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These techniques can only be used for '''mental conflict'''. Additionally, they can only be used in ''mental conflicts'' that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war. | These techniques can only be used for '''mental conflict'''. Additionally, they can only be used in ''mental conflicts'' that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war. | ||
− | Note that Sun Tzu's famous text "The Art of War" is still many many centuries away in the default setting, so tactics and strategy really are secret arts in this era | + | Note that Sun Tzu's famous text "The Art of War" is still many many centuries away in the default setting, so tactics and strategy really are secret arts in this era. |
Its also worth noting that this lore sheet on its own likely won't win many battles - a smart general will have mastered the [[Xia: Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind|Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind]], and will apply them to his warcraft. | Its also worth noting that this lore sheet on its own likely won't win many battles - a smart general will have mastered the [[Xia: Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind|Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind]], and will apply them to his warcraft. | ||
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==Warfare and Optional Rules== | ==Warfare and Optional Rules== | ||
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* '''Superior Weaponskill...''' +1 accuracy to the general for each 20% more weaponskill his army has. | * '''Superior Weaponskill...''' +1 accuracy to the general for each 20% more weaponskill his army has. | ||
− | * '''Superior | + | * '''Superior Terrain...''' +1 power to the general per 20% better terrain his army occupies. |
− | * '''Superior Communications...''' +1 | + | * '''Superior Communications...''' +1 dice pool to the general per 20% better comms his force has. |
* '''Superior Mobility...''' +1 initiative and max multiple attacks to the general per 20% better mobility his army has. | * '''Superior Mobility...''' +1 initiative and max multiple attacks to the general per 20% better mobility his army has. | ||
* '''Superior Discipline...''' +1 interference to the general for each 20% more discipline his army has. | * '''Superior Discipline...''' +1 interference to the general for each 20% more discipline his army has. | ||
* '''Superior Equipment...''' +1 absorption to the general per 20% better equipment his soldiers have. | * '''Superior Equipment...''' +1 absorption to the general per 20% better equipment his soldiers have. | ||
− | * '''Superior | + | * '''Superior Stealth...''' +1 evasion to the general per 20% better stealth his army has. |
* '''Superior Numbers...''' +(Mental Trait) mental resilience to the general for each 20% greater numbers he has. | * '''Superior Numbers...''' +(Mental Trait) mental resilience to the general for each 20% greater numbers he has. | ||
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'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour. | '''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour. | ||
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'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed beforehand. You assess the strength of an enemy general and his army. This instantly tells you his Mental trait, his Trigram ratings and the size and nature of any ''Warfare Modifiers'' that would be applied to your side or his if it were to come to a conflict right now. Unfortunately, it doesn't let you know anything about his kung fu secrets! | '''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed beforehand. You assess the strength of an enemy general and his army. This instantly tells you his Mental trait, his Trigram ratings and the size and nature of any ''Warfare Modifiers'' that would be applied to your side or his if it were to come to a conflict right now. Unfortunately, it doesn't let you know anything about his kung fu secrets! | ||
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'''Cost:''' None. Always on. | '''Cost:''' None. Always on. | ||
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'''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can choose to withold all information. The enemy becomes aware of you using this power to block him. | '''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can choose to withold all information. The enemy becomes aware of you using this power to block him. | ||
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'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour. | '''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour. | ||
− | + | '''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select one of the eight Warfare Modifiers. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle. | |
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=Flow of Battle= | =Flow of Battle= | ||
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'''Cost:''' None. | '''Cost:''' None. | ||
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'''Effect:''' During a Mental Conflict that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war, you regain 1 Yang Chi after each attack you make, and regain 1 Yin Chi after each defence you make. | '''Effect:''' During a Mental Conflict that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war, you regain 1 Yang Chi after each attack you make, and regain 1 Yin Chi after each defence you make. |