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 ====== Vehicle Rules ======
-Stats:
+This module supports:
-Structure
-Handling
-Power
-Systems
-Vehicle Attack:
+  * Horses and wagons
-d20 + Handling + Piloting
+  * Cars and motorcycles
+  * Tanks and walkers
+  * Starfighters and starships
+  * Mechs and transports
+Vehicles use the same core mechanics as characters.
+----
+===== Vehicle Stats =====
+Each vehicle has:
+  * Structure (Health equivalent)
+  * Handling (Agility equivalent)
+  * Power (Might equivalent)
+  * Systems (Mind equivalent)
+  * Armor (0–6)
+Vehicles do not use Resolve unless GM desires (for AI).
+----
+===== Structure =====
+Structure functions like Health.
+When Structure reaches 0:
+  Vehicle is Disabled.
+Further damage may:
+  * Destroy it
+  * Cause explosion
+  * Force emergency exit
+GM discretion applies.
+----
+===== Vehicle Actions =====
+Driver/Pilot uses:
+d20 + Handling + Piloting
+Passengers may:
+  * Operate mounted weapons
+  * Assist pilot
+  * Repair systems (Extended Task)
+----
+===== Vehicle Combat =====
+Attack roll:
+d20 + Handling + appropriate weapon skill
 Damage:
-d10 + Power
+d10 + Power (or weapon modifier)
+Armor reduces damage normally.
+Vehicles may have mounted weapon bonuses.
+----
+===== Vehicle Roles =====
+^ Type ^ Structure ^ Handling ^ Power ^ Armor ^
+| Mount | 10–15 | +2 | +1 | 0 |
+| Light Vehicle | 15–25 | +3 | +2 | 1–2 |
+| Heavy Vehicle | 30–50 | +1 | +3 | 3–4 |
+| Starfighter | 25–35 | +4 | +3 | 2 |
+| Capital Ship | 60–120 | +0 | +4 | 4–6 |
+Adjust to fit setting.
+----
+===== Chases =====
+Use Extended Task format.
+Set Progress Goal (3–6).
+Each round:
+  Pilot rolls 1d20 + Handling + Piloting.
+On success:
+  Gain 1 progress.
+On Strong Success:
+  Gain 2 progress.
+First to reach goal wins chase.
+Failures may cause:
+  * Collision
+  * Lost distance
+  * Hazard encounter
+Add environmental TN penalties as needed.
+----
+===== Vehicle Damage Effects =====
+At 50% Structure:
+  Roll 1d6:
+Handling -2
+Power -2
+Systems impaired (-2 technical rolls)
+Armor reduced by 1
+Speed reduced
+Cosmetic damage only
+At 25% Structure:
+  Roll twice.
+These effects stack.
+----
+===== Repairs =====
+Field Repair:
+  Extended Task (Goal 3–5)
+  Each success restores 5 Structure.
+Full Repair:
+  Downtime required.
+  Restore all Structure.
+----
+===== Mounted Weapons =====
+Examples:
+Light Cannon
+d10 + Power
+Heavy Cannon
+d10 + Power +2
+Missile Pod
+d10 +3 (limited ammo)
+Grapple Launcher
+  Restrains vehicle if hit (TN 15 Handling to escape)
+----
+===== Boarding Actions =====
+When vehicles are Close range:
+  Characters may board.
+Switch to normal combat rules.
+Vehicle may continue moving during boarding at GM discretion.
+----
+===== Design Guidelines =====
+Vehicles should:
+  * Expand tactical options
+  * Create mobility and scale differences
+  * Not dominate every encounter
+If vehicles feel too strong:
+  * Increase maintenance costs
+  * Introduce anti-vehicle threats
+  * Add terrain limitations
+If vehicles feel weak:
+  * Increase Structure
+  * Add weapon bonuses
+  * Reduce repair difficulty
+----
+ODDS RPG Vehicle Module v1.0