combat Rules ...........................................................................4
Leaders .................................................................................4
Leader Function ...............................................................4
The Battle Board ......................................................................4
Turn Sequence .........................................................................5
Active .......................................................................................5
Shooting ...................................................................................5
Cover....................................................................................5
Targeting ..............................................................................5
When You Can Shoot ..........................................................6
How to Shoot .......................................................................6
Shooting Damage .................................................................6
Duck Back............................................................................6
Return Fire ...........................................................................6
Damage ....................................................................................7
Obviously Dead ...................................................................7
Out of the Fight ....................................................................7
-1 to Rep...............................................................................7
Melee .......................................................................................7
Recovering Out of the Fights ...............................................7
Will to Fight .............................................................................8
Individual Play .........................................................................8
Order of Action .................................................................... 8
Recovery .................................................................................. 8
PEFs......................................................................................... 9
How Many PEFs .................................................................. 9
Resolving PEFs.................................................................... 9
Who Are They? ................................................................. 10
How Many of Them? ......................................................... 10
Encounters ............................................................................. 10
Confrontation ......................................................................... 10
Objective............................................................................ 10
Forces ................................................................................ 10
Deployment ....................................................................... 10
Special Instructions............................................................ 11
Uh, oh! ............................................................................... 11
How Many of Them? ......................................................... 11
Defend ................................................................................... 11
Objective............................................................................ 11
Forces ................................................................................ 11
Deployment ....................................................................... 11
Special Instructions............................................................ 11
How Many of Them? ......................................................... 11
Raid ....................................................................................... 12
Forces ................................................................................ 12
Deployment ....................................................................... 12
Special Instructions............................................................ 12
How Many of Them? ......................................................... 12
Final Words ........................................................................... 12
Citizens .............................................................................. 13
Gangers .............................................................................. 13
Police ................................................................................. 13
Military .............................................................................. 14
Mercenaries ....................................................................... 14
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INTRODUCTION
Chain Reaction 2018 is the latest version of Chain Reaction,
originally published back in 2002. We update it every few
years to give our players the game that they want. Styles of
play have evolved over the years; smaller tables, less dice
rolling, fewer rules tables needed; these are some of the things
our players have said they wanted. The challenge is to give
them what they want while retaining the excitement and
uncertainty of the THW games. We’ve done it with Chain
Reaction 2018.
Chain Reaction 2018 is made for games of modern firepower.
Any period that uses self-loading guns is perfect for Chain
Reaction 2018. Cowboys, WW2, Vietnam, Gang warfare,
even some Sci Fi can be played with Chain Reaction 2018.
Chain Reaction 2018, like all THW games, is designed for
solo and same side gaming against the rules. You can also
play head to head, but if you want a game that never plays the
same way twice, has logical and realistic artificial intelligence,
and can be set up in a few minutes – Chain Reaction 2018 is
for you.
The rules in Chain Reaction 2018 are generic to give you a
glimpse into the THW rules system used in the other books.
The other books – NUTS!, 5150, All Things Zombie add very
specific rules to these generic rules, to capture the flavor of
that period.
Now’s get started!
WORD OF ADVICE
Be sure to read the rules one section at a time. Do the review
and short exercises in the Stop boxes. We’ve broken the rules
down into smaller pieces to make them easier to learn. Yes, I
know some of you may have experience, but you still should
use the Stop boxes, as our mechanics may be a bit different
from what you’ve played before.
If you have a question about the rules, just keep reading, as the
answer will be coming along shortly.
However, if you can’t find the answer, check out the THW
Forum link below for answers to questions and free
downloads.
http://site.twohourwargames.com/forum/index.php
You can expect a response within 24 hours.
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NEEDED TO PLAY
You will need a few things to play Chain Reaction 2018.
• Six-sided dice, referred to as d6. It is best to have two
or more per player.
• Any combination of metal, plastic or paper figures in
a consistent scale of your choice. Heck, you can even
play with pen and paper. BTW – We’ve tossed in
some counters for you to use.
• An 8” x 10” flat table surface – we call it the Battle
Board (page 4). We’ve included one for your use.
Heck, you can even play on an empty table.
THE DICE – D6
During the game, you will be required to roll dice in one of
four ways. Here’s how we do it:
• TAKEN VERSUS REP: Roll 2d6 and compare each
score versus the Rep (page 3) of the figure or PEF
(page 9). If the d6 score is equal or less than the Rep,
the d6 has been passed. You can pass 2d6, 1d6, or
0d6, regardless of the number of d6 you actually roll.
Example – A Ganger (Rep 4) wants to fire on the Shooting
Table (page 13). I roll 2d6 and score a 1 and 5 – passing 1d6.
• READ THE RESULT AS ROLLED. Read it just like it
says. You may be asked to add the scores together or
roll a second time.
• ROLLING A 1/2D6. When you are asked to roll a
1/2d6, roll 1d6 and covert the results:
• 1 or 2 = 1.
• 3 or 4 = 2.
• 5 or 6 = 3.
• WHEN YOU SEE NUMBERS IN PARENTHESIS after a
word, usually chance, that event will occur if that
number is rolled.
Example –I roll a 2 on the Citizens Class List (pages 13 & 14)
under the 2nd row. There is a chance (1 – 4) that the Citizen
will have a Rep of 3. I roll another d6 and score a 2. The
Citizen is Rep 3.
FIGURES OR COUNTERS
Figures or counters are used on the Battle Board (page 4).
Each represents one Character. We’ve provided some easy to
use counters as well. Cut them out and mount them on 1”
double back thick tape for the best use, or play them as they
are. We just want to get you into the game ASAP.
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ON THE BATTLE BOARD
All combat occurs on the Battle Board (page 4) and how the
counter or figure is placed denotes its current status. Here’s
how we do it:
• Carry On – When on the Battle Board turn the
Carrying On (fully functional) counter so its feet are
facing you. The figure is facing the enemy. The
Character can see and be seen.
• Duck Back – When on the Battle Board turn the
Ducking Back counter around so its feet are facing
the enemy. The figure has its back towards the
enemy. The Character cannot see or be seen.
• Obviously Dead (page 7) – When on the Battle Board
turn the Obviously Dead counter face down. The
figure is laid face down.
• Out of the Fight (page 7) – When on the Battle Board
turn the Out of the Fight counter sideways and face
up. The figure is laid face up on its back. The
Character can be seen.
USING THE TABLES
The tables are easy to memorize and use. Here’s how to use
the tables:
• Consult the appropriate table for what you are doing.
• Roll the number of d6 found in the upper left-hand
corner of the table – usually 1d6 or 2d6.
• Modify the number of d6 rolled by any applicable
Attribute, if any.
• Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate row
for the number of d6 you have passed or result
scored.
• Go across the row and carry out the result.
DEFINING CHARACTERS
Note that the words figure and Character are interchangeable.
Chain Reaction 2018 is played with individual Characters that
are defined in the following ways.
• Is it a Star or a Grunt?
• What is its Class and Attribute?
• What is its Reputation?
• What kind of Weapon does it have?
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STAR OR GRUNT
We use two types of Characters, called Stars and Grunts.
• STAR – This Character represents you, the player. We
suggest your Star begin with a Reputation of 5.
• GRUNT – These Characters do not represent a player.
Grunts are controlled by the game mechanics and are
referred to as Non-Player Characters – NPCs. They
can be friends or foes and will come and go as your
Story continues.
STAR ADVANTAGES
You can choose to play with none, some or all Star Advantages.
Stars have three important advantages over Grunts – Star
Power, Extraordinary Effort and Free Will.
STAR POWER
Star Power is the ability of a Character to ignore normally
disabling damage. Here’s how we do it:
• Stars start each Encounter (page 10) with 1d6 of Star
Power for each point of Rep (page 3).
• Whenever a Star takes damage, it rolls its current
Star Power d6. Read each d6 as rolled.
• 1, 2, or 3 = Reduce the damage by one level.
• 4 or 5 = Damage stays and the d6 is retained.
• 6 = Damage stays, but the d6 is removed for the
rest of the Encounter.
Damage is reduced in the following ways:
• An Obviously Dead (page 7) result becomes an Out
of the Fight (page 7) result.
• An Out of the Fight (page 7) result from shooting
becomes a Duck Back (page 6).
• An Out of the Fight result in Melee becomes a -1 Rep
(page 7), the lowest Melee result.
It is possible to reduce damage by multiple levels if you roll
several results of 1, 2, or 3.
Example: A Star with a Rep of 5 is hit by gunfire. He takes
one Obviously Dead result. The player rolls one d6 per point
of the Star’s Rep or 5d6 in this case.
• The results are 2, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
• One “2” reduces the Obviously Dead result to an Out of
the Fight.
• The other “2” reduces the Out of the Fight result to a
Duck Back.
• The 4 and 5 have no effect, but they are retained.
• The 6 has no effect, but is discarded for the remainder of
the Encounter.
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EXTRAORDINARY EFFORT
An Extraordinary Effort is something a Star can do in difficult
situations. Anytime the Star rolls d6 it can choose to use an
Extraordinary Effort and roll a bonus d6. Here’s how we do it:
• When the Star rolls one or more d6 on any table it
can choose to roll another d6 and add the result.
• This can be before rolling the d6 or after they have
been rolled.
• The Star is allowed only one Extraordinary Effort per
Encounter.
Example – Billy Pink (Rep 5) is in melee with a Ganger (Rep
4). He will roll 2d6 and the Ganger rolls 2d6 as well. Billy
rolls 2d6 and passes 2d6. The Ganger rolls 26 and passes 1d6.
Billy now chooses to use his Extraordinary Effort and rolls
another 1d6 and passes. Added to the originally passed 2d6,
he has passed a total of 3d6, 2d6 more than the Ganger. The
Ganger goes Out of the Fight.
FREE WILL
The Star can choose to stay or leave, or have his side leave the
Battle Board when taking the Will to Fight Test (page 14)
before rolling the dice.
Example – Billy Pink and Sooze must take the Will to Fight
Test. They are facing four Mercenaries. Billy decides to cut
his losses; grabs the Out of the Fight Char, and the trio leaves
the table.
CLASS & ATTRIBUTE
We use Class to help define the Character and an Attribute to
enhance the Class. Here are the Classes and its specific
Attribute. Note that the Class and Attribute come into play on
the Action, Shooting and Will to Fight Tables.
CITIZEN: Average, everyday ordinary Joe.
• SLOW TO REACT: Counts Rep at 1 point lower than
actual when shooting if its side won on the Action
Table – only for first time firing in this Encounter.
GANGER: Gangers are members of an organization that
cooperate to benefit from illegal activities. Gangers are usually
of a violent temperament.
• TOUGH: Once during each Encounter the Character
will treat the first Leave the Battle Board result as a
Duck Back result instead.
MERCENARY: Mercs can be found working security,
providing “muscle” for a variety of people, or performing
dangerous jobs. Guerillas count as Mercenaries.
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• QUICK REFLEXES: Count Rep at 1 point higher than
actual when rolling on the Action Table.
MILITARY: Military covers any organized national armed
forces.
• CRACK SHOT: Roll 3d6 on the Shooting Table
counting the best 2d6 results.
POLICE: Members of any organized city, state, county, etc.
police department.
• NERVES OF STEEL: Always the last Character to
Leave the Battle Board.
REPUTATION
Reputation or Rep represents a combination of experience,
morale and motivation. Rep is an expression of a Character’s
overall quality. Both Stars and Grunts use Rep. There are three
possible starting levels of Reputation:
• REP 5 – These are confident Characters of numerous
successful Encounters (page 10).
• REP 4 – These are experienced Characters that have
performed well in Encounters (page 10).
• REP 3 – These are inexperienced Characters with
little experience or desire for Encounters (page 10).
Remember, Stars always start with a Rep of 5.
WEAPON
We’ve broken down weapons into the following three types:
• PISTOL (1) – AKA P-1.Pull the trigger and it fires
one shot. Not necessarily a pistol. You can fire at one
target, rolling one time on the Shooting Table (page
13).
• BIG A$$ PISTOL (2) – AKA BAP-2. Large caliber
weapon that fires two shots. You can fire at up to two
targets, rolling one time on the Shooting Table (page
13), but rolling each shot separately for damage.
• AUTO (3) – AKA A-3. Pull the trigger and it fires
three shots. Assault Rifle, Submachine Gun; you
choose what it is. You can fire at up to three targets,
rolling one time on the Shooting Table (page 13), but
rolling each shot separately for damage.
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Example – Char the Rep 4 Merc has an Automatic Weapon –
A-3. She decides to fire at two Gangers. She declares that she
will fire one shot on the 1st Ganger and two shots on the 2nd.
Char rolls 2d6 once versus her Rep. She scores a 3 and 4,
passes 2d6, and hits both targets. She now rolls 1d6 for each
hit, scoring a 4, 2, and 6. The 1st target takes the 6 and the 2nd
the 4 and 2.
The scores are always applied high to low from the 1st to last
target.
Shooting will be explained in more detail elsewhere (page 5).
RECRUITING YOUR BAND
If you have Band members from other rule sets, just bring
them into Chain Reaction 2018. Otherwise, you start your
career alone, but can recruit Grunts to form your Band. Here's
how we do it:
• Your Band can be as large as your Rep, including
yourself. Therefore, a Rep 5 Star could recruit four
Grunts.
• You can only recruit NPCs with equal or lower Reps.
• Before each Encounter (game), go to the appropriate
Class List (pages 13 & 14) and recruit your Band
members.
• Take the number of NPCs you need, starting with
two 2, and going down in order.
STOP!
You will use six-sided dice, called d6, in four ways. I roll a 3
and 5 – how many d6 did the Rep 4 Ganger pass.
Stars have three Advantages; Star Power, Extraordinary Effort
and Free Will. Star Power reduces damage and Free Will gives
the Star some choice in its actions. What’s an Extraordinary
Effort? When can you use it?
There are five Classes and each has its own Attribute. What
does the Mercenary have for an Attribute? What table is it
used on?
Reps run from 3, the lowest, to 5 the best.
We use three types of weapons that can fire 1 shot (P-1), 2
shots BAP-2) or 3 shots (A-3). You roll 2d6 versus Rep when
shooting on the Shooting Table, but 1d6 for each hit on the
Shooting Damage Table (page 13).
You can play alone or recruit Grunts from your Class List
(pages 13 & 14). How many Characters can there be in your
Band?
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COMBAT RULES
Chain Reaction 2018 is all about your Story. Games will last
30 minutes or less, once you become familiar with the rules.
This means you can play more than one game per sitting –
think three or four; as you keep the same Star and build its
Story. Think of your Encounters as chapters in a book or
scenes in a movie. You will see the mechanics we use in
Chain Reaction 2018 allow you to build your Story quickly.
Having a set of combat rules that are clunky and slow would
detract from; instead of enhance your Story. That’s why we
made this combat system easy to learn and play, yet still give
you realistic results.
BTW – These rules are deadly and unforgiving!
LEADERS
Bands of Characters, yours and your opponents will always
have a Leader. Here’s how we do it:
• The Star is always the Leader of the Band.
• A Temporary Leader is the Character with the
highest Rep in the Band when a Leader is Out of the
Fight or Obviously Dead.
LEADER FUNCTION
The Leader’s Rep is used when rolling on the Action (page
13) and Will to Fight (page 14) Tables. It is used to determine
which side acts first – is Active.
THE BATTLE BOARD
We call the 8” x 10” area that the game is played on the Battle
Board. This can be as simple or as elaborate as you like, with
or without pieces of terrain on it. We’ve included one for you.
• Place one side within 3” of one board edge, either the
8” or 10” – it’s up to you.
• Place the other side within 3” of the opposite edge.
• Always place the Leaders in the center and across
from each other.
• Refer to page 2 for advice on how to indicate various
battle status conditions.
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Example – Both sides have been placed on the Battle Board
with the figures matched up against each other. The Leaders,
B and 2, are matched up across from each other.
TURN SEQUENCE
After all the Characters are set up on the Battle Board, the
fight begins. Here’s how we do it:
• Consult the Action Table (page 13).
• Roll 1d6 to see who has the Advantage.
• Score a 1, 2 or 3 and you do.
• Score a 4, 5, or 6 and they do.
• Modify the Rep of each Leader or Character if
playing Individually (page 8) by any applicable
Attribute.
• Each Leader now rolls 2d6 versus its modified Rep.
• Determine how many d6 are passed (page 1). This
determines which side is Active and what each
Character can do.
• After the Active side has finished all of its actions,
both sides take the Will to Fight Test (page 14).
• After the Will to Fight Test is taken, if there are any
figures left on the Battle Board, the Inactive side
becomes Active and can carry out its actions.
• After the newly Active side has finished all of its
actions, both sides take the Will to Fight Test.
• Repeat the process until only one or no sides remain
on the Battle Board. Yes, both sides could decide to
leave the Battle Board at the same time!
Example – Billy Pink and Sooze are having a Confrontation
with 3 NPC Gangers. I roll 1d6 and score a 4; the Gangers
have the Advantage.
Billy now rolls 2d6 versus his Rep of 5 and passes 2d6. The
Ganger Leader rolls 2d6 versus his Rep of 4 and passes 2d6,
the same number of d6. Looking on the Action Table under the
“same number of d6” row, I see that the side with the
Advantage (the Gangers) will act first.
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ACTIVE
When a side is Active, each figure can do one of four things:
• Shoot (page 5).
• Charge into Melee (page 7).
• Recover from Duck Back (page 6).
• Leave the Battle Board (page 4).
SHOOTING
If a figure has a Pistol (P-1), Big A$$ Pistol (BAP-2), or Auto
(A-3), it can shoot during the turn, often multiple times.
COVER
Cover can stop a projectile and being in Cover reduces your
chance to be hit when shot at. Here’s how we do it:
• The side gaining the Advantage on the Action Table
(page 13) is always in Cover – the other side is not
unless it is Nighttime, when both sides are considered
to be in Cover. When is it Nighttime? When you
decide that it is!
• After the first shots are fired, both sides are
considered to be in Cover until the fight ends.
Example – Billy Pink, Sooze and Char have run into a Band of
Gangers. I roll 1d6 to see who has the Advantage and the
Gangers do. They are in cover.
Both Leaders roll to see which side goes Active and Billy
passes more d6. The Band opens fire at the Gangers, who are
in cover. After they have finished their first round of shots,
Billy’s Band makes it into cover.
The Gangers that were missed can now return fire.
TARGETING
The Active side matches up (targets) each of its Characters
against an Inactive figure on the other side. After all Inactive
Characters have been targeted; the Active side can target one
or more Inactive figures multiple times. This is done whether
the figure will Shoot or Charge into Melee.
Example – Three Police Officers confront two Gangers. When
they are active, two of the Police Officers target two Gangers.
Now that all the Gangers are targeted, the third cop doubles
up on the Gang Leader.
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WHEN YOU CAN SHOOT SHOOTING DAMAGE
Characters with ranged weapons can fire in three ways:
• When Active.
• When directed to return fire by the Shooting Table
(page 13).
• When being Charged, but only if the charger is
Active.
Example – Billy Pink has won on the Action Table and fires at
a Merc. He scores a hit and now rolls for damage on the
Shooting Damage Table (page 13). Billy scores a 1, less than
the Rep of the Mercs – so it Ducks Back.
Later, they act and fire at Billy. They miss and he returns fire.
HOW TO SHOOT
When it’s time to shoot we use the same procedure regardless
of the number of shots from the weapon. Here’s how we do it:
• When firing with a weapon that has more than one
shot, the shooter can declare its intent to fire at more
than one target.
• It must specify which is the 1st target, 2nd target, or
3rd target.
• The shooter declares how many shots are applied to
each target, listing them from 1st to 3rd if needed.
• Consult the Shooting Table (page 13).
• Modify the shooter by any applicable Attribute.
• The shooter now rolls 2 or 3d6 (1) versus its modified
Rep and determines how many d6 are passed. The
shooter rolls the 2d6 once, even for weapons with
more than one shot!
• If a hit is scored, go to the Shooting Damage Table
(page 13).
(1) If the shooter has the Crack Shot Attribute.
Example – Sooze is armed with an Auto (A-3) and fires at
three Gangers. Sooze rolls 2d6 and scores a 3 and 6 – passing
1d6. The 1st Ganger is hit, but the 2nd and 3rd are missed so
can return fire after the 1st Gangers’ shooting damage is
applied.
Sooze now rolls on the Shooting Damage Table (page 13).
After the damage is carried out, the Gangers who were missed
will return fire.
Sooze is missed and fires back at both Gangers, as they had
fired at her. She passes 1d6 so misses again. The Gangers
cannot return fire this time as they already have done so. They
Duck Back instead.
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When one or more hits are scored on the Shooting Table (page
13), the shooter rolls to see if any damage has occurred.
Here’s how we do it:
• Consult the Shooting Damage Table.
• The shooter rolls 1d6 for each hit scored.
• All d6 scores from the same weapon are applied high
to low from the 1st to last target.
• Be sure to resolve all hits from all shooters on the
same target simultaneously. As damage doesn’t stack
(page 7), this is important!
• Go down the left-hand column to see the result.
Example – Sooze scored a hit on one Ganger. The Ganger has
a Rep of 4 and Sooze scores a result of 5 on her 1d6 roll. The
result is the higher than the Rep of the target, but not a “6”,
the Ganger goes Out of the Fight (page 7).
DUCK BACK
The Character seeks cover. Here’s how we do it:
• If using figures, turn it around so its back is facing
the enemy.
• If using counters place it so its feet are facing the
enemy.
• This represents it ducked down behind cover and
cannot see or be seen.
• When next Active, it pops back up, counting as being
in Cover (page 5). It can only pop up into sight and
cannot charge or shoot until next Active, but can
Return Fire if called upon to from the Shooting Table
(page 13).
Example – Char gets shot at and hit by a Citizen. He rolls for
damage on the Shooting Table and scores a 3; lower than
Char’s Rep so she Ducks Back.
Char now Activates and Recovers from Duck Back – can see
and be seen and in Cover. The Citizen now Activates and fires
at Char, misses, and Char returns fire.
RETURN FIRE
The Character is allowed to return fire on whoever shot at it
up to its maximum shots – 1, 2 or 3, with the following
restrictions:
• If suffered a result of Duck Back and Return Fire, it
must Duck Back instead and cannot Return Fire.
• If being charged and was fired upon, may not Return
Fire, but will fire at the charger instead. Can only fire
once at any charger, regardless of the number of
Return Fire results it suffered.
• Cannot exceed the number of shots for the weapon
regardless of the number of chargers fired at.
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DAMAGE
We use three types of damage in Chain Reaction 2018. From
worst to least, we have:
• Obviously Dead.
• Out of the Fight.
• -1 to Rep.
Damage does not stack; instead, always count the worst
damage.
Example – Billy Pink is fired on by three Gangers. He takes
two Obviously Dead, three Out of the Fight, and two Duck
Back results. Billy counts only one of the Obviously Dead
results. Time to try Star Power!
OBVIOUSLY DEAD
The Character has taken so much damage that it is obvious
that it is dead.
OUT OF THE FIGHT
The Character has taken damage and falls to the ground.
Here’s how we do it:
• If an Active enemy Character Charges an Out of the
Fight Character, it can choose to automatically
dispatch or capture it.
• To capture the Character either remove both off the
Battle Board (page 4) when next Active or be the
only side remaining on the Battle Board after the
fight is over.
• When a Character reaches “0” Rep, it is the same as
going Out of the Fight; which brings us to....
-1 TO REP
During Melee, the figure can have its current Rep reduced by1
point. Here’s how we do it:
• During melee it is possible for a figure to suffer one
or more -1 to Reps at the same time – for example if
fighting two enemies at the same time.
• If a figure reaches “0” Rep it is Out of the Fight.
• If opposing figures reach “0” Rep at the same time,
ignore the result and fight another round of melee.
• Continue until only one side is left.
• After a figure has completed all of its melees for the
turn; any lost Rep is recovered.
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MELEE
When Active, a Character can choose to Charge into Melee.
Here’s how we do it:
• Declare the target of the charge.
• The target can fire normally at an Active charger, but
not at an Inactive charger, one forced to charge due to
a Shooting Damage Table result. Don’t see it on the
table? You won’t yet; but it does happen in some
THW books – like All Things Zombie – Evolution or
5150: Missions – Infestation.
• If multiple Active figures charge the same target, the
target may fire at one or more chargers, but cannot
exceed its total shots for the weapon.
• If the charger survives, place it into contact with the
target.
• Consult the Melee Table (page 14).
• Each figure rolls 2d6 versus its Rep.
• Up to three figures may be fought at the same time.
When fighting more than one figure, all figures roll at
the same time and the defender applies its score to all
of the attackers separately. One figure could pass
more d6 than one figure and a different number of d6
versus another figure.
• This could result in the losers going Obviously Dead,
Out of the Fight, or -1 to Rep. Multiple figures
could suffer a -1 to Rep.
• Any -1 to Rep damage is recovered after the melee
ends.
Example – Fast Eddie (Rep 5) is in melee with two Citizens
(Rep 3). Should be pretty easy, right? Fast Eddie passes 2d6
and so does each Citizen. As they pass the same number of d6,
all suffer a -1 to Rep. The Citizens drop to Rep 2, but as Eddie
is fighting two opponents, he suffers two -1 to Rep and is now
Rep 3!
Another round of melee is immediately fought. Eddie knocks
one Citizen Out of the Fight, but and the other Citizen suffers
another -1 to Rep. Finally, after another round of melee,
Eddie takes out the last Citizen. Eddie’s Rep returns to 5.
RECOVERING OUT OF THE FIGHTS
Characters can attempt to recover Out of the Fight Characters
during the Encounter. Here’s how we do it:
• When Active, a figure moves into contact with the
Out of the Fight figure. It can still fire, but cannot
charge.
• When next Active remove both figures.
• The other way is to be the only side remaining on the
Battle Board after the fight.
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WILL TO FIGHT
After one side finishes all of its shooting and melees, both
sides must see if they remain on the table. Here’s how we do
it:
• Stars can use Free Will (page 2).
• Consult the Will to Fight Table (page 14).
• Roll 2d6 versus the Rep of the Leader and determine
how many d6 are passed.
• Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate row
and across to see the results. This may result in none,
one or all of the Characters leaving the Encounter.
It’s even possible that both sides could Leave the
Battle Board at the same time!
• When you Leave the Battle Board you also end the
Encounter!
• Note that a Character’s result may be modified by its
Attribute.
Example – Three Active Police Officers must take the Will to
Fight Test. I roll 2d6 versus the Rep of the Leader (4) and
score a 1 and 5. Passing 1d6, we see that one Police Officer
will leave. The Leader stays, as he is a Rep 4 while the other
two are Rep 3. One of them at random is removed and the
fight continues, with the opposite side now becoming Active.
INDIVIDUAL PLAY
We recommend playing Chain Reaction 2018 as written a couple of
times before going to Individual Play.
Want more detail? Here’s how we do it:
• Have each Character on both sides roll their own d6
on the Action Table.
• Have each Character on both sides roll their own d6
on the Will to Fight Table.
• Only have the side that tales an Out of the Fight or
Obviously Dead result take the Will to Fight Test
(page 14).
• When Characters have to act at the same time, the
•
higher Rep Character acts first.
If the Reps are the same, then they are carried out
simultaneously, one phase at a time.
• This means all active Characters fire at the same
time.
• All Return Fire they cause is carried out at the
same time.
• All…etc.
Example – Billy Pink acts first, then a Ganger, then Sooze.
Bill fires and takes out a Ganger. He’s done. The other
Ganger acts now and fires at Sooze, misses, but causes Sooze
to Duck Back. She forfeits her action.
RECOVERY
If you are keeping the same Characters to use in multiple
Encounters, making a Story, you must see if the Out of the
Fight and those that Left the Battle Board will return. Roll
separately for each figure. Here’s how we do it:
• Consult the Recovery Table (page 14).
• Roll 2d6 versus the Rep of the Character and
determine how many d6 are passed.
• Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate row
and across to see the results.
• Immediately carry out the results.
• Note that the test is taken after every fight, often
multiple times during an Encounter!
Example – One Ganger (Rep 4) left the Battle Board and the
other (Rep 3) went Out of the Fight. I roll 2d6 versus the Rep
4 Ganger and score a 5 and 6. Passing 0d6, I see that the
Ganger that left, never returns.
I roll 2d6 versus the Rep 3 Ganger and score a 1 and 6 –
passing 1d6. I see that the Out of the Fight Ganger returns to
the Band, but at 1Rep lower – he stays a 3.

ORDER OF ACTION
Taking the Action Table individually requires a different way
to track who acts when. Here’s how we do it:
• Place a d6 next to each Character that will act 1st with
the “1” facing up.
• Do the same for those that act 2nd, 3rd, etc. with the
corresponding number facing up.
• When the Character acts or suffers a result of Duck
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STOP!
The Leader of a Band is the Star or the figure with the highest
Rep when no Star is functioning. Leader Rep is used on the
Action and Will to Fight Tables. How do you play
individually?
The Battle Board is 8” x 10” and where all fighting takes
place. Leaders are placed in the center of each group and the
groups are placed within 3” of opposite Battle Board edges.
Once set, roll 1d6 to see who has the Advantage. Who has it if
a 3 is scored? This is important as the side with the Advantage
is always in Cover. When are both sides in Cover?
The side that wins on the Action Table acts first and can Shoot,
Charge into Melee, Recover from Duck Back, or Leave the
Battle. After one side has completed its actions both sides take
the Will to Fight Test. Review how, when playing
“individually” (page 8), the process is different.
Roll 2d6 versus Rep when shooting, regardless of how many
shots you can take, from 1 to 3. You can target as many
figures as you have shots. Review Duck Back.
-1 to Rep occurs during a melee and is cumulative. However,
when the melee for the turn is over, Rep returns to normal.
Fight a round of Melee with a Rep 5 Star against two Rep 4
Gangers. Remember that the -1 Rep can be suffered more than
once during a round of melee. What are the most opponents a
Character can face at one time in Melee?
Review the Will to Fight Table and how the Class and
Attributes of the Character can affect the results of the dice
rolled.
Your Rep 3 Grunt went Out of the Fight while your Rep 4
Grunt Left the Battle Board. Roll for them on the Recovery
Table.
Now that you understand how combat works, try setting up
various fights on the Battle to put the procedures into practice.
Remember: If you have any questions, you can always ask at
the THW Forum (page 1).
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PEFS
PEF stands for Possible Enemy Force and is used during every
Encounter (page 10). By using PEFs, we create a sense of
uncertainty as to the number and type of NPCs.
HOW MANY PEFS
In Chain Reaction 2018, we will use 1/2d6 PEFs in the
Defend and Raid Encounters and 1 PEF in the Confrontation
encounter. In our other rules, we might use more or less, but
the procedure to resolve them is still the same.
RESOLVING PEFS
At the start of each Encounter, resolve one PEF. Here’s how
we do it:
• Consult the PEF Resolution Table.
• Roll 2d6 versus the PEF Rep of 4.
• Determine how many d6 are passed.
• Go down the left-hand column for the number of d6
passed and across to see the results.
2 PEF RESOLUTION
(Taken versus PEF Rep of 4)
#D6 RESULT
PASSED
2 Contact! You’ve come across something. Remove
the PEF.
1 Something’s out there. Resolve remaining PEFs
using 3d6, counting the lowest 2d6 scores. If last
PEF and have not resolved anything, count as
passing 2d6. Remove the PEF.
0 Nothing to worry about. If last PEF and have not
resolved anything, count as passing 2d6. If already
resolved at least one PEF as something, then it’s
nothing, but a bad case of nerves. Remove the PEF.
Example – I start the Defend Encounter and will resolve 3
PEFs. I roll 2d6 versus the PEF Rep of 4 and score a 1 and 5.
Passing 1d6 I see that I will now roll 3d6 to resolve the
remaining PEFs. That leaves 2 PEFs left.
I roll 3d6 and score a 1, 5 and 6 – passing 1d6 again! I now
roll 3d6 versus the last PEF’s Rep of 4 and this time, score a
5, 6 and 6. I pass 0d6! But as I haven’t resolved any PEF as
anything I count as passing 2d6. Now who are the enemy?
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WHO ARE THEY?
You can choose which Class you will fight before the
Encounter or roll for them randomly. Here’s how we do it:
• Consult the Who Are They? Table.
• Roll 1d6 and read the result as rolled.
• Go across the top row to the appropriate column for
the d6 result, then down to the appropriate row for
who you are playing,
• These are the enemy you meet.
1 WHO ARE THEY?
STOP!
PEFs are Possible Enemy Forces. You don’t know what you
have met until you resolve the PEF with the PEF Resolution
Table. How many PEFs are used per Encounter?
You have run into the enemy. You have 5 Band members.
You roll a 3 with the first 1/2d6 and a 1 with the next. How
many enemy have you run into? It’s 7; review how we arrived
at that number. How do you know who they are? Run into
more than 5? Just use the 5+ column on the Class List for the
rest.
I am a Citizen and will use the Who Are They Table. I roll 1d6
and score a3. Who have I run into?

(Read result as rolled)

# 1–3 4–5 6 ENCOUNTERS

CITIZEN Citizen Ganger Police
GANGER Ganger Police Citizen We call your games, Encounters. We have three different
MERCENARY Military Mercenary Police Encounters in Chain Reaction 2018.
MILITARY Mercenary Military Ganger • Confrontation.
POLICE Ganger Citizen Mercenary • Defend.
• Raid.
Example – I am playing Mercenaries (Guerillas) and resolve a
PEF as contact. I roll 1d6 and score a 3; I go down the Our period specific rules use many, many more; up to sixteen
column to the Mercenaries column and am fighting the in some cases!
Military.
CONFRONTATION
HOW MANY OF THEM?
If you don’t already know how many NPCs you are In this Encounter, you and the opposition have met each other
confronting use the following procedure: face to face and not on the best of terms. The opposition has
you cornered and intends to do you physical harm or you
• Start with the number of Characters in your Band, could be causing the Confrontation, in that case, just flip the
including yourself. script. Harm could be lethal (using weapons) or non-lethal
• Roll 1/2d6 and add that to your number. (melee only) – choose!
• Roll 1/2d6 and subtract if from the new total.
• That’s how many you’ve met, never less than one.
• Go to the appropriate Class List (pages 13 & 14) and OBJECTIVE
take the number of NPCs you need, starting at the top • To be successful you must escape unharmed if you
and going down in order. are being confronted or cause harm if doing the
confronting.
Example – Sgt. Billy Pink (Rep 5) and Corporal, Sooze (Rep
4) enter a building and resolve a PEF. Okay, I wanted to
embellish my Story so said Billy went into a building. I roll FORCES
1/2d6 and score a 1 giving Billy a total of 3. I roll a second
1/2d6 and score a 3. This gives me a total of zero – they have • You can be alone or with members of your Band.
met the minimum of one. If I had rolled a 3 the first time and a • The NPCs will be generated as per the Special
1 the second time they would have met 4 NPCs! Instructions.

DEPLOYMENT
• Figures are placed on the Battle Board normally.

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• There will be one PEF. When resolving the PEF, use
DEFEND
the Who Are They Table or choose who you’ve met
ahead of time. In this Encounter, you are being raided. Maybe you’re
• Consult the Action Table (page 13) and roll for the protecting a business or an employer’s place. Or maybe
Advantage. somebody has it in for you and wants to pay you a visit at
• Follow the Turn Sequence (page 5) until the fight is home.
finished.
• Play continues until the player has accomplished the OBJECTIVE
objective, been incapacitated, or leaves the
Encounter. • To be successful you must protect the place, defeat
all of the attackers, driving them off the Battle Board.

UH, OH!
Here’s an optional “fun” rule.
So during the melee one side is getting a beat down and
decides it’s time to draw guns. Here’s how we do it:
• Players can choose to do this whenever Active.
• When Active and outnumbered 2:1 or more roll 1d6
versus the Rep of the NPC Leader – or each
Character if playing Individually (page 8).
• Pass 1d6 = Continue the melee.
• Pass 0d6 = Pull out a gun! Fisticuffs immediately
stop. Go to the Action Table with the escalating
Character counting the Advantage.
• Continue the Confrontation normally.
HOW MANY OF THEM?
If you don’t already know how many NPCs you are
confronting use the normal procedure:
• Start with the number of Characters in your Band,
including yourself.
• Roll 1/2d6 and add that to your number.
• Roll 1/2d6 and subtract if from the new total.
• That’s how many you’ve met, never less than one.
• Go to the appropriate Class List (pages 13 & 14) and
take the number of NPCs you need, starting at the top
and going down in order.
FORCES
• You can be alone or with members of your Band.
• The NPCs will be generated as per the Special
Instructions.
DEPLOYMENT
• Figures are placed on the Battle Board normally.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• There will be 1/2d6 PEFs. When resolving the PEF,
use the Who Are They Table or choose who you’ve
met ahead of time.
• Consult the Action Table (page 13) and roll for the
Advantage.
• Regardless of who has the Advantage, you are in a
building so always start the fight in Cover.
• Follow the Turn Sequence (page 5) until the fight is
finished.
• Play continues until the player has accomplished the
objective, been incapacitated, or leaves the
Encounter.
HOW MANY OF THEM?
If you don’t already know how many NPCs you are
confronting use the normal procedure:

1 WHO ARE THEY? • Start with the number of Characters in your Band,
including yourself.
(Read result as rolled) • Roll 1/2d6 and add that to your number.
• Roll 1/2d6 and subtract if from the new total.
# 1–3 4–5 6
• That’s how many you’ve met, never less than one.
CITIZEN Citizen Ganger Police • Go to the appropriate Class List (pages 13 & 14) and
GANGER Ganger Police Citizen take the number of NPCs you need, starting at the top
MERCENARY Military Mercenary Police and going down in order.
MILITARY Mercenary Military Ganger
POLICE Ganger Citizen Mercenary

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1 WHO ARE THEY? HOW MANY OF THEM?
(Read result as rolled) If you don’t already know how many NPCs you are
confronting use the normal procedure:
# 1–3 4–5 6
• Start with the number of Characters in your Band,
CITIZEN Citizen Ganger Police including yourself.
GANGER Ganger Police Citizen • Roll 1/2d6 and add that to your number.
MERCENARY Military Mercenary Police • Roll 1/2d6 and subtract if from the new total.
MILITARY Mercenary Military Ganger • That’s how many you’ve met, never less than one.
POLICE Ganger Citizen Mercenary • Go to the appropriate Class List (pages 13 & 14) and
take the number of NPCs you need, starting at the top
and going down in order.
RAID
1 WHO ARE THEY?
You’re raiding the enemy. Maybe it’s a Job or maybe it’s
(Read result as rolled)
personal. You could be raiding to harm someone, rescue a
friend, or maybe trying to recover an object. You can choose # 1–3 4–5 6
the reason.
CITIZEN Citizen Ganger Police
GANGER Ganger Police Citizen
FORCES MERCENARY Military Mercenary Police
• You can be alone or with members of your Band. MILITARY Mercenary Military Ganger
• The NPCs will be generated as per the Special POLICE Ganger Citizen Mercenary
Instructions.

DEPLOYMENT FINAL WORDS

• Figures are placed on the Battle Board normally.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• There will be 1/2d6 PEFs. When resolving the PEF,
use the Who Are They Table or choose who you’ve
met ahead of time.
• Consult the Action Table (page 13) and roll for the
Advantage.
• Regardless of who has the Advantage, they are in a
building so always start the fight in Cover.
• Follow the Turn Sequence (page 5) until the fight is
finished.
• Play continues until the player has accomplished the
objective, been incapacitated, or leaves the
Encounter.
That’s the rules. We’ve made the mechanics and Encounters
very simple to give you chance to see what the THW is all
about. We hope this explains how the basic THW rules work.
Our other rules are a bit more detailed in the Story and period
of play, but the basic rules are presented here. If you have any
questions, ask away on the THW Forum (page 1).
2 PEF RESOLUTION
(Taken versus Rep of 4)
#D6 RESULT
PASSED
2 Contact! You’ve come across something. Remove
the PEF.
1 Something’s out there. Resolve remaining PEFs
using 3d6, counting the lowest 2d6 scores. If last
PEF and have not resolved anything, count as
passing 2d6. Remove the PEF.
0 Nothing to worry about. If last PEF and have not
resolved anything, count as passing 2d6. If already
resolved at least one PEF as something, then it’s
nothing, but a bad case of nerves. Remove the PEF.

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CITIZENS
# TYPE REP WEAPON CITIZENS GANGERS
1
2
Leader
Grunt
4
4 (1)
P–1
P–1 POLICE ACTION
3 Grunt 3 Unarmed
4 Grunt 3 Unarmed
2 SHOOTING
5+ Grunt 3 Unarmed (Taken versus Rep)
(1) Chance (1 – 4) of Rep 3.
Score of “6” is always a failure.

GANGERS ATTRIBUTE
CITIZEN – SLOW TO REACT: Counts Rep at 1 point lower than
# TYPE REP WEAPON actual when shooting if its side won on the Action Table – only
1 Leader 5 (1) A– 3 for first time firing in this Encounter.
2 Grunt 4 A– 3 MILITARY – CRACK SHOT: Roll 3d6 on the Shooting Table
3 Grunt 4 BAP – 2 counting the best 2sd6 results.
4 Grunt 4 (2) BAP – 2
5+ Grunt 3 BAP – 2 #D6 RESULT
(1) Chance (1 – 3) of Rep4. (2) Chance (1 – 3) of Rep 3. PASSED
2 Hit all Targets.
POLICE 1 Miss:
• If shooter is a Citizen.
# TYPE REP WEAPON • If being charged. Chargers continue.
1 Leader 5 (1)
BAP – 2 • If the target is in Cover. Targets return fire. If
2 Grunt 4 BAP – 2 Target has already returned fire, will Duck
3 Grunt 4 A– 3 Back instead.
4 Grunt 4 BAP – 2 • If the 2nd or higher target. Targets return fire.
5+ Grunt 4 BAP – 2 If Target has already returned fire, will Duck
(1) Chance (1 – 2) of Rep4. Back instead.
Otherwise:
2 ACTION • Hit.
0 Miss all Targets:
(Taken versus Leader Rep)
• Chargers continue into contact.
Score of “6” is always a failure. • Targets return fire. If Target has already
Roll 1d6 – 1, 2, or 3 you gain the Advantage, 4, 5, or 6 they do. returned fire, will Duck Back instead.

ATTRIBUTE
1 SHOOTING DAMAGE
MERCENARY – QUICK REFLEXES: Count Rep at 1 point
higher than actual. (Taken versus Rep)

# RESULT
#D6 RESULT
PASSED “6” Obviously Dead.
Rep or higher, but Out of the Fight.
More d6 The figures on the side that passed more d6 can: not a “6”.
• Shoot. Lower than Rep. All Duck Back.
• Charge into Melee.
• Recover from Duck Back.
• Leave the Battle Board.
Same Side with the Advantage counts as passing more
number
of d6
d6. SHOOTING
SHOOTING DAMAGE
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MERCENARIES 2 WILL TO FIGHT
(Taken versus Leader Rep)
MILITARY Score of “6” is always a failure.

MELEE ATTRIBUTE
GANGER – TOUGH: Once during each Encounter the
Character will treat the first Leave the Battle Board result as a
MILITARY Duck Back result.
POLICE – NERVES OF STEEL: Always the last Character to
# TYPE REP WEAPON Leave the Battle Board.
(1)
1 Leader 5 A– 3
2 Grunt 4 A– 3 #D6 RESULTS
3 Grunt 4 A– 3 PASSED
4 Grunt 4 (2) A– 3
5+ Grunt 3 A– 3 2 All – If more than 50% Out of the Fight,
(1) Chance (1 – 2) of Rep4. (2) Chance (1 – 2) of Rep 3. Obviously Dead, or Left the Battle Board, count as
passing 1d6.
Otherwise – Carry On.
MERCENARIES 1 Citizens – Leave the Battle Board.
# TYPE REP WEAPON Gangers – Two figures Leave the Battle Board.
Military or Mercenaries – One figure Leaves the
(1)
1 Leader 5 A– 3 Board.
Battle
2 Grunt 4 A– 3 Police – One figure Leaves the Battle Board.
3 Grunt 4 A– 3
4 Grunt 4 (2) BAP – 2 Duck Backs will leave first.
5+ Grunt 3 BAP – 2 Then lowest Rep will leave, if Reps are tied, roll
(1) Chance (1 – 2) of Rep4. (2) Chance (1 – 2) of Rep 3. randomly.
0 All – Whole side Leaves the Battle Board.
2 MELEE
(Taken versus Rep) 2 RECOVERY
(Taken vs. Rep)

# D6 RESULT
#D6 RESULTS PASSED
PASSED 2 Character returns to the Band.
Pass 2d6 Loser is Out of the Fight. 1 Character returns to the Band at -1 to Rep, but no
more lower than 3.
Pass 1d6 Loser suffers -1 to Rep. 0 Character does not return to the Band.
more Fight another round of melee.
Pass Both suffer -1 to Rep.
same Fight another round of melee.

WILL TO FIGHT
RECOVERY
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7.4.1 Normal Movement 11
7.4.2 Fast Move 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.4.3 Going Prone 11
1.0 PROLOGUE 3 7.4.4 Involuntary Movement 12
7.5 The Reaction System 12
7.6 In Sight 12
2.0 INTRODUCTION 4
7.6.l In Sight or Out of Sight 12
7.6.2 Triggering an In Sight Test 12
3.0 YOUR ROLE 4 7.6.3 Taking the In Sight Test 13
7.6.4 Resolving In Sight Actions 13
4.0 NEEDED TO PLAY 4 7.6.5 Adding to Ongoing In Sights 13
4.1 The Dice 4 7.6.6 Completed In Sights 13
4.1.1 Passing Dice 4 7.7 Reaction Tests 14
4.1.2 Counting Successes 5 7.7.l How to Take a Reaction Test 14
4.1.3 Possibilities 5 7.7.2 Multiple Results 14
4.1.4 Reading and Adding the Dice 5 7.7.3 Completing Reactions 14
4.1.5 l /2d6 5 7.8 Status and Actions 15
4.1.6 HowManyd6 5 7.9 Ranged Weapons 15
4.2 Figures and Terrain 5 7.9.1 Outgunned Rankings 16
4.2.1 Basing Figures 5 7.9.2 Tight Ammo 16
4.2.2 Defining Facing 5 7.9.3 Shooting 16
4.3 Tables 5 7.9.4 Line of Sight 16
7.9.5 Cover or Concealment 17
5.0 DEFINING THE FIGURES 6 7.9.6 Resolving Fire 17
5.1 Stars and Grunts 6 7.9.7 Arc of Fire 17
5.1.1 Stars 6 7.9.8 Target Selection 17
5.1.2 Grunts 6 7.9.9 Applying the Target Dice 17
5.1.3 Why Use Stars? 6 7.9.10 Shooting the Weapon 17
5.2 Star Advantages 6 7.9.11 Determining Damage 18
5.2.1 Star Power 6 7.9.12 Auto-Kill or Capture 18
5.2.2 Larger Than Life (LTL) 7 7.9.13 Firing Two Weapons at Once 18
5.2.3 Cheating Death 7 7.9.14 Pitiful Shot 18
5.2.4 Free Will 7 7.10 Grenades 18
5.3 Reputation 7 7.10.1 Ready the Grenade 18
5.4 Weapons 7 7.10.2 Disabling the Grenade 18
5.4.1 Yeah, But Where's the .. . 7 7.10.3 Throwing the Grenade 19
7.10.4 "Who's Got the Grenade?" 19
6.0 GETTING STARTED 8 7.10.5 Blast Circles 19
6.1 Forming Your Band 8 7.10.6 Escaping Damage 20
6.1.1 Recruiting Your First Band 8 7.11 Me lee 20
6.2 Groups 8 7.11.1 Melee Weapons 20
6.2.1 Forming and Splitting Groups 8 7.11.2 Charge into Melee Test 20
6.2.2 Group Cohesion 8 7.11.3 How to Charge into Melee 20
6.2.3 Large Groups 9 7.11.4 Melee Combat 21
6.3 Leaders 9 7.11.5 Melee Damage 21
6.3.1 Leader Functions 9 7.11.6 Multiple Figure Melees 21
6.3.2 Using Leader Die 9 7.12 Retrieving Wounded 21
6.3.3 Multiple Leaders 10 7.13 After the Battle 21
7.14 Challenge 22
7.0 RULES OF WAR 10
7.1 Tum Sequence 10 8.0 BUILDINGS 22
7.1.1 Many Tums into One 11 8.1 Building Size and Area 22
7.2 Actions 11 8.2 Entering and Exiting 22
7.2.1 Other Actions 11 8.3 Cover or Concealment 22
7.3 Firing 11 8.4 Firing at Buildings 23
7.4 Movement 11 8.5 Firing from Buildings 23

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9.0 TERRAIN 23 15.0 DESIGNER NOTES 29
9.1 Setting Up the Table 23 15.1 My Game, Your Game 29
9.2 Generating Terrain 23
9.3 Types of Terrain 23 16.0 OLD SCHOOL CR 33
9.3.1 How Many Pieces of Terrain? 23 16.1 What's the Difference? 33
9.4 Terrain & Scenery 24
9.4.1 Clear 24 17.0 INDEX OF TABLES 33
9.4.2 Hill 24
9.4.3 Impassable 24
9.4.4 Buildings 24
9.4.5 Woods 24
9.5 Types of Buildings 24

10.0 PLAYING THE GAME 25

10.1 Solo and Same Side 25

11.0 PEFs 25
11.1 PEFs and Buildings 25
11.2 PEF Movement 25
11.2.1 Special PEF Movement 26
11.3 Resolving PEFs 26
11.4 How the Enemy Moves 26

12.0 ENCOUNTERS 26
12.1 Patrol 26
12.1.1 Objective 26
12.1.2 Forces 26
12.1.3 Terrain 26
12.1.4 Deployment 26
12.1.5 Special Instructions 26
12.2 Raid 27
12.2.1 Objective 27
12.2.2 Forces 27
12.2.3 Terrain 27
12.2.4 Deployment 27
12.2.5 Special Instructions 27
12.2.6 Finding the Objective 27
12.3 Defend 27
12.3.1 Objective 27
12.3.2 Forces 27
12.3.3 Terrain 27
12.3.4 Deployment 28
12.3.5 Special Instructions 28
12.3.6 What is their Objective? 28

13.0 AFTERWARDS 28
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
13.l New Grunts 28 Ken Hafer, Bob Minadeo and Ron "Baddawg"
13.2 Increasing Rep 28 Strickland: For insisting that, "It's not just a gang
13.3 Decreasing Rep 29 warfare game."
The THW Guys on the Group and Forum: For the
constant support.
14.0 STEP-BY-STEP 29 And Lil…
14.l At the Start 29
14.2 During the Encounter 29
14.3 After the Encounter 29

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1.0 PROLOGUE
Many of you have probably heard of Chain Reaction, but
for those of you that haven’t, here’s a little history.
2002
Two Hour Wargames makes its first foray into providing
rules for man-to-man skirmish games. The rules are called
Guns and Girls and they debut with a News Item on The
Miniatures Page. The cover of the rules (two young ladies
in bikinis, high heels, and automatic weapons) is taken as
a sign of the Apocalypse, by some, causing a change of
title to Chain Reaction for the US market and a new cover
depicting a target riddled with bullet holes.
2004
As word spread via the Internet, battle reports began
coming in about the games that people were playing with
Chain Reaction. World War 2, Dark Future, and police
actions were common, but there were also American Civil
War games, Star Wars (you all understand I didn’t write
Star Wars, right?), hard core Sci-Fi, Gangsters of the
‘20s, and much more. It quickly became apparent that you
could adapt Chain Reaction for almost any period where
modern firearms were used.
What also became equally apparent was that gamers
wanted bigger battles with more and more figures. That
was the main reason for Chain Reaction 2.0: Fully
Loaded. With bigger battles came the need for smoother
mechanics and less bookkeeping. Seeing how there was
minimal book keeping in Chain Reaction it was obvious
that the mechanics would be where the ease of play would
come from. Chain Reaction 2.0 delivered.
2008
By now Two Hour Wargames was up to twenty plus titles
from a variety of authors covering a variety of periods
from Ancient Warfare to the conflict in Vietnam, as well
as Fantasy and Sci-Fi titles. While CR 2.0 was a generic
set of rules that covered many periods in a light way, the
other titles are detailed and focused specifically to bring
the flavor of that period to life.
So I decided to make CR 2.0 free to the masses.
2009
With all the exposure and questions generated by CR 2.0
it became obvious that the rules were reaching a much
larger audience than before. But the jump in mechanics
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from CR 2.0 to current THW products was so dramatic
that it became apparent to me that CR 2.0 needed a
facelift.
So after five years I upgraded to CR 3.0. What Chain
Reaction had become is an introduction to the Reaction
System and all the other mechanics used in current THW
products. CR 3.0 was a THW lite version given to the
gamer at no cost.
2012
The past three years had seen the company explode to
over thirty titles and a Yahoo Group of over 5000
members. As THW gains more exposure one of the
biggest comments I’ve heard is that it’s nice to have one
common set of mechanics to play a variety of periods.
This has led me to do the next update to Chain Reaction.
With a variety of periods there are still some basic
mechanics that give a really good game. The last three
years, with the help of input from the Yahoo group, THW
mechanics have become pretty standard between the
games. Like one player told me, “If you can play one set
you can play about 90% of them as they share common
mechanics.”
Chain Reaction 3.0 – The Final Version are these
mechanics.
Anyway, thanks for the interest, give the game a read,
play the game a few times. If you have questions come
over to the THW Forum and ask. You’ll usually get an
answer within 24 hours.
“WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT’S BEEN.”
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ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! WE’RE AT IT AGAIN!
2015
NUTS! – Final Version and Larger Than Life – Director’s
Cut as well as 2 Hour Dungeon Crawl has caused a
dilemma. There are a few things in them that really make
the THW mechanics work even better. Not big changes,
just a few minor ones. We’ve folded some of the
mechanics into a simpler format, resulting in fewer tables.
I’m not about to issue new editions of the current books,
the ones with the CR 3 mechanics, but I want to get the
changes to everyone and get it to them for free. That’s
what this book is doing.
Here’s the beauty of the THW system. You can use these
tweaks with any of the THW rule sets if you want to, just
bring them over; it’s your game.
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
Chain Reaction 2015 is a set of man-to-man combat rules
that can be played in a variety of periods and with any
figures you may already have.
Games are usually finished in two hours or less, hence the
company name. Chain Reaction, like all THW games, can
be played solo, cooperatively – all players on the same
side – or competitively – head to head.
Before we go into detail about the game let's explain the
cornerstone of all THW games, the Reaction System.
Traditional games use a turn sequence known as “IGO,
UGO”. This means that I move my figures, fire, we do
some melee and maybe you do a morale test or two.
THW uses what is called the Reaction System. In this
system your side activates and you move part of your
force. That triggers a reaction from parts of my force. I
immediately react and this may cause you to react in kind.
You’ll see what I mean as you read along.
WORD OF ADVICE
Be sure to read the rules one section at a time and do the
review and easy exercises in the Stop boxes. We’ve
broken the rules down into smaller pieces to make it
easier to learn. If you have a question about the rules just
keep reading as the answer will be coming along shortly.
But if you can’t find the answer check out the THW
Forum link below for answers to questions and free
downloads.
http://site.twohourwargames.com/forum/index.php
You can expect a response within 24 hours.
3.0 YOUR ROLE
Your role in Chain Reaction is up to you. Here are some
suggestions:
 You can play as a loner, going on Encounters on
your own.
 You can play as a Leader of a Band with as
many figures as you like; we recommend one per
each point of Rep (5.3), including your own.
 You can play a variety of periods.
 The bottom line is you can play it any way you
like because it’s your game.
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4.0 NEEDED TO PLAY
You will need a few things to play Chain Reaction 2015.
They are:
 Six-sided dice, referred to as d6. It is best to have
at least six of these and the more you have, the
quicker games will play.
 One ruler or measuring device, ideally one per
player.
 Any combination of metal, plastic or paper
figures in a consistent scale of your choice.
 Something to represent buildings and other
terrain features.
 A 3'x3' flat surface, but you can play with a
larger one if desired.
4.1 THE DICE
During the game you will be required to roll dice in a
variety of ways. They are:
 Passing Dice.
 Counting Successes.
 Possibilities.
 Reading and Adding the Dice.
 1/2D6.
4.1.1 PASSING DICE
This way to use the dice is to roll one or more d6 and
compare each die score individually to the Target
Number. The Target Number can be Reputation (5.3) or
something entirely different.
 If the d6 score is equal or less than the Target
Number, the d6 has passed.
 If the score is greater than the Target Number,
the d6 has not passed.
 You can only pass 2, 1, or 0d6 regardless of the
number you actually roll.
 Isn’t passing 0d6 like failing the dice? No,
because we count how many you pass.
Example – Sgt Spellman (Rep 4) comes under fire and
must take a Received Fire Test (7.7). The Target Number
for the test is his Reputation (4). He rolls 2d6 and scores
a 1 and a 5. As the 1 is equal or lower than the Rep of 4,
1d6 has been passed. Looking on the Received Fire Test
(Table 7.7) under the Pass 1d6 row we see that Spellman
must return fire, but suffers the Rush Shot penalty.
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4.1.2 COUNTING SUCCESSES
Another way to use the dice is by rolling them and
counting successes.
 A score of 1, 2, or 3 is a success.
 A score of 4, 5, or 6 is a failure.
4.2 FIGURES AND TERRAIN
As mentioned earlier you can play Chain Reaction with
any kind of figures. You can even play with cardboard
counters.
Terrain can be as simple as using books or as elaborate as
finely detailed models, it’s up to you.

4.2.1 BASING FIGURES

Example: The Paratrooper enters melee and rolls 4d6.
He scores a 1, 3, 3, and 4. He has scored three successes Each figure represents one man. The easiest way to base
(1, 3, and 3). your figures for Chain Reaction 2015 is one figure on a
round or square base as either style will work.

4.1.3 POSSIBILITIES
When you see numbers in parenthesis, such as (1 – 2),
this means there is a chance of that event happening,
based on a 1d6 roll.
Example – The Ganger has a pistol (1 – 3) or a shotgun
(4 – 6). I roll 1d6 and score a 5, the Ganger has a
shotgun.
4.1.4 READING AND ADDING THE DICE
Sometimes you simply read the result as rolled. When
rolling 2d6 in this manner you add the scores together to
get a total.
4.2.2 DEFINING FACING
Charging or shooting to the rear of an enemy depends
upon the physical location of the attacker. To qualify as a
rear attack the attacker must begin and end its movement
behind the front facing of the target.
 The front facing is defined as 180 degrees to the
front of the figure.
 The rear facing is defined as 180 degrees to the
back of the figure.
The following illustration defines the front and rear
facings.

4.1.5 1/2D6
When asked to roll a 1/2d6, here’s how we do it:
 Roll 1d6.
 (1 – 2) = 1.
 (3 – 4) = 2.
 (5 – 6) = 3.

4.1.6 HOW MANY D6

How many d6 do you roll? This is found by looking in the
upper left-hand corner of each table. There will usually be
a number, 1 or 2, telling you how many d6 to roll.
In some cases there may be a word like Rep or Target.
That means 1d6 for each point of that word.
Example – A Cowboy (Rep 4) must roll an In Sight Test.
Looking on the In Sight Test (Table 7.6.3) we see the
word Rep in the upper left-hand corner so I toss 4d6.
Later he must take a Reaction Test versus his Rep. There
is a 2 in the upper left-hand corner so I roll 2d6.
4.3 TABLES
Wherever possible all the tables that you will usually use
during the game have been grouped together in the back
of the book. When reading a section it is recommended
that you review the table in question.
Chain Reaction 2015 may seem to have a lot of tables, but
in reality you will be using two or three of them 95% of
the time and those that you do use are easily memorized.
Other THW titles will have more tables, mostly covering
designing your Encounters and for determining the
actions of your enemy when playing solo.
Chain Reaction 2015 is like a toolbox. You may not need
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STOP!
Chain Reaction can be played in three ways:
 Solo, against the game mechanics.
 Cooperatively, with everyone on the same side
against the game mechanics.
 Head to head, against your friends.
Chain Reaction is played with six-sided dice called d6.
You can play in any scale, with figures or counters. You
can play with as many or as few figures as desired.
Passing dice is when you roll a d6 and compare it to a
Target Number like Rep. Score equal or less and you have
passed; score greater than the Target Number and you
have not. You can pass 2d6, 1d6 or 0d6.
A success is a score of 1, 2 or 3.
Possibilities are the numbers in parenthesis next to an
event. Scoring that number means the event has
happened.
5.0 DEFINING THE
FIGURES
Note that the words figure and character are interchangeable.
Chain Reaction 2015 is played with individual figures
that are defined in the following ways.
 Is it a Star or a Grunt?
 What is its Reputation?
 What type of Weapon does it have?
5.1 STARS AND GRUNTS
There are two types of figures, called Stars and Grunts.
5.1.1 STARS
This figure represents you, the player. We suggest your
Star begins with a Reputation of 5.
5.1.2 GRUNTS
These are the figures that do not represent a player. They
may be friends or foes and will come and go as the game
progresses. Grunts are controlled by the game mechanics.
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5.1.3 WHY USE STARS?
One question that may be asked is why do we use Stars in
THW? It's to give the player personal control of his
character.
Remember that all Grunts are controlled by the Reaction
Tests.
Grunts will behave in a realistic manner that balances a
desire to stay alive with the desire to do their job.
But Stars? That's you. You will see that you have much
more freedom, as in real life, to do what you want, as well
as some distinct advantages that separate you from the
Grunts.
5.2 STAR ADVANTAGES
As a Star in Chain Reaction 2015 you have four important
advantages. These are:
 Star Power.
 Larger Than Life.
 Cheating Death.
 Free Will.
5.2.1 STAR POWER
Usually reserved for Stars, but sometimes found in some
Grunts, Star Power is the ability of a character to ignore
normally disabling damage. Here’s how we do it:
 Stars start each Encounter (game) with 1d6 of
Star Power for each point of Rep. So a Rep 5
Star starts with 5d6 Star Power.
 Whenever a Star takes damage it rolls its current
Star Power d6. Read each d6 as rolled.
 Any result of 1, 2, or 3 reduces the damage
by one level.
 Any result of 4 or 5 means the damage stays
and the d6 is retained for future use.
 Any result of 6 means the damage stays but
the d6 is removed from the character’s Star
Power for the rest of the Encounter.
Damage is reduced in the following ways:
 An Obviously Dead result becomes an Out of the
Fight result.
 An Out of the Fight result becomes a -1 to Rep if
in Melee or a Duck Back if fired on.
It is possible to reduce damage by multiple levels if you
roll several results of 1, 2, or 3.
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Example: A Star with a Rep of 5 is hit by fire. He takes
one Out of the Fight and one Obviously Dead result. The
player rolls one d6 per point of the Star’s Rep or 5d6 in
this case.
 The results are 2, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
 One “2” reduces the Obviously Dead result to an
Out of the Fight result.
 The other “2” reduces one Out of the Fight result to
a Duck Back.
 The 4 and 5 have no effect, but are retained.
 The 6 has no effect, but is discarded for the
remainder of the Encounter.
However, this won’t do the Star much good since he is
still Out of the Fight. It’s time to try another Star
Advantage, Larger Than Life.
5.2.2 LARGER THAN LIFE (LTL)
Chain Reaction 2015 can be used to capture the cinematic
flavor of modern action movies where the Star is a larger
than life character. Here’s how we do it:
 Stars cannot be killed by anyone with a Rep
lower than the Star.
 The worst result a Star could receive would be
Out of the Fight.
Example- Corporal Hotchkiss (Rep 5) is shot by an enemy
soldier (Rep 4). The soldier scores an Obviously Dead
result. Hotchkiss uses his Star Power, but to no avail. He
declares he is using his Larger Than Life advantage and
is Out of the Fight instead.
Note that Larger Than Life is applied after Star Power.
5.2.3 CHEATING DEATH
Another Star Advantage is Cheating Death. Here’s how
we do it:
 A Star can be killed by anyone with an equal or
higher Reputation.
 When this occurs, the Star may declare that he is
cheating death. He is immediately removed from
the table and whisked to safety.
 When a player chooses to cheat death his Rep is
immediately reduced by one level.
Example - Hotchkiss (Rep 5) is shot by a German soldier
(Rep 5). The soldier scores an Obviously Dead result.
Hotchkiss uses his Star Power, but to no avail. He then
declares he is Cheating Death and is whisked from the
table to safety. He is still alive, but is now reduced to Rep
4.
Note that Cheating Death is applied after Star Power.
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5.2.4 FREE WILL
The last Star Advantage is Free Will. Here’s how we do
it:
 Stars will take Reaction Tests just like Grunts.
 Instead of rolling any d6 the Star can choose to
pass 2, 1 or 0d6.
 This applies when taking the Received Fire and
Man Down Tests (7.7). It does not apply to the
In Sight Test (7.6).
 Stars are never Outgunned (7.9.1).
Example - Sergeant Riker (Rep 5) is shot at by the enemy.
He is a Star so can choose his reaction on the Received
Fire Test. He chooses to pass 2d6 and returns fire.
5.3 REPUTATION
Reputation or Rep represents a combination of
experience, morale and motivation. Rep is an expression
of a figure’s overall fighting quality. Both Stars and
Grunts use Rep. There are three possible starting levels of
Reputation:
 REP 5 - These are veterans of numerous
successful Encounters. Combat experienced and
elite troops would have a Rep of 5.
 REP 4 - These are reliable people of some
experience or trained and motivated troops.
These characters are the most common type
you’ll run into.
 REP 3 -These are characters of unknown quality
that have seen little or no combat. The average
citizen would have a Rep of 3.
5.4 WEAPONS
Most figures are assumed to have a ranged weapon while
some may have a melee weapon. Players are encouraged
to count the figure to be armed with the weapons it has.
Weapons are covered in more detail in the appropriate
sections entitled Ranged Weapons (7.9) and Melee (7.11).
5.4.1 YEAH, BUT WHERE'S THE…
In Chain Reaction 2015 we have grouped weapons into
broad categories. If you don’t see a weapon listed in
Chain Reaction 2015, use the stats for a weapon in the
category that it best fits.
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6.1.1 RECRUITING TABLE
STOP! 1 RECRUITING
Your personal figure is a Star and should start at Rep 5.
All the other figures are Grunts. Stars have four Star (Read the result as rolled)
Advantages. # GANGER GUERILLA MILITIA MILITARY POLICE
Star Power can reduce damage. If you roll your Star
1 3 3 3 3 3
Power d6 and score a “6”, what happens?
2 3 3 3 4 4
What is the difference between Cheating Death and 3 4 4 4 4 4
Larger Than Life? 4 4 4 4 4 4
Free Will lets you choose to pass 2d6, 1d6 or 0d6 on two 5 4 4 4 5 4
Reaction Tests. Which ones are they? 6 5 5 5 5 5

6.0 GETTING STARTED STOP!

This section will explain some of the games that Chain
Reaction can be used for. No matter the time period you
choose, the link to all of them is Chain Reaction is a game
about modern firepower, no muskets allowed!
Okay, if you really want to use one shot weapons like
muskets, just count them as suffering Tight Ammo (7.9.2)
after each time they fire.
You start the game as a Rep 5 Star.
You can recruit up to one Grunt per point of Rep, less
one. As your Rep changes you can add or must subtract
Grunts.
You can never have Grunts with a higher Rep than your
own.

6.1 FORMING YOUR BAND 6.2 GROUPS

In Chain Reaction the game revolves around you, the
other characters that make up your Band and those of
your opponents. Let's define the Band:
 Every Band has one Leader.
 The rest of the members are non-Leader Grunts.
6.1.1 RECRUITING YOUR FIRST BAND
You will start the game alone, but you can recruit Grunts
to join you. Here's how we do it:
 Your Band can be as large as your Rep,
including yourself. This means you can recruit
your Rep, less one, Grunts. As your Rep goes up
or down (13.2) so will the number of Grunts in
your Band.
 Consult the Recruiting Table (Table 6.1.1).
 Roll 1d6 and read the result as rolled.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to the appropriate column for the
type of Grunt you’re recruiting. This will give
you its Rep.
 Grunts are always assumed to have the weapon
represented on the figure.
 You cannot have Grunts with a higher Rep than
yours. If your Rep goes down, any Grunt with a
higher Rep than yours leaves your group!
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A group is any number of individual figures that operate
together during a turn. The smallest group is one figure;
there is not a maximum.
At the start of the Encounter (game) each side must
deploy their figures into groups. Each group will
automatically have a Leader and figures in a group do not
have to have the same Rep.
6.2.1 FORMING AND SPLITTING GROUPS
Groups are not permanent. You can form up or break
apart your group into larger or smaller groups at any time
during the turn when you are active or when forced to do
so by a Reaction Test.
6.2.2 GROUP COHESION
A group consists of one or more figures with one being
the group Leader. To qualify as a group the following two
requirements must be met.
 Remain within 4" of one or more figures in the
group.
 Have a Line of Sight (LOS) to one or more
figures in the group and/or be in LOS of one or
more figures in the group.

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In this picture we see a four figure group. All of the figures are
within 4" of another figure and LOS.
In this picture one member of the group has been hit and is out
of the fight or obviously dead. The link between figures is now
broken. There are now two groups that will activate separately.
6.2.3 LARGE GROUPS
You can make large groups of multiple groups just as you
do with multiple figures. This could also occur when two
Non-Player groups decide to band together under one
Leader.
Example - In the picture above we see three groups. Groups A
and B are grouped together as they are within 4” and LOS so
will activate at the same time. Group C is more than 4" from A
and B so will activate separately.
In this picture groups A and B start the turn apart in separate
groups. Group C activates and moves within 4" of the other
groups. The Leader is now in charge of all three groups and
they can activate at the same time. Groups B and C could now
activate and move, up to their allowable distance.
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In this picture the groups from the previous example activate at
the same time and groups A and B move away. As none of the
groups are within 4" of each other the figures are now in three
groups and will activate separately.
6.3 LEADERS
Groups will always have a Leader. Here’s how we do it:
 The Star is always the Leader when in a group.
 A Temporary Leader is the figure in the group
with the highest Rep and only acts as a Leader
when the Star is not with the group.
6.3.1 LEADER FUNCTIONS
Star Leaders have two specific functions they will use to
affect their group. Here’s how we do it:
 All Leaders allow for all figures in their group to
activate when it does.
 The Star Leader is allowed to use Leader Die to
inspire his group when taking Reaction Tests.
Temporary Leaders do not use Leader Die, but allow for
all figures in his group to activate when he does.
6.3.2 USING LEADER DIE
When the Star Leader is part of a group he is allowed to
roll a Leader Die to help inspire the group when taking
certain Reaction Tests. Here’s how we do it:
 Leader Die is used when the group must take the
Received Fire Test (Table 7.7). A (LDR) will be
found next to this Reaction Test.
 To use Leader Die throw 1d6, read the result as
rolled and compare the result to the Rep of the
Leader.
 If the result is passed 1d6; add this to the
number of d6 passed by each figure in the
group.
 If the result is passed 0d6; nothing is added.
 Leader Die is used even if the Leader does not
need to take the test.
 Leader Die is not used when the Leader is by
himself.
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Example - Sgt. Harris (Rep 4) is the leader of a group
composed of four Rep 3 Police Officers. Three members
of the group come under fire and they must take the
Received Fire Test.
I roll 2d6 for the three officers under fire and score a 5
and a 3. This means that they have passed 1d6.
I now roll 1d6 for the Leader Die as Harris is with the
group. I score a 4 so have passed 1d6. This is added to
the group result so they have passed 2d6.
Reaction dice are rolled for the group, but applied
individually to only the figures taking the test.
6.3.3 MULTIPLE LEADERS
In situations where more than one Leader is present only
the Leader Die of the highest Rep is used.
Example – I am playing a Military game. A Platoon
Leader joins a group in his platoon. The group will use
his Leader Die as long as he is carrying on (7.8) with the
group. Once he leaves or is disabled, the group Leader
will use his Leader Die.
STOP!
Groups are formed and disbanded as needed and consist
of multiple figures. The smallest group is one figure.
There is no limit on the maximum as long as they qualify
as a group. What two requirements must be met to be part
of a multi-figure group?
Leader Die is used by rolling 1d6 versus the Rep of the
Star Leader.
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7.0 RULES OF WAR
Now let’s go over the rules in the order that you will use
them during the game.
7.1 TURN SEQUENCE
Chain Reaction 2015 is played in turns, with one phase of
activation per side. Although Encounters (games) can last
an unlimited number of turns, each turn follows a strict
sequence.
 Before the game begins each player chooses a
different colored d6 to represent their side.
Example - I choose a blue d6 and Jim Bob Joe chooses
yellow.
 At the start of each turn both dice are rolled. This
is called rolling for Activation.
 If the die scores are the same (doubles) re-roll
them.
 The higher score determines which side will
activate its groups first.
Example - The two dice are rolled and a Blue 5 and a
Yellow 4 are rolled. I scored higher so I can activate my
groups first.
 Only groups with a Leader whose Rep is equal to
or higher than its Activation die score can be
activated.
 Groups are activated from highest to lowest Reps
with ties activating in the order the player
desires.
Example: A Blue 5 and a Yellow 4 were rolled. My side
scored higher so I activate first. I can activate only
groups that are led by a Rep 5 or higher Leader.
 After the first group has completed all its actions
and any reactions it may have caused have been
resolved, the active side is allowed to proceed to
its next group.
 After all of the active side’s groups have been
activated the other side can activate one group at
a time based on the result of its activation die
roll.
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Example: A Blue 5 and a Yellow 4 were rolled. I went
first and have finished activating all the groups I wanted
to. It is now Jim Bob Joe’s turn. He can activate only
groups that are led by a Rep 4 or higher Leader.
 After both sides have activated all of their
eligible groups and all reactions have taken place
the turn is over and Activation dice are rolled
again – signifying the start of a new turn.
This system will mean that many times lower Rep figures
will not be able to activate. This reflects their lack of
confidence and hesitancy to engage the enemy. It also
stresses the importance of higher Rep Leaders!
7.1.1 MANY TURNS INTO ONE
With the Reaction System – allowing players to react to
what the other player does when it isn’t their turn – we are
combining traditional game turns into longer THW turns.
This means:
 No artificial stopping of action.
 Longer turns, but shorter games.
 You’re always involved in the turn, no waiting
for the other player to finish his turn.
Now that you know the turn sequence we will explain the
rules in the order that they will occur during the game
turn. This may be different than traditional rules but is
much more effective.
Let’s start with actions.
7.2 ACTIONS
When a figure is active it can voluntarily do one of the
following actions.
 Move up to the normal 8” or a successful Fast
Move, ending its move facing as desired.
 Charge into Melee (Table 7.11.2).
7.2.1 OTHER ACTIONS
When active, figures can do the following actions in
addition to those previously listed.
 Pick up dropped weapons or other items.
 Reload a weapon.
7.3 FIRING
In addition to the previous actions, figures can fire during
the turn at the following times:
 Once when active at any time.
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 Each time called upon by any Reaction or
Charge into Melee Test.
As mentioned previously, by combining multiple
traditional turns your characters can fire more than once
per THW turn.
7.4 MOVEMENT
There are two types of movement, voluntary, when the
figure is active, and involuntary when caused by a
Reaction Test.
7.4.1 NORMAL MOVEMENT
Normal movement for all figures is 8”.
7.4.2 FAST MOVE
If desired a figure can attempt to move faster than normal
speed. Here's how we do it:
 Declare the intent of any figures in the group that
want to Fast Move.
 Roll 2d6 for the group and compare each die
score individually to the Rep of each figure Fast
Moving.
 For each d6 passed, the figure is allowed to add
4” to its move.
 Figures declaring a Fast Move will count as
moving fast regardless of the actual distance
moved.
Example – A group of three figures want to Fast Move. I
roll 2d6 and score a 4 and 5. Here's how the group will
move.
The Rep 5 passes 2d6 and can move 16”.
The Rep 4 passes 1d6 and can move 12”.
The Rep 3 passes 0d6 and can move 8”. All count as Fast
Moving.
7.4.3 GOING PRONE
Figures can go prone at any time during their turn. Here’s
how we do it:
 Active figures can choose to go prone or can be
forced to go prone by a reaction result.
 Going prone ends their movement until they are
next active.
 To regain their feet takes half of their movement
distance.
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7.4.4 INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT
Figures can be forced into involuntary actions and
movement due to the results of a Reaction Test (Table
7.7). The possible involuntary actions and moves are as
follows.
DUCK BACK – Figures that Duck Back are seeking Cover
and safety. Here’s how we do it:
 Move to the nearest Cover within 6”, ending its
turn. This can be in any direction, even forward.
 If no Cover is available within 6” the figure will
drop prone in place, ending its turn.
 It may not fire until active or directed to by a
subsequent Reaction Test.
 Figures in Duck Back, by definition, cannot see
or be seen by the cause of the test, but those that
go prone can.
LEAVE THE BATTLEFIELD – Remove the figure from the
table.
OUTGUNNED – Outgunned figures will behave as if
scoring a Duck Back result.
RETURN FIRE – The figure immediately returns fire at the
cause of the test.
RUSH SHOT - The figure immediately returns fire at the
cause of the test, but takes the Rush Shot penalty.
go of it. That's a reaction. Next you grab a towel and then
grab the pot. That's an action.
Figures take Reaction Tests during the game when called
upon. Let's look closer at each Reaction Test – In Sight
(7.6), Received Fire (7.7), and Man Down (7.7).
7.6 IN SIGHT
Let's explain the difference between being In Sight and
Out of Sight.
7.6.1 IN SIGHT OR OUT OF SIGHT
Figures are always In Sight or Out of Sight
A figure is In Sight when:
 An enemy figure can trace a Line of Sight (7.9.4)
to that figure, from figure base to figure base.
This applies even if that figure is in Cover,
concealed or both.
A figure is Out of Sight when:
 It cannot be seen because of intervening terrain.
 It cannot be seen due to weather or light
restrictions such as being too far away to see the
enemy at night.
 It cannot be seen due to any other figure in the
way.

STOP! 7.6.2 TRIGGERING AN IN SIGHT TEST

Each turn starts with two different colored d6 being Here's how an In Sight Test is triggered:
rolled.
 Whenever a group has an opposing group enter
What happens if doubles are rolled? into its Line of Sight or LOS, and the opposing
High score activates first. Only groups with a Leader group was not seen previously during this
having a Rep equal or greater than the d6 result can activation phase, the In Sight Test has been
activate. triggered. Note that not all figures in the group
will qualify to take the In Sight Test.
After a group has activated and all reactions it caused are
resolved, the next group can activate.
Review the actions available to each figure when active.
Normal movement is 8” and Fast Move can be up to 16”.

7.5 THE REACTION SYSTEM

This section covers the heart of the THW system. It’s
called the Reaction System. Reaction Tests reflect how a
figure will perform when under physical, mental, or
emotional stress during the fight. In this picture the white side cannot be seen by “1” or “2”.
Reaction Tests represent immediate unthinking reactions
to certain events. Here's a real life example. You're in the  The In Sight Test is triggered as soon as any
kitchen and grab a pot. It’s hot and you immediately let figure in a moving group comes into sight.

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In the second picture white activates and figures “A” and “B”
move forward. “A” comes into sight of “1” triggering the In
Sight Test.
 Once the test is triggered the triggering group is
allowed to move all of its figures (whether they
triggered the In Sight or not) up to two additional
inches (free). This movement could result in the
figure going Out of Sight.
The In Sight is triggered and the figures in the triggering group
are allowed to move two additional inches, before the test is
resolved. Figure “A” moves closer to “1” while “B” moves to
the edge of the house so “B” can see “1”; also putting “B” into
sight of “1”.
7.6.3 TAKING THE IN SIGHT TEST
The In Sight Test is a Reaction Test taken differently than the
other two – Received Fire and Man Down.
After the triggering group has moved up to two additional
inches, all figures In Sight of an enemy, or having the
enemy In Sight will take the test. Here's how we do it:
 Consult the In Sight Table (Table 7.6.3).
 The Leader of each group with LOS takes the In
Sight for the whole group. If the Star Leader
does not have LOS the highest Rep figure that
does, counts as the Temporary Leader.
 Each Leader starts with1d6 per level of their
Rep.
 Modify the number of d6 each Leader rolls, by
any applicable Circumstance.
 The Leaders roll their modified d6 total looking
for successes, a score of 1, 2 or 3.
 The Leader scoring the most successes has won
the In Sight.
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 Only one side can win the In Sight Test. The
moving side wins the In Sight only if it scores
more successes.
 If the number of successes is equal, the non-
moving side wins the In Sight.
 With multiple In Sights at the same time, it’s not
if you win, but if you lose. So if you beat one
enemy group, but lose to another, you lost the In
Sight and can only react. After all In Sight
actions are done, you react.
Example – Groups A and B come into sight of group 1.
Group A scores 4 successes, group 1 scores 3 successes,
and group B scores 1 success.
Group A goes first as it scored more successes than group
1. Group 1 reacts. Group B cannot act as it scored fewer
successes than group 1. If it had scored more successes
than group 1 it could have acted along with group A.
After both groups had finished their actions, group 1
would have reacted.
7.6.4 RESOLVING IN SIGHT ACTIONS
Each figure in the winning group can now act. Here’s
how we do it:
 Fire.
 If the figure cannot fire it will Charge into Melee
if within 6”.
 If the figure cannot fire or Charge into Melee it
will Duck Back if in enemy ranged weapons
range.
 Otherwise Carry On.
7.6.5 ADDING TO ONGOING IN SIGHTS
There may be a time where a character that was not
involved in an In Sight, becomes involved in it. The
newly involved character makes an In Sight Test. If it
beats the opponent’s original In Sight result, it takes its In
Sight Action
Example Billy Pink shoots at Jim Bob Joe but
misses. Jim Bob Joe takes a Received Fire reaction
test and Ducks Back, but as he is moving his 6” he
comes into sight of Cher and a new In Sight test is
triggered. This is completed and then Jim Bob Joe
completes his Duck Back, if still able.
7.6.6 COMPLETED IN SIGHTS
Once all figures in the winning groups have completed
their actions and appropriate Reaction Tests are taken, the
active side continues its part of the turn. This could be
additional movement and/or active fire.
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STOP!
Take two figures and place them on the table, Out of
Sight of each other. Both are Rep 4.
Roll 2d6 for Activation. Move the active figure into sight.
Once the In Sight is triggered the figure can move 2”
more before the In Sight is taken.
Take the In Sight Test for both sides. Did you modify the
number of d6 rolled by the applicable Circumstance? By
In the picture above we see the white group come into sight of
the one side being active and moving? three enemy figures. After the white group has moved 2
Just to recap. The In Sight is taken by the Leader in the additional inches, only 7 and 8 are involved in the In Sight Test.
group with a qualifying LOS. This means that a After taking an In Sight Test, figures “A", "B" and "C" fire at
"7" and "8". Note that the white Leader was not involved in the
Temporary Leader could take the test. What is a
test and the higher Rep between 7 and 8 was used instead.
Temporary Leader?
Both 7 and 8 are missed and they take a Received Fire Test for
being fired on. 2d6 are rolled and a 5 and a 3 are scored. As the
Leader is within 4" and part of the group that was fired on he is
7.7 REACTION TESTS allowed to roll one Leader Die. He rolls a 4 and passes 1d6.
Here are two additional Reaction Tests. They are: Adding the pass 1d6 result means soldier 7 passes 2d6, so
returns fire while soldier 8, due to a lower Rep, returns fire, but
 RECEIVED FIRE TEST – The figure was shot at counts the Rush Shot penalty.
and did not get hit.
 MAN DOWN TEST – The figure is within 4” and
LOS of a friendly figure that went Out of the 7.7.2 MULTIPLE RESULTS
Fight or Obviously Dead from ranged combat, There may be times when a figure qualifies for more than
melee combat , or a failed Challenge Test (7.14). one Reaction Test and scores more than one result,
sometimes conflicting. Here’s how we do it:

7.7.1 HOW TO TAKE A REACTION TEST  One set of d6 are rolled.

Here's how these Reaction Tests are taken.
 Consult the Reaction Tests Table (Table 7.7.1)
 Determine what is causing the test; Fired On,
Man Down or a combination of both. If more
than one cause, you still roll 2d6, but apply the
worse result.
 Determine which figures in the group must take
the test. Note that there will be times when some
figures will take the test and others will not.
 Start with 2d6 for the group taking the test.
 Modify the number of d6 by any applicable
Circumstance.
 Roll the modified total of d6.
 Determine how many d6 were passed based on
the individual Rep of each figure taking the test.
This may result in figures in the same group
behaving in different ways.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to the appropriate column.
 Immediately carry out the result.
 Apply the results to each cause of the test.
 Take the worse result.
See the Status and Actions section (7.8) for more details.
7.7.3 COMPLETING REACTIONS
There may be times when a figure is carrying out a
Reaction Test and may be forced to take another test prior
to completion of the first. When called for, the figure
immediately takes the new Reaction Test, cannot score
better than the first result, but can score worse.
Example - A figure takes a Received Fire Test and scores
a result of Duck Back. The figure moves towards Cover
and into the sight of another enemy figure triggering an
In Sight Test. The enemy fires and misses the ducking
back figure before it has completed its move. The ducking
back figure takes a new Received Fire Test and passes
2d6 which would allow him to return fire. However, he
cannot score better than the Duck Back result, so
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7.8 STATUS AND ACTIONS
The Reaction Tests and Melee can change the status of a
figure or force it to act in a certain way. Here we will
explain the terms found on the Reaction Tests.
CARRY ON – The figure is in good order and can act and
react as desired. This is the best status the figure can have.
A figure is considered to be carrying on if it is not doing
any of the following. We have ranked them from best to
worst.
 Return Fire.
 Rush Shot.
 Outgunned.
 Duck Back.
 Leave the Battlefield.
 -1 to Rep.
 Out of the Fight.
 Obviously Dead.
-1 TO REP – The character has its Reputation reduced by 1
point by losing a Melee. After all melees for the turn are
over, the character’s Rep returns to what it was prior to
the melee, even if it went Out of the Fight. Rep lost
between melees, on the same turn, is kept until the final
melee is over.
DUCK BACK – Figure is trying to find Cover. Here’s how
we do it:
STOP!
One set of d6 are rolled for each group taking the
Reaction Test, but the results are applied to the Reps of
each figure separately. This means that figures in the
group may behave differently.
Take three figures and place them on the table. They are a
Rep 5 Leader, a Rep 4 Ganger and a Rep 3 Ganger. All
three are fired on. The dice are rolled and a 4 is scored for
the Leader Die. The other d6 result in a 4 and 6. Look on
the Received Fire Test and see how the three Gangers
react.
How many d6 did each pass?
7.9 RANGED WEAPONS
There are two ways to inflict damage in Chain Reaction.
The first is by ranged weapons fire and the other is by
melee (hand-to-hand combat). Trust me on this; melee
should be considered a last resort.
Each weapon is defined by type and in some cases
weapons have been lumped into broader categories.
Weapons are defined by three characteristics.
TYPE – What it is.

 Move to the nearest Cover within 6”, ending its
turn. This can be in any direction, even forward.
 If no Cover is available within 6” the figure will
drop prone in place, ending its turn.
 It may not fire until active or caused by a
subsequent Reaction Test.
 Figures in Duck Back cannot see or be seen by
the cause of the test, but those that go prone can.
LEAVE THE BATTLEFIELD - Remove the figure from the
table.
OBVIOUSLY DEAD – The figure has taken damage that is
so severe it is obvious that the figure is dead.
OUT OF THE FIGHT – The figure has taken serious
damage and cannot continue the battle. He cannot move
on his own and must be retrieved by others. If contacted
by an enemy he is considered to be captured or dispatched
as desired.
RANGE – The range listed for every weapon is its effective
range, which is the range that the shooter feels he has a
reasonable chance of hitting the target. This range is
considerably shorter than most weapons maximum
ranges.
TARGET – The maximum number of d6 rolled when the
weapon is fired by the character. Each d6 has the potential
to do damage to a target and any or all dice may be
applied to one or more figures. Also defines the arc of fire
(spread) of the weapon.
Example – A submachine gun with a Target of 3 may fire
at up to three targets in a three-inch arc of fire.
If the character fires a round that explodes (hand grenade
or Rocket Launcher), the weapon will use a blast circle
(7.10.5).

OUTGUNNED – Outgunned figures will behave as if

scoring a Duck Back result.
RETURN FIRE – The figure immediately returns fire at the
cause of the test.
RUSH SHOT - The figure immediately returns fire at the
cause of the test, but takes the Rush Shot penalty.

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7.9 WEAPONS TABLE 7.9.2 TIGHT AMMO
TYPE RANGE TARGET Ammo in Chain Reaction is pretty much unlimited.
However, there still is a chance that the weapon may
Assault Rifle (AR) 48 3 temporarily run out of ammo and must be reloaded.
Bolt Action Rifle (BAR) 48 1 Here’s how we do it:
Grenade (G) 6 5” (1)
 Anytime two or more ones are rolled when firing
Machine Pistol (MP) 12 3
the weapon it is out of ammo and cannot be fired
Pistol (P) 12 1
again until reloaded.
Rocket Launcher (RL) 48 5” (1) (2)  It takes one turn of activation to reload the
Semi-Auto Rifle (SAR) 48 2 weapon – the next turn of activation at the
Shotgun (SG) 12 3 (6) (3) earliest. During this turn the weapon cannot be
Squad Auto Weapon (SAW) 48 4 fired.
Submachine Gun (SMG) 24 3  Figures reloading weapons may move, but
(1) 5” blast circle when using 28mm, reduced to 3” for 15mm. cannot exceed their normal movement.
(2) After the Rocket Launcher has fired it counts as suffering  The weapon is considered out of ammo after all
Tight Ammo. (3) The shotgun rolls 6d6, takes the best three d6 results have been applied to the target.
results and applies them for hits. All 6d6 are counted for Tight
Ammo.  Rocket Launchers are considered to be out of
ammo after they have fired and must be
reloaded.
7.9.1 OUTGUNNED RANKINGS
When firing, some weapons are perceived to have greater Example – Ivan fires with a SMG and rolls a 1, 1, and 5.
firepower than others. This is called their Outgunned He scores one hit with the 5, but the two “ones” means he
Ranking (OR). is out of ammo.
If a figure shoots with a weapon with a higher OR than
that of the target or if the target cannot shoot back, for
whatever reason, the target is outgunned. The target will 7.9.3 SHOOTING
take the Received Fire Test, but cannot score a result Shooting a weapon and hand-to-hand combat are
better than Duck Back. distinctly different ways of inflicting damage. This is
reflected by the different game mechanics used in Chain
Remember that Stars cannot be outgunned. Reaction 2015.

Example –Jim Bob Joe has a submachine gun (OR 3), but
is out of ammo. He is fired on by Slag who is using a
7.9.4 LINE OF SIGHT
semi-automatic rifle (OR 2). Jim Bob Joe takes the To shoot something you must first be able to see it. A
Received Fire Test and passes 2d6. Although Jim has a straight line from the shooter to the target is called a Line
weapon with a better OR than the shooter as he cannot of Sight or LOS. Here’s how we do it:
fire because he is out of ammo, he must Duck Back  Line of Sight extends across the whole table and
instead. is blocked by friendly figures, terrain, buildings
and sometimes weather.
 LOS is to the front of the figure up to a 180
7.9.1 OUTGUNNED RANKINGS TABLE
degree arc.
X OUTGUNNED RANKINGS  In nighttime LOS is reduced to 12”. However,
targets in a well-lit area will count LOS as
OR WEAPON TYPE normal for those firing at them.
 LOS between figures inside woods is reduced to
5 Blast circle weapons. 12” in the daytime and 6” at night. If inside and
4 Target 4 weapons. within 1” of the edge of the woods the figure can
3 Target 3 weapons. see and be seen from outside the woods as
2 Target 2 weapons. normal.
1 Target 1 weapon.  LOS in inclement weather such as fog, rain or
0 Those that cannot return fire. snow, is reduced to 12” in the daytime and 6” at
night.

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7.9.5 COVER OR CONCEALMENT
There will be times when a character will be in Cover,
Concealment or both. Cover and Concealment are
different.
 Concealment makes you harder to see, but does
not stop a bullet. Concealment comes into play
when taking the In Sight Test.
 Cover stops a bullet from hitting parts of your
body, so it makes you harder to be hit. Cover
comes into play on the Ranged Combat Table.
So how do you tell which is which? Consult the Cover or
Concealment Table (Table 7.9.5). Players should match
the terrain on the table with the type that best resembles it
on the Cover or Concealment List before the game begins.
7.9.6 RESOLVING FIRE
Fire continues between figures until one is unable to
return fire. This can happen for the following reasons.
 Run out of ammo by rolling two or more ones.
 The weapon, such as a Rocket Launcher, can
only fire once per turn.
 One figure is outgunned.
 One figure has ducked back.
 One figure has left the battlefield
 One figure has been hit by fire.
It is common for figures to fire multiple times in one turn,
both when active and in reaction.
Example – Ahmed fires his rifle at Qwan and misses.
Qwan takes the Received Fire Test and fires back with his
SMG and misses as well. Ahmed takes the Received Fire
Test and passes 2d6. Normally he should return fire but
instead Ahmed will Duck Back as he is outgunned. This
ends the fire between the two figures.
7.9.7 ARC OF FIRE
Each weapon has an arc of fire equal to 1” for each point
of Target. The first figure fired at defines where the arc of
fire begins. Figures within the arc from that figure are at
risk.
In this picture the shooter of the SMG has a 3” arc of fire,
defined by the Target of 3. He is allowed to shoot up to 3
targets, one per inch of arc if desired.
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7.9.8 TARGET SELECTION
Figures match up one on one when targeting each other
whether firing or charging into melee. The firing side
when shooting or the charging side if going into melee
determines target allocation.
All figures must be targeted at least once before being
targeted a second or third time by other figures.
Figures in reaction will always target the figures that shot
at them. When taking an active fire the player may choose
his targets.
7.9.9 APPLYING THE TARGET DICE
A figure can apply its Target Dice as desired. Here’s how
we do it:
 Before firing the shooter must declare how many
shots will go onto each target. It is possible for
one target to have multiple shots applied on it.
 Roll the dice and arrange them from the highest
to the lowest.
 Apply the dice to the targets as stated prior to
shooting with the highest d6 on the first target.
 Best bet? Always apply one shot to the first
target and the rest to other targets.
Example –Hans fires his SMG at Charles and Billy Pink.
He declares to fire 1d6 at the first target, Charles, and the
rest at Billy. Hans rolls a 3, 5 and 2. The d6 are laid out
from high to low (5, 3, and 2). The 5 will be applied to
Charles and the rest applied to Billy.
Remember that the arc is measured from the first target
then to the left or right. This arc may take an eligible
figure that is closer to the shooter, out consideration, even
if that figure could be targeted.
7.9.10 SHOOTING A WEAPON
Here's how to shoot a weapon.
 First establish a LOS between the shooter and
the target figure.
 Consult the Ranged Combat Table (Table
7.9.10).
 Roll 1d6 per point of weapon Target.
 Place each d6 next to each target figure with the
highest score on the first target and working to
the lowest score.
 Next add each d6 individually to the shooter’s
Reputation to arrive at a total. There is no need
to modify the total as it is built into the table.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row then across to see the result.
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Example - Billy Pink (Rep 5) fires his semi-automatic rifle
at Hans who is in Cover. Billy rolls a 3 and 6. Each die is
added to the Rep of Billy (5), which results in an 8 (5+3 =
8) a miss and an 11 (6+5 = 11) a hit.
7.9.11 DETERMINING DAMAGE
Each time a figure is hit the shooter rolls on the Ranged
Combat Damage Table (Table 7.9.11). Here’s how we do
it:
 Consult the Ranged Combat Damage Table
(7.9.11).
 Roll 1d6, read the result as rolled and go down
the left-hand column to the appropriate row and
across to see the result.
Example –Billy Pink has hit Hans (Rep 4) with his semi-
auto rifle. Billy rolls 1d6 and scores a 4. This is equal or
higher than Hans’s Rep, but not a 6, so Hans goes Out of
the Fight.
If you have earlier versions of Chain Reaction you can
use the old damage table. If you score a result higher than
the listed Impact – just count it as Duck Back.
7.9.12 AUTO-KILL OR CAPTURE
If an active figure comes into contact with an Out of the
Fight figure he can choose to automatically dispatch the
figure or capture it. If captured the figure must be guarded
by at least one armed figure. Each armed figure can guard
up to six enemy figures.
7.9.13 FIRING TWO WEAPONS AT ONCE
It is possible to fire two weapons at a time. Here’s how
we do it:
 The player can use any weapons he desires.
 Figures firing two weapons will always count the
Rush Shot penalty when firing each.
 Count the Outgunned Rating at +1 point over the
highest rated weapon.
7.9.14 PITIFUL SHOT
Rep 3 and 2 figures are allowed to use the pitiful shot
rule. Here’s how we do it:
 Whenever a figure fires and rolls a "6", but still
cannot hit the target, such as when a target is in
Cover, he is allowed to roll 1d6 again.
 If the score is equal to or lower than his Rep a hit
is scored.
 Otherwise, treat the result as a miss requiring the
target to take a Received Fire Test.
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Example – Benny (Rep 2) fires at Char who is in Cover.
He scores a 6 but still cannot score a hit. Benny can use
the Pitiful Shot rule and rolls another 1d6 and scores a 2
which is under his Rep of 3. Char has been hit.
7.10 GRENADES
Military, Guerilla and Militia groups can have grenades.
In this section we explain how they are used.
7.10.1 READY THE GRENADE
In Chain Reaction you can choose to use hand grenades.
A figure can only throw one grenade per turn. A grenade
must be readied by an active figure before it can be
thrown. It can be thrown when active or in reaction.
Here's how we do it:
 The figure must be active.
 It takes half of their movement to ready the
grenade.
 Consult the Ready the Grenade Table (Table
7.10.1).
 Roll 1d6 versus the Rep and determine if he
passes 1d6 or 0d6.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to see the results.
 Immediately carry out the results.
7.10.1 READY THE GRENADE TABLE
1 READY THE GRENADE
(Taken vs. Rep)
# D6 RESULT
PASSED
1 Grenade is readied and can immediately be
tossed.
0 Grenade is readied, but cannot be tossed until
next active or in reaction.
7.10.2 DISABLING THE GRENADE
If needed, a figure can declare he is disabling the grenade,
taking it out of its readied state. This can only be done
when active.
Note that a figure hit by fire or in melee and becoming
Out of the Fight or Obviously Dead will drop any grenade
that they are holding. If it has been readied it will
immediately go off on the spot centered on the figure.
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7.10.3 THROWING A GRENADE
Grenades can be thrown up to 6”. Here's how we do it:
 Nominate the spot where the grenade is to land.
This could be in LOS or out of LOS as when
tossing a grenade into a window or over a wall.
 Consult the Throwing a Grenade Table (Table
7.10.3). This table is used instead of the Ranged
Combat Table.
 Roll 2d6 versus the thrower’s Rep.
 Determine how many d6 are passed. "A" nominates a spot on the other side of the wall 6" away from
him. He rolls 2d6 on the Throwing the Grenade Table and
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate passes 1d6. As he cannot see the nominated spot he has missed,
row and across to see the result. but all the enemy figures within the blast circle, dotted line, must
now take the Received Fire Test. This includes those partially
inside the blast circle, as is the Leader.
7.10.3 THROWING A GRENADE TABLE
2 THROWING A GRENADE
(Taken vs. Rep)

# D6 RESULT
PASSED
2 Grenade lands on the nominated spot.
Center the blast circle on the nominated spot
and check for damage.
1 Spot is in LOS:
 The grenade lands on the nominated
spot. Center the blast circle on the spot
and check for damage.
Spot is not in LOS:
 The grenade misses, but causes the
targets to take a Received Fire Test.
0 Oops! Grenade is dropped at the feet of the
thrower. Center the blast circle on the
thrower and check for damage.
"A" decides to drop the grenade over the wall. He rolls 2d6 on
the Throwing the Grenade Table and passes 2d6. The grenade
lands on the nominated spot and all within the blast circle can
be hit. I now roll 1d6 for each target on the Ranged Damage
Table. This does not include "A" as he is in Cover, but he must
take a Received Fire Test.
7.10.4 “WHO’S GOT THE GRENADE?”
This rule eliminates the need for bookkeeping where
grenades are concerned. So long as grenades are available
to that force (Military, Guerilla or Militia), whenever a
figure needs to use a grenade, it is assumed to have one.
Yes, it’s fudging, but it makes the game move more
quickly! Doesn't that allow for the whole group to ready
grenades? It sure does, give it a try and let me know how
it works out for you!

7.10.5 BLAST CIRCLES

In the above illustration "A" is active and wants to toss a
grenade. He first must ready it so rolls 1d6 versus his Rep of 4.
He scores a 1, passing 1d6 and consults the Ready the Grenade
Table. He now has a grenade ready to throw. He cannot see
over the wall, but must still nominate a spot.
If a figure throws a grenade or fires a Rocket Launcher he
will use a blast circle instead of an arc. Here's how we do
it:
 Pick the spot that you want the blast circle to hit.
If throwing a grenade you do not need to have a
LOS, but you must have LOS when using a
Rocket Launcher.
 Center the blast circle on the nominated spot.
 All targets inside this circle could be affected by
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 Roll on the Ranged Combat Damage Table
(Table 7.9.11) for each target inside the blast
circle as you would normally do.
7.10.6 ESCAPING DAMAGE
Any figure, friend or foe, within a blast circle may be
damaged with the following exceptions:
 Anyone with Cover between themselves and the
nominated spot will escape damage. The figure
is unharmed, but must take a Received Fire Test.
 A figure between the spot and the target counts
as Cover.
 Anyone that is prone will escape damage, but
must take a Received Fire Test.
STOP!
Weapons are defined by the distance they can fire out to
(Range) and the number of d6 they roll when firing
(Target).
To shoot you need a clear LOS to the target. Roll 1d6 for
each point of Target and add each to the Rep of the
shooter. Arrange the dice from highest to lowest when
firing. Which weapon does not need a LOS to use?
Take out two figures. One is a Rep 3 with a submachine
gun the other a Rep 4 with a bolt-action rifle. Place them
Out of Sight of each other.
Roll activation and move the active figure into sight. Take
the In Sight Test. Resolve any fire. Take any Received
Fire or Man Down Tests as needed. Did you remember
that the bolt-action rifle is outgunned by the submachine
gun?
When next active have one figure ready a grenade. Carry
out a grenade attack. What are the two ways to escape
damage from a grenade?
7.11MELEE
When figures come into contact they can enter into melee
(hand-to-hand combat).
7.11.1 MELEE WEAPONS
There are two types of hand to hand weapons.
 One Hand Weapon – Those used with one hand.
Swords or knives would be examples of a one
hand weapon. Only a rifle or shotgun without a
bayonet counts as a one hand weapon; other
ranged weapons do not. Using a one hand
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 Two Hand Weapon – Those used with two
hands. Only a rifle with a bayonet counts as a
two hand weapon; other ranged weapons do not.
Using a two hand weapon gives the user +2d6 in
melee.
7.11.2 CHARGE INTO MELEE TEST
The only way to enter melee, is via the Charge into Melee
Test. Here’s how we do it:
 The test is taken by the figure and not the group.
 The figure must be active to initiate the charge.
 The test can be taken at any time during the turn.
 Chargers can declare a charge at any time during
their turn, even if the target of the charge was out
of LOS at the start of the charger's turn.
 The charging figure must have a clear LOS to the
target figure at the time it charges.
 The figure must be able to reach a spot 6" from
the actual target. Whether or not it has enough
distance to reach the target is irrelevant, it need
only be able to reach a spot 6" from the target.
 Move the charger to 1” from the target. It’s now
time to take the actual test.
Example – A Russian soldier comes into sight of two
Germans. The Germans win the In Sight and decide to
Charge the Russian. All three roll on the Charge into
Melee Test and the Russian results are applied separately
to each German.
7.11.3 HOW TO CHARGE INTO MELEE
Here's how the Charge into Melee Test is taken:
 Consult the Charge into Melee Table (Table
7.11.2).
 Each charger and target starts with 2d6.
 Modify the number of d6 by any applicable
Circumstance.
 Roll the modified number of d6 versus the Rep
of the figure.
 Determine how many d6 each figure has passed.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
column then across to the appropriate column.
 Immediately carry out the results.
 If charged by more than one figure, the target
will apply its result against all of the figures
separately. This may mean the target could fire
at one or more chargers, but only if armed with a
weapon with adequate Target.
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Example – The two Germans charge the Russian. The
Russian passes 2d6; one German passes 2d6, and the
other 1d6. The Russian can shoot, but as he has a bolt
action rifle he only can fire one shot. He fires at the
German that passed 1d6. If he fired at the other he would
count the Rush Shot penalty.
7.11.4 MELEE COMBAT
After the Charge into Melee Test is resolved the charger
is moved into contact with the target. Now it's time to
melee.
 Consult the Melee Combat Table (Table 7.11.4).
 Each figure starts with 1d6 for each point of Rep.
 Modify the number of d6 by any applicable
Circumstance.
 Each figure rolls its modified number of d6,
counting all successes, scores of 1, 2 or 3.
 Compare the number of successes scored by each
figure.
 If both sides score the same number of successes,
immediately re-fight the melee.
 If one figure scores more successes he has won
the melee.
7.11.5 MELEE DAMAGE
The figure that scores more successes than his opponent
has won the melee and can inflict damage. Here’s how we
do it:
 Consult the Melee Damage Table (Table 7.11.5)
 Roll 1d6 and add the number of successes the
winner rolled more than the loser.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to see the result.
 Immediately carry out the result.
Example –Billy Pink (Rep 5) is in melee with Jim Bob Joe
(Rep 4).
Pink starts with 5d6 for Rep and adds the following
modifiers: +1d6 for using a One Hand Weapon. He rolls
6d6 and scores a 1, 2, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for four successes.
Jim Bob Joe starts with 4d6 for Rep and adds the
following modifiers: +2d6 for a Two Hand Melee
Weapon. He rolls 6d6 and scores a 1, 2, 4, 4, 4 and 6 for
2 successes.
Pink scores two more successes than Jim Bob Joe. He
rolls 1d6, scoring a 3. Adding the 2 more successes he
scored over Jim Bob Joe gives Billy a result of 5.
Looking on the Melee Damage Table we see he has taken
Jim Bob Joe Out of the Fight.
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If he had scored less than Jim Bob Joe’s Rep of 4, another
round of melee would immediately be fought with Jim Bob
Joe counting a -1 to his current Rep. Note that after the
melee, any lost Rep during melee is recovered.
7.11.6 MULTIPLE FIGURE MELEES
A figure may be meleed by more than one figure. Here’s
how we do it:
 Up to three figures can melee one figure.
 The side with more figures decides in what order
its figures will attack.
 Attacks are carried out one on one.
7.12 RETRIEVING WOUNDED
Characters can attempt to recover their wounded during
the Encounter. Here's how we do it:
 When active or when Ducking Back in reaction,
a Grunt will roll 1d6 versus its Rep.
 If pass 1d6 it will attempt to retrieve
wounded friends.
 If pass 0d6 they will not.
 Stars can always choose to retrieve wounded.
 Now move the figure into contact with the
wounded figure.
 Pick up the wounded figure, reduce the
remaining movement by 2", and move the
remaining distance with Duck Backs not
exceeding 6” total movement.
 Figures carrying wounded can take the Fast
Move Test, but can only pass 1d6.
 Figures can fire weapons when retrieving
wounded figures, but will count the Rush Shot
penalty.
 Figures charged while retrieving wounded will
drop the wounded.
 Figures fired on while retrieving wounded will
count as if in Cover, with any result of miss due
to Cover counting as a hit on the wounded
figure.
7.13 AFTER THE BATTLE
If you are keeping the same characters to use in multiple
Encounters you must see if the wounded and those that
left the battlefield return. Here’s how we do it:
 Consult the After the Battle Recovery Table
(Table 7.13).
 Roll 2d6, read each result as rolled and compare
it to the Rep of the figure.
 Determine how many d6 are passed.
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 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate Example – If I fail I will damage a leg and reduce my
row, then across and immediately carry out the movement by half.
result.
 Consult the Challenge Test Table (Table 7.14).
 Modify the Rep of the Challenger by any
7.13 AFTER THE BATTLE RECOVERY TABLE applicable Circumstance.
 Roll 2d6 versus the modified Rep of the
2 AFTER THE BATTLE RECOVERY challenger and determine how many d6 are
(Taken vs. Rep) passed.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
# DICE RESULT row and across to see the result.
PASSED  Immediately carry out the result.
2 Figure returns to the Band.
1 Out of the Fight returns to the Band.

0
Those that left the battlefield do not return.
Figure does not return.
8.0 BUILDINGS
We handle buildings in an abstract and simple way so as
not to slow down game play.

STOP!
Before going any further take two figures (Rep 4) and do 8.1 BUILDING SIZE AND AREA
the following. Buildings come in different sizes with the larger ones
being composed of more than one area. Here’s how we do
Place them 6" from each other.
it:
Give them different melee weapons.
 Buildings that are roughly 6” x 6”, when playing
Roll 2d6 for Activation. with 28mm figures, are small and have one area.
Take a Charge into Melee Test.  Buildings that are considerably bigger will have
multiple areas. You can tell this by looking at the
Resolve a melee. building and deciding the number of areas before
Do this a second time, with two figures charging one the Encounter.
figure. Did you roll one set of d6 for the target when  Additional floors above the ground floor will
taking the Charge into Melee Test and apply them also count as additional areas.
individually to both chargers?
Resolve a multi-figure melee. How many figures can 8.2 ENTERING AND EXITING
melee one figure at the same time? Remember that melees
are carried out on a one on one basis. Figures may enter or exit a building when active or
inactive. Here’s how we do it:
 Entering or exiting through a door reduces
7.14 CHALLENGE movement by 2”.
There may be times during the game when you want to do  Entering or exiting through a window reduces
something out of the ordinary and not covered by an movement by 4”.
existing rule. You can do it by taking a Challenge. Here’s  Moving between floors takes one turn of
how we do it: activation or reaction.

 Decide on what the challenge is.

Example – I want to jump from the roof of a building to
8.3 COVER OR CONCEALMENT
the roof of a truck. Buildings can provide Cover and Concealment to those
inside. Unless specified as being at a window or door,
 Decide what a success looks like. figures inside buildings cannot be seen. Refer to the
Example – If I am successful I will make it onto the truck Cover or Concealment Table (Table 7.9.5) for more info.
uninjured.
 Decide what the consequences of failure will be.
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8.4 FIRING AT BUILDINGS
A hit from a Rocket Launcher will have a catastrophic
effect on a building area. If you scored a hit – a greater
than 7, the building area will collapse and occupants are
at risk. Here’s how we do it:
 Those inside the area roll on the Ranged Combat
Damage Table (Table 7.9.11).
 If an area that collapses has another area above it
there is a chance (1 – 3) that it will collapse with
the occupants underneath being Obviously Dead
and those inside the upper collapsed area will
roll on the Ranged Combat Damage Table (Table
7.9.11). Otherwise the area will remain in place
(4 – 6) with the occupants taking a Received Fire
Test.
 In the event that all of the areas on one level of a
building have collapsed, the collapsing of the last
one of these will collapse those areas above.
8.5 FIRING FROM BUILDINGS
Figures inside a building can fire at targets outside. Here’s
how we do it:
 Up to two figures can fire from a door or
window.
9.0 TERRAIN
Encounters may specify what the terrain will look like,
but in general just populate the board with appropriate
scenery.
We recommend using whatever you already have.
9.1 SETTING UP THE TABLE
Now that you know all the rules it’s time to set up and
play your first game. First start with a flat space at least
3’x3’.
9.2 GENERATING TERRAIN
Unless previously determined by the scenario, players
should use the following system to generate terrain for the
battlefield.
1 - Divide the table into nine roughly equal sections. See
the following illustration that shows the corresponding
number for each section. In this case the board is square,
but you may be using a rectangle. It doesn’t matter, just
be sure and divide the table into nine equal sections.
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2 – Determine the overall terrain type of the battlefield.
You can base this on the actual terrain that the forces
fought over or simply roll 1d6 and read the result as
rolled.
 1 – 3 = Clear.
 4 = Urban.
 5 = Wooded.
 6 = Mountainous.
Example – I have divided the table into nine sections, but
do not know what type of terrain it will have. I roll 1d6
and score a 4. I will use the urban area column to
determine the actual terrain in each section.
9.3 TYPES OF TERRAIN
There are four types of terrain. They are-
Clear: This terrain is flat and does not conceal or provide
Cover.
Urban: This represents areas with lots of buildings.
Wooded: This represents dense wooded or jungle areas
that slow travel and obscure vision.
Mountain: These are legitimate mountains that hinder or
prevent movement through them.
9.3.1 HOW MANY PIECES OF TERRAIN?
After you have determined the overall type of terrain on
the battlefield it’s time to see what the table will look like.
Here’s how we do it:
 Start from section number one and work your
way to section number nine.
 Roll 1d6, read the result as rolled and consult the
Terrain Generator Table (Table 9.3.1).
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to the appropriate column for the
overall type of terrain.
 This tells you the type of terrain that occupies at
least 75% of that section.
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9.3.1 TERRAIN GENERATOR TABLE 9.4.4 BUILDINGS
When a result of (B) is rolled on the Terrain Generator
1 TERRAIN GENERATOR Table there will be buildings in the section. Here’s how
(Read the result as rolled) we do it:

# CLEAR URBAN WOODED MOUNTAIN  There will be 3 + 1/2d6 buildings if an Urban

section, 1/2d6 if not.
1 Clear Clear Clear Impassable
After you have determined the number of buildings check
2 Clear Clear Clear Clear the Building Types Table (Table 9.5) to see what they
3 Clear Clear (B) Woods Impassable are.
4 Clear (B) Clear (B) Woods Woods
5 Hill Hill (B) Woods (B) Woods
9.4.5 WOODS
6 Woods Woods Wooded Hill Impassable
(B) See the Building section (9.4.3) These include woods, marshes and areas of rough terrain
providing Cover and Concealment.
Example – I have determined that the overall terrain type
of the board will be clear. I roll 1d6 on the Terrain  Movement is reduced to half speed.
Generator Table for section one and score a 3, clear  Visibility between figures inside these terrain
terrain. I roll a 4 for section two, clear with a chance of features is limited to 12” in the daytime and 6” at
buildings. I continue to roll until all nine sections are night.
full.  Those within one inch of the edge of these
terrain features count as concealed and in Cover.
They can see out and be seen from outside the
9.4 TERRAIN & SCENERY area.
 Those farther inside from the edge cannot be
This section describes terrain and what effects it may seen from anyone outside of the terrain.
have on your figures. Each area of terrain must cover at
least 75% of the section that it is in. The boundary of the
terrain area should be easy to distinguish. 9.5 TYPES OF BUILDINGS
Once you know how many buildings are in a section we
9.4.1 CLEAR must determine what types they are. We recommend
These are open areas that do not provide Cover or using buildings you already have; just be sure to divide
Concealment. them into 6” x 6” areas. Otherwise, here’s how we do it:
 Roll 1d6 for each building.
9.4.2 HILL  Read the result as rolled and consult the Building
Type Table (Table 9.5).
These are elevations that slope down in two directions
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
and blocks Line of Sight between figures on opposite
row then across to the appropriate column for the
sides of its crest or ridgeline.
overall terrain type.
 Figures within 1" of the crest or ridgeline of the  Place that type of building in the center of the
hill are considered to be in Cover to those on the section, if it is the first one placed. Otherwise
opposite side. They can see and be seen from the place it 1/2d6” from another in any direction.
other side.  Taller buildings are placed towards the center of
the section.

9.4.3 IMPASSABLE
These are the bases of inaccessible mountains or sheer
cliff sides.
 Movement through Impassable terrain is not
allowed.

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1 BUILDING TYPE
11.0 PEFS
PEF stands for Possible Enemy Force. We use PEFs to
(Read the result as rolled)
limit the intelligence the player has before and during the
# CLEAR OR WOODED URBAN Encounter. By using PEFs we create an uncertainty as to
the size of the enemy force, its composition and location.
1 One area – one floor. One area – one floor. PEFs are used in every Encounter. Here's how we do it:
2 One area – one floor. One area – one floor.
 Roll 1d6. The score indicates which numbered
3 One area – one floor. Two areas – one floor. section of the table will contain a Possible
4 Two areas – one floor. Two areas – one floor. Enemy Force or (PEF).
5 Two areas – one floor. Two areas – two floors.  Place an enemy figure or marker of any type in
6 Two areas – two floors. Two areas – two floors. this section of the board to represent the PEF.
 If a terrain feature could block the LOS from
your force to the PEF be sure to place the PEF in
a manner that does so.
STOP!  If no feature is present, place the PEF in the
center of that section.
Buildings can be divided into more than one area. We use
 Repeat this process until you have three PEFs
roughly 6” x 6” per area, but just be sure to let everyone
placed on the board.
know how many areas each building has.
 It is possible to have more than one PEF in the
Take a Rocket Launcher and blast a building. All you same section.
need to do it score any result greater than a 7 on the  PEFs have a Rep of 4.
Ranged Combat Table. Review what tests need be taken  Once the PEF has been resolved it is removed
by the occupants. from the table.
If you blow out the bottom area of a building the top may
not necessarily collapse. But if you blow out all of the
bottom areas, the top ones will. 11.1 PEFS AND BUILDINGS
The table is always divided into nine equal sections. They The first time coming within 12” and LOS to a building a
do not have to be square just as long as they are equal in PEF is generated inside the building. Resolve it normally.
size. If the PEF did not resolve as an enemy:

You can choose your terrain or randomly generate it.  The first time the building is entered resolve a
PEF using 3d6, counting the lowest two results.
What terrain reduces movement through it by half?  Resolve a PEF for each area of the building.

10.0 PLAYING THE 11.2 PEF MOVEMENT

GAME
As you may or may not know, all THW games can be
played solo, same side (cooperatively) and head to head
(competitively). Feel free to play anyway you like.
10.1 SOLO AND SAME SIDE
The solo and same side rules are brilliant. You do not
draw a card to see if a group moves; nor do you have to
“make the best decision” for the non-player enemy. The
game mechanics in Chain Reaction does all that for you.
Playing with everyone on the same side is also great for
teaching the game to newcomers and non-gamers.
PEFs move just like they were groups of enemy figures.
Here's how we do it:
 When the enemy is active, start with the PEF
farthest from any player group.
 Consult the PEF Movement Table (Table 11.2).
 Roll 2d6 and compare the scores versus its Rep
of 4.
 Determine how many d6 were passed.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to see the result.
 Immediately carry out the result.
 If the PEF moves into LOS then it must be
resolved before moving the next PEF, the next
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11.2.1 SPECIAL PEF MOVEMENT
PEFs do not suffer any terrain movement penalties.
11.3 RESOLVING PEFS
When a player group (figures in a qualifying group) has
LOS to a PEF it's time to resolve the PEF. Here's how
PEFs are resolved:
 Consult the PEF Resolution Table (Table 11.3).
 Be sure that there is a valid LOS to the PEF.
PEFs within Cover can be seen while those with
Cover between the tester and the PEF cannot.
 Roll 2d6 versus the PEF Rep of 4.
 Determine how many d6 are passed.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to see the result.
 Immediately carry out the result.
 Remove the PEF marker.
11.4 HOW THE ENEMY MOVES
When PEFs are deployed they will move according to the
PEF Movement Table (Table 11.2).
When PEFs are resolved and figures placed on the table
these non-player figures use the NP Movement Table.
Here’s how we do it:
 Start with the Non-Player group with the Leader
with the highest Rep.
 Consult the NP Movement Table (Table 11.4).
 Start with 1d6.
 Modify the number of d6 to be rolled by any
applicable Circumstance.
 Roll the modified number of d6versus the Rep of
the group’s Leader.
 Determine how many d6 were passed.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row, then across to the appropriate column.
 Immediately carry out the result.
Example – Activation dice are rolled and the enemy
activates first with a score of 4. This means that only
enemy groups with a Rep 4 or higher Leader can activate.
I start from high to low and the Rep 5 group goes first. I
roll a 3 and a 5, passing 2d6. As the group outnumbers
me it breaks into two smaller groups. One group remains
in place and fires while the other group works its way
along my flank.
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12.0 ENCOUNTERS
We call your Chain Reaction games Encounters. We have
provided you with three Encounters. They are:
 Patrol.
 Raid.
 Defend.
Patrol will be your first Encounter.
 If you win your next Encounter is a Raid.
 If you lose your next Encounter is Defend.
12.1 PATROL
You are the eyes and ears of the main force. Inflicting
casualties is not your primary goal!
12.1.1 OBJECTIVE
 Your objective is to recon the table.
 To be successful you must spend one turn of
activation within 6" of the edge of the table in
sections 1, 2, and 3. Once you have
accomplished this you must report back by
exiting the table from the edge that you entered.
12.1.2 FORCES
 You can use up to your whole Band.
 Decide who the enemy are, based upon the type
of game you are playing. This could be a rival
Gang, the Police, enemy Soldiers or whatever
you chose. Do not worry about gathering their
force as all enemy forces, if any, are determined
in the Special Instructions section.
12.1.3 TERRAIN
 The board is divided into nine sections and
terrain generated normally (9.2).
12.1.4 DEPLOYMENT
 Your patrol will enter the board from the edge
bordering sections 7, 8, and 9.
 PEFs are generated and deployed as outlined in
the PEF section (11.0).
12.1.5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
 Move your patrol onto section 7, 8, or 9, or any
combination of those sections if you choose to
split your Band.
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 After you have entered the table, place the PEFs.
 Roll activation.
 When the enemy activates go to the PEF
Movement Table (Table 11.2).
 Resolve PEFs as needed (Table 11.3).
 Use the NP Movement Table when needed
(Table 11.4).
 Play continues until the player has accomplished
his objective, been destroyed, or leaves the table.
12.2 RAID
In the Raid Encounter you are attacking the enemy for a
specific reason.
 If you win your next Encounter is a Raid.
 If you lose your next Encounter is a Patrol.
12.2.1 OBJECTIVE:
 You can raid for a variety of reasons; rescue,
capture an enemy, search a bombed out village
for wine, the reasons are endless. Feel free to
provide the reasons why!
 You must accomplish what you set out to do if
you are raiding.
12.2.2 FORCES
 You can use up to your whole Band.
 Decide who the enemy are, based upon the type
of game you are playing. This could be a rival
Gang, the Police, enemy Soldiers or whatever
you chose. Do not worry about gathering their
force as all enemy forces, if any, are determined
in the Special Instructions section.
12.2.3 TERRAIN
 The board is divided into nine sections and
terrain generated normally (9.2). There will be
1/2d6 buildings in section 2.
12.2.4 DEPLOYMENT
 You enter the table through sections 7, 8 or 9.
 PEFs are generated and deployed as outlined in
the PEF section (11.0).
12.2.5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
 Set up your force in sections 7, 8, or 9, or any
combination of those sections if you choose to
split your force.
 After you have set up your force, place the PEFs.
 Roll activation.
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 When the enemy activates go to the PEF
Movement Table (Table 11.2).
 Resolve PEFs as needed (Table 11.3).
 Use the NP Movement Table when needed
(Table 11.4).
 Play continues normally until the player has
accomplished his objective, been destroyed, or
leaves the table.
12.2.6 FINDING THE OBJECTIVE
In this Encounter there will be a specific objective. This
could be a downed pilot, a hostage or maybe a treasure.
Here’s how we do it:
 When a PEF is resolved as enemy figures, roll
1d6 and read the result as rolled.
 If the score is equal or less than the number of
PEFs resolved, the objective is with these
enemies.
 If the score is greater than the number of PEFs
resolved, treat it normally.
 If you resolve all PEFs and have not found your
objective, it will be with the last one. Remember
that buildings generate PEFs (11.1).
12.3 DEFEND
In this Encounter the enemy is out to destroy or drive you
off the table. You must stop them from accomplishing
their objective.
 If you win your next Encounter is a Patrol.
 If you lose your next Encounter is Defend.
12.3.1 OBJECTIVE
 Your objective is to prevent the enemy from
achieving their objective.
12.3.2 FORCES
 You can use up to your whole Band.
 Decide who the enemy are, based upon the type
of game you are playing. This could be a rival
Gang, the Police, enemy Soldiers or whatever
you chose. Do not worry about gathering their
force as all enemy forces, if any, are determined
in the Special Instructions section.
12.3.3 TERRAIN
 The board is divided into nine sections and
terrain generated normally (9.2). There will be
1/2d6 buildings in section 8.
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12.3.4 DEPLOYMENT
 You can set up anywhere you want in sections 7,
8 or 9.
 PEFs are generated and deployed as outlined in
the PEF section (11.0).
12.3.5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
 Set up your force in sections 7, 8, or 9, or any
combination of those sections if you choose to
split your force.
 After you have set up your force, place the PEFs.
 Roll activation.
 When the enemy activates go to the PEF
Movement Table (Table 11.2).
 Resolve PEFs as needed (Table 11.3).
 Use the Non-Player Movement Tables when
needed (Table 11.4).
 Play continues normally until the player has
accomplished his objective, been destroyed, or
leaves the table.
12.3.6 WHAT IS THEIR OBJECTIVE?
In this Encounter there will be a Non-Player objective.
This could be to kill or capture your Grunts or recover
something or rescue someone. Here’s how we do it:
 When the first PEF is resolved as enemy figures,
roll 1d6 and read the result as rolled.
 If a success (score of 1, 2 or 3) is rolled the
Non-Player objective is to kill or capture
your Grunts.
 If a failure (score of 4, 5 or 6) is rolled the
Non-Player objective is to rescue or recover
someone or something from the buildings;
your choice.
 You can choose where to place their
objective as long as it always remains with
at least one of your figures.
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13.0 AFTERWARDS
Use this section only if you choose to use the same
characters for multiple Encounters.
After the Encounter is over it’s time to see what happens
to you and your Band members after the After the Battle
Recovery Test have been taken.
13.1 NEW GRUNTS
When your Band takes losses you may be allowed to
recruit more Grunts. Here’s how we do it:
 Consult the New Recruits Table (Table 13.1).
 Roll 2d6 versus the Rep of your Star.
 Determine how many d6 are passed.
 A result of “6” is always a failure.
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate
row and across to see the results.
13.1NEW RECRUITS TABLE
2 NEW RECRUITS
(Taken vs. Rep)
A d6 result of "6" is always a failure regardless of Rep.
# D6 RESULT
PASSED
2 You can recruit new Grunts to bring your
Band up to full strength.
1 You can recruit one new Grunt.
0 No new recruits available.
13.2 INCREASING REP
The Reps of you and your Band members could improve
after an Encounter. After each successful Encounter it is
possible that the Rep of a character could increase. All of
the following requirements must be met for the Encounter
to be considered a success for that character. It is possible
that an Encounter may be a success for one character and
not another! Here’s how you were successful – you must
have all of the following:
 Fired at the enemy and scored a hit or engaged in
melee.
 Did not receive a result of Out of the Fight.
 Did not receive a result of Leave the Battlefield.
 Did not leave any Out of the Fight Band
members behind.
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 If the score is higher than the current Rep the
Rep will go up one level.
 If the score is a “6” the Rep will go up one level
regardless of the current level.
 Any other result and ther Rep remains the same.
 Your character can grow to as high a Rep as
desired as there isn't a maximum. There is,
however, Obviously Dead.
13.3 DECREASING REP
Just as Rep can go up when you have a successful
Encounter it can go down if the Encounter was a failure.
It is possible that an Encounter may be a failure for one
character and not another. Here’s how you were a failure
– you only need to have one of the following:
 Received a result of Out of the Fight.
 Receives a result of Leave the Battlefield.
 Left an Out of the Fight Band member behind.
If the Encounter was a failure the character rolls 1d6.
 If the score is a “1” the Rep will go down one
level regardless of the current level. This can be
attributed to stress, illness, or anything else you
decide it to be.
 You can never have a Rep lower than “2”.
 Any other result and you are fine.
STOP!
After the Encounter you could recruit new Grunts.
If you do well you and your group members could
increase in Rep.
If you do poorly you and your group members could
decrease in Rep.
14.0 STEP-BY-STEP
Here's a step-by-step outline that will help you to get
started. After a few games it will become second nature
and you won’t need it anymore. In fact, you may choose
not to use some parts, but if you do, they’re there!
14.1 AT THE START
1. Your Star starts with a Rep of 5 (5.1.1).
2. Choose your weapon (Table 7.9).
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3. Decide what type of group you will have. Police,
Gang, Military, Guerillas or Militia. This will
define your enemies as well.
4. Recruit your Band (Table 6.1.1).
14.2 DURING THE ENCOUNTER
1. Choose the Encounter you want to play (12.0).
2. Follow the Encounter instructions and play the
game.
14.3 AFTER THE ENCOUNTER
1. All characters that went Out of the Fight or left
the battlefield will take the After the Battle
Recovery Test (Table 7.13).
2. Check to recruit new Grunts (13.1).
3. Adjust Reps as needed (13.2).
15.0 DESIGNER NOTES
Chain Reaction 2015 is an introduction to the Reaction
System used by Two Hour Wargames. That is why it is so
basic in nature. The other THW games provide much
more detail and period specific flavor.
The Reaction System is not for everyone. You'll find that
you do not have total control of your forces; this isn't
chess. You will often not know what you're facing and
this can lead to unwinnable situations. You will be
presented with challenges on every Encounter and no two
will ever play the same. Like I said, not everyone is going
to like it.
15.1 MY GAME, YOUR GAME
Games are a reflection of what the writer believes combat
is all about. So feel free to tweak rules as you like as the
game mechanics are pretty tight and won’t suffer from it.
Just remember that changing one rule may cause
something else to change in an unexpected way. If you
get to a point where all your tweaks are confusing you, go
back to the original rules and start over. Remember the
goal is to have fun. Well, at least that’s what I think it is.
The game is actually pretty simple once you've played it a
few times. Start small, use the Stop boxes and you'll be
fine. Check out the THW Forum. It’s a great place to get
questions answered and very much alive. The group is full
of knowledgeable and helpful gamers and you can usually
get answers within 24 hours.
Take care and just play the game!
Ed 7/30/2015
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7.14 CHALLENGE 11.3 PEF RESOLUTION

2 CHALLENGE TEST 2 PEF RESOLUTION
(Taken vs. Rep) (Taken versus PEF Rep of 4)
A score of “6” is always a failure # D6
CIRCUMSTANCE MODIFIER TO REP PASSED RESULT

Challenge is very easy. +1 2 Contact! You have run into enemy. Roll 1d6:
1 = Three less than your group.
Challenge is very difficult. -1
2 = Two less than your group.
Challenger has a tool that will +1
3 = One less than your group.
make the Challenge easier.
4 = One more than your group.
5 = Two more than your group.
# D6 RESULT 6 = Three more than your group.
PASSED Can never run into less than one enemy.
2 Character completes the challenge 1 Something’s out there! Resolve the next PEF
successfully. with 3d6 counting the lowest two scores.
1 Character may choose to immediately re- 0 False alarm! Just a case of nerves. If this is
roll the challenge counting a result of pass the last PEF and no enemy has been
1d6 as if pass 0d6. contacted, count as if passed 2d6.
OR
Decide not to continue the challenge and
may not try again.
0 Character fails and suffers consequences.
11.4 NP MOVEMENT
2 NP FORCE MOVEMENT
(Taken versus Rep)

# D6 IF NP OUTNUMBERS OTHERWISE
PASSED PLAYER 2+ TO 1
2 Split into two groups Move to Cover that
of equal size. One allows NP to fire at
group will move to a closest player group.
position in Cover, to
fire at the closest
player group.
The second group will
encircle to the left (1-
11.2 PEF MOVEMENT 3) or right (4-6) flank
staying in Cover if
possible.
2 PEF MOVEMENT 1 Move to Cover that Remain in Cover or
(Taken versus the Rep of 4) allows NP to fire at move to nearest
closest player group. Cover. May fire at
#D6 RESULT enemy if in range
PASSED after reaching Cover.
2 The PEF moves 8” directly towards the 0 Remain in Cover or Remain in Cover or
player ending in Cover if possible. move to nearest move to nearest
1 The PEF moves 4” directly towards the Cover. May fire at Cover. May fire at
player ending in Cover if possible. enemy if in range enemy if in range
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7.6.3 IN SIGHT 7.9.10 RANGED COMBAT

REP IN SIGHT TARGET RANGED COMBAT
(Looking for successes) (Read the result as rolled)

Moving side wins only if scores more successes. A result of two or more “ones” means out of ammo.

CIRCUMSTANCE MOD # RESULT

Concealed - Enemy is concealed. -1d6 3 to 7 SHOOTER MISSED

8 SHOOTER MISSED IF
 Fast Moving.
7.6.4 RESOLVING IN SIGHT ACTIONS  Rush Shot.
 Fire. TARGET WAS MISSED IF
 If the figure cannot fire it will Charge into Melee  In Cover.
if within 6”.  Prone.
 If the figure cannot fire or Charge into Melee it  Fast Moving.
will Duck Back if in ranged weapons range.  Second or higher target.
 Otherwise Carry On. OTHERWISE – HIT.
9 SHOOTER MISSED IF
7.9 WEAPONS  Fast Moving.
 Rush Shot.
TYPE RANGE TARGET TARGET WAS MISSED IF
Assault Rifle (AR) 48 3  In Cover.
Bolt Action Rifle (BAR) 48 1  Third or higher target.
Grenade (G) 6 5” (1) OTHERWISE – HIT.
Machine Pistol (MP) 12 3 10+ SHOOTER HITS TARGET
Pistol (P) 12 1
Rocket Launcher (RL)
Semi-Auto Rifle (SAR)
48
48
5” (1) (2)
2
7.9.11 RANGED DAMAGE
Shotgun (SG) 12 3 (6) (3) 1 RANGED COMBAT DAMAGE
Squad Auto Weapon (SAW) 48 4
(Read the result as rolled)
Submachine Gun (SMG) 24 3
(1) 5” blast circle when using 28mm, reduced to 3” for 15mm. SCORE RESULT
(2) After the Rocket Launcher has fired it counts as suffering
Tight Ammo. (3) The shotgun rolls 6d6, takes the best three "6" Obviously Dead.
results and applies them for hits. All 6d6 are counted for Tight Rep of Target or Out of the Fight.
Ammo. higher, but not a “6”.
Lower than Rep of Duck Back – no Reaction Test
7.9.5 COVER Target taken.

# COVER OR CONCEALMENT
TYPE RESULT
Buildings or Stationary figures are in Cover and
Woods Concealment. Moving figures concealed.
Vehicles Figures inside are in Concealment.
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7.11.2 CHARGE 7.11.5 MELEE DAMAGE

2 CHARGE INTO MELEE 1 MELEE DAMAGE
(Taken versus Rep)
(Read result as rolled)
CIRCUMSTANCE MODIFIER
CIRCUMSTANCE MODIFIER
Target in Cover +1d6
Each success scored more than the +1
Target charged to flank -1d6
opponent.
Target charged to rear -2d6
SCORE RESULT
#D6 CHARGER TARGET
6 or higher Obviously Dead.
PASSED
Rep of Target or Out of the Fight.
Pass more Target may not fire. Target fires. higher, but not 6 or
d6 than higher.
opponent Charger moves into Charger moves into Lower than Rep of Loser -1 to Rep. Immediately
melee. No Reaction melee. No Reaction Target fight another round of melee.
Tests taken. Tests taken. .
Pass same Target Rush Shots. Target Rush Shots.
number d6
as opponent Charger moves into Charger moves into 7.7 REACTION TESTS
melee. No Reaction melee. No Reaction
Tests taken. Tests taken. 2 REACTION TESTS
(Taken versus Rep)

7.11.4 MELEE COMBAT Stars may exercise Free Will

REP MELEE COMBAT CIRCUMSTANCE MOD

(Looking for successes) If in Cover. +1d6
Received Fire Test +Ldr Die
CIRCUMSTANCE MOD
One Hand Melee Weapon. +1d6 #D6 RECEIVED FIRE MAN DOWN
Two Hand Melee Weapon. +2d6 (LDR)
PASSED
Attacking a prone opponent. +1d6
2 Outgunned: Carry On.
 Duck Back.
7.13 AFTER THE Otherwise:
 Return Fire.
BATTLE RECOVERY 1 Outgunned:
 Duck Back.
If twice more friends
Out of the Fight or
Otherwise: Obviously Dead:
2 AFTER THE BATTLE RECOVERY
 Rush Shot  Leave the
(Taken vs. Rep) Battlefield.
Otherwise:
# DICE RESULT  Duck Back.
PASSED 0 Outgunned: Leave the Battlefield
2 Figure returns to the Band.  Leave the
1 Out of the Fight returns to the Band. Battlefield.
Those that left the battlefield do not return. Otherwise:
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16.1 OLD SCHOOL RANGED DAMAGE COMBAT
16.0 OLD SCHOOL CR TABLE
In this section we have one more option for your games. 1 RANGED COMBAT DAMAGE
We call it Old School CR. Here’s how we do it:
(Taken versus Impact)
 Use this section to tweak the shooting rules
found in Chain Reaction 2015. SCORE RESULT
 The Old School Weapons Table (Table 16.0) "1" Target is Obviously Dead.
replaces the other Weapons Table (Table 7.9). Impact or less but Target is knocked to the ground
This adds some additional weapons as well as not a "1" and Out of the Fight.
Impact. Higher than Impact Target Ducks Back.
 The Ranged Combat Damage Table replaces the
other one (Table 7.9.11).
Example – Billy Pink steps into sight of two Gangers and
scores more successes on the In Sight Test so can fire
16.0 OLD SCHOOL WEAPONS TABLE first. He fires with a BAP (Big A$$ Pistol) and scores a
TYPE RANGE TARGET IMPACT hit on each.
Assault Rifle (AR) 48 3 3 Looking on the Old School Weapons Table we see that the
BA Pistol (BAP) 12 2 2 BAP has an Impact of 2. He rolls 1d6 for the 1 st shot and
Bolt Action Rifle (BAR) 48 1 3 scores a 1 – the Ganger is Obviously Dead. He rolls 1d6
for the 2nd shot and scores a 4 – as the result is higher
Grenade (G) 6 5” (1) 2
than the Impact of the weapon, the Ganger Ducks Back.
Machine Pistol (MP) 12 3 1
Pistol (P) 12 2 1
Rocket Launcher (RL) 48 5” (2) 5
Semi-Auto Rifle (SAR)
Shotgun (SG)
48
12
2
3 (6) (3)
3
2
17.0 INDEX OF TABLES
Squad Auto Weapon 48 4 3 After the Battle Recovery, 7.13 22/32
(SAW) Building Type, 9.5 25
Submachine Gun (SMG) 24 3 1 Challenge Test, 7.14 30
Charge into Melee, 7.11.2 32
16.1 WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Cover or Concealment, 7.9.5
In Sight, 7.6.3
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The Old School Weapons Table uses Impact, the relative Melee Combat, 7.11.4 32
power of the weapon. This comes into play on the old Melee Damage, 7.11.5 32
school Ranged Combat Damage. Here’s how we do it: New Recruits, 13.1 28
NP Force Movement, 11.4 30
 Consult the Old School Ranged Combat Damage Old School Ranged Combat Damage Table, 16.1 33
Table. Old School Weapons Table, 16.0 33
 Roll 1d6 and read the result as rolled. Outgunned Rankings, 7.9.1 16
 Go down the left-hand column to the appropriate PEF Movement, 11.2 30
row then across to see the result. PEF Resolution, 11.3 30
 Immediately carry out the result. Ranged Combat, 7.9.10 31
Ranged Combat Damage, 7.9.11 31
Reaction Tests, 7.7 32
Ready the Grenade, 7.10.1 18
Recruiting, 6.1.1 8
Terrain Generator, 9.3.1 24
Throwing the Grenade, 7.10.3 18
Weapons, 7.9 16/31

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