Vehicles in Combat
Source GM Core pg. 237
Whether engaging in a turf war from atop a hoverboard or chasing criminals in a patrol dirigible, characters sometimes attack from a vehicle or target other creatures aboard a vehicle. Attacks made while on a vehicle that has moved within the last round take a –2 penalty, or a –4 penalty if the vehicle is uncontrolled or any action in the last round had the reckless trait.
While on a vehicle, a character might have cover from certain angles of attack. A vehicle with sides but no top, such as a convertible, usually provides lesser cover, or standard cover from an attacker on the ground. An enclosed vehicle, such as a car, provides greater cover or might prevent attacks entirely. Breaking the vehicle can reduce the cover it provides.
Some vehicles have special mounted weapons that can be used by the pilot or passengers. These are typically ranged weapons, such as a plasma cannon, and use the same rules as any other weapon, save that they might be able to target only creatures in a certain range or direction.
While on a vehicle, a character might have cover from certain angles of attack. A vehicle with sides but no top, such as a convertible, usually provides lesser cover, or standard cover from an attacker on the ground. An enclosed vehicle, such as a car, provides greater cover or might prevent attacks entirely. Breaking the vehicle can reduce the cover it provides.
Some vehicles have special mounted weapons that can be used by the pilot or passengers. These are typically ranged weapons, such as a plasma cannon, and use the same rules as any other weapon, save that they might be able to target only creatures in a certain range or direction.