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Chapter 2 - Modifiers

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What follows is a step-by-step procedure which will allow you to create
starships for use in the Star Wars RPG.  Start at the beginning, and go
through each section in order, only skipping those that you deem un-
necessary. The final result will be your very own customized ship.


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2.      Modifiers

Below are several factors which will be multiplied into certain formulas
during the construction process. For the sake of brevity, they are given
the following abbrevations:
                                AM      Age Modifier
                                CM      Current Mass
                                FC      Fire Control
                                GF      Gunnery Factor
                                GM      Guidance Modifier
                                ML      Mass Limit
                                PM      Propulsion Modifier
                                PPF     Payload Penalty Factor
                                PU      Power Unit
                                SM      Scale Modifier
                                TM      Total Mass
                                WM      Warhead Modifier


Please note that all mass calculations are in metric tons, while power
is measured in power units and cost in standard credits.


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2.1     Determine what type of starship you want

        The type of starship is of great importance since it determines
        some of the options available later.

        If you are not sure of what type of ship you want, look at
        some ships made by WEG in order to get some ideas.



2.2     Select Starcraft's Scale

        Select the scale from the following chart. The scale is very
        important in order to determine the maneuverability and the
        ability to withstand damage. The Scale Modifier is also used
        to determine scale for weapons and some of the equipment.

        Scale Category          Scale Modifier (SM)
        Character Scale         x0.25           1)
        Speeder Scale           x0.5            1)
        Walker Scale            x0.75           1)
        Starfighter Scale       x1
        Capital Scale           x2
        Death Star Scale        x10             1)

        1) Included to make it possible to use weapons from this type
           of scale. Starships are normally not built in this scale,
           the only exception is Death Star-scale but the SCS is really
           not suited to calculate ships of that magnitude.



2.3     Determine the Mass Limit (ML) for the starship

        The Mass Limit (ML) sets a theoretical limit on how much a
        starship weighs unloaded. In other words, without any cargo
        or other type of payload carried.

        The Mass Limit can be calculated by using one of two methods:

        * Method 1:

        Ship Category              Mass Limit Formula
        Starfighters            :  Length^1.1 + Cargo / 10
        Starfighter Scale Ships :  Length^1.5 + Cargo / 10
        Capital Scale Ships     :  Length^2.0 + Cargo / 10

        Note: The cargo value used in the calculation above must be the
              same as the one used in chapter 8.11.

        IMPORTANT: The amount of cargo is NOT added to the Mass Limit
                   when adding all masses together. It is only added to
                   the Total Mass Limit, see chapter 2.4 for details.


        * Method 2: Calculate the real volume and divide it by three.



2.4     Determine Total Mass Limit

        The Total Mass Limit (TML) sets a theoretical limit on how much
        a starship weighs fully loaded, i.e. with max cargo and maximum
        external payload.

        Ship Category              Total Mass Limit Formula
        Starfighters            :  Mass Limit x 1.2 + Cargo
        Starfighter Scale Ships :  Mass Limit x 1.2 + Cargo
        Capital Scale Ships     :  Mass Limit x 1.2 + Cargo


        * Adjusted Rating

        The Adjusted Rating reflects how the ship handles when taking
        into account cargo and any other type of payload.

        Current Mass (CM), is ML plus any cargo and external payload.


        Payload Penalty Factor (PPF) = ML / CM

        Sublight Speed; Space           : PPF x Space Rating
                        Atmosphere      : PPF x Atmosphere Speed Rating
        Maneuverability                 : PPF x Maneuverability Rating

        Note 1: Always calculate maneuverability in pips.

        Note 2: Take the adjusted atmosphere rating and look at chapter
                3.3 in order to get the new atmosphere speed of the
                ship. Always use the value which is closest to the
                adjusted rating.

        Example: A ship with a ML of 150 tons and cargo capacity of 100
                 tons has a TML of 150 x 1.2 + 100 = 280 tons.

                 If flown fully loaded, up to the TML, the PPF becomes
                 150 / 280 = 0.536.

                 The ship has a space rating of 4 and a maneuverability
                 of 2D. Using the PPF, the new adjusted speed becomes
                 0.536 x 4 = 2.144 or 2, while maneuverability becomes
                 0.536 x 6 = 3.216 or 3 = 1D.

                 The original atmosphere speed was 280;800 kmh, and
                 it became 0.536 x 280 = 150.08, 0.536 x 800 = 428.8.
                 The adjusted atmosphere speed is 150;430 kmh.



2.5     Determine Starcraft's Age Modifier (Optional Rule)

        Sets the time period for when the starcraft was built OR the
        level of standard for any replacement systems installed after
        construction.

        Time Period               Age Modifier (AM)
                                Mass:           Cost:
        Old Republic            x2 to x9        x0.8-0.1
        Clone War               x1.1            x0.9
        New Order               x1              x1
        New Republic            x0.9            x1.1
        Dark Empire             x0.8            x1.2




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