Marine
Medium Humanoid (Terran)
Hit Dice: 4d10+7 (29 hp)
Initiative: +1 (+1 Dex)
Speed: 20 ft. (4 squares)
Armour Class: 20 (+1 Dex, +9 armor), touch 11, flat-footed 19
Base Attack/Grapple: +4/+5
Attack: Gauss rifle +6 ranged (1d10+2/x3)
Full Attack: Gauss rifle +6 ranged (1d10+2/x3)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: --
Special Qualities: --
Saves: Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +0
Abilities: Str 13, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10 Wis 9, Cha 8
Skills: Climb +5, Intimidate +6, Jump +5
Feats: Autofire, Improved Autofire, Rock and Roll!, Toughness, Weapon Focus (gauss rifle), Weapon Specialization (gauss rifle)
Environment: Any
Organization: Solitary, pair, group (6-12 plus 4-10 Firebats and 2-6 Medics), or squad (32-64 plus 12-32 Firebats and 10-20 Medics)
Challenge Rating: 4
Treasure: C-14 impaler gauss rifle, CMC-300/400 powered combat suit
Alignment: Lawful neutral
Advancement: By character class
Level Adjustment: --

   This man is wearing a large, bulky armored space suit, scrawled with graffiti. He carries a large rifle.

Description
   Marines are the first line of defense for many of the Terran colonies. A majority of them were at one time criminals or rebels who have undergone mandatory Neural Resocialization. Freed from any previous allegiances or ideologies, these fearless men and women are ready to defend Confederate interets with their lives.
   The Powered Combat Suit worn by Confederate Marines is effective against from small-arms fire and provides them with full life-support and NBC (Nuclear/Biological/Chemical) shielding for operation in deep space and hostile environments. The C-14 Impaler Guass Rifle fires 8mm metal "spikes" at hypersonic speeds. The rounds are designed to provide maximum penetration against all armor types. To preserve both ammo usage and minimize power requirements, the rifle uses a capacitor system to fire in short, controlled bursts.

Combat
   The Marines are the Terran's front line soldiers - often called upon to engage in battle with all manner of foes, they are considered expendable.