GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? - Page 6

Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 05:45 AM

Posted to this thread per Qoltar's PM request:

Templates based on watching relevant ST episodes, checking transcripts, and double-checking against Memory Alpha. They should be "mostly accurate" up to SNW Season 1.

If these templates are overpowered, it's because I've tried to model exactly what characters of a given species are shown doing in the shows. For example, Denobulans have full-fledged Clinging ability, but Dr. Phlox uses the power exactly once in the entire run of Enterprise.

Denobulan (39 or 42 points)

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Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 05:59 AM

Caitian (Unknown Planet (Cait?), Class M, Α or Β Quadrant) (14 points)

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Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 06:08 AM

Edosian (Unknown Homeworld, Class M?, Α Quadrant?) (15 points)

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Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 06:14 AM

Deltan (Delta IV, Class M, Α Quadrant?) (25 points)

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Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 07:24 AM

Since it seems germane to Qoltar's original request:

Klingon (Qo’nos, Class M, B Quadrant) (39 points)

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Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 08:02 AM

More Klingons . . .

Variation: Augment Virus-Afflicted Klingon - Adult Survivor (-19 points).

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Variation: Augment Virus-Afflicted Klingon - Child Survivor (-15 points).

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Variation: Follower of T'Kuvna (-35 points)

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Female Klingon (-11 points)

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Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 08:32 AM

Even more Klingons

Variation: Human-Klingon Hybrid - Culturally Human (-22 or -42 points).

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Variation: Human-Klingon Hybrid - Culturally Klingon (-27 points)

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Variation: Warrior Caste (+139 points)

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Edit: Altered point cost to reflect changes to basic Klingon Template.

Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 09:04 AM

Klingon weapons updated from Bob Portnell's GURPS 3E Star Trek, in GURPS 4E Martial Arts format.

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BAT’LETH: Science Fiction - Star Trek. The Klingon “Sword of Honor,” invented by the legendary Klingon warrior Kahless the Unforgettable sometime before 650 B.C.E. It is a heavy crescent-shaped blade about about 4-5 feet long, with two or more secondary blades and three hand-grips on the back. Early versions had just a single, long hand grip. Some versions have secondary blades that can be used to Hook the target. It is designed to Parry using a Defensive Grip while also making slashing and stabbing attacks. It can use Two-Handed Axe/Mace or Polearm skill. It can also be used one-handed using Axe/Mace skill with -1 to base damage, Reach C,1, Parry 0U, and ST +1. Light versions also exist, which can be treated as being identical to the Qian Kun Ri Yue Dao.

While this is a science fiction weapon, it was based on the Deer Horn Knife and combat-capable versions have been made by Star Trek fans. Weight assumes steel construction and fan-made versions are typically Good- or Fine-Quality weapons. It is an awkward weapon, giving a -2 Unfamiliarity penalty; 8 hours of practice reduces this to -1; 40 hours eliminates the penalty. The weapon’s design gives the user DR4 to the hands on 1-3 on 1d. See Double-Ended Weapons.

22nd to 25th c. Bat'leths are made from hyperdense metal. They can be treated as being Ultra Fine weapons using the Ultratech rules.

D'KTAHG: Science Fiction - Star Trek. Also spelled Daq'tagh. A Klingon warrior’s knife with a straight double-edged arrow-headed blade with two secondary blades which can be used to Disarm foes. A rectangular hollow runs from the quillions to the middle of the flared “arrowhead” tip which can also be used to trap blades. The pommel is typically round and studded with short, sharp spikes. Treat it as a LARGE KNIFE, but with a +1 bonus to Parry when the secondary blades are extended. It can be used with Knife or Main-Gauche skill. Most are Fine-Quality or better. Some have Fine-Quality or better decoration in the form of elaborately sculpted hilts with inlaid family crests. Some have retractable secondary blades. It takes an extra Ready maneuver to open or close the blades after the weapon is ready, although it is possible to simultaneously draw the blade and extend the secondary blades with a single Fast-Draw (Knife) roll. The blades can also be extended while the main blade is inside a victim. Treat this as a Pick attack which requires a ST roll to retrieve the blade, but which inflicts half as much damage as the original attack as the weapon is ripped from the wound. This sort of attack can be combined with other All-Out Attack, Attack, or Determined Attack options which allow extra damage.

MEK’LETH: Science Fiction - Star Trek. A Klingon FALCHION with a heavy, sharp-edged forward curving blade and an open-ended bladed hand guard, used to make swinging or thrusting cutting attacks. The hand guard gives the user’s hands DR4 on 1-3 on 1d and can also be used as a Hook in order to Disarm foes.

PAINSTICK: Science Fiction - Star Trek. A non-lethal Klingon weapon used for ceremonies, prisoner control, and torture. Treat it like a STUN WAND except that it has improved Reach and users must roll vs. HT-8 to avoid Physical Stun and Severe Pain which lasts as long as the painstick remains in contact. Additionally, its internal power source is good for hundreds of uses before it must be recharged.

QA'VAK: Science Fiction - Star Trek. A Klingon JAVELIN used for hunting and to play the sport of qa’vak. The object of qa’vak game is to hurl a spear through the center of a half-meter hoop as it rolls past a series of stakes. This is considered essential training for the Klingon ceremonial hunt, which is also performed using qa'vak. It can be used in melee, or more commonly as a ranged weapon using Spear Throwing skill.

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TL	Weapon	Dam.	Type	Reach	Parry	 Cost 	Weight	Bulk	ST	Skill	Material	DR	HP	Notes	Origin
9^	Heavy Bat'leth	sw+3	cut	1,2	0U	$50 	12		12‡	Polearm	Metal	10	19	Double-Ended Weapon	SF - Star Trek
9^	Heavy Bat’leth	thr+1	cut	C,1	+2	-	-		11‡	Polearm	Metal	10	n/a	Double-Ended Weapon	SF - Star Trek
9^	Heavy Bat’leth	sw+3	imp	1,2	0U	-	-		12‡	Polearm	Metal	10	n/a	Double-Ended Weapon, Can get stuck.	SF - Star Trek
9^	Heavy Bat’leth	thr-1	imp	C,1	+2	-	-		11‡	Polearm	Metal	10	n/a	Double-Ended Weapon	SF - Star Trek
9^	Heavy Bat'telh	thr+1	imp	2	0U		-		12‡	Polearm	Metal	10	n/a	Double-Ended Weapon	SF - Star Trek

The "Double Sword" skill for the Bat'leth was a house rule that I devised before rules for double-ended weapons came out for DF. It should be replaced with Polearm or Two-Handed Axe/Mace skill with an additional Familiarity with double-ended weapons.

Pursuivant · 07-28-2022, 09:18 AM

Finally, some martial arts templates:

Mok'bara (6 points/10 points)

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Starfleet Unarmed Combat (4 points/9 points)

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Suus Manha (4 points/10 points)

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Fred Brackin · 07-28-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pursuivant

Since it seems germane to Qoltar's original request:

Klingon (Qo’nos, Class M, B Quadrant) (68 points)
Aggressive honor-driven warrior aliens. 5’4” to 7’0”, 130-350 lbs.

Attributes: ST: +1 [10]; DX: +0 [0]; IQ: +0 [0]; HT: +1 [10]. +20

Optional Attributes: Increased ST [10/lvl]; Increased DX [20/lvl]; Increased HT [10/lvl].

Secondary Characteristics: HP: +2 [4]; FP: +2 [6]. +10

Optional Secondary Characteristics: Increased HP [2/lvl]; Increased Basic Speed [5/lvl]; Increased Will [5/lvl]; Increased FP [3/lvl].

Advantages: Acute Taste and Smell 1 [2]; Acute Vision 1 [2]; Damage Resistance 1 (Limitation: Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Damage Resistance 2 (Limitations: Tough Skin (Inflexible), -20%; Partial (Skull and Spinal Column Only), -60%) [2]; Damage Resistance 3 (Limitations: Ablative, -80%, Limited (Brain, Torso, and Vitals Only), -20%) [3].

Extended Lifespan 1 [2]; Fearlessness 2 [4]; Fit [5]; Hard to Kill 1 [2]; Hard to Subdue 1 [2]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Rapid Healing [5]; Resistance (+3, Disease) [5]; Resistance (+3, Poison) [5]; Sharp Teeth [1]. +51

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There's a peculiar rules element that makes it possible for Longevity to replace Extended Lifespan 1 and still see the lifespans seen in Klingon characters in DS(. There's a clause in the Aging rules on p.444 where _if_ you have Longevity and your adjsut hT is 17+ only rolls of 18 fail (and **** as normal rather thna Crit fails)..

This doesn't come up much until you see whoel populations (alien of gene-mod humans) with Longevity and high mods to HT for Aging (TL-3 mostly bt also Fit)..

Assuming a TL of 11^ that's a mod of +8 and even a bog-standard human with HT 10 has failed only 1 Aging roll for each attribute at age 87 (54 rolls for eah attribute) i.e. he fails only on 17s or 18s though these do count as crit fails and cost him 2 pts.Possibly relevant to the Picard series.

An alien race with the same TL but Longevity and +1 HT and Fit probably hasn't lost any Attribute pts at 87. They lose only 1 pt out of 216 Aging rolls. They might start slowing down a little (1p) by age 102 but probably don't start losing pt number 2 until after age 125.

So the very gray but still hearty Klingons (Kang, Kor and Kolos?) seen on DS( at ages that must have been in their 140s might have gotten there jsut with Longevity rather than needing Extended Lifespan..

This has been only a technical note on the possibilities inherant but perhaps not obvious in the Aging rules. I don't want to start a big kerfluffle.

07-28-2022, 05:45 AM	#51
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Posted to this thread per Qoltar's PM request: Templates based on watching relevant ST episodes, checking transcripts, and double-checking against Memory Alpha. They should be "mostly accurate" up to SNW Season 1. If these templates are overpowered, it's because I've tried to model exactly what characters of a given species are shown doing in the shows. For example, Denobulans have full-fledged Clinging ability, but Dr. Phlox uses the power exactly once in the entire run of Enterprise. Denobulan (39 or 42 points) Spoiler: Optional Attributes: Decreased ST [-10/lvl]; Increased IQ [20/lvl]; Increased HT [10/lvl]. Optional Secondary Characteristics: Reduced HP [2/lvl]; Increased Per or Will [5/lvl]. Advantages: Acute Smell and Taste 2 (Limitation: Smell Only, -50%) [1]; Clinging [20]; Enhanced Move 1/2 (Climbing) [5]; Extended Lifespan 1 [2]; Less Sleep 6 [14]; Reduced Consumption 2 (Limitations: Food Only, -50%, Must make up missed meals, -25%) [1]; Resistant (+8, Borg Nanoprobes (Rare) [3]. Perks: Don’t typically suffer from Drowsiness [1]; Inflatable Face [1]; Long Tongue [1]; Patient [1]. Optional Perk: Tossing Talent [1/lvl]. Optional Advantages: Acute Smell/Taste [2/lvl]; Ally or Ally Group [Varies]; Charisma [5/lvl]; Claim to Hospitality [1 to 10]; Contact or Contact Group [Varies]; Common Sense [10]; Cultural Adaptability or Xeno-Adaptability [10 or 20]; Discriminatory Smell [20]; Empathy or Sensitive [5 or 15]; Favor [1 each]; Fearlessness [2/lvl]; High Manual Dexterity [5/lvl]; Metabolism Control (Limitation: Hibernation) [Varies]; Patron [Varies]; Resistance (Disease, Influence Skills, and/or Nanotechnology) [Varies]; Single-Minded [5]; Talent (Artificer, Denobulan Throwing Ability, Scientific Ability, Healer, or Smooth Operator) [Varies]. Disadvantages: Flashbacks (Moderate, Limitations: Always pertinent to situation at hand, -20%; No skill penalty to use of skills necessary for survival, -50%.) [-3]; Phobia (Autophobia, 15-) [-8]. Optional Disadvantages: Bad Temper [-10]; Chummy or Gregarious [-5 or -10]; Compulsive Behavior (Gossiping, Talking, Teaching, Philosophizing, Social Meddling) [-5]; Curious [-5]; Dependents [Varies]; Delusion (Unreasonable Optimism) [-5]; Duty (to family, Non-Hazardous) [Varies]; Easy to Read [-10]; Intolerance (Antarans) [-1]; Odious Personal Habit (Insular, Pedantic, Talks too much) [-5 or -10]; Pacifism [Varies]; Sense of Duty (Family or Extended Family) [-5 or -10]; Xenophilia [-10]. Quirks:* Complex family relationships [-1]; Polyamorous [-1]; Prefer living in close quarters with others [-1]; Yearly hibernation [-1]. Optional Quirks: Broad-Minded [-1]; Congenial [-1]. Skills: Area Knowledge (Denobula Triaxa) (IQ/E) IQ [1] - 10; Climbing (DX/A) DX+2 [8] - 12; Psychology (Denobulan) (IQ/H) IQ-2 [1] - 8 Optional Skills: Acting (IQ/A); Bioengineering/TL (IQ/H); Biology/TL (IQ/VH); Body Language (Denobulan) (Per/A); Detect Lies (IQ/H); Diplomacy (IQ/H); Erotic Art (HT/H); Fast-Talk (IQ/A); First-Aid/TL (IQ/E); Intimidation (Will/A); Observation (Per/A); Pharmacy/TL (IQ/H); Psychology/TL (IQ/H); Physician/TL (IQ/H); Physiology/TL (IQ/VH); Public Speaking (IQ/A); Savoir-Faire (IQ/E); Sex Appeal (HT/A); Surgery/TL (IQ/VH); Veterinary (IQ/H). *Features:* Asexual Reproduction. Don’t speak while eating. Eye colors can change depending on mood. Immune to Trans-Temporal Disturbances. Orion pheromones cause symptoms similar to onset of hibernation. Susceptible to several forms of odd radiation (omicron radiation). Taboo Traits (Berserk, Bully, Impulsiveness, Loner, Phobia (Demophobia), Sadism, or any other trait which makes it impossible to live in close quarters with others). Thick, rapidly-growing toenails. Unsentimental about animals. Tossing Talent: At least some Denobulans have an uncanny ability to accurately toss balls and similar objects. Each level of this perk gives a +1 bonus to toss an object using both hands while stationary and taking the All-Out-Attack maneuver or an equivalent action. Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:07 PM.

07-28-2022, 05:59 AM	#52
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Caitian (Unknown Planet (Cait?), Class M, Α or Β Quadrant) (14 points) Spoiler: 5’0” to 6’0”, 90-200 lbs. Feline humanoids. Use the standard humanoid template with the following modifications. Optional Attributes: Reduced ST [-10/lvl]; Increased DX [+20/lvl]; Altered HT [±10/lvl]. Optional Secondary Characteristics: Altered HP [±2/lvl]; Increased Basic Speed or Move [+5/lvl]; Increased Per [+5/lvl]; Altered FP [±3/lvl]. Advantages: Claws (Sharp Claws) [5]; Enhanced Move 1 (Running) (Limitations: Temporary Disadvantage (Horizontal, No Fine Manipulators, -40%) [12]; Extra Flexibility (Limitation: Tail Only, -80%) [1]; High Manual Dexterity 1 (Limitation: Only to counter effects of Missing Digit, -60%) [2]; Striker (Tail) (Crushing, Enhancement: Long (Reach C,1, Rear Arc Only), +100%. Limitations: Cannot Parry, -40%; Clumsy (-4 to hit), -80%; Very Weak (thr-1 damage), -60%; Vulnerable (Crippled by HP/3 or greater damage), -20%) [1]; Teeth (Sharp Teeth) [1]. Optional Advantages: Acute Hearing [2/lvl]; Acute Smell and Taste [2/lvl]; Acute Vision [2/lvl]; Appearance (Enhancement: Universal, +20%) [Varies]; Catfall [10]; Charisma [5/lvl]; Clinging [20]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Cultural Adaptability or Xenoadaptability [10 or 20]; Damage Resistance (Thick Fur) [5/lvl]; Discriminatory Hearing [15]; Discriminatory Smell [15]; Empathy or Sensitive [5 or 15]; Enhanced Move [10 or 20/lvl]; Enhanced Tracking [5/lvl]; Extra Flexibility [5]; Nictitating Membrane [1/lvl]; Night Vision [1/lvl]; Parabolic Hearing [4/lvl]; Perfect Balance [10]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Precise Hearing [10]; Protected Sense (Vision) [5]; Reputation [Varies]; Subsonic Hearing [5]; Super Climbing [3/lvl]; Super Jumping [10/lvl]; Talent (Smooth Operator) [15/lvl]; Temperature Tolerance [1/lvl]; Ultrahearing [5]; Vibration Sense (Limitation: Whiskers (Melee Attack, C), -40%) [6]; Voice [10]. Perk: Thin Fur [1]. Optional Perks: Honest Face [1]; Sanitized Metabolism [1]. Disadvantage: Missing Digit [-2]. Optional Disadvantages: Remove Claws [-5] and/or Striker [-1]; Bad Sight (Low Resolution or Nearsighted) [-25]; Bad Temper [-10]; Charitable [-15]; Chummy [-5]; Code of Honor [Varies]; Color Blindness [-10]; Curiosity [-5]; Jealousy [-10]; Loner [-5]; Pacifism [Varies]; Selfless [-5]; Sense of Duty [Varies]; Skinny [-5]. Quirks:* Cat-Like Behaviors [-1]; Large Ears [-1]; Large Eyes [-1]; Growling or Purring Voice [-1]; Strong Sexual Urges [-1]. Optional Quirks: Broad-Minded [-1]; Congenial [-1]; Cooperative [-1]; Distinctive Features [-1]; Humble [-1]; Peaceful [-1]; Responsive [-1]. Cultural Familiarities: Caitian [0]; Federation [2]. Languages: Caitian (Native) [0]. Features: Born Biter; Typically don’t wear shoes. Might be Digitigrade; Subtract -2 inches from height after figuring ST. Skills: Area Knowledge (Home Planet) (E) IQ [1]. Optional Skills: Brawling (E); Climbing (A); Stealth (A). This write-up covers what is known about the species up to LD Season 2. The tail counts as a perk because it can be used as a very clumsy striker to distract foes or knock over small items. (At one point M'ress uses her tail to tease one of the other characters.) There are serious discrepancies in Caitian appearance since TAS, ranging from stocky and lynx-like to nearly hairless and almost human-looking except for their tails. I've made the assumption that M'ress is "stock" Caitian and Caitians shown in LD have had genetic or surgical modification done on their feet. GURPS Furries established that it's possible to have a three-fingered hand as a feature, making the High Manual Dexterity/Missing Finger combination unnecessary. Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:08 PM.

07-28-2022, 06:08 AM	#53
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Edosian (Unknown Homeworld, Class M?, Α Quadrant?) (15 points) Spoiler: Gracile, three-armed, three-legged, orange-skinned aliens, 5'5"-7'0", 130 to 250 lbs. Optional Attributes: Altered ST [+/-10/lvl]; Increased DX or IQ [20/lvl]. Optional Secondary Characteristics: Reduced HP [-2/lvl]; Increased Move [5/lvl]. Advantages: Extra Arm [10]; Extra Legs (3 Legs) [5]. Optional Advantages: 3D Spatial Sense or Absolute Direction [5 or 10]; Damage Resistance 1 (Limitation: Skull Only, -70%) [2/lvl]; Enhanced Move 1/2 (Running) [10]; High Manual Dexterity [5/lvl]; Night Vision [1/lvl]; Single-Minded [5]; Talent (Artificer, Mathematical Ability, or Musical Ability) [Varies]; Terrain Adaptation (Uneven) [5]; Voice [10]. Optional Perk: Meticulous [1]. Optional Disadvantages: Ham-Fisted 1 [5]; Loner [-5]; Missing Digit (2 fingers on each hand) [-12]; Shyness [-5 or -10]. Quirk: Long, skinny neck [-1]. Optional Quirks: Cannot Shout [-1]; Reserved [-1]. Skills: Area Knowledge (Edosian Homeworld) (E) IQ [1] - 10. Optional Skills: Musical Instrument (H). Languages: Edosian [0]. Cultural Familiarities: Edosian [0]. Feature: Can contract Dramia II plague. Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:08 PM.

07-28-2022, 06:14 AM	#54
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Deltan (Delta IV, Class M, Α Quadrant?) (25 points) Spoiler: Bald, sexually-advanced humanoids. Optional Attributes: Increased IQ [20/lvl]; Increased HT [10/lvl]. Optional Secondary Characteristics: Increased Per or Will [5/lvl]. Advantages: Affliction (Enhancement: Bestow Advantage (High Pain Threshold), +150%. Limitations: Accessibility (Requires Willing Subject), -20%; Melee Attack (C), -30%; Nuisance Effect (Requires Concentration and continuous contact), -10%; Takes Extra Time 4, -40%.) [15]; Racial Reputation (+1, Sexually adventurous, highly-proficient lovers. Warp-capable Α and Β Quadrant species (Almost Everyone), All the Time) [4]. Optional Advantages: Allies [Varies]; Appearance [Varies]; Charisma [5/lvl]; Contact [Varies]; Contact Group [Varies]; Empathy or Sensitive [5 or 15]; Extra Flexibility or Double-Jointed [5 or 10]; Fearless [2/lvl]; Fit or Very Fit [5 or 15]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Intuition [15]; Mind Control [50]; Mindlink [5 or 10/lvl]; Special Rapport [5]; Reputation [Varies]; Resistance (Disease and/or Mental Influence) [Varies]; Single Minded [5]; Talent (Allure or Smooth Operator) [5 or 10/lvl]; Telecommunication (Telesend) [30]; Versatile [5]. Optional Perks: Exaggerated Sexual Features [1]; Honest Face [1]. Optional Disadvantages: Chummy [-5]; Compulsive Behavior (Sex) [-5]; Curiosity [-5]; Disciplines of Faith (Ritualism) [-5]; Intolerance (Prudes) [-5]; Impulsiveness [-10]; Lecherousness (Limitation: Ethical, -80%.) [-3]; Overconfidence [-5]; Pacifism [Varies]; Sense of Duty (Family, Friends, and/or Lovers) [Varies]; Vow (Celibacy) [-5]; Xenophilia [-10]. Optional Quirk:* Broad-Minded [-1]. Optional Features: Pansexual. Polyamorous. Skills: Area Knowledge (Delta IV) (E) IQ [1] - 10; Computer Operation/TL (E) IQ [1] - 10; Erotic Art (A) DX [2] - 10; Sex Appeal (A) HT [2] - 10. Optional Skills: Acrobatics (H); Area Knowledge (Federation) (E); Body Language (A); Connoisseur (Erotica or similar) (E); Electronics Operation/TL (Life Support, Media, or Medical) (A); Expert Skill (Psionics or Sexology) (H); Philosophy (H); Physiology/TL (Comparative or Deltan) (VH); Psychology (Comparative or Deltan) (H); Theology (H). The "Ethical" limitation on the optional Lecherous disadvantage is effectively a limited Code of Honor to only pursue willing, socially appropriate partners, not cause social disruptions, and "leave your lovers in a better state than you found them." Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:09 PM.

07-28-2022, 07:24 AM	#55
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Since it seems germane to Qoltar's original request: Klingon (Qo’nos, Class M, B Quadrant) (39 points) Spoiler: Aggressive honor-driven warrior aliens. 5’4” to 7’0”, 130-350 lbs. Attributes: ST: +1 [10]; DX: +0 [0]; IQ: +0 [0]; HT: +1 [10]. Optional Attributes: Increased ST [10/lvl]; Increased DX [20/lvl]; Increased HT [10/lvl]. Secondary Characteristics: HP: +2 [4]; FP: +1 [3]. Optional Secondary Characteristics: Increased HP [2/lvl]; Increased Basic Speed [5/lvl]; Increased Will [5/lvl]; Increased FP [3/lvl]. Advantages: Acute Taste and Smell 1 (Limitation: Smell Only, -50%.) [1]; Acute Vision 1 [2]; Damage Resistance 1 (Limitation: Tough Skin, -40%) [3]; Damage Resistance 2 (Limitations: Tough Skin (Inflexible), -20%; Partial (Skull and Spinal Column Only), -60%) [2]; Damage Resistance 1 (Limitations: Ablative, -80%, Limited (Brain, Torso, and Vitals Only), -20%) [1]. Fearlessness 1[2]; Fit [5]; Hard to Kill 1 [2]; Longevity [2]; Rapid Healing [5]; Sharp Teeth [1]. Edit: Per several suggestions, Longevity replaces Extended Lifespan. Per Infornic's suggestion, I've moved HTS, Resistance, and HPT to Optional advantages. Acute Smell/Taste now just applies to Smell, Damage Resistance for Brain, Torso, and Vitals reduced, Fearlessness level reduced. Optional Advantages: Acute Hearing [2/lvl]; Acute Taste and Smell (Optional Limitation: Smell Only, -50%.) [1 or 2/lvl]; Acute Vision [2/lvl]; Ambidexterity [5]; Appearance [Varies]; Charisma [5/lvl]; Claws (Short Claws or Sharp Claws) [3 or 5]; Claim to Hospitality [1 to 10]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Common Sense [10]; Contact Group [Varies]; Contact [Varies]; Cultural Adaptability or Xeno-Adaptability [10 or 20]; Damage Resistance (possibly with Toughness limitation) [3 or 5/lvl]; Danger Sense [15]; Daredevil [15]; Deep Sleeper [1]; Destiny [Varies]; Enhanced Defenses [Varies]; Enhanced Tracking [5/lvl]; Extended Lifespan 1 [2]; Extra Attack (Limitation: Unarmed Attacks or Melee Weapons Only) [25/lvl]; Fearlessness [2/lvl]; G-Experience [1 to 10]; Hard to Kill [2/lvl]; Hard to Subdue [2/lvl]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Higher Purpose [5]; Improved G-Tolerance 1 or 2 [5 or 10]; Indomitable [15]; Legal Immunity [5 to 20]; Lifting ST [5/lvl]; Longevity [2]; Luck or Extreme Luck [15 or 30]; Night Vision [1/lvl]; Patron [Varies]; Penetrating Voice [1]; Perfect Balance [15]; Peripheral Vision [15]; Rank [Varies]; Recovery [10]; Reduced Consumption 1 [2]; Reputation [Varies]; Resistance (+3, Acceleration, Disease, or Poison) [2 or 5 each]; Security Clearance [5/lvl]; Single Minded [5]; Status [10/lvl]; Talent (Artificer, Intuitive Admiral, Outdoorsman, etc.) [Varies]; Teeth (Fangs) [+1]; Tenure [5]; Unfazeable [15]; Unusual Background [Varies]; Very Fit [15]; Very Rapid Healing [+10]; Wealth [Varies]; Weapon Master [Varies]. Perks: Alcohol Tolerance [1]; Technique Immunity (Neck Snap) [1]. +2 Optional Perk: Close Combat Precognition [1]. Disadvantages: Bad Temper, 12- [-10]; Odious Personal Habit (-1, Aggressive, Blunt to the point of rudeness.) [-5]. Optional Disadvantages: Appearance [Varies]; Bad Back [-15 or -25]; Berserk [-10]; Bloodlust [-10]; Bully [-10]; Callous [-5]; Code of Honor (Klingon or Klingon Warrior) [-5 or -15]; Compulsive Behavior (Carousing, Defending Territory, Dueling, Fighting, Gambling, Risk-Taking, Vowing) [Varies]; Chronic Pain [Varies]; Delusion [-5 to -10]; Disciplines of Faith [Varies]; Duty (Family, Clan, or Klingon Empire) [Varies]; Enemy [Varies]; Fanaticism (Klingon Empire) [-15]; Guilt Complex [-5]; Honesty [-10]; Hunchback [-10]; Impulsiveness [-10]; Intolerance (“Dishonorable” people or species, Non-Klingons, Non-Warriors, and/or Specific Species) [-5 or -10]; Jealousy [-10]; Lame (Crippled Leg or One Leg) [-10 or -15]; Maintenance [Varies]; Missing Digit [Varies]; No Sense of Humor [-10]; Obsession [-5 to -15]; Odious Personal Habit (Bragging, Disgusting Eating Habits, Poor Hygiene, etc.) [-5 to -15]; On the Edge [-15]; One Arm [-20]; One Eye [-15]; One Hand [-15]; Overconfidence [-5]; Paranoia [-10]; Reputation [Varies]; Sadism [-15]; Secret [Varies]; Selfish [-5]; Sense of Duty (Family and Friends, Clan, or Klingon Empire [-2 to -15]; Social Stigma (Second-Class Citizen or Outcast) [-5 or -15]; Stubbornness [-5]; Vow [-1 to -15]; Susceptibility (Cold) [Varies]; Truthfulness [-5]; Weak Bite [-2]; Weakness (Cold and/or Sunlight) [Varies]; Wealth (Struggling or Poor) [-10 or -15]; Workaholic [-5]; Wounded [-5]. Quirks:* Chauvinistic [-1]; Dislike cold. [-1]; Distinctive Odor. [-1]; Don’t like to swim. [-1]; Prefer to eat meat or seafood served alive, or freshly killed and raw or lightly cooked. [-1]; Prefer warm, moist, dimly-lit conditions. [-1]; Proud. [-1]. -7 Optional Quirks: Delusions [-1]; Distinctive Feature (Cranial Ridges, Lack of Cranial Ridges, or Scars) [-1]; Dull [-1]; Prefer unarmed combat or melee combat using traditional weapons. [-1]; Staid [-1]; Uncongenial [-1]; Vow [-1]. Skills: Area Knowledge (Klingon Empire) (E) IQ [1] - 10; Brawling (E) DX [1] - 10; History (Klingon Empire) (H) IQ-2 [1] - 8; Intimidation (A) Will-1 [1] - 9; Philosophy (Klingon) (H) IQ-2 [1] - 8; Savoir-Faire (Klingon) (E) IQ [1] - 10; and at least one of Double Axe (Bat’leth) (A) DX-1 [1] - 9; Knife (E) DX [1] - 10; Shortsword (E) DX [1] - 10; Spear (A) DX-1 [1] - 9; or Thrown Weapon (Spear) (E) DX [1] - 11. +7 Optional Skills: Armory (Armor, Heavy Weapons, Melee Weapons, or Small Arms); Artillery (Beams or Guided Missiles) (A); Body Language (Klingon) (A); Climbing (A); Connoisseur (Food & Drink, Klingon Opera, or Weapons) (E); Detect Lies (H); Driving/TL; Electronics Operation/TL (Communications, Life Support, Security, Sensors, or Matter Transmitter) (A); Environment Suit (NBC or Vacc Suit) (A); Free-Fall (A); Gunner (Heavy Weapons) (A). Heraldry (Klingon) (A); History (Military) (H); Interrogation (A); Karate (H); Judo (H); Jumping (E); Literature (Klingon) (H); Melee Weapon skills (A); Missile Weapon Skills (A); Naturalist (H); Navigation/TL (Land or Space) (A); Piloting/TL (Atmospheric or High-Performance Starship); Politics (A); Religious Ritual (Klingon) (A); Running (E); Singing (E); Stealth (A); Survival (A); Throwing (A); Thrown Weapon Skills (A); Tracking (A); Wrestling (A). Cultural Familiarity: Klingon Empire (Native) [0]. Languages: Klingon Dialect (Native) [0]. Optional Language: Klingon Standard Dialect (Native) [6]. 6 Features: Early Maturation (physical maturity at 8 years). Skull ridge pattern varies by individual. Hate tribbles. Increase height by 2” and mass by 20 lbs when calculating height and mass based on ST. Might have very small or no external ears. Multiple redundant organs. Taboo Traits (Pitiable advantage. Any psionic advantages. Cowardice, Charitable, Low Pain Threshold, Low Self-Image, Phobias, Skinny, Squeamish, Unfit or Very Unfit disadvantages. Any physical or mental disadvantage not listed as an optional disadvantage worth -15 points or more.). Physiological Data: Interspecies Compatibility Group: II. Gravity: Unknown, presumably 1.0 G [~1.03 - 1.43 G comfort zone]. Pressure: Unknown, presumably 1.0 ATM [~1.0 ATM]. Atmosphere: Unknown, presumably standard M-Class Oxygen-Nitrogen atmosphere, < 50% relative humidity, minimal background radiation. Preferred Temperature: Unknown, but considerably warmer and more humid than Earth [~92 °F]. Comfort zone unknown, but higher than for humans [65 °F to 120 °F, 20 °F higher than for humans]. Height: 5’6”-7’0” Mass: 150-250 lbs. Lifespan: ~150 years. As you can see from this template, it's hard to faithfully model a well-established species with a low character point template. Because of all the factoids about Klingon physiology revealed due to Worf and B'Elanna Torres being main characters Klingons suffer badly from "feature creep." This is a template for a bog-standard non-warrior male. A halfway competent warrior stats out at at over 200 points. A character like Worf, with Starfleet or Klingon Imperial Navy Training, would come out at about 250 points. Seriously scary Klingon warriors, like Kirk or Sisko have to deal with, might be 500 point characters! Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:09 PM.

07-28-2022, 08:02 AM	#56
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? More Klingons . . . Variation: Augment Virus-Afflicted Klingon - Adult Survivor (-19 points). Spoiler: The original survivors of the 2154 Augment virus attack on N’Vak and Qu’Vat. Attributes: -1 ST [-10]. Optional Advantage: Remove Odious Personal Habit (Aggressive, Blunt) [+5]. Optional Perk: Can ignore traditional Klingon intra-species prejudices. [1]. Disadvantages: Remove Damage Resistance (Skull and spinal column) [-1] and Fearlessness [-2]. Add Social Stigma (Second Class Citizen) [-5]; Add Unnatural Feature (Lacks brow, and presumably spinal, chest, and foot ridges, more human-like hair and musculature) [-1]. Edit: Adjusted point costs to reflect changes to standard Klingon template. Added suitable optional advantages. Variation: Augment Virus-Afflicted Klingon - Child Survivor (-15 points). Spoiler: Mutated descendents of the N'Vak and Qu'Vat survivors. The most commonly depicted TOS-era Klingons. Attributes: -1 ST [-10]; +1 IQ [20]. Optional Advantages: "Human-like" advantages, such as removing Odious Personal Habit (Aggressive, Blunt) [+5] or Sensitive or Empathy [5 or 15] or Talent (Smooth Operator) [15/lvl]. Optional Perk: Can ignore traditional Klingon intra-species prejudices. [1]. Disadvantages: Remove Damage Resistance (Skull and spinal column) [-1] and Fearlessness [-2]. Remove Sharp Teeth [-1]. Reputation (-1, Cowardice, Scheming, and Dishonorable Behavior, Everyone, All the Time) [-5]; Social Stigma (Second Class Citizen) [-5]. Add -10 points worth of mental disadvantages. Traits such as Sadism, Bully, Compulsive Behavior (Scheming), Intolerance (Non-Klingons), Megalomania, Odious Personal Habit (Dishonorable Behavior or Vengeful), and Sadism are common. Traits such as Bad Temper or Berserk are less common. Many lack the Klingon Code of Honor. Quirk: Distinctive Feature (Lacks brow (and presumably spinal, chest, and foot) ridges, more human-like teeth, hair, musculature, and body shape). [-1]. Edit: Adjusted point costs to reflect changes to standard Klingon template. Added suitable optional advantages. Variation: Follower of T'Kuvna (-35 points) Spoiler: A member of the House of T’Kuvna. They might have functional claws and longer, sharper teeth than other Klingons. Males shave their heads and don't grow facial hair. Skin color ranges from nearly black to pale gray, eyes are dark and can have a silvery sheen. T'Kuvna's followers led a reactionary xenophobic military movement in the 2250s, which led to the (first) Federation-Klingon War. Since T'Kuvna's movement was designed to unite the warring Klingon noble houses, his followers didn't have chauvinism towards Klingons of different origins from their own. This perk turns the Chauvinism quirk into a feature. Advantages: Damage Resistance +2 (Limitation: Tough Skin (Inflexible), -20%) [8]; Optional Advantages: Claws (Sharp Claws) [5]; Teeth (Fangs) [+1]. Perk: Can ignore traditional Klingon intra-species prejudices. [1]. Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Klingon Warrior) [-15]; Fanaticism (Klingon Empire) [-15]; Intolerance (Non-Klingons) [-10]; Odious Personal Habit (Eats Sentients) [-15]. Female Klingon (-11 points) Spoiler: Smaller and more lightly built than males, but just as aggressive. Attributes: ST: -1 [-10]. Quirk: Social Stigma (Occasional Second Class Citizen) [-1]. Optional Advantages: Acute Smell and Taste [2/lvl]; Discriminatory Smell [15]. Optional Skills: Administration (A); Cooking (A); Housekeeping (E); Politics (A); Psychology (H); Throwing (A). While Klingon females are mostly equal to males, there are times when honor or common sense demand that they defer to male relatives of equal rank. Additionally, a female Klingon can't become High Chancellor or Head of House without a great deal of luck, skill, and social support. Even then, she will face constant challenges and insubordination from male rivals. "Traditional" Klingon females take the role of administrators, housekeepers, and political operatives. Since females throw heavy objects at their mates during courtship, they might have a trained or genetic ability to throw accurately. Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:10 PM.

07-28-2022, 08:32 AM	#57
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Even more Klingons Variation: Human-Klingon Hybrid - Culturally Human (-22 or -42 points). Spoiler: A child of a Klingon and a Human (or one or two Klingon-Human hybrids) raised within the Federation or a largely-human community. Female Human-Klingon hybrids can combine the Female Klingon lens with this one. Attributes: ST: -1 [-10]; HT: -1 [-10]. Advantages: No Odious Personal Habit [+5]. Damage Resistance 1 (Limitations: Ablative, -80%; Tough Skin (Inflexible), -20%; Partial (Skull Only, -70%) [1]. Optional Advantages: Acute Taste and Smell (Limitation: Smell Only, -50%) [1/lvl]. Disadvantages: Remove Acute Smell/Taste [-1]; Damage Resistance (Tough Skin) [-3]; Damage Resistance (Skull, Torso, & Vitals) [-1]; Longevity [-2]; and Sharp Teeth [-1]. Quirks: Remove all Klingon species quirks [+7]; Add Distinctive Feature (Human-Klingon hybrid) [-1]. Skills: Change Area Knowledge (Klingon Empire) to Area Knowledge (Federation), and History (Klingon Empire) to History (Federation). Remove Brawling, Intimidation, Melee Weapon, Philosophy (Klingon), and Savoir-Faire (Klingon) [-5] as skills, although you can learn these skills as Background skills using the Federation Citizen template. Features: Can buy off racial Bad Temper disadvantage. Human temperature tolerance range. Klingon physiology is dominant. Within the Klingon Empire, you not only have the Social Stigma (Second-Class Citizen) [-5] disadvantage, but also Social Stigma (-3, Ignorant) [-15] until you buy Brawling, Intimidation, and Savoir-Faire (Klingon) skills. You might also encounter problems if you aren’t familiar with other skills which Klingons normally learn. Edit: Altered point cost to reflect changes to basic Klingon Template. Variation: Human-Klingon Hybrid - Culturally Klingon (-27 points) Spoiler: A child of a Klingon and a Human (or one or two Klingon-Human hybrids) raised within the Klingon Empire or within a largely-Klingon community. Female Human-Klingon hybrids can combine the Female Klingon lens with this one. Attributes: ST: -1 [-10]; HT: -1 [-10]. -20 Advantages: Damage Resistance 1 (Limitations: Tough Skin (Inflexible), -20%; Partial (Skull Only, -70%) [1]. Optional Advantages: Acute Taste and Smell (Limitation: Smell Only, -50%) [1/lvl]. Disadvantages: Remove Acute Smell/Taste [-1]; Damage Resistance (Tough Skin) [-3]; Damage Resistance (Skull, Torso, & Vitals) [-1]; Longevity [-2]; and Sharp Teeth [-1]. Add Social Stigma (-1, Second-Class Citizen) [-5]. -13 Quirks: Remove all Klingon species quirks [+7]; Add Distinctive Feature (Human-Klingon hybrid) [-1]. Features: Can buy off racial Bad Temper disadvantage. Human temperature tolerance range. Klingon physiology is dominant. Edit: Altered point cost to reflect changes to basic Klingon Template. Variation: Warrior Caste (+139 points) Spoiler: The stereotypical hairy, scary, bloodwine-quaffing Klingon warrior. This template represents a fully-trained, but otherwise average, warrior. Skilled fighters will have much higher combat skills, focusing on training with a single beam weapon, knife, one other melee weapon, and one unarmed combat skill. Warriors who double as ship's crew will have further training. "Mook level" Klingon NPCs should reduced ST, and DX, no Combat Reflexes, and reduced skill levels. Attributes: ST: +1 [10]; DX: +2 [40]; HT +1 [10]. Secondary Traits: Will: +2 [10]. Advantages: Combat Reflexes [15]; High Pain Threshold [15]; Social Regard 1 (Feared) [5]; Status 1 [10]. Optional Advantage: Unfazeable [15]. Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Klingon Warrior) [-15]; Duty (House or Klingon Empire, 12-, Extremely Hazardous) [-15]. Skills: Acrobatics (H) DX-2 [1] - 10; Beam Weapons/TL (Pistol) (E) DX+2 [4] - 14; Beam Weapons/TL (Rifle) (E) DX [1] - 12; Brawling (E) DX+2 [+3] - 14; Broadsword (A) DX [2] - 12; Climbing (A) DX [2] - 12; Double Axe (Bat’leth) (A) DX [2] - 12; Intimidation (A) Will [+1] - 12; Judo (H) DX [4] - 12; Jumping (E) DX [1] - 12; Karate (H) DX [4] - 12; Knife (E) DX+2 [4] - 14; Philosophy (Klingon) (H) IQ-1 [+1] - 9; Polearm (A) DX [2] - 12; Running (A) HT-1 [1] - 11; Soldier/TL (A) IQ+2 [8] - 12; Savoir-Faire (Klingon) (E) IQ+2 [+3] - 12; Shortsword (E) DX [2] - 12; Spear (A) DX [2] - 12; Tactics (H) IQ-2 [1] - 8; Thrown Weapon (Spear) (E) DX [1] - 12; Tracking (A) Per [2] - 11; Wrestling (A) DX [2] - 12. Optional Skills: Administration (A); Camouflage (E); Leadership (A); (A); Shiphandling/TL (Space) (H); Stealth (A). Edit: Altered point cost to reflect changes to basic Klingon Template. Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:11 PM.

07-28-2022, 09:04 AM	#58
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Klingon weapons updated from Bob Portnell's GURPS 3E Star Trek, in GURPS 4E Martial Arts format. Spoiler: BAT’LETH: Science Fiction - Star Trek. The Klingon “Sword of Honor,” invented by the legendary Klingon warrior Kahless the Unforgettable sometime before 650 B.C.E. It is a heavy crescent-shaped blade about about 4-5 feet long, with two or more secondary blades and three hand-grips on the back. Early versions had just a single, long hand grip. Some versions have secondary blades that can be used to Hook the target. It is designed to Parry using a Defensive Grip while also making slashing and stabbing attacks. It can use Two-Handed Axe/Mace or Polearm skill. It can also be used one-handed using Axe/Mace skill with -1 to base damage, Reach C,1, Parry 0U, and ST +1. Light versions also exist, which can be treated as being identical to the Qian Kun Ri Yue Dao. While this is a science fiction weapon, it was based on the Deer Horn Knife and combat-capable versions have been made by Star Trek fans. Weight assumes steel construction and fan-made versions are typically Good- or Fine-Quality weapons. It is an awkward weapon, giving a -2 Unfamiliarity penalty; 8 hours of practice reduces this to -1; 40 hours eliminates the penalty. The weapon’s design gives the user DR4 to the hands on 1-3 on 1d. See Double-Ended Weapons. 22nd to 25th c. Bat'leths are made from hyperdense metal. They can be treated as being Ultra Fine weapons using the Ultratech rules. D'KTAHG: Science Fiction - Star Trek. Also spelled Daq'tagh. A Klingon warrior’s knife with a straight double-edged arrow-headed blade with two secondary blades which can be used to Disarm foes. A rectangular hollow runs from the quillions to the middle of the flared “arrowhead” tip which can also be used to trap blades. The pommel is typically round and studded with short, sharp spikes. Treat it as a LARGE KNIFE, but with a +1 bonus to Parry when the secondary blades are extended. It can be used with Knife or Main-Gauche skill. Most are Fine-Quality or better. Some have Fine-Quality or better decoration in the form of elaborately sculpted hilts with inlaid family crests. Some have retractable secondary blades. It takes an extra Ready maneuver to open or close the blades after the weapon is ready, although it is possible to simultaneously draw the blade and extend the secondary blades with a single Fast-Draw (Knife) roll. The blades can also be extended while the main blade is inside a victim. Treat this as a Pick attack which requires a ST roll to retrieve the blade, but which inflicts half as much damage as the original attack as the weapon is ripped from the wound. This sort of attack can be combined with other All-Out Attack, Attack, or Determined Attack options which allow extra damage. MEK’LETH: Science Fiction - Star Trek. A Klingon FALCHION with a heavy, sharp-edged forward curving blade and an open-ended bladed hand guard, used to make swinging or thrusting cutting attacks. The hand guard gives the user’s hands DR4 on 1-3 on 1d and can also be used as a Hook in order to Disarm foes. PAINSTICK: Science Fiction - Star Trek. A non-lethal Klingon weapon used for ceremonies, prisoner control, and torture. Treat it like a STUN WAND except that it has improved Reach and users must roll vs. HT-8 to avoid Physical Stun and Severe Pain which lasts as long as the painstick remains in contact. Additionally, its internal power source is good for hundreds of uses before it must be recharged. QA'VAK: Science Fiction - Star Trek. A Klingon JAVELIN used for hunting and to play the sport of qa’vak. The object of qa’vak game is to hurl a spear through the center of a half-meter hoop as it rolls past a series of stakes. This is considered essential training for the Klingon ceremonial hunt, which is also performed using qa'vak. It can be used in melee, or more commonly as a ranged weapon using Spear Throwing skill. Code: TL Weapon Dam. Type Reach Parry Cost Weight Bulk ST Skill Material DR HP Notes Origin 9^ Heavy Bat'leth sw+3 cut 1,2 0U $50 12 12‡ Polearm Metal 10 19 Double-Ended Weapon SF - Star Trek 9^ Heavy Bat’leth thr+1 cut C,1 +2 - - 11‡ Polearm Metal 10 n/a Double-Ended Weapon SF - Star Trek 9^ Heavy Bat’leth sw+3 imp 1,2 0U - - 12‡ Polearm Metal 10 n/a Double-Ended Weapon, Can get stuck. SF - Star Trek 9^ Heavy Bat’leth thr-1 imp C,1 +2 - - 11‡ Polearm Metal 10 n/a Double-Ended Weapon SF - Star Trek 9^ Heavy Bat'telh thr+1 imp 2 0U - 12‡ Polearm Metal 10 n/a Double-Ended Weapon SF - Star Trek The "Double Sword" skill for the Bat'leth was a house rule that I devised before rules for double-ended weapons came out for DF. It should be replaced with Polearm or Two-Handed Axe/Mace skill with an additional Familiarity with double-ended weapons. Last edited by Pursuivant; 08-25-2022 at 09:11 PM.

07-28-2022, 09:18 AM	#59
Pursuivant Join Date: Apr 2005	Re: GURPS Star Trekking - Help? Assistance? Finally, some martial arts templates: Mok'bara (6 points/10 points) Spoiler: Traditional Klingon unarmed and melee combat fighting form, which has gained some popularity in the Federation in the late 24th century. *Uniforms:* The popular attire with schools in the Federation consists of a simple white tunic with matching pants that are loose fitting as well as lightly padded. With the exception of a master-status practitioner, who wears a blood red patch on the right side of the collar, no visible symbols of rank are worn on the uniform. Traditional Klingon Mok'bara dress can vary between a black, tight-fitting jumpsuit to full battle armor (DR 17, halved against impaling or piercing attacks, 25 pounds, No maneuverability restrictions.) *Ranking system:* Unlike most Terran martial arts, there are no belts or other visible symbols of advancement in Mok'bara. Instead, the student is taken aside from the rest of the group and given a test when the master feels that he or she is ready to move forward. Sometimes these tests are given as metaphorical riddles (similar to the “koans” of Japanese Zen) to test the students knowledge of the physical aspects of Mok'bara as well as the philosophy of Kahless the Unforgettable. Skills: Body Language; Breath Control; Karate; Judo; and at least one of Broadsword; Double Weapon (Axe) (Bat’leth); Knife (d’t tahg or similar); Jitte/Sai (d’k tahg); or Shortsword (Mek’leth or Pain Stick). Techniques: Breakfall; Close Combat; Disarm; Ground Fighting; Kicking; Knee Strike; Neck Snap; Retain Weapon; Targeted Attack. Cinematic Skills: Kiai; Mental Strength. Cinematic Techniques: Breaking Blow; Power Blow. Optional Traits Advantages: Combat Reflexes; Damage Resistance (Limitation: Tough Skin, -40%); Enhanced Dodge; Enhanced Parry (Double Axe or Shortsword); Extra Attack (Melee Weapon or unarmed); Fearlessness; Fit or Very Fit; High Pain Threshold; Language (Klingon); Reputation; Single-Minded; Social Regard (Feared). Disadvantages: Bad Temper; Bloodlust; Bully; Callous; Code of Honor (Klingon or Klingon Warrior); Compulsive Behavior (Carousing or Dueling); Duty; Overconfidence; Vow. Skills: Acrobatics; Additional Melee Weapons; Area Knowledge/TL (Quo’nos); Armoury/TL (Melee Weapons or Small Arms); Beam Weapons/TL; Body Language; Bow; Camouflage; Climbing; Combat Art (Judo, Karate or Any Melee Weapon); Crossbow; Fast Draw (Double Axe, Knife, Shortsword, or other melee or ranged weapons); Games (Mok’Bara Duels and Tournaments); Intimidation; Judo Art; Jumping; Karate Art; History (Klingon); Main-Gauche (d’k tahg); Meditation; Philosophy (Klingon); Polearm; Running; Savoir-Faire (Klingon); Spear; Stealth; Teaching; Thrown Weapon (Knife); Thrown Weapon (Spear). Perk: Autohypnosis; Off-Hand Weapon Training (Any melee weapon listed above); Weapon Bond. Starfleet Unarmed Combat (4 points/9 points) Spoiler: This is a simple, practical martial art taught to Starfleet personnel which emphasizes quick, non-lethal attacks drawn from a variety of martial arts as well as the use of improvised weapons. Weapons: While the basic martial arts style doesn’t use weapons, it does include techniques for disarming armed opponents. Advanced practitioners might study any sort of historical or modern weapon. *Uniforms:* Students might wear their duty uniforms, or else a white or colored gi. Skills: Brawling, Judo, Karate. Techniques: Acrobatic Dodge; Acrobatic Kicks; Arm Lock (Judo); Breakfall (Judo); Disarm (Judo or Karate); Ground Fighting; Kicking (Karate or Brawling); Finger Lock (Judo or Karate); Leg Lock (Brawling, Judo, or Karate); possibly other non-lethal, non-maiming Brawling, Karate or Judo techniques. Cinematic Skills: Breaking Blow; Kiai; Mental Strength; Pressure Points. Cinematic Techniques: Flying Leap (Brawling or Karate); Roll With Blow; Vaulting Kick. Optional Traits Advantages: Combat Reflexes; Cultural Familiarities; Danger Sense; Fearlessness; Enhanced Dodge; Enhanced Parry (Unarmed); Extra Attack (Melee Weapon or unarmed); Fit; High Pain Threshold; Languages; Peripheral Vision; Single-Minded. Disadvantages: Code of Honor (Starfleet or similar); Honesty; Overconfidence; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents); Sense of Duty; Truthfulness. Skills: Acrobatics; Any Other Melee Weapon; Any Other Ranged Weapon; Beam Weapons/TL (Pistol); Body Language; Breath Control; Broadsword; Climbing; Double Axe (Bat’leth); Jumping; Knife; Law Enforcement/TL; Meditation; Pressure Points, Running; Savoir-Faire (Dojo or Starfleet); Shortsword; Soldier/TL; Staff; Throwing; Wrestling. Techniques: Acrobatic Kicks; Close Combat; Jump Kick; Nerve Strike (Pressure Points Strike/Back of Neck); Retain Weapon; Spin Kick. Perks: Autohypnosis; Off-Hand Weapon Training (Any melee weapon listed above); Teamwork (Starfleet Unarmed Combat). Suus Manha (4 points/10 points) Spoiler: Suus Manha is a Vulcan martial art which takes years to master. It is typically taught to Vulcan exploration, military, and law enforcement personnel, and possibly to Vulcans who join Starfleet. A few non-Vulcans have learned the style as well. Elements of Suus Manha are retained in traditional kal-if-fee marriage duels. It emphasizes agile avoidance of enemy attacks, followed by precision strikes which incapacitate the foe, including the famous “Vulcan nerve pinch.” *Weapons:* Traditional weapons are the Lirpa (a double-ended short polearm or two-handed axe/mace) and the Ahn-Woon (a Kusari-type weapon which can also be used as a garrote), but other weapons can be studied as well. *Uniforms:* There are no formal Suus Manha uniforms or ranks. Practitioners wear whatever clothing is practical, typically their service uniforms. Skills: Acrobatics; Karate; Judo. Techniques:Acrobatic Kicks; Acrobatic Dodge; Arm Lock (Judo); Breakfall; Combination (TA (Judo Grapple/Shoulder) + (TA (Pressure Points Strike/Shoulder)); Disarm (Karate or Judo); Ground Fighting; Head Lock (Judo); Kicking; Neck Snap (Karate); Nerve Strike (Vulcan Nerve Pinch), Targeted Attack (Judo Grapple/Shoulder); Targeted Attack (Pressure Points Strike/Shoulder). Possibly other techniques involving non-lethal strikes, or use of polearm or whip. Cinematic Techniques: Dual Attack (Judo or Karate); Power Blow; Staff Vault. Cinematic Skills: Light Walk; Mental Strength; Pressure Points; Pressure Secrets. Optional Traits Secondary Traits: Increased Basic Speed, Move, Per, or FP. Advantages: Absolute Timing; Acute Hearing; Acute Smell and Taste; Acute Vision; Combat Reflexes; Cultural Familiarity (Vulcan); Danger Sense; Enhanced Dodge; Enhanced Parry (Unarmed or Melee Weapon); Enhanced Tracking; Extra Attack (Melee Weapon or Unarmed); Extra Flexibility; Fit; Fearlessness; Lightning Calculator or Intuitive Mathematician; High Pain Threshold; Indomitable; Language (Vulcan); Peripheral Vision; Single-Minded; Unusual Background (Non-Vulcan); Unfazeable; Various Vulcan psionic traits. Disadvantages: Callous; Clueless; Code of Honor (Vulcan); Disciplines of Faith; Duty; Hidebound; Incurious; Intolerance (Emotions and Illogic, Emotional and Illogical People or Situations); Low Empathy; No Sense of Humor; Oblivious; Sense of Duty; Vow (Suppress Emotions). Quirks: Veganism; Teetotaler. Skills: Area Knowledge (Vulcan); Beam Weapons/TL; Body Language; Bow; Breath Control; Broadsword; Climbing; Combat Art (Melee Weapon or Unarmed); Electronics Operation/TL (Psionics); Expert Skill (Psionics); Games (Suus Manha Duels and Tournaments); Garrote; History (Vulcan); Jumping; Knife; Kusari (Ahn-woon); Mathematics/TL; Meditation; Philosophy (Vulcan); Polearm (Lirpa); Psychology/TL (Vulcan); Religious Ritual (Vulcan); Running; Savoir-Faire (Vulcan); Shortsword; Spear; Staff; Survival (Desert); Two-Handed Axe/Mace (Lirpa). Perks: Autohypnosis; Off-Hand Weapon Training (Any melee weapon listed above); Sure-Footed (Loose Sand or Uneven); Teamwork; Weapon Bond. Last edited by Pursuivant; 09-08-2022 at 10:25 AM.