Evasive Running

Movement

Strength

Self Discipline

Intuition

Short Description

Sustained, evasive foot movement that balances speed and control across longer distances or in battle.

Success Criteria

Roll 1d100 against DR 100.

Effects

Add half your success rate (SR) to your Defensive Bonus (DB) as long as you're moving evasively. You move at your normal combat movement and thus use this skill as movement.

Modifiers and Restrictions

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Action Examples

In combat, roll 1d100 against DR 100. Add half your success rate (SR) to your Defensive Bonus (DB) as long as you're moving evasively. You move at your normal combat movement and thus use this skill instead of movement.

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Long Description

Running isn't just about escape or pursuit - it's about mobility under fire. The skill reflects trained footwork, breath control, and balanced motion that avoids exposure while maximizing speed. Useful for repositioning, covering ground, drawing out enemies, or maintaining pressure over multiple rounds without succumbing to fatigue or losing coordination.

Sequencing

Sequence with skills, modules and spells that improves movement.

Potential Counters

No direct counters.

How to use this page

All the information above is intended as a guide to help you navigate the many situations that can arise during your game. Since it's both impossible—and frankly uninspiring—to plan for every possible outcome, players are encouraged to think creatively when using their skills. Game Masters, in turn, are encouraged to embrace and support that creativity.

Whenever possible, aim to resolve situations through narrative choices, logical thinking and role playing. If that’s not feasible, agree on a Difficulty Rating (DR) using the provided Success Criteria and Modifiers. These are not rigid rules, but suggestions - starting points to help you find the right level of challenge. The player describes their intended action, and the Game Master proposes a DR. This should be open to brief discussion at the table, ideally resulting in consensus. If not, the Game Master has the final say.

It’s important to emphasize that all suggested effects, modifiers, and action examples are exactly that: suggestions. If you’re unsure how to resolve something, they offer a reliable fallback—but wherever possible, we encourage you to push boundaries. That’s where some of the most memorable and exciting moments in play are born.

Sequencing and Potential Counters are far from exhaustive. With hundreds of skills, spells, and tech modules in the game, the possibilities are too vast to list. You’re encouraged to explore combinations that make sense in your story and setting and in the situations that arise in your game. Sequencing and countering are core to Cosmic Odyssey - they’re where strategic depth meets dramatic flair, and where legendary moments often take shape. Even if no sequencing and counters are mentioned, some certainly exists and can be smartly utilized.

So explore boldly, improvise wisely, and enjoy the game as it unfolds around your choices.