Dan'l to Brother, Feb. For the specific ways black officers were harassed , see documents in Freedom , Chicago Tribune, November 10, , quoted in Joseph T. William J. Kauffman for the family of William B. Peterson to Lorenzo Navies, Ser 1, Vol 26, ; Joseph T. Colored Troops, Report of Philip H. Skip to content. Within its 96 full-color pages, Forged in Battle introduces new species, specializations, and signature abilities for your Soldier characters.
A sizable collection of new weapons, armor, gear, and vehicles adds more firepower to your campaign, and Game Masters will find helpful hints on running combats in different terrain, using the changes in environment to better suit the tastes of your Soldiers, as well as all other characters interested in standing on the front lines.
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Auto-fire Only. Cumbersome 3. Quad Blaster Gunnery 10 2 Long 8 4! Cannon Inaccurate 1. Prepare 2. I Atgar SpaceDefense I. The a favorite for standard infantry, snipers. Today, these weapons are cherished by the Imperial Navy and the Rebel Alliance throughout many of their users. It has become a mainstay with rebel soldiers due to its simple design and the wide availability of Reduce the difficulty of Mechanics checks to repair replacement parts on the black market.
Much like the pistol variation. After its wide-scale implementation by the Galactic Rebel marines often install a spread barrel modifica- Empire. The pulse cannon consists of a core frame to blanket an entire starship corridor with blaster fire. It also features a long, perforated barrel with four focusing coils to ensure proper cooling and to For nearly a century, the A C heavy blaster rifle allow maximum blaster bolt cohesion.
Before the Clone Wars. While slightly bulky, it is praised for its incredible accuracy, range, penetrating power. The next time the weapon is fired this encounter. After being discharged this the A C. It wasn't until more modular platforms.
Republic that the A C's popularity began to wane. Originally designed as an anti-aircraft and anti-armor Designed to be fired from a mount or a mobile plat- weapon, few arms possess the destructive pov-. The Kyuzos of Each round from the T-7 lets loose a burst of ionized the Gyaryi clovoc are particularly renowned for their plasma with enough energy to penetrate starship skilled archers.
The T-7 makes short work at incredible distance. A single blast from the T-7 can de-atomize war. During the Siege of Lasan. This atrocity led the Impe- ons dealers. Rebel heavy weapon specialists frequently rial Senate to ban the T-7 ion disruptor and its use. Sonn still manufactures a steady supply for the Impe- copies of the T-7 schematics escaped deletion, and rial military. With a single pull of the trigger. Whenever a living target is hit with a T-7 ion disrup- This weapon can only be used in Auto-fire mode.
The GM may spend or from a combat The Rebel Alliance obtains many of its weapons from check with this weapon to have the wielder suffer a battlefield salvage, military surplus. In their search for new locations to establish one see Table Critical Injury Result on page hidden bases. Once used by the droid armies of 1. Atgar SpaceDefense has been a major developer of weaponry for some time.
The J dual blaster can- inence on the battlefield has diminished. Atgar's most notable contribution to military hardware. Like most Separat- defend ground outposts from the advance of enemy ist equipment. The J is in nearly any environment ensured its widespread use finicky at best-glitchy Galven pattern programming for years. Alliance by more capable models.
While organizations such as the Rebel Alliance have kept the P-Tower in service. Atgar SpaceDefense has The GM may spend or from any combat sought to breathe new life into unsold inventory by reus- check made with this weapon to have it overheat: ing some of the parts from the P-Tower in a new anti- the wielder suffers 2 strain and the weapon becomes infantry weapon: the 1.
Minor to Moderate. Thanks to its innate ability to be connected to an What is essentially a downscaled version of an anti- Atgar artillery remote. Developed during the Clone weighty. During the Galactic Civil War.
Few are acquired by the Rebellion. Wiring the A reciprocating quad blaster cannon assembly uses weapon into a power source requires several minutes a special pneumatic harness to secure and steady and an Easy C t JMechanics check. Dozens of micro-repulsors placed along the cip-quad mitigate some of the immense weight of the cannon. Despite the built-in support. Berserker Rifle. In extreme envi- and Unknown Regions.
It gets its name from a misun- derstood colloquial mish-mash of terms referring to ronments. Hundreds of years after its incep- orten in short supply, In such circumstances. That is why simpler. The weapon differs from the bowcaster by electrifying the slugs rather than Special forces troops understand that sometimes encasing them in ionic particles. The tial to electrocute the target. A suppression fire and crowd control weapon used by The SH-9 is a compact slugthrower made from com- posite materials.
Its ammo is magazine-fed rate. Unlike minor concussive blast. Its effectiveness even prompted some blasters and even other slugthrowers. For all these reasons, and the fact that its slugs can penetrate most light laminate armors. The rower pistol on a person's body. After shooter firing an SH-9 slugthrower pistol. Cumbersome 4. Shaped Thermal Ranged 8 Breach 2. Limited 20 2 Short 0 R 3. I Grenade Light Ammo I. Vicious 5. Light 8 4 Medium 2 2 R 1. Concussive 2. Medium 6 2 R 2. I L1m1ted Ammo 4.
Although they lack the relative finesse of blasters. The ability for a small nades. Other grenades. Soldiers constantly come up with creative the launcher. While these grenades are loaded, they and resourceful ways to utilize explosives and other replace the damage.
The GM may spend from a combat check with this weapon to cause it to jam. If the GM does so. Further, the weapon becomes damaged two thermal grenade is a shaped sequencer charge capa- steps; from undamaged to Moderate, Minor to Major. The GM may spend additional blast in a single direction to maximize damage to a to trigger one of the loaded grenade's qualities. The Empire has fielded this pistol-sized projectile Imperial soldiers.
Alliance heavy weapons specialists. The launcher can fire standard- and hired guns of all stripes frequently use concussion issue frag grenades, and more than one rebel tinkerer rifles to scatter enemy formations, neutralize entire has been know to retrofit it to launch nontraditional squads. Because of its long career and devastating. Vicious I. Disorient I. The wilds of Uvena Prime can be harsh and unforgiv- no soldier can deny the reliability of a good melee ing, and have claimed countless Shistavanen hunters.
A blaster or slugthrower that has run out of For this reason, Shistavanen survivalists devised an ammunition is largely useless. Further, many of in the wilderness and in battle. Still, each C. Containing anything from a fire cision kills. Engineered to penetrate thick, armored starter to a hydrospanner to a water contaminant hides.
Originally utilitarian in function. Over time. Eventually, the war shield transformed into a defensive weapon. A Kyuzo war shield may be thrown as a ranged weapon. If used in this manner. The weapon also gains the Limited Ammo 1 quality but if retrieved. Additionally, the wielder of a Kyuzo war shield may Kyuzo War Shield spend tl tl tl from any combat check to throw the weapon to cause the shield to ricochet back to her grasp.
The troops of the Alliance must always fight smarter and armor is sluggish due to its bulk, but a neural interface with the wearer's cybernetics reduces response time to a minimum. While manufactured by the Empire for tective armor essential. Whether the protective gear its exclusive use. More than a few rebel opera- The inferior numbers and resources of the Alliance tives have been disappointed to discover this fact military force rebel soldiers to rely on stealth and sub- after claiming a set of hazard trooper armor in battle.
Unfortu- Once active. The armor also incorporates impossible. Rebel soldiers have sometimes acquired a high-powered comlink able to communicate from functioning storm commando armor. The helmet is equipped with from the enemy is not an especially reliable means a multi-frequency targeting and acquisition system of resupplying.
A coating of specialized Storm commandos are among the Empire's most elite. Their it easier for marines and special forces troops to move armor allows the same flexibility as scout trooper about unnoticed by sensors and sentries. Both the This armor adds O to the wearer's Stealth checks. Imperial stormtroopers have specialized armor for The armor's helmet is equipped with macrobinocu- nearly every situation, and the Imperial hazardous lars and scanner goggles see page of the A c E OF environment protective armor.
Using a powered armor frame similar to that While wearing storm commando armor. Addition- against radiation. Movement in the ters' Perception checks to detect the wearer. The base layer is made forces the galaxy over. While most protective equipment tation and blunt force. The combination of materials specializes in keeping the wearer safe from exposure provides heavy protection while allowing freedom of to a particular environmental condition.
Made from a proprietary material that regulates internal conditions while blocking external ones. The thinsuit is a skin-tight body glove, weighing only one kilogram. The suit comes with a facemask and filtration system that purifies standard atmosphere for up to six hours and provides one hour of internal power.
The stock suit comes with six removable filters and power packs. Most Alliance field tactics focus on hit-and-fade strikes. Unfortunately, the Rebellion lacks the manpower and weapons to dominate the Empire in field warfare. Rebel infantry uses heavy battle armor to help ensure their survival when outmanned and outgunned by superior Imperial numbers. Rebel Heavy Battle Armor.
On the front lines. A soldier must use the tools at her of energy to trickle out of the barrel on a half-trig- disposal to succeed. For these reasons.
Most models illuminate modifications to field equipment are common. This attachment can only be applied to energy ranged weapons. Beam splitters function by Shot use of the Aim maneuver from Ranged Light modifying the Galven pattern and carefully mounting and Ranged Heavy checks. Shots fired from a Hard Points Required: 1. Rebel troops often use this upgrade to transform weaponry into effective standoff weapons Some Alliance operatives would gladly trade a little used to pin down enemy troops and hold chokepoints reliability in exchange for the stopping power neces- in narrow starship corridors.
This attachment can be sary to penetrate Imperial armor. This makes the Gal- applied to any blaster or suitable energy weapon that ven pattern resequencing a popular upgrade among does not have the Blast quality.
San- ven pattern into a tighter wavelength. Concordian packed into each blaster bolt. Unfortunately, the added workload on Base Modifiers: Grants weapon quality Blast with a the blaster's tiny circuitry makes the weapon much value equal to half of the weapon's damage rounded more prone to failure.
This attachment can only be up. Reduces weapon's range by one range band to a used with blaster pistols and heavy blaster pistols. Models Include: None. Adds automatic to all combat checks made Hard Points Required: 3. Price: R 1. Hard Points Required: 2. Price: I. Galven Pattern Resequencing 1.
The Rebel Alliance relies on precision guerilla strikes. Such advanced coordination requires dependable and secure lines of communication. Rebels extend the Low-Feedback Scanner. Automated Sensor 3. In addition to military-grade encryption. This comlink transmits up to medium range on emergency services. The DH77's constantly shifting cies. Like most comlinks on the market.
Alliance gunners have turned to remotes to oper- nal. Monitoring a standard clear frequency on a civi- ate emplacements from behind cover. Synchronizing a lized world can add DD to Knowledge checks related remote to a stationary emplacement requires attaching to current events or conditions at the GM's discretion.
SoroSuub's DH77 Headcomm is an easy-to-use system with com- A character can link a single Gunnery weapon to an plex encryption subroutines. If the weapon is an Atgar SpaceDefense keeps encryption synchronized.
If the character succeeds. The first is a motion sensor with video and audio that can detect tar- gets up to long range. Once triggered, the second sen- Ms running a Soldier campaign might want G to mix up encounters with the occasional guard duty. Forgoing sleep to watch over their sor performs a closer scan. The longer the watch. Raids on medi- spot attacking enemies. Discipline or Resil- cal facilities and convoys.
In the face of the Empire's vast might, rebels are com- forted knowing that should they fall. Alliance Army doctrine depends on striking first and van- Nullicaine is a staple of field treatment. While it and retreating before they arrive. In either case, detec- does little to treat an injury, it addresses many of the tion of the enemy is a vital element of Alliance strategy.
If she succeeds, the target immediately suffers 3 cause afflicted species migraines or worse. The low- strain and ignores the chosen Critical Injury until the end feedback scanner avoids these issues by only making use of passive collection technologies. Nullicaine only affects living creatures. For Alliance purposes. The Alliance hijacked On Yavin 4, sentries stood long watches in crow's nests several shipments of these scanners by invitation of atop large poles that breached the jungle canopy, scan- CryonCorp CEO and rebel sympathizer Belaya Rist.
Echo Base was similarly dependent on early the destruction of Alderaan from nearby Delaya while warnings. To stay alert. These stylus-shaped cuts of soft wood release a This sensor can detect radiation sources of silhou- powerful stimulant when chewed. Extend the range her Discipline. At the end of the encounter. The SE-Vigilant feasible due to weight and cost limitations. A small solar panel ensures militias. Forgo- it can keep transmitting for decades.
Hoth's Echo ing equipment designed to treat heart failure. Military Traumapac. A traumapac only allows a character to use the Besides allowing the user to dig holes and trenches Medicine skill to attempt to remove Critical Injuries see Fortifications on page Energy weapons require Alliance forces prefer to set up camp deep in the wil- constant recharging, and heavier emplacements and derness or other extreme environments where the repeaters need dedicated generators.
Empire struggles to establish logistics lines and there is and other equipment demand rapid recharging under plenty of cover to hide from patrols or sensor sweeps. A number of For those rebels without specialized training. A portable generators can recharge a depleted piece of equipment as a maneuver. Between is a series of result in the same manner as an extra reload see coils attached to a small power unit and condenser.
Inverting the shade instead heats at the GM's discretion. It is available in various colors and patterns. Rebel personnel an unexpectedly deadly weapon.
Condenser Unit 2 2 Comms Unit: This pack functions as a comms hub. Enirenching Tool routing Alliance communications up to long range 20 on the planetary scale.
Generator 10 2 Sensor Unit : This unit features a raised. In addition to receiving narrative benefits such Temperature as advance warning of movement. Power Unit 3 3 Oxygen Unit: This unit can provide an additional twelve hours or oxygen when connected to any CommsUnit 2 4 rebreather, breath mask. Sensor Unit 3, 2 3 Storage Unit: This empty module has a variety of pockets and pouches designed to store survival gear. Oxygen Unit 3 3 spare blaster gas canisters. Storage Unit 25 2 and a variety of other pieces of equipment used by the Rebel Alliance.
This unit increases the wearer's encumbrance capacity by 3. A number of harnesses. To ensure each soldier can carry the necessary kit into battle and away from it, during frequent base repositionings to avoid Imperial detection.
The frame can be fitted with up to two different modules from the following list: Temperature Control Unit: This unit comes with a specialized bodysuit that attaches to the module's cooling or heating system.
Power Unit: This portable power can recharge a Military Modular Backpack depleted piece of equipment as an action. Once per. Of course.
In other cases. Whether they believed it and power on a shield generator-even if the comms might be needed again or simply kept it for sentimen- are jammed or if the enemy is listening in.
Infantry is particularly reliant on walkers and land- speeders. Though most soldiers specialize in fighting on foot. Mass infantry battles against Imperial ground troops are rare. I desperation on the part of rebel forces. For the Rebel- advantages could possibly inspire one to build lion to topple the Empire. Aside from the weak and avoid being forced into battles of attrition. Walkers can especially outgunned when it comes to ground vehi- operate in unstable terrain, carrying extremely cles.
The Empire has the power of the galaxy's great- heavy loads. Kua t Drive Yards. Rothana Heavy name in top speed. Ubrikkian Industries. Larger out an endless stream of war machines. The rebels repulsorlift craft. Defect- ing Imperial forces sometimes bring materiel with Additionally. Although repulsor vehicles rendered some critical vehicles into the hands of the average fewer moving parts than walkers.
Alliance to Restore the Republic any damage to the repulsors themselves is crippling. Occasionally, axy that make repulsors. Walkers can often the weapons of yesteryear hold up surprisingly well be fixed at least temporarily with relatively against contemporary equivalents. The Clone Wars more common parts that can be sourced from left countless weapons of war scattered across the a myriad of planets.
Rebel forces. This six-legged Manufacturer: Kuat Drive Yards. This fear- commander, and up to 5 gunners. Supplement- bat gear. Slow-firing 1. As a result. AT-TE pilots have been to mete out punishment from known to intentionally collide with enemy craft. Their wide range of possible uses. As such.
Some have been refitted entirely for civilian use. One of the early projects of the newly Manufacturer: Baktoid Industrial Systems. Sensor Range: Short.
The Encumbrance Capacity: 9. Close]; of the body. The front console is styled to be vaguely Auto-fire. It seats a single pilot. While the unique design of the zalaaca walker pro- The galactic frontier is a huge place. Perhaps due to the Baktoid swaths of wilderness.
Recognizing the need for a way to tra- ness on riders who attempt sharp maneuvers. The surprisingly roomy interior craft fits six. The craft widens up in a roughly triangular shape, with sliding. The craft's armor-for 23 isn't much of a match for true military-grade hardware. When upgraded with military-grade weap- already substantial. Just as importantly. Forward-mounted concussion grenade launcher- The Arrow is an oft-overlooked. An optional turret can be mounted in the roof toward the rear of the cargo compartment.
Sensor Range: Close. Encumbrance Capacity: Customization Hard Points: 0. Manufacturer: Aratech Repulsor Company. Weapons: Two front-mounted light blaster cannons Maximum Altitude: 5 meters. Turret-mounted twin light blaster cannon Fire Arc Crew: One pilot. All: Damage 4: Critical 4: Range! Passenger Capacity: 4. Customization Hard Points: 4. In addition to The Imperial Troop Transport. Gone are the side- supplies among planetside locations. Its design is mounted racks; instead.
The Floating that stormtroopers can ride into battle. Doors toward the front turret with two barrels that can aim and fire indepen- of each side lead into the cab.
The front and rear features a cargo compartment which can be used to panels are rounded, with heavy impact plates angled house additional stormtroopers. The roof of the transport can also be loaded as to its ability to plow through obstacles. The HAVr A9 with additional cargo. Its heavy-duty repulsor engines keep it steady at I centimeters above ground. Because of its large size and low ground clearance. Maximum Altitude: 20 meters.
Sensor Range: Medium. Crew: One pilot, two gunners. Passenger Capacity: l 0. Customization Hard Points: l. This small repulsor tal electronics systems. The Scout-class tank has a very similar silhou- ette. Maximum Altitude: 3 meters. Crew: One pilot. Its stripped-down weapons loadout still brings a Passenger Capacity: 1. When firing in salvo mode, its twin blaster cannons can tear Customization Hard Points: 2.
Weapons: Twin front-mounted light blaster cannons into even heavy targets with a terri fying barrage. It is Salvo Fire: As a maneuver. Until the vehicle moves. Despite the various cost- Linked quality of its light blaster cannons to 4.
The Low Altitude Assault Transport. The demands of Wars. Despite being rather dated when compared to the Imperial Fleet. The fastest airspeeders are among the sleek- est and most graceful craft in the sky. Generally, substitute for a more capable freighter or snubfighter. LAATs are modi- fied for inter-orbital flight, in which case they would destruction from its vantage point above the carnage. In swampy, marshy, The nature of the cylindrical structures varies across and densely-wooded environs.
Even in open terrain. The prevalence pulsion: repulsors to lift them above ground level. In some craft. With few forces still willing to openly defy the tinct systems can be used in concert for increased Galactic Republic.
Multiple sets of propulsion dropships. Despite being replaced in Imperial service. For exam- ple. In some respects. Conse- those of the T 16 are a luxury in airspeeders but quently. Besides deliv- battle. Manufacturer: Rothana Heavy Engineering. Maximum Altitude: I 00 kilometers. Vehicle Complement: Four speeder bikes. Passenger Capacity: 30 for combat deployment.
Customization Hard Points: 2. Passenger Capacity: 2. Customization Hard Points: 1. Limited Ammo IO. Linked I. Forward-mounted anti-air rockets Fire Arc Forward;! Damage 4; Critical 3; Range [Close! Limited Ammo 4, Linked 3. As an! Blast I. If the pilot suc- ceeds. If the pilot fails. These slight resemblance to the Low Altitude Assault Trans- highly aerodynamic craft sport a smooth.
Its side pro- tain stability even at incredible velocity. From ground file is trapezoidal, with a gently sloping forward face level. The center body is a wide-open bay that can fit dred meters of altitude. Large wings. From there. Cargo doors.
Enemies often don't see the craft until fold under the main body when not in use. The craft is surprisingly durable. The HAET 1 has grown uncommon follow- Transport is to the ground: a simple tool that powers ing the Republic's transformation into the Galactic the logistical might of the Empire.
The Alliance to Restore the Republic rests on high-minded ideals, but its battles must still be won in the trenches. The Rebellion's troops go into every battle outnumbered and outgunned. Its soldiers know that they're fighting a war against long odds, but they remain undaunted. Instead, they rally together, using their cunning, their skill, and their courage to ensure that the hope for freedom persists in the galaxy.
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