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Chapter Three:
The Yuuzhan Vong Invasion
"I am Yomin Carr, the harbinger of doom," he said with a sinister laugh. "I am the beginning of the end for your people."
-Vector Prime, R.A. Salvatore
The Yuuzhan Vong came into the Galaxy with one purpose: conquest. From the beginning they were a lethal force of might, sneaking in subtly at first, but eventually launching a full-scale invasion. It began on Belkadan, then Helska IV. It has raged over many planets, with Ithor being the latest tragedy. Unfortunately for the New Republic, there is no way to know where it will end.
Warriors
The main portion of this invasion force is legion after legion of warriors. These experienced fighters are fierce and deadly, and have proven to be more than a match for most of the forces which have gone up against them. The warrior class consists of many levels, and it is by this rout that even the lowest born Vong can ascend to command. Though most warriors belong to a certain family, the power balance shifts based on the merits of individual warriors in combat.
The entire Vong culture revolves around the idea of honor and warriors. From birth, those who will grow to be warriors begin their training and indoctrination. By the time they reach adulthood, most Vong are deadlier than the most seasoned military veteran in the New Republic Military. Even Jedi Knights have fallen at the hands of Vong warriors, who have proven themselves effective in many forms of combat and stealth.
Typical Yuuzhan Vong Warrior
DEXTERITY 4D+2
Brawling parry 6D+2, dodge 6D+2, melee combat: amphistaff 7D+2, thrown weapons 6D+2
KNOWLEDGE 3D
Intimidation 5D, survival 6D, tactics 4D+1, willpower 7D
MECHANICAL 2D+1
Communications: villips 3D+2, Vong biotech 5D
PERCEPION 3D+2
Command 4D+2, hide 5D, search 4D+2, sneak 5D+2
STRENGTH 5D+1
Brawling 7D+1, stamina 6D
TECHNICAL 1D
Armor repair: vonduun crab armor 3D, first aid: Yuuzhan Vong 3D.
Move: 13
Equipment: Amphistaff, shoulder villip, coufee, loincloth.
Commanders
To keep the normal troops coordinated and fighting at their best, members of the Vong army are raised to command positions as a reward for valor and honor in combat. These commanders hand down orders from the military hierarchy to their troops, and are often given field command of groups of warriors. They are better trained, and more seasoned warriors with a history of combat and service unparalleled in the ranks of their troops.
Typical Yuuzhan Vong Commander
DEXTERITY 4D+2
Brawling parry 7D+1, dodge 7D+2, melee combat: amphistaff 9D, thrown weapons 7D
KNOWLEDGE 3D
Intimidation 6D, survival 6D, tactics 6D+2, willpower 7D
MECHANICAL 2D+1
Communications: villips 4D, Vong biotech 6D
PERCEPION 3D+2
Command 6D, hide 5D, search 6D, sneak 6D
STRENGTH 5D+1
Brawling 8D+2, stamina 6D
TECHNICAL 1D
Armor repair: vonduun crab armor 3D, first aid: Yuuzhan Vong 3D.
Move: 13
Equipment: Amphistaff, shoulder villip, coufee, loincloth.
Pilots
The Yuuzhan Vong space fleet is also quite impressive, due to their unique technology and the training level of their pilots. Like their warriors, their pilots are some of the best around in space combat. However, this is one area where New Republic military forces seem to be comparable in skill - the best of the New Republic fighter corps, that is. Yuuzhan Vong pilots are highly trained in not only tactics and maneuvers, but also in manipulating the gravity-altering creatures known as dovin basals.
After a few brief skirmishes with the New Republic, it is evident that the Vong are learning quickly and adapting their tactics accordingly. Already they are learning how to overcome their foes' alien technology, and are proving quite adaptable in combat.
Typical Yuuzhan Vong Pilot
DEXTERITY 4D+2
Dodge 6D+2, melee combat: amphistaff 5D+2, thrown weapons 5D
KNOWLEDGE 3D
Intimidation 4D, survival 6D, tactics 5D+1, willpower 6D
MECHANICAL 3D
Communications: villips 3D+2, dovin basals 5D+1, starfighter piloting: coralskippers 5D, Vong biotech 5D
PERCEPION 4D
Search 4D+2, sneak 5D
STRENGTH 4D
Brawling 5D+1, stamina 5D
TECHNICAL 1D+1
First aid: Yuuzhan Vong 3D
Move: 12
Equipment: Loincloth, coufee, villip
Priests
Priests are the liaisons between the normal Yuuzhan Vong and their gods. They are the experts on theology, and are often consulted in order to gain the blessings of a particular deity. Typically, they are not as formidable in combat as the warriors, or even the pilots, but are still revered by the society because of their links to the deities. Additionally, many have advanced study in healing that makes them valuable field medics.
Priests of Yun-Yammka traveled with the invasion forces on their first strikes against New Republic worlds, in order to provide the god's blessing for their warriors in the uncertain combat conditions. Later, other priesthoods followed, and began setting up temples and shrines to their particular deities on the worlds that had been captured.
Typical Yuuzhan Vong Priest
DEXTERITY 4D
Dodge 6D+2
KNOWLEDGE 4D
Intimidation 4D, languages 4D+2, scholar: Yuuzhan Vong religion 8D, survival 6D, willpower 6D
MECHANICAL 3D
Communications: villips 3D+2, Vong biotech 5D
PERCEPION 4D
Hide 5D, Search 4D+1, sneak 5D
STRENGTH 4D
Brawling 5D+1
TECHNICAL 1D
First aid: Yuuzhan Vong 5D
Move: 12
Equipment: Loincloth, tizowyrm
Shapers
The shapers are the members of Yuuzhan Vong society responsible for the creation and advancement of their biotechnology. More involved in their creations than the engineers in the New Republic, they are not only responsible for the design and discovery of new creatures, but also the "manufacturing" of the biotechnology. These shapers help mold the fearsome weapons and alien devices implemented by the Vong warriors, as well as helping design the coralskippers and other vehicles of the Vong.
Typical Yuuzhan Vong Shaper
DEXTERITY 4D
Dodge 5D+1
KNOWLEDGE 4D
Intimidation 4D, languages 4D+2, scholar: Yuuzhan Vong biotech 8D, survival 6D+2, willpower 5D
MECHANICAL 3D
Communications: villips 5D+2, Vong biotech 8D+1
PERCEPION 4D
Hide 5D, Search 4D+1, sneak 5D
STRENGTH 3D
Brawling 4D+1
TECHNICAL 2D
First aid: Yuuzhan Vong 5D, (A) Engineering: Vong biotech 6D+2
Move: 12
Equipment: Loincloth, tizowyrm, villip
Paladin - D20 19 March 2001, 05:09 pm EST
Could you give D20 statsw on the Chazrach please. Thank you, and May the Force be with you.---.---.213.82 |
Paladin - D20 19 March 2001, 05:11 pm EST
Could you include D20 stats for the Vong types listed here. Again thank you.---.---.213.82 |
Rhett Butler 25 March 2001, 04:33 pm EST
How about a D20 conversion of this document? That would be very valuable, at least to me.
[Admin: To be honest, before I undertake a conversion that massive, I'm trying to cover the rest of my stats first. I know it'd be valuable, but I'm struggling to get individual conversions done and still provide new material.]
This message edited on 25 March 2001, 06:11 pm by the administration.---.---.111.112 |
Travis - Yuuhzan Vong Guide 30 June 2001, 05:28 pm EST
Is it just me, or is this guide somewhat incomplete? The document just ends on the second sentence of the Coombs section in chapter eight. Anyway, just wanted to let you know in case you didn't. Love the site! Thanks for all the work devoted to it!---.---.21.47 |
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