The Art of Battering
By danzig138

This is one of the many fighting arts developed by the Kydians (Atlantis, page 47 ). This is also one of the most brutal of Kydian martial arts. Originally, this was developed by the police forces to subdue criminals, but it spread in popularity, and was eventually available to all Kydians.

A practitioner of this style will enter combat rapidly, with the intent to land as many blows as possible in the shortest amount of time. The goal of this method is not to inflict pain, but to end the confrontation as soon as possible. Most of the time, if the opponent backs down, or surrenders, the attack will end.

Practitioners of this style rarely attempt to dodge or parry an attack ( unless the opponent is using a weapon ), preferring to take the damage while launching their own attacks ( simultaneous Attack ).

Those who practice this art demonstrate a particular interest in physically developing their bodies, and can often be identified by their unusually "ripped" physique.

Entrance Requirements: P.S. 23, P.P. 10, P.E. 12
Costume: Shorts, leather straps on the hands.

Stance: Similar to a boxing stance, but the both fists are held up and out at shoulder level.

CHARACTER BONUSES

Add +3 to P.S.

Add +15 to S.D.C.

COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: 3
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Maintain Balance
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Hand Attacks: Strike ( Punch ), Power Punch, Roundhouse Punch ( 1D10 damage ), Palm Strike, Backhand
Special Attacks: Death Blow, Knee, Forearm, Elbow, Simultaneous Attack, Ear Box ( SPECIAL! The character slams both of his fists into the opponent's ears. Requires a strike roll of 12 or better. Inflicts 2D6 damage, and the victim must save versus pain, with a 14 or better, or lose initiative and two melee attacks for 1D4 melee rounds. There is a damage x3% chance that the victim will be rendered permanently deaf ).
Modifiers to Attacks: Pull Punch, Knock-Out/Stun, Critical Strike, Critical Strike from rear

Special Katas
The Flurry: This is very similar to the Muay Thai kata, Lightning Form. The Kydian is able to deliver all of his attacks for the melee round on his first attack. This must be his first attack, and he must have initiative. After he uses his attacks, he cannot dodge, and suffers a -3 penalty to Parry for the remainder of the melee round.

SKILL INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Physical: Body Building

LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
Level 1: +1 to Strike, Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 19-20
Level 2: +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, +1 to Maintain Balance
Level 3: +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Damage
Level 4: Critical Strike on Natural 19-20
Level 5: +2 to Strike, +1 to Damage
Level 6: Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 18-20
Level 7: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Maintain Balance
Level 8: +1 to Strike, +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
Level 9: Death Blow on a Natural 20
Level 10: Critical Strike on Natural 18-20, +1 Attack per Melee
Level 11: Automatic Knock-Out on a Natural 19-20
Level 12: +2 to Strike, +2 to Damage
Level 13: Knock-Out/Stun on Natural 17-20, +2 to Maintain Balance
Level 14: +1 Attack per Melee, +2 to Damage
Level 15: Death Blow on a Natural 19-20

Why Study The Art of Battering?

This is an excellent style for those who are interested in developing their bodies and learning how to put people down quickly.

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