Skirmishing

Skirmishing is a general skill that all Starmourn players have access to. It includes a number of very basic combat abilities.

You can increase your knowledge of skirmishing by using lessons.

Abilities in Skirmishing

Ability	Description
Cover	Take cover behind props.
Command: TAKE COVER <PROP>, LEAVE COVER, FLIP <PROP> Lessons: 0 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Your combat knowledge allows you to take cover behind various props that can be found at your location.
Unarmed	Master unarmed combat.
Command: PUNCH <TARGET>, KICK <TARGET> Lessons: 0 Lessons Ability type: Melee Can Target: Others Base Balance Time: 3.0 seconds For those mornings after the night before when you find yourself stripped of weapons and dignity, you can use the most basic attacks - punching and kicking.
Escape	Flee from combat.
Command: CRASH <DIR> Lessons: 5 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others If you've bitten off more than you can chew, disengage yourself from a combat situation, and make a hasty escape in your chosen direction.
Focusing	Focus on a single target.
Command: FOCUS <TARGET|ALL> Lessons: 30 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Focus on the actions of your foe, ignoring anything happening at your location that does not concern you. This ability will hide attack messages that are directed at anyone other than you.
Evaluation	Weigh up a foe.
Command: EVALUATE <TARGET> Lessons: 70 Lessons Ability type: In-room non-combat targeted Base Balance Time: 2.0 seconds By comparing your level against the level of the target, you can assess their threat level. This assessment may be inaccurate, but it should provide you with the general idea.
Discharge	Purge yourself of residual EM energy.
Command: DISCHARGE Lessons: 115 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Base Balance Time: 4.0 seconds Purge all residual electromagnetic energy from yourself.
Silentorders	Non-verbal communication.
Command: SIGNAL <TEXT> Lessons: 137 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Silently signal to those who are taking cover behind the same prop as you.
Pacify	Calm a creature.
Command: PACIFY <TARGET> Lessons: 198 Lessons Ability type: In-room non-combat targeted Base Balance Time: 3.0 seconds Attempt to calm a creature to stop it from fighting. Your chance of success is based on the difference between your level and your target's, but is never a guarantee.
Quickdraw	Swiftly draw a weapon.
Command: QUICKDRAW <ITEM> Lessons: 287 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Cooldown time: 30.0 seconds Impress your friends! Outdraw your enemies! Swiftly wield something without any balance cost! Best you get it right on the first draw, partner, there is a cooldown.
Slink	Slink into the shadows.
Command: SLINK Lessons: 415 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Base Balance Time: 1.5 seconds Slink into the shadows to make yourself invisible to casual observers. Movement will end the effect.
Arson	It is a pleasure to burn.
Command: ARSON Lessons: 550 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Base Balance Time: 4.0 seconds Share your warm and caring personality with everyone, commit an act of arson! If you're successful, the room will be set on fire, causing damage to everyone present.
Snare	Set up a snare trap.
Command: SNARE <DIRECTION> Lessons: 700 Lessons Ability type: Combat utility Can Target: Others Base Balance Time: 3.0 seconds Set up a snare trap at the location. Anyone attempting to cross through the exit in either direction will be tripped and thrown to the ground.
Divert	Divert attention from yourself.
Command: DIVERT <TARGET> Lessons: 814 Lessons Ability type: In-room non-combat targeted Base Balance Time: 2.0 seconds Nothing to see here, you promise. Attempt to look as nonthreatening as possible making denizens less likely to attack you.
Overwatch	Watch for movement in a direction.
Command: OVERWATCH <DIR> Lessons: 949 Lessons Ability type: Noncombat utility Base Balance Time: 2.0 seconds Watch diligently for any movements to or from the location in the direction you specify.
Dashing	Run away!
Command: DASH <DIR> Lessons: 1106 Lessons Ability type: Noncombat utility Base Balance Time: 0.50 seconds This ability allows you to move swiftly through several rooms in the same direction, stopping when you no longer can continue.
Huddle	Just like a turtle.
Command: HUDDLE Lessons: 1288 Lessons Ability type: Noncombat utility Base Balance Time: 4.0 seconds By huddling like a turtle, you reduce all incoming damage by 40%, This effect lasts for a fairly short time.
Pounce	Pounce on an unsuspecting victim.
Command: POUNCE <TARGET> Lessons: 1501 Lessons Ability type: In-room ranged Can Target: Others Base Balance Time: 2.50 seconds If you are concealed in the shadows using the SLINK ability, you can then pounce upon an unsuspecting target, disrupting their balance. If your target is prone, it will cause damage instead.
Victoryrush	Rush of adrenaline after a kill.
Command: NONE Lessons: 1750 Lessons Ability type: Noncombat utility (Passive) Let the rush of victory warm your blood and inspire you onward to greater acts of glory! Whenever you slay something, your balance time will be 10% faster for the next 30 seconds.