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This page helps to cover the conversion convention for weapons and items in Palladium.

''[[  personal weapons#Personal Weapons| Personal Weapons]]'' ''[[  personal weapons#Mega-Damage Section| Mega-Damage Section]]''  ''[[  personal weapons#"Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart| "Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart]]''  


This is another area where Palladium and BESM differ greatly and are not directly compatible. In Palladium, weapons and items are created by the writer's imagination, often using real world references. Damage is determined using dice after a successful strike, which is in essence assigned arbitrarily. In BESM, weapons and items are created using the Attributes Weapon Attack, Item, Personal Gear, etc. A perfect mimicry of Palladium in BESM would be impossible in practice and cumbersome in theory to say the least.  Hence why the title says, "helps to cover", not "covers".

Among BESM's flaws is the insistence of using multiples of 5 and 15 exclusively.  Building the weapons with weapon attack is less and issue in terms of special effects, but on a mundane level is allows a knife to do the same damage as a one-hand wielded katana, while a one-hand wielded wakizashi does the same damage as a two-hand wielded katana.  Some of this was "corrected" in the Revised Second Edition.

All of this is before we even discuss Mega Damage weapons, which will have aids further on.

==Personal Weapons==
Revised using TDG House Rules

Personal gear weaponry is built along the same rules as the [[weapon_attribute|Weapon Attack]] attribute with the following exceptions.

Damage per level is 3 for Mundane, 4 for Minor with a level cap of 1 and 5 for Major with a level cap 3 (usually 2-3).

Melee weapons built as personal gear always start at weapon level 0.  Ranged weapons start at level 1.
If a melee weapon is listed as two-handed, it takes two hands to inflict full damage (which is the listed damage) or no damage as is the case with long guns and bows.  Used one handed reduces the damage it would normally do.  For mundane personal weapons the damage is 2 for every 3. For minor personal weapons the damage is 3 for every 4.  For major personal weapons and weapon attacks the damage is 3 for every 5.
If a melee weapon is listed as two-handed, it takes two hands to use the weapon at all, no one handed options available.  This Disability does not add to damage but instead increases effective range by 150%.  This is compatible with Short Range and Long Range.

Wood, bone, stone, and leather weapons do 1 point less of damage per level.

^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Skill ^ Type and Level ^
| Battle Axe | 12 | none | Melee Two-Handed | Melee (axe) | minor 3 |
| Baton or Club | 4 | none | Melee | Melee (baton/club) | mundane 2 |
| Bo (wooden staff) | 6 | none | Melee Two-Handed | Melee (polearm) | mundane 3 |
| Bokken (wooden sword) | 6 | none | Melee Two-Handed | Melee (sword) | mundane 3 |
| Broadsword | 8 | none | Melee | Melee (sword) | minor 2 |
| Combat Yo-Yo | 0 | Accurate Concealable Flexible Returning| Melee Low Penetration | Melee (whips/chains) | minor 0 |
| Katana (long sword) | 12 | none | Melee Two-Handed | Melee (sword) | minor 3 |
| Knife | 3 | Concealable | Melee | Melee (knife) | mundane 1 |
| Naginata (bladed staff) | 12 | none | Melee Two-Handed | Melee (polearm) | minor 3 |
| Nunchuku | 6 | Flexible | Melee | Melee (whips/chains) | minor 2 |
| Yari (spear) | 9 | none | Melee Two-Handed | Melee (polearm) | mundane 3 |
| Wakizashi (short sword) | 4 | Concealable | Melee | Melee (sword) | minor 1|
| Whip | 0 | Concealable Flexible Flare (sound) | Melee Low Penetration | Melee (whips/chains) | minor 0|
^ Thrown Weapons ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Skill ^ Type and Level ^
| Shuriken | 4 | Concealable| Short Range | Thrown Weapons (blades) | minor 1 |
| Boomerang | 4 | Returning | Short Range | Thrown Weapons (boomerang) | minor 1 |
| Bola | 0 (8) | Tangle | Short Range No Damage | Thrown Weapons (bola) | minor 1 |
^ Bows ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Skill ^ Type and Level ^
| Crossbow | 10-15 | none | Slow, Static,  Two-Handed, Ranged | Archery (crossbow) | major 2-3 |
| Shortbow | 4 | none | Short Range, Two-Handed, Ranged | Archery (bow) | minor 1 |
| Longbow | 5 | none | Two-Handed, Ranged | Archery (bow) | major 1|
| Compound Bow | 5-10 | Accurate | Two-Handed, Ranged | Archery (bow) | major 2-3 |
^ Guns  ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Skill ^ Type and Level ^
| Light Pistol | 5 | Accurate Concealable | Low Penetration Short Range | Gun Combat (pistol) | major 1 |
| Medium Pistol | 5 | Concealable | Short Range | Gun Combat | (pistol) major 1 |
| Heavy Pistol | 10 | Concealable | Short Range | Gun Combat (pistol) | major 2|
| Hunting Rifle | 10 | none | Two-Handed, Ranged | Gun Combat (rifle) | major |
| Shotgun | 15| Spreading | Short Range Low Penetration Limited Shots(6) Two-Handed, Ranged | Gun Combat (rifle) minor |
| Sniper Rifle | 15 | Accurate | Two-Handed, Ranged | Gun Combat (rifle) | major 3 |
| Assault Rifle | 10 | Auto-Fire | Limited Shots (6 bursts) Two-Handed, Ranged | Gun Combat (autofire) | major 3 |
| Machine Pistol | 5 | Auto-Fire Concealable | Inaccurate Limited Shots(6 bursts) Short Range | Gun Combat (autofire) | major 3|
| Submachine Gun | 5 | Auto-Fire Limited Shots(6) Gun Combat (autofire) major 3 |
| Blaster Pistol | 10 | Concealable | none | Gun Combat (pistol) | major 3 |
| Blaster Rifle | 15 | Accurate | Two-Handed, Ranged | Gun Combat (rifle) | major 3 |
^ Heavy Weapons ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Skill ^ Type and Level ^
| Machine Gun | 15 | Auto-Fire | Static | Heavy Weapons (machine gun) | major 4 |
| Rocket Launcher | 30 | Area-Effect Penetrating | Inaccurate Limited Shots x3 (1) Slow Static | Heavy Weapons (launcher) | major 3 |
^ Grenade Type ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Skill ^ Type and Level ^
| Base | 15 | Area Effect Concealable | Limited Shots x3 (1) Short Range | Thrown Weapons (grenades) | major 1 (3) |
| Tear Gas | 0 (25) | Area of Effect, Concealable, Irritant | Limited Shots x3 (1), No Damage, Short Range, Toxic | Thrown Weapons (grenades) | major 1 (5) |
| Sleep Gas | 0 (10) | Area of Effect, Concealable, Incapacitating | Limited Shots x3 (1), No Damage, Short Range, Toxic | Thrown Weapons (grenades) | major 1 (2) |
| Flash| 0 (10) | Area of Effect, Concealable, Flash x2 (Vision and Hearing) | Limited Shots x3 (1), No Damage, Short Range| Thrown Weapons (grenades) | major 1 (2) |

Arrow versions of grenades do the same damage from losing Concealable (too large) and Short Range (uses the bow range).

==Mega-Damage Section==
''[[  personal weapons#"Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart| "Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart]]''\\
For a weapon to be Mega-Damage, it much be able to inflict damage past 20 points of armor.  For example, a Vibro-Blade usually capable of inflicting 14 points of damage is Mega-Damage because it can get through 27 points of damage reduction because it has Armor Penetrating 1.

The standard rules for conversion are that Mega-Damage Weapons are created as items or spells, and the damage is roughly one half maximum damage.  example, a 5D6 attack does 15 and a 1d6x10+50 does 80.  This may be lowered after play testing.

Hand held weapons are built as items.  This helps with the idea that MD weaponry is "rare" and that it is part of the character concept.

Human sized weaponry should use the 2 point version of Weapon Attack.

Mecha can use any range of Weapon Attack, but the 4 point version should be limited to "large" weapons.

Large ships can easily use any range of Weapon Attack.

=="Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart==
''[[  personal weapons#Short Range| Short Range]]'' ''[[  personal weapons#Medium Range| Medium Range Missiles]]''  ''[[  personal weapons#"Long Range| Long Range Missiles]]''  ''[[  personal weapons#"Mini-Missiles| Mini-Missiles]]'' ''[[  personal weapons#"Mini-Missiles (Revised)| Mini-Missiles (Revised)]]''

===Short Range===
^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Type, Level (eff Level) ^ Points ^
| High Explosive (Light) | 30 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Velocity x3| Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) |
| 8 km at 800 kph (1.3 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 3 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Medium) | 45 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Velocity x3| Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (3) | (12 points) |
| 8 km at 800 kph (1.3 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 4.6 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Fragmentation) | 30| Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Velocity x3| Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) |
| 4.8 km at 720 kph (1.2 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 6.1 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Armor Penetrating) | 30 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Penetrating (Armor) x1 Velocity x3| Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (3) | (12 points) |
| 8 km at 650 kph (1.1 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 1.5 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Plasma/Napalm | 45 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Velocity x3| Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (3) | (12 points) |
|4.8 km at 800 kph (1.3 kpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 4.6 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Tear Gas | 0 (30) | Area Effect x1 Irritant Long Range x1 Velocity x2 | Interceptable Limited Shots x3 No Damage Toxic| 4WA x2 (3) | (8 points) |
| .8 km at 320 kph (533 mpr), no damage (Body Check with +3 penalty), 3 m blast radius, no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Knock Out Gas | 0 (15) | Area Effect x1 Incapacitating (3, Sleep) Long Range x1 Velocity x2 | Interceptable Limited Shots x3 No Damage Toxic| 4WA x2 (1) | (8 points) |
| .8 km at 320 kph (533 mpr), no damage (Body Check with -3 bonus), 3 m blast radius, no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
|Smoke | 0 (30) | Area Affect x1 Flare Long Range x2 Velocity x2 | Interceptable Limited Shots x3 No Damage Toxic| 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) |
| 1.6 km at 480 kph (800mpr), no damage (Body Check with +2 penalty), 6.1 m blast radius, no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Fire Retardant | 0 () | Area Affect x1 Flare Long Range x1 Velocity x2 | Interceptable Limited Shots x3 No Damage Toxic| 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) |
| .8 km at 320 kph(533 mpr), no damage (Body Check with -3 bonus), 3 m blast radius, no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
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 ''[[  personal weapons#"Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart| "Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart]]''  

===Medium Range===
^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Type, Level (eff Level) ^ Points ^
| High Explosive (Light) | 30| Area Effect x1 Long Range x3 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (2) | (12 points) |
| 80 km at 1920 kph (3.2 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 6.1 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Medium) | 45| Area Effect x1 Long Range x3 Velocity x3 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (3) | (12 points) |
| 64 km at 1200 kph (2 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 6.1 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Heavy) | 60| Area Effect x1 Long Range x3 Velocity x3 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x4 (3) | (16 points) |
| 64 km at 1200 kph (2 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 9.1 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Armor Penetrating) | 45 | Area Effect x1 Penetrating Armor x1 Long Rangex3 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x4 (3) | (16 points) |
| 64 km at 1600 kph (2.7 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 6.1 m blast radius (22 damage), -1 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Fragmentation (light) | 30 | Area Effect x2 Long Rangex3 Velocity x3 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (2) | (12 points) |
| 64 km at 1000 kph (1.7 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 12.2 m blast radius (22 damage), -1 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Plasma/Napalm | 60 | Area Effect x1 Long Rangex3 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x5 (4) | (20 points) |
| 64 km at 1400 kph (2.3 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 12.2 m blast radius (22 damage), -1 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Multi-Warhead | 75 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x4 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x3 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x6 (5) | (24 points) |
| 128 km at 1920 kph (3.2 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 6.1 m blast radius (15 damage), -1 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
|Smoke | 0 (30) | Area Affect x1 Flare Long Range x3 Velocity x3 | Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 No Damage Toxic| 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) | 
| 64 km at 1000 kph (1.7 kmpr), no damage (Body Check with +2 penalty), 6.1 m blast radius, -1 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
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 ''[[  personal weapons#"Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart| "Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart]]''  

===Long Range===
^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Type, Level (eff Level) ^ Points ^

| High Explosive (Medium) | 45| Area Effect x1 Long Range x5 Velocity x5 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x5 (3) | (20 points) |
| 800 km at 3234.8 kph (5.4 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 9.1 m blast radius (22 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive (Heavy) | 60| Area Effect x1 Long Range x5 Velocity x5 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x6 (4) | (24 points) |
| 800 km at 3234.8 kph (5.4 kmpr), 60 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 12.2 m blast radius (30 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
High-Explosive (heavy): 4D 6xlO M .D., 500 mile (800 km) range at 2010 mph (mach 3), 40 foot (12.2 m) radius, 20 M.D.C.
| High Explosive (Armor Penetrating) | 45 | Area Effect x1 Penetrating Armor x1 Long Rangex3 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x2 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x4 (3) | (16 points) |
| 1280 km at 1600 kph (2.7 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 9.1 m blast radius (22 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Fragmentation (light) | 45 | Area Effect x2 Long Rangex5 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x5 (3) | (20 points) |
| 640 km at 1400 kph (2.3 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 24.4 m blast radius (22 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Plasma/Heat (medium) | 75| Area Effect x1 Long Rangex5 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x6 (5) | (24 points) |
| 800 km at 2240 kph (3.7 kmpr), 75 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 12.2 m blast radius (37 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Plasma/Heat (heavy) | 75 | Area Effect x1 Long Rangex5 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x6 (5) | (24 points) |
| 800 km at 2240 kph (3.7kmpr), 90 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 15.2 m blast radius (45 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Proton Torpedo (heavy) | 75 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x5 Velocity x5 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x6 (5) | (24 points) |
| 1920 km at 3234.8 kph (5.4kmpr), 90 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 15.2 m blast radius (45 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
|Reflex (medium ) | 75 | Area Effect x1 Long Rangex5 Velocity x5 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x6 (4) | (24 points) |
| 1600 km at 3234.8 kph (5.4 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 12.2 m blast radius (22 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Plasma/Napalm | 90| Area Effect x1 Long Rangex5 Velocity x5 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x8 (6) | (32 points) |
| 1600 km at 3234.8kph (5.4 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 18.3 m blast radius (22 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Reflex Multi-Warhead | 120| Area Effect x1 Long Rangex5 Velocity x5 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable x4 Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x10 (8) | (40 points) |
| 1800 km at 3234.8 kph (5.4 kmpr), 45 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 30.5 m blast radius (22 damage), -2 bonus to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
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 ''[[  personal weapons#"Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart| "Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart]]''  

===Mini-Missiles (Revised)===
^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Abilities ^ Disabilities ^ Type, Level (eff Level) ^ Points ^
| High Explosive | 30 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Velocity x3 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) |
| 1.6 km range at 800 kph (1.3 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 1.5 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Fragmentation | 30 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x1 Velocity x3 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x1 (2) | (4 points) |
| .8 km range at 800 kph (1.3 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), 6.1 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| High Explosive Armor Piercing/HEAP | 30 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Penetrating Armor x1 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x3 (2) | (12 points) |
| 1.6 km range at 2240 kph (3.7kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), .9 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
| Plasma/Napalm | 30 | Area Effect x1 Long Range x2 Velocity x4 | Direct Hit x2 Interceptable Limited Shots x3 | 4WA x2 (2) | (8 points) |
| 1.6 km range at 1920 kph (3.2 kmpr), 30 damage on a direct hit (+1 attack), .9 m blast radius (15 damage), no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
|Smoke | 0 (45) | Area Affect x1 Irritant Long Range x1 Velocity x2 | Limited Shots(1) x3 No Damage Interceptable  Toxic | Heavy Weapons (missile) | 4WA1 (2) (4 points) |
| .8 km range at 480 kph (800 mpr), Body with +3 penalty or +2 on all actions, 6.1 m blast radius, no penalty to intercept, can only be used once - always detonates||||||
* Available as smart bombs, +5 to strike.\\
 ''[[  personal weapons#"Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart| "Standard" Megaverse Missile Chart]]''