Raiders of the Rim: Combat

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These are homebrew rules for Star Wars starships in Raiders of the Rim, based on Starblazer, Fate of the Stars, Tachyon Squadron, and other sources.


Weapons

These are standardized weapon rules and options for the Raiders of the Rim setting

Power

  • Light: -1 shift to Stress/Consequences
  • Standard: 0 shift to Stress/Consequences
  • High Power: +1 shift to Stress/Consequences
  • Heavy: +2 shift to Stress/Consequences

Format

  • Compact: +1 to Stealth tests, automatic surprise
  • Sidearm: 1 zone range
  • Short arm: 2 zones range
  • Long arm: 3 zones range
  • Sniper: 4 zones range
  • Mounted: 4 zones range

Modes

  • Single shot: 1 target per round
  • Burst: 1 target per round, 1 dice maximized
  • Full auto: multiple targets per round; divide shifts between targets in arc
  • Selective: select mode each round


Ammo

  • Ammo capacity

Special

  • Penetrative: -1 to target armour
  • Suppressive fire: successful CA creates barrier to movement in zone/s in front; number of shifts = Difficulty vs Athletics
  • Stunning: attacks stun only
  • Disintegration: success with style causes immediate severe consequence

Weapon Types

This is a list of familiar and/or commonly available weapon types in the Star Wars setting, with their characteristics.


Weapon Types

Weapon Power Format Modes Ammo Range Special Notes
Holdout blaster Light (-1) Compact Single 5 1 Stealth +1, auto surprise
Blaster pistol Standard Sidearm Single 20 1
Blaster Standard Short arm Single, burst 30 2
Bowcaster High (+1) Short arm Single 30 3
Blast rifle High (+1) Long arm Single, burst 30 3
Heavy blaster rifle Heavy (+2) Mounted Single, burst, full auto 200 4 Suppressive fire