British Units in Great Rail Wars

by: Matt Weaver-Uzelac

with help from John Dreyer

New Ability

Stiff upper lip

The aristocracy in England is known for their stoic attitudes and their serious, no nonsense demeanor give them a certain resiliency when faced with adversity. Officers and figures with Stiff upper lip gain +1 to all Guts rolls.

New Units

Officers

Drawn from the Aristocracy, these professional military men are known for their discipline and their skill on the battlefield.

Strength d6 Smarts d8 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d6 Guts d8

Special Leadership, Stiff upper lip

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Pistol 24 2 2d6

Sword --- --- STR+2

Cost: 20 Bounty: 20 Number: 1

Royal Alchemists

Victorian England has embraced the “new” science of the age, especially Alchemy, which seems more sensible and scientific than crazy gizmos and giant mechanical men. The Royal Engineers have set up a special school and send the most promising candidates to learn how to create and use special chemicals to use elixirs on the battlefield.

Strength d4 Smarts d10 Vigor d4

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d4 Guts d6

Special Arcane Background: Alchemy, start with any three elixirs

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Pistol 24 2 2d6

Cost: 45 Bounty: 45 Number: 1

Infantry

The backbone of the Victorian Empire, the average infantry man is well drilled and ready for battle.

Strength d6 Smarts d6 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d6 Guts d6

Special

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Rifle 48 1 2d8

Cost: 60 Bounty: 12 Number: 5

Royal Engineers

A sign of development and military ingenuity, the Royal Engineers have a world-wide reputation for efficiency and skill in all the traditional engineering skills.

The Royal Engineers also have a new, non-traditional role. After the Awaking became apparent, the Queen asked that the Engineers become trained in the various means of defeating abominations and other “paranormal threats to the empire.” Aside from their studies in Weird Science and Alchemy, the Royal Engineers were a natural choice because of their Ubiquitous nature. They could be sent anywhere to investigate supernatural events under the ruse of regular engineering duties.

Strength d6 Smarts d8 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d8 Fightin’ d6 Guts d8

Special Occult, Nerves of Steel, Mechanically Inclined

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Pistol 24 2 2d6

Sword --- --- STR+2

Cost: 75 Bounty: 15 Number: 5

Royal Artillery

Instead of hiring common mercenary artillerists, the British have brought their own gunners, who are, of course, up to very high standards

Strength d6 Smarts d6 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d6 Guts d6

Special Artillery d6

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Pistol 24 2 2d6

Cost: 50 Bounty: 5 Number: 4 crew + 1 cannon

Navel Landing Brigade Gatling Guns

Using automatic weapons taken from ships, the Navel Landing Brigade gunners provide fire support for their army brethren.

Strength d6 Smarts d6 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d6 Guts d6

Special Artillery d6

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Pistol 24 2 2d6

Cost: 25 Bounty: 5 Number: 2 crew + 1 gun

Personalities

Major Richard St. John-Smythe

Coming from one of the finest military families in England. Major St. John-Smythe has excelled since he graduated from Sandhurst. He has done well in his postings in India and South Africa. When he was given a chance to lead forces in North America, he jumped at the chance.

Strength d6 Smarts d8 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d10 Guts d8

Special Leadership, Stiff upper lip, Big britches

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Pistol 24 2 2d6

Sword --- --- STR+2

Cost: 40 Bounty: 40 Number: 1

Dr. Anne Franklin

The daughter of Lady Jane Franklin caused quite a scandal. Instead of spending her time with properly screened suitors, she poured over the latest scientific texts. With the help of a sympathetic uncle, she attended the finest scientific and engineering schools throughout England. Her talents included Chemistry and Physics, as well as the newer study of Occult Engineering. When her future fiancee was posted to North America, she caused further scandal by journeying to the new world and joining him on his “adventures.”

Strength d6 Smarts d12 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d4 Guts d6

Special Stiff upper lip, Mechanically Inclined, Arcane Background: Mad Science, Gizmo (electrostatic gun)

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Electrostatic Gun 24 1 2d10 (Eat Dirt)

Cost: 50 Bounty: 50 Number: 1

Donavon Frank

Nothing more than a humble cowpuncher. Don happened to be the right place at the right time, and ended up being the local guide to Major St. John-Smythe. He was paid a large amount of money and has stuck with the “Limeys” ever since.

Strength d6 Smarts d6 Vigor d6

Shootin’ d6 Fightin’ d6 Guts d6

Special Sand, Greedy

Weapon Range ROF Damage

Shotgun 24 1 1-3d6

Knife --- --- STR+1

Cost: 60 Bounty: 60 Number: 1