Waystar

Action Economy

Action Type	Use
Action	Attack, cast, Dash, Dodge, Help, Hide, Ready, Search, Use object
Bonus Action	Class features, two-weapon fighting, certain spells
Reaction	Opportunity attack, counterspell, shield spell
Free Action	Drop item, speak briefly, simple interaction
Movement	Up to speed; split around actions/bonus actions

Dash — double speed this turn. Disengage — move without provoking opportunity attacks. Dodge — attackers have disadvantage; DEX saves with advantage.

Checks & Attacks

Attack roll: d20 + ability mod + proficiency bonus vs target AC.

Saving throw: d20 + ability mod (+ prof if proficient) vs DC.

Ability check: d20 + ability mod (+ prof if proficient) vs DC.

Advantage: Roll 2d20, take higher. Disadvantage: Roll 2d20, take lower. They cancel if both apply.

Critical Hit: Natural 20 — double damage dice. Critical Miss: Natural 1 — always misses.

Passive checks = 10 + modifiers. Used for surprise and hidden threats.

Conditions

Condition	Key Effect
Blinded	Auto-fail sight checks; attacks against: adv; attacks made: disadv
Charmed	Can't attack charmer; charmer has adv on social checks vs target
Deafened	Auto-fail hearing checks; no verbal communication
Exhaustion	6 levels: disadv → half speed → disadv saves → half HP → speed 0 → death
Frightened	Disadv on checks/attacks while source visible; can't move closer
Grappled	Speed 0; ends if grappler incapacitated or moved out of reach
Incapacitated	No actions or reactions
Invisible	Effectively hidden; attacks: adv; attacks vs: disadv
Paralyzed	Incapacitated; auto-fail STR/DEX saves; attacks have adv; crits within 5 ft
Poisoned	Disadv on attack rolls and ability checks
Prone	Attacks vs: adv (melee) / disadv (ranged); attacks made: disadv; move costs double
Restrained	Speed 0; attacks vs: adv; attacks made: disadv; disadv DEX saves
Stunned	Incapacitated; auto-fail STR/DEX; attacks have adv
Unconscious	Incapacitated, prone; auto-fail STR/DEX; attacks adv; crits within 5 ft
Hacked Waystar	Disadv on Tech checks; cybernetics may behave erratically
Irradiated Waystar	Disadv on CON saves; cumulative — track exposure points

Combat Flow

Determine surprise (Stealth vs Passive Perception)
Roll initiative (d20 + DEX mod) — ties broken by DEX score, then d20
Take turns in initiative order
Start of round effects apply (concentration, ongoing damage)
End of round effects apply (saves against conditions)

Opportunity Attack: When a visible creature within reach moves out of your reach, use Reaction for one melee attack.

Two-Weapon Fighting: Bonus action attack with off-hand (no modifier unless class feature). Both weapons must lack Heavy property.

Range: Normal/Long. Attacking beyond normal range = disadvantage. Beyond long range = impossible.

Waystar: Cover rules apply to starship combat — hulls provide three-quarters cover (+5 AC/DEX saves) at range.

Death Saving Throws

When you drop to 0 HP, roll d20 at the start of each of your turns. 10+ = 1 success. 9 or less = 1 failure.

3 successes — stabilized (unconscious, not dying)
3 failures — dead
Critical hit (natural 20) — regain 1 HP
Natural 1 — counts as 2 failures
Damage at 0 HP — counts as 1 failure; if from same attack, counts as 2

Stabilise: DC 10 Medicine check on an unconscious creature (action). Or use a healer's kit (no roll).

Short rest: 1+ hours, spend Hit Dice (d[class HD] + CON mod). Long rest: 8 hours, regain all HP + half max Hit Dice.

Proficiency Bonus by Level

Levels	Prof Bonus	DC Examples
1–4	+2	Easy 10, Medium 15
5–8	+3	Hard 20, Very Hard 25
9–12	+4	Nearly Impossible 30
13–16	+5	—
17–20	+6	—

Waystar: Technology Checks

Task	DC
Use standard tech item	—
Jury-rig a device	10–12
Hack civilian system	14–16
Hack military/secure system	18–22
Override starship subsystem	20–25
Reverse-engineer alien tech	25–30

Playable Species

Human

Terran Stock — Widespread

Ability Scores: +1 to all six
Extra Feat: Gain one feat at 1st level
Extra Skill: Proficiency in one additional skill
Adaptable: Advantage on saves vs environmental hazards

Synth

Synthetic Construct — Factory Origin

Ability Scores: +2 INT, +1 to one other
Constructed Resilience: Advantage vs poison; resistance to poison damage; don't need to eat, drink, breathe
Sentry's Rest: 4 hours inactive replaces long rest; semi-conscious
Integrated Tool: Proficiency with one tool built in
No Bias: Immune to Charm from mundane social effects (not supernatural)

Vaskari

Reptiloid — Desert Worlds

Ability Scores: +2 STR, +1 CON
Natural Armour: AC = 13 + DEX mod when unarmoured
Bite: Natural weapon: 1d6 + STR piercing (scales as monk weapon)
Hold Breath: Hold breath for up to 15 minutes
Darkvision: 60 ft

Greykin

Xenobiological — Outer Worlds

Ability Scores: +2 WIS, +1 INT
Telepathy: Communicate mentally within 30 ft (willing creatures only)
Psionic Shield: Advantage on WIS saves vs charm and frightened
Cantrip: Learn one cantrip from the Psionic list (WIS)
Alien Physiology: Don't require atmospheric norm; resist one environmental damage type

Augmented

Cybernetically Enhanced Human

Ability Scores: +1 to two ability scores of choice
Integrated Cybernetics: Choose 2 from cybernetic table at character creation
Hackable: Susceptible to the Hacked condition from tech attacks
Self-Repair: Bonus action to spend a HD and restore HP once per short rest
Upgrade Slots: Can install additional cybernetics (max = CON mod, min 1)

Florian

Plant-Based — Jungle Worlds

Ability Scores: +2 CON, +1 WIS
Natural Rejuvenation: If in sunlight or under grow-lamps, regain 1 HP per 5 minutes
Photosynthesis: Don't need to eat; light source replaces food
Vine Tendrils: 10 ft reach for grapple attempts as a bonus action
Spore Cloud: 1/day — 10 ft radius cloud, DC = 8 + CON mod + prof; poisoned 1 round on fail

Waystar Classes (D&D 5e Adapted)

Soldier

Warrior, Mercenary, Special Forces

Base: Fighter

Hit Die: d10 | Saves: STR, CON

Waystar Features: Firearms proficiency, Tactical Comm (bonus action coordination), Combat Stims

Archetypes: Heavy Weapons Specialist, Commando, Pilot

Technician

Engineer, Hacker, Weapons Smith

Base: Artificer

Hit Die: d8 | Saves: CON, INT

Waystar Features: Hacking tools, Ship repair (repair HP during combat), Drone companion

Archetypes: Cybersmith, Combat Engineer, Ghost (hacker)

Psion

Psionic Wielder, Mentalist, Far-Walker

Base: Sorcerer (Psionic origin)

Hit Die: d6 | Saves: CON, CHA

Waystar Features: Psionic spells rethemed as mental abilities; no verbal/somatic components

Archetypes: Telepath, Telekinetic, Void-Walker

Agent

Spy, Infiltrator, Face

Base: Rogue

Hit Die: d8 | Saves: DEX, INT

Waystar Features: Sneak Attack applies to ranged tech weapons; Identity Kit (disguise system)

Archetypes: Assassin, Fixer, Cyber-Trickster

Medic

Combat Medic, Biotech Specialist

Base: Cleric (Life domain)

Hit Die: d8 | Saves: WIS, CHA

Waystar Features: Spells reframed as biotech/stim injections; Medical Scanner tool

Archetypes: Field Surgeon, Nanite Healer, Biohacker

Navigator

Pilot, Void Scholar, Astrogator

Base: Ranger (Horizon Walker)

Hit Die: d10 | Saves: STR, DEX

Waystar Features: Starship proficiency; Stellar Navigation (always know route); Void Sense

Archetypes: Deep Space Pilot, Bounty Hunter, Xeno-Scout

Backgrounds (Sample)

Drifter

Skills: Deception, Survival | Tools: Forgery kit, vehicles (space)
Feature: Underground Contacts — always know who to call in any port.

Corporate

Skills: Persuasion, History | Tools: Computers, one gaming set
Feature: Corporate Access — bypass civilian security checkpoints with credentials.

Void Born

Skills: Athletics, Perception | Tools: Navigator's tools, vehicles (space)
Feature: Space Legs — no disadvantage in zero-g; proficient with zero-g manoeuvring.

Military

Skills: Athletics, Intimidation | Tools: Vehicles (ground), one weapon type
Feature: Military Rank — command respect from enlisted; access to military facilities.

Criminal

Skills: Deception, Stealth | Tools: Thieves' tools, one gaming set
Feature: Criminal Contact — fenced goods, illegal goods sourcing.

Colonist

Skills: Survival, Medicine | Tools: Herbalism kit, vehicles (ground)
Feature: Colonial Resourcefulness — create 1d4 doses of medicine from raw materials during long rest.

Starship Combat Overview

Starship combat uses the same turn structure as personal combat. Each crew station takes one action per round (or the GM can allow crew to double up on action types).

TURN ORDER

Pilot rolls initiative (d20 + DEX or WIS) for each ship
Pilots take Helm actions first; other crew act after
Fire control resolves attacks (each gunner makes separate roll)
Damage applied; shields regenerate if no fire taken this round

Crew Station	Action
Helm	Manoeuvre (Pilot DC to evade), Ram, Disengage
Gunner	Fire weapon system (roll to hit vs ship AC)
Engineer	Boost shields (+shield HP), Damage control (repair Hull), Power shunt (+1 hit die damage to one system)
Comms	Jam sensors (disadv on attacks vs your ship, 1 round), Request aid, Broadcast
Sensors	Target lock (+2 to next hit roll vs target), Scan (reveal ship stats), Detect cloaked vessels

Starship Stats

Class	Hull HP	Shields	AC	Crew
Shuttle / Fighter	20–40	5–15	14–16	1–2
Corvette / Scout	50–80	20–30	13–15	4–10
Frigate	100–150	40–60	12–14	10–30
Cruiser	200–350	80–120	11–13	50–200
Capital Ship	500+	200+	10–12	500+

Shield Rules

Shields absorb damage first. When shields reach 0, excess damage carries to Hull. Shields regenerate 10% of max per round if no damage taken that round (Engineer can boost).

Critical hits (natural 20) vs a ship bypass shields entirely — damage goes direct to Hull. Additionally, roll on the Critical Systems table.

Starship Weapons

Weapon	Damage	Range	Notes
Point Defence (PD)	2d6	Short	Reaction: intercept incoming missiles/torpedoes
Laser Cannon	3d8	Medium	Standard energy weapon; ignores cover
Rail Gun	4d10	Long	Kinetic; penetrates shields (deal half to shields, half to hull)
Torpedo	6d10	Long	Slow (hits next round); can be intercepted by PD
EMP Burst	3d6 (hull)	Short	On hit: target loses shield regen for 2 rounds; Hacked condition check
Nova Lance	8d12	Medium	Heavy; +3 turns to reload; can only fire every other round
Boarding Pod	—	Short	Delivers boarding crew; auto-hits; needs docking airlock or breach

Critical Systems Hit (d10)

d10	System Hit	Effect
1	Sensors	Blinded: disadv on attacks until repaired (DC 15, 1 action)
2	Weapons	One weapon offline until repaired (DC 12, 1 action)
3	Engines	Half speed until repaired (DC 14, 1 action)
4	Shields	Shields offline for 3 rounds (can't be repaired mid-combat)
5	Comms	No communication actions until repaired (DC 10)
6	Life Support	Crew must seal suits in 2 rounds or take 2d6 per round
7	Power Core	All systems at half effectiveness for 2 rounds
8	Hull Breach	Compartment exposed to space (explosive decompression)
9	Fire	3d6 hull damage per round until extinguished (DC 13 Athletics)
10	Reactor	Ship has 1d4 rounds before catastrophic failure — EVACUATE

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Personal Weapons

Weapon	Damage	Range	Notes
Pistol, Light	1d6 piercing	40/160 ft	Finesse, light
Pistol, Heavy	1d8 piercing	50/200 ft	—
SMG	1d6 piercing	30/120 ft	Burst fire (2 ammo): 10 ft cone, DC = hit roll
Rifle, Assault	1d8 piercing	100/400 ft	Two-handed; burst fire available
Rifle, Sniper	2d8 piercing	250/1000 ft	Two-handed, heavy, reload (1 action)
Shotgun	2d6 piercing	15/60 ft	Two-handed; reload (1 action); 5 ft cone on Burst
Plasma Cutter	2d10 fire	10/30 ft	Two-handed; ignores half cover
Stun Baton	1d6 lightning	Melee	On hit: DC 12 CON save or stunned until end of next turn
Vibroblade	1d8 slashing	Melee	Finesse; counts as silvered
Mono-wire	1d4 slashing	Melee 10 ft	Finesse; on crit: target loses action next turn
Frag Grenade	5d6 piercing	Thrown 60 ft	20 ft radius; DC 15 DEX save for half
EMP Grenade	3d6 lightning	Thrown 60 ft	10 ft radius; Hacked condition; Synths take max damage

Armour & Protection

Armour	AC	Stealth	Notes
Light Armour
Flight Suit	11 + DEX	—	Integrated oxygen supply (4 hrs); vacuum rated
Tactical Vest	12 + DEX	—	+1 to Investigation in firefights (tactical display)
Medium Armour
Combat Carapace	13 + DEX(max 2)	Disadv	Standard military armour
Stealth Mesh	12 + DEX(max 3)	—	+2 to Stealth; integrated cloaking (1/day, 1 min)
Heavy Armour
Exo-Frame	17	Disadv	STR 15 req.; +2 STR mod to melee damage
Powered Armour	18	Disadv	STR 17 req.; built-in weapon mount; must maintain fuel
Shield
Energy Buckler	+2 AC	—	1/round reaction: redirect one hit to shield (no damage); recharge short rest

Cybernetic Upgrades

Upgrade	Effect	Slots
Reflex Booster	+2 initiative rolls	1
Subdermal Armour	+1 AC when unarmoured	1
Optic Implant	Darkvision 60 ft; advantage Perception (sight)	1
Wrist Blade	1d6 piercing melee, retractable, hidden	1
Neural Jack	Plug into systems directly; adv on Hacking checks	1
Adrenaline Pump	1/day Bonus Action: +10 speed, adv attacks for 1 round	2
Pain Dampener	Reduce damage taken by 2 (min 1) from any hit	2
Targeting System	+1 to attack rolls with firearms	1
Comms Array	Long-range communication without external device	1
Pneumo Legs	+10 ft movement speed; jump distance doubled	2

Equipment & Tools

Field Equipment

Medkit

3 uses

Action: restore 2d4+2 HP. Stabilise unconscious creature as bonus action.

Hacking Suite

Tool, tech

Required for hacking checks. Adv on INT (Technology) vs civilian systems.

Grapple Gun

Range 60 ft

Attaches to surfaces; supports up to 500 lbs; retract as movement action. DC 14 to attach to moving targets.

Personal Shield Emitter

Recharge: short rest

10 temporary HP per short rest activation. Doesn't stack with itself.

Scanner (Multi)

Tool

Adv on Investigation checks; detect life signs 100 ft; identify tech/materials.

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Factions

The Concord

Lawful — Interstellar Governance

The ruling body of inhabited space. Enforces trade law, border control, and "peace." Bureaucratic, resource-stretched, increasingly corrupt in outer systems.

The Free Sectors Alliance

Neutral/Rebel — Outer Systems Independence

Coalition of outer world governments resisting Concord authority. Not unified — each member has its own agenda. Resource-rich but technologically behind.

Apex Corporation

Corporate — Mega-Corp

Largest private military and tech contractor. Operates legally and illegally depending on profit. Run by a Board of Directors with no government loyalty.

The Veil

Criminal — Smuggling Syndicate

Galaxy-spanning criminal network. Move anything, anywhere, for a price. Multiple factions within — not monolithic. Some cells pursue ideological goals.

The Pilgrim Order

Religious/Psionic — Psionic Brotherhood

Quasi-religious order dedicated to psionic research and "the Path." Politically neutral but influential. Maintain their own fleet of ships.

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