OVERWATCH

Overwatch provides a reactionary shot that targets any hostile unit moving within the available detection range. When Overwatch is activated it ends the player's turn. If any hostile units move into the player's field of vision while active, the player will automatically attack that target with the gun weapon and this is called an "Overwatch shot" and it suffers -25% to attack. Only one Overwatch shot may normally happen. Overwatch remains active until the start of the player's next turn, unless the soldier has attacked an enemy. You don’t have to make an overwatch shot if you don’t want to. When you activate Overwatch Mode with a Standard Action, your Overwatch lasts until you use a Free Action in your turn to cancel it. You cannot make Standard Actions, only 1 Move Action per round and Counter Actions can be made during Overwatch Mode. Overwatch is a great way to perform attacks outside of your turn, depending on the enemy movement. If properly trained Overwatch can offer cover fire for your comrades on the field.

Rank 1:
Attack Penalty: -25%
Number of Overwatch Shots per round: 1
Target's Actions that provoke Overwatch Shot: Move Action

Rank 2:
Attack Penalty: -20%
Number of Overwatch Shots per round: 2
Target's Actions that provoke Overwatch Shot: Move Action

Rank 3:
Attack Penalty: -15%
Number of Overwatch Shots per round: 3
Target's Actions that provoke Overwatch Shot: Move Action

Rank 4:
Attack Penalty: -10%
Number of Overwatch Shots per round: 4
Evolution A: Overwatch Shot is faster than Target's Action (if Overwatch Shot kills, target will never get chance to use intended action)
Evolution B: Overwatch Shot may now use Marksman, Unleash, Carnage, Overkill and Assassinate Combat Talents

Rank 5:
Attack Penalty: -5%
Number of Overwatch Shots per round: 5
Evolution A: Hostile Combat Talents now also trigger Overwatch Shot
Evolution B: Hostile Tech Talents now also trigger Overwatch Shot
Evolution C: Hostile Biotic Talents now also trigger Overwatch Shot