Hook

Hard technique.
Default: Prerequisite skill-5
Prerequisite: Any Melee Weapon skill; cannot exceed prerequisite skill
This is the technique used to snag a foe's head, limb, weapon, or shield in order to pull them off balance. While using a weapon to hook, you cannot use it to attack or parry. However, you may always release or drop your weapon as a free action on your turn.
Roll vs this technique to hit. On a hit, roll a Quick Contest of ST:
Hook vs
Target 	Penalty	Result 	
Head 	-5 	 	
Limb 	-2 	Pulls opponent into a kneeling posture. If they are already kneeling (or crouching), they fall down. Target cannot stand until they break free on their turn.another Quick Contest? Bladed hooks can make escape more difficult, and do damage.	
Weapon 	
{| class="article-table"	Reach C 	-5
Reach 1or most long firearms	-4 	 	
Reach 2+ 	-3 	 	
Note that you can not hook the tail of a snake-tailed humanoid but can still hook an arm and knock them off balance.
==See Also==
*Change Position
*Force Posture Change
*Judo Throw
*Shoving People Around
*Striking At Weapons
*Sweep
*Takedown
== References ==
* Martial Arts, p.74
Category:Techniques