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Roll a [[Quick Contest]] of Interrogation vs. the prisoner's [[Will]] for each question. This requires 5 minutes per question. If you win, you get a truthful answer. If you tie or lose, the victim remains silent or lies. If you lose by more than five points, he tells you a ''good, believable lie!'' The GM roleplays the prisoner (or, if ''you'' are the prisoner, the GM will roleplay the interrogator) and makes all die rolls in secret. | Roll a [[Quick Contest]] of Interrogation vs. the prisoner's [[Will]] for each question. This requires 5 minutes per question. If you win, you get a truthful answer. If you tie or lose, the victim remains silent or lies. If you lose by more than five points, he tells you a ''good, believable lie!'' The GM roleplays the prisoner (or, if ''you'' are the prisoner, the GM will roleplay the interrogator) and makes all die rolls in secret. | ||
''Modifiers:'' -5 if the prisoner's loyalty to his leader or cause is "Very Good" or | ''Modifiers:'' -5 if the prisoner's loyalty to his leader or cause is "Very Good" or "Excellent"; -3 for [[Low Empathy]]; +2 for a lengthy interrogation (over two hours); +3 if you use severe threats; +6 if you use torture*. Increase these last two bonuses by +1 if you have the [[Callous]] disadvantage! | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki> "Torture" does not necessarily mean thumbscrews and the rack. Exposing a prisoner to the object of his phobia (see [[Phobias]]) is an effective torture, as is a believable threat against a loved one. Note that torturing a prisoner is usually considered ''vile'' behavior, likely bringing retribution. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> "Torture" does not necessarily mean thumbscrews and the rack. Exposing a prisoner to the object of his phobia (see [[Phobias]]) is an effective torture, as is a believable threat against a loved one. Note that torturing a prisoner is usually considered ''vile'' behavior, likely bringing retribution. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 19 January 2014
Defaults: IQ-6, Intimidation-3, or Psychology-4.
This is the ability to question a prisoner. Only intelligence agencies, police and prison services, the military, and the underworld teach this skill.
Roll a Quick Contest of Interrogation vs. the prisoner's Will for each question. This requires 5 minutes per question. If you win, you get a truthful answer. If you tie or lose, the victim remains silent or lies. If you lose by more than five points, he tells you a good, believable lie! The GM roleplays the prisoner (or, if you are the prisoner, the GM will roleplay the interrogator) and makes all die rolls in secret.
Modifiers: -5 if the prisoner's loyalty to his leader or cause is "Very Good" or "Excellent"; -3 for Low Empathy; +2 for a lengthy interrogation (over two hours); +3 if you use severe threats; +6 if you use torture*. Increase these last two bonuses by +1 if you have the Callous disadvantage!
* "Torture" does not necessarily mean thumbscrews and the rack. Exposing a prisoner to the object of his phobia (see Phobias) is an effective torture, as is a believable threat against a loved one. Note that torturing a prisoner is usually considered vile behavior, likely bringing retribution.