Fighting
A Measure of Close-Quarters Combat Skill
Definition
Fighting represents a character’s raw ability in hand-to-hand combat. It governs their capacity to strike, dodge melee attacks, execute advanced combat maneuvers, and directly contributes to their overall Health. Fighting reflects both natural aptitude and formal training in unarmed or melee combat scenarios.
Rank Levels
- Shift-0 (Sh-0)
The character is physically incapable of combat. They cannot throw a punch or defend themselves in any meaningful way.
Example: Unconscious person, fully restrained individual. - Feeble (FB)
Below average, with no combat training or experience. The character may be physically weak or totally unfamiliar with fighting.
Example: Young child, frail elderly person. - Poor (PR)
Novice level. The character may have seen fights or thrown a punch before, but lacks any structured combat knowledge or reflexes.
Example: Out-of-shape civilian, someone who’s been in a schoolyard fight. - Typical (TY)
Average human ability. The character knows the basics—enough to defend themselves or throw a decent punch—but has no professional experience.
Example: Average adult with no formal training, basic self-defense class graduate. - Good (GD)
Competent and above average. The character has some practical training or experience in close-quarters combat and can hold their own in a basic fight.
Example: Bouncer, amateur martial artist, security guard. - Excellent (EX)
Skilled and professionally trained. The character has received significant training and can handle themselves confidently in a variety of combat situations.
Example: Military veteran, police officer with combat training, regional martial arts competitor. - Remarkable (RM)
Professional level. Among the most capable combatants in a city or geographic area. Highly trained and experienced in multiple fighting styles or techniques.
Example: SWAT team instructor, competitive fighter, local dojo master. - Incredible (IN)
Exceptional talent. Considered among the best fighters in a large region or province. Demonstrates near-flawless combat execution under pressure.
Example: National martial arts champion, elite special forces operator. - Amazing (AM)
Brilliant skill. Among the best on a continent. Capable of fighting multiple trained opponents at once and winning decisively.
Example: International combat sports champion, legendary instructor with decades of experience. - Monstrous (MN)
Nationally renowned. Among the best in the world. This character is a living weapon, nearly unmatched in melee combat skill and speed.
Example: Globally recognized martial artist, special operative with decades of successful missions. - Unearthly (UN)
World-renowned and nearly peerless. Only a handful of individuals on the planet possess this level of fighting ability. Their combat instinct borders on the supernatural.
Example: Grandmasters known across continents, mythic warriors of near-unbeatable reputation.
