Navy Gunner

A specialized naval gunner trained for shipboard weapon systems and void combat.

The Navy Gunner is the backbone of Core naval forces. Dressed in reinforced naval armor with integrated targeting systems, they specialize in operating shipboard weapons and defensive systems. Their role is to maintain naval superiority through superior firepower and tactical positioning.

Rules Reference

Field	Value
Abilities / Cha	10
Abilities / Con	14
Abilities / Dex	12
Abilities / Int	12
Abilities / Str	14
Abilities / Wis	12
Armor Class	18
Base Attack Bonus	6
Creature Type	Humanoid
Flat Ac	18
Hd Count	8
Hd Sides	10
Hit Dice	8d10+16
Hit Points	60
Hp Bonus	16
Immunities	None
Initiative	2
Languages	High Gothic, Trade Tongue, Military Code, Naval Cant
Morale	Steady (11-12); fights to the death to protect ship systems
Psionics	None
Resistances	None
Role Tags	Gunner, Support, Shipboard
Saves / Fort	6
Saves / Ref	4
Saves / Will	4
Senses	Low-light vision, targeting sensors; passive Perception 14
Size	M
Speed	30
Threat Rating	5
Touch Ac	12
Vulnerabilities	None
Xp	1600
Dialogue Path	game/dialogue/npc-navy-gunner.yaml

Notes

Full Attack: Shipboard Cannon ranged +9 (3d8 ballistic) or Combat Wrench melee +8 (1d8+2 bludgeoning)

Habitat: Naval vessels, orbital platforms, shipboard weapon stations. Found operating heavy weapons, maintaining ship systems, and defending naval assets.

Tactics: Uses Targeting Systems to maximize accuracy with Shipboard Cannon. Focuses on Weapon Expertise for precision strikes. Will use Damage Control to maintain weapons during combat. Prefers to stay at weapon stations rather than engage in melee.

Treasure: Shipboard cannon (mounted, 2000 rek), combat wrench (100 rek), targeting sensors (800 rek), naval armor (600 rek), encrypted weapon schematics.

Attacks

Shipboard Cannon

Field	Value
bonus	9
category	ranged
damage	3d8
damageType	ballistic
name	Shipboard Cannon
notes	Range 120 ft; mounted weapon

Combat Wrench

Field	Value
bonus	8
category	melee
damage	1d8+2
damageType	bludgeoning
name	Combat Wrench
notes	Improvised weapon

Special Abilities

Targeting Systems

Field	Value
actionCost	Passive
description	Gains +4 to attack rolls with shipboard weapons. Can track moving targets without penalty.
name	Targeting Systems

Weapon Expertise

Field	Value
actionCost	Standard
description	Can make called shots with shipboard weapons. +2 to damage on successful called shots.
name	Weapon Expertise

Damage Control

Field	Value
actionCost	Full-round
description	+10 to Tech-Use checks for repairing ship systems. Can jury-rig weapons (DC 15 Tech-Use check).
name	Damage Control

Gunner's Crew

Field	Value
actionCost	Passive
description	Always accompanied by 2 Navy Gunners who assist with weapon operations.
name	Gunner's Crew