The Diplomat is often overlooked by those on the battlefield, but wars don't necessarily need to be fought. They often are quite learned and smooth talkers - some even being quite underhanded in their negotiation tactics. These members of an organisation work to avoid wars, yet achieve the goals.
Career Skills:
- Charm
- Deception
- Knowledge (Core Worlds)
- Knowledge (Lore)
- Knowledge (Outer Rim)
- Knowledge (Xenology)
- Leadership
- Negotiation
Specializations[]
Ambassador[]
An expert of other cultures and a representative of their own...
Agitator[]
Master of creating revolts, bringing the truth to the oppressed...
Quartermaster[]
Focused on the logistical chain, they keep their group equipped...
Advocate[]
Selfless and good-natured, they speak for those who cannot...
Analyst[]
The researcher, interfacing a group with the latest technologies...
Propagandist[]
Bringing the message to large groups of people, these are inspiring speakers...
Signature Abilities[]
Diplomatic Solution[]
Powerful ability to avoid a bloody fight and just have an argument instead.
Unmatched Insight[]
Exceptional ability to gain an advantage in discussions and other situations.
Sourcebook Content[]
This is also a category which marks any content which is found in the Star Wars RPG career sourcebook Desperate Allies. Here, you can find a breakdown of the contents of this book as well as references to specific pages of content.
Expanded Rules[]
Social Encounters[]
While much of star wars stories have encounters were combat is the focus, diplomatic situations and conversations may be run as their own encounter. Guidance in running structured social encounters can be found in this source book. [find on page 74]
Rebel Bases[]
Similar to setting up a business or homestead, rebel cells may establish a base of their own. From a safe house hidden amongst the towering buildings of their homeworld, to an underground bunker on a backwater planet, there are many options available in this sourcebook for designing and running a base. [find on page 86]
Species[]
- Caamasi, page 19
- Neimoidian, page 20
- Gossam, page 22
Specializations[]
- Advocate, page 27
- Analyst, page 29
- Propagandist, page 31
Talents[]
Page 32
Page 33
- Contingency Plan
- Cutting Question
- Discredit
- Encoded Communiqué
- Encouraging Words
- In the Know
- In the Know (Improved)
- Informant
Page 34
- Interjection
- Know-It-All
- Plausible Deniability (Improved)
- Positive Spin
- Positive Spin (Improved)
- Researcher (Improved)
- Supporting Evidence
- Thorough Assessment
- Twisted Words
- Valuable Facts
Signature Abilities[]
- Diplomatic Solution, page 39
- Unmatched Insight, page 41
Weapons[]
Ranged[]
| Weapon | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Sporting Blaster Pistol | 650 | 6 | Page 44 |
| Military Holdout Blaster | 500 | 5 | |
| ELG-3A Blaster Pistol | 400 | 5 | |
| Merr-Sonn N-4 Noise Grenades | 150 | 5 | |
| SoroSuub Wipe-3 Data-Purge Grenades | 100 | 7 | Page 45 |
| Goseia HIC "Mercy" Grenades | 175 | 8 | |
| Brennkeyes Syndicate Knockout Mines | 200 | 6 |
Melee & Brawl[]
| Weapon | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Gloves | 750 | 8 (R) | Page 46 |
| Ceremonial Blade | 650 | 7 | |
| Staff of Office | 350 | 6 | |
| Stealth Vibroknife | 350 | 6 | |
| Sword Cane | 475 | 6 | Page 47 |
Armor[]
| Armor | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banal Apparel | 25 | 0 | Page 47 |
| Cargo Clothing | 30 | 0 | |
| Diplomat's Robes | 400 | 6 | |
| Flare Jacket | 1,500 | 8 | Page 48 |
| Hauling Harness | 1,000 | 6 | |
| Holographic Costume | 750 | 8 | |
| Lector's Outfit | 525 | 6 | |
| Noble Regalia | 750 | 7 | Page 49 |
| Performer's Attire | 50 | 4 | |
| Powered Capacitive Armor | 3,000 | 8 (R) | |
| Resplendent Robes | 500 | 5 | |
| Second Skim Armor | 2,000 | 7 |
Gear[]
| Gear | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antidote Set | 250 | 5 | Page 50 |
| Authentication Tools | 100 | 5 | |
| Concealed Recorder | 175 | 5 | |
| Cultural Etiquette Manual | 35 | 3 | |
| Communications Media Manipulator | 400 | 6 | |
| Data Dead Drop | 150 | 7 (R) | |
| Diplomatic Authorization | 10,000 | 8 (R) | Page 51 |
| Expensive Jewelry | 2,000 | 7 | |
| Falsified Credentials | 800 | 7 (R) | |
| Forgery Tools | 650 | 8 (R) | |
| Insider's Guide | 25 | 2 | Page 52 |
| Integrated Public Address System | 200 | 4 | |
| "Knack" Restraining Bolt | 750 | 8 (R) | |
| Merr-Sonn "Rider" Ascension Pistol | 275 | 4 | |
| Poisoner's Ring | 500 | 7 (R) | |
| Security Sweeper | 400 | 6 | Page 53 |
| Signet Ring | 750 | 7 | |
| Sleight Box | 400 | 6 (R) | |
| Sound Dampener | 600 | 7 | |
| Species Database | 150 | 2 |
Droids[]
| Droid | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3PX-Series Protocol Droid | 7,750 | 4 | Page 54 |
| 5YQ-Series Protocol Droid | 5,500 | 3 | Page 55 |
| CZ-Series Communications/Business Droid | 9,000 | 4 | |
| TC-Series Protocol Droid | 10,000 | 4 | |
| M-3PO-Series Military Protocol Droid | 12,000 | 5 (R) | Page 56 |
| LRD-Series Envoy Droid | 15,000 | 5 | Page 57 |
| LOM-Series Protocol Droid | 8,500 | 5 | Page 58 |
Vehicles[]
Landspeeders[]
| Vehicle | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8880 Luxury Landspeeder | 40,000 | 7 | Page 59 |
| V-35 Courier | 5,500 | 2 |
Airspeeders[]
| Vehicle | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperfoil 1000-XTC | 12,500 | 4 | Page 60 |
| HA-5 Aerial Retreat | 750,000 | 6 |
Starships[]
| Starship | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baudo-class Star Yacht | 250,000 | 9 | Page 60 |
| Curich-class Shuttle | 130,000 | 5 (R) | Page 61 |
| J-type Diplomatic Barge | 1,000,000 | 7 | Page 62 |
| MC-18 Light Freighter | 140,000 | 6 | |
| Kappa-class Shuttle | 110,000 | 5 (R) | Page 63 |
Attachments[]
Transport Mods[]
| Attachment | Price | Rarity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Simulators | 7,500 | 6 | Page 64 |
| Luxury Passenger Compartments | 2,000 ^ | 3 | Page 65 |
| Advanced Subspace Encryption Array | 6,000 | 7 (R) | |
| HoloNet Pirate Array | 25,000 | 8 (R) |
^ per passenger capacity
All items (68)
