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+\begin{document}
+\setcounter{page}{1}
+  \input{parts/basics.tex}
+  \newpage
+  \input{parts/stealth.tex}
+  \newpage
+  \input{parts/combat.tex}
+  \newpage
+  \input{parts/damage.tex}
+  \newpage
+  \input{parts/panic.tex}
+\end{document}

parts/basics.tex

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+\section{Basics}
+\begin{center}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Skill Rolls}
+
+  To perform a skill roll:
+  \begin{enumerate}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{Assemble Base Dice}: Start with a number of base dice (D6) equal to your \textbf{Attribute + Skill Level}.
+    \item \textbf{Add Stress Dice}: Add a number of stress dice equal to your current \textbf{Stress Level}.
+    \item \textbf{Roll All Dice}: Roll all dice together. You need at least one \textbf{6} to succeed.
+    \item \textbf{Count Successes}: Each \textbf{6} beyond the first gives bonus effects (extra damage, quicker completion, etc.).
+  \end{enumerate}
+
+  \subsubsection{Modifiers}
+  The GM or gear can add or remove base dice. You can never roll fewer than one base die. Modifiers never affect stress dice.
+
+  \subsubsection{Helping}
+  Up to three characters can help with a roll. Each helper gives \textbf{+1 die}. In combat, helping costs your full action.
+
+  \subsubsection{Rolling Without Skill}
+  If you lack the required skill, roll only your attribute score as base dice (plus stress dice).
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Pushing Your Roll}
+  If you fail, or want more successes, you can \textbf{push} the roll:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Increase your stress level by \textbf{+1}.
+    \item Add one stress die to your pool.
+    \item Re-roll all dice that did \textbf{not} show \textbf{6}.
+    \item All dice count after the re-roll (including those not re-rolled).
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \textbf{Restrictions:}
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item You can only push \textbf{once} per roll.
+    \item If you rolled \textbf{1} on any stress dice, you \textbf{cannot push}.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+\end{minipage} \hfil \hspace{30pt}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Stress Response}
+  If you roll \textbf{1} on one or more stress dice, trigger a stress response. Roll D6, add your Stress Level, subtract your Resolve, and consult the table:
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|P{0.12\textwidth}|m{0.78\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+    {\color{white}\textbf{Result}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Response}} \\ \hline
+    $\leq$0 & \textbf{Keeping Cool.} No effect. \\ \hline
+    1 & \textbf{Jumpy.} When pushing, gain +2 stress instead of +1. \\ \hline
+    2 & \textbf{Tunnel Vision.} --2 dice on Wits-based rolls. \\ \hline
+    3 & \textbf{Aggravated.} --2 dice on Empathy-based rolls. \\ \hline
+    4 & \textbf{Shakes.} --2 dice on Agility-based rolls. \\ \hline
+    5 & \textbf{Frantic.} --2 dice on Strength-based rolls. \\ \hline
+    6 & \textbf{Deflated.} You cannot push any rolls. \\ \hline
+    7+ & \textbf{Mess Up.} Action fails regardless of dice rolled. Stress +1. \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+  \vspace{3pt}
+  \textit{If you get a response you already have, gain +1 stress instead.}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{The 12 Skills}
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|m{0.25\textwidth}|m{0.65\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+  {\color{white}\textbf{Attribute}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Skills}} \\ \hline
+  Strength & Heavy Machinery, Stamina, Close Combat \\ \hline
+  Agility & Mobility, Ranged Combat, Piloting \\ \hline
+  Wits & Observation, Comtech, Survival \\ \hline
+  Empathy & Command, Manipulation, Medical Aid \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Time Units}
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|m{0.22\textwidth}|m{0.28\textwidth}|m{0.32\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+  {\color{white}\textbf{Unit}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Duration}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Primary Use}} \\ \hline
+  Round & 5--10 seconds & Combat \\ \hline
+  Stretch & 5--10 minutes & Stealth \\ \hline
+  Shift & 5--10 hours & Repairs \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+\end{minipage}
+\end{center}

parts/combat.tex

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+\section{Combat}
+\begin{center}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Initiative}
+  At the start of each round, draw cards numbered 1--10. Card \#1 acts first, \#2 second, etc.
+
+  \subsubsection{Surprise \& Ambush}
+  If an attack is surprising, the attacker gets card \#1 automatically. An \textbf{ambush} (attack on unaware opponent) also gives \textbf{+2 dice} to the attack and the target \textbf{cannot defend or dodge}.
+
+  \subsubsection{Holding Off}
+  On your turn, you can \textbf{swap initiative cards} with someone acting after you. They must act immediately. Useful for letting allies go first.
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Actions}
+  Each round you can perform \textbf{one full action + one quick action}, or \textbf{two quick actions}.
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|m{0.45\textwidth}|m{0.42\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+  {\color{white}\textbf{Full Actions}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Skill}} \\ \hline
+  Attack in close combat & Close Combat \\ \hline
+  Make a ranged attack & Ranged Combat \\ \hline
+  Jump or climb & Mobility \\ \hline
+  Take full cover & -- \\ \hline
+  Interact with terminal & Comtech \\ \hline
+  Use machinery & Heavy Machinery \\ \hline
+  Give first aid & Medical Aid \\ \hline
+  Clear jammed weapon & Heavy Machinery \\ \hline
+  Give orders & Command \\ \hline
+  Drive a vehicle & Piloting \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \subsubsection{Quick Actions}
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Move into an adjacent zone
+    \item Move between Short and Adjacent range
+    \item Move to a door/hatch and peek through
+    \item Lock a door or hatch
+    \item Take partial cover
+    \item \textbf{Defend} against close combat (interrupt)
+    \item \textbf{Aim} (+2 dice to next ranged attack)
+    \item \textbf{Dodge} a ranged attack (interrupt)
+    \item Reload a weapon
+    \item Pick up an item from the ground
+    \item Rally a broken character (COMMAND)
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \textit{Interrupt actions occur out of turn but still cost a quick action.}
+
+\end{minipage} \hfil \hspace{30pt}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Range Bands}
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|m{0.25\textwidth}|m{0.62\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+  {\color{white}\textbf{Range}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Description}} \\ \hline
+  Adjacent & In your face (touching distance) \\ \hline
+  Short & In the same zone \\ \hline
+  Medium & In an adjacent zone \\ \hline
+  Long & Up to four zones away \\ \hline
+  Extreme & Farther away \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Close Combat}
+  Roll \textbf{CLOSE COMBAT} (full action) at Adjacent range.
+
+  \textbf{Damage:} Weapon's base damage + 1 per extra \success~beyond the first. Unarmed attacks have base damage 1.
+
+  \subsubsection{Defend}
+  As a \textbf{quick action} (interrupt), roll CLOSE COMBAT. Each \success~you roll \textbf{eliminates one} \success~from the attacker. Must declare before attacker rolls.
+
+  \subsubsection{Special Attacks}
+  Declare before rolling; no weapon bonus dice:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{Disarm} -- Take or throw opponent's item.
+    \item \textbf{Pass} -- Move past a blocking enemy.
+    \item \textbf{Shove} -- Push opponent to Short range.
+    \item \textbf{Grapple} -- Pin enemy; they can only try to break free.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Ranged Combat}
+  Roll \textbf{RANGED COMBAT} (full action) at Short range or more. Base damage +1 for each \success~beyond the first.
+
+  \textbf{Aiming:} Spend a quick action before attacking for \textbf{+2 dice}. Must happen immediately before the attack (same round, no other actions).
+
+  \textbf{Dodge:} Quick action (interrupt), roll MOBILITY. Each \success~eliminates one attacker's \success.
+
+  \subsubsection{Conserving Ammo}
+  After hitting, you can spend one extra \success~to \textbf{skip the ammo supply roll} instead of adding damage.
+
+  \subsubsection{Full Auto}
+  If you hit without pushing, you may immediately attack again (same or different target). Up to \textbf{3 attacks} total. Each attack after the first gives \textbf{+1 stress}. Must make ammo supply roll after each attack.
+
+\end{minipage}
+\end{center}

parts/damage.tex

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+\section{Damage \& Health}
+\begin{center}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Health}
+  Your starting Health equals \textbf{(Strength + Agility) $\div$ 2}, rounded up. Health represents fatigue, bruises, and minor cuts.
+
+  \subsection{Armor}
+  Armor reduces incoming damage by its \textbf{armor level}. You can only wear one suit of armor at a time.
+
+  \subsubsection{Armor Piercing}
+  Against armor piercing attacks, armor level counts as \textbf{1 lower} (minimum 0).
+
+  \subsubsection{Weak Spots}
+  You can aim for a weak spot: \textbf{--2 dice} to attack, but on hit the armor level is reduced by 1 (in addition to armor piercing).
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Cover}
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{Partial Cover} (quick action): Ranged attacks against you get \textbf{--2 dice}. You can still dodge.
+    \item \textbf{Full Cover} (full action): Breaks line of sight. Ranged attacks get \textbf{--3 dice} and must penetrate the barrier. You \textbf{cannot dodge}.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  Only available in cluttered zones (or by doors/hatches).
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|m{0.45\textwidth}|P{0.35\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+  {\color{white}\textbf{Barrier}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Armor Level}} \\ \hline
+  Furniture & 1 \\ \hline
+  Inner Bulkhead & 2 \\ \hline
+  Outer Bulkhead & 3 \\ \hline
+  Armored Bulkhead & 4+ \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+  \vspace{3pt}
+  \textit{Breach Limit: If armor level $>$ weapon's base damage, the attack cannot breach, regardless of \success~rolled.}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Broken}
+  When you drop to \textbf{0 Health}, you are \textbf{broken}:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Immediately roll for a \textbf{critical injury} (D66).
+    \item You can only make \textbf{one move action per round} and mumble.
+    \item You \textbf{cannot gain stress} and never make panic rolls.
+    \item Further damage causes \textbf{additional critical injuries}.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+\end{minipage} \hfil \hspace{30pt}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Recovering from Broken}
+  If not dead, three ways to recover:
+
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{First Aid}: Someone at Adjacent range rolls MEDICAL AID (full action). On success, recover \textbf{1 Health per \success}. Also stabilizes lethal injuries.
+    \item \textbf{Rally}: Someone in same zone rolls COMMAND (quick action). On success, recover \textbf{1 Health per \success}. Does not affect critical injuries.
+    \item \textbf{On Your Own}: After \textbf{one stretch}, automatically recover 1 Health and get back up.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Natural Recovery}
+  If not fatigued, recover \textbf{1 Health per stretch} resting in a safe area (even with critical injuries).
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Critical Injuries}
+  Roll D66 when broken. Some critical injuries are \textbf{lethal} -- you must make \textbf{death rolls}.
+
+  \subsubsection{Death Rolls}
+  Roll for \textbf{STAMINA} after the time limit passes. You \textbf{cannot push} and use \textbf{no stress dice}.
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{Fail}: You die.
+    \item \textbf{Succeed}: Make another roll when time limit passes again.
+    \item \textbf{3 Successes}: You survive and stop rolling.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Stabilizing}
+  Someone can give first aid (MEDICAL AID, full action):
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{Success}: Stabilized -- stop making death rolls. If broken, also recover 1 Health per \success.
+    \item \textbf{Failure}: Time limit \textbf{decreases one step} (shift $\rightarrow$ stretch $\rightarrow$ round $\rightarrow$ death).
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Instant Death}
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+  \item Critical injury results 64--66.
+  \item Damage from a single hit $\geq$ 2$\times$ your max Health.
+  \item Certain attacks.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Surgery}
+  Some injuries require surgery before healing: a \textbf{shift} of time + MEDICAL AID roll.
+
+\end{minipage}
+\end{center}

parts/panic.tex

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+\section{Panic}
+\begin{center}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Stress Level}
+  Your stress level starts at zero and increases during play:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item You \textbf{push} a skill roll.
+    \item You or a nearby PC suffers certain stress/panic responses.
+    \item A nearby NPC panics.
+    \item You fire a 2nd or 3rd burst of full auto fire.
+    \item You become fatigued.
+    \item A crew member attacks you.
+    \item Someone nearby is revealed to be an android.
+    \item Any unnerving encounter (GM discretion).
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsection{Panic Roll}
+  Make a panic roll when:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item You witness a PC become \textbf{broken}.
+    \item You see a Xenomorph \textbf{for the first time}.
+    \item A Xenomorph comes within \textbf{Adjacent range}.
+    \item You witness a PC suffer certain \textbf{panic responses}.
+    \item A \textbf{truly horrifying event} occurs (GM discretion).
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \textbf{Roll:} D6 + Stress Level -- Resolve. Consult the table on the right.
+
+  \subsubsection{More Panic}
+  If you're already suffering a panic response and must make another panic roll, you suffer \textbf{both responses} if possible. If incompatible, the higher result takes precedence. Same result = use next higher response.
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Stopping Panic}
+  Ongoing panic responses end when:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Another character in speaking range makes a \textbf{COMMAND roll} (full action in combat).
+    \item You become \textbf{broken}.
+    \item \textbf{One stretch} passes.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Relieving Stress}
+  For every \textbf{stretch} spent resting in a \textbf{safe area}:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Stress level \textbf{--1}.
+    \item Remove one \textbf{stress response} of your choice.
+  \end{itemize}
+  You cannot make skill rolls while resting.
+
+\end{minipage} \hfil \hspace{30pt}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Panic Response Table}
+  \textbf{Roll:} D6 + Stress Level -- Resolve
+
+  \vspace{5pt}
+  \rowcolors{1}{tablecolor1}{tablecolor2}
+  \begin{tabular}{|P{0.08\textwidth}|m{0.82\textwidth}|}
+  \hline
+  \rowcolor{tableheader}
+    {\color{white}\textbf{Result}} & {\color{white}\textbf{Response}} \\ \hline
+    $\leq$0 & \textbf{Keeping Cool.} No effect. \\ \hline
+    1 & \textbf{Spooked.} Stress +1 for you. \\ \hline
+    2 & \textbf{Noisy.} Nearby enemies are automatically alerted. \\ \hline
+    3 & \textbf{Twitchy.} Make an immediate supply roll (air, ammo, or power -- GM's choice). \\ \hline
+    4 & \textbf{Lose Item.} Drop a weapon or item (GM's choice). Quick action to pick up. \\ \hline
+    5 & \textbf{Paranoid.} Cannot give or receive help on skill rolls. \\ \hline
+    6 & \textbf{Hesitant.} Automatically get \#10 initiative card. \\ \hline
+    7 & \textbf{Freeze.} Lose your next turn. No interrupt actions until then. \\ \hline
+    8 & \textbf{Seek Cover.} Immediately take full cover (interrupt). Stress --1, but lose next turn. If open zone, Scream instead. \\ \hline
+    9 & \textbf{Scream.} Lose next turn, no interrupt actions. Stress --1, but every friendly PC in zone makes a panic roll. \\ \hline
+    10 & \textbf{Flee.} Move away from the source (interrupt). Stress --1, allies in starting zone get stress +1. Must keep fleeing until safe. \\ \hline
+    11 & \textbf{Frenzy.} Attack the nearest creature, friend or foe. All friendly PCs in zone make panic roll. Fight until you or target is broken. \\ \hline
+    12+ & \textbf{Catatonic.} Collapse. Cannot move or act until panic stops. \\ \hline
+  \end{tabular}
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Mental Trauma}
+  If you rolled \textbf{9 or higher} on a panic roll during a session, roll \textbf{Empathy} (attribute only, no skill, cannot push) after the session. On failure, roll D66 for a permanent mental trauma.
+
+\end{minipage}
+\end{center}

parts/stealth.tex

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+\section{Stealth}
+\begin{center}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Stealth Mode}
+  Stealth mode represents careful exploration of unknown areas, played out in \textbf{stretches} (5--10 minutes each).
+
+  \subsubsection{PC Movement}
+  In one stretch, you can:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Move into an \textbf{adjacent zone} (if border is open or has unlocked door/hatch).
+    \item Scan for enemies.
+    \item Get a superficial description of the zone from the GM.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  PCs can move individually or as a group. Order is chosen freely.
+
+  \subsection{Detection}
+  When you come within \textbf{line of sight} of an NPC (or vice versa), make a \textbf{passive open opposed OBSERVATION roll}.
+
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item This roll \textbf{cannot be pushed} and does not trigger stress responses.
+    \item For groups, only the \textbf{highest roll} on each side counts.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Detection Outcomes}
+  \textbf{If one side wins}, they spot the other first and can choose to:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item \textbf{Reveal themselves} -- End stealth, draw initiative.
+    \item \textbf{Ambush} -- +2 dice to attack, target cannot defend/dodge.
+    \item \textbf{Hide} in the zone (if cluttered).
+    \item \textbf{Back out} the way they came (immediate, doesn't count toward movement).
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \textbf{If tied}, both sides spot each other simultaneously -- draw initiative and begin combat.
+
+\end{minipage} \hfil \hspace{30pt}
+\begin{minipage}[t]{0.46\textwidth}
+  \subsection{Hiding}
+  A character can hide in a \textbf{cluttered zone} (not open zones). Hiding carefully takes \textbf{one stretch} and cannot be combined with movement -- \textit{except} immediately after winning a detection roll (then it's free).
+
+  \subsubsection{Finding Hidden Characters}
+  When an enemy enters a zone with a hidden character:
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item No automatic opposed roll is made.
+    \item The enemy must \textbf{actively search} (takes one stretch).
+    \item Make an \textbf{OBSERVATION roll}. If failed, can try again next stretch.
+    \item Each \success~on the roll reveals one hidden character/item.
+    \item If found, \textbf{draw initiative}.
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Taking Action While Hidden}
+  A hidden character can move, interact, or ambush. If they do, make an \textbf{opposed OBSERVATION roll} against all enemies in line of sight.
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Keeping Guard}
+  If you remain \textbf{stationary} in a zone for a stretch doing nothing but watching, you get \textbf{+2 dice} to OBSERVATION rolls to spot anything coming into line of sight.
+
+  \vspace{10pt}
+  \subsection{Special Zones}
+
+  \subsubsection{Crawlspaces \& Air Shafts}
+  \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=*]
+    \item Enter via access points (costs one zone of movement).
+    \item Cannot move past other characters (even friendlies).
+    \item Considered \textbf{open zones} -- cannot hide or take cover.
+    \item Can be \textbf{sealed shut} with a cutting torch (HEAVY MACHINERY roll).
+  \end{itemize}
+
+  \subsubsection{Darkness}
+  In dark zones, OBSERVATION rolls for humans/androids get \textbf{--2 dice}. A flashlight removes this penalty.
+
+  \subsubsection{Line of Sight}
+  Everyone in the same zone has line of sight to each other (unless hiding/full cover). Blocked borders block line of sight unless you're at a doorway peeking through.
+
+\end{minipage}
+\end{center}