Hello all, posting this up in a couple of places so I can get as wide a range of opinions as possible?
Have a question about GENESYS vehicle rules, just want to make sure I’m doing it right.
The scenario is from the Takeover At Whisper Bass from the Age of Rebellion Beginner box, specifically the chase at the end, where the AT-ST is fleeing to the Comms Tower. At the beginning of the encounter, the AT-ST is at Extreme range from its destination and the players (presumably on speeder bikes) are behind it at Medium range. It’s not stated in the scenario but I’m assuming both sides begin at maximum speed (AT-ST speed 2, bikes speed 3). (There’s also a minion group of scout troopers on bikes but I’m leaving them out for the moment while I sort this through.)
Now, since this is a game I’m running for my kids (ages 7 - 10) and my wife (limited RPG experience) the KISS principle takes precedence. I’m using the GENESYS Core rulebook with Star Wars RPG content (species, careers (no specializations), adversaries, vehicles, equipment) for now.
So (finally), the question is - can vehicles take an extra move maneuver (or two) in addition to the forced move based on speed they must take each round? When I wargamed the scenario (using a single speeder vs the AT-ST) to try and get a grasp of how it works, the PC got the initiative - PC uses a decelerate maneuver to drop to speed 2 in order to not overshoot the AT-ST (Medium->Short->Engaged/Close), executes the forced move to close the distance, and then uses an action to make a Gunnery check to take a shot. On the AT-ST’s turn, it’s fleeing at speed 2 to its destination - so it’s forced move will take it to Medium range away from the bikes and to (I believe) Medium range from the Comms Tower (Extreme->Long->Medium). From where I sit, the AT-ST has two maneuvers available still - can it use those remaining maneuvers to close the distance to the tower (Medium->Short->Engaged/Close) and open the gap on the speeders (Medium->Long)? I haven’t seen anything saying this isn’t permitted, and I’ve had a good read of the vehicle rules a couple of times now.
Hope I’m not confusing anyone, I’m a bit confused myself ? . I’m sure I’ll be back with more when we get to starfighter combat!
Edited by tafattel