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Give ‘em everything except guns and engines.” If this didn't Ca ee ete eee ee ae er eee RO non ee eae ae em Recent ae ieee cla Cee er ae eed TT en Teen te eee eee Se rated, He couldn't withstand a direct strike, One of DR Seren teen aoe aOR meee aC mS broke my roll and blasted him with everything | had. Renee eo See ee Roy eM eee eee el Sag mea surviving ship in the area Be age Ce ay to our first capital ship ace. Let's see you top that one!” ee oe a eee emcee encDOGFIGHTING IN THE AGE OF REBELLION ae ees erg Prat Rae Pee en a ms! ‘and TIE fighters twisted, turned, and darted around eon a em en ee ed Later films added to the scale of space combat, with oc Ce nr nc each other, while starfighters flashed by at impos: Beet a ee eae as destroyed the Death Star demonstrated that even the smallest of ships could significantly damage or destroy the mightiest of vessels. Starship combat, eee eae eres Pee oa Og Cee Re aay ee een ue Pee eee eas eer cra ne nce eee of Rebel ingenuity and strength in the face of inad: equate resources. Re kc ee eg eed er ee Teaco eee ey their exciting adventures. Chapter |: Behind the Stick introduces three new Ree eee izations. Players can take on the role of a Chadra- Fan, Dressellian, or a four-armed Xexto, Two of the ee eee ae Beast Rider handles the living mounts used regu- Pee een ee es CON eet Se eee at One ae Rac ing vehicles. The remaining specialization is the ere ee aster ee eter big risks for big rewards. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but the Hotshot Cee ee eg es RC mee Came ts Cee eo metas the legend ECS ae ee also details new Duties and Motivations suitable for Ce ent ee a cece mS Re een eee nee ee eee ema rece ears Cae a ue ey Cee ane Mey Se ue en Galactic Civil War:. Expanded Capital Ships fea: tures specialized starfighter carriers, transporting Pr Oe ceca rages eee ees teks Dee te eRe ees useful to the Ace and installable by Riggers. Cee a eee eT] ee ee eee ene ect adventures to full campaigns. It contains rules for eee eee ce eee tse ena Se cee ee oe TN awarding XP and providing other rewards suitable eet ece Ce Cac Since starfighter and vehicle combat is so impor: Ce cr ee cae as helps players and GMs create fantastic sto- eee et sum De aes eee as icore ; STARFIGHTER AND VEHICLE COMBAT IN STAR WARS Gheteatio and ynicletovenice combat are main stays of war and conflict spanning the centuries as Well asthe galaxy. Ace pilots and gunners never lack for, Work, when they are at the right place at the right time. Despite widespread automation of vehicles, or the use Of pilot droid, living beings stil climb into the cock: pits of most major militaries. While the effectiveness of roids versus lving pilots is debatable, the fact is most military commanders tus the creativity and ingenuity of living pilots to overcome unexpected situations in battle and elsewhere. Droids are only as good as their programming, as was proven over and over by Separat Ist forces during the Clone Wars. ‘The best of these living pilots are known as aces. Generally. pilots are recognized as aces when they exceed 4 minimum of fie confirmed kills of enemy combat ships or vehicles, but different organizations have different qualifications. Aces are considered among the best pilots by their peers and enemies, but ot every ace is a precision pilot and gunner. Some obtain their kills by the dumb luck of being in the right place at the right time in a target rich environment, Other aces live up to their reputation and their kill totals number in the dozens, or even in the hundt Though not in common usage, some extraordinarily Qualified and successful aces eam the title of Tan, Pijots are not the only aces in the galaxy. Vehicle and emplacement gunners and weapons officers can, also earn the title, Some are held to the same stan: dard minimum of five kills. but some organizations define it as a total tonnage of ships destroyed. Some even take the amount of automation and computer, {uidance into account for each kill, so that someone doesn't earn the ttle by simply pushing a button and letting the electronics and sensors do the rest, Most organizations require independent proof for confirmed kills This Is generally provided and cor roborated through sensor records from vehicles sur viving the battle However, visual observation and hholo-recordings are also acceptable, In some cases, confirmation comes through locating the wreckage (of a downed ship or vehicle. Many organizations eve credit for partial kills, with recognition divided among the pilots destroying the vehicle. Additionally, notevery victory needs to result in a destroyed vessel. Forcing a vehicle to land, or otherwise surrender, usu- ally counts tonards the pilot or gunners total. Becoming an ace brings an increase in reputation and other benefits, depending on the organization, Some earn an increase in pay, access to better vehi les, better mechanics, better assignments, and bet: ter droids. Reputation among pilots in the squadron usually improves, but unless the new ace was involved in an extraordinary or very important battle, the pilot ‘gunner is unlikely to see their reputation expand to other units or the public Highly successful aces can be highlighted and pro: moted as part of a massive public relations campaign designed to highlight thelr organization's. success, and their enemy’s weaknesses. Some become minor Celebrities, or even cherished galactic heroes. Some. individuals take to their new public persona with great enthusiasm, while others regard official events. as frivolous wastes of time and their abilities. Any dit ferences of opinion between the ace and the organiza tion are typically minimized when in public view. Prominent aces can become targets of enemy action both in and out of the cockpit. Many pilots seek the validation and pleasure of defeating a wor thy or hated rival. Spies and saboteurs might seek to, assassinate an ace, or disrupt his vehicle. The loss of a popular ace can crush the morale of a unit or society, and be hailed as a great victory by its enemies. SHIPS, VEHICLES, AND MOUNTS Recognized aces and characters of the Ace career use ‘a wide range of rides. Below is a list of vehicies and the types of Aces likely to use them. Each entry also. Notes how operators for these vehicles usually qualify, for an official Ace tile, AIRSPEEDERS, CLOUD CARS, AND OTHER AIRCRAFT Generally, Drivers, Pilots, Gunners, and Hotshots that fly atmospheric aircraft of any sort use Kil totals to Qualify for ace status. BEASTS. Beast Riders generally do not Use the term ace as a sign of valor or achievement, This is partly because. kills are much harder to come by, and it israre for rid- crs to engage in the equivalent of a dogfight. However, some Beast Riders may sill rack theirvictories, mark: ing or scoring their beasts riding gear for each one Starship or aerial bomber pilots and crews become. ‘aces through several methods, Pilots may shoot down, fenemy ships—usually no mean feat in a Jess maneu verable bomber. Gunners can score kills defending the ship. Crews are generally recognized for success. ful bombing missions or raids in other ways than becoming an ace, CAPITAL SHIPS Capital ship pilots and gunners may become aces. Gunners may shoat down enemy starfighters with close support or may destroy larger enemy ships when manning turbolasers or other large scale weap- conry. Depending on the ship, pilots may also contral weaponry that allows them to score kis. Most capital ship kills are shared victories, though, with some orga- nizations using a tally of enemy ship types or sizes to determine ace status. GUNSHIPS AND ASSAULT SHIPS. Gunners aboard assault craft and gunships eam ace status through kill totals. A high percentage of these successes result in shared or partial kills. Pilots may also become an ace if they control weapons as part of their duties INTERCEPTORS AND STARFIGHTERS Pilots of small starfighters and interceptors use kill totals for ace status. Interceptor pilots are often. already aces, earning the right to fly their fast and. maneuverable ships after success in other craft Those without ace status quickly achieve it by fiying Interceptors in combat and dangerous patrols MULTI-ROLE FIGHTERS AND SPEEDERS Some starships and speeders are designed to carry ‘out a wide range of missions. Generally, pilots and ‘gunners become aces using kill totals, though bomb ing or assault missions usually counts towards other achievements, WALKERS, LANDSPEEDERS, HOVER ‘TANKS, SUBMERSIBLES, WATERCRAFT, ‘AND GROUND CRAFT ‘Walker and other ground or water vehicle pilots and gunners earn ace status through kil totals, usually of similar military targets. On certain worlds with under- water populations and civilizations, defeating large, ‘aggressive underwater creatures may count towards a submersible pilot's or gunner’ ace status.ACES ACROSS THE GALAXY hough aces are generally known as members of military or paramilitary organizations, characters of the Ace career can be found in a much wider range of, situations and employers. Ths includes starship plots, ‘mechanics, gunners, speeder pilots, vehicle drivers, and ‘many others. A character may be part ofthe Ace career for a long time before achieving the record or status to become an officially recognized ace. A summary of potential roles are listed below by specialization, BEAST RIDER Beast Riders are highly skilled at using living, local ‘mounts to traverse difficult wildemess areas on Outer Rim planets and undeveloped worlds. Beast Riders are tough, thanks to exposure tothe elements and the feed to contfol their mounts. This makes them ideal guides or convoy leaders on isolated trade routes or ‘as military scouts. The Rebel Alliance uses its own Beast Riders to patrol remote bases, especially when ‘mechanized resources are difficult to obtain, Even the Empire utlizes and trains Beast Riders in its military forces, when the planet or situation warrants it. For example, Tatooine’s dewbacks make hardy mount for sandtrooper operations. DRIVER Drivers are masters of planetary vehicles. In the ai, they are the equal of any starfighter jockey in space On the ground, they exploit every advantage their vehicles hold. In the Rebel Alliance, Drivers pilot speeders,airspeeders, and ground vehicles, both civil ian and military. They get the most out of their equip- ent, coaxing beat up vehicles, outclassed hover tanks and rickety airspeeders to make it through one more Alliance mission. In the Imperial forces, Driv ers pilot the feared ATAT walkers, along with various ‘other machines of war. They are the personal plan- etary pilots of officers, officials, and other dignitaries. Beyond the military Drivers serve similar roles in mer- ‘cenary units, many having received training in Impe Tial service, Transport companies, smugglers, bounty hunters, and other fringe employers seek out Drivers to ensure speedy and efficient deliveries—and espe- ally to use their skils to escape from local author: ties. when needed GUNNER ‘Ace gunners are recruited to lead or crew capital ship turbolaser batteries, man turrets on heavier starfighters or bombers, and to improve the defenses of ground-based or space-station-mounted heavy weapons. In the Alliance, Gunners are assigned to the best capital ships and important Rebel planetary forces, such as artillery units. They also provide extra ‘weapons skill for ships executing difficult raids. In the Imperial forces, the best Gunners are assigned to Star Destroyers, Super Star Destroyers, and high secu: rity installations. Mercenary units employ Gunners to carry out similar combat missions. Gunners have 4 more difficult time finding work outside of military Units. Some pick up work defending sensitive installa: tions or high-ranking individuals for well-funded com: panies and interstellar corporations. HOTSHOT Hotshots simultaneously thrill and scare their superiors, allied pilots, and often their own passengers. Hotshots. tend to be younger, less experienced pilots. They have plenty of ability and self-confidence. which often leads them astray when battles or maneuvers do not work ‘out as they planned. Their bigrishibig reward piloting styles match their often bigger-than-ife attitudes. Their potential ability gets them in the door of recruiters ‘and employers, but their inconsistent results often cut. into their pay or missions. Mercenary units and crime lords are willing to bet-on their potential. The Rebel Alliance likes a Hotshot’s confidence and attitude, but often struggles to place him in a unit or assignment that meshes with his personality. Few Imperial pilots are true Hotshots, as few with that personality make it through the academy and military training, PILOT Pilots fly anything in space and in atmosphere. They combine natural ability with expert training to maxi mize their skill; In the Rebel Alliance, Ace Pilots are ‘among the most coveted personnel resources in every branch of operation. The best of the best usually fly starfighters, but some are assigned to covert opera: tions that might have them flying just about any type (of craft, In the Empire, good Pilots are also held in, high regard. In part, every TIE fignter pilot must dem- ‘onstrate fantastic skills in order to survive in their Unshielded craft. Pilots who prove themselves are trusted with better vehicles and riskier missions. They are also in high demand throughout the galaxy. Mer- ‘cenary units can always use a good Pilot, and pay well for elite starship. combatants. Legal and illegal trans- ort companies also employ excellent Pilots, Such Pilots ensure faster and better service, though they ‘often are sent on the riskiest of routes.RIGGER Riggers are among the most unusual Aces, Their prow: 55 and abilities focus on customizing and upgrading vehicles, rather than combat. This is not to say that Riggers are not excellent pilots; many of them are. Rig gers are more than tinkering mechanics and can safely more or less} push their vehicles well beyond original design specs, given enough time and money. Riggers ‘ome Aces have an extra bonus helping them out— the Force, Jedi aces of the Clone Wars and the Old Republic excelled at using the Force to gain an advan. tage over their flying foes. Some Force users use a form ‘of precognition that helps them to dodge incoming, fire and predict the'r target’s next move, Others use the Force to expand their senses, making it easier 10 track the ships around them without relying on sensors tr visual scanning. The Force might aid their astroga- tion efforts, allowing them to sense alternate paths or detect danger along a certain route Force-using Gunners might be much more accurate at longer ranges than normal. Force sensitive Beast Riders form a closer bond with their mount, or senses the animals emotional state for clues to their sur roundings and current situation. The Force might be the source of a Hotshot’s confidence, and failing to use it correctly may explain his unreliable results. Some Aces may not even realize trat the Force is a source of their talents, To others, they right seem unnaturally lucky, Without the Jedi to detect and locate Force users after the rise of the Empire itis possible that more Force sensitives, have entered many modern military. services undetected, These pilots and gunners might suspect or even understand What their abilities are, but fear revealing them—or their detection—due to Imperial actions against Force Users, and the Imperial populace's general opposition to the Jedi THE FORCE IS WITH THEM are highly prized in the Rebel Alliance. They not only keep the Alliance's old and suspect vehicles in working order, they customize them for specialized missions or idapt civilian craft to military use. The Imperial military has less use for Riggers, who have a habit of breaking, Imperial rules and altering the specs of Imperial stan: dard craft. Riggers can find work in most any shipyard, spaceport, outlaw tech shop, mercenary unit, and even with corporate entities. ACES WITH THE FORCE Using the Force in vehicular combat in Ace oF Reset~ ion is best handled narratively whenever possible. The Foresee Force poner (see page 300 in the AGE oF Reseiion Core Rulebook) gives GMs and Force-using PCs a mechanical way of translating game effects and narrative actions, Foresee is very adaptable, and Could creatively achieve many ofthe effects described in the previous paragraphs. However, the Force also gives some characters (who have a Force rating) sudden insight without being, directly called upon. When the GM decides that the character's Force abilities should grant them a brief advantage, the PC probably gains only a small bonus to his dice pools, but gains a significant story advan: tage. Such hints are often {uzzy, leaving it up to the PC to decide how to act on the information Once engaged in combat or a dogfight, the PC might use the Foresee basic power to gain momentary advantages over his opponents’ actions. The PC might foresee the directions or turns his opponent takes in a cchase scene, he might suspect an ambush and divert his craft, or he could detect the imminent arrival of enemy or allied reinforcements, Occasionally, the PC might sense an ally in trouble elsewhere in the fight or ‘out of sight, enabling the PC to rush to the ally's aid before a cali for helpTat ee ee eee a ee Me ecm ae Cy force of sufficient strength to bloody the nose of its enemy. Of all the Rebel military assets, only one en eee eae cy an es Cena Pea a ee ee for a significant strike. The ground troops of the Alliance Army can do little more than cover evacu: ations, Intelligence operations are important, but rarely cause much direct harm to Imperials, and CS een em Leeks rem Me On nete eeri RIDE INTO BATTLE hapter I: Behind the Stick offers several differ Creed Oe tere erg cd eet ee ae aes STICK SOE eee Peas Pee ence Cee cero ng the Empire. Countiess strikes launched from secret Rebel bases across the galaxy have razed Imperial Ce eee ee ea Empire trillions in credits and even more in public perception. Few beings have the nerves of durasteel land the carbonite running through their veins that are required to ride against the Empire in the face Oe an tg eens nnn ee seer} These brave hearts and steady hands belong to ie ee ee ea a eg ees eee es ge within the Ace career, and two new signature abilitiesadd much-needed battlefield cont to the Ace | and ity areet. This chapter also offers customized Duties, backgrounds, and Motivations to round out ‘Ace characters, which gives players a sense of history towork with during play The Chadra-Fan, Dressellian, and Xexto species are ‘now available to players at character creation, new species has physical attributes and abilities that make its members well-suited to all of the Ace special zations. The Chadra-Fan love to fiddle with technol ‘ogy, and their hyperactive nature makes them great combat pilots, The Dressellians have a species-wide regard for pinpoint accuracy, and a proud tradition ‘of mounted cavalry, while the Xexto have uncanny reflexes and a penchant for thril-seeking Three new specializations, Beast Rider, Rigger, and Hotshot, provide players with additional development ‘options for Ace characters. The Beast Rider eschews modem vehicles in favor of a companion mount, The Rigger is constantly modifying his own vehicle, testing new systems, and fine-tuning the engines to perform far beyond the factory specications. The Hotshot ‘always willing to tempt long odds to wipe out the enemy with aggressive, risky tactics, These new species ‘and specializations can make for powerful Aces, though some combinations are more natural than others. The Dressellians have been taming and training their native selldu to act as combat mounts for centuries, making nem skilled Beast Riders, The Chadra-Fan can't resist tinkering with any technology put within reach of their stubby arms, and gravitate toward the Rigger special ization, Finally, the reckless Nexto are brave_to the point cf foolhardy. making them natural Hotshots. Players shouldn't feel like these new species and specializations are exclusive to the Ace career, though, Chadra-Fan, Dresselians, or Xexto can just as easily make for interesting Commanders. Diplomats, Ene neers, Spies, or Soldiers. Likewise, the new specializa tions are attractive to careers other than Ace. A Com. rmander might wish to lead his squad from the back of a tauntaun as a Beast Rider, an Engineer might pursue the Rigger specialization for additional abilities for fine-tuning vehicis, while Soldiers and even Diplomats ‘might reap benefits from the Hotshot specialization Unique to the Ace career are two new signature abilities. Unmatched Durability ensures that even the most brazen Hotshot can keep his vehicle mov: ing through the thickest blankets of laser Fire. The I've Got This One signature ability can temporarily take enemy aces out of a fight while allies defeat his follow: ers. In addition to the signature abilities, this chapter offers expanded options for Backgrounds, Motiva tons, and Duties designed specifically with Ace char- acters in mi ACE BACKGROUNDS Py carzctegs bacteoundssmeting the player and JM should work on together, as it informs both the campaign and how the played. A char ‘acters species is often a critical part of background development, followed by their hom World. The species and planetary : cultures can create an interest haracter ing path toward becoming an Ace, but even among a squadron of Aces all rom the same species and planet, each member's background is likely to be wildly differ ent from the next There are innumerable ways an Ace might have learned his deadly trade, and each should inflve how that character behaves not just in social encoun: ters, but combat encounters as well. A character that ‘grew up in military school on Raithal as a third genera tion pilot might approach encounters very differently from a former Lothal crop duster. What follows are a umber of background possibilities and suggestions for how they might be incorporated in the construc: tion of an Ace character. These backgrounds are by no means meant to limit players to only selecting from this ist, but are rather aistarting point from which players and GMs can col: lectively construct. specific backgrounds unique to heir characters. Players can flesh out their charac Met's background further with complimentary Duties, Nd Motivations. These three elements should work Aogether to paint a picture of a character that is as ‘and many charac ue or archetypical as desired fe likely to be a bit of both,ENTERTAINER ‘Among civilians, there are few events more popular than a day at the racetrack. Spectators gather from across the planet to witness some of the bravest: beings in the galaxy compete to find out who is the: fastest. Between races, competitors often participate in exhibitions to hone their sklls, test their vehicles, ‘and dazzle spectators with heart-stopping maneuvers, Most.competition pilots are peaceful, living only for the theil of victory, and for feeling that unique bond with their vehicle that only comes from pushing it to the limit with daredevil stunts and holo finishes. How. fever, if pushed into choosing aside in the Galactic Civil ‘War, entertainers possess the precise control over their vehicles required to make them lethal combatants. Drivers possess a competitive nature, having par ticipated in racing circuits where they push the limits of technology to cross the finish line firs, If not keen ‘on racing, Drivers might have instead been part of the: entertainment between races or in holovids, showing off theic creativity in performing a variety of tricks and stunts to keep the crowd cheering while awaiting the next heat. Drivers from an entertainment background Control their vehicles with a signature finesse that makes them stick out in traffic, Gunners coming from an entertainment back ‘ground are often trick shots, able to hit the smallest targets at range, even mid-barrelrol. Gunners used to working the racing and rodeo circults are valued ada tions to the Rebellion. While thei flying may only be average, their uncanny accuracy makes them at home in a dogfight. Their Kill counts are among the hiieh: est, and there are no better Aces for disabling enemy vehicles, though their focus on.attacking means they aren't. as practiced at evasive maneuvers. Pilots who have flown as entertainers might have raced starships or alrspeeders, or flown in aerial stunt shows. Their light touch on the flight stick allows them to coax their chassis of choice into maneuvers never intended by its engineers. Former competitive Pilots are valued in the Rebellion and Empire allke as com: bat Aces, due to their pretematural ability to dance between laser blasts and flit through formations of enemies, coming out the other side unscathed Beast Riders come from the world of rodeos a derbies, where mounted riders compete in a var: ety of challenges that have their origins in ranching A Beast Rider with an entertainment background might have flown in Bespin’s Sky Rodeo, or taken the galactic cup at the Chandrila Equinoid Derby. Beast Riders pressed into military service are valued mem: bers of mounted cavalry units. Their ability to bond with mounts uniquely suited to some of the galaxy's more extreme environments s a critical component of defensive patrols and hunting parties on worlds where traditional vehicles are unavailable or impractical Riggers from the entertainment sector often work ‘as demolition derby drivers, always upgrading thelr vehicles to make sure they have an extra surprise for the competition. Some racers are also Riggers, trust ing only themselves to know every weld and rivet, ‘and fine-tuning the engines so they know how to get every ounce of thrust from the engines, Riggers have ‘a mechanical creativity envied by engineers, and are always cobbling together experimental modifications, from spare parts and non-standard components, Hotshots are the daredevils of the flying world performing stunts where safety margins can't be man. aged and the risk of injury (and even death) is high Stl, Hotshots are some of the biggest attractions at many entertainment venues, sometimes even famous ‘enough to headline entire events, Of all the pilots with an entertainment background, Hotshots make the transition to combat flying most easly, thanks to their routine habit of staring death in the fa STAY ON TARGETPROTOTYPE TESTER The tester’s job isto stress nev. experimental vehicles tunti they break, He pushes the limits until all the various ceilings and tolerances are defined, refined and improved. Then, he tries to break the vehicle all over again so corporations can put out a reliable, thoroughly tested vehicle, When an Ace comes from a prototype testing background, he brings nerves of durasteel and more than a litle luck with him, Of all the Ace backgrounds, the tester is the most experi enced at dealing with a malfunctioning vehicle and making emergency landings. Test Drivers help break in new swoops, speeder bikes, landspeeders, and walkers. The Rebel Allan modifies a number of civilian vessels for combat duty. Individuals witha test Driver background are essential in making sure new systems and mod kits are func tioning property, and making changes to operating manuals that take additional weapon systems and armor plating into account, These Drivers are often the first to take these new vehicles into the fel Test Gunners might have worked for 2 corpora tion with military contracts test-firing new weapon systems. These Gunners have an unerring ability to skirt the very edge of a weapon's heat tolerances, and often know the exact limitations on enemy laser cohesion, enabling them to find a sweet spot where they have a distinct armament advantage over their ‘opponents. They are avrare of proton torpedo and concussion missile velocities, and their blast and turn: ing radi, which helps them mitigate any damage TestPilots have crashed more arspeeder ‘and starship models than many other pilots have even flown, These Pilots know the actual stress limits on their vehicles, ‘and just how far outside the safety margins they can be pushed. They also study the specifications of enemy craft. which means they often havea basic maneuvering game plan to beat any enemy combatant they ‘encounter. Because of this, High Com mand often brings in test Plots. when developing new combat tactics to coun. ter enemy fighters, Beast Riders are rough-and-tumble ‘outdoorsmen that prefer aliving, breathing mount to a high performance vehicle, Beast Riders with a tester background often repre: sent experienced ranchers who spetialze in breaking in wild beasts to train them as mounts for less experienced riders. Riggers from the testing world are often one-man operations, responsible for designing and prototyping their own modification kits for vehicles before getting In the cockpit ing the designs first-hand. Riggers from this background have experience operating finicky systems and using non-standard parts, Their engi neering background means that when they pilot, they n diagnose problems and come up with fixes on the fly, and their piloting background means that when they design new modifications, they have real world applications in mind, Hotshot prototype testers often accept the most dangerous jobs. This means being the first to oper- ate the most unorthodox and vehicles, or testing under the most dange’ Rebel Alliance often asks Hotshots with this sort of experience to perform initial combat testing on experimental starfighters and airspeeders. BUSH PILOT Most agriworlds in the galaxy are the same: vast Fields used to grow erops or graze herds, with long distances between neighbors. The farmers and ranch: ers of the galaxy typically use airspeeders as uti ity vehicles for crop dusting, herding, and transpor into town. The bored youth of most quiet agriworlds almost universally chase adventure by buzzing the fields and threading the canyons of their homeworlds, Imagining they are anywhere else in the galaxy. These young bush pilots often meet up and race through dangerous terrain unsupervised, and are among the most underrated pilots in the galaxy thanks to their extremely informal training, Perhaps the most famous bush pilot in the galaxy is Luke Skywalker, who honed his skils flying a 7-16Skyhopper across Tatooine's Beggar's Canyon and moisture farms with his friends, Skywalker went on to become the hero of the Battle of Yavin and a key leader in the elite Rogue Squadron, Countless pilots of the Rebellion come from similar, humble origins, and sometimes their lack of formal training enables them to surprise opponents trained in traditional combat tactics, Drivers who have a background as a bush pilot might have a history of drag racing swoops and land: speeders with their fiends, or may have even been part of a swoop gang, The wide-open spaces of back- \water agrivorids provide an outlet for the contagious. boredom: demolition derbies using landspeeders. cobbled together from scrap heaps. Gunners from a bush pilot background often spent the majority of their time on pest control. Most back: water Worlds have a number of critters and even prim: itive natives who encroach on crops and herds. It is ‘common for farms to mount stun blasters on a vehicle ‘and send outa Gunnerto scare off any grazing wildlife or natives. Bush Pilots often fantasize about being behind the controls of a starfighter, and most work an extra job to save up for an Incom 716 Skyhopper or Santhel Sienar Systems Rho-class airspeeder. Both airspeed: ers are favored by backwater youth for their cockpit similarities to the X-wing and TiE/in starhighters. Beast Riders rule on worlds full of farmers too [Poor or primitive to have access to modern vehicles, Instead of vehicles. these riders spend their days with pack animals, mounts, and other creatures domest ated and trained as beasts of burden. Beast Riders from the bush might spend long trips daydreaming about riding their brave mount into combat, targeting rocks and trees as they race by as if they were lethal enemies. Riggers with 2 background as bush pilots have ‘access 10a minimum of spare parts end limited facil ties and tools, but somehow manage to turn the old family landspeeder into the fastest repulsordrive around. They are masters of juryrigeing, a hard-won Skil gained through trial and error, Many Riggers are selttaught, and love nothing more than coming up with some new gadget to bolt onto their vehicle to ‘make lie a ite bit easier or more exciting Hotshots are the reason fill tne galaxy mispro: ounces “bush pilot’ as “brash pilot” Hotshots are thril-seekers risking the family speeder on wild stunts to impress their friends or t alleviate the monotony ‘of farm life. Hotshots recruited to the Rebel Aliance ‘often bite off more than they can chev but their pride compels them to follow through on their boasts, even after they realize the danger involved CLONE WARS VETERAN While many think of the Clone Wars as 2 conflict between Jediled clone armies and Separatist droids, the truth of the matter is that most combatants were part of local defense forces and resistance move. ments, Veterans of the Clone Wars are valued as instructors first, who pass on their valuable combat experience to bush pilots and freighter captains join- ing the fight. Stil, when called upon to suit up, veter ans are able to shake any rust quickly, and become lethal presences in any skirmish, ‘The Clone Wars gave many Aces the chance to. establish heroic legacies, which thrust them into, prominent military or political roles in the subsequent. Galactic Empire, Others quietly retired, any lust for ‘combat they might have once possessed satisfied ten- fold, On the other hand, most Separatist veterans lan- @uished in exile on the Outer Rim or rotted in Imperial prisons. When the Rebellion against the Empire took shape, a number of veteran Aces defected from the. Empire, came out of retirement, or were freed by the Rebels to assis in thei strugoe, ‘The list of Clone Wars veterans among Rebel ranks is extensive, including Garven Dreis, immortalized for his sacrifice at the Battie of Yavin under the call sign Red Leader. During the Clone Wars, Dreis was a local defense force pilot at Viujansi, and flew alongside Anakin Skywalker. Drivers with Clone Wars experience might have been officers commanding an AF-TE, S:PHAT, or Juggernaut. crew, or leading mechanized infantry mounted on ATRIs or ATPTs. They might have even been biker scouts for a local defense force like Prae- sitiyn. Because the Empire still uses many of the same. ‘ground vehicles and tactics, Drivers with Clone Wars experience have expert knolledge in the weaknesses inherit to Imperial ground assault plans Gunners from the Clone Wars were once part of defensive or turbolaser gunnery crews on capital ships or ground installations, Alternately, they could have been a backseat gunner on a local defense force gunship, converted transport, or armored vehicle Pilots with dogfighting experience in the Clone Wars are almost exclusively from planetary defense forces, as those in the Grand Army of the Republic were clonies and Jedi, However, lacal combat Pilot forces made a lafge impact in the Clone Wars, turn: ing the tide at Virujansi and on countless other battle. fronts across the galaxy. Beast Riders were instrumental in turing the tide of ‘war on many contested planets during the Clone Wars, notably Onderon and Utapau, Mounted cavalry proved time and again throughout the conflict that given the fight environments, aIving, breathing mount can keep pace with modem technology. This fact proved instrene kee mr ‘Cham Syndulla and his freedom fighters augmented ae ee mounted on blurrgs. Together they liberated Ryioth eMac aces A en eC eg ‘a small planetary security force turned resistance ee oe ed te eae handed, so personnel were responsible for maintain- Cea de eee vere often involved in the design and modification of their own vehicles, and most deviated sharply from standard production models. For the Republic, this a Cee Ie wns fe ee eee eer a en Hotshots rarely survived for long during the Clone Wars, but those who did became legends with repu- eee ee aoe ae Ce Ce reece aay remain under Imperial Intelligence and ISB survel: ree in Ok Ont eee a ae aR ee ee eS Hotshot Ace Aron Onstall caused a public relations nightmare for the Empire, and created a very public Reena IMPERIAL DEFECTOR Imperial academies at Carida, Raithal, Corulag, and Prefsbelt turn out a never-ending stream of officers, stormtroopers, and pilots for the Empire. The acad- See eee ue ue Ree eee cy Re er Le cunt ‘out undesirables by design, and a fair percentage of Peas Ree eC Empire, many cadets find themselves unable to exe- ere eee ee eee ‘often desert or defect to the Rebellion. A famous ‘example is the mutiny of the Rand clinic, which was eee ec es EP ssa ir wmeue Neue ad ‘vessel, Biggs, Hobbie, and a number of other sympa- Pease es Se een eR) handle Imperial walkers, repulsorcraft, and speeder Cee nc een eae ‘and tactics used by Imperial armored divisions and ee ey Use this tactical knowledge to help plan and execut- cae ee en me training to work as a unit, calling out a variety of offensive and defensive fire patterns depending on the tactical situation. Gunners who move to the Alli ance struggle with the lack of discipline, and often, Dee ae aed Pe ee ye a Gee é ag Pyequips Imperial Gunners with a clamshell-shaped helmet that provides a variety of targeting data, the nec ee en econ ee ey eee eee a ets The fragile nature of the TIE fighter encourages Imperial swarm tactics, but those who survive more than a few sorties are either incredibly lucky or very Pe Ma aa ee eee a ene Pe Sec eC eee oe Sn se eee Renee se ned Co OCC troopers trained as mounted cavalry. These special Pelee eee ete eats their training, so that they can take the reins of any mount, be it the ray-like thranta, the reptilian dew eo eae mounted cavalry is reserved for planets with native Ce eter Sorat aS Se eRe eee em eT ene creme De ee eee ened Sano ee ee Cee oe aus cme Ua Riggers could also have functioned as test pilots. Most Riggers defect quickly; while 2 Rigger’s ten: dency toward personalization and uniqueness goes Ses een ee Urey are celebrated by the Rebellion. Ree eC ‘Academy, thanks to their natural inclination to ignore regulations when they get in the way of their egos. A eee eRe ee against his superiors’ need for discipline, eventually Cee re ae eT eee ec eee a Galactic Civil War Is good for business, and are con- eee ee cen arn However, wiser criminals can see what is coming, eRe eee cue ‘major syndicates like Crymorah and the Hutts, but, Te ene se eee es Many criminals have found themselves forced to Cn aL ae a es Poe em re‘Some Rebels are loyal friends and family of criminals languishing in Imperial penal colonies. Their position in the Rebellion gives them access to information, and Perhaps the ability to influence a raid that might free their former associates, However, even the hardest ‘criminals can be softened while surrounded by Rebel Idealism, and many former smugglers and pirates stay ‘on to support the overthrow of the Empire, even after achieving their goals, Zey Senesca grew up on Kestic Station in the Bes. tine system, where he smuggled arms and equipment for the Rebellion with his parents. After the station’s destruction, which resulted in the death of his par- ents, Zev blamed himself and eventually joined the Rebellion as a fighter pilot. He joined Rogue Squad: ron under the callsign of Rogue 2. Drivers are a natural fit for a criminal backeround, and might have operated getaway speeders for crews, of thieves. Others might have been members of swoop gangs. Either way. a Driver trom a life of crime. is skilled at evading authorities and getting his crew home safe, Once recruited to the Rebellion, these individuals often join Aliance Intelligence or Special Forces, where they can work as extraction specialist, Gunners from a life of crime were most likely pirates, many of whom began life as captured mer- chants forced into a life of piracy under threat of enslavement. Pirate gunners are excellent. sharp: shooters, and are among the most experienced at disabling enemy vessels by targeting specific systems, In the Rebellion, gunners often receive assignments. in the fleet, though a number of them act as bomber pilots, or operate the gunnery stations in converted, freighters and ¥-wing starfighters. ACE DUTIES ‘ebel Aces are often high profile targets for the Empire, only slighty less valuable than Rebel lead ership. Aces are the tip of the Rebel spear, fighting (on the front lines of the Galactic Civil War against the ‘mammoth military industrial complex that isthe Impe- tial war machine. Imperial Command and Rebel High Command prooagandize their Aces as. paragons of freedom and vilainous pirates respectively, though the reality is often less glamorous. Each battle carries with it the traumatic stress of narrow escapes, lost alles, ‘and survivors gui, There afe countless paths to becomingan elite Ace ff the Rebellion, and there are just as many reasons an Ace might stand against the Empire Each Ace ‘eH THE SOK STAY OM TARGET Pilots with a criminal record are usually smugglers who might be viling to work with the Rebels for the right price. The Rebels aren't common criminals; they canbe trusted not to backstab the Pilot and are known to pay fr their cargo on time with minimal funny bus ness. Unfortunately if Imperials catch wind of a smug: @ler supplying Rebels, the subsequent bounties attract 2 string of hunters. Because most of a smugeler's typi al associates would sell them out in a Coruscant min: ute, smugglers are forced into: working for the Rebels almost exclusively or joining them outright, at least unal they can somehow clear thelr record, Beast Riders with a history of crime nere usually marauders and raiders on primitive worlds. However, Con artists might also prefer a live mount to a vehi- Cle. Their marks are far more likely to underestimate them as ignorant nerf herders if they show up riding an eopie instead of a polished speeder bike, Riggers are commonplace among the galactic underworld, where they work as smugglers, skip chas- ers, bounty hunters, and pirates. Every criminal wants to have the fastest vehicle with the latest armaments, and the Rigger makes sure he is the envy of all his contemporaries. Many of these modifications are illegal and carry ong sentences even before a Rigger ses them to facilitate hisilcit activites. Riggers from a life of crime lured to the Rebellion often fly their ‘own customized fighters and transports into bate ‘against the Empire Hotshots always push their luck and as such have little respect for the law, or at least for the law catch: ing them, The Hotshot mentality is prevalent among. criminals, and even more so among Imperial prison: rs. Stl, with a little training and guidance from the Rebellion, criminal Hotshots can make valuable add tions to the Rebel Alliance. hhas a different philosophy for how best to defeat the Galactic Empire, a focus to his fight against Imperial forces. Duties help to define an Ace and his back: ‘efound, and they can also create complications and. plot twists during campaigns. Players who want their Duty to focus more closely ‘on the themes of the Ace career may replace Table 2-5: Duty trom page 47 of the Ace oF REBELLION Core Rulebook with Table 1-1: Ace Duties, Players may choose to roll randomly on the table or select, ‘a Duty based on their backgrounds, Many of these Duties are adapted specifically for players with the ‘Ace career, while Air Superiority, Ground Superiority, ‘and Placard Hunter have been added as new options,TABLE 1-1: ACE DUTIES CUE 1-06 ‘Ai Superiority: The Player Character knows that keeping the skis clear of onemies is often a deciding factor n ‘achieving vitor. PCs that plot starhgnters and arspeeders operate ground-based ant-ar emplacements, or even Folate relgns ofa ing Beast are all deacated to providing close a Support and tp cover for grouna forces an denying the enemy the same aovantage ong 1522 25.50 Inteltigence: This PC knows that every vetory ringes on having s much information as posible about the Empires mary postion and asses Hes ave to eater Information on te Ere whenever possble, Scmetimes, tis fheans sometring as bold as volunteering fora dangerous recon mission. butt aso mt just mean aking one ast fas ove tare after a darngra othe onboald estore can record the ene respons, “Ground Superiority: No mater how god a support mie be bates are eventual decided on te grou. Ths PC ‘rons that taking out enemy inantry and armor n combat from turels, armored walkers and speeder, mechanized ‘cavalry, ana even tradtionl, mounted cava is what hols the in and wins the day This PC always onthe fokeut Forkay enemy ground asset to disable and destroy. Personnel While arm, equipment nd vehicles ae val to the Rebalion, they are worthiss without arave Rebels tele to take them into battle sears the Empre, This PC know hat the safety of his ellw Rebels isthe best. long erm strategy for wetory against the Emp, an es the spo! brtherod tat keeps hm mest nthe Nght. Aces win the Persone! Duty might volunteer fr dangerous escort missions, emergency evacuations. of cose ‘ar support in heavy fe zones, This PC refuses leave anyone behind, and is ten the hs 0 vountee to sacnifce Fiat means the rest of his teom can safely escape 3138 Placard Hunter: This PC seeks out tne most skilled ad famous imperil onthe bale, and iakes them out head fn, These dels are often recorded and released on stadowfeeds as apart of Rebel propaganda ellos to showcase ‘ow ulnrabl the Empire to Rebel assaults Whetner the PC sees this Duy asa means of testing himself or 44a) to help larger Rebel eforts, he is ikely to be seen abandoning his mission objectives ia tempting enough args Neng thescone 39.48, Reerulting: The Rebelion cannot survive without a steady Inu of new personnel, anc Rebel Aces ae the proverb poster-chtren of the mevernert. ms PC lvays thinking of ways to feng talented bengs tote cause and Is lays ‘nthe lookout for potent rectus Ths mien mean going to backwater races and Speake With contestant freeng Imperial prsoners and conuncng them (0 nue, 4957 5866 6174 Resource Acquisition: Many Rebel strikes consist of aunchinga surprise altace, basting every Imperial n sgh. and then Jumping out agai. This PC knows tat Were s way to steal Ue Imperial assets stead of st destroying them. Temakes fora much blggetAllance very This PC also ahays cn the lookout fr potential Rebel sympathizers who might be ready to open jn the Rebelon, butare able secret fuel spokes end equpment tote couse Sabotage: This PC reals that every imperial asset destroyed ore that cant ltr be used agaist the Rebelo or innocent cians The overall tstegy of he Rebelion ales on sabotage and rags and tis PC tly coma to {hs plan of action, Whether of not to take another pass to it ne last secondary obectwe or ttget of oppartty fot even aqueston er this P. Imperal troops thou food, aster pa, or sugpies are easy pkxings forthe Rebels, noth PC aim to make he Empire a weak 3 possible Space ‘ows that he Rebels can showcase ther strength n space combat It could sway entre systems to the cause. 7 THSPC i dedicated a aking ou enemy stares tures, capital stp and patios He 7582 “ech Supertority: As 3 stick ckey, this PC knows that while having he bestrared cre sth mest important hing having that re onthe best combat platforms very close second Il not or Rebels focused on maintaring ech Siperony, the Aliance never mould have acquved Kstngs, or created the A-ving or Bing sarghters. Tee PCS are ‘nays looking to bring new design, ehernotics, and the engroer that create Unem back to base. | 9596 do offi his Duty tothe Rebetion. 97.00 ‘Support: The Rebel Allance succeeds because ol teamwork, From a voile, Aces are able to support misons by prondng escort. mission rserton rd exvacuon sensor daia, eommuniatons and more. Ths PC is voted to habing his fotow Rebois achieve the Dutes by prowcing whatever asstance they need. Athough Ne may not et the ‘Same smount of reard or recognition asthe people Is elpng, the PC has may more opportunities than hisales Roll twice on this car. The PCS Duty s equally spt betveen to ferent area of focus ana success n ethers vod fr icreasing Duy core STAY ON TARGETNEW SPECIES here are more species in the galaxy than any ore CHADRA-FAN being could ever 10 meet, and any of the are capable of tak izations from the here are few species in the galaxy 2s erégarious areer. Moreover, the Alliance is much more inclusive or as averwhelmingly cheerful and talkative nds and abilities joining their Chadra-Fan. 's work with a variety of non-humans to spread the Rebellion across the galaxy njoying life in ures. 7 thusiastic rodents have The three species that follow are particularly well sulted for the Ace career: the Chadra-Fan, the D most Chadra-Fan nd ians, and the Nexto, The Chadra-Fan adore technol. fiddle with almost every hey encounter, As zy and have an innate understanding of it, meaning Such, shopkeepers have a tendency to lock their dis ney know just how far they can push a vehicle before Play CChadra-Fan walks in, i cracks up. Chadra-Fan often dabble in the Rigger Physiology: Descended from small, mammalian tr specialization even if it is not their primary expres- dwellers, the Chadra-Fan have retained a natural lime sion of the Ace career. Dressellians are more primitive, ing ability. AS a species, Chadra-Fan are small. rodent {and most high technology is new to them, but they faced humanoids covered in short, thick fur. ranging in ‘are quick learners with even quicker reflexes. Their color from a light tan to dark umber or black. Their remarkable accuracy makes them excellent Gunners, faces have large black eyes, massive, bat-lke ears, and and they have a long tradition of riding war mounts, four nostrils at the end of a short snout, which ends in making them natural Beast Riders, Finally, the Xextobuckteeth. Chadra-Fan sometimes wear long dre are obsessed with speed and death-defying danger. and smocks over their furry bodies, though they are They thrive in any Ace specialization, but particularly just as often seen wearing little more than a too! bet, excel in the Hotshot spedializat Cnadra-Fan Dreselian XenoFan have sharp s likewise than most is. Their upper nostrils are che enabling hem to sample pheromones, which they can also exude, These scent m gui ing males from feral courting rituals. Chadra-Fan me nd thelr sleep cycle is divided into brief, two-hour naps Society: The overly social Cadira-Fan are friendly to a fault, and they have a tendency to latch on to almost everyone they meet. Itis common to insult someone b aying they have a personality only a Chadra-Fan could lave. Honever, while the Chadra-Fan enjoy the compar of anyone and everyore, they don't do particularly we on their own. A number of Chadra-Fan have actual died of loneliness when forced to spe dS of time in solitude. De n sof time without ¢ (On Chad, the Chadra-Fan live in perill tree rllings connected by a series of makeshift bridges and platforms. Over the past few centu Tacs 4 t had started as a calm day, the kind where eer ea ate tag Peed aa ce ee Pee eons eee eM em nn eee rent ars Then the Nae ere) ships and containe eee ee SR Cento Ranta n for centuries had just rm as eee ae as Pee eer We crs ota cea eae Tear eect) cnet Ciaes Tomo crac ere he) many more. The survivors suffered months ee RSet enn erat nar! CUE een Almost Secs ieee no: cere ne eo ea ee Sent Pore as eee aren eres Sica planet round ‘quakes. tha clud ng a eargant nat wiped it mos se glant Waves Nav destroyed most Chadra pts at urbanizatio limiting them to the flexible cyperill trees. The tsun mis have also created an unnatural fear of drowning ind water in general across the species. The storms are so central to Chadra-Fan life that many stil follow a religion organized around a de! thought to live at the bottom of the ocean. This deity Controls the entire ocean, and when the Chadra Fan upset Him, He fans His tail violently and creates a ‘sunami, The religion is ancient. and though only a sia tage are devote, most every Chadra-Fat . Due to these frequer ten find themselves picking u disasters, the Chadra: and rebuilding ¢ where, As a result, the concepts of personal space and private property are foreign to them, and Chadra-Fan infamously tinker with strangers’ technological it without asking permission. This irresi ften gets them into trouble Chadra-Fan scratch-buil hanks to a recent movernent technol adgets like masterful sculptures, These gizmos are cobbled togettier from spare parts and common items and components adapted for unexpected uses, with a Chadra-Fan kit-basher's design aesthetic. Cus tom-built devices often go for top credit in silent tions, thanks to a number of major corporate rep sentatives with an eye for patent chasing added to the bidding wars. Chadre-Fan are popular in engineering hink-tanks because of their unorthodox approach 10, cannibalizing existing technology and re-purposing it thing unexpect Homeworld: Chad ll and Chadtra, Chad is a sparsely po rid located ust off the Perlemian Trade Route in the Outer Rims Jospro sector, Chad has an eccentric orbit that. makes alternately the third or fourth planet in the Chad Chad has nine moons, which contr mplex tide system that can create massive tsuna 's with only the slightest influence from sem groundquakes, The Chadra-Fan live in tr among the cyperill Bayous, while human colonists liv d massive rancher-arks. had is 2n agriworld, and one ofthe largest export ters of milk in the galaxy. The lactl is a docile, hooted nerd beast that generates a large quantity of milk despite the scarcity of grazing land. Chad is v regarded throughout. the galaxy for their cheese and t cal creamer. Despite the popularity of thei products the bulk of Chad's agricultural water-based ports