Does "Versatile" keyword grants a ranged weapon a melee range and/or melee attack capability?

[Task Master Wei]

Under the entry of the [Versatile] keyword, it says "Some ranged weapons have the Versatile keyword. Units can perform ranged attacks using a weapon with the Versatile keyword even while engaged. A weapon with the Versatile keyword that is both a ranged weapon and a melee weapon can be used to perform either a ranged attack or a melee attack."

The question is, does the second sentence mean that [Versatile] treats a ranged weapon (without a melee range) as both melees and ranged weapon, allowing it to add its dice into melee attacks?

More specifically, does Count Dooku's one-point card "Fear, Surprise, Intimidation" give Dooku the ability to use both his lightsaber and lightning against the same target he is in melee with?

Edited April 18, 2023 by Task Master Wei

[Seth]

48 minutes ago, Task Master Wei said:

The question is, does the second sentence mean that [Versatile] treats a ranged weapon (without a melee range) as both melees and ranged weapon, allowing it to add its dice into melee attacks?

It does not. The second sentence states: "A weapon with the Versatile keyword that is both a ranged weapon and a melee weapon can be used to perform either a ranged attack or a melee attack." Not all weapons with the Versatile keyword are both ranged and melee weapons. See General Grievous's DT-57 "Annihilator" upgrade card for an example of a Versatile weapon that has both melee and ranged range icons.

49 minutes ago, Task Master Wei said:

More specifically, does Count Dooku's one-point card "Fear, Surprise, Intimidation" give Dooku the ability to use both his lightsaber and lightning against the same target he is in melee with?

He may not, as the Dooku's Lightning ranged weapon does not have the melee range icon. It is range 1-2. Versatile allows him to use it while engaged, but does not modify its range; he may not target a unit at melee range.

Hope this helps,
Seth