Core Statistics
S
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Hacking consoles, repairing drives, plotting warp trajectories.
P
Presence
Likeability, charisma, force of personality. Talking your way in — or out.
A
Athletics
Physical ability — running, climbing, brawling, shooting. What your body can do.
C
Culture
Knowledge of other peoples, customs, arts. Knowing which fork to use — and which god not to name.
E
Extra
The inexplicable edge. Luck, magic, void powers, or simply being the kind of person doors open for.
Character Creation
| Base |
All five stats begin at 1 |
| Distribute |
Raise three stats to 2, and one stat to 3 |
| Specializations |
Choose 1–3 areas of expertise. Each adds +1 die when relevant. Must justify to GM. |
| Quirks |
Take 1–2 quirks. Can't add dice — but can reassign which stat applies. GM approves. |
| Study Up |
Once per session, gain +1 die on one subject. Stacks with matching specialization. |
The Dice
Roll a number of d6s equal to your relevant stat (plus any specialization or study dice).
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4, 5, and 6 are successes. 1s cancel one success each. 2s and 3s do nothing.
Checks & Conflict
Solo Check
- GM sets difficulty: 1 easy, 2 moderate, 3 hard
- Meet or beat the number of successes required
- Choose whichever stat fits what you're doing
Contested Roll
- Both sides choose a stat and roll
- Most successes wins
- Tie: reroll
- Loser suffers the consequence
Combat
- Attacker and defender both roll — contested
- Use whatever stat fits: A for weapons, S for turrets, P for a devastating insult
- If the attacker wins, defender takes a wound
- Convince the GM, anything goes
"Something particularly devastating about their hive mother" → C roll, GM's call
Wounds & Healing
Wounds make you worse. Current wound count subtracts from your defense rolls.
1 wound — –1 die on defense
2 wounds — –2 dice on defense
Healing: Someone rolls a difficulty 1+ check (S or P, usually). Success reduces wounds by 1.
Quirk Examples
Pretty Sword Technique
May use A to impress or intimidate in social situations involving visible bladework — no further justification needed.
Precognition
Once per scene, ask the GM one yes/no question about what's about to happen. Use E for anything requiring a roll.
Empathy Read
You know when someone's lying. No roll required — GM must tell you honestly. Changes every negotiation.