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	* '''Bounty Hunters''': Essentially your non-official police like Spike from Cowboy Bebop or Boba Fett from Star Wars.		* '''Bounty Hunters''': Essentially your non-official police like Spike from Cowboy Bebop or Boba Fett from Star Wars.
	* '''Cultists''': Evil Psionic characters that can use more deadly attacks. Sample characters might be the Sith from Star Wars or Chaos Sorcerers from Warhammer 40k.		* '''Cultists''': Evil Psionic characters that can use more deadly attacks. Sample characters might be the Sith from Star Wars or Chaos Sorcerers from Warhammer 40k.
	* '''Cyborgs''': Part man, part machine; they are allowed access to more cybernetic enhancements early on. Sample characters might be Techpriests from Warhammer 40k or ~~Megaman~~ from ~~Megaman~~.		* '''Cyborgs''': Part man, part machine; they are allowed access to more cybernetic enhancements early on. Sample characters might be Techpriests from Warhammer 40k or Mega Man from Mega Man.
	* '''Mercenaries''': The soldiers for hire theme for the game, they are allowed access to all civilian and military equipment except Heavy Power Armor. Sample characters might be the Mercs from the Riddick franchise or the Mithril from Full Metal Panic!.		* '''Mercenaries''': The soldiers for hire theme for the game, they are allowed access to all civilian and military equipment except Heavy Power Armor. Sample characters might be the Mercs from the Riddick franchise or the Mithril from Full Metal Panic!.
	* '''Merchants''': The corporations or trade houses of the far future, their biggest boost is buying equipment at half price. Sample characters might be Rogue Traders from Warhammer 40k or Weyland Yutani from the Alien VS Predator franchise.		* '''Merchants''': The corporations or trade houses of the far future, their biggest boost is buying equipment at half price. Sample characters might be Rogue Traders from Warhammer 40k or Weyland Yutani from the Alien VS Predator franchise.

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 Can be considered a cybernetic enhancement as well and does not count against one's weapon limits.
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 When using an object through this ability, the psionic may not use any levelled Trait with that object. For example, when firing a levitating gun, the character would not benefit from any levels in the Marksman Trait. If using a weapon through Levitate Object, the user still needs to have a LoS to the target and may not perform the Aim action. A levitating grenade will still require one action to be primed (the priming happens telekinetically). One advantage of using a weapon through levitation is that the user is not constrained to using weapons designed for his morphology and size.
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 * '''Cling-suit ( C ) 1XP per level, up to 3XP'''
 This is a piece of civilian equipment that gives the wearer the same abilities as the Clinging trait possesses by some aliens, for the same XP cost. It is used to let humanoids move on settlements, structures and spaceships created by alien races with the Clinging trait, and it is also handy to perform spaceship repairs in zero-gee environments. The user has no hands or feet free while clinging, but can freely move on walls and ceilings. For other rules, see the Clinging trait. As a Civilian grade equipment, this can be damaged by superficial damage. If this happens while the wearer is clinging, the wearer will fall. The cling suit can be worn together with any Civilian-grade armour but not with Force-fields of any kind – the molecular charge suppression used to cling interferes with the force field generators.
 === Optional Rules ===

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	=== New Armour ===		=== New Armour ===
	* '''Superlight Combat Dress 10XP, Civilian'''
	~~Armour 1 on legs and arms, Armour 2 on head and torso, Sealed~~

	* '''Gargantua Armor 48XP, Military'''		* '''Gargantua Armor 48XP, Military'''
	Gargantua is an early model of Heavy Power Armour. It has the same stats and rules of Heavy Power Armour, but is also Bulky.		Gargantua is an early model of Heavy Power Armour. It has the same stats and rules of Heavy Power Armour, but is also Bulky.

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	=== New Weapon Upgrades ===		=== New Weapon Upgrades ===
	* '''Hotshot +3XP ( C)'''		* '''Slinged Weapon +1XP per sling'''
			The weapon is fastened to the user's arm with a sling, retractable cord or strap. If the character drops the weapon, because he is disarmed or his arm is crippled or because he chooses to drop the weapon, the weapon becomes unready (it will need one action to be readied) but it does not fall to the ground.

			* '''Hotshot +3XP (C)'''
	This enhancement may be applied only to ranged energy weapons. The weapon is rewired in a way that increases its Damage by 1 against any target within 6 MU. Against targets that are more than 6 MU away, the bonus does not apply. Any critical failure on the weapon's Shooting roll means the weapon is destroyed. The weapon is replaced as normal between games. Hotshotting may also be applied to Built-In weapons, but any critical failure also inflicts an attack with half the weapon's Damage, rounded down, on the body part where the weapon is installed. This attack ignores that body part's Armour score (just perform the Endure roll for the part affected).		This enhancement may be applied only to ranged energy weapons. The weapon is rewired in a way that increases its Damage by 1 against any target within 6 MU. Against targets that are more than 6 MU away, the bonus does not apply. Any critical failure on the weapon's Shooting roll means the weapon is destroyed. The weapon is replaced as normal between games. Hotshotting may also be applied to Built-In weapons, but any critical failure also inflicts an attack with half the weapon's Damage, rounded down, on the body part where the weapon is installed. This attack ignores that body part's Armour score (just perform the Endure roll for the part affected).

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	=== New Weapons ===		=== New Weapons ===
	* '''Slinged Weapon 1XP per sling'''		* '''Variable Ammo 1XP per ammo type''' - ''Shotguns only currently''. While most weapons can be fitted with slightly different types of ammunition, a weapon with this rule can use dramatically different ammo types. By default, the weapon comes loaded with one of the following ammo types, and may purchase more ammo type at a cost of 1XP per ammo type. The weapon is assumed to be fitted with variable selectors. Switching from one ammunition type to another takes one action and one free hand (the hand supporting the weapon is used to switch the selector). If the weapon goes out of ammo, it may continue to fire by switching to another ammo type.
	The weapon is fastened to the user's arm with a sling, retractable cord or strap. If the character drops the weapon, because he is disarmed or his arm is crippled or because he chooses to drop the weapon, the weapon becomes unready (it will need one action to be readied) but it does not fall to the ground.

	* '''Variable Ammo 1XP per ammo type''' - ''Shotguns only currently''
	While most weapons can be fitted with slightly different types of ammunition, a weapon with this rule can use dramatically different ammo types. By default, the weapon comes loaded with one of the following ammo types, and may purchase more ammo type at a cost of 1XP per ammo type. The weapon is assumed to be fitted with variable selectors. Switching from one ammunition type to another takes one action and one free hand (the hand supporting the weapon is used to switch the selector). If the weapon goes out of ammo, it may continue to fire by switching to another ammo type.
	** '''Dragonbreath:''' Damage 4, Scorching, Maximum Range 10.		** '''Dragonbreath:''' Damage 4, Scorching, Maximum Range 10.
	** '''Antidrone:''' Damage 4, +1 to hit drones, ignores penalty for firing at Diminutive targets. Non-Penetrating against targets that are not Drones.		** '''Antidrone:''' Damage 4, +1 to hit drones, ignores penalty for firing at Diminutive targets. Non-Penetrating against targets that are not Drones.

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	* '''Cyborgs''': Typically only available for the Cyborg theme. In the campaign rules if a limb is broken any crew theme can spend XP to replace the limb with a cybernetic enhancement.		* '''Cyborgs''': Typically only available for the Cyborg theme. In the campaign rules if a limb is broken any crew theme can spend XP to replace the limb with a cybernetic enhancement.

	=== Playtest Rules ===		== Playtest Rules ==
	Andrea Sfiligoi keeps in contact with the community through the Rogue Stars Facebook page and continues to add more playtest rules into the game.		Andrea Sfiligoi keeps in contact with the community through the Rogue Stars Facebook page and continues to add more playtest rules into the game.

	==== New Traits ====		=== New Traits ===
	* '''Acrobatic Sidestep 3XP:'''		* '''Acrobatic Sidestep 3XP:'''
	When a character with this ability is attacked in melee and the attacker fails by 5 or more, the character may move away up to 4 MU, not 2 MU as normal. A character carrying a Heavy load, or wearing a Exoskeleton ora suit heavy power armor may NOT use this Trait.		When a character with this ability is attacked in melee and the attacker fails by 5 or more, the character may move away up to 4 MU, not 2 MU as normal. A character carrying a Heavy load, or wearing a Exoskeleton ora suit heavy power armor may NOT use this Trait.
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	If hit while Clinging, any result of a crippled limb or knocked Prone means the character falls.		If hit while Clinging, any result of a crippled limb or knocked Prone means the character falls.

	==== New Tactical Disciplines ====		=== New Tactical Disciplines ===
	* '''We Shall Not Falter'''		* '''We Shall Not Falter'''
	No player may attempt to Take the Initiative from the squad with this Tactical Discipline when one of their characters goes OoA. Other attempts to Take the Initiative (when a squad reaches a major objective or uses a Reaction to Take the Initiative) may be performed as normal against a squad with this Tactical Discipline.		No player may attempt to Take the Initiative from the squad with this Tactical Discipline when one of their characters goes OoA. Other attempts to Take the Initiative (when a squad reaches a major objective or uses a Reaction to Take the Initiative) may be performed as normal against a squad with this Tactical Discipline.

	==== New Weapons ====		=== New Weapons ===
	* '''Slinged Weapon 1XP per sling'''		* '''Slinged Weapon 1XP per sling'''
	The weapon is fastened to the user's arm with a sling, retractable cord or strap. If the character drops the weapon, because he is disarmed or his arm is crippled or because he chooses to drop the weapon, the weapon becomes unready (it will need one action to be readied) but it does not fall to the ground.		The weapon is fastened to the user's arm with a sling, retractable cord or strap. If the character drops the weapon, because he is disarmed or his arm is crippled or because he chooses to drop the weapon, the weapon becomes unready (it will need one action to be readied) but it does not fall to the ground.
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	Can be considered a cybernetic enhancement as well and does not count against one's weapon limits.		Can be considered a cybernetic enhancement as well and does not count against one's weapon limits.

	==== New Weapon Upgrades ====		=== New Weapon Upgrades ===
	* '''Hotshot +3XP ( C)'''		* '''Hotshot +3XP ( C)'''
	This enhancement may be applied only to ranged energy weapons. The weapon is rewired in a way that increases its Damage by 1 against any target within 6 MU. Against targets that are more than 6 MU away, the bonus does not apply. Any critical failure on the weapon's Shooting roll means the weapon is destroyed. The weapon is replaced as normal between games. Hotshotting may also be applied to Built-In weapons, but any critical failure also inflicts an attack with half the weapon's Damage, rounded down, on the body part where the weapon is installed. This attack ignores that body part's Armour score (just perform the Endure roll for the part affected).		This enhancement may be applied only to ranged energy weapons. The weapon is rewired in a way that increases its Damage by 1 against any target within 6 MU. Against targets that are more than 6 MU away, the bonus does not apply. Any critical failure on the weapon's Shooting roll means the weapon is destroyed. The weapon is replaced as normal between games. Hotshotting may also be applied to Built-In weapons, but any critical failure also inflicts an attack with half the weapon's Damage, rounded down, on the body part where the weapon is installed. This attack ignores that body part's Armour score (just perform the Endure roll for the part affected).
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	Experimental technology developed by races with high incidence of evolved psionic powers, phasing lasers can hit normally Phasing targets, but are at -1 to Damage against normal (solid) targets. Switching between the Phasing and the Normal setting on a laser requires one action. This technology may be applied only to laser weapons, including X-Ray modified lasers.		Experimental technology developed by races with high incidence of evolved psionic powers, phasing lasers can hit normally Phasing targets, but are at -1 to Damage against normal (solid) targets. Switching between the Phasing and the Normal setting on a laser requires one action. This technology may be applied only to laser weapons, including X-Ray modified lasers.

	==== New Psionic Powers ====		=== New Psionic Powers ===
	* '''Energy Parry (8 XP)'''		* '''Energy Parry (8 XP)'''
	The psionic must be wielding a ready psionically powered melee weapon or an energy melee weapon to use this trait. Whenever an attack from a ranged energy weapon or primitive ranged weapon hits the character, the character may attempt to deflect it with his weapon. The TN for this action is the modified total rolled by the opponent (so, if the shooter rolled a total of 17, the psionic needs to roll a 17 or better to deflect the attack). If the shooting roll was a critical success, the attack may not be deflected. On a critical failure, the psionic's weapon flies from his hands (allow the opponent to place it anywhere within 3”). Each successful Parry puts one Stress token on the psionic. Note that no action or reaction needs to be available to the character to use this ability.		The psionic must be wielding a ready psionically powered melee weapon or an energy melee weapon to use this trait. Whenever an attack from a ranged energy weapon or primitive ranged weapon hits the character, the character may attempt to deflect it with his weapon. The TN for this action is the modified total rolled by the opponent (so, if the shooter rolled a total of 17, the psionic needs to roll a 17 or better to deflect the attack). If the shooting roll was a critical success, the attack may not be deflected. On a critical failure, the psionic's weapon flies from his hands (allow the opponent to place it anywhere within 3”). Each successful Parry puts one Stress token on the psionic. Note that no action or reaction needs to be available to the character to use this ability.
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	When using an object through this ability, the psionic may not use any levelled Trait with that object. For example, when firing a levitating gun, the character would not benefit from any levels in the Marksman Trait. If using a weapon through Levitate Object, the user still needs to have a LoS to the target and may not perform the Aim action. A levitating grenade will still require one action to be primed (the priming happens telekinetically). One advantage of using a weapon through levitation is that the user is not constrained to using weapons designed for his morphology and size.		When using an object through this ability, the psionic may not use any levelled Trait with that object. For example, when firing a levitating gun, the character would not benefit from any levels in the Marksman Trait. If using a weapon through Levitate Object, the user still needs to have a LoS to the target and may not perform the Aim action. A levitating grenade will still require one action to be primed (the priming happens telekinetically). One advantage of using a weapon through levitation is that the user is not constrained to using weapons designed for his morphology and size.

	==== New Armour ====		=== New Armour ===
	* '''Superlight Combat Dress 10XP, Civilian'''		* '''Superlight Combat Dress 10XP, Civilian'''
	Armour 1 on legs and arms, Armour 2 on head and torso, Sealed		Armour 1 on legs and arms, Armour 2 on head and torso, Sealed
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	** ''Author's Note: Please let me know if my math is wrong or these combos are too good, I don't think they are.''		** ''Author's Note: Please let me know if my math is wrong or these combos are too good, I don't think they are.''

	==== New Equipment ====		=== New Equipment ===
	* '''Disposable Disentangler 1XP (C )'''		* '''Disposable Disentangler 1XP (C )'''
	Using this one-shot item, you may perform a TN12 Tech roll to break free from being Entangled. You may also use this item to free an adjacent Entangled friend. You may purchase and carry as many as needed, at 1XP each.		Using this one-shot item, you may perform a TN12 Tech roll to break free from being Entangled. You may also use this item to free an adjacent Entangled friend. You may purchase and carry as many as needed, at 1XP each.
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	This is a piece of civilian equipment that gives the wearer the same abilities as the Clinging trait possesses by some aliens, for the same XP cost. It is used to let humanoids move on settlements, structures and spaceships created by alien races with the Clinging trait, and it is also handy to perform spaceship repairs in zero-gee environments. The user has no hands or feet free while clinging, but can freely move on walls and ceilings. For other rules, see the Clinging trait. As a Civilian grade equipment, this can be damaged by superficial damage. If this happens while the wearer is clinging, the wearer will fall. The cling suit can be worn together with any Civilian-grade armour but not with Force-fields of any kind – the molecular charge suppression used to cling interferes with the force field generators.		This is a piece of civilian equipment that gives the wearer the same abilities as the Clinging trait possesses by some aliens, for the same XP cost. It is used to let humanoids move on settlements, structures and spaceships created by alien races with the Clinging trait, and it is also handy to perform spaceship repairs in zero-gee environments. The user has no hands or feet free while clinging, but can freely move on walls and ceilings. For other rules, see the Clinging trait. As a Civilian grade equipment, this can be damaged by superficial damage. If this happens while the wearer is clinging, the wearer will fall. The cling suit can be worn together with any Civilian-grade armour but not with Force-fields of any kind – the molecular charge suppression used to cling interferes with the force field generators.

	==== Optional Rules ====		=== Optional Rules ===
	* '''Redshirts (Optional Rule)'''		* '''Redshirts (Optional Rule)'''

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	* '''Star Cops''': Essentially the Space Police. They represent sheriffs, corporate security, and government agencies. Sample characters might be Adeptus Arbites from Warhammer 40k or Judge Dredd from Judge Dredd.		* '''Star Cops''': Essentially the Space Police. They represent sheriffs, corporate security, and government agencies. Sample characters might be Adeptus Arbites from Warhammer 40k or Judge Dredd from Judge Dredd.

			==== Designing Characters ====
			Guidelines that help make certain archetypal characters.

	~~==== Designing Characters ====~~
	* '''Robots''': There is no Robot theme there are rules for designing them by taking the Artificial and Nonreactive traits. Though taking just the Artificial trait might be simple enough for a sentient robot. While the rules state that no squad can comprise of just robots you can get away with a squad of artificial characters.		* '''Robots''': There is no Robot theme there are rules for designing them by taking the Artificial and Nonreactive traits. Though taking just the Artificial trait might be simple enough for a sentient robot. While the rules state that no squad can comprise of just robots you can get away with a squad of artificial characters.
	* '''Aliens''': Anything with the Vegetable or Mineral trait. For some reason this does not extend to Insectoid or Reptiloid traits.		* '''Aliens''': Anything with the Vegetable or Mineral trait. For some reason this does not extend to Insectoid or Reptiloid traits.
	* '''Cyborgs''': Typically only available for the Cyborg theme. In the campaign rules if a limb is broken any crew theme can spend XP to replace the limb with a cybernetic enhancement.		* '''Cyborgs''': Typically only available for the Cyborg theme. In the campaign rules if a limb is broken any crew theme can spend XP to replace the limb with a cybernetic enhancement.

	=== Playtest Rules ===		=== Playtest Rules ===

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	When a character with this ability is attacked in melee and the attacker fails by 5 or more, the character may move away up to 4 MU, not 2 MU as normal. A character carrying a Heavy load, or wearing a Exoskeleton ora suit heavy power armor may NOT use this Trait.		When a character with this ability is attacked in melee and the attacker fails by 5 or more, the character may move away up to 4 MU, not 2 MU as normal. A character carrying a Heavy load, or wearing a Exoskeleton ora suit heavy power armor may NOT use this Trait.

	* '''Acid Blood 4XP (N):''		* '''Acid Blood 4XP (N):'''
	The character belongs to an alien race whose bodily fluids are aggressive acids. Every time the model takes a wound, any character in base-to-base contact with the alien must perform a TN15 agility roll (add levels in Agile, subtract -1 if character is carrying a Heavy load or is Big or Huge) or take a Damage 2 attack in a random location. If the unmodified Endure roll is a 5 or lower, the acid eats through the character's clothes or armor, and the character must spend one action to get rid of the armor/clothing in the affected body part or suffer an additional Damage 2 attack each time the initiative switches. Multiple sprays on the character have each their potential Damage roll.		The character belongs to an alien race whose bodily fluids are aggressive acids. Every time the model takes a wound, any character in base-to-base contact with the alien must perform a TN15 agility roll (add levels in Agile, subtract -1 if character is carrying a Heavy load or is Big or Huge) or take a Damage 2 attack in a random location. If the unmodified Endure roll is a 5 or lower, the acid eats through the character's clothes or armor, and the character must spend one action to get rid of the armor/clothing in the affected body part or suffer an additional Damage 2 attack each time the initiative switches. Multiple sprays on the character have each their potential Damage roll.