Starcraft Campaign Booklet.pdf

Campaign Booklet

INTRODUCTION

The StarCraft Edition of the Alternity Adventure Game introduced the science fiction

setting of the StarCraft computer game into the world of roleplaying games. The StarCraft

RPG uses the “Fast-Play” rules of Alternity: a streamlined, simpler version of the full game

rules. This allows new players to easily learn the basics of the Alternity game while

adventuring in a setting they are familiar with: StarCraft. Once the players have learned the

basics of the Alternity system, they may want to take the game a step further by playing with

the full version of the Alternity game rules. Likewise, experienced players of Alternity will

undoubtably wish to use the full game rules when adventuring in StarCraft universe. This

document is intended to bridge the gap between the Fast-Play and full version Alternity

rules in the StarCraft setting. However, this document does not restated core information

provided in the Alternity: StarCraft Edition boxed set and is NOT intended to act as a

replacement for that product. To take full advantage of these expanded rules, you will still

need the StarCraft Edition of Alternity.

A Word on Conversions

For simplicity and sheer product size limitations, many elements of the StarCraft

computer game were not included in the StarCraft Edition of the Alternity game. In order to

implement the expanded StarCraft setting, the additional creatures and war machines are

added here. Other elements were rewritten as needed to take full advantage of the

Alternity rules. This includes things like careers, detailed psionics, expanded unit

descriptions, and more.

Wherever possible, the rules and statistics given in the Alternity: StarCraft Edition game

are used. For example, all creatures have the same ability scores, durability, and skills.

Damage, armor, and some details have been changed to fit the full Alternity rules. For new

creatures and units described here, the Hit Point, Armor, Shield, and Attack scores from the

StarCraft computer game are used. These have been compared to units detailed in the

Alternity: StarCraft Edition boxed set, and the ratio comparisons used to create the Alternity

stats. This helps make the roleplaying game as consistent as possible to the computer

game. (One exception occurs with Protoss energy shields, which in these expanded rules

have been separated from the armor ratings of Protoss units.)

When an item has a near identical facsimile already outlined in the Alternity rules, the

original rules for that item are simply used in the conversion. Examples include the

statistics for PL 6 powered attack armor (PHB p. 188) used for the Terran marine’s CMC-

300/400 Powered Combat Suit or the Dragon 3 Heavy Flamer statistics (Star*Drive Arms &

Equipment Guide p. 62) used for the firebat’s plasma-based Perdition Flame Thrower.

SPECIES

There are three sentient species in the StarCraft game: Terran, Protoss, and Zerg. Of

these two, only the Terran and Protoss can be chosen as Heros. (One exception is the

Mutate, explained below.) This document will not give the backgrounds of these species.

For histories, see the Alternity: StarCraft Adventure Game or the StarCraft computer game

manual. The advanced game details of these species appears below.

Terran

Terran are the human race originating from earth. Their statistics and details are fully

described in the Alternity Player’s Handbook . The history of the Terrans in the StarCraft

universe can be found in the StarCraft computer game manual . The military plays a strong

role in the Terran culture. Many player characters will be individuals who were “adopted” by

the military in youth, often orphans, and trained all their life for a military career. Others will

Alternity: StarCraft Expansion Page 1

be criminals or other humans who are unable to fit into society. The military takes these

troubled Terrans and, through vigorous mental and physical “reconditioning” training,

shapes them into deadly fighting machines.

Protoss

All Protoss are inherently psionic. This means

that even those who are not full mindwalkers

(zealots and dark templars, for example) are still

talents. Protoss communicate with each other

psionically, telepathically emitting their thoughts to

those around them. For simplicity sake, assume

the effective distance of telepathic communication

is the same as a human voice could carry.

Although they have trouble with some sounds,

Protoss can speak verbally when needed. Protoss

have the following minimum/maximum ability

scores:

STR:

7 - 15

DEX:

4 - 11

CON:

8 - 14

WIL:

9 - 16

PER:

4 - 11

Special Abilities

’ Psionic Ability : All Protoss possess some level of psionic ability. Any hero who does

not choose the Mindwalker profession will automatically be a talent. The Protoss have

learned to harness this psionic ability in nearly every facet of their lives, communicating

entirely through telepathy. They have learned to integrate their psionics with technology,

powering some weapons and armor with psionic power (see the psionic blades and Protoss

power suit for details). Like the Fraal, the Protoss possess a higher level of psionic power

than other races, earning 1.5 x their Will score in psionic energy points for Mindwalkers,

and psionic energy equal to their Will score for talents and Diplomats with Mindwalker as a

secondary profession.

’ Unique Tech : The Protoss have a very unique technology. This technology is designed

to take advantage of the Protoss’ physical structure, two-thumb/two finger hands, and in

some cases, psionic ability. For this reason, all Protoss suffer a +3 penalty any time they

attempt to use Terran technology. On the other hand, Terrans and mutates suffer a +3

penalty using Protoss technology. Protoss tech that uses psionic energy, such as their

shields or psi-blades, are designed specifically to Protoss psionic brain patterns, and are

completely unusable by other species... even if the member of that species is a mindwalker .

Protoss rarely carry ranged weapons, but instead prefer to use psionic ranged attacks or

cybernetic subdermal weapons. At the GM’s discretion, some ranged weapon effects of

Terran technology can be used as a subdermal cybernetic implants for Protoss. For

instance, a Protoss could have a subdermal laser pistol without incurring the +3 step

penalty.

Mutate

In the StarCraft Adventure Game, the character Sistask is a mutate: a being part Zerg

and part human. Mutates came about through genetic engineering of Terran scientists.

The mutates are primarily human in appearance, but have had the genetic code of the Zerg

imprinted in their DNA. In game terms, the mutate hero is created by simply using the

Alternity: StarCraft Expansion Page 2

INT:

4 - 14

mutant rules found in the Alternity Player’s Handbook. Players and GMs who own the

Alternity: Gamma World game can use the vastly expanded list of mutations found there.

Players should design a mutant keeping in mind appropriate mutations that could come

from the genetic engineering and splicing of Zerg DNA. Dermal armor, acid touch, and

natural attack are all good examples, but almost any mutation could be attributed to Zerg

genes.

CAREERS

Dark Templar

(Protoss Free Agent Career)

The Dark Templar are a mystery, even to the Protoss. Dark Templar have developed

the innate ability to bend light around themselves, making them virtually invisible. This

causes them to show up as a nearly imperceptible humanoid-shaped distortion in the air.

This gives them a +3 resistance modifier against both melee and ranged attacks and a -3

step bonus to Stealth-sneak/hide skills. Dark Templar are able to turn off this ability and

make themselves visible when they wish. This ability to bend light is negated by most

equipment or armor a dark templar wears (that is, the carried items are not invisible),

therefore dark templar rarely wear armor or carry any other weapon other than their psionic

blade. However, their light Protoss shield does not affect this ability. While permanently

cloaked, there are some defenses that can see through the Dark Templar’s cloaking. The

Protoss observer can detect cloaked individuals and psionically communicate their image to

nearby units. Likewise, the Terran have some devices, such as missile turrets, that detect

cloaked units and digitally project the 3D image in the “heads up display” (HUD) of marines

and other units. And finally, Zerg overlords can also mentally project the images of cloaked

enemies to the Zerg units under their control. Cloaking of both the Dark Templar and Ghost

also bends light of the infrared spectrum, so infrared detection devices alone are not

enough to detect these cloaked beings. As with all Protoss, Dark Templars must choose to

be a psionic talent.

Skills Package: Melee Weapons- blade ; Stealth- sneak , hide ; Interaction- intimidate

Signature Equipment: Protoss light shield, psionic blade

High Templar

(Protoss Mindwalker Career)

The High Templar have sacrificed the principles of martial training to concentrate on

their innate psionic abilities. The templars are able to wield massive psionic abilities unique

only to Protoss, such as the psionic storm.

Skills Package: Awareness- intuition ; Resolve- mental ; Telepathy-

psionic storm , hallucination

Signature Equipment: Protoss light shield, Khala Prayer Book

Firebat

(Terran Combat Spec Career)

Occasionally, instead of direct rehabilitation of a criminal, the

military will opt to “refocus” the aggressive tendencies of

criminals into the training of a firebat. This makes firebats

ruthless opponents, often reveling in the destruction of their

enemy. All firebats are required to take the skills and signature

equipment listed below.

Skills Package: Armor Operation- powered ; Heavy Weapons-

Alternity: StarCraft Expansion Page 3

direct fire ; Stamina- endurance

Signature Equipment: CMC-660 Heavy Combat Suit, Perdition Plasma-based Flame

Thrower

Suggested Perks: Tough as Nails

Suggested Flaws: Criminal Record

Zealot

(Protoss Combat Spec Career)

Zealot is probably not a strong enough term for this Protoss warrior. Zealots are willing

to do anything for the good of the tribe, and will relentlessly pursue their goals. Zealots

normally attack with two psionic blades, inflicting devastating melee damage to opponents.

The goal of all Zealots is to reach the upper levels of the Khala. The psionic blades of the

Zealot are actually cybernetically installed into their forearms. All Protoss must be psionic

talents.

Skills Package: Melee Weapons- blade ; Armor Operation- powered ; Stamina- endurance

Signature Equipment: Protoss Power Suit, Khala Prayer Book, 2 psionic blades

Suggested Perks: Faith, Ambidextrous

Suggested Flaws: Obsessed

Cybertech: Good subdermal weapon mounts (x2 for blades)

Ghost

(Terran Free Agent Career)

When a Terran shows some type of psionic ability, they are

often trained as “ghosts”. The StarCraft computer game rules

indicates that the military suppresses this psionic ability,

refocusing it to improve the overall effectiveness of the ghost. In

RPG game rules, this means the ghost is required to be a talent.

In turn, they should have the flaws wild talent and implant (the

implant being a psionic restraint implant). The points they gain

from this should be used in some type of Perk than enhances

their abilities or some other physical aspect.

Ghosts employ a psi-stealth cloak that bends light, similar the

innate ability of a Dark Templar. The cloak is powered

psionically, using the psionic energy points of the Ghost. The

cloak offers a +3 resistance modifier against both melee and

ranged attacks and a -3 step bonus to Stealth-sneak/hide skills.

It uses one psionic energy point per ten minutes of operation

(GMs can use the consumption rate of one energy point per

game scene of operation for simplicity.)

Skills Package: Ranged Weapon, Modern- Rifle ; Stealth; Demolitions- Set Explosives

Signature Equipment: Hostile Environment Suit, demolitions pack, stealth cloak,

psi-restraint implant, 25mm C-10 Canister Rifle

Suggested Perks: Increased ability, Observant, Psionic Awareness

Required Flaws: Implants, Wild Talent

Alternity: StarCraft Expansion Page 4

Plik z chomika:

Inne pliki z tego folderu:

Inne foldery tego chomika: