STM: Vayla Asura
Vayla Asura[edit]
a character in the Star Trek: Mercury game
Once upon a time there were these aliens, remnants of a lost civilization. They'd nomad around and every now and then settle amongst more primitive species, setting themselves up as gods thanks to their superior technology. In Star Trek terms they'd have a few devices left on par with TNG-levels, most notably holodeck tech. So they'd chillax, being conquering gods and generally rather unpleasant about the whole thing.
Then one day a Kirk/Pike type came along and after about 30 minutes of screentime, gave them a good speech about the inherent dignity of all sentient beings, the human spirit, and the true meaning of Christmas. The aliens saw the errors of their way and promised to do better. The end.
Except not quite.
It is the alien's ancient custom to deliver a hostage to the one they make a treaty with. And one of them was more open to the idea of science and exploration anyway (and probably had the hots for the handsome Starfleet captain, because that's mandatory). And so she enrolled with Starfleet, a "goddess", reformed alien warlord, and princess to a lost dynasty. But to you she's just the chief science officer. No biggie.
Distinctions[edit]
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Ancient Alien Goddess[edit]
Vayla is much older than anyone else on the Mercury. She has seen many things and been to many places... and some civilizations might hold grudges.
Heir to a Throne[edit]
Vayla is highly educated in etiquette, culture, and the not-so-subtle art of despotism. Can she adapt to the chain of command?
Reformed Interstellar Warlord[edit]
Vayla has conquered worlds. That's a lot of misdeeds to atone for.
Disciplines[edit]
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| Security |
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Four-armed |
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| Engineering |
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| Science | 
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Sensors |
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Values[edit]
| Value | Statement | |
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| Agency |
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“Kneel before your god! Oh sorry, sorry. Force of habit.” |
| Crew |
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“I’m not used to this.” |
| Discovery |
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“This is why I’m in Starfleet!” |
| Logic |
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“Everything I knew was wrong.” |
| Passion |
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“Beauty and power, I’ve got it all!” |
| Peace |
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“Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum.” |
Talents[edit]
Science Talent[edit]
- The Omniscient Goddess
When you spend a PP to create an asset based on scientific knowledge or your past encounters with some uncommon phenomenon, step up the asset by one (to d8).
Open Talent[edit]
- Wrath of the Asura
When you’re in a test opposed by another character, you may add your Angry stress to your roll. Doing so means it can’t get added to the opposing die pool as well. After resolving the roll, step up your Angry by one step.
Resources[edit]
- Asuran Biology
- Mercury's Databanks
Milestones[edit]
Redemption
- 1XP… when you allude to past crimes and your regrets.
- 3XP… when you make a positive difference in someone’s life.
- 10XP… when you remove a tyrant from power or assist them in maintaining their rule.
To boldly go...
- 1XP… when your ship goes to or encounters something new.
- 3XP… when you finish exploring or cataloguing some new find.
- 10XP… when you make an astonishing discovery or abandon a discovery for the greater good.
Advancement[edit]
XP: 0
Spent XP[edit]
XP: 0
