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	--><p class="single nomargin">The ace pilot is to vehicle combat what the elite trooper is to personal weapons combat. Their arms and armor are the weapons and shields of a sleek starship soaring through space or an airspeeder shrieking through the atmosphere. A veteran of countless engagements, the ace pilot has proven their skill again and again by virtue of facing the enemy and surviving—and making sure the enemy did not. They have several kills to their credit, and their combat maneuvers are occasionally studied and discussed in training academies for their ingenuity and effectiveness.</p><!--		--><p class="single nomargin">The ace pilot is to vehicle combat what the elite trooper is to personal weapons combat. Their arms and armor are the weapons and shields of a sleek starship soaring through space or an airspeeder shrieking through the atmosphere. A veteran of countless engagements, the ace pilot has proven their skill again and again by virtue of facing the enemy and surviving—and making sure the enemy did not. They have several kills to their credit, and their combat maneuvers are occasionally studied and discussed in training academies for their ingenuity and effectiveness.</p><!--

	--><p class="single nomargin">For their part, the ace pilot only feels truly alive in the cockpit, where they can pit themselves against their peers in a life-and-death contest to see who is the better pilot. For some ace pilots, the contest is enough, and they don’t care whether they win or simply get away with their lives. For others, the important thing is the kill. The adrenaline surge they feel when finishing off an enemy brings them back again and again. The best ace pilots learn to stop enemies without destroying them, but those aces are rare, and their exploits are legendary.</p><!--		--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}For their part, the ace pilot only feels truly alive in the cockpit, where they can pit themselves against their peers in a life-and-death contest to see who is the better pilot. For some ace pilots, the contest is enough, and they don’t care whether they win or simply get away with their lives. For others, the important thing is the kill. The adrenaline surge they feel when finishing off an enemy brings them back again and again. The best ace pilots learn to stop enemies without destroying them, but those aces are rare, and their exploits are legendary.</p><!--

	--><p class="single nomargin">Ace pilots define themselves by the vehicles they fly. Some are starfighter aces, while others fly space transports. Ace pilots can also be found at the controls of a podracer, [[Coruscant (location)\|Coruscant]] air taxi, or even a large assault vehicle such as an AT-AT.</p><!--		--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Ace pilots define themselves by the vehicles they fly. Some are starfighter aces, while others fly space transports. Ace pilots can also be found at the controls of a podracer, [[Coruscant (location)\|Coruscant]] air taxi, or even a large assault vehicle such as an AT-AT.</p><!--


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	<h2 class="headline">Ace Pilots at Large</h2>		<h2 id="atlarge" class="headline">Ace Pilots at Large</h2>
	<p class="single nomargin">The ace pilot is to vehicle combat what the elite trooper is to personal weapons combat. Their arms and armor are the weapons and shields of a sleek starship soaring through space or an airspeeder shrieking through the atmosphere. A veteran of countless engagements, the ace pilot has proven their skill again and again by virtue of facing the enemy and surviving—and making sure the enemy did not. They have several kills to their credit, and their combat maneuvers are occasionally studied and discussed in training academies for their ingenuity and effectiveness.{{newline}}For their part, the ace pilot only feels truly alive in the cockpit, where they can pit themselves against their peers in a life-and-death contest to see who is the better pilot. For some ace pilots, the contest is enough, and they don’t care whether they win or simply get away with their lives. For others, the important thing is the kill. The adrenaline surge they feel when finishing off an enemy brings them back again and again. The best ace pilots learn to stop enemies without destroying them, but those aces are rare, and their exploits are legendary.{{newline}}Ace pilots define themselves by the vehicles they fly. Some are starfighter aces, while others fly space transports. Ace pilots can also be found at the controls of a podracer, [[Coruscant (location)\|Coruscant]] air taxi, or even a large assault vehicle such as an AT-AT.</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">The ace pilot is to vehicle combat what the elite trooper is to personal weapons combat. Their arms and armor are the weapons and shields of a sleek starship soaring through space or an airspeeder shrieking through the atmosphere. A veteran of countless engagements, the ace pilot has proven their skill again and again by virtue of facing the enemy and surviving—and making sure the enemy did not. They have several kills to their credit, and their combat maneuvers are occasionally studied and discussed in training academies for their ingenuity and effectiveness.{{newline}}For their part, the ace pilot only feels truly alive in the cockpit, where they can pit themselves against their peers in a life-and-death contest to see who is the better pilot. For some ace pilots, the contest is enough, and they don’t care whether they win or simply get away with their lives. For others, the important thing is the kill. The adrenaline surge they feel when finishing off an enemy brings them back again and again. The best ace pilots learn to stop enemies without destroying them, but those aces are rare, and their exploits are legendary.{{newline}}Ace pilots define themselves by the vehicles they fly. Some are starfighter aces, while others fly space transports. Ace pilots can also be found at the controls of a podracer, [[Coruscant (location)\|Coruscant]] air taxi, or even a large assault vehicle such as an AT-AT.</p></div>

	<div style="margin-top: 1.5em;">		<div id="examples" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">
	<h3 class="headline">Examples of Ace Pilots</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Examples of Ace Pilots</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">Han Solo, Wedge Antilles, Sebulba, Wes Jansen, Tycho Celchu, Baron Fel, Corran Horn</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">Han Solo, Wedge Antilles, Sebulba, Wes Jansen, Tycho Celchu, Baron Fel, Corran Horn</p></div>

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	<h2 class="headline">Class Rules & Traits</h2>		<h2 class="headline">Class Rules & Traits</h2>
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	<p class="single nomargin">Ace Pilots have the following traits and requirements:</div>		<p class="single nomargin">Ace Pilots have the following traits and requirements:</div>

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	<h3 class="headline">Requirements</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Requirements</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">To qualify to become an ace pilot, a character must fulfill the following criteria.{{newline}}'''Minimum Level:''' 7th.{{newline}}'''Trained Skills:''' [[Pilot]].{{newline}}'''Feats:''' [[Vehicular Combat (feat)\|Vehicular Combat]].</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">To qualify to become an ace pilot, a character must fulfill the following criteria.{{newline}}'''Minimum Level:''' 7th.{{newline}}'''Trained Skills:''' [[Pilot]].{{newline}}'''Feats:''' [[Vehicular Combat (feat)\|Vehicular Combat]].</p></div>

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	<h3 class="headline">Hit Points</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Hit Points</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">At each level, ace pilots gain 1d8 [[hit point]]s + their [[Constitution]] modifier.</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">At each level, ace pilots gain 1d8 [[hit point]]s + their [[Constitution]] modifier.</p></div>

	<div style="margin-top: 1.5em;">		<div id="forcepoints" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">
	<h3 class="headline">Force Points</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Force Points</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">Ace pilots gain a number of [[Force point]]s equal to 6 + one-half their character level (rounded down) at 1st level and every time they gain a new level in this class. Any Force points left over from previous levels are lost.</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">Ace pilots gain a number of [[Force point]]s equal to 6 + one-half their character level (rounded down) at 1st level and every time they gain a new level in this class. Any Force points left over from previous levels are lost.</p></div>

	<div style="margin-top: 1.5em;">		<div id="defense" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">
	<h3 class="headline">Defense Bonuses</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Defense Bonuses</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">At 1st level, you gain a +2 class bonus to your [[Fortitude Defense]] and a +4 class bonus to your [[Reflex Defense]].</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">At 1st level, you gain a +2 class bonus to your [[Fortitude Defense]] and a +4 class bonus to your [[Reflex Defense]].</p></div>

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	<h3 class="headline">Talents</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Talents</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">At every odd-numbered level (1st, 3rd, 5th, …), you select a talent from any of the following talent trees. You must meet the prerequisites (if any) of the chosen talent. No talent can be selected more than once unless expressly indicated. Click on the links to learn more about a given talent tree or talent.</p>		<p class="single nomargin">At every odd-numbered level (1st, 3rd, 5th, …), you select a talent from any of the following talent trees. You must meet the prerequisites (if any) of the chosen talent. No talent can be selected more than once unless expressly indicated. Click on the links to learn more about a given talent tree or talent.</p>
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	<h3 class="headline">Vehicle Dodge</h3>		<h3 class="headline">Vehicle Dodge</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">Beginning at 2nd level, you apply a dodge bonus to the Reflex Defense of any vehicle you pilot. The dodge bonus is equal to one-half your class level, rounded down. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Reflex Defense also makes you lose dodge bonuses. Also, dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most other types of bonuses.</p></div>		<p class="single nomargin">Beginning at 2nd level, you apply a dodge bonus to the Reflex Defense of any vehicle you pilot. The dodge bonus is equal to one-half your class level, rounded down. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Reflex Defense also makes you lose dodge bonuses. Also, dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most other types of bonuses.</p></div>

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}}<p class="single">The ace pilot is to vehicle combat what the elite trooper is to personal weapons combat. Their arms and armor are the weapons and shields of a sleek starship soaring through space or an airspeeder shrieking through the atmosphere. A veteran of countless engagements, the ace pilot has proven their skill again and again by virtue of facing the enemy and surviving—and making sure the enemy did not. They have several kills to their credit, and their combat maneuvers are occasionally studied and discussed in training academies for their ingenuity and effectiveness.{{newline}}For their part, the ace pilot only feels truly alive in the cockpit, where they can pit themselves against their peers in a life-and-death contest to see who is the better pilot. For some ace pilots, the contest is enough, and they don’t care whether they win or simply get away with their lives. For others, the important thing is the kill. The adrenaline surge they feel when finishing off an enemy brings them back again and again. The best ace pilots learn to stop enemies without destroying them, but those aces are rare, and their exploits are legendary.{{newline}}Ace pilots define themselves by the vehicles they fly. Some are starfighter aces, while others fly space transports. Ace pilots can also be found at the controls of a podracer, [[Coruscant (location)|Coruscant]] air taxi, or even a large assault vehicle such as an AT-AT.</p></div>

<div style="margin-top: 1.5em;">
<h3 class="headline">Examples of Ace Pilots</h3>
Han Solo, Wedge Antilles, Sebulba, Wes Jansen, Tycho Celchu, Baron Fel, Corran Horn.</div>

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<h2 class="headline">Class Rules & Traits</h2>
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; float: right; margin: 0 0 1em .5em; font-size:small; line-height: 140%;"
! colspan="3"|The Ace Pilot
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! style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: left;"|Level
! style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|BAB
! style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: left;"|Class Features
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| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|1st
| style="padding: 0 .5em; text-align: center;"|+0
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|Defense bonuses<br />Talent
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| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|2nd
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: center;"|+1
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|Vehicle Dodge +1
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|3rd
| style="padding: 0 .5em; text-align: center;"|+2
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|Talent
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|4th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: center;"|+3
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|Vehicle Dodge +2
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|5th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; text-align: center;"|+3
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|Talent
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|6th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: center;"|+4
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|Vehicle Dodge +3
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|7th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; text-align: center;"|+5
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|Talent
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|8th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: center;"|+6
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|Vehicle Dodge +4
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|9th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; text-align: center;"|+6
| style="padding: 0 .5em;"|Talent
|-
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|10th
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd; text-align: center;"|+7
| style="padding: 0 .5em; background-color: #dddddd;"|Vehicle Dodge +5
|}
Ace Pilots have the following traits and requirements:</div>

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<h3 class="headline">Requirements</h3>
To qualify to become an ace pilot, a character must fulfill the following criteria.{{newline}}'''Minimum Level:''' 7th.{{newline}}'''Trained Skills:''' [[Pilot]].{{newline}}'''Feats:''' [[Vehicular Combat]].</div>

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<h3 class="headline">Hit Points</h3>
At each level, ace pilots gain 1d8 hit points + their [[Constitution]] modifier.</div>

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<h3 class="headline">Force Points</h3>
Ace pilots gain a number of [[Force points]] equal to 6 + one-half their character level (rounded down) at 1st level and every time they gain a new level in this class. Any Force points left over from previous levels are lost.</div>

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<h3 class="headline">Defense Bonuses</h3>
At 1st level, you gain a +2 class bonus to your [[Fortitude Defense]] and a +4 class bonus to your [[Reflex Defense]].</div>

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<h3 class="headline">Talents</h3>
<p class="single">At every odd-numbered level (1st, 3rd, 5th, …), you select a talent from any of the following talent trees. You must meet the prerequisites (if any) of the chosen talent. No talent can be selected more than once unless expressly indicated. Click on the links to learn more about a given talent tree or talent.</p>
{{Tree-tablestart}}
{{Tree-blockaderunner}}
{{Tree-expertpilot}}
{{Tree-gunner}}
{{Tree-spacer}}
{{Tree-squadronleader}}
{{Tree-wingman}}
</table></div>

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<h3 class="headline">Vehicle Dodge</h3>
Beginning at 2nd level, you apply a dodge bonus to the Reflex Defense of any vehicle you pilot. The dodge bonus is equal to one-half your class level, rounded down. Any condition that makes you lose your Dexterity bonus to Reflex Defense also makes you lose dodge bonuses. Also, dodge bonuses stack with each other, unlike most other types of bonuses.</div>

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