OGRE for DSII

I'll no longer be tracking changes in the file. It's getting too big. At some point, I will also create separate files for each OGRE type listed, and will just make a list of links at the end.

May your battles be bloody, and victorious!

OGRE Modules

OGREs are done using a modified version of the DSII Modular Vehicle rules. One difference between the DSII modular vehicles and an OGRE is that OGRE hulls are effectively impenetrable, and thus are not represented as a module. Instead, the OGRE consists of the following:

Electronics Module: The Electronics Module is the primary sensor network for the OGRE. As such, it houses items such as the OGRE's Fire Control System, Target Acquisition System (see Missiles), Counter Battery Radar, Electronic Counter Measures, and Point Defesnse Systems. The EM also acts as a Zone Air Defense System (ZADS) (see details later). The EM will have the following characteristics:

• Size is always 1.
• Must be equipped with an FGP power plant.
• May have up to 6 armor levels greater than its size (e.g., 7 Armor).
• Effective Target Signature is 1 (D12).

As stated above, the EM is used to house the various "systems" for the OGRE. Each of these must be purchased at the same quality level (usually Superior) and are NOT purchased for other modules. This gives the EM an overall quality level which is used for any given system to be used.

For example, an OGRE Mk V would purchase Superior Fire Control, Superior Counter Batter Radar, Superior Electronics Counter Measures, a Superior Target Acquisition System, and a Superior Point Defesnse System. Any time that any Weapons Module issued fire, it would do so with the Electronics Modules Fire Control System. If any of the OGREs Modules are attacked by a GSM, the ECM and PDS of the Electronics Module are used to defend it.

As the Electronics Module suffers damage in battle, the quality of the OGREs various systems is reduced. Thus, a badly mangled OGRE might be reduced to "Basic" levels for all of it's electronics, making it a much easier target, and reducing it's ability to dish out damage.

Because the Fire Control System is used to fire multiple weapons, unlike normal FCS, in a single turn, the cost is calculated using the largest class of direct fire weapon, then is multiplied by the number of Weapons Modules the OGRE has, which use direct fire weapons other than APSWs, which is then multipled by the appropriate cost value for the quality level of the FCS.

The PDS is paid for in the Electronics Module, and gets its' quality rating based on the current EM quality and damage. However, the capacity for the PDS is "housed" in the specific module that it protects. The cost of the PDS is only applied to the Electronics Module, as it fuctions to control the PDS in action, and can be degraded from damage.

The Electronics Module may also activate during a turn to effect repairs either on itself or on other OGRE Modules. This is done using the current effectiveness die of the EM.

The following damage types may be repaired on roll of 6+

• any DMG marker on any Module type
• any "Kill" result on the Electronics Module

The following damage types may be repaired on roll of 4+

• any Systems Down marker on any Module type

In the OGRE universe, aircraft were not viable combat units because the OGREs were able to pick any air unit out of the sky with ease. The OGREs Electronics Module may act as a Zone Air Defense System. The OGRE's ADS however, uses the OGREs main and secondary batteries to actually target incoming aircraft by issuing short bursts at the air targets. This increases the ability to hit a fast moving flier, but effectively decreases the maximum range of the OGRE weapon.

The following sets of rules define OGRE anti-aircraft fire:

• When an air unit or high flying VTOL appears, the OGRE may activate any direct fire, non-APSW weapons which have not previously been activated during the current turn as ADS "Air Defense Mode" weapons.
• The weapon(s) dedicated to Defense Mode will be usable for anti-air attacks for the duration of the current turn.
• The maximum range for anti-air fire from the OGRE weapons is equal to the weapons Medium range.
• Any air units or VTOLs being fired at must be within the OGRE weapons normal fire arc.
• Once in Air Defense Mode, the OGRE weapon may not issue any fire at non-flying targets for the duration of the turn (including VTOLs in low-mode).

Fire procedure and results:

• The OGRE uses attack dice (one per air target per weapon used - OGREs in Air Defense Mode may track and engage multipe targets within their firing arc, but all targets must be in the same activating unit during any phase) based on the current effectiveness of the Electronics Module, firing at the appropriate range band. For each individual element targeted past the first, a -1 die type penalty is incurred. Thus, an OGRE using an MDC/5 to attack two incoming aerospace fighters at medium range, with an undamage Electronics Module (D10) would fire at each target with a D8.
• The targets defense die is based on the pilot skill as per ADS fire in DSII. Green = D6, Blue = D8, Orange = D10. A command value of 1 reduces the die type by 1, and a value of 3 increases the die type by 1.
• Fire Effects:
  • If the OGREs attack roll is less than the targets roll, the shot missed and the target may continue on its mission.
  • If the OGREs attack roll is equal to the targts roll, the shot missed, but closely enough that the target will abort its mission, though it may be used again on a later turn. High flying VTOLs must dive behind the closest cover AWAY from the OGRE.
  • If the OGREs attack roll excedes the target die roll, the target is hit. The OGRE pulls chits normally for the weapon used at the appropriate range.
• Damage Effects:
  • KO - the target is destroyed.
  • DMG - the target is damaged and must return to the closest air base (including VTOLs) and may not be used again during the current game, as extensive repairs must be made.
  • BOOM! - the target is destroyed.
  • Mobility - the target loses flight capability and crashes where it was hit. No, it does not cause damage to ground targes under it, though you may feel free to put down a crater. :)
  • Target System Down - the air unit must abort the current mission and may not be used on later turns unless the TSD marker is removed via normal recovery rules.
• Once an OGRE weapon is in Air Defense Mode, it may be used to target air units on any phase during which it would be eligible due to range and fire arc, but only when an air unit or high flying VTOL is activated.

This is why there are no combat air units in the OGRE universe that dare to fly at high altitude.

Tread Modules: Each Tread Module is purchased as a vehicle, and must be powered by an FGP. Tread modules may have up to 2 armor points value greater than the modules size with a maximum value of 7. Each Tread Module provides a portion of the OGREs total BMF, based on the Track Speed purchased. There are two speeds available:

• OGRE Fast Tracked: This Module provides 5 BMF at a cost of 40% of the total BPV of ALL of the OGREs Modules.
• OGRE Slow Tracked: This Module provides 4 BMF at a cost of 20% of the total BPV of ALL of the OGREs Modules.

OGRE Tread Modules have the following characteristics:

• The Effective Target Signature will be increased by 1.
• All Treaad Modules must be the same size, and have the same values on a single OGRE.
• Must be equipped with an FGP power plant.
• May have up to 2 armor levels greater than its size with a maxium of 7.

Unlike other OGRE Modules, which are in many ways treated as a vehicle target for damage purposes, Tread Modules lose single MPFs from successful attacks. Each single attack against a Tread Module will reduce the target modules MPF by one for any ONE of the following results:

• KO - permanent loss of 1 MPF
• Mobility - permanent loss of 1 MPF
• Boom! - permanent loss of 1 MPF
• DMG - loss of 1 MPF, repairable by the Electronics Module

Even if an attack results in a combination of the above results (a KO, an M, and Boom! for example from one shot) the Tread Module would still only lose 1 MPF.

When purchasing the Tread Modules, the actual cost for the movement type (OGRE Fast Tracked/OGRE Slow Tracked) is not bought as part of the Module. It it purchased as a percentage of the combined total of BPV for all of the OGRE's modules. Tread Modules may not have their own ECM, PDS or other systems, as these are provided by the Electronics Module.

The only weapon allowed on Tread Modules is an APFC belt.

OGRE Tread Modules are always purchased as "Tracked". However, because OGREs are so huge, they tend to be able to easily power their way through terrain which would hinder other Tracked vehicles. The following chart lists the Terrain Effects on Mobility for OGREs:

Terrain Effects on Mobility for OGREs

Easy = Roads
Normal = Open, Light Scrub, Cultivated, Rough, Light Woods
Poor = Urban, Hills, Dense Woods, Rivers/Streams (crossing), Open water
Difficult = Mountains, Swamp)
Impassable = None. It's an OGRE!

Note: OGREs bashing their way through Light Woods or Dense Woods should leave a path behind them, equal to the OGRE models width, of Rough in it's wake.

Note: While most things won't be Impassable, there should be exceptions. Cliff edges and the like come to mind. Use some common sense here.

Weapons Modules: Weapons Modules house the OGREs weapon systems. Each will contain a minimum of 1 weapon, but may have as many as are deemed appropriate. Weapons Modules may not have their own FCS, ECM, PDS, etc., as these are housed in the Electronics Module. Note that if a PDS is used, it is paid for in the Electronics Module, but the capacity is used in the Weapons Module.

OGRE Weapons Modules have the following characteristics:

• The Effective Target Signature will be increased by 1.
• Must be equipped with an FGP power plant regardless of weapon limitations.
• May have up to 3 armor levels greater than its size with a maxium of 7.

Modules, unlike other vehicles in DSII, do not suffer armor degradation on the Sides, Rear, Top, or Bottom. OGREs are mountains of metal. The only reason that the weapons and tread units can be attacked is because they have external moving parts.

All OGREs are treated as being amphibious at no cost. The vehicles are huge, and completely sealed, so that they can drive under or through any water areas on the battlefield.

OGRE activation

• Electronics Unit [Electronics Module]
• Primary Battery Unit [2 Primary Weapon Modules]
• Secondary Battery Unit [3 Secondary Weapon Modules (Right)]
• Secondary Battery Unit [3 Secondary Weapon Modules (Left)]
• Missile Battery Unit [6 Missile Weapon Modules]
• AP Weapon Unit [3 AP Weapon Modules (Front/Right)]
• AP Weapon Unit [3 AP Weapon Modules (Front/Left)]
• AP Weapon Unit [2 AP Weapon Modules (Right)]
• AP Weapon Unit [2 AP Weapon Modules (Left)]
• AP Weapon Unit [6 AP Weapon Modules (Rear)]
• Motion Unit [1 Tread Module]
• Motion Unit [1 Tread Module]
• Motion Unit [1 Tread Module]
• Motion Unit [1 Tread Module]

This effectively gives the OGRE player 14 "units" to activate. When a weapon unit is activated, it selects targets and fires, just as if it were any other unit in the game. Thus, a Secondary Battery unit, consisting of 3 Modules, each having 1 MDC/5, would be able to target three enemy elements and take three shots on one activation. Note that the target elements do not have to be part of the same unit, but do have to be within the firing "units" arc of fire.

Each Tread Module, when activated, executes movement for the BMF that it provides to the OGRE. Thus, an OGRE Mk V with 4 Slow Tracked Tread Modules (4 BMF each) would expend 4 BMFs (normally moving 4") when one Tread Module is activated. Note that the OGRE does not fire during a Tread Module activation.

The Electronics Module only activates in order to direct fire for OGRE missiles or missile racks, to effect repairs, or to initiate a Self Destruct sequence (see "Final Option" later in these rules). Though it houses the OGREs sensors, Fire Control, ECM, etc., these systems are activated (with the exception of Counter Battery Radar and the Target Acquisition System - see later) by other Modules or by enemy action. The selection of the targets is done by the cybernetic brain, and thus is the portion that activates the various modules.

Firing at OGREs

Modules cannot be targeted from any facing from which it cannot be seen. Thus, if a unit is on the right side of an OGRE, it cannot target any of the left side Weapons Modules or Tread Modules. Similarly, from the OGREs front, the rear Tread Modules and any rear Weapons Modules cannot be targeted. OGREs are HUGE, nearly solid masses of armor. You just cannot shoot through 'em.

Damage and Special Damage against OGRE modules

Knocked Out:

• Tread Module - The Tread Module will be reduced by 1 BMF (not repairable by the Electronics Module).
• Weapons Module - The weapons module is destroyed (not repairable by the Electronics Module).
• Electronics Module - The Electronics Module is degraded by one sysetms effectiveness level. Thus, the first "Kill" on an undamaged EM will reduce all components from Superior to Enhanced (repairable by the Electronics Module).

  Damaged:

  • Tread Module - The BMF provided by the Tread Module is reduced by one (repairable by the Electronics Module).
  • Weapons Module - All weapons in this module fire as if at the next longest range band (repairable by the Electronics Module). Damage results are resolved normally.
  • Electronics Module - The Electronics Module is degraded by 1 die type (repairable by the Electronics Module). Note that the minimum die type is a D6 for the EM, regardless of damage.

  Note: Multiple DAMAGED results do NOT destroy Modules. DAMAGED results are not cumulative in any way. OGREs are resilient.

  Systems Down:

  • Tread Module - No effect.
  • Weapons Module - The Weapons in this module cannot be used until a successful repair is done by the Electronics Module.
  • Electronics Module - All components operate at one quality level lower than the current state (repairable by the Electronics Module).

  Mobility:

  • Tread Module - The BMF provided by the Tread Module is reduced by one (not repairable by the Electronics Module).
  • Weapons Module - No effect.
  • Electronics Module - No effect.

  BOOM:

  • Tread Module - The BMF provided by the Tread Module is reduced by one (not repairable by the Electronics Module).
  • Weapons Module - The Weapons Module is destroyed (not repairable by the Electronics Module).
  • Electronics Module - The Electronics Module effectiveness is reduced by 1 die type (repairable by the Electronics Module). For the duration of the turn, the effective die type is treated as a D4 for all systems.

  OGREs Firing

  OGREs activate a Weapons Module in order to fire at enemy targets. Because the OGREs movement and firing occur on separate activations, there is no issue with using fixed mount weapons, and the OGRE never degrades by a die type for movement. The only exception to the normal activation and firing sequence is that OGREs firing missiles activate the Target Acquisition System to place impact markers for the missiles, which are treated as artillery. This is explained in detail below.

  When resolving fire from Weapons Modules, the Fire Control System in the Electronics Module is used to resolve hits. Thus, an OGRE Mk V with an undamaged Superior Fire Control Module fires at Medium Range (determined using the statistics for the weapons in the Module) with a Primary Battery. A D10 is used to determine if the target is hit, and then any damage is resolved using the weapon housed in the Weapons Module.

  OGRE Main Batteries

  OGRE main batteries are fusion weapons known as "Hellbores". The Hellbores closest approximation in DSII is the DFFG. The DFFG, however, has too short of a range to allow it to fit the role well. To better fit the raw terror of an OGRE Hellbore, I have expanded the DFFGs through a few more classes. These are only suitable for OGREs.

  Weapon	Close Range	Medium Range	Long Range
  DFFG/6	14"	28"	42"
  DFFG/7	16"	32"	48"
  DFFG/8	18"	36"	54"
  DFFG/9	20"	40"	60"

  Chit validity for target types is the same as for any other DFFG.

  Let's face it. You don't need a DFFG/10, OK?

  OGREs weapons never suffer the effects of Firer System Down results. Any Fire System Down chits pulled are ignored.

  Artillery fire against OGREs.

  Damaging and OGRE with artillery requires a level of fire concentration not normally available with HEF or even MAK rounds. Open Sheafs are a waste of ammunition, as the OGRE will barely notice them. To make artillery units useful, a new ammunition type is introduced, Smart Multiple Armor Killer rounds - SMAK.

  SMAK rounds are targeted against specific to OGRE Modules. Thus, a SMAK round fired by either an artillery unit, or as an OGRE missile in SMAK mode (see OGRE Missiles below) must be directed to target a specific OGRE module type as listed:

  • SMAK - EM: targets Electronics Modules
  • SMAK - MB: targets Main Battery Weapons Modules
  • SMAK - SB: targets Secondary Battery Weapons Modules
  • SMAK - AP: targets Anti-Personnel Weapons Modules
  • SMAK - MM: targets Missile Weapons Modules
  • SMAK - MR: targets Missile Rack Modules
  • SMAK - TM: targets Tread Modules

  SMAK Artillery barrages use a normal 2" Beaten Zone template. If there are no OGRE targets within the Beaten Zone, but are non-OGRE targets, the targets are attacked as if under a barrage of MAK munitions. If there are OGRE targets under the Beaten Zone marker, the SMAK rounds will engage and attempt to attack the designated target typer (per the ammunition chit).

  Each firing artillery element will be capable of attacking one of the designated target types within the Beaten Zone. If there are no designated target types within the Beaten Zone, the SMAK rounds fail to detonate, causing no damage.

  SMAK rounds which have a valid target will attempt to direct themselves towards it. This is done using the same system as a GSM. The SMAK loads are purchased with a rating (Basic, Enhanced, Superior) which gives them an attack die value (d6, d8, d10 resepectively). This attack die is compared to the ECM value of the target OGREs Electronics Module (d10 for an undamaged EM). If the attack roll excedes the ECM roll, the rounds strike the target and chits are pulled to assess damage.

  ADS and PDS do not effect incoming SMAK rounds.

  SMAK rounds attacking OGRE modules pull one chit greater than the class of the firing artillery unit. Thus, Light Artillery pulls 2 chits, Medium pulls 3, and Heavy pulls 4. This is only done against OGRE modules. Attacks against non-OGRE targets are treated as normal MAK ammunition for the artillery class used.

  SMAK Artillery ammunition loads cost as follows:

  • Basic: additional 5 points x the class of artillery per load.
  • Enhanced: additional 10 points x the class of artillery per load.
  • Superior: additional 15 points x the class of artillery per load.

  Thus, the cost for Light is 20+5 per tube, Medium is 30+5 per tube, and Heavy is 40+5 per tube).

  All SMAK rounds purchased for an artillery unit must have the same targeting quality (Basic, Enhanced, Superior).

  Example of using SMAK ammunition.

  An OGRE Mk V is targeted by a Forward Observer which successfully calls in a fire mission from a battery of 3 Heavy Artillery elements, all loaded with Enhanced SMAK rounds. One Impact Marker is placed for the battery, just as if it were normally firing a Closed Sheaf. For each tube firing, one SMAK ammunition marker (see list above) is placed face down beside the Impact Marker. On the following activation a 2 inch Beaten Zone marker is placed over the Impact Marker.

  Assume that the artillery player elected to place the following marker types:

  1 SMAK - MB
  1 SMAK - TR
  1 SMAK - SB
  

  The Impact Marker was placed on the OGREs electronics module (on the top of the OGRE tower). The OGRE moved foward 3 inches before the sheaf impacted (using a damaged Tread Module). The 2" radius Beaten Zone is placed on the Impact Marker. Because the OGRE moved, the Beaten Zone does not cover eitehr Main Battery or any of the Secondary Batterys. The rear Tread Modules, however, are within the Beaten Zone. The SMAK munitions will self-correct within the 2" Beaten Zone to try to home in on their target type (per the Munitions Marker). The attacking player has one SMAK - TR, which will attack the rear Tread Module (the front Tread Modules are not within the Beaten Zone) that he selects. In this case, he selects the right rear Tread Module. The OGRE has suffered no damage to its Electronics Module, so it defends with an ECM value of d10. The attacking SMAK rounds are Enhanced, so it attacks with a d8. The attacking player rolls his d8 and the OGRE player rolls a d10. If the d8s value is greater than the d10s value, the rounds hit and the attacking player will pull 4 chits, Red and Yellow valid to attempt to damage the Tread Module.

  OGRE Missiles

  OGRE missile batteries are purchased as Heavy Artillery Rockets (HARs). Unlike normal Heavy Artillery, the standard OGRE missile carries only one load of ammunition. The ammunition load, however, is configurable by the OGRE just prior to firing. When an OGRE missile unit is fired, one impact marker is placed for each missile succesfully launched. Further, OGRE missiles are exceptionally effective. Thus, the missile may be targeted as a SMAK round (see later in this document) when fired at another OGRE. If fired at non-OGRE targets, armored targets are hit as if targeted by a MAK warhead and infantry targets are hit as if targeted by a HEF warhead.

  OGRE missiles have the following characteristics:

  • Each load costs 50% more than an normal load of MAK munitions based on battery type (Light, Medium, Heavy).
  • When fired at OGREs, each missile is treated as a SMAK round of the appropriate class using the current effectiveness die of the OGREs Electronics Module (see SMAK rounds above).
  • Each missile acting in SMAK mode will pull one additional chit per artillery class (effectively doubling the number of chits pulled). Thus, OGRE missiles (being Heavy Artillery) pull 6 chits when used in SMAK mode against an OGRE target.
  • When fired at non-OGRE targts, the number of chits pulled is one greater than is normally pulled for the class of artillery used (Heavy for OGRE missiles) with chit validity being whatever is best against the target type (MAK against vehicles, HEF against infantry).

  Each OGRE Missile fired impacts with a normal 2" Beaten Zone.

  DS II has no specific rule or conditions which allow an artillery battery to direct it's own fire. Fire is normally called by an observer. If an OGRE is operating as part of a mixed force, any unit which can normally call an artillery fire mission may attempt to summon fire by the OGRE.

  The OGRE also, however, has it's own targeting system (Duh, it's an OGRE!) which can be used to initiate launch. The OGRE is equipped with a Target Acquisition System (TAS). The TAS is purchased at a cost of 200 points and is housed in the Electronics Module.

  The TAS may attempt to direct the OGREs available missiles by making one activation roll for each Missile which it wishes to launch. The TAS effectiveness will be dependent upon the current status of the Electronics Module, and will need to roll a 4 or greater in order to place each Impact Marker. Note that the TAS may attempt to launch as few as one missile, or as many as the OGRE has available.

  On the following OGRE activation, the OGRE must activate its Missile Unit in order to launch its missiles. Like any fire mission, the OGREs TAS may attempt to abort any of the planned fire missions by rolling a 4 or greater using the appropriate die for teh current effectiveness level of the Electronics Module. This allows for the OGRE to cancel a fire mission at the last minute should the target move away from the Impact Marker. Note that the OGRE must roll separately for EACH missile that it wishes to abort. Failure to abort will mean that the missile is launched as originally planned.

  The TAS may locate any enemy units within the Line of Sight (LoS) of the tower, or the designated part of the OGRE where the Electronics Module sensors are housed (in the case of a Fencer or non-standard OGRE). Like other direct sight systems, the TAS may only target enemies within 60" of the OGRE. As the TAS is considered to have a 360 degree visual and electronic arc around the OGRE. Thus, an OGRE Mk V with all of its missile intact may use the TAS to place 1-6 impact markers during the TAS activation. On the following OGRE activation, any missiles which are successfully launched and are not aborted, will hit the impact points.

  OGRE missiles are each fired individually, and thus may never fire in an Open Sheaf.

  OGRE missiles may never deliver harassing fire.

  The OGRE Mk IV was armed with a set of missile tubes which each carried 5 internal loads. These missiles are used identically to the normal OGRE Missile, with the exception that each HAR carries multiple additional ammunition loads.

  Because of this, the normal OGRE missile will be purchased as a "Missile Module" while the multi-shot launchers will be purchased as a "Missile Rack".

  Once an OGRE missile is out of ammunition markers, it may no longer be fired as the tube is now empty, and cannot be reloaded on the battle field.

  Confidence and Reaction for OGREs.

  OGREs are completely cybernetic and thus will never doubt its ability to achieve its objectives. It never requires a reaction test (always consider it to have passed).

  You still don't get it, do you? It'll find the CP. That's what it does. That's all it does! You can't stop it! It'll wade through you, reach down your throat, and pull your fucking heart out!

  Reaction for those facing OGREs.

  OGREs are scary. Really scary. Units attempting to move closer to an OGRE and which are within LoS, or which move into LoS, must pass a Reaction Test. Not all OGREs, however, as scary as others. The Reaction Test is done with the following Threat Levels, based on the Mark of the OGRE.
  • Mark I or Mark II: +0
  • Mark III: +1
  • Mark III-B, IV, Fencer, or Fencer B: +2
  • Mark V: +3
  • Mark VI: +4

  If the Reaction Test is passed, the unit may advance towards and within LoS of the OGRE.

  If the Reaction Test is failed, the unit may either elect to remain in place and perform a combat action normally, or may move provided that it does not move cloers to the OGRE or come within it's LoS. Moving units may stop just out of LoS to the OGRE, under the assumption that they moved far enough to see that the OGRE was there, and then immediately pull back out of sight.

  Listen! And understand! That OGRE is out there. It can't be bargained with! It can't be reasoned with! I doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead!"

  OGREs and Ramming.

  OGREs are BIG. In their classic role, OGREs sent on missions to destroy enemy command posts found that their mass and speed could be used as a weapon even when their real weapons were destroyed. Enemy units could be crushed beneath their massive treads, and even other OGREs could be rammed, causing damage to tread units, slowing the enemy.

  The following sections cover ramming rules for OGREs.

  OGREs ramming non-OGRE units

  OGREs may initiate a ram attack by moving into contact with an enemy unit (or buidling, or whatever). Each element impacted during the OGREs move may be rammed. Each ram is resolved before the OGRE finishes using the Tread Units BMFs. If the OGRE successfully destroys the impacted element, it may continue its movement. If it does not, it must stop where the impact occurred. If the OGRE loses BMFs as a result of the ram, it may not have movement left to continue with even if it was successful.

  Ramming resolution:

  • The OGRE pulls chits for each element impacted by the ram (it is possible for the OGRE to contact multiple elements with one move).
  • OGREs pull one chit for each size point of the OGREs Tread Modules. Thus, an OGRE with size 4 Tread Modules would pull 4 chits when ramming non-OGRE elements.
  • All chit colors are valid, including specials, when an OGRE rams. Note that when infantry are rammed (run over), specials have no effect. Damage effects are handled normally. A tank with 4 armor must suffer 4 points to be Damaged, 5 to be killed, and/or suffer the effects of any special chits pulled (M, BOOM!, etc.). Infantry are eliminated by suffering the same number of damage points as are needed in an Infantry firefight (3 for militia, 4 for line elements, 5 for powered armor).
  • An OGRE must destroy a rammed vehicle in order to continue moving. Follow-up movement may result in more rams provided that the OGRE has sufficient BMFs in the currently active Tread Module to contact other units. If a rammed vehicle is not destroyed (KO or BOOM! result), the OGRE may not continue moving.
  • OGREs may continue moving, provided that the currently active Tread Module has sufficient BMFs to continue moving, regardless of whether the impacted infantry element(s) is destroyed. Follow-up movment may result in additional impacts.
  • Vehicles rammed by an OGRE may damage the OGREs treads as a result of the impact. Each rammed vehicle pulls 1 chit for each size point it has.
  • Only green chits are valid against OGRE treads. Specials do not count. This allows for a chance for a vehicle to damage an OGREs treads, but not a good one.
  • Infantry cannot damage an OGREs treads by being run over.

  Non-OGRE vehicles ramming OGREs Vehicles may attempt to ram into OGRE Tread Modules. Before doing so, they must pass a Confidence Test using the Threat Levels listed above for the targeted OGRE. Provided that the vehicle passes the Confidence Test, the following procedure applies:

  • Each vehicle ramming an OGREs treads pulls 1 chit for each size point of the vehicle.
  • For armored vehicles, Red and Yellow chits are valid against OGRE treads. For softskins (vehicles with 0 armor), only Yellow chits are valid. Special chits (Mobility, BOOM!, etc.) do not effect OGRE treads when rammed by vehicles.
  • The rammed OGRE may also damage the ramming vehicle. The OGRE pulls one chit for each size point of its Tread Modules. An OGRE with Size 3 Tread Modules pulls three chits.
  • The OGREs chit validity is Red and Yellow against armored vehicles, and ALL valid against softskin vehicles. Specials (Mobility, BOOM!, etc.) are valid.

  OGREs ramming OGREs

  There will be times when OGREs, either because of a lack of available firepower, opportunity, or simply for the sheer joy of causing additional damage, will ram other OGREs. When this occurs, the following rules are used to determine damage:

  • The ramming OGRE must have sufficient BMFs in the currently activated Tread Module to impact the target OGRE.
  • The OGREs movement stops at the point of impact, and the OGRE is then finished moving for the current activation.
  • The ramming OGRE pulls one chit per size point of its Tread Modules, +1 per "size class" of the OGRE. The Size Classes are the same as are listed for Reaction Tests.
    • Mark I or Mark II: +0
    • Mark III: +1
    • Mark III-B, IV, Fencer, or Fencer B: +2
    • Mark V: +3
    • Mark VI: +4

    Thus, an OGRE Mk V initiating a ramming attack against another OGRE will pull 5 chits for the size of its Tread Modules, +3 for its size class, giving it a total of 8 chits.

  • All chits are valid for the ramming OGRE against the target OGREs Tread Module. Special chits are also valid (Mobility, BOOM!, etc.).
  • In addition, when OGREs ram OGREs, all applicable damage is applied, allowing the targeted Tread Module to lose more than one BMF per attack. The following are potentials for causing damage:
    • Total damage points. This can cause DMG or a KO result.
    • Mobility. Each M chit pulled will cause the loss of 1 BMF.
    • Boom! Each Boom! chit pulled will cause the loss of 1 BMF.

    For example, a Mark V rams a Mark I (5 armor, 5 BMFs) and pulls the following chits: Red 3, Yellow 1, Yellow 2, Green 0, Mobility, Boom!, Mobility, and Red 1. The total points of the valid chits is 7 points. This is greater than the armor value of the Tread Module, so one BMF is lost. Additionally, the two Ms cause the loss of two more BMFs, and the BOOM! accounts for a final one. The OGRE Mk I has lost 4 of its 5 BMFs in the targeted Tread Module.

  • The rammed OGRE may also cause damage to the ramming OGREs Tread Module. The rammed OGRE pulls one chit per size point of its Tread Modules, +1 per size class (as above). Thus, the rammed OGRE Mk I would pull 3 chits for the size of its Tread Modules +0 for its size class, for a total of 3 chits.
  • Red and Yellow chits are valid for the rammed OGRE against the attacking OGREs Tread Module. Special chits are also valid (Mobility, BOOM!, etc.). Like the ramming OGRE, the rammed OGRE may cause the loss of multiple BMFs as a result of the combination of valid chits and special chits.

  OGREs in Close Assault

  If an OGRE is involved in a Close Assault, it does not require any Confidence Tests, but also may not withdraw from the action.

  All AP Modules which are within LoS of the assaulting infantry may issue fire as per the normal Close Assault rules.

  Any Weapons Module capable of attacking enemy vehicles, except for Missile Modules or Missile Rack modules, may fire at enemy vehicles involved in the close assault using the appropriate number of chits for the class of weapon used, but using IAVR chit validities.

  Close Assaulting an OGRE is a dangerous proposition.

  OGREs and Nukes

  OGREs are the only units which can survive a direct hit by a Nuclear warhead. When an OGRE is hit by a nuke, the following effects occur:
  • INNER ZONE: All Modules of the OGRE are attacked with 3 chits each, all colors valid. Additionally, each Module suffers a Systems Down chit from the electro-magnetic pulse (EMP).
  • MIDDLE ZONE: All Modules of the OGRE are attacked with 2 chits each, all colors valid.
  • OUTER ZONE: All Modules of the OGRE are attacked with 1 chit each, all colors valid.

  The Final Option

  OGREs will tirelessly attempt to complete whatever mission they are tasked with. There may, however, be times when that mission will not be readily completed as the OGRE suffers damage. If the OGRE is too badly damaged to think that it can complete it's mission and return to base, it may opt to self-destruct in order to either destroy as much of the enemy as possible, or to prevent itself from being captured with any systems intact. This is the OGRE's final option.

  Any OGRE may attempt to initiate a self-destruct sequence. This is treated as an activation by the Electronics Module.

  The OGRE player activates the Electronics Module and announces that the OGRE intends to self destruct. A "nuke" marker should be placed on the OGRE at this time.

  The following sequents of events will then occur:

  • On the OGREs following activation, which may be during the current turn (if it has modules other than the Electronics Module available) or on the following turn using the Electronics Module again, the OGRE must attempt to self-destruct.
  • The OGRE must roll a 4 or greater (4+) using the Electronics Modules current effectiveness die in order to self-destruct.
    • If the die roll is successful, the OGRE is the center of a nuclear explosion, per the nuclear munitions rules for DSII.
    • If the die roll is NOT successful, the OGRE overloads all existing modules and systems, effectively destroying itself.
      It's dead, Jim.

  All Marks of OGRE create a standard DSII Nuke (18" radius Beaten Zone). Although the power plants in larger OGREs are capable of creating larger explosions than those in smaller OGREs, the explosion must be vented through much thicker are larger hulls, so it all evens out in the end.

  Note that if this is done in an objective based scenario, even if the OGRE manages to fulfill it's objective via the resulting nuclear strike, the best that it can achieve is a draw.

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  In order to keep this file reasonable, I have moved the listing of OGREs to its own file, which you can access by clicking here.