Mneme CE Space Combat

Mneme CE Space Combat

Mneme Space Combat Rules for the Cepheus Engine — streamlined space combat using standard skills and crew functions.

Overview

The Mneme Space Combat system simplifies ship-to-ship combat while maintaining tactical depth. It uses standard Cepheus Engine skills for crew positions and follows the Mneme philosophy of reducing mental overhead.

Key Features

• Standard Skills — Uses existing Chapter 2 skills (Leadership, Comms, Engineering, Piloting, Gunnery)
• Crew Functions — Clear roles: Captain, NavComm, Engineer, Pilot, Gunner
• Streamlined Actions — Minor, Significant, and Full actions per crew position
• Assistant Functions — Support roles to help manage larger crews
• Automation — Computer programs can assist or replace crew

Content Statistics

Mneme CE Space Combat Rules Summary (9 Chapters)

Chapter	Lines	Size	Key Features
Main Page	~120	4KB	Quick reference and index
Chapter 1	~100	3KB	Introduction & Superiority System
Chapter 2	~250	7KB	Ship Design (Hulls, Drives, Weapons)
Chapter 3	~200	5KB	Crew Functions (Major, Assistant, Auto)
Chapter 4	~300	8KB	Combat Mechanics (Initiative, Phases)
Chapter 5	~500	13KB	Actions (All 5 crew positions)
Chapter 6	~300	8KB	Reactions (Defense, Preparation)
Chapter 7	~350	9KB	Damage & Morale (HP, Crew Damage)
Chapter 8	~450	13KB	Definitions & Tables (Reference)
Chapter 9	~800	22KB	Sample Ships (10 detailed stat blocks)
Total	3,185	92KB	Complete space combat system

Crew Functions

Function	Skill	Role	Actions
Captain	Leadership	Command and coordination	Command, Inspire, Coordinate, Rush
NavComm	Comms	Sensors and communications	Scan, Jam, Lock, Plot Jump, Hack
Engineer	Engineering	Systems and repairs	Repair, Optimize, Red Line, Jump
Pilot	Piloting	Ship movement	Evade, Maneuver, Attack, Land
Gunner	Gunnery	Weapons and missiles	Fire, Launch Missiles, Control Drones

Space Combat Turn

Combat proceeds in phases:

1. Captain Phase — Leadership and coordination
2. NavComm Phase — Sensors and communications
3. Engineering Phase — Repairs and optimization
4. Pilot Phase — Movement and evasion
5. Gunner Phase — Weapon attacks

Skill Clarifications

NavComm Uses Comms Skill

Unlike standard Cepheus Engine, the NavComm position uses Comms skill for all sensor and electronic transmission operations:

• Sensor scans and target locks
• Jamming enemy communications
• Hacking enemy systems
• Plotting jump points
• Breaking target locks

Computer Programs

Ships can use software to automate functions:

• Fire Control — Acts as gunners (Rating 5+, 2 MCr per weapon)
• Evade — Assists Pilot maneuvers
• Auto-Repair — Engineering assistance with repair drones
• Expert Programs — Provide Skill 0 in specific functions

Ship Components

Bridge Stations

Each crew function requires a bridge station:

• Standard bridge: 10 DTons, supports all basic functions
• Additional stations for assistants or automation
• Multiple bridges provide redundancy

Sensors

Sensor Type	TL	Notes
Standard (Bridge)	TL 8	Included with bridge
Basic Civilian	TL 9	1 DTon, 50,000 Cr
Basic Military	TL 9	Enhanced targeting
Advanced	TL 10+	Fine details, internal structure
Very Advanced	TL 11+	Neural activity detection

Sample Ships

See the CE Ships Spreadsheet for complete ship statistics including:

• Tonnage and configuration
• Thrust and jump ratings
• Cost and maintenance
• Crew requirements
• Weapon and defense systems

Related Pages

• Space Combat Skills — Detailed skill descriptions
• Mneme CE Combat Rules — Personal combat system
• Mneme Cepheus Engine Rules — Core rules index

Source Document

• Document: 251101-12__CE_MNEME_SPACE_COMBAT_v2_45.odt