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45 Adventure
Thrilling Action in the Pulp Era

2nd Edition
by Richard A. Johnson
Cover artwork by Vicente Sivera Catalá.
Interior artwork by Ronald Smith, Angga Satriohadi,
Marco Morte and Christopher Weeks.

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 Table of Contents
Basic Concepts........................................................4
Game Specific Concepts..............................................4
Additional D10....................................................4
Stat Test................................................................4
Hero Points..........................................................4
Archetype Stats...........................................................4
Activation...................................................................5
Interruption.........................................................5
Actions.................................................................5
Movement................................................................6
Facing.........................................................................6
Levels..........................................................................6
Measuring............................................................6
Climbing..............................................................6
Falling..................................................................6
Knocked Down...........................................................6
Combat.......................................................................7
The Basics...................................................................7
How many dice to roll..........................................7
More attack dice than defense dice.......................7
Critical Hit/Heroic Save.......................................7
Ignoble Failure.....................................................7
Weapon Table.......................................................8
Ranged Combat..........................................................8
Cover...................................................................8
Movement and Ranged Combat...........................9
Shooting with two weapons..................................9
Gettin’ the drop....................................................9
Close Combat.............................................................9
Charging..............................................................9
Attacking from behind.........................................9
Attacking with an object between models.............9
Two weapons........................................................9
Multiple Attackers................................................9
Pushback..............................................................9
Breaking away....................................................10
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Combat Results.........................................................10
Wounding..........................................................10
Saves...................................................................11
Knocked out.......................................................11
Guts and morale.................................................11
Surrender............................................................11
Explosives................................................................12
Types of Explosive.....................................................12
Demolition...............................................................13
Ground Vehicles...................................................14
Movement with Ground Vehicles..............................14
Slamming on the brakes.....................................14
Losing control....................................................15
Collisions...........................................................15
Combat and Vehicles................................................15
Flight.......................................................................16
Movement with Flyers..............................................16
Combat and Flying...................................................16
Loss of Control...................................................16
Ranged combat and flying..................................17
Close combat and flying.....................................17
Archetypes..............................................................18
Squad Rules..............................................................18
Unit Coherency..................................................18
Activation...........................................................18
Guts test.............................................................18
Combat..............................................................18
Building Heroes and Villains.....................................18
List of Sample Archetypes.........................................19
Law Enforcement...............................................19
Criminals...........................................................21
Newshounds.......................................................23
Entertainers........................................................24
Society....................................................................
Safari......................................................................
Soldiers...................................................................
Archetype Build Formula..............................................
The Occult.................................................................
Spells, Incantations, and Rituals....................................
Casting...................................................................
Duration of effects..................................................
Artifacts and Objects of Power......................................
Using Spells and Artifacts in Your Game.......................
Creatures.......................................................................
Weakness................................................................
Super Science.............................................................
Inventions.....................................................................
Robots..........................................................................

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Hood, and all other characters presented here are © Copyright 2011 Rattrap Productions LLC. All rights reserved.

Special thanks goes out to Joe Puzzo, Chris Langevin, Marc Anderson, Mike Pennock and all the other playtesters who helped bring
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 Basic Concepts
Game Specific Concepts Stat Test
When a model needs to take a stat test, the player rolls a d10 and
There are a few game specific rules that are going to be discussed
adds the relevant stat to the result. If the total is 10 or greater,
here so that they can be referenced later with out repeating
then the model passes the test.
detailed explanations.
Hero Points
Additional d10
Hero Points are used to alter the course of die rolls and provide
In some situations, players will be able to roll multiple d10s.
for more heroic (or villainous) action. There are also some
Unless indicated otherwise, players will only choose one of
abilities that will require the use of Hero.
them. In most instances they will choose the best result, but
occasionally, due to special abilities or other factors, they will
Before dice are rolled, players determine whether they are going
chose the worse result. There are also some situations where
to expend any Hero Points. They add 1d10 to their roll for
a player will need to deduct one or more d10s. A model will
each Hero Point they spend. There is no limit to how many
always roll at least 1d10 regardless of how many deductions.
additional dice can be added. Dice can be added to any die roll
except Wound Location (see Wounding).
If a model has more deductions than it has dice, the extras are
given to the opposing model. For example, if model A is only
Hero Points can also be used to add additional movement for
rolling 1d10 and it receives deductions of 2d10, there is nothing
a model. A model gains +2” of movement for each hero Point
to subtract as model A is always allowed at least 1d10. So, the
that is used.
additional 2d10 are given to the opposing model to increase its
chances.
Players receive 5 Hero Points for their team that can be used by
any model on the team. In addition, each Grade 3 model receives
In the case where both player’s choose their highest result and
1 Hero Point each turn that only it can use. These Grade 3 Hero
it ends in a tie, they would select their next highest die roll. If
Points cannot be saved or carried over to subsequent turns.
the defender has no additional dice, then a hit is scored, if the
attacker has no additional dice then it is a miss.
Archetype Stats
The different types of models that a player can take are referred to
as Archetypes or Characters. The archetypes will be discussed in
more detail later in the book, but it is important to understand
the different stats as they are referenced throughout the book.

Defensive Rating (DR): Defense Rating is the ability of a body

location to resist damage. The higher this number, the
tougher it is to damage that location.
Brains (BR): This stat is a measure of intelligence. When
attempting to solve clues, players will most often reference
this stat.
Willpower: This is a measure of the archetypes mental fortitude.
An archetype may not necessarily be smart, but is still able
to out-reason an opponent.
Brawn (BW): This stat represents a model’s physical strength.
The stronger the model the more damage it can cause and
the easier it can drive opponents back in hand-to-hand
combat.

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 Grade 3 Archetype Example
Location Head Torso Arms Legs
(Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Defensive
4 4 5 5
Rating
Brains=3 Brawn=3 Heater=6 Dodge=3
Willpower=4 Guts=8 Shiv=4 Speed=5
Brains=2 Brawn=3 Heater=5 Dodge=2
Willpower=3 Guts=8 Shiv=3 Speed=4
Brawn=2 Heater=4 Dodge=2
Guts=7 Shiv=2 Speed=2
Wound Chart
Brawn=1 Heater=3 Dodge=2
Guts=6 Shiv=1 Speed=2
Knocked Out
Heater=2 Dodge=1
Shiv=1 Speed=1
Knocked Out
Heater and
Crawl Only
Shiv at -1

Guts (GT): Guts is a measure of the bravery of a model. It is Actions

used to determine whether a model panics at the first sign
of trouble or stands their ground against overwhelming
odds.
Shiv (SH): This stat measures the model’s ability in hand-to-
hand combat.
Heater (HT): This stat measures the model’s ability with thrown
or fired weapons.
Dodge (DG): This stat represents the speed at which a model
reacts to a situation. The faster an archetype is, the easier it
is to avoid danger.
Speed (SP): This stat represents the distance which a model can
move in one action.
Activation
When determining which models act first, players roll a d10
for initiative. The player with the highest score can choose any
Grade 3 or Grade 2 model to activate. Once they have activated
one of their models, the player with the next highest initiative
result chooses one of his Grade 3 or Grade 2 models. This
continues until all players have activated all their Grade 3 and
Grade 2 models.
Then, starting with the player with initiative, each player
activates his Grade 1 models in turn. If a player has his Grade 1
models as a squad (see Page 18), then the entire squad activates
at one time.
Interruption
There is an exception to activation procedure and that is the case
of interruption. If a model is attacking and has a Dodge score
lower than the model that is defending, the defending model
can choose to activate first if it has not already activated this
turn.
Move - model can move up to its Speed in inches.
Sprint – model can move up to its Speed + 6” in a straight line.
Model cannot end in base contact with another model or
Encounter Marker, nor can it exit the board.
Jump – A model that moves at least 1” but no more than half
its Speed score before the jump, can jump up to its Brawn
score, otherwise, it can only jump half its Brawn score
(rounded up).
Charge – model moves up to its Speed score into base contact
with an opposing model; if the move was in a straight line
to the target model it can roll +1d10 (see Close Combat).
Attack – models already in base contact with an opposing model
can make a close combat attack action.
Shoot – model makes a ranged combat attack.
Move and Shoot – model can move up to its Speed score and
can make a ranged combat attack if the weapon can be used
with one hand; if the weapon is a two-handed weapon,
then the model can only move up to half its Speed score.
The model also receives -1d10 (see Ranged Combat).
Other Action – model performs any action not covered above or
uses a special ability that requires an entire action.
Move and Other Action – model can move and perform any
action that specifically states it can be done while moving.
Wait – model holds its action until later in the turn; waiting
models must use their action before the start of the next
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 Movement
A model’s movement is equal to its Speed score in inches. A
model with a Speed score of 5 would move 5 inches. As stated
under Actions, above, a model can Sprint up to its Speed score
+ 6 inches. So a model with a Speed score of 5 that sprints will
move 11 inches. Any model, with the exception of a vehicle,
can end its movement facing in any direction.
Facing
Models have a 180° front facing. Any target they wish to attack
in range combat must be in their front facing or they will need
to perform a Move and Shoot action.
Levels
Along with horizontal movement, there will be times when
characters will need to go over or get on top of the terrain. To
keep things simple and avoid measuring each terrain piece, .45
Adventure uses a system of Levels.
Below are the four different levels and their approximate height.
Players do not have to measure each and every building, cliff
etc; simply assign values to scenics and terrain according to what
works for the game. The heights listed below give an idea of
relative heights.
Level 0 = Ground level up to 1”
Level 1 = 2” to 4”
Level 2 = above 4” to 8”
Level 3 = above 8” to 12”
Level 4 = above 12”
Measuring
In order to keep things easy for players, when two models are
both on solid ground, simply measure the distance between
them. So if one model is on the Ground (Level 0) and the other
was on a Level 2 building, just measure the actual distance
between them.
If one or more of the models happens to be flying, players
should measure from one base to another and then add 3x the
difference in Level between the models. This is designed to keep
it simple for models that may be indicated as flying, but which
are not at the actual height they are flying at.
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Example: If Major Betty Steele is flying using her jet pack at Level 2
and she shoots at Dr. Kroon on his hover disk who is at Level 4 and
12” away, the player would add 6” to the range to account for the
difference of 2 levels between the targets.
Climbing
Rather than measuring vertical movement, it takes a model 2
actions to climb up a level. A model would end it’s 2nd action at
the top of the current level.
Example: If Snuffy Ross begins his turn at the base of a Level 2
obstacle, with his action he would climb partially up. On his second
activation he would be at the top of the Level 1 portion of his climb
(so if the character were to fall it would take Level 1 damage). On
his third activation, he would be partially up Level 2 (a fall from
here would still be Level 1 damage). Finally, on his 4th activation,
he would be at the top of the Level 2 obstacle.
Falling
Models that fall and hit a solid object will take damage
appropriate to the number of levels they fall. Models that fall
do so straight down and do not get horizontal movement (ie. If
they had been in flight).
Level 1 = WS 3, one location
Level 2 = WS 6, one location
Level 3 = WS 8, two locations
Level 4 = WS 10, two locations
Example: If “Hooknose” McGirk is on the top of a Level 4 building
and his pushed back over the edge by The Gargoyle, he will plummet
4 levels and take a WS 10 hit to two locations. If there were a Level
2 building below him, he would only have fallen two levels and
therefore only takes a WS 6 hit to one location.
Knocked Down
Occasionally, due to combat or some other effect, a model will
find itself knocked down. Models that are Knocked Down have
their Shiv, Dodge, and Speed stats halved (rounding down---but
a minimum of 1). A model may get up from being Knocked
Down but can only perform a Move action at half its Speed.
 Combat
The Basics
Models can be engaged in Ranged Combat (shooting) or Close
Combat (hand to hand fighting). All combat is opposed dice
rolls with both attacker and defender rolling dice and comparing
scores.
How many dice to roll
When in combat, the number of dice that the model gets to
start with will depend on the type of weapon being used. Check
out the table on the following page fo a
list of weapons and the number of dice the
model receives.
for hits. The defender is only rolling 1d10 and gets a 7. The 7 would
be compared against the 8 and half of the 7 rounded down (or 3)
would be compared against the 5.
Critical Hit/Heroic Save
When rolling to hit in both Ranged and Close combat, players
should keep track of the number of natural 10s they roll.
For each natural 10 that is rolled, the attacker adds +2 their
Weapon Strength. The defender would add +2 to their Defense
Rating for each of the natural 10s that they roll.

Along with the type of weapon models

may receive additional d10s basedon
situations or special abilities.

If the attacking player may potentially have

more than a single hit, all dice should still
be rolled at the same time for both attacker
and defender. Players should always begin
with the highest die result and compare
that to the highest result of the opposing
player.

Example: The Gargoyle is shooting at the Jade

Hood. The Gargoyle player will be keeping
the two highest die rolls out of the 4 dice he is
rolling. He rolls a 9, 6, 3, 2. The Jade Hood
player is also rolling 4 dice for defense, he rolls an 8, 7, 4, 1. The
players will compare their 2 highest results against each other (9 vs.
8 and 6 vs. 7) which results in one hit and one miss.
More attack dice then defense dice
There may be occasions where a model that is attacking with
a weapon that allows multiple hits to be facing off against a
defender who only gets 1d10 roll. In cases such as that, the
defending player takes ½ of the die roll (rounded down) for the
second hit.
Example: A model with a sub-machine gun takes the two highest
results of the dice rolled as it gets two hits. The defender would
normally take the two highest of their rolls for defense, but if they
are only rolling 1d10, they do not have a second. So, if the attacker
rolled 3d10 and got 8, 5, 4 it would be taking both the 8 and the 5
Example: If an attacker is rolling 3d10 and the results are 10, 10,
4, then the model would add +4 to the Weapon Strength should this
attack result in a hit.
Ignoble Failure
If a model rolls a natural 1 when attacking in ranged combat,
the weapon is considered “out of ammo” or “jammed”. The
model must then spend an action to reload/clear the jam.
If a model rolls a natural 1 in close combat, it must pass a Shiv
stat test or else the weapon has broken and can no longer be
used.
If a model rolls a natural 1 when defending against ranged or
close combat, it must pass a Dodge test or be Knocked Down
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 Weapon Table
Weapon Close Combat Short Medium Long
Range | d10 | WS Range | d10 | WS Range | d10 | WS Range | d10 | WS
Fist 0” | 1 | BW -- -- --
Short Blade 0” | 1 | BW+2 BW+3” | 1 | BW+2 -- --
Long Blade 1” | 2 | BW+3 -- -- --
2-handed blade 1” | 2 | BW+4 -- -- --
Small Club 0” | 1 | BW+1 -- -- --
Club 0” | 2 | BW+3 BW+1” | 1 | BW+2 -- --
Spear 1” | 2 | BW+2 BW+3” | 1 | BW+2 -- ---
Bow -- 12” | 2 | 5 20” | 1 | 5 28” | 1 | 4
Crossbow -- 14” | 2 | 6 20” | 2 | 5 30” | 1 | 5
Pistol -- 10” | 2 | 6 18” | 1 | 6 --
Shotgun -- 8” | 3 | 8 18” | 1 | 5 --
Rifle -- 12” | 2 | 7 24” | 2 | 7 36” | 1 | 6
Sub-machine Gun -- 10” | 2(x2) | 7 20” | 1(x2) | 6 --

Weapon Table
There are four range columns after each weapon type. The first
is Close Combat, the second is Short range, the third is Medium
and the last is Long Range. Within each of these columns there
is a Range number, d10 number and WS (Weapon Strength)
number.
Range - In the case of close combat, this number will be either
0” or 1”. This means that the model must be in base contact
with its opponent, or in the case of weapons with longer reach,
no more than 1” away. For weapons that can be thrown or
fired, the range will be a number above 1”. Any target up to an
including this range will use the stats for that range. If the range
is listed as BW or BW + X, then the model uses its Brawn score
to determine the range.
Example: A mobster with a pistol is shooting at a hero who is 16”
away. The mobster will use the stats for the Medium Range band as
16” is greater than 12” (Short Range) but less than 18” (Medium
Range).
d10 - This is the base number of d10s rolled if the model attacks
with this weapon. If there is a number in parenthesis next to the
number, then the model keeps that number of results instead of
picking just the highest roll.
Example: A police Officer is firing a sub-machine gun at a nameless
creature from the abyss at Short Range. The player would roll 2d10
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and instead of keeping just the highest result, he would keep the two
highest results. The creature would have to defend against two hits
and not just one.
WS - This is the Weapon Strength of the attack. (See Wounding
for more information on this). As in the case of Range, if the
weapon has a BW or BW + X result, the model would use its
Brawn score to determine the Weapon Strength.
Ranged Combat
Any model that fires a handgun, throws a knife, or chucks a
spear is performing a Ranged Combat attack. An attacking
model uses its Heater score while a defending model uses its
Dodge score.
A hit is scored if:
Attacker’s Heater + d10 roll > Defender’s Dodge + d10 roll
Cover
There are two types of cover. The first is Obscured and the
second is In Cover.
If the line of sight between the model attacking and the target
is partially blocked by intervening terrain, however the target
model is not in base contact with a terrain piece, then it counts
as being obscured and the attacking model receives a -1d10
penalty.
If the line of sight between the model attacking and the target is
partially blocked by intervening terrain and the target model is
in base contact with an intervening terrain piece, then it counts
as being In Cover and the attacking model receives a -2d10
penalty.
B attacker’s turn, the attacker can still move into close combat, but
A will not receive the Charge bonus if they move in a straight line.
The Gargoyle is shooting at the two Fishmen Hybrids. The closer one
(A) is in base contact with the bush, so he would be considered In
Cover and be at -2d10 to hit. The Hybrid High Priest (B) is not in
base contact with the bush, but it is between him and The Gargoyle,
so he would only be Obscured and The Gargoyle would be at -1d10.
Movement and Ranged Combat
If the attacker is performing a Move and Shoot action, then it
receives a penalty of -1d10.
If the target model used a Move action, during the same turn
that the attack is taking place, but prior to the shot, then it
recives +1d10.
If the defending model used a Sprint action, during the same
turn that the attack is taking place, but prior to the shot, then
it recives +2d10.
Shooting with two weapons
If the attacker has two one-handed range combat weapons (i.e.
pistols) it receives an additional +1d10.
Gettin’ the drop
If an attacker is at less than half their Short Range and targeting
an opposing model’s rear 180° facing, they have gotten the drop
on the model and add +1d10 to their attack roll.
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Close Combat
Once models get into base contact with one another then close
combat, sometimes referred to as melee occurs. Models can
use weapons like fists, claws, knives and swords when in close
combat. Both attacking and defending models use their Shiv
score to determine whether a hit is scored.
A hit is scored if:
Attacker’s Shiv + d10 roll > Defender’s Shiv + d10 roll
Charging
A model can only charge a model that is in its line of sight and
its 180° front facing. A charging model that moves in a straight
line, directly at the target model receives a +1d10 bonus.
If a target model is not in the 180° front facing at the start of the
Attacking from behind
An attacker that charges a defending model in its 180° rear
facing, receives a +1d10 bonus.
Attacking with an object between models
If the defending model has the benefit of a piece of intervening
terrain, for example a counter or low wall, then it receives +1d10.
Two weapons
A model with two one-handed weapons (ie. two daggers, sword
and dagger) receives +1d10.
Multiple attackers
If more than 1 model is attacking a single defender, then each
of the attacking models receives +1d10 regardless of how many
attackers are in base contact. For example, if 2 models are
attacking a single model, they would each receive +1d10 and
if 4 models are attacking a single model, they would each also
receive +1d10.
Alternatively, a single model can attack and add +1d10 for each
friendly model also in base contact with the same target. The
friendly models give up their action to lend their support. So if
4 models are attacking a single model, then they would get 1
attack, but the attacker would receive +3d10.
Pushback
A model that wins in close combat can push an attacker back.
A model is pushed back 1” in any direction from the attacker’s
180° front facing by the attacking player. This can lead to
defending models being pushed into dangerous situations.
Once a model has been pushed back, the attacking model can
remain out of close combat or move back into base contact..
Brawn Advantage - If the attacking model has a higher Brawn
score than the defender, then for every 2-point difference, the
attacker can add an additional 1”.
A this situation only).
2”
B Combat Results
Mo (A) has a Brawn of 7 and wins in close combat against a
minion of the Jade Hood (B) with a Brawn of 4, then Mo can push
the minion back 2” (1” for the initial and an additional 1” for the
difference of 3).
Dodge Save - If the defending model is pushed back off a higher
elevation, into a trap, or into the claws/fangs/etc. of another
model, then it is allowed a Dodge Save. If the defending model
passes a Dodge test, then it is stopped just short of the danger.
Note: this Dodge save is not given if the model is simply
pushed out from behind cover or into a position where it could
potentially be shot in ranged combat.
Breaking Away
There may be fights where the model wants to leave close
combat. To do this, they must break away. In order to break
away, a model must have at least a 1” gap in which to move
through. As long as there is a gap, the model has two options; it
can attempt to break contact so that it can make a run for it or
it can simply flee combat but risk an attack.
To break contact, the model wishing to leave must win an
opposed Brawn Test. Both models roll a d10 and add their
Brawn score. If the model wishing to leave combat wins, it may
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move up to its Speed stat. It cannot move into combat with
another model, though.
To flee, the model simply moves up to its Speed stat. The
opposing model gets a free attack on the fleeing model. The
model that is fleeing is at -1d10. If there is more than one
model in base contact with the model wishing to flee, then the
opposing player chooses one of the models to make the attack
and receives +1d10 for each friendly model also in base contact
(this supercedes the rule above regarding Multiple Attackers for
If there are two friendly models in base contact with a single
enemy model, one of the friendly models can leave without
being subject to the free attack as long as the second friendly
model remains in base contact with the enemy model.
When a model is hit in combat, from either a Ranged or Close
Combat attack, then it can potentially be wounded, forced to
flee or even killed.
Wounding
If a model is hit in combat, then it can possibly be wounded.
When determining a wound, a player rolls a d10 to first
determine the location that is hit.
For Grades 2 and 3 models, use the following chart.
Die Roll Location
1 Head
2-5 Torso
6-8 Arms
9-10 Legs
Next, compare the Weapon Strength to the Wound Location’s
Defensive Rating. If the Strength is greater than the Defense,
then a Wound is scored. If the Strength is double the Defense
then 2 wounds are caused. If the Strength is triple or more than
the Defense, then 3 wounds are caused.
If a Wound is scored, then the player should mark the top-most
box on the Wound Chart section of the model’s stat sheet. Once
a Wound Chart box has been crossed off, the model will use the
next box in line for their stats.
Example: If a model, with Brains 3 and Willpower 4, takes a
wound to the head, the first box is marked off and the player will
then use the next box which shows Brains 2 and Willpower 3.
 Location Head Wounds for Grade 1s At the begining of a model’s or squad’s activation on the turn
(Die Roll) (1) Though there is no Wound after it panicked, it can attempt to rally. To rally, the model or
Defensive location on a Grade 1 model, squad needs only pass a Guts test. A squad will use the highest
4 when hit in combat, a d10 is Guts score in the squad (i.e. if a Grade model is wounded, its
Rating
Brains=3 still rolled. On a 1-5 the model Guts score is halved, so the squad would use the Guts score of
Willpower=4 will be killed. It would still get an unwounded model.
Brains=2 a save if its Defensive Rating
Wound Willpower=3 is higher than the Weapon Should a model or squad fail to rally at the beginning of their
Chart Strength turn, they must fall back again toward their deployment zone
or the nearest board edge if opposing models are between them
Knocked Out
If the model is not killed and their deployment zone.
then place a marker next to
the model. All of its stats are If a model or squad fails to rally and eventually exits the board,
halved (rounding up). If the model takes a second wound it is they are out of the game.
killed. Any weapon that would normally do two wound boxes
(because WS doubles the DR) automatically kills the model. Example: A squad of soldiers has one of its members wounded on
Turn X before they have activated. They fail their Guts test. On
Saves their activation, they must fall back from the enemy. They can Move
There will be some instances where a model’s Defense is equal and Shoot, but their Heater scores will be halved and they must
to or greater than the Weapon Strength. When this occurs, the move away from all opposing models. On the following turn, when
defending model gets a Save roll. In order to Save, the defending the squad activates, they will attempt to Rally. If they do, then they
model rolls a d10 and adds to it the difference between their can act normally. If they fail again, they must move toward their
Defense and the Weapon Strength. If the result is 10 or higher, deployment zone.
than the model has saved and no wound is scored.
Surrender
Example: A model has a Defense of 7 and the attacker has a Weapon There are times when there is no possible way for a panicked
Strength of 5, the Defender would get a Save. The Defender rolls a model or squad to move away from an opposing model. In those
d10 and adds the difference between their Defense and the Weapon cases, surrender becomes the only option.
Strength (in this case 2) to the result. If the defender rolls 8 or
higher, the wound is negated. If a panicked model fails a Guts test and is within 3” of a higher
grade, opposing model (or if a Grade 1 squad is faced by an equal
Knocked Out or greater size opposing squad), and there is no place for the
Grade 2 and 3 models are Knocked Out and not killed. If the panicked model(s) to flee to, the opposing model can attempt
model is Knocked Out, it must pass a Willpower test on its next to force their opponent to surrender. In order to get the model
activation to revive. A model that is revived will have all the or squad to surrender, the opposing model must spend an action
boxes in either its Head or Torso marked. When this happens, and win a comparative Willpower test against the model they
the model will use the last marked box for that location. If wish to surrender. The surrendering model gets +1d10 for every
another wound is taken to that location, then the model is friendly model within 6” and line of sight.
Knocked Out again.
Once a model surrenders it can only attempt to get away. It can
Guts and Morale take no other actions as long as an opposing model remains
Whenever a Grade 3 or Grade 2 model suffers a wound to the within 3”.
Head or Torso, it must take a Guts test. Whenever a Grade 1
model is wounded or a member of a Grade 1 squad is killed, To get away, the model must first pass a Guts test, then win an
then the entire squad must take a Guts test using the highest opposing Brains or Brawn test with the model guarding them.
Guts score of the squad. If the captured model fails, it cannot attempt to escape again
for two turns.
A model that fails a Guts test is panicked. A panicked model
cannot charge into close combat and must move away from all While a model is captured, the opposing player can move the
enemy models on its activation, unless it is already engaged in model in any direction (except into traps or other attackers) up
close combat. A panicked model or squad also has its Brains, to the captured model’s Speed. The captured model cannot run.
Heater, and Shiv scores halved (rounded up).

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 Explosives
There are many different types of explosives from improvised
Molotov cocktails to artillery shells. Since .45 Adventure deals
more with small scale skirmish games, the explosives available
to characters are limited to those that can be carried, though the
rules do go further so as to provide information that players can
use for scenarios.
Types of Explosives
Not every potential type of explosive is covered. For example,
dynamite is listed once and is considered to be the single stick
of dynamite. If a model was dealing with several sticks bundled
together, it would be upgraded to the Satchel or Demolition
Charge or, depending on the scenario or pre-determined rules
for it, it could become the equivalent of a Small Artillery Shell.
Just like with any other hit, the location of the wound should be
determined using a d10. Explosives with a x2 after the Weapon
Strength will have 2 locations hit by the attack.
Any model hit by an explosion, whether they take damage
or not, must pass a Dodge test or be Knocked Down (see
Movement Page 6).
Along with potential damage, the concussion from a Type III,
IV, or V explosive can also send a model flying. For these three
types of explosives, any model hit, is moved to the edge of the
blast radius (this means that models already at the edge are not
moved at all, but can still be knocked down per the rules above).
The model is moved in a straight line back from the point of
the explosion. If it should contact intervening terrain along its
path, then it is stopped at that point and takes an additional hit
equivalent to the explosives blast radius.
Example: A model is 1” from the center of an explosion of a
small artillery shell (Type IV). After damage from the explosion is
calculated, the model is moved 4” directly away from the point of
the explosion. If the path is blocked by a wall, then the model is
stopped at the wall and takes an additional Weapon Strength 5 hit.

Type Range Blast Weapon Type I and Type II explosives may be thrown up to a model’s
Radius Strength Brawn + 3”. A Type III explosive may be thrown up to a model’s
I Improvised BW+3” 2” 5 (3)* Brawn in inches. When thrown at a model, explosives that do
not hit, are assumed to have bounced beyond effective range.
II Hand Grenade/
BW+4” 3” 7
Dynamite/Nitroglycerin
III Satchel or
BW+1” 4” 9(x2)
Demolition Charge
IV Small Artillery Shell/
N/A 5” 12(x2)
Vehicle Explosion
V Large Artillery Shell/
N/A 6” 14(x2)
Tanker Truck Explosion

*Improvised explosives tend to consist of a flammable liquid.

Because of this, any model that is wounded by one, will take
a second hit on the following turn (during the target model’s
activation) from the burning liquid. The Weapon Strength
drops from 5 to 3 for this second hit.

As an explosion extends out from its initial point of explosion,

its Weapon Strength decreases. It will drop 2 points for each 1”
beyond the center.

Example: A Type III explosive goes off. A model up to 1” from the

explosive takes a Weapon Strength 9 hit. A model that is more than
1” away up to 2” takes a Weapon Strength 7 hit, a model that is
exactly 4” away takes a Weapon Strength 1 hit.

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 Target Defense and Wound Chart
Demolition
Target DR Wounds
All objects that are targets of explosives should be given a
Defensive Rating (DR) and Wound Count (samples are Wooden Door 8 1
provided below). Players may wish to alter these items for Reinforced Door 10 1
specific scenarios but they should be announced prior to the Steel Door 12 2
game so that all players are aware.

If an explosive is thrown at a structure or non-moving vehicle, Wood Wall 12 2

models should roll to hit normally (a stationary object has a Stone Wall 16 3
Dodge of 0 if no enemy model is within 6”). If the throw hits, Reinforced Wall 20 4
then handle damage normally; if it misses, the explosive has
bounced off the object. The explosive should be placed 2” back
toward the thrower and damage should be calculated based on Small Bridge Support 18 4
that position. Large Bridge Support 24 5

If a structure or vehicle has a DR greater than the Weapon

Strength of the explosive, they save just as a regular model. Car 8 4
Opposing players roll saves for structures and vehicles not Armored Car 12 4
occupied by any models. Hero points cannot be used to Truck 10 5
strengthen the armor on buildings or doors, but they can be used
Armored Truck 14 5
to strengthen the armor on a vehicle if the vehicle is occupied by
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 Ground Vehicles
Since the standard space for a game of .45 Adventure is only 2’ model moving less than half its Maximum Speed can make a
x 2’, most vehicles would cross and exit a board too quickly to turn after just 2” of movement. When a vehicle makes a turn,
be a useful option. However, the rules are provided here because the model is turned from the rear tire of the direction that is
players may find that they want to give their heroes or villains being turned. Any turn can be up to 90°.
an escape route using a truck or car. Some players may also want
to design scenarios for a larger space, making vehicles playable. Example: A car traveling at 10” must move 5” before it can make a
turn. If that same car was traveling at 7” it could turn after just 2”.
Movement with Ground Vehicles
A vehicle moves during the driver’s activation. If at the beginning
of a game turn a vehicle is moving and has no driver (either
because the driver has been killed or rendered unconscious)
then it moves before any other model. If the driver is killed or
rendered unconscious during the course of a game turn, then
the vehicle moves during the next available activation.

Example: A car’s driver is shot and killed by a member of a Grade 1

squad. After all the remaining squad members have activated, the
B. Vehicle
car will perform its movement if it has not already moved during A. Vehicle traveling at 10”, moves its
the turn. moves 5” and makes a turn. remaining
5” and
makes a
Movement Rates second
turn.
Vehicle Type Max. Speed Safe Turn Speed
Motorcycle 18” 3”
Car 16” 5” If a vehicle attempts to turn prior to moving its Safe Turn Speed,
the driver must take a Dodge test at -1 for each 1” difference
Truck 12” 6”
between the Safe Turn Speed and the speed at which the model
wishes to turn. If the model fails the Dodge test, then the driver
Players must declare how many inches they intend to move
Loses Control (see below).
at the beginning of the vehicles turn (players can pre-measure
before this). Vehicles have a Maximum Speed as shown on the
Example: A car traveling at 12” needs to move 5” before it can
table above. However, if the vehicle began the turn stopped
make a turn, if the player elects to make a turn after just 3” then the
(meaning it had not moved on the previous turn), then it can
driver would have to take a Dodge test at -2 (5” – 3” = 2).
only move half of its Maximum Speed. A vehicle model that is
moving equal to or greater than half its Maximum Speed, that
Slamming on the brakes
wants to slow down or stop, must first slow to half its current
If a player wishes to have his vehicle slow faster than half its
speed (a vehicle that just wants to slow down does not need to
current speed, the driver can “slam on the brakes.” The vehicle
go to half its current speed if the new desired speed is greater).
is moved the desired speed, but the driver then takes a Dodge
test at -1 for each 1” difference between the half speed and the
Example: On turn 1, a car travels 10” and it wants to stop. On
desired speed. If the driver fails this test, then he has lost control
turn 2 it must slow down to 5” and then on turn 3 it can stop. If
(see below).
this same car moved 7” on turn 1, then on turn 2 it could come to
a complete stop as it had traveled at less than half its Maximum
Example: A car traveling at 8” would normally only be able to slow
Speed.
to 4” on its next activation. If the player slows to 2” instead, the
driver takes a Dodge test at -2 (4” – 2” = 2). If the driver wished to
Turning
stop instead, the test would be taken at -4.
A model moving at half its Maximum Speed or greater must
move its Safe Turn Speed before it can make a turn. Any vehicle

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Losing control
When a model driving a vehicle attempts to slow down quickly,
make a turn at high speed, or avoid an obstacle it will need to
make a Dodge test or risk losing control of the vehicle. When
control is lost, the vehicle can move randomly or flip over.
A vehicle that is out of control should roll on the following
table for each activation until control is regained or the vehicle
collides with a piece of immoveable terrain (hills do not count
as the vehicle will simply drive up a hill).
Die Roll Effect
Vehicle flips over. It moves 1d10 inches
1
before coming to a stop.
2-4 Vehicle turns left 45° and moves 1d10 inches.
5-7 Vehicle goes straight and moves 1d10 inches.
Vehicle turns right 45° and moves 1d10
8-10
inches.
If a vehicle flips over, it is placed on its side. Any models inside
the vehicle will take a hit to a random location at a strength
equal to the vehicle’s movement at the time of the wreck. Any
models hanging on the outside of a car or in the back of an open
truck are thrown and placed prone 2” from the vehicle’s final
resting point in the direction the vehicle was moving. These
models will also take 2 hits to random locations at a strength
equal to the vehicle’s movement.
Example: A truck goes out of control and flips over. The player rolls a
d10 and the truck moves 8”. Any models inside the cab of the truck
suffer a single WS 8 wound to a random location. Any models in the
open bed of the truck suffer two WS 8 hits to random locations and
are placed prone, 2” from the truck.
Collisions
If at any time a vehicle collides with another vehicle, wall, tree,
or some other large object, its movement ends. Any models
inside the vehicle will take 2 hits to random locations at a
strength equal to the vehicle’s speed at the time of the wreck.
Any models on the running boards of a car, in the back of an
open truck, or simply hanging onto a vehicle are thrown and
placed 2” from the vehicle’s final resting point in the direction
the vehicle was moving and placed prone. These models take
2 hits to random locations at a strength equal to the vehicle’s
movement (see example above for a vehicle flipping over).
Combat and Vehicles
Once a model gets into a vehicle it will either want to shoot
at those in its way or another model will want to stop it by
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shooting at the vehicle. A vehicle uses the Driver’s Dodge score
when attacked. A vehicle with no driver that is moving gets no
Dodge score, but rolls 2d10 when attacked, taking the highest
of the two results.
Any model inside a vehicle is considered obscured by terrain
(see Cover rules). In addition, all models inside a vehicle receive
a bonus of +4 to their DR. Models on running boards or in the
back of a truck only receive this bonus if a portion of the vehicle
is between them and the shooter.
If a driver is wounded, then he must immediately pass a Dodge
test or lose control (see Losing Control.)
Models shooting from a moving vehicle suffer a -1d10 penalty
if moving less than half the vehicle’s Maximum Speed. Models
shooting from a moving vehicle suffer a -2d10 penalty if moving
half the vehicle’s Maximum Speed or more. Drivers can only
shoot pistols.
When shooting at a vehicle, the shooter receives +1d10 for the
size of the target. If a hit is scored, the model rolls hit location
like a normal target using the chart below.
Die Result Location
Fuel Tank (DR 8); Roll d10, on a 1, the
vehicle explodes as a Type IV Explosive.
1
On a 2-10, vehicle will run out of fuel after
that number of turns.
Occupants (roll to determine target if more
2
than one model is in or on vehicle)
Tires (DR 2); Driver must pass Dodge test
3
or go out of control (see above).
Engine (DR 10); Roll a d10, on a 1, the
engine catches fire and all models within
2” must pass Dodge test or suffer WS 8 hit
4 to random location. On a 2-10 the engine
dies and car can move at half Maximum
Speed on following turn and then can move
no more.
5-10 Body of vehicle. No effect on vehicle.
Vehicles cannot be engaged in close combat.
If a player wishes to use a vehicle to ram another model, the target
must make a Dodge test or be struck by the vehicle. Models that
are hit by a vehicle take a hit to one random location at a WS
equivalent to the vehicle’s declared movement. The model that
is hit is also placed 1” from the vehicle and placed prone.
 Flight
One of the greatest dreams of the pulp inventor was flight. The
ability to get from one place to another without having to walk
or drive, or deal with traffic or obstacles was the goal of every
hero and villain.

Models can choose to fly as their action if they have a device

0
or an ability that allows them. Flying counts as a Move action
unless stated otherwise.

Movement with Flyers

Each flying device has a minimum and maximum Speed value.
A model must move its minimum Speed value or else the model A
drops three levels (see Falling Page 6). If the device can hover
(minimum Speed 0”), then the model can choose to remain
Major Betty Steele, is on the ground. The crate A, is an Encounter
stationary or move any distance up to its Maximum Speed.
Marker. It is outside her normal 5” Speed. However, as long as she
Flyers can end their turn facing in any direction.
moves her Minimum distance, she can take off, fly and land at the
crate, thereby beating the German officer to it.
Type Minimum Maximum
Speed Speed A flying model that hits the ground due to a failed test must take
damage per the Falling rules. The model must also pass a Dodge
Wings (Natural)* 1” 8” test or be placed knocked down.
Biplane 12” 24”
Combat and Flying
Single-wing Plane 18” 36”
Models not in a vehicle, that are wounded while in flight
Jump Pack** 8” 12” automatically drop one level. If the model is at Level 1 when it is
Rocket Pack** 0” 12” wounded, then it must pass a Dodge test or be placed knocked
down as well as taking damage from the fall.
Hover Disk** 0” 8”
Hover Sled** 1” 12” Models that are piloting a vehicle and are wounded must pass a
*Explanation of wings will be in the Creatures section of the rulebook.
Dodge test just like those in ground-based vehicles or risk going
**Explanation of these items will be in the Super Science Equipment List
out of control.

A flying model can change one level with no loss in horizontal Loss of Control Table
movement. A model can attempt to change their height by two Die Roll Effect
levels, but must pass a Brains test or else fall three levels as the
engine stalls under the strain. Flyer moves 1d10 inches straight ahead and
1
drops 3 Levels.
A model can take off, move, and land in the same turn if it does Flyer turns left 45° and moves its Minimum
2-4
not change levels. Speed.
Flyer goes straight, moves its Minimum
All measurements are made from the Ground Level with 5-7
Speed and drops 1 level.
appropriate modifiers added for the Flying model’s height. This
Flyer turns right 45° and moves its Minimum
will prevent players from having to hold their models in the air 8-10
Speed.
to take measurements (see Measurement Page 6).

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Ranged combat and flying
Models flying at Levels 1 or 2 can use scenery as cover as long as
the object is at least Level 2 in height.

Models flying at Levels 3 or 4 can use scenery as cover as long as

the object is at least Level 4 in height.
A flying vehicle uses the Driver’s Dodge score when attacked. A
vehicle with no driver that is moving gets no Dodge score, but
rolls 2d10 when attacked, taking the highest of the two results.
2
Any model inside a vehicle is considered obscured by terrain
(see Cover rules). In addition, all models inside a vehicle receive
a bonus of +4 to their DR.

Models shooting from a moving vehicle suffer a -1d10 penalty

if moving at its Minimum Speed or less. Models shooting from
Professor Kroon is Flying at Level 2 on his hover disk. As long as the
a moving vehicle suffer a -2d10 penalty if moving greater than
watertower is at least classified as Level 2, he can use it to gain the cover
the vehicle’s Minimum Speed. Drivers can only shoot pistols.
bonus from The Gargoyle’s shots.

When shooting at a vehicle (not at models using another method A flyer may charge any other flyer within one level. If the
of flight), the shooter receives +1d10 for the size of the target. If attacking model does not move its minimum distance, then it
a hit is scored, the model rolls hit location like a normal target falls per the Movement with Flyers rules above.
using the chart below.
Characters able to charge flyers by leaping off higher objects or
Die Result Location who have an ability that allows them to reach the flyer, receive
-2d10 to their attack. This represents their lack of sustained
Fuel Tank (DR 8); Roll d10, on a 1, the flying abilities; they are basically hanging on to the flyer or
vehicle explodes as a Type IV Explosive. trying to strike as they pass by.
On a 2-10, vehicle will run out of fuel after
1
that number of turns (Vehicles still in the A model attempting to leap onto a flying model must beat the
air when they run out of fuel fall 3 Levels flyer in a comparative Dodge test. If the model is successful,
each turn.) it must win a comparative Brawn test each turn in order to
Occupants (roll to determine target if more maintain a grip on the flyer. If unsuccessful, the model falls and
2
than one model is in or on vehicle) takes the appropriate falling damage for that level.
Steering Mechanism (DR 8); Driver must
3 pass Dodge test or go out of control (see
above).
Engine (DR 10); Roll a d10, on a 1, the
engine catches fire and all models within
2” must pass Dodge test or suffer WS 8
4 hit to random location. On a 2-10 the
engine dies and vehicle can move at half
Maximum Speed on following turn and
then can move no more.
5-10 Body of vehicle. No effect on vehicle. 1 0
Close combat and flying
Flyers that charge a model on the ground are no longer Major Betty Steele, flying at Level 1, can charge into close combat with
considered in flight (unless they have a special ability that allows Field Marshall Kluge who is on the Ground (Level 0), however, she will
them to make attacks against ground targets and remain in the no longer be considered in flight and will have to take off again next turn
air). if she wanted to use her jet pack.

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 Archetypes
The different characters or model types that inhabit the world
of .45 Adventure are all created through the use of archetypes.
The archetypes are based on three Grade levels. These Grade
levels do not equate directly to points. For example, a Grade 3
is not equal to three Grade 1s. Advice on balancing teams and
scenarios is provided in the Scenarios section of the book.
The purpose of the archetypes is to provide a framework for the
different characters in your scenario. A Grade 3 model is the
main hero or villain. When building your team for a scenario
you would pick the Grade 3 archetype that most suits the lead
character you want to create (who may not necessarily be the
leader of your team). A Grade 2 would be the lead sidekick or
even a less powerful companion to the main character. Grade 1s
are the sometimes nameless mooks and minions that the heroes
and villains will end up battling.
Squad Rules
As Grade 1 models are the foot soldiers in the battle, they have
some rules that apply only to them. Grade 1 models can be
added to a team as individuals or as squads of three or four.
A squad would still count as three or four Grade 1 models for
the purposes of team building. There are both benefits and
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drawbacks to adding a unit as a squad instead of as individual
Grade 1s. Models in a squad must all have the same Special
Abilities, but can be armed differently.
Unit Coherency
All members of a squad must be within 3” of another member
of the squad. Any model more than 3” from another member at
the start of its activation, must move back in range of the other
squad members on its activation.
Activation
Squads activate together as a unit and would Interrupt using the
lowest Dodge in the squad. All models in the squad will take
their actions in turn.
Guts Tests
If any model in the squad is killed or takes a wound, a Guts test
is taken for the whole squad. Models in a squad gain a +1 to all
Guts tests for each squad member within 3”, up to a maximum
of +2. All models in a squad always make Guts tests using the
highest Guts score within the squad. If a model is out of unit
cohesion they lose the Guts bonus until they rejoin their squad.
Combat
In combat, Grade 1 models can attack individually or as a
group. When attacking as a group, the player rolls to hit just
once, but adds 1d10 for each additional model in the squad up
to a maximum of +3d10 as long as all models have a weapon
that can reach the target.
Building Heroes and Villains
The charts presented for each of the archetypes below represent
the base stats. These can be modified by abailities.
Beneath the chart are the Maximum number of Special Abilities
that can be taken as well as the Maximum number that can be
taken from each category. A list of Special Abilities follows the
archetypes.
Grade 3 models can take up to 10 Special Abilties; Grade 2s can
take 7; and Grade 1s can only take 4. This means that you will
not take the Maximum number of abilities in each category.
Example: A prizefighter has:
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 5
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 2
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 1 Crimefighter (Grade 3)
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Location Head Torso Arms Legs
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 (Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Defensive
4 4 5 5
Morale Maximum Allocation = 2 Rating
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 2 Brains=4 Brawn=3 Heater=5 Dodge=3
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 4 Willpower=3 Guts=8 Shiv=5 Speed=5
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1 Brains=2 Brawn=3 Heater=4 Dodge=3
Willpower=3 Guts=7 Shiv=3 Speed=4
Brawn=2 Heater=3 Dodge=2
That is a total of 20 potential special abilties, but the character can
Guts=7 Shiv=3 Speed=3
take only 10. Wound Brawn=1 Heater=3 Dodge=1
Chart Guts=7 Shiv=2 Speed=1
When building your characters, you will choose an archetype, Heater=2 Dodge=1
Knocked Out
then pick the special abilities that you think will best represent Shiv=1 Speed=1
the character. If you want a character able to fight well in Knocked
Heater
both close combat and range combat, you could choose the Out Crawl
and
Crimefighter. With a Heater and Shiv starting at 5 and 3 to Only
Shiv at -1
4 combat abilities, this character will be tough in combat.
However, he has to sacrifice Brains and Willpower to get this, so Available Attribute Points – 10
tough puzzles in a scenario could slow him down. Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 3
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 4
Along with the stat chart and Special Abilities, some Grade 2 and Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 2
Grade 3 archetypes may have a Points Bonus. These archetypes
allow their team to take additional weapons, equipment, super Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
science or occult implements. See Building the Team on page Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
XXX. Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2

List of Sample Archetypes Morale Maximum Allocation = 2

The sample archetypes presented here are grouped into several
categories. Teams do not have to be built from only archetypes
within the same category. You could put a Grade 3 Crimfighter
in with 3 Grade 1 Brunos if those are the archetypes that fit the
team you wish to build.
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 2
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0

The categories are there for ease of reference and to help with G-Man (Grade 3)
campaign advancement (see Campaigns page XXX). Location Head Torso Arms Legs
(Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Law Enforcement Defensive
5 5 6 6
The Law Enforcement Rating
category includes those Brains=4 Brawn=3 Heater=4 Dodge=3
archetypes who seek Willpower=4 Guts=8 Shiv=4 Speed=5
to uphold the law of Brains=3 Brawn=2 Heater=4 Dodge=2
the land, whether that Willpower=3 Guts=8 Shiv=3 Speed=4
is on the local level Brawn=2 Heater=3 Dodge=2
with the police or on a Guts=7 Shiv=3 Speed=3
Wound
national levl with the Chart Brawn=1 Heater=2 Dodge=1
Guts=7 Shiv=2 Speed=2
G-Man, or fight for
Knocked Out Heater=2 Dodge=1
justice when the courts
Shiv=1 Speed=2
are not enough, like Knocked
Heater
the Crimefighter and Out Crawl
and
Private Detective. Only
Shiv at -1

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Available Attribute Points – 10 Police Detective (Grade 3)
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 Location Head Torso Arms Legs
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 3 (Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 Defensive
4 4 5 5
Rating
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 3 Brains=3 Brawn=4 Heater=4 Dodge=4
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2 Willpower=4 Guts=8 Shiv=4 Speed=5
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2 Brains=2 Brawn=4 Heater=3 Dodge=3
Willpower=3 Guts=7 Shiv=3 Speed=3
Brawn=3 Heater=3 Dodge=2
Morale Maximum Allocation = 2
Guts=7 Shiv=3 Speed=3
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 2 Wound Brawn=2 Heater=2 Dodge=1
Chart Guts=6 Shiv=2 Speed=2
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2 Heater=2 Dodge=1
Knocked Out
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 0 Shiv=1 Speed=1
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0 Knocked
Heater
Out Crawl
and
Private Investigator (Grade 3) Only
Shiv at -1
Location Head Torso Arms Legs
(Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10) Available Attribute Points – 10
Defensive Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 3
5 5 6 6
Rating Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 4
Brains=3 Brawn=4 Heater=3 Dodge=4 Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 2
Willpower=4 Guts=8 Shiv=4 Speed=5
Brains=2 Brawn=4 Heater=2 Dodge=4
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Willpower=3 Guts=8 Shiv=4 Speed=3
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2
Brawn=3 Heater=2 Dodge=3
Guts=7 Shiv=3 Speed=2 Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Wound Brawn=2 Heater=1 Dodge=2
Chart Morale Maximum Allocation = 2
Guts=6 Shiv=2 Speed=2
Knocked Out Heater=1 Dodge=1 Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 2
Shiv=2 Speed=1
Knocked Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2
Heater
Out Crawl
and Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1
Only
Shiv at -1 Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0

Available Attribute Points – 10 Police Sergeant (Grade 2)
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 4 Location Head Torso Arms Legs
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 (Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 1 Defensive
3 4 4 4
Rating
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Brains=2 Brawn=4 Heater=3 Dodge=3
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2 Willpower=2 Guts=7 Shiv=4 Sprint=4
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Brains=1 Brawn=3 Heater=2 Dodge=2
Willpower=2 Guts=7 Shiv=3 Sprint=3
Brawn=1 Heater=1 Dodge=1
Morale Maximum Allocation = 2 Wound Guts=6 Shiv=2 Sprint=2
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 2 Chart
Heater=1 Dodge=1
Knocked Out Shiv=2 Sprint=1
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 3 Knocked
Heater
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 2 Out Crawl
and
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0 Only
Shiv at -1

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Available Attribute Points – 7 Mob Boss (Grade 3)
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 Location Head Torso Arms Legs
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 (Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 1 Defensive
6 6 7 7
Rating
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Brains=4 Brawn=3 Heater=4 Dodge=4
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Willpower=3 Guts=7 Shiv=4 Speed=5
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0 Brains=2 Brawn=3 Heater=4 Dodge=3
Willpower=2 Guts=6 Shiv=3 Speed=4
Brawn=2 Heater=3 Dodge=2
Morale Maximum Allocation = 1
Guts=6 Shiv=3 Speed=3
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 1 Wound Brawn=2 Heater=3 Dodge=1
Chart Guts=5 Shiv=2 Speed=2
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2 Heater=2 Dodge=1
Knocked Out
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1 Shiv=1 Speed=1
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0 Knocked
Heater
Out Crawl
and
Police Officer (Grade 1) Only
Shiv at -1
Brains=2 Will=2 Brawn=2 Guts=6
DR=3 Bonus Points: +10 Points Weapons
Heater=3 Blade=2 Dodge=3 Speed=4 Available Attribute Points – 10
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 3
Available Attribute Points – 4 Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 4
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 2
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 2
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 0 Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0 Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0 Morale Maximum Allocation = 2
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 2
Morale Maximum Allocation = 1
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 0 Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2 Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 0
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0 Enforcer (Grade 2)
Location Head Torso Arms Legs
Criminals (Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10)
Whether its running numbers, bootlegging, or collecting Defensive
3 4 4 4
protection money, the organized crime figures are behind it. Rating
With each gang holding its own territory and ruled with iron- Brains=2 Brawn=3 Heater=3 Dodge=3
fisted efficiency by the Mob Boss, the Criminals seek to take Willpower=3 Guts=7 Shiv=4 Sprint=4
control from the people of the city. Brains=1 Brawn=2 Heater=2 Dodge=2
Willpower=2 Guts=6 Shiv=3 Sprint=3
Brawn=2 Heater=2 Dodge=2
The Mob Boss uses Enforcers, Brunos, and Gat Men when the Wound Guts=6 Shiv=2 Sprint=2
situation calls for brute force or the seductive and disarming Chart
Heater=1 Dodge=1
Moll when more subtlety is required. Shiv=1 Sprint=1
Knocked Out
Knocked
Heater
Out Crawl
and
Only
Shiv at -1

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Available Attribute Points – 7 Bruno (Grade 1)
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 3
Brains=2 Will=2 Brawn=3 Guts=5
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 2 DR=3
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 1 Heater=2 Blade=3 Dodge=3 Speed=4

Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Available Attribute Points – 4

Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0 Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 3
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0 Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 1
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 0
Morale Maximum Allocation = 1
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 1 Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2 Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0
Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = Morale Maximum Allocation = 1
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 0
Moll (Grade 2)
Location Head Torso Arms Legs Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2
(Die Roll) (1) (2-5) (6-8) (9-10) Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1
Defensive Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0
3 4 4 4
Rating
Brains=3 Brawn=2 Heater=3 Dodge=3 Gat Man (Grade 1)
Willpower=4 Guts=7 Shiv=2 Sprint=5
Brains=2 Brawn=2 Heater=2 Dodge=3 Brains=2 Will=3 Brawn=2 Guts=5
Willpower=3 Guts=6 Shiv=2 Sprint=4 DR=3
Heater=3 Blade=2 Dodge=3 Speed=4
Brawn=1 Heater=2 Dodge=2
Wound Guts=5 Shiv=1 Sprint=2
Chart Available Attribute Points – 4
Heater=1 Dodge=1
Knocked Out Shiv=1 Sprint=1 Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 1
Knocked Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 3
Heater
Out Crawl
and Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 0
Only
Shiv at -1
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Available Attribute Points – 7 Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Close Combat Maximum Allocation = 1 Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 0
Ranged Combat Maximum Allocation = 2
Advanced Combat Maximum Allocation = 1 Morale Maximum Allocation = 1
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 0
Combat Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1
Professional Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 2 Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 2
Research Knowledge Maximum Allocation = 1 Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 1
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0
Morale Maximum Allocation = 2
Fortitude Maximum Allocation = 1

Enhanced Trait Maximum Allocation = 1

Innate Ability Maximum Allocation = 0
Paranormal Ability Maximum Allocation = 0

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