Soldier (d20 modern)

Information in this section is for DMs.

Equipment

• Clothing appropriate for the conditions and terrain they'll be operating in. This uniform gives a +2 circumstance bonus to hide checks when in the correct terrain.
• Helmet
• 2 timed fragmentation grenades
• 3 magazines for their firearm
• Identification tag

Additional equipment is carried when the solider in the field:

• Backpack
• Water bottle
• 3 days of food
• Maps and compass
• Folding trenching tool
• 5 additional magazines

Firearm

Soliders carry one principle firearm depending on their role.

Role	Weapon	Statistics
Infantryman	Bolt-action rifle	2d10 damage, single-shot
Machine gunner	Light machine gun	2d8 damage, automatic
Sniper	Masterwork bolt-action rifle w/ scope	2d10 damage, single-shot
Airborne	Submachine gun	2d6 damage, automatic
Officer	Submachine gun or Handgun	2d6 damage, automatic 2d6 damage, semiautomatic

Private

Size/Type	Fast Ordinary 1
Hit Dice	1d8+1 (6 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	30 ft
Armour class	16 (+2 Dex, +1 clothing, +3 class bonus), touch 15, flatfooted 14
Base Attack/Grapple	+0/+2
Attack	Firearm +3 ranged (See description)
Full Attack	Firearm +3 ranged (See description)
Space/Reach	5 ft/5 ft
Special Attacks	—
Special Qualities	—
Saves	Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +0
Abilities	Str 15, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 10, CHA 8
Skills	Listen +4, Spot +4, Drive +6, Survival +4, Navigate +5, (see description)
Feats	Simple Weapons Proficiency, Personal Firearm Proficiency, Weapon Focus
Environment	Any
Organization	Patrol (2 privates), Squad (1 corporal, 4 privates), etc.
Challenge Rating	1/2
Treasure	None
Alignment	Usually neutral
Advancement	—
Level Adjustment	0
	{{{Footnotes}}}

The lowest rank, forming the bulk of of the army's personnel. In the absense of strong leadership, privates are reluctant to engage in a protracted firefire and will either withdraw in disarray or surrender.

Skills

In addition to the skills listed, one further skill with 4 ranks may be chosen to suit the soldiers appropriate role. e.g., a medic would have Treat Injury +5; a radio operator, Craft (electronic) +5.

Corporal

Size/Type	Fast Ordinary 2
Hit Dice	2d8+2 (11 hp)
Initiative	+2
Speed	30 ft
Armour class	17 (+2 Dex, +1 clothing, +4 class bonus), touch 16, flatfooted 15
Base Attack/Grapple	+1/+3
Attack	Firearm +4 ranged (See description)
Full Attack	Firearm +4 ranged (See description)
Space/Reach	5 ft/5 ft
Special Attacks	—
Special Qualities	—
Saves	Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +0
Abilities	Str 15, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 12, Wis 10, CHA 8
Skills	Listen +5, Spot +5, Drive +7, Survival +5, Navigate +6, (see description)
Feats	Simple Weapons Proficiency, Personal Firearm Proficiency, Weapon Focus
Environment	Any
Organization	Squad (1 corporal, 4 privates), etc.
Challenge Rating	1
Treasure	None
Alignment	Usually neutral
Advancement	—
Level Adjustment	0
	{{{Footnotes}}}

Squads led by corporals (or higher ranks) will withdraw in good order if overwhelmed.

Skills

As for a private except with 5 ranks.

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