0170 - Drop-In Encounter #1

 Something I have been rolling around in my head for a while: drop-in encounters. The idea is to have a fully-developed but generic encounter that can be used to replace the standard encounters from the card deck. No references to specific areas or groups is given, to allow you to adopt this to your background. A table is provided that details the statistics of the each member of the group encountered and each encounter also includes a random table of Encounter Nuggets to get you started.

 

Feedback would be appreciated, if you have the time.

 

Military Patrol

A military patrol is operating in your area. The patrol seems competent enough and seem to be actively scouring the area for armed groups and soldiers like you.

Unit Statistics

Type	Attributes	Hit Cap.	CUF	Skills	Gear
Patrol Leader #1	STR C, AGL B, INT B, EMP B	5	C	Ranged Combat C, Recon C, Persuasion D, Command C	Submachinegun w/4 Reloads, Steel Helmet, Pack, Protective Mask, Personal medkit, Raincoat, 1 Ration of Water, 6 Field Rations
Trooper #2	STR B, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving C, Ranged Combat C, Recon C	Sniper Rifle w/5 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Compass, Knife, 3 Rations of Water, Directional Mine
Medic #3	STR C, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving D, Ranged Combat B, Medical Aid C	Submachinegun w/4 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Bayonet, Walkie-Talkie, 5 Rations of Water, 3 Rations of Domestic Food
Gunner #4	STR C, AGL C, INT C, EMP D	5	C	Heavy Weapons C, Driving D, Ranged Combat C, Recon D	General Purpose Machinegun w/3 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Sleeping Bag, 5 rations of Water, 2 Rations of Domestic Food, 1 Ration of Wild Food
Ammo Bearer #5	STR B, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving C, Ranged Combat C, Recon C	Assault Rifle with w/2 Reloads, 2 Reloads for the GPMG, Pack, Protective Mask, Signal Flare, Pistol w/1 Reload, 6 Rations of Water, 1 Ration of Wild Food, 1 Ration of Field Rations
Trooper #6	STR B, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving C, Ranged Combat C, Recon C	Sniper Rifle w/4 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Blanket, 2 Fragmentation Grenades, Pistol w/2 Reloads, 1 Ration of Water, 7 Rations of Wild Food
Trooper #7	STR B, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving C, Ranged Combat C, Recon C	Submachinegun w/5 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Raincoat, Antitank Grenade, 6 Rations of Water
Medic #8	STR C, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving D, Ranged Combat B, Medical Aid C	Assault Rifle with w/5 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Personal Medkit, Blanket, 1 Ration of Water, 2 Rations of Wild Food
Trooper #9	STR B, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving C, Ranged Combat C, Recon C	Assault Rifle with w/3 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Sleeping Bag, Pistol w/3 Reloads, 4 Rations of Water, 3 Rations of Field Rations
Trooper #10	STR B, AGL B, INT C, EMP C	5	C	Close Combat C, Driving C, Ranged Combat C, Recon C	Light Machinegun w/4 Reloads, Pack, Protective Mask, Kevlar Vest, Personal Medkit, 5 Rations of Water

 

The unit is mounted on horses, with each member having a horse with a saddle.

Encounter Nuggets

Roll randomly or choose one of the possible situations below as your starting point for th encounter:

1. The patrol is an enemy patrol looking to locate and destroy small enemy units. The patrol will actively seek to ambush and destroy the characters.
2. The patrol (1-3 friendly, 4-6 enemy) is actively hunting a large group of marauders and have no interest in engaging the characters. The will seek to question the characters regarding the whereabouts of the marauders and will defend themselves if attacked. They would be willing to offer the characters half of the haul if they assist in destroying the marauder base
3. As above, but the patrol is intent on infiltrating the marauder base and kidnapping its leader. If it can be done quietly, the patrol is willing to offer the group two cases with 20 rations of Field Rations
4. One of the patrol members is a courier and the rest are escorting him. His backpack contains the plans for an enemy offensive in the fall, after the harvest, in order to destroy enemy stocks of food. The lack of food will weaken the support of the civilian population in the affected areas and hopefully force the enemy out.
5. As above but the courier is carrying data on the enemies supply convoys and one will be passing nearby the following day. The characters have the opportunity so strike before the enemy can change their plans.
6. The patrol is friendly and is moving to establish a checkpoint. The checkpoint will provide the characters with a safe place to camp, allowing them to sleep soundly for the next few days, if they choose to stay.