Combat Paralysis

Cost:	-5 CP/level
Description:	You tend to freeze up when in combat.
Gameplay:	You must make a Will roll (TN=4) to actually participate in combat.

Common situational modifiers that can add or subtract levels to overcome your Combat Paralysis:

• Number, gear, and competence of enemies
• Surprise

There are specific ramifications for failing a Combat Paralysis roll:

-Ss	Character’s Behavior	Combat modifier (cumulative)
0	Slight hesitation	-2 Initiative
1	Hesitation	Lose 1 action/round
2	Tentativeness	-1 level on weapon Skill
3	Reluctance	-1 level on weapon Skill
4	Fear	Capable of defending only
5	Retreat	Only capable of organized retreat
6	Panic	Turn and run immediately
7	Complete Paralysis	Can do nothing at all

Michael has Combat Paralysis=4 and Will=6. He and his friends are walking through the woods when a sizable force of mounted warriors begins charging toward them. Because Michael’s foes are well armed and armored, mounted, and trained, and because they outnumber his own group by at least 2-to-1, the GM assess a penalty of 6 to Michael’s Combat Paralysis (now=10). He rolls 6 dice for his Will, and does well, garnering 5 Ss. Unfortunately, he needed 10 Ss to act in the face of such an overwhelming foe. His failure by 5 Ss forces him to retreat. He doesn’t panic and run, but he cannot stand and fight, even if they were to catch up to him, which at this point seems likely.