Esidrix character generation

Welcome! Please roll your attributes and let's begin!

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@htech Hello :)

Separate character threads for this kind of game is Genius.

Yeah, it's the only way I can keep my sanity. =) 3 goods, 1 bad roll.

You can assign that to your attributes and also roll Social and Education.

That's a Solid Roll -

Str - 12
Agi - 14
Wit - 14
Cha - 6

EDU -8
Soc - 7

Great! You're good to go for the next major step: choose your character name, pronoums, homeworld and describe your family, your childhood and adolescence. Use your rolled attributes as a reference/guideline.

Corbin McRogers, he grew up on Eclipse, one of the many moons orbiting Aldebaran b. The terraforming had been completed centuries ago and in general, the climate was tolerable. Corbin's family mined ores from the rings of Aldebaran b and he spent most of his young life supporting the family's efforts. From repairing and programing the computers to assisting with the holding the ship steady as his parents mined the rings, he was always working. His childhood was quiet normal, but secondary school was difficult as he seemed to always say the wrong thing.

Go ahead :) Choose your 5 level-0 skills, roll your max age (3d6+20) and tell us your next step. Are you going to the University? Military Academy? One of the careers?

Computers (Wits)
Engineering (Wits)
Navigation (Wits)
Piloting (Agility)
Zero G (Agility)

With unreal expectations and a chip on his shoulder - Military Academy.

Wanna try again for another service? You failed that roll. The prestigious ITC Naval Academy is a hard one. =)

Or you can try to join as a crewman (the Navy career) and try to become an officer by rolling for a comission from within, during events. You're now 19 years old and will start our adventure very young - 6 years from now.

To be honest, a 5 fails everywhere. Dejected, but still with a chip on his shoulder Corbin heads over to apply at the Military Academy for Planetary Defense -

Corbin's time in the academy was tougher than he expected, but rewarding. His best friend was Aziz Toamshis. Aziz had been a grunt for almost a decade before receiving a battlefield promotion from Corporal to 2nd lieutenant. He could never advance without completing OCS, but if he failed, he'd be a 2nd lieutenant for the rest of his career. His devotion to becoming more, even if it meant stepping back a rank, inspired Corbin to succeed. Aziz graduated as a 2nd lieutenant, even though he'd held that rank before coming to the academy. That commitment would drive Corbin for the rest of his life.

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Receive an extra Will +1, to your character, as he was inspired by Aziz during that first year. This bonus is part of the event, so you get it, no matter what happens next.

Also increase your Education, Wits and Strength by 1 each and receive Athletics, Driving, Medicine, Reflex, Melee, Ranged weapons, Notice, Intimidation at level-0. This is due to your successful enrollment and the training.

But you have not graduated together yet. This was just the first year, sorry if it was not clear. It's admittedly the harder one for the cadets, but...

Now roll for your graduation. Check your Wits DC10, with +1 due to your above average Strength (ie. Roll 1d20+3).

There's no retry, at least until we get another event, so good luck. I'm rooting for Corbin. :)

Oops, yeah, got eager. Updated Character:

ATR DM
Str - 13 +1
Agi - 14 +2
Wit - 15 +2
Cha - 6 -2

EDU -9
Soc - 7

Athletics (STR) 0
Computers (Wits) 0
Driving (AGL) 0
Engineering (Wits) 0
Intimidation (STR) 0
Medicine (Wits) 0
Melee (STR) 0
Navigation (Wits) 0
Notice (Wits) 0
Piloting (Agility) 0
Ranged weapons (AGL) 0
Reflex (AGL) 0
Will (Cha) 1
Zero G (Agility) 0

Trade Era 1233, Day 268

Aldebaran Military Academy, Argentum Prime City, Eclipse
Corbin's second year at the Aldebaran Military Academy proved to be a formidable test of his capabilities. As the complexity of tactical studies and combat simulations increased, so did the strain on Corbin. The once-promising cadet found himself grappling with the intricacies of strategic thinking and the demands of leading a squad.

Amidst the virtual battlefields, Corbin's struggles became apparent. His squad faced repeated setbacks, and his leadership faltered in the face of mounting challenges. Instructors, once hopeful for his potential, now observed a cadet wrestling with the demands of military training.

The third year marked the transition to field training. Cadets were deployed on lunar outposts, experiencing firsthand the responsibility of safeguarding Aldebaran's interests. Corbin found himself on the front lines of a simulated border skirmish, where strategic thinking and swift decision-making became paramount. The simulated conflict left an indelible mark on the cadets, forging them into resilient leaders.

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Receive +1 Resilience, +1 Athletics, +1 Academics (military tatics) and +1 Ranged weapons as part of this event.

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As Corbin entered his penultimate year, the bonds among the cadets deepened. Endurance trials in Eclipse's unpredictable terrain strengthened the camaraderie, and shared moments of triumph and hardship further solidified their brotherhood. Each cadet brought a unique skill set to the table, and Corbin discovered the strength of unity in facing the unknown challenges that lay ahead.

In the next year, graduation day loomed and cast a shadow over Corbin McRogers, whose journey through the Aldebaran Military Academy had been fraught with setbacks. As his peers prepared for commissioning, Corbin faced the stark reality of academic struggles and lackluster leadership skills. The weight of disappointment hung heavy as he contemplated his uncertain future.

Brigadier General Heinlein, the stern commandant of the academy, summoned Corbin to his office. The room, adorned with military memorabilia, served as the backdrop for a pivotal moment in Corbin's life. The general, a man of few words, presented two choices that would determine Corbin's path.

"McRogers," General Heinlein's gaze was unwavering. "Your academic performance and leadership skills leave much to be desired. I offer you two proposals. First, you can choose an honorable discharge, returning to civilian life. The second option, however, allows you a chance at redemption. Accept a position as a private at one of our bases. Train rigorously, prove your worth, and perhaps, in time, you may earn another shot at becoming an officer."

The gravity of the decision hung in the air.

"Sir, with all due respect, if I've learned anything from Military tactics, it's choose your battles wisely. It seems my aspirations are above my ability and I chose not to die on this particular hill. I will graciously take my discharge knowing no task in Civilian life will be a challenging as those I've faced here."And I guess that brings us back to an Application Roll - I'm going to take a chance with the dice roller an go for ITC - Explorer.

Leaving the General's office, Corbin cleaned out is room. Precious little to pack into his duffle, since without graduation, none of the uniforms or gear were his. He headed back towards town, the day was nice enough and need some time to think. At least the Academy had made sure he was in shape.

As the sun was ducking behind Aldebaran b, Corbin wandered into one of the hotels on the edge of town. He'd been there before, it was cheap and convenient for cadets on leave. There was a diner beside where you could grab a meal and a beer. Or was it 5, it wasn't clear exactly how much he drank while pouring over his thoughts and options.

He picked at his breakfast the next morning, the hot coffee helping to get his synapses in gear. He'd tried to join the Navy to serve Eclipse but still get some travel, he'd joined the Planetary Defense to serve Eclipse, even if it meant more time on the ground. Both had rejected him and now what? Maybe it was time to go somewhere that's not here. He pulled out his data pad and started scanning for options. The more he read the more interested he became.

He'd found it, he was going to leave Eclipse and go far away. He marched straight to the ITC building closer to the city center. The interior of the building was a stark contrast to most of Eclipse, it was obvious they were replicating the 'big city' feel from some of the more corporate worlds. Projected signs were everywhere, instead of a leaning of Eclipse to Solid signs. After the moment of dazzle washed over him, he followed the pathing lights to the Recruiting office.

The young lady behind the desk was helpful, she even looked familiar. Maybe from secondary school, a year or two behind him. Not that it mattered, he never had much luck with the girls in school and he was leaving Eclipse soon enough. He sat down at the terminal and began entering the answers to the testing. Corbin felt pretty good, nothing was too far outside his knowledge and even the parts that he'd never had any in depth training on, he felt he'd done well enough. He filled out forms until lunch and after a quick break came in to the interview section.

The interview was weird, they started by saying how his test scores looked good. Then started asking him those goofy HR questions, the kind of things you never think about and don't really make sense when you do. He had no idea what to say, but he could tell by the interviewer's face that he wasn't getting it right. After about 30 minutes they wrapped it up and he left with reassurance he hear something soon.

He didn't even make it back to the hotel before getting the 'Thanks, but no thanks' comms message.

The next morning Corbin checked out of the hotel, one way or another he was off Eclipse. Heading straight down to the spaceport he started poking around the trade ships. He didn't have a lot of experience, but he grew up in the rings and that's were his luck seemed to lie.

Walking around the space port, Corbin spotted a man restacking a pallet of boxes outside of a ship. Corbin walked up and when the man looked at him, "Want a hand?".

Just like that, Corbin had joined the crew of a tramp trader.

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To be continued!