====== Threat Roll ======
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The Threat Roll is made after the GM describes a **bad consequence** that is about to happen.  You start with as many dice as the **Action** being used to negate/lessen the consequence.
===== Bonus Dice =====
You can get additional dice to your roll from:
  * Taking an **additional Threat** (however additional threats must be assigned dice results after you have rolled)
  * Taking a **Devil's Bargain** and paying the cost
===== Push Yourself =====
You can lessen or negate the consequence of a Threat by rolling your **Attribute** and paying the **Stress** based on your roll.  You may ask the GM what the consequence change would be before you decide to roll.  The Stress cost is between 0 and 3.
===== Gaining Edge =====
This is similar to Gambits in Scum & Villainy but more limited and temporary.  When you roll more than one 6 you gain an **Edge**.  You can spend it immediately or keep it until later.  At Downtime it dissappears.  An Edge can give you **greater effect** in an action or be used as a **bonus die** or can be **used on a team mate** if appropriate.  You may have several Edges from different rolls but they all dissapear in Downtime.
===== Desparate Position =====
If outnumbered, outclassed or badly impaired the standard roll is desparate.  **Only a 6** counts as a success and all other numbers mean you suffer the consequences.  However you do get XP from it.