SW d6 Jedi Handbook.pdf

The Jedi Handbook

Everything you ever wanted to know about Jedi but were too lazy to look up.

Version 1.2

Compiled and Edited by David Barnhart

Web Pages Maintained by Darryn Glass and Charles F. Zacher

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~echmyr/TheJediHandbook.html

http://w3.uokhsc.edu/czacher/swrpg/jedihb/findex.html

Table of Contents:

Introduction

What’s New?

Part I: Frequently Asked Questions

Part II: The Dark Side

Part III: The Rules

Part IV: The Jedi Academy

Part V: The Characters

Part VI: The Path of Baadu

Part VII: Teepo Paladins: Quick Draw Jedi

Part VIII: Monks of Shimura

Part IX: The Aiki Order, Jedi Kung-Fu Style

Part X: The Shadow Dragons, Dark Assassins

Part XI: The Weapons of a Jedi

Part XII: Lightsaber Dueling

Part XIII: Adventure Ideas

Part XIV: The Powers

Appendix I: Relationship/Proximity Charts

Appendix II: Time Line

Appendix III: Artifacts

Appendix IV: Random Lightsaber Tables

Appendix V: Random Jedi Text Creation Tables

Appendix VI: Teepo Blaster Misfire Tables

Appendix VII: Known Force Users

Appendix VIII: Blank Character Background Sheet

Appendix IX: Blank Character Sheet

Appendix X: Suggested Attribute Die Codes for Beginning Jedi

Appendix XI: The Credits

Introduction

Since the birth of the Galactic Republic, the Jedi Knights upheld the peace. From

system to system, grand Jedi Praxeums were established to train potential Jedi in the ways

of the Force. For twenty-five thousand years the Knighthood functioned as explorers,

educators, and enforcers of justice. Through their strong connection to the Force, they

were capable of amazing feats of mind and body. This handbook is a collection of various

works by numerous people (mostly from the Star Wars Role Playing Game Mailing List)

as well as a quick and easy reference tool to help in the design and play of Jedi in Star

Wars RPG. The contents of this handbook are in no way meant as a substitute for buying

the books; instead, it is an alternate way of looking at the rules and a quicker way to find

information than fumbling through several hardbacks.

All the information in this booklet (Version 1.2) has been adapted for my own

games. An “at symbol” (@) is used throughout the text to indicate a, usually drastic,

change in the rules published by West End Games.

The contents of this book were written by various people each with their own

unique view of the Force. No reader is expected to agree completely with everything

provided. Some people don’t believe the Force may be used to manipulate electronics.

That’s fine. Others feel that a Jedi using the Force to take a life (as with Lightsaber

Combat and Force Bolt) always awards a Dark Side Point. This view is also fine. The

bottom line is this, when reading the Jedi Handbook remember the Golden Rule: “If you

don’t like the rule, don’t use it!”

Any gripes, flames, opinions, objections, compliments, questions, and (most

importantly) contributions for the next edition should be e-mailed to Dave Barnhart at

Dbarnhar@vt.edu (until December 1997).

What’s New?

Changes since Version 1.1 include:

Expanded FAQ

Revised Introduction

Corrected Credits

Revised/Expanded/Corrected Rules

General Revisions: Character Sheet, Ilum Gem Costs, Lightsaber Modifications,

Spiffy new tables

The Dark Side (Revised)

The Jedi Academy (Revised)

Monks of Shimura (Revised)

Part IX: The Aiki Order, Jedi Kung-Fu Style

*Complete* Martial Arts Rules

Part X: The Shadow Dragons, Dark Assassins

Adventure Idea: “Raisers of the Lost Ark”

Adventure Idea: “Into Extinction”

Alternate Rules: Learning/Improving Skills and Powers through Research,

Learning Powers through self-discovery and enlightenment, Force Modifiers

Powers edited to reflect changes in the Tales of the Jedi Companion

New Weapons: Lightbo, Light Sai, Lightbow

Appendix V: Random Jedi Text Creation Tables

Revised Powers: Empower Self, Track Hyperspace Trails

New Powers: Empowered Lightbo Combat, Force Static, Lightbo Combat, Force

Archery, Regenerate, Regenerate Other, Bloodlust, Pacifism, Aiki Combat, Surge, Release

Spirit, Discharge Spirit, Break Bones, Wisdom, Dream, Survive in Hard Vacuum, Cloak

of Darkness, The Dragon, Hands of the Jhemadan, The Clouds Parting, Crimson Burst,

Shadow Mist, Jhemadan Combat, Shadow Split, and Mind Sand.

Part I: Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can a non Force-Sensitive character receive Dark Side Points?

Yes, but only through undeniable acts of evil including using a Force Point to

commit evil.

2) Can a non Force-Sensitive character “Call Upon the Dark Side?”

@ No. In order to call upon the Dark Side the character must have a strong

connection to it (i.e. Force-Sensitive). The Dark Side simply ignores those who are not

gifted.

3) Can a non force-sensitive character ever become force-sensitive?

Yes, but at the cost of 20 character points and a reasonable explanation why.

4) If I am force-sensitive, do I have to be a Jedi?

No.

5) What’s the use of being force-sensitive if I’m not a Jedi?

Well on the good side you start with 2 Force Points, instead of 1, and you have the

option of later learning Jedi Powers. On the bad side, you feel the full effect of the Force

just like a Jedi and will receive Dark Side Points just like one (even if you’ve never heard

of the “Jedi Code”).

6) Why do powers like Electronic Manipulation grant Dark Side Points even when used

for good?

When it comes to the Force, the ends do not justify the means. Certain powers

like Electronic Manipulation, Telekinetic Kill, and Force Wind all may be used for good,

but they must be fueled by hate, anger, or aggression (i.e. the Dark Side). Using hate,

anger, or aggression with the Force is always darkness through action (see Part II: The

Dark Side).

7) I don’t get it. Why can’t I use Electronic Manipulation while at a state of calm?

Here’s a cheesy answer . . . because the power’s description says so. If you were

to use the Force to restore a computer’s original programming while at a state of calm you

would not be using Electronic Manipulation. You would be using a similar power which

requires a calm state of mind; CyberLocke perhaps (see New Powers). If a Jedi wished to

be able to manipulate programming while both angered and calm he would either A) have

to learn both powers or B) have to “stretch” one of the powers as described in the rules

section. Look at Emptiness and Rage. They essentially have the same effect but one is

Light and the other is Dark.

8) The Rulebook mentions receiving a Dark Side Point whenever a Jedi uses the Force to

take a life. Does this mean that I get one whenever I add Control to my Damage dice as

per Lightsaber Combat?

It depends. If a Jedi kills in defense, of himself or another, than no. If the Jedi

struck out of anger, was filled with aggression, or the use was “unjustifiable violence,”

then yes. See Part II: The Dark Side for more details.

9) Can a droid be Force-Sensitive?

This is another one of those heavily debated topics on the Star Wars RPG Mailing

List. People can, and will, debate this until they’re blue in the face, but the bottom line is

it is up to each individual GM to decide how the Force affects droids, if at all, in their

games. The only thing WEG has said on the matter is that droids may expend Character

and Force Points just like other characters. This at least shows they may manipulate the

Force to some degree.

In my games it is possible for a droid to be Force-Sensitive, but it must meet

several requirements:

First, the droid must have free-will. As part of standard manufacturing and

Republic/Empire regulations, all droids are built with programming specifically designed

to prevent free-will. This basically states that the droid must obey it’s master, may not

harm a living being, impersonate a deity, etc. If it wasn’t for these safeguards, the droids

would quickly figure out that they’re stronger, smarter, and tougher than their masters,

and turn on them.

Second, the droid must embrace the understanding that it is a life form. The Force

is created by all living things and requires the belief of life to manipulate it (even

subconsciously). It is not required, but it is most likely, that a droid be designed to emulate

life in order to grasp this understanding (it is much more likely that a Protocol droid would

understand this than an Astromech).

Third, The droid must be able to learn and evolve. The Force is always in motion

and must be experienced to be understood. No programming could ever allow an

individual to understand it. Thus, the droid must be designed to learn and adapt instead of

programmed. In game terms, the droid learns and improves skills just like a normal

character and doesn’t undergo any sort of programming.

Last, the droid must be sentient using the definition of sentience as self awareness

that does not involve perception. There are a lot of subtle, minute aspects of a person’s

being which determine if it is sentient/living or not. Just saying, “I’m alive,” is not enough

to prove you’re alive. Call it destiny, fate, the fabric of life, the Force, a soul, or whatever,

but if you don’t have one (or if its not on your side) then you’re not sentient. This is

solely up to the GM to determine. Droids should not try to become Force-Sensitive. In

the rare times it happens it is almost always brought on by external factors and used as a

plot device (example: Johnny 5 being struck by lightning in Short Circuit).

Note: If a droid has its memory erased or will-inhibiting programming added, it

loses all Force-Sensitivity. Also, remember that meeting all the above criteria does not

make a droid Force-Sensitive. It merely shows the possibility of being Force-Sensitive.

In game terms, the droid would still have to pay 20 Character Points and offer a

reasonable explanation to the GM as to why it is now in tune with the Force. Data from

Star Trek and Janice from Robotech II: The Sentinels fit this mold.

10) When is the “by the books” version 2 coming out?

In short: never. The original concept of putting all the official rules into a clear,

concise format for players and GMs alike does not fall under “Fair Use” copyright laws,

and the project has been postponed indefinitely.

11) I’m new to these games, what do I need to purchase to play Star Wars RPG?

All you need to purchase is a copy of the Star Wars Role-Playing Game 2nd

Edition, Revised and Expanded from West End Games. Purchasing the Tales of the Jedi

Companion (also from WEG) is HIGHLY recommended for running Jedi centered games.

12) This Handbook makes several mentions to a Star Wars RPG Mailing List. How do I

join?

To Subscribe to the SW-RPG list send e-mail to:

mailserv@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu with a blank Subject line. In the body of the

letter type: SUBSCRIBE SW-RPG. Do not include a signature or any other information.

13) Where on the World Wide Web can I find more information about Jedi and the SW-

RPG?

The Jedi Handbook may be found on-line at Darryn Glass’ page without frames:

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~echmyr/TheJediHandbook.html#PartIV

and at Charles F. Zacher’s page with frames:

http://w3.uokhsc.edu/czacher/swrpg/jedihb/findex.html

The ULTIMATE Dark Jedi Site is: http://members.gnn.com/RBKugel/page-1.htm

A wealth of Jedi information is available in the resource pool via ftp at:

ftp://drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu/jae/star-wars/sw-list/resource/

The following Fan Pages also support the Jedi Handbook:

The Star Wars Insider at http://www.geocities.com/Area51/8166/swrpg.htm

Part II: @ The Dark Side

Gaining Dark Side Points:

There are three ways a Force-Sensitive character may gain Dark Side Points:

Through Action, Inaction & Calling Upon the Dark Side.

Action: Anytime a Jedi knowingly and willfully breaks the Jedi Code he gains a

Dark Side Point. This includes any use of unjustified violence and justifiable violence

fueled by hate or anger. It is the GM’s duty to decide what is and is not “justifiable

violence.” A good guideline is any act that makes you say, “Damn, that’s cold!” is

unjustifiable.

Example: A Jedi uses Telekinesis to suspend a target off the ground (thus taking

away its chance to dodge) while other PCs gun him down. This is unjustifiable.... cool,

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