Prototype Pattern Groups

Prototype Pattern Groups is a third-party supplement for Lancer that introduces twelve experimental NPC classes, one variant NPC template, and a handful of optional rules to tweak the default Lancer combat experience. True to the name, many of these rules and NPCs are in development, and will change based on user feedback!

The new NPC Classes include:

• The Anchor, an enormous Defender/Controller mech that attracts ranged attacks to itself and manipulates gravity to protect its allies.
• The Capacitor, an invigorating Support/Artillery mech that dispenses damage and shielding alike with its oversized lightning cannon.
• The Ghost, a tricky and slippery Support/Defender mech that possesses allies to grant them Intangible, requiring unconventional approaches to engage.
• The Hatchet, a nimble Striker/Controller thrown weapon specialist that keeps its foes just outside of arms’ reach.
• The Knight, a valiant Defender/Support champion that challenges foes to duels while exposing them to allied fire.
• The Mesmerist, a hypnotic, tech-oriented frontline Defender/Controller that demands the attention of all hostiles nearby.
• The Napalm, a scorched-earth backline Artillery/Controller that lays down broad swaths of flammable, adhesive gel.
• The Occultist, a ruthless drone-fielding Controller/Support that sacrifices its flock to subdue foes and bolster allies.
• The Prism, an avant-garde Artillery/Defender using holographic technology to threaten opponents from two places at once.
• The Torrent, an inexorable Controller/Striker of quick-hardening greywash that wallops opponents across the battlefield.
• The Vulture, a scavenging Support capable of repurposing battlefield wrecks into a variety of utility items.
• The Zealot, a fervent force multiplier Support that leads from the front, empowering its allies with passionate zeal.

In addition, this supplement includes the following NPC template:

• The Brigand, a jury-rigged template that builds off of the Pirate template by shifting focus away from raw damage and towards unusual (and unethical) battlefield tactics.

Finally, this supplement includes optional rules for NPC heat, AI cascade, simplified Structure Damage and Overheating, and more!

The GM-facing NPC rules from the paid Lancer Core Book and the "Intangible" status from the Karrakin Trade Baronies (accessible in the free LCP data under “Demo”) are required for effective use of this supplement.

This supplement is currently accepting feedback! Please visit this Google Form to detail your experiences with the content.

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Prototype Pattern Groups is not an official Lancer product; it is a third party work, and is not affiliated with Massif Press. Prototype Pattern Groups is published via the Lancer Third Party License. 

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