WEAPONRY
Mecha use both melee and ranged weapons to dispatch foes. In addition, a weapon can either be handheld or integrated into the mecha’s superstructure; each version has its benefits.
Handheld Weapons: A handheld weapon does not cost an equipment slot. However, a mecha with a handheld weapon can be disarmed.
Integrated Weapons: An integrated weapon takes up one or more of the mecha’s equipment slots, but the mecha cannot be disarmed of the weapon. The table below summarizes each weapon’s statistics.
To build a handheld or integrated weapon from scratch, a character must succeed at a Craft (mechanical) check (DC 30) after investing 60 hours in its assembly. A character without a mechanical tool kit takes a –4 penalty on the skill check. The character must pay half the MetaCredit cost (for parts).
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{table=header]Weapon|Damage|Critical|Damage Type|Range|Rate of Fire|Magazine|Size|Weight|MetaCredits
A3X Dragon flame thrower|4d6|20|fire|30ft|Single|20|Large|75lb|5
M-9 Barrage chaingun|5d6|20|ballistic|60ft|S,A|Linked|Huge|100 lb|7
M-53 Firestar rocket launcher|10d6|20|fire|200ft|Single|6|Huge|35lb|10
M-55 Crud rocket launcher|10d6|20|slashing|200ft|single|6|Huge|35lb |10
M-87 Talon missile launcher|15d6|20|ballistic/fire|2,000ft|single|4|Huge|20lb|15
PS-15 Panther claws|varies|19-20|slashing|touch|-|-|varies|-|varies
Thunderbolt shock rod|varies|20|electric/bludgeoning|touch|-|-|varies|-|varies
Warpath recoilless rifle|10d6|20|ballistic|40ft|S,A|20 box|Huge|50lb|8
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{table=header]Weapon|Damage|Critical|Damage Type|Range|Rate of Fire|Magazine|Size|Weight|MetaCredits
Corona microwave beam|5d6|20|fire|15ft|single|-|Large|15lb|4
LK8 armor-piercing pike|varies|19-20|Piercing|-|-|-|Varies|-|Varies
M-21 Comet autolaser|8d6|20|fire|75ft|S,A|-|huge|40lb|7
M-70 EMP rocket launcher |10d6|20|electricity|-|single|6|huge|35lb|14
M-75 Cricket rocket launcher|10d6|20|sonic|-|single|6|huge|35lb|10
NKP Puma pop-up turret|8d6|20|fire|75ft|single|-|large|20lb|6
T-95 Cavalcade chaingun|7d6|20|ballistic|60ft|S,A|linked|huge|80l b|7
Typhoon 240 laser cannon|10d6|20|fire|100ft|single|-|huge|80lb|10
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{table=header]Weapon|Damage|Critical|Damage Type|Range|Rate of Fire|Magazine|Size|Weight|MetaCredits[/table]
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A3X DRAGON FLAME-THROWER
Used primarily against soft, unarmored targets, the A3X Dragon flame-thrower sprays a 30-foot cone of burning liquid fuel. Anyone caught within the cone must succeed at a Reflex save (DC 13) or take 4d6 points of fire damage. The flame-thrower carries enough fuel for 20 attacks; refueling the tank has a purchase DC of 12.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: Emanates from mecha.
Area: 30-foot cone.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: Reflex half (DC 13).
MetaCredits: 5
M-9 BARRAGE CHAINGUN
Essentially a high-tech version of the medium machinegun, the M-9 Barrage has multiple barrels that fire large-caliber ammunition, dealing 5d6 points of ballistic damage on a successful hit. The base unit has enough room for four 50-round ammo belts. Each additional equipment slot devoted to ammo storage has room for six more ammo belts. Each additional ammo belt has a purchase DC of 8.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 60 feet.
Target: Single target within 600 feet, or autofire.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 7
M-53 FIRESTAR ROCKET LAUNCHER
M-53 Firestar rocket launchers fire self-guided incendiary-tipped rockets at any point within range. When the rocket reaches the designated target point—which can be a point in mid-air—it explodes, dealing 10d6 points of fire damage to everything within its burst radius. A successful Reflex save (DC 17) reduces the damage by half. The system carries six rockets.
Equipment Slots: 1 for launcher, must be hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders; 1 for each six-rocket pack.
Activation: Attack action.
Range: 200 feet.
Area: 20-foot-radius burst.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: Reflex half (DC 17).
MetaCredits: 10 for rocket launcher and 6 rockets, 5 per additional 6-rocket pack.
M-55 CRUD ROCKET LAUNCHER
The M-55 Crud rocket launcher is similar to the M-53 Firestar rocket launcher. M-55 Crud shells release high-velocity shrapnel that deals 10d6 points of slashing damage to everything within its burst radius. A successful Reflex save (DC 17) reduces the damage by half.
M-87 TALON MISSILE LAUNCHER
The most common missile launcher installed on mecha, the M-87 Talon deals 15d6 points of damage to its target; half of the damage is ballistic damage, and half of the damage is fire damage. The missile’s guidance system negates the normal penalty for range increments.
Equipment Slots: 1 for launcher, must be hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders; 1 for each 4-missile battery.
Activation: Attack action.
Range: 2,000 feet.
Target: Single target.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 15 for missile launcher and 4 missiles, 10 per additional 4-missile pack.
PS-15 PANTHER CLAWS
A mecha equipped with these durable alloy claws can tear great rents in most metal plating. The claws can be extended or retracted as a free action.
The claws convert the mecha’s slam attack into a claw attack that deals slashing damage. The amount of damage is based on the mecha’s size: Large 2d6, Huge 2d10, Gargantuan 4d8, and Colossal 4d10. The claws have a critical threat range of 19–20.
The claws are one size category smaller than the mecha’s size category.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 1 + one-tenth the mecha’s base purchase DC.
THUNDERBOLT SHOCK ROD
The Thunderbolt shock rod is essentially a one-handed metal rod with an electrical current running through the end. Damage is determined by the size of the mecha wielding it: Large 6d6, Huge 8d6, Gargantuan 10d6, and Colossal 12d6. Half of the damage is bludgeoning damage, and half is electricity damage.
The shock rod’s size category is the same as the mecha’s size category.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 4 + one-tenth the mecha’s base purchase DC.
WARPATH RECOILLESS RIFLE
The Warpath recoilless rifle is a rapid-fire cannon that fires shells that detonate on impact. Each shell deals 10d6 points of damage, and the system’s magazine holds 20 shells.
Equipment Slots: 1 for rifle, must be hand (or arm if Large); 1 for each 20-round magazine.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 40 feet.
Target: Single target within 400 feet, or autofire.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 8 for rifle and 20-round magazine, 4 per additional magazine.
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CORONA MICROWAVE BEAM
The Corona microwave beam is the cheapest PL 6 mecha energy weapon. It deals 5d6 points of fire damage on a successful hit.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 15 feet.
Target: Single target within 150 feet.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 4
LK8 ARMOR-PIERCING PIKE
This massive carbon-alloy polearm deals piercing damage based on the size of the mecha wielding it: Large 2d10, Huge 4d10, Gargantuan 6d10, and Colossal 8d10. It deals triple damage on a successful critical hit. The mecha applies one and one-half times its Strength bonus on damage rolls when wielding the weapon with both hands. The pike has an extra 5 feet of reach.
The armor-piercing pike’s size category is one greater than the mecha’s size category, up to a maximum size of Colossal.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 4+one tenth mecha base cost
M-21 COMET AUTOLASER
Consisting of a rotating ring of laser cannons, the M-21 Comet autolaser deals 8d6 points of fire damage with a successful attack.
Equipment Slots: 2, including hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 75 feet.
Target: Single target within 750 feet, or autofire.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 7
M-70 EMP ROCKET LAUNCHER
The M-70 EMP rocket launcher is similar to the M-53 Firestar rocket launcher. An EMP shell releases an electromagnetic pulse that deals 10d6 points of electricity damage to everything within its burst radius. A successful Reflex save (DC 17) reduces the damage by half.
If a mecha takes any damage from an EMP rocket, all crew and passengers aboard the damaged mecha must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 15) or be dazed for 1 round.
MetaCredits: 14
M-75 CRICKET ROCKET LAUNCHER
The M-75 Cricket rocket launder is similar to the M-53 Firestar rocket launder. A Cricket shell releases a sonic pulse that deals 10d6 points of sonic damage to everything within its burst radius. A successful Reflex save (DC 17) reduces the damage by half.
If a mecha takes any damage from a Cricket rocket, all crew and passengers aboard the damaged mecha must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 15) or be deafened for 1d6 rounds.
MetaCredits: 10
NKP PUMA POP-UP TURRET
The NKP Puma pop-up turret is a miniature plasma cannon concealed under a breakaway hatch in a mecha’s hull. A triumph of miniaturization, it packs significant wallop in a small, versatile (it can be installed in any equipment slot) package. It deals 8d6 points of fire damage.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 75 feet.
Target: Single target within 750 feet.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 6
T-95 CAVALCADE CHAINGUN
More compact and powerful than the M-9 Barrage chaingun, the M- 95 Cavalcade has multiple barrels that fire large-caliber ammunition, dealing 7d6 points of ballistic damage on a successful hit. The base unit has enough room for four 50-round ammo belts. Each additional equipment slot devoted to ammo storage has room for six more ammo belts. Each additional ammo belt has a purchase DC of 10.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 60 feet.
Target: Single target within 600 feet, or autofire.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 7
TYPHOON 240 LASER CANNON
A reliable laser cannon, the Typhoon 240 deals 10d6 points of fire damage with a successful attack.
Equipment Slots: 2, including hand (or arm if Large), arm, shoulders, or visor.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 100 feet.
Target: Single target within 1,000 feet.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 10
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CHRYSANTHEMUM LASER ARRAY
A barrage of phosphorus lasers deals massive damage to the mecha’s surroundings, making this a weapon of last resort. Everything within 60 feet of the mecha (but not the mecha itself) takes 16d8 points of fire damage, after which the lasers burn themselves out. A successful Reflex save (DC 25) means the target takes only half damage.
Once fired, the Chrysanthemum burst array becomes nonfunctional and must be replaced.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Attack action.
Range: 0 feet.
Area: 60-foot-radius burst centered on you.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: Reflex half (DC 25).
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M-300 RHINO MASS CANNON
The M-300 Rhino mass cannon charges a small bit of matter with incredible gravitational energy, then hurls it at the target, where its increased gravitational pull causes it to slam into the target like a wrecking ball. The weapon deals 8d12 points of ballistic damage on a successful hit.
Equipment Slots: 2, including hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 100 feet.
Target: Single target within 1,000 feet.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
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PS-25 TIGER CLAWS
An improvement over the PS-15 Panther claws, PS-25 Tiger claws have monofilament edges that shear through armor plating like knives through butter. They can be extended or retracted as a free action.
The claws convert the mecha’s slam attack into a claw attack that deals slashing damage. The amount of damage is based on the mecha’s size: Large 6d8, Huge 8d8, Gargantuan 10d8, and Colossal 12d8. The claws have a critical threat range of 19–20.
The claws are one size category smaller than the mecha’s size category.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
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TSUNAMI 480 PLASMA CANNON
The Tsunami 280 plasma cannon has two aperture settings: focused beam and wide-angle beam. The mecha operator can switch between settings as a move action. The focused beam setting deals 12d6 points of fire damage with a successful ranged attack, and it has a critical threat range of 20. On the wide-angle setting, the weapon automatically hits everything within a 60-foot cone for 12d6 points of fire damage, but those in the area can make a Reflex save (DC 19) to reduce the damage by half. Critical hits aren’t possible on the wide-angle setting.
Equipment Slots: 3, including hand (or arm if Large), arm, shoulders, or visor.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment/Range: 150 feet (focused beam), or 60 feet (wide-angle).
Target/Area: Single target within 1,500 feet, or 60-foot cone.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None or Reflex half (DC 19; see text).
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XJ-A PYTHON ELECTRO-WHIP
The XJ-A Python is an electrified cable with embedded servomotors that wrap around the target. The Python deals electricity damage according to the mecha’s size: Large 2d10, Huge 4d10, Gargantuan 6d10, and Colossal 8d10. The Python has an extra 15 feet of reach.
When using the Python, you get a +2 equipment bonus on your opposed attack roll when attempting to disarm an opponent (including the roll to avoid being disarmed if you fail to disarm your opponent).
Because the electro-whip can wrap around an enemy’s leg or other limb, you can make a trip attack with it by succeeding at a melee touch attack. If you are tripped during your own trip attempt, you can drop or detach the Python electro-whip to avoid being tripped.
The electro-whip’s size category is the same as the mecha’s size category.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
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AVENGER ELECTRO-SCIMITAR (PL 8)
The Avenger electro-scimitar is a lightweight and efficient one-handed melee weapon. As a mastercraft item, it grants a +1 bonus on attack rolls.
Damage for the energy scimitar is based on the size of the mecha wielding it: Large 4d6, Huge 8d6, Gargantuan 12d6, and Colossal 16d6. The energy scimitar has a critical threat range of 18–20. Half of the damage the energy sword deals is slashing damage, and the other half is electricity damage.
The electro-scimitar’s size category is the same as the mecha’s size category.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
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LT-5 LONGSHOT MASS DRIVER
Mass drivers fire hyper-accelerated spent-uranium slugs at the target, dealing damage strictly through the massive kinetic energy the round imparts to the target. A mass driver round deals 15d6 points of ballistic damage, and the system’s magazine holds 10 rounds. Each 10-round magazine has a purchase DC of 12.
Equipment Slots: 2 for weapon, including hand (or arm if Large), arm, or shoulders; 1 for each 10-round ammo bay.
Activation: Attack action.
Range Increment: 120 feet.
Target: Single target within 1,200 feet.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
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RP-91 REAPER LASER SCYTHE
The RP-91 Reaper is a two-handed melee weapon with a crystal carbon shaft housing laser and magnetic field generators. When activated by the mecha operator, it suspends a laser beam within a razor-thin magnetic “envelope” shaped like a farmer’s scythe. As a mastercraft item, it grants a +1 bonus on attack rolls.
Damage with a successful melee attack depends on the size of the wielding mecha: Large 4d10, Huge 6d10, Gargantuan 8d10, and Colossal 10d10. On a successful critical hit, the damage is quadrupled. Half of the damage the energy sword deals is slashing damage, and the other half is fire damage. The mecha applies one and one-half times its Strength bonus on damage rolls when wielding the weapon.
The laser scythe’s size category is one size category larger than the mecha’s size category, up to a maximum size of Colossal.
Equipment Slots: 2, must be hand (or arm if Large).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Touch.
Target: Single target within reach.
Duration: Instantaneous.
Saving Throw: None.
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MECHA DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Defense systems include energy shields, life support systems, and other equipment intended to protect the mecha and its operator from harm.
To build a defense system from scratch, a character must succeed at a Craft (mechanical) check (DC 30) after investing 60 hours in its assembly. A character without a mechanical tool kit takes a –4 penalty on the skill check. The character must also pay half the MetaCredit cost.
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BULWARK TACTICAL SHIELD
The Bulwark tactical shield—a high-tech version of the shields carried by knights of old—is worn on one of the mecha’s arms. It improves the mecha’s equipment bonus to Defense by +4.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be arm.
Activation: None.
Range: Touch.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: one-quarter the mecha’s base cost.
BASTION TACTICAL SHIELD requires license *2
The Bastion tactical shield improves upon the Bulwark tactical shield (see above). It improves the mecha’s equipment bonus to Defense by +6.
When not deployed, the Bastion tactical shield can retract into the mecha’s arm. Deploying or retracting the shield is a move action.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be arm.
Activation: None or move action (see text).
Range: Touch.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 5 + one-quarter the mecha’s base cost.
LX-10 ANTISHOCK ARRAY
The LX-10 antishock array grounds the mecha and protects it against electrical attacks. The mecha gains electricity resistance 10.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: None.
Range: Personal.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 5
BARRICADE TACTICAL SHIELD requires license *4
A larger version of the Bastion tactical shield, the Barricade shield not only improves the mecha’s equipment bonus to Defense by +8, but its superior ceramic coating grants the mecha fire resistance 10.
When not deployed, the Barricade tactical shield can retract into the mecha’s arm. Deploying or retracting the shield is a move action.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be arm.
Activation: None or move action (see text).
Range: Touch.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 8 + one-quarter the mecha’s base purchase DC.
DELPHI DEFENSE SUITE
The Delphi defense suite consists of a heuristic collision avoidance system, enhanced crew restraints, and a series of adrenal and nonadrenal autoinjectors for the mecha operator. The Delphi defense suite grants the operator a resistance bonus on all saving throws for 1 minute: +1 for the Mark I version and up to +5 for the Mark V version.
Equipment Slots: 1 (Mark I and Mark II versions), 2 (Mark III, Mark IV, and Mark V versions).
Activation: Attack action.
Range: Personal.
Target: You.
Duration: 1 minute.
Saving Throw: None.
Purchase DC: 4 for Mark I (+1), 6 for Mark II (+2), 8 for Mark III (+3, requires license *2), 10 for Mark IV (+4, requires license *3), 12 for Mark V (+5, requires license *4).
Restriction: None.
LIGHT FORTIFICATION
The mecha’s structural integrity is reinforced so it can shake off attacks that would cripple it otherwise. Light fortification converts 25% of all critical hits into regular hits.
Installing light fortification requires a Craft (structural) check instead of a Craft (mechanical) check. Light fortification takes the place of one of the mecha’s equipment slots.
Equipment Slots: 1 (equivalent).
Activation: None.
Range: Personal.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 5 + one-half the mecha’s base cost.
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Similar to the LX-10 antishock array, the LX-20 antishock array grants the mecha electricity resistance 20. In addition, it insulates and protects the crew from the collateral dazing effect of an electromagnetic pulse, such as the type caused by an M-70 EMP rocket launcher.
CLOAKING SCREEN Requires License *3
The cloaking screen warps light and energy around the mecha, rendering it invisible to visual and electronic sensors.
A cloaked mecha has total concealment. To attack a cloaked mecha, an attacker must guess in which square the mecha currently is (or determine its position based on where it attacked last), and even if the guess is accurate, there is a 50% chance that the attack misses. A cloaked mecha gains a +40 bonus on Hide checks if immobile, or a +20 bonus on Hide checks if moving. Pinpointing the location of a cloaked mecha that isn’t attempting to hide requires a Spot check against DC 40 if immobile or DC 20 if moving (as if the mecha operator had rolled a 0 on the Hide check).
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Attack or move action.
Range: Personal.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 10 + one-quarter the mecha’s base cost.
DEFLECTION FIELDRequires License *3
The deflection field uses broadcast magnetics to provide a semipermeable energy field around the mecha. It provides a +1 to +5 deflection bonus to the mecha’s Defense. The cost of the system is based on the type of field (denoted Mark I through Mark V).
The operator can activate or deactivate the deflection field once per round as a free action.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: None or free action (see text).
Range: Touch.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 5 for Mark I (+1), 7 for Mark II (+2), 10 for Mark III (+3), 13 for Mark IV (+4), 15 for Mark V (+5).
Restriction: Licensed (+1).
MEDIUM FORTIFICATION Requires License *3
Similar to the light fortification system, the medium fortification system converts 75% of all critical hits into regular hits.
Medium fortification takes the place of two of the mecha’s equipment slots.
Equipment Slots: 2 (equivalent).
HEAVY FORTIFICATION Requires License *4
Similar to the light fortification system, the heavy fortification system converts all critical hits into regular hits.
Heavy fortification takes the place of three of the mecha’s equipment slots.
Equipment Slots: 3 (equivalent).
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MECHA SENSOR SYSTEMS
Sensor systems make it easier for mecha operators to perceive their surroundings; however, not all mecha are equipped with sensors (or even require them). In such cases, mecha operators must rely on their own acute vision and hearing.
A mecha equipped with sensors conducts passive scans of the surrounding area constantly, without the operator’s attention. A passive scan extends in all directions at once, providing the operator with data on surrounding terrain, obstacles, and the location of other creatures, vehicles, and mecha within several miles of the mecha’s position.
A sensor system can also be used to conduct an active scan of a single target. With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, a mecha’s operator can use the onboard sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine specific information about that target, as specified in the sensor system’s description.
To build a sensor system from scratch, a character must succeed at a Craft (electrical) check (DC 30) after investing 60 hours in its assembly. A character without an electrical tool kit takes a –4 penalty on the skill check. The character must also pay half the MetaCredit cost.
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CLASS I SENSOR SYSTEM
This sensor system includes air/space radar that allows a mecha operator to scan the basic topography of the surrounding area and pick out targets well enough to aim weapons at them. A Class I sensor system grants a +2 equipment bonus on the operator’s Navigate and Spot checks.
With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, the operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine all the following information about that target:
• The target’s size.
• The target’s locomotive capabilities.
• The target’s present direction or trajectory.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Move action (active scan mode only).
Range: 1-mile-radius emanation centered on your mecha.
Area: 1 nonliving target (active scan only).
Duration: Persistent (passive scan mode) or 1 round (active scan mode).
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 3
CLASS II SENSOR SYSTEM
This sensor system includes an electromagnetic (EM) detector array that localizes electromagnetic emissions, and an infrared detector that tracks targets by their heat signatures. It also incorporates a high-resolution video system that differentiates targets by their visual profile. The hi-res video system incorporates a zoom feature, allowing close inspection of distant targets. A Class II sensor system grants a +2 equipment bonus on the operator’s Navigate and Spot checks.
With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, the operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine all the following information about that target:
• The target’s size.
• The target’s locomotive capabilities.
• The target’s present direction or trajectory.
• The number of living creatures aboard, if applicable.
• The composition of the target’s hull or superstructure, as well as the type of its armor, if any.
• The target’s weapon systems (functional and nonfunctional).
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Move action (active scan mode only).
Range: 1-mile-radius emanation centered on your mecha.
Area: 1 nonliving target (active scan only).
Duration: Persistent (passive scan mode) or 1 round (active scan mode).
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 8
CLASS III SENSOR SYSTEM
This system combines the features of the Class II sensor system with an advanced night-vision unit.
The mecha operator gains darkvision to a range of 90 feet. A Class III sensor system also grants a +2 equipment bonus on the operator’s Navigate and Spot checks.
With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, the operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine all the following information about that target:
• The target’s size.
• The target’s locomotive capabilities.
• The target’s present direction or trajectory.
• The number of living creatures aboard, if applicable.
• The composition of the target’s hull or superstructure, as well as the type of its armor, if any.
• The target’s weapon systems (functional and nonfunctional).
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Move action (active scan mode only).
Range: 1-mile-radius emanation centered on your mecha.
Area: 1 nonliving target (active scan only).
Duration: Persistent (passive scan mode) or 1 round (active scan mode).
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 12
ENIGMA SENSOR SUITE Requires license *3
Using a combination of thermal imaging, X-rays, and vibration sensors, the Enigma sensor suite enables the operator to effectively see through solid objects. Fine details can’t be detected, but a mecha using the Enigma suite could tell, for example, that three Medium-size humanoids were crouched behind a closed door, or that an escape tunnel runs from one building to another.
A mecha with the Enigma suite reduces the effects of concealment by two grades. Thus, an object with total concealment (50% miss chance) would have three-quarters concealment (30% miss chance) instead.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: None.
Range: 150 feet.
Area: Cone-shaped emanation.
Duration: 1 round.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 15
ORACLE TARGETING SYSTEM
The standard computer-assisted targeting system for mecha combines holographic displays and heuristic target-prediction profiling to increase a mecha operator’s accuracy. The system grants an enhancement bonus on attack rolls (+1 to +5) when using a specific ranged weapon selected by the operator. Switching the bonus from one weapon to another requires a move action.
The Oracle system has five different categories (denoted Mark I through Mark V). The purchase DC varies depending on the enhancement bonus conferred.
Equipment Slots: 1, must be helmet or visor.
Activation: Move action (to activate or switch).
Range: Personal.
Target: You.
Duration: Persistent.
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 16 for Mark I (+1), 18 for Mark II (+2 requires license *2), 20 for Mark III (+3, requires license*3), 22 for Mark IV (+4, requires license *4), 24 for Mark V (+5, requires license *5).
CLASS IV SENSOR SYSTEM requires license *2
This system includes electromagnetic (EM), infrared detector, hi-res video, and nightvision sensors similar to those found on the Class II and Class III systems. It also incorporates a ladar system that uses low-powered laser beams to quickly locate and identify difficult terrain, distant obstacles, and targets.
The mecha operator gains darkvision to a range of 120 feet. A Class IV sensor system also grants a +4 equipment bonus on the operator’s Navigate and Spot checks.
With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, the operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine all the following information about that target:
• The target’s size.
• The target’s locomotive capabilities.
• The target’s present direction or trajectory.
• The number of living creatures aboard, if applicable.
• The composition of the target’s hull or superstructure, as well as the type of its armor, if any.
• The target’s weapon systems (both functional and nonfunctional).
• How much damage (in hit points) the target has taken.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Move action (active scan mode only).
Range: 10-mile-radius emanation centered on your mecha.
Area: 1 nonliving target (active scan only).
Duration: Persistent (passive scan mode) or 1 round (active scan mode).
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 14
CLASS V SENSOR SYSTEM requires license *3
This system improves upon earlier sensor systems by replacing the air/space radar with powerful multiband radar that quickly and effortlessly identifies and tracks mecha, creatures, and vehicles. It also combines the electromagnetic, infrared, and video scanners into a single, more powerful array. The Class V sensor system also extends the mecha’s nightvision capability.
The mecha operator gains darkvision to a range of 180 feet. A Class V sensor system also grants a +6 equipment bonus on the operator’s Navigate and Spot checks.
With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, the operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine all the following information about that target:
• The target’s size.
• The target’s locomotive capabilities.
• The target’s present direction or trajectory.
• The number of living creatures aboard, if applicable.
• The composition of the target’s hull or superstructure, as well as the type of its armor, if any.
• The target’s weapon, defense, and sensor systems (both functional and nonfunctional).
• How much damage (in hit points) the target has taken.
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Move action (active scan mode only).
Range: 10-mile-radius emanation centered on your mecha.
Area: 1 nonliving target (active scan only).
Duration: Persistent (passive scan mode) or 1 round (active scan mode).
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 16
CLASS VI SENSOR SYSTEM requires license *4
This sensor system resembles the Class V sensor array, except that it replaces the multiband radar unit with multiphase radar capable of penetrating nearly any obstacle or barrier.
The mecha operator gains darkvision to a range of 180 feet. A Class VI sensor system also grants a +8 equipment bonus on the operator’s Navigate and Spot checks.
With a successful Computer Use check (DC 15) and a move action, the operator can use the sensor system to actively scan a single nonliving target (usually another mecha or vehicle) and determine all the following information about that target:
• The target’s size.
• The target’s locomotive capabilities.
• The target’s present direction or trajectory.
• The number of living creatures aboard, if applicable.
• The composition of the target’s hull or superstructure, as well as the type of its armor, if any.
• The target’s weapon, defense, and sensor systems (both functional and nonfunctional).
• How much damage (in hit points) the target has taken, and how much damage it can withstand (that is, hit points remaining).
Equipment Slots: 1.
Activation: Move action (active scan mode only).
Range: 100-mile-radius emanation centered on your mecha.
Area: 1 nonliving target (active scan only).
Duration: Persistent (passive scan mode) or 1 round (active scan mode).
Saving Throw: None.
MetaCredits: 20
