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name: besm-design-npc description: BESM 4e NPC/enemy generator. Mirrors the repo's .claude/commands/design-npc.md.

BESM: Design NPC

Design a new NPC or enemy character for BESM 4th Edition based on user specs and the rules files in Rules/.

Inputs to Gather

• Concept/role (enemy, ally, boss, minion, etc.)
• Target power level / point budget (25/50/75/100/150/200+)
• Theme constraints (setting, tech/magic, species, tone)
• Must-have abilities or signature attack/defense

References (read as needed)

• Rules/Stats_and_Derived_Values.md
• Rules/Combat_and_Damage.md
• Rules/Attributes.md
• Rules/Examples/Race_Templates.md
• Rules/Examples/Class_Templates.md

Workflow

1. Define role + combat niche (striker/tank/controller/support).
2. Allocate Stats (Body/Mind/Soul) at 2 points per rank.
3. Pick Attributes that express the concept; add Defects only if needed for budget.
4. Compute derived values (CV/HP/EP/DM) per Rules/Stats_and_Derived_Values.md.
5. Add Skill Groups that support tactics and non-combat identity.
6. Sanity-check encounter fit (damage, defenses, action economy) using Rules/Combat_and_Damage.md.

Output Template

Copy# [Name]
**Concept:** [1-2 lines]
**Power Level:** [X points]
**Role:** [minion/standard/boss] + [combat niche]
**Size:** [rank]

## Stats
- Body: X (Y points)
- Mind: X (Y points)
- Soul: X (Y points)

## Derived Values
- Combat Value (CV): X
- ACV: X (breakdown)
- DCV: X (breakdown)
- HP: X
- EP: X
- Damage Multiplier (DM): X

## Attributes
| Attribute | Level | Points | Notes |
|---|---:|---:|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... |

## Defects
| Defect | Rank | Points | Notes |
|---|---:|---:|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... |

## Skill Groups
| Skill Group | Level | Points |
|---|---:|---:|
| ... | ... | ... |

## Combat Summary
- Primary Attack: [name/method] - Damage: [calc]
- Defense Plan: [armour/avoidance/reactions]
- Special: [top 3 tricks]

## Point Total
Stats: X + Attributes: X - Defects: X + Skills: X = **X**

## Roleplay Notes
[personality, tactics, motivation, telltale weakness]