Hi everyone, and welcome back to You Build the Character. We stay with video game characters this month, as the challenge is to build Kyle Katarn, Star Wars's answer to Chuck Norris. You have until 11.59pm (PT) on Thursday 23 December to post your RPG stats, and any notes you want to post explaining your decisions. Once submissions have closed, all forum members will have until 11.59pm (PT) on Thursday 30 December to vote for their favourite. Whichever build receives the most votes will win.
The prize for winning is having your stats enshrined in the YBtC Hall of Fame, as well as the bragging rights.
The following rules apply to all submissions:
All builds must be created according to RAW, with no house rules (no single Athletics skill, no bonus feats for bloodlines etc).
You may use "unlimited" point buy for Kyle's ability scores, provided each score is between 3 and 18 at first level (before racial and age adjustments).
You are free to use material from all official Saga Edition books, up to and including The Unknown Regions.
Your stats may represent Kyle Katarn at any point during his life, or serve as an overall interpretation of the character as a whole. You may even include multiple stats to represent multiple points in time, provided they are all different level versions of the same build (ie no swapping out talents or feats).
Kyle Katarn is a Human, and as such uses the Human species traits provided on page 23 of the core rulebook.
You may change your stats at any point up until submissions close, at which point any edited stats will be disqualified.
Have fun everyone, and may the Force be with you.
Josh Cheesman - journalist and Star Wars fan.
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I imagine that Majestic Moose plays a more "A team" type game than most of us. By that I mean he allows his players to make tanks out of a backyard playground set since the players have more "fun" that way.
When I and my friends sit down we want a game of heroic fantasy. Rare is the moment when I have cried out in a video game or RPG "that's unrealistic." (Unless there is no jump button. Seriously makes me mad, single handedly ruined the N64 zelda series for me, but that's a digression of a digression.)
I mean, we play games with the force in galaxies far, far away, with supernatural horrors, dragons and demi-gods, alternate cosmologies, etc.
Reality and it's effects hold little sway to what makes a Heroic fantasy game fun IMO.
Just repeat after me:
You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake. You are not how much you've spent on WotC products. You are not whatever RPG you play. You are one of tens of thousands of people that spend money on a hobby. You will not always get what you want
Kyle Katarn doesn't actually know Force Lightning. People just sezure over his awesomeness.
"Feelins'? Look mate, you know who has a lot of feelings? Blokes what bludgeon their wives to death with a golf trophy! Professionals have standards. Be polite. Be efficient. Have a plan to kill everyone you meet." ―Sniper
"So what's wrong with being a mercenary? Is your war worth fighting? If it is, then why does it matter who fights it for you? Aren't we imbued with the righteousness of your cause when we take up arms for you? Would you rather your own men and women died to make the point? And if your war is so noble, so necessary - why aren't you fighting it for yourself? Think of all that before you spit on us, aruetii." ―Jaster Mereel
"Peace through superior firepower" ―Jedi maxim on Form V
Kyle Katarn around the time of Dark Forces, with levels in prestige classes tracing his career as an Imperial officer, and his time running from the law to defection, then on to become the "one-man wrecking crew" we see going toe-to-toe with an army of Dark Troopers in Dark Forces.
Kyle Katarn, Rebel Operative CL 13
Medium Human scoundrel 1/scout 1/soldier 5/elite trooper 2/gunslinger 1/officer 2/outlaw 1 Init +14; Senses Perception +13; Force 6 Languages Basic, Binary, Huttese
Defenses Ref 31 (flat-footed 27), Fort 28, Will 29; Evasion, Uncanny Defense hp 90; second wind +22/45, 2 per day; DR 1; SR 20; Threshold 28
Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +12 (1d6+8) Ranged Bryar pistol +13 (3d4+6) or Ranged Bryar pistol +13 (3d4+6) or Ranged blaster rifle +13 (3d8+6) or Ranged blaster rifle +8 (3d8+6) with autofire or Ranged thermal detonator +13 (8d6+6, 4-square burst) or Ranged blaster cannon +13 (3d12+6, 1-square splash) or Ranged light concussion missile launcher +13 (4d10+6, 2-square splash) Base Atk +10; Grp +13 Atk Options autofire (blaster rifle), Counterpunch, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Retreating Fire, Skirmisher Special Actions Quick Draw, Shake it Off, Shield Expert, Tough as Nails, Uncanny Defense, Uncanny Instincts
Abilities Str 14, Dex 17, Con 13, Int 15, Wis 14, Cha 13 Special Qualities command cover +1, delay damage, share talent Talents Counterpunch, Evasion, Exotic Weapon Mastery, Retreating Fire, Shield Expert, Skirmisher, Tough as Nails, Uncanny Defense, Uncanny Instincts Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Sensitivity, Improvised Weapon Mastery, Martial Arts I, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Quick Draw, Shake it Off, Weapon Proficiency (heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) Skills Endurance +12, Initiative +14, Knowledge (tactics) +13, Mechanics +13, Perception +13, Pilot +14, Stealth +14, Survival +13, Use the Force +7 Possessions blaster cannon, blaster rifle, Bryar pistol, light concussion missile launcher, medium energy shields (SR 20), thermal detonator
Kyle Katarn (as of Destruction of Arc Hammer) Spoiler:Show
Kyle Katarn CL 6 Medium Human Male Solider 5/Scoundrel 1 Destiny 2; Force 5, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 0 Init +10; Senses Perception +4 Languages Basic, Rodese ________________________________________________ Defenses Ref 21 (flat-footed 18), Fort 20, Will 18 hp 74; Threshold 20 ________________________________________________ Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +7 (1d6+6) or Melee unarmed +5 (2d6+6) with Rapid Strike Ranged bryar pistol +7 (3d4+3) or Ranged blaster rifle +7 (3d8+3) or Ranged missile launcher +7 (6d6+3, 2-square splash) or Ranged thermal detonator +7 (8d6+3, 4-square burst ) BaseAttack +5; Grp +7 Atk Options Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike Special Actions Indomitable, Skirmisher ________________________________________________ Abilities Str 14, Dex 15, Con 15, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 13 Talents Demolitionist, Indomitable, Melee Smash, Skirmisher Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Sensitive, Martial Arts I, Rapid Strike, Point Blank Shot, Skill Training (Use the Force), Strong in the Force, Weapon Proficiency (heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) Skills Initiative +10, Knowledge (tactics) +9, Mechanics +9, Pilot +10, Stealth +10, Use the Force +9 Possessions bryar pistol, blaster rifle, missile launcher, thermal detonator, comlink ________________________________________________ Destiny (Destruction) It is Kyle Katarn's destiny to destroy the Dark Trooper project.
Kyle Katarn (as of the Valley of the Jedi Duel) Spoiler:Show
Kyle Katarn CL 12 Medium Human Male Solider 5/Scoundrel 1/Jedi 5/Jedi Knight 1 Destiny2; Force9, Strong in the Force; Dark Side3 Init+14; Senses Perception +8 LanguagesBasic, Rodese _______________________________________________________________________ DefensesRef 28 (flat-footed 24), Fort 27, Will 25; Block, Deflect hp140;Threshold27 _______________________________________________________________________ Speed6 squares Meleeunarmed +14 (1d6+10) or Meleeunarmed +12 (2d6+10) with Rapid Strike Melee lightsaber +15 (2d8+15) or Melee lightsaber +13 (3d8+15) with Rapid Strike Rangedbryar pistol +14 (3d4+6) or Ranged thermal detonator +14 (8d6+6, 4-square burst) BaseAttack+11;Grp+14 Atk OptionsPoint Blank Shot, Rapid Strike Special ActionsIndomitable, Skirmisher Force Powers Known (Use the Force +17); Force grip, Force lightning, Force slam, fluid riposte, mind trick, surge _______________________________________________________________________ AbilitiesStr 16, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 13 TalentsBlock, Deflect, Demolitionist, Djem So, Indomitable, Melee Smash, Skirmisher, Weapon Specialization (lightsabers) FeatsArmor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Sensitive, Force Training (2), Martial Arts I, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Use the Force), Strong in the Force, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) SkillsEndurance +14, Initiative +14, Knowledge (tactics) +12, Mechanics +12, Pilot +13, Stealth +14, Use the Force +17 Possessionslightsaber (yellow mephite, saber lock), bryar pistol, thermal detonator, comlink _______________________________________________________________________ Destiny (Destruction)It is Kyle Katarn's destiny to slay Jerec and protect the Valley of the Jedi. Destiny (Destruction) Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by destroying the Dark Trooper Project, granting him +2 to Constitution.
Kyle Katarn (as of the Duel with Desann) Spoiler:Show
Kyle Katarn CL 14 Medium Human Male Solider 5/Scoundrel 1/Jedi 5/Jedi Knight 3 Destiny 3; Force11, Strong in the Force; Dark Side5 Init+15; Senses Perception +9 Languages Basic, Huttese, Rodese ____________________________________________________ DefensesRef 30 (flat-footed 26), Fort 29, Will 27; Block, Deflect, Shii-Cho hp 160; Threshold 29 ____________________________________________________ Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +16 (1d6+11) or Melee unarmed +14 (2d6+11) with Rapid Strike or Melee lightsaber +18 (2d8+16) or Meleelightsaber +16 (3d8+16) with Rapid Strike Rangedbryar pistol +16 (3d4+7) or Rangedthermal detonator +16 (8d6+7, 4-square burst ) BaseAttack +13; Grp +16 Atk OptionPoint Blank Shot, Rapid Strike Special Actions Indomitable, Skirmisher Force Powers Known(Use the Force +18); Force grip, Force lightning, Force slam, fluid riposte, mind trick, surge Force Techniques Force Point Recovery ____________________________________________________ Abilities Str 16, Dex 16, Con 17, Int 14, Wis 14, Cha 13 Talents Block, Deflect, Demolitionist, Djem So, Indomitable, Melee Smash, Shii-Cho, Skirmisher, Weapon Specialization (lightsabers) Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Sensitive, Force Training (2), Martial Arts I, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Use the Force), Strong in the Force, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), WeaponProficiency (lightsabers, heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +15, Endurance +15, Initiative +15, Knowledge (tactics) +14, Mechanics +14, Pilot +15, Stealth +15, Use the Force +18 Possessions lightsaber (blue Ilum, saber lock, self-built), bryar pistol, thermal detonator, comlink ____________________________________________________ Destiny (Destruction)Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by slaying Jerec and protecting the Valley of the Jedi, granting him +2 to Intelligence. Destiny (Destruction)Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by destroying the Dark Trooper Project, granting him +2 to Constitution.
Kyle Katarn (As of the Shadow Academy Crisis) Spoiler:Show
Kyle Katarn CL 16 Medium Human Male Solider 5/Scoundrel 1/Jedi 5/Jedi Knight 4/Jedi Master 1 Destiny 2;Force 10, Strong in the Force; Dark Side2 Init +16; Senses Perception +10 Languages Basic, Huttese, Rodese ______________________________________________________________ Defenses Ref 33 (flat-footed 29), Fort 32, Will 30; Block, Deflect, Shii-Cho hp 180; Threshold 32 Immunities fear-effects ______________________________________________________________ Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +18 (1d6+12) or Meleeunarmed +16 (2d6+12) with Rapid Strike Meleelightsaber +20 (2d8+17) or Meleelightsaber +18 (3d8+17) with Rapid Strike Ranged bryar pistol +18 (3d4+8) or Rangedthermal detonator +18 (8d6+8, 4-square burst ) BaseAttack +15; Grp +18 Atk Options Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike Special Actions Indomitable, Skirmisher Force Powers Known(Use the Force +19); battle strike,Force grip, Force lightning, Force slam, fluid riposte, mind trick, move object, rebuke, surge Force TechniquesForce Point Recovery, Improved Move Light Object ______________________________________________________________ Abilities Str 16, Dex 17, Con 17, Int 14, Wis 15, Cha 13 Special Qualities fearless, serenity TalentsBlock, Deflect, Demolitionist, Djem So, Indomitable, Melee Smash, Shii-Cho, Skirmisher, Many Shades of the Force (Force lightning), Weapon Specialization (lightsabers) Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Force Sensitive, Force Training (3), Martial Arts I, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Use the Force), Strong in the Force, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +16, Endurance +16, Initiative +16, Knowledge (tactics) +15, Mechanics +15, Pilot +16, Stealth +16, Use the Force +19 Possessionslightsaber (blue Ilum, saber lock, self-built), bryar pistol, thermal detonator, comlink ______________________________________________________________ Destiny (Destruction)Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by slaying Jerec and protecting the Valley of the Jedi, granting him +2 to Intelligence. Destiny (Destruction)Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by destroying the Dark Trooper Project, granting him +2 to Constitution.
Kyle Katarn (as of the Mission to Ord Sedra) Spoiler:Show
Kyle Katarn CL 17 Medium Human Male Solider 5/Scoundrel 1/Jedi 6/Jedi Knight 4/Jedi Master 1 Destiny 2; Force 11, Strong in the Force; Dark Side 2 Init +16; Senses Perception +10 Languages Basic, Huttese, Rodese ______________________________________________________________ Defenses Ref 34 (flat-footed 30), Fort 33, Will 31; Block, Deflect, Shii-Cho hp 190; Threshold 33 Immunities fear-effects ______________________________________________________________ Speed 6 squares Melee unarmed +19 (1d6+12) or Melee unarmed +17 (2d6+12) with Rapid Strike Melee lightsaber +21 (2d8+17) or Melee lightsaber +19 (3d8+17) with Rapid Strike or Melee lightsaber +16/+16 (2d8+17) with Double Attack Ranged bryar pistol +19 (3d4+8) or Ranged thermal detonator +19 (8d6+8, 4-square burst ) BaseAttack +16; Grp +19 Atk Options Double Attack, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike Special Actions Indomitable, Skirmisher Force Powers Known (Use the Force +19); battle strike,Force grip, Force lightning, Force slam, fluid riposte, mind trick, move object, rebuke, surge Force Techniques Force Point Recovery, Improved Move Light Object ______________________________________________________________ Abilities Str 16, Dex 17, Con 17, Int 14, Wis 15, Cha 13 Special Qualities fearless, serenity Talents Block, Deflect, Demolitionist, Djem So, Indomitable, Melee Smash, Shii-Cho, Skirmisher, Many Shades of the Force (Force lightning), Weapon Specialization (lightsabers) Feats Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Double Attack (lightsabers), Force Sensitive, Force Training (3), Martial Arts I, Point Blank Shot, Rapid Strike, Skill Focus (Use the Force), Skill Training (Use the Force), Strong in the Force, Weapon Focus (lightsabers), Weapon Proficiency (lightsabers, heavy weapons, pistols, rifles, simple weapons) Skills Acrobatics +16, Endurance +16, Initiative +16, Knowledge (tactics) +15, Mechanics +15, Pilot +16, Stealth +16, Use the Force +19 Possessions lightsaber (blue Ilum, saber lock, self-built), bryar pistol, thermal detonator, comlink ______________________________________________________________ Destiny (Destruction) Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by slaying Jerec and protecting the Valley of the Jedi, granting him +2 to Intelligence. Destiny (Destruction) Kyle Katarn completed this destiny by destroying the Dark Trooper Project, granting him +2 to Constitution.
Kyle Katarn (as of Conclave on Zonama Sekot) Spoiler:Show
I decided to envision Kyle Katarn as Mace Windu to Luke's Yoda or Vader to the Emperor. This is Katarn at the height of his power. He's completed nearly countless missions for the Empire, the Rebellion, the New Republic, and the Galactic Alliance. He's faced and triumphed over some of the deadliest foes the galaxy had to offer including the Dark Troopers, Boba Fett, the Vong Threat, the Reborn Empire Crises, many Dark Jedi Masters Sariss, Jerec, Desann, Ceadus and more.
Katarn is an implacable foe, willing and able to smash through hundreds of heavily armed hostiles single handedly to reach his objective. He might not be the fastest or the strongest or the best with the force but decades of violent experiance have honed him into a fearsome killing machine.
Another day at the office..."There has got to be a better way to make a living." Kyle Katarn
Kyle Katarn Jedi Battlemaster Medium Human (Middle Aged) Soldier 8/Scout 1/Elite Trooper 7/Jedi Knight 2/Jedi Master 1 Destiny 3*: Force 16: Dark Side 5 Init +11 Senses Perception +18 Languages Basic, Huttesse, Gamorrean, Shriiwook ____________________________ Defenses Ref 39(w/Flurry 34) Fort 43 Will 36 Block/Deflect HP 223 Threshold 43 Immune Fear Effects, DR 3 or 13, SR 20 ____________________________ Speed 8 Melee Lightsaber +26 (+28) {2d8+28x3} +10 on a miss Melee Lightsaber +25/+25 (2d8+28x3) with Double Attack Melee Lightsaber +20/+20/+20 (2d8+28x3) with Triple Attack Melee Lightsaber +24 (3d8+28x3) with Rapid Strike Ranged Bryar Pistol +22 (3d6+9) Ranged Bryar Pistol +17 (3d6+19) with Power Blast and Beam Splitter* Ranged Thermal Detonater +20 (8d6+9) Base Attack +18: Grapple +23 Attack Options: Double Attack, Triple Attack, Rapid Strike, Wicked Strike, Strong Style*, Flurry, Melee Smash, Unrelenting Assault, Power Attack, Power Blast Special Actions: Shake It Off, Serenity Force Powers Known (UtF +19): Lightning, Grip, Rebuke, Move Object, Fluid Riposte, Falling Avalanche, Saber Swarm, Swift Flank, Sarlac Sweep, Vital Transfer Force Secret: Devastating Force Force Technique: Force Point Recovery _____________________________ Abilities: Str 20, Dex 14, Con 20, Int 15, Wis 18, Cha 12 Talents: Block, Deflect, Juggernaut, Improved Armored Defense, Multiattack Pro Lightsaber x2, Melee Smash, Unrelenting Assault, Longstride, Exotic Weapon Mastery Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light, Med), Double Attack (Exotic Weapon Katarn's Lightsaber), Triple Attack(Exotic Weapon Katarn's Lightsaber), Triple Critical(Exotic Weapon Katarn's Lightsaber), Martial Arts I, Shake It Off*, Power Attack, Power Blast, Rapid Strike, Wicked Strike, Force Sensitive, Force Training x2, Proficiency (pistols, rifles, simple, and exotic) Skills: UtF +24 Jump +19 Endurance +19, Pilot +16, Perception +18, Treat Injury +18, Untrained Stealth +11, Use Computer +11, Persuasion +10, Initiative +11 Possessions: Bryar Pistol (Superior Accuracy +2 Attack, Is "Accurate" No Penalties at Medium Range, Stripped of Stun/Gained Beam Splitter as a swift action at will) Lightsaber (Stripped to Exotic, Superior Accuracy +2 Att + Krayt Dragon Pearl Focus Crystal which he ripped out with his bare hands) Weave Armor (Superior Fortitude, only reason I can think that he would wear that ugly shirt ALL the time is cause its not a shirt) Rechargable Shield Generator SR 20 (Runs on standard power cells, that he just finds lying around) and The Ravens Claw Completed the Destinies: Corruption (Self Mysteries of the Sith + Earlier Adventures +1 Wis and Str) Destruction(Dark Trooper +2 Con), Destuction (Jerec and his Dark Seven +2 Str) Discovery(Valley of the Jedi), Rescue(Jan Ors +1 Str and Con), Rescue ("Galaxy" at the Valley of the Jedi +1 Str and Con), Rescue (Rosh Penin +1 Str and Con), and Education:x2 Jaden Korr+Rosh Penin/Mara Jade (+10 UtF Checks)
I'm fairly certain I got some rule wrong somewhere, I just cleaned up an old version I made for a game a long time ago, in a galaxy near us.
Guess it never published the whole build the first time. Good thing I caught that before submissions closed!
Edit: I keep having an issue where my build for the rest of Kyle circa Conclave on Zonama Sekot and of the Legacy of the Force era are cut off in my post. I will repost them here tomorrow, I hope that's not an issue with my stats being in two places.
