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--- starship_mechanics [2025/09/25 21:49] – admin
+++ starship_mechanics [2025/09/25 22:10] (current) – [Starship Comms Officer] admin
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 ====== Specialized Actions ======
-==== Captain ====
+===== Captain =====
 //**Command Skill:** Choose one (Diplomacy, Intimidation, Deception)//
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-==== Comms ====
+===== Comms =====
 - **Crash Systems** (1 CP)
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-==== Gunnery ====
+===== Gunnery =====
 //**All Critical Failures:** Trigger **Target Decalibration Crisis**//
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 - **Fire One Weapon** (1 CP)
-Fire a single weapon of choice.                         |
+Fire a single weapon of choice.
+- **Charge Weapons** (1 CP)
+You can increase the damage of starship weapons by using **Boost**. If the weapon has the trait,you can use it as is. Weapons that don't have the trait, gain **"Boost 1d6"**.
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-==== Bridge ====
+===== Bridge =====
 - **Escape Combat** (4 CP)
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-==== Engineering ====
+===== Engineering =====
 - **Boost Engines** (2 CP)
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-==== Generic Actions ====
+===== Generic Actions =====
 - **Above and Beyond** (0 CP)
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  **+1 CP** for the ship.
 //PCs must describe their contribution and cannot repeat the same action consecutively.//
+====== Archetypes ======
+==== Starship Operator Dedication ====
+A trained crewmember with foundational skills in ship operations. The **"Ready and Able"** action helps streamline early actions, reducing strain on the ship’s resources.
+Gain training in one of the **Starship Operation Skills**: Diplomacy, Deception, Intimidation, Crafting, Piloting, or Computers.
+Gain the **"Ready and Able"** action:\\
+**Trigger:** You take the first department action during an encounter.\\
+**Effect:** The CP cost of the action is reduced by 1.
+At level 4 you will select one of the 5 main branches of Starship Operation and gain feats according to your specialization.
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+==== Starship Engineer ====
+**Level 4**\\
+Focused on protective systems, this role reinforces the ship’s defenses. **"Polarize Hull"** temporarily strengthens the vessel against specific threats, mitigating incoming damage.
+**Polarize Hull** (2 CP)
+**Crafting/Engineering Lore Check** vs. standard DC for ship hull (-2 for Lore skill).
+//Each additional **Polarize Hull** action in a fight after the 1st one has increased DCs by 1.//
+^ Result               ^ Effect                                                                 ^
+| Critical Success     | Pick **two damage types**, gain resistance equal to your level against the next attack targeting the ship. |
+| Success              | Pick a **damage type**, gain resistance equal to your level against the next attack targeting the ship.   |
+| Failure              | No effect                                                                             |
+| Critical Failure     | **Hull Breach Crisis**                                                                |
+----
+==== Starship Commander ====
+**Level 4**\\
+A steady hand at coordination, ensuring the crew operates efficiently. **"Steady as She Goes"** provides a reliable boost to command points, helping maintain control during critical moments.
+**Steady as She Goes**
+At the start of the turn, roll a **Command Skill Check** vs. a standard DC of your level.
+^ Result               ^ Effect       ^
+| Critical Success     | **+2 CP**     |
+| Success              | **+1 CP**     |
+| Failure              | No effect    |
+| Critical Failure     | **-1 CP**     |
+----
+==== Starship Comms Officer ====
+**Level 4**\\
+Specialized in disrupting enemy communications, creating small but meaningful advantages. **"Echo Protocol"** introduces minor delays or confusion in opposing operations.
+**Echo Protocol**
+Roll a **Computers Skill Check** vs. a Computers DC of the enemy.
+^ Result               ^ Effect                                                                 ^
+| Critical Success     | Next enemy roll takes **-2 circumstance penalty**.                                |
+| Success              | Next enemy roll takes **-1 circumstance penalty**.                                |
+| Failure              | No effect.                                                                           |
+| Critical Failure     | Next allied roll takes **-1 circumstance penalty**.                                |
+----
+==== Starship Pilot ====
+**Level 4**\\
+Skilled in precise maneuvering, capable of executing tight turns under pressure. **"Flip and Burn"** allows for quick repositioning, though pushing too hard risks mechanical stress.
+**Flip and Burn** (1 CP)
+**Piloting Check** vs. standard DC for ship hull.
+^ Result               ^ Effect                                                                 ^
+| Critical Success     | Move **full Speed**, then turn any direction.                                     |
+| Success              | Move **half Speed**, then turn any direction.                                     |
+| Failure              | Move **half Speed**, and the ship takes **1d6 damage**.                            |
+| Critical Failure     | Move **half Speed**, ship becomes **Clumsy 1**, and **Engine Lock Crisis**.        |
+----
+==== Starship Gunner ====
+**Level 4**\\
+A precision-focused action for disabling key enemy systems. **"Target Systems"** allows careful strikes against vulnerable components, potentially crippling weapons, engines, or other critical fittings.
+**Target Systems** (1 CP)
+Attack a vulnerable system (weapons/engine/fittings). **-4 to hit**, half damage before hardness.
+^ Result            ^ Effect                                      ^
+| Hit               | System **broken** (half functionality for engines)        |
+| Hit Again         | System **destroyed**                          |
+----