====== Ranged Abilities ======

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===== Rank 1 =====

==== Iron Sights ====

  * By taking 5s to aim a shot after charging (rather than the usual 1s) you may extend your range for a ranged weapon to 20m.

==== Power Shot [2] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#STRIKEDOWN|YOU: STRIKEDOWN]] with a charged ranged weapon at a target in range.

==== Scatter Shot [2] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#PEW|YOU LOT: PEW]] with a charged ranged weapon.

==== Ranged Weapon Prowess ====

Various abilities for different weapon types.  You may take this Ability multiple times for different weapon types.

  * **Dual Pistols** - you may charge these independently of each other.
  * **Two-Handed** - reduce the charge time for this weapon by 2s.
  * **Launcher** - charge for 20s to call [[Combat Rules#BLAST|YOU: BLAST]] with this weapon at a target in range.  If you are hit with [[Combat Rules#DRAIN]] while charged, you must call [[Combat Rules#KABOOM]] immediately and discharge.
  * **Grenade** - you get a single [[Combat Rules#Grenades|Grenade]] per Encounter.

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===== Rank 2 =====

==== Scout Sniper ====

  * You may ask a Ref to inform you of what enemies are saying at a distance if you are able to watch them undetected.

==== Double-Tap [2] ====

  * The charge time to fire at the same target as your previous shot is reduced by 3s.  
  * You must fire at that target or spend the full time charging to aim at a different one.

==== Ghost [2] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#CLUNK|YOU: CLUNK]] with a ranged weapon.  
  * Normal CLUNK rules apply.

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===== Rank 3 =====

==== Emplacement ====

Your Energy Regimen is improved by ranged weapon use:
  * **Siphoner** - hits against you while you are charging a ranged weapon count as 2 hits for producing Energy.
  * **Channeller** - you produce 1 additional energy from channelling if you are charging a ranged weapon throughout.
  * **Generator** - when you incapacitate an enemy with a ranged weapon attack, produce 1 Energy.
  * **Accumulator** - the first ranged weapon call you make during an encounter has its Energy cost reduced by 3.
  * **Detonator** - the total cooldown for using ranged ability calls is reduced by 10s.
  * **Assimilator** - when you call [[Combat Rules#ASSIMILATE]] you instantly charge your ranged weapon.

==== Recoil [2] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#STRIKEDOWN]] if you are hit in melee while charging a ranged weapon or aiming.

==== Explosive Round [3] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#BLAST|YOU: BLAST]] with a charged ranged weapon at a target in range.

==== Ranged Weapon Finesse ====

  * **Grenade** - you get an additional grenade per encounter

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===== Rank 4 =====

==== Sniper Elite ====

  * By taking 10s to aim a shot after charging, your ranged weapon range extends to 30m.

==== Headshot [3] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#BREAK / BREAK<X>|YOU: BREAK]] with a charged ranged weapon at a target in range.  
  * You may target any body part or weapon if you choose.

==== EMP [3] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#DRAIN|YOU: DRAIN]] with a charged ranged weapon at a target in range.

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===== Rank 5 =====

==== Overheat ====

  * You may reduce the Energy cost of any Ability by 5 by suffering a [[Combat Rules#BREAK / BREAK <X>|BREAK]] on your ranged weapon after you use the ability.
  * This may not stack with other sources of Energy cost reduction.

==== Orbital Bombardment [5] ====

  * Call [[Combat Rules#BREAK / BREAK <X>|YOU LOT: BREAK]].

==== Mutually Assured Destruction [5] ====

  * Suffer a Severe Injury.
  * Select a specific target.
  * For the rest of the encounter, you may call [[Combat Rules#BREAK / BREAK <X>|YOU: BREAK]] on that target once every 10s.
  * If that target is incapacitated, you may continue to do this.  
  * If they die, your power runs out.

==== Ranged Weapon Mastery ====

  * **Grenade** - you get an additional grenade per encounter