STARSHIPS REVISED

Starfinder 2nd Edition Compatible Version

Converted from the original Starships Revised by CriticalHamAdapted for Starfinder 2E compatibility

Quick References Available:

• For combat cheat sheet, see: ../quick-references/STARSHIP-COMBAT-QUICK-REFERENCE.md
• For complete component listings, see: ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md

CONVERSION NOTES

This document adapts the Starships Revised homebrew system for use with Starfinder 2nd Edition. Below is a summary of all mechanical changes made to ensure compatibility with SF2E's mathematical backbone.

Key Mechanical Changes

1. Skill System Conversion

Original SF1E:

• Skill Bonus = Ranks + Ability Modifier + Class Skill Bonus (+3) + Other
• Maximum ranks = Character Level

Converted to SF2E:

• Skill Modifier = Attribute Modifier + Proficiency Bonus + Other
• Proficiency Bonuses: Untrained (+0), Trained (Level+2), Expert (Level+4), Master (Level+6), Legendary (Level+8)

2. DC System Conversion

Original SF1E: DCs were often flat numbers (10, 13, 15, 20, etc.) or calculated as 15 + 1.5 × Tier

Converted to SF2E: DCs now use the level-based DC table:

Simple DCs (for non-level-based tasks):

DC Adjustments:

3. Prerequisite Conversions

4. Degrees of Success

SF2E uses four degrees of success for most checks:

• Critical Success: Beat the DC by 10 or more, or roll a natural 20 that succeeds
• Success: Meet or exceed the DC
• Failure: Miss the DC by less than 10
• Critical Failure: Miss the DC by 10 or more, or roll a natural 1 that fails

Most starship actions now include effects for all four degrees.

5. Bonus Type Standardization

All bonuses are now categorized per SF2E rules (bonuses of the same type don't stack):

• Circumstance Bonuses: Situational advantages (cover, positioning, aided actions)
• Status Bonuses: Conditions and effects (encouraged, energized systems)
• Item Bonuses: Equipment quality (sensors, countermeasures, armor)

6. Tier → Level Conversion

Starship "Tier" now corresponds directly to Party Level for simplicity:

• Starship Level = Average Party Level (APL)
• Build Points scale with level (see Building Starships section)
• Enemy starship DCs use the starship's level on the DC table

7. PCU System Retained

The Power Core Unit (PCU) system is retained as a unique resource for starship combat, functioning similarly to how it did in the original.

STARSHIP BASICS

STARSHIP CREW

Each starship has a number of creatures that choose actions and attempt checks, saves, and attack rolls on the starship's behalf. These creatures are referred to as the starship's crew.

The actions a crew member can take aboard a ship are determined based on their role. Multiple crew members can have the same role (except for certain limited roles such as the captain), but a single crew member can only have one role at a time.

Crew roles are usually declared when boarding a ship but can be reassigned freely outside of combat (at the GM's discretion). During combat, a crew member can change roles only at the start of their starship's turn (see Changing Roles).

Minimum Crew Size

A starship must meet its minimum crew size (listed in its base frame) to operate. A starship that does not meet this minimum cannot take actions in combat and cannot fly.

Crew Roles

Captain

Limit: 1
Primary Skills: Diplomacy, Deception, Intimidation, or Society
Associated Starship System: Life Support

You are the leader in charge of the starship. You use your skills to boost your allies and hinder your foes.

Engineer

Primary Skills: Crafting (Engineering applications)
Alternate Skills: Physical Science Lore, Life Science Lore
Associated Starship System: Power Core

You work directly on the starship's power core. You use your skills to provide power to critical systems and minimize the effects of combat damage on the starship.

Gunner

Primary Skill: Piloting
Alternate Skills: Computers, Athletics, Acrobatics, or Arcana/Occultism
Associated Starship System: Weapons

You control your starship's weapon systems. The skills used to operate a starship's weapons depend on the type of targeting installed on the ship.

Pilot

Limit: 1
Primary Skill: Piloting
Alternate Skill: Athletics, Acrobatics, or Arcana/Occultism
Associated Starship System: Engines

You guide the starship through space. You use your skills to perform stunts and special maneuvers.

Science Officer

Primary Skill: Computers
Alternate Skill: Perception
Associated Starship System: Sensors

You monitor the starship's various sensors and computer systems. You use your skills to scan enemy starships and the environment.

Deck Officer (Chief Mate)

Primary Skill: Athletics or Acrobatics
Associated Starship System: Life Support

You manipulate the physical inner-workings of a starship to push systems beyond their normal capabilities.

Magic Officer

Primary Skills: Arcana, Occultism, or Religion
Associated Starship System: Life Support

You use your understanding of the cosmos to provide mystical insight to the rest of the crew.

Operator

Limit: 1 (special)
Associated Starship System: All

You are the sole operator of a starship. You can only assume this role if the starship has a minimum crew size of 1, and you cease to be the operator if there are any other active crew.

Operators can act as any two different crew roles per round but take a circumstance penalty to all d20 rolls equal to the starship's maximum crew size.

Auto-Pilot

Limit: 1 (special)
Starship Systems: Mainframe

The auto-pilot is a special role on any starship with a basic computer (or better) installed. The starship computer itself acts as the crew member for this role.

Auto-pilot does not count as a crew member for minimum/maximum crew sizes, nor can an auto-pilot act as a commanding officer for support crew.

Support Crew

You work to support the efforts of another officer. When you assume this role, select one crew member as your commanding officer. As long as you are trained in any one of the Support Skills of your officer's active role, you provide a +1 circumstance bonus to all of their starship rolls.

General Crew

You are a crew member tasked with the general operation and maintenance of the starship's functions. You count as part of the ship's active crew size.

Passenger

You are simply a passenger on the starship and do not participate in its operation. You do not count as part of the ship's active crew size.

NPC CREW ADVANCEMENT

While player characters naturally advance through leveling, NPC crew members represent the hired hands, specialists, and support staff that help operate larger starships. This section provides rules for managing NPC crew, their skill levels, costs, and advancement.

Crew Skill Levels

NPC crew members fall into five skill tiers based on their training and experience. Their proficiency modifier is applied to all starship checks they make in their assigned role.

Using NPC Crew: When an NPC crew member makes a starship check, they roll 1d20 + their proficiency modifier + the starship's relevant item bonuses + any other applicable bonuses or penalties. They do not add ability modifiers unless the GM rules they have exceptional abilities (typically +2 to +4).

Attribute Modifiers (Optional): If you want more variety in NPC crew, assign them attribute modifiers ranging from -1 (poor) to +4 (exceptional), with +0 to +2 being most common. Named NPCs should use their full character statistics.

Hiring Crew

Starship crews can be hired at ports, stations, and major settlements. The availability and cost of crew depends on both their skill level and the location.

Crew Hiring Costs

Wages: Crew expect regular payment for their services. Missing a payment may result in morale penalties or crew desertion (see Crew Morale).

Sign-On Bonus: A one-time payment made when a crew member first joins the ship. This can be waived with a successful Diplomacy check (DC 15 for Green/Trained, DC 20 for Veteran, DC 25 for Elite, DC 30 for Legendary).

Crew Availability by Location

The size and type of port determines what skill levels are readily available for hire:

Finding Crew: To find crew in a location, a PC can spend the indicated hiring time and make a Society or Diplomacy check. The DC varies based on what you're looking for:

• Green or Trained at appropriate port: Automatic success
• Veteran at Outpost: DC 15 Society or Diplomacy
• Elite at Major Hub: DC 20 Society or Diplomacy
• Legendary at Major Hub: DC 25 Society or Diplomacy
• Add +5 to DC if seeking crew with specific skills or backgrounds

Critical Success: Hiring time reduced by half; crew will work for 80% normal wage. Success: Find suitable crew at normal terms. Failure: No suitable crew found; must wait and try again. Critical Failure: No crew found; gain a bad reputation at this port (+2 DC to future hiring attempts here).

Minimum Crew Requirements

Each starship frame has minimum crew requirements listed in its statistics. Ships that don't meet these minimums cannot operate effectively:

Operating Understaffed: Ships operating below minimum crew take a cumulative -2 circumstance penalty to all starship checks for each missing essential crew member (Pilot, Engineer, Science Officer, or Gunner).

Crew Advancement

NPC crew members can improve their skills over time through experience and training.

Experience-Based Advancement

Crew members gain experience through successful missions and combat encounters. Track Advancement Points (AP) for each crew member or for the crew as a whole (GM's choice).

Earning Advancement Points:

• Successful Mission: 1 AP per crew member involved
• Starship Combat Victory: 1 AP per crew member involved
• Critical Success on Important Check: 1 bonus AP for that crew member
• Exceptional Roleplay/Service: 1 bonus AP (GM discretion)

Advancement Thresholds:

Making an Advancement Check: When a crew member reaches the required AP, you may attempt an advancement check. Roll 1d20 + the crew member's current proficiency modifier + the starship level.

Critical Success: The crew member advances to the next skill level and retains half their current AP (rounded down) toward the next advancement. Success: The crew member advances to the next skill level. Reset AP to 0. Failure: The crew member does not advance. They retain their current AP and can try again after earning 2 more AP. Critical Failure: The crew member does not advance and loses half their current AP (rounded down).

Training-Based Advancement

Alternatively, crew can be sent for formal training to advance their skills. This requires both time and money.

Trainer Required: The crew member must train at a facility or under a trainer who meets the Trainer DC. Finding a suitable trainer requires a Society check at the same DC at an appropriate port.

Training Check: At the end of the training period, the crew member (or their trainer) makes a check using the relevant skill with the Trainer DC. Use the advancement check results above.

Accelerated Training: You can reduce training time by 25% by increasing the cost by 50%. You can reduce training time by 50% by doubling the cost and increasing the Trainer DC by 5.

Mixed Advancement (Optional)

GMs can allow crew to combine experience and training. A crew member with at least half the required AP can undergo training at half the cost and time, gaining a +2 circumstance bonus to their advancement check.

Crew Morale (Optional Subsystem)

Crew morale represents the overall spirit and dedication of your NPC crew. High morale leads to better performance, while low morale can sabotage operations.

Morale Levels

Each crew member (or the crew as a whole) has a morale level:

Starting Morale: Newly hired crew start at Neutral morale. Well-paid crew (150% wage) start at Good morale.

Events That Raise Morale

Each event raises morale by one step (maximum Excellent):

• Victory in Combat: Major victory against dangerous foes
• Paid On Time: Receiving wages consistently for 3+ payments
• Bonus Pay: Receiving a bonus equal to 50%+ of monthly wage
• Shore Leave: 1 week of shore leave at a desirable location
• Upgraded Quarters: Installing Recreation Suite or better crew quarters
• Saved from Danger: PCs rescue crew from life-threatening situation
• Inspirational Leadership: Captain succeeds at DC 20 Diplomacy check (once per week)

Events That Lower Morale

Each event lowers morale by one step:

• Defeat in Combat: Ship badly damaged or forced to flee
• Missed Payment: Wages not paid on time
• Harsh Conditions: Living in cramped quarters for 1+ month
• Crew Death: One or more crew members killed
• Reckless Endangerment: PCs put crew in unnecessary danger
• Betrayal: Breaking a promise or agreement with crew
• Oppressive Captain: Captain fails at DC 20 Diplomacy check (critical failure only, once per week)

Consequences of Low Morale

Poor Morale: Crew complains frequently. Once per session, a random crew member may refuse an order (requiring a DC 20 Intimidation or Diplomacy check to convince them).

Terrible Morale: Crew actively seeks to leave. Each week at Terrible morale, roll 1d20:

• 1-5: One crew member deserts at the next port
• 6-10: Crew demands better conditions (wage increase, shore leave, etc.)
• 11-15: Crew works at minimum effort (no bonus AP can be earned)
• 16-19: No immediate consequence, but morale remains Terrible
• 20: Crew stages a mutiny attempt (requires opposed Leadership check)

Recovering from Low Morale: To raise morale from Poor or Terrible, you must address the crew's concerns (pay back wages, improve conditions, etc.) AND succeed at a DC 20 Diplomacy check. This takes 1 day of downtime per morale step you wish to raise.

Named NPCs vs Generic Crew

Not all crew members need detailed statistics. Use these guidelines:

Generic Crew

Use for: Ordinary crew members who operate in groups and fill standard roles.

Statistics:

• Skills: Use proficiency modifier only (no ability scores needed)
• Hit Points: 1 HP per crew member (for boarding actions)
• Saves: Equal to their proficiency modifier
• Personality: Basic description ("gruff veteran," "eager rookie")

Group Management: You can track groups of generic crew together (e.g., "5 Trained gunners" or "10 Green maintenance crew") rather than individually.

Named NPCs

Use for: Important crew members with personalities, backgrounds, and potential character arcs.

Statistics:

• Full Character Sheet: Use standard NPC or PC creation rules
• Skills: Use their full skill modifiers (ability + proficiency + other)
• Development: Named NPCs can gain class levels instead of simple skill advancement
• Personality: Detailed background, motivations, quirks, and relationships

Benefits of Named NPCs:

• Can go on away missions with PCs
• Provide roleplay opportunities and story hooks
• Can become beloved crew members or dramatic rivals
• May eventually join the party as full PCs

Advancement for Named NPCs: Named NPCs advance using standard character advancement rules (gaining levels) rather than the crew skill advancement system. However, they should generally stay 1-3 levels below the party's average level to maintain the PCs as the primary heroes.

STARSHIP CHECKS

Skill checks made on behalf of a starship are called starship checks. These checks are made using a combination of a crew member's skill and the quality and condition of the starship's parts.

Starship Check = 1d20 + crew member's skill modifier + item bonuses from starship parts + circumstance/status bonuses/penalties

Initiative Check

Starship System: Base Frame, Thrusters
Allowed Skills: Piloting
Allowed Roles: Pilot, Operator, Auto-Pilot

Starship initiative checks are performed at the start of combat by the starship's pilot to determine turn order. The ship's frame and thrusters provide item bonuses to this check.

Sensors Check

Starship System: Sensors
Allowed Skills: Computers
Alternate Skills: Perception
Allowed Roles: Science Officer, Operator, Auto-Pilot

Power Core Check

Starship System: Power Core
Allowed Skills: Crafting
Alternate Skills: Physical Science Lore
Allowed Roles: Engineer, Operator

Repair Check

Starship System: Any damaged system
Allowed Skills: Crafting
Allowed Roles: Engineer, Operator, Deck Officer

Flight Check

Starship System: Thrusters
Allowed Skills: Piloting
Alternate Skills: Athletics, Acrobatics
Allowed Roles: Pilot, Operator, Auto-Pilot

Gunnery Check

Starship System: Weapons
Allowed Skills: Piloting
Alternate Skills: Computers, Athletics, Acrobatics, Arcana/Occultism
Allowed Roles: Gunner, Operator, Auto-Pilot

Leadership Check

Starship System: Life Support
Allowed Skills: Diplomacy, Deception, Intimidation
Allowed Roles: Captain, Operator

Magic Check

Starship System: Life Support
Allowed Skills: Arcana, Occultism, Religion
Allowed Roles: Magic Officer, Operator

BASIC STARSHIP STATISTICS

Starship Armor Class (AC)

A starship's Armor Class is its defense against direct-fire weapons.

AC = frame AC (from table) + armor item bonus + pilot's proficiency modifier (without level) + other bonuses/penalties

Note: Frame AC values in the table already include the base 10. The pilot adds only their proficiency bonus (+2/+4/+6/+8) to AC, not their full skill modifier, to prevent excessive scaling.

Starship Target Lock (TL)

A starship's Target Lock defines how good it is at warding off tracking weapons and scans.

TL = frame TL (from table) + countermeasures item bonus + pilot's proficiency modifier (without level) + other bonuses/penalties

Note: Frame TL values in the table already include the base 10.

Speed

The speed of the starship in hexes, determined by the ship's thrusters.

Flight Mod

The total item bonus (or penalty) to Flight checks from starship parts.

Hull Points (HP)

The overall status of the ship's hull. When Hull Points reach zero, the starship is disabled. If HP reaches a negative amount equal to its total HP, it is completely destroyed.

Repairing Hull Points: You can repair HP with 5 hours of work while the starship is stationary. You must access the outside of the ship, and it costs 10 UPB per HP repaired. Attempt a Crafting check against the starship's level DC. Success halves the cost or time; for every 10 you exceed the DC, halve again.

SYSTEMS AND CRITICAL CONDITIONS

Each starship has a number of systems. When a starship suffers a critical hit (or similar effect), a system suffers a Critical Condition.

There are three stages of condition:

• Glitching: -2 circumstance penalty to related checks
• Malfunctioning: -4 circumstance penalty to related checks
• Wrecked: -8 circumstance penalty to related checks (effectively non-functional)

If a randomly selected system is already Wrecked, roll again until you select a non-Wrecked system.

Critical Conditions Table (d20)

*Choose a specific weapon or expansion bay at random.

STARSHIP COMBAT

HOW COMBAT WORKS

Like tactical combat, starship combat is cyclical, operating in rounds and turns.

Combat Flow

1. Setup & Determining Awareness: The combat area is set up on a hex grid. The GM determines which starships are potentially surprised. Each of these starships makes a Sensors check with a DC set by the GM (typically the Stealth DC of the opposing force).
2. Initiative: All non-surprised starships roll an initiative check. Combatants act each round from highest to lowest.
3. Surprise Round: If any starships are surprised, combat begins with a surprise round. Each aware starship takes their turn. Surprised ships are flat-footed (–2 circumstance penalty to AC and TL) and cannot take crew actions or reactions.
4. First Normal Combat Round: Starships take turns in initiative order. Surprised starships cease to be surprised at the start of their first turn.
5. Continuing Combat: After all starships have had a turn, the next round begins. New starships entering combat roll initiative and are inserted into the order.

Combat Rounds

Each round of starship combat is divided into turns. Each starship gets one turn in initiative order.

On each starship's turn, each crew member gains 1 action. They can use their actions in any order on any action available to their current role. Unused actions are lost at the end of the turn.

Movement

Starships move on their turn as a result of pilot actions. Starships must end their movement in an unoccupied hex but can pass through other ships' spaces.

Attacks of Opportunity

Whenever a ship passes through an enemy ship's space or exits a hex within one space of an enemy ship, they provoke an Attack of Opportunity from that enemy.

Each starship can attempt one Attack of Opportunity per round with a direct-fire weapon. This does not count against normal actions.

Some actions allow movement without provoking.

CREW ACTIONS

During a starship's turn, each crew member can take 1 action. The actions available are limited by their role.

Changing Roles

At the start of a starship's turn, crew members may change roles without consuming an action.

CAPTAIN ACTIONS

Captains use their actions to guide their crew to victory.

Some Captain actions have a Push effect. Before rolling, you can voluntarily increase the DC by 5 (Hard adjustment). If you succeed at this higher DC, you gain the Push effect as well.

Encourage

You attempt to inspire a crew member to perform better. Choose a crew member (other than yourself) who is about to perform a check but hasn't rolled yet.

Leadership DC: Trained DC 15 (Push: DC 20)

Coordinate

You lay out a specific battle plan for your crew. Call out at least two crew members who have not yet acted, along with the specific actions you want each to perform.

Leadership DC: Trained DC 15 (Push: DC 20)

Intervene

When a crew member fails to meet expectations, you attempt to take matters into your own hands. After a crew member rolls a check, you reroll the check using your own skill modifiers but applying the same bonuses and penalties from starship parts and actions.

Effect: The crew member must use your result in place of their own.

Taunt

You open a comms channel with an enemy ship and attempt to coerce them into making a tactical error. Choose a target ship and a language you can speak.

Leadership DC: Target captain's Perception DC

Rally (Expert in Diplomacy or Intimidation required)

You boost your crew's morale with a rallying cry or determined speech.

Leadership DC: Expert DC 20

Inspire (Master in Diplomacy required)

You deliver a moving speech to the crew.

Leadership DC: Master DC 30
Cost: 1 Hero Point

PILOT ACTIONS

Idle

The default action if no Pilot action is chosen. No Flight check required.

Effect: Your starship thrusters hold position. Your ship does not move, and you lose your proficiency bonus to AC and TL until the start of your ship's next turn.

Glide

You attempt a simple flight path at a safe speed.

Flight DC: Trained DC 15

Fly

You attempt a standard flight path, taking full advantage of your starship's capabilities.

Flight DC: Trained DC 15

Full Power

PCU Cost: 5

You push your starship's speed and maneuverability to their limits.

Flight DC: Expert DC 20

Overdrive (Expert in Piloting required)

PCU Cost: 10

You push the thrusters well beyond their limits.

Flight DC: Expert DC 20

Align

You line up your starship to allow crew to interact with a stationary target within 1 space.

Flight DC: Trained DC 15 (may vary)

PILOT STUNT ACTIONS

Stunts are special Pilot actions that provide benefits beyond standard flying.

Learning Stunts: The first time a character becomes Trained in Piloting and every time their proficiency rank increases (Expert, Master, Legendary), they may choose a new stunt to learn as a Signature Stunt.

Unpracticed Stunts: If you attempt a stunt that isn't one of your Signature Stunts, the DC increases by 5 (Hard adjustment).

Breakthrough: Before attempting a Signature Stunt, you can voluntarily increase the DC by 5 to add a Breakthrough result on critical success.

Barrel Roll

PCU Cost: 2

You attempt a combination roll and loop, throwing off an enemy's aim. Choose a target.

Flight DC: Expert DC 20 (Breakthrough: DC 25)

Escape

PCU Cost: 2

You perform calculated speed and angle adjustments to dodge tracking weapons. Choose a target.

Flight DC: Trained DC 15 (Breakthrough: DC 20)

Evade

You focus on a particular enemy's blind spots. Choose a target.

Flight DC: Expert DC 20 (Breakthrough: DC 25)

Flip & Burn

PCU Cost: 4

You cut engines, flip your ship, then fire engines in the opposite direction.

Flight DC: Expert DC 20 (Breakthrough: DC 25)

Strafe

PCU Cost: 4

You position your ship to maximize weapon effectiveness against a target. Choose a target.

Flight DC: Expert DC 20 (Breakthrough: DC 25)

Gambit (Master in Piloting required)

You string together two stunts into one fluid gambit. Perform any two Signature Stunts with a -2 circumstance penalty to each Flight check.

ENGINEER ACTIONS

Engineers manage the power core and repair damaged systems.

Divert

You divert power to boost a starship system.

PCU Cost: 1-5 (varies by boost level)

Power Core DC: Level-based DC of starship

Restore Shields

PCU Cost: Varies (5 for 25%, 10 for 50%, 20 for 75%, 40 for 100%)

You redirect power to restore shields.

Power Core DC: Shield's Restore DC (+0/+2/+5/+10 based on percentage)

Patch System

You attempt to fix a damaged system.

Repair DC:

• Glitching: Trained DC 15
• Malfunctioning: Expert DC 20
• Wrecked: Master DC 30

Patches Required to Repair:

• Glitching → Normal: 2 Patches
• Malfunctioning → Glitching: 3 Patches
• Wrecked → Malfunctioning: 4 Patches

Hold it Together (Trained in Crafting required)

You make a desperate attempt to keep damaged components working. Choose any number of damaged systems.

Repair DC: Expert DC 20 + 1 per Glitching + 2 per Malfunctioning + 4 per Wrecked system

Emergency Repairs (Expert in Crafting required)

You attempt external hull repairs mid-combat. You must access the exterior of the ship (ship must be stationary or you must already be outside).

Repair DC: Trained DC 15 + (HP to repair ÷ 2)

While Outside: You can only perform Emergency Repairs. If the ship takes hull damage, you take half (Reflex DC 20 negates). If the ship takes a Pilot action other than Idle, DC 25 Reflex or you're disconnected.

SCIENCE OFFICER ACTIONS

Science Officers use the ship's sensors to gather information and provide tactical advantages.

Range Penalty: You take a -2 circumstance penalty per hex your target is beyond your sensor's range.

Identify

You perform a preliminary scan to identify a target.

Sensors DC: Target's TL

Sweep: You can Identify multiple targets at once. Take a cumulative -2 circumstance penalty for each target beyond the first.

Analyze System

PCU Cost: 1

You perform a deep scan on an Identified Target to analyze one of their systems (Defenses, Life Support, Sensors, Weapons, Engines, Power Core, or Expansion Bays).

Sensors DC: Target's TL

Lock On

PCU Cost: 2

You lock your targeting systems onto an enemy's weakness.

Sensors DC: Target's TL

Scan Environment

You scan the surrounding environment for tactical opportunities.

Sensors DC: Set by GM (typically Trained DC 15 to Expert DC 20)

Jam Communications (Expert in Computers required)

PCU Cost: 3

You attempt to jam an enemy ship's communications.

Sensors DC: Target's TL + 2

GUNNER ACTIONS

Gunners fire the ship's weapons at enemy targets.

Shoot

You fire a direct-fire weapon at an enemy target.

Gunnery DC: Target's AC

Launch

You fire a tracking weapon (torpedo, missile) at an enemy target.

Gunnery DC: Target's TL
PCU Cost: Varies by weapon

Suppressive Fire (Expert in Piloting required)

You lay down suppressive fire in an area.

Gunnery DC: Expert DC 20

Precise Shot (Master in Piloting required)

You target a specific system on an enemy ship.

Gunnery DC: Target's AC + 5 (Hard adjustment)

DECK OFFICER ACTIONS

Deck Officers physically manipulate ship systems for enhanced performance.

Deck Officer actions often have a Risk option. Before rolling, you can take 1-3 Risks, increasing both the potential benefit and the penalty on failure.

Quick Fix

PCU Cost: 1 + 1 per Risk

You attempt manual adjustments to aid a crew member's action. After another crew member rolls a check but before the result is revealed, roll a Maintenance check.

Maintenance DC: Trained DC 15 + 2 per Risk

Overload Weapon

PCU Cost: 1 + 1 per Risk

You bypass safety mechanisms to increase weapon power.

Maintenance DC: Expert DC 20 + 2 per Risk

Direct Access

PCU Cost: 1 + 1 per Risk

You physically repair a damaged system, risking personal injury.

Maintenance DC:

• Glitching: Trained DC 15 + 2 per Risk
• Malfunctioning: Expert DC 20 + 2 per Risk
• Wrecked: Master DC 30 + 2 per Risk

Manual Evasion

PCU Cost: 1 + 1 per Risk

You prepare to make manual alterations to secondary systems for evasion. Once before your next turn, when your ship is targeted by a direct-fire attack, you can roll a Maintenance check.

Maintenance DC: Expert DC 20 + 2 per Risk

MAGIC OFFICER ACTIONS

Magic Officers build up mystical energy and unleash it for powerful effects.

Magic Points (MP): An abstract representation of built-up mystical energy. MP resets to zero at the start and end of combat. MP is shared by all Magic Officers on a ship.

Some actions have an Amplify option. Before rolling, you can spend additional MP to increase both the DC and potential benefits.

Focus

You build up mystical energy for your ship.

Magic DC: Trained DC 15

Scry

MP Cost: 1 + 1 per Amplify

You use divination to peer into an enemy's intentions.

Magic DC: Target's TL (+ 2 per Amplify)

Precognition

MP Cost: 2 + 1 per Amplify

You glimpse possible futures to aid an ally's actions.

Magic DC: Expert DC 20 (+ 2 per Amplify)

Mystic Haze

MP Cost: 3

You create a cloud of mystical interference around your ship.

Magic DC: Expert DC 20

Eldritch Shot (Expert in Arcana, Occultism, or Religion required)

MP Cost: 2 + 1 per Amplify

You channel magical energy through a weapon system.

Magic DC: Target's AC (+ 2 per Amplify)

BUILDING STARSHIPS

BUILD POINTS

Starships are built using Build Points (BP). A party's BP pool is determined by their Average Party Level (APL).

BP by Level Table

A party can use their BP to purchase multiple ships. All of a party's ships are considered the same level.

BASE FRAMES

Limit: 1

The base frame determines the ship's size, maneuverability, and core statistics.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 1 (Base Frames) for complete options and additional variants.

Frame Properties

• Size: T (Tiny), S (Small), M (Medium), L (Large), H (Huge), G (Gargantuan), C (Colossal), Sc (Supercolossal)
• Mod: Item bonus/penalty to Flight checks
• HP: Maximum hull points
• HP+: HP gained per level after 1st
• DT: Damage Threshold (reduces incoming hull damage)
• AC: Base Armor Class bonus
• TL: Base Target Lock bonus
• Mounts: Available weapon mounts (MA=Manipulator Arm, P=Pack, L=Light, H=Heavy, C=Capital, SM=Spinal)
• Crew: Minimum-Maximum crew sizes
• EX: Expansion bay slots
• BP: Build Point cost

Frame Statistics Table

BASIC PARTS

Power Core

Limit: 1

Power cores provide PCU for starship actions.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 2 (Power Cores) for complete options and additional variants.

Thrusters

Thrusters modify speed and maneuverability.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 3 (Thrusters) for complete options and additional variants.

Armor

Armor improves AC.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 4 (Armor) for complete options and additional variants.

Countermeasures

Countermeasures improve TL.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 5 (Countermeasures) for complete options and additional variants.

Shields

Shields provide Shield Points (SP) that absorb damage before hull damage.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 6 (Shields) for complete options and additional variants.

Sensors

Sensors determine scanning capability.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 7 (Sensors) for complete options and additional variants.

WEAPONS

Weapons deal damage to enemy starships.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 8 (Weapons) for complete options, additional weapon types, and detailed special properties.

Weapon Mounts

Sample Weapons

Light Weapons

Heavy Weapons

Capital Weapons

Special Weapon Properties

• Scatter: +2 circumstance bonus to hit; -2 damage dice at long range
• Penetrating: Ignores DT equal to half damage dealt
• Limited X: Has X shots before requiring reload (1 minute)
• Irradiate: Target crew takes radiation damage on Critical Success
• Speed X: Tracking weapon moves X hexes per round
• Tractor: On hit, target's speed reduced by 2 next round

EXPANSION BAYS

Expansion bays provide additional capabilities.

Full Component List: See ../compiled/COMPILED_STARSHIP_CATALOG.md Section 9 (Expansion Bays) for complete options and additional bay types.

SAMPLE STARSHIPS

Light Freighter "The Wanderer"

Level 3 | Medium

BP Budget: 80 (50 spent, 30 reserved for upgrades)

Parts:

• Frame: Light Freighter (12 BP) - AC 10, TL 10
• Power Core: Pulse Standard (7 BP) - 50 PCU, 5 Regen
• Thrusters: M4 (5 BP) - Speed 4, +0 Mod
• Armor: Mk 2 (4 BP) - +2 AC
• Countermeasures: Mk 1 (2 BP) - +1 TL
• Shields: Light 30 (5 BP) - 30 SP, 2 Regen
• Sensors: Basic (2 BP) - Range 3, +0 Bonus
• Weapons: 2x Light Laser Cannon (4 BP each)
• Expansion Bays: Cargo Hold (0), Guest Quarters (1), Medical Bay (4)

Total: 12+7+5+4+2+5+2+8+5 = 50 BP spent (30 BP reserved)

Fighter Squadron "Red Wing"

Level 5 | Tiny × 4

BP Spent: 110 (shared among 4 fighters)

Each fighter (25 BP):

Per Fighter Parts:

• Frame: Fighter (8 BP) - AC 10, TL 12
• Power Core: Micron Light (6 BP) - 30 PCU, 6 Regen
• Thrusters: T6 (4 BP) - Speed 6, +1 Mod
• Armor: Mk 1 (2 BP) - +1 AC
• Countermeasures: Mk 1 (2 BP) - +1 TL
• Shields: Basic 10 (2 BP) - 10 SP
• Sensors: Budget (1 BP) - Range 2

Per Fighter: 8+6+4+2+2+2+1 = 25 BP x 4 = 100 BP (10 BP remaining for weapons/upgrades)

Weapon options: 2x Light Laser Cannon (4 BP) brings each fighter to 29 BP, 116 BP total (6 over budget). Reduce to 1 weapon per fighter to stay within 110 BP.

APPENDIX: CONVERSION REFERENCE

Quick DC Reference

Skill Mapping

Action Economy Notes

Starship combat retains its unique 1-action-per-crew-member structure rather than adopting the standard 3-action economy. This is intentional to:

1. Maintain the feel of the original Starships Revised system
2. Keep starship combat as a distinct mode of play
3. Ensure all crew members contribute meaningfully each round

The GM may optionally allow certain roles (like Operator) to use the 3-action economy at their discretion.

This conversion is a fan work and is not affiliated with Paizo Inc. or the original Starships Revised author.Starfinder is a registered trademark of Paizo Inc.