Spend

Spending is a mechanical term. It is the optional Loss of a current Rating used to pay the costs of Abilities.

When Spending a Rating, you Lose an amount equal to the cost listed on the Ability.

Should you not have the required amount of a Rating to Spend on an Ability while resolving it, that Ability Fails. You do not gain or apply any effects from that Ability and lose any Action or Quick Action Points spent to perform that Ability.