You step boldly forward with raised hands to suppress aggression of the target. If not in combat, target may choose to avoid combat altogether if it is not aggressive in nature, outnumbered or similar. Can be re-used with no penalty if combat or hostile actions have not been initiated.
Target cannot take hostile actions (including attacks and spells) on its next action phase.
DR 80 if the target wants to avoid combat.
DR 100 if no hostile actions have yet taken place.
DR 120 If target has been attacked by an ally of the caster.
DR 140 if caster has attacked target.
-10 to DR if target is in defensive stance. +10 to DR if target is in offensive stance.
-20 to -40 if target is aggressive in nature or agitated.