Guerraro De Asalato are the feared ‘forlorn hope’ siege and assault marines of the legendary Malvada Armada of the Pyrate Republic.
The most skilled pyrate brutes and gunners are armed with heavy weapons and jump pack capabilities, turning them into the scourge of merchant convoys and isolated atolls.
The Guerraro De Asalatos have an intense rivalry with the Meridian Dragoons.
GUERRARO DE ASALTO
Cultural Background: Pyrate Republic.
Foundation Professions: Assassin, Criminal, Mechanic, Sailor, Soldier, Skrap Plunderer, Warrior.
Base Skill Requirements
– Brawl 30%
– Grapple 40%
– Game/Gamble 30%
– Jump 35%
– Melee Weapon – (various) 30%
– Firearm – (various) 35%
Advancement Step
– Swear fealty to a Pyrate Republic warlord.
– Participate in a Pyrate Republic raid that successfully captures and plunders a merchant vessel or fortified atoll outpost.
– Visit a Pyrate Republic tavern, boast of your exploits, and buy everyone a round of the most worthy of pyrate drinks – Blyght Buzz.
Advancement Completion – Base Skill Modifiers (choose 3)
– Artillery +20
– Brawl +10
– Command +15
– Firearm +15
– Grapple +15
– Game/Gamble +15
– Heavy Weapon (various) +15
– Jump +20
– Knowledge – Streetwise +30
– Melee Weapon – (various) +15
– Parry – (various) +15
– Pilot – Various +10
Equipment gifted after Advancement Completion
Electromagnetic Pulse Rifle: Caramba! The captain found a ship-cracker in the plunder pile. Upon advancement, receive an Electromagnetic Pulse Rifle (see page 174 of the BRP rule book).
Light Powered Armour: See page 177 of the BRP rule book.
Booster Pack: This heavy backpack-shaped gadget provides the user with aerial Super Movement. Three-litres of fuel last for 30 seconds of movement.
Telemetry Sensorium: Information is power. This helmet gadget provides you with Super Sense within a kilometre radius. Holds enough electrical charge for eight hours.
Unique Skill Gained
Blyght Buzzer: Not only can you drink Blyght Buzz without harm, it seems to give you a boost. Augment your next roll by 1D6 after drinking half a litre. Once per day use. (Visit Location: Habaguanex Mercado De Barrios Marginales to purchase Blyght Buzz).
Unique Power Gained
Expert Bralwer: Your Brawl skill difficulty modifiers are reduced by one level: Impossible becomes Difficult; Difficult becomes Average; Average Becomes Easy; and Easy becomes Automatic.
Responsibilities
Into the Breach: You have the skills and tools to plunder vessels and outposts. Now use them! Maintain your renown within the Pyrate Republic by leading a siege or vessel assault once a rotation. Be sure to share tales of your deeds at Pyrate Republic taverns or risk losing your Guerraro De Asalato Heroic Profession.
