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--- dnd:airship [2025/09/07 08:47] – corran
+++ dnd:airship [2025/09/13 23:48] (current) – [Critical Hits] corran
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-====== Airship Combat Roles ======
+====== Airship Combat System ======
-Airship combat is divided into **crew roles**, each with a distinct function. Every player has a role, and larger ships may have variants of the same role. Roles are designed for **fast turns, frequent dice rolls, and teamwork**, with each action clearly interacting with other crew stations.
+Airship combat is divided into **crew roles** and **ship**. Each ship is built on a base hull with stats (HP, AC, Speed) and upgrade slots, while every crew member has a distinct role to play.
-**Roles:**
+**The system is designed for fast turns, frequent dice rolls, and teamwork**.
-  * **Captain** – Provides commands, morale boosts, and coordination.
-  * **Gunner** – Operates ship weapons, targeting hull or specific systems.
+---
-  * **Engineer** – Repairs and maintains ship systems and hardpoints.
-  * **Pilot** – Controls movement, positioning, and evasive maneuvers.
+===== Ship Design =====
+Ships are defined by their base frame, which determines:
+  * **HP** – The total durability of the ship’s hull.
+  * **AC** – How hard the ship is to hit.
+  * **Speed** – How many spaces the ship may move per round.
+  * **Slots (Hardpoints)** – Configurable upgrade modules divided into:
+    * **Hull Slots** (armor, plating, shielding)
+    * **Engine Slots** (thrusters, fins, propulsion upgrades)
+    * **Utility Slots** (weapons, sensors, boarding tools, support systems)
+Each slot is a **hardpoint**, which can be **Healthy**, **Damaged**, or **Destroyed** during combat. Damage and repair are resolved with simple d20 checks.
+^ Ship Class        ^ Crew Slots ^ Base HP ^ AC ^ Speed ^ Hull Slots ^ Engine Slots ^ Utility Slots ^ Notes |
+| **Scout Skiff**   | 4–5        | 150     | 15 | 8     | 1          | 1            | 1             | Fast scout/raider; fragile but customizable. |
+| **Escort Frigate**| 5–6        | 250     | 16 | 7     | 1          | 1            | 2             | Balanced ship; can lean toward weapons or support. |
+| **War Brigantine**| 6–7        | 350     | 17 | 7     | 2          | 1            | 2             | Versatile ship with both firepower and maneuverability. |
+| **Battlecruiser** | 7–8        | 450     | 18 | 6     | 2          | 2            | 2             | Durable, flexible hull; strong officer coordination. |
+| **Dreadnought**   | 8–9        | 600     | 19 | 5     | 3          | 2            | 3             | Heavy brawler; trades speed for resilience and firepower. |
+| **Sky Fortress**  | 9–10+      | 900     | 20 | 4     | 4          | 2            | 4             | Siege platform; can specialize for overwhelming offense or defense. |
+---
+===== Roles Summary =====
+Every player has a role, and larger ships may have role variants.
+  * **Captain** – Provides commands, morale boosts, and coordination.
+  * **Gunner** – Operates ship weapons, targeting hull or specific systems.
+  * **Engineer** – Repairs and maintains ship systems and hardpoints.
+  * **Pilot** – Controls movement, positioning, and evasive maneuvers.
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 ===== Captain – Command & Coordination =====
-^ Action            ^ Roll                   ^ Effect |
+^ Action              ^ Roll                        ^ Effect |
-| **Command**       | Persuasion/Intimidation DC 12 | Grant *advantage* to a crew member’s next roll. |
+| **Command**         | Persuasion/Intimidation DC 12 | Grant *advantage* to a crew member’s next roll. |
-| **Target Lock**   | Perception DC 12       | Spot weak point → Next Gunner attack may attempt a *Called Shot* without disadvantage. |
+| **Target Lock**     | Perception DC 12            | Spot weak point → Next Gunner attack may attempt a *Called Shot* without disadvantage. |
-| **Rally Crew**    | Charisma DC 12         | All crew gain +1d4 temp HP or advantage on Morale saves. |
+| **Rally Crew**      | Charisma DC 12              | All crew gain +1d4 temp HP or advantage on Morale saves. |
-| **Emergency Orders** | d20 vs 11           | Cancel one Hardpoint Check (damage roll) against your ship this round. |
+| **Emergency Orders**| d20 vs 11                   | Cancel one Hardpoint Check (damage roll) against your ship this round. |
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 ===== Gunner – Weapons & Critical Strikes =====
-^ Action            ^ Roll                   ^ Effect |
+^ Action              ^ Roll                        ^ Effect |
-| **Fire Weapon**   | Attack roll            | Deal damage to enemy Hull HP. |
+| **Fire Weapon**     | Attack roll                 | Deal damage to enemy Hull HP. |
-| **Suppressive Fire** | Attack roll (disadvantage) | On hit, enemy’s next attack is at disadvantage. |
+| **Suppressive Fire**| Attack roll (disadvantage)  | On hit, enemy’s next attack is at disadvantage. |
-| **Called Shot**   | Attack roll (disadvantage, unless boosted) | On hit, force a Hardpoint Damage Check (11+ = enemy system worsens). |
+| **Called Shot**     | Attack roll (disadvantage, unless boosted) | On hit, force a Hardpoint Damage Check (11+ = enemy system worsens). |
-| **Overload Shot** | Attack roll (advantage, then weapon becomes *Damaged*) | High damage but risks disabling weapon until repaired. |
+| **Overload Shot**   | Attack roll (advantage, then weapon becomes *Damaged*) | High damage but risks disabling weapon until repaired. |
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 ===== Engineer – Repairs & Damage Control =====
-^ Action            ^ Roll                   ^ Effect |
+^ Action              ^ Roll                        ^ Effect |
-| **Repair System** | d20 vs 11              | Improve Hardpoint state (Destroyed → Damaged → Healthy). |
+| **Repair System**   | d20 vs 11                   | Improve Hardpoint state (Destroyed → Damaged → Healthy). |
-| **Brace System**  | Reaction, d20 vs 11    | Prevent Hardpoint from worsening on damage this round. |
+| **Brace System**    | Reaction, d20 vs 11         | Prevent Hardpoint from worsening on damage this round. |
-| **Boost System**  | d20 vs 11              | Give +2 bonus to a chosen system’s roll (Pilot, Gunner, or Captain) for 1 round. |
+| **Boost System**    | d20 vs 11                   | Give +2 bonus to a chosen system’s roll (Pilot, Gunner, or Captain) for 1 round. |
-| **Emergency Repair** | d20 vs 11           | Restore 1d8 ship HP. |
+| **Emergency Repair**| d20 vs 11                   | Restore 1d8 ship HP. |
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 ===== Pilot – Maneuver & Positioning =====
-^ Action            ^ Roll                   ^ Effect |
+^ Action              ^ Roll                        ^ Effect |
-| **Evasive Maneuver** | Dex/Vehicle check DC 12 | Next enemy attack has disadvantage. |
+| **Evasive Maneuver**| Dex/Vehicle check DC 12     | Next enemy attack has disadvantage. |
-| **Attack Run**    | Dex/Vehicle check DC 12 | Next Gunner attack gets advantage (or enables Called Shot without disadvantage). |
+| **Attack Run**      | Dex/Vehicle check DC 12     | Next Gunner attack gets advantage (or enables Called Shot without disadvantage). |
-| **Position for Cover** | d20 vs 11          | Ship gains +2 AC until next round. |
+| **Position for Cover** | d20 vs 11                | Ship gains +2 AC until next round. |
-| **Redline Engine** | d20 vs 11             | Move +2 extra Speed this round; on failure, Engines suffer a Hardpoint Damage Check. |
+| **Redline Engine**  | d20 vs 11                   | Move +2 extra Speed this round; on failure, Engines suffer a Hardpoint Damage Check. |
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+===== Ship Weapon Damage =====
+Airship weapons deal damage to the **hull HP** of enemy ships or may be used to target **hardpoints** (slots). Damage is resolved by weapon type.
+---
+==== Weapon Types ====
+^ Weapon Type   ^ Dice (Roll Option) ^ Notes |
+| **Light Mount**    | 4d8 + 2  | Small, fast weapons (light cannons, arcane bolts). Good vs scouts and frigates. |
+| **Standard Mount** | 5d10 + 5 | Medium weapons (deck guns, heavy ballistae). The most common weapon type. |
+| **Heavy Mount**    | 6d10 + 10 | Large weapons (broadside cannons, siege repeaters). Strong vs larger hulls. |
+| **Siege Mount**    | 8d10 + 15 | Massive weapons (arcane artillery, dreadnought batteries). Usually one per large ship. |
+---
+==== Critical Hits ====
+  * On a critical hit, **double the dice damage** (not the flat bonus).
+  * The attacker may also choose to force a **Hardpoint Check** (11+ = system worsens).
+  * Critical hits are intended to be spiky and dangerous: they can bypass hull attrition and cripple enemy systems.
+---
+==== Called Shots ====
+  * A Gunner may attempt to **target a specific hardpoint** instead of the hull.
+  * Attack is rolled with **disadvantage** (unless boosted by the Captain or Pilot).
+---