The single most important resource in any war is people, and the Diplomat is the procurer of this resource, as well as the one who guides its use.
More information is available in Star Wars Age of Rebellion Roleplaying Game: Core Rulebook (page 76-78).
Career Skills: Charm, Deception, Knowledge (Core Worlds), Knowledge (Lore), Knowledge (Outer Rim), Knowledge (Xenology), Leadership, Negotiation
Specializations
(detailed in the core rulebook)
(detailed in the sourcebook)
Signature Abilities
(detailed in the sourcebook)
This category is also used to mark any content found in Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats.
DESPERATE ALLIES[]
POLITICS IN AGE OF REBELLION[]
Age of Rebellion features numerous ways to integrate Diplomat characters into the overarching narrative of a campaign, and Desperate Allies dramatically expands these options. [...]
VOICES OF REVOLUTION[]
DIPLOMAT BACKGROUNDS[]
A Diplomat's greatest assets are not physical weapons, but shrewdness, charisma, and acuity. [...]
- Imperial Outcast pg.12
- Minority Voice pg.13
- Industrialist pg.14-15
- Dissident Artist pg.15
DIPLOMAT DUTIES[]
The Duty of a Diplomat in Age of Rebellion defines the character and colors [their] approach to every situation. [...]
TABLE: DIPLOMAT DUTIES[1][]
NEW SPECIES[]
- Caamasi pg.19-20
- Neimoidian pg.20-22
- Gossam pg.22-23
SIDEBAR: MORE THAN A MEMORY[2][]
A memnis is an imprinted Caamasi experience, more vivid than a normal memory, and it never loses its intensity. [...]
DIPLOMAT SPECIALIZATIONS[]
- Advocate pg.26
- Analyst pg.28
- Propagandist pg.30
NEW TALENTS[]
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- Contingency Plan
- Cutting Question
- Discredit
- Encoded Communiqué
- Encouraging Words
- In The Know
- In The Know (Improved)
- Informant
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- Interjection
- Know-It-All
- Plausible Deniability (Improved)
- Positive Spin
- Positive Spin (Improved)
- Researcher (Improved)
- Supporting Evidence
- Thorough Assessment
- Twisted Words
- Valuable Facts
DIPLOMAT MOTIVATIONS[]
TABLE: RANDOM DIPLOMAT MOTIVATIONS[3][]
TABLE: SPECIFIC CREEDS[4][]
SIDEBAR: CREATING A NEW CREED[4][]
Although the [...] ideologies reflect a wide array of options, a player might still find that none fit [their] PC's belief system quite right. [...]
DIPLOMAT SIGNATURE ABILITIES[]
- Signature Ability: Diplomatic Solution pg.38-39
- Signature Ability: Unmatched Insight pg.40-41
TOOLS OF INTRIGUE[]
NEW WEAPONS[]
RANGED WEAPONS[]
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- Defender Sporting Blaster Pistol
- Military Holdout Blaster
- ELG-3A Blaster Pistol
- Merr-Sonn N-4 Noise Grenades
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TABLE: RANGED WEAPONS[5][]
| Name | Skill | Dam | Crit | Range | Encum | HP | Price | Rarity | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Sporting Blaster Pistol | Ranged (Light) | 5 | 3 | Medium | 1 | 1 | 650 | 6 | Stun setting, Accurate 1 |
| Military Holdout Blaster | Ranged (Light) | 6 | 3 | Short | 1 | 0 | 500 | 5 | Stun setting |
| ELG-3A | Ranged (Light) | 6 | 4 | Short | 1 | 0 | 400 | 5 | Stun setting |
| Merr-Sonn N-4 Noise Grenades | Ranged (Light) | 4 | 6 | Short | 1 | 0 | 150 | 5 | Blast 4, Stun Damage, Concussive 1, Limited Ammo 1 |
| SoroSuub Wipe-3 Data-Purge Grenades | Ranged (Light) | NA | NA | Short | 1 | 0 | 100 | 7 | Limited Ammo 1 |
| Goseia HIC "Mercy" Grenades | Ranged (Light) | 5 | NA | Short | 1 | 0 | 175 | 8 | Blast 5, Stun Damage, Limited Ammo 1 |
| Brennkeyes Syndicate Knockout Mines | Ranged (Light) | 6 | NA | Short | 1 | 0 | 200 | 6 | Stun Damage, Limited Ammo 1 |
SIDEBAR: TRAPS AND TRIPWIRES[5][]
As with frag grenades, a character can set noise grenades, data-purge grenades, "Mercy" grenades, and knockout mines to detonate on impact, set them with a timer to detonate up to three rounds after being activated, or set up the explosive with connected a pressure detonator.
BRAWL AND MELEE WEAPONS[]
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TABLE: BRAWL AND MELEE WEAPONS[6][]
| Name | Skill | Dam | Crit | Range | Encum | HP | Price | Rarity | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Gloves | Brawl | +0 | 5 | Engaged | 1 | 0 | (R) 750 | 8 | |
| Ceremonial Blade | Melee | +2 | 3 | Engaged | 2 | 3 | 650 | 7 | Defensive 1 |
| Staff of Office | Melee | +2 | 4 | Engaged | 3 | 2 | 350 | 6 | Defensive 1, Disorient 2 |
| Stealth Vibroknife | Melee | +1 | 2 | Engaged | 1 | 1 | 350 | 6 | Pierce 1, Vicious 1 |
| Sword Cane | Melee | +2 | 3 | Engaged | 2 | 1 | 4775 | 6 | Defensive 1 |
NEW ARMOR[]
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TABLE: ARMOR[7][]
| Type | Defense | Soak | Price | Encumbrance | Hard Points | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banal Apparel | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cargo Clothing | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Diplomat's Robes | 0 | 0 | 400 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Flare Jacket | 0 | 1 | 1,500 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Hauling Harness | 1 | 1 | 1,000 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Holographic Costume | 1 | 0 | 750 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Lector's Outfit | 0 | 1 | 525 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Noble Regalia | 0 | 0 | 750 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Performer's Attire | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Resplendent Robes | 0 | 1 | 500 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Second Skin Armor | 1 | 1 | 2,000 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
NEW GEAR[]
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- Antidote Set
- Authentication Tools
- Concealed Recorder
- Cultural Etiquette Manual
- Communications Media Manipulator
- Data Dead Drop
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- Insider's Guide
- Integrated Public Address System
- "Knack" Restraining Bolt
- Merr-Sonn "Rider" Ascension Pistol
- Poisoner's Ring
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TABLE: GEAR[8][]
| Item | Price | Encum | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antidote Set | 250 | 1 | 5 |
| Authentication Tools | 100 | 1 | 5 |
| Concealed Recorder | 175 | 0 | 5 |
| Cultural Etiquette Manual | 35 | 0 | 3 |
| Communications Media Manipulator | 400 | 6 | 6 |
| Data Dead Drop | (R) 150 | 0 | 7 |
| Diplomatic Authorization | (R) 10,000 | 0 | 8 |
| Expensive Jewelry | 2,000 | 0 | 7 |
| False Credentials | (R) 800 | 0 | 7 |
| Forgery Tools | (R) 650 | 2 | 8 |
| Insider's Guide | 25 | 0 | 2 |
| Integrated Public Address System | 200 | 4 | 4 |
| "Knack" Restraining Bolt | (R) 750 | 0 | 8 |
| Merr-Sonn "Rider" Ascension Pistol | 275 | 1 | 4 |
| Poisoner's Ring | (R) 500 | 0 | 7 |
| Security Sweeper | 400 | 1 | 6 |
| Signet Ring | 750 | 0 | 7 |
| Sleight Box | (R) 400 | 2–20 | 6 |
| Sound Dampener | 600 | 2 | 7 |
| Species Database | 150 | 2 | 2 |
PROTOCOL DROIDS[]
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- 5YQ-Series Protocol Droid (Rival)
- CZ-Series Communications/Business Droid (Rival)
- TC-Series Protocol Droid (Rival)
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TABLE: PROTOCOL DROIDS[9][]
| Droid Type | Price | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| 3PX-Series Protocol Droid | 7,750 | 4 |
| 5YQ-Series Protocol Droid | 5,500 | 3 |
| CZ-Series Communications/Business Droid | 9,000 | 4 |
| M-3PO-Series Military Protocol Droid | (R) 12,000 | 5 |
| TC-Series Protocol Droid | 10,000 | 4 |
| LRD-Series Envoy Droid | 15,000 | 5 |
| LOM-Series Protocol Droid | 8,500 | 5 |
NEW VEHICLES AND STARSHIPS[]
LANDSPEEDERS[]
- 8880 Luxury Landspeeder pg.59
- V-35 Courier pg.59
AIRSPEEDERS[]
- Hyperfoil 1000-XTC pg.60
- HA-5 Aerial Retreat pg.60
STARSHIPS[]
- Baudo-class Star Yacht pg.60-61
- Curich-class Shuttle pg.61
- J-type Diplomatic Barge pg.62
- MC-18 Light Freighter pg.62-63
- Kappa-class Shuttle pg.63
EXPANDED STARSHIP MODIFICATIONS[]
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TABLE: STARSHIP MODIFICATIONS[10][]
| Attachment | Price | Rarity | HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Simulators | 7,500 | 6 | 2 |
| Luxury Passenger Compartments | 2,000 per passenger | 3 | 1 |
| Advanced Subspace Encryption Array | (R) 6,000 | 7 | 1 |
| HoloNet Pirate Array | (R) 25,000 | 8 | 2 |
DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS[]
Diplomats are masters of motivating the silent masses into acting in ways that can be instrumental in deciding the war's outcome. [...]
SOCIAL ENCOUNTERS[]
Social encounters represent the core of the Diplomat's expertise in Age of Rebellion. [...]
Read the full rules on pages 74 to 83 of Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats.
REBEL BASE RULES[]
One interesting option for a Diplomat campaign is putting the PCs in charge of a Rebel base. [...]
Read the full rules on pages 86 to 89 of Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats.
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 17)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 19)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 35)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 36)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 45)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 46)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 48)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 51)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 55)
- ↑ Desperate Allies: A Sourcebook for Diplomats (Page 65)
POPULAR CONTENT IN DESPERATE ALLIES[]
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