"Translation: 98% probability that members of the miniature organic's tribe are being held by Sand People, master. Doubtless he wishes assistance." "What about the other 2%?" "Translation: 2% probability that the miniature organic is simply looking for trouble and needs to be blasted. That may be wishful thinking on my part, master." -- HK-47 and Revan discussing Iziz's request.
I decided to give a version of HK-47 as you first meet 'him' in Knights of the Old Republic (Yuka Laka's shop on Tatooine).
I started HK-47 with a 28 PB and used the Droid creation rules from the Scavenger's Guide to Droids. Using those rules, I started HK-47 with the Battle Droid chasis.
Classes: Straight Soldier for the most part as HK-47 is a combat droid, but I decided to give 'him' one level of the Independent Droid PrC as I feel that HK-47 epitomises a droids ability to be independent given both 'his' comments and abilities.
Talents:Combat Repairs was selected as HK-47 was given missions by Revan (and his other, less fortunate, owners) that took 'him' into dangerous situations away from easy access to repair facilities - this gave HK-47 a better chance to come back intact. Commanding Presence because HK-47 often exuded an 'aura of fear' even from his owners. Just a Droid as 'he' took advantage of 'his' appearance (that of a sinister-looking protocol droid) to get close to 'his' target's on more than one occasion and this talent feel's very fitting. Weapon Specialisation (Rifles) as HK-47's focus was on Rifle combat.
Feats: Nothing overly special here - HK-47 is focused on combat, thus 'his' feats are all based on armour and weapons (Note: For those that do not have SGtD, Armour Proficiency (Heavy) and Weapon Proficiency (Advanced Melee Weapons) are bonus feats granted by the Battle Droid chasis).
Skills: Nothing of any particular interest here. Knowledge (Tactics) as HK-47 was a tactician (demonstrated by his knowledge of anti-Jedi/Sith techniques). Mechanics, Perception and Use Computer are fairly standard - but Persuasion is trained as HK-47 was able to inspire fear into many beings (thus he'd use the Intimidate application more than any other of this skill).
HK-47 (as of the end of Knights of the Old Republic) CL 15 Medium droid (4th-degree) soldier 7/independent droid 4/elite trooper 4 Destiny 3; Force 6; Dark Side 8 Init +11; Senses darkvision; Perception +15
Languages Basic, Binary, Ryl, Tusken -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 32 (flat-footed 27), Fort 33, Will 30; independent spirit +2 hp 158; DR 2; SR 15; Threshold 33; delay damage Immune droid traits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +18 (1d4+11) Ranged heavy blaster rifle +19 (3d10+9/19-20) or Ranged heavy blaster rifle +16/+16 (3d10+9/19-20) with Double Attack or Ranged sonic rifle +19 (2d8+9/19-20) or Ranged sonic rifle +16/+16 (2d8+9/19-20) with Double Attack or Ranged flamethrower +18 (3d6+7, 6-square cone) Base Atk +14; Grp +18 Atk Options autofire (heavy blaster rifle, sonic rifle), Deadeye, Double Attack, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Sniper Special Actions Combat Repairs, Commanding Presence, Just a Droid -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 18, Dex 18, Con -, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 10 Special Qualities delay damage, sapience Talents Armoured Defence, Combat Repairs, Commanding Presence, Extend Critical Range (rifles), Just a Droid, Multiattack Proficiency (rifles), Repair Self, Weapon Specialisation (rifles) Feats Armour Proficiency (heavy, light, medium), Deadeye, Double Attack (rifles), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (flamethrower), Martial Arts I, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Sniper, Weapon Focus (rifles), Weapon Proficiency (advanced melee weapons, heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) Skills Knowledge (tactics) +14, Mechanics +14, Perception +15, Persuasion +12, Use Computer +14 Systems darkvision, 2 hand appendages, heuristic processor, improved sensor package, internal comlink, locked access, secondary battery, shield generator (SR 15), 2 tool appendages, translator unit (DC 5), vocabulator, walking locomotion Possessions durasteel shell (+4 armour), flamethrower, heavy blaster rifle, 2 power packs, sonic rifle
As a final addition though, this is how I feel HK-47 would have progressed over the course of Knights of the Old Republic - but as this is down to how each individual player plays the game, I'm not going to go into any detailed explanations of 'his' abilities in this version (Repair Self is there to reflect HK-47's ability to self-repair in game though). In any case HK-47 appears to have been memory-wiped by Revan prior to the start of Knights of the Old Republic II.
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Count Dooku CL 16 Medium Human Jedi 8/noble 1/Jedi Knight 5/Sith Lord 2 Force 7; Dark Side 14 Init +14; Senses Perception +10 Languages Basic, Geonosian, Gossam, High Galactic, Huttese, Muun -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 30 (flat-footed 29), Fort 29, Will 31; Block, Dodge, Moving Target hp 110; Threshold 29 Immune fear effects -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +22 (2d8+8) or Melee lightsabre +20 (3d8+8) with Rapid Strike Ranged by weapon +16 Base Atk +15; Grp +16 Atk Options Power of the Dark Side, Rapid Strike Special Actions Acrobatic Recovery, Adept Negotiator, Lightsabre Defence, Makashi, Swift Power, temptation Force Powers Known (Use the Force +22): blind, contentious opportunity, Force grip, Force lightning (2), levitate, Makashi riposte, mind trick, move object (3), pushing slash Force Secrets Extend Power Force Techniques Improved Force Lightning, Improved Move Light Object -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 13, Con 10, 15, Wis 14, Cha 18 Talents Acrobatic Recovery, Adept Negotiator, Block, Greater Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Lightsabre Defence, Makashi, Noble Fencing Style, Power of the Dark Side, Swift Power Feats Dodge, Force Regimen Mastery, Force Sensitivity, Force Training (4), Linguist, Moving Target, Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Deception), Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +14, Deception +17, Initiative +14, Knowledge (galactic lore) +15, Persuasion +17, Use the Force +22 Possessions lightsabre (self-built), comlink (encrypted, holo capability), Punworcca 116-class interstellar sloop with FA-4 pilot droid Design Notes
Greetings all. My Count Dooku is built on PB 28, with old age modifiers. I think he's fairly straightforward. I've tried to incorporate everything I could think of from movies and cartoons to represent the abilities that he's demonstrated. His use of dun möch is represented by both the temptation SQ as well as Adept Negotiator and Noble Fencing Style. His trademark Makashi is augmented by Greater Weapon Focus for added precision, and by graceful tactical movement in the form of Dodge and Moving Target. It's not an overpowering style, and it's best against a single melee opponent, which I think is represented in this build. I know that some people might consider 16th level to be a bit low for him, but I think this shows what he can do - and just as importantly, what he can't do (namely, beat Anakin in ROTS). Also, he has no Destiny Points, which is another thing that made Anakin too powerful for him to handle in that last duel. One of his weaknesses in the end is that he doesn't have a destiny of his own, and he's standing in the way of Anakin fulfilling his.
EDIT: I gave him Improved Force Lightning since he used that against Anakin.
Josh Cheesman - journalist and Star Wars fan.
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Jaina Solo (as of the Battle of Dantooine) CL 9 Medium Human Jedi 6/soldier 1/ace pilot 2 Destiny 2; Force 6, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 1 Init +16; Senses Perception +11
Languages Basic, Mon Calamarian, Shyriiwook (understand only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 26 (flat-footed 23), Fort 22, Will 22; Deflect hp 84; Threshold 22 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +13 (2d8+6) Ranged blaster pistol +11 (3d6+4) Base Atk +8; Grp +11 Special Actions Redirect Shot, Vehicular Combat Force Powers Known (Use the Force +16): battle strike, Force slam, mind trick, move object (2), surge Starship Manoeuvres Known (Pilot +12): I have you now, skim the surface, snap roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 15, Cha 14 Special Qualities vehicle dodge +1 Talents Deflect, Force Intuition, Redirect Shot, Relentless Pursuit, Weapon Specialisation (lightsabres) Feats Force Sensitivity, Force Training (2), Skill Focus (Use the Force), Starship Tactics, Strong in the Force, Vehicular Combat, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +12, Mechanics +11, Perception +11, Pilot +12 (may reroll and keep better result when initiating dogfights), Use the Force +16 (may substitute for Initiative checks) Possessions lightsabre (self-built with standard synthetic crystal and pressure grip), blaster pistol, Jedi robes, flight suit, utility belt, R5 astromech droid, XJ X-wing
Jaina Solo (as of mission to Myrkr) CL 11 Medium Human Jedi 7/soldier 2/ace pilot 2 Destiny 2; Force 8, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 1 Init +17; Senses Perception +12 Languages Basic, Mon Calamarian, Shyriiwook (understand only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 28 (flat-footed 25), Fort 24, Will 24; Block, Deflect hp 100; Threshold 24 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +15 (2d8+7) Ranged blaster pistol +13 (3d6+5) or Ranged frag grenade +13 (4d6+5, 2-square burst) Base Atk +10; Grp +13 Special Actions Redirect Shot, Vehicular Combat Force Powers Known (Use the Force +17): battle strike, Force slam, mind trick, move object (2), surge Starship Manoeuvres Known (Pilot +13): I have you now, skim the surface, snap roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 15, Cha 14 Special Qualities vehicle dodge +1 Talents Block, Deflect, Force Intuition, Redirect Shot, Relentless Pursuit, Weapon Specialisation (lightsabres) Feats Force Sensitivity, Force Training (2), Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Knowledge [tactics]), Starship Tactics, Strong in the Force, Vehicular Combat, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +13, Knowledge (tactics) +12, Mechanics +12, Perception +12, Pilot +13 (may reroll and keep better result when initiating dogfights), Use the Force +17 (may substitute for Initiative checks) Possessions lightsabre (self-built with standard synthetic crystal and pressure grip), blaster pistol, Jedi robes, flight suit, combat jumpsuit (+4 armour), utility belt with 2 frag grenades, R5 astromech droid, XJ X-wing
Jaina Solo (as of the conclave on Zonama Sekot) CL 13 Medium Human Jedi 7/soldier 2/ace pilot 2/Jedi Knight 2 Destiny 2; Force 11, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 2 Init +18; Senses Perception +13 Languages Basic, Cheunh, Mon Calamarian, Shyriiwook (understand only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 30 (flat-footed 27), Fort 26, Will 27; Block, Deflect hp 116; Threshold 26 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +17 (2d8+14) Melee blaster pistol +15 (3d6+6) or Ranged frag grenade +15 (4d6+6, 2-square burst) Base Atk +12; Grp +15 Special Actions Redirect Shot, Vehicular Combat Force Powers Known (Use the Force +18): battle strike, deflecting slash, fluid riposte, Force slam, mind trick, move object (2), sabre swarm, surge Force Techniques Force Point Recovery Starship Manoeuvres Known (Pilot +14): I have you now, skim the surface, snap roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 14 Special Qualities vehicle dodge +1 Talents Ataru, Block, Deflect, Force Intuition, Redirect Shot, Relentless Pursuit, Weapon Specialisation (lightsabres) Feats Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Knowledge [tactics]), Starship Tactics, Strong in the Force, Vehicular Combat, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +14, Knowledge (tactics) +14, Mechanics +14, Perception +13, Pilot +14 (may reroll and keep better result when initiating dogfights), Use Computer +14, Use the Force +18 (may substitute for Initiative checks) Possessions lightsabre (self-built with standard synthetic crystal and pressure grip), blaster pistol, Jedi robes, flight suit, combat jumpsuit (+4 armour), utility belt with 2 frag grenades, R7 astromech droid, StealthX X-wing
Jaina Solo (Swarm War) CL 14 Medium Human Jedi 7/soldier 2/ace pilot 2/Jedi Knight 3 Destiny 2; Force 11, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 3 Init +19; Senses Perception +14 Languages Basic, Cheunh, Mon Calamarian, Shyriiwook (understand only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 31 (flat-footed 28), Fort 27, Will 28; Block, Deflect hp 124; Threshold 27 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +19 (2d8+15) Ranged blaster pistol +16 (3d6+7) or Ranged frag grenade +16 (4d6+7, 2-square burst) Base Atk +13; Grp +16 Special Actions Redirect Shot, Vehicular Combat Force Powers Known (Use the Force +19): battle strike, deflecting slash, fluid riposte, Force slam, mind trick, move object (2), sabre swarm, surge Force Techniques Force Point Recovery Starship Manoeuvres Known (Pilot +15): I have you now, skim the surface, snap roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 14 Special Qualities vehicle dodge +1 Talents Ataru, Block, Deflect, Force Intuition, Greater Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Redirect Shot, Relentless Pursuit, Weapon Specialisation (lightsabres) Feats Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Knowledge [tactics]), Starship Tactics, Strong in the Force, Vehicular Combat, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +15, Knowledge (tactics) +15, Mechanics +15, Perception +14, Pilot +15 (may reroll and keep better result when initiating dogfights), Use Computer +15, Use the Force +19 (may substitute for Initiative checks) Possessions lightsabre (self-built with standard synthetic crystal and pressure grip), blaster pistol, Jedi robes, flight suit, combat jumpsuit (+4 armour), utility belt with 2 frag grenades, R7 astromech droid, StealthX X-wing
Jaina Solo (as of Operation Roundabout) CL 15 Medium Human Jedi 7/soldier 2/ace pilot 2/Jedi Knight 4 Destiny 2; Force 11, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 3 Init +19; Senses Perception +14 Languages Basic, Cheunh, Mon Calamarian, Shyriiwook (understand only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 32 (flat-footed 29), Fort 28, Will 29; Block, Deflect hp 132; Threshold 28 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +20 (2d8+15) or Melee lightsabre +18 (3d8+15) with Rapid Strike Ranged blaster pistol +17 (3d6+7) or Ranged frag grenade +17 (4d6+7, 2-square burst) Base Atk +14; Grp +17 Atk Options Rapid Strike Special Actions Redirect Shot, Vehicular Combat Force Powers Known (Use the Force +19): battle strike, deflecting slash, fluid riposte, Force slam, mind trick, move object (2), sabre swarm, surge Force Techniques Force Point Recovery, Improved Move Light Object Starship Manoeuvres Known (Pilot +15): I have you now, skim the surface, snap roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 14 Special Qualities vehicle dodge +1 Talents Ataru, Block, Deflect, Force Intuition, Greater Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Redirect Shot, Relentless Pursuit, Weapon Specialisation (lightsabres) Feats Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Knowledge [tactics]), Starship Tactics, Strong in the Force, Vehicular Combat, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +15, Knowledge (tactics) +15, Mechanics +15, Perception +14, Pilot +15 (may reroll and keep better result when initiating dogfights), Use Computer +15, Use the Force +19 (may substitute for Initiative checks) Possessions lightsabre (self-built with standard synthetic crystal and pressure grip), blaster pistol, Jedi robes, flight suit, combat jumpsuit (+4 armour), utility belt with 2 frag grenades, R7 astromech droid, StealthX X-wing
Jaina Solo (as of the Battle of Shedu Maad) CL 16 Medium Human Jedi 7/soldier 2/ace pilot 2/Jedi Knight 5 Destiny 3; Force 12, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 3 Init +20; Senses Perception +16 Languages Basic, Cheunh, Mon Calamarian, Shyriiwook (understand only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Defences Ref 34 (flat-footed 30), Fort 29, Will 31; Block, Deflect hp 140; Threshold 29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Speed 6 squares Melee lightsabre +22 (2d8+18) or Melee lightsabre +20 (3d8+18) with Rapid Strike Ranged blaster pistol +19 (3d6+8) or Ranged frag grenade +19 (4d6+8, 2-square burst) Base Atk +15; Grp +19 Atk Options Rapid Strike Special Actions Juyo, Redirect Shot, Vehicular Combat Force Powers Known (Use the Force +20): battle strike, deflecting slash, fluid riposte, Force slam, mind trick, move object (2), rebuke, sabre swarm, shatterpoint, vornskr’s ferocity, surge Force TechniquesForce Point Recovery, Improved Move Light Object Starship Manoeuvres Known (Pilot +17): I have you now (2), skim the surface, snap roll ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities Str 11, Dex 18, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 14 Special Qualities vehicle dodge +1 Talents Ataru, Block, Deflect, Force Intuition, Greater Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Juyo, Redirect Shot, Relentless Pursuit, Weapon Specialisation (lightsabres) Feats Force Sensitivity, Force Training (3), Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Knowledge [tactics]), Starship Tactics, Strong in the Force, Vehicular Combat, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus (lightsabres), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabres, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +17, Knowledge (tactics) +16, Mechanics +16, Perception +16, Pilot +17 (may reroll and keep better result when initiating dogfights), Use Computer +16, Use the Force +20 (may substitute for Initiative checks) Possessions lightsabre (self-built with standard synthetic crystal and pressure grip), blaster pistol, Jedi robes, flight suit, combat jumpsuit (+4 armour), utility belt with 2 frag grenades, R7 astromech droid, StealthX X-wing
Josh Cheesman - journalist and Star Wars fan.
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My Count Dooku is built on PB 28, with old age modifiers. I think he's fairly straightforward. I've tried to incorporate everything I could think of from movies and cartoons to represent the abilities that he's demonstrated. His use of dun möch is represented by both the temptation SQ as well as Adept Negotiator and Noble Fencing Style. His trademark Makashi is augmented by Greater Weapon Focus for added precision, and by graceful tactical movement in the form of Dodge and Moving Target. It's not an overpowering style, and it's best against a single melee opponent, which I think is represented in this build. I know that some people might consider 16th level to be a bit low for him, but I think this shows what he can do - and just as importantly, what he can't do (namely, beat Anakin in ROTS). Also, he has no Destiny Points, which is another thing that made Anakin too powerful for him to handle in that last duel. One of his weaknesses in the end is that he doesn't have a destiny of his own, and he's standing in the way of Anakin fulfilling his. 
