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	\|possessions=battler armor, heavy blaster rifle with bayonet,, blaster pistol, [[comlink]]		\|possessions=battler armor, heavy blaster rifle with bayonet,, blaster pistol, [[comlink]]
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	<h3 class="headline arch">Mercenary</h3>		<h3 class="headline arch">Mercenary</h3>
	[[File:Swse_nonheroic_mercenary.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Mercenary]]		[[File:Swse_nonheroic_mercenary.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Mercenary]]
	{{~~smallsidebar~~\|color=#ffdddd\|headline=Famous Mercenary Companies\|text1=<p class="single nomargin">The Expanded Universe is Full of famous and infamous soldiers-for-hire. Perhaps the most widespread use of these military group came during the Rebellion against the Galactic Emptre. As the casualt1es mounted the Rebel Alliance turned to hiring mercenary compames to shore up its flagging numbers. Since the Galactic Empire had restrictions against hiring mercenaries, many companies signed on to fight along side the Rebellion, while some remained neutral in the conflict.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Ailon Nova Guard&colon;''' An ancient and distinguished unit. the Ailon Nova Guard consisted largely of non-Human warriors. Having long worked for the Galactic Republic, the Guard believed Senator Palpatine to be an ally, an individual who shared its belief in the survival of the fittest. However, their exploitation by the Emperor and the endless suicide missions he sent them on taught them the error of that way of thinking, so after the Battle of Endor, they helped to wipe out Imperial remnants.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Black Curs&colon;''' Formed for the express purpose of gettin revenge on the Galactic Empire, this mercenary outfit of smugglers and outlaws worked for the New Republic by selling it information and monitoring Imperial movements.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''First Sun Mobile Regiment&colon;''' Spedalizing In search-and-destroy missions, the First Sun Mobile Regiment found regular service in the employ of the Galactic Empire. The relationship eventually soured after orders came down for the First Sun to execute one of its own companies.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Laramus Base Irregulars&colon;''' These soldiers had a reputation for taking on extremely dangerous missions. During the Galactic Civil War they tried to stay out of the fighting, but when thr conflict spilled onto the world that held their base, they were forced to take action. The Irregulars eventually joined the New Republic in fighting against the last holdouts of the Empire.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Mistryl Shadow Guard&colon;''' This elite group of all-female mercenaries formed after the Empire rendered thetr homeworld uninhabitable. Vowing never to serve the Empire—although, inexplicably, there have been exceptions—the Mistryl Shadow Guards gained a reputation for ruthless efficiency as assassins and soldiers.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Red Moons&colon;''' Led by a former Colonel of the New Republic, the Red Moons was an aggressive mercenary band dedicated to wiping out the remnants of the Empire. Although a mercenary company, it worked only for those employers who shared its agenda.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Sabaoth Squadron&colon;''' In the years leading up to the Clone Wars, the Sabaoth Squadron worked for Count Doou to strengthen Separatist defenses and combat the pirates who were harassing the Separatist worlds.</p>}}<p class="single nomargin">Mercenaries are professional soldiers who fight for anyone who will pay them. Their loyalty extends only so long as the credits keep rolling in, and even then they might break a contract if the job sours or seems hopeless. A mercenary doesn’t sign on for causes and doesn’t care about the nature or identity of his employer, only that he is paid and paid on time. Their fickle nature and lack of regard for the reasons behind a conflict make mercenaries unattractive soldiers for many, but for those who have coin to spend and are desperate enough, a company of mercenaries can make do in the absence of more disciplined troops.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercenary companies are organized in the same ways as other military units. Soldiers make up the bulk of the fighting outfit, and supporting them are umerous specialists such as scouts and heavy infantry.</p>		{{sidebar\|color=#ffdddd\|headline=Famous Mercenary Companies\|text1=<p class="single nomargin">The Expanded Universe is Full of famous and infamous soldiers-for-hire. Perhaps the most widespread use of these military group came during the Rebellion against the Galactic Emptre. As the casualt1es mounted the Rebel Alliance turned to hiring mercenary compames to shore up its flagging numbers. Since the Galactic Empire had restrictions against hiring mercenaries, many companies signed on to fight along side the Rebellion, while some remained neutral in the conflict.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Ailon Nova Guard&colon;''' An ancient and distinguished unit. the Ailon Nova Guard consisted largely of non-Human warriors. Having long worked for the Galactic Republic, the Guard believed Senator Palpatine to be an ally, an individual who shared its belief in the survival of the fittest. However, their exploitation by the Emperor and the endless suicide missions he sent them on taught them the error of that way of thinking, so after the Battle of Endor, they helped to wipe out Imperial remnants.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Black Curs&colon;''' Formed for the express purpose of gettin revenge on the Galactic Empire, this mercenary outfit of smugglers and outlaws worked for the New Republic by selling it information and monitoring Imperial movements.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''First Sun Mobile Regiment&colon;''' Spedalizing In search-and-destroy missions, the First Sun Mobile Regiment found regular service in the employ of the Galactic Empire. The relationship eventually soured after orders came down for the First Sun to execute one of its own companies.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Laramus Base Irregulars&colon;''' These soldiers had a reputation for taking on extremely dangerous missions. During the Galactic Civil War they tried to stay out of the fighting, but when thr conflict spilled onto the world that held their base, they were forced to take action. The Irregulars eventually joined the New Republic in fighting against the last holdouts of the Empire.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Mistryl Shadow Guard&colon;''' This elite group of all-female mercenaries formed after the Empire rendered thetr homeworld uninhabitable. Vowing never to serve the Empire—although, inexplicably, there have been exceptions—the Mistryl Shadow Guards gained a reputation for ruthless efficiency as assassins and soldiers.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Red Moons&colon;''' Led by a former Colonel of the New Republic, the Red Moons was an aggressive mercenary band dedicated to wiping out the remnants of the Empire. Although a mercenary company, it worked only for those employers who shared its agenda.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Sabaoth Squadron&colon;''' In the years leading up to the Clone Wars, the Sabaoth Squadron worked for Count Doou to strengthen Separatist defenses and combat the pirates who were harassing the Separatist worlds.</p>}}<p class="single nomargin">Mercenaries are professional soldiers who fight for anyone who will pay them. Their loyalty extends only so long as the credits keep rolling in, and even then they might break a contract if the job sours or seems hopeless. A mercenary doesn’t sign on for causes and doesn’t care about the nature or identity of his employer, only that he is paid and paid on time. Their fickle nature and lack of regard for the reasons behind a conflict make mercenaries unattractive soldiers for many, but for those who have coin to spend and are desperate enough, a company of mercenaries can make do in the absence of more disciplined troops.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercenary companies are organized in the same ways as other military units. Soldiers make up the bulk of the fighting outfit, and supporting them are umerous specialists such as scouts and heavy infantry.</p>

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	\|possessions=battler armor, heavy blaster rifle with bayonet,, blaster pistol, [[comlink]]		\|possessions=battler armor, heavy blaster rifle with bayonet,, blaster pistol, [[comlink]]
	\|asterixnote=''<sup>H</sup>'' — denotes ~~the~~ [[Human (species)\|Human]] bonus feat or skill.		\|asterixnote='''<sup>H</sup>''' — denotes [[Human (species)\|Human]] bonus feat or skill.
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	<h3 class="headline arch">Mercenary</h3>		<h3 class="headline arch">Mercenary</h3>
	[[File:Swse_nonheroic_mercenary.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Mercenary]]		[[File:Swse_nonheroic_mercenary.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Mercenary]]
	{{~~sidebar~~\|color=#ffdddd\|headline=Famous Mercenary Companies\|text1=<p class="single nomargin">The Expanded Universe is Full of famous and infamous soldiers-for-hire. Perhaps the most widespread use of these military group came during the Rebellion against the Galactic Emptre. As the casualt1es mounted the Rebel Alliance turned to hiring mercenary compames to shore up its flagging numbers. Since the Galactic Empire had restrictions against hiring mercenaries, many companies signed on to fight along side the Rebellion, while some remained neutral in the conflict.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Ailon Nova Guard&colon;''' An ancient and distinguished unit. the Ailon Nova Guard consisted largely of non-Human warriors. Having long worked for the Galactic Republic, the Guard believed Senator Palpatine to be an ally, an individual who shared its belief in the survival of the fittest. However, their exploitation by the Emperor and the endless suicide missions he sent them on taught them the error of that way of thinking, so after the Battle of Endor, they helped to wipe out Imperial remnants.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Black Curs&colon;''' Formed for the express purpose of gettin revenge on the Galactic Empire, this mercenary outfit of smugglers and outlaws worked for the New Republic by selling it information and monitoring Imperial movements.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''First Sun Mobile Regiment&colon;''' Spedalizing In search-and-destroy missions, the First Sun Mobile Regiment found regular service in the employ of the Galactic Empire. The relationship eventually soured after orders came down for the First Sun to execute one of its own companies.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Laramus Base Irregulars&colon;''' These soldiers had a reputation for taking on extremely dangerous missions. During the Galactic Civil War they tried to stay out of the fighting, but when thr conflict spilled onto the world that held their base, they were forced to take action. The Irregulars eventually joined the New Republic in fighting against the last holdouts of the Empire.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Mistryl Shadow Guard&colon;''' This elite group of all-female mercenaries formed after the Empire rendered thetr homeworld uninhabitable. Vowing never to serve the Empire—although, inexplicably, there have been exceptions—the Mistryl Shadow Guards gained a reputation for ruthless efficiency as assassins and soldiers.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Red Moons&colon;''' Led by a former Colonel of the New Republic, the Red Moons was an aggressive mercenary band dedicated to wiping out the remnants of the Empire. Although a mercenary company, it worked only for those employers who shared its agenda.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Sabaoth Squadron&colon;''' In the years leading up to the Clone Wars, the Sabaoth Squadron worked for Count Doou to strengthen Separatist defenses and combat the pirates who were harassing the Separatist worlds.</p>}}<p class="single nomargin">Mercenaries are professional soldiers who fight for anyone who will pay them. Their loyalty extends only so long as the credits keep rolling in, and even then they might break a contract if the job sours or seems hopeless. A mercenary doesn’t sign on for causes and doesn’t care about the nature or identity of his employer, only that he is paid and paid on time. Their fickle nature and lack of regard for the reasons behind a conflict make mercenaries unattractive soldiers for many, but for those who have coin to spend and are desperate enough, a company of mercenaries can make do in the absence of more disciplined troops.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercenary companies are organized in the same ways as other military units. Soldiers make up the bulk of the fighting outfit, and supporting them are umerous specialists such as scouts and heavy infantry.</p>		{{smallsidebar\|color=#ffdddd\|headline=Famous Mercenary Companies\|text1=<p class="single nomargin">The Expanded Universe is Full of famous and infamous soldiers-for-hire. Perhaps the most widespread use of these military group came during the Rebellion against the Galactic Emptre. As the casualt1es mounted the Rebel Alliance turned to hiring mercenary compames to shore up its flagging numbers. Since the Galactic Empire had restrictions against hiring mercenaries, many companies signed on to fight along side the Rebellion, while some remained neutral in the conflict.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Ailon Nova Guard&colon;''' An ancient and distinguished unit. the Ailon Nova Guard consisted largely of non-Human warriors. Having long worked for the Galactic Republic, the Guard believed Senator Palpatine to be an ally, an individual who shared its belief in the survival of the fittest. However, their exploitation by the Emperor and the endless suicide missions he sent them on taught them the error of that way of thinking, so after the Battle of Endor, they helped to wipe out Imperial remnants.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Black Curs&colon;''' Formed for the express purpose of gettin revenge on the Galactic Empire, this mercenary outfit of smugglers and outlaws worked for the New Republic by selling it information and monitoring Imperial movements.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''First Sun Mobile Regiment&colon;''' Spedalizing In search-and-destroy missions, the First Sun Mobile Regiment found regular service in the employ of the Galactic Empire. The relationship eventually soured after orders came down for the First Sun to execute one of its own companies.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Laramus Base Irregulars&colon;''' These soldiers had a reputation for taking on extremely dangerous missions. During the Galactic Civil War they tried to stay out of the fighting, but when thr conflict spilled onto the world that held their base, they were forced to take action. The Irregulars eventually joined the New Republic in fighting against the last holdouts of the Empire.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Mistryl Shadow Guard&colon;''' This elite group of all-female mercenaries formed after the Empire rendered thetr homeworld uninhabitable. Vowing never to serve the Empire—although, inexplicably, there have been exceptions—the Mistryl Shadow Guards gained a reputation for ruthless efficiency as assassins and soldiers.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Red Moons&colon;''' Led by a former Colonel of the New Republic, the Red Moons was an aggressive mercenary band dedicated to wiping out the remnants of the Empire. Although a mercenary company, it worked only for those employers who shared its agenda.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Sabaoth Squadron&colon;''' In the years leading up to the Clone Wars, the Sabaoth Squadron worked for Count Doou to strengthen Separatist defenses and combat the pirates who were harassing the Separatist worlds.</p>}}<p class="single nomargin">Mercenaries are professional soldiers who fight for anyone who will pay them. Their loyalty extends only so long as the credits keep rolling in, and even then they might break a contract if the job sours or seems hopeless. A mercenary doesn’t sign on for causes and doesn’t care about the nature or identity of his employer, only that he is paid and paid on time. Their fickle nature and lack of regard for the reasons behind a conflict make mercenaries unattractive soldiers for many, but for those who have coin to spend and are desperate enough, a company of mercenaries can make do in the absence of more disciplined troops.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercenary companies are organized in the same ways as other military units. Soldiers make up the bulk of the fighting outfit, and supporting them are umerous specialists such as scouts and heavy infantry.</p>

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	<h3 class="headline arch">Sando’s Hired ~~Blaster~~</h3>		<h3 class="headline arch">Sando’s Hired Blasters</h3>
	<p class="single nomargin">~~NPC Text~~</p>		<p class="single nomargin">See [[Mini-Adventure-The_Mask_of_Darth_Nihilus\|The Mask of Darth Nihilus]] mini-adventure in the [[Unknown Regions]] sourcebook.</p>
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Enforcer
Bespin Wing Guard,
Enforcers exist somewhwere between government authority figures (such as soldiers or law officers) and the common thugs used by crime lords and pirates. Enforcers have a legal right to be armed, but they lack the kind of legitimacy of major military and p..."

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<h3 class="headline arch">Enforcer</h3>
[[File:Swse_nonheroic_enforcer.jpg|thumb|300px|Bespin Wing Guard, ]]
<p class="single nomargin">Enforcers exist somewhwere between government authority figures (such as soldiers or law officers) and the common thugs used by crime lords and pirates. Enforcers have a legal right to be armed, but they lack the kind of legitimacy of major military and paramilitary organizations. Enforcers might work for major corporations (such as the Corporate Alliance), independent merchants, wide-scale criminal organizations with internal rules and regulations (such as the Smuggler’s Alliance), or fringe quasi-governments like shadowports (such as security forces on the Errant Venture). Others have official power but lack the training and jurisdiction of law officers, such as prison guards or a Moff’s private security force.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Enforcers have a bad reputation across the galaxy. Lacking the skills needed to carefullt track down potential troublemakers or to sift through evidence to determine guilt, enforcers might react to trouble with quick and overwhelming violence. This prevents any wrongdoer from getting away—and dead men don’t complain about their innocence. Enforcers don’t usually distinguish between the guilty and the innocent&semi; they let the blaster bolts sort out who lives and who dies.</p>
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|challenge=5
|npclevel=[[soldier (heroic class)|soldier]] 5
|playable=NPC
|refbook=Scum and Villainy
|refpage=119
|size=Medium
|species=[[Human (species)|Human]]
|fp=3
|init=+
|perception=+8
|languages=Basic
|ref=21
|flatfoot=19
|fort=21
|will=16
|hp=62
|threshold=21
|speed=6 squares
|melee1=bayonet +8 (1d6+8)
|melee2=bayonet +3 (1d6+5)
|melee2agun club +3 (1d6+5)
|ranged1=heavy blaster rifle +8 (3d10+2)
|ranged2=heavy blaster rifle +3 (5d10+2) with Burst Fire
|bab=5
|grapple=+8
|attackoptions=[[autofire]] (heavy blaster rifle), Combat Reflexes, Counterpunch, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot
|specialactions=Tough as Nails
|str=16
|dex=14
|con=14
|int=8
|wis=12
|cha=10
|talents=[[Brawler_(talent_tree)#counter|Counterpunch]], [[Brawler_(talent_tree)#gunclub|Gun Club]], [[Commando_(talent_tree)#tough|Tough as Nails]]
|feats=[[Armor Proficiency (feat)|Armor Proficiency]] (light, medium), [[Burst Fire (feat)|Burst Fire]], [[Combat Reflexes (feat)|Combat Reflexes]], [[Point Blank Shot (feat)|Point Blank Shot]], [[Precise Shot (feat)|Precise Shot]]<sup>H</sup>, [[Weapon Focus (feat)|Weapon Focus]] (rifles), [[Weapon Proficiency (feat)|Weapon Proficiency]] (heavy, pistols, rifles, simple)
|skills=[[Knowledge#bureacracy|Knowledge [bureaucracy]]] +6<sup>H</sup>, [[Initiative]] +9, [[Perception]] +9
|possessions=battler armor, heavy blaster rifle with bayonet,, blaster pistol, [[comlink]]
|asterixnote=''<sup>H</sup>'' — denotes the [[Human (species)|Human]] bonus feat or skill.
}}</div>

<div id="mercenary" class="arch">
<h3 class="headline arch">Mercenary</h3>
[[File:Swse_nonheroic_mercenary.jpg|thumb|300px|Mercenary]]
{{sidebar|color=#ffdddd|headline=Famous Mercenary Companies|text1=<p class="single nomargin">The Expanded Universe is Full of famous and infamous soldiers-for-hire. Perhaps the most widespread use of these military group came during the Rebellion against the Galactic Emptre. As the casualt1es mounted the Rebel Alliance turned to hiring mercenary compames to shore up its flagging numbers. Since the Galactic Empire had restrictions against hiring mercenaries, many companies signed on to fight along side the Rebellion, while some remained neutral in the conflict.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Ailon Nova Guard&colon;''' An ancient and distinguished unit. the Ailon Nova Guard consisted largely of non-Human warriors. Having long worked for the Galactic Republic, the Guard believed Senator Palpatine to be an ally, an individual who shared its belief in the survival of the fittest. However, their exploitation by the Emperor and the endless suicide missions he sent them on taught them the error of that way of thinking, so after the Battle of Endor, they helped to wipe out Imperial remnants.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Black Curs&colon;''' Formed for the express purpose of gettin revenge on the Galactic Empire, this mercenary outfit of smugglers and outlaws worked for the New Republic by selling it information and monitoring Imperial movements.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''First Sun Mobile Regiment&colon;''' Spedalizing In search-and-destroy missions, the First Sun Mobile Regiment found regular service in the employ of the Galactic Empire. The relationship eventually soured after orders came down for the First Sun to execute one of its own companies.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Laramus Base Irregulars&colon;''' These soldiers had a reputation for taking on extremely dangerous missions. During the Galactic Civil War they tried to stay out of the fighting, but when thr conflict spilled onto the world that held their base, they were forced to take action. The Irregulars eventually joined the New Republic in fighting against the last holdouts of the Empire.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Mistryl Shadow Guard&colon;''' This elite group of all-female mercenaries formed after the Empire rendered thetr homeworld uninhabitable. Vowing never to serve the Empire—although, inexplicably, there have been exceptions—the Mistryl Shadow Guards gained a reputation for ruthless efficiency as assassins and soldiers.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Red Moons&colon;''' Led by a former Colonel of the New Republic, the Red Moons was an aggressive mercenary band dedicated to wiping out the remnants of the Empire. Although a mercenary company, it worked only for those employers who shared its agenda.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}'''Sabaoth Squadron&colon;''' In the years leading up to the Clone Wars, the Sabaoth Squadron worked for Count Doou to strengthen Separatist defenses and combat the pirates who were harassing the Separatist worlds.</p>}}<p class="single nomargin">Mercenaries are professional soldiers who fight for anyone who will pay them. Their loyalty extends only so long as the credits keep rolling in, and even then they might break a contract if the job sours or seems hopeless. A mercenary doesn’t sign on for causes and doesn’t care about the nature or identity of his employer, only that he is paid and paid on time. Their fickle nature and lack of regard for the reasons behind a conflict make mercenaries unattractive soldiers for many, but for those who have coin to spend and are desperate enough, a company of mercenaries can make do in the absence of more disciplined troops.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercenary companies are organized in the same ways as other military units. Soldiers make up the bulk of the fighting outfit, and supporting them are umerous specialists such as scouts and heavy infantry.</p>

<div id="mercenaryencounters">
<h4 class="headline">Mercenary Encounters</h4>
<p class="single nomargin">Mercenaries do not fight for free. Before they sign up to join the army of heir employer, they must negotiate the terms of their contract. The contract spells out the duties and expectations placed on the mercenaries, specifying how many engagements they are to fight in, the terms of their payment, reimbursements for supplies, and so on.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}One of the biggest myths about mercenary companies is their unreliabilIty. Mercenary companies cannot afford to switch sides in the middle of a battle, because when they do, they diminish their reputation and reduce their chances of landing another contract down the road. Traitorous companies do exist, but they are the exception rather than the rule. Once a mercenary company signs on, it almost always abides by the letter of the contract until that agreement expires.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercenaries are grim opponents, having cut their teeth on numerous engagements and having witnessed the horrors of war time and again. In no rush to join the casualty list, they are cautious in their tactics and don’t take unnecessary risks. Mercenaries also don’t take things personally, since their next employer might be the folks they’re fighting now.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}A company of mercenaries is organized along similar lines to other military groups. The core of any unit is the foot soldiers, those grunts who do the bulk of the fighting. Core units of mercenary soldiers have the support of heavy infantry, which lays down covering fire or might even lead the charge. Scouts and out riders range ahead to assess enemy positions, while a support staff made up of medics, surgeons, technicians, pilots, and other personnel ensures that the unit is properly outfitted and attended during engagements.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Mercena.ries can be allies or adversaries. The heroes might hire a group of meres to protect their headquarters, to accompany them on missions, or provide them with a bit more muscle when following up leads on a particularly thorny investigation. In these cases, the quality of the mercenaries determines their price, with the better-known and better-equipped soldiers commanding the highest prices. Quality mercenaries don’t take on long contracts, since they know from experience that a relationship could turn sour at any time.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}A mercenary band might invite the PCs to join its ranks. In such a case, a mercenary company is an excellent vehicle to propel the heroes through a variety of adventures, carrying them to new worlds and new environments depending on who will pay them and how much. Such scenarios also give the heroes a chance to rise up in the ranks of their company until one day they might lead the group to even greater glories.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}As enemies, mercenaries can fill a variety of roles. The most common and acceptable use for mercenaries is in a support role for a major villain. Mercenaries could serve as a personal guard, safeguarding the villain’s lair or a location that’s of particular importance to his plans. Since the villain is paying the mercenaries for their service, they might not share his goals and might eventually be inclined to stop working for him, if he proves treacherous or particularly evil.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Lesser-known and greener mercenaries are not as selective about whom they work for, since they are largely concerned with developing their own reputation. Lowly mercs take service with anyone who will pay them, hoping to build their resumes. These novice groups can be found working for minor crooks, up-and-coming crime lords, or aliens that harbor darker designs behind friendly facades.</p></div>

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|challenge=3
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|playable=NPC
|refbook=Threats of the Galaxy
|refpage=55
|size=Medium
|fp=5
|dsp=1
|init=+9
|perception=+3
|languages=Basic
|ref=17
|flatfoot=16
|fort=14
|will=12
|hp=22
|threshold=14
|speed=6 squares
|melee1=combat gloves +6 (1d4+2)
|ranged1=blaster rifle +6 (3d8)
|ranged2=frag grenade +6 (4d6)
|bab=5
|grapple=+6
|attackoptions=[[autofire]] (blaster rifle)
|specialactions=Combined fire
|str=12
|dex=12
|con=11
|int=10
|wis=10
|cha=10
|talents=[[Mercenary_(talent_tree)#combined|Combined Fire]]
|feats=[[Armor Proficiency (feat)|Armor Proficiency]] (light}, [[Coordinated Attack (feat)|Coordinated Attack]], [[Improved Defenses (feat)|Improved Defenses]], [[Skill Training (feat)|Skill Training]] (Endurance), [[Weapon Proficiency (feat)|Weapon Proficiency]] (pistols, rifles, simple)
|skills=[[Endurance]] +8, [[Initiative]] +9
|possessions=combat gloves, blaster rifle, frag grenade, combat jumpsuit (+4 armor), [[comlink]], [[field kit]], company insignia
}}

<div id="scout">
<h3 class="headline">Mercenary Scout</h3>
<p class="single nomargin">Although particulars can vary, any mercenary company is certain to employ at least a small team of scouts. Trailblazers and rangers, they sweep ahead of the main body, gathering intelligence about enemy positions, striking at supply lines, and sabotaging equipment.</p>
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|playable=NPC
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|will=13
|hp=18
|threshold=13
|speed=6 squares
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|grapple=+5
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|str=11
|dex=14
|con=11
|int=12
|wis=12
|cha=10
|talents=[[Camouflage_(talent_tree)#impstealth|Improved Stealth]]
|feats=[[Far Shot (feat)|Far Shot]], [[Point Blank Shot (feat)|Point Blank Shot]], [[Skill Training (feat)|Skill Training]] (Initiative, Survival), [[Weapon Proficiency (feat)|Weapon Proficiency]] (pistols, rifles, simple)
|skills=[[Initiative]] +9, [[Perception]] +8, [[Stealth]] +9 (can reroll, must take second result), [[Survival]] +8
|possessions=knife, sporting blaster pistol, sporting blaster rifle with standard targeting scope, combat jumpsuit (+4 armor), [[comlink|encrypted comlink]], [[electrobinoculars]], [[field kit]], [[mesh tape]], [[utility belt]]
}}</div>

<div id="heavy">
<h3 class="headline">Mercenary Heavy Infantry</h3>
<p class="single nomargin">Mercenary heavy infantry forms the backbone of any mercenary squad. Equipped with heavy weaponry and superior armor, they lead the vanguard in assaults, drawing fire from their enemies while the rest of the mercenaries attack from the flanks, all the while mowing down enemy soldiers with a barrage of blaster fire. Heavy infantry units are often far more experienced than ordinary soldiers and are typically composed of grizzled veterans who have been through their fair share of campaigns.</p>
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|fp=5
|init=+9
|perception=+8
|languages=Basic
|ref=21
|flatfoot=19
|fort=18
|will=14
|hp=50
|threshold=18
|speed=6 squares
|melee1=combat gloves +6 (1d4+5)
|ranged1=heavy blaster pistol +6 (3d8+2)
|ranged2=heavy blaster pistol +4 (4d8+2) with Rapid Shot
|ranged3=heavy blaster rifle +7 (3d8+4)
|ranged3=heavy blaster rifle +5 (3d8+4) with Rapid Shot
|bab=4
|grapple=+6
|attackoptions=[[autofire]] (heavy blaster rifle), Coordinated Attack, Devastating Attack (rifles), Rapid Shot
|str=14
|dex=14
|con=12
|int=11
|wis=13
|cha=11
|talents=[[Weapon_Specialist_(talent_tree)#devastating|Devastating Attack]], [[Weapon_Specialist_(talent_tree)#spec|Weapon Specialization]] (rfiles)
|feats=[[Armor Proficiency (feat)|Armor Proficiency]] (light, medium), [[Coordinated Attack (feat)|Coordinated Attack]], [[Rapid Shot (feat)|Rapid Shot]], [[Skill Training (feat)|Skill Training]] (Mechanics), [[Weapon Focus (feat)|Weapon Focus]] (rifles), [[Weapon Proficiency (feat)|Weapon Proficiency]] (pistols, rifles, simple)
|skills=[[Endurance]] +8, [[Initiative]] +9, [[Mechanics]] +7, [[Perception]] +8
|possessions=combat gloves, heavy blaster pistol, heavy blaster rifle, 2 explosive charges with timers, battle armor (+8 armor, +2 equipment), [[comlink]], [[electrobinoculars]], [[field kit]]
}}</div></div>

<div id="captain" class="arch">
<h3 class="headline arch">Mercenary Captain</h3>
[[File:Swse_nonheroic_mercenary_captain.jpg|thumb|300px|Mercenary Captain]]
<p class="single nomargin">Although mercenaries might not be an official part of any standing army, and might not be soldiers dedicated to some cause or other, they are soldiers at heart. If they plan on surviving to earn their pay and see more work, they need a strong leader to guide them and represent their interests to potential employers. This is where the mercenary captain comes in.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}A leader on the battlefield and a shrewd negotiator between jobs, the mercenary captain is responsible for commanding his unit and maintaining the necessary discipline within his ranks. Mercenary captains ascend to command roles in a variety of ways. Some are ex-soldiers themselves, having left the ranks of the Grand Army of the Galactic Empire or the New Republic. Others might be disenfranchised nobles, and others could be disgraced warriors, accused rightly or wrongly of some past crime. Regardless of their past, mercenary captains have chosen a life that allows them to use their natural leadership skills. It might not be much glory, but it’s enough.</p>

<div id="captainencounters">
<h4 class="headline">Mercenary Captain Encounters</h4>
<p class="single nomargin">The mercenary captain is the heart and soul of a mercenary unit. The captain’s personality shapes the unit, deciding which jobs they take and which they skip. The mercenary captain also affects the quality of the soldiers who serve under his command. Cruel captains breed equally cruel soldiers, while lazy captains attract lazy mercenaries. As a result, a mercenary captain is often the best representative of a company’s capabilities on the battlefield, and a wise leader who’s looking to expand his or her army by hiring mencenaries would do well to look closely at the sort of leader who commands them.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Most encounters with mercenary captains include mercenary soldiers or heavy infantry under the captain’s command. The captain leads these forces into combat, using their tactical expertise to good effect. Combat against these characters should be harrowing, with the enemy well prepared and benefiting from advantageous positioning. Mercenar captains do not squander their troops, or they’ll find themselves out of work.</p><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}When negotiating service of mercenaries, it’s always with the mencenary captain that the heroes must deal. Captains are usually shrewd negotiators who look for the best arrangement for themselves and without overl committing their forces. Most mercenary captains are not interested in longterm employment, preferring short jobs with a quick turnaround. The more dangerous the task, obviously, the higher the pay they demand.</p></div>

{{NPC
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|challenge=1
|npclevel=[[soldier (heroic class)|soldier]] 2 / [[noble (heroic class)|noble]] 3
|playable=NPC
|refbook=Threats of the Galaxy
|refpage=58
|size=Medium
|fp=8
|dsp=1
|init=+9
|senses=low-light vision
|perception=+10
|languages=Basic, Bocce
|ref=21
|flatfoot=19
|fort=20
|will=18
|hp=56
|threshold=20
|speed=6 squares
|melee1=combat gloves +5 (1d4+3)
|ranged1=heavy blaster pistol +7 (3d8+2)
|ranged2=heavy blaster pistol +2 (3d8+2)
|ranged2a=heavy blaster pistol +2 (3d8+2)
|bab=4
|grapple=+6
|specialactions=Battle Analysis, Born Leader, Distant Command
|str=12
|dex=14
|con=12
|int=13
|wis=13
|cha=14
|talents=[[Commando_(talent_tree)#analysuis|Battle Analysis]], [[Leadership_(talent_tree)#born|Born Leader]], [[Leadership_(talent_tree)#distant|Distant Command]]
|feats=[[Armor Proficiency (feat)|Armor Proficiency]] (light, medium), [[Dual Weapon Mastery (feat)|Dual Weapon Mastery]] (I), [[Linguist (feat)|Linguist]], [[Skill Focus (feat)|Skill Focus]] (Knowledge [tactics]), [[Toughness (feat)|Toughness]], [[Weapon Focus (feat)|Weapon Focus]] (pistols), [[Weapon Proficiency (feat)|Weapon Proficiency]] (pistols, rifles, simple)
|skills=[[Endurance]] +8, [[Initiative]] +9, [[Knowledge#tactics|Knowledge [tactics]]] +13, [[Perception]] +10
|possessions=combat gloves, heavy blaster pistol, blaster pistol, battle armor (+8 armor, +2 equipment) with helmet package, [[electrobinoculars]], [[field kit]], [[utility belt]]
}}</div>

<div id="sandoshired" class="arch">
<h3 class="headline arch">Sando’s Hired Blaster</h3>
<p class="single nomargin">NPC Text</p>
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