TURN OVERVIEW RESOLVING A RANGED ATTACK
1. Players roll to generate action points. 1. Compare relevant combat skills.
2. The player generating the higher number decides
who will begin.
3. The starting player takes actions until he has
exhausted his action points or decides to end his
turn. Any remaining action points are lost.
4. His opponent may spend action points to perform
counter actions during his turn if desired.
5. After a player has completed his activations, he
may NOT perform counter actions in response to
enemy actions on this turn.
6. On future action rolls, the player that started with
fewer action points on the previous turn gains an
additional die on this roll.
RESOLVING MELEE
1. Compare relevant combat skills.
2. Calculate the difference [if any]
3. If the initiator has the higher value, apply the
difference as a bonus [max +3].
4. If the target has the higher value, apply the
difference as a penalty [max-3].
5. Apply other melee modifiers as bonuses or
penalties as appropriate
6. Make a combat skill check with a 2d6 roll
7. Total the result of the roll and apply the final
modifier [if any]
8. Resolve the combat and any related effects
MELEE MODIFIERS
A melee skill roll receives a bonus equal to:
 the number of friendly units engaging the enemy
unit in melee [not including the initiator!]
 specific unit counters
 +1 for being on higher ground relative to target
[including flying]
 the value of any other specific bonuses related to
gear or abilities
A melee skill roll receives a penalty equal to:
 the number of enemy units engaging the initiator in
melee [not including the target enemy]
 -1 if the target enemy unit is on higher ground
[including flying]
 -1 if the initiator is attacking across a linear
obstacle
 the value of any other specific penalties related to
gear or abilities
FIGHTING DEFENSIVELY
As already discussed, a unit that is the target of a melee
attack may choose to use its DEF instead CQ value
when resolving a combat. This is referred to as fighting
defensively and must be declared before any modifiers
can be calculated. The melee exchange is resolved as
normal with the noted exception that the unit using its
DEF may not cause damage to the enemy unit even if
it the attacker fails miserably unless benefiting from a
special rule.
DISENGAGING FROM MELEE
Disengaging from melee is a move action that requires a
skill check. A unit is required to make this check when
engaging another unit in melee by direct base contact
[long-strike weapons do not have to be in base-to-base
contact to engage in melee combat].
A unit attempting to disengage receives +1 to the check
for each friendly unit engaging the enemy [or enemies]
that currently engage it [to a maximum of +3]. The unit
receives a -1 penalty for each enemy unit beyond the first
that are engaging it [to a maximum of -3].
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MEDIUM
Units like mounts, rides, light vehicles, and well
2. Calculate the difference [if any]
3. If the initiator has the higher value, apply the
difference as a bonus [max +3].
4. If the target has the higher value, apply the
difference as a penalty [max-3].
5. Apply other ranged attack modifiers as bonuses or
penalties as appropriate
6. Make a combat skill check with a 2d6 roll
7. Total the result of the roll and apply the final
modifier [if any]
8. Resolve the combat and any related effects
OTHER RANGED MODIFIERS
A ballistic skill roll receives a bonus equal to:
 the difference of the combat skills when the
attacker’s skill is greater.
 the soft and hard counter values of the initiator
versus the target unit
 +1 for being on higher ground relative to target
[including flying]
 the value of any other specific bonuses related to
gear or abilities
A ranged attack roll receives a penalty equal to:
 the difference of the combat skills when the target
enemy unit’s value is greater.
 -1 if the target enemy is in direct base contact with
an object or obstacle
 -1 if the line-of-fire to the target enemy crosses an
obstacle
 -1 if the target is in, or the attack passes through,
difficult area terrain
 -1 if the target is partially screened by a unit or
object [this is applied once and does not stack]
 the value of any other specific penalties related to
gear or abilities
RANGED ATTACKS AND MELEE
Conducting a ranged attack at an enemy unit that is
engaged in melee yields a penalty of -1 for each friendly
unit engaged with the target is imposed on the skill check
[to a maximum of -3 as always].
If a unit that is engaged in melee is attempting to perform
a ranged attack, a -1 penalty for each enemy unit that is
currently engaging it is applied [to a maximum of -3].
If the unit is attempting to make a ranged attack at a
unit that it is currently engaged with, then the penalty is
always -3. Additionally, the target unit in this situation
has the option to use CQ instead of DEF as if this was a
melee attack. The shooter could definitely be injured!
LIGHT
Units like standard infantry and beasts have a light armor
rating. If a unit has an armor rating of light, then the
following are true:
 A final combat result of 7+ causes damage equal to
the absolute difference between the relevant skills
being used by the combatants [CQ, RAT, DEF]. If
the combat skills are the same, then a single point
of damage is done.
 If a light unit suffers damage, then it is removed
from play unless the owning player expends
energy equal to the damage caused to keep it in
action.
 A successful critical strike/shot causes the
immediate elimination of a unit with the light
armor rating. An energy expenditure may NOT be
used to save a light unit that has been harmed in
this fashion.
protected infantry have a medium armor rating. If a unit
has a medium armor rating, then the following are true:
 A combat result of 7-9 causes a single point of
damage to a medium unit.
 A combat result of 10+ causes damage equal to
the absolute difference between the relevant skills
of the combatants [CQ, RAT, DEF]. If the combat
skills are the same, then a single point of damage
is done.
 If a medium unit suffers damage, then it is removed
from play unless the owning player expends
energy equal to the damage caused to keep it in
action.
 A critical strike/shot on unit with a medium
armor rating causes damage equal to the absolute
difference between the relevant skills of the
combatants [CQ, RAT, DEF].
 Medium rated units are NOT automatically
eliminated on a critical strike or shot.
HEAVY
Behemoths, large monsters, and mecha are found in the
heavy armor class. If a unit’s armor rating is heavy, then
the following are true when resolving damage:
 A combat result of 7+ causes a single point of
damage to a heavy unit.
 If a heavy unit suffers damage, then it is eliminated
unless the owning player expends energy equal to
the damage caused to keep it in action.
 A critical strike/shot on a unit with a heavy
armor rating causes damage equal to the absolute
difference between the relevant skills of the
combatants [CQ, RAT, DEF]. If the combat skills
are the same, then a single point of damage is done.
 Heavy units are NOT automatically eliminated on a
critical strike or shot roll.
SKILL CHECKS
A skill check may never benefit from more than +3, or
penalized more than -3, no matter how many bonuses or
penalties are applied.
 Add up any bonuses that apply to the skill check.
Stop counting at +3 even if there are more
possible bonuses.
 Add up any penalties that apply to the skill check.
Stop counting at -3 even if there are more
possible penalties.
 Roll 2d6 and apply the net bonus/penalty if any
exist
There are three possible results from a skill check:
 TOTAL SUCCESS = 10+
 PARTIAL SUCCESS = 7-9
 FAILURE = 6 OR LESS
TOTAL SUCCESS
On an end result of 10+, the skill check is a total success.
PARTIAL SUCCESS
When a 7-9 result occurs, after resolving the check and
any associated effects and/or actions, your opponent
always has the option to take a single move action with
any one unit in his force.
FAILURE
A result of 6 or less is a complete failure! On a failure
result, your opponent may take a move action with any
single model in his force. Additionally, any specific
failure penalties associated with the action may be
applied as well. If no specific failure penalty exists [or
the player chooses to forgo it], then he may take an
additional move action with another unit in his force.
 FX AND PHYSICS
Any time that you need to generate an FX range, you
will roll 2d6. Any die that shows a 4-6 is a success. Any
die that shows a 1-3 is a failure. The degree of success
or failure on the roll will produce one of four possible
measures of effect.
 Standard – no successes
 Impressive – 1 success
 Most Impressive – 2 successes
• Epic! – any ‘doubles’ result
COLLISION
A collision is an opposed roll between two or more units,
obstacles, and objects. For each unit involved in the
collision, you will roll a die based on its armor rating.
 Light units and Groups- d4
 Medium units - d6
 Heavy units - d8
Terrain features are also assigned ratings. Below are the
most common.
 Open ground – d4
 Difficult area terrain – d6
 Dangerous area terrain – d8
 Light object/obstacle – d4
 Medium object/obstacle – d6
 Heavy object/obstacle – d8
After rolling dice, you will compare the results.
1. The unit with the lowest roll will take damage
equal to the difference between its roll and the
highest roll result, and both it and all other units
involved in the collision are staggered [the unit
with the highest roll is not staggered!].
2. If there is a tie on the lowest result, then all the
lowest units take damage.
3. If there is a tie on the highest result, then those
units are undamaged and not staggered.
4. If all results are a tie, then no damage is done and
no units are staggered.
STAGGER
A unit that has been staggered is moved anywhere
within standard FX range of its current location. This
movement may cause it to contact another unit or terrain
feature. If this occurs, then movement is halted but a
collision is NOT resolved. The player that caused the
stagger effect resolves it. If multiple units are staggered,
the player controlling the unit that caused the stagger
determines the order.
THROW
Units with a heavy armor rating, and units equipped with
a demon claw or powered fist may attempt a throw. To
attempt a throw, the unit must be in direct base contact
with the target unit [or object]. A throw is a special kind
of melee attack.
After declaring that a throw is to be attempted and before
calculating any modifiers or performing any resolution,
the player initiating the throw chooses a spot, unit,
or object to represent the direction the throw will be
resolved in. Next, the skill roll will be resolved.
Like a normal melee exchange, the relevant combat
skills of the combatants may produce a bonus or penalty.
However, no other modifiers are applied unless they
specifically apply to throws. If the unit attempting
the throw has an ‘open fist’, meaning no weapon or
equipment in one hand, then a +1 bonus is applied to the
attempt. If the unit has two ‘open fists, a bonus of +2 is
added to the skill check for the throw.
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If the skill check for performing the throw is successful,
no damage is applied. Instead, the player makes an FX
roll to determine the maximum possible distance for the
throw. The target unit is then placed anywhere within
that range [in the originally determined throw direction].
Intervening objects, obstacles, and units MAY be ignored
if the thrower desires. If the thrown unit ends in contact
with units, obstacles, or objects, then a collision is
resolved. If the thrown unit contacts none of these, then a
collision is resolved with the ground.
COUNTER ACTIONS
This is a complete listing of currently available counter
actions.
COUNTER CAST/BROADCAST
Counter cast allows a sorcerer or psycher to attempt to
foil the attempts of another caster to use his spells or
powers.
 When: after an opponent declares that he is casting
a spell or psyche but before rolling the skill check.
 Who: any caster in LOS may counter cast.
 How: the player adds a counter cast ROGUE die to
the skill roll. A match with either of the skill check
dice negates the result on that particular skill die.
COUNTER CHARGE
Counter charge allows a unit to meet a charging enemy
head-on instead of just waiting around to be run over.
This is usually done with a weapon blade being drug
along the ground for dramatic effect.
 When: after an opponent has declared a charge and
passed the skill check.
 Who: the unit that is the target of the charge
performs the counter charge.
 What: the counter charging unit may be moved to
meet the charging unit anywhere along its charge
path AND it rolls an additional die on the collision
roll [as if it had charged itself].
DODGE
Dodging gives a unit the chance to move out of the
way of a ranged attack or charging unit. This is usually
done at the last second and features a jump, roll, or
combination of the two.
 When: after an opponent has declared a charge or
ranged attack but before rolling the skill check.
 Who: the target of the attack.
 How: the player adds a dodge ROGUE die to his
opponent’s skill roll. A match with either of the
skill check dice negates the result on that particular
skill die.
 What: If the attacker fails and the ROGUE die was
a match for either of the die, then the target unit
makes an FX roll and moves up to the distance
result. If the counter-action was successfully used
to counter a charge, then the charging unit is moved
to where it would have contacted the target unit.
INTERCEPT
This allows a unit in your force to move in reaction to
the movement of an enemy unit and intercept them. This
is done swiftly and is usually of great surprise to the
moving unit.
 When: after an opponent declares a move or charge
action that targets a friendly unit.
 Who: any unit that has LOS and a clear path to the
enemy moving/charging. The unit only has to have
LOS to the moving/charging unit at the point of
interception.
 What: the enemy movement is halted where you
decide your unit intercepts it. The intercepting unit
is moved into base contact. If the enemy movement
was a charge, then the charge collision is resolved
against the intercepting unit instead.
OP FIRE
Opportunity fire allows a player to target an enemy unit
at range during its movement.
 When: opportunity fire is declared after an
opponent has declared a movement or a charge but
before moving.
 Where: the OP FIRE ‘attack’ occurs anywhere
along the enemy unit’s path of movement.
Movement is halted at this attack location while the
skill check is resolved.
 Who: any friendly unit armed with a missile
weapon that has LOS to the point-of-attack.
 How: an opportunity fire ROGUE die is added
to the skill check of the charge. If it is a standard
movement, a skill check to perform the movement
is now required. A match of the ROGUE die with
either of the skill check dice negates the result on
that particular skill die.
 What: If the skill check fails AND the ROGUE die
matches at least one of the skill die, then the unit
takes damage equal to the result on the ROGUE
die and is staggered from the attack location. If the
check simply fails, then the unit is staggered from
the attack location [as it scrambles to avoid the
attack].
RETURN FIRE
When an enemy unit fires on one of your units that’s also
armed with a missile weapon [or two!], you can return
fire in an attempt to throw off their aim and possibly
injure them in the process.
 When: after an opponent has declared a ranged
attack but before rolling the skill check.
 Who: the target of a ranged attack armed with a
missile weapon
 How: a return fire ROGUE die is added to the skill
check of the ranged attack. A match of the ROGUE
die with either of the skill check dice negates the
result on that particular skill die.
 What: If the skill check fails AND the ROGUE die
matches a die, then the enemy unit takes damage
equal to the result on the ROGUE die.
GEAR USING ROGUE DIE
Powered weapons and armor both use ROGUE DIE
when resolving interactions. For Psionic Force weapons
[which also uses ROGUE DIE], please see page 19 in the
main rulebook.
POWERED WEAPONS
The powered upgrade takes a normal weapon and makes
it better- much better! A powered weapon:
 Gains a +1 bonus on all melee skill checks
 Is considered armor piercing
 Generates an additional unit of energy during force
creation
 Adds a powered ROGUE die to melee skill checks
If a unit making a melee attack with a powered weapon
succeeds on the skill check AND the powered ROGUE
die matches one of the skill die, then the target unit takes
damage equal to the result on the ROGUE die. This is in
addition to any other damage.
POWERED ARMOR
A unit equipped with powered armor rolls a powered
armor ROGUE die when the target of a ranged attack or
fighting defensively in melee.
A match of the ROGUE die with either of the skill check
dice negates the result on that particular skill die.