Starpunks vehicles - Revision history

Foxwarrior at 18:33, 17 October 2024

2024-10-17T18:33:42Z

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	If a vehicle is not open topped, it will have some access hatches or doors. Wrenching open or blasting the hinges off an access hatch has [[AD]] and [[GD]] as the vehicle +1 (unless you are [[grappled\|grappling]] or [[riding]] the vehicle in which case it has [[AD]] and [[GD]] 2), [[HP]] 1, and [[Toughness]] 8. The walls of the vehicle have [[Toughness]] 8 and [[HP]] 2 for the purposes of blowing a hole in to get inside; 1 Chip to the hull is also sufficient.		If a vehicle is not open topped, it will have some access hatches or doors. Wrenching open or blasting the hinges off an access hatch has [[AD]] and [[GD]] as the vehicle +1 (unless you are [[grappled\|grappling]] or [[riding]] the vehicle in which case it has [[AD]] and [[GD]] 2), [[HP]] 1, and [[Toughness]] 8. The walls of the vehicle have [[Toughness]] 8 and [[HP]] 2 for the purposes of blowing a hole in to get inside; 1 Chip to the hull is also sufficient.

			=== Pricing ===

			Larger vehicles are extremely expensive, but difficult to sell. In typical situations, safely fencing off a stolen vehicle should only reward 10% of the list price, or even less for the biggest kinds.

			Buying a used or stolen vehicle can also bring down the price a bit, to maybe half of the list price. If a player establishes theirself as a reliable fence somehow, they can probably bring down the price for stolen vehicles to closer to 20%, including all the overhead for laundering the registration and such.

	=== Vehicle List ===		=== Vehicle List ===

Foxwarrior: This might be putting too much on Agility...

2024-10-07T06:58:21Z

This might be putting too much on Agility...

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	=== Pilot ===		=== Pilot ===

	A vehicle can be built to be controlled by ~~any number~~ of the following ~~three~~ methods:		A vehicle can be built to be controlled by one or both of the following methods:

	'''Driver:''' The Driver controls the vehicle's actions from within as a [[move action]] each round. This ~~either~~ takes two ~~hands or a wired connection to the vehicle~~.		'''Driver:''' The Driver controls the vehicle's actions from within as a [[move action]] each round. This takes two limbs.

	'''Remote Control:''' As per a '''Driver''', but the Driver controls the vehicle via a radio connection. The radio connection can be turned on or off at the vehicle as a [[standard action]].		'''Remote Control:''' As per a '''Driver''', but the Driver controls the vehicle via a radio connection. The radio connection can be turned on or off at the vehicle as a [[standard action]].

			==== Pilot Actions ====

			A pilot can attempt difficult piloting actions using an Agility check, when piloting a [ [[Deft]] ] or [ [[Half-Deft]] ] vehicle. For a [ [[Half-Deft]] ] vehicle, the pilot's Agility is halved. The Agility modifiers from being Small or Big are ignored. Each [[move action]] Pilot Action can only be used once per round.

			'''Pilot (DC 3) — [[lesser action\|Lesser Action]]:''' The pilot can attempt to pilot the vehicle as a lesser action. Failing this check means the vehicle is not piloted this round. All other pilot actions they attempt this round also get +2 to the DC. For another +2 to the DC on top of that, they may do other Pilot Actions that are [[move action\|move actions]] as [[lesser action\|lesser actions]] this round.

			'''Sharp Turn (DC 6) — [[move action\|Move Action]]:''' The pilot pushes the craft to its limit, this turn when it moves its turn radius is halved and its turn rate is doubled, but it must adjust its mode down one step. This can't be used when in the lowest movement mode.

			'''Smooth Turn (DC 9) — [[move action\|Move Action]]:''' The pilot pushes the craft to its limit more gracefully, this turn when it moves its turn radius is halved and its turn rate is doubled. This can't be used in combination with Sharp Turn.

			'''Juke (DC 8) — [[immediate action\|Immediate Action]]:''' The pilot makes the craft hop to the side. They move it 5 meters in any direction (except into the air if it's a ground vehicle), and the vehicle gets +2 to [[AD]] and [[GD]] against whatever attack this interrupted. Failing the check means the vehicle moves 5 meters in a random direction, but only after the attack is resolved, with no bonus [[AD]] or [[GD]].

			'''Pedal to the Metal (DC 6) — [[move action\|Move Action]]:''' The pilot puts a bit of extra oomf in there. This turn its Maximum Speed and/or Acceleration for the current mode is increased by 25%, but it can't decrease its movement mode this round.

			'''Barrel Roll (DC 10) — [[standard action\|Standard Action]]:''' The pilot tries spinning, it's a good trick. This can only be used in an Aerial, Submarine, or Space movement mode. The vehicle gets +2 [[AD]] and [[GD]] until the pilot's next turn, but gets -25% to Maximum Speed and Acceleration this round. Failing the check means it still gets the reduced Maximum Speed and Acceleration, but no bonus [[AD]] and [[GD]].

	=== Vehicular Stealth ===		=== Vehicular Stealth ===

Foxwarrior: /* Attacking Vehicles */

2024-10-06T22:32:49Z

Attacking Vehicles

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	When a vehicle is reduced to 0 HP or less, it is destroyed, and each creature inside it takes one hit that does damage equal to the amount of damage left over after destroying the vehicle.		When a vehicle is reduced to 0 HP or less, it is destroyed, and each creature inside it takes one hit that does damage equal to the amount of damage left over after destroying the vehicle.

			The [[AD]] and [[GD]] of a vehicle indicate how hard it is to get a good square hit on it when it's in motion. When parked or drifting uncontrolled through space, a vehicle is [[stationary]]. Some vehicles get [[AD]] and [[GD]] from having a good pilot: [ [[Deft]] ] vehicles add the pilot's bonuses to [[AD]] and [[GD]] from their Specialties; [ [[Half-Deft]] ] vehicles add half that much, rounded down.

	==== Components ====		==== Components ====
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	Vehicles have special equipment which can only be hit from certain angles. A Left Side item, for example, can only be hit by creatures that have a firing line to the left side of the vehicle. A glancing shot is less likely to be effective than a perpendicular one: if the angle from the firer to the vehicle's side is more than 45 degrees, the item has Cover.		Vehicles have special equipment which can only be hit from certain angles. A Left Side item, for example, can only be hit by creatures that have a firing line to the left side of the vehicle. A glancing shot is less likely to be effective than a perpendicular one: if the angle from the firer to the vehicle's side is more than 45 degrees, the item has Cover.

	There is no penalty for attacking components normally, unlike when [[sunder\|sundering]] items, although some components ~~have their own [[AD]] values that you use when attacking the component rather than the main vehicle's~~ [[AD]]. Stronger components have Hull instead of HP and Toughness, but ignore all attacks that don't do at least 4 Chips of damage.		There is no penalty for attacking components normally, unlike when [[sunder\|sundering]] items, although some components get [[AD]] bonuses. Stronger components have Hull instead of HP and Toughness, but ignore all attacks that don't do at least 4 Chips of damage.

	==== Passengers ====		==== Passengers ====

Foxwarrior: /* Hijacking */

2024-10-06T22:23:30Z

Hijacking

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	=== Hijacking ===		=== Hijacking ===

	If a vehicle is not open topped, it will have some access hatches or doors. Wrenching open or blasting the hinges off an access hatch has [[AD]] and [[GD]] 2, [[HP]] 1, and [[Toughness]] 8. The walls of the vehicle have [[Toughness]] 8 and [[HP]] 2 for the purposes of blowing a hole in to get inside; 1 Chip to the hull is also sufficient.		If a vehicle is not open topped, it will have some access hatches or doors. Wrenching open or blasting the hinges off an access hatch has [[AD]] and [[GD]] as the vehicle +1 (unless you are [[grappled\|grappling]] or [[riding]] the vehicle in which case it has [[AD]] and [[GD]] 2), [[HP]] 1, and [[Toughness]] 8. The walls of the vehicle have [[Toughness]] 8 and [[HP]] 2 for the purposes of blowing a hole in to get inside; 1 Chip to the hull is also sufficient.

	=== Vehicle List ===		=== Vehicle List ===

Foxwarrior: if you meet a star destroyer on the road, get inside, that way the guns can't blow you up instantly

2024-10-06T21:42:31Z

if you meet a star destroyer on the road, get inside, that way the guns can't blow you up instantly

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	=== Hijacking ===		=== Hijacking ===

	~~It is possible to force your way into~~ a vehicle~~. Attempting to do so~~ is ~~an attack option made against a Vehicle you are currently Grappling~~. ~~If you hit~~ the ~~Vehicle's~~ [[GD]] ~~with an~~ [[~~unarmed~~]] ~~attack~~, and ~~would wound it, you force your way inside~~ the vehicle~~. Most vehicles are incapable~~ of ~~attacking their occupants~~.		If a vehicle is not open topped, it will have some access hatches or doors. Wrenching open or blasting the hinges off an access hatch has [[AD]] and [[GD]] 2, [[HP]] 1, and [[Toughness]] 8. The walls of the vehicle have [[Toughness]] 8 and [[HP]] 2 for the purposes of blowing a hole in to get inside; 1 Chip to the hull is also sufficient.

	=== Vehicle List ===		=== Vehicle List ===

Foxwarrior: /* Movement */

2024-10-06T19:58:14Z

Movement

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	'''Aquatic:''' The vehicle travels on the surfaces of liquids.		'''Aquatic:''' The vehicle travels on the surfaces of liquids.

	'''Space:''' The vehicle accelerates in the void of space.		'''Space:''' The vehicle accelerates in the void of space. In space, carrying capacity does not matter. Instead, if the total amount it is carrying equals or exceeds its weight, divide its acceleration by 1+the number of multiples. ''So a 10 thousand kilogram ship carrying 43 thousand kilograms of stuff would divide its acceleration by 5.''

	==== Crashing ====		==== Crashing ====

Foxwarrior: no auto-accuracy in this one

2024-10-06T19:36:04Z

no auto-accuracy in this one

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	Each properly mounted vehicle weapon comes with a specialized reloader, which contributes all actions necessary to reload the weapon, delaying when no reloading is necessary. The weapon braces count as two hands devoted to holding the weapon. For incremental reloads, the reloader has an effective carrying capacity equal to twice the reloader's weight (any weight may be chosen for the reloader, but it's added to the weapon's weight to determine if it's '''Light''', '''Medium''', or '''Strong''').		Each properly mounted vehicle weapon comes with a specialized reloader, which contributes all actions necessary to reload the weapon, delaying when no reloading is necessary. The weapon braces count as two hands devoted to holding the weapon. For incremental reloads, the reloader has an effective carrying capacity equal to twice the reloader's weight (any weight may be chosen for the reloader, but it's added to the weapon's weight to determine if it's '''Light''', '''Medium''', or '''Strong''').

	~~'''Light Weapons''' have an [[Accuracy]] of +2, '''Medium Weapons''' have an [[Accuracy]] of +1, and '''Strong Weapons''' have an [[Accuracy]] of +0.~~ Once per round, a gunner standing at the weapon can use a [[Standard action]] to fire a weapon two times, or once if it is [[Heavy]], taking penalties to accuracy in order to make extra attacks with semiautomatic and automatic weapons as desired. The gunner ~~may opt to use~~ their own accuracy ~~instead of the amount provided~~, at a -1 penalty if '''Light''', -2 if '''Medium''', and -3 if '''Strong'''. It is also possible to use a [[Standard action]] to [[Ranged Guard]] with a non-[[Heavy]] mounted weapon.		Once per round, a gunner standing at the weapon can use a [[Standard action]] to fire a weapon two times, or once if it is [[Heavy]], taking penalties to accuracy in order to make extra attacks with semiautomatic and automatic weapons as desired. The gunner uses their own accuracy, at a -1 penalty if '''Light''', -2 if '''Medium''', and -3 if '''Strong'''. It is also possible to use a [[Standard action]] to [[Ranged Guard]] with a non-[[Heavy]] mounted weapon.

	==== Grouping Weapons ====		==== Grouping Weapons ====

Foxwarrior: /* Passengers */

2024-10-06T19:33:32Z

Passengers

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	==== Passengers ====		==== Passengers ====

	Creatures inside a vehicle are protected by it: An attack that tries to hit the creature must ~~pass through~~ 1 ~~HP of~~ the vehicle first, using the normal rules for firing through objects. The wound to the vehicle, if it is successfully inflicted by a non-[[Piercing]] attack, applies to its total ~~health~~.		Creatures inside a vehicle are protected by it: An attack that tries to hit the creature must do at least 1 Chip to the vehicle first, using the normal rules for firing through objects. The wound to the vehicle, if it is successfully inflicted by a non-[[Piercing]] attack, applies to its total Chips.

	If a creature wants to shoot from inside a vehicle at targets outside of it without harming the vehicle itself, they must open some hole in the vehicle, like a window or porthole, and others that wish to fire back may then choose to treat the vehicle as [[total cover]] instead of shooting through it.		If a creature wants to shoot from inside a vehicle at targets outside of it without harming the vehicle itself, they must open some hole in the vehicle, like a window or porthole, and others that wish to fire back may then choose to treat the vehicle as [[total cover]] instead of shooting through it.

Foxwarrior: /* Components */

2024-10-06T19:16:28Z

Components

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	Vehicles have special equipment which can only be hit from certain angles. A Left Side item, for example, can only be hit by creatures that have a firing line to the left side of the vehicle. A glancing shot is less likely to be effective than a perpendicular one: if the angle from the firer to the vehicle's side is more than 45 degrees, the item has Cover.		Vehicles have special equipment which can only be hit from certain angles. A Left Side item, for example, can only be hit by creatures that have a firing line to the left side of the vehicle. A glancing shot is less likely to be effective than a perpendicular one: if the angle from the firer to the vehicle's side is more than 45 degrees, the item has Cover.

	There is no penalty for attacking components normally, unlike when [[sunder\|sundering]] items, although some components have their own [[AD]] values that you use when attacking the component rather than the main vehicle's [[AD]]. ~~Components~~ have Hull, but ignore all attacks that don't do at least 4 Chips of damage.		There is no penalty for attacking components normally, unlike when [[sunder\|sundering]] items, although some components have their own [[AD]] values that you use when attacking the component rather than the main vehicle's [[AD]]. Stronger components have Hull instead of HP and Toughness, but ignore all attacks that don't do at least 4 Chips of damage.

	==== Passengers ====		==== Passengers ====

Foxwarrior: drastic ships require drastic measures

2024-10-06T19:14:23Z

drastic ships require drastic measures

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 Vehicles have special equipment which can only be hit from certain angles. A Left Side item, for example, can only be hit by creatures that have a firing line to the left side of the vehicle. A glancing shot is less likely to be effective than a perpendicular one: if the angle from the firer to the vehicle's side is more than 45 degrees, the item has Cover.
-There is no penalty for attacking components normally, unlike when [[sunder|sundering]] items, although some components have their own [[AD]] values that you use when attacking the component rather than the main vehicle's [[AD]].
+There is no penalty for attacking components normally, unlike when [[sunder|sundering]] items, although some components have their own [[AD]] values that you use when attacking the component rather than the main vehicle's [[AD]]. Components have Hull, but ignore all attacks that don't do at least 4 Chips of damage.
 ==== Passengers ====