Exhaust Gate Scaling
Exhaust Gate Encounter Scaling
| Party | Roster | Budget | Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PCs | Warden Mech Prototype (creature 3) and 2 Repair Drones (creature –1) | 120 XP | Severe. |
| 5 PCs | Base roster plus 1 Repair Drone and increase the Warden to 65 HP | Approximately 140 XP | Use terrain and objectives rather than another full soldier. |
| 6 PCs | Base roster plus 1 Artillery Node (creature 1) | 160 XP | Below a full Severe budget because the party is already depleted. |
| 7 PCs | As 6 PCs plus 1 Repair Drone and 1 Corporate Sweep Trooper (creature –1) | 200 XP | Keep the additional units on separate parts of the map. |
Weakened Moderate Version
For a weak four-character party, remove both Repair Drones, reduce the Warden to 45 HP, and remove Emergency Pursuit. Award 80 XP. For any weak party, the active FF specialist can also begin adjacent to the route element they support.