The Crew, part 3: Mukul Udayan

 

Mukul Udayan

649B36  Human male 38, Navy Commander (retired)
Athletics-0, Electronics (sensors)-3, Engineer (power)-2, Explosives-1, Gun combat (slug)-3, Gunner (turret)-1, Heavy weapons-0, Leadership-2, Medic-0, Melee (blade)-1, Pilot (spacecraft)-2, Stealth-1, Survival-0, Tactics (naval)-2, Vacc Suit-0

Sensor Operator’s Certificate, Turret Gunnery Certificate, Spacecraft Pilot’s License, Chief Engineer’s License

Pension: Cr1000, Cash: Cr21K

Mukul was born and raise on Zhong-Li-Quan (C672645-A), a planet with little water, lots of rural areas, and average TL. 

Mukul decided to join the Marines and see the universe. He got a commission, learned to command, and then moved to another system.

On his second term he failed to re-enlist to the Marines, and decided to submit to the Draft. He got drafted to the Navy, on the Engineering track. He got a commission (he's got what it takes) and got a promotion. During that term Mukul showed integrity and didn't abuse his position for personal gain.

During his third term he was involved in the mission to defend the secret research base of the Navy at Xexer, where he met Veydan, and learned to pilot and gunnery.

On his fourth term Mukul met Jivany Udip, a small ship Navy pilot. They got involved but it didn't last long. He also was on the mission to Minaii, where he helped Akash during the evacuation and they became friends.
Age started showing its signs and his endurance suffered.

On his fifth term, Mukul had a mishap when he was revived from cold sleep and it affected his muscles, he got a promotion, and was honorable discharged.
His endurance suffered even more due to his age.

The Crew, part 2: Anchita Mukund

 

Anchita Mukund

59697E  Human female 42, Navy Captain (retired)
Admin-1, Astrogation-1, Athletics-0, Deception-1, Electronics (comms)-1, Electronics (computers)-1, Engineer (life support)-1, Flyer (grav)-2, Gun combat (energy)-1, Gun combat (slug)-1, Gunner (turret)-4, Leadership-1, Mechanic-0, Medic-1, Melee (blade)-1, Persuade-1, Pilot (spacecraft)-1, Tactics (naval)-2, Vacc Suit-0 

TAS membership, Cr21K

Unlimited Master's License, Turret Gunnery License, Grav Vehicle Pilot's License, Assistant Engineer's License, Certified Medical Technician, Cargomaster Certificate

Anchita was born and raised on Lyro Coloo (A500310-C), an airless barren rock with very low population.

She decided that her best ticket out of Lyro is the Navy, and at the age of 18 she got into the Navy academy. She met Arati Mahddev and they become friends for life. Anchita focused on flight. She graduated, and managed to get a commission.

On her first term in the Navy Anchita was part of a task force deployed that engaged a pirate base in the Hastoo system. Her gunnery got her a promotion for her part.

On her second term in the Navy, Anchita got a promotion and moved to a different system.

On her third term in the Navy, Anchita failed to re-enlist to the Navy. So she decided to submit to the Draft, and got drafted to the Navy (they always get it right). She met Harish Jayrat, a corporate Agent, they got involved but it didn't last long. She was part of the task force sent to Sutekh, on the journey she met Akash and got involved with him. They had to keep their relationship secret.

On her fourth term in the Navy, Anchita was involved in an operation to defend a secret Navy research base. There she met Veydan and found out that the Navy is conducting morally questionable research on aliens. Not wanting to believe, she did her own research into the files of the project. Confirming his story, she kept in touch with Veydan.

On her fifth term in the Navy, Anchita had a medical mishap when she was revived from cold sleep and it affected her muscles, she got promoted, and decided to retire.

NewYearNewCharacter, Day 18

Karsyne Dedrick, former Petty Chief Officer

For characteristics I rolled: 8, 4, 5, 8, 7, 12
I assigned them thus:

STR 4, DEX 7, END 5, INT 12, EDU 8, SOC 8

Homeworld: Daze/Balech
Background skills: Drive-0, Mechanic-0, Survival-0, for kid from a low population, lower technology planet.

Enrolled into university.
Event: You join a political movement. Roll SOC 8+. If successful, you become a leading figure. Gain one Ally within the movement but gain one Enemy in wider society.
Failed my roll.
Graduated.
Skills: Engineer (j-drive)-2, Electronics (sensors)-1
Characteristics: EDU+3

Enlisted to the navy.
First term event:
You are given advanced training in a specialist field. Roll EDU 8+ to gain one level in any skill you already have.
Failed to get a commission.
Skills: Mechanic-1, Athletics-0, Gun combat-0, Gunner-0, Pilot-0, Vacc Suit-0

Second term event:
Your vessel participates in a notable military engagement. Gain one of Electronics 1, Engineer 1, Gunner 1 or Pilot 1. Chose Gunner.
Got promoted.
Skills: Electronics (sensors)-2, Gunner-1

Third term event:
You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy, but also gain DM+2 to your next Advancement roll in the Navy.
Got promoted.
Skills: Engineer (j-drive)-3, Vacc Suit-1
Check for aging: no effect

Fourth term event:
Your vessel participates in a notable military engagement. Gain one of Electronics 1, Engineer 1, Gunner 1 or Pilot 1. Chose Pilot.
Got promoted.
Skills: Flyer-1, Pilot-1
Check for aging: no effect.

Fifth term event:
Your vessel participates in a notable military engagement. Gain one of Electronics 1, Engineer 1, Gunner 1 or Pilot 1. Nothing I can gain.
Got promoted.
Skills: Electronics (sensors)-3
Characteristics: END+1
Check for aging: no effect.

Sixth term event:
You are given a special assignment or duty on board ship. Gain DM+1 to any one Benefit roll.
Skills: Astrogation-1
Got promoted.
Check for aging: no effect.

Decided to muster out. Six terms and rank 5 = 8 rolls (+1 DM to all, +1 DM to one)
Cash: 50,000Cr
Benefits: weapon, 2 ship shares x2, INT+1, SOC+4, EDU+1
Pension: 10,000Cr 

Karsyne Dedrick, human female, 46, former Chief Petty Officer in the Navy
476DCC
Electronics (sensors)-3, Engineer (j-drive)-3, Astrogation-1, Flyer-1, Gunner-1, Pilot-1, Vacc Suit-1, Athletics-0, Drive-0, Gun Combat-0, Survival-0
Cash: 50,000Cr
Pension: 10,000Cr
Benefits: 4 ship shares
Equipment: snub pistol
Tall, with silver hair and gray eyes.
Generous, optimistic and eccentric.

 

NewYearNewCharacter, Day 15

Braeden Saylor

For characteristics I rolled: 7, 5, 8, 5, 6, 7
I assigned them thus: 

STR 5, DEX 8, END 5, INT 7, EDU 7, SOC 6

Let's build a singer.
Homeworld: Inapiirn/Balech
Background skill: Art-0, Carouse-0, Streetwise-0, a would be singer.

I'll skip college.
Get into a band: made it.
First term event:
One of your pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings you into the criminal underworld. Gain one of Streetwise 1, Investigate 1, Recon 1 or Stealth 1.
Chose Investigate. Failed to get a promotion.
Skills: Investigate-1, Deception-0, Drive-0, Persuade-0, Steward-0

Second term event:
You have the opportunity to criticise or even bring down a questionable political leader on your homeworld. If you refuse and support the leader, you gain nothing. If you accept, gain an Enemy and roll Art or Persuade 8+. If you succeed, gain one level in any skill you already have. If you fail, increase a skill anyway and roll on the Mishap table.
Down with the corrupt.
Enemy: Arnaf Mein, a corrupt politician from Inapiirn
Mishap - You are forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did you get too close to? You gain DM+2 to the Qualification roll for your next career.
Skills: Art (singer)-1
Mustering out: 2 ship shares.

Enlisted to the navy.
First term event:
Your vessel participates in a notable military engagement. Gain one of Electronics 1, Engineer 1, Gunner 1 or Pilot 1. Chose Engineer.
Failed to get commission, nor promotion.
Skills: Engineer-1, Pilot-0

Second term event:
You are given a special assignment or duty on board ship. Gain DM+1 to any one Benefit roll.
Failed to get promoted.
Skills: Melee-1

Third term event:
Good Fortune: Something good happens to you, you come into money unexpectedly, have a lifelong dream come true, get a book published or have some other stroke of good fortune. Gain DM+2 to any one Benefit roll.
Failed to get promoted.
Skills: Vacc Suit-1
Check for aging: no effect.

Fourth term event:
You display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. You automatically pass your next promotion or commission roll.
Skills: Flyer-1, Mechanic-1
Check for aging: no effect.
Decided to risk another term.

Fifth term event:
You foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy, but also gain DM+2 to your next Advancement roll in the Navy.
Enemy: Matzen Cannon, navy deckhand I caught smuggling.
Got promoted.
Skills: Electronics (comms)-1
Check for aging: no effect.

Decided to muster out: 5 terms + rank 2 = 5 rolls. DM +1, DM +2
Cash: 10,000Cr
Benefits: SOC+2, EDU+1, Ships Boat, 2 ship shares

Braeden Saylor, human male, 44, former navy petty officer (3rd rank)
585788
Art (singer)-1, Electronics (comms)-1, Engineer (power)-1, Flyer-1, Investigate-1, Mechanic-1, Melee-1, Persuade-1, Vacc Suit-1, Carouse-0, Drive-0, Pilot-0, Steward-0, Streetwise-0
Cash: 10,000 Cr
Benefits: Ships boat, 4 ship shares
Enemy: Arnaf Mein, a corrupt politician on Inapiirn
Enemy: Matzen Cannon, navy deckhand caught smuggling
Blond hair and bright blue eyes.
Lively, bold and generous.
 

NewYearNewCharacter, Day 1

Using Mongoose Traveller 2e, and using Fantasy Grounds Unity (as this this the software I will use to run the campaign).

I've decided to try and create a hotshot pilot. Male, human, named Dorrinell Gorman.
Rolling for characteristics I got: 8, 12, 4, 6, 11, 5.
I assigned them thus:

STR-4, DEX-12, END-5, INT-8, EDU-6, SOC-11

Choosing background skills I chose: Athletics-0, Carouse-0, Flyer-0, as a high SOC kid wanting to become a pilot.
I decided to try to enter university and succeeded, chose Advocate-0, Astrogation-1, got EDU +1. Rolled event War (draft), and managed to use my high SOC to avoid the draft, but failed to graduate (too much carousing).

Enlisted to the Navy, got commissioned, and promoted to Sublieutenant.
Skills added: Electronics-1, Gunner-0, Gun Combat-0, Leadership-1, Mechanic-0, Melee (blade)-1, Pilot-0, Vacc Suit-0
Event: You have the opportunity to abuse your position for profit. If you do so, gain an extra Benefit roll from this term. Refuse, and you get DM+2 to your next Advancement roll. Refused.

Second term: promoted to Lieutenant.
Event: New romantic relationship (gain Ally). Abigaia Cino a fellow navy officer (serving on a different ship of course).
Skill added: Flyer-1

Third term: promoted to Commander.
Event: advanced training. Roll EDU 8+ to gain one level in a skill you already have. Chose Pilot.
Skills added/changed: Pilot (spacecraft)-1, Melee (blade)-2, Tactics (naval)-1
Decided to do another term.

Fourth term: promoted to Captain. SOC +1.
Event: Your vessel participated in a notable military engagement. Gain one of Electronics-1, Engineer-1, Gunner-1, or Pilot-1. Chose Engineer (power)-1
Skills added/changed: Engineer (power)-1, Pilot (spacecraft)-2
Check for aging: no efect.
Decided to muster-out.
I took 2 cash rolls (20,000 and 50,000) and five benefits rolls: TAS membership, 3 weapons (blade, snub pistol, converted the second gun to skill), INT +1.

Skill added: Gun Combat (slug)-1

Not a hotshot pilot as I hoped, but an interesting character.

Dorrinell Gorman, 4C597C, male human, age 36, retired Navy Commander

Pilot (spacecraft)-2, Melee (blade)-2, Astrogation-1, Eletronics-1, Engineer (power)-1, Flyer-1, Gun Combat (slug)-1, Leadership-1, Tactics (naval)-1, Athletics-0, Carouse-0, Gunner-0, Mechanic-0, Vacc Suit-0

Cash: 70,000Cr

Benefits: TAS membership

Equipment: a blade, a snub pistol

Ally: Abigia Cino, Navy Captain (former flame)

He's a good pilot, and a good man to have on a ship with many skills.