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bio syndromea tabletop survival horror war game

Copyright 2013 Paul Murphy

All Rights Reserved

Version 1.9

Bio Syndrome is a work in progress and is free via digital download. We need your help to make itbetter! Is there something missing? Did you find an error in the rulebook? Do you have a great idea and

you would like to contribute? Let me know!

Table Of ContentsModern Wargame: Page 2

Fantasy Wargame: Page 24

Role Playing Pen and Paper: Page 35

Digital Cards: Page 42

Year: 20XX

The B10 virus rampages across the globe, cause and origin unknown. Government Systems break down

as the violence spreads, populations begin to panic. The coalition forces are deployed into the hot zones

to stem the tide of the zombie terror. The forces deployed are almost wiped out to the man, leaving the

civilian populace to their fate with no relief in sight. As a last ditch effort, lost sections of the world are

nuked to hold back the infected. The B10 virus mutates into different strains infecting more than just

humans, worse mutations take place in areas of high radioactive fallout. The company appears to be

suspiciously unaffected by the viral outbreak and are showing up more and more, well armed and in force.

The company kills indiscriminately between infected and survivors making their true intentionssuspicious. Survivors have it the worst, limited weapons, limited supplies, they tend to stick together and

run when things go wrong. The Coalition marshals their forces using two operational bases: an

abandoned oil rig with a aircraft carrier and the old Cheyenne Mountain while trying to discover and

extinguish the source of the outbreak before there is no hope left.

What You Need to PlayTo play Bio Syndrome you will need a few basic items to include: a ruler or tape measure, one to

four 8 sided dice, some miniatures (feel free to use proxies or any miniatures you have in mind, the game

is designed for 28mm), one 3 inch blast template and a tabletop to play on. Additionally you can utilize

some small 6 sided dice to mark wounds and jammed weapons. You can always expand as you see fit, the

example pictures feature miniatures that I have decided to represent my armies as I wanted, feel free to

use your own imaginative ideas and create your own custom army! Just remember to try and stay within

the 28mm and basing guidelines outlined in the army lists section.

- Miniatures - 8 Sided Dice (at least one)

- A Table Top - 6 Sided Dice (optional markers)

- Tape Measure - Blast radius Template

- A friend or 2 to play with


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Game Phases / turn order

There are three primary game phases and DO NOT have to be taken in any particular order. For

example: a fire team member can choose to engage in hand to hand combat (contact phase), move 3

inches to a door (movement phase), then chose to open the door (standard action).

Alternatively the same fire team member could move 6 inches back (movement phase), engage in a firefight

ranged attack at a nearby enemy unit (contact phase), then use an action to: use a med kit, open a door,

jump over a barricade, or use Sports if the weapon jammed.

Players take turns moving their entire armies using the three game phases (I go / you go).

Alternatively if all players agree, players may move a certain amount of points at a time (amount can be

agreed upon). Player 1 moves 50 points, then player 2 moves 50 points for example.

Movement

a unit may move up to it's full movement distance once per movement phase. Units do not have

to move in a straight line, also units may not move into impassable terrain. A unit may use regular

movement to pass over any terrain that is below half of the units entire height. Any terrain higher

requires a action to be used to pass through (door/barricade), or over the terrain (jump/climb).

Contact

Ranged and hand to hand combat is resolved. Units engaged in combat either ranged or melee roll

d8 to hit using their accuracy statistics. Accuracy ballistics is used for all ranged weapons, accuracy

weapons is used for all hand to hand combat attacks. Units hit by attacks then roll their armor save, if the

unit hit fails its armor save, subtract one HP per hit. Once a units Health Points reach zero, the model is

removed from gameplay. A unit in base to base contact with an enemy model is considered to be in hand

to hand combat (see advanced rules for more information on hand to hand combat).

Standard Actions

Every model may perform up to one action in each game turn. Some actions are limited to certain

conditions, distance in inches, or units having a special ability. Specific rules for each action are listed

below.

-Sports- action used to fixed a jammed weapon. Slap!, pull, observe, release, tap, shoot!

-Special Abilities- Some special abilities can be used as standard actions (Medic!, Brainss..) for example.

-Run- move additional 2 inches in any direction, a unit cannot run and shoot in the same game turn.

-Open doors- open a door!

-Jump/climb - a unit can jump or climb over an obstacle if it is shorter than the model is tall.

-Prone- Any unit may go into the prone position giving that unit a +1 to AB for as

long as that unit is in the prone position. While in the Prone position, the unit can

only move 1 inch during its movement phase. Another action must be spent tostand up. During the round the unit stands up, the unit can still only move

1 inch and will regains its full movement range during its next full turn.

-Breaking through barriers - A unit may attempt to break through a wall, fence,

door or barrier (provided that all players agree on said terrain before the game

begins). A units needs to roll a 8+ on the first turn trying to break down a barrier and receives a +1 bonus on

each consecutive turn, 7+ on the second turn, 6+ on the third turn ect. Another unit may assist a unit breaking

through a barrier giving the unit a +1 bonus maximum (even if three units are assisting you still only receive a

bonus).


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basic and Advanced Rules

Rolling Dice

Bio Syndrome uses a d8 system to determine the outcome of ranged, hand to hand combat, health

resistance checks and numerous other actions and events. You can play an entire game with only one d8,

though 4 is the recommended number of dice to avoid slowing gameplay down.

For example a Coalition Fire Team Member targets an enemy Zombie Horde Walker during the shootin

phase. A dice roll will be made in conjunction with the Fire Team Members Accuracy Ballistics skill (3+) to see i

the unit is successful in hitting the Zombie Walker. The Coalition player rolls a d8 and gets a 4. Since the result

is greater than 3+, the Fire Team Member deals a health point of damage to the Zombie Walker. The Zombie

Walker has a 8+ Armor Save, the Zombie Horde player then rolls a d8 and gets a 7. The Health point of damag

is not saved and the Zombie Walker takes one health point of damage.

Army Traits

Each army list has army traits for that particular army. Each player may purchase a leader unit

with their allotted army points to be designated as the commander of that army. A leader unit is

identified by the special ability leader lv1 and leader lv2. After selecting and purchasing your leader

unit, you may select as many army traits up to your leader lv. All units in your army benefit from your

selected army traits until the leader unit is slain and removed from gameplay. You may purchase multiple

leaders, though only one is designated as your commander and only that units selected army traits are

applicable. Feel free come to an agreement with your opponent and use your own house rules to change

up your games by allowing multiple leaders with different army traits in play..

Ammo / Jammed

Any roll of a 1 while firing a weapon

results in a "jammed weapon". The

weapon cannot be fire until an action

is spent unjamming it (sports). If a unit

posses another weapon, the unit can

choose to fire that weapon instead. If

a unit rolls a 1 twice in one turn or

once in consecutive turns, that

weapon is out of ammo and cannot be

fire again for the duration of the

game. Please note that if a unit

shoots a weapon all shots are

resolved before the weapon is

jammed or out of ammo if a one is

rolled.

A jammed or empty weapon at the wrong time could lead to a bad ending. Game over man, game over!


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Headshots!

Any roll of a 8, followed by another successful hit counts as a headshot, for example: A fire team

member fires one round, rolls a 8. He then rolls one more d8 to see if he hit successfully and gets 5. since

he needs a 3+ to hit, he inflicts 1 headshot to his target. note that if you fail the second roll you just inflict

a normal wound, you don't miss). If the head shot wound is not saved with the targets armor save roll, the

model is removed from gameplay regardless of the number of Health Points left.

Hand to Hand CombatIf any unit is in base contact with another unit they are considered to be in hand to hand combat.

All units are considered to have hand to hand combat weapons (see unit stats in the army list section for

(HH) # of attacks and (AW) for the to hit roll). When a unit moves into base contact with an enemy unit

and still has their contact phase remaining, the unit may attack the enemy unit with the number of Hand

to Hand attacks using their accuracy weapons statistics for to hit rolls. A unit does not have to remain in

hand to hand combat and may instead choose to disengage. Disengaging units can only move up to half of

their total movement statistic, round down. Each unit may only use its full number of HH attacks versus

one target per round.

For example: A zombie walker engaged in hand to hand combat in the previous round with a Fire TeamMember, and is still in base to base contact. During the Coalition players turn, the Fire Team Member may

engage in hand to hand contact making 2 attacks (HH) needing a 3+ (AW) to hit during the contact phase. If th

Zombie Walker was not removed from gameplay as a casualty, the Fire Team Member may choose to disengag

from hand to hand combat and move up to Half of his normal movement (MV) away. If the Zombie Walker wa

removed from gameplay, the Fire Team Member may move up to his full movement (MV) as normal.

Penetrating Hits

Any time an enemy units successfully makes an armor save versus one of your units ranged or

hand to hand attacks, refer to your weapons Penetrating Hit base statistic and roll a d8. If your unit is

unarmed for hand to hand combat, you do not get to make a penetrating hit. If you successfully roll your

penetrating hit, ignore the enemy units armor save and inflict health point damage as normal. If you fail

your d8 penetrating hit roll, the enemy unit successfully saves the health point damage.

Targeting and Line of Sight

Most weapons have multiple shots that can be

fired during any given shooting phase. You are not

limited to targeting only one enemy unit, though al

enemies must be in line of sight and within the

weapons lethal firing range to be a legal target.

Only units with the special ability Tactics may fire

through friendly units to hit enemy targets without

endangering the friendly unit in between. If a unit

decides to fire through a friendly unit without

Tactics roll a d8. On a roll of 5+ the friendly unit is

hit instead of the intended target. Resolve armor

saves and health point damage as normal.

For example a M16 can fire 3 rounds in a game turn. If three zombies are within range and within line of sight, 1 shot can be

placed on each of the zombies. Alternatively all three shots could be placed on one zombie.


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In the example above, the fire team member can only target the first zombie since line of sight to the second zombie is blocked

Please note that the Fire Team Member has the special ability Tactics which exclude any friendly units blocking line of sight

to the zombie targets.

Unit Weapon limits

Any unit may have up to 3 weapons equipped, one primary, one secondary, and one Melee.

Primary, secondary, and melee weapons are noted in the Master Weapon Chart below and are marked

with a P, S, and M respectively. You may replace the default weapons equipped with upgrades if

available. Primary and secondary weapons are typically ranged and have attributes and effects noted in

the Master Weapon Chart. Melee weapons add attributes and effects to Hand to Hand attacks.

Radius Weapons

Some weapons have a area of effect radius of 3 inches when fired. A unit using a Radius weapon

first picks a point where (within the weapons range) on the gameboard to place the center of the radius.

Roll a d8 and a directional dice. If you roll below the units accuracy ballistics (AB) that is how many inches

off the radius is place, use the arrow dice to see which direction to place the raidus. If you roll above the

units accuracy ballistics (AB) then it is a direct hit. Any units (enemy or ally) under the area of effect

immediately take two health point damage and make two armor saves. Any unsaved health point

damage is resolved as normal. Units removed from gameplay by radius weapons may not use Living

Death special ability to return to game play.

A 2.5 inch blast radius explosion

to use with hand grenades and

grenade launchers.


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Mission and Game Types

There are currently 5 mission types to play, you can either roll for a random mission or decide

before the game starts on which mission you would like to play. Defending player and attacking player

can also be decided randomly with a dice roll or agreed upon before the mission type is chosen.

Defending players always go first. If the mission type does not have defending/attacking players, rollrandomly for first turn. Feel free to create your own missions or adjust the 4 provided to your and your

opponents liking. Before the game begins, if you feel that the game is uneven in terms of stacked army

lists, feel free to give your opponent 25 extra points, challenge yourself! You might even go so far as to

give your opponent double army points, sometimes it is a blast trying to win in a hopelessly dire situation.

Remember, it is all about having a great time with your hobby and fellow wargamers!

A: Escape!

Defending player must reach extraction point, typically a vehicle or other marker which arrives

on of turn 3. Defenders army will be deployed in the center of the gaming table. The two extraction

points are on opposite ends of the gaming table roll randomly on turn 3 to see which one the defending

player must reach. If the defending player does not reach the extraction point by the end of turn 5, the

objective leaves. Attacking player may deploy deploy his army anywhere up to 12 inches away

completely encircling the defending player.

A Helipad extraction point during an Escape mission. Get to the chopper!!


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B: Tactical Insertion

Defending player deploys in center of the gaming table. Attacking player rolls randomly deploying

on one the four edges around the gaming table. The Attacking player must reach center objective before

defending player can stop them by the end of turn 5. At the end of turn 5, add up the total point cost of

each unit removed from gameplay. If the defending player successfully defending the center objective,

add 50 points to his total. If the defending player failed to protect the objective add 50 points to the

attacking players total. Whoever has more points is declared the game winner.

C: Exterminate

A Head to head pitched battle featuring opposite board edge deployment, to the death! The

player with surviving units wins. Roll randomly for deployment edge. Deploy your forces between 6

inches and 10 inches from the game table edge. The Player who deployed last, goes first.

D: The Redoubt

Defending player must survive 4 rounds,

deployed in the center of the board, attacking playerdeploys at least 18 inches away encircling defending

player. If the defending player has surviving units, add 50

points to his total. If the defending player has no

surviving units add 50 points to the attacking players

total.For each unit killed, add those points to the

opposing players total. Whoever has more points is

declared the game winner.

E: Survival Mode

A optional game mode where one player is the Zombie horde and makes 8 different army lists.

The first army list is worth 50 points, then each army lists increments by 50 more points. (Second list 100,

third list 150 ect). The opposing player may choose his army as the Coalition, Survivors, or the Company

and creates one army list of 125 points. The Coalition, Survivor, or Company player may select one

optional support attack as described in the option rules section of this book for free (Helicopter, M240B

machine gun crew, or a Mark 19 Grenade launcher). Both players then deploy, the zombie horde player

will deploy his 50 point army list first. When the first Zombie Horde 50 point list is terminated (wiped off

the battlefield) the Zombie Horde player may deploy the second 100 point list and so on until the

opposing player loses all units. You may use any deployment options stated above provided that all

players are in agreement. Please note, the Zombie Horde player is going to win. The objective for the

opposing player is to see how long he can last with limited resources, make every move count!


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Unit Statistics

Every unit has 10 statistics that define how the unit performs which also include point cost, special

abilities, and what equipment comes with the unit during the course of the game. Army lists contain the

statistics for each unit and upgrades available with additional point costs.

Accuracy ballistics (AB) - Proficiency with firearms and other special ranged weapons.Accuracy Weapons(AW)- Proficiency during Hand to Hand combat.

Armor Save(AS)- Measure of protection offered by various body armors.

Health Resistance(AR)- Immunity level vs infection. A successful roll will negate possible infection.

Health Points(HP)- A units measure of vitality. If HP hits 0, the unit is removed from the gaming table.

Hand to Hand(HH)- Number of attacks per game turn in Hand to Hand Combat.

Movement(MV)- Units base movement in inches.

Equipment(EQ)- Weapons, armor, and gear that comes with the unit. Upgrades are also available.

Special Abilities (SA)- Special rules that coincide with this unit. See Special Abilities section.

Point Cost(Pts)-The total number of points it costs to add this unit to your army.

Special Abilities

Special abilities either come with a unit when purchased for your

army or can be purchased for specific units with upgrades. Specific rules

for each special ability available are found below.

Brains!- unit with this special ability in base to base contact with a dead

enemy unit regenerates up to 1 Health Point. At the end of the round,

removed any incapacitated units from play.

Mutate!- Roll once on the random mutation table and apply the bonus to

the model.

Dread..- Unit causes any

enemy model within 2 inches to make a 4+ save vs dread.

Any enemy model that fails it's save loses its next

movement phase.

Living Death - As long as the unit was not killed with a head

shot or a radius weapon, this unit returns to play with 1

health point on a roll of a 7 or 8, else it is removed from

gameplay as normal.

Horde rules! - If 4 or more models with this special rule are

within 1 inch of each other, all their armor saves get a +1

bonus (ie. models with +8 AS will thus be at a +7 AS)

Example of 4 zombies with Horde R

Infectious- Successful Hand to Hand hits make the enemy model take a Health Resistance check, if

failed the enemy model becomes a zombie walker with 1 health point and is now controlled by the


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opposing player.

Medic! - Any model with the Medic! special ability and a Med Kit may heal once per turn 1 ally unit 1 health

point.

On Fire! - Any model successfully hit with a weapon with this ability takes the same damage the

following turn.

Reach - Any model with the Reach special ability may make hand to hand attacks from up to 2 inches.

Heavy Weapons - Any model with a Heavy Weapon has to use a action to deploy the weapon system to

fire it. A deployed weapon system may not be moved until the unit uses another action to disassemble it

in order to move. The weapon may not be fired in the same turn it moved.

Covert Ops- May deploy anywhere on the gaming table. Units with this special ability deploy after both

players have made their deployments.

Eagle Eye- This unit is a crack shot, and can make his ammo count. The first roll of double 1's while in the

firefight phase only count as a jammed weapon.

Suppressive Fire- Some weapons can lay down enough fire to deter or limit enemy units ability to

operate effectively. A unit equipped with a weapon that has Suppressive FIre that is not jammed or out

of ammo can choose to use use this ability instead of firing the weapon normally. While using this ability,

select one enemy unit per 2 of the rate of fire. Each enemy unit selected in this manner makes a health

resistance save, failing units forfeit their next movement and contact phase.

Knockback- Some weapons and ammo pack quite a punch. A enemy unit that is dealt health point

damage from a weapon with this ability move back one inch in the direct opposite direction that the shot

came from. If the Enemy unit is up against impassable terrain or a barrier ignore thise effect.

Night Vision- Poor lighting conditions do not hinder performance. No negative light modifiers are

applied to models with night vision (typically units can only get this with Night vision goggles).

Atomic - This unit has a aura of noxious radiation. All enemy units within 4 inches must make a health

resistance save or forfeit their next turns action phase.

Tanks Matter - Only headshots work with ranged weapons here, only successful headshot rolls will

damage these models for any ranged attacks. Hand to Hand damage is resolved as normal.

Tactics- A unit with this special ability may fire through friendly units line of sight without endangering

friendly units.

Survivor- If a unit from your army was removed from gameplay in the previous game turn, all units in

your army with this special ability may move an additional 2 inches during their movement phase.

Leader Lv1- May take one leader trait from available traits. All friendly units from your army gain this

trait as long as this unit is in gameplay.

Leader Lv2 - May take two leader traits from the available traits. All friendly units from your army gain

these traits as long as this unit is in gameplay.


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Army Lists

Coalition Forces

CoalitionForces

AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Fire TeamMember

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 2 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics 22

K9 Unit 8+ 3+ 7+ 5+ 2 10 3 Covert ops 13

CombatMedic

4+ 4+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 2 IBA, M9, Med Kit X1 Tactics, Medic! 22

SpecialWeapons

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 5 2 IBA, M249, Combat Knife Tactics, Eagle Eye 26

SpecialOperations

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 3 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics, Covert Ops 26

Machine GunCrew

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 4 5 2 IBA, M9, M240B Tactics 48

SquadLeader

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 3 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics, Eagle Eye, Leader lv1 32

Commander 3+ 4+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 2 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics, Eagle Eye, Leader lv2 48

Coalition Upgrades

-Any unit may take a M9 for (2pts) if not equipped already

-Any unit may take a M16 for (3pts) if not equipped already

-Any unit may exchange M16 for a Famas or a G36 (free)

-Any unit may take up to one M67 grenade (6pts)

-Any unit may take Night Vision Goggles (3pts)

-One unit in the army may take a Chain Saw (4pts)

-Combat Medic may take 1 extra med kit (2pts)-One Fire Team Member may take a M203 (6pts)

-Squad Leader or Commander may take a desert Eagle (4pts)

-Special Weapon may exchange M249 for M24 (free) or AT4 (6pts)

Coalition Army Traits:

Air Assault - Up to one third of the units in your army may instead

deploy on the second game turn anywhere on the gaming table.

The units you choose to deploy using this trait must be deployed

together within 1 inch of each other on passable terrain.

Rangers- All units in your army gain 1 extra Hand to Hand basestatistic.

Snake Eaters- All units in your army gain a +1 bonus to their

Health Resistance base statistic.

Recon- All units in your army add 1 inch of extra movement to

their base movement statistic.

Grenadiers - Up to 3 fire team members may upgrade the M16 with a M203 for free disregarding the one

M203 limit per army.

Basing Guidelines:

All units in the Coalition army are on 25mm bases.


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Zombie Horde

Zombie Horde AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Walkers 8+ 4+ 8+ 6+ 2 6 2 Living Death, Brainss!, HordeRules!

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Runners 8+ 4+ 8+ 6+ 2 8 2 Living Death, Brainss!, HordeRules!

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Brutes 8+ 3+ 6+ 7+ 4 6 3 Living Death, Brainss!Tanks Matter

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Torsos 8+ 4+ 7+ 6+ 2 4 2 Living Death, Brainss!, CovertOperations

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Infected Dogs 8+ 5+ 7+ 6+ 1 10 2 Living Death, Brainss!,Infectious

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Armored Dead 6+ 3+ 5+ 7+ 3 6 3 IBA, Zombie Claws Living Death, Brainss!, HordeRules! Leader Lv1

18

Zombie Master 4+ 3+ 6+ 8+ 3 6 3 Tactical Vest, ZombieClaws Living Death, Brainss!, Atomic!,Leader Lv2 30

Zombie Horde Upgrades

-Any unit may take Zombie Claws (1pts)

-Any unit may take the Special Ability "Infectious" (5pts)

-Brutes may be the Special Ability "Dread.." (3pts)

-Armored Dead may take random weapon (3pts)

-Zombie Master may upgrade Tac Vest to IBA (3pts)

-Zombie Master may take the Special Ability "Mutate!" (3pts)

-Zombie Master may take random weapon (3pts)

Zombie Horde Army Traits

Undying Flesh - All units in your army gain the ability to

regenerate up to one lost Health Point at the end of each game

turn. Roll a 1d8 for each wounded unit individually, on a 7+ that

unit regains 1 Health Point.

Unstoppable Horde- All units in your army gain a +1 bonus to

Armor Save base statistic value.

Contagious- All units in your army may take the Special

Ability "Infectious" for (3pts) instead of the normal point cost.

Bullet Sponges- All units in your army gain a +1 bonus to

Health Point statistic value.

Relentless Numbers- All units in your army cost one less point.

Basing Guidelines:

Brutes are on 40mm bases, all other Zombie Horde units are on 25mm bases.


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Survivors

Survivors AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Civilian 6+ 6+ 8+ 7+ 1 6 1 Random Weapon 7

Survivor 6+ 5+ 8+ 7+ 2 6 1 Random Weapon Survivor 10

Security Guard 5+ 5+ 8+ 7+ 2 6 2 Glock, Police Baton Survivor 14

Paramedic 6+ 6+ 8+ 6+ 2 6 1 Random Weapon, MedKitX1 Medic! 12

K9 Unit 8+ 3+ 7+ 5+ 1 10 3 Covert ops 13

Police Officer 4+ 4+ 6+ 6+ 2 6 2 Tactical Vest, M870, PoliceBaton

Tactics, Survivor 16

Veteran 4+ 4+ 6+ 4+ 3 6 2 Tactical Vest, Mac10,Combat Knife

Tactics, Leader Lv1 20

Police Captain 3+ 3+ 6+ 4+ 3 6 2 Tactical Vest, AR15, PoliceBaton


Survivor Upgrades-Any unit may take a Random Weapon (1pts)

-Any unit may take a Glock (2pts)

-Any unit may take a Mac10 (3pts)

-Any unit may take a 22 Rifle (3pts)

-Any unit may take a Tactical Vest (3pts)

-Any unit may take the "survivor" special ability (2pts)

-Civilians and Survivors may take a Police Baton (2pts)

-Civilians and Survivors may take a AR15 (4pts)

-Survivors may take a Axe (2pts)

-One Survivor may take a Chain Saw (4pts)-Security Guards may take a Combat Knife (2pts)

-Police Officers may take a Combat Knife (2pts)

-Police Officers may exchange their M870 for MP5 (Free)

- Paramedics and Doctors may take 1 extra med kit (2pts)

-A Veteran may exchange their Tactical Vest for a IBA (3pts)

-A Veteran may exchange their AR15 for a M870 (free)

-Police Captain may take a Combat Knife (2pts)

Survivor Army Traits

Scavengers- Any time a unit in your army finds a Ammunitioncache, add a +1 bonus to your roll.

Safety First!- All units in your army gain a +1 bonus movement if

your army took casualties in the last game turn.

Strength in Numbers- All units in your army cost one less point.

Zombie Slayers- All units in your army gain a +1 bonus to Accuracy Weapons base statistic.

Road Warriors- All units in your army gain a +1 to Accuracy ballistics base statistic if units move before

engaging in ranged Combat.

Basing Guidelines:

All units in the Survivor army are on 25mm bases.


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The Company

The Company AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Mercenary 5+ 4+ 8+ 7+ 1 6 1 MP5 14

Agent 4+ 4+ 6+ 7+ 1 6 1 Tactical Vest, Glock Tactics, Covert Operations 16

Hazmat 4+ 4+ 8+ 7+ 2 6 1 Jlist, MP5 Tactics 16

K9 Unit 8+ 3+ 7+ 5+ 2 10 3 Covert ops 13

SWAT 3+ 4+ 6+ 6+ 2 6 2 Tactical Vest, MP5 Tactics 18

Scientist 6+ 7+ 8+ 6+ 2 6 2 Glock Medic!, Leader Lv1 24

CompanyOfficer

3+ 3+ 6+ 4+ 1 6 2 Tactical Vest, Glock,Combat Knife


Company Upgrades

-Any unit may take a Glock (2pts)

-Any Unit may take a MP5 (3pts)

-One Mercenary may take a Chain Saw (4pts)

-Mercenary and Agents may take a Combat Knife (2pts)

-Hazmat or Swat may exchange their MP5 for M870 Shotguns (free)

-Swat may take up to one M67 Grenade (6pts).

-Swat may exchange their Tactical Vests for IBA (3pts)

-Agent may take a M24 for (4pts)

-Scientists may take 1 extra med kit (2pts)-Scientists may take a Mac10 (3pts)

-Officer may take a Chain Saw (4pts)

-Officer may take one of the following: Mac10 (3pts), M16 (4pts),

Desert Eagle (4pts).

Company Army Traits:

High Tech - All units in your army come equipped with Night Vision

Goggles at no additional point cost.

Highest Bidder- May purchase 1 unit from Coalition army or

Survivor army list. May not select a unit with the leader special

ability. May not select upgrades for that purchased unit.

Explosive Experts- Any 2 units may take a M67 Grenade for free.

Infiltrators - May deploy up to 2 units anywhere on the gaming table

during your deployment phase. Disregard any mission deployment

rules for the 2 selected units.

Licensed to kill - Any unit may take a Combat knife for free.

Basing Guidelines:

All units in the Company army are on 25mm bases.


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Super Mutants

Super Mutants AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

MutatedZombie

5+ 4+ 7+ 4+ 3 8 5

Super Monster 5+ 4+ 5+ 3+ 5 5 4 Atomic!

Psy Beast 4+ 6+ 7+ 6+ 2 6 3

Killer Swarm 6+ 6+ 8+ 2+ 6 10 5

The Blob 6+ 6+ 3+ 6+ 8 4 8

Overseer 3+ 3+ 6+ 6+ 6 5 3

Super Mutants Upgrades

Basing Guidelines:All units in the Super Mutants are on 40mm bases.


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Unit Examples

Coalition Sniper with a M24 Coalition Soldier with a M203 Coalition Soldier with a M16 Coalition Commander

Coalition Squad Leader Coalition Commander Coalition Soldier with a AT4 Coalition Soldier with NVGs


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Zombie Walker Zombie Walker Zombie Runner Zombie Armored Dead

Creating your own army lists

Bio Syndrome allows you to create your own army list using the various templates found below.

Basing guidelines and special ability rules have to be followed to maintain game balance. Weapons can

proxied as needed from the master weapon list. (Templates coming soon). Alternatively you can swap

out the names of the units and weapons in a army list for whatever youd like, just use the same point

cost, statistics, and upgrades.

Some examples of possible army themes:

-Super Mutants

-Brotherhood of steel -Little green martians

-Orcs and Goblins

-Space Soldiers

-Space Dwarves

CUSTOM Army List EXAMPLE

German Werhmacht (Coalition Forces Conversion)

GermanWehrmacht


Shutze(Riflemen)

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 2 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics 22

K9 Unit 8+ 3+ 7+ 5+ 2 10 3 Covert ops 13

Sani (CombatMedic)

4+ 4+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 2 IBA, M9, Med Kit X1 Tactics, Medic! 22

Assault Trooper 3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 5 2 IBA, M249, Combat Knife Tactics, Eagle Eye 26

Fallschirmjger

(Paratrooper)

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 3 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics, Covert Ops 26

Machine GunCrew

3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 4 5 2 IBA, M9, M240B Tactics 48

Sergeant 3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 3 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics, Eagle Eye, Leader lv1 32

Officer 3+ 4+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 2 IBA, M16, Combat Knife Tactics, Eagle Eye, Leader lv2 48


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CUSTOM Army List EXAMPLE 2

The Brotherhood (Custom)

TheBrotherhood


Initiate 4+ 4+ 7+ 5+ 2 6 1

Sergeant 3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 3 6 3

Scribe 8+ 3+ 8+ 5+ 2 6 2

Paladin 3+ 3+ 5+ 4+ 4 6 3

Weapon Statistics and EquipmentStatistics for all available weapons and equipment are found in this section. Point costs for

upgrades are found in the army lists. The Modifier is applied to the unit carry the piece of equipment. For

example, A Survivor Police Officers base Accuracy Ballistics skill is 5+, when equipped with a M870

Combat Shotgun the Police Officer will now hit on a roll of 4+. Some modifiers do not effect a units base

statistic, instead the modifier will affect how rolls or special abilities are resolved. A Desert Eagle for

example, does not allow armor saves if a headshot is inflicted.


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Master Weapon Chart

Weapon Range Rate of Fire Penetrating Hit Modifier Type and Description

Random Gun 8 1 8+ Jammed on a roll of 1 and 2 S/ Pistol

Glock 8 1 8+ + 1 Accuracy Ballistics S/ Pistol

M9 8 2 8+ - S/ Pistol

Desert Eagle 8 2 4+ X2 Health Point Damage S/ Pistol

.22 Rifle 14 2 8+ - P/ Rifle

Mac10 14 3 8+ -1 Accuracy Ballistics P/ Submachinegun

MP5 14 3 8+ - P/ Submachinegun

M870 14 2 8+ + 1 Accuracy BallisticsKnockback

P/ Shotgun

AR15 20 2 6+ - P/ Assault Rifle

M16 20 3 6+ - P/ Assault Rifle

Famas 20 3 6+ - P/ Assault Rifle

G36 20 3 6+ - P/ Assault Rifle

Sawed OffShotgun

8 2 4+ Teardrop Radius Template P/ Shotgun

M203 14 1 3+ Radius Template S/ Grenade Launcher

M249 20 4 6+ -1 Accuracy BallisticsSuppressive Fire

P/ Light Machinegun

M24 30 1 3+ X2 Health Point DamageKnockback P/ Sniper Rifle

M240B 30 4 3+ Suppressive Fire P/ Machine gun

M67 Grenade 6 1 2+ Radius Template S/ Grenade

Molotov 6 1 4+ On Fire! S/ Grenade

AT4 26 1 2+ Radius Templatex2 Health Point Damage

Knockback

P/ Rocket Launcher

Flame Thrower 8 1 6+ Teardrop Radius Template

On Fire!

P/ Flame Thrower

Riot Shield - - -2 Adds 2 to all enemy AB and AWrolls

P/ Shield

Police Baton - - 8+ - M/ Baton

Combat Knife - - 6+ - M/ Knife

Chain Saw - - 2+ X2 Health Point Damage M/ Saw

Axe - - 4+ - M/ Axe

Sword/Katana - - 3+ +2 Accuracy Weapons M/ Sword


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Zombie Claws - - 6+ - M/ Claws

Weapon and equipment Descriptions

The military armament corporation model 10 (more

commonly known as a MAC10 ) is a fully automatic

blowback operated machine pistol that sports an

extremely high rate of fire.

Heckler & Koch Machine Pistol Model 5. A 9mm

lightweight submachine gun, air-cooled, selective fire weaponwith a roller-delayed bolt. A really good thing to have during a

zombie apocalypse.

Remington M870 Combat Shotgun. The 870 features abottom-loading, side ejecting receiver, tubular magazine that

can hold 3 to 8 shells. Zombies you say? The M870 makes

short work of anything that moves close enough!

Browning Bolt Action Hunting Rifle. Chambered for

the .22 short or long caliber and fitted with a scope for a

higher degree of accuracy.


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A M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. Gas-operated,

air-cooled, belt fed light machine gun. Great for holding backhordes of undead and laying down solid support fire.

M16A2 Assault Rifle. Lightweight, air-cooled,

gas-powered, magazine fed select fire weapon. Standard

issue for the Coalition Forces.

M203 Grenade Launcher. A single shot 40mm close

fire support weapon designed to attach to the M16A2 Assault

Rifle. Great against point and area targets, primarily used to

cause casualties not in line of sight.

Beretta M9. Single or double action pistol, the primary

sidearm of the Coalition Forces. Uses a staggered 15 round

magazine and can be adjusted for left or right handed

shooting.


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The Glock 17 is a short recoil-operated locked breech

semi-automatic pistol that typically is chambered for the

NATO 9x19 parabellum round. There are many variants and

generations of the glock pistol with different size magazine

capacity, this particular model holds up to 17 rounds.

Desert Eagle .50 Cal. large-framed, gas-operated,

semi-automatic pistol with a 7 round magazine. Known to be

the most powerful handgun in the world with a round that can

blow your head clean off..

Interceptor Body Armor system confers a 5+ Armor Save (AS)

Includes two Small Arms Protective Insert ballistic plates rated to stop

various small arms fire and fragmentations attacks. Additional

accessories can be added on to offer a higher level of protection, like the

collar piece, side plate carriers, and groin protection. Depending on the

accessories equipped, a IBA can weigh upwards of 33 pounds.


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Tactical Vest confers a 6+ Armor Save (AS). As a suit of lightweight

tactical body armor, offers protection from lower caliber rounds. Can be

fitted with a modular carrier to support magazines and grenade pouches.

Kit containing supplies needed for rendering first aid and

additional treatment to wounded allies in need of medical attention.

Contains bandages, alcohol, tourniquets, aspirin, super glue, gauze, plastic

gloves, and a supply of IV bags. Dont leave home without one!

A set of military grade generation III night optical device. Used to

illuminate and amplify light to see effectively in complete darkness. Can

be hazardous to your sight if you look into any bright lights while wearing

them.

A cache of various small arms ammunitions, also known as class 1.5

sierra. Ammunition supplies can be found in various places, military

ammunition depots, police stations, and dead people are just a few

examples.


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bio syndrome fantasya tabletop survival horror war game (WIP)


All Rights Reserved

Version 0.5

Setting: High FantasyThe known world has been plunged into a blanket of death and darkness. Rumors spread of an

ancient evil as old as the cosmos stirring in the dark depths of the earth. The Southern kingdoms of the

Rising Sun and their great Samurai Retainers have been overrun with hordes of undead, the souls of

deceased that should have departed long ago risen again from the cold earth. In the Northern Valley, the

last order of knights defend the Dragons Perch, the last keep of solid stone left in living lands. The

Knights have rebuilt the old fortress and refortified it with earthen defences and wooden palisades as

hastily as they could manage in the deep snow. The dead attack constantly without pause or break, worse

yet when night comes more sinister things are said to stalk the shadows of the forest around the keep.

Outriders and messengers have never returned when sent for help, the only relief has came by way of

the small port. Pirates and freebooters have managed to smuggle in goods, weapons and mostimportantly food though no word has been heard from them in quite some time. More to follow...

What You Need to Play FantasyTo play Bio Syndrome fantasy you will need a few basic items much like the modern version, to

include: a ruler or tape measure, one to four 8 sided dice, some miniatures (feel free to use proxies or any

miniatures you have in mind, the game is designed for 28mm), a magic spell template and a tabletop to

play on. Additionally you can utilize some small 6 sided dice to mark wounds and other effects. You can

always expand as you see fit, the example pictures feature miniatures that I have decided to represent

my armies as I wanted, feel free to use your own imaginative ideas and create your own custom army!

Just remember to try and stay within the 28mm and basing guidelines outlined in the army lists section.- Miniatures - 8 Sided Dice (at least one)

- A Table Top - 6 Sided Dice (optional markers)

- Tape Measure - Magic Template

- A friend or 2 to play with

Coming soon to a table top near you.

(Beta army lists and special abilities below)

Special Abilities

Special abilities either come with a unit when purchased for your army or can be purchased

for specific units with upgrades. Specific rules for each special ability available are found below.

Blood Sucker- unit with this special ability that deal health point damage to a enemy unit in base to

base contact regenerates up to 1 Health Point per health point damage dealt up to the units max HP

statistic. At the end of the round, removed any incapacitated units from play.

Dread..- Unit causes any enemy model within 2 inches to make a 4+ save vs dread. Any enemy model


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that fails it's save loses its next movement phase.

Undead- Unit is immune to penetrating hits.

Agility- When moving out of hand to hand combat while still in base contact with enemy units, this unit

does not suffer from half movement range, instead use the units full movement.

Reach - Any unit equipped with a weapon with the Reach special ability may make hand to hand attacks

with that weapon from up to 2 inches away.

Covert Ops- May deploy anywhere on the gaming table. Units with this

special ability deploy after both players have made their deployments.

Weapons Master - Unit may equip two primary weapons, in any

combination of hand to hand or ranged weapons. If two primary

weapons are equipped the unit gains one extra hand to hand attack, the

extra attack is with the second primary weapons stats. If a Unit is

equipped with a ranged weapon and one primary hand to hand weapon,

the unit may attack with the ranged weapon and hand to hand weaponsin the same contact phase with the full number of Rate of Fire and

Hand to Hand attacks. A unit with Weapons Master may not have 3

weapons equipped.

Regeneration - Any unit with this ability regain up to one lost Health

Point at the start of that players turn.

Eagle Eye- This unit is a crack shot, and can make his ammo count. The first roll of double 1's while in the

firefight phase only count as a jammed weapon.

To the Death- Any unit with this special will fight to the death putting extra effort into staying alive.

Units recieve a +1 bonus to their armor save.

Phalanx Fighter- If 4 or more models with this special rule are within 1 inch of each other, all their armor

saves get a +1 bonus (ie. models with +8 AS will thus be at a +7 AS)

Magi Lv1- Unit selects one spell from the Magic Spell list and adds it to its Spell Book. May cast up to one

spell during the Contact Phase in addition to any normal attacks.

Magi Lv2- Unit selects two spells from the Magic Spell list and adds it to its Spell Book. May cast up to

one spell during the Contact Phase in addition to any normal attacks.

Magi Lv3- Unit selects three spells from the Magic Spell list and adds it to its Spell Book. May cast up to

two spells during the Contact Phase in addition to any normal attacks.

Leader Lv1- May take one leader trait from available traits. All friendly units from your army gain this

traits as long as this unit is in gameplay.

Leader Lv2 - May take two leader traits from the available traits. All friendly units from your army gain

these traits as long as this unit is in gameplay.


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Magic Books and Spells

Any unit with the Magi special ability selects spells from the magic spell list below and adds

it to the units spell book. A unit may cast spells from its spell book during the contact phase in addition to

the units normal attacks. The number of spells a unit may cast in a single Contact Phase are listed in the

special ability section above. Many magic spells have different effects on friendly units, enemy units and

gameplay elements in general. Descriptions and specific rules are found in the magic spell book below.

Master Spell Book

(Work in Progress)

Spell Name Range Target Effect / Rules Class

Flame Bolt 14 Enemy Unit Sends a seething bolt of flame into thetarget, automatically hits and deals 1 health

point of damage, no save allowed.

Revitalize 6 Friendly Unit / Self

replenish a number of health points up to thisunits max number of Hand to Hand attacks.

Sleep 14 Enemy Unit Target makes a Health Resistance save orloses its next full turn.

Might 8 Friendly Unit When target unit deals health point damage,add one to the total. Lasts 2 full game turns.

Rust 6 Any Unit Target immediately loses one piece of equipment, Controlling player chooses.

Bolt ofLightning

6 Enemy Unit Sends a vicious Bolt of electricity from theheavens into the target. Target makes a

Health Resistance save or suffers 2 Healthpoints of damage.

Vigor 8 Friendly Unit Target gains the special abilityRegeneration for 3 full game turns.

ImperviousAura

8 Friendly Unit / Self

Target is immune to penetrating hits vs itsarmor save. Lasts 2 full game turns.

Invisibility - Self Unit cannot be targeted by ranged and handto hand attacks. Lasts 1 full game turn.


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The Rising Sun

The Rising Sun AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Ashigaru 6 5 8+ 7 1 6 1 Yari

Retainer 5 4 6+ 6 2 6 2 Katana, Leather Armor To the Death

Ninja 4 3 7+ 6 2 6 3 Katana, Leather Armor Covert Ops, Agility

Samurai 3 3 5+ 5 3 6 3 Katana, Chain Hauberk To the Death

Shinobi 3 3 7+ 5 2 6 3 Katana, Leather Armor Leader lv1, Magi lv1, CovertOps, Weapons Master, Agility

Shogun 3 3 5+ 4 3 6 3 Naginata, Samurai Armor To the Death, Leader lv2,Weapons Master

Rising Sun Upgrades

-Ashigaru may take a Bow (2pts) or a Matchlock Rifle (3pts)

-Ashigaru may exchange their Yari for a Katana (1pts)-Retainers may take a Bow (2pts)

-Retainers may take a mount (3pts)

-Retainers may take Chain Hauberk (2pts)

-Ninja may be upgraded to Magi lv1 (4pts)

-Samurai may take a mount (5pts)

-Samurai may take a Bow (2pts)

-Samurai may take Samurai Armor (2pts)

-Shinobi may be upgraded to Magi lv2 (4pts) or Magi lv3 (8pts)

-Ninja, Samurai and Shinobi may exchange their katana for a

Yari (free)-Ninja, Samurai and Shinobi may exchange their katana for a

Naginata (1pts)

-Shogun may exchange Naginata for Yari or a Katana (free)

-Shogun may take a bow (2pts) or a arquebus (3pts)

-Shogun may take a mount (5pts)

-Shogun may take Magic Armor (5pts)

Rising Sun Traits:

To the Death - test

Basing Guidelines:

All unmounted units are on 25mm bases.

All mounted units are on 40mm bases.


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Legendary Monsters

LegendaryMonsters


Ghoul 8 6 8+ 3 2 6 1 Undead

Dire Wolf 8 5 8+ 5 3 10 2

Were Wolf 8 4 7+ 5 4 8 3 Leather Armor Regeneration, Dread..

GreaterVampire

4 3 7+ 3 4 6 3 Longsword, Leather Armor Magi lv1, Blood Sucker,Undead

Wolf Lord 7 3 6+ 5 5 8 5 Chain Hauberk Leader lv1, Magilv1,Regeneration, Dread..

Master Vampire 4 3 6+ 2 6 6 5 Longsword, Chain Hauberk Leader lv2, Magi lv2, BloodSucker, Undead

Legendary Monster Upgrades

-Ghouls may take Leather Armor (2pts)

-Greater Vampire may take a mount (5pts)

-Wolf Lord may take a Longsword or Morningstar (2pts)

-Wolf Lord may take a shield (2pts)

-Wolf Lord may be upgraded to Magi lv2 (4pts)

-Master Vampire may take a mount (5pts)

-Master Vampire may be upgraded to Magi lv3 (8pts)

Legendary Monster Traits:

Test - test

Basing Guidelines:

All Wolf units are on 40mm bases.

All other units are on 25mm bases.


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Knightly Order

Knightly Order AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Conscript 6 5 8+ 7 1 6 1 Spear

Sergeant atArms

4 4 6+ 6 2 6 2 Longsword, Chain Hauberk

Magician 5 6 7+ 3 1 6 1 Leather Armor Magi lv1

Priest 7 5 6+ 3 1 6 1 Morning Star,ChainHauberk

Magi lv1

Knight 3 3 5+ 5 3 6 3 Longsword, Chain Hauberk

Wizard 4 5 7+ 3 2 6 2 Leather Armor Leader lv1, Magi lv2

Lord 3 3 4+ 4 3 5 3 Longsword, Plate Mail Leader lv2, Weapons Master

Knightly Order Upgrades

-Conscripts may take Leather Armor (2pts)

-Conscripts may exchange Spear for Morning Star (free)

-Sergeant at Arms may exchange longsword for Spear or

Morning Star (free)

-Sergeant at Arms may take a Shield (2pts)

-Magician may be upgraded to Magi lvl2 (4pts)

-Knights may take a mount (5pts)

-Knights may exchange Longswords for Spear or Morning

Star (free)

-Knights May take a Shield (2pts)

-Knights may take Plate Mail (2pts)-Knights may take Magic Armor (5pts)

-Wizard may be upgraded to Magi lvl3 (8pts)

-Lord may be upgraded to Magi lv1 (4pts)

-Lord may take shield (2pts)

-Lord may take Magic Armor for (5pts)

-Lord may take dual Longswords or morningstars (2pts)

Knightly OrderTraits:

Gallantry - test

Basing Guidelines:




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Undead Legion

Undead Legion AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Zombie 7 6 8+ 5 1 6 1 Undead

SkeletonWarrior

5 5 8+ 3 2 6 1 Hand Axe Undead

Necromancer 5 6 7+ 6 1 6 1 Morning Star, LeatherArmor

Magi lv1

Ghast 7 4 6+ 3 2 6 2 Regeneration, Undead, Dead..

Undead Knight 3 3 6+ 3 3 6 3 Longsword, Chain Hauberk Undead

Warlock 4 4 7+ 3 2 6 3 Morning Star, LeatherArmor

Leader lv1, Magi lv2

Undead Legion Upgrades-Skeleton Warriors may take a Bow (3pts)

-Skeleton Warriors may take a Shield (2pts)

-Skeleton Warriors ay take Leather Armor (2pts)

-Skeleton Warriors may take Spears (1pts)

-Necromancer may be upgraded to Magi lvl2 (4pts)

-Undead Knights may take a Bow (2pts)

-Undead Knights may take a mount (5pts)

-Undead Knights May take Plate Mail (2pts)

-Warlock may be upgraded to Magi lvl3 (8pts)

Undead Legion Traits:

Test - test

Basing Guidelines:




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Pirate Crew (Living)

Pirate Crew AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Scurvy Dog 7 6 8+ 5 1 6 1 Hand Axe

Pirate 5 5 7+ 3 2 6 1 Hand Axe To the Death

BuccanneerBuc

caneer

5 6 7+ 6 1 6 1 Cutlass, Matchlock Rifle To the Death, Eagle Eye

CannonCrewCannonCrew

7 4 8+ 3 1 6 2 Cannon

1st Mate 3 3 8+ 3 3 6 3 Cutlass, Flintlock Pistol To the Death, Leader lv1

Captain 4 4 7+ 3 2 6 3 Cutlass, Flintlock Pistol,Leather Armor

To the Death, Leader lv2,Weapons Master, Dread..

Pirate Crew Upgrades

-Scurvy Dog may exchange Axe for Cutlass (1pts)-Pirates may take a Flintlock Pistol for (2pts)

-Pirates may take a Matchlock Rifle for (4pts)

-Pirates may exchange Axe for Cutlass (1pts)

-Captain may be upgraded to Magi Lvl1 (4pts)

Pirate Crew Traits:

Test - test

Basing Guidelines:

All units are on 25mm bases.

Cannon Crew is on 40mm base.


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Roman Legion

Roman Legion AB AW AS HR HP MV HH Equipment Special Abilities Pointcost

Auxiliary Soldier 6 5 8+ 7 1 6 1 Spear, Leather armor

Legionnaire 4 4 6+ 6 2 6 2 Longsword, Chain Hauberk Phalanx Fighter

Centurion 3 3 5+ 5 3 6 3 Longsword, Chain Hauberk Phalanx Fighter, WeaponsMaster

Ceasar 3 3 4+ 4 3 5 3 Longsword, Plate Mail Leader lv2, Weapons Master

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Master Armoury

Weapon Range Rate of Fire Penetrating Hit Modifier Type

Bow 20 2 8+ Does not require an action toreload

S/ Bow

Cross Bow 14 1 6+ + 1 Accuracy Ballistics, Requires 1

action to reload

S/ Bow

FlintlockPistol

6 1 3+ Disregards the Undead specialRequires 2 actions to reload

S/ Pistol

MatchlockRifle

12 1 2+ Disregards the Undead specialRequires 2 actions to reload

S/ Rifle

Cannon 40 1 2+ Hits everything in Line of Sight,inflicts 4 Health Point damage,

requires a cannon crew

P/ Cannon

Hand Axe - - 7+ - P/ Axe

Cutlass - - 7+ +1 Accuracy Weapons P/ Sword

Longsword - - 6+ + 1 Accuracy Weapons P/ Sword

Morning Star - - 5+ Critical Hit on a 7 and 8 P/ Mace

Spear 2 - 6+ Reach P/ Spear

Halberd 2 - 5+ Reach P/ Spear

Battle Axe - - 4+ X2 dmg P/ Axe

Katana - - 4+ Critical Hit on a 7 and 8 P/ Sword

Yari 2 - 6+ Reach P/ Spear

Naginata 2 - 5+ Reach P/ Spear

LeatherArmor

- - - Confers a 7+ Armor Save A/ Armor

ChainHauberk

- - - Confers a 6+ Armor Save A/ Armor

Plate Mail - - - Confers a 4+ Armor Save and -1Movement Statistic

A/ Armor

SamuraiArmor

- - - Confers a 5+ Armor save A/ Armor

Magic Armor - - - Confers a 3+ Armor save andgives the unit Regeneration

A/ Armor

Shield - - - +1 Armor Save A/ Sheild


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The Long Sword

The Battle Axe


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bio syndrome RPGa Pen And Paper survival horror game (WIP)


All Rights Reserved

Version 0.5

The Modern and Fantasy war game mechanics of Bio Syndrome are much the same as the pen andpaper RPG version. Instead of building an army and playing against your friends, you design a character to

represent yourself and play with your friends while the designated Zombie Master leads you through

your adventure that has been prepared before hand. You will require some additional items in order to

play which include but are not limited to:

-A Zombie Master -A few friends

-At least a few D8 and one D4/D6 -Miniatures

-Lots of snacks -Free time

This version of the ruleset requires the zombie master to have a campaign prepared ahead oftime by the designated zombie master. There are two different genres that are supported in the role

playing version, a modern and medieval setting. The first few sections cover the basics that both

settings share (experience point system, bartering, survival and base statistics).

Since the RPG version uses the same wargame combat system your gaming group can drop the

campaign elements and use this as an alternate wargame. By doing this you will enable one survivor to

fend off more zombies than in the base wargame rules and give players a chance to design their own

survivor with more flexibility. The wargame versions were designed on a ratio of 1 survivor to 2 or 3

zombie walkers. This version allows characters to possibly fend off many more undead.

Surviving the ApocalypseThe world is a rough place, especially during the apocalypse. You need food and water to survive

period! Many commodities we enjoy today are extremely scarce and are not being produced on a mass

level anymore. Some basic things we take for granted like central heating also do not exist anymore.

Winter can be deadly, especially if traveling on foot. For example picture trying to drive you car up north if

the roads are not plowed for a whole winter season, obviously you wouldnt get very far. Zombies are not

the only thing that can mean death even for an experienced party of player characters. (more to come -

admin note).

Experience point systemPlayers will design their character using the experience point buy system prior to playing in a

campaign. All characters will be reviewed by the zombie master before playing. Additionally, zombie

masters have the final discretion if certain classes, skillsets and equipment are available at the start of a

game or if allowed in the game at all.

Players begin with 30 experience pointsto purchase their class, skillsets and starting equipment.

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this game. Instead earned experience points can be used to purchase character upgrades during a

campaigns gameplay. This gives players a feel that their characters are learning and growing as they

travel, not increasing in ability all at once unexplained.

Characters will earn experience as they travel throughout the post apocalypse. At the end of

gaming session, surviving characters will each earn 2 experience points for group participation.

Additional experience is earned while playing immediately after killing monsters, executing a genuinely

innovative idea, and successfully using a skillset. Experience points earned for killing monsters is listed

under each monster in the zombie compendium. Only certain skillsets can earn experience, some giveother bonus to statistics. For innovative ideas the discretion of points earned is up to the zombie

master. Generally if the idea has a small impact 1 point will be earned, if the idea has a much greater

impact the zombie master must decide a fitting bonus. Please note that zombie masters do not always

have to give experience for rewards, food, ammo, equipment and other items are usually a much better

and more needed option. Characters will not survive without them!

Bartering and tradingMoney has no value here! People want items, food, ammo and equipment. During the aftermaththere is no production (for the most part)! The trading system rules are mostly up to the zombie master

and very situational dependant for both medieval and modern genres. Depending on who the characters

are attempting to trade with is everything. There is NO set structure for trading. Supply and demand is

the law!Certain skillsets can give bonus to characters while trading even in a tough situation. Characters

can roll a d8 to see if they can coerce the other party for more favorable trading agreements. A character

without any skill in trading needs to roll a 7+ to change someones mind. Again, if the characters are trying

to make a ridiculous agreement, the zombie master can disallow a roll.

Example situation: The characters encounter a group of farmers. The farmers will probably havequite a bit of food and a few weapons. Trying to trade food to them for the weapons will be extremely

costly, whereas trading weapons to them for food will be much more reasonable.

Worthy items to note: food; ammo; weapons; armor; fuel; tools; vehicles; communication

equipment; batteries; medical supplies; clean water. Some of these items do not fit into both genres.

character StatisticsStatistics are a player characters defining attributes that determine health points, health

resistance, rolls needed for combat resolution, number of hand to hand attacks, movement and

completing certain actions or tasks. Many statistics are the same from the wargame versions of

BioSyndrome with some additions. No statistic can be raised above a 2+regardless of purchased

skillsets, active bonus from group traits or situation. There is always a chance of failure.

Accuracy ballistics (AB) - Proficiency with ranged weapons and their operation.

Accuracy Weapons(AW)- Proficiency during Hand to Hand combat.

Armor Save(AS)- Measure of protection offered by various body armors.

Health Resistance(AR)- Immunity level vs infection. A successful roll will negate possible infection.


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Health Points(HP)- A units measure of vitality. If HP hits 0 the character is incapacitated.

Hand to Hand(HH)- Number of attacks per game turn in Hand to Hand Combat.

Movement(MV)- Units base movement in inches.

General Task(GT)- Completion of a general task without a professional or skill.

During character creation, new players will use points to buy their characters starting base

statistic scores. Movement range, hand to hand attacks, armor save (modified by starting equipment) and

starting health points are class specific. Use your remaining points to purchase your AB, AW, HR and GT

stats on the chart below. A 8+ in a stat costs 1 point, 7+ costs 2 points, 6+ costs 3 points and a 5+ costs 4points. You can further advance your statistic scores by your class and skillsets purchased.

AB / (point cost) AW / (point cost) HR / (point cost) GT / (point cost)

8+ (1pt) 8+ (1pt) 8+ (1pt) 8+ (1pt)

7+ (2pt) 7+ (2pt) 7+ (2pt) 7+ (2pt)

6+ (3pt) 6+ (3pt) 6+ (3pt) 6+ (3pt)

5+ (4pt) 5+ (4pt) 5+ (4pt) 5+ (4pt)

modern ClassesPlayers will use their starting experience to purchase a base class for their respective characters.

Base classes define some of the player characters base statistics, a starting skillset, basic starting

equipment, and a creation point for their background story. Remaining points may be spent on additional

equipment, one additional starting skillset and base statistic line scores. Starting class skillset bonushave NOT been applied to the statistic scores, make sure to add any bonus the starting skill set provides

to your statistic line scores AFTER buying your base statistic scores. (for example, first you purchase your

AB, AW, HR and GT scores, then if you choose soldier apply your +1 bonus to your AB and AW stats). If you

bought a 6+ AB and a 6+ AW, both scores than become a 5+ due to your military training.

Soldier - The profession of arms, great in combat and a trustworthy individual.

Soldier AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 5+ X D6 6 2 X Military Training 18

All Soldiers start with the following equipment or choice there of: Impenetrable body armor

M16 w/ 1 full magazine

Handheld radio

Assault pack

Canteen,1 days worth

2 days worth of food

Technician - A skilled operator of technology and engineer related equipment.

Technician AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points


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X X 8+ X D4 6 1 X Techy 12

All Technicians start with the following equipment or choice there of:

Glock w/ 1 magazine

Electronic repair kit

Handheld radio

1 bottle of water, a days worth

1 day worth of food

Mechanic - Fixes stuff! Important if you plan on driving.

Mechanic AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 8+ X D6 6 2 X Motorhead 13

All Mechanics start with the following equipment or choice there of:

12gauge shotgun w/ 6 shells

Knife

Mechanics repair kit



Civilian - No notable job skills, adapts well to all situations.

Civilian AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 8+ X D4 6 1 X Survivor 8

All Civilians start with the following equipment or choice there of:

Glock w/ 1 magazine

Knife

A zippo

Backpack

2 bottle of water, 1 a days worth 2 days worth of food

Pilot - Can fly choppers and planes! Now only if you had one to fly..

Pilot AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 8+ X D4 6 1 X Flyboy 11

All Pilots start with the following equipment or choice there of:

Beretta w/2 magazine

Knife


1 day worth of food

Scientist - Smart.. very smart indeed. Probably the only person that can find a cure...

Scientist AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 8+ X D4 6 1 X Savant 12

All Scientists start with the following equipment or choice there of:

Knife


1 day worth of food


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Doctor - Health physicians are skilled in the arts of healing.

Doctor AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 8+ X D4 6 1 X Medic! Lvl 3 13

All Doctors start with the following equipment or choice there of:

Glock w/ 1 magazine

Doctors medical kit

2 first aid kits 1 bottle of water, a days worth


Police Officer - An officer of the law with some tactical training.

Police Officer AB AW AS HR HP MV HH GT Starting Skillset Traits Available Points

X X 6+ X D6 6 2 X Tact 15

All Police Officers start with the following equipment or choice there of:

Glock /w 3 magazines

Police baton

Tactical body armor

Handheld radio

Handcuffs

1 bottle of water a days worth

1 day worth of food

modern traitsAvailable traits for characters are dependant on the class chosen. Traits can ONLY be taken at the

start of a new character. They cannot be purchased later on, only one trait is allowed per character. Traits

are something the character possess enough knowledge of that the entire group can benefit from. If

multiple characters have the same trait the bonus does not stack. Therefore it is important that the

group discusses trait selection together during character creation to get the best advantage possible.

Tactical Training (Soldier/Police Officer) - You know basic combat tactics and how to properly

clear buildings. You provide the entire group with a +1 AS.

CBRN (Soldier/Scientist) - You have been trained in chemical warfare operations and how

to avoid becoming contaminated or infected. You provide the entire group with a +1 HR.

Officer (Soldier/Police Officer) - You are a commissioned officer, a natural leader. You provide

the entire group a +1 bonus to any negotiations, trading and getting people to do what you want.

Electronic Expert (Technician/Scientist) - You are an extremely proficient tech able to install,

operate and maintain a variety of electronic equipment. You provide the entire group with a +1

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Demolition man (Soldier/Technician) - You now how to blow stuff up! You provide the entire

group with a +1 bonus when anyone is attempting to use explosives.

Shotty! (Mechanic/Pilot) - Youre great at giving driving directions while riding shotty! You

provide the entire group with a +1 bonus while operating motor vehicles.

Mr. Fixit (Mechanic/Pilot) - You can instruct people on how to fix things.. really well! You provide

the entire group with a +1 bonus while attempting to repair machines and vehicles.

Medical Guru (Doctor/Scientist) - You have taught classes on medical procedures. You

provide the group with a +1 bonus to all healing attempts.

modern skillsetsSkillsets define a player characters skills they have acquired throughout their life and come in a

large variety. Some Skillsets add bonus to character statistics, some increase your chances of various

tasks. Classes provide one starting skillset, since most people have had multiple jobs or are specialized in

more than one skill up to one additional skillset may be purchased when starting a new character.

Skillsets can be upgraded and purchased during gameplay using earned experience points throughout aplayer characters adventure. All characters are considered to have basic knowledge of various skillsets

even without actually having them. If a character is trying to attempt to accomplish a task using a skillset

that they are not trained in, they will have to make a roll of 7+. Not all skillsets are tied to making rolls and

accomplishing tasks, some increase statistic scores instead. If buying a new skillset or upgrading an

acquired skillset that has a statistic bonus, simply apply the bonus to your character sheet permanently.

Marksmanship - Proficiency with firearms, their operation, and maintenance. Provides a +1

bonus

to AB for each level of marksmanship taken up to level 3. Lvl 1 costs 2xp. Lvl 2 costs 4 xp. Lvl 3

costs 8xp.

Techy - A skillset for fixing and operating electronic equipment. This includes but not limited to

computers, radios, electronic doors, alarm systems or anything else that runs off electricity. Each

level provides a +1 bonus to operating electronics up to level 4. Lvl 1 costs 2xp. Lvl 2 costs 4xp. Lvl

3

costs 8xp. Lvl 4 costs 16xp.

Jack of All Trades - Level of awareness on how various things work in the world. Provides a +1

bonus to GT for each level taken up to level 2. Lvl 1 costs 8xp. Lvl 2 costs 16xp.

Survivor - You know how to scavenge and survive and you can prove it! While searching for food

items, and supplies you may add +2 to your roll on the random item procurement table for each

level up to level 2. Lvl 1 costs 8xp. Lvl 2 costs 16xp.

Flyboy - You know how to fly helicopters and planes proficiently. You do not need to roll while

operating aircraft. Lvl 1 costs 20xp and must be taught by a pilot.

Military Training - You have been professionally training in basic combat tactics and operations.

You receive +1 AB, and +1 AW. Lvl 1 costs 20xp and must be taught by a soldier.


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Medic! - You posses the knowledge required to heal various wounds with the right supplies . Each

level of Medic! provides +1 to any attempt to heal a character up to level 5. Lvl 1 costs 2xp. Lvl 2

costs 4xp. Lvl 3 costs 8xp. Lvl 4 costs 16xp. Lvl 5 costs 32xp. Must be taught by a Doctor unless you

already possess this skillset.

Savant - The only level of intelligence that has the possibility of finding a cure for the virus. You

know how to use research equipment, given access to the right facilities you could save the

human race! This skillset cannot be taught traditionally anymore and is entirely campaign

dependant.

Cardio - You keep yourself fit and can move fast when you want to. Adds +1 to MV for each level

taking up to level 2. Lvl 1 costs 4xp. Lvl 2 costs 8xp.

Toughness - A measure of how much damage you can take or withstand. Raises your health point

total by 1 for each level taken up to level 2. Lvl 1 costs 10xp. Lvl 2 costs 20xp. Cannot be taken with

starting characters.

Combatives - Doesnt necessarily mean martial arts but you know how to sneak in a good sucker

punch in when you can. Increases your HH attacks by 1. Lvl 1 costs 10xp.

Motorhead - You are obsessed with cars and fixin em! You may roll 3d8 instead of a 1d8 while

fixing vehicles on the fix that vehicle table. Must be taught by a Mechanic unless you already

possess this skillset.

Road Warrior - You are an experienced driver. Receive a +1 bonus while operating motor

vehicles for each level of Road Warrior up to level 5. Lvl 1 costs 2xp. Lvl 2 costs 4xp. Lvl 3 costs 8xp.

Lvl 4 costs 16xp. Lvl 5 costs 32xp.

Resilient - Youve either been given every immunization shot known to mankind or are startingto develop a natural resistance to infection. Regardless of the cause you receive a +1 bonus to HR

for each level of Resilient up to level 3. Lvl 1 costs 8xp. Lvl 2 costs 16xp. Lvl 3 costs 32xp.

Tact - You can handle yourself in a large variety of situations when dealing with other people.

Tact provides a +4 bonus to all interactions while talking to people, whether its negotiating or

talking your way out of a situation. Lvl 1 costs 10xp.

Salesmen - You could sell a rock to someone for 20 bucks. Since you know how to wheel and deal,

you receive a +1 bonus for each level of salesmen taken up to level 4. Lvl 1 costs 2xp. Lvl 2 costs

4xp. Lvl 3 costs 8xp. Lvl 4 costs 16xp.

Bomberman - Explosives interest you greatly. You receive a +1 bonus when using explosive

devices for each level of bomberman up to level 4. Lvl 1 costs 2xp. Lvl 2 costs 4xp. Lvl 3 costs 8xp.

Lvl 4 costs 16xp.


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Credits

Rules: Written by Paul Murphy

Artwork: Commissioned through Serathus Studios

Revell Huey Hog Helicopter model is used under permission of Revell Inc.

Official financial Backers:

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