Lethality Index
Each character has a Lethality Index. The value = DTV * 4. If your DTV is -4, your LI is -16. Effects are as follows:
- Between 0 and DTV - The character is limited and semiconscious. He may take one action per tactical turn OR move MR/10 (RU) in a tactical turn. When less than DTV and not less than LI - The person is unconscious. Less than LI - Dead
- When a wound is suffered that leaves the character with an HPV value less than ONE, a roll is taken on the Death Table below. The victim may subtract his CB from the roll. If the wound was inflicted by a SEVERE hit add TWO to the roll. If it is a DEADLY hit add TWO plus the number of DICE used to roll the deadly. (If a 5D10 deadly, add SEVEN). The roll is taken with 2D10.
Death Table
| Roll | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3 or Less | Much of the affect of the blow is in fact a STUN. Recover 2D6 hits in 1D6 turns. |
| 4 - 7 | Increase damage ONE point per CB phases until the bleeding is stopped. |
| 8 - 15 | Damage increases 1D6 - CB points each phase with a minimum increase of ONE. |
| 16 - 19 | Damage increases 1D10 - CB each phase with a minimum increase of TWO. |
| 20 + Up | The wound inflicted is instantly terminal. (Head removed, Heart pierced, etc) |
Stopping The Bleeding
The character is allowed to roll to stop the bleeding if the blow does not kill him outright. If he succeeds, the damage level no longer increases. Until he succeeds it increases as specified in the table above. The absolute value of the LI is used for this. If the roll on D100 is .LT. or equal to the LI the bleeding is stopped. If it is greater but less than 95 it continues. If it is 96 - 100 the loss increases ONE point per phase.
Should the player manage to get access to healing supplies while dying, roll against LI * 2.
NOTE - The system above covers only an individual doing what he can solo. Aid from another player or a healer will modify the situation as covered in the extant rules. Those involved in the effort can do nothing else while attempting to save the threatened life.