Tech Specs

Tech Specs are the basis of a Transformer's abilities, measuring their broad prowess in physical, mental, and all other activities. They are rated on a scale of 1 to 10. All dice rolls are based on a Tech Spec, with half the Tech Spec rating (rounded down) acting as a positive Modifier on associated rolls.

Tech Spec Score Modifier
1 +0
2 +1
3 +1
4 +2
5 +2
6 +3
7 +3
8 +4
9 +4
10 +5

Tech Specs
Each Tech Spec influences a different aspect of a character. The following are the eight different Tech Specs a Transformer has:

Strength
Strength is the measure of a character's physical ability to lift, carry, pull, push, drag, and throw, and represents their general physical coordination for activities such as swimming or climbing.
Strength is used for the following:

  • Starting Equipment total
  • Melee Damage Bonus
  • Throwing Range
  • Some Program rolls
  • Part of your Root Size

Intelligence
Intelligence is the measure of a character's mental prowess and processing power. It covers everything from observation to intuition, as well as any other mental process.
Intelligence is used for the following:

  • Program Slot Bonus per Function Level
  • Many Program rolls, including rolls to observe, think, organize, plan, deduce, induce, and the like

Speed
Speed is the measure of how quickly your character moves and reacts.
Speed is used for the following:

  • Defense bonus
  • Movement limit
  • Initative bonus
  • Reflex Saving Throw bonus

Endurance
Endurance is the measure of a character's staying power, their ability to tough out a situation.
Endurance is used for the following:

  • Energon Reserve bonus per Function Level
  • Fortitude Saving Throw bonus

Rank
Rank is the measure of a character's presence, personality, place in the chain of command, and charisma.
Rank is used for the following:

  • Starting Transformation Property total
  • Program rolls involving social interaction
  • Luck Saving Throw bonus
  • Part of your Root Size

Courage
Courage is the measure of well a character can stand up against danger, as well as their general willpower.
Courage is used for the following:

  • Hit Point bonus per Function Level
  • Willpower Saving Throw bonus

Firepower
Firepower is the measure of how well-armed a character is.
Firepower is used for the following:

  • Weapon point value

Skill
Skill is the measure of a character's dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and general capability to perform actions.
Skill is used for the following:

  • Attack roll bonus
  • Many Program rolls, including rolls to build, repair, perform fine manipulation, and otherwise do things.

Tech Spec Checks

Sometimes a character tries to do something to which no specific skill really applies. In these cases, you make a Tech Spec Check. Tech Spec Check is a roll of 1d20 plus the appropriate Tech Spec Modifier. The GM assigns a DC, or sets up an opposed Check when two characters are engaged in a contest using one Tech Spec score or another.

In some cases, an action is a straight test of one's ability with no luck involved. Just as you wouldn't make a height Check to see who is taller, you don't make a Strength Check to see who is stronger. When two characters arm wrestle, for example, the stronger character simply wins. In the case of identical scores, roll a die.