Actions
In the following pages you can find a list of the most common actions and reactions characters can use in combat. Different training options, abilities, backgrounds or gear may enable characters to undertake special or unique actions, but those described in this section are available to all characters. Some actions might require the character to be proficient at something in particular - if a character is not proficient when attempting that action, any tests done as part of it are done at a major disadvantage.
Each action will include a description of the action itself, how many Action Points (AP) the action requires and how much Stamina (if any) the action consumes.
Free Actions
Free actions do not require action points and a character can perform a single free action every round. A free action cannot be performed in place of another action.
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AP: 0
Proficiency: Animal Handling (Animal Companions only)
Description: Command an autonomous companion within 60 feet to act on their turn.
A non-animal companion that has not been commanded can only use the following actions on their turn;
Flick
Free Move
Go Prone
Hide
Walk
Brace
Disengage
Reposition
Stand-up
Animal Companions instead require an Insight(Empathy 2) test to successfully command - otherwise they act under GM control according to their nature and may take any actions they consider appropriate - even against allies.
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AP: 0
Proficiency: None
Description: Attempt a Charisma[Deception], Charisma[Presence] or Strength[Presence] test against someone within 60 feet and in Line of Sight’s Passive Willpower. If successful, give them disadvantage on their next test. Someone can be successfully distracted only once per round.
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AP: 0
Proficiency: None
Description: Attempt a Charisma[Diplomacy 2] Or Insight[Empathy 2] test to give an organic ally within 60 feet an advantage, which they may use on any one test until the end of their next turn
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AP: 0
Proficiency: None
Description: Press a button, open an unlocked door, flip a switch, etc.
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AP: 0
Proficiency: None
Description: Take a single 5 foot step.
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AP: 0
Proficiency: None
Description: Drop to the ground. While prone, you are Slowed and you have Advantage on Ranged Attacks.
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AP: 0
Proficiency: None
Description: As long as no enemy can draw Line of Sight to you, you may attempt a Dexterity[Sneak 2] test to hide. If succesful, you gain the Hidden temporary condition. Being Hidden also means you are Slowed.
Whenever you end your turn or use a non-movement action within Line of Sight of an enemy, you must pass another Dexterity[Sneak] test vs. the enemy's perception to remain hidden.
If you deal any damage, attack an enemy or use abilities or gear that would draw attention, you are no longer hidden.
Movement Actions
Each round, your character can take a single Movement action which enables them to move or reposition based on their speed. This may include jumping, vaunting, swimming or climbing.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Move up to your full walking speed.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Move up to your full running speed.
Reactions
Reactions do not use any action points and a character can use a single reaction every round. They are always performed outside of the character’s turn and need to be triggered by another character's action. A character may also prepare an action during their turn by spending the necessary Action Points (but not Stamina unless the action is triggered), at which point they can use that action as their reaction.
Through training, gear or other special abilities, a character may learn to use other actions as reactions without having to prepare them.
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AP: Reaction
Proficiency: None
Description: Whenever you are targeted by a ranged attack, you may immediately go Prone.
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AP: Reaction
Proficiency: None
Description: If an engaged enemy moves out of your weapon range, out of your front arc or attempts an action other than the following;
Making a Melee Attack
Brace
Hunker Down
Disengage
Using a free action.
Using a psionic ability
You can make a melee weapon attack, jab, kick or a body strike action against them. If you have more than one type of melee attack available, you must use the one that requires fewer AP
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AP: Reaction
Proficiency: Varies
Description: Use your reaction to take an action that you previously prepared with your AP.
Actions
These are common actions that a character can use on their turn by spending the Action and Stamina point cost for them. Additionally, any of these reactions can be prepared so they can be used as a reaction. When a character prepares an action, they must end their turn immediately afterwards.
1 AP Actions
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: End your turn. Until the beginning of your next turn you have Advantage on Fortitude and Evasion tests.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Move 5 feet, for the rest of your turn you cannot be targeted by Opportunity Attacks.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: End your turn. Until the beginning of your next turn your cover is increased by 1 degree.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: Weapon
Description: Attack an Engaged target with a melee weapon without the Unwieldy quality.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Pick something up that is within 5 feet of yourself.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Activate a Psionic Talent. A character can only use a Psionic ability once per turn.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: Weapon
Description: Attack with a ranged weapon without the heavy, burst, blast or template qualities.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Reload a weapon, some weapon may require several reload actions and they can be broken up over several turns.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Switch positions with an adjacent ally without triggering reactions or attacks of opportunity.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Make a perception test to reveal mines, traps or someone hidden within 30 feet of you and on your front Arc.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Set-up a weapon or device. Some items will require several set-up actions. If you move a piece of gear after it has been set-up, it will need to be set-up again before being used
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Move from a prone to a standing position.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Switch to another equipped weapon or pull out an equipped item.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Throw a weapon or item with the thrown quality without the blast or template quality (or as if it had the thrown quality). Throwing a weapon or object without the Thrown quality has Disadvantage and deals damage equal to (Strength)D.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: Unarmed Fighting
Description: Make an attack without a weapon and with your head or body;
Attack: Strength/Dexterity + Strike / Damage: Strength(D) / Range: 5ft / Unarmed, Finesse.
If you are not proficient in Unarmed Fighting, the attack can only deal non-lethal damage.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: Unarmed Fighting
Description: Make an attack without a weapon using your fist or elbow. You need to have at least one non-injured hand not holding anything to use this attack;
Attack: Strength/Dexterity + Strike / Damage: Strength(D) / Range: 5ft / Unarmed, Finesse.
If you are not proficient in Unarmed Fighting, the attack can only deal non-lethal damage.
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AP: 1
Proficiency: None
Description: Use an item, consume a substance, etc.
2 AP Actions
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Weapon
Description: Attack with a weapon with the Blast, Template or Burst qualities
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Attempt to break out of a grapple, restraints, through a barrier or attempt to break an object.
When attempting to break out of a restraining, grappling or slowing effect, you can roll the original Attribute and Skill combination required by the effect or Strength(Athletics) if there is none.
When attempting to break through a barrier or breaking an object you can roll Strength(Athletics) or Strength(Strike).
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Larceny, Hacking, Tinkering
Description: Attempt to disable a trap, alarm or other device/system.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Hacking
Description: Use a rig to deploy an ECM or ExSys.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Attempt to initiate a Guile Encounter with an enemy who can hear you.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Medicine
Description: Restore HP to ab adjacent non-mechanical ally with an Intelligence[Medicine] test. The target will recover 2HP per success on the test.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Throw a two-handed/heavy weapon or large item with the thrown quality or as if it had the thrown quality but not the Blast or Template quality. Throwing a weapon or object without the Thrown quality has Major Disadvantage and deals damage equal to 5 points + (Strength)D.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Larceny
Description: Attempt to pick a lock or open a secure container.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Activate a Psionic Power. A character can only use a Psionic ability once per turn.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Engineering
Description: Attempt to restore HP to a mechanical target or repair a mechanical device with an Intelligence[Mechacraft] test. A target will recover 2HP per success on the test.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Recover D6 + Fortitude Rank Stamina.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Make an Investigation test to uncover information, search a spot within 5 feet of you, see through a hologram or illusion, find a hidden door, traps or mines within 10 feet, etc.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: None
Description: Attempt to pick someone's pocket, plant an object, etc. using Dexterity(Sneak) against the target’s Insight(Perception). On a failure, the target becomes aware of your attempt.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Unarmed Fighting
Description: Make an unarmed attack with the following profile with your foot or knee. You cannot have a leg injury or the Slowed or Immobilized conditions to use this attack;
Attack: Strength/Dexterity + Strike / Damage: 5pts+ Strength(D) / Range: 5ft / Unarmed, Unwieldy, Finesse.
If you are not proficient in Unarmed Fighting, the attack can only deal non-lethal damage.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Weapon
Description: Attack an Engaged target with a melee weapon that has the Unwieldy quality.
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AP: 2
Proficiency: Weapon
Description: Attack with a ranged weapon that has the Unwieldy quality.
3 AP Actions
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AP: 3
Proficiency: Hacking
Description: Hack a system or device without the use of ECM or Exsys. This might require an Intelligence[Datacrafting] test.
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AP: 3
Proficiency: None
Description: Activate a Psionic Mastery ability. A character can only a Psionic ability once per turn.
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AP: 3
Proficiency: None
Description: Move a single item from your Belt, Ammunition or Hand slots into your pack or viceversa.
Alternatively, switch an item from your pack with one in your Belt, Ammunition or Hand slots or viceversa.
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AP: 3
Proficiency: Medicine
Description: Attempt to treat an injury with an Intelligence[Medicine 3] test. Remember that you may only attempt to treat any one injury once per day
Variable Actions
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AP: Varies
Proficiency: Varies
Description: Use a Combat Maneuver in which you have proficiency. Refer to the Combat Maneuvers list.
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AP: Varies
Proficiency: None
Description: Transfer action points to any Drones you might have connected to your Rig.
Drones that receive no action points can only make a single Free Move or Disengage action on their turn.
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AP: Varies
Proficiency: Varies
Description: End your turn and select an action that you have enough action points to use. Until the beginning of your next turn, you may chose to use that action as your reaction. If the action uses stamina, it is not consumed until it is actually used.