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Drifter is our erstwhile GM. | Drifter is our erstwhile GM. | ||
− | === Chalkline | + | === Chalkline === |
Mitchell Frost | Mitchell Frost | ||
Homeworld, Aurora | Homeworld, Aurora | ||
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The badge of the scouts in weaponry is the shotgun. While this weapon is preferable in shipboard conflicts, it's limited range makes Frosty more willing to use other slugthrowers on-planet. He doesn't use pistols, lasers or gauss weapons. | The badge of the scouts in weaponry is the shotgun. While this weapon is preferable in shipboard conflicts, it's limited range makes Frosty more willing to use other slugthrowers on-planet. He doesn't use pistols, lasers or gauss weapons. | ||
− | === GaoGaiGar | + | === GaoGaiGar === |
Emily Tomlinson | Emily Tomlinson | ||
Age 29 | Age 29 | ||
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Several cases of rum | Several cases of rum | ||
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Free-forming a bit here, too. | Free-forming a bit here, too. | ||
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Those that survived were outside the port facilities, almost entirely technicians and engineers with a smattering of tourists and support staff, and when Virus sealed and the facilities, killed the orbiting ships and every human that scutters and support droids could find, it was left to these several hundred folks to reestablish...and they did. | Those that survived were outside the port facilities, almost entirely technicians and engineers with a smattering of tourists and support staff, and when Virus sealed and the facilities, killed the orbiting ships and every human that scutters and support droids could find, it was left to these several hundred folks to reestablish...and they did. | ||
− | In a flurry of activity, the satellite telecom dishes were cut from their comm arrays and the manual overrides released the already independent processing fuel | + | In a flurry of activity, the satellite telecom dishes were cut from their comm arrays and the manual overrides released the already independent processing fuel facilites from further contamination...but the damage was done. |
The atmosphere was thin and breathable - and that was the salvation. The Technical Staff survivors made a decision that would shape their future: they would work rebuild the port facility on a manual basis, laying low, processing fuel...because one day, ships would return, and they'd be ready. | The atmosphere was thin and breathable - and that was the salvation. The Technical Staff survivors made a decision that would shape their future: they would work rebuild the port facility on a manual basis, laying low, processing fuel...because one day, ships would return, and they'd be ready. | ||
− | + | And they were. | |
− | + | On the fringe of DL space, Holidai Downport armed itself with the residue of Imperial Technology and fortified, and when the Traders came back, began to turn a profit - fuel and repairs and port facilities for consumables and luxuries. Eventually, even though not that important in the greater scheme of things, the population made the deciision to transition from Independent to a member of the Dawn League... | |
− | + | ...and that's when Marak was selected for the Academy. | |
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Lets see...I think I've got him Squared Away... | Lets see...I think I've got him Squared Away... | ||
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More to follow...but that should get him started. I hope. | More to follow...but that should get him started. I hope. | ||
− | === | + | === Neptune Bencamp === |
Dr. Max Puissant, Assistant Professor, age 37 | Dr. Max Puissant, Assistant Professor, age 37 | ||
8569E6-B | 8569E6-B | ||
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Those four years he vastly expanded his practical knowledge, and was involved in creating an AI. There he became fast friends with a computer expert, Tom Moteur. His experience wiht the AI and cybernetics put him on hte short list for the expedition. | Those four years he vastly expanded his practical knowledge, and was involved in creating an AI. There he became fast friends with a computer expert, Tom Moteur. His experience wiht the AI and cybernetics put him on hte short list for the expedition. | ||
− | === Shadowjack | + | === Shadowjack === |
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'''Captain Mercer "Mercy" Khimamka''' | '''Captain Mercer "Mercy" Khimamka''' | ||
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'''UPP 567998-7 Human/M/32 Nike Nimbus''' | '''UPP 567998-7 Human/M/32 Nike Nimbus''' | ||
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* The noted Dr. [so-and-so], whom he studied Ecology with at the Academy, and who's probably associated with the mission. They've got shared interests. | * The noted Dr. [so-and-so], whom he studied Ecology with at the Academy, and who's probably associated with the mission. They've got shared interests. | ||
* Uhhhhhhhh… well, we're going somewhat cinematic here, right? Ex-girlfriend who's a diplomat or government official or something; met her at a League Academy / Embassy joint function. They parted on good terms; he sends letters back when there's the opportunity for a mail packet, but there's no promises or anything. Probably she's using him as an intelligence source, but what the hell. | * Uhhhhhhhh… well, we're going somewhat cinematic here, right? Ex-girlfriend who's a diplomat or government official or something; met her at a League Academy / Embassy joint function. They parted on good terms; he sends letters back when there's the opportunity for a mail packet, but there's no promises or anything. Probably she's using him as an intelligence source, but what the hell. | ||
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==Prominent NPC's== | ==Prominent NPC's== | ||
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*Lilelu 'Lily' Wall: Mission commander [Rank O7]. Ex-Oriflammi Wet Navy [submersibles] and Space Navy. 5 foot even, Dark brown hair/eyes, pale skin. Has killed 13 people in personal duels. | *Lilelu 'Lily' Wall: Mission commander [Rank O7]. Ex-Oriflammi Wet Navy [submersibles] and Space Navy. 5 foot even, Dark brown hair/eyes, pale skin. Has killed 13 people in personal duels. | ||
*Jansxe 'Ex-Eee' Arnott: Mission XO [Rank 04]. Fiijan, ex Scout administration. Organised, frugal and prone to idle thought. 6 foot even, black hair, green eyes. Always looks distracted. | *Jansxe 'Ex-Eee' Arnott: Mission XO [Rank 04]. Fiijan, ex Scout administration. Organised, frugal and prone to idle thought. 6 foot even, black hair, green eyes. Always looks distracted. | ||
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*''Ser'' Hogann. Nike Nimban Tactical Officer [Rank O2]. Curious, culturally inept. | *''Ser'' Hogann. Nike Nimban Tactical Officer [Rank O2]. Curious, culturally inept. | ||
*''Master'' Howling Lungfish. Luhtahlan comms/deck officer [Rank O1]. Cheerful, oblivious to command structures. | *''Master'' Howling Lungfish. Luhtahlan comms/deck officer [Rank O1]. Cheerful, oblivious to command structures. | ||
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== Notes on Setting and Tone == | == Notes on Setting and Tone == |