Civil Defense Unit O.C.C.


     One might think of the CDU as part national guard, part law enforcement officers and part first responders.  The Civil Defense Unit is a paramilitary branch that not only provides disaster preparedness training to civilian populations, but also acts as civil defense troops and civil affairs specialists for the Army of the Southern Cross.  In their role as disaster preparedness trainers,  they organize civilians into civil defense units and run constant emergency drills. They also work closely with and assist civilian law enforcement agencies, especially in times of war and crisis, as well as offer training in basic first response skills, and riot control.  Ultimately, their goal is to ensure that civilian populations and local law and government agencies are ready for the next war, terrorist attack, or natural disaster to reduce civilian casualties.
     As a paramilitary force, they use the same military etiquette, rules, rank and structure of the Tactical Corps (TC). Although very similar to the military forces they serve with, they are civilian bodies and as such, fall outside of the jurisdiction of the ASC code of military justice.
     As civil affairs specialists, they are the face of the ASC to the civilian populations. They assist ASC commanders by working with civil authorities and civilian populations to lessen the impact of military operations in peacetime as well as in war.  CDU troops are the most common ASC presence at population centers around the world, and they are the only military unit the average civilian people will ever see. There is a CDU base in every major city in all Recognized Sovereign Nations of the UEG.

Alignment: Any
Attribute Requirements: Only a willingness to serve.
O.C.C. Bonuses: +1 to P.E. and +1D4 to Spd attributes, and +2 to save vs. Horror Factor
S.D.C.: 3D6+4
Rank: E-2 Private second Class

Common Skill Set:  All start at the percentage listed.
Language: English (or native tongue)at 90%.
Literacy:  English (or native language) at 86%.
Computer Operation at 85%.
Mathematics: Basic at 80%.
Pilot: Automobile at 80%.

O.C.C. Skills: Basic training skills and Skill bonuses for the CDU.
MECT:  ASC Power Armor
Military Etiquette (+10%)
Pilot: ASC Power Armor (+5%)
Radio: Basic (+10%)
Running
Swimming (+16%)
W.P. Blunt
W.P. Handguns
W.P. Energy Rifle
Hand to Hand: Basic

M.O.S.(Military Operational Specialty):  Choose one M.O.S. from the List below.
Civil Affairs Officer:
CSI: Crime Scene Investigator
Detective
Police Tactical Officer/S.W.A.T.
Armorer:
Combat Engineer:
Combat Journalist:
Communications Specialist:
Field Medic:
First Responder/Paramedic:
Fire and Rescue:
Mechanic:
Mecha Engineer:


O.C.C. Related Skills: Select Seven other skills at level one, plus two additional skill at levels 3, 6, 9 and 12.
Communication: any (+5%)
Cowboy: Any
Domestic: Any (+10%).
Electrical: Basic Electronics only
Espionage:  None
Mechanical:  Basic and Automotive Mechanics only (+5%)
Medical:  None
Military:  Any (+15%)
Physical:  Any except Acrobatics
Pilot: Any (+5%)
Pilot related:  Any
Rogue: Any
Science:  Mathematics and Astronomy skills only
Technical: Any (+5%)
W.P.: Any
Wilderness: Wilderness Survival Only and Land Navigation


Secondary Skills: Select Six skills from the Secondary Skill list in the Skills section of the Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles RPG,  plus two at levels 4, 8, 12, and 15. These are additional areas of knowledge and do not get any bonuses other than a possible bonus for having a high I.Q. All Secondary Skills start at base level.

Standard Gear: CDU specific custom-fit body armor with appropriate combat shield, conventional or energy assault rifle and four reloads, combat patrol pack and tactical gear, dress uniform, duty uniform, personal clothes and effects, survival knife, canteen and other basic gear.

Equipment Available on Assignment: Depending on the Game Master and the campaign, characters can be assigned any mission specific land vehicles or IFVs, the Minotaur power armor, any other firearms, weapon systems and ordnance, optical enhancements, any and all mission specific special equipment, and access to computers and special facilities.


Personal Savings: 3D6 X 100 Credits


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