License Levels
A new pilot commonly begins at LL0. Completing missions advances the pilot, with progression extending to LL12 in the core rules. Each step strengthens the pilot and expands mech-building options.
Progression without a shop.
Pilot advancement is measured in License Levels. Licenses represent authorized access to manufacturer equipment and frame designs, rather than a shopping list of prices.
What advancement adds
As pilots advance, they improve areas such as mech skills and talents, and acquire license ranks. Every few levels also grant a manufacturer Core Bonus. Consult the rulebook’s level chart for the exact allocation at each LL.
License ranks unlock gear
Manufacturer licenses grant access to associated equipment and, at the required rank, a frame. Licensed equipment can be combined across manufacturers when the mech’s mounts, system points and other rules allow it.
These editorial notes paraphrase concepts from the free player-facing LANCER Core Rulebook. They omit exceptions and full mechanics; the published book and your GM are authoritative.