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== Active Player Characters == | == Active Player Characters == | ||
− | + | === Sunrise Dawson (RobertEdwards) === | |
+ | '''Scout Dawson, Sunrise / Humani / F / 28 / 6A6A83 / Medical Technician, Pilot''' | ||
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+ | ''Skills:'' Electronics-1, Medical-1, Pilot-1, Sensor Ops-1, Ship's Boat-1, Snub Pistol-1, Vacc Suit-1 | ||
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+ | ''Notable Possessions:'' Cr30,000 or so, some in cash, most in the Scout Bank. Snub pistol, assault rifle. Picture of son. Nice and not-so-nice clothes. | ||
− | + | ''Appearance:'' A cross between Jewel Strait's Kaylee, and Gretchen 'Redneck Woman' Wilson. Impractical long brown hair, a sharp chin, and gawky arms and legs; pretty when she makes the effort, but no sense of fashion. | |
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− | + | ''Background:'' Sunrise had been born in the Glisen Belt, and raised indifferently. When she was sixteen, she had made the mistake of conceiving and carrying an unlicensed child; her son, Joshua, was taken from her by the state, and she was branded a delinquent. | |
− | + | She tried to volunteer for the Scouts, but the black mark on her record stopped that… until a sympathetic recruiter had a word with the Draft board. | |
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− | ''Skills:'' | + | She spent ten years in the service, saving what money she could between mandatory child support drafts. Her psych profile made her a perfect field scout, and she easily handled the alternation of x-boat duty and tender duty. |
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+ | A year ago, she'd been doing "traffic surveys" near the Sword Worlds border, and got captured. She was not a model POW, being a loud and opinionated pain in the ass, and earned a few bruises and some time "in the hole." Once free, scrubbed, and fed, she kept an eye out for likeable men, and sympathetic ear for women with similar experiences. | ||
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+ | During the course of this trip, she's been consistently in the front line, whether or not she knows what she's doing, to the point where the doctors have been considering strapping her down and sedating her to let her injuries heal… but only if she stops being so goddamn helpful. | ||
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+ | Old link is old: [[Scout_Sunrise_Dawson]] | ||
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+ | === Olivia (ncc2010) === | ||
+ | '''Hawthorne, Olivia / Humani / F / 10 / 27A997-5 / Minor''' | ||
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+ | ''Skills:'' Acting-1, Brawling-1, Disguise-1, Energy Weapons-1, Handgun-2, Intrusion-4, Laser Weapons-1, Linguistics-1, Pickpocket-1, Recon-1, Research-2, Ship's Boat-1, Small Blade-2, Streetwise-1, Tracking-1 | ||
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+ | ''Notable Possessions:'' Cr40,000 and various forged IDs, hidden in the galaxy's creepiest teddy bear. Custom blade; holdout pistol; PDA; lockpicking kit; flashlight. | ||
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+ | ''Appearance:'' 140cm, 32kg, appears to be a 10-year-old child. However, close inspection will reveal many scars, now healing, across her body. | ||
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+ | ''Background:'' Olivia is living proof and evidence as to why you should never give anagathics to children. | ||
− | + | Born Olivia deHavilland, her parents—drug smugglers—had been using her as a drug mule for black-market anagathic drugs. Four of the eight containers hidden in her stomach ruptured, causing a near-lethal overdose. She was in treatment for a year. It came to pass that the massive overdose greatly retarded her physical growth; the incident was over twenty years ago, yet physically she has only aged ''two.'' | |
− | + | She left the Imperial Orphanage on her own recognizance at 12 and headed out on her own, destined to make the Universe her own little oyster, or grab a pearl or two to call her own. (Her parents, to the best of her knowledge, are still in prison. ) | |
− | + | Since then she's made quite a few cons—how many marks wouldn't trust a child?—and one big score when she was sixteen. On the downside, she's on her fifth ID, and thanking the gods for the war, because it wiped out enough records for her to make a clean break with the past. During the war, she'd done courier work and some cons, and spent some time in a Sword World internment center which she doesn't like to talk about. She was released, and now has a legitimate Imperial ID as a liberated orphan, given to her before she walked out of the Naval orphanage. | |
− | + | She threw in with the party just to get the hell off of Biter, but has found herself staying for the camaraderie. They think she's a little nuts—she's done the child act for so long, that it often takes conscious effort to act her real age (except when she's making dirty jokes)—but they're crazy, too. | |
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− | + | Old link is old: [[Olivia_deHavilland]] | |
− | '' | + | === Doctor Ishugi (Tom McCambley)=== |
+ | '''Count Sir Doctor Grand Admiral (retired) Traveller Lightfoot, Ishugi Gevin / Humani / M / 38 / 685AAE / Combat Command, Extra-Vehicular Operations, Fleet Operations, Master of Biochemistry, Medical Doctor, Ship Master | ||
− | '' | + | ''Skills:'' Admin-2, Biochemistry-2, Computer-1, Electronics-1, Fleet Tactics-1, Ground Tactics-1, Laser Pistol-1, Leadership-1, Mechanic-1, Medical-4, Persuasion-1, Pilot-1, Robot Ops-1, Ship Tactics-2, Vacc Suit-1 |
− | + | ''Notable Possessions:'' Cr40,000 in cash, and various noble holdings and investments. Laser pistol, medical kit. | |
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− | '' | + | ''Background:'' A dedicated doctor, officer, and gentleman. A famed hero in the War, thanks to being in the right place at the right time, and now a wanted man, due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He's worried that he's not up to the task, but he's tried his best—and so far succeeded. He becomes furious at those who would sacrifice innocent lives for self-serving conceits. There are suggestions that his absence from his fief at Tobia is due to local scandal, but these are clearly no more than rumors. His full list of titles is too long to print here, but includes Count of Tobia, Knight Commander of the Grand Navy, Knight of the Iridium Throne, etc. etc. |
− | + | Old link is old: [[Ishugi_Gevin_Lightfoot]] | |
− | + | == Inactive Player Characters == | |
− | + | === Colonel Highway (Big-Claw) === | |
+ | '''Lieutenant Colonel Highway, Thomas / Humani / M / 37 / 99C9B6 / Battle Dress Operator, Combat Command, EOD Qualification, Expert Marksman, Survival Training''' | ||
− | + | ''Skills:'' Auto Pistol-1, Battle Dress-1, Brawling-1, Combat Rifleman-2, Demolitions-1, Grav Vehicle-1, Grenade Launcher-1, Instruction-1, Intrusion-2, Leadership-2, Linguistics-1, Mechanic-1, Reconnaissance-2, Survival-2, Tactics-1. | |
− | + | ''Notable Possessions:'' Cr7,000 in savings. Battle rifle; auto pistol; snub pistol; grenades and combat armor. | |
− | + | ''Appearance:'' Bears a passing resemblance to Clint Eastwood in looks and mannerisms. | |
− | + | ''Background:'' A much-decorated officer in the Imperial Marine Commandos. The quietly competent type — no social flower, but quick-thinking and hard-hitting in battle. | |
− | + | He consistently supported the party's combat operations, and was always willing to turn a hand with necessary repairs… but has faded into the background lately as things have become more technical and political. That may change. | |
− | + | Old link is old: [[Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Highway]] | |
− | + | === Lightfoot, Ishugi Gevin – Count Doctor Traveller === | |
+ | ''Played by Tom McCambley.'' | ||
− | + | <code>Human/M UPP 685AAE Age 38 | |
− | + | Skills: Admin-2, Biochemistry-2, Computer-1, Electronics-1, Fleet Tactics-1, Ground Tactics-1, Laser Pistol-1, Leadership-1, Mechanic-1, Medical-4, Persuasion-1, Pilot-1, Robot Ops-1, Ship Tactics-2, Vacc Suit-1 | |
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− | + | Qualifications: Bridge Officer Papers; EVA; Medical Doctor; Medical Technician; Rescue Operations. | |
− | + | Major Possessions: Cr40,000; 2 High Passages. Laser pistol. Medical kit.</code> | |
− | + | A dedicated doctor, officer, and gentleman. A hero in the War, thanks to being in the right place at the right time, and is now a wanted man, due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He worries he's not up to the task, he knows he will do his best, and furious at those who would sacrifice innocent lives for self-serving conceits. His full list of titles is too long to print here, but includes Count of Tobia, Grand Admiral (retired), Knight Commander of the Grand Navy, Knight of the Iridum Throne, Medical Doctor, and Traveller. ([[Ishugi Gevin Lightfoot]]) | |
− | '' | + | === Sator, Periss – Doctor Dame === |
+ | ''Played by Stormraven.'' | ||
− | + | <code>Human/F UPP 7679CC Age 42 | |
− | + | Skills: Aircraft-1, Archaeology-2, Brawling-1, Bureaucracy-2, Computer-2, Exploration-1, First Aid-1, Forensics-1, Gambling-1, Grav Craft-1, Ground Craft-2, Heavy Weapons-2, Language-3, Research-3, Rifle-1, SMG-1, Tactics-1, Writing-2 | |
− | A | + | Qualifications: M.A. Military History; Ph.D Archaeology; Groundcraft License; Air/Raft License; Computer; Heavy Weapons; Combat Rifleman; First Aid. |
− | + | Major Possessions: Cr80,000. Snub rifle. Personal computer; multiscanner; backpack; magnetic compess; inertial locator; cold light lantern.</code> | |
− | + | A brilliant but wild child who was straightened out by the Army, then entered academia. Now a research fellow in Archaeology at the University of Lunion with a serious mind and a sharp tongue, she was on the Wardn dig when the mercenaries attacked. Having learned the reasons behind these shocking events, she has pledged her aid to the others. | |
− | === | + | === Sklar, Jonathan – Special Agent === |
− | '' | + | ''Played by Skydigger.'' |
− | + | <code>Human/M UPP 7B679F(7) Age 36 | |
− | + | Skills: Admin-1, Chemistry-1, Commo-1, Computer-3, Diplomacy-1, Forensics-2, Grav Craft-1, Ground Craft-2, Instruction-1, Language-1, Medical-1, Pistol-2, Recon-1, Research-2, Short Blade-1, Streetwise-1, Survival-1, Vacc Suit-1, Writing-2 | |
− | + | Qualifications: Coroner; Forensic Detective; Combat Pistol; Computer; Driver's License; EVA. | |
− | + | Major Possessions: Cr14,000. Auto pistol; dagger; soft suit. Backpack; camera; cold weather clothing; encrypted comm; inertial locator; magnetic compass, medikit; personal computer; pocket lamp; rope.</code> | |
− | + | Sklar began his career in the police of his backwater planet, and rose to the rank of Captain on his forensics and leadership ability. A few years ago, he was head-hunted by the Imperial Ministry of Justice, and is currently on assignment in the Spinward Marches. The party found him cooling his heels on Wardn, unable to reach his posting due to local interference; he's quickly lent his legal powers to their investigation. | |
− | + | === Thpoitz – Sport === | |
+ | ''Played by Chalkline.'' | ||
− | + | <code>Droyne/Male-A UPP 474B35(7) Age 39 | |
− | + | Skills: Commo-1, Computer-0, Demolitions-1, Energy Blade-2, Flying-1, Handgun-2, Hovercraft-1, Interrogation-1, Laser Weapons-0, Mechanical-1, Pilot-3, Propeller Aircraft-0, Rifleman-1, Stealth-1, Streetwise-2, Vacc Suit-1, Zero G Combat-2 | |
+ | Awareness-7, Clairvoyance-7, Telekinesis-7, Telepathy-7 | ||
− | + | Qualifications: EVA; Hover Pilot; Smallarms Badge; Space Pilot; Zero-Gravity Combat. | |
− | + | Major Possessions: Cr3,000. Vacc suit; wings. Auto carbine.</code> | |
− | + | A valiant drop trooper and space pilot of the respected Drylminkon Kroyloss, who had been assisting the archaeological dig when it was attacked. He eluded capture, and helped the humans to overthrow the guards and save the day. Now he once again finds himself battling boredom and the threats to his strange human cohorts. Elan, zeal, and inexplicable Droyne mental concepts are central to the inimitable Thpoitz! | |
=== Dr. Boris Ludermenkoff MD === | === Dr. Boris Ludermenkoff MD === | ||
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Said to have more Purple Hearts than any other retired officer in the sector. Also suspected of being a crazy Russian hard case. | Said to have more Purple Hearts than any other retired officer in the sector. Also suspected of being a crazy Russian hard case. | ||
− | + | === Detective Sergeant Jhon Minuur === | |
− | + | Jhon Minuur | |
− | === | + | Imperial Detective Police |
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− | + | STR DEX END INT EDU SOC | |
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− | + | 8 7 4 8 9 5 | |
− | + | Hits Terms Age TL Pension Rank | |
− | + | 57 5 39 10 Cr5,000 First Sergeant (E7 ) | |
− | + | Skills | |
− | + | Streetwise-5, Interrogation-4, Handgun-3, Admin-3, Liaison-2, Computer-2, Medical-1, Legal-1, Wheeled-0, Vacc Suit-0 | |
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− | + | Bank balance Material Benefits and notes | |
− | + | Cr10,000 Weapon-1, Low-1 Homeworld codes: Port: A, Size: Medium, Atmosphere: Dense, Hydrographics: Dry, Population: Mod, Law: High, Tech Level: Average Stellar. Untrained (latent) PSI=0 | |
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− | + | Wound Medal x2 Citation x1 | |
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− | + | He always struggled with poor health (started with a 5) and he struggled to improve it (Had a few +Ends, but failed enough aging rolls) He never let that stop him. Being wounded in the line of duty twice, he has a healthy and cautious view of violence. He got the citation for resolving a hostage situation the sprang about form a drug bust gone bad. | |
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− | + | Later He worked behind a desk a lot, and grew practiced in dealing with redtape bulsh*t, and was often the lead interrogator. This lead him into contact with some pathetic dissident elements. The law was crushing the people of his home world, and he was a part of it. Finally he had enough, knowing he couldn't change the system, retired, and used his low passage to go as far as he could, and ended up in Wardn. | |
− | + | They were looking for experienced peace officers, and their laws were relaxed compared to what he was used to. | |
− | + | === Rickard Rand-Vilaal === | |
+ | ''Played by Drifter.'' | ||
− | + | <code>Human Rickard Rand-Vilaal, 34, Of Karin/Five Sisters. A767768 - Ag, Ri. Na Sc. | |
− | + | *8798B6 | |
− | + | Imperial Navy: Line O-2 [Sublietenant]4 terms, 5xCSR, MCUF(Bar), MCG(Bar). | |
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− | + | *Diplomat and damn nice guy! Liaison-3, Recruiting-1, Carousing-1, Gambling-1, Bribery-1. | |
+ | *Daring space astrogator. Navigation-3, Comp-1, Vacc-1, Zer0-g-1, Admin-1 | ||
+ | *Combat trained. BladeCbt-1[Lt blades], GunCbt-2 [Lasers-1, Handguns-1]. | ||
− | + | Major Possessions: 5000Cr, spiffy dress uniform, a couple of phone numbers... | |
− | + | Benefits: Travellers, LowPsg.</code> | |
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− | + | === Notable NPCs === | |
+ | '''Jeffrey Harkness''', a Naval Technician with tremendous talent, enthusiasm, and dedication – and problems dealing with authority. He's demonstrated a knack for improving equipment under strange conditions, and for seeking creative solutions to problems. He's been dating Sunrise Dawson, keeping the others awake at night. (Jeffrey was a PC, but the player has had to take some time off. He may become a PC again.) ([[Able Spacer Jeffrey Harkness]]) | ||
− | + | '''Bill Janesson''', Scout Captain of ''Nifty Mongoose.'' His crew includes Holby, a reclusive human female; MacDougall, an illegal sapient robot; and Ygrgrl, a Vegan navigator and xeno-expert. Bill is a competent Scout, slightly larcenous, sometimes over-cautious, a bit of a swinging xenophile, and has a frightening mustache. | |
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− | '' | + | '''"Hari Porter"''', the Zhodani spy, currently imprisoned on ''Nifty Mongoose.'' Looks like an unimpressive middle-aged bureaucrat. He claimed to be a head supply administrator, chosen at the last minute for a desperate ''ad hoc'' mission into Imperial space. He's displayed sufficient telepathic talent to hide himself from notice, but not enough to save him from capture. |
− | '' | + | '''Mari Seldokova''', a Ministry of Justice agent posing as an Army Intelligence oficer. She lucked onto the conspiracy, and asked the party to help her nail the conspirators to the wall. She tries to affect the persona of the cold, calculating agent, but we've seen her acting more human lately. ''Might'' have a crush on Ishugi, but too professional to say anything about it. |
− | '' | + | '''Jzeri''', a Naval Petty Officer, recently released from the Zhodani POW camps. She's from some hick planet, where apparently she's either a warrior princess, or a backwoods farmer. Enthusiastic, but oft speaks she the Anglic tongue in a dialect archaic. |
− | + | Another former PC, '''Magellan Sabo''', was a smuggler/privateer trying to go straight, or at least avoid legal attention; he was a friend of Olivia, and was briefly employed by Seldokova. Friendly and tough. He got embroiled in the quest, and decided it didn't involve him, and was too dangerous anyway; he sneaked out once the ship hit Wardn. ([[Magellan Sabo]]) | |
− | + | The able crew of ''Dunk and Egg'', including [[Scout Vargas Delany]] and [[Scout Bram Olili]] (other former PCs, who dropped out), were last seen trying to escape the conspiracy on Biter, and may not have succeeded. We don't know. Highway's friend (and Lunionite conspirator) General Jago was in similar circumstances. | |
− | + | Currently, our heroes are dealing with the crew of the Imperial frigate ''Allemande'' (including the androgynous Second Officer Sang and the downcast outcast Droyne Technical Odrep), the scholars of the archaeological dig (including that old duffer Professor Hertz, and a bunch of excitable grad students), and the police of Wardn Center (including young Detective Lieutenant Mikhail, and the mysterious Comptroller-General). | |
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==Other Aids== | ==Other Aids== | ||
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