Top Secret (First Edition) (1980)

User Summary

TSR's take on Bond and the super spy genre. The box set includes a 68 page rule book outlining character creation, equipment, and combat and a 32 page introductory module entitled "Operation: Sprechenhaltestelle - Code Name: Pisces" along with 2 20-sided dice.

Character creation consists of 6 primary stats (Physical Strength, Charm, Willpower, Courage, Knowledge, and Coordination) and 8 derived stats (Offense, Deception, Evasion, Deactivation, Life level, Movement Value, Hand-to-Hand Combat Value, and Surprise Value). Characters are further detailed with skills in specific knowledge areas.

Combat resolution is handled by dice and modified by situations. The rules include specific handling for boxing, knife fighting, and martial arts as well as hit location and effects.