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Marty: /* Forward Stance */

2023-04-24T04:18:16Z

Forward Stance

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Charging Fire]] or [[Powerful Charge]]		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Charging Fire]] or [[Powerful Charge]]
	<br>While under the effects of this Stance, any attack you make at the end of a charge has its critical threat range increase by 1 (usually to 19 or 20 instead of just 20) and you gain an additional +2 bonus on the attack. If this attack is a a melee attack and miss, you fall prone. If this attack is a ranged attack and you miss, then determine where the attack hits using the thrown weapon scatter rules and reroll the attack to resolve it.		<br>While under the effects of this Stance, any attack you make at the end of a charge has its critical threat range increase by 1 (usually to 19 or 20 instead of just 20) and you gain an additional +2 bonus on the attack. If this attack is a a melee attack and miss, you fall prone. If this attack is a ranged attack and you miss, then determine where the attack hits using the thrown weapon scatter rules and reroll the attack to resolve it.

			===Indirect Fire===
			Rather than take the fight directly to your enemies, you find it's sometimes better to concentrate on weakening them before you reach combat or to aid your allies who may be better equipped for the fight.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Simple) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy)
			<br>While under the effect of this stance, attacks you make with grenades via indirect fire (typically thrown by hand or launched via a grenade launcher) ignore the first -5 points of penalty from cover (-5 becomes 0, -10 becomes -5). Additionally, when using the Suppressing an Enemy aspect of the Aid Another action with a ranged weapon, you may ignore penalties for cover and those for shooting into melee. Due to your emphasis on indirect attacks, however, all attack rolls not involving grenades or the Aid Another action suffer a -2 penalty.

	===Inverted Stance===		===Inverted Stance===

Marty: /* Stances and Stance Enhancements */

2023-04-24T04:15:36Z

Stances and Stance Enhancements

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''A source of Damage Reduction		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''A source of Damage Reduction
	<br>Your Damage Reduction gained from species abilities, classes, or equipment is doubled against one enemy (chosen when you assume this stance) as you concentrate on your defense against that foe. Consequently, your Damage Reduction is halved (rounded down) against all other enemies.		<br>Your Damage Reduction gained from species abilities, classes, or equipment is doubled against one enemy (chosen when you assume this stance) as you concentrate on your defense against that foe. Consequently, your Damage Reduction is halved (rounded down) against all other enemies.

			===Stable Position===
			By bracing your weapon against an available surface or assuming a stable body position, you improve your ability to hit targets at long range.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy)
			<br>While under the effect of this stance, you shift the penalties for range increments past Point Blank out one step. When combined with Far Shot, the penalties for Short and Medium ranges are reduced to 0, and the penalty for Long Range is -2. You may not move from the square you were in when you initiated this maneuver without first ending it.

	===Thrasher===		===Thrasher===

Marty at 22:39, 18 January 2023

2023-01-18T22:39:40Z

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	* Armored Defense talent		* Armored Defense talent
	* Endurance skill training		* Endurance skill training
			* Treat Injury skill training

	A character may only have a number of combat techniques readied for use equal to their Intelligence Modifier + Wisdom Modifier + 1 (minimum 1), plus an additional technique readied at level 7 and every 6 levels thereafter. Changing readied combat techniques can be done by practicing for five minutes.		A character may only have a number of combat techniques readied for use equal to their Intelligence Modifier + Wisdom Modifier + 1 (minimum 1), plus an additional technique readied at level 7 and every 6 levels thereafter. Changing readied combat techniques can be done by practicing for five minutes.

Marty: /* Sudden Burst */

2023-01-18T22:35:00Z

Sudden Burst

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy), Trained in Initiative		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy), Trained in Initiative
	<br>As a swift action you put yourself on alert. Until the start of your next turn, whenever you make an attack with an autofire-only weapon or a weapon set to autofire, that weapon is considered to be braced.		<br>As a swift action you put yourself on alert. Until the start of your next turn, whenever you make an attack with an autofire-only weapon or a weapon set to autofire, that weapon is considered to be braced.

			===Weapon Grapple===
			You use your chosen weapon to initiate a grapple attempt, either by using it to force your enemy off-balance or actively using it to trap their limbs.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] with a weapon you are trying to use with this maneuver.
			<br>Make an attack with a melee weapon that is your size category or smaller (a one-handed weapon). If successful, this attack deals no damage, instead acting as the initial attack for a grapple attempt. If you have a feat that allows you to deal unarmed damage with a successful grapple check (such as [[Throw]] or [[Crush]]) you may choose to deal damage with the weapon you used for this maneuver instead.

Marty: /* Sudden Burst */

2023-01-18T22:34:02Z

Sudden Burst

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	You are able to rapidly respond to the arrival of potential targets, and to lay down fire while keeping up with your squad.		You are able to rapidly respond to the arrival of potential targets, and to lay down fire while keeping up with your squad.
	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy), Trained in Initiative		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy), Trained in Initiative
	As a swift action you put yourself on alert. Until the start of your next turn, whenever you make an attack with an autofire-only weapon or a weapon set to autofire, that weapon is considered to be braced.		<br>As a swift action you put yourself on alert. Until the start of your next turn, whenever you make an attack with an autofire-only weapon or a weapon set to autofire, that weapon is considered to be braced.

Marty: /* Strafe */

2023-01-18T22:33:55Z

Strafe

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy)		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy)
	<br>As a normal autofire attack, except that the area of your attack is 1 square by 4 squares rather than the typical 2 squares by 2 squares. Pistols and Simple Weapons cannot benefit from this technique.		<br>As a normal autofire attack, except that the area of your attack is 1 square by 4 squares rather than the typical 2 squares by 2 squares. Pistols and Simple Weapons cannot benefit from this technique.

			===Sudden Burst===
			You are able to rapidly respond to the arrival of potential targets, and to lay down fire while keeping up with your squad.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy), Trained in Initiative
			As a swift action you put yourself on alert. Until the start of your next turn, whenever you make an attack with an autofire-only weapon or a weapon set to autofire, that weapon is considered to be braced.

Marty: /* Stabilize */

2023-01-18T22:25:19Z

Stabilize

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Treat Injury		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Treat Injury
	<br>Once per encounter, you can use the Revivify aspect of the Treat Injury skill as a standard action, rather than a full-round action.		<br>Once per encounter, you can use the Revivify aspect of the Treat Injury skill as a standard action, rather than a full-round action.

			===Stim Pack===
			By applying a liberal dose of chemical stimulants to one of your allies (or yourself) you can help them get back into the fight quickly.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Knowledge [Life Sciences] and Treat Injury
			<br>Once per encounter you can make a Treat Injury check as a standard action. The result of that check determines the effect this technique has on the target, which must either be adjacent to your or must be yourself. You must have a medpac available to use this technique, but it does not consume the medpac:
			<br>''DC 15:'' Target moves +2 steps up the Condition Track
			<br>''DC 25:'' Target moves +3 steps up the Condition Track
			<br>''DC 35:'' Target moves +4 steps up the Condition Track

			===Strafe===
			By walking your line of fire carefully over your targets, you can better control the area of your autofire attacks.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Rifles) or [[Weapon Focus]] (Heavy)
			<br>As a normal autofire attack, except that the area of your attack is 1 square by 4 squares rather than the typical 2 squares by 2 squares. Pistols and Simple Weapons cannot benefit from this technique.

Marty: /* Ridgehand */

2023-01-18T22:22:59Z

Ridgehand

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Combat style with an associated weapon of hands		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Combat style with an associated weapon of hands
	<br>Your hands damage is increased by one die size (d4->d6->d8->d10->d12->each d12 is replaced with 3d6), and you add one-and-a-half times your Strength modifier to the damage (instead of only your Strength modifier). You may only use this feat once per round, but you may make additional, non-Ridgehand attacks provided that you have the ability to make multiple attacks.		<br>Your hands damage is increased by one die size (d4->d6->d8->d10->d12->each d12 is replaced with 3d6), and you add one-and-a-half times your Strength modifier to the damage (instead of only your Strength modifier). You may only use this feat once per round, but you may make additional, non-Ridgehand attacks provided that you have the ability to make multiple attacks.

			===Stabilize===
			When attending to potentially mortally wounded allies, you’ve learned to make every second count.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Treat Injury
			<br>Once per encounter, you can use the Revivify aspect of the Treat Injury skill as a standard action, rather than a full-round action.

Marty: /* Patch Up */

2023-01-18T22:22:35Z

Patch Up

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Treat Injury		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Treat Injury
	<br>Once per encounter, you can use the First Aid aspect of the Treat Injury skill as a standard action, rather than a full-round action.		<br>Once per encounter, you can use the First Aid aspect of the Treat Injury skill as a standard action, rather than a full-round action.

			===Ridgehand===
			This is an open-hand attack where the hand is held open and straight, and attacks are made with the edge of the hand. Colloquially known as the “Karate Chop,” this maneuver is in fact used by many eastern styles.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Combat style with an associated weapon of hands
			<br>Your hands damage is increased by one die size (d4->d6->d8->d10->d12->each d12 is replaced with 3d6), and you add one-and-a-half times your Strength modifier to the damage (instead of only your Strength modifier). You may only use this feat once per round, but you may make additional, non-Ridgehand attacks provided that you have the ability to make multiple attacks.

Marty: /* Killshot */

2023-01-18T22:21:53Z

Killshot

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	<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Ranged Weapon)		<br>'''REQUIRES: '''[[Weapon Focus]] (Ranged Weapon)
	<br>As a full-round action, make one ranged attack (this cannot be an autofire attack). You are considered to have aimed for this attack, and you deal an extra amount of damage equal to one-half your level (rounded down).		<br>As a full-round action, make one ranged attack (this cannot be an autofire attack). You are considered to have aimed for this attack, and you deal an extra amount of damage equal to one-half your level (rounded down).

			===Patch Up===
			You quickly patch an ally’s wounds, letting them return to the battle more quickly.
			<br>'''REQUIRES: '''Trained in Treat Injury
			<br>Once per encounter, you can use the First Aid aspect of the Treat Injury skill as a standard action, rather than a full-round action.