Epic: Implement SR5 Core Rulebook Errata (02/09/2014)

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Overview

Implement the official SR5 Core Rulebook Errata dated 02/09/2014. This errata contains rule clarifications, corrections, and data changes that need to be reflected in our ruleset system.

Implementation Approach

Create a new errata book file: data/editions/sr5/core-errata-2014-02-09.json

This errata book will merge over core-rulebook.json using our existing merge strategy system:

• Maintains clean separation of original CRB vs corrected data
• Uses existing ruleset merge infrastructure
• Allows historical accuracy - original CRB data preserved
• Errata can be toggled on/off if needed for comparison
• Follows the sourcebook pattern already established

Do NOT directly modify core-rulebook.json - all corrections should be in the errata file.

Rule/Mechanic Changes

Priority System & Metatypes

• Troll Lifestyle Costs (p. 65): Change from "+50% gear costs" to "doubled Lifestyle costs"
• Dwarf Racial Bonuses (p. 66): Add Thermographic Vision to dwarf racial traits
• Mystic Adept Power Points (p. 71): Change from 2 Karma to 5 Karma per Power Point

Skills

• Agility Skill List (p. 90): Remove "Herding" and "Lockpicking" (not SR5 skills)
• Biotech Skill Group (p. 153): Add Biotechnology to the Biotech skill group
• Magical Skills (p. 142): Clarify requirement as "Aspected Magician, Magician, or Mystic Adept"

Combat

• Block & Parry (p. 168): Move weapon foci bonus dice clarification from Block to Parry
• Recoil (p. 175): Clarify as "Simple or Complex Action other than shooting"
• Multiple Attacks & Edge (p. 196): Clarify Edge application before pool split
• Vehicle Passengers Damage (p. 205): Change "full-automatic bursts" to "suppressive fire"

Vehicle/Drone Combat

• Vehicle-Mounted Weapons (p. 183): Change from "Weapon Skill + Agility" to "Gunnery + Agility"
• Sensor Defense (p. 184): Change from "Pilot + Stealth" to "Pilot + Evasion"

Matrix

• Matrix Actions Table (p. 244): Remove "Crack File" from Sleaze section
• IC and Marks (p. 247): Clarify that IC sharing marks means "if one IC marks, they all do"

Magic/Resonance

• Resonance & Essence (p. 250): Clarify both current and maximum Resonance reduced
• Registering Sprites (p. 256): Add limit of "sprites equal to Logic attribute"
• Power Points (p. 279): Clarify adepts get free PP on Magic increase, mystic adepts don't
• Deactivating Focus (p. 318): Add "Free Action" requirement
• Astral Intersection (p. 316): Remove limits from two-attribute tests

Spells & Powers

• Combat Sense (p. 286): Change from "(Active, Psychic)" to "(Passive, Psychic)"
• Resist Pain (p. 289): Change drain from "(Damage Value) – 6" to "F – 4"
• Preparations/Lynchpins (p. 305): Add "or the lynchpin is broken"

Critters

• Homunculus (p. 298): Change movement from "15/30" to "x2/x4/+1"
• Natural Weapon Power (p. 399): Change from "Action: Complex" to "Action: Auto"
• Devil Rat (p. 404): Remove "Dodge 5" from skill list

Tables & Tests

• Climbing Table (p. 134): Rappelling distance from "2 meters" to "20 meters + 1 meter per hit"
• Social Skill Tests (p. 141): Intimidation target from "Intimidation + Willpower [Social]" to "Charisma + Willpower"
• Motion Sensors (p. 365): Change from "Infiltration + Agility" to "Sneaking + Agility"

Terminology

• Roll Initiative (p. 158): Change "Action Phase" to "Combat Turn"

Data Changes - Dependent Issues

• Errata: Metatype data changes (Dwarf/Troll) #142 - Metatype data changes (Dwarf/Troll)
• Errata: Skill data changes #143 - Skill data changes
• Errata: Spell data changes #144 - Spell data changes
• Errata: Critter and NPC stat block changes #145 - Critter and NPC stat block changes
• Errata: Gear and equipment data changes #146 - Gear and equipment data changes
• Errata: Sample character corrections #147 - Sample character corrections

Errata Book Structure

{
  "meta": {
    "bookId": "core-errata-2014-02-09",
    "title": "SR5 Core Rulebook Errata",
    "edition": "sr5",
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "category": "errata",
    "publisher": "Catalyst Game Labs",
    "releaseYear": 2014,
    "releaseDate": "2014-02-09"
  },
  "modules": {
    "metatypes": {
      "mergeStrategy": "deep",
      "payload": { /* Dwarf/Troll corrections */ }
    },
    "skills": {
      "mergeStrategy": "deep", 
      "payload": { /* Skill corrections */ }
    },
    "spells": {
      "mergeStrategy": "deep",
      "payload": { /* Spell corrections */ }
    }
    // ... other modules
  }
}

Reference

• Errata date: 02/09/2014
• Source: Official Catalyst Game Labs errata

Notes

• All data corrections go into core-errata-2014-02-09.json
• Use appropriate merge strategies (deep, replace, etc.) per module
• Related to Epic: Integrate SR5 Core Rulebook Example Characters #131 (Example Characters) - errata corrections affect character validation
• Errata book should be loaded after core-rulebook in edition.json book list