First) Choose Skills and Abilities Movement and Actions: A player can take whatever action and Melee
tions: A player can take whatever action and Melee Weapons: Hand-to-hand weapons
Abilities: Each character starts with one dot filled in on all of their Abilities.
The player can now allocate three more between them (starting at a
maximum of 3).
Intelligence: The measure of one's knowledge and reasoning.
Charisma: The measure of one's likability.
Physique: The measure of one's physical ability.
Skills: Each character starts with seven skill dots to disperse on their Skill
list. Remember, a character can still attempt a skill with no dots, but they
will not have a skill bonus.
Fight: The ability to fight.
Athletics: The ability to perform athletic feats.
Investigation: The ability to find information.
Communication: The ability to convincingly communicate.
Pilot: The ability to drive or pilot vehicles.
Mechanics: The ability to fix and build things.
Security: The ability to use and circumvent security systems.
Survival: The ability to survive in the wilderness.
Second) Assign Hits, Soul, and get some cash
All characters start with 3 Hits and 3 Soul, as well as
(2d6x100) +600 Seed (money) to buy equipment.
System Rules
These are the base rules used to run the game. Feel free
to modify or toss out rules you don't have any use for.
Test: When a player wants to take an action and the outcome is
in question, the GM will have them make a test. (The GM will
determine a target number depending on the difficulty of the
task at hand). To do this, determine the ability that this action is
most governed by. Then, use the number of d6s associated with
that ability (any time a six is rolled, the die is re-rolled and the
total of both rolls is added together). If the character has a skill
that will cover the action, add the skill level to each die. If one
or more of the dice are equal to or better than the target, then
the character successfully completes the task.
Combat
Initiative: Roll 1d6; the highest roll goes first, then the next
highest, and so on. until all characters in combat have taken
their turn. Tied rolls go simultaneously. One pass of turns is a
round. Four rounds is a Cycle. Re-roll initiative every combat
Session.
Delayed Action: A combatant with a higher initiative can decide to wait to
until later in the round. They will then take their action on the next turn. If
character 'A' has an action at 5 but wants to wait until character 'B' takes
their action at turn 3, A’s action will then take place at turn 2.
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Movement that a person should be able to take within 3 seconds. For each
action past the first, increase the difficulty of the new action by one.
Armor: Armor represents the base difficulty of hitting a target
during combat. A normal human has a difficulty of 3 when wearing
no armor.
Damage: Every successful attack does one damage of the type listed. If an
attack does Soul damage, mark off a box of Soul damage. If an attack does
Pep damage, mark off a Pep damage box. Once all of a character’s boxes of
any damage type are marked off, they are dead and must purchase a clone to
re-enter the battle; if they cannot afford another clone, they cannot be
revived and the player may have to make a new character sheet (or revive
when their bank account has enough money if the GM allows it).
Healing: A character can be healed by consuming the appropriate item for
the damage taken. If the damage is Soul, then the item needed is a StimPak,
if the damage is Pep, then the item is a MedPak. 6 hours of rest will refill all
Soul damage and 1 Pep.
Automatic Weapon Fire: For every round fired after the first in an action,
increase the difficulty of the attack tests by 1. A weapon can fire a number
of rounds an action based on its Rate of Fire. Each round can be fired at any
visible target in range or all at one target.
Shotgun Fire: A shotgun can fire at one target at a +1 to hit
roll, or at 2 adjacent targets at a -1 to hit modifier.
Advancement: At the beginning of every adventure, each
character will roll (1d6) on the Goal chart. Below
are the goals and their corresponding roll. Once this goal is
complete the character gains an advancement
point and re-roll for a new goal. Advancement points can be used
as described in the Advancement point chart.
Advancement
1 points Raise a Skill by 1
2 points Raise an Ability by 1
3 points Add a point of Pep or Soul
Roll Goal
1 I think I’m a Clone: You die and are cloned.
2 Got Paid: You make $1000.
3 Best served Cold: You get revenge for something.
4 Under your Boot: You kill a bug with melee combat.
5 Indianapolis Joe: You discover something.
6 On a Mission: You are on a mission to complete a task.
Cloning: Colonel Clone Insurance can take a sample of your DNA and
then place a node in your brain so you can copy and sync memories with
the network. The moment the node signals that your are dead, CCI
will check your account then charge for and activate a
clone. They will then deliver it to the closest airlock to
where your were killed. $250 set up, $1000 per clone,
$250 delivery fee.
Colorado Interstellar: Any time a Hunter has
network access, they may have purchases
delivered to the nearest airlock for a $50 fee.
Sword: A large handheld edged weapon. A sword has been a common
military weapon from the beginning of recorded history. » Range: hand,
Cost: $65.
Knife: A small handheld edged weapon. A knife can be attached to the
front of a long gun. Knives are weighted for throwing. » Range: hand,
Cost: $15.
Bodysuits: The most common type of armor
Light Bodysuit: A very light armored-bodysuit used under uniforms
for basic garrison armor. This bodysuit has heaters and can be used as a
space suit with the addition of a helmet. » Armor rating: +1, Cost: $175.
Heavy Bodysuit: A heavy armored-bodysuit used for industrial
workers and basic security operations. This bodysuit has heaters and
can be used as a space suit with the addition of a helmet. » Armor
rating: +2, Cost: $300.
Vac Helmet: A lightweight helmet that can be sealed against a
vacuum. It carries a 1 hour air supply and power for a
suit’s heaters. » Armor rating: +1, Cost: $200.
Guns: Modern ranged-weapons
Dragoon Arms MW 9: A 4-inch duty weapon used
by many militaries and law agencies. A lightweight
weapon with a large ammo capacity, the MW 9 is
popular with anybody who has a need for a weapon.
Range: short, Ammo: 15 (BM), ROF: 1, Cost: $300/Reload: $5.
FF Sub 3k: A standard submachine gun that fires pistol ammunition. It
is seen in many security forces and hunting teams. A weapon of choice
for many small security firms and law enforcement. Range: short,
Ammo: 30 (BM)(auto), ROF: 3, Cost: $600/Reload: $15.
Dragoon Arms MR 77: A semi-automatic rifle used for security and
bug hunting. Many consider this rifle the standard of all bug hunting.
Range: long, Ammo: 24 (BM), ROF: 1, Cost: $650/reload: $20.
Dragoon Arms MR 78: A burst-fire capable version of the MR 77 rifle
used for security and bug hunting. Many consider this rifle the premier
rifle for bug hunting. If you don’t have one, you’ll wish you did. Range:
long, Ammo: 24 (BM)(auto), ROF: 3, Cost: $1100/Reload:$20.
Dragoon Arms Thunder 680: A pump-action shotgun. This is one of
the most common weapons in the known universe. It is used for
everything from military actions, to duck hunting. This weapon is so
common some ship companies give them away free with purchase.
Range: short, Ammo: 6 (IM)(shotgun), ROF: 1, Cost: $400/Reload: $10.
Other Equipment: Some general stuff not for combat.
MedPak: Use to heal one point of Hit damage. Cost: $20.
StimPak: Use to heal one point of Soul damage. Cost: $30.
Flashlight: A high intensity tactical light. This light can work for up to
6 hours before being recharged. It can be mounted on
a gun to keep your hands free. Cost: $25.
Tablet: A handheld computer that allows you to
access any larger systems. A tablet is also
invaluable in keeping maps and tracking the
movements of your team. Cost: $150.
Com Track: A communicator and tracking
beacon. The beacon can be tracked on a tablet.
This is often cited as the most important piece
of equipment a hunter can have. Cost: $150.
 Santa Maria Moving Ship Skooner 17
We Hunt Bugs
2nd Edition
700 years ago, the first humans reached out into space on giant Seed
ships. These ships sped out into the void at fraction light speed with
the hopes of humanity to find new, unspoiled worlds. These large
ships contained all the personnel and material needed to start a new
colony. Within 100 years of colonization, Earth was completely
abandoned and written off. Soon after the last Seed ships left Earth,
the Alcubierre drive was perfected and Faster than Light (FTL)
travel became a reality. Soon after FTL travel came into use, the
first bugs were discovered. After the loss of a great number of ships
and one colony moon, the “Bug Bubbles” were discovered. An
immediate quarantine went into effect and no FTL ship was allowed
onto a planetary service. Shortly after, the first bug bounties were
issued and the bug hunters came quickly after. Wolf 1061c is the
current center of known space. It was one of the original colonies
and is now the center of the corporate Council.
Bug hunters work under the direction of The Company,
exterminating Bugs for bounties and ship recovery fees. These bug
hunters have short and violent lives, often needing to be cloned a
few times a month; but the possibility of making big bucks bring
many people to this profession.
What You Need to Play
Well, first you will need this pamphlet. Next, a handful (3 or 4) of
six-sided dice (the standard cube-shaped ones). Also, you will need
a copy of the character sheet or some scrap paper. Then, something
to write with (pencils work best). Most importantly, you need to
bring your imagination and sense of adventure.
Copyright ©2022 Orcs Unlimited Games. Written
by Patrick McNary and Kody Johnson. Art by
Dimitar Torbakov Kody Johnson, Patrick McNary,
Thiago Boller, Keith Gutierrez
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The Job: You are stuffed in an automated shuttle and told that Bugs
have infested a small ship, if you clear the ship entirely you will
receive a $1500 bonus. For each room roll one time on the
item/complication chart.
The Bugs: The giant alien bugs that infest ships.
Spider: A bug with a body about the size of a basketball with
spider-like legs and large biting pincers. Spiders are the most
common of bugs and are almost always seen in large groups of 50 or
more. Spiders often set snare, and net traps. Spider silk requires a
Physical 8 check to break or 2 points of damage.
Hits: 2, Armor Value: 5, Fight: 2, Athletics: 2, Damage: Pep,
Intelligence: 1, Physical: 1, Bounty: $75.
Archer Wasp: A large wasp-like bug that has a
spike-launching tail instead of a stinger. Archer
Wasps are often found in smaller nests. A nest
normally consists of 5 to 20 archer wasps. Hits:
2, Armor: 6, Fight: 3,
Athletics: 2, Intelligence: 1, Physical:
2, Bounty: $80, ROF: 1,
Damage: Pep, Range: short.
Worm: A large worm-like bug with many rows of teeth. It often
hides in a ship's steam pipes and water system, hanging from the
ceiling to drop on its unsuspecting prey. Hits: 5, Armor Value: 7,
Fighting: 3, Athletics: 1, Damage: Pep, Intelligence: 2, Physical:
3, Bounty: $175.
Santa Maria Moving Ship Skooner 17: These small cookie-cutter
ships are used by many to move personal belongings from one star
system to another. The crew of four serves as crew and movers.
Character Sheet
1) Bridge: This room has all the flight and navigation controls for
the ship. 6 spiders are in this room waiting to pounce on whoever
comes in next. The ladder-well goes to the Recreation Deck.
2) Crew Quarters: This area is where the crew sleeps with 4 small
sleeping compartments and one restroom. 11 spiders are spread
through the crew rooms. One of the ship's 2 airlocks are in this area.
3) Galley: The cooking and dining area for the crew. 5 spiders have
eaten one of the crewmen in this room. The hatch into this room is
stuck and requires a mechanics 7 check to open.
4) Recreation Deck: This area has the exercise and entertainment
area for the crew. 8 spiders are eating 3 of the crew members here.
The ladder leads to the Bridge.
5) Cargo Hold: This large space is full of boxes and packing crates.
12 Archer Wasp hunt around in this area. One of the ships 2
airlocks are in this area.
6) Engineering: The reactor and engine components are here. The
security arms locker is also located in this room (4 Dragoon Arms
MW 9 are in the locker). 3 worms have made this room home.
Roll Complication Item
1 x2 Bugs Tablet
2 Stuck door MedPak
3 Webbing in doorway StimPak
4 Power out (mechanics 7 to repair) Com Track
5 Self destruct (security of 7) Knife
6 Extra Worm in the room Flashlight