Space A Genesys RPG

Ventures

Star Wars Meets Star Trek Meets Shadowrun

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Contents The Watch 14

Shiny New Setting 5 Other Orders of Business 14

New Symbols 5 Confusing Jurisdictions 14

New Actions 5 Governmental Zoning 15

About The Setting 6 Payouts 15

Layers! 6 Slavery 15

Time and Money are Against You. 6 The Telekritter Trade 15

Pro-Government or Anti-Government 6 Time, Money and Experience 16

Actuality vs. Analytics 6 Wars 16

Into the Chaos 7 Animals, Civilized Creatures, SENTIENT Creatures

and Xenos 17
The Alliance: Good, Bad and Ugly 7
Animals 17
The Alliance Certified Tracking System 7
Civilized Creatures 17
AIN – Alliance Identification Number 7
Sentient Creatures 17
Data Unity 8
Xenos 17
The Alliance Legal Code 8
Making a Character 17
The Galactic Police Corp 8
Whats your Race? 18
Corruption 8
Where you from? 18
The Conflict with the Big 7 8
What is it that you say you do here? 18
Alliance Space Ventures 9
How Did You Get Here? 18
The Big 7: Resist and Conspire 9
Get Equipped! 18
Apothei Colonial Collective 9
Make a Company 18
The Domain of Peace 10
Name it! 18
Nyjetian Economic Consortium 10
Careers 19
The Syndairian Authority 11
Career Kits 20
The Taal’sa Empire 11
Skills 22
The United Federation of Orbits 12
Astronomy (Knowledge) 22
The Union of Gabbochan 12
Business Administration (Knowledge) 22
Citizenship 13
Conspiracies (Knowledge) 22
Gaining Ranks in Citizenship 14
Dark Energy (Magic) 23
Hacking Citizenship 14
Drones (Magic) 23
Other Shakers and Movers 14
Golden Age (Knowledge) 23
Golden Age Research Council 14
Psionic (Magic) 23
Liberty Legion 14
Skill List 25
The Restless Eye 14
Races 26
Voidwalkers 14
Akora 26

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 Gromkin 27 From The Internets 40
Kilatani 28 While Jacked 40
Humans 29 Exiting a Jack 40
Orcos 30 Aftermath 40
Syndairi 31 Firewall Repairs 40
Taalic 32 A.C.M.D. Trails 40
The Others 33 Encrypt 40
Canaanites 33 Decrypt 41
Helenski (Telekritters) 33 Rebranding AINs 41
Omagain 33 Querying AINs 41
Yyalta 33 What about Vessels? 42
Technology 34 New Actions and Manuevers 42
Faster than Light (FTL) Space 34 Catalog of new Hacking Actions 46
Dark Energy 34 Dection, Sensors and Cloaking 47
Cloaking 34 Avoidance 47
Data Relays and Communication 34 Perception / Vigiliance VS Cloak 47
Internets 35 Hacking Sensor Systems 47
Computers 35 Tripping Systems 47
GRIMs 35 No Hacker? No Infiltrator? Shoot it! 48
DAPRs 35 Drones 48
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics 35 Using Drones 48
Hacking THE TECHNOLOGY 36 Controlling a Drone 48
The Internets 36 Drone Combat Power Supply 48
The Neverending Data Registry 36 Busted Drones 48
Operating Systems's Automated Defense (OSAD) 37 Using a Drone to Hack Remotely 48
Systems 37 Drone Rules 48
Common Components 37 Drone Attachments 49
Common Systems 38 Upgrading Your Pal 49
FireWalls 38 Drone Descriptions 49
System Classification 38 Cybertechnology 51
Gaining Unauthorized Access 38 Rules 51
Control 39 Installation 51
Finding Data 39 Limits 51
A.C.D.M Data 39 Attachments 51

Copy Data 39 Cybernetic Systems 51

During the Hack 40 Non-Vital Organ 51

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 Skulljacks 51 Spells and Sacrifices 83
Risks 52 Mentors 83
Recovery 52 Casting Limitations 83
cYBERNETIC dESCRIPTIONS 53 The Code 84
Cybernetics Catalog 57 The Daily Rite 84
New Weapon Attributes 58 Psionics 85
Energy Sources 58 The Lifestyle 85
Craftsmanship 58 Solitude 85
New Qualities 59 The Benefit 85
Weapons Systems 59 Borrowed Time 85
Ammo 60 Why a Space Venturer? 85
Ammo Swapping 60 Spells 85
Ammo Catalog 61 Telekritter Dust 86
Weapons 61 Casting Limitations 86
Brawl 61 New Spells 87
Melee Weapons 61 Vehicles 90
Ranged (Light) Weapons 62 Jonah System 90
Ranged (Heavy) Weapons 63 Launch Bays 90
Gunnery Weapons 65 New Components 90
Weapon Catalog 65 Auxiliary Systems 90
Armor, Gear and Services 70 Communications Array 90
Armor Descriptions 70 Data Warehouse 90
Armor Catalog 71 Engines 90
Gear Description 71 FTL Engines 90
Gear Catalog 74 Jonah 91
Service Description 75 Navigation 91
Attachments 76 Power Converter 91
Attachment description 76 Sensors 91
Attachment Catalog 80 Weapons 91
Biological Chemical Stimulants (BCS) 81 Stations 91
Using BCS 81 Bo’Sun 91
BCS Politics 81 Co-Pilot 91
BCS Products 81 Gunner 91
Mysticisms and the Weird 83 Helmsman 91
Dark Energy 83 Navigator 91
The Voidwalkers 83 Pilot 91

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 Vessel Actions & Maneuvers Catalog 91
vECHICLE aCTIONS AND mANEUVERS 95
Vessel Critical Table 101
Skills Impacted By Componets 102
Start Up Vessels 102
Loans 102
Fire Arcs 102
Installed and Required Stations 102
Passengers and Crew 103
Vechile Catalog 103
Vehicle Modifications 104
Installation 104
Vehicle Mod Descriptions 104
Vehicle Mod Catalog 106
Vehicle Weapon Catalog 107
Talents 108
Tier 1 Talents 108
Tier 2 Talents 110
Tier 3 Talents 112
Tier 4 Talents 112
Tier 5 Talents 113

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SHINY NEW SETTING NEW SYMBOLS

So why this book? Why should you care about some This setting uses new symbols to determine successes,
person’s setting? Good questions, let us answer you! failures and everything in between and beyond those
dimensions.
● A New Take on Magic
o Dark Energy Conversion Table
o Drones SUCCESS S
o Psionics
ADVANTAGE A
● Ammo System TRIUMPH T
o With 14 different ammo! FAILURE F
● Biological Chemical Stimulants
THREAT H
o New ways to alter your stats. DESPAIR D
● Exciting Items! NEW ACTIONS
o 50+ Weapons Sometimes, you don’t have a gun or a knife in a fire fight.
o 10+ Armor That’s okay though, because you’re still an asset to your
o 35+ Gear team.
o 70+ Item Attachments
o 40+ Cybernetics Here’s how

● Careers and Kits DISTRACTION

o 15 Careers with 3 kits a piece
● Drone Mechanics
o Works like magic summoning.
● Hacking Rules Expansion
o 20+ new Hacking actions
o Expanded on difficulties and SysOps
You may throw yourself out in the open, maybe make a
glair or somehow distract your enemy. Make a
Skulduggery (2 2), Knowledge (2 2) or Mechanics (2 2).
Upon success, give 1 1 to the target. You must Prepare
this action as a maneuver.
GRIMMED ASSISTANCE

Using a GRIM or DAPr, a Computer expert can lead

● More Piloting Options
assistance by doing on-the-fly computer calculations.
o Reclassification of components
o New Critical Hit table After making an Operating (-) check on one S grants 1.
o Over 50 new actions and maneuvers Per S S grants an additional 1. You must Prepare this
o 24 new craft to pilot and drive action as a maneuver.
o 25 new components and attachments!

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ABOUT THE SETTING
The intention of Star Ventures is to explore themes of
political corruption, travelling through the unknown,
discovering conspiracies, and becoming wealthy and
influential.
It is perfectly reasonable that a GM could run stories as
some murder hobos who bust into star bases and loot
and plunder items – but it can be more than that.
Here is a look at the themes of this setting.
LAYERS!
The idea of this setting is to be flexible for your table.
Want to play an espionage like game? That’s more than
reasonable. Want to be space murder hobos? Sounds
good. Want to explore the edge of science and reality?
Yup, that’s here. Want to uncover political conspiracies?
Yeah.
It is all here. Within the Alliance, outside of the Alliance
or within the Big 7. There is always a viewpoint to
explore.
TIME AND MONEY ARE A GAINST YOU.
Time is a threat in this game. It is not about age, or
illness, but the threat comes in the form of bills. You and
your crew has bills to pay. Want access to the internet?
That’s a bill. Want someone to install cyberware on you?
That’s a bill.
Everyone wants a cut in a deal, and sometimes you are
the sucker in the deal. You got loans to pay off in the
middle of the month and at the end of the month.
Your character does not want to skip out on payments.
That will end them toe to toe with bill collectors. These
collectors often get away with murder.
It is in your character and crew’s best interest to find
high paying jobs and climb out of this economic position.
PRO-GOVERNMENT OR ANTI-GOVERNMENT
Apart of the layers is the perspective of “is the Alliance
really a good thing?” There are a few ways to play out
this question.
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Your adventures can lead to exploring the reason why
the Alliance exists. Perhaps a Big 7 planet is acting rogue-
like and enslaving its own population. You pick up a
contract to end it from the Alliance. Maybe perhaps the
Alliance is brought in to investigate a political murder
between three members of the Big 7 in a conspiracy to
further agitate the fragile peace among the Star Sector.
Yet on the other side, your adventures could be creating
agitation against the Alliance. You could free a group of
people by a corrupt Alliance official’s cruel bureaucracy
by espionage, intrigue, or guile.
Know one thing, which is that everyone is out for himself
or herself but have false pretenses of unity, peace and
prosperity among the stars.
The galaxy is a chaotic place. Get in it and make it yours.
ACTUALITY VS. ANALYTICS
Do not trust data. Even though the data may not be
corrupt, it may just be outright wrong. Data is not a
legitimate form of evidence. Not only is data tampered,
but the applications that govern and spit out data have
agendas to mislead, distract and disorient those that
seek truth.
Be careful of what you find.
An adventure could be a large misunderstanding that
triggers a galactic political event that leads to several civil
riots and unfortunate tragedies all based on data that
was stale and not accurate. An example of this, is a
misreading of a data log from an Alliance governor where
it contained a typo. This typo made it seem like he was
going to raise taxes in the sector, which caused mass
panic and civil riots ending in the total ruin of a star
system.
INTO THE CHAOS
The Raelaris Galaxy is in a period that future historians
will describe as the Galactic Renaissance Period. The Big
7 empires have reluctantly banded together to reignite
civilization across the stars to recover the prosperity,
knowledge and power of the Golden Age through a body
of government called “The Alliance”.
At least that is what the Big 7 say they are doing. In
actuality, agencies and bureaucrats use this as a reason
for their nefarious schemes to control all sentient life.
Legislative laws, media and industries all have woven
conspiracies that are both outlandish and terrifying.
These lead to a crippling and collapsing layers of
bureaucracy throughout the galaxy.
Here is why the Venture companies exist. They exist as
loopholes to laws. They exist as agents of government.
They exist because the politicians need them to exist.
The Alliance and Big 7 contract out specific jobs that
might be too risky, time sensitive, shady or devious to
venture companies. The rewards for the contracts are
great. Ranging from real estate, debt forgiveness, crime
forgiveness or tons of credit.
THE ALLIANCE: GOOD, BAD AND UGLY
The Alliance is a body of government that oversees and
standardizes trade unions, trade exchanges, diplomatic
deals, data warehousing, data transmissions, sciences,
banking, galactic legislation, health care, emergency
services and lastly peace enforcement. Members from
the Big 7 staff the Alliance, but citizens of the Alliance are
usually first responder families or back-office types for
the Alliance.
Some see the Alliance as a start in the right direction. The
Alliance provides shelter, laws, reason and light to even
the darkest of places in the Galaxy. The Alliance has
police stations to battle piracy, hospitals to give care to
those who need it, and a stable economy to trade with.
To these people, the Alliance gives law and order in a
galaxy full of corruption, greed and disunion.
Yet, others do not see it this way. This is because the
Alliance is a bureaucratic nightmare of poorly programed
artificial intelligence desk clerks, poorly trained and
motivated administrators at the head of frustratingly
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slow and complex processes. Bloated departments are
constantly overstepping each other, complicating and
slowing down any work or task aimed to serve the public
good.
THE ALLIANCE CERTIFIED TRACKING SYSTEM
An upside to this design is that everything produced or
anything that has had an association to an asset (such as
a bank account, piece of land or piece of manufacturing
equipment) is recorded, tracked and monitored.
People can clearly query where a product is from, who
owned it prior and what the exact worth of the product
is if they have the right tools.
While it may not be apparent as to why this is an upside,
it does bring significant order to the chaos. First, it allows
accountants to better forecast and evaluate trade among
the stars. Prior to this system, it was common to see
empires go completely bankrupt sending their
civilizations to barbaric times. Since this system, the only
data that is golden and legitimate is the Alliance
economic data. It is a data nerd’s paradise to be among
in it.
Secondly, this forces a universal acceptance of not only
currency. It forces harmony of language and measures of
time, distance and space. This has created peace in the
galaxy’s time and among previously warring factions.
Thirdly, this lets the Alliance dictate laws. If people want
access to the data and services it provides, they must not
only practice but also uphold Alliance virtues and law.
Lastly this is an upside to the Alliance is that it brings
knowledge to them. Knowledge they farm, analyze and
store. Knowledge they broker among the Big 7. They
know who is where and who owns what. They use this to
their advantage all the time for nefarious purposes.
AIN – ALLIANCE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
However, there are costs to this. One such cost is sanity.
Everything has a 76 character length identification string
of letters and numbers. All Alliance staff use this number
to describe and refer to the item. They have orders to
refuse to call it or refer to it by any other name. This
makes a confusing and frustrating journey to file taxes or
resell a car.
Secondly, the overhead for this system is massive. Data
transmissions cannot travel faster than light. In order to
send and receive data a massive network of data
warehouses needs to exist. These warehouses accept
shipments of data that travel through FTL Space.
However, there is still a risk for data interception.
Hackers can decrypt, read and corrupt data prior to its
intended destination. This has given a rise to hacker
gangs and pirates. They roam space trying to press their
luck to find transmissions for blackmail.
DATA UNITY
A concept for the Alliance is something they call DU, or
Data Unity. Prior to the Alliance, several industries and
companies handled data differently. Different encryption
protocols, along with various computer operating
systems caused havoc among any technologist trying to
integrate two systems. All Alliance manufacturing,
banking and legal systems uses the Alliance Data Unity
platform.
Other organizations and governments might not use the
DU just yet. Star system to star system are migrating
towards the DU. Those that hack, should be prepared for
system integrations go sideways on their ambitions.
THE ALLIANCE LEGAL C ODE
One big problem the Alliance has is its own legal code.
While most people try to follow the Alliance legal code,
they have a hard time actually accomplishing full
compliance. The legal codes are so vague to
interpretation, leaving just enough ambiguity for those
evil in their hearts to exploit it.
The code used to be “Innocent until proven guilty”. Over
time, it has morphed into “You’re guilty, but if you got
the credits you’re totally not guilty if you get my drift.”
Once in the justice system, “criminals” will most likely be
stuck in it, for quite some time. Some purchase permits
that allows them to partake in everyday life while in the
legal system. Others who are unable to pay wind up in
slavery through correction officers.
THE GALACTIC POLICE CORP
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The Galactic Police is a militant organization battling
criminal activities on all levels. This ambitious task has
yielded a reputation for being strict and fascist at times.
Even through their pride and ambition, the Galactic
Police Corp cannot escape the bureaucratic nightmare of
the Alliance. It is common to be arrested, proven
innocent and then arrested again for the same crime - as
the initial verdict failed to clear the data about the
warrant in the first place!
Lawyers not only litigate in court rooms, but they offer
services to run scripts to delete or modify records on
behalf of their clients to ensure warrants and loose ends
are tied.
CORRUPTION
All of this is by design. Politicians and the elite further
construct systems, laws and policies to get away with
anything they see fit.
They largely do this out of survival. A system that relies
on government means that the agency that oversees the
system needs to exist as well. Those with power seek to
stay in power.
Another benefit of this system is that the corrupt will
grow in power. They are one of the few in a bureaucratic
storm of paperwork and data that can truly accomplish
anything in the storm.
To the more sinister, the politics are more necessary.
Those that are clever with ambition use this bureaucratic
mess to hide illicit assets, activities and data within the
storm. It is easy to go unnoticed in a poorly managed
administrative process.
In short, those that are in power love the Alliance
because it is a tool to get more power and maintain
influence. This is unlikely to change.
THE CONFLICT WITH THE BIG 7
The Alliance does not see the Big 7 as equals. The
Alliance politics and systems views them as roadblocks to
a harmonized galaxy. If a politician is not lining his own
pockets, he is making designs to strip agency away from
any of the Big 7 one at time. The more power the
Alliance has over the Big 7, the more power that
particular politician has.
The Big 7 still have their own states, territories and
governance. Depending on the star sector or region of
the galaxy, the Alliance could have either a large
presence or small presence over the Big 7. The Alliance
operates similar to a government with a weak federal
presence over group of semi-sovereign and independent
states of governments.
While it is true that the Big 7 created the Alliance, they
deeply regret it. It was necessary for the Big 7 to craft the
Alliance to hold onto any power or law they had. Their
citizenships were rioting, civil wars were numerous, and
the galaxy was on the edge of all out warfare. Previous
empires fell and the remaining ones saw that they had no
other choice to survive.
ALLIANCE SPACE VENTURES
The Alliance also uses Star Ventures to help accomplish
their end goal. Below are some secretive operations that
Alliance undertakes for this end goal. Not many know the
information below. Conspiracy nuts, Space Venture
types, and the elite are semi-aware of the following:
● The Alliance produces and plants media in the
Domain of Peace to weaken the public image of
the Emperor and its theistic views.
● The Nyjetian Economic Consortium’s successful
government was an accident. The creation of
the government was meant to further divide the
peoples and elites in those star sectors.
● The Alliance has tried to create civil wars in the
Apothei Colonial Collective by assassinations of
key family members and framing other family
members – but has been unsuccessful so far.
● The Alliance has plants in the United Federation
of Orbits that makes their government very pro-
Alliance and will enact laws which are bad for
the Federation by great for the Alliance.
THE BIG 7: RESIST AN D CONSPIRE
The Alliance is a threat to the seven large empires in the
galaxy. It actively moves to strip sovereignty away
from them. As more time passes the Big 7 systems of
governance become more brittle. These empires are
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aware of this and conspire heavily to get an edge to
reclaim their self-governance, citizens and power. In
order for them to do this, they hire Star Ventures. This
gives them deniability while giving a venture financial
incentive to the crew.
APOTHEI COLONIAL COLLECTIVE
The Collective is a blooming monarchical empire created
by the Alliance. The people of the Collective are
technologists, sportsmen and adventurers at their core
being. The have the goal to push reality and quickly
embrace any new or future-like technology, as to
challenge the idea of mortality. The Empire actively
encourages the citizenry to explore, create and discover.
The culture of Apothei intertwines with the concept of
the marriage between machine and the soul. They use
machines and tools to demonstrate their superiority over
everyone else. Apotheians display their cybernetics with
pride, brag about their accomplishments and seek out to
overcome struggles. To an Apotheian, reputation and
appearance is everything. This culture has propelled the
Colonial Collective into dominant players in the
broadcasting, civilian vessel manufacturing, cybernetic
technologies, fashion industry, and hunting industry.
Each member of the collective is pushed to discover,
dance on the edge of madness and practicality. Mad
scientists walk the street beside posh designers, typical
9-5 paper pushers and ambitious Xeno hunters. These
citizens all seek out in their own paths the way for higher
living. They do this through meritocracy, work ethic or
service in the military or scientific agencies. The people
of Apothei are dignified and dutiful towards the goal of
being the best at what they do.
The Collective is a state-driven empire; three royal
human houses own everything and everyone. Although
the collective seems peaceful and aloof, it is a militaristic
empire at its core. Regiments, rules and policies dictate
social norms and behavior. To many subjects, the service
within the prestigious Mecha Navy, Royal Special Forces
or Xeno Defense Force are desirable careers. The Mecha
Navy focuses on Armored Suits that can hold up to two
pilots deployed from lightweight carriers backed by
powerful railgun artillery. The Royal Special Forces are
assassins and saboteurs that focus on infiltration. The
Xeno Defense Force focuses on hunting and controlling
the various populations within the Collection that are
“non-sentient”.
Apothei Contracts are in the vein of industrial sabotage,
hacking heists, marketing, and hazardous material
extractions.
THE DOMAIN OF PEACE
A crumbling theocratic empire that sustains itself on
legalistic noise, administrative chaos, and fear. The
ruthless and chaotic Akorian Emperor, Nexika Kaori,
oversees a complicated hierarchy of cults and secret
police. This clergy goes out to the streets to praise Nexika
and to enforce what-ever law Nexika comes up with that
morning. If the colony or state is far from Nexika’s
communication, the local loyalist governor’s
interpretation of Nexika’s creed is the official law of the
star sector.
One would think this would create an environment
riddled with tension, as law changes faster than thought.
This has created a unique feature to the Domain’s
economy. Bribery is not shameful nor is it taboo in the
Domain. It is a staple of the Domain’s economy.
Another unexpected quality of the Domain is the
citizenry. They have endured wars, their Emperor’s
crazed ambitions and the Alliance’s attempts of media
influence yet they carry on. They are merchants at heart.
Domain citizens believe in profit first. Then maybe
whatever nonsense Nexika spouts out second. They are
stubborn to sell for less profit, careful to please,
respectful to those in power, and always looking for a
deal. Selling, service and trading excites the common
Domain citizen. They appease the elite in charge through
bribes and lip service, but seek independence from
taxation.
Nexika has used this culture to his advantage, inspiring
his underlings to encourage subjects to use their skills
effectively. He has branded his Empire as a relaxing and
peaceful place to visit and live in, and those that do visit
from other Big 7 areas can hardly argue. Facilities are
clean and the populace is friendly and peaceful.
His empire has significant holdings in the medical,
empathetic hospice (see: concubines), entertainment,
pharmaceutical, entertainment resorts and gambling
industries. These industries keep the Domain together, as
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they provide significant revenue to the crumbling empire
as well as increase their public reputation and control
their population.
The Alliance actively sets out to subvert and create
tensions between the Clergy and peasants. As months go
by more and more citizens of the Domain of Peaceful
start to realize that the Emperor is in their way of their
own wealth. A Civil War stalks in the close horizon.
The Emperor will put out contracts for kidnapping,
destruction of property, assassinations, extraction of
livestock, and hacking. The Emperor is desperate to get
an edge on any of the Big 7 or the Alliance.
NYJETIAN ECONOMIC CO NSORTIUM
A newborn empire forged by the Alliance itself. It is a
feudalistic empire with five ultra-corporations ruling
through the Council of Executives. It is an empire where
there is no private life. There is only corporate life. From
the cradle to the grave, the employees citizens of the
Consortium attempt to climb the corporate ladder. Some
families devote entire generations and legacies to
protect reputations and expand their influence.
This culture has bred the Consortium to be a dominant
player in the electronics, legal services, professional
services, luxury resort and software engineering
industries. Each citizen of the Consortium is free to work
within another sector. The five corporations see each
other as siblings and view citizens as shared resources.
There is great peace among the corps, despite of Alliance
attempts. Make no mistake though; these five
corporations are not peace-loving corporations. They
seek to expand and exert their newfound power when
possible.
The average citizen of the Consortium obsession to be
efficient and find the economic value behind their
actions consumes their daily dreams and thoughts. They
are pragmatic, cunning and go-getters. In the long term,
they dream big and work hard to achieve these dreams.
In the short term, they are conservative. They are not risk
takers. They would rather be defensive than aggressive.
They have to have a plan and direction. Anxiety will wrap
its coils around a Nyjetian soul if there is no clear boss or
vision of a team.
The Consortium is not a military strong force. It
influences the galaxy through its luxury resorts and
professional services. The Council of Executives seem to
have their fingers into everything in the galaxy. This
worries many players of the Big 7 and Alliance but cannot
seem to stop the Consortium’s expansion.
The Consortium is often concerned in getting an edge
into influencing consumers to buy their services or
products.
The consortium hires teams that are industrial sabotage
teams, extraction relocation (theft) teams, or teams that
can assassinate key individuals that may influence a vote
or community unfavorably to their rivals. The Consortium
will also hire out goon squads to attack other members
of the Big 7.
THE SYNDAIRIAN AUTHORITY
A royal family and house of lords rule the oldest empire
in the galaxy, the Syndairian Authority. A powerful and
wealthy empire has a deep ambition for the Syndairian
race to be the de-facto rulers of the galaxy. It is neat,
clean, and scientific culture, which upholds the core
values of the Syndairian race.
The Syndairians are concerned with their place among
the stars. They are always striving to become better,
leaner and powerful. In their endeavors, they were the
rulers of the Apotheian Colonial Collective and
Gabbochan prior to the Alliance’s creation.
Through their brilliance, dedication to the sciences and
natural charm the Authority has become the undisputed
leaders within the data processing, data warehousing,
energy extraction, energy distribution, and
entertainment industries. Their minds have engineered
specific processes and ways to better mine and handle
the transport of energy. Their beauty entertains the
galaxy. Their ability to quickly analyze patterns give them
the edge for data processing and data warehousing.
Subjects of the crown admire the family and lordships.
The Crown is the usual cast of beautiful princesses,
charming princes, noble knights and ambitious lords. The
Crown in turn respects its subjects. It is a very peaceful
balance between the two, as there is a significant benefit
to their system. “The Crown protects while the subjects
project” is the saying.
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The Crown’s imperial services regularly patrol the streets
and stars, ensuring to persecute any those who object to
the Syndairian way of life. This “way of life” boils down to
your race. Those are Syndairian have it easy. The
Authority regards Humans and Taalic semi-fairly. The rest
is look down upon as disgusting, deviant, barbaric or all
of the above. Extreme prejudice and racism is alive and
well within the Authority.
Subjects are loyal to this system. They toil away in mines
or hauling energy to far destinations for a fair pay. Even
the victims of the system seem to be loyal to the system.
The perks are worth it.
The Crown provides food, shelter, entertainment, and
health care. The cities are clean, the military powerful
and the economy is good. Why resist such an orderly
life?
The usual contracts from the Authority revolve around
terrifying other merchants into agreeing to contractual
agreements that are disadvantageous for the merchant
but great for the Authority. It is common to see
Syndairian contracts sponsor Terrorism as well.
THE TAAL’SA EMPIRE
A noble, yet highly aggressively, warlike empire that is at
the brink of collapse. The Taal’sa Empire struggles to stay
afloat from regulation, immigration issues and trade
embargos. The Empire is stubborn to give up their ways,
regardless of their perception in the galaxy.
The Empire is one of conquest and honor. They have
perfected a deadly war machine that is their culture.
They are a culture of craftsmen, workers, warriors and
merchants. They have established extremely efficient
methods of war-ship manufacturing and armoring along
with strategies that overwhelm an opposing force. The
invading force then occupy their new lands teaching the
way of Taal’sa. A way of honor, pride and history.
Merchants go off world to sell exotic foods and animals,
while spreading the glory of the Empire. Laborers happily
sweat in warehouses, constructing rifles or vessels that
will ultimately defend them. Slaves are just happy not to
be Gabbochan slaves, as they can earn their freedom
through warfare. Farmers are happy to be a part of the
war machine as the fruit of their labors support victory in
the stars. Taxes are high and property ownership is low.
Life is earnest, but hard in the Taal’sa Empire. The
people, slave and non-slave alike, are very proud to serve
the Empire. They resent the Alliance for their unfair taxes
and embargos against their goods.
The Taal’sa manages to survive through citizenry buying
Emperor Bonds. The citizens also strive to work hard and
well. This so far has paid off as the Taal’sa empire are
absolute champions in the firearms, military vessel
manufacturing, nursing, and plastics industries.
The Taal’sa Empire is recovering from the birth of the
Alliance. They are in no position to strike out or wage
war. The Alliance makes certain of this by placing Orco or
Gromkin immigrants illegally within remote colonies –
disrupting trade and manufacturing processes. The
Alliance also looks the other way when space pirates just
so happen destroy their war factories. These efforts keep
peace in the galaxy, as the Taal’sa Empire aims to wipe
out the entire Union of Gabbochan. To them, that evil
empire should not exist. The Empire often posts jobs that
require more cunning, or discretion, than their military
can provide. The jobs posted are often in veins counter-
intelligence, intelligence, smuggling, or assassinations.
THE UNITED FEDERATION OF ORBITS
The Federation is a bloated government carved into
many factions of districts and branches that resembles a
diverse representative democracy. These factions have
the sole purpose to keep agriculture production high,
manufacturing output high and consumer spending high.
It is as such that the Federation has a culture of mass
media propaganda, severe wage gaps, mass
consumerism, and nationalism. The Federation also has a
goal of exploring as to create factory worlds or harvest
worlds, with funding a massive defensive force to protect
the transport of goods and services.
All of these things have made the Federation a prideful
culture of farmers, factory workers, sales
representatives, capitalists and servicemen bonded
together in a culture that inspires purchases of products
that aid in their pursuit of peace, prosperity and
freedom. This has made the Federation of Orbits
undisputed lords of agriculture, consumer
manufacturing, construction, and heavy manufacturing
industries.
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A citizen from the Federation is naturally comfortable
with the ideals of the Alliance and will often support the
Alliance. A Federation member is very proud of their
place of birth, as if it were a very important piece of
information critical to who they are and position in the
galaxy (it is not). Typically, a member of the Federation is
typical to a modern man today, with a high degree in
nationalism and patriotism.
Planets and colonies in the Federation have their own life
cycle. First, it is a breeding planet. It is cleaned and
prepared for crops and farming. This usually ends up in
securing the entire planet under Federation control,
either by befriending the natives or eliminating them.
“Whatever it takes” is the common motto of a
Federation member, so it would appear that ethics are
somewhat foreign to the Federation cycle. Once it
matures, it turns into a harvest world. Whatever crops,
minerals, energy, or protein that can be planted on the
location, are. Farmers tend to their crops, selling them to
local merchants, who then distribute it through TCNs to
other empires. Once the resources become exhausted, it
is turned into a factory planet. Ships, parts, and machines
crank out from mega factories that lumber over the
skylines. Some planets do not fit in this cycle and are
perpetual stuck as harvest, breeding or factory planet.
Contracts that originate from the Federation have to deal
with one of these aspects. From diplomatically handling
natives to extracting dangerous materials to demolishing
abandoned factories, the Federation will hire you for a
fair price.
THE UNION OF GABBOCH AN
The Union is hardly an empire, but it is an impactful loose
organization nonetheless. The Union is made up of
ruthless slavers, warlords, unethical businessmen and
raiders. There is no one leader in the Union, but a
collation of a swarm of aggressive warlords and
opportunistic businessmen held up in an uneasy truce
with the idea that the warlords will continue to pillage,
plunder and conquer the stars with the businessmen
trade in slaves and profit off of a pillaged economy. It
should come to no surprise that the Orcos, Gromkin and
Kilatani compose much of this “empire”.
The Warlords have free reign of laws and military. They
will go where they please and do as they please. The
businessmen, known as Vultures, stay behind the tide of
warlords to prop up slave markets, fostering a culture of
blood sport, conducting mass black market selling
operations, extracting natural resources at an alarming
rate or all of the above. This works well for the two
branches of the Union. The Alliance has tried to motivate
the Union away from this behavior but has largely failed.
Any economic motivations to invest into other industries
has gone directly to conquests or wars.
One aspect of Vultures is data entry. Warriors who
perform cowardly or poorly in battle are forced to set up
networks, troubleshoot data problems and enter data.
This has caused a nightmare for any non-Union member
to go into their technology. It is very inefficient, but at
the same time, it is very hard to trace and hack the
infrastructure. The Alliance tries to reject most AIN
coding a Vulture does, but there are instances where a
standardization in the Data Uniformity is broken. That is
because an Orco just did not want to type, and preferred
to smash the “1” button or combination of keystrokes to
get the system to accept the data.
The Union’s Navy is a disgraceful sight to behold. No one
ship looks alike. Warlords bark at each other, committing
coup d’etat by the second until the biggest, meanest and
powerful Warlord can rule over a navy. Not only is the
Navy unorganized, but the hierarchies and social norms
differ from clan to clan in the Union.
The only uniformity in the Union is the need for war,
power and resources.
Contracts from the Union are plenty and diverse. A
Warlord might want to put out a hit on another Warlord.
Maybe he wants some delicious fruit. Whatever it is, you
accept the contract knowing that failure means war and
success means booty.
CITIZENSHIP
The Alliance has a data for each one of its citizens. A
numerical ranking is assigned based on occupation,
community importance or as a social influencer. This also
works as a pecking order throughout the galaxy.
You character, even as a businessperson, starts as a level
9.
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Think of each rank of being somewhat influential in a
community. The higher rank one is, the more political will
that individual has and influence. Community leaders
usually end up at level 8s. Each level of citizenship gives
access to items, licenses, banking options, apartments,
products, slaves and voting sessions.
Below are examples or the reputation a citizen might
have with a higher rank or lower rank.
1. Alliance Officer: High-ranking politician or
military officer that works only for the Alliance.
2. Interstellar Government Officer: See above, but
for a Big 7 member.
3. Interstellar Government Member: A semi-
important politician or military officer for the
Big 7.
4. Alliance Member: Prestigious staff member for
any of the above members, or an up and coming
officer.
5. Corporate Citizen III: CEO or another C level
position from a major industry. Also could be a
key officer for the Alliance.
6. Corporate Citizen II: Executive Vice President or
President of a major business firm. Upper
manager for Alliance.
7. Corporate Citizen I: Senior level management
employee from an important corporation or
prestigious civilians.
8. Interstellar Government Aid: Low ranking
politician or aid for the Big 7 or the Alliance.
9. Default Citizen: typical person.
10. Slave: Property for any of the above. Slaves can
participate in society without many penalties
but will always seek out employment or perish.
They cannot own property, vote or have fair
trials.
11. Non-Participant: Sentient creatures who are not
registered in the system. As such, they do not
receive benefits (such as laws and rights) from
 the Alliance or Big 7 nor can they legally own
property.
12. Opposing Participant: Rebel, terrorist, criminal
or an enemy of the Alliance.
GAINING RANKS IN CITIZENSHIP
This is done mostly in a narrative way. There are kits and
talents that allow a person to rank up their citizenships,
but again, the fun in this is earning it or having it lost. It is
entirely plausible to have been hired by a Governor and
been rewarded rank. It is also entirely plausible that a
Governor hired you to frame you and you are now a
terrorist on the run.
HACKING CITIZENSHIP
Nope. Do not do it. Even if you found the “Gibson” of the
Alliance to hack it in, it is not worth it. The data is
watched over by elite system operators and admins.
They create honeypots for hackers to attack, and those
hackers get erased from the meat world. It is more than
a formidable task to hack the citizenship.
It is much easier (faster and cheaper) to fake data than to
actually illegally change it.
OTHER SHAKERS AND MO VERS
Beyond the Big 7 and the Alliance, there are other
conspirators, champions and villains that seek to control
the galaxy.
GOLDEN AGE RESEARCH COUNCIL
A council that is a-political and truly neutral in its
missions. They aim to recover lost Golden Age artifacts as
well as chronicle the history of the Golden Age. Serious
scientific individuals and business tycoons alike have
funded and aided this cause. The members of council
seek out worlds to discover, science to exploit and
technology to rebuild.
LIBERTY LEGION
An anarchist group that seeks to dismantle the Big 7 and
the Alliance. They feel that all big government is bad and
tyrannical. They horde weapons, ammo, vessels and
knowledge for one sole purpose. They plot to strike at
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opportune moments at a Big 7 or Alliance to inflict
serious harm to their infrastructure. The Liberty Legion is
obscure, not well known throughout the galaxy. Most
members, if not all, are registered as terrorists.
THE RESTLESS EYE
A well-known secretive cult with roots in the Domain of
Peace. Their aim is to over watch and influence the
galaxy in the name of goodness and light. They are
Unitarian extremists in this goal, meaning that the means
justify the ends. The Restless Eye has symbols in every
form of media, as if to remind the population that they
are watching.
VOIDWALKERS
A secretive organization that is widely unknown in the
galaxy. They keep it that way. The Voidwalkers efforts
focus around keeping information about Dark Energy and
FTL Space limited. They go about this to sabotage,
destroy and dismantle any scientific endeavors to
explore this “forbidden” technology. They keep a strict
code of conduct that make them extremists and
unpredictable.
THE WATCH
A pro-Syndairian organization that seeks out a Syndairian
led galaxy. They are not officially apart of the Syndairian
Authority, but act as lone agents. The Watch will often
deploy teams to manipulate public opinion, subvert
political power and sabotage any non Syndairian
Authority industry. While they claim not to be associated
with the Syndairian Authority, they share very similar
goals with the Authority benefits from their actions.
Oddly enough, their leader, Writ Bogs, is a Gromkin!
OTHER ORDERS OF BUSINESS
There are a few key elements to settle and get this
cleared up before we continue.
CONFUSING JURISDICTIONS
There are many layers of bureaucracies, law
enforcements, and laws for each star system or region on
a planet. This often emerges a question of "Who is in
charge here, anyways?". The answer is complicated, as it
is different for each region in the galaxy. Usually, the
Citizen Hierarchy is a good guideline to see who
overrides who in areas of law and agency. Largely, the
pecking order is like the following should the Citizen
Hierarchy fail to answer legitimacy:
1. Alliance Officer
2. Big 7 Officer
3. Alliance Administer
4. Local Officer
5. Big 7 Administer
6. Local Administer
7. Citizen
8. Slave
On paper work, your Space Venturing crew is registered
as Big 7 Administers, with alignment with a member of
the Big 7. Officers in this context are high-ranking
politicians or officials from a government. Administers
are those that carry out the will of the government, so
this could be militia men, lowly elected officials, law
enforcement, spies or paper pushers.
Keep in mind, that while technically you can bully the
locals around. Your citizenship rating will not soak
bullets, knives or fire while you sleep. Tread lightly.
GOVERNMENTAL ZONING
The structure of governance that the Alliance has is
unusual. It is a weak federal government at times, but
has overarching control over its citizens through data,
services and legal code. The Big 7 are technically
sovereign states, yet the Alliance holds influence over
them for various reasons. Be it convenience, public
demand, external diplomatic pressures, or from the Big
7's own sheer incompetence themselves. Depending on
the Star System, the Alliance could be very dominant or
not often heard about.
The Galaxy is organized into Star Regions. There are six
Star Regions in the Galaxy, try to imagine these regions
like continents on Earth. The Alliance owns these regions.
Within the Star Regions are Star Sectors. Compare these
as geographic areas within a continent. The happenings,
cultures, customs and power brokers differ from Star
Sector to Star Sector. The Alliance coordinates
communication, police, taxes and trades within the Star
Sector. The Alliance does not own planets or celestial
bodies, but space stations and spaceports.
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Within these Star Sectors are Star Systems, where
celestial objects orbit around suns. The Alliance does not
operate, govern or protect these Star Systems. Usually an
empire from the Big 7 take charge of entire star systems,
but it is not uncommon to see the Big 7 "co-own" star
systems or even the celestial objects in the Star System.
The last layer is the local layer. This is either an orbiting
man-made star base, asteroid belt, nebula, planet or
moon. The Big 7 influences the local layer deeply. The
locals might have their own currency, laws, languages or
military but answer to the Big 7 first rather than any
Alliance official.
PAYOUTS
Your company will make money. Depending on how
much your character owns of it, at the end of each
month that character will get his “fair share” of the
credits in holding for a disbursement.
SLAVERY
Slaves are a natural occurrence in this setting. Slaves
earn their freedom through cunning, favors, guile,
combat or money. Slaves are property by other sentient
beings. Their well-being is dependent on their master’s
ability to earn credits along with the master’s general
demeanor.
Becoming a slave is easy. Largely, slaves are born into it.
If not born, they get captured by raiders, terrorists,
pirates, repo men and correction officers.
Not all slaves rebel to their position in the galaxy. They
cannot participate in elite circles, but the title "slave"
does not steal from them a sense of enjoyment and
happiness in life. Some, however, know better and try to
fight hopelessly against the system.
THE TELEKRITTER TRADE
You know the outlandish conspiracy that the government
puts chemicals in the water? Well, in Star Ventures the
Alliance does in fact does this.
Instead of chemicals, its parasites. Parasites known as
Telekritters. Instead of chemicals in the water? The
parasites are everywhere: cyberware, support systems,
food, drink and vaccines. All for the sole intent to control
and influence the population easier.
Less than one percent of the galaxy is aware of this
scheme. The Alliance has created a secret industry that
remains a secret through confusing bureaucracy,
deception and distraction.
Breeders, suppliers and consumers do not know they are
unwilling participants of this trade. Even the NEC CEOS
are woefully ignorant of this face.
For example, a farmer out in the Federation of Orbits
have a step in their harvesting process to wash their
produce prior to FTL Transport with a water-like
substance. They are told that this will decrease FTL Space
flight time, and thus decrease the cost to ship out their
food to be purchased. They do this, because they’re not
idiots. While they do somehow save in costs (it’s an
illusion of complicated finical models), they have sprayed
Telekritters all on their food – ready to be ingested by
hosts. Manufacturing, cyberware, it doesn’t matter. It all
acts the same way.
Telekritters are extremely microscopic creatures that are
semi-aware. They broadcast signals to nearby
Telekritters in other hosts. This signal is how Psionics can
control, damage and manipulate minds.
Telekritters cannot be detected by regular equipment.
The hosts are blissfully unware that they have
Telekritters in them. It is extremely likely that your
character has them.
Psionics who become aware of this industry either
exploit it to their benefit, try tear it down, or try not to
take any part of it. However, they soon enter a game of
assassinations, corruption, conspiracies and greed by
force. As Psionics seek out others to ensure they do not
“leak” the greatest secret in all of the galaxy.
TIME, MONEY AND EXPE RIENCE
Most data, media, documents and content is synced by
the Alliance calendar. This is different than Earth’s
calendar. There are 110 seconds in a minute, 110
minutes in an hour, 110 hours in a day, and 10 days in a
week and 4 weeks in a month.
This does not particular work well for some star systems
or planets, but the universe spins onwards regardless.
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LOANS AND REPO
Maybe you do not have enough credits for that shiny
plasma cannon. That is ok, get a loan! At a rate of weekly
payments of 12%, (higher if you botch up negotiations or
have a bad rep) of the total cost of the item with
payments every 10 days via a Torpedo Communication
network or better.
Repo-men are serious business. They relish collecting
what is not theirs and not yours. They are tasked to
retrieve the property through brute force. This usually
ends up in lethal force or slavery.
EXPERIENCE
Gaining skills is an investment not only in experience
points but in time as well. A quick table below illustrates
this play style.
The GM and player should discuss how the character
learned a new ability or talent, or how a new rank
surfaced from a previous adventure.
Rank Increase Days
Skill’s rank from 0 to 1. 7
Skill’s rank 1 to 2 or rank 2 to rank 3. 3
Skill’s rank 3 to 5. 2
New Talent 17
WARS
The Alliance defines War as 'a state of armed conflict
between different nations or different groups within a
nation'. Once a member of the Big 7 engages in war with
another member the Alliance stops funding, protecting
and providing services to that Big 7 aggressors. This has
created a quasi-cease fire between all the Big 7.
Two members of the Big 7 seem to ignore this ruling. The
Alliance has almost given up all hope to control the
warlords of the Union of Gabbochan. Pro-Gabbochan
politicians have successfully persuaded the powers that
be that the warlord raiding parties does not constitute a
"state of armed conflict between nations". The raiding
parties continue on without penalty.
The Taal'sa diplomats seek to control the penalties for
increasing their military might. In fact, the Taal'sa claim
that their warships are nothing but exploring ships
outfitted for the dangers of the space between planets.
The Taal'sa Empire has also claimed that it is necessary to
be armed, for the Union of Gabbochan raiders will target
their ships if not. Depending on the sector, the Taal'sa
Empire is allowed to build their massive warships in the
name of defense.
For the others though, their wars are crafty and subtle.
They outsource them to Space Ventures. It is common
for Space Venture companies to violently attack others,
attempting to acquire resources, control logistics,
remove influence or colonize planets in a proxy war.
Seeing how a Space Venture company is not technically
representative of a government, it avoids the Alliance's
definition of war.
Due to their explosive and violent nature, the Alliance
does not send the Galactic Police force to regulate or
keep the peace. These proxy wars are seen by the
Alliance as armed disturbances, which seem to settle
themselves out quickly anyhow. The politicians of the
Alliance, which will remind you are made up of the Big 7,
deem it too costly to keep the peace in these scenarios.
ANIMALS, CIVILIZED CREATURES, SENTIENT
CREATURES AND XENOS
The Galaxy is a big place. Several different types of
creatures inhabit all the celestial bodies and the places
between.
The Alliance classifies creatures into four separate
categories.
ANIMALS
Animals are creatures that have no culture, no tools, or
ambition to evolve past their current conditions. Animals
cannot communicate complex thoughts; nor can they
envision the future.
CIVILIZED CREATURES
Civilized creature is a term to denote that a species is
capable of organization, complex hierarchies, and social
dynamics similar to modern-day man. They however are
not labeled as Sentient because the Alliance does not see
their culture as a benefit to the Alliance.
These creatures have cultures, empires and businesses
that are not inter-planetary nor do they have the ability
to travel the stars.
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SENTIENT CREATURES
Sentient creatures are recognized by the Alliance as
being star worthy specimens. They have the brains to
process complex social systems, create technology to
overcome the struggles among the stars and brings
advantages to the Alliance as a whole.
XENOS
Xenos are semi-intelligent creatures. They can
understand complex tasks and perhaps even
communicate to other creatures. They are mostly space-
living creatures. They do not have any technology but are
highly evolved organisms that are animal-like.
They are monsters, mythical creatures and dangers that
lurk in space or planets. Xenos are a threat to any
adventurer.
MAKING A CHARACTER
Who Are You? A Company Man.
You are a small business owner. This business is your
Space Venture business. You and others have chipped in
money in the hopes to become wealthy, famous or both.
Maybe you are not any of those. Maybe you are trying to
out-run fate, or the distant arm of the law. Maybe you
like to see the galaxy burn. Maybe you have an incredible
debt to settle. Whatever the circumstance, the company
(or a portion of it) is yours. You work for it and depend
on it. Without it, you would likely die of starvation or
become a slave. Sure, you work for "the man", but it
rewards great!
You and a close collection of business associates, or
friends, have chartered a Space Venture company in the
name of the Big 7 or Alliance. You, along with your stuff,
have AINs in several databases designating your status.
In exchange of information the Alliance grants you the
rights to you can carry dangerous weapons, travel in
restricted space, the right to question Galactic Police,
and the authority over local citizens over your Space
Venture's registered domain.
WHATS YOUR RACE? GET EQUIPPED!

Pick a race! Details are further on in the book.
● Akora: Brash bird people.
● Gromkin: Green skinned Sneaky short persons.
● Kilatani: Cunning squid guys and gals.
● Humans: …
● Orcos: Violently aggressive guys and gals.
● Syndairi: Aloof, smart and ‘better than you’.
● Taalic: Stubborn mystical-like reptilian people.
There are starting kits included with careers. The
following are careers and their kits. Each kit is
representative of who your character was prior to joining
up with a Space Venture crew.
You may choose to not have a kit included here. You will
receive $1,475 credits to buy what you may.
MAKE A COMPANY

It is time for you and your associates to make a Star

WHERE YOU FROM?
Venture company. Here are the rules.
Take a look at the Big 7. There’s many ideas or concepts
to draw from. Pirates, career military turn dishonorable You get to start off with a vessel, but has to have a
discharges, farmers, laborer, or just scum are all possible. monthly payment to be made at the end of every month.
Give your GM some flavor, chew on the concept your Select a vessel from the “Starting Vessel” class.
character.
You may have an angel investor who barters a better
WHAT IS IT THAT YOU SAY YOU DO HERE? loan or fetches a cheaper vessel but at a cost of a
dividend.
Pick a career then pick one out of three kit options for
that career. You have 3,500 Credits + 100 per crew member to invest
into a vessel.
● Big Game Hunter: Does the tracking.
● Biomedical Engineer: Does the saving.
NAME IT!
● Brawler: Does the lifting.
● Business Professional: Gets the contract. Register it with a Big 7 empire, who will tax you 10% a
● Droner: You got the drones. month of your earnings
● Face: Does the talking.
Unless you have a secret contact later achieved by
● Gunslinger: Does the shooting.
talents or story progression.
● Hacker: Does the …hacking.
● Infiltrator: Does the sneaking. Who owns what? Do you have other investors? What is
● Mercenary: Does the killing. the share that everyone has?
● Overseer: You take care of the details.
● Pilot: Does the flying and driving.
● Psionc: Does the mind-melding.
● Scientist: Does the math.
● Sentry: Does the homework.
● Striker: Does the thing.
● Voidwalker: Does the casting.

HOW DID YOU GET HERE ?

Tell us about what you did before going “all-in” on this

venture. Was your character a janitor? Maybe your
character just got out of prison, spending all their
remaining money on this start-up business.

Tell your table about it!

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CAREERS

Career Role Skills

Big Game Astronomy, Melee, Perception, Ranged (Heavy), Ranged (Light), Resilience,
Does the tracking.
Hunter Stealth, Survival
Biomedical Business Administration, Cool, Discipline, Knowledge, Mechanics, Medicine,
Works miracles.
Engineer Ranged (Light), Survival
Athletics, Brawl, Coordination, Discipline, Golden Age, Melee, Perception,
Brawler Storms the line.
Resilience
Business Business Administration, Coercion, Charm, Deception, Leadership, Negotiation,
Gets the contract.
Professional Operating, Ranged (Light)
Business Administration, Computers, Drones, Medicine, Mechanics, Piloting,
Droner Works the drones.
Perception, Ranged (Light)
Charm, Cool, Conspiracies, Deception, Operating, Ranged (Light), Streetwise,
Face Does the talking.
Vigilance
Coercion, Conspiracies, Cool, Discipline, Gunnery, Melee, Ranged (Heavy),
Gunslinger Does the shooting.
Ranged (Light)
Astrocartography, Computers, Conspiracies, Deception, Mechanics, Operating,
Hacker Hacks the system.
Piloting, Ranged (Light)
Deception, Melee, Operating, Perception, Ranged (Light), Skulduggery, Stealth,
Infiltrator Works covertly.
Streetwise
Athletics, Gunnery, Melee, Piloting, Resilience, Ranged (Heavy), Ranged (Light),
Mercenary Kills the thing.
Streetwise
Takes care of the Business Administration, Drones, Gunnery, Knowledge, Operating, Ranged
Overseer
details. (Light), Skulduggery, Perception
Makes the Astrocartography, Cool, Computers, Leadership, Mechanics, Operating, Piloting,
Pilot
getaway. Ranged (Light)
Does the mind- Business Administration, Coercion, Conspiracies, Deception, Medicine,
Psionic
melting. Negotiation, Psionic, Resilience
Astrocartography, Astronomy, Computers, Golden Age, Knowledge, Mechanics,
Scientist Does the math.
Medicine, Ranged (Light)
Does his Athletics, Conspiracies, Cool, Gunnery, Operating, Perception, Ranged (Heavy),
Sentry
homework. Vigilance
Astrocartography, Astronomy, Dark Energy, Deception, Discipline, Golden Age,
Voidwalker Does the wizardry.
Melee, Stealth
CAREER KITS

KIT STARTING GEAR STARTING CREDITS

ANY NONE $1,500

BIG GAME HUNTER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Victory 1400, Alliance Explorer Jacket, Enhanced Visual Perception Aid, Optimal
Adventurer (2d6*30)+100
Sorting Backpack
Outdoorsman point700 with Telescopic Sight, Portable Motion Sensor, Trigger (BCS) (2d6*30)
Xeno Hunter ARB X120, Optical Suit, Sneakers (2d6*10)+100

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Combat
D20-D6, Plasteel Carapace (Stellar Kevlar), UB Aidkit + (2d6*25)
Medic
Cyberdoc Skulljack Network (Cybernetic), UTA (Cybernetic), Symbiotic Armor (2d6*25)+75
Resident
Symbiotic Armor with Size Adjustor, Commtab with GRIMable (2d6*25)
Expert

BRAWLER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Prosthetic Weapon: Laser Blade Limb (Cybernetic), Blood Reservoirs
Cyborg (2d6*30)
(Cybernetic), Rocket-pads (Cybernetic)
Peace Officer Gremlin's Touch, Barrier Shielding Unit, Galactic Police Combat Armor (2d6*30) + 75
Laser Knuckles, Riot Shield, Galactic Police Combat Armor with Small Shielded
Stormtrooper (2d6*25)
Pad

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL KITS STARTING CREDITS

Victory 1400, Alliance Explorer Jacket with Intimidating Aesthetics, Portable
Danger-Suit (2d8*35)+260
Cover Machine
Skulljack Network (Cybernetic), Knowledge Implant (Cybernetic), Legal Data
Lawyer (2d8*25)+120
(Forged), Portable Motion Sensor
Apothei Pheromones (Cybernetic), PWS Gland (Cybernetic), Alliance Explorer
Salesman (2d6*30)+100
Jacket with Fashionable Clothing Mod

DRONER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Combatant Leonidas (Drone), GRIM, Alliance Explorer Jacket (2d6*45)+100
Rigger Prometheus (Drone), GRIM, Skulljack Network (2d6*45)+100
Triggered Paladin (Drone) D20-D6 with GRIMable, Plasteel Webbed Vest (2d6*30) + 75

FACE KITS STARTING CREDITS

Optical Suit with Fashionable Clothing Mod & Hologram Projection, Vox
Actor (2d6*30)+100
Emulator (Cybernetic)
Apothei Pheromones (Cybernetics), Alliance Explorer Jacket, with Fashionable
Charmer (2d6*30)+100
Clothing Mod, Arcweave
Crime Lord Fashionable Clothing, Aiolos SMG Deluxe with Syndairian Tuning (2d6*25)

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GUNSLINGER KITS STARTING CREDITS
Cybershot HR-1717 Perseus with Synclink Network & Size Adjustor, Skulljack Network (2d10*12)+100
Duelie D20-D6 with Feather Grip (x2) (3d6*25)+175
Sniper SR-9001 with Antipersonnel Scope, Heavy Gelcap (Ammo) (2d6*25)+75

HACKER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Skulljack Network (Cybernetics), Digital Shaman Implant (Cybernetics), GRIM,
Cyberslinger (2d6*30)+100
Portable Cover Machine
Alliance Explorer Jacket with Arcweave Plating, GRIM, Blood Reservoirs
Field Hacker (2d6*30)+100
(Cybernetics)
Symbiotic Armor with GRIMable, Helmsman-jack (Cybernetics), Dark Energy
Whiz (2d6*30) + 75
Detector

INFILTRATOR KITS STARTING CREDITS

Aiolos SMG Deluxe, Alliance Explorer Jacket with Thermal Dampeners, Dark
Operator (2d6*25)
Energy Dome
Smuggler D20-2D8, Alliance Explorer Jacket, Smuggling Compartment (Cybernetics) (2d6*30)+100
Spy Grapple Gun, Anti-Sensor Suit, Sneakers, Burgalar's Toolkit (3d6*25)+100

MERCENARY KITS STARTING CREDITS

Victory 1400, Plasteel Webbed Vest with Intimidating Aesthetics, Laser
Enforcer (2d6*25)
Halberd
Athenian X with Federation Stabilizers, Plasteel Carapace with Commtab
Heavy Infantry (2d6*30) + 75
Screen
Special Forces HK-1506 Assailant, Plasteel Webbed Vest (2d6*30)+100

OVERSEER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Infantry D20-2D8, Riot Control Rod, Plasteel Webbed Vest, Communication Scrambler (2d6*25)
Prepper Heay Taal'sarian Lasgun with Minor Platform Gears, Plasteel Webbed Vest (2d6*30)+100
Technician Sidekick (Drone), GRIM, Dark Energy Dome, D20-D6 (2d8*25)+120

PILOT KITS STARTING CREDITS

Hotshot Pilot's Jacket with Apothein Compression Engine, Pilotpop (x2) (BCS) (2d6*30)+100
Alliance Explorer Jacket with Apothein Compression Engine, Driver-jack, UTA
Wheels (3d6*25)+175
(Cybernetics)
Wired Ace Skulljack Network (Cybernetics), Pilot-jack (Cybernetics), Pilot's Jacket (2d6*25)

PSIONIC KITS STARTING CREDITS

Optical Suit with Fashionable Clothing Mod, Citizenship 8 ranking, Apothei
Politician (1d6*25)
Pheromones (Cybernetics)
Plasteel Carapace with Intimidating Aesthetics, Citizenship 8 ranking, UTA
Pusher (2d6*25)
(Cybernetics)
Rebel Plasteel Carapace with Size Adjustor, Citizenship 8 ranking, UB Aidkit + (2d6*25)

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 SCENTIST KITS STARTING CREDITS
Citizenship 8 ranking, Skulljack Network (Cybernetics), Starcombat Suit, Dark
Explorer (2d6*25)+100
Energy Detector
Mad Scientist Symbiotic Armor, UTA (Cybernetics), GRIM, Skulljack Network (Cybernetics) (2d6*25)
Plasteel Webbed Vest with GRIMable, Skulljack Network (Cybernetics), Legal
Technocrat (2d6*30)
Data (Forged)

SENTRY KITS
Overwatch HR-1717 Perseus, Plasteel Webbed Vest, Portable Cover Machine (2d6*25)
Scout D20-D8, Thermal Optics, Enhanced Visual Perception Aid (1d6*25)
Suppressor Heavy Z-900, Enhanced Visual Perception Aid, Starcombat Suit, Trigger (BCS) (2d6*10)+50

VOIDWALKER KITS STARTING CREDITS

Knight Laser Halberd, Starcombat Suit with Boosters (2d6*25)
Monk Electronic Vest Frame with Arcweave Plating (2d6*10)+50
Ninja Plasteel Carapace with Small Shielded Pad, Communication Scrambler (2d6*10)+50

SKILLS
ASTRONOMY (KNOWLEDGE)
Space has its own mechanics that follows natural law. It
is complex, deep and ever challenging. This skill covers
how your character understands gravity, lunar cycles,
rotations of celestial bodies and the general rhythm of
the cosmos.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
• Reasonably understand if a planet has
atmosphere that would support them.
• How stable a star is.
• Determine the gravity well of a planet.
• Current position planet side given the stars.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…
• Chart a course through FTL Space
(Astrocartography)
• Calculate where a food source is while planet
side (Survival)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (KNOWLEDGE)
Accounting, contacts, revenue strategies, marketing,
investing and salesmanship is all needed to run a
business. This skill is about searching for contacts,
knowing about investment opportunities or right down
to inventory management strategies.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
• Structure a contract that does not have
loopholes in it.
• Search for suppliers.
• Properly schedule vendor payments.
• Acquire contacts for specific reasons, such as
buying a type of weapon or equipment.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…
• Trying to swindle someone in a contract
(Deception).
• Haggling over prices (Negotiation).
CONSPIRACIES (KNOWLE DGE)
You hang out in dark places in Cyberspace, skeptical,
frequent seedy bars or are very well connected.
Whatever the case, you have quite a hunch to filter out
propaganda from the truth as well as understand its
political motivation. Events, stories, and media all tell a
story and you may know if there is a larger conspiracy
behind it.

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YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
Attempt to understand the political motivation behind a
piece of legislation or advertisement.
• Investigate the reason why a stock just tanked
unexpectedly.
• Analyze the news cycle to determine if it is
meant to influence a particular audience.
• See if there are any hidden messages in a
symbol or icon.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…
• Gather information about a location or person
(Streetwise)
• Determine if someone is lying to you (Vigilance)
DARK ENERGY (MAGIC)
Through Focus, Willpower and Discipline a Voidwalker
can manipulate the Dark Energy around the Universe to
suit her needs, as quite a cost. This is at a cost to her
mind, body and soul. It is a trained art as well, with
Masters seeking out worthy students to keep the secrets
of Dark Energy safe.
Those that bend Dark Energy do not advertise it.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
• Cloak themselves and the people around them.
• Pressurize the air around a subject, harming
their body.
• Scry about the galaxy to find information about
a place or person.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…
• Look for an object in a room or place
(Perception)
• Be a gunslinger or laser sword wielding lunatic.
• Sneak about (Stealth)
DRONES (MAGIC)
Although not really Magic, it is a magical thing to
encounter. Those who control drones are very much
dependent on their minds. Their minds must possess the
ability to handle the copious amounts of information
demanding their attention.
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YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
Wants to control machines in or out of combat as an
extension of themselves.
• Have a drone perform a specific task.
• Have a drone act as an install itself to a device to
act as a router for a hacker.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…
• Repair a drone (Mechanics).
• Upgrade a drone (Mechanics).
• Hack a drone (Computer).
GOLDEN AGE (KNOWLEDGE)
This represents a historical record, myth and legend
during the Golden Age. Details about Xenos, wars or
artifacts are vastly enumerable. Details which many
common Joes would find this information boring or
impractical, but it does explain how the Galaxy operates
today. It encompasses specializations, scholarly and
esoteric knowledges.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
• Tries to identify recovered data from a Golden
Age device.
• Recalls clues in an attempt to find a relic or lost
Xeno race’s.
• Attempts to recall legends or history about the
Golden Age.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…
• Chart a course through FTL Space
(Astrocartography)
• Tries to use Golden Age devices (Operating)
PSIONIC (MAGIC)
By using drugs and enslaved parasitic aliens called
Telekritters, one can enter the mind of another creature.
It isn’t pretty, but it is doable. Psionics hunt each other
to ensure that their kind is limited and their knowledge
of the conspiracy around Psionics stays intact.
Those that are Psionic are very secretive.
YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD USE THIS IF…
• Influence a sentient creature.
• Read the mind of a sentient creature.
• Attack the mind of a sentient creature.

YOUR CHARACTER SHOULD NOT USE THIS IF…

● Your character is trying to befriend a Xeno or
Animal.

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SKILL LIST

SOCIAL SKILLS EQUIVALENT SKILL CHARACTERISTC SOURCE

Charm same Presence GCRB: 54
Coercion same Willpower GCRB: 55
Deception same Cunning GCRB: 56
Leadership same Presence GCRB: 56
Negotiation same Presence GCRB: 56
GENERAL SKILLS EQUIVALENT SKILL CHARACTERISTC SOURCE
Astrocartography same Intellect GCRB: 57
Athletics same Brawn GCRB: 58
Computers same Intellect GCRB: 58
Cool same Presence GCRB: 59
Coordination same Agility GCRB: 59
Discipline same Willpower GCRB: 60
Mechanics same Intellect GCRB: 60
Medicine same Intellect GCRB: 61
Operating same Intellect GCRB: 62
Perception same Cunning GCRB: 62
Piloting same Agility GCRB: 62
Resilience same Brawn GCRB: 62
Skulduggery same Cunning GCRB: 64
Stealth same Agility GCRB: 64
Streetwise same Cunning GCRB: 65
Survival same Cunning GCRB: 65
Vigilance same Willpower GCRB: 65
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS EQUIVALENT SKILL CHARACTERISTC SOURCE
Knowledge Knowledge Intellect GCRB: 66
Business Administration Adventuring Intellect ROT: 81
Conspiracies Forbidden Intellect ROT: 81
Astronomy Geography Intellect ROT: 81
Golden Age Lore Intellect ROT: 82
COMBAT SKILLS EQUIVALENT SKILL CHARACTERISTC SOURCE
Brawl same Brawn GCRB: 67
Melee same Brawn GCRB: 67
Ranged (Light) same Agility GCRB: 68
Ranged (Heavy) same Agility GCRB: 68
Gunnery same Agility GCRB: 69
MAGIC SKILLS EQUIVALENT SKILL CHARACTERISTC SOURCE
Dark Energy - Intellect -
Drones - Intellect -
Psionic - Willpower -

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RACES

AKORA

EXTROVERTS, THRIFTSTERS, DAREDEVILS

Gregarious, greedy, short-sighted and risk-takers are all

good adjectives to describe the Akora. The Akora people
are from the United Federation of Orbits but can be found
mostly anywhere, due to their wanderlust.

The reputation of the Akora people is generally a positive

one. They are known to be reckless, always willing to go
“all-in” on a task. This is because the Akora mind is wired
for adventure, exploring and discovery. Often making
them not look before they leap. It is common to see Akora
as gamblers, pirates looking for that next score that next
rush of adrenaline or employed in a hazardous or risky
occupation. Characteristic Value Cocky
Brawn 2 Once a session, you may
Their minds also are wired to be extroverted. An Akora is Agility 2 add S to any Athletics,
always attempting to increase their social network. Intelligence 2 Astrocartography,
Coupled with their reckless spirit, Akora are great story Cunning 1 Piloting and Driving at the
tellers, singers, artists or even merchants as they use their Willpower 2 cost of H per S added
experience in life to relate or empathize with others. Presence 3 (Max 3).
Wounds 9+B Naturally Social
Their appearance is a humanoid griffon. Akora are Strain 10 + W Remove up to 1 1 while
covered in flightless feathers - which change color per Melee Defense 0 targeting a creature with
malting season. Akora also has digitigrade cloven feet, Ranged Defense 0 social skills.
which makes their hips and legs a bit more different than Starting XP 90 XP
a human’s. Akora might be bird-like, but they are not Silhouette 1
birds. They cannot fly. They do not lay eggs. They are
Free Skill Streetwise
feathery humanoid creatures who happen to have beaks.

They have their own unique language of squawks,

squeaks, chirps, tweets and chatter. While speaking the
common tongue, Akora are known to let out a chirp every
once and awhile while speaking in the common language.
It is quite embarrassing to an Akora when this happens, so
they usually try their best to not let it happen. However,
during a moment of passion and pure emotion, their
native tongues will let loose in a series of squawks and
chirps.

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GROMKIN

SNEAKY, CO-DEPENDENT, CURIOUS

Although one of the smallest sentient creatures in the

galaxy, the Gromkin have the largest personalities.
Gromkin are known to have abundant energy, wild ideas
and are highly excitable.

Gromkin are always fidgeting. They constantly shift focus

to a new shinning thing. They always have their hands
occupied. Clicking pens, checking their GRIM, fidgeting
with clothing, tapping their large ears, or juggling objects
are common Gromkin activities.

There are two kinds of Gromkin. There is the Gromkin that

cares. She seeks out large communities for shelter,
comforts and resources. It is there that she will build a
ocial network to offer aid in order to get help in times of
need. She will support friends, care deeply about family,
and genuinely tries to “move-the-needle” in a positive
way for her and the community in her own way. Characteristic Value Sneaky Instinct
Brawn 1 Remove up to 1 1
The other kind of Gromkin is a mischievous and selfish Agility 3 while using the
kind. While they seek out large communities, they plan Intelligence 2 Skulduggery skill.
and scheme to climb the social ranks with the sole Cunning 2 Oh, that’s mine!
intention to horde all resources for themselves. They will Willpower 2 Start with 300 more
Presence 2 credits than usual.
abuse any power they are given. They will ditch any
Wounds 8+B
responsibility given if it does not immediately benefit
Strain 12 + W
them. They are only concerned at being rich, powerful and Melee Defense 0
famous. They are little egomaniacs who end up creating Ranged Defense 0
small organized crime syndicates or quickly associate Starting XP 90 XP
themselves with criminal life. Silhouette 0
Free Skill Stealth
Either kind of Gromkin have a general disregard for
personal property. Everything is theirs and what they have
is to be shared or to be used. Sometimes they mean well
but keep your nice stuff out of sight. Theft of property is
outlandishly high in communities with a high
concentration of Gromkin.

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KILATANI

PRAGMATIC, SCHEMERS AND STRATEGISTS

Kilatani are known for being cold hearted, slick and

calculating. Mercy is a concept that is foreign to their
spirits. This has brought their species from being in a goo-
covered planet to a race that can travel to their stars,
making up a good portion of the galaxy.

They originate from the Nyjetian systems but have

assimilated well into other cultures. As citizens, Kitani are
often seen being a part of upper management for many
corporations or governments. Should the Kilatani seek a
military career, they often make scouts or special
operatives for their strategic minds.

Technically speaking, the Kilatani are an aquatic race,

much like a whale or dolphin could be considered an
aquatic race. They are more water based than humans.
They constantly are drinking to replenish their never- Characteristic Value Inkjets
ending cycle of secreting water-based fluids through their Brawn 2 Once an encounter, as a
pores. This is something that they’re quite embarrassed Agility 2 maneuver produce an
about. Those that can afford to actively remove these Intelligence 2 Inky Black cloud that
glands at an early age. Cunning 3 gives 1 1 to targets
Willpower 2 engaging or tracking the
Besides being oily, the Kilatani have tendrils. Many of Presence 1 Kilatani. This is also
these tendrils lack the strength to grip or grasp objects. Wounds 9+B tampers with Thermal
Strain 11 + W sensors
The Kilatani tendrils are mostly for body language and
Melee Defense 0 Aquatic
intercourse.
Ranged Defense 0 Remove up to 1 1 while
Males have several tendrils that connect to the nose ridge Starting XP 90 XP dealing with aquatic
Silhouette 1 environments and being
portion of their skull. These cover their small-serrated
Free Skill Cool on fire.
beaks and often have a mind of their own as they twirl
about grasping at the air. Longer tendrils droop down
from the base of their skulls to their small-backs of their
humanoid like frame.

Females have fewer tendrils, seeking to remove them or

fashion them as if they were human hair. Females do not
have tendrils that cover their beaks but have human like
mouths. Many female Kilatani could pass for a human
with the right cosmetic surgery.

The Kilatani have their own language, but it’s mostly that
of clicks and patterns of tendril motions. It is nearly
impossible for a non-Kilatani to replicate.

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HUMANS

MACHINISTS, AMBITIOUS, ADAPTABLE

According to Golden Age data, Humans entered the

Raelaris Galaxy through massive fleets of colonial ships.
These ships were damage from their long voyage from the
Milky Way galaxy, indicating disaster occurred somewhere
between their departure and arrival.

These ships held cryogentic humans, asleep for thousands

of years. Slowly, fleets of these enormous ships started to
arrive at the rim of the galaxy. Some ships crashing into
deserted planets while others were intercepted by native
Raelaris races. The Raelaris Empire captured many of
these ships and awoke the Humans from their slumber.

Since then, the Humans have spread quickly throughout

the Raelaris galaxy, becoming one of the most common
Race in the galaxy.
Characteristic Value Advanced Operator
It is not known what happened to the Milky Way or why Brawn 2 Ignore up to 1 1
the Humans left it. Many of the records were lost after the Agility 2 Driving, Mechanics,
Intelligence 2 Operating or Piloting
Raelaris Empire fell, when these colonial ships were used
Cunning 2 checks once per
for scrap parts. Some researchers say that the Human’s
Willpower 2 encounter.
home system was overcrowded, but this has no factual
Presence 2 Machinist
evidence. It is just one, out of many theories, that is Wounds 10 + B Every two cybernetics
currently the accepted theory in the Golden Age historian Strain 10 + W installed, gain back one
community. Melee Defense 0 strain threshold.
Ranged Defense 0
Humans use our fantastic minds for toolmaking and tool- Starting XP 90 XP
use. This makes us the de-facto best at operating and Silhouette 1
mechanics. No matter what the Syndairi might say. Our Free Skill Operating
bodies and minds have such a strong predisposition for it
– which makes us so viable on any world or habitat.

Not only does our minds provide us with great

adaptability and insight to technology use, but our bodies
grow accustomed to traumatic changes. This gives an edge
over the other sentients, as a Human body will recover
strain after more cyberware surgeries.

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ORCOS

MUSCLE, PASSIONATE, FIERCE

Orcos are emotional creatures who respond physically

rather than verbally or mentally. They are feelers, not
thinkers. They are concerned with the now, and not what
was or what will be. Orcos have a tendency for aggressive
behavior because of this instinctual disposition.

Orcos in society is a touchy subject. Typically, an Orco has

no patience for commitment of a long-term investing or
career path. They live in the now. As such, their culture
and their communities are often run amuck with crime,
poverty and violence. It isn’t unheard of an Orco escaping
such pitfalls, but it is uncommon. This leads to rampant
racism towards an Orco.

Orcos have their own language taken from Common

Tongue. It’s juvenile when translated. It is based on insults
and is concerned with who is the “strongest” in a subject.
Some examples include calling an Orco which is weak as a Characteristic Value Threat
“JR”, or a cunning Orco a “Smartie”. This language Brawn 3 After a successful
encourages a behavior to always try to be the best, Agility 2 attack to a target, the
biggest and meanest Orco on the block. Intelligence 1 Orco adds 1 to the
Cunning 2 same target until the
An Orco does not live long. Their aggressive behavior Willpower 2 end of the encounter.
causes lethal or serious wounds that many do not recover Presence 2 Loose Cannon
from. Having an Orco die of old age is unheard of, but Wounds 10 + B If an Orco’s strain
experts suggest that Orcos may live up to 50 years. Strain 10 + W exceeds half of their
Melee Defense 0 strain threshold, they
Biologically wise, Orcos are mammals. They share many Ranged Defense 0 add 1 1 to all social
Starting XP 90 XP skill checks and add 1
likenesses to Humans. Orcos come in various shades of
Silhouette 1 Peirce quality to the
green, black and orange. Orcos muscles are well defined,
Free Skill Athletics weapon they have.
assisting them in their quest to physically assault the
universe. Male and female Orcos are thicker than their
Human counterparts.

Their facial traits differ than Humans in a major way. They

have non-functioning tusks that slightly protrude out of
their mouth. Some Orcos use surgery to enhance their
tusk length. They also have pointed ears that slant
upward.

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SYNDAIRI

ALOOF, CEREBRAL, ARROGANT

The oldest Race around the block. The Syndairian are an

aloof, detailed-orientated, proud, selfish, creative and
bright species.

Their minds give them an ability to easily comprehend

incredibly difficult tasks. Sit a Syndairian in front of a
terminal, they’d be able to complex produce code so clean
and efficient quicker than most. Say to a Syndairian “Go fix
the engines”, the Syndairian won’t even need the proper
tools – she just knows how to use the environment to her
advantage in a creative way.

Over eons of this behavior, the Syndairian have emerged

into a mindset of competitive craftsmanship, narcissism
and egotism. Syndairian seek out approval from reputable
sources of authority to “bless” the fruit of their labor.
Their personalities do not know the term “humble” or
“enough is enough”. In this quest, they will bombard
Characteristic Value The Right Tools
other rivals with harsh language in an effort to bully or
Brawn 2
discourage any progress towards their craft. Remove up to 1 1
Agility 2
while using the
Intelligence 3
No matter the craft, be it Art, Medical or Industrial, a Mechanics skill.
Cunning 2
Syndairian takes her role seriously. This seriousness leads Willpower 1 Confidence
to over critical remarks to co-workers, intense arguments Presence 2 Remove up to 1 1
over small details, or even strict and bizarre procedures Wounds 9+B Computers,
for the simplest of things. A Syndairian is a hassle to work Strain 12 + W Knowledge, Mechanics
with or under, their OCD-like nature stresses out those Melee Defense 0 or Medicine checks
who are not well prepared for such a working Ranged Defense 0 once per encounter.
environment. Starting XP 90 XP
Silhouette 1
Syndairians share many biological traits when compared Free Skill Mechanics
to Humans. Syndairian skin is generally fair. Their hair is
light usually worn in blues, greys, blondes or pinks. Their
eyes shine different hues of purples, greys and blue.

Their ears are long and pointy, earning them the nickname
knife-ear or ear-prick. Syndairians see this as a
complement mostly. To a Syndairian, to have a lesser race
make fun of you means you’re doing something right.
They are trying to dismantle your awesomeness, your
being, your larger-than-life presence.

A Syndairian’s immune system is strong. They rarely die of

old age. Should illness or a lesser race’s bullet not get
them, a Syndairian will leave up to 400 years old.

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TAALIC

NOBLE, TRANSPARENT, STUBBORN

These creatures have a very diverse and tragic past.

Records and memories of this past s handed down to
them through memory. Their dreams are their biological
history, which make them thinkers, cerebral and planners
more than anything. They are large, tall, and reserved
creatures that make up 15% of the galaxy. They are largely
clustered in the Taal’sa Empire.

Sharing what their ancestors know, makes them more of a

long-term planner than “in-the-moment” kind of person.
Taalic generally has more knowledge compared to
another creature. A Taalic has an agenda and long-term
goal. This goal is usually carried down to them by their
ancestors, within their memory.

They are individuals first. Taalic have no want for

politics or “drama”. They are out to accomplish a series Characteristic Value Shed Toxins
of tasks. This leads them to outcasts and non- Brawn 2 Remove up to 1 1 dice
conformist life styles for the most part. Civilian life for a Agility 1 while using the Resilience
Intelligence 2 skill as your reptile body
Taalic is one about earning a wage through
Cunning 2 sheds skin.
manufacturing, community building, criminal affairs or
Willpower 3 Ancestor Knowledge
information brokering. Military life leads them to be Presence 2
snipers or storm troopers, as they have devotion A Taalic may enter a
Wounds 11 + B
towards a task. meditative state to recall an
Strain 11 + W
Ancestor’s memory about
Melee Defense 0
Taalic resemble snakes, dinosaurs and dragons more an event, creature or place
Ranged Defense 0
than Humans. descend from a race of scavenger lizards as Discipline (222) action.
Starting XP 90 XP
Mechanically, this replaces
on their desert homeworld of Taal’sa. They are Silhouette 1
a knowledge check.
classified as Reptiles. They are cold blooded. Females Free Skill Resilience
lay eggs, about three at a time. A Taalic can shed his skin
to also skin poisons or toxins from his blood stream.

There is no uniform look to these creatures. They are

bipedal with claw-like feet. They have four thick fingers.
Taalic have snake like necks. Some Taalic have cosmetic
horns, others do not. They all have a large tail to help
balance their awkward hunched over frame.

Taalic come in shades of olive green, white and blues.

Their scales are smooth to the touch but look rough from
a distance. Taalic have sharp jagged teeth like a Shark.

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THE OTHERS
There are numerous other creatures out there in the
galaxy other than the seven listed above. The Alliance
does not recognize these sentient creatures. Perhaps
these creatures are not sanction because of politics, lack
of a distinctive indication of civilization or perhaps the
Alliance is devising something sinister.
CANAANITES
life, but do not wish to speak or communicate to any
sentient creature. They have queens and communicate
largely by scent. Omagain have no real shape, they can
take on many different form to accomplish tasks. They can
grow up to Silhouette 3, but mostly remain Silhouette 1 in
many forms.
Golden Age records hint that these creatures were made
by the Raelaris Empire, but so much is unknown about the
Omagain.

Canaanites are a race of anthropomorphic mammal

creatures. They are part man and part beast. Wolves,
dogs, bunnies or even cats are typical forms of a
Canaanite. These people have quite a reputation for
spouts of berserk rage, where they lose all sense of civility
and become bloodthirsty animals.
The Union of Gabbochan and the Apothei Colonial
Collective continue to block any litigation giving the
Canaanites legal status. These two members of the Big 7
use Canaanites as slaves, sideshow attractions, sport or
clothing. Other members of the Big 7 will often market a
Canaanite as a life-long friend (see: slave) for their sons or
daughters.
Few Canaanites that do make it outside slavery, wind up
pirates, raiders, slavers, terrorists or hackers.
HELENSKI (TELEKRITTERS)
A once thriving intelligent and telepathic parasitic
creature that can live inside hosts The Golden Age records
refer to them as monsters, with the Raelaris Empire
building weapons to destroy them.
YYALTA
A hunched over creature that is a-sexual. The Yyalta are
four armed and four fingered resilient creatures. They
stand tall on their digitigrade legs with hairless light blue
skin. They have eight eyes that glow orange or neon
purple.
The Yyalta is a recently discovered creature. Their society
has not discovered space travel yet. A world war rages on
their moonless planet. The Domain of Peace along with
the United Federation of Orbits seek to grant them a legal
status of being sentient as to stop their doomsday war.
However, this is quite boiling point for the Alliance. As the
Nyjetian Economic Consortium, Taal’sa Empire, and
Syndairian Authority firmly believe that the Canaanites
should be the first ones “baptized” by the Alliance.

In this timeline, the Helenski have another name:

Telekritters. Somehow, the Alliance found a way to use
these creatures for their own nefarious goals. The Alliance
has found a way to bred these creatures to be less aware,
intelligent and cunning that their ancestors.

Now this race is used as a method of population control.

They are the Alliance’s most well-guarded and least
known secret.

OMAGAIN
Once thought to have gone extinct during the Golden Age.
They are cosmic bugs that nest in the hundreds. Their diet
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TECHNOLOGY
Although Space Venture’s genre is the fantastic future, the
accessible technology is less than efficient. The galaxy has
figured out how to get the tangible from Point A to Point B
with FTL Space, but there is a lot to re-discover that was
lost with the decline of the Raelaris Empire.
FASTER THAN LIGHT (F TL) SPACE
FTL Space has many names. Regardless of calling it the FTL
space, the umbra, hyperspace, subspace, shadow space or
warp space does not alter its purpose. FTL Space is an
alternative dimension that lets vessels travel among the
stars with ease and quickness as the vessel folds into this
dimension. It is unknown whom or what created the FTL
Space, as it seems like an unnatural infrastructure. Experts
say that the Raelaris Empire’s royal engineers are the mad
men behind FTL Space.
FTL Space is an ever changing and chaotic storm of electric
network of fluid. Vessels require specially crafted engines
and metallic plates to voyage FTL Space, both of which are
expensive. Once outfitted correctly, vessels can merge
into FTL Space with a blink of an eye, racing towards an
exit point. Cargo and crew alike no longer exist in the
physical realm while in FTL Space.
Tracking vessels in FTL Space is only possible through
state-of-the-art sensors, time and incredibly brilliant
minds. It is no easy task, as the fluidic electrical storms
distort any scientific readings taken from FTL Space. This
does not prevent an individual making an informed guess
as to when or where an exit point of a “fold” (entry into
FTL Space). It is difficult to trace movement within FTL
Space, making it a great hiding spot for those who work in
shadows.
Communication to objects outside FTL Space from within
is not a difficult task. Communication to any object inside
FTL Space is near impossible. The violent and turbulent
space make it difficult to pinpoint spots and targets.
Lasers, plasma, rail guns and all matters of warfare are
inoperable in FTL Space. Even if someone were to discover
a way to engage a laser beam in FTL Space, top
researchers claim that the chain reaction would destroy all
the FTL Space around them in a violent explosion.
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Rumors tell that monsters lurk FTL Space, but no one has
been able to confirm such myths. FTL Space has no land,
no star stations or permanent structures. Some have tried
to colonize FTL Space. However, the turbulence of FTL
Space quickly destroys any crazed attempt of settlement.
Exiting FTL Space with accuracy is difficult. Making the
wrong calculation of matter conversions, speed and time
will result in lethal accidents. Veteran pilots say often ‘to
check your math twice’ and ‘be sure to take your time to
aim your fold’. Luckily, FTL Space somehow is able to
detect large objects in space and prevents exits that
would end up with collisions. There has not been a
recorded accident of a ship exiting into another ship. This
fact alone gives elite scientists evidence that FTL Space is
manmade.
DARK ENERGY
Scientists and top researchers continue to struggle against
the unknown principals of Dark Energy in this setting.
However, there is technology that is able to record, use
and view Dark Energy. The only technology that is able to
take advantage of Dark Energy is cloaking.
It is largely still a lost art. A few mystical people claim to
have mastered the lost art, but at the cost of insanity,
limbs or life.
CLOAKING
Dark Energy is mostly used to cloak people, ships and
buildings. This is done through Dark Energy Engines that
are small and light weight.
DATA RELAYS AND COMM UNICATION
Data and Communication is not faster than light capable.
Word, news and stock tickers travel slowly. However,
there are two methods around sub-light communication.
The first method is a Torpedo Communication Network
(TCN). A communication torpedo is a non-explosive
advanced electronic device with countless communication
Wi-Fi and wired ports that travels through FTL Space. The
TCNs use these ports to quickly analyze and distribute the
data as needed to other hubs. This allows to messages,
news and communication to be far quicker than the YEARS
it would take to send data to one point to another. While
TCNs are popular, they are expensive to maintain and INTERNETS COST CITIZENSHIP ACCESSIBLE
monitor. TCNs are a chaotic place. Countless small Economy Networks $10 9+ GRIM, DAPR
torpedoes appear and disappear into FTL Space while Networks $20 9+ GRIM, DAPR
civilian (see: pirates) craft quietly and quickly try to steal Networks + $35 9+ GRIM, DAPR
from or append data to the torpedoes. Some torpedoes Clearworks $50 7+ DAPR, VESSELS
end up floating around for months, not collected by their Clearworks + $125 7+ DAPR
owners or maybe the torpedo encountered an error Alliance Net $237 4+ DAPR
executing its return command. Governments and Elitenet - 5+ ANY
corporates alike host and maintain TCNs. Usually a Echoless - 3+ ANY
Venture Firm performs a courier service for the highly
sensitive or confidential transmissions.
COMPUTERS
The second method is one of the big reasons why the
Alliance is around. The Alliance has created their own GRIMS
version of a TCN, ADRN (Alliance Data Rail Network).
Computers in this setting are very tiny devices, called
Dishes float in space (protected by Alliance Navy) that
GRIMs (General Radio Interface Machine). They are like
have technologically advance cables dip into FTL Space.
smartphones, but more powerful in terms of uses and
These cables act as “railroad” in FTL Space. These dishes
capabilities. They can broadcast into your AR gear, or
also are able to scan incoming communication torpedoes
headsets, like modern Bluetooth. These things can
immediately to transmit across the galaxy in delay of 15 –
interface with any device with a universal cable link.
30 minutes. Access to this network is free, depending on
However, if device is synced to a GRIM it may broadcast
your citizenship level. The Alliance also uses this to store
wirelessly menus and data, which the GRIM has access to.
every communication and piece of data to conduct further
analytics on the galaxy. Common people use this, as it is a
cheap and hassle-free way to get your news, laughs, DAPRS
media and stay connected to your love ones. Others risk Data Application Platform Remote (DAPR) are tablet like
low fee TCNs. While the paranoid do things themselves. devices that are used by software engineers to
troubleshoot and administer applications and hardware.
INTERNETS This, unlike a GRIM, allows users to write software and do
more advance engineering.
There isn’t just one internet, but several different
tiers of internet. Only a few of them are widely ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGE NCE AND ROBOTICS
accessible by GRIMs and by DAPRs, via paid licenses.
The other half are reserved for military use. The Robotics are a touchy subject in the galaxy. Robots are
seen as property and given little rights within the Alliance,
public internets are full of false data, trash data and
with no “robot rights” movement anywhere near the
obfuscated data. Most sites exist to produce fake
horizon. To engineer or produce a robot with free agency
data and throw off other hackers or get consumers
or free will is strictly forbidden throughout the galaxy, and
to subscribe to the next tier. punishable by death. This is known as the Robotics Law.
This is a result of a dark time in history where a robotic
Some internet networks are not even accessible
army rampaged throughout the galaxy trying to purge all
through Vessels, but only DAPrs or GRIMs.
biological life. Robots, droids, virtual intelligence and
artificial intelligence are not to be trusted.

There are working robots out mining, cleaning and

cooking. These robots have no personalities. They cannot
communicate deep concepts. They are property. They are
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to their intelligence or logic could be considered a
violation of the Robotics Law.
The more human or mortal a robot looks like, the closer it
is regulated and monitored. No one likes a talking robot
who can think for itself. However, they hate a talking
robot that looks like one of them.
HACKING THE TECHNOLOGY
Computer language is a complex concept and practice.
How a technological system describes data will be
different from other pieces of technology. Access ports
are tricky, not every machine can be hacked by accessing
it via augmented reality or a crafty wireless device. Gone
are the days of wireless sniffing for exploits and
vulnerabilities along with brute forcing corrupt data to
fool systems.
However, if there is a will there is a way. Usually the way
to access devices with Admin access is using one of eight
(one for each government) types of data cables to plug
into an access port of a machine. It is incredibly safer and
less likely to be detected this way. From this interface, the
hacker connects the wire into a GRIM or DAPR device that
is slaved by your Skulljack through wires. This lets you
interface with the machine in a cybernetic world of
zeroes, ones, and sometimes twos.
One could try to launch hacks from cyberspace, but this
risks detection.
Encrypt Decrypt
Breach Control
Firewall Component
System
Access A.C.D.M.
Finding Data
Query AIN Data
Copy Data
Rebrand
AINs
THE INTERNETS
If one would launch a hack from cyberspace they’re
looking at a lot of time invested and risk. A hacker needs
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to know which Internets site the device is slaved to and
then gain access to that Internets (by purchasing a
subscription). Then the hacker looks up the base difficulty
on the Internet he is on then adds the OSAD and other
difficulties. This can be a very difficult task and many
hackers prefer to attack at the scene.
Should a hacker be desperate, they will try to hack from
an Internet network. What network rating the hacker is on
determines the base difficulty including setbacks.
Alliance SysOps agents that administer data warehouses
are not naïve. They are aware that there are those in the
galaxy that want to steal and corrupt their data. This is
where Citizenship and the Internets come in. The Alliance
created a social system to prevent hacking and to track
those that would hack, while giving them areas to hack
unopposed.
In game mechanics terms, not jacking into a device and
hacking it makes it near impossible. It requires a story
point and adds 2 2 2 2 2 to the check.
IF YOU JACK INTO A DEVICE, THE BELOW DOES NOT APPLY!
INTERNETS BASE DIFFICULTY SETBACK
Economy Networks 33333 111
Networks 33333 111
Networks + 23333 11
Clearworks 2333 11
Clearworks + 2233 11
Alliance Net 2233 1
Elitenet 222 1
Echoless 22
THE NEVERENDING DATA REGISTRY
Hacking is not only about defeating security, but also
navigating the jarring landscape of unorganized and
poorly planned data architectures. Nothing is where it
should be, most of the time. Even if a hacker finds the
payload, transferring over specific data structures to the
hacker has preferred device will take some massaging. A
hacker will be lucky if a non-alliance device has similar
enough architecture to transfer data – at least if it is more
than log files or word processing documents.
This is where the Alliance shines and fails simultaneously.
They have painfully created a system of unified data.
Every device, date, second, clothing, car, planet,
manufactured good or piece of real estate has long string
of arbitrary numbers, symbols and letters. This makes
non-hackers or administrators very frustrated to look at as
its information overload at a glance. To the trained and
experience bureaucrat or hacker, this is a comfortable
pattern.
With this structure, hackers can easily hack and steal data.
However, the encryptions are more complex to beat.
Alliance encryption and data protocols are some of the
most advanced out there, making use of high CPU,
demanding memory encryption points and obfuscation by
the AID system. Only top-shelf alliance DAPrs can
overcome such obstacles.
OPERATING SYSTEMS'S AUTOMATED DEFENSE (O SAD)
A device's operating system handles SysOps procedures
and scripts automatically. It will alert its owner or
whoever else dictated by the owner when it detects
unauthorized entry and will try to defend itself. These
automated defenses are called Operating System's
Automated Defense or OSADs.
Every turn, unless noted otherwise, the OS scans for
access against the hacker's Computer skill. An OSAD rating
is determined by the system type and class it is.
Hackers will roll against an OSAD rating to gain entry.
SYSTEMS
Core
Firewalls
Application
Database Firewalls
Jonah
System Firewalls
System
Security Firewalls
Vox Firewalls
A system is an electronic device that is computerized.
They are Outpost command centers, assembly line
computers, inventory management system, ATMs, GRIMs,
DAPrs, Router, Network or even a headset. Each system
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can have several components in them or none. These
components can be controlled by hackers.
The entire system cannot be controlled by a hacker unless
that hacker has control of every component.
For a hacker to gain control of a component, the hacker
must degrade the Firewall of the component.
Vehicles have their own components which can also be
hacked.
COMMON COMPONENTS
Core Application
Suggested Firewalls: 3
This represents the device's main function. For a factory, it
can represent the robots or processing line process. How
many of an item, what blue print to use and down to the
color of the item is controlled by this system. For an alarm
clock, it would be about when it was triggered and how it
communicates the alarm. For a bank, it would be
transmission of credits. For a DAPr, it would be running
specific scripts.
Database
Suggested Firewalls: 4
This data will have who, what and when an event occurs
with details about the event. Other data can be present
depending on the purpose of the device. This can be
banking information, call information, inventory,
registrations, text messages, emails or even time clock
systems. This system records, deletes, and edits events.
Many devices have this as a component.
Jonah System
Suggested Firewalls: 2
This controls the ambient temperature, oxygen levels,
gravity levels and even the doors of the building or part of
the building. Buildings, such as offices or factories, can
have many Jonah Systems.
 Security FIREWALLS

Suggested Firewalls: 4 A firewall is an abstract measure of how many defensive

measures a system’s component has. Depending on the
This records video, audio or dark energy data, along with
type of device and component, each firewall will be
alerting specific Comm stations. This can be in many
different. Hackers will be employing scripts, commands
different devices, but is always present (and typically is
and various procedure to get around security to finally be
the only) system on Sensors.
granted full access to the component.

Vox
SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION
Suggested Firewalls: 1 A system’s classification is dependent on who owns it or
Sending communication is different than just recording it. what’s its purpose is. This not only modifies the OSAD but
The Vox system keeps decrpytion, encryption, quality and it also sets up the environment for the hacker while
process handling of videos, text-based communication, modifying the Firewall rating.
phone calls, and even printing. This is for communication
purposes. Once acting, the Vox system will write to the Where Plebeian is for the common man or slave, so a
Database. common Commtab or Comm-bead might fit this class. This
can also apply to cash registers at a mom and pop store.
Where as the Classified Entity refers to a rare and deadly
COMMON SYSTEMS
secret.
Below is a table of common systems and their standard
ratings. OSAD Firewall Environmen
Class
Increase Increase t Settings
Common Base Recommended Plebeian 0 -1
Systems OSAD Components Elite 1 1 1
Commtab 2 Vox Government 2 2 1
GRIM, DAPr 22 Database, Vox Military 3 3 11
Core Application, Corporate 2 2 1
Industrial Factory 22
Jonah System High-Profile 4 5 11
Core Application, Classified 5 6 111
Mining Equipment 22
Jonah System, Vox
Given above an Alliance Data Warehouse is a High-Profile
Single Purpose Database, Core
2 system. It would take a hacker 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 to get into
Machine Application
that system. It would also have a 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 to detect
Merchant Store 22 Accounting, Security
intruders. On the other hand, a simple store’s cash
Database, Jonah
Data Warehouse 22222 register (Plebeian class) would have 2 to hack with a 2 to
System, Security
detect intruders in the system.
Corporate Admin
2 Database, Vox
Assistant GAINING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS
Database, Jonah
Outpost 222
Below is a flow chart of how to steal and modify data as
System, Security, Vox
Core Application, well as control systems.
Mansion Assistant 22 Database, Jonah
System, Security, Vox Breach Control
Core Application, Firewall Component
Banking 2222 Database, Jonah System
System, Security, Vox Access A.C.D.M.
Jonah System, Finding Data
Non-space Vessel 2
Vox Data
Note: Ships have OSADs based on their Silhouette * 2 + Copy Data
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Before a hacker can manipulate a machine or data, they
must get access to the machine. They will roll their
Computer skill check against the machine’s rated
difficulty.
Once the hacker has gained access to the system, the
automatic scripts and security built into the machine's
OSAD or SysOps will seek out intruders every round.
It is important to keep in mind when approaching a system
from the Internets you will face terrible difficulties, as the
OSAD increases the Internets host difficulties.
Gaining Unauthorized Access Outcomes
Access to start breaching firewalls,
S stealing or modifying data.
The OSAD will not attempt to find
SS the hacker by 1 per S S rounds.
A A A Leaves no evidence of the hack.
T Leaves no evidence of the hack.
Does not trigger an alarm, unless
F OSAD > 2.
HHH Triggers alarms.
Triggers alarms while leaving
D evidence of the hack.
CONTROL
To control a system is the hacker assaults the firewalls of
the device or system. The hacker makes a Computer roll
against a targeted component to breach its Firewall rating.
Breach Filewall Outcome
The component’s Firewall is degraded by
S 1 + 1 per additional non-canceled S.
When the Firewall is down, the SysOps or OSAD is
defeated for that Component. It will also stop searching
for intruders if the hacker remained unnoticed, as the
Hacker’s presence seems quite natural in the system.
Once in control, the hacker can do the following actions
(and more depending on the scenario and device)
• Give commands to the device related to the
component.
• Reboot or Shut down the component, losing
access and dumping any trails of tampering.
• Copy, Append, Delete data without rolling against
the system.
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FINDING DATA
The act of stealing or adjusting data in a database or file
system. However, what is Data? Data could be pictures,
videos, emails, log files, payment information or
configuration files. It is a digital record of any event,
something that can be accessed by the machine, and
something that can be transmitted. Adjusting data can be
looping a sensor of an empty hall, it could be false records
of registration to an exclusive party, or it could be
changing a print shop's default color scheme from blue to
neon pink.
Finding Data Outcome
S Can A.C.D.M or Copy Data.
Decrease the difficulty by 1
A A A for the next hacking
related skill check.
Decrease the difficulty by 1
T for the next hacking
related skill check.
Hackers search the system for relevant or key data, known
as paydata. The hacker defeats low security scripts and
access along his way looking for the paydata. The hacker
must roll a Computers check to find the paydata. The
difficulty is determined by the kind of data, the OSAD or
other circumstances. Once finding the data, the hacker
may do the following
A.C.D.M DATA
Append, Create, Delete, Modify data is as straight forward
as it seems. You will need to have found the data as well
as gain access into the system.
The difficulty is base off of the OSAD rating.
A.C.D.M Data Outcomes
Writes error log with time stamp in
the Database system, cannot be
F edited without destroying the
Database's firewall.
The data will not be flagged as
S suspicious for another 1 per
additional non-canceled S days.
COPY DATA
The Hacker uses a Computer check to migrate the data
over to secure device once located. This copy is not only
transferring data it is transferring the data safely and
discretely.
While the data is copied to their GRIM or DAPr, the Hacker
can choose to do real-world activities or continue to
subvert security.
This does not decrypt the data automatically. This roll is
about transferring the data safely and intact.
Copy Data Outcome
S 4 turns to fully copy data.
Decrease the amount of time
S S required to finish a copy by 1
turn per S S.
DURING THE H ACK
Copying files and breaching firewalls are quite glamorous
while looking at a screen or being in the moment – but
those stuck in meat space it is another experience. The
hacker has to mind the data and make sure no trails or left
for discovery. He has to not only make sure data transfers
go through, but to actually find the Paydata fist. This could
take some time.
In the meantime, the Crew has to either provide covering
fire or run distractions to cover the hacker. This is where
teamwork comes into play.
Have a crew that can provide overwatch, distractions or
lay down cover fire while the job is underway.
FROM THE INTERNETS
When attacking a system from the Internets, you will
combine or upgrade dice pool starting with the Internets
rating.
WHILE JACKED
While interfaced into a machine, the Hacker is obsessed
with the various noise, details and information slung out
to him. This leads him to be quite vulnerable and weak
while trying to accomplish a hack.
• When jacked into a device and it gets damage,
receive 2 strain per damage rating inflicted on
the device.
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• If the device shuts off abruptly, the hacker
receives 2 strain.
• While interfaced to a device via a Jack, all non-
Computer or Knowledge skill rolls have an
increased difficulty by 1.
EXITING A JACK
While exiting a jack, it can be very disorienting for the
user. When exiting from a jack…
• The user is immobilized until the start of their
next turn.
• The user suffers SE SE to the next roll they make
in the encounter.
AFTERMATH
The aftermath of hacking is what makes it a dangerous
world for Hacker and SysOps alike. Should a hacker
sloppily entered the system, leaving a trail of data –
authorities can easily trace down the crew.
FIREWALL REPAIRS
If a hacker breached the data, the firewall is down. High
profile systems will immediately become aware of the
issue, where lower tiered systems won’t care as much. It
will take a reboot of the system to repair all Firewall
damage.
A.C.M.D. TRAILS
Many high-profile systems actively scan for suspicious
data in their logs. Should a hacker alter data, it is a matter
of days until the OSAD or SysOp even notices that there
might be something wrong, depending on the number of
successes a hacker had.
They make a Computers (2 2 2) check to inspect the file.
S determines that the file was altered. It takes a T for a
SysOp or OSAD to note any trails of who it might be.
ENCRYPT
Encrypting a file only takes a few hours at the most. This
done on a device that the hacker owns or is given access
to.
Each additional S causes anyone who does not own its
decryption key one day to decrypt the file. The difficulty
to decrypt the file is the equal to the Computer skill roll of
the hacking encrypting the file.
In other words, Mike has a Computer skill roll of 2 2 3. The
difficulty of this file to be decrypted is 2 2 3. He had S
S on the roll, this means that it will take 3 days to decrypt
the file.
Encryption Outcome
File is encrypted. The days to decrypt
S the file is 1 + non-canceled S.
Increase the length in days to
A A A decrypt the file by 1.
Increase the difficulty to decrypt the
T file by 1.
Lessen the difficulty of the hack to
F decrypt the data per non-canceled
F.
H H H The device breaks by one rating.
Decrease the length in days to
D decrypt the file by 1.
DECRYPT
If a hacker has in his hands valuable data, he may try to
decrypt it. The hacker roles a Computer roll with the
difficult set by the encryption, which could be a hackers
Computer skill roll or something better. This done on a
device that the hacker owns or is given access to.
Encryption Outcome
S File is decrypted.
Decrease the length in days to
A A A decrypt the file by 1.
Decrease the length in days to
T decrypt the file by 1.
File is unable to be decrypted, must
try again after a period of time equal
F to the days it took to decrypt the
file.
H H H The file is 50% decrypted.
D The file is 25% decrypted.
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REBRANDING AINS
Hacking is more than theft of data. It can be the removal,
modification or obtainment of data that is private or
sensitive as well.
S
To “rebrand” an object, like a gun, is to steal it. You
change ownership of it through the myriad of data
warehouses in interstellar space. Bankers, investors and
suppliers now think that firearm is yours (or someone
else’s).
In order to do this, you must override several data hubs.
This process, known as “baking”, will let software scripts
do this over periods of hours, or even weeks. They seek
out any data hubs that references the previous owner AIN
to the device’s AIN and overwrite it.
Failure to successfully rebrand an item so will result in law
enforcement matters or place the device with the inferior
quality or regrade its value and rarity. It will be known as a
hot device either way (see: illegal) with the Hacker’s
signature all over it.
AIN DIFFICULTY SETBACK TIME
1 22 18 Hours
2 222 2 Days
3 222 1 1 Week
4 2222 11 2 Weeks
5 22222 111 1 Month
QUERYING AINS
Searching AIN has the benefit of having a “last known
where abouts” a device is, its damage rating, and who the
current owner is. This may not always be accurate, even if
yielding successes as the data could be stale by the time
the query is finished. In this regard, the AIN acts like a
Streetwise check, as it generates a log of data that takes
time to analyze.
Data is precious to the Big 7 and Alliance. They do not like
sharing. They have made it a serious crime to query data
without the proper legal licenses, certificates and other
bureaucratic hurdles. They use the AIN rating as a way to
not only make it easier for them to hack a citizen’s device
but to also deter those who would use the system against
the civilians they suck money from.
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If you want to be a discrete member of society, you would the ship, the hacker main interface with a component through a
want a high AIN on your devices. The common person has connected device, station or to the component mainframe itself.
AINs of 0 or 1 on them at all times. Stores scan devices
The rest follows the rules as written.
and arrange their buying process to get as much
information about their customers as possible when they NEW ACTIONS AND MANUEVERS
are selling them products they certainly do not need.
In order to accomplish the mood, tension and fun of
Hackers and people who query data may choose to just hacking a few things were modified. Gone are security
like a program run in the background to automatically ratings, trace ratings and other kind of meta mechanics. In
generate one success about the device. This success will with the new!
determine its economic value, location and owner.
All rolls are made by a Computer’s check.
The higher the AIN rating the more obfuscate and
confusing the data returned is. It is also likely that there A.C.D.M Unauthorized Command
are “honey pot” installed in the internets for less than
average hackers to fall for, calling for the authorities to Type: Action Strain: -
reign down authoritarian justice upon the hacker. It takes Difficulty: 2 2 Roles: Hacker
time for a hacker to really trace the trail of a device, he
Paydata is successfully altered. The paydata will not be flagged
has to be sure he doesn’t fall for traps and make sure the
to be searched for 1 + any non-canceled S. Any non-canceled F
data makes sense.
writes error log with time stamp in the Database system.
AIN DIFFICULTY SETBACK TIME
1 2 2 Hours Activating App Function
2 22 4 Hours
Type: Action Strain: -
3 222 1 2 Days
Difficulty: 2 2 Roles: ALL
4 222 11 1 Week
5 2222 11 2 Week While having access to a component, the user may make a
maneuver to use it. This could be lowering shields, disabling
gravity or opening a series of doors. They are quick actions that
WHAT ABOUT VESSELS? doesn't require much thought, but take a few seconds to
perform.
Before we move on, a little word about vessels. Vessels act and
behave the same way as systems, but are largely difficult. They
have OSADs and components like systems. Audit Connections

The OSAD difficulty and ability are defined by the silhouette + 1. Type: Action Strain: -
It then adds the class to the difficulty and ability. The vessel’s Difficulty: - Roles: SysOps, OSAD
mechanics and systems are quite superiorly crafted. The larger a
vessel is, the more complex its system is. This is a SysOps or OSAD Computers check against the Hacker's
computer check.
Let’s take a Taal’sarian Heavy Cruiser with a silhouette of 5. So
far the hacking and OSAD rating is a 2 2 2 2 2. Now if we were Breach Firewall
to add the “1” it 2 2 2 2 3. Seeing how it’s a Military grade
Type: Action Strain: -
vessel, it adds three difficult making this craft difficult to hack: 2
3 3 3 3. Difficulty: 2 2 2 Roles: Hacker

Remember, should there be a 3 3 3 3 3 prior to any The hacker destroys 1 Firewall per S on a system's component,
upgrades to difficulty the skill check becomes “impossible” and as his coding chips away access layers on the component.
requires special mechanics found on page 18 of Core rulebook.
Brute Force
Gaining access to the vessel is not possible on the internet. A
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 Type: Maneuver Strain: 2 Encrypt
Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker
Type: Action Strain: -
The hacker prepares an injection spoof command on top of his
Difficulty: 2 2 2 Roles: Hacker
Breach Firewall command. On a successful Breach Firewall roll
this maneuver removes 1 more Firewall than usual. The hacker spends a few moments solidifying encryption
processes and keys for a specific piece of data. Decrypting the
This can be taken multiple times. Must be declared prior to
"Breach Firewall" action. Lasts until the start of the hacker's next file takes 1 + non-canceled S. Decryption difficulty was the
turn. ability dice and proficiency dice used in the Computers check.

Copy File Initiation Find Data

Type: Action Strain: - Type: Action Strain: -

Difficulty: 2 2 Roles: Hacker Difficulty: 2 2 Roles: Hacker

Paydata is successful ready to be transferred to a source, like a Hacker looks for Paydata while in the system. The skill check is
GRIM or DAPr. The data is large and there are many hurdles the Hacker's computer VS OSAD. If an active SysOps’s Computer
other than “right clicking” the file and selecting “copy”. The skill if it is greater than the OSAD. May increase difficulty by one
Hacker must verify that he is not leaving a trail or selecting the to look for more than one Paydata source at a time.
wrong data.
Flush Connections
It will take 4 turns to successful transfer the data. Per every non-
canceled S S will decrease the transfer time by 1. Type: Action Strain: 2
Difficulty: - Roles: SysOps, OSAD

Decrypt Using the device's OS, the defender tries to flush out any bad
connections and processes. When successful, the hacker must
Type: Action Strain: -
regain access to the system. This requires the defender to be
Difficulty: VARIES Roles: Hacker
actively aware of a hacking in progress.
The hacker spends a great deal of time to attempt to decrypt a
Upon success, this kicks out the hacker, giving the hacker 1 1
file that is not hosted on a device. This could be a device similar
attempting to regain entry. The duration of these setback lasts
to a USB Flash Drive. Difficulty and time for decryption is based
on the system or owning user's Computer skill at the time of until end of the next turn + 1 per non-canceled S.
encryption.
The defender may spend A A or T to heal 1 Firewall to a
Detailed Search specific component.

Type: Maneuver Strain: 2 Force Shutdown Device

Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker, SysOps
Type: Action Strain: 2
The OS of the hacker’s DAPr, GRIM or station will assist you in Difficulty: VARIES Roles: Hacker
pattern detection for possible search results.
The hacker must override the highest skilled SysOp or OSAD to
Efficient Scripting reboot the device to destroy any quickly evidence of the hack
and leave the scene of the crime. He may do this by either a
Type: Maneuver Strain: 2 reboot or complete shutdown.
Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker
Upon success all unauthorized users are kicked out of the
Quickly employ simple while loops in code to assist with system, along with any evidence of the hacker (the admins will
scanning infrastructure giving you a 1 to searching Paydata. know that it was a force shutdown command, indicating a hack).
The component may not be used until the end of next turn or it
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 Gain Unauthorized Access The user unplugs from a device. When jacking out, the Character
faces 1 1 1 to the next roll in the encounter they make.
Type: Action Strain: -
Difficulty: VARIES Roles: Hacker Override & Shutdown Device
The hacker rolls a Computer check against the OSAD or SysOp of Type: Maneuver Strain: -
the system. A failure does not trigger alarms unless the system is Difficulty: Varies Roles: SysOps, OSAD
Military, Classified or High-Profile.
The defender must override the highest skilled hacker to reboot
Ghost Process or shutdown the device. This will prevent any control over the
device or any files being transferred.
Type: Maneuver Strain: 2
Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker Upon success all unauthorized users are kicked out of the
system. The defender may spend A A or T to heal 1 Firewall
Spoof commands making the hacker's presence seem normal to to a specific component.
the SysOps giving the defenders 1 to find hackers or unusual
activity within the system. The component may not be used until the end of the next turn
or when it powers back on if it was shutdown.
Intimidate
Prevent Data Breach
Type: Action Strain: -
Difficulty: 2 2 2 Roles: SysOps, OSAD Type: Action Strain: 2
Difficulty: 2 2 Roles: SysOp, OSAD
Make your presence known to the hacker, causing him duress as
he scrambles to finish his job. Any file copying is interrupted and lost. SysOps or OSAD needs to
identify or be aware that there is an intrusion first.
Send 2 + 1 per S S strain damage to the hacker, as the hacker
becomes stressed and anxious that someone is on his trail. A Prevent Shutdown
A A or T breaks the Hacker’s device by one. If it is a vessel, Type: Maneuver Strain: 2
the vessel takes 5 strain damage. Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker

Jack Into The hacker has a script that prevents a sudden reboot or
shutdown of the system they've gained access to.
Type: Maneuver Strain: -
Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker, SysOps Defenders must overcome the Hacker's computer ability as a
difficulty to reboot or shutdown a device.
Log into a device to perform hacking or counter-hacking actions.
If the device is damaged, the Hacker receives 2 strain per Query AIN
damage rating inflicted to the device.
Type: Action Strain: -
If the device shuts off abruptly, the hacker takes two wounds Difficulty: VARIES Roles: Any
and two strain. This occurs even when there is a GRIM, Drone or
DAPR connection between the device and the hacker. The Computer user rolls against the difficulty of the AIN rating to
determine ownership, netbook value and other details about the
While jacked in, the user suffers an increase of difficulty per non item.
hacking skill check.

Rebrand AIN
Jack Out
Type: Action Strain: -
Type: Maneuver Strain: - Difficulty: VARIES Roles: Hacker
Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker, SysOps
The Hacker rolls against the items AIN rating to claim ownership
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 Red Alert
Type: Action Strain: -
Difficulty: 2 2 2 Roles: SysOps, OSAD

Defenders prepare for a hack, increases the difficulty by one for

a hacker trying to gain access to your system until the end of
your next turn.

Spend A to increase the duration.

Repair Firewall
Type: Action Strain: -
Difficulty: 2 2 Roles: SysOps, OSAD

The component regains 1 Firewall.

Smart Copy
Type: Maneuver Strain: 2
Difficulty: - Roles: Hacker

Reduce the time to copy a file by one turn.

Suspend Component
Type: Action Strain: -
Difficulty: 2 2 2 Roles: SysOps, OSAD

The components defender frantically tries to do damage control

on the component. They hastily start to cycle down memory
and/or processes at random. Successes incurs no damage to the
component. Should there be any non-canceled F, the device is
broken by one rating.

This instantly repairs a Firewall damage to the component per

non-canceled S S, but cannot be the defender against the
hack may not interact with the system until the end of his next
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CATALOG OF NEW HACKI NG ACTIONS

NAME ACTION STRAIN ROLE DIFFICULTY

A.C.D.M Unauthorized Command Action - Hacker 22
Activating App Function Maneuver - Hacker, SysOp, OSAD -
Audit Connections Action - SysOp, OSAD VARIES
Breach Firewall Action - Hacker 222
Brute Force Maneuver 2 Hacker -
Copy File Initiation Action - Hacker 222
Decrypt Action - Hacker VARIES
Detailed Search Maneuver 2 Hacker, SysOp, OSAD -
Efficient Scripting Maneuver 2 Hacker -
Encrypt Action - Hacker 222
Find Data Action - Hacker PP
Flush Connections Action - Hacker, SysOp, OSAD 222
Force Shutdown Device Action 2 Hacker VARIES
Gain Unauthorized Access Action - Hacker VARIES
Ghost Process Maneuver 2 Hacker -
Intimidate Action - SysOp, OSAD 222
Jack Into Maneuver - Hacker, SysOp -
Jack Out Maneuver - Hacker, SysOp -
Override & Shutdown Device Action - SysOp, OSAD VARIES
Prevent Data Breach Action 2 SysOp, OSAD 22
Prevent Shutdown Maneuver 2 Hacker -
Query AIN Action - Hacker, SysOp, OSAD VARIES
Rebrand AIN Action - Hacker VARIES
Red Alert Action - SysOp, OSAD 22
Repair Firewall Action - SysOp, OSAD 22
Smart Copy Maneuver 2 Hacker -
Suspend Component Action - SysOp, OSAD 222

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DECTION, SENSORS AND CLOAKING
Sensors are very much a part of the Space Venture setting.
Police drones fly around detecting and cataloging what is
in geographic areas daily. Even the little shop down the
corner has sensors.
Many sensors capture data to a specific server location via
the location’s router or personal server network. Sensors
installed on Armor, Weapons or Gear usually are just in a
local database that is purged automatically when data
storage space is low.
There are various types of sensors out in the wild. These
all contribute to the stealth difficulty as well as the
hacking ability.
• Audio – Data about the sounds in the area.
• Dark Energy – Readings of the particles.
• Thermal – Heat signatures of the area.
• Visual – A picture of a physical area.
• Radar – The physical presence of an object.
Technology or creatures that cannot detect the signature
suffer an increase in difficulty by two.
HACKING SENSOR SYSTEMS
Got a hacker? Hackers can bypass these sensors by the
following ways.
• Directly jacking into the sensor.
• Attacking the sensor on the Internets.
• Taking over the router of the location.
• Attacking the router from the Internets (use the
Hacking through the Interents table)
A basic system will have various cameras or lenses
connected wirelessly to a GRIM like device that acts as a
router. From the router, it goes out to the Internets or
another network. This means that a hacker could attack a
camera or a router. A router would grant access to other
cameras where a single camera wouldn’t grant access to
the router. Thank your Apothei engineers that developed
such mythical system design.

AVOIDANCE TYPE DIFFICULTY SETBACK

Audio - -
Avoiding detection from a sensor can increase difficulty by Dark Energy 22 111
the following: Thermal - 11
Visual 22 1
TYPE BASE SETBACK Radar 222 1
Audio - 1 A standard sensor that captures Visual and Audio has a
Dark Energy 22 111 recommended Computer check of 2 2 1.
Thermal 2 11
Visual 2 1 While this is a bit different than the System -> Component
Radar 222 1 design outlined in the previous section, this is intentional.
Sensors are not supposed to be a big encounter like a
A standard sensor that captures Visual and Audio has a system would be.
recommended Stealth roll of 2 1 1.
TRIPPING SYSTEMS
PERCEPTION / VIGILIANCE VS CLOAK What triggers the alert for the system is a change in
If a user is using a cloak, they are very difficult to see. pattern. This is the type of sensor it the system is. It can
There are two kinds of cloaking mechanics. Minor Cloaking be all four or just one.
and Dark Energy cloaking.
When it comes to Dark Energy, it actively looks for
Minor cloaking can still be picked up by Thermal images changes in Dark Energy patterns. It is rare for sensors to
and optics – but all difficulties to detect that object are have this, as it is quite costly in maintenance, power
increased by one. supply and purchase cost.

Dark Energy cloaking can only be detected by sensors that

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NO HACKER? NO INFILTRATOR? SHOOT IT!
You could always just shoot the system. At this point, a
Jam quality, Stun quality or equivalent ammunition could
disable the camera for a short period. These sensors are
small, so increase the difficulty by one when making a
combat check to it.
If you are looking to end the connection of the camera by
blowing it to smithereens, it will alert the system of its
status. Upon a successful combat check, per S scored it
will not sound off or alert per minute (or round).
DRONES
Drones are used in this universe, but to a lesser degree.
Technology is not cheap nor is it reliable. There are those
who risk and push the edge of science. Drones are
levitating machines with semi-intelligent AI.
devices. They cannot be Sundered. When suffering a
critical hit, + 10 is added to the roll.
When reaching 0 or below wounds, they are non-
operational and requires Mechanics check to heal back
their wounds as it were a Medicine check.
USING A DRONE TO HAC K REMOTELY
If you are in short range, the Drone operator can make
Computer skill checks against a device. The Drone will jack
into the device itself and allow the hacker to use her GRIM
or DAPR to accomplish the hack tasks.
This however comes with 1 1 to the computer rolls. If
the hacker is medium range, it adds a difficulty to the
Hacker roll per range away from “short”.
DRONE RULES

Here are a few rules to Drones:

USING DRONES
• Drones cannot carry much. They can carry up to 2
Using Drones requires a GRIM or DAPR like device. A
encumbrance but can be modified to carry more.
signal is broadcasted in a short-range to accomplish a
specific task. This task is governed by the Drones skill.
• Drones are not fast. They take two maneuvers to
Anything that the Drone is accomplishing to do, such as travel from range band to range band.
Stealth or Perception, is a Drones skill check.
• Drones have Hard Points. Drones with weapon
While active, Drones can only do one maneuver. This can weapons on them can have weapon
be turned into an action, like usual. It can still do free attachments.
maneuvers at the cost of strain.
• Drones have Wound Thresholds of 5.
CONTROLLING A DRONE
• Drones have a Strain Threshold of 3.
Drones take the “Control Drone” action. This sends
commands for the Drone to do. They do not think or act
for themselves. • Drones start with characteristics of 1.

• Drones do not have skills. They use the Drones

DRONE COMBAT POWER SUPPLY
skill the operator has.
Many Drones do not last very long in terms of operating
hours. Each weapon has a Limited Ammo of 2 or 3
regardless if the weapon had that Quality or not. Should it
have the Limited Ammo quality, then it should use that
quality rating.

BUSTED DRONES
Sundering a drone or breaking a drone would be a
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Drones are weak they all have the base stats unless Upgrade Difficulty Cost
otherwise stated. Wound Threshold 22 $25 * New Value
Strain Threshold 22 $50 * New Value
Characteristic Value Characteristic 222 $750 * New Value
Brawn 1 Defense 2222 $1250 * New Value
Agility 1
Intelligence 1
Cunning 1 DRONE DESCRIPTIONS
Willpower 1
Presence 1 The following are descriptions of the drones along with
Wounds 5 the various actions and abilities a drone has.
Strain 3
Melee Defense 0 Apollo
Ranged Defense 0
Carry Load 2 Not only does it let its operator ignore 1 1 due to cover
Silhouette 0 or mist-like conditions to ranged attacks. Additionally, if
Soak 1 the operator runs out of ammo, the drone will eject an
ammo clip on its next turn to its operator. The operator
must be in Short range and successfully complete a check
DRONE ATTACHMENTS
of Drones (2 2 2). This can be done to swap ammo as
Drones do not carry equipment to use. Mechanics and well.
engineers weld weapons on the frames of a drone. A
weapons skill eats away of a Drone’s hard points. Cricket

In order to install a weapon a drone, use this table. Then This is a small drone used to gather information. Using this
roll a Mechanics (2 2) to install the weapon. drone, an operator may swap his Drones skill to perform a
Streetwise or Survival skill check to gather information
WEAPON SKILL HP about the environment.
Ranged (Light) 1
Ranged (Heavy) 3 The Cricket may add 1 1 to any Stealth like checks the
Melee / Brawl 1 Drone attempts.
If you want to have a service do the install, it will cost the
base price of the weapon * 10%. Heliosbot

Six legs attach to a gun platform in the center. Plasma cells

UPGRADING YOUR PAL
The bad news is that the Big 7 and the Alliance is afraid of
a robot uprising. They do not condone or allow the
practice of modifying robots. People can BUY approved
robots, but to modify one is a bit taboo for most people.
The good news is that over time and with great
Mechanics, a Droner can increase his drone to be equal to
himself. The time to complete an install is one week. A
may be spent to decrease this time.
Prices and difficulty come from metals, parts and wiring
are hard to come by for a D-I-Y Engineer.
underneath the platform cause it to glow in oranges and
reds.
Weapon: 6 DMG, 3 CRIT, MEDIUM [Auto-fire, Burn 1,
Limited Ammo 1, Prepare 1] (Plasma Cell)
Leonidas
A typical gunbot. It sports a long barrel that is at the
center of its design. It hovers using a rotary-based engine
system.
Weapon: 5 DMG, 3 CRIT, MEDIUM [Limited Ammo 3]
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 Mule that occupies a short distance around it via Radar sensor.
This does not detect Dark Energy.
Used to specifically carry items. Can self-destruct using a
Drone skill check, breaking the device making it damaged Watchwolf
beyond repair. Increases Encumbrance Capacity by 7.
Weapon: 6 DMG, 3 CRIT, ENGAGED [Blast 5, Limited A four-legged bot attached to a camera AND an RPG. Adds
Ammo 1, Prepare 1] (Simple) 1 to perception checks to unregistered creatures or
machines that occupies a short distance around it via
Paladin Radar sensor. This does not detect Dark Energy.
Weapon: 6 DMG, 4 CRIT, SHORT [Guided 1, Limited Ammo
A mobile unit that is used to provides a force field its 3, Prepare 1] (Gun Powder)
owner. It may use the Barrier Spell as if using the Arcana
skill. This is used by many gunslingers to provide cover. Name SIL AIN ENCUM HP VALUE R WT ST
Apollo 0 2 1 1 $575 2 7 5
Cricket 0 3 1 1 $350 3 5 5
Prometheus
Heliosbot 0 2 2 1 $1,450 6 7 5
Leonidas 0 3 1 2 $1,000 4 8 9
A small aerial drone that connects into other machines to
Mule 1 2 3 3 $1,120 5 5 9
assist in computer checks. Upon a successful interface Paladin 1 2 4 4 $500 4 12 12
with a machine, the next Computer roll automatically Prometheus 0 2 1 1 $650 2 7 9
generates A A. Riot Control
0 3 2 1 $1,253 5 7 4
Bot
Sidekick 1 3 3 2 $650 4 9 9
Sidekick
Watchdog 0 2 3 1 $750 3 7 9
Watchwolf 1 4 3 3 $1,750 6 9 9
A versatile bot that can attempt repairs and assist in first
aid. Someone using this drone may use the Drones skill
instead of Medicine or Mechanics. Sidekicks cannot heal
critical injuries.

This bot will hand tools and give handy advice to the
mechanic or surgeon, granting 1 1 to a Mechanics or
Medicine check. When purchasing a Sidekick, the owner
must decide if it is a Mechanic or Medicine boosting bot. It
cannot be both.

Riot Control Bot

Sometimes called The Brick of Pain, the Riot Control Bot is

a hovering square box with miniature barrels on its side.
This is meant for peace keeping activities. While this is
hovering near its operator, that operator may add 1 to
Coercion checks.
Weapon: 6 DMG, 3 CRIT, MEDIUM [Limied Ammo 3,
Prepare 1, Stun Damage] (Battery Pack)

Watchdog

A four-legged bot attached to a camera. Adds 1 to

perception checks to unregistered creatures or machines

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CYBERTECHNOLOGY
LIMITS
Cybertechnology is a field of technology that deals with
the development of artificial devices or machines that can Below are the limits of how much cyberware a character
be surgically implanted into a humanoid form to improve can install and the difficulty of installation and
or otherwise augment their physical or mental abilities. uninstallation of the cyberware.
This is also known as “Cybernetics” or “Cyberware”.
SYSTEM LIMIT INSTALL UNINSTALL
There are only a handful of cyberware available on the Skeletal 1 222 2222
market. The Apothei technologists are always out to Skull 1 2222 22223
enhance mortality! Skulljack 3 22 222
Non-Vital Organ 3 222 222
RULES Leg 2 22 222
Arm 2 22 222
Here are the current rules for Cybernetics.
Tail 2 22 222
● You can only increase a skill, characteristic or
quality by +1, unless specifically stated.
ATTACHMENTS
● All cybernetics drain your strain threshold by at
Some Cybernetics have attachments, so go nuts! Some
least one, unless otherwise noted.
cyber limbs have the ability to store “hot” items from
suspicious parties. Other cyberware can sport more gear
● Installing cybernetics is dangerous and takes
and bonuses when attached to the cyberware.
several hours to accomplish.
However, all attachments need to be installed while not
● Each cybernetic install is different and each have currently installed on a person. Meaning, a character
different install difficulties. cannot install a smuggling apartment to a limb already
used by the character.
● There are limits of how many cybernetic systems
an individual can have. CYBERNETIC SYSTEMS

Below is a bit more fluff about the cybernetic systems.

● The patient which the cyber is being installed on
This setting and google drive document cannot help if an
has a number of days of recovery.
any individual needs more information and details about
skulls, skeletal system, legs, arms or hands.
INSTALLATION
NON-VITAL ORGAN
Installation is its own separate cost and it depends on the
rarity of the item installed. Installation time is the number The idea behind this enhancement are fake organs
of hours of the rarity rating of the cybernetics * 3. that are either mechanical or artificial biological
components.
Shops often recommend cyberdocs who can install the
cyberware for the customer. These cyberdocs charge by
SKULLJACKS
the hour and come with a medicine roll below:
Characters can have skulljacks installed in their skulls.
CYBERNETIC HOUR RATE DIE POOL Once having a skulljack, they can further enhance it by
Quack $50 22 installing up to three Skulljacks. These can be switched out
Professional $115 222 but are generally are sophisticated chips developed by
Leading Surgeon $250 223 some nerdlings in The Apothei Colonial Collective that
Specialist $400 22233
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In order to have a Skulljack, the patient must have a
Skulljack Implant installed.
# OUTCOME
- Patient does not lose any strain
RISKS SSSS threshold.
Beyond the cost of Cyberware, there are other factors to A - Recover 1 strain.
consider. Installing cyberware could go bad! Recovering - Your patient gets to add a 1 to the next
for surgery could also take a long time.
AA Recovery roll.
- Your patient gets to upgrade his die pool
This is to capture tension and establish a reward vs risk. AAA by one for his recovery check.
Installing Cyberware is such a benefit and worth the risks. - Recovery is reduced by 10 days.
- Patient does not lose any strain
There is not a whole lot danger for the professional
T threshold.
installing the cyberware. This is why the outcome table - Your patient takes the number of
targets the patient. Any outcomes could result in litigation FFF wounds equal to the uncanceled failures
+ 1.
or a loss of license if it goes that terribly, but that should
be played out narratively. H - Take 1 strain.
- Your patient gets to add 1 to the next
HH Recovery roll.
- Roll on the critical roll table for your
HHH patient, adding +15 to the result.
- Increase recovery time by 10 days.
D - Inflict 2 Wounds.

Should an install fail, the failure is a result in not harming

the body. The install will take just okay, but the surgery
and operation to perform the install or uninstall might
have some bodily harm towards the patient’s body.

When failing an install, your patient takes the number of

wounds equal to the uncanceled failures + 1.

RECOVERY

The below shows and describes how a patient recovers

from the cybernetic operation. During this length, any use
of the cyberlimb adds 1 1 to the dice pool. This can be
ignored by a cost of two strain and a maneuver action.

SYSTEM DAYS
Skeletal 21
Skull 35
Skulljack 2
Non-Vital Organ 12
Leg 12
Arm 12
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Once the surgery is a success, patients must make a
Resilience (2 2) check per day. Failure results in taking 2
strain damage.
The next table illustrates some suggestions of the fun that
can be had with the Resilience roll.
# LIMIT
A - Reduce recovery time by 1 day.
- Ignore up to 1 from un-recovered
AA cyberware installs.
AAA - Add a S to your next initiative roll.
- You recover in 3 days (or 1 if your
T recovery time is less than 3 days).
H - Add a recovery day by 1.
- Add 1 to your next recovery roll or
HH regular roll.
HHH - Add a F to your next initiative roll.
D - Increase the difficulty of your next roll.
CYBERNETIC DESCRIPTI ONS
Apothei Pheromones
Microscopic semi-biological fans and bladders are grafted
to the skin. These pores release pleasing smells by
converting fat in the skin cells to a preprogrammed
specific scent.
Function: Add 1 1 1 when using social skills while
interacting with targets who can smell you.
Armor Graph
Under the skin lies a small and thin layer or Plasteel,
covering essential body parts.
Function: +1 Soak.
Astrocartography Implant
An up-to-date database containing a wide breath of maps
within the Skulljack framework.
Function: Add one rank in Astrocartography.
Auditory Enhancement
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An adjustable implant with a simple thought can pick up
soundwaves at longer distances. The implant can also be
adjusted to pick up radio signals (encrypted or not) to
erase the need of Comm-beads or Commtabs.
Function: Add an automatic S to Perception (Auditory)
checks and eliminate the need for a Comm-bead.
Auditory Pattern Detection
A small computerized series of extremely tiny dongles are
implanted outside the ear canals. They scan and analyze
the audio patterns to detect deltas of soundwaves that
are out of the ordinary and sends an alarm to the host.
Function: Add an automatic S to Vigilance (Auditory)
checks.
Blood Reservoirs
A long and thin bladder is installed to host extra blood and
energy. This works like fat cells, but does not increase or
decrease the physical appearance of its host like a fat cell
would.
Function: Does not need Oxygen up to two days. Does not
need food or rest for 3 days.
Cosmetic Surgery
The host of this looks different with the use of
cybernetics, either by synthetic skins or actual robotic
features. They are sculpted to look like anything, but
retain the character's characteristics prior to the surgery.
It is just "for looks" and not for function.
Function: Add 1 to the Presence characteristic.
Cybered Athletics
Several computerized muscle-like organs that are typically
installed near major joints help the body reduce effort to
swimming, jumping, running or lifting objects when it
detects that the host is performing a stressful action.
Function: Add 1 rank in Athletics.
 Cyebred Coordination
Installed near the base of the neural system. It detects the
balance of its host and attempts to get organs to move to
better balance or accomplish physical tasks.
Function: Add 1 rank in Coordination.
Digital Shaman Implant
This is a large series of datasets that acts as an automatic
troubleshooter or manual for the host installed in the
Skulljack implant. The user will receive certain "gut
instinct" like suggestions from this implant while using
computers.
instinctual suspicion towards any falsehoods being
presented to them via conversation. This can also read
text to falsehoods.
Function: Give 1 1 1 to Deception checks against the
host.
G.E.W.I
Short for Gunnery Electronic Weapons Interface. This
Skulljack addition includes several operating manuals and
enhanced Uis for any Gunnery weapon.
Function: Add 1 rank to Gunnery.

Function: Add 1 rank in Computer.

Drone Implant
Using the Skulljack implant, a host can plug into his DAPr
to give better response times for Drone operations.
Function: Add 1 rank in Drones.
Enhanced Cerebellum
Small machines conducts electricity while pumping in
specific chemicals to boost deep thinking, interconnected
concepts and memory capacity.
Function: Add 1 to the Intellect characteristic.
Enhanced Eyes
Artificial eyes connect to the brain. These allow better
than normal sight as well as the option to see thermal
signatures at a medium range.
Function: Add an automatic S to Perception (Visual)
checks. Can turn on or off thermal vision as a maneuver.
Falsehood Detector
Located near the eyes sits a microscopic machine that
reads body language as well as listens for key inflections
while the host is being spoken to. The host will feel an
Heartrate Governor
Computerized heartbeat regulators are placed outside the
chamber of the host's heart. They govern and help control
the heart rate of the host, allowing for slower heartbeats
which Snipers can take advantage of.
Function: Add 1 rank in Cool.
Helmsman-jack
Starships (and boats) come with ports for station
operators to plug into. This gives them better readouts,
Uis and response times to operate their station. This is
does not work with using a non-station panel - such as air
locks or another piece of equipment.
Function: Add 1 rank in Operating (Stations).
Hypothalamic Chamber
Encasing the Hypothalamus, this gadget resists instinctual
calls that are "fight or flight".
Function: Add 1 to the Willpower characteristic.
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A very detailed Wiki-like network of information is host
within the Skulljack network of the host.
Function: Add 1 rank to Knowledge.
M.E.W.I
Short for the Melee Electronic Weapon Interface. This
skulljack addition will recognize the weight of the weapon
then adjust the host's position slightly to better optimize
swings and blows.
Function: Add 1 rank to Melee.
Operating Implant
N.E.C. creation that attempts to take advantage of
universal designs of devices. The implant is typically
inserted at the base of the wrist. It works as type of
muscle memory when interfacing with stations or gun
mounts.
Function: Add 1 rank in Operating.
Pilot-jack
Starships (and boats) come with an interface for Pilots to
plug into. This gives them better diagnosis and control of
their vessel. Works only with ships that are smaller than 5
Silhouette.
Function: Add 1 rank in Piloting.
Prosthetic Weapon: Arcweave
Limb
A hand of choice is replaced with a life-like hand. This
hand can act as the weapon, "Arcweave".
Function: The host gains "Arcweave" with a Superior
weapon quality.
Prosthetic Weapon: D20-D8
An entire arm and hand is replaced with a robotic, yet life-
like arm. This arm can shift into a rifle or as an arm as a
maneuver.
Function: Taking the prepare maneuver, the limb turns
into its weapon form or non-combat form. The weapon
form is the same as the "D20-D8" profile with the Superior
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item quality. Note: Any Athletics or Coordination checks
with this cybernetic while in weapon form adds 1 1 1 to
the check.
Prosthetic Weapon: Grappling
Gun Limb
A hand of choice is replaced with a hand that can
transform into a grappling gun.
Function: Taking the prepare maneuver, the limb turns
into its weapon form or non-combat form. The weapon
form is the same as the "Grappling Gun" profile with the
Superior item quality. Note: Any Athletics or Coordination
checks with this cybernetic while in weapon form adds 1
1 1 to the check.
Prosthetic Weapon: Gremlins
Touch Limb
A hand of choice is replaced with a life-like hand. This
hand can act as the weapon, "Arcweave".
Function: The host gains "Gremlins Touch" with a Superior
weapon quality.
Prosthetic Weapon: Laser Blade
Limb
An entire arm that can transform into a Laser Bladed
sword with a maneuver.
Function: Taking the prepare maneuver, the limb turns
into its weapon form or non-combat form. The weapon
form is the same as the "Laser Blade" profile with the
Superior item quality. Note: Any Athletics or Coordination
checks with this cybernetic while in weapon form adds 1
1 1 to the check.
Prosthetic Weapon: Taal'sarian
Laser Axe Limb
The forearm can turn into a Taal'sarian Laser Axe that
glows red and blue with a maneuver.
Function: Taking the prepare maneuver, the limb turns
into its weapon form or non-combat form. The weapon
form is the same as the "Taal'sarian Laser Axe" profile
with the Superior item quality. Note: Any Athletics or
Coordination checks with this cybernetic while in weapon
form adds SE SE SE to the check.
PWS Gland
Short for the Price Watch Sensor. This implant is installed
near the eyebrows. It is always connected to a finical data
source that keeps the average price of items being
purchased or sold - giving a salesman an absolute
advantage as he seemingly instinctively knows what is a
good or bad price.
Function: Add 1 rank in Negotiation for trading goods and
services.
R.H.E.W.I
Short for "Ranged (Heavy) Electronic Weapons Interface"
uses the Skulljack Network to boost aiming and shots fired
for Ranged (Heavy) weapons.
Function: Add 1 rank to Ranged (Heavy).
R.L.E.W.I
Short for "Ranged (Light) Electronic Weapons Interface"
uses the Skulljack Network to boost aiming and shots fired
for Ranged (Light) weapons.
Function: Add 1 rank to Ranged (Light).
Rocket-pads
This implant allows rapid movement. This is installed
either on the heels, small back or shoulder blades of the
host.
Function: Allows the host to disengage from an opponent
to a short range as a maneuver. Also can ignore 1 1 1 on
difficult terrain as a maneuver.
Skulljack Network
Installed on the neck or temple of the host. This implant
allows the installation of other implants that are typically
just large databases. When installed, the host must make
a choice to eliminate 1 1 1 from either Computer,
Drones, Knowledge, Mechanics, Medicine, Operating or
Piloting checks.
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Function: Allows Skulljack Networked Implants. Remove
1 1 1 from either Computer, Drones, Knowledge,
Mechanics, Medicine, Operating or Piloting checks.
Smuggling Compartment
A piece of the host’s body is dedicated to smuggling goods
in or out of places.
Function: Add 1 + Silhouette more encumbrance carrying
capacity to your character. Scanners and sensors cannot
detect the item within your compartment which can fit (2
Encumbrance + Silhouette). To detect a smuggling
compartment, investigators add 1 1 to their Vigilance or
Perception checks to find a specific item hidden.
Synthetic Agile Limb
Be it leg, tentacle, arm or tail the limb is replaced with a
life-like or robotic form.
Function: Add 1 to the Agility characteristic.
Synthetic Sturdy Limb
Be it leg, tentacle, arm or tail the limb is replaced with a
life-like or robotic form.
Function: Add 1 to the Brawn characteristic.
T-bots
Swarms of white blood cells and enhanced t cells
increases the host tolerance for bodily harm.
Function: Add 1 rank to Resilience.
Thalamic Netting
Small cybernetic wiring lays over the host's brain. This
wiring charges the response time and reaction times of
the brain.
Function: Add 1 to the Cunning characteristic.
UTA
The UTA is short for Universal Tool Assistant. The host's
hand becomes like a swiss knife for repairing or creating
items. It is also very accurate and easy to control, giving
the host a bonus to the skill check the host is attempting.
Function: Remove up to 1 1 1 on either Mechanics or
Medicine check.

Vox Emulator

the host can disguise the host’s voice as anyone and

anything.

Function: Add 1 1 while using Deception in a way to

disguise or mimic a sound pattern.

VPD

Small dongles are installed as eyelashes, eyebrows or

other areas on the face. They scan the environment
around the host detecting sudden changes in movement
or scenery. This does not pick up Dark Energy or Thermal
signatures.

Function: Add an automatic S to Vigilance (Visual)

checks.

CYBERNETICS CATALOG

NAME TYPE BONUS VALUE RARITY INSTALL TIME (H) AIN

Synthetic Sturdy Limb Limb Brawn $2,000 8 6 4
Synthetic Agile Limb Limb Agility $2,000 8 6 4
Rocket-pads Limb Movement $350 8 3 4
Prosthetic Weapon: Taal'sarian
Limb Weapon $750 8 8 4
Laser Axe Limb
Prosthetic Weapon: Laser Blade
Limb Weapon $650 8 8 4
Limb
Prosthetic Weapon: Gremlins
Limb Weapon $600 8 8 4
Touch Limb
Prosthetic Weapon: Grappling Gun
Limb Weapon $550 8 8 4
Limb
Prosthetic Weapon: D20-D8 Limb Limb Weapon $1,000 8 8 4
Prosthetic Weapon: Arcweave
Limb Weapon $750 8 8 4
Limb
VPD Non-Vital Organs Vigilance $250 6 3 3
Vox Emulator Non-Vital Organs Deception (Disguise) $350 6 3 3
UTA Non-Vital Organs - $350 6 2 3
T-bots Non-Vital Organs Resilience $350 6 3 4
Smuggling Compartment Non-Vital Organs Encumbrance Capacity $750 6 3 5
PWS Gland Non-Vital Organs Negotitation (Prices) $450 6 1 3
Pilot-jack Non-Vital Organs Piloting $350 8 1 5
Helmsman-jack Non-Vital Organs Operating $350 8 1 5
Heartrate Governor Non-Vital Organs Cool $450 8 4 4

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 gives SE SE SE while
Falsehood Detector Non-Vital Organs $250 6 2 4
targeted by Deception
Enhanced Eyes Non-Vital Organs Perception $450 6 2 3
Driver-jack Non-Vital Organs Driving $350 8 1 5
Cyebred Coordination Non-Vital Organs Coordination $350 6 7 3
Cybered Athletics Non-Vital Organs Athletics $350 6 7 4
Blood Reservoirs Non-Vital Organs - $350 6 5 4
Auditory Pattern Detection Non-Vital Organs Vigilance $250 6 1 3
Auditory Enhancement Non-Vital Organs Perception $450 6 1 3
Apothei Pheromones Non-Vital Organs Charm $750 6 1 3
Cosmetic Surgery Skeletal System Presence $2,000 4 3 2
Armor Graph Skeletal System Soak $1,000 8 18 4
Thalamic Netting Skull Cunning $2,000 8 12 4
Skulljack Network Skull VARIES $400 5 12 3
Hypothalamic Chamber Skull Willpower $2,000 8 16 4
Enhanced Cerebellum Skull Intelligence $2,000 8 18 4
R.L.E.W.I Skulljack Software Ranged (Light) $550 8 1 5
R.H.E.W.I Skulljack Software Ranged (Head) $550 8 1 5
Operating Implant Skulljack Software Operating $250 3 4 4
M.E.W.I Skulljack Software Melee $550 8 1 5
Knowledge Implant Skulljack Software Knowledge $250 7 3 4
G.E.W.I Skulljack Software Gunnery $550 6 2 5
Drone Implant Skulljack Software Drones $450 6 4 4
Digital Shaman Implant Skulljack Software Computer $350 4 4 4
Astrocartography Implant Skulljack Software Astrocartography $350 5 4 4

NEW WEAPON ATTRIBUTES Plasma matter is stored in a tank to generate mass

ENERGY SOURCES
Most items have a power source on them to accomplish
their purpose. As such, Jamming is a very viable offense
against the weapons of the future.
Battery Back
These are for lasers mostly. Battery sources operate
crystals or other technology to generate a beam of light.
Gun Powder
amounts of energy to fire a weapon or power FTL engines.
Rail Magnetism
A device that uses electromagnetic force to launch high
velocity projectiles, by means of a sliding armature that is
accelerated along a pair of conductive rails.
Simple
These are swords, bows and crossbows. They do not
require energy storage or chemical reactions to do their
designed task.

While it says Gun Powder, this is not limited to actual gun
powder. This is for weapons or items that need a chemical
reaction to perform its function, such as a flamethrower
or .22 rifle.
Plasma Cell
CRAFTSMANSHIP
To craft a specific type of item, it needs to be
manufactured by one of the following suppliers. To have
this happen, characters must have a civilian rank of 8 or
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 Alliance
The Alliance is very interested in tracking you. They make
cheap products to help tempt buyers into purchasing their
products.
System: +1 AIN, -25% Price, -1 Rarity, +1 Hardpoint
Gabbochan
The Union of Gabbochan is staffed by incompetent Orco
warriors who daydream of being on a battlefield. If not a
failure of an Orco warrior, the artisan is some
misfortunate soul who is slaved by some Vultures. These
artisans have little pride in their product.
System: +2 AIN, -65% Price, -2 Rarity, Automatic H on
rebranding and query attempts on device, and Inferior 1
quality or -1 soak (not to go below 0).
Syndairian
A well-made product usually is Syndairian crafted. They
are expensive but are beautiful items to behold.
System: +1 AIN, +60% price, +2 Rarity, -1 Encumbrance
(does not loose hardpoints), -1 Critical (this is a good
thing) or +1 defense.
Taal’sarian
Warriors need weapons. The Taal’sa empire has perfected
their crafting process and are noted engineers from their
warlike ways.
System: +1 AIN, +33% Price, +1 Encumbrance, +1 Rarity,
+1 Damage or +1 Soak
NEW QUALITIES
All the qualities exist in this setting. However, with the rise
of electronics, future tech and engineering feats new
qualities are needed.
Jam
Cost: 250 per rating Activation: A A
If the target uses an electronic device to make any check,
the target will add per rating (max 2) to that check. This
can be activated on a miss. This must have a power source
that is not Gun Powder or Simple.
Silent
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Cost: 100 Activation: Passive
The difficulty to hear a silent weapon being used is
Perception (2) at Engaged range and increased by +1 per
range farther or +1 due from barriers like closed doors, or
muffling objects like heavy blankets / pillows.
Stun Switch
Cost: 100 Activation: Passive
The Plasma or Battery Pack device may turn on or off a
stun mode as a maneuver. This switches all damage to be
stun or lethal.
System Interference (Vehicles
Only)
Cost: 250 Activation: A A
You may roll 1d10. Increase the item’s “broken” rating by
one. This may be used on missed shots as well.
WEAPONS SYSTEMS
Weapons can have a power system associated with it.
These help govern attachments, qualities and ammo for
this system.
Gun Powder (GP)
Modern guns use Gun Powder. This technology continues
in this setting. Weapons that use a chemical reaction also
fall under this category, such as flamethrowers.
These automatically come with the Vicious 1 quality built
in their price and design.
These weapons are denoted by the GP abbreviation.
Laser Weapons (BP)
Laser weapons are electronically powered crystals that cut
just as well as steel. They are not as powerful and as
excellent as in certain cinematic universes, but they do
exist.
These automatically come with the Accurate 1 quality
built in their price and design.
These are denoted by the abbreviation BP (Battery Pack).
Plasma Cells (PC)
Special ammo that uses Plasma matter to fuel and power
their munitions delivery system. PC weapons usually have
Burn or Pierce because of the power system.

These automatically come with the Burn 1 rating quality

built in their price and design.

These weapons are noted by the PC abbreviation.

Rail Magnetism (RM)

These weapons rely on magnets to carry a payload to a

target. Weapons with this power system are lethal and
expensive.

These automatically come with the Pierce 1 quality built in

their price and design.

These weapons are denoted by the RM abbreviation.

Simple (SP)

Simple systems are melee weapons or bows. They are

electronic free.

These automatically come with the Silent quality built in

their price and design.

These weapons are denoted by the SP abbreviation.

AMMO

Ammo works like attachments, but do not require hard

points or mechanics to rely on! However, they are quite
expensive to continuously to have supplies.

AMMO SWAPPING
To swap ammo takes an prepare maneuver, unless stated
otherwise.

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AMMO CATALOG

NAME AIN POWER SOURCES VALUE RARITY QUALITIES

Blast 1 ANY $50 1 Blast 2, Limited Ammo 2
Breach 1 ANY $50 1 Breach 1, Limited Ammo 2
Burn 1 ANY $100 1 Burn 1, Limited Ammo 2
Expansive Plasma 1 Plasma Cell $350 3 Blast 2, Limited Ammo 3, Pierce 1
Battery Pack, Gun
Heavy Gelcap 1 Powder, Plasma $200 4 Stun 3, Limited Ammo 3
Cell
Knockdown 1 ANY $50 4 Knockdown, Limited Ammo 2
Battery Pack, Rail
Lethal Battery 1 $300 3 Limited Ammo 1, Pierce 1, Vicious 1
Magnetism
Microbeam Filter 1 Battery Pack $100 2 Blast 3, Limited Ammo 3
Battery Pack, Gun
Miniboom Ammo 1 Powder, Rail $100 3 Blast 2, Breach 1, Limited Ammo 1
Magnetism
Sludge Shot 1 Plasma Cell $350 2 Burn 1, Limited Ammo 3, Sunder
Battery Pack,
Smart Ammo 1 Plasma Cell, Rail $150 5 Guided 1, Limited Ammo 2, Pierce 1
Magnetism
Sundering Shot 1 ANY $50 2 Stun 3, Limited Ammo 3
Vicious 1 ANY $50 6 Limited Ammo 3, Vicious 1
Plasma Cell, Rail Breach 1, Inaccurate 2, Limited
Wild Shot 1 $100 6
Magnetism Ammo 3, Vicious 1

WEAPONS Power-gloves

BRAWL Heavy gloves that uses thrusters and rockets to increase

the damage of the blow.
Brass Knuckles
MELEE WEAPONS
A steely tool that is perfect for cracking bones.
Axe
Gremlin's Touch
A typical axe forged out of a factory. It is very polished
Special gloves that sends shocks upon successful attacks. and menacing looking, but it can come in many styles.
Not only can it can shock targets, but it can also cause
weapons to malfunction. Barrier Shielding Unit

Laser Knuckles A thick curved metal shield. Upon activation, via an

action, it can cast the Barrier spell using the Brawl skill,
Small laser blades jut out between knuckles to slash at cannot use Sanctuary or Range effects when using this
targets. shield. This shield casts the barrier as a semi-circle in
front of it. Unlike spell caster, the user of the device does
not suffer 2 strain. This unit can act as a shield when not
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 Collapsible Baton Light Spear

This cylindrical device is retractable to an encumbrance
rating of 1. Can be easily smuggled past security.
Combat Knife
A small typical one-handed knife that comes in various
styles.
Crowd Control Stick
Can be thrown with the following stats:
Damage: +2, Critical: 4, Range: Short, Qualities: Accurate
1, Limited Ammo 1.
Mace
Coming in many styles, deliver blunt force trauma to any
foe at a quite reasonable price. It doesn’t get any simpler
than this.

Deployed by the Big 7 officials to help rally pesky Riot Control Rod
plebeians into submission. It is made out of heavy metals
to really pack a "whomp". Used to shock creatures into submission by Riot-officers.

Electric Razor Whip Riot Shield

A thin wire connected to a battery pack. Can be used to A plasteel made shield made for pushing and bashing.
attack targets at a short range.
Stun Baton
Greataxe
A non-lethal device made for pacifists and policemen
"Don't have a rifle? Try a Federation made Greataxe. It's alike.
great for defense! All it takes is two hands. Comes in
many styles!" - Federation Ad Sword

Greatsword A simple sharpened blade that is well balanced on a very

simplistic hilt. It is mass produced to various styles.
"Chop, swing and stab with two hands your way out of
conflict today. A wide variety of styles are available
today." - Federation Ad

Halberd Taal'sarian Laser Axe

Used primarily by Big 7 guards for show. They are very
A common melee weapon among storm troopers of the
decorative, with feathers or scarves draping down from
Taal’sa empire. The blade glows neon cyan while having a
the long blade attached to the long shaft.
sharp and dramatic slopped angled downwards. It is used
to quickly take out an enemy’s ability to fight back
Laser Blade
RANGED (LIGHT) WEAPO NS
A crystalized battery pack generates a laser blade. The
blade can be any of the three primary colors.
Aiolos SMG
Laser Halberd
A submachine gun that specializes in automatic fire.
An Apotheian Take on the Halberd, it produces a small
shield around the blade to help protect against ballistic Aiolos SMG Deluxe
weapons.
A submachine gun that can shoot several lasers at once
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 Arcweave
An impressive looking two-handed railgun pistol. It has a
long barrel which helps its intended use to take out a
target’s ability to operate in a combat zone.
BG4U Pistol
A simple and crude device. It is a tube that attaches to a
battery pack. A single charge can pack a punch!
D20-2D8
A thicker and stouter version of the D20-D6.
D20-D6
A standard semi-automatic pistol that works with
common ammunition. This is a very common pistol for
anyone to have within the Galaxy.
Gabbochan D200-D36
The Gabbochan liked the D20-D6 so much, they made
their own. It jams often, it is loud, but it is very great at
blowing holes into people. The pistol is named after the
D20-D6, but has greater numbers to help market it.
Gabbogun
A loud pistol that produces way too much smoke and
noise. It’s cheap, hard to hack and hard to find so it’s well
used in the Criminal Underground.
Grapple Gun
Can scale obstacles at a Medium range with an Athletics
(P P) check.
Helios S
A two handed pistol that has a thick magazine giving it a
masculine look.
Helios XS
The Helios XS is a small one handed weapon. It is a very
bulky weapon which is hot to touch while active.
Orion Deluxe
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A simple that has a very large oval firing chamber. It is a
crude device. It is a tube that attaches to a battery pack.
A single charge can pack a punch!
Taal'sarian Handgun
A one-handed gun powdered magazine pistol. It looks
like any other modern-day pistol. It is standard issue for
the Taal’sa Empire.
Victory 1400
All military personal of the Alliance is equipped with this
weapon. Their lethality comes from the gun’s ability to
efficiently displace energy at high concentrations.
Z-911
The Zeus 911 is a long barreled pistol that is elegant and
simple. A popular choice among raiders.
RANGED (HEAVY) WEAPO NS
AAR Enforcer
The Alliance Assault Rifle was made to compete with the
D20-D8 Rifle. It is a popular weapon, but it is no D20-D8
rifle.
AAR Protectorate
The Alliance’s answer to the HR-1717 Perseus rifle, but
along the design the weapon smiths decided to make it
an act like a bolt-action rifle but laser based.
ARB X120
A romantic rifle that is an homage to older rifles. It is
mass produced and uses modern technology, but still a
go-to weapon for most sportsmen.
Artemis PR-15M
A well designed, lethal and lite rifle made for war. It has a
feedback feature to increase its lethality.
Blunderchan
This is like a sawed-off shotgun but is actually a bunch of
weapons melted or wielded together. They are heavy.
They are cheap. They get the job done. No Blunderchans
look alike.
Bow
May use ammo with the "Simple" or "ANY" classification.
Manufactured by mostly the Federation.
Crossbow
May use ammo with the "Simple" or "ANY" classification.
Mostly used for places that forbid firearms.
D2000-D1000
Gabbochan loved the D20-D8 so much, they thought
others would love their take on it. It is bulkier and takes
any kind of ammo. It is named the D2000-D1000 to show
how much better it is, than the puny numbered D20-D8.
D20-D8
A long barreled simple design makes this weapon the
most common Laser Rifle in the galaxy. Shoots purple or
blue lasers.
Gabow
Designed to lob rocket shells at armored vehicles. While
it looks like a bow, it is designed to take rocket shell
munitions, making it a bit clunky and heavy to hold.
Helios M
A rifle that is dangerous to use, but very satisfying
watching it melt and destroy things in its wake.
HK-1506 Assailant
The Hyper Kinetic Rifle is a very short and stout weapon
to hold. Its intention is to disrupt cybernetic creatures. It
is well used by Galactic Police members. Made in
celebration of the Alliance's buy out of the Harmony
Rifles corporation.
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HR-1717 Perseus
The Harmony Rifle 1717 Perseus Rifle is a well-loved rifle
by many militia members. It’s long barrel and thin frame
makes it easy to march with.
Hyperion A
A long barreled rifle that hurls projectiles long its
magnetic track. It comes in shades of white and has
several heat dispensing coils.
Hyperion B
When firing the weapon, it looks like the gunner is calling
down a lightning storm as it lobs its ordinance at targets.
It is thin but has the profile of a crossbow without a draw
string.
Laserbow
May use ammo with the "Simple", "Battery Pack" or
"ANY" classification. It is used for hunters or other types
who love the idea of looking like a bowman without
dealing with hassle of arrows. Lasers are shot out when
the bowstring is snapped.
Longbow
May use ammo with the "Simple" or "ANY" classification.
point700
A reliable and high caliber gun. It can only hold 2 shots.
For 150 credits more, it can be modified without any cost
of attachments to transform it to a “magazine” hunting
rifle. This removes the limited ammo 2 quality from the
item.
SG Titan
A long-barreled rifle that shoots buck spray at close
distances. May add 1 to any Coercion checks when using
the weapon as a prop.
SR-9001
A quiet and efficient weapon. The sniper rifle is well
loved and common among operators.
GUNNERY WEAPONS A clean and sleek looking rifle that is attached by
hovering bipods. If this was a modern-day weapon it’d be
called a rocket launcher but it’s not modern-day. It
Athenian X
launches plasmatic energy that explodes in large radiuses
This is a popular Gunnery weapon used by mafia and very loudly.
pirates alike. It’s easy to deploy, carry and use. Just add
Muscle. Hyperion XX

The Hyperion XX is a heavy machine gun that is the

Brightcannon
For those with no budget, the Brightcannon is for you.
This is usually installed onto vessels and vehicles for its
range capabilities and anti-armor efficiencies.
Gabbo Thunder
A favorite of the Armed forces of the Union of
Gabbochan for anti-vehicle combat. This is a rocket
launcher with famed bad luck, but explosive potential.
HAR-001
The Heavy Assault Rifle is a Minigun that is loud and a
severe threat against any target.
Heavy Z-900
The Heavy Z-900 is a tripod mounted machine gun
designed to pacify mobs. It looks sleek and intimidating,
generating 1 to any Coercion checks and SE to any
Charm checks when this weapon is actively worn.
Heay Taal'sarian Lasgun
A short barreled heavy machine gun that shoots electric
pink lasers. It would look like a modern AR-15.
Helios X
epitome of death and destructions by lasers.
Plasmatic Grenade
Pull pin, throw, pray to your deity of choice as you chunk
a device that looks like pineapple with gems towards
your enemies.
Sun Caller RYL
An explosive railgun that causes serious injury and harm
to an area of its target. It is common among psychopaths
who can afford to use such a weapon. Bipods are needed
to use this weapon.
The Solution
A hovering platform that has three barrels that charge up
in a loud hum. During this process it takes snap shots of
the room for its guidance system. Then it releases
rockets that seek out their targets.
Whisperless
A Syndairian said once, “Oh they think they made a really
explosive weapon? I guess I’ll show them how it’s done”
and that is how the Whisperless brand line was born.
They are a lightweight rocket launcher that can visually
scan targets, by heat or data entry algorithms and
destroy the target.

WEAPON CATALOG

BRAWL ITEM PS AIN ENCUM HP VALUE RARITY DAMAGE CRITICAL RANGE QUALITIES
Brass Knuckles Simple 3 1 1 $75 1 1+ 4 ENG Disorient 3, Stun Damage
Gremlin's Touch Battery Pack 3 1 1 $300 1 1+ 3 ENG Accurate 1, Jam 1, Stun 3
Laser Knuckles Battery Pack 2 1 1 $275 4 4+ 2 ENG Accurate 1, Vicious 1
Power-gloves Battery Pack 2 4 2 $350 4 5+ 3 ENG Accurate 1, Sunder

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 MELEE ITEM PS AIN ENCUM HP VALUE RARITY DAMAGE CRITICAL RANGE QUALITIES
Axe Simple 3 2 1 $83 1 3+ 3 ENG Vicious 1
Barrier Plasma
3 3 2 $375 1 1+ 8 ENG Reinforced, Defensive 2
Shielding Unit Cell
Collapsible
Simple 3 1 1 $110 2 2+ 3 ENG
Baton
Combat Knife Simple 3 1 1 $75 1 1+ 3 ENG
Crowd Battery Accurate 1, Disorient 3, Stun
3 1 1 $225 5 2+ 3 ENG
Control Stick Pack Damage
Electric Razor Battery Accurate 1, Ensnare 1, Pierce
3 1 1 $300 7 1+ 3 ENG
Whip Pack 3, Unwieldy 3
Cumbersome 3, Pierce 2,
Greataxe Simple 3 4 2 $124 4 4+ 3 ENG
Vicious 1
Defensive 1, Pierce 1,
Greatsword Simple 3 3 2 $124 4 4+ 2 ENG
Unwieldy 3
Halberd Simple 3 5 3 $151 3 3+ 3 ENG Defensive 1, Pierce 3
Battery Accurate 1, Pierce 2, Vicious
Laser Blade 3 1 1 $400 5 5+ 3 ENG
Pack 3
Accurate 1, Cumbersome 3,
Battery
Laser Halberd 2 6 3 $450 4 3+ 4 ENG Deflective 1, Defensive 1,
Pack
Pierce 3
Light Spear Simple 2 2 1 $199 1 2+ 4 ENG Accurate 1, Defensive 1
Mace Simple 2 2 1 $14 1 3+ 4 ENG
Riot Control Disorient 3, Knockdown,
Simple 3 3 2 $248 2 5+ 3 ENG
Rod Sunder
Defensive 1, Deflection 1,
Riot Shield Simple 3 2 1 $89 1 0+ 6 ENG
Inaccurate 1, Knockdown
Stun Baton Simple 3 1 1 $151 2 6+ 4 ENG Disorient 3, Stun Damage
Sword Simple 3 1 1 $150 2 2+ 2 ENG Defensive 1
Taal'sarian Battery $ Accurate 1, Stun Mode,
4 3 2 4 5+ 3 ENG
Laser Axe Pack 450 Sunder, Vicious 1

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RANGED
PS AIN ENCUM HP VALUE RARITY DAMAGE CRITICAL RANGE QUALITIES
(LIGHT) ITEM
Aiolos SMG Gun Powder 2 2 1 $450 6 5 3 MDM Auto-fire, Vicious 1
Aiolos SMG Accurate 1, Auto-fire,
Battery Pack 2 3 2 $650 6 6 3 MDM
Deluxe Pierce 1
Knockdown, Jam 1,
Rail
Arcweave 2 2 3 $500 4 4 5 SHRT Slow Firing 2, Stun
Magnetism
Damage
Accurate 1,
BG4U Pistol Battery Pack 2 3 2 $850 5 9 3 MDM Knockdown, Limited
Ammo 1, Slow-Firing 1
D20-2D8 Gun Powder 2 1 1 $500 3 6 3 MDM Vicious 1
D20-D6 Gun Powder 2 1 1 $200 3 4 5 SHRT Vicious 1
Gabbochan
Gun Powder 4 1 1 $400 1 4 2 SHRT Inferior 1, Vicious 1
D200-D36
Gabbogun Gun Powder 3 1 1 $250 3 5 4 MDM Inferior 1, Vicious 1
Stun Damage, Prepare
Grapple Gun Gun Powder 2 3 2 $375 6 6 5 MDM
1, Vicious 1
Helios S Plasma Cell 2 2 1 $1,650 4 10 3 SHRT Burn 1
Helios XS Plasma Cell 2 2 1 $950 4 7 2 MDM Burn 2
Limited Ammo 4,
Orion Deluxe Gun Powder 2 2 1 $1,275 3 6 3 MDM
Sunder, Vicious 1
Taal'sarian
Gun Powder 3 2 1 $950 7 6 2 SHRT Pierce 2, Vicious 2
Handgun
Victory 1400 Battery Pack 2 2 2 $450 3 3 3 MDM Accurate 1, Pierce 2
Z-911 Battery Pack 2 2 1 $550 7 6 5 SHRT Accurate 1, Jam 1

RANGED
PS AIN ENCUM HP VALUE RARITY DAMAGE CRITICAL RANGE QUALITIES
(HEAVY) ITEM
AAR Enforcer Gun Powder 2 3 3 $1,450 5 8 3 MDM Auto-fire, Vicious 1
AAR Accurate 1,
Battery Pack 2 3 3 $825 4 7 3 LNG
Protectorate Limited Ammo 2
Limited Ammo 2,
ARB X120 Gun Powder 4 4 2 $750 5 9 3 LNG Prepare 1, Vicious
1
Artemis PR-
Plasma Cell 5 3 2 $1,200 7 9 3 LNG Burn 1, Accurate 1
15M
Blast 4,
Cumbersome 2,
Inferior 1,
Blunderchan Gun Powder 3 3 2 $1,175 3 8 3 SHRT
Knockdown,
Limited Ammo 2,
Vicious 1
Silent, Prepare 1,
Bow Simple 5 2 1 $115 2 7 3 MDM
Unwieldy 2
Silent, Pierce 2,
Crossbow Simple 5 3 2 $350 5 7 2 MDM
Prepare 1
Breach 2,
Inaccurate 1,
D2000-D1000 Rail Magnetism 5 5 3 $1,975 6 12 2 SHRT
Inferior 1, Slow-
Firing 1, Vicious 5
Accurate 1, Pierce
D20-D8 Battery Pack 3 4 2 $850 4 6 3 LNG
4
Blast 4, Breach 1,
Cumbersome 2,
Gabow Simple 5 3 2 $330 5 7 4 MDM
Inferior 1,
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Helios M Plasma Cell 5 4 2 $1,600 4 10 4 MDM Burn 1, Sunder
HK-1506
Gun Powder 2 3 4 $850 4 5 4 LNG Jam 2, Vicious 1
Assailant
HR-1717
Gun Powder 3 3 2 $600 1 7 4 MDM Auto-fire, Vicious 1
Perseus
Blast 4, Pierce 2,
Hyperion A Rail Magnetism 4 3 2 $1,100 5 4 2 MDM
Vicious 3
Cumbersome 3,
Hyperion B Rail Magnetism 4 5 3 $1,600 6 10 2 EXTM Pierce 5, Slow-
Firing 1
Accurate 1, Silent,
Laserbow Battery Pack 3 3 2 $75 6 6 3 MDM
Pierce 1, Prepare 1
Silent, Prepare 1,
Longbow Simple 5 3 2 $350 4 8 3 LNG
Unwieldy 2
Accurate 1,
point700 Gun Powder 4 4 2 $875 4 9 3 LNG Limited Ammo 2,
Vicious 1
Blast 2,
SG Titan Gun Powder 2 3 2 $1,500 3 8 3 SHRT Knockdown,
Vicious 2
Accurate 1,
Limited Ammo 2,
SR-9001 Gun Powder 4 5 3 $750 7 9 2 MDM
Prepare 1, Silent,
Vicious 1

GUNNERY ITEM PS AIN ENCUM HP VALUE RARITY DAMAGE CRITICAL RANGE QUALITIES
Accurate 1,
Athenian X Battery Pack 4 8 4 $300 6 4 3 MDM Auto-fire,
Cumbersome 3
Accurate 1,
Brightcannon Battery Pack 4 7 4 $1,650 6 11 2 EXTM Breach 2,
Cumbersome 3
Blast 8,
Cumbersome
Gabbo Thunder Gun Powder 5 6 3 $1,450 5 12 2 MDM 3, Inferior 1,
Prepare 2,
Vicious 1
Auto-fire,
Cumbersome
HAR-001 Gun Powder 5 6 3 $3,725 3 15 3 LNG 4, Inaccurate 1,
Pierce 3,
Vicious 1
Accurate 1,
Heavy Z-900 Battery Pack 3 8 4 $800 6 5 4 MDM Jam 1, Stun
Mode
Accurate 1,
Heay Taal'sarian
Battery Pack 4 8 4 $550 6 6 4 MDM Auto-fire,
Lasgun
Cumbersome 2
Blast 8, Burn 3,
Helios X Plasma Cell 4 7 4 $2,250 7 10 3 LNG Cumbersome
3, Slow-Firing 1
Auto-fire, Burn
Hyperion XX Rail Magnetism 4 8 4 $1,750 6 12 3 LNG 1,
Cumbersome 2
Burn 1, Blast 3,
Concussive 1,
Plasmatic Disorient 3,
Plasma Cell 1 1 1 $1,700 5 6 4 SHRT
Grenade Limited Ammo
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 Blast 10,
Cumbersome
Sun Caller RYL Rail Magnetism 4 5 3 $1,825 6 12 4 LNG 4, Guided 3,
Limited Ammo
3, Prepare 1
Blast 10,
Breach 5,
Cumbersome
The Solution Gun Powder 4 8 4 $4,950 8 20 2 XTRM 3, Guided 3,
Limited Ammo
1, Prepare 2,
Vicious 1
Accurate 1,
Breach 4,
Cumbersome
Whisperless Battery Pack 4 5 4 $4,875 8 18 3 XTRM 3, Guided 2,
Limited Ammo
3, Prepare 1,
Vicious 5

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ARMOR, GEAR AND SERVICES
ARMOR DESCRIPTIONS
Alliance Explorer Jacket
A sleek and well-padded jacket that is common
throughout the Galaxy.
Alliance Shock Armor
When wearing this armor, characters increase their
Brawn by 1, to a maximum of 5 (this does increase their
soak value) and count their encumbrance capacity as
10+Brawn. This armor is environmentally sealed,
meaning that it counts as a space suit. This comes with
Stellar Kevlar as a free attachment.
Anti-Sensor Suit
A bizarre looking suit with pressurized vents, flaps and an
assortment of electronic wiring. It takes two maneuvers
to turn on. While active, it removes up to 1 1 stealth
checks against any sensor.
It also sets 1 1 against accurately identifying the wearer
from logs, crowds or visual images.
The Suit is designed for infiltrating locations but adds 1
to social checks while wearing it as it is an awkward
looking suit.
Blacksuit
A suit lined with crystals that harmonize with Dark
Energy particles. A subtle high pitch ringing is present
every once awhile over com traffic while wearing the
suit. The Blacksuit grants 1 1 to any skill check relating
to Dark Energy. Any skills using Dark Energy adds one
strain to the wearer.
Electronic Vest Frame
Frames of steel and writes wrap around the wearer's
body. This is popular by dock and port workers. Add 1 1
to Athletics checks after spending a maneuver turning it
on.
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Galactic Police Combat Armor
Sleek and intimidating, the GP Armor is a commonly
worn armor by officer and non-officer alike. This comes
with Stellar Kevlar as a free attachment.
Galactic Police Powered Exosuit
A suit if armor developed by Apothei for the Galactic
Police force. It requires a Skulljack to pilot it. It is an
extension of the wearer. When wearing this armor, adds
1 1 to Athletics, Brawl, Coordination and Melee checks.
This comes with Stellar Kevlar as a free attachment.
Optical Suit
The wearer is a blur to the eyes and visual sensors,
adding 1 1 to Perception checks to accurately identify
the wearer in images or from a Long distance (or
shorter).
Personal Force Field
A somewhat advanced piece of armor that generates a
force field to lessen successful hits from bullets or other
lethal objects.
Pilot's Jacket
A very fancy and nice looking jacket that gives great
confidence to the wearer. Remove up to 1 1 when
making Piloting checks.
Plasteel Carapace
Armor that fully covers the creature from head to foot.
With the right attachments, can be environmentally
sealed for only $125 credits. This comes with Stellar
Kevlar as a free attachment.
Plasteel Webbed Vest
Woven from Federated Spider's silk, hard plastic and
steel. This absorbs the most violent of abrasions. This
comes with Stellar Kevlar as a free attachment.
Starcombat Suit
A fully enclosed and environmental power suit that is
designed for space combat. It ignores up to 1 1 1 due
to any environmental condition. This comes with Stellar
Kevlar as a free attachment.

Symbiotic Armor

The Apothei Symbiotic System™ vest that hosts several

databases and electronic systems to assist the wearer in
tool use. It requires a Skulljack to use. Once per session,
the vest can generate automatic A A to any
Operating, Medicine or Mechanics check. This comes
with Stellar Kevlar as a free attachment.

ARMOR CATALOG

NAME AIN SOAK DEFENSE ENCUM (HP) WORN VALUE (R)

Alliance Explorer Jacket (SMP) 1 1 0 1 (2) 0 $50 (1)
Alliance Shock Armor (SMP) 2 2 1 5 (3) 2 $4000 (5)
Anti-Sensor Suit (BP) 4 0 2 3 (2) 0 $750 (6)
Blacksuit (BP) 5 1 0 1 (1) 1 $3300 (9)
Electronic Vest Frame (BP) 2 1 0 7 (4) 4 $700 (8)
Galactic Police Combat Armor (SMP) 2 2 0 2 (3) 0 $700 (2)
Galactic Police Exosuit (BP) 4 2 0 6 (3) 3 $2700 (2)
Optical Suit (BP) 4 0 2 2 (1) 0 $580 (4)
Personal Force Field (BP) 3 0 3 1 (1) 0 $2000 (3)
Pilot's Jacket (SMP) 4 1 0 2 (2) 0 $750 (2)
Plasteel Carapace (SMP) 3 2 1 4 (2) 1 $750 (4)
Plasteel Webbed Vest (SMP) 2 2 0 3 (2) 0 $475 (4)
Starcombat Suit (BP) 3 2 0 5 (3) 2 $350 (2)
Symbiotic Armor (SMP) 3 1 0 7 (4) 4 $700 (7)

GEAR DESCRIPTION
While not necessary wheels, this device offers an
Air Mask alternative method of travel for a ground vehicle. Perhaps
their off-road tires or treads. Whatever they are, they
Ignore up to 1 1 1 for being in a toxic, underwater or remove up to 1 1 with environmental based
being in Space. You will need an Air Mask with a tank to circumstances with the Driving skill.
breathe oxygen.
Backpack
Air Mask (with Tank)
Whatever the style, whatever the look, gain +4 max
Ignore up to 1 1 1 for being in a toxic, underwater or encumbrance capacity on the creature.
being in Space. You are able to breathe Oxygen up to 1
hour.

Burgalar's Toolkit

Alternative Wheels

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When making a Skulduggery test against a Sensor or A onetime use device that allows users to make a Gunnery
Simple / Gun Powder rated lock, add S to the results. (2 2 2) check.

At an engaged distance around the user, all devices that

Cloth Chute are not Simple or Gun Powder must increase their
If deployed as an action, the wearer does not take any difficulty by one. Any non-canceled H on the user's next
damage from falling from Extreme distances. roll disables the device until the end of the encounter.
Should an operator of an impacted device have a D, the
Commbead item takes damage by one step as if Sundered.
A linked microphone and audio receiver that is as small as This does not work on any devices greater than 1
a bead. Silhouette.

Commtab Enhanced Auditory Perception

A very advanced smart phone, controlled by the Alliance
Aid
Operating System. Impossible to hack with.
Sonar dish or other, this device lends aid to spy on
conversations. It removes up to 1 while making a
Communication Scrambler perception check to listen or detect audio objects.
Adds 1 1 to any communication attempt from a specific This device can clearly hear and understand perfectly from
device that tries to broadcast from short range to medium
Engaged to Medium range bands with a Perception (2)
range. The device is unable to communicate in long range
check. Add 2 2 per increase in Range Band.
or extreme range. One time use per encounter due to its
battery life.
Enhanced Visual Perception Aid
DAPr Using thermal technology, remove up to 1 1 due to
obscuring mists, smoke or absence of light trying to see up
Data Application Platform Remote are tablet-like devices
to Medium range. Add 500 to the price for long distances.
that allows users to easily write and execute software and
Add 2,300 to the price for extreme distances.
scripts for hacking repairing a system. Add S to Computer
and Operating checks using a DAPR.
Extra Clip
Dark Energy Detector You can carry extra ammo with you. You may reload as a
maneuver.
After making an Operating (2) check, can reveal targets in
a Short distance that are cloaked in Dark Energy.
Fashionable Clothing
Dark Energy Dome When worn, the fine clothing because an encumbrance of
0. Remove 1 1 when Charm, Deception, Leadership skill
A onetime use device that allows a very short area (about
checks are made while wearing this item.
the size of a sitting human) engulfed in Dark Energy. This
is used as a minor cloaking device and only lasts up to one
Gravity Pads
minute. It cannot be moved once deployed.
You can increase or decrease your gravity with these
boots with a maneuver. This lasts until the start of your
next turn.

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General Radio Interface Machine that is similar to a smart
phone, but more powerful. Can do AR, sync with industrial
devices, and allows users to pass data to each other. This
gives you an ability to hack into machines.
Hologram
Record and leave a hologram that will activate on
detection of movement.
Jetpack
Once an encounter as a maneuver, travel up to two range
bands. Cannot travel from Long to Extreme in one round.
Can automatically add S against falling checks.
Legal Data (Forged)
Add 1 for social engagements with government personal
to get past security or pass as an official. This is a one
encounter use.
Mini OSAD
A onetime use kit that either installs an OSAD or improves
upon it. Increase the OSAD rating of the device by 1. This
is intended to use on items with a Silhouette less than 4.
Optimal Sorting Backpack
A sack that has a series of pouches in a lightweight
plasteel frame. It has mechanical arms that determines
the proper way to sort and store items within it. Can carry
up to items adding up to 12 encumbrance but is smaller
than 3 encumbrance. The backpack is always
encumbrance 2, regardless of how much it is holding.
Portable Cover Machine
Once per encounter - as an action you can throw out
cover to hide behind. It is lightweight, providing 1 to
targets trying to spot the covered person as well as ranged
attacks against the covered person.
Portable Motion Sensor
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This handheld device, easily stored in a pocket or pouch,
detects nearby movement. The user can calibrate
sensitivity to avoid false alarms by small vermin. Add 1 1
to Perception and Vigilance checks within medium range,
as it detects motion.
Rope
Its rope. Not much to say here. Up to 250 feet or 61
meters.
Sensor Jamming Wand
A onetime use device that allows users to make an
Operating (P) roll to add 1 1 1 to a device's Perception
or Vigilance checks for the rest of the encounter. This only
works on Sensor that non-Dark Energy or Thermal.
Sensor Jamming Wand
(Advanced)
A onetime use device that allows users to make an
Operating (P) roll to add 1 1 1 to a device's Perception
or Vigilance checks for the rest of the encounter. This
works on all Sensors.
Sleeping Venom
Target must make a Resilience (2 2) check to awaken from
a coma-like state. This check can be done every 12 hours.
F results in target continuing to be in a coma. This may
only be used with characters that have reached their
wound threshold or strain threshold.
Sneakers
Specialized boots that dampen the auditory noise levels
while keeping its wearer very still while moving. It adds 1
1 to Sneak checks against non-Dark-Energy, Radar or
Thermal able targets.
Space Suit
The space suit also allows the wearer to survive in vacuum
for up to four hours. An emergency repair kit that allows
the user to fix any small leaks or tears as a maneuver.
UB Aidkit
A onetime use laser like spray from a small device that UVK
helps to heal small wounds. It works like a painkiller.
A onetime use kit that has the right tools for any
UB Aidkit + maintenance job for craft that is below Silhouette 5.

A small onetime use device that tries to repair wounds

through lasers and complicated marvelous technology.
Perform Medicine checks to heal wounds and Critical
Injuries without penalty. The inclusion of modern drugs
adds automatic A to the check results.

GEAR CATALOG

NAME POWER SOURCE AIN ENCUMBRANCE HP VALUE RARITY

Air Mask Battery Pack 3 1 1 $75 3
Air Mask (with Tank) Battery Pack 3 3 2 $150 5
Alternative Wheels Simple 3 3 0 $450 3
Backpack Simple 3 0 0 $50 2
Burgalar's Toolkit Simple 2 1 1 $75 3
Cloth Chute Simple 5 2 0 $150 2
Commbead Simple 2 0 0 $25 1
Commtab Battery Pack 2 0 2 $75 2
Communication Scrambler Battery Pack 2 1 1 $250 3
DAPr Plasma Cell 4 6 4 $2,000 5
Dark Energy Detector Battery Pack 2 1 1 $150 5
Dark Energy Dome Plasma Cell 4 1 0 $350 5
Electronic Magnetic Field (EMP) Plasma Cell 2 1 1 $2,100 8
Enhanced Auditory Perception Aid Simple 3 1 1 $350 7
Enhanced Visual Perception Aid Simple 3 1 1 $250 5
Extra Clip Simple - 0 0 $25 2
Fashionable Clothing Simple 1 1 1 $120 2
Gravity Pads Battery Pack 2 3 2 $100 1
GRIM Battery Pack 4 2 1 $200 3
Hologram Battery Pack 2 1 1 $250 7
Jetpack Plasma Cell 3 4 2 $450 5
Legal Data (Forged) Simple 5 0 0 $350 7
Mini OSAD Battery Pack 3 0 0 $1,200 6
Optimal Sorting Backpack Battery Pack 1 2 3 $600 8
Portable Cover Machine Plasma Cell 2 2 1 $400 5
Portable Motion Sensor Battery Pack 3 1 1 $120 4
Rope Simple 1 1 1 $ 5 1
Sensor Jamming Wand Battery Pack 2 1 1 $330 6
Sensor Jamming Wand (Advanced) Battery Pack 3 1 1 $500 8

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 Sleeping Venom Simple 3 1 1 $175 8
Sneakers Battery Pack 3 2 1 $100 6
Space Suit Battery Pack 1 2 2 $100 2
UB Aidkit Battery Pack 1 0 0 $25 1
UB Aidkit + Battery Pack 1 1 1 $200 3
UVK Simple 1 0 0 $350 3

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

obfuscate your location and business to non-Alliance

While docked at a port, there are serval services that are
officers.
offered. All of these are “Per Month” charges, due in the
middle of the month.
Standard ($125):
Investigators receive 1 when searching against the
Astrocartgraphix License registrant via AINs or Streetwise.
Using the Certified Alliance Database Registry, navigators Gold ($300):
can research and plot FTL Space folds easier.
Investigators receive one automatic F against the
Standard Licenses ($175): registrant as well as a 1.
Adds 1 1 to Astrocartography rolls from the port.
Professional ($500):
Plus Licenses ($300): Investigators receive one automatic F against the
Adds 1 1 to Astrocartography rolls from the port. registrant as well as a 1. The registrant is also warned
about the investigators.
Plus Plus Licenses ($550):
Add S and 1 1 to Astrocartography rolls from the Arms Permit
port.
Your crew is cleared to carry and purchase dangerous
Internets equipment without hassle or penalties.

Can use the VPN of the port instead of a GRIM, DAPR or Basic ($125)
Vessel. Citizenship restrictions do not apply. The level of You may purchase, legally, any items with a
access is up Clearworks +. Rarity level below 5.

Using Computers to hack or be discrete will come with . Special ($350)

You may purchase, legally, any items with a
• Economy Networks: $15.00 Rarity level below 7.
• Networks: $25.00
• Networks ++: $30.00 Dealer ($600)
• Clearworks: $200.00 You may purchase, legally, any items with a
Rarity level below 10.
• Clearworks +: $400.00

Obfuscation Registry Emergency Registry

Some star bases, mostly privately ran and non-Alliance, You have access to the "best" hospital staff on the station.
This staff may also install Cyberware for free.
feature this request as to help fund their police force.
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 Basic ($150):
Responders can be called to Administer Medicine
to your wounds using 2 2 as a base.
Basic Plus ($300):
Responders can be called to Administer Medicine
to your wounds using 2 2 3 as a base.
Standard ($600):
Responders can be called to Administer Medicine
to your wounds using 2 3 3 as a base.
Professional ($900)
Your health is monitored by professionals. When
unconscious, responders are dispatched to
retrieve you (if the area is combat free).
Administer Medicine to your wounds using 2 3
3 as a base
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION
Alliance Approved A.I.
A semi-intelligent computer learning AI that will respond
to voice commands to find data within a local network.
This does not work without Alliance infrastructure
present.
Function: Add 1 to any Intellect based checks made.
Antipersonnel Scope
The scope analyzes optimal areas to shoot at.
Function: Ignore 1 soak to a target.
Apothein Compression Engine
The armor compresses parts of your body to give blood
flow to help with g-forces and piloting maneuvers.
Function: Remove up to 1 1 to any Piloting checks.
Arcweave Plating
Small nodes of electricity are woven into major areas of
the armor, waiting to electricity assailants.
Function: Upon Melee or Brawl strikes to the wearer,
combatants with H H activates 6 stun damage.
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Augmented Brawn
The armor has rails and wiring that helps users lift, throw,
push, or pull objects.
Function: Suffer 2 strain and a story point as a maneuver
to add 1 to Brawn until the end of your next turn.
Boosters
A small battery pack allows users to jump over distances
and close the gap between Engaged and Short range
bands easier.
Function: Once an encounter (or hour) the battery allows
a 1 1 to Athletics related to jumping (or falling). Also can
be used to move from Short to Engaged range or Engaged
to Short in one maneuver.
Chopper
The blade is designed for chopping past resistance.
Function: Weapon gains Pierce 2.
Commtab Screen
A device that is synced with other Commtabs (or beads)
for an operating unit.
Function: Can use the device as a limited-smartphone.
Crushing Head
A weighted head that is balanced to do more crushing.
Function: Damage is increased by 2, but is slower than
normal – requiring a Prepare 1 quality.
Dark Energy Cloak
A small Dark Energy engine is mounted on the back of
your armor that creates a cloaking field around you.
Function: Add one defense to your armor. This counts as
Dark Energy, so it will add two difficulty to any roll trying
to detect the armor wearer that cannot read Dark Energy.
Domain DAPr Crystal
A small crystal manufactured by the Domain of Peace for
the sole purpose to read and interact with the
subconscious during sleep. Recording the dream is also
possible.
Function: Enter or observe a sleeping target's dream with
a Computer (2 2 2) check.
Fashionable Clothing Mod
Your armor has a cosmetic look of whatever is trendy this
season.
Function: Add 1 to any Charm, Leadership or Negotiation
check.
Feather Grip
Engineers have stripped down your weapon to the
barebones or use alternative generic brand parts that
seems to make it lighter.
Function: Decrease the item's unwieldy quality by 2 (no
less than 0). Also remove 1 generated to Dual Wield.
Federated Hilt
The Federation has a method to perfectly balance a Melee
weapon.
Function: Weapon gains Accurate 1 quality. Should the
weapon have an Inaccurate quality, this lessens it by 1.
Federation Stabilizers
A series of small engines act as thrusters to reduce recoil.
Function: Spend a preparation maneuver to deploy the
Stabilizers. This reduces the Unwieldy or Cumbersome
qualities by 2 (minimum 0) while crouched or in a prone
position.
Gabbo Trigger
A loose trigger that is easily to set off.
Function: When first using this weapon in a fire fight, the
user adds an automatic S and H to his roll.
Glue-grip
Sticky substances are coated where the user grips it.
Function: Foes who try to disarm the weapon from its
user add one difficulty to their roll.
GRIMable
Databases, screens and a simple UI is installed to your
device.
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Function: This device's power source becomes Battery
Pack. It now can be used to hack into machines or other
devices via wires.
Heat Intensifier
Special crystals enhance the heat output of the Laser
blade to extreme levels.
Function: After spending two Prepare maneuvers to hold
against the target, the weapon gains a Breach 1 until the
end of your turn.
Hologram Projection
A life-like image is projected over your armor. This allows
you to look like anything, even people.
Function: Add 1 1 to disguise while impersonating
someone who isn’t you.
Intimidating Aesthetics
Spikes, skulls, blood, or dreadful attire adorns your armor.
Function: Add an automatic S to Coercion checks while
also adding automatic F to Charm checks.
Laser Bayonet
A small laser blade is attached under the barrel of the
weapon.
Function: Weapon may be used to stab when in Engaged
range with an increase to difficulty by one.
Weapon Profile: 5+ DMG, 3 CRIT, ENGAGED [Superior,
Pierce 2, Vicious 1] [Battery Pack]
Minor Cloaking Field
A thin cloak drapes over your armor like a poncho that
creates a minor cloaking field around you.
Function: Add one defense to the armor. This also
increases difficulty to spot the wearer by one, unless it can
read Thermal signatures.
Minor Platform Gears
The Gunnery weapon is able to transform into a small
mobile platform with kickstands and temperature coolant
infusers to reduce overheating and dramatic recoil.
Function: Spending two prepare maneuvers allows the
weapon to drop its Cumbersome and Unwieldly qualities
by 3 to a minimum of 0. The weapon and user cannot
move once set up. Must spend two maneuvers to pack up
the weapon. Add 1 when using Auto-fire.
Propellant Chambers
The rifle has technology in it that helps the velocity of the
projectile.
Function: Increases the range band by 1, to the maximum
of Extreme. The weapon gains a Prepare 1 rating or
increases its Prepare rating to 2.
Quickload
The loading chamber of the weapon is easily interacted
with.
Function: Once an encounter, ignore the maneuver
requirements related to ammo.
Redundant Wiring
The armor has a backup system to help overcome EMP
grenades, Sundering or Jams.
Function: Once an encounter, the wearer of the armor
may ignore a Jam quality activation.
Size Adjustor
The item can fold into smaller pieces with a Prepare
maneuver.
Function: As a maneuver, the item reduces its
encumbrance by 1.
Sling
This device is on a character's person, ready to use at a
moment's notice.
Function: The item decreases its encumbrance by 2.
Small Shielded Pad
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Small electrical shielding slaps away projectiles.
Function: Your armor's power source becomes "Battery
Pack". Add 1 to the armor's Ranged Defense.
SMART Cover
A translucent shield covers a small area (Engaged)
Function: Once an encounter, as an action, the item
disappears into a force-field that provides light cover for
the creatures and objects inside it until the end of the
next turn.
Space Certified
The armor can fully function in space and can ignore
atmospheric conditions as well as gravity conditions.
Function: Ignore atmospheric conditions up to one hour
(without refilling). Ignore Gravity as a preparation
maneuver.
Stellar Kevlar
Special material that is Kevlar-like helps absorb shocks and
violent impacts.
Function: Armor cannot be sundered.
Suppressor
The muzzle of the weapon has been adjusted to disguise
the shots being fired out of it.
Function: Vigilance or Perception checks to detect the gun
fire start at 0 for the engaged range band. For each range
band greater than engaged, add 2 with extreme being at
2 2 2 2.
Synclink Network
A small device is installed on the gun to assist with rapid
reaction, thought processing and diagnosis of the weapon.
Function: The weapon can be used with the GEWI, MEWI,
RLEWI, or RHEWI Skulljack cybernetic.
Syndairian Tuning
A Syndairian put her love, her genius and her pride into
this weapon.
Function: The weapon gains the Superior quality or
removes the Inferior quality.
 Synthetic Limb Compartment
Your synthetic limb just has enough space for one small
item.
Function: Gain +1 encumbrance capacity.
Telescopic Sight
A scope that has incredible range to help snipe or sharp
shoot targets. It is very difficult to use at short and
medium range.
Function: Reduce the difficulty of the combat check by
one. Add 1 to the shot if it is Short or Medium range.
Thermal Dampeners
Vents blow chaff like particles that tamper with Thermal
optics.
Function: Add 1 1 to any Guided weapons targeting the
wearer of the armor. Add 1 1 1 against sensors with
thermal optics.
Thermal Optics
A visual screen or hardware is added to the device to see
in Thermal vision up to Medium range.
Function: User ignores increases the difficulty increases to
non-Thermal users.
Tooth-blade
The blades of the weapon have teeth or jigsaw edges that
really can mess a biological creature up!
Function: Weapon gains Vicious 1.
Track-mount
Plasteel harness helps with the weight of the item.
Function: Reduce the weapon's cumbersome and
unwieldly qualities by 2 (minimum of 1). Auto-fire's
difficulty is increased by one.
Triangular Bladed Bayonet
The edges of this blade make wounds difficult to stitch,
causing more severe damage.
Function: Weapon may be used to stab when in Engaged
range with an increase to difficulty by one.
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Weapon Profile: 2+ DMG, 2 CRIT, ENGAGED [Vicious 1]
[Gun Powdered]
Under-Barrel Flamethrower
The weapon can also function as a Flame Thrower.
Function: Weapon gains the following weapon profile
while adding 1 to its Cumbersome and Unwieldy quality or
receiving Cumbersome and Unwieldy 2 as a quality if the
weapon does not have it.
Weapon Profile: 10 DMG, 2 CRIT, SHORT [Blast 6, Burn 4,
Limited Ammo 2] [Gun Powdered]
Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher
The weapon can also function as a Grenade Launcher.
Function: Weapon gains the following weapon profile
while adding 1 to its Cumbersome and Unwieldy quality or
receiving Cumbersome and Unwieldy 2 as a quality if the
weapon does not have it.
Weapon Profile: 8 DMG, 4 CRIT, MEDIUM [Blast 6, Limited
Ammo 1] [Gun Powdered]
Under-Barrel Shotgun
The weapon can also function as a Shotgun.
Function: Weapon gains the following weapon profile
while adding 1 to its Cumbersome and Unwieldy quality or
receiving Cumbersome and Unwieldy 2 as a quality if the
weapon does not have it.
Weapon Profile: 8 DMG, 3 CRIT, SHORT [Blast 5,
Knockdown] [Gun Powdered]
V.T.P
Small particles exit pore-like holes in your armor, giving a
blurry result to scans, vids, images or frames of captured
surveillance of your character.
Function: Add 1 1 to identifying the armor's wearer
through security (personnel or cameras) footage, scans or
any other visual mean.
ATTACHMENT CATALOG

ATTACHMENT ITEM REQUIREMENT HP VALUE RARITY

Alliance Approved A.I. Non Simple or Gun Powdered Device 0 $2,500 4
Antipersonnel Scope Ranged, Gunnery Weapons 2 $450 6
Apothein Compression Engine Armor 1 $350 3
Arcweave Plating Armor 2 $750 7
Augmented Brawn Armor 2 $1,250 8
Boosters Armor 2 $550 5
Chopper Any Bladed Weapon 1 $95 2
Commtab Screen Any 0 $75 1
Crushing Head Any Blunt Melee Weapon 1 $150 1
Dark Energy Cloak Armor 1 $2,150 6
Domain DAPr Crystal DAPr 1 $950 9
Fashionable Clothing Mod Armor 0 $75 3
Feather Grip Any Weapon 1 $350 6
Federated Hilt Melee Weapons 1 $1,000 6
Federation Stabilizers Ranged, Gunnery Weapons 1 $250 2
Gabbo Trigger Ranged (Light) Weapons 1 $150 3
Glue-grip Any Weapon Type 1 $200 4
GRIMable Any 2 $200 6
Heat Intensifier Any Laser Melee Weapon 1 $100 7
Hologram Projection Armor 1 $250 7
Intimidating Aesthetics Armor 0 $125 3
Laser Bayonet Any Ranged (Heavy) Weapon 1 $750 4
Minor Cloaking Field Armor 1 $1,750 6
Minor Platform Gears Gunnery Weapons 2 $350 3
Propellant Chambers Any non Simple Ranged, Gunnery Weapons 2 $1,000 4
Quickload Any Non Simple Ranged Weapon 2 $750 6
Redundant Wiring Armor 2 $1,200 7
Size Adjustor Any 2 $250 6
Sling Any 0 $25 1
Small Shielded Pad Armor 1 $450 4
SMART Cover Non Simple or Gun Powdered Device 2 $750 6
Space Certified Armor 1 $600 4
Stellar Kevlar Armor 1 $350 1
Suppressor Any Non Simple Ranged Weapon 0 $500 7
Synclink Network Any Weapon 0 $50 2
Syndairian Tuning Any Weapon 1 $750 7
Synthetic Limb Compartment Cybernetic Limb 0 $500 6
Telescopic Sight Any Non Simple Ranged Weapon 1 $350 3
Thermal Dampeners Armor 1 $450 3
Thermal Optics Any Barreled item or Optical ware. 1 $450 3
Tooth-blade Any Bladed Weapon 1 $1,250 6
Track-mount Gunnery Weapons 2 $1,400 6

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 Triangular Bladed Bayonet Any Ranged (Heavy) Weapon 1 $250 2
Under-Barrel Flamethrower Any Ranged (Heavy) or Gunnery Weapon 2 $3,000 6
Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher Any Ranged (Heavy) or Gunnery Weapon 2 $1,500 5
Under-Barrel Shotgun Any Ranged (Heavy) or Gunnery Weapon 2 $1,000 4
V.T.P Armor 2 $350 5

BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL STIMULANTS (BCS)
Biological Chemical Stimulant, or BCS, has a physiological
effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the
body. These provide benefits while impacting the
character's performance in other areas. Each BCS has a
duration, but effects can last up to one hour. BCS are
addicting. When using a BCS, the character must make a
Discipline check to resist overdosing. Failure results in an
immediate consequence to roll a Resilience check to
combat the overdose. Difficulties to these checks varies
from chemical to chemical.
USING BCS
Each BCS product will give 1 1 to a skill or branch of
skills. However, it will also come with an automatic H to
any check with a particular characteristic. This is only for
the duration of the product. For every session, each time a
character uses a BCS product she gains a 1. This is known
as the addiction counter.
Once using a BCS product, the character will suffer 2 strain
then make an immediate Discipline check with the
difficulty of the product as not to overdose.
BCS POLITICS
The Alliance and Big 7 see these positive products in their
communities. Firstly, this justifies their existence to help
communities battle BCS abusers - greatly expanding their
authority over smaller communities. Secondly, this helps
control the population by adversely controlling their
mental and physical capacity.
Those with high Citizenship has access to logs where
Alliance members purposely express these two reasons
why not to litigate against BCS products. The Alliance does
not manufacture or produce BCS. They encourage the
distribution of BCS through ineffective policing against
smuggling and trafficking BCS.
BCS is distributed by the Big 7 and Space Ventures. BCS is
manufactured by the Domain of Peace, Syndairian
Authority and pockets of underground organizations.
BCS PRODUCTS
You may find more details about their mechanics in the
gear section of this book.
Edge

DISCIPLINE 1 1 to Computers or Mechanics 1 Hour

H to Agility based checks.
S - Nothing bad happens…yet.
Discipline (2 2 2) $75 @ 4 Rarity

AAA - Duration is increased by an hour.

Edge is used to increase the output and efficiency of data
T - Remove SE to the Addiction Counter. pushers. It is served like tea, but can come in capsules or
- Suffer 1 wound + 1 per non-canceled other forms. While under its spell, Edge attacks the area
F F. of the brain where the body can smoothly function -
- You become immobilized until the end causing users to become klutzes. Paranoia and psychosis
HHH of your next turn. are often the result of habitual use.
- Add SE to the Addiction Counter.
D - Suffer 1 wound.

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 Interstellar Chop
1 1 to any Knowledge skill 3 Hours 1 1 Brawn and Melee 1 Hours
H to Willpower based checks. H to Willpower based checks.
Discipline (2 2 2) $35 @ 2 Rarity Discipline (2 2) $65 @ 2 Rarity

Interstellar is a smoked chemical or powdered chemical. It This needs to be injected directly to the blood for it to
is used to seek interconnectivity of the cosmos, to really have any impact on the user. Designed by the Domain of
get the "bigger" picture. This can seriously erode one's self Peace, it increases the output of muscles used in pushing,
confidence over long-term exposure. lifting and pulling. Users become less able to perform
rational thought.
Pilotpop
Yeet
1 1 to Piloting or Operating 1 Hour
H to Cunning based checks. 1 1 Athletics and Coordination 2 Hours
Discipline (2 2) $95 @ 2 Rarity H to Intellect based checks.
Discipline (2 2) $45 @ 3 Rarity
Used as an inhaler, Pilotpop increases reaction time. It
however dulls the mind. Long-term exposure can lead to Like Chop or Trigger, it was designed to harmonize the
flu-like symptoms and general obliviousness. body to accomplish any physical task. Unfortunately, this
makes user unable to think clearly or recall short-term
Starchill memory. Habitual use leads to complete loss of memory
and ability to use complex machines.
1 1 to Cool, Astronomy 2 Hours
H to Presence based checks.
Discipline (2 2) $55 @ 3 Rarity

A powdered substance to be smoked or chewed. It slows

the rhythm of the heart, relaxing and soothing the
creature’s mind. It is such a relaxing experience that the
use of this drug makes social interactions with the user
tough, as the user has a hard time contributing to a
conversation meaningfully.

Trigger
1 1 to Ranged Combat Skills 1 Hours
H to Brawn based checks.
Discipline (2 2) $85 @ 2 Rarity

This needs to be injected directly to the blood for it to

have any impact on the user. Designed by the Domain of
Peace, it harmonizes a creature’s mind to their guns – but
makes their bodies vulnerable to illnesses and stress.
Habitual use can cause to the loss of extremities as blood
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MYSTICISMS AND THE WEIRD
DARK ENERGY
Dark Energy is an unknown substance that holds
mysteries that allude even the most intelligent of
creatures. Yet a few creatures have struggled beyond this
barrier of understanding and have penetrated the veil of
Dark Energy. These creatures are only a handful, which
can wield Dark Energy into a mystical and weird science.
To borrow a Wiki entry, Dark Energy is
a theoretical repulsive force that counteracts
gravity and causes the universe to expand at an
accelerating rate.
Dark Energy is called “Dark” not because its edgy or
sinister, but it is a force that light cannot touch. It is typical
for Voidwalkers to always seek desolate or empty
landscapes, which is where Dark Energy is abundant. Dark
Energy is a substance which requires meditation to use,
which Voidwalkers call “The Daily Rite”.
THE VOIDWALKERS
They say all who are born in the galaxy can wield Dark
Energy, but it takes dedication and serious commitment to
unlike it. Those that commit are make up a secretive
organization known as Voidwalkers.
Voidwalkers are grim and gruff folk. They are fatalists.
They look out in the void and it changes them. They
become aloof, secretive, paranoid and cold.
Voidwalkers are two types of people who share a common
goal: Scientists and Theologians. Scientists are deeply
concerned with how people use Dark Energy. They see it
as a terrible gift to sentient life. They wish to contain and
forbid the advancement of the technology by those who
are unable to truly understand the gift. They know if Dark
Energy is exploited, it will end to the entire universe.
The theologians revere Dark Energy as a holy gift. They
see it as an example of a supreme being who has created
all life in the universe. As such, this gift is sacred. Only
those who God has chosen is worthy to further explore
the depths of Dark Energy.
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SPELLS AND SACRIFICE S
Voidwalkers are a little like mages from other systems.
The following spells are allowed for those using the Dark
Energy skill.
• Attack, with Arcana effects.
• Augur
• Barrier, with Arcana effects.
• Distortion
In order to know these spells, a Master must teach you
them. Seeking a master is no easy task. A character must
prove his dedication by sacrificing a part of him. Young to-
be Voidwalkers will remove limbs, finders and sometimes
their tongue to start this path.
When selecting to rank in Dark Energy, you must sacrifice
an appendage or something equal to an appendage. This
could be an eye, hand, arm, leg, tongue or ear. This will
give 1 to the appropriate skill when using that appendage
would be appropriate. Such as removal of a Syndairian ear
might not be a Perception setback, but maybe a Charm
setback. Talk over this with your GM.
MENTORS
Those who step in this direction must find a master or be
sought out. Until then, they will not be able to train ranks
into Dark Energy. It must be instructed and be learned
from experience. It is not innate.
Mentors are aloof, gruff and spiteful at times. They do not
travel with you. They are not for errand boys, interested in
your personal drama or act as vendors. They are there to
instruct you in the ways of Dark Energy. They expect you
to learn through experience, failing along the way.
They will teach you the ways but will always challenge and
make their apprentice “earn it”. This could be through
quests, jobs or more sacrifices (physical or personal).
CASTING LIMITATIONS
There are certain restrictions and limits to Casting Dark
Energy spells.
 When your character awakes (or every restful event), in
order for him to use Dark Energy he must meditate with it,
CONDITION PENALTY making a Discipline (222) check. This can be bypassed by
Casting it while on a planet and in spending a story point.
11
sunlight.
Casting it while on a planet. 1
The Character in outer space 1
OUTCOME
THE CODE - Nothing bad happens! You can use
S Dark Energy!
Every Voidwalker must pledge allegiance to the secrecy of
being a Voidwalker. Be it Theologian or Scientist, the
A - Recover 1 strain.
- Reduce strain cost for their next Dark
Voidwalkers work together as a team to uphold the
following ideals:
AA Energy spell by 1.
- An ally or vessel heals 1 strain.
- Heal 1 wound.
• The Void is a lethal gift to us. It is not ours to give AAA - Remove a 1 to your next two rolls.
or abuse. - Add an automatic S to your next Dark
T Energy roll.
• Use while ignorant of the Void is abuse, I will not - You will not have a connection to Dark
F Energy for the rest of the day.
accept this.
H - Suffer 1 strain.
• I will not be known. Those who will know me will - Increase strain cost for their next Dark
only know a mask. HH Energy spell by 1.
- Ally or vessel suffers 2 strain.
- Suffer 1 wound.
• I will be humble with your gifts. I will use them - Add a 1 to your next two rolls.
when needed. HHH - Ally or Vessel receives a 1 on their
next roll.
• My powers are not for impressing or impressions. - Add an automatic F to your next Dark
D Energy roll.

• I will not instruct the unworthy. Those that do

seek out instruction and are unworthy, I will
create doom for them.

• I will befriend the ignorant to my advantage. I will

have allies in the dark.

• I will investigate the insane, unknown and

unstable as they may have seen a glimpse of the
Void themselves.

• I will explain the unexplainable through

deception and leadership. It is what I say it is,
even if they do not believe it.

THE DAILY RITE

Dark Energy is fickle and does not like you. Once knowing
Dark Energy, you must battle it every day.

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PSIONICS
A Psionic is an individual who has discovered the dark
secret, inherited the trade, a willing participant or 'lucked'
into the conspiracy behind the Alliance's goal to control
every single creature in the Universe. They are not born
with the ability to read minds or control thoughts. They
are able to through special wavelengths emitted by the
ultra-microscopic Telekritter parasites in their minds. In
order to commune with these Telekritters, you must have
quantities of Telekritter dust. This is obtained through the
secret (and forbidden) trade of breeding of Telekritters.
THE LIFESTYLE
Do not think for a moment that this life style is great or
easy. Psionics are always in danger. The control over the
'enslaved' Telekritter population is exclusive, only a very
few authorized creatures can even talk aloud about them.
The Alliance cares deeply to prevent any knowledge about
this nefarious act to control the population. They have
spies, sensors and Special Forces devoted to monitor
Psionics. To make sure NO ONE spills a secret that they
should not. They also have a list of authorized names and
AINs that are registered complainant, and chances are,
you are not on that list. They will seek you out and destroy
you, and all that you talked to (to make sure no secrets
were told).
It is typical for a corrupt middle manager or politician to
become a Psionic, as it helps them cover their tracks
easily. It is also typical for Psionics to put out hits on other
Psionics as way to "prune" the population. The less people
around who know or can be a Psionic, the better. These
Psionics will typically ask for Space Ventures to eliminate
other Psionics, but always under false pretenses.
SOLITUDE
There is no brotherhood of Psionics, no fellowship to seek
or belong to. Each try to not draw attention to their
abilities.
THE BENEFIT
Besides having the ability to read minds, you most likely
have a business of your own. You receive Business
Administration (2 2). You receive credits in the amount of
every non-canceled S * 100 + 200 generated every 3
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weeks. This is not directly a Telekritter shop. It still
remains somehow is involved. Maybe the company makes
water filters that has Telekritters in the filters so people
get these creatures in their bodies.
As stated before, a Psionic is a secretive person. Her party
might know she is a Psionic, but that is a risk he is
exposing them. It’s better that they do not know, as if
they are captured and tortured – they’ll suffer less.
As for her personal business. She might say it’s a plant for
food dye. However, it is secretly an operation to implant
citizens with Telekritters. Her whole staff might not even
know this.
This is because lots of experts and knowledge about this
whole industry are locked up, forbidden to speak about. It
could be that chemical 8171971-103091093-4095091-
101081081 really gives that soylent burger a polished and
appetizing brown. But in actually, the chemical is supplied
by another Psionic individual. The chemical is really a
batch of Telekritters.
BORROWED TIME
It is highly likely that your character already has a hit out
on him by some elite government man or some crime
boss. Just because you are in the trade.
Your character is sought after and the GM will roll a
Streetwise vs Conspiracies to find your character. They will
send out other foes to kill you and your party.
WHY A SPACE VENTURER ?
Good question. It offers a good gig to help pay for the
goods and obfuscate your true calling. It also gives you
allies who may help your character get through the
assassins, conspiracies and other plots.
SPELLS
The following spells are allowed for those using the
Psionic skill.
• Curse with Divine, use Knowledge (Conspiracies)
when appropriate.
• Freeze Thoughts
• Mind Connection
• Overload Host
TELEKRITTER DUST
Being a Psionic, means that you have access to this dust
and now must use the dust as your body now expects to
use this addictive substance. This dust that you must snort
every 24 hours in order for you to have control over the
Telekritters in your mind. Having access to this dust also
means that you take SOME part in the industry of
Telekritters, either by supply, breeding or distribution. You
have access to Telekritters for this purpose, most likely
through underground channels.
Making a batch of Telekritter dust takes 2 days of cutting
specific crystalized chemicals with a proper mixture of
Hydrogen, Telekritters and Gold.
Every 24 hours, a Medicine (2 2 2) check is required to
overcome the voices in your head (see: the awakened
Telekritters). If this skill check is not made, add 1 per 6
hours missed. Should you miss beyond 24 hours, you are
unable to use the Psionic skill check and suffer 1 for every
Intellect and Cunning based check.
CASTING LIMITATIONS
It is likely that a civilian of the Alliance or Big 7 has
Telekritters in them. It is unlikely for a Xeno beast or some
unknown civilization to have Telekritters in their body
system.
Psionic spells only work with Telekritters, and do not
work without Telekriters in the target!
Psionics do not work remotely as well. The Psionic must
be in the same physical area as her target.
Beyond this, there are other limitations when using
Psionics.
CONDITION PENALTY
Does not have line of sight. 11
The target has made eye contact. 1
Excessive noise in the environment. 1
The character is in outer space. 111

OUTCOME
S - Nothing bad happens…for now.

A - Recover 1 strain.
- Add 1 to any social or knowledge
AA skill check.
- Add an automatic S to your next
T Psionic roll.
F - Suffer 1 strain, 1 wound.

H - Suffer 1 strain.
- Add 1 to any social or knowledge
HH skill check.
- Add an automatic F to your next
D Psionic roll.

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NEW SPELLS
All spells are actions and cost 2 strain to cast.
Augur
Dark Energy (2) Extreme Range
Action (Concentration)
The Spellcaster enters a deep coma with his consciousness
traveling among the stars. None can wake him for at least
3 hours, except for a Medicine vs the augur's Discipline
roll.
Narrative: Per non-canceled S, the Voidwalker may
deduce a layer of detail of the geographical or time layer.
Such as star system, hour, day, etc.
Note: for each star system between the target and spell
caster, increase the difficulty by one. Advantages and
Triumphs may be spent via Social Encounter effects. Keep
in mind to use the suggested Spell Threats / Despairs as
well!
Structure: This cannot be used in combat.
Augur Effects MOD
Astral Projection: The spell caster may send a
representation of themselves to the creature
target to verbally communicate with a creature
+22
for minutes equal to rank in Knowledge:
Astronomy. During this, the Voidwalker is
intangible. He cannot harm nor can he be harmed.
Chronological Precision: You are able to extract
the whereabouts of your target the number of
days equal to ranks in Knowledge: Astronomy.
Cosmic Door: The Voidwalker may teleport
himself to the place he is Auguring through the
void. His body, mind and soul fold into the Void
+22
and exit frozen. The teleport is instant, and he can
only carry his encumbrance capacity through this
spell. He arrives Prone and immobilized for three
rounds.
Group Precision: You are able to extract the
whereabouts of the number of targets equal to
ranks in Knowledge: Astronomy.
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Control Drone
Drones (VARIES) Short Range
Action
Through a DAPr or GRIM like device, the Droner can give
commands to a specific drone.
Narrative: The Droner gives out scripts and commands for
a Drone to function, like giving a guest a drink or fetching
a newspaper.
Structure: T The Drone can execute a task using the
Droner's "Drones" skill. For example, for a Drone to shoot
a gun, the Droner would use this spell.
This spell may be further augmented:
Control Drone MOD
Group Precision: You may do this to more
than one drone but cannot take this +2
multiple time.
Range: Increase the range of the spell by
+2
one range band.
Dark Energy Attack
Dark Energy (2) Short Range
Action
The Dark Energy wielder uses knowledge about the
Cosmos to call it forth to defend or attack through
interacting with pressurizing the gravity around a creature
for physical harm and destruction.
+2
Narrative: This is only used in combat.
Structure: Deal damage equal to the Intellect rating of the
caster on a S while adding any additional non-canceled S.
The attack may only trigger critical on T.
2
This spell may be further augmented:
Dark Energy Attack Effects MOD
+2
Deadly: The attack gains a Critical Rating of
+22
2.
Decrease Gravity: The attack requires the
target to make an immediate Athletics check
(2 2 2) to be moved a ranged band not to
+2
exceed Medium in any direction. The attack
will leave the target disorientated until the
end of its next turn.
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 Destructive: Gain the Sunder quality and Dark Energy Barrier Effects MOD
Pierce quality equal to the ranks in +22 Add Defense: Increase the defense by
Astronomy. +222
ranks in Astronomy.
Frost Line: The attack gains the Ensnare Additional Target: The caster increases the
+22
quality equal to the ranks in Astronomy. area of the barrier to another creature with
Increase Gravity: The attack gains the a similar or smaller Silhouette while in the
Knockdown quality. The attack also gains the engaged range band (or upgraded range +2
+2
Disorient quality with a rating equal to the
band). Any additional A may affect other
character's ranks in Astronomy.
creatures.
Lightning: The spell arcs out in a lightning
+2 Alter Gravity: Creatures inside the barrier
granting the Auto-fire quality. +2
ignore Heavy or Light gravity.
Range: Increase the range of the spell by
+2 Empowered: The barrier reduces damage
one range band. +22
per S, overriding the normal effects.
Silent: Grant the attack the Silent quality. - Obscure: Increase difficulty to detect
Solar: The attack gains the Burn quality objects in the barrier by 1, regardless if the
+22 +222
equal to the ranks in Astronomy. scanner or creature can detect Dark
Suffocate: If the attack deals damage, the Energy.
target makes an immediate Resilience (2 2 Range: Increase the range of the spell by
+2 +2
2) check or suffer wounds and strain equal one range band.
to half of the Dark Energy skill (rounded up). Reflection: Increase the range of the spell
Tamper: Gain the Jam quality with 2 ranks in +22
+22 by one range band.
it.
Freeze Thoughts
Dark Energy Barrier
Psionics (2 2 2) Short Range
Dark Energy (2 2) Extreme Range Action
Action (Concentration)
Using the psychic link between Telekritters, the Psionic
The Dark Energy wielder focuses a small bubble of Dark commands a target's Telekritters (in Short range) to block
Energy around a very small area, covering himself or neural pathways making them stutter, stagger or be slow.
another creature. Light cannot penetrate this area, but
bends around it. Narrative: This is used largely for combat, but can be used
to explain why a target stutters, slow to react or forgets a
Narrative: It looks as though the object disappeared while detail.
inside this barrier, increasing difficulty by 2 to spot or see
the person inside the barrier. This barrier can be used as a Structure: A creature that is in short range is staggered
Jonah System for hours equal to the Dark Energy skill and immobilized.
rating.
Mind Blast
Structure: The barrier may be placed on a target in an
Engaged distance to the caster (or himself). A successful Psionics (2 2 2) Short Range
check results in a reduction of damage of all hits taken by Action
one until the end of the character’s next turn. Reduce the
The Telekritter's attempt to harmonize with a target's
damage by 1 for any additional non-canceled S S. The
Telekritters.
character adds one to his defense as well.
Narrative: This is only used for Combat.
This also increases any attempts to detect the creatures
inside the barrier by 2. Structure: Pick a creature within short range. Deal damage
equal to the Intellect of the Psionic plus any non-canceled
This spell may be further augmented:
S. Critical may only be triggered on T. This attack has a
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A successful attack will cause the creature to suffer 3
strain and become staggered until the end of the start of
the next round. Minions who take damage are instantly
destroyed.
Psionics heal strain equal to the number of creatures
impacted.
Mind Connection
Psionics (2 2 2) Short Range
Action
The spell caster can attempt to make a connection with a
target. Upon success, the Psionic spell caster adds an
automatic S to any social skill check made against the
target.
Narrative: This is only used for Combat.
Structure: Pick a creature within short range. Deal damage
equal to the Intellect of the Psionic plus any non-canceled
S. Critical may only be triggered on T. This attack has a
quality of Blast 1 + Knowledge (Conspiracies).
A successful attack will cause the creature to suffer 3
strain and become staggered until the end of the start of
the next round. Minions who take damage are instantly
destroyed.
Influence (Non-Combat): The Psionic must add 1
per 2 ranks of the target’s Vigilance. When
successful, the psionic may cause the target to +2
adopt an emotional state that the Psionic wishes
next minute or round.
Read: The Psionic must add 1 per 2 ranks of the
target’s Discipline. When successful, the Psionic
+2
knows the current emotional state and thoughts
of the target(s).
The Mind Connection outcomes could be spent the
following ways:
OUTCOME
A - Nothing bad happens…for now.
- Discover recent thoughts or motivations
that is beneficial to the Psionic.
- May cause the target(s) to suffer 1 wound
T of damage.
- Increase duration of Influence by one
round.
- Suffer 2 strain.
H - Suffer 1 wound
- Expose your fears within a social
HH encounter.
- The target realizes he is trying to be
HHH controlled telepathically.
- The target realizes he is trying to be
controlled telepathically.
D - You cannot use the Psionic again in this
encounter.

Psionics heal strain equal to the number of creatures Overdrive Drone

impacted.
Drones (2 2) Short Range
This spell can be modified by these effects: Action

The Droner requests the Drone to overclock its internal

systems to perform better.
Mind Connection Effects MOD
Additional Target: Use the highest opposing rank Narrative: The Droner is on a rooftop, sending his drone
of a creature while using this effect. Target an out to spy or do recon.
+2
additional creature. Any additional A may affect Structure: A successful check will result in the decrease of
other creatures. the next skill check that Drone makes.
Flay: The Psionic must add 1 per 2 ranks of the
target’s Resilience. When successful, the target
+2
suffers 1 strain plus 1 additional strain per A A
generated on the check.
Influence (Combat): The Psionic must add 1 per 2
ranks of the target’s Vigilance. When successful,
the psionic may cause the target to adopt an +22
emotional state that the Psionic wishes next
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 Sabotage Not all launch bays are created equally. Each have a
difficulty rating based on their mother ship’s silhouette.
Drones (2 2 2) Short Range
Action (Concentration) • S1-2: 22222
• S3-4: 2222
The Psionic tells the Telekritters on his target to interfere • S4-6: 222
with neural pathways causing the target's body to be • S6-8: 22
cursed. • S9+: 2

Narrative: Some of this can be minor, such as the target

seemingly is unable to perform basic physical, social and
mental tasks granting a 1 1 to skill checks.
VEHICLES
NEW COMPONENTS
These override the other components from the rulebook.
Each component can be used by a station with a specific
Vessel Action (or Maneuver).

There are a few modifications for the Vehicle rules.

Mostly, everything is intact and the same as the Core
Rulebook.
JONAH SYSTEM
A Jonah System is how Oxygen, Food and Waste
Management is governed on a starship which is
administered by the Life Support system. This filters out
space particles and other natural elements to make a ship
habitable and comfortable.
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS
If you have a modified ship with specialized attachments
or gear, this is the system that it uses. This could be the
barrier shield, the teleports, and etc. This is also
equivalent to “Defenses”.
COMMUNICATIONS ARRAY
This represents the vessel’s ability process data and
receive communication requests.

While standing idle in space, each day takes up one JS

point. When exploring space, folding through FTL Space or
combat, the Jonah System might require more resources
to adequately keep you alive.
While food is mentioned with the Jonah system, it is not a
meal that one would really enjoy to eat over and over
again. The Jonah system provides a soy-based substance
that is equivalent to a daily meal.
DATA WAREHOUSE
A series of databases and datasets that contain
information for the ship to interface or integrate with
other systems or actions. It is the brain and memory of the
vessel. Damage to this system impacts almost every other
system other than the FTL Engines, Weapons and Power
Converter.

There is not a mathematical formula in game, but the

Jonah System gives an element of danger and a way to ENGINES
spend Advantages and Threats. Used in: All systems.

All traveling should take up a good percentage of a JS This can either be used planet-side or space. This is how
rating on a ship, making players and GM alike think the vessel moves about from point a to point b in non FTL
strategically how to overcome logistical challenges. Space. This is equivalent to “Propulsion”.

LAUNCH BAYS

When landing or taking off from a launch bay that’s

attached to a space ship it requires an action. The pilot FTL ENGINES
suffers 2 strain as well, as it is a stressful event.

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These engines use FTL Space signals to fold the vessel (and GUNNER
its contents) into an alternative space where it is quicker
Guy who is manning the guns, mostly with a grin.
and easier to skirt about the universe.

HELMSMAN
JONAH
This crewman is an administrators and integration system
Giving food, gravity, temperature and other creature
specialists. They are vital for information gathering and
comforts for use while in Space. This is equivalent to
analysis.
“Hull”.

NAVIGATOR
NAVIGATION
Part science officer, part astronomer and quick with
This lets the system steer, brake and interact with its
operating systems. The Navigator is there to assist the
surroundings. I’d say it’s pretty vital, right?
ship’s internal systems.

POWER CONVERTER
PILOT
This converts the various fuels, liquids and matter needed
This book is not for you if you do not know what a Pilot is.
to power the ship.

SENSORS
Detects and understands the environment around it.

WEAPONS
Defending yourself is quite important. While this is called
the “Weapons” system, this included armor or other
defensive measures.

STATIONS

Stations are required for certain maneuvers, actions and

abilities. When on the starship, each crewmember can
claim any spot on the ship. It is not dependent on careers,
races or skills.
You may always install a station on as ship, if you have
enough credits and encumbrance capacity that is.

BO’SUN
A ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew. They
oversee the launching of craft to the system operations of
a vessel.

CO-PILOT
Just as important as a pilot, the Co-Pilot takes over tasks
that are too much for an already busy Pilot.

VESSEL ACTIONS & MANEUVERS CATALOG

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BO’SUN ACTIONS TYPE SS COST DIFFICULTY SKILL COMPONENT
Adjust Parameters Maneuver 2 - - AUX
Boost Component Maneuver - - - AUX
Communication Torpedo
Maneuver - - - COM
Interaction
Damage Control Action - 222 MECHANICS -
Degraded Weapons Fire Action - VARIES GUNNERY WEAPONS
Intercept Projectiles Action - 2222 COMPUTERS DATA
Jam Communications Action - 2 COMPUTERS COM
Plot FTL Course Action 1 2 ASTROCARTOGRAPHY FTL
Recover JS Action 2 2 MECHANICS JONAH
Recycle Resources Action - 22 OPERATING JONAH
Scramble Drones* Action 2 222 DRONES COM
Slide in! Maneuver - - - -
Tactical Scan Action 2 2 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Terra Firma Action - 22 ATHLETICS -
Threat Assessment Action 2 222 OPERATING DATA
V2V Bridge Walkway Action (Concentration) - 2 OPERATING AUX

CO-PILOT ACTIONS TYPE SS COST DIFFICULTY SKILL COMPONENT

Adjust Parameters Maneuver 2 - - AUX
Biometric Scans Action 3 222 OPERATING SENSORS
Boost Component Maneuver - - - AUX
Boost Defenses Action 5 222 MECHANICS AUX
Cloaking Pattern Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING AUX
Communication Torpedo
Maneuver - - - COM
Interaction
Course Correction Action 1 22 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Damage Control Action - 222 MECHANICS -
Engage Anti-System Beam Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING AUX
Engage Barrier Field Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING POWER
Engage Dark Energy
Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING POWER
Barrier
Intercept Projectiles Action - 2222 COMPUTERS DATA
Nominal Weapons Fire Action - VARIES GUNNERY WEAPONS
Plot FTL Course Action 1 2 ASTROCARTOGRAPHY FTL
Recycle Resources Action - 22 OPERATING JONAH
Scramble Drones* Action 2 222 DRONES COM
Slide in! Maneuver - - - -
Tactical Scan Action 2 2 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Terra Firma Action - 22 ATHLETICS -
V2V Bridge Walkway Action (Concentration) - 2 OPERATING AUX
Wingman Action - 22 PILOTING NAV

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GUNNER ACTIONS TYPE SS COST DIFFICULTY SKILL COMPONENT
Adjust Parameters Maneuver 2 - - AUX
Boost Component Maneuver - - - AUX
Communication Torpedo
Maneuver - - - COM
Interaction
Damage Control Action - 222 MECHANICS -
Engage Anti-System Beam Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING AUX
Engage Barrier Field Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING POWER
Gunfire Armor Action 2 22 GUNNERY WEAPONS
Nominal Weapons Fire Action - VARIES GUNNERY WEAPONS
Plot FTL Course Action 1 2 ASTROCARTOGRAPHY FTL
Recycle Resources Action - 22 OPERATING JONAH
Scramble Drones* Action 2 222 DRONES COM
Slide in! Maneuver - - - -
Tactical Scan Action 2 2 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Terra Firma Action - 22 ATHLETICS -
Threat Assessment Action 2 222 OPERATING DATA
V2V Bridge Walkway Action (Concentration) - P OPERATING AUX
Weapon Solution Action (Concentration) - 22 GUNNERY WEAPONS

HELMSMAN ACTIONS TYPE SS COST DIFFICULTY SKILL COMPONENT

Adjust Parameters Maneuver 2 - - AUX
Biometric Scans Action 3 222 OPERATING SENSORS
Boost Component Maneuver - - - AUX
Boost Defenses Action 5 222 MECHANICS AUX
Communication Torpedo
Maneuver - - - COM
Interaction
Damage Control Action - 222 MECHANICS -
Degraded Weapons Fire Action - VARIES GUNNERY WEAPONS
Engage Anti-System Beam Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING AUX
Engage Barrier Field Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING POWER
Fire Discipline Action - 222 LEADERSHIP WEAPONS
Intercept Projectiles Action - 2222 COMPUTERS DATA
Jam Communications Action - 2 COMPUTERS COM
Plot FTL Course Action 1 2 ASTROCARTOGRAPHY FTL
Recover JS Action 2 2 MECHANICS JONAH
Recycle Resources Action - 22 OPERATING JONAH
Slide in! Maneuver - - - -
Tactical Scan Action 2 2 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Terra Firma Action - 22 ATHLETICS -
Threat Assessment Action 2 222 OPERATING DATA
V2V Bridge Walkway Action (Concentration) - 2 OPERATING AUX
V2V Hacking Stream Action (Concentration) 3 2222 COMPUTERS COM

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NAVIGATION ACTIONS TYPE SS COST DIFFICULTY SKILL COMPONENT
Adjust Parameters Maneuver 2 - - AUX
Biometric Scans Action 3 222 OPERATING SENSORS
Boost Component Maneuver - - - AUX
Cloaking Pattern Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING AUX
Communication Torpedo
Maneuver - - - COM
Interaction
Course Correction Action 1 22 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Create Interference Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING COM
Damage Control Action - 222 MECHANICS -
Dark Energy Radar Scan Action 5 222 OPERATING SENSORS
Degraded Weapons Fire Action - VARIES GUNNERY WEAPONS
Engage Anti-System Beam Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING AUX
Engage Barrier Field Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING POWER
Engage Dark Energy
Action (Concentration) 5 222 OPERATING POWER
Barrier
Plot FTL Course Action 1 2 ASTROCARTOGRAPHY FTL
Recycle Resources Action - 22 OPERATING JONAH
Slide in! Maneuver - - - -
Terra Firma Action - 22 ATHLETICS -
Trace FTL Routes Action 1 22 OPERATING DATA
V2V Bridge Walkway Action (Concentration) - 2 OPERATING AUX

PILOT ACTIONS TYPE SS COST DIFFICULTY SKILL COMPONENT

Accelerate Maneuver - - - ENGINES
Adjust Parameters Maneuver 2 - - AUX
Boost Component Maneuver - - - AUX
Boost Defenses Action - 222 MECHANICS AUX
Brace for Impact Maneuver - - - ENGINES
Communication
Maneuver - - - COM
Torpedo Interaction
Course Correction Action 1 22 PERCEPTION SENSORS
Damage Control Action - 222 MECHANICS -
Decelerate Maneuver - - - ENGINES
Evasive Tactics Maneuver - - - NAV
FTL Space Entry Action 2 2 PILOTING FTL
Full Throttle Action - - PILOTING ENGINES
Gain the Advantage Action - VARIES PILOTING NAV
Jam Communications Action - 2 COMPUTERS COM
Nominal Weapons
Action - VARIES GUNNERY WEAPONS
Fire
Plot FTL Course Action 1 2 ASTROCARTOGRAPHY FTL
Ram Action - 22 PILOTING NAV
Recover JS Action 2 2 MECHANICS JONAH
Recycle Resources Action - 22 OPERATING JONAH
Scramble Drones* Action 2 222 DRONES COM

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 Slide in! Maneuver - - - -
Stressful Piloting Action - - PILOTING NAV
Terra Firma Action - 22 ATHLETICS -
Trace FTL Routes Action 1 22 OPERATING DATA
Action
V2V Bridge Walkway - 2 OPERATING AUX
(Concentration)

VECHICLE ACTIONS AND MANEUVERS If attackers suffer HH they suffer an automatic hit that is
half the damage of the weapon. Upgrade the difficulty by
Accelerate one if the weapon is Short range. Weapons that are
Engage range cannot use this action.
Maneuver
Stations: Pilot Boost Component
The vessel's engines work a bit harder and increases the
speed by 1. Maneuver
Stations: Any Station

Adjust Parameters Adjusting a few conditions and variables allows a

Maneuver
Stations: Any Station
The crewmember adjusts the parameters on his station,
moving a 1 from his dice pool to another crewmember's
dice pool until the start of his next turn.
Biometric Scans
Action
Stations: Co-Pilot, Helmsman, Navigation
The ship presents a snapshot of images or data points,
giving a crewmember to analyze the data to find specific
organic life-forms from this snapshot. Using the snapshot,
crew can try to pinpoint the location of an individual.
This can be no bigger a "Short" range band, nor can it
penetrate thick plating or planet crust. However, the
crewmember may increase difficulty to increase the range
band of the scan and/or increase the penetrating power
of the scan.
Gunfire Armor
Action
Stations: Gunner
Select a weapon to fire with. Until the end of the next
Gunner's turn, all craft that are Silhouette less than four
upgrade difficulty to strike a crewmember's vessel.
component to respond quicker and efficient. A
component may receive an extra 1 die when performing
an action. This cannot stack.
Boost Defenses
Action
Stations: Co-Pilot, Helmsman, Pilot
The craft must have at least 1 defense. Successful checks
increase the defense of the craft until the beginning of the
character's next turn per each S at maximum of three
defenses. This increases the piloting actions during this
affect.
Each A increases the duration by one.
Brace for Impact
Maneuver
Stations: Pilot
Once per round, the Pilot can position the craft to
minimize incoming damage doing Barrel Rolls or other
such piloting skills. The amount of damage soaked is equal
to the silhouette - 1 (minimum 1). On critical hits, the
critical roll is a -10. Any roll below or equal to a 0 does no
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 Cloaking Pattern
Action (Concentration)
Stations: Co-Pilot, Navigation
A crewmember can produce an artificial concealment,
giving setback die to ships targeting with weapons or
tracking the vessel. The vessel’s speed must be at speeds
less than or equal to one.
Upon success, treat the concealment like fog - adding 1 1
die for attacks and perception checks against the vessel.
The crewmember may choose to keep up the pattern for
each turn at the cost of 5 system strain.
A crewmember may add one difficulty per speed over 1 to
the roll. If the speed is increased after the initial check,
remove 1 per speed over 1.
Communication Torpedo
Interaction
Maneuver
Stations: Any Station
Crewmembers can send (out of a small torpedo bay like
chamber) and scan Communication Torpedoes.
Course Correction
Action
Stations: Co-Pilot, Navigation, Pilot
On a successful check, each non-canceled S reduces the 1
suffered for difficult terrain by one.
Create Interference
Action (Concentration)
Stations: Navigation
Increase the difficulty to hit your craft by one if the
weapons are not simple or gun powder and to detect you.
You must be traveling at 2 or greater speed until the start
of your next turn.
Damage Control
Action
Stations: No Station Required
You may choose to repair either strain or hull damage. If
successful, you may heal the strain or hull by one per non-
canceled S. Repairing hull is only permissible once per
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encounter, as long-term care is likely needed to patch up
the damage received.
This can also be used to repair critical hits or repair other
components per damage rating or critical hit rating.
Those with trained Athletics can choose to make an
Athletics roll rather than a Mechanics roll should that
make narrative sense in how the repair is being handled.
Dark Energy Radar Scan
Action
Stations: Navigation
Add S to your next roll detecting Dark Energy as well as
ignoring any creature or craft that would increase
difficulty to tracking or detecting it due to Dark Energy
conditions until the end of the next turn.
Decelerate
Maneuver
Stations: Pilot
Lower the speed of the vessel by 1 as the engines whirl
down.
Degraded Weapons Fire
Action
Stations: Bo'sun, Helmsman, Navigation
The vessel allows access to the weapons, but it has
frustrating and clunky UI. These stations may use any gun
mounted to the vessel by upgrading the difficulty of the
roll by 1. This uses the weapon's profile for the base
difficulty and range.
Engage Anti-System Beam
Action (Concentration)
Stations: Co-Pilot, Gunner, Helmsman, Navigation
Your character selects one target within short range. A
beam that seeks to disable components on a ship.
If it is successful, until the end of the next turn, the target
decreases the ability of any skill checks they make by one.
The vessel must have a speed less than 3.
This costs 3 strain per turn to keep active and one
concentration maneuver is needed. Once the vessel hits
speed 3 or greater, this beam immediately canceled.
 Engage Barrier Field
Action (Concentration)
Stations: Co-Pilot, Gunner, Helmsman, Navigation
The ship engages an electro-magnetic field around itself,
which increases its defense by 1 until the end of the next
turn. This cannot stack.
This costs 3 strain per turn to keep active and one
concentration maneuver is needed.
Engage Dark Energy Barrier
Action (Concentration)
Stations: Co-Pilot, Navigation
The component starts to overheat and the ship shutters
while engaged. It is uncomfortably and unnaturally quiet
in the ship for a brief moment.
This increases the difficulty to hit or detect the craft by
two to any non-Dark Energy sensors or equipment.
HHH or D breaks the Auxiliary System by one rating.
Until the end of the next turn.
FTL Space Entry
Action
Stations: Pilot
The craft appears to fold into FTL Space with a shine to it.
Requires speed of 1.
Full Throttle
Action
Stations: Pilot
The vessel’s engine kicks into overdrive, causing the vessel
to be very vulnerable to attacks as navigation and
defensive piloting is limited during this effect.
Until the beginning of the Pilot's next turn, the craft is at
the speed of its 1 + defense + rating + the current speed
rating of the craft. Any A A on the roll allows the ship to
also move one range bands as a maneuver (not to break
the 2 maneuver limit rule).
During this time period, the craft has 0 armor and
defense.

To keep this active, the vessel suffers 5 system strain per Gain the Advantage
turn.
Action
Stations: Pilot
Evasive Tactics
The pilot has to be in a ship with a silhouette lower than 4
Maneuver and be going at least a speed of 3. The pilot then picks a
Stations: Pilot
vessel he is in combat with. Using the difficulty below to
The craft spins, rolls and banks causing an increase all determine success. S decreases the difficulty by 2 when
attack difficulty to and from this vessel by one. Must have making combat checks against the target.
a speed of 3 or higher.
In order for the target to disengage, it must use this action
Fire Discipline to disengage.

Action OUTCOME
Stations: Helmsman
2 Same Speed
The Helmsman coordinates a strategic position for the
Your vessel’s current speed is higher
pilot, gunner and other statins to converge. On a 22
than the target’s current speed.
successful check, the next crewmember firing a weapon Your vessel’s current speed is one
on the vehicle adds 1 to their check, plus an additional 222 rating lower than target’s current
crewmember for an additional A. That character may speed.
Your vessel’s current speed is two
spend A to allow every hit to inflicts 2 strain. 2222 ratings lower than the target’s
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 Intercept Projectiles Recover JS
Action Action
Stations: Bo'sun, Co-Pilot, Helmsman Stations: Bo'sun, Helmsman, Pilot
Using the station, the crewmember is able to destroy the Recover 10 JS per non-canceled S. A adds an additional 2
incoming projectile with the ship's own weapon using JS. T may heal 5 strain.
complicated and quick coding. The vessel gains 1 soak +
any non-canceled S until the end of the next turn. This
Recycle Resources
cannot stack.
Action
Jam Communications Stations: Any Station

Action
Stations: Bo'sun, Helmsman, Pilot
A wave of feedback and noise ripples from the ship. The
enemy must make a Computers (2 2 2 2) to use its own
communication system. Difficulty increases one for each
additional T. Spend A to Jam other vessels in range.
This takes 2 strain to maintain per round.
Modify Internal Gravity
Maneuver
Stations: No Station Required
Quick settings here and there from a station will adjust
the gravity.
Nominal Weapons Fire
A crewmember deverts power in an attempt to heal
system strain. On a successful check, spend 10 JS to
recover 1 strain. D subtracts 10 JS automatically plus any
non-canceled F.
Scramble Drones*
Action
Stations: Bo'sun, Co-Pilot, Gunner
The Bo’sun must roll Operating rolls to ensure pilots can
take off in an emergency response to a situation.
The Bo’sun stressfully coordinates through checklists and
procedures. S results in the immediate take off. If the
Bo'sun fails, the craft may be added to the initiative order
at the end of next turn.

Action Pilots in craft must make a Stressful Operations action as

Stations: Co-Pilot, Gunner, Pilot
well as suffer 2 strain when taking off.
A crewmember can fire a vessel's gun with no difficulty.
Taking off has the below difficulties as not all launch bays
Plot FTL Course are created equally. Each have a difficulty rating based on
their mother ship’s silhouette.
Action
Stations: Any Station • S1-2: 22222
Program coordinates and route information to find the • S3-4: 2222
shortest route to your destination. Failure increases time • S4-6: 222
by 10 JS per non-canceled F. • S6-8: 22
• S9+: 2
Ram
Scramble Fighters*
Action
Stations: Pilot Action
Your vessel rams into the other craft. Your vessel needs to Stations: Bo’Sun
be at a current speed greater than 0. Damage done is The operator stressfully coordinates through checklists
based on your speed + silhouette + non-canceled S. You and procedures. Success results in the immediate take off.
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If the operator fails, the craft may be added to the
initiative order at the end of next turn.
Not all launch bays are created equally. Each have a
difficulty rating based on their mother ship’s silhouette.
Tactical Scan
Action
Stations: Bo'sun, Co-Pilot, Gunner, Helmsman
The crew knows the type, built, armor, defense, hull
thresholds, system strain thresholds, speed, and

• S1-2: 22222 modifications. A crewmember may spend A A to learn

• S3-4: 2222 its hull and system strain levels.
• S4-6: 222
Terra Firma
• S6-8: 22
• S9+: 2 Action
Stations: No Station Required
A crewmember may brace themselves when things get
OUTCOME
- Craft can take off as an immediate rocky. The crewmember receives an automatic S when
S action (Stressful Operations) making checks to avoid falling prone.
AAA - Add 1 to craft taking off.
The crewmember may spend T or A A A to take 2 less
- Craft decrease their take off checks by
T one. damage from being tossed about in the craft should there
be a collision or critical injury on the vessel.
FF - Delay launching craft by one round.
- Add 1 to craft taking off (Stressful Threat Assessment
HHH Operations)
- Craft increase their take off checks by
D one.
Action
Stations: Bo'sun, Gunner, Helmsman
The crewmember runs an analysis plugging in variables
Slide in!
and parameters into a program in their station.
Maneuver
Stations: No Station Required Trace FTL Routes
A crewmember may log into and use a station.
Action
Stations: Navigation, Pilot
Stressful Piloting
By using difficulty calculations, the crewmember is able to
Action guesstimate where a ship might travel out of given clues
Stations: Pilot about how they folded into FTL Space, where they folded
The pilot moves to overcome difficult terrain. from and other sensory data.

OUTCOME V2V Bridge Walkway

- Flat, clear or has infrastructure.
Chaotic noise, wind, sandy dunes or Action (Concentration)
1 Stations: Any Station
forests
11 Dangerous terrain, such as asteroids. The vessel strikes and latches onto another vessel of equal
Risky terrain, such as explosions and or larger size. This allows crew to board the vessel as
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tight tunnels. quickly as possible.

To disembark from a ship is considered from moving from

Short to Engaged. Movement can start at the beginning of
next turn.

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The bridge remains extended while taking a maneuver
suffering 2 strain per speeds over 1. While attached to a
vessel, the walkway adds 1 per speed over 0 to any
Piloting checks.

V2V Hacking Stream

Action (Concentration)
Stations:Helmsman
The Vessel creates a beam that happens to act like an
universal data jack. The hacker on this vessel may attempt
hacking the enemy ship at an increase difficulty of one.
The ship must be going slower than 3 speed. This is not
detected unless being actively scanned for. HHH alerts
the enemy vessel, D opens a backdoor up for your vessel
as well as notifying the target.

Once successfully making the connection, as soon as the

vessel moves outside the range band, the connection is
broken.

For this connection to remain open, the Vessel spends 2

strain and the hacker receives 1 per rank of speed the
current vessel is going.

Weapon Solution
Action (Concentration)
Stations: Gunner
May use two unlinked weapons as a linked weapon at the
start of the crewmember's next turn, regardless if they
were already fired. Use the shortest of range band of the
weapons. Suffer SE SE when firing the weapons.

Wingman
Action
Stations: Co-Pilot
The Co-Pilot calculates and inputs the desired speed, fuel
use and other useful items, which the machine responds
positively to. Success results in the Pilot receiving a BO
die. Each non-canceled SS downgrades the difficulty of the
next Piloting check.

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VESSEL CRITICAL TABLE
A new critical table was forged!

ROLL RESULT CRITICAL RATING D100 CRITICAL HIT RESULTS

Rattled: The vehicle suffers 3 system strain, and its pilot and each occupant suffer
01-18 2
3 strain.
Shrapnel Spray: Chunks of metal or wood are hurled at the occupants at deadly
velocity. The pilot and occupants must each make a Resilience or Vigilance (2 2 2)
19-36 2
check or suffer 1 wound, plus 1 additional wound per F on the check; you may
spend HHH or D from this check to inflict a Critical Injury on the character.
37-54 2 Hull Damaged: The vehicle’s hull is compromised, armor is set to 0.
Navigation Damaged: The vehicle’s navigation is compromised (see Vehicle
55-59 2
Components, on page 221).
Propulsion Damaged: The vehicle’s propulsion is compromised (see Vehicle
60-63 2
Components, on page 221).
64-72 22 Attacker picks increases damage rating to a specified system.
Defenses Damaged: The vehicle’s defenses are compromised (see Vehicle
73-81 22
Components, on page 221).
Weapons Damaged: One of the vehicle’s weapons of the attacker’s choice is
82-108 22
compromised (see Vehicle Components, on page 221).
Brakes Damaged: The vehicle’s brakes are compromised (see Vehicle
109-124 222
Components, on page 221).
Roll 1d10. Outcome of die makes the sub-system broken and unusable. 1=
Auxiliary System, 2 = Communication System, 3=Data Warehouse, 4=Engines,
125-130 222
5=FTL Engines, 6=Life Support, 7=Navigation, 8=Power Converter, 9=Sensors,
10=Weapons
All Systems Down: All of the vehicle’s components are compromised (see Vehicle
132-138 2222
Components, on page 221).
Fire!: The vehicle catches on fire. While the vehicle is on fire, each occupant
139-144 2222 suffers damage as discussed on page 111. A fire can be put out with a Cool or
Athletics (2 2 2) check (or multiple checks for big vehicles).
Breaking Up: The vehicle begins to come apart at its seams, disintegrating around
the occupants. At the end of the following round, it is completely destroyed, and
145-153 2222
the surrounding environment is littered with debris. Anyone aboard the vehicle
has one round to dive for the nearest door before they are lost.
Vaporized: The vehicle is completely destroyed, consumed in a large and dramatic
154+ -
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SKILLS IMPACTED BY COMPONETS
When components are downed (giving setback) the following skills are impacted.

SKILL AUX COM DATA ENG FTL LIFE NAV PWR SNSR WPN
Astrocartography 1 1 1
Athletics 1
Charm 1
Coercion 1
Computers 1 1 1 1 1
Coordination 1
Deception 1
Discipline 1
Driving 1 1 1 1 1 1
Gunnery 1 1 1
Leadership 1 1
Negotiation 1
Operating 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Perception 1 1
Piloting 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Resilience 1
Vigilance 1
1 do not stack with each other, meaning Operating does not get more than one 1 from two systems being damaged.

CONDITION INTEREST RATE MONTHS

START UP VESSELS Citizenship 9 5% + SIL +5
As your company pledges to a Big 7 official or alliance Citizenship 8 - 6 4% + SIL +3
officer, you are now licensed to operate a cruiser for your
Space Venture company. Citizenship 5 - 1 2% + SIL +1

The loan for the vessel is pretty cheap, as they cut you a
SS -1% per -1 per

deal on the monthly payment table. You just have to make T or A A A -.5% -2
15 months to pay off the vessel!
D or H H H +1% +3

LOANS
As stated before, everything can be bought with loans.
The loans mentioned in the catalog represent a base
amount. This could be lower or higher given many
circumstances, but everything is a base of 8% with +5
months to pay it off. Negotiation, Charm or even
Citizenship Ranking might alter this.
FIRE ARCS
One thing that is missing are Fire Arcs. Fire Arcs are not
used in Space Ventures. The setting is meant to be
narrative and fun, and Fire Arcs are difficult to do without
Grids or slowing down action.

To get the value of the craft, times it by 15. INSTALLED AND REQUIRED STATIONS
Loans cannot have a rate of less than 2% interest rate. Some vessels require stations that need to be manned in
order to run the ship. Some ships come with installed
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 PASSENGERS AND CREW
We’re going to make this easy. As far as passengers, ships
with silhouette 2 – 3 can fit a handful of people. 4 can fit
up to 10. 5 can go into the 100 – 250 range. 6 goes into
the thousands. 7 - 9 goes into the hundreds of thousands.

VECHILE CATALOG

VALUE ENCUM SIL - HND ARMR / DEF REQ. INSTALLED

START UP VESSELS HT / ST STANDARD LAYOUT
(LOAN) (CAP) (SPD) (JS) STATIONS STATIONS
Hull Crackers Rockets,
Alliance Cruiser $11,660 45 (68) 4: 2 (3) 1 / 1 (45) 25 / 32 C, P G, C, P
Standard Cannon
Alliance Utility 80 Ion Duster (2), Twin Barrel
$11,660 4: 1 (4) 1 / 0 (55) 30 / 30 C, P G, C, P
Cruiser (120) Cannon
Taal'sarian 100 Alliance Anti-ship Cannon,
$11,660 4: -2 (3) 3 / 0 (95) 35 / 25 P G, B, H, P
Transport (175) Ice Breakers (2)
Federated Star 75 Anti-System Lasers, Ice
$11,660 4: 0 (4) 1 / 0 (50) 20 / 50 H, P G, H, N, P
Runner (113) Breakers (1)
90
Taal'sarian Carrier $11,660 4: -2 (3) 3 / 1 (65) 20 / 40 B, P G, B, H, P Ion Dusters (2)
(135)
Mega Cannon, Anti-Troop
Taal'sarian Cruiser $11,660 55 (60) 4: 0 (4) 1 / 0 (50) 40 / 20 G, P G, C, P
Beam
Syndairian Cruiser $11,660 35 (75) 4: 1 (6) 0 / 1 (45) 25 / 25 P G, H, P Long Beam Cannon (2)
SMALL PERSONNEL VALUE ENCUM SIL - HND ARMR / DEF REQ. INSTALLED
HT / ST STANDARD LAYOUT
CRAFT (LOAN) (CAP) (SPD) (JS) STATIONS STATIONS
Alliance Shuttle $7,830 21 (25) 3: 0 (4) 2 / 0 (3) 17 / 17 N, P N, P Ion Dusters
Alliance Heavy
$8,550 23 (50) 3: 0 (4) 1 / 1 (5) 15 / 10 C, P C, P Standard Cannon (2)
Shuttle
Federated War
$9,000 29 (33) 3: 1 (2) 3 / 0 (10) 17 / 12 P G, P Industrial Machine Gun (2)
Transport
Taal'sarian Heavy Turbo Cannon, Industrial
$11,070 30 (30) 3: 1 (3) 0 / 0 (3) 15 / 15 P G, P
Fighter Machine Gun
Federated Heavy
$9,450 30 (50) 3: -1 (3) 2 / 1 (5) 25 / 10 P N, P Hull Cracker Guns
Fighter
Taal'sarian Drop
$5,850 20 (15) 3: -3 (1) 0 / 0 (3) 10-Oct NONE N, C None
Pod
VALUE ENCUM SIL - HND ARMR / DEF REQ. INSTALLED
STAR FIGHTERS HT / ST STANDARD LAYOUT
(LOAN) (CAP) (SPD) (JS) STATIONS STATIONS
Syndairian Star
$7,120 25 (10) 2: 2 (4) 2 / 0 (-) 10-Nov P P Forward Battery Cannons
Fighter
Syndairian Standard Torpedo (1),
$5,340 20 (10) 2: -2 (6) 3 / 1 (2) 8-Dec P P
Interceptor Standard Forward Guns
Hull Crackers Rockets, Ice
Syndairian Bomber $7,120 30 (15) 2: 0 (3) 3 / 1 (2) 10-Dec P P
Breakers(1)
Taal'sarian Fighter $4,495 25 (15) 2: 3 (5) 2 / 0 (3) 11-Nov P P Hull Cracker Guns
Ice Breakers (1), Hyper
Taal'sarian Bomber $13,795 35 (15) 2: 2 (3) 3 / 2 (4) 10-Oct P P
Cannon
VALUE ENCUM SIL - HND ARMR / DEF REQ. INSTALLED
GROUND CRAFT HT / ST STANDARD LAYOUT
(LOAN) (CAP) (SPD) (JS) STATIONS STATIONS
Apotheian Speeder
$114 12 (10) 2: 0 (3) 0 / 0 (-) 3-Mar P P None
Bike
Alliance Riot
$3,990 20 (55) 3: -2 (2) 2 / 0 (3) 15 / 7 P G, C, P Industrial Machine Gun (2)
Control Walker
Apotheian Light
$371 17 (10) 2: 0 (3) 0 / 0 (-) 6-Apr P N, P None
Truck

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Taal'sarian Ground Anti-troop Beam, Industrial
$2,280 15 (20) 3: 1 (2) 2 / 1 (1) 10-Oct P G, H, P
Transport Machine Gun (1)
VALUE ENCUM SIL - HND ARMR / DEF REQ. INSTALLED
DRONES HT / ST STANDARD LAYOUT
(LOAN) (CAP) (SPD) (JS) STATIONS STATIONS
Nyjetian Defensive
$3,350 12 (9) 1: -1 (4) 1 / 0 (-) 5-May NONE NONE Ion Dusters
Drones
Syndairian Combat
$8,508 12 (9) 1: 0 (4) 1 / 1 (-) 7-Jun NONE NONE Standard Cannon
Drone

VEHICLE MODIFICATION S

Vehicles have modifications. These work the same way as Cloaking Field
Hard Points. However, it has to have one more dimension
other than what the core book offers. This dimension is Grants the Cloaking action.
how much STUFF your vessel can carry around. This is
known as Encumbrance Capacity (E.Cap). Defense Kit
Installing mods and weapons eat up encumbrance. Increase defense by one, maximum of 2 defense increased
by this modification.
Not only do modifications take up your encumbrance
capacity, but the encumbrance of a vessel docked within
Drone Bay
your vessel takes up this capacity as well.
You may now use the action, "Scramble Drones". Drones
INSTALLATION sold separately.

The following are kits and tools that upgrade your vessel.
Encryption
Each item has their own difficulty to install via a
Mechanics check. However, you will find services out
Automatically generate F to any would be hackers.
there who will install the part at 5-10% of the asking price.
The time to install is the item’s rarity * 2 + 1. So a rarity 4
Engine Kit
item would be 9 days to install.
Max speed is increased by one upon installation.
When installing items, you recover 85% of the
encumbrance installed. Mechanics check increases by
Enhance Systems
one.
Grants the Enhance Systems action.
VEHICLE MOD DESCRIPTIONS
Jonah System Kit

JS capacity is increased by 20 upon installation.

Antisystem Beam

Grants the Anti-system Beam action. Large Craft Bay

Grants the Launch Craft action. Allows Silhouette 1 - 5

Armor Kit
craft to dock inside the vessel.
Increase armor by one.
Medical Facility
Barrier Projection
Adds 1 to medicine checks. May install twice.
Grants the Barrier Projection action.
Medium Craft Bay

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Grants the Launch Craft action. Allows Silhouette 1 - 3 V2V Space Bridge
craft to dock inside the vessel.
Enables the use of this action.
Optimal Cargo Organization
This bridge has only a 3 hull threshold with 0 armor. While
Increase the encumbrance capacity by 25%. Costs 33% of attached (engaged) your ship can not move. All weapons
the value of the vessel. This can only be taken once. targeting your ship from the targeted ship will count the
distance as Engaged.
Repair Bay
Disengaging the bridge is a maneuver.
Enables crew to use Mechanics on the ship with 1 if they
are at the Repair Bay or gets a tool from a Repair bay.

Small Craft Bay

Grants the Launch Craft action. Allows Silhouette 1 - 2

craft to dock inside the vessel.

Smuggling Compartment Space

Item stored in this air-seal area cannot be picked up by

any scanners.

Smuggling Quarters

Can hold up to 4 SIL:1 creatures in an enclosed and cramp

space. These creatures cannot be picked up by scanners.

Station Kit

Install a station that your ship does not have one

available.

Steering Kit

Increases handling by one, may take only once.

Teleporting System

Grants the Teleporting action.

Torpedo System

Removes up to 1 1 when using torpedoes.

V2V Drill Pod Launch Bay

Can launch the Taal'sarian Drop Pod to drill into another

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VEHICLE MOD CATALOG

MOD ENCUM VALUE (R) INSTALL DIFFICULTY

Antisystem Beam 7 $2,500 (3) 222
Armor Kit 12 $800 (1) 2
Barrier Projection 7 $5,500 (4) 22
Cloaking Field 9 $8,600 (5) 222
Defense Kit 33 $1,800 (7) 222
Drone Bay 25 $8,000 (4) 22
Encryption 5 $3,500 (7) 222
Engine Kit 20 $12,000 (3) 222
Enhance Systems 20 $2,750 (5) 222
Jonah System Kid 10 $2,500 (1) 222
Large Craft Bay 65 $33,000 (7) 2222
Medical Facility 50 $7,000 (4) 2
Medium Craft Bay 45 $27,999 (4) 222
Optimal Cargo Organization - VARIES (8) 22
Repair Bay 50 $1,776 (3) 22
Small Craft Bay 25 $19,999 (7) 222
Smuggling Compartment Space 20 $3,100 (6) 22
Smuggling Quarters 30 $6,575 (7) 222
Station Kit 10 $3,500 (2) 22
Steering Kit 30 $2,185 (3) 222
Teleporting System 20 $7,350 (7) 22
Torpedo System 33 $6,999 (7) 222
V2V Drill Pod Launch Bay 18 $1,999 (2) 2222
V2V Space Bridge 16 $9,000 (2) 2
Barrier Projection 7 $5,500 (4) 2

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VEHICLE WEAPON CATAL OG

NAME ENCUM VALUE (R) DAMAGE CRIT RANGE QUALITIES

Alliance Anti-ship Cannon (PC) 8 $2,150 (6) 10 6 L Auto-fire, Breach 2
Accurate 2, Auto-fire,
Anti-System Lascannons (PC) 17 $1,200 (7) 5 6 L Stun Damage, System
Interference
Accurate 1, Burn 3,
Anti-troop Beam (BC) 10 $1,800 (6) 7 3 S
Personal Scale, Pierce 2
Forward Battery Cannons (GP) 8 $1,150 (3) 11 4 S
Accurate 1, Breach 2,
Hull Cracker Guns (GP) 7 $1,050 (3) 9 6 S Guided 2, Limited Ammo
2
Hull Crackers Rockets (GP) 7 $2,178 (4) 6 5 S Breach 2, Blast 7
Accurate 2, Breach 2,
Hyper Cannon (RM) 15 $3,900 (8) 13 2 S Limited Ammo 1,
Prepare 2
Guided 4, Limited Ammo
Ice Breakers (GP) 10 $1,850 (4) 4 6 X
2
Auto-Fire, Accurate 2,
Industrial Machine Gun (GP) 3 $700 (2) 7 3 M
Personal Scale
Stun Damage, System
Ion Dusters (BC) 5 $400 (6) 3 6 S
Interference
Guided 1, Limited Ammo
Ion Torpedo (BP) 10 $1,700 (5) 4 2 L 2, Stun Damage, System
Interference
Long Beam Cannon (RM) 11 $1,400 (6) 9 3 L Superior, Vicious 1
Breach 3, Prepare 2,
Mega Cannon (RM) 25 $1,750 (3) 9 2 M
Vicious 2
Plasmatic Laser Cannon (PC) 7 $2,100 (2) 10 3 M Breach 2, Vicious 1
Standard Cannon (BP) 7 $600 (3) 7 3 M
Standard Forward Guns (GP) 15 $500 (3) 4 4 S Accurate 2, Auto-fire
Breach 1, Guided 2,
Standard Torpedo (GP) 10 $2,000 (5) 5 4 X
Limited Ammo 2
Stun Damage, System
Tractor Beam (BP) 10 $600 (2) 3 4 S
Interference, Tractor
Turbo Cannon (BC) 5 $1,050 (6) 5 3 M Auto-fire, Blast 2
Twin Barrel Cannons (GP) 13 $850 (6) 6 3 M Auto-Fire

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TALENTS Burgling

TIER 1 TALENTS Tier: 1 Activation: Passive

Ranked: No

Authority Remove 1 1 to stealth rolls against Sensors.

Infiltration
Tier: 1 Activation: Action (Out-of-Turn Incidental)
Ranked: No
Civilian Plus
When spending a story point, you may make an Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Action)
immediate attempt to order someone who has a lower Ranked: Yes
rank than you do in the Citizen Hierarchy using Leadership
versus their Discipline with a 1. For every rank of this talent, increase your Citizenship
Face Rating. Once an encounter you may remove up to 1 1 to
social checks to civilians with a lower rating than you. This
Betaware does not apply to Slaves, Non-Participants or Opposing
Participants.
Tier: 1 Activation: Passive Face
Ranked: No

Cyberware’s rarity is decreased by one while the price Conspirator

decreases by 10%. However, when installing the Betaware Tier: 1 Activation: Action (Action)
is comes with an automatic H. Ranked: No
Cyberware
You may make a Knowledge (Conspiracy) (2 2) check to
Booksmart add a 1 to your next Social Skill check with a target as you
know what their true motivations are!
Tier: 1 Activation: Passive Face
Ranked: No
Dark Energy Attunement
Once per session, you may use Knowledge (Golden Age) to
replace a Computer, Mechanics, Medicine or Operating Tier: 1 Activation: Passive
skill check. Ranked: No
Expert
Remove 1 1 to Perception or Vigilance checks revolving
Bugware around Dark Energy.
Dark Energy
Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: Yes Gravity Tuning
Once an encounter, your character may use a Computer Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Maneuver)
(2 2 2) check with a GRIM or DAPR. On a successful roll, Ranked: No
give a cyberwared individual 1 to their next roll at the
start of their next turn. After spending a little-bit of effort, remove 1 1 that is
Hacker given by gravity.
Space

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 Multitasker Not being able to pay $45 a month removes this talent
until you buy it for $500.
Tier: 1 Activation: Action (Action) Business
Ranked: No
When activating another drone, spend A to recover two Rapid Cyberware Recovery
strain.
Drones Tier: 1 Activation: Passive
Ranked: No

Natural Sciences While recovering from a Cyberware installs remove up to

Tier: 1 Activation: Passive 1 1 to your recovery roll.
Cyberware
Ranked: No

You may use Knowledge (Astronomy) instead of Survival Redpill

once a session.
Expert Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: No
Off the Grid You may use a story point to replace a Charm skill roll with
Tier: 1 Activation: Passive a Knowledge (Conspiracy) skill roll.
Expert
Ranked: No

Increase all your devices used by 1 AIN. Reloader

Business
Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Action)
On Your Toes! Ranked: No

Tier: 1 Activation: Action (Maneuver) “Rebuy” your ammo you’ve spent with this talent. When
Ranked: No making a Mechanics (2 2) check, each S generated
increases the limited ammo quality that does not exceed
After unjacking from a device, you may ignore up to the profile’s original value.
remove up to 1 1 that you’d normally suffer from
unjacking from a device. This means that on an ammo with Limited Ammo 2,
Hacker generating would not give the ammo Limited Ammo 3, but
only 2 as that is the original value.
Private Supply Chain Gunner

Tier: 1 Activation: Passive

Remote Ally (Non-Party)
Ranked: No
Tier: 1 Activation: Varies
Paying $45 month, gives you a private registry with a Ranked: No
privately operated TCN that can deliver items or messages
near to you. Then pick either Ammo, Brawn/ Melee You have a mentor, ally or contact you can turn to when
Weapons, Ranged (Light), Ranged (Heavy), Gunnery, Gear, you need them most. Each rank has a level of this contact.
Cybernetics or Armor. Once a session you may use this talent at the cost of 1
story point.
They will deliver you upon a successful Knowledge
(Business Administration) (2 2) check that item for the Rank 1: the Ally can use character’s Streetwise (2 2) to see
listed price. Items must have a Rarity <= 6. The time it will if he can find equipment that you need at a rarity of <= 5
be delivered is dependant on how far away you are to a as an action.
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Rank 2: Can lend you 100 credits once a month, 1 adds to
the above roll.
Rank 3: Can arrange a meeting with a contact who will
shed light on a particular subject.
Soak 1 wound per rank of Thick Skinned against dangerous
environmental hazards such as Fire, Acid and Corrosive.
Space
Trackless Code

Rank 4: Can attempt to make a Deception (2 2 2) to throw Tier: 1 Activation: Passive

Ranked: No
off investigators or hunters against a specific target. Adds
to the first rank as well as increase rarity of 8. Remove 1 1 to V2V Hacking and hacking attempts from
jacked into devices.
Rank 5: You gain 300 credits a month from your Allies’
Hacker
small business or deeds.

This ally is not in your party. They are a distant ally in your User
time of need.
Tier: 1 Activation: Passive
Adventurer
Ranked: No

Respected Add an automatic A to a Resilience roll related to BCS

Tier: 1 Activation: Passive use.
BCS
Ranked: Yes

Pick a social group or class, approved by the GM. This Xeno Slayer
should be NOT be a broad group of people, like a race. It
Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Action)
should be a specific social group or small community. The
Ranked: No
character downgrades the difficulty of checks that interact
with this group equal to the number of ranks in Ignore a Xeno's soak by 1 when damaging from a combat
Respected. roll.
Face Gunner

Roll with It Zen

Tier: 1 Activation: Passive Tier: 1 Activation: Passive
Ranked: No Ranked: No

Remove 1 1 while operating a sub-system. Remove 1 1 to Discipline rolls related to meditation or

Vessels
clearing a mind.
Expert
Short Cuts
Tier: 1 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: No TIER 2 TALENTS

When making a Astrocartography check, per S made AIN Tampering

regain 5 JS spent on the journey.
Pilot Tier: 2 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: Yes
Thick Skinned
Through a successful Computers (2 2 2 2) check and while
Tier: 1 Activation: Passive jacked into a device you may increase or decrease the
Ranked: Yes device's AIN rating by the ranks of this talent.
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Tier: 2 Activation: Passive Tier: 2 Activation: Active (Incidental)
Ranked: No
Ranked: No
Add 1 1 to Deception or Coercion checks to conceal the
truth about Dark Energy or Psionics. The pilot (or driver) may make spend a story point to end
Dark Energy, Psionics a chase, once a session. The pilot’s craft must have
received no hull or strain damage from the chasers.
Cyberologist Pilot

Tier: 2 Activation: Passive Private Supply Chain (Improved)

Ranked: No
Tier: 2 Activation: Passive
Add 1 1 to checks when installing Cyberware Ranked: No
Cyberware
Increase the Rarity to Rarity <= 8
Device Manager Business

Tier: 2 Activation: Passive Specialization

Ranked: No
Tier: 2 Activation: Passive
Computers and Drones become career skills. Ranked: Yes
Expert
Choose a component. Per rank of Specialization, add 11
Economically Inspired when using a Component on a Ship.
Pilot
Tier: 2 Activation: Passive
Ranked: No Telekritter Talker
Add 1 1 to Mechanics checks when repairing a vessel Tier: 2 Activation: Passive
your character has not paid off. Ranked: No

Mechanic Psionic and Medicine becomes career skills as you enter

the trade of Telekritters.
Empathetic Psionic

Tier: 2 Activation: Passive Voidwalker Apprentice

Ranked: No
Tier: 2 Activation: Passive
Add 1 1 to Charm, Deception or Leadership checks. Ranked: No
Face
You and the GM decide on a skill. This skill now has a 1
Free Boost Drone associated for every roll as your character gives part of his
body or mind to the lost art. Gain the Dark Energy and
Tier: 2 Activation: Active (Maneuver)
Stealth as career skills.
Ranked: No
Dark Energy

Once an encounter, you can give a Drone a 1 to any task

it tries to do.
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TIER 3 TALENTS number of cyberware you’ve installed.
Cyberware

Blessed by Paperwork Great Aim!

Tier: 3 Activation: Passive
Tier: 3 Activation: Active (Maneuver)
Ranked: No
Ranked: No
Do to lost paper work, your character has one month and
a half to pay off loans instead of on month due to bad You may choose which sub-system you damage when
paper work procedures. striking a vessel and it causes component damage.
Business Gunner

Dark Energy Foresight Psionic Psycho

Tier: 3 Activation: Active (Maneuver) Tier: 3 Activation: Active (Maneuver)
Ranked: No Ranked: No

Looking through the lens of this plane of existence, the Take two strain by flexing your mind creates blood shot
Voidwalker can sense reality slightly faster than the rest of eyes and veins pop out. Add 1 1 1 to your next Psionic
us. Should they be wielding a laser weapon, they add roll.
Deflective 1 rating. Must have Dark Energy skill. Psionics
Dark Energy
Redundancy Planning
Drone Shielding
Tier: 3 Activation: Passive
Tier: 3 Activation: Active (Maneuver) Ranked: Yes
Ranked: No
Pick a subsystem. Once per encounter, this sub system
Each hitpoints the Droner might take will transfer to his repairs automatically in two turns from minor damage to
drone until the start of his next round. no damage. This cannot repair past minor damage. Each
Drones rank gives a new component.
Cyberware
Experienced
Room for More
Tier: 3 Activation: Passive
Ranked: No Tier: 3 Activation: Passive
Ranked: Yes
When your character purchases this talent, choose a skill.
Suffer strain equal to the ranks in this talent to convert S You may increase your skulljack or non-vital organ limit by
to A. 1. Each rank increases the limit.
Expert Cyberware

Freshly Booted TIER 4 TALENTS

Tier: 3 Activation: Active (Action) Hackmaster Prime

Ranked: Yes
Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Maneuver)
If you have cyberware installed, every 24 hours, your Ranked: No
character may make a Resilience (2 2) check. For each
rank in this talent, you may increase your Strain Threshold Generate an automatic S when using a Computer skill
by each rank of Fresh Boot. This cannot surpass the check.
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 Once per session when an ally would suffer a Critical
Injury, the medic may make a Medicine (2 2 2) check to
Pinning Fire stop the ally from gaining the Critical Injury.
Expert
Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: No
TIER 5 TALENTS
While making a Ranged (Heavy) or Gunnery check, your
target suffers 1 strain and to their next skill check while Inspiring Leadership
reducing damage by half to the target.
Gunner Tier: 5 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: No

Plan B Make a Leadership (2 2 2) check. If successful, a number

Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Action) of allies not exceeding your character's Presence within
Ranked: No short range add S to their next skill check.
Face
Choose either Cunning, Presence or Willpower. Spend a
story point to recover strain by that characteristic amount. Master Businessman
Expert
Tier: 5 Activation: Active (Action)
Psionic Expert Ranked: No

Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Maneuver) When buying or selling goods, may suffer 2 strain to sell
Ranked: No for 25% more or buy for 25%.
Business
Targets of Psionic spells no longer need to be conscious.
Mighty Meditation
Unconscious, staggered or immobilized targets now also
reduce difficulty by one. Tier: 5 Activation: Active (Action)
Psionic Ranked: No

Rigmaster When making a Brawl check against an opponent, instead

of dealing damage, may deal equivalent strain plus
Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Maneuver) additional strain equal to ranks of Discipline (this ignores
Ranked: No soak).
Brawler
Reduce the difficulty of all Drones skill checks by one.
Drones
Prepare to be Boarded
Void Walker Master Tier: 5 Activation: Active (Action)
Ranked: No
Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Maneuver)
Ranked: No Once per encounter, make an opposed Coercion vs
Discipline check against an enemy ship captain.
Reduce the difficulty of all Dark Energy skill checks by one.
Dark Energy
If successful, the enemy suffers 1 strain per S. The target
Walk it Off surrenders their ship if they exceed their strain threshold.

Tier: 4 Activation: Active (Action) Spend A A A or T to inflict strain equal to your

Ranked: No character's ranks in Coercion.
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