Er Chiang Pai (Two Gun System)
By Ray Bull <mailto:[email protected]>
Entrance Requirements: Character must possess at least one Police, Military, or Intelligence skill program.
Skill Cost: 9 Years (Exclusive)

The origin of this art begins with Morris "Two Gun" Cohen. "Two Gun" was a fuguan (adjutant) and bodyguard to Sun Yat Sen, the leader of the Kuomintang (Chinese National Party). Unknown to anyone, Cohen taught several Chinese students pistol craft. These students combined these skills with their knowledge of martial arts to create a new style of kung fu. They named this style the Two Gun System in honor of their teacher.

When the Communists drove the Kuomintang out of China to Taiwan in 1949, this style was brought with them. The students of Er Chiang Pai became the training cadre of the Republic of China's military and police.

A student of this style will always carry two pistols, no matter where they go. The second pistol is normally used for a backup, but if necessary can also be used at the same time as the first. Er Chiang Pai stylists are trained to be ambidextrous in case their primary shooting hand or arm is injured. Students are also taught unarmed fighting techniques as an alternative to weapon use.

Teachers of this style can be found in Taiwan and the United States, but the art is taught only to members of the police, military, or intelligence communities.

Costume: Normal Clothing
Stance: None
CHARACTER BONUSES
Add 1 to M.E.
Add 1 to P.S.
Add 1 to P.P.
Add 1 to Spd.
Add 5 to S.D.C.
COMBAT SKILLS
Attacks per Melee: Two (2) (One attack with each hand)
Escape Moves: Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Backflip
Attack Moves: Leap, Backflip
Basic Defense Moves: Dodge, Parry, Automatic Parry
Advanced Defense Moves: Multiple Dodge, Combination Parry/Attack, Disarm
Hand Attacks: Strike (Punch), Knife Hand, Palm Strike, Backhand, Double Knuckle Fist
Foot Attacks: Kick Attack, Snap Kick, Wheel Kick, Crescent Kick
Jumping Foot Attacks: Jump Kick
Special Attacks: Deathblow, Leap Attack, Forearm, Pistol Whip
Holds/Locks: Arm Hold, Leg Hold, Neck Hold
Weapon Kata: W.P. Pistol, W.P. Pistol (Paired)
Modifiers to Attacks: Critical Strike, Critical Strike From Behind, Knock-Out/Stun, Knockout/Stun from Behind, Pull Punch
SKILLS INCLUDED IN TRAINING
Martial Art Powers: Select a total of two (2) Powers from among Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises), and Special Kata.
Languages: Chinese (Taiwanese)
Physical: Gymnastics
Weapon Proficiencies: Sharpshooter (Pistol), Sharpshooter (Pistol, Paired)
Philosophical Training: Buddhism
If this is your Primary Martial Art then the following other styles can be learned in a shorter time: Shaolin Chuan (7 Years)
LEVEL ADVANCEMENT BONUSES
1st: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +2 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Critical Strike or Knockout/Stun from Behind
2nd: +1 to Strike, Critical Strike on a Natural 19+
3rd: +1 Attack per Melee, +1 to Strike with Pistol Whip
4th: +1 to Strike with W.P. Pistol, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact
5th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Select one Sharpshooter gimmick
6th: Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises), or Special Kata
7th: +1 to Strike with W.P. pistol, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Select one Sharpshooter gimmick
8th: +1 Attack per Melee (Two attacks with each hand), +1 to Backflip/Leap
9th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, +1 to Roll with Punch/Fall/Impact, Select one Sharpshooter gimmick
10th: +1 to Strike with W.P. Pistol
11th: +1 to Strike with W.P. Pistol, +1 to Strike with Pistol Whip, Select one Sharpshooter gimmick
12th: +1 Attack per Melee, Knockout/Stun on a Natural 18+
13th: +1 to Parry/Dodge, Select one (1) Power from Body Hardening Exercises (including Demon Hunter Body Hardening Exercises), or Special Kata, Select one Sharpshooter gimmick
14th: +1 Attack per Melee (Three attacks with each hand), Deathblow on a Natural 19+
15th: +1 to Damage, +1 to Strike, Select one Sharpshooter gimmick
Why Study ER CHIANG PAI?
A martial art that combines modern weapon skills with ancient hand to hand techniques. Do you want more?