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Npcs

NPCs are rated at ten different levels. The higher the ranking the more powerful the NPC. NPCs ranking from 1 to 3 will be encountered every session. This ranges from average citizens, standard adventurer types (soilder, pirate, etc) and elite adventurers (swat/shock troops, specialists). These NPCs receive 50 to 200 Power Points depending but receive 0 CHAR Points.

NPCs ranking from 4 to 5 will be encountered on a frequent basis. The NPCs will be highly specialized and trained. These NPCs receive 175 to 225 in Power Points depending but receive 50 CHAR Points. These will be recurring allies or power or bad guys of power.

NPCs ranking 6 on average will be 50 points less than the active PC with the lowest character point total. The receive 75 CHAR Points like the PCs.

NPC ranking 7 or higher are considered Ultra NPCs. These are individual NPCs that are more power than the average active character point total. Ultra NPC is essentially an advantage to the entire character pool. Rank 7 is +1/4, Rank 8 +1/2, Rank 9 +3/4, Rank 10 +1. e.g. The Average Character Point Total (ACPT) is 400 a Rank 7 Ultra NPC would be 400*(1+1/4)=500. Making the NPC 500 points. Ultra NPCs will be encountered on a rare occasion with one Ultra NPC meant for the entire party.

The following NPC Averages are geared for NPCs found in combat.

Everyday NPC Rating: 1
These are everyday people regardless of their origin. These are citizens, barkeepers, dock masters, local politicians, local law enforcement, etc. They do not by far and large carry weapons, wear armor or are combantant in any way that poses a real threat to the PCs. Everyday NPCs are 125 points based on racial characteristics and skill groups. Those who are considered "more powerful" than the rest of NPCs in the area, such as law enforcement or public service are up to 180 points.

Average Everyday NPC:
PD 3, ED 3, SPD 2, REC 5, END 30, STUN 25, OCV 4, DCV 4, Resistant DEF: 0, Attack 10 AP

Average Everyday Law Enforcment NPC
PD 7, ED 7, SPD 2, REC 5, END 30, STUN 25, OCV 4, DCV 4, Resistant DEF: All, Attack 30 AP

Adventurer NPC Rating: 2
These are planetary guards, special forces of local police forces, average space adventurer and average space pirate. In some form these NPCs are highly skilled or experienced in their field. These are the most encountered NPC Ranking the PC group will encounter on per session basis.

Average Adventurer NPC:
PD 13, ED 13, SPD 3, REC 5, END 30, STUN 25, OCV 6, DCV 6, Resistant DEF: 10 PD/10 ED, Attack 60 AP

Elite NPC Rating: 3
These are SWAT, Special Response Units, Rangers, etc. They are considered to be the top of their field. They consist of NCO's, junior and mid-level officers.

Average Elite NPC:
PD 18, ED 18, SPD 5, REC 8, END 30, STUN 30, OCV 8, DCV 8, Resistant DEF: 15 PD/15 ED, Attack 80 AP

Below is the low average of NPC Rank 4 and higher. Ultra NPCs will always have a higher average than the PCs.

Low Average of NPC Rank 4 - 6:
PD 23, ED 23, SPD 6, REC 12, END 40, STUN 35, OCV 8, DCV 8, Resistant DEF: 20 PD/20 ED, Attack 100 AP

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