a 1607 ae te eres THE BATTLETECH ROLE PLAYING GAMEAHISTORY OF HUMAN SPACE rotude (2001-2100). Exodus (2102-23) Consolidation (2314-2398) ‘The Age of War (2386-2550) Imperium and Reunification (2554-2500) ‘The Good Years (260-2750), tists and Civil War (2781-2784) ‘The Succession Wars (2785-Present) (CREATING MECHWARRIOR CHARACTERS - Planning a Mech Unit Deslgning MochWartor Characters ‘Atibutes Purchasing Atrbutes Minimum Mechffarror Arbus Making Saving Rts - ‘Skit oll Targets. Purchasing Sil Levels. ‘kill Areas. ocr Bacod Skis ex Based Skis - (iw Based Seis cnn-Basad Sal soovoce Skis exe Sls Lamcra Skil Purchasing Sl Packages + ‘Additional Personal Charactorstios Detorrining Character Mechs “Transfrring Chatacter Points OTHER CHARACTER TYPES. Techs Aerospace Flahor lets ‘Scouts, NPCs Experience Polnis And Character ‘Advancement. (CREATING A'MECH UNIT. Detarmine Unit Size Determine Aerospace Support Determine Unit Type/Afilation hanging Hous Allon « te NPC MachY/artiors te Unit Support Personnel. Generate Initial Unit Assets ‘Spending Unit Cradis 4 ‘Typleal BattleMech Assignments ‘THE CRESTS, COLORS, UNIFORMS, AND EQUIPMENT OF THE SUCCESSOR STATES EQUIPMENT Tech Levels ‘Medical Equipment pale Equipment Robotics, Socurlty Systems orsonal Equipment Personal Wespons Vehicles ‘Mech Components Equipmont Costs comBAT ‘Combat Round Sequence Tolave Phase Movement Phase Rosetion Phase Flanged Weapon Atack Phase Meloe Attack Phase Damage Adjustment Phase. Determining tniiative PIBModzors| Tes and Tiebreakers Special Atacks TABLE OF CONTENTS bovveVenbhoee 3348 a at at 22 50 st 53 3 8 3 66 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 7 7 n Movement Phase Movement On Foot weCoste ss Facing Change “Taran Elects Special Maneuvers Riding Movoront Vohicle Movement Planetside Travel Rtas Reaction Phaso Ranged Combat Phase Weapons Ranged Attacks Spocil tacks = 5. Catulating Modiled To Hit Target Numero Eitects of Armor - ‘Moloo Attack Phase ‘Wespans TotttNodtfers Spocal tacks DAMAGE Detormining Damage Location Effects of Cover ‘ined Shot Allocating Dams Effects of Damage. Critical Hits Gonselousness Rots Healing and Medical Caro Natural Healing Etlctsof Fist Ae/Surgory EXPANSIONS TO BATTLETECH Sequence of Play Taiatve Phase “Targeting Phase. < . : ‘Attack Phase: OF Bosrd Fre End Phase [Notes on Ploting and Gunnery sls Other ‘Moct-Related ules Ejecton. Piz ‘Machs and Scavenging Beiwoon-Batlo Rapa = EVENTS AND ENCOUNTERS Using Tha Encounter Tables Genorating Opposing Forces Ganoral Eneountor Descriptions Battletold Encounter Descriptions: Major Events| Fandom Events Reaction Table ECONOMY Currency House Bis ‘ComStar Bis Convaring Gurencios Mercenerles. i ‘Mere BatloMoche FTL Transportation CashFow ss ss: SparePars. | ‘Tochaleal Personnel Boom or Bust, Scary of Mech Equipment Landholde in tha Stst Gentury Background Heldegs ‘Warrior Hoide Hovseholds Entaimont Hoveehals Perconnel Casto ‘Trading Cartels ‘Cares Metals ‘Syngard Corporation Now Zann Trading Company MAP OF THE SUCCESSOR STATES ‘APPENDICESMECHWARRIOR Design ‘Adventure Architects Richard K. Meyer ‘Walter H. Hunt Evan Jamieson FASA Design Siatt LL Rass Baboock Il Kevin Stein Jordan K. Weisman, Ablistory of Human Space, 2003-8025 Paiick Larkin Jordan Weisman Landhotding; Titles and Nobilty Willam H, Keith, Jr. Addtional Guidance David Boyle D. Brad Frazé Lisa M. Hunt Editorial Staff Edior-in-Chiot LL Ross Babcock Ill Sonior Eeltor Donna Ippoito Edior Todd Huet Production Staff ‘Production Managors ‘Jordan K, Weisman Karen Vander Mey AntDirector Dana Knutson Graphic Design ‘Jordan Weisman Front Cover Art sien Holloway Back Cover Art David R. Deitick Interior At ett Laubenstain Todd F. Marsh Dana Knutson Equipment of the ‘Successor Statas David R. Daiitick Steve Verters Dana Knutson Typesetting Tara Gallagher Layout and Pastoup TaraGallaghor Karen Vander Mey Todd F. Marsh Joff Laubenstein Dana Knutson BattloTech, CityTech, AeroTech and MochWatrior aro Trademarks of FASA Corporation. Copyright 1986 FASA Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Printed inthe United States of America, FASA Corporation P.O. Box 6930 Chicago,IL 60680A HISTORY OF HUMAN SPACE, 2001-30 This summary of the events that croated tho ora of tho Succession Wars, with its five major Houses, BatleMachs, Bandit Kings, and MechWarriors is a reprint of "Before the Succession Wars", by Patrick Larkin and Jordan Welsman, Which appearad in Stardato #4, PRELUDE (2001-2100) ‘At tho beginning ofthe 21st contury, fe on Tarra had not changed much from what it had been at the close of the 20th century. The two giant superpowers stil opposed one another, but now thar tanglad web of weaponry stretched outward into space, By the end of the 21st century, however, the Terran pape stood poised in apparent unity on the brink oftheir ist fxoansion into the stare, The events that made these sweep- ing changes possible were both polical and technological. Politically, the new age of man began in 2011-2014 with a bloody civil war within the Soviet Union that tore the nation parmanenty asunder. When tho Soviet unrest brought tho ost Of the plana to the brink of nuctear war, a oint force of North American and Western European troops intervened to end hostiies. This outcome greatly strengthened poliical ties batwan nations of the Western Aliance, resulting in a formal unification of Western military forces. By 2024, the Western Alliance included Japan, the newly -vorated Eastom Europoan nations, and the now-separate soven Russian states, The Alliance Pariament had replaces tho defunct United Nations as a world forum. As a vigorous sponsor of scientific research and space exploration activities, the Alliance rewarded hand- somoly simiaroffors by ts membor states, As the economic benefits of Alliance membership became obvious, nation after nation poitioned the Parliament for membership status. By 2006, it had become the Terran Alianee, encompassing moro’ than 120 mombor-statos. A ‘complox formula basod on dato of entry, woalth, population, and miltary powor determined each mombors voting strongth in Pariamont ‘The 21st century was an age of unsurpassed scientific innovation, most notably the development of fusion power as a major energy source. Aliance scientists bu the fist fullscalo fusion reactor in 2020, and sont tho first fusion-powored spacocrat from Earth to Mars in 2027. The voyage took only two wocks, a traction of tho fivo months it had proviousiy Tequirad, Because of the fusion power plant's extromo stficioney, space vessels could maintain highor-acceleration turns for longer pariod The development of efficient fusion drives made possible the frst widespread exploration and exploitation of the solar system. By 2050, the Alianca had scientific outposts through out the Sol system, had dispatched unmanned intorstalar probes to several nearby stars, and had discovered habitable worlds around Tau Ceti, Epson Eridani, and Epsilon Indi. In the second half of the century, private multinational corpora- tions also began to panicipate In spacotaring activty, astab- lishing mining colonies in the asteroid belt, and even transporting entire asteroids ‘rom the bet to the Earth-Moon system. Those corporations also engaged in technological research that resulted. in breakthroughs such as the development of new, danse but lightweight materials for spacecrait and space station Construction, and a variety of small, portable fusion reactors forequipment use, Not all the breakthrough reseaich of the 21st century took immediate effect, however. Working togother at Stanford Univorsty, America's Thomas Kearny and Japan's Takayoshi Fuchida published a series of papers from 2018-2021 that aitacked the theoretical underpinnings of modern physics. The scientific community ridiculed their work, and both man died in obscurity before the century was half over. Forty yaars later, medical prosthetics esearch led to the development of polyacetene bars called “myomers". Under tho influence of loctrcity, bundles of these fibers would contract strongly, ike muscles. Unfortunately, the minimum bundle length {oquited for the process was far longor than any human limb. This lino of research would lie abandoned for nearly al of the next three centuries, EXODUS (2102-2313) In 2102, scientists announced the greatest scientific breakthrough’ of the last two centuries, the theoretical prototype for a faster-than-light starship. Ironically, their work was based on the once-scorned researches of Kearny and Fuchida. The Terran Parliament authorized a crash program (the Deimos Project) to develop an FTL drive, Although the Deimos Project culminated in tho maiden voyage of the first FTL ship to Tau Ceti in 2108, the billions spent on it craatod resentment and even rioting in some of the poorer Alliance member-states, This rift in the apparent unity of Terra was never completely repaired, and the struggle between the haves" and the “hava nots" would continue to plague the Alliance, ‘Shortly afterward, Alliance shipyards began producing FTL-rive colony ships. By 2116, the first permanent spaco colony was established on Tau Ceti IV (New Earth). As engineoring improvements reduced the cost of building FTL ships, corporations and even dissident private groups began to acquire their own vessels to exploit the seemingly limitless potential of the stars. The Terran Parliament soon acted to Place the colonization process under its sole authority, passing laws requiring that all colony ships have a Terran naval escort, and placing all colonies under Terran jurisdiction (In the form of an Alliance-appointed governor). In 2172, the first Alliance Grand Survey reported tho existence of more than 100 settied Human colonies, spread across a sphere 80 light years in diameter. Tho fourth Survey, concluded in 2235, recorded the settlement of a total of more than 600 worlds.MECHWARRIOR [As more and more planets were settlod, Terran colonists continually met the problem of impure water supples that were suitable neither for Human consumption nor for irigation. As the costs of water puriication equipment were prohibitive (espacially for colony wort), the lack of water tended to discourage new exploration of worlds. In 2177, however, entropreneur Rudolph Ryan patented a procass for transforming interplanetary tankers into FTL-) The characters line of sight extends into his two flanking hexes, inocaasing hi range of possible targets in personal combet by an equal amount ‘Sixth Sense (20 cP) Character has an unnatural aby to anticipate epproaching danger. Subtract 2 from al die ralltargots when detecting the possible presence of danger, and from allintiative rolls made during combat. Family Friend (25 ce) The character has a close friend in an influential House government or itary postion. The gamemaster may create details about this character at his dseretion, and may use the character as a sourea of adventure ‘opportunities, emergency ai, ete Family Feud (15 ce) The characters family has boon in a long-standing vendetta with atival MechWarrir clan, which means the character wiltond to have a strong negative reaction to. ‘any encounter wth a member of the rival lan, The game- master and players should create details about this faud as aplt device for further adventure opportunities Natural Aptitude (10 or) ‘The character has 2 natural aptitude for learning one ‘ofthe 25 raining ski areas (ol randomly to determina which. Alltraining inthis field costs one-half the normal er ‘cost, May only be purchased once,DETERMINING CHARACTER 'MECHS To detarmine the tonnage of the ‘Mech they will pilot at the start of their MechWarrior adventures, all beginning players roll 208 and consult the Mech Assignment Tablo below. Although ‘smaller “Mechs usually have the advantages of speed, man- euverabilly, and jump capabilty, they aro disadvantaged by ‘much lighter firepower and armor protection. Consequently, players may decide to spend ce to Improve their chances of getting a larger, more powerful "Mech. For every 20 co a character spends, he may add +1 to his die roll up to a maximum of 49 (160 c). [NOTE: The player must spend these points BEFORE making the die roll) Playars also have the option of increasing their total ce by voluntary applying minuses to their roll on the chart below. For ‘each -1 modifier a player takes, he receives an additional 15 ce, to a maximum of -8 (+90 c»). Characters choosing thi strategy will almost certainly start their careers in a faitly ight ‘Mech, but they can use their extra ce to improve their skill and physical attibute levels above those normally available to beginning characters. As above, the character must choose to take a negative modifier before making hs die rol. "MECH ASSIGNMENT TABLE Die Roll Weight Die Roll Weight Die Roll 3-4 15 5 35 13 2 20 6 40 14 4 16 7 45 15 ° 25 8 50 18 1 30 9 55 17 2 20 10 618 3 20 " 6 19 4 25 2 7% 20 INOTE: This tablo is not linear ¢0 as to introduce an extra lovel ‘of randomness tothe initial ‘Mech assignment procedure.) ‘Alter obtaining the weight of his "Mech from the above table, a player may either select a ‘Mech from existing designs (described in BattleTech, CityTech, AeroTech, and elso- where in this book), or he may custom-design a ‘Mech using the rules provided in the BattleTach rulebook. Following is a list of the existing ‘Mech designs available in each weight class, 1Stons - None 20 tons - Stinger, Wasp, Locust 25tons - Commando, Jenner 80tons - Valkyrie, Spider 85 tons - Panther, Ostscout, Firestarter 40 tons - Liberator, Vulcan, Clit, Hermes 45 tons - Phoenix Hawk, Vindicator, Blackack 50 tons - Enforcer, Hunchback, Centurion, Trenchbucket '55 tons - Griffin, Shadow Hawk, Wolverine 60 tons - Rileman, Dragon, Ostsol, Ostroc 65 tons - Thunderbolt, Crusader, JagerMech, Catapult 7Otons- Warhammer, Archer 78 tons - Marauder, Orion ‘0 tons - Zeus 185 tons - BattloMaster, Vindicator, Stalker 80 tons - Cyclops 100 tons - Atlas IMECHWARRIOR Backup ‘Mechs ‘A player character may roll up more than one ‘Mech. A character who possesses. a second "Mech can avoid the unpleasant {ate of being Dispossessed if his frst ‘Mech should be permanently disabled but his character survives. In addition, a player who creates a character with two ‘Mechs, and loses both the character and initial ‘Mech in battle, may bypass the normal rules for replacement characters. This ‘option allows him to create a new 150 c» character who will use the original character's backup ‘Mach, and will be considered a familial relative of the first, decoased character. The base cost ‘of @ second ‘Mech is 50'cr, which entitles the player to roll again on the ‘Mech Assignment Table at a modifier of -6. For every addtional 20 cp the character spends, this modifior can be increased by +1. For example, a character spending 90 ce fon a backup ‘Mech (50+20+20) would roll on the ‘Mech Assignment Table at a modifier of ~4. [NOTE: cp spent on backup ‘Mechs do count toward a character's maximum expenditure limit of 50 cr) This Backup 'Mech Die Roll may not be reduced for cP credit, as withthe inal ‘Mech Assignment Roll. ‘TRANSFERRING CHARACTER POINTS During initial character generation, players may transfor poinis from one player character to another in th samo unit, with the folowing two restrictions: 1. No player character may have a total cp value of more than 250 cr, 2. No player character may have @ total cp value of less than Oce. ‘Thus, a group of four players creating characters have @ pot of 600 cP, which they could distribute among themselves in ‘a number of ways. The following table shows some examples of how ce may be divided and distributed. CHARACTER POINT DISTRIBUTION o Char.1 Char.2 Char.3 Char. 4 cian (A) 150 150 150180 cr/Man(B) 180 160 140120 crfMan(C) 200 190 160 60 crMan(0) 250-250 100 0 One or more players may also use point transters to purchase a more potent ‘Mach, or to obtain a higher skil level in a vital skil area tke Gunnery, Piloting, or Technician. Such ‘vansfers often increase a party's overall chances for survival However, players who give away a great number of c> from their ‘own characters should remember this tule: A new character created as a replacement for one lost during the campaign receives its intial allotment based on the total ce value of the deceased character. For example, a player who gives away 100 e», creating a 50 ce MechWartior who dies during his fist ‘combat will receive a similary modest amount of ce to create his next character, rather than a fresh 150 ce. This rule should prevent most groups from making the choico shown in Example D of the above chart. The only time this choice might be ‘acceptable is it the player recaivas strong assurances from his comrades that they will protect him during the group's fist few combats,OTHER CHARACTER TYPES Though the romanticized tales of popular legend have greatly heightened the image of the self-contained, solitary Mech- Wartior as the “hero” of the Succession Wars, there are threo other types of characters in a "Mech unit whose speciatized skills are just as crucial to a Units overall success. Techs, Aerospace Fighter Pilots, and Soouts/Spies play vital roles in a unit's campaign operations, and often operate independently of ‘Mechs. Players who already have Mech- Warrior characters may also roleplay thase other types of characters to experience a wider range of adventuring ‘opportunities, or simply to further flash out the personality of their ‘Moch’ unit. Described below are procedures for generating each of these character types, as well as suggestions for using thom in a campaign, TECHS ‘Those unfamiliar with the inner workings of a ‘Mech often view its Technicians as litle more than gloriiad machanics who do no more than scurry around their Ift platforms aftar a battle, repairing ‘Mechs damaged in the fray. Though making such repairs is indeod a Tech's single most important duty, these characters also carry cut other important functions within a unit. As Techs usually havo at least a smattering of Engineering and Mechanical skils, they can often repair other ‘types of aquipment, in addition to "Mechs. Furthermore, a Tech does not have to expand character points (cP) to purchase a Mech, and has to learn only one pro- ‘ession-related skil, Technician (as opposed to MechWarriors and Asiospace Pilots, who must master both Piloting and Gunnery), For these reasons, Techs have the best opporturity ‘of any character in a ‘Mech unit to develop high levels of expertise in unrolated fiolds. Thus, many Techs actually do double-duty in a unit, acting as repairmen as well as medics, drivers, computer operators, artillery gunners, and even as scouts or epics. ‘Techs also tend to have the highest general technological know-how in the unit. Consequently, when a ‘Mech unit seizes possession of a production facility or Star League storehouse, iis Techs normally conduct the exploratory Investigation of the {aclliy (and aro the ones who have to combat and defeat any socurily systoms or survivors present within). Techs receive the standard 150 cP to create their character. To qualily as a Tech, a character must have a minimum osx of 4 and a minimum aw of 7. When purchasing skills, Techs automaticaly racoive 1 level of Technician and 1 level of either Mechanical or Engingsring skill at no cr cost, Techs who meat normal requite- ments may purchase either the Academy or University Pace ages desctibed in Creating MechWarrlor Characters, AEROSPACE FIGHTER PILOTS ‘Aerospace Fighter Pilots play a crucial role In assisting an invading ‘Mech unit's safe entry onto a world, protecting ite DropShips and ‘Mechs from attack by the plantary system's ‘own Aerospace Fightor defenses, Once safely on the surface of the planot, Aerospace Fighters continue to carry out a veriety of important missions, including reconnaissance fights, strafing/oombing attacks on enemy forlfcations and outposts, and evan the provision of alr support during the initial phases of Mach engagements, ‘Aerospace Pilots usually spend most of thelr intial co purchasing high Aerospace Piloting and Gunnery Skill Loves, Most pilots also ty to achiove a fair lovel of competence in Enginesring, because there will be times when a pitt must function as his own Tech for short pariods, Most aerospace Petsonnol also spend a few ce for non-aerospace related skils, but they are the ‘Mach unit members most likely to feel like “fish out of water away from their aircrat Aerospace Pilots receive the standard 150 cp for inal character generation. To quailty, players must have a minimum tx and iw of 6 each. When purchasing skills, Aerospace Pitois recive 1 level of Aerospace Piloting and Aerospace Gunnery at no ce cost. ‘Aerospace Pilots may NOT purchase the Academy Training package. They may qualily to attempt to obtain University training, but will enrol in the Engineering rather than Miltary Sciences program if accepted. The Engineering ‘curriculum costs the same (100 cr) as the Miltary Sciences package, and provides the following training: Piloting/Aerospace Level 2 Gunnery/Aeraspace Level 2 Engineering Level 3 Technician Level 2 ComputerLevel2 ‘MechanicalLevel Tactics Lavel 1 JumpShip Piloting/Navigation Level 1 PURCHASING AEROSPACE FIGHTERS To determine the tonnage of the Aerospace Fighter they will pilot at the start of their adventures, all beginning playars roll 206 and consult the Fighter Assignment Table bolow. Al- though smaller fightors usually have the advantages of spead and maneuverabilly, they are disadvantaged by much lighter firepower and protection. Consequently, players may decide to spend cr to improve their chances of getting a larger, more pow- cfu fighter, For every 20 cr a charactor spends, he may add “+1 t0 his die roll up to a maximum of +8 (160 ce), [NOTE: The player must spend these points BEFORE making the die rol] Players also have the option of increasing their total c> by voluntarily applying minuses to their roll on the chart bolow. For each -1 modifier a player takes, he receives an additional 15 cp, to a maximum of -6 (+90 ce). Charactors choosing thisIMECHWARRIOR strategy will almost cortainly start their careers in a fay light fighter, but they can use thelr extra cp to improve their skill and physical attrioute levels above those normally available 10 beginning characters. As above, the character must choose to take a negative modifier before making his die roll FIGHTER ASSIGNMENT TABLE Die Roll Tonnage S8SESERESE 100 80 90 100 NOTE: This table is not linear so as to introduce an extra level Jot randomness tothe initial fighter assignment procedure.) Atter obtaining the weight of his fighter from the above table, @ player may either select one from existing designs (described in AeroTech and elsewhere), or he may custom- design a fighter using the rule in the AeroTech rulebook, SCOUTS ‘AMech units Scouts are its on-world eyes and ears. As information gatherers and forward observers, it is their job to precede the main ‘Mech force across the planet's face, and provide it with roliable inteligence about defense force sizes and dispositions, important targets, and the availabilty of water and supplies. In eariiar timas, the Scout's job was often known less charitably as "spy" or “thief. In fact, the role still requires that scouls undertake a varioly of legal activities, including eavesdropping, blackmail, false representation, breaking and fantering, thefl, computer piracy, and even an occasional ‘mugging or murder. ‘Most Scouts spend a large part oftheir time operating inde- pendently from the rest of their unit, separated by distances of hundreds or thousands of miles. Indeed, Scouts are even occasionally called upon to travel alone to a planet, where they will eamain undercover several months in advance of a planned assault. ‘A Scout lives by his guile and wits, and normally concentrates his intial skil level purchases in those fields that ean give him the mast immediate help in camying out his tasks, such as the various Flogua subskils and the communications skils of Diplomacy and. Streetwise Mest Scouts will also want at least rudimentary Driver ard soma kind of persenal weapon skils. However, a player ereating a Scout must trade off the valve of purchasing such skils against the banefis of purchasing personal contacts or vohicos. Of all the aerate player character classes, Scouts are the most key to feel constrained by the 150 or limit on intial character erection purchases. “To quality as Scout, a player must have a minimum i of 5 and a minimum ova of 6 When purchasing ski lvels, a Scout automatically receives 1 level of Rogua and 1 level of ether Dipomacy of Streetwise at n0 cr cost. A Scout character may purchase neither the Academy or Universiy Packages. Instead of purchasing ‘Mechs, Scouts have the option of purchasing land-based vehicles for their personal use. During inal character generation, a Scout may outft himself with cher ajoop (15, ight rucvan (207), orskimmor 25.) PURCHASING CONNECTIONS ‘Scouts may also spend cr during initial character genera tion to purchase one or more reliablo information soureas, known in game terms as “connections There are three basic types of connections available: Informants, Useful Contacts (Government or Miltary), or Prominent Contacts (Government, Miltary, or Ruling House). Following are the cp costs and benefits associated with each type of connection. Informant (5 ce) The Scout has a cooperative relationship with a spy or information-seller, who will usually have useful information about the player character's current assignment to trade or sell (;ol5+ on 208). Useful Contact (15 ce) The Scout has a friend in the local bureaucracy or on- planet garrison who can be trusted to provide reliable inteligence about quostions of interest to the Scout, and can usually (roll 6+ on 206) bo convinced to provide limited, non- hazardous assistance to the Scout's activities (Le., issuing appropriate licenses, providing accass 10 non-restricted facies, etc). Prominent Contact (30 cr) The Scout has a highW-placed friend in the local govern- ment or on-world military who can provide him with information ‘of any type (including restricted information). The Scout can usvally convince this contact to actively pull strings (rll +5) 10 rescue him from any legal or administrative difficulties, in exchange for a bribe or other consideration. Alternatively, player characters may make this contact with someone in tho hierarchy of the ruling House they presently serve, and attempt to use their connection to improve their ‘Mech unit's status or future assignments, SS OD)MECHWARRIOR USING CONNECTIONS Scouts who purchase one or more con- nections during character creation record these contacts on their Character Sheets, but do not at that time decide who or whare these connections are. As play progresses and the player's "Mech unlt moves from world to world, the Scout may choose at any time to call one or more of his connections into play as a possible source of information or assistance about his current assignment. The gamemaster then creates an NPC to play the connection type chosen, and tells the Scout how to locate this contact. Gamemastars should allow the player to have reasonable input into this creation process, and may even allow the player to generate the NPC himself, subject to approval. Having named and used a connection, the player should note his name and present location on the Character Sheet. The player can only use the connection again if ha happens to encounter the seme NPC on the same or another work NPCs ‘There are a variety of other character types in the ‘Successor State universe with whom MechWarriors may come into contact during their adventures. tt is best for game- mmastors to reserve these types for NPC status, at least during the first few months of their campaign. Most of these char- acters do not provide the the same freedom of movement or decision-making independence that members of a ‘Mech unit have. COMSTAR TECH In the 250 years since the First Succession War, the GomStar interstellar communications network has evolved from a government service agency to a quasi-religious order whose knowledge and ruals ara a closaly.quarded secret, ‘Those who become members of this mystical brotherhood only rarely come in contact with the outside world. They ere apparently content to carry out thair long-standing commitment 10 provide an unbroken, politically neutral line of communica- tions o each of the Successor State houses, Novertheless, there ara persistant rumors of ComSter involvement in matters far outside its limited charter. Rumors, fot exampla, of salvage missions to abandoned planets of the interior, secret researches into weapon and equipment tech- nologies commonly thought to be lost forever in the ravages of war, and surreplitious contacts with Periphery worlds. Though ‘most high-ranking House officials will bond over backward to answer the rare ComStar call for assistance, a amall minority (that some say includes Katrina Steiner) suspocts. that ComStar's ritualistic shroud is a smoke screen shielding a dooper, darker purpose. These individuals would lke to find a \Way to carry out closer surveillance of ComStar's actives, Characters who become ComStar Techs are the only people within the Successor States who can normally attain knowledge in Communications Tochnology (a skill not available during normal character generation}. Thay are also the only ‘ones who know how to accurately operate and repair HPGs (hyper-pulse generators) and othor rolay station equipment. ComStar recruits a fair portion of its personnel from the royal and noble MechWarrior families of each House, thus providing a haven (like the priesthood of two millennia ago) for third and fourth sonsideughters who stand tle chance of inheriing the family lands or ‘Mech, but are still ambitious to make their mark. Be sure that characters who enter the Blessed Order of Blake realize fully that few have ever lott its ranks alive ComStar Techs begin 2s Acolytes, advancing 10 Adopt status after a two-year training period. From that point, a select fow each year receive promotions to bacome Precentors of a relay station, while others may enter one of the Order's support branches (either the mysterious internal security force known only as ROM or the almost as secretive Explorers Corps). A thumbnail description of each of these five typas follows, COMSTAR ACOLYTE Attributes: Total of attrioutes = 22+ 106: = 7+ Skil) Communications Technology 2, Engineering 1, Mechanical 41; +2 additonal skill levels (may be applied to either listed skils of any other standard training fel) COMSTAR ADEPT Attributes: Total attributes = 22+ (208- 1);.Aw ‘skal Communications Technology 8 + (D&/2), Enginaering 2, Mechanical 2, Pilting!Navigation 1, Survival 2; +1D8 addi tional sil levels, COMSTAR PRECENTOR Attributes: Total attbutes = 25 +206; 1a = 9+ Skil Communications Technology 5 + (1082), Engineering 3, Mechanical 3, Ploting”Navigation 2, Survival 2, Managonrent 2;-4208 additional sill levels, ROM AGENT Attributes: Total atibutes = 26 + D6; um and sony = 7+ Skills: Communications Technology 1 + (06/2), Engineering 1, Mechanical 1, Rogue 8, Survival 2, Personal Weapon (Bow! Blade) 3 (weapons most commonly used are crossbow, vibro- blade, and neural whip), Athletics 2; +108 additional ski levels.—_>>»>»>»_»™_»~=~»LE_EEEEEEEE/MECHWARRIOR EXPLORER CORPS TEAM LEADER, ‘An Explorer Corps search team normally consists of 22-28 people: 2 Explorer Corps team leaders, 5-8 ComStar Adepis, ‘and 15-18 standard infantrymen, Attributes: ‘Total attributes: 26 + 1D6;0ex= 7+, uw = 8+ Skills: Communication Technology 2 + (1D8/2), Enginoering 3, Mechanical 2, Piloting/Navigation 3, Survival 3; +1D6 addi tional skill levels. ‘TRADER ‘Though the ravages of centuries of war have taken their toll on the great trade routes of the Star League ara, trade does continue within and, to a lesser extent, between House terti- tories. Independent traders now conduct much of this trade using their own small JumpShips, normally referred to as “free freighters". The pilots of these free freighters are true marvels at keeping their often antiquated ships up and running at a profit The trader has both the navigational and repair skills to keep his frequently overstrained jumpdrive operational, as well as the business acumen and bargaining abilities of a snake oil salesman, The combination of these talents usually makes for an interesting and engaging individual, whose prodigious ego and confidence is frequently matched by a cockeyed charm and wit that makes it impossible to dislike him. Unfortunately, many planetary authorities appear immuna to the trader's charms. They may become the bane of his existence, insisting that he follow rit-picking litle rules like paying tarifs, obeying quaran- tine restrictions, and other simiiar obstacles in the way of his, profits. Traders are often an excellent source of information about recent events on nearby worlds, and at times may hire "Mech Unit between assignments or stationed on garrison duty. Usually they want the unit to track down a certain commodity or individual, or to accompany a particularly valuable cargo to a planet's interior. Conversely, a trader's activities can make trouble for a "Mach unit, whether through guilt by association, ‘or because the unit knowingly or unknowingly takes part in a trader's schemes or scams. One way or the other, encounters with these extraocdinary entrepreneurs are never dul, Following s a sample format for designing NPC Traders Attributes Total of 4 attribute skills: Piloting’Navigation 3; Engineering 3; Streetwise 3; Per- sonal Weapon (Pistol or Rifle)2; Rogue 2; Brawling 1;+D8 +2 ‘Additional skill levels may be applied elther to listed skils cr any other skill area described in Creating MechWarrior Characters. 10-+ 206; LN and CHA = 8+ EXPERIENCE POINTS AND CHARACTER ADVANCEMENT During the courso of a MechWarrlor campaign, a good gamemaster will present the player characters with a varied mix of adventure opportunities to test their collective mettle. If successfully handled, many of these situations will offer immediate awards such as booty (prize “Mechs, supply caches, etc), cold cash, or enhanced unit prestige. A gamemaster should also offer player characters a number of chances to gain Experience Points (ve) for their ideas and actions, Through eaming x, characters may im- prove their physical atirbutes and personal skills, increase their general experience level, and improve thair chancas of survival in dificult situations. Following are guidelines for calculating x», and rules for haw players may spend eamed xP. ACQUIRING EXPERIENCE Player charactors in MechWartlor earn x° for any of the following four basictypes of game activity 4, Successful Skillor Saving Rolls 2, Successful participation in combat situations (Combet x) 8. Successful completion of individual or Mech unit ‘assignments (Assignment xe) 4, Successful encounters with NPCs orcreatures (Encounters) SkilvSaving Rolls A player character ears x each time he makes a success{ul non-combat die rol against one of his skills or @ Saving Roll against a physical attribute. The amount of x awarded for a successful roll of either type depends on the dificult of the attempted roll, as shown on the folowing tab SKILLISAVING ROLL x TABLE, Die Roll xe Awarded Sorless 6 ie 8 9 10+ geonne 0 To be eligible to eam x, the Skil/Saving Roll attempt ‘must serve a definite useful purpose to the player or pary, and be relevant to accomplishing either the party's current objective or to improving its general welfare. For example, the ‘gememaster would not allow x for Stealth rolls made in order to move silently around one's own bedroom (unless the character has good reason to believe an intruder is present), for using ‘Mechanical ablity to repair tems that will never be used by the character or group, of for making oex rolls to jump from rootop to rooftop just for the fun oft Gamemasters may also place an upper limt on the ‘number of x° a character can receive during a singla encounter using any one skill or attrbute. As an extreme example, a Tech who receives a temporary assignment to a repair dapot behind friendly lines might be called upon to make 50-100 Skill Rolls against his Technician abilties in any given day. Gamemas- ters will not want to award this individual full for each rol Cz)‘The gamemaster may choose instead to give the character a single, blanket award of En- counter x for his efforts, equalling one-third to one-half the skil xp that might have been earned Hf each roll had been figured into the total. Combat x ‘Characters engaged in “Mech or personal combat receive x for the damage they personally inflct on their opponents. This is equal to one-haif an xr for each point of damage inficted while operating "Mech, armored vehicle, attllery, or aerospace weapon systems (wih 5 x for each eitical hi, and 2 x@ for each point of damage nficted in personal ranged, melee, or HTH combat (with 10. for each ertcal hi), Win, lose, or draw, characters earn these xe regarcless of the outcome of the combat. Ine players’ unit also achieves victory in the overall en- gagement (ether by destroying or disabling all iis opponents, or forcing them to withdraw), the group receives an adtltional amount of x», based on the poov score of the opposing unit. Tha procedures used to calculato a units x» value differ slightly between ‘Mech and personal combat ‘Mech Combat ‘A simple way to find a unit's x» value is to simply add up the tonnage of all enemy "Mechs involved in the engagemort. ‘Add one-half the tonnage of any tanks or other armored Vehicles to this totel. Add 10 tons for each enemy Sniper cannon or infantry platoon, 20 tons for each enemy Long Tom howitzer, and the tonnage of each enemy Aerospace Fighter that participated in the battle. MECHWARRIOR The resulting total is the opposing unit's ¥P value. For ex- ample, a newiy-lormed, seven-charactor ‘Mech unit consisting of a Battlomaster, Crusader, Fifleman, two Griffins, and wo Stingers meets and detests @ regular enemy force consisting of an Archer, 2 Phoenix Haviks, and a Wasp, sup-ported by two ‘Sniper cannons. The Enemy x? value is equal to 70 (Archer) + 190 (2 Phoenix Hawks) + 20 (Wasp) + 20 (2 Snipers) = 200. Personal Combat To calculate the x value of an enemy unit, simply mutiply the soor score for each enemy character present by 5, then add the resulls together to produce a total enemy xr value. I the characters win the batt or fight, they wil split up the x value of the defeated unit equitably. This award isin addon specific addtions for shots and erica hits. Or, once group combat x has been calculated, a gamomaster may allocate these x° among the partys members in any reasonable way ho soos fit. Tho two most common meth- feds used are to: 1) divide the x evenly among all charactors ‘who actively paticpated in the engagement, or 2) to allocata x on the basis of the total hits of damage inflcted by each combatant. Assignmont x» MechWarrior characters should receive x» awards for suc cesstuly completing individual or group objectives, elther by conquest (capturing or destroying an enemy facity, supply cache, oF waler source) or guile (ebtaining useful intelligence, surviving a hostile environment, locating a needed piece of ‘equipment, etc). In designing scenarios and encounters for a campaign, the gamemaster should determine an assignment value for each major and minor task in the adventure. Rela- tivaly simple tasks should normally be assigned an 2° value of 4-10, major subtasks a value of 20-100, and accomplishment ofthe overall objctve a value between 100-500. ‘An adventure that can be resolved in a single right play should normally not have an assignment x» value of more than 200-250 points (unless the objective is exraordinarly dtfcut ‘or important). Conversely, a major, mult-session scenario, ‘such as a full-scale campaign to conquer a world, may have an overall valuo of hundreds or even thousands of points (though itis not likaly that tho players" unit alone could accomplish all the objectives). Encounter xe Mary roleplaying systems tend to encourage player char- acters to attack every NPO encountered by awarding x» only for damage done. Yet evan in the war-om, often paranckd universe of the Stst contuy Successor Siatos, a player's decision NOT to attack a particular NPC or group of charactors is often the wisest choice he can make. In MechWarrior, tho concept of Encounter 27 reflects this fact of life, and ‘also rewards player characters who use their roleplaying abiltias to successfuly interact with NPCs. Gamemasters may award Encounter x to one or more player charactors in a party for any non-combat encountar with NPGS in which the playarst group succeeds in maintaining or forwarding personal or group interests. Normal xe awards for a successful encounter are 2 x the eoov score of the NPCs involved.MECHWARRIOR XP AND EXPERIENCE CLASSES Every time a player receives x, he should add the amount to both the Total xr and x Avaliable lines on Character Sheet. The total x» Available will fluctuate up and down over time as players expend x» for various purposes. The {otal 2° avallable remains constant during x» expenditures, and is usod to determine the characters overall experiance class. In MechWartior, ALL characters are assigned to one of {four general experiance classes: Green (GRN), Regular (REG), Veteran (VET), or Elto (EL), based on the Total xe they have accumulated in thelr adventuring careers: ee Class, Total w Earned GRN 0-300 REG '8001-15,000 veT 15,0001 - 100,000 EL 100,004 Following are descriotions of a typical character from ‘each exparionce class, Green (0-3000 »r) This category inclides all player charactors beginning their adventuring careers and ll others. whose practical experience at thelr chosen profession is not extensive, Groon characters will normally have limited skill levels evan in their planned field of expertise, average physical attributes (total of {our attrioutos = 22-27), and modest personal resources (cash, personal equipment, et). Regular (3001-15,000 xe) Regular level characters have successtully completed a ‘umber of moderately complex assignments or a single major campaign, and have survived a few personal or ‘Mech combats. They will have a fair number of skills (which may include a fairly high level of competence in one or two skill areas), average to slightly above average physical attributes (total of four attributes = 2430), and may possess a widely varying degree of personal resources, Veteran (15,001-100,000 xP) Veteran level characters will normally have several major ‘campaigns or many years of experience under their belts, and should bo woll versed in the techniques of warfare, Veterans ‘are usually highly skilled in the fields most closely related to their character class, and moderately skiled in several other areas. They possess above-average physical attributes (total of four attributes = 28-35) and will often have earned titles and land in addition to @ comfortable level of personal wealth (though a single stroke of bad fortune could wipe out most of them). Elite (100,000+ x) Eto characters ato tho creme de la creme of the MechWartior universe, the best and the brightest (or at least the most persevering) tho 31et Contury has to offer. Elte characters have usually experienced and endured every kind of challenge and danger their profession offers, and have played major leadership roles in one or more’ successtul campaigns. The Successor State warlords usually respect these lite highly, and their assignments rofloct that esteem. Often, lito charactors will have at- tained the maximum possible skill level in at last ono skill area, and are highly skilled in several others. These lite characters have well-above- average physical attributes (total of four attributes = 32-40+), ‘as well as considerable personal (and family) fortunes. ‘Whenever a character advances to a higher experience level, he automaticaly receives the following benefits: 4. t-poiat incroase in any single physical attribute 2. One level skil increase in each of two skill areas. ‘A character who has attained Elite status continuos to receive the samo bonuses ovary timo he accumulates an addi- tional 100,000 x" (i.e, at 200,000 xP; 200,000 xr; and s0 on). USING EXPERIENCE POINTS (xe) Players who have accumulated a sufficient aumber of 2° may use these al ary time either to improve their character's general abies (by converting x@ into c» to purchase additional kil levels, increased physical attributes, or other benois), or to improve their character's immediate chances of survival in a ditficutt situation, The latter is accomplished by spending xr to influence die roll results involving the character, his tiends, oF foes). A description ofthese procedures folows. Converting x To or Player characters may at any time convert xe from the Ex- patiance Points Available (xrA) line on their Character Sheot into ce, The conversion rate is 10 xe = 1 ce. Subtract all convert from the character's total available x © acquired in this manner may be used to purchase any ‘one or more of the folowing benefits: 1. Increase in physical atibutes 2. Higher skil levels 8. Purchase of personal contacts 4. Purchase of personal tiles Increasing Physical Attributes Players wishing to Increase any of their physical altibutes may do so, atthe following cP costs: INCREASING PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES. Hist point of Atributs Increase 10060 80 2nd point of Atibute Increase 200 © 120= 160 Srdpointet Auribute Incroaso 400» 18020 ath point of Attribute Increase 600-300-400 5th point of Attribute Increase 800 «450«S«600 eth point of Attibute Increase 1000 600-800 When using the Increasing Physical Attributes Table remember that the noted cost is for each individual increase above his initial generated rating. For example a character with 1a Body attribute rating of 6 wishes to raise his score to 10. Ho ‘would have to pay 60 CP to raise the rating to 7, then no matter ‘whan he did it, the increase from 7 to 8 would cost 120 CP. This is the cost of th 2nd point of Attribute Increase. To raise the score to 9 would cost 180 CP as the 3rd point of attribute increase. Finally 10 increase from 9 10 10, 500 CP are required, ‘The total CP cost is 680. This will be the total cost no matter ‘when the points are spent. =)MECHWARRIOR Increasing Skill Levels Players wishing to upgrade their skill lovel in any skill area (including fields they have not previously learned) may do so, at the following c costs: [Skill Level Incremental ce Cumulative co Cost Cost Lovel1 50 50 Level2 75 425, Level 125 250 Level4 175 425 Level S 250 675 Lovel 6 325 1000 Level7 425 1425 Level 550 1975 x» Expenditure During Play Players who have roleplayed a particular MechWarror for any length of time aro Ikely to develop a significant attachment {o thal character and a strong vested interest in Keeping him alive and prosperous. To increase a character's chances of continued survival, players may improve their chances for success at any given endeavor or to reduce their foes’ chances of success by spending x° to influence combat, ski for saving roll results, Whether characters call it a stroke of luck, a triumph of strategy, or divine intervention, adjustments 10 dia rolls can often make the difference between lfe or death. ‘Any character with xP on the x line of his Character Sheet can choose at any time during play to spend those points to modify the outcome of any die roll that he or any Character in his lino-of-sight (friend or foe) is about to make, ‘according to the following cost schedule: Players will note that itis considerably more expansive to purchase skills AFTER initial character generation (especialy skils atthe lower lovels). This reflacts how much more difficult itis for a charactor to davote the intensive study timo nooded 10 earn a skil ater he has begun his adventuring caraer. Purchasing Personal Contacts Player characters from any character class can spend cr to obtain influential personal contacts. The costs for aequiring different types of contacts are described above under Scouts. Scouts may purchase additional contacts: ‘Scefor an informant 18ce for useful contact ‘30cPfor a prominent contact, Other charactor classes must pay double the listed cost Purchasing Personal Titles Player charactors whose units did not purchase land rant of tiles for their mombers during group character generation may purchase a noble title for themselves at the folowing cP cost Thle cr Cost Knight 1000 Baronet 1500 Baron 3000 Higher titles are usually only granted by House rulers, and thon only to Elte characters. Etfect Caused x Cost Chango die ollresutby+1or-1 50. Change dio rol resutby+20r-2 100, Ghange die of resutby430r-3 150 Change die rol resuitby+4or-4 200 Change die rollesullby +50r-5 250 ‘The character must declara his decision to spend or not to spend xP on a die roll modifior BEFORE making the die roll Die roll target modiiars affect only single die rolls made by the affected character during the game turncombat round in progress. [GAMEMASTER'S NOTE: As most player characters will normally keep some xP in reserve to purchase dia roll target modifiars in tight skuations, it is reasonable to assume that many of the players’ foes (particularly crack House or Met- cconaty units ike the Fox's Teath or the Black Widow Company) will also have x available for such purposes. The gamemaster should avoid latting Green players use x to accomplish tasks rot in Keeping with tholr limted experience and skill AS the action intensifies and the players become more skilled, they will undoubtedly need to use the die roll modifiers just to stay alive, however. Gamemasters can use the table balow to calevlate a rough estimate of the x that a given NPC or ‘Mech unit should have available to it. As a general rule, NPCs will nt normally spend more than one-half their available x° in any given combat round, unless their situation is truly life or death.) ESTIMATING AVAILABLE x» Unit Type xp Available\Man Groen House/Mercenary 38 Regular House 1D8x5 Regular Merconary 18+ (1D8x5) Veteran House 10+ (1D8x 10) Veteran Mercenary 40 + (D6x 10) Elte House 10+ (208x 10) Ete Mercenary 50+ (2D8x 10)CREATING A 'MECH UNIT nea the players in a campaign group have completely designed and outfitted ther MechWarrors, they will create their Mech unit by completing the following six stops: 41. Determine unit size. 2. Determine aerospace support. 8. Determine unit typevaliation, 4, Croate NPC ‘Mech plots, 5. Create unit support personnel 6. Gonorata intial unit assets, DETERMINE UNIT SIZE ‘A given ‘Mech party can consist of either a singla Lance, two Lances, a full Company, or may be an odd lot consisting of the player characters group. To determine the total ‘Mech strength of the players’ unit, uso the ‘Mech Unit Size Tablo. First, find the row in the table that corresponds to the number of player characters, then roll 206. (The gamemaster can, of course, ignore this table, and simply make his own decision about he total size of the campaign group.) "MECH UNIT SIZE lwot PCs OnlyPCs 1 Lance 2 Lances Company 2 2 36 78 82 3 2a 46 7 a2 4 - 25 67 BH 5 28 46 712 6 24 - 56 72 7 2d - 5B 72 8 - - 25 612 9 25 = = 612 10 26 = 72 1 26 Po 7 712 12 - = = 242 It the die roll result indicates a full Company, rall another| 106 to detarmine the unit's highest level of organization: Die Roll Level of Organization 1 Company only 2-4 Unitis part of a ‘Mach Battalion (3 Companies) 5-6 Unitispart of a ‘Mach Regiment (3 Battalions) DETERMINE AEROSPACE SUPPORT In this phase, players dotermine whether their unit presently contains a functional air lance consisting of two aerospaco fighlers, two pilots, and two Engineers. Roll 206 and compare tho rosuit 10 the appropriate unit size class in the Alr Lance Status Table below. Treat units consisting solely of player characters as equivalent to tho noxt highest size class; i, 23 ‘Mechs = 1 Lance, 5-7 "Mechs «2 Lances, 9-11 ‘Mechs « Compary, AIR LANCE STATUS Unit Size Die Roll for Alr Lance Lance 28 2 lances 28 ‘Company 2-10 Batlaion'Rogiment ‘Always. a unit has an active air lance, players may also roll 206 and consult the Unit DropShip Status Table to determine ‘whether the unit eonttols one or more DropShips. UNIT DROPSHIP STATUS (Roll only if unit has an Alr Lance) Unit Size Die Roll For DropShip _DropShip Type Lance 28 1 Leopard 2Lances 240 2 Leopards 2-8) 4 Union (7-42) Company att 4 Union Battalion Always 8 Union (2-10) 4 Overlord (11-12) Regiment Always 9 Union (2-8) 3 Overlord (9-12) [NOTE: 1 Overlord Class DropShip =8 Union Class 1 Union Class =3 Leopard'Class} Regiments oten have a wide variety of DropShips available for any kind of mission. if a unit controls a DropShip, it may roll on the Unit JumpShip Status Table to determine whether it possesses a JumpShip: UNIT JUMPSHIP STATUS (Roll only if unit has @ DropShip) Unit Size Die Rol JumpShip Type For JumpShip 1 Lance 25 ‘Scoutor Merchant 2Lances 26 invaderot Merchant 4. Company 27 invader 1 Battalion 2-40 Invaderor Monolith 1 Regiment an MonolithMECHWARRIOR DETERMINE UNIT TYPE/AFFILIATION Each unit first rolls 2D6 to determine whether tis a Mercenary (2-8) or House (7- 12) unt, Players should subtract 1 from this die roll resuk if their unit consists of eight or less ‘Macs, or subtract 3 from the die oll result if their unit consists of four or less ‘Mechs. The group then rolls two dice (read the dice consecutively to obtain a result of from 11 to 86, rather than adding the die together) to determine the unit's current House affiliation: HOUSE UNIT AFFILIATION Dio Roll Result, 11-21 Davion 2231 Kurta 3236 Steiner 4145 Mark 4653 Liao 5455 Bandit King 56-68 _Unafflated On @ roll of $4 oF $5, roll 206 again to determine which Bandit King the players serve: BANDIT KING AFFILIATION 26 — Hondrik of Oberon 7 Circinus Federation 89 Marius OReilly 40 Helmar Valasek 11 Redjack Ryan 12 Belt Pirates MERCENARY UNIT AFFILIATION Die Roll Result 2 Lindon’s Company 34 Rough Riders 5 2istLancers 68 Independont 9 Eridani Light Horse 10 2istLancers " Eridani Light Horse 12 ‘Wott's Dragoons CHANGING HOUSE AFFILIATION During the course of a MechWartior campaign, most units (pantcularly Moreonaries) will have opportunities’ to change their House allagiance, and so the players' group should not be too disappointed if thelr intial afiiation does not appeal to them. On the other hand, players should remember that every House offers some advantages to the MechWarrtiors serving it. At present, the Houses Davion, Steiner, and Kurita control the largest and most powerful 'Mech forces in the Successor Slates. Davion and Steiner offer the additional potential ‘perk’ of taining at the University of New Avalon. However, the very strength of these Houses can also work against the player characters’ chances of making a name for themselves, for they will have to compete with many renowned (and often larger) units for plum assignments, and so may find them- selves exiled to long periods of garrison duty or riot duty on backwater planets. Conversely, tho very problems of dissension and eroding ‘empire that beset Houses Mavik and Liao can work in the payers’ favor, giving thom less competition and better oppor: {unttes to buld a reputation, ‘A similar balance exists between the advantages and disadvantagas of Mercenary versus Regular units. Mercenary units will have a lot of froodom of action and some ability 10 pick and choose possible assignments, but are also more susceptible to economic hardships and crippling losses of equipment or manpower. Regular units are usually better supplied, kept closer to ful fighting strength, and much more likely to receive lands, ttles, and real potical influence. However, these Regulars most often pay for their ad vantages by accepting a lass appealing range of assignments {including tasks either duller or riskier than the players' group ‘might prefer). Have the players try out any unit typevafifation result they receive for a few sessions before granting them a change. Gamemasters may, of course, decide to allow players simply to choose their unit assignments, CREATE NPC MECHWARRIORS In this phaso, players select attbutes, sks, and ‘Mechs foreach ofthe NPC MechWarrors traveling with the unt INOTE: I! the player characters represent haif or less of the total units ‘Mechs, gamemasters should give them the option of constructing 2 second, and sometimes even a thitd, layer-charactor MechWarrior. All Lances and single ‘Mechs ganorated recsiva the regular allotment of 150 cr/man or 600, ex/Lance, Following are some examples of creating NPC MechWaitiors ‘A unit of two lances has five player characters, leaving three MechWarriors to be generated. Each NPC receives 150, , foratotal of 450 c. ‘A Company-sized unit contains sight player characters, leaving four NPCs, As tho NPC group isa full Lance, it receives 600 ce for dstrbution. 'A Company-sized unit contains only four playor char- acters, leaving 8 NPCs. In this caso, the players should probably each create a second character. They might even Create three characters each, making the unit fully a players! group. For each addtional player character created, allow the normal 150.ce per man. ‘A Company-size unit contains six player characters, leaving six NPCs. The gamemastor and players may opt either to create a second round of player characters at 150 cP each, leaving no NPCs, or may decide to create a Lance of four NPCs at 600 cr, and wo individual NPCs at 150 ce each NPG Character Points (c=) CANNOT be transferted to playor charactars, or vice versa. However, NPCs may transfer ¢» among themselves using the same restricions that apply to player charactors (except that Command Lance personnel, if any, can spand @ maximum of 300 cP par character rather than the normal 250 maximum), NPOs pay the same cp costs for attributes, skils, and "Mechs (including backup ‘Machs) as do player characters. If they meet normal admission requiroments, NPCs may attempt to purchase either the Academy or Universiy” training packages.CREATE UNIT SUPPORT PERSONNEL Each ‘Mech unit normally contains a number of non- MechWartlor personnel such as Techs, Engineers, Aerospace Pilots, and on-planot reconnaissance teams (Scouts/Spios).. Very large ‘Mech units (battalion or higher) may also include wheeled vohiclos andior field arlory pioces requiring additional support personnel. The tables below provide a quick land easy method of generating estimates of a unit's support capabilties. If the players’ group wishes to generate these personnel as player characters, use the rules in the chapter on Other Character Classes. TECHNICIANS ‘As a general rule, each MechWarrior normally has his own “Tech, Rol 206 for each Mach in the unit. A result of 2-9 means ‘the ‘Mech does hava a Tech available. A roll of 10-12 means they haven Tech. Each MechWarrior with a Tech can usa tha NPG Tach nician Skil Table to determine his Tech's ski level. First, the MechWertior finds the row in the table corresponding to his own total number of skill levels in PilotingyMech and Gunnery, and ‘then rolls 2D8 to determine which column gives. him the Technician Skill of his Tech, For example, it a MachWarriors Pioting and Gunnory Skill Levels oqual 4, and he makes a dio tol of 8, the player reads across to Column 2, which indicates ‘that his Tacks skil is 2 NPC TECHNICIAN SKILL TABLE ‘Technician Skill Level Plio'sTotl 1 2 3 4 5 6 ‘Skill Ratings: 28 28 740. AAR aa 4 24 §8 O41 12 - - 56 23°45 69 1042- - 7 2 34 58 Off 12 8 + 28 48 THO 1142 - oH 2 35 69 10-12 - AEROSPACE PERSONNEL Units will always have one Pilot and one Engineer for every Aorospace Fighter, and two PilotNavigators and Engineers for each DropShip or JumpShip in their unit. To determine skill levels for any of these personnel, roll 206 and consult the tabla below. When roling for the Piloting skill of any JumpShip pilot, add 3 to the die rol, Add 1 to the Piloting die rol result for any DropShip Pil JUMPSHIP PILOTING SKILL Die Roll Piloting Skill Level 23 45 67 89 10-1 12 MECHWARRIOR RECON PERSONNEL, Many ‘Mech units maintain a small cadre whose primary {urction is to provide the main ‘Mech force with reliable inteligence about enemy positions and supply routes, water availablity, and industrial targets. Smaller "Mech units often do riot have the luxury of such specialized personnel, and must uuse their aerospace fighters and/or Recon Lances to obtain the same information, To detarmine whether the players unit contains Scouts, roll 26 and consult the appropriate row on thetable below: #OF SCOUTS ASSIGNED TO PARTY UnitSze = 91 2 a i Lance 28 912 - = lances 26 7-410 1142 — Company 25 69 10-42 Battalion 2948 OT 12 Regiment Roll for each Battalion, Hf the unit doas possess one or more scouts, roll 208, three timas to determine the Skil Level in Rogue, Diplomacy, and Streetwise for each scout: NPC SCOUT SKILL LEVELS ‘Scout Skill Level skitarea 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rogue 2 35 68 O10 11 12 Diplomacy 25 69 101112 - — Sweotwise 24 57 B10 11-12 -MECHWARRIOR GENERATE INITIAL UNIT ASSETS Alter creating all unit personnel, each "Mech unit receives @ certain number of group-wide credits, which it may use to purchase non-Mech equipment, spare parts, increased personal status in the form Of tiles andor land grants, or money in the form of House or ComSiar credits. Each unit receives. 70 credits for each complete fourman Lance it has, and 18 credits for each additional ‘Mech availabe. Thus, a full Company would receive 210 credis, but a ten-man unit would receive 170 (70+ 70.4 15 + 15) credits. Units also. receive bonus credits for each of the folowing support personnel: 25 credis foran AirLance 25 credits for a DropShi 0credis for adumpShip 10.redis for each Scout S credits for each Tech wth Technician Skil Level + Aitor totaling all personnel credits, multiply the base result by the appropriate Unit Affiliation modifiar shown below to detormine the actual credits available tothe uni. UNIT AFFILIATION CREDIT MODIFIERS House Regular Mercenary Davion 430% +20% Kurita 420% 420% Steiner 10% +10% Marik 10% “10% Liao 425% 40% Bandit 20% 40% Unatiliated 60% 80% Equipment Quantity Normal C-Bil Price Exteralarmorpaiches 96 points. 40,000, Life support systems 2points 75,000 Engine shielding Spoinis, 100,000 Replacement actuators 7 points 7,500 Internal damage repair 15 points 15,000 Heat sinks 10 points 12,500 Replacement limbs 2points 19,000 (Getrbuted among Mechs as player’ group chooses) Total Cost» 150 Gredis Aerospace Units Units that did not receive Aerospace Fighters, DropShips, Cr JumpShips during Stop 2 of creating a ‘Mech unit may now purchase these atthe following costs: 40 credits per Aerospace Fightor (maximum of two may be purchased) 75 credits for a Leopard Class DropShip; 100 credits for a Union Glass DropShip 125 credits fora ScoutClass JumpShip INOTE: Aerospace units purchased in this manner do not entitle the ‘Mech unit to receive additional credits (only equip- ‘ment obtained at the beginning counts fo this purpose). Backup ‘Mechs Units may purchase reserve ‘Mechs for general use by turning credits into ce on a 1:1 basis, and paying tho 50 ce cost for purchasing Backup ‘Mechs. Other Equipment Units may use credits to purchase any of the items on the list below. The credit costs given are for a single item of each type. See the Equiomentchepter for fll descriptions. For example, a full company unit of Steiner regulars has an air lance but no DropShips under its control, one Scout, and five Techs with a Technician Skil Level of 3+. The unit's base credit total is 210 + 25 + 10 + 25 = 270 crodits, Multiplying 270 by the Steiner modiior of +10% yiolds a final resuit of 270 x 1.1 = 297 credits. SPENDING UNIT CREDITS Unit credits may be spent on any of the six following items: 4.'Mech Repair Stores 2, Rerospace Units 8 Backup ‘Mechs 4, Personal Equipment 8, House Commissions, Tiles, and Grants 6. Company Cotfars “Mech Ropair Stores Whether the ‘Mech unit wins or loses an engagement, ‘almost every ‘Mech invalved in the fighting will ake some sort ‘of external or internal damage that must be repaired, and it will also have to roplonish its supplios of ammunition and armor. To perform such repairs, however, the unit's Tachs must have a ‘supply of replacement parts and ammunition on which to draw. For every 150 credits a unit spends, it may purchase the following package of replacement materials EQUIPMENT CREDIT cost Jet Pack 20 Scanalyzer 18 ‘Skimmer 25. Light Environment Suit 5 MID Unit 35. Heavy Environment Suit 20 Sniper Cannon 30 Flak Vest 5 Long Tom Howitzer 50 Jeep 18 House Commissions, Titles, and Grants Units may use credits to buy enhanced status in the form, of titles or land grants from the House they serve, They may also purchase from three lavels of offical awards. Poerage (50 credits) gives all MechWarriors in the unit the tile of Knight, a land grand of 10 square kilomoters, and a promise of lodging in any House Barracks. Aristocracy (80 credits) gives all Warriors in the unit the tlle of Baronet and a land grant of ap: proximately 600 square kilometers to manage and administer. High Aristocracy (120 credits) gives each Warrior in the unit the tile of Baron and a land grant of approximately 1,000 ‘square kilometersto managa and administer.MECHWARRIOR Company Coffers AAtter units have made all their expencitures from the above five categories, they may convert any remaining credits into money for the initial company cotfer. Groups may purchase money in either of two forms. H-Bills, or House bills, are negotiable currency anywhere within House boundaries, the territories of current House allies, and among free traders and merchants (albeit often at a discounted rate of value). C- Bill, or ComStar bills, are negotiable anywhere within the ‘Successor States. For each cracit point expended, @ unit may purchase 1000 C-Bills. TYPICAL BATTLEMECH ASSIGNMENTS Once the players have generated a ‘Mech unit, have outittad it, and are ready to begin, soma gamemasters may be Luncartain about how to get the players’ group started and what kind of events should occur during the course of their adventures. This section offers some suggestions, ‘Almost every MechWartlor scenario a gamemaster will ‘over run begins with a combat assignment. Tha players will receive instructions from their military superiors (it they are a House unit) or from thelr current patron (if they are a Mercenary Unit). Of course, units starting the campaign without any sort of afflation will first have to find an employer (which may require the party to take on a temporary assignment from a local bureaucrat or private corporation to earn the funds to gat off-world). The following sections describe a number of the most common ‘Mech duly assignments, and provide guidelines ‘on the types of encounters that are likely to occur during each, GARRISON DUTY Garrison duty is the most common of all ‘Mech assignments. As its name implies, the players become part or all of the standing defensive "Mech force posted on a givan Worid to protect it against all comers. That includes enemy attack, subversion or revolt ftom within, or the depredations of the Bandit Kings. Most ‘Mech units dislike such duty, because gartison shifts (especially on backwater planets lacking signifi ‘cant resources to draw enemy attention) rarely offer much chance for profit or reputation-enhancing battle. Nonathelass, itis precisely the sort of assignment given to a unit low on a House's totem pole (as a players’ unit will almost certainly be during its frst few months of campaign existence), Even though many garrison shits are uneventil, there are ways a gamemaster can liven up the players’ tour on a planet First, ho can make the planet the target of a fullscale attack by an enemy ‘Mech force, ot (more likey) of hitand-un raids by Periphery water-raiders or enemy House saboteurs. Alternatively, the players may encounter rumors or physical evidence of rebelion among the native populace, and have to roct out the troublemakers. Interesting adventure opportunities can even occur during a seemingly peaceful tour of duty it the unlt is called upon to investigate tumors of a secret Star League supply cache, to explore such a facilly and remove or neutralize any stil- functioning security measures, or to guard an incoming trade shipment or important personage such as a visiting noble or ambassador. Garrison duty should give virtually all characters in a “Mech unit ample opportunity for encounters both inside and outside their "Mechs. Gamemasters using the Encounter Tables in Random Encounters and Events es a means of generating encounters. should roll on the General Events Table twice per month PLANETARY ASSAULT ‘On an assault assignment, the players’ unit becomes part of a full-scale offensive force sent to an enemy-held world with ‘orders to attack and secure that world for their House. To achieve such a takeover, the assault force will have to engaga ‘and defeat the enemy ‘Mech garrison stationed on the world, and eliminate any other defensive forces presont (conven. tional armor and infantry units, static and mobile artillory, and sofort, SHORT-TERM ASSAULT ASSIGNMENTS. Over the course of a major campaign, the players’ unt will normally be given a number of short-term assault assign- ments, The group's “Mechs may be asked to conduct advance reconnaissance of a region, to secure a specilic torrtorial ‘objective (ranging from a strategically located farmhouse, til, ‘or watercourse to an entire industriplex or a major city), or to assault an enemy unit, supply cache, of repair depot. During the samo time period, a unit's Scouts and ‘Aerospace Fighter Pilots are also likely to be busy, but on totally different areas of the planet. The Scouts are usually gathering inteligence about enemy troop strength and move- ments, and relaying that information back to Assault Central Command. Meanwhile, the Fighter Pilots will be conducting aerial reconnaissance ‘lights or bombing missions, providing ‘support fire for ‘Mech assaults, or attempting to seek out and destroy any remaining enemy fighters, ‘Assignment to a planetary assault team is generally con- sidered a "plum*, for it usually gives MechWarrior units their best chances for obtaining booty. Also, it can be an excellent ‘opportunity 1o earn experience, Most player characters will soon discover (especially if the invading and defending forces are evenly-matchad) that these rewards come hard-earned. Depending on the size of the contending forces and the tactics employed by each, an in- vasion campaign can take anywhere from a few days to weeks cr even months. The time pressure will weigh most heavily on the attackers, as a campaign lasting more than four to sixMECHWARRIOR weeks normally allows the enemy sufficient time to bring reinforcements onto the scene, substantially altering the balance of the campaign. During an assault, the gamemaster should provide ‘Mech units with new adventure opportunites (in the form of new assignments or random encounters from the Battlfiold Events Table) on a dally or even twice-daily basis. ‘There is nothing wrong with player characters finding they have barely enough time to patch thoir wounds (and ‘Mechs) from cone battle before being hauled into another. RAIDING/SABOTAGE MISSIONS Raiding and sabotage missions, tke assauts, require that players invade and attack an enemy-held world, Unlike an as- saul, howover, the objectives of raid or sabotage missions are usually more limited. They often involve a significantly smaller force (often of ona to two Companies, or the players’ unit alone), Possiole objectives of such assignments might include the folowing Raiding for watar or rasources (especially if the players are working for one of the Bandit Kings}. Kidnapping scientists or ‘Techs, or theft of their current research projects. Infifration by agents provocateur to foment unrest and rebellion or to engage in poltical or industrial espionage. ‘Sabotage of key installations. Conducting punitive raids. (This seldom ocours in campaigns between Successor State Houses, but is common inconiic's between Houses and Bandit Kings). Such assignmants usually have a very short time limit of two to five days (as the attacking force will generally not have the firepower {o hold out against tha combined might of the full planetary defense forces), and are likely to produce one to threo Battlofiold Encounters por day. Tho overall benefits to a Unit from a succasstul mission of this type will normally be lower than for an assault, but an especially energetic group ‘ean usually turn the circumstances to greater advantage. ‘Some missions may require that units spend more time outside thair ‘Mechs than in (or even to leave their ‘Mechs off-plenet entirely) ! RELIEF DUTY ‘Attempting to relieve a planotary garrison under attack is, perhaps the most dreaded assignment a ‘Mach unit over ro- cceives. Unlike the U.S. Cavalry in Holywood Westerns, which always artives eventually to save the day, many relief ‘Mech Units land onsworld only to find that they are “reinforcing! defeated units who have retreated somewhere into the planet's backwater. Even in cases where the defenders remain stead- fast, reinforcements must usually fight their way onto the world through a gauntlat of hostile Aerospace Fighters and enemy “Mechs who hold many of the best postions, ‘Tha gamemaster should have Battletiold and other Encounters during a relief assignment ocour at roughly the same frequency as in an assault. These are likely to be of (greater severity, however. Scouts, in particular, will bo very busy in the days following landing, while they attempt to d velop reliable information on the locations of both sidas. In asi vation where the original garrison has already "gone guerrilla” before the player characters artive, the relief team may decide (orbs ordered) to spit its forcas, using one group to attempt to hold the enemy at bay while the othar goes into the back coun- try to hunt down and rally their surviving comrados-in-armes, yeneral decline in the military might and administrative capabiliios of the Successor Houses, and the continuing economic hardships and shortages. that prevail throughout the Inner Sphere, outbreaks of civil disturbance and rebellion have become a fairly common occurrence. In ‘most caees, the regular on-world garrison will have responsi bilty for suporessing civil unrest and restoring planetary order. In the rare instance where revolutionary forces gain access to “Mechs or Aerospace Fighters (aither by capturing a ‘Mech production facilty or spaceport, or by convincing the planetary garrison 10 join the rebellion), outside “Mach units may be Called in to put down the revolt Few MechWarriors wil find putting down rebellions to be @ desirable assignment, for it places them in an unenviable position. Although exposed to rebel attacks, they will be festricted in their ability to retaliate because of tho neod to keep intact any planetary facilities they eventually reteke. Because of this restriction and the rebels’ ability to conceal ‘their activities, the players may find that the effort to qual civil unrast may take weeks or even months to accomplish, despite anoften substantial superiority in firepower. ‘As in relief assignments, Scouts and Agrospace Fighter Pilots. will normally play a particularly important role in riot duty ‘because the intelligonce gleaned from their activities is often the only means the unit has for Identifying the location of rebel forces, Nevertheless, MechWarriors should also tind plenty of ‘opportunity to use their combat skills, both inside and outside their’Mechs.EQUIPMENT There is a wide variety of equipment available to MechWarrior regiments in the Inner Spharo. As with the con: struction of "Mechs and spacefaring vessels, much of the technology for producing these items is now far beyond the capabilties of present-day manufacturing and sciantific tech- nology. As 2 result, some pieces of MechWarrior equipment are rare and extremely valuable, TECH LEVELS Each item has boon classified in two ways. First, it is assigned a Tech Level of 1 through 4 1 = LowTech. Requires Normal Industry; pre-20th century technology. 2 = MediumTech, Requires Normal Industry; 20th-century orlater technology. Stl understood. 3 = HiTech, Requires Heavy Industry; Terran Hegemony to Star League period. Sill understood 4 = Advanced HiTech. Lost Star League technology: primarily considered “black box". No longer understood, (Black box refers fo equipment that does what an operator tells it even itthat person has no idea how it works.] Each item is further classified according to availabilty The ttem is either common (C), unusual (U), rare (R), or not available (N). This classification applies exclusively to use by MechWarriors. That is, certain tems might be available to thers but not to MechWarriors (for instance, ComStar equip- meni). Then again, it might be totally impossible for non-Mech- Wartiors to obtain other items, such as PPCs. Gamemasters must take note of these crucial distinctions, The rigid stratifica- tion and feudalization of the Successor States has created a society of *haves" and *have nots" ~ leaders and the led, In the Inner Sphere, real power equates directly to possession of technology, the most obvious examples of which are Battlo- Mechs, JumpShips, and weaponry. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Madical technology reached its height about two can- turies before the ara of the Successor States, increasing the average life span to nearly 115 years through advanced diagnostic, preventive, and surgical techniques. In addition, techniques such as myomer implantation gained widesoread usa, further extending the capabilities of the human body. In the present, however, medical technology is focused on ‘emergency procedures needed for battlefield conditions, LASER SCALPEL (2/C) The laser scalpel waighs 100 grams and is powered by a tiny rochargeable battery. Although a powerful but easy-to-use too}, the scalpol is oxtremely inefficient as a weapon, due to its rapid rate of energy drain and limited range. PRESERVING SLEEVE (iC) The preserving sleeve is secured around a damaged limo, then adjusted to apply pressure and, thus, control bleeding. In addition, the sloove can be adjusted to apply heat or cold, and wil keep wound lean and free from infection for up to 36 hours. While encased in @ preserving sleeve, the injured limb is effectively im- mobilized. The preserving sleeve weighs 500 grems, MEDKIT (1/C) ‘The MedKit contains bandages, splints, gauze, anti- septic, and other fist aid supplies. At least one ‘Mach per lance wil carty a MedKit. In competent hands, use of this kit ‘ensures Laval 2 medical care, FIELD SURGERY KIT (2/0) This kit contains {wo lasor scalpals and tho surgical support equipment necessary Yo provide Level 3 medical care ‘The equipment also includes at least one preserving slacve. ‘The headquarters or support unit of every ‘Mech company usvally caries a Field Surgery Kh HOSPITAL SURGERY EQUIPMENT (3/R) This isa full hospital, complete with surgical theaters, convalescent wards, and nursing stall. Such faciltios aro usually found only on civilized planots and occasionally on specially-equipped Overlord Class DropShips. Hosptals pro- vide Level 4 medical care, MID (a/R) The Myomer Implantation Device Is a Star League era technological tem that replaces or repairs damaged (out sill, allached) human musculature with myomer fivers. The tech- nology underlying the MID is now lost, making the device an advanced-tech "black box’. To use the davice, the operator places a langth of myomar fiber in the receptacle and clamps the MID to the damaged area of tho pation, thon folows directions. it the MID does its work properly, the affected area (any hit location atea on the body, except the head) Is restored to full strength and will appear completely undamaged. Unfonunately, about 20 percent (a roll of 10, 1, oF 12 on, 206) of these devices malfunction horribly when used, doing 1D64+6 points of damage to the affected area, then ceasing to. function at all Despite the potential hazard (nary all these units are at least two centuries old), most ‘Mech battalons will have atleast one MID. The device weights two kilograms.MECHWARRIOR REPAIR EQUIPMENT With the steady decline of technology in this era, the skill of repairing and refur- bishing equipment has transformed gradu- ally trom a science back to an art. Knowledge about spectic kinds of equipment and how to repair them is more often handed down trom master to apprentice than from teacher to student, Occasionally, the *mysteries’ are shrouded in ritual, from the harmless (an experienced Tech will aiways wear the same pair of coveralls, even if they are threadbare) to the absurd (before attempting to fix an HPG, ComStar Tech must jesanctify" the equipment by reading ¢ Iany from an ancient manual). Further, bocause Techs ate olten working with tools dovelopad two to three centuries ago, they revere the tools themselves out of all proportion to their tue function. It is as it the Tech believed the tools accomplished the task rather than the wielder, TOOL KIT (1-2/¢) The tool kit contains a variety of hand tools including hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and saws. This basic ‘equipment is essential for any ‘Moch repair task, and woighs 18 kilograms, CUTTING KIT (2-3/0) This kit contains oxy-acetylene cutting torches and equip- ‘ment for handling hot metal. HiTech versions substitute laser cutting torchas. The kit weights between ten and 30 kilograms. JOINING KIT (1-3/0) This kit contains equipment used to join GYRO KIT (3/R) This kit weighs 1 metric ton and contains the structural ‘equipment necessary to repair the massive "Mech gyros and theircritical bearings. REPAIR PLATFORM (3/C) INOTE: If equipped with radiation shielding, the avail ability code is"U"] ‘As a ‘Mech unit travels from place to place, it will acquire certain useful equipment, often scavenged from abandoned or destroyed industrial sites. One of the most common non- military items is a ropair platform. This device is gonorally mounted on a wheeled vehicle with a hydraulically powered support that lits a wide, contained compartment 10-20 meters into the air. The repair platform is equipped with devices such as welders and grippers, which allow Techs to repair damaged “Mechs, replace portions of their armor or anatomy, and so forth, even before the extreme heat generated by the bate has diffused. Tho compartment is also proof against most harmful raciation, thus permitting a Tech to remove or roplace a malfunctioning fusion reactor, All Mechs carry tool, cutting, joining, and elec kits. They ‘ate usually located in torso storage compartments, Internal damage to a ‘Mach’s torso will probably destroy some of the repair equipment. Tha sensor, fusion and gyro kits, and the repair platforms fare only located in secure locations such as DropShips, headquarters units, and repair and maintenance dopots, ‘The Repair Table shows equipment required for the listed repairs. metal, and weighs between 10 and 30 kilograms. Such equipment includes are REPAIR TABLE wolders, laser welders, and, in the the | Damage TK CK JK OEK «OSKOFKOGK RP LowTech Kits, riveters, Body segmentdestroyed Y Y VY oY oN NN v Intornal structure ELEC KIT (9/0) roplacement Yeo fl eal 3h 0 aa bien ea AEN This kit contains electronic testing and | Life support repair YsetriN=? cee. ayn om mag Noe aE Hl repair equipment to handle routine jobs only. | Sensor repair Yow Nb "SN eimeye steve Se Neen Hae SN The kit weighs from 5 to 20 kilograms. The | Engine repair ¥ NY ¥ironitie Sean Nemes repair and maintenance of computers, sen- | Gyrorepair Yo oN N Y¥ N ON Y ON sors, neurohelmets, and similar equipment | Actuators/Myomers Yo oY oY Yo MEN SENDS INISIN requires more advanced equipment. Heat sinks Nor vdMe sa! oe Bex Nigulse Nap ta blaged af Weaponsreplacement Y Y Y Y oN NN ON SENSOR KIT (9/R) ‘Armor replacement View

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