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Far less widespread than the
Jedi, the
Kilian Rangers were a tradition of
Force adepts from the isolated system of
Kilia. A small band of elite warriors, the Kilian Rangers defended the noble houses and protected the common people of
Kilia IV. Force-users raised in a tradition different from that of the Jedi; the Rangers were Force adepts of varying ability.
Potential Rangers identified as Force-sensitive by
Kilian Lords around the time of puberty underwent training as
Kilian Squires. Each Lord selected and trained one Squire, starting the squire as a starting Force adept (regardless of whether the character had a higher class). When the squire reached a certain point in their training as a Force adept, he or she became a Kilian Ranger. Upon reaching a higher level, the Ranger became a Kilian Lord.
The Kilian Rangers defended their people from predators, outlaws, and offworld
slavers and
smugglers who found their way to their uncharted world. The Rangers also protected the noble houses and their charges from the
Renegades, outlaws led by nobles trained as Rangers who turned to the Dark Side of the Force and were cast out from the Kilian community. The Renegades lived in the badlands beyond the lush valley, though they often made raids on the outlying farms or ambushed travelers moving from one keep to another.
There were no more than five Kilian Rangers at any time, with perhaps one Lord, two Rangers, and two Squires making up the entire group. There were two Dark Rangers leading the Renegades, a Lord and a Ranger.
A few technological devices used on Kilia were remnants of the original colony and were usually in possession of a member of a noble house, a Kilian Ranger, or Renegade (who managed to steal some of these carefully guarded items for their own use). The Kilians made modifications that allowed them to keep these items powered and in working condition, and they took great care to keep the jury-rigged systems from crashing. They did not possess the capability to craft new technological items to replace any item that is destroyed.
Kilian Ranger Talent Tree
Empower Siang Lance—You can spend a force point to empower a siang lance's bayonet with the Force. It requires a full-round action, and increases the bayonet’s damage by 1d8 (to a total of 2d8). This increased damage only applies when you wield the siang lance.
Shield Gauntlet Block—As the Jedi talent Block, but must be wielding a shield gauntlet rather than a lightsaber.
Shield Gauntlet Defense—As the Jedi talent Lightsaber Defense, but must be wielding a shield gauntlet rather than a lightsaber.
Shield Gauntlet Deflect—As the Jedi talent Deflect, but must be wielding a shield gauntlet rather than a lightsaber.
NEW EQUIPMENT: Siang Lance
Required feats: None or Exotic Weapon Proficiency [Siang Lance] (see below)
Notes: The weapon known by the Kilian Rangers as a Siang lance is in fact a sporting blaster rifle with a bayonet built into the stock. The weapons are ancient, and only a handful remain. They serve as a Kilian Ranger's badge of office and a symbol of their oaths to protect the people and defend justice and chivalry. Kilian Rangers use these weapons one-handed both in melee and ranged combat, their other hand being occupied by their Shield Gauntlet.
Though extensively jury-rigged and in need of frequent maintenance, a Siang Lance is mechanically identical to a sporting blaster rifle with a bayonet and can be used as such.
Taking the feat Exotic Weapon Proficiency [Siang Lance] allows a character to use the weapon one-handed without penalty.
NEW EQUIPMENT: Shield Gauntlet
Notes: A shield gauntlet is the defensive counterpart of a Kilian Ranger's siang lance, and represents the Ranger's commitment to himself and his family rather than his people (represented by the siang lance). The use of the two requires balance, as the needs of the individual and the many must be balanced.
A shield gauntlet creates a force field that provides a small amount of cover. Carrying an active shield gauntlet grants a +1 bonus to the wielder's Reflex defense. The real benefit of a shield gauntlet becomes obvious in the hands of a Kilian Ranger trained in its use. A wielder who has mastered the shield gauntlet can parry melee weapons or deflect blaster fire with ease. It is important to note that using a shield gauntlet requires the same level of concentration and maneuvering that using a lightsaber does, and it is not possible for a character to wield both types of devices simultaneously. A shield gauntlet's value is up to the GM. I suggest half the value of a lightsaber (1,500 credits).