It's official. I *love* the new Char Gen. As I rolled up my character, a story definitely began to emerge, and the character started to become very detailed for me.
Here's his stats, followed by the back story I came up with as I rolled him up. Now, I just wish I could play him!
Julian "Jules" Patrick
988D77 - Scholar 2, Drifter 1, Scout 2
Age: 38
Skills: Carouse 0, Comms 0, Computers 1, Diplomat 0, Gun Combat 2, Investigate 1, Language (Zhodani) 1, Medic 0, Melee 0, Pilot 1, Science (Archeology) 3, Science (Xenology) 1, Sensors 1, Stealth 1, Streetwise 1, Survival 1, Vacc Suit 1
Equipment: 75,000 Cr, Weapon, Ship Share, Scout Ship.
History:
Homeworld: Rich, Hightech
Scholar (Field Researcher):
1st Term: New Relationship, Advance to Rank 1
2nd Term: Research against conscience (+1 ea. to 2 Sciences, +1 Benefit Roll, 3 enemies), Advance to Rank 1
Muster Out: +1 Int, 40,000 Cr, 5,000 Cr, +1 Soc
Drifter (Wanderer):
1st Term: Betrayal, Advance to Rank 1
Muster Out: Ship Share, Weapon
Scout (Exploration):
1st Term: Birth or Death, Advance to Rank 1
Aging: No Effect
2nd Term: First to Survivors (Add contact, +2 to Advancement roll), Advance to Rank 2
Aging: -1 to 3 Physical Traits
Muster Out: 30,000 Cr, +1 Edu, Scout Ship
===Back Story===
Although Jules was born on a wealthy world, his family was somewhat poor and could not send him to the high-quality schools his intelligence and creativity deserved. He did well in his studies, however, and showed a particular interest in Xenoarcheology; especially anything having to do with the Ancients.
He entered the world of academia, but finding the classroom a bit boring due to his adventurous spirit, he became a field researcher for the famous Dr. Ignacious Reese. While working with Dr. Reese, he met and fell in love with his co-researcher, Amanda Wilds.
After 4 years of working with Dr. Reese; he and Amanda were invited to be part of a corporate sponsored expedition which he suspected would end up being nothing more than a treasure hunt to profit the corporation. He took the job, despite his misgivings mostly due to encouragement from Amanda. He was sorely disappointed when his suspicions turned out to be true. The corporation ended up auctioning off a large part of a cache of Ancient artifacts his team had discovered, and selling much of the advanced tech found to military researchers.
Embittered by the entire experience, he quit his position. Amanda, however, stayed with the company. Feeling betrayed and alone, he began to drift around the galaxy. Sometimes taking menial work aboard tramp freighters just to get from one planet to the next. He would also occasionally work for small dig teams.
When he was 30, he found himself short on money and resources. His adventurous spirit and craving for stability lead him to an Imperial Scouts recruitment station. Given his background and his obvious physical health, the Scouts offered him a position aboard advanced exploration vessel, "Ukendt," and an attractive benefits package.
He thrived in the Scouts, and found the work to be exciting, interesting, and challenging. Just prior to his reenlisting, he received news that Dr. Reese had died under mysterious circumstances.
His second term in the Scouts was even more exciting and adventure filled than his first. While on a mission on a particularly dangerous world, the Ukendt's companion ship crashed due to exceedingly harsh weather conditions. He lead the team which rescued them and received the undying gratitude of the destroyed ship's captain, Angus Triev.
By the end of the term, he began to consider leaving the service. Hearing word of this, and fearing loosing an exemplary scout, Angus approached him with an offer to join the Detached service. He would receive a large cash grant, and his own ship. The ship would still be owned by the Scouts, but he would have autonomy in crewing the vessel and her missions with the caveat that the Scouts could call him back to duty with his vessel and crew if a mission required their particular skills. He jumped at the opportunity.
He took his new ship to the edge of known space and put out a wire on the X-boat network: "Seeking crew for Detached service specializing in xenoarcheology. Former Scouts and merchants preferred. A taste for adventure a must."
Here's his stats, followed by the back story I came up with as I rolled him up. Now, I just wish I could play him!
Julian "Jules" Patrick
988D77 - Scholar 2, Drifter 1, Scout 2
Age: 38
Skills: Carouse 0, Comms 0, Computers 1, Diplomat 0, Gun Combat 2, Investigate 1, Language (Zhodani) 1, Medic 0, Melee 0, Pilot 1, Science (Archeology) 3, Science (Xenology) 1, Sensors 1, Stealth 1, Streetwise 1, Survival 1, Vacc Suit 1
Equipment: 75,000 Cr, Weapon, Ship Share, Scout Ship.
History:
Homeworld: Rich, Hightech
Scholar (Field Researcher):
1st Term: New Relationship, Advance to Rank 1
2nd Term: Research against conscience (+1 ea. to 2 Sciences, +1 Benefit Roll, 3 enemies), Advance to Rank 1
Muster Out: +1 Int, 40,000 Cr, 5,000 Cr, +1 Soc
Drifter (Wanderer):
1st Term: Betrayal, Advance to Rank 1
Muster Out: Ship Share, Weapon
Scout (Exploration):
1st Term: Birth or Death, Advance to Rank 1
Aging: No Effect
2nd Term: First to Survivors (Add contact, +2 to Advancement roll), Advance to Rank 2
Aging: -1 to 3 Physical Traits
Muster Out: 30,000 Cr, +1 Edu, Scout Ship
===Back Story===
Although Jules was born on a wealthy world, his family was somewhat poor and could not send him to the high-quality schools his intelligence and creativity deserved. He did well in his studies, however, and showed a particular interest in Xenoarcheology; especially anything having to do with the Ancients.
He entered the world of academia, but finding the classroom a bit boring due to his adventurous spirit, he became a field researcher for the famous Dr. Ignacious Reese. While working with Dr. Reese, he met and fell in love with his co-researcher, Amanda Wilds.
After 4 years of working with Dr. Reese; he and Amanda were invited to be part of a corporate sponsored expedition which he suspected would end up being nothing more than a treasure hunt to profit the corporation. He took the job, despite his misgivings mostly due to encouragement from Amanda. He was sorely disappointed when his suspicions turned out to be true. The corporation ended up auctioning off a large part of a cache of Ancient artifacts his team had discovered, and selling much of the advanced tech found to military researchers.
Embittered by the entire experience, he quit his position. Amanda, however, stayed with the company. Feeling betrayed and alone, he began to drift around the galaxy. Sometimes taking menial work aboard tramp freighters just to get from one planet to the next. He would also occasionally work for small dig teams.
When he was 30, he found himself short on money and resources. His adventurous spirit and craving for stability lead him to an Imperial Scouts recruitment station. Given his background and his obvious physical health, the Scouts offered him a position aboard advanced exploration vessel, "Ukendt," and an attractive benefits package.
He thrived in the Scouts, and found the work to be exciting, interesting, and challenging. Just prior to his reenlisting, he received news that Dr. Reese had died under mysterious circumstances.
His second term in the Scouts was even more exciting and adventure filled than his first. While on a mission on a particularly dangerous world, the Ukendt's companion ship crashed due to exceedingly harsh weather conditions. He lead the team which rescued them and received the undying gratitude of the destroyed ship's captain, Angus Triev.
By the end of the term, he began to consider leaving the service. Hearing word of this, and fearing loosing an exemplary scout, Angus approached him with an offer to join the Detached service. He would receive a large cash grant, and his own ship. The ship would still be owned by the Scouts, but he would have autonomy in crewing the vessel and her missions with the caveat that the Scouts could call him back to duty with his vessel and crew if a mission required their particular skills. He jumped at the opportunity.
He took his new ship to the edge of known space and put out a wire on the X-boat network: "Seeking crew for Detached service specializing in xenoarcheology. Former Scouts and merchants preferred. A taste for adventure a must."
