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==Operation== | ==Operation== | ||
===Fleet=== | ===Fleet=== | ||
| − | Stress Gauge usually starts at 0. Every turn two fleets are locked in battle adds +1 | + | Stress Gauge usually starts at 0. Every turn two fleets are locked in battle adds +1 Stress. If Stress goes over maximum, the Fleet is no longer capable of fighting. |
| − | Cohesion | + | Cohesion refreshes every turn. Fleet actions use Cohesion. Temporary Coherence generated by characters carries over from Round to Round until used. |
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| + | Fleet Train restores up to its rating in Groups. | ||
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Characters are separate from Fleet actions. Characters have '''one''' action in a round. Flag and Line officers need a flagship (see Groups). | Characters are separate from Fleet actions. Characters have '''one''' action in a round. Flag and Line officers need a flagship (see Groups). | ||
| − | + | When using Advantage roll twice, use higher. When rolling at Disadvantage roll twice, use lower. | |
===Set Piece Battle=== | ===Set Piece Battle=== | ||
| − | # Initiative: Screens roll off against each at TN 6. | + | # Initiative: Screens roll off against each at TN 6. (Sum EW, TN 6) |
| − | # Planning: Headquarters defines formation | + | # Planning: Headquarters defines formation . |
| − | #* | + | #: Move Groups between Elements for one Cohesion. |
| − | #* Roll to | + | #: Describe a '''Tactic''' |
| + | #: Fleet Train restores groups. | ||
| + | #: Characters in Headquarters can: | ||
| + | #:* Roll to add Cohesion or clear away Stress. | ||
| + | #:* Roll to identify Advantage or overcome Disadvantage. | ||
| + | #:* Roll to reform additional Groups & rally Broken groups. | ||
# Execution: The Fleet Elements perform their actions. Each action costs one Cohesion: | # Execution: The Fleet Elements perform their actions. Each action costs one Cohesion: | ||
| − | #* ''Attack'' ( | + | #* ''Attack'' (Sum Firepower, TN 6) |
| − | #* ''Defend'' ( | + | #* ''Defend'' (Sum Firepower, TN 6) |
| − | #* ''Charge'' ( | + | #* ''Charge'' (Sum Mobility, TN 6) |
| − | #* ''Barrage'' (Add Firepower values of Groups with | + | #* ''Barrage'' (Add Firepower values of Groups with Barrage trait, TN 5) |
# Results: GM describes overall results. | # Results: GM describes overall results. | ||
## Damage is dealt. Groups are affected. | ## Damage is dealt. Groups are affected. | ||
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A '''Fleet''' is represented on the table by a Token. Fleets are made up of '''Elements''', and Elements are made up of '''Groups'''. Both are also represented by Tokens on the table. | A '''Fleet''' is represented on the table by a Token. Fleets are made up of '''Elements''', and Elements are made up of '''Groups'''. Both are also represented by Tokens on the table. | ||
| − | Fleets have a '''Stress Gauge''', a '''Cohesion''' pool, and a Fleet Train rating | + | Fleets have a '''Stress Gauge''', a '''Cohesion''' pool, and a Fleet Train rating. |
| + | The '''Stress Gauge''' represents . A Fleet going over the limit represents | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Cohesion''' represents the overall coordination and | ||
===Elements=== | ===Elements=== | ||
'''Elements''' are the major tactical divisions of a Fleet: a '''Screen''', the '''Wings''' of a Wall of Battle, and a '''Fleet Train'''. There can be only one Screen and Fleet Train. The Wall of Battle is divided into three Wings. | '''Elements''' are the major tactical divisions of a Fleet: a '''Screen''', the '''Wings''' of a Wall of Battle, and a '''Fleet Train'''. There can be only one Screen and Fleet Train. The Wall of Battle is divided into three Wings. | ||
| − | The '''Screen''' is the independent avant-garde of a Fleet that protects it from surprise attack, performs reconnaissance, and hunts their enemy counterparts often across a very dispersed frontage. | + | The '''Screen''' is the independent avant-garde of a Fleet that protects it from surprise attack, performs reconnaissance, and hunts their enemy counterparts often across a very dispersed frontage. The Screen is active in the Initiative and Execution phase of a set piece battle. |
| + | *Initiative: The Screen | ||
| + | *Execution: The Screen can not use the Support action. | ||
| − | The Wall of Battle is the main body of the fleet which plays the decisive role. The Fleet Train is responsible for supplying the fleet and reducing system defenses. | + | The Wall of Battle is the main body of the fleet which plays the decisive role. |
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| + | The Fleet Train is responsible for supplying the fleet and reducing system defenses. | ||
| + | As an element, it is special and acts only during the Planning phase. | ||
No two fleets are alike, as they all have different purposes and levels of support. | No two fleets are alike, as they all have different purposes and levels of support. | ||
===Groups=== | ===Groups=== | ||
| − | Groups are the small units, up to 8 ships, that make up a Fleet. | + | Groups are the small units, up to 8 ships, that make up a Fleet. |
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| + | '''Light Group''': 0 Firepower, 1 , 2 EW, 2 Mobility, +[Barrage] <br> | ||
| + | '''Cruiser Group''': 1 Firepower, 1 <br> | ||
| + | '''Heavy Group''': 2 Firepower, 0 EW, 1 Mobility, +[Barrage] <br> | ||
| + | |||
| + | Groups have three states: Ready, Disrupted, Broken. | ||
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
An operation begins long before the fleets are locked in battle. | An operation begins long before the fleets are locked in battle. | ||
| − | + | Headquarters rolls the actions, unless a Line Officer is present in an element. | |
===Battle=== | ===Battle=== | ||
| − | + | ===(draft material)=== | |
| − | (draft material) | ||
Fleet types have different basic statistics that represent their authorized materiel as dictated by naval legislation and their general expected level of support, readiness, and training. | Fleet types have different basic statistics that represent their authorized materiel as dictated by naval legislation and their general expected level of support, readiness, and training. | ||
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Use stats from [[Talk:Not_Created_Equal#100thlurker_Character_skills_proposals|Talk:Not Created Equal]]. | Use stats from [[Talk:Not_Created_Equal#100thlurker_Character_skills_proposals|Talk:Not Created Equal]]. | ||
| − | 2 in all attributes, distribute 12 pts between | + | 2 in all attributes, distribute 12 pts between martial skills. |
Revision as of 07:16, 24 January 2016
Borrows somewhat from Fate and my own ideas. More roleplay than wargame.
Quick Guide
Operation
Fleet
Stress Gauge usually starts at 0. Every turn two fleets are locked in battle adds +1 Stress. If Stress goes over maximum, the Fleet is no longer capable of fighting.
Cohesion refreshes every turn. Fleet actions use Cohesion. Temporary Coherence generated by characters carries over from Round to Round until used.
Fleet Train restores up to its rating in Groups.
| Screen | ||
| Line of Battle | ||
|---|---|---|
| [First Wing] | [Second Wing] | [Third Wing] |
| Fleet Train | ||
Characters are separate from Fleet actions. Characters have one action in a round. Flag and Line officers need a flagship (see Groups).
When using Advantage roll twice, use higher. When rolling at Disadvantage roll twice, use lower.
Set Piece Battle
- Initiative: Screens roll off against each at TN 6. (Sum EW, TN 6)
- Planning: Headquarters defines formation .
- Move Groups between Elements for one Cohesion.
- Describe a Tactic
- Fleet Train restores groups.
- Characters in Headquarters can:
- Roll to add Cohesion or clear away Stress.
- Roll to identify Advantage or overcome Disadvantage.
- Roll to reform additional Groups & rally Broken groups.
- Execution: The Fleet Elements perform their actions. Each action costs one Cohesion:
- Attack (Sum Firepower, TN 6)
- Defend (Sum Firepower, TN 6)
- Charge (Sum Mobility, TN 6)
- Barrage (Add Firepower values of Groups with Barrage trait, TN 5)
- Results: GM describes overall results.
- Damage is dealt. Groups are affected.
- Stress is added.
Full Design doc
Command
At the Operational level there are three different roles for Characters: Flag Officer, Staff Officer, and Line Officer. By default a character with a large number of ships is assumed to be the Flag Officer while those commanding smaller units are assumed to be Line Officers. Characters without a specific field command are usually assumed to be Staff. However, Characters can pick whichever roles they feel are most appropriate to the narrative.
- Only one Character can act as the Flag Officer in a given Fleet, and every Fleet must have one. They are ultimately responsible for the Force's success or failure and issue Fleet-wide orders. (e.g. Jellicoe or Speer)
- A Staff Officer is active throughout an operation advising the Flag Officer, organizing the Fleet, and ensuring orders are carried out effectively. (Admiral Fischer in LoGH or [])
- The Line Officer controls a single Element and can play a major role in its performance, attack other Characters, and can even choose to disobey the orders of Headquarters. (e.g. Beatty or Hipper)
The Flag Officer and their Staff form the Headquarters which directs the overall battle but is not involved with more localized actions. Line Officers may comment on a situation for the benefit of Headquarters but cannot directly act.
Characters with their own independent Fleets may elect to unify their command, forming a Combined Fleet which acts as one large Fleet with a single Flag Officer.
Each round Characters have one action.
Fleets
A Fleet is represented on the table by a Token. Fleets are made up of Elements, and Elements are made up of Groups. Both are also represented by Tokens on the table.
Fleets have a Stress Gauge, a Cohesion pool, and a Fleet Train rating.
The Stress Gauge represents . A Fleet going over the limit represents
Cohesion represents the overall coordination and
Elements
Elements are the major tactical divisions of a Fleet: a Screen, the Wings of a Wall of Battle, and a Fleet Train. There can be only one Screen and Fleet Train. The Wall of Battle is divided into three Wings.
The Screen is the independent avant-garde of a Fleet that protects it from surprise attack, performs reconnaissance, and hunts their enemy counterparts often across a very dispersed frontage. The Screen is active in the Initiative and Execution phase of a set piece battle.
- Initiative: The Screen
- Execution: The Screen can not use the Support action.
The Wall of Battle is the main body of the fleet which plays the decisive role.
The Fleet Train is responsible for supplying the fleet and reducing system defenses. As an element, it is special and acts only during the Planning phase.
No two fleets are alike, as they all have different purposes and levels of support.
Groups
Groups are the small units, up to 8 ships, that make up a Fleet.
Light Group: 0 Firepower, 1 , 2 EW, 2 Mobility, +[Barrage]
Cruiser Group: 1 Firepower, 1
Heavy Group: 2 Firepower, 0 EW, 1 Mobility, +[Barrage]
Groups have three states: Ready, Disrupted, Broken.
Operations
An operation begins long before the fleets are locked in battle.
Headquarters rolls the actions, unless a Line Officer is present in an element.
Battle
(draft material)
Fleet types have different basic statistics that represent their authorized materiel as dictated by naval legislation and their general expected level of support, readiness, and training.
[fleet types]
The Fleet in aggregate is represented by a Flag or Unit Insignia which tracks its major statistics: Cohesion, Attrition and Logistics.
Capital Ship Ratio (assuming fleet size 200) 1/4 (Guard) = 40 1/8 (Normal) = 25
The components of a Fleet are Elements. Each element . Every fleet must have a Screen and a
Fleets are made up of Groups representing small tactical groups of 4-10 ships. There are three broad categories of Groups: Light, Ship of the Wall, Capital. Each category
Token are apportioned to Fleet Elements.
- Initiative: In the Initiative phase the Screen attempts to gather data on the enemy’s maneuvers and prevent their counterparts from doing the same. Their respective success or failure determines who, if anyone, has initiative. Engagements that have become too chaotic or frenzied (such as a general melee) may not have this phase.
- Planning: Headquarters analyze the situation and issue their orders. Both sides describe the overall formation they want their fleets to adopt to the GM. The GM approves the and assigns any bonuses.
- Execution: The Fleet Elements choose and begin their Actions.
- Results:
Set Piece
Whenever two fleet groups mutually agree and commit to pitched battle, bringing the full weight of their numbers to bear on each other. In a Set Piece engagement there are two major lines.
Test Characters
Use stats from Talk:Not Created Equal.
2 in all attributes, distribute 12 pts between martial skills.