I think you've been made captain by default because you seem to have the only character with enough business aptitude to keep the boat flying and the crew eating.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

No problem Nova, no stress I'm sure a few of us will take a shot at statting you out and you can pick and choose what you like.  If thowing the captains chair at you is a bit much let us know I'm sure someone will pick it up, but based on your description you did look like the perfect person for the job.

Hope you're having a great day.

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And, isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit.

There still room for a gear head?

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New to the forums, just returned to the comic.

a mechanic or technical/communications/gadget junkie you mean? I think we've still got space on the boat.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

If it moves or blinks, I can keep it goin' all shiny.  'n if it don't, I can generally get it workin again.

Or is Kariggi's "Robin" filling that bunk?

Mind checking my math?  I'm not sure I got the point system for character creation correct.

Aemon Shaebanning, Veteran Mechanic

 Agility d8 (8)

Strength d6 (6)

Vitality d8 (8)

Alertness d8 (8)

Intelligence d12 (12)

Willpower d6 (6) 

Life Points 14

Initiative d8 + d8

 

Traits:

Assets

Heavy Tolerance (2)

Highly Educated (2)

Math Wiz (2)

Mechanical Empathy (2)

Talented [Mechanical Engineering] (4)

 

Complications

Non-fighting type (2)

Hooked [Alcohol] (2)

Loyal (2)

Straight Shooter (2)

Combat Paralysis [Major] (4)

 

Skills:

Guns d2 (2) 

Mechanical Engineering d6 (6)

-Create Mechanical Devices d12 (6)

-Machinery Maintenance d12 (6)

-Mechanical Repairs d12+d2 (8) 

Athletics d2 (2) 

Technical Engineering d6 (6)

-Create/Alter Device d8 (2)

-Electronics d8 (2)

-Technical Repair d10 (4)

-Technical Security Systems d12 (6)

-Hacking d8 (2) 

Influence d4 (4) 

Perception d4 (4) 

Planetary Vehicles d6 (6)

- Ground Vehicle Repair d8 (2)

Short list of belongings:
Patch Tape, Multiband Watch, Armored Duster, Pistol (d6W, 3(8), 100'), Light Pistol (d4W, 3(6), 50'), Encyclopedia, Data Disk, Professional Data Library (Cortex), Xer0 Security (Cortex), Ship-Linked Handset, "Jabberwocky", CAD Board, Snaplink, Basic Tool Kit, Mechanic's Tool Set, Electronic Tool Set, Scrapware, Fusion Torch, Multi-Tool, Welding Tape, Snack Bar, Rotgut Jugs, Earplugs, Goggles, Rucksack, Glowstick, Gas Mask, Boardgame, Bowler Hat, Changes of clothes, Tatical Holster, Concealed Holster, Bullets, Gamebox, Ident Card, Squakbox, Reprogrammer, Enabler, Improvised Still, NewTech Data Gauntlet, Cookset, Fine Wine (Case of 12 bottles), Burn Gel, Scrappers Gel, Garden Bunk, Medium Hovercraft, Portable Generator, Men's Suit, Canned Food (3 weeks), Fresh Foodstuffs(1 week), Protein Packs(1 week), Common Spices, 150 Credits, 250 Platinum.

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New to the forums, just returned to the comic.

 FinAeros I was only picking up Mechanic because we needed to fill that hole, if you got it I'm good with pulling out someone else.

Nova, maybe you can start with this and modify to your tastes, I tried to include what I saw you wanted, I'm sure others will provide some other insight.

Captain Nova
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VeteranPersonality : Generous to Crew
Agility      : D8
Strength     : D8
Vitality     : D8
Alertness    : D10
Intelligence : D10
Willpower    : D10

Initiative : D8+D10
Life Points : 18

Assets
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Nose for Trouble (Minor)
Friends in Low Places (Minor)
Trustworthy Gut (Minor)

Complications
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Memorable (Minor)
Branded (Major)
Loyal (Minor)
Credo (Major)

Skills
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Animal Handling        D2
Artistry               D0
Athletics              D6
Covert                 D4
Craft                  D0
Discipline             D4
Guns                   D6
 +--Pistols D10
Heavy Weapons          D0
Influence              D6
Knowledge              D4
Linguist               D2
Mechanical Engineering D2
Medical Expertise      D2
Melee Weapon Combat    D4
Perception             D6
 +--Intuition D8
Performance            D0
Pilot                  D2
Planetary Vehicle      D2
Ranged Weapons         D0
Scientific Expertise   D0
Survival               D4
Technical Engineering  D2
Unarmed Combat         D4
 

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And, isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit.

Maybe someone like this:

Amara Cole
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Veteran

Agility      : D12
Strength     : D8
Vitality     : D10
Alertness    : D8
Intelligence : D6
Willpower    : D12+D2

Initiative : D12+D8
Life Points : 24

Assets
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Fightin' Type (Major)
Mean Left Hook (Minor)
Talented (Minor) - Brawling

Complications
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Credo (Major)
Branded (Major)
Ugly as Sin (Major)
Chip on the Shoulder (Major)
Prejudiced (Minor) - Alliance (Soldiers)

Skills
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Animal Handling        D0
Artistry               D0
Athletics              D6
 +--Dodge D12
Covert                 D6
 +--Stealth D8
Craft                  D0
Discipline             D2
Guns                   D6
 +--Assault Rifles D12
 +--Gunsmithing D8
 +--Pistols D8
Heavy Weapons          D2
Influence              D0
Knowledge              D0
Linguist               D0
Mechanical Engineering D0
Medical Expertise      D0
Melee Weapon Combat    D2
Perception             D6
 +--Tracking D8
Performance            D0
Pilot                  D0
Planetary Vehicle      D0
Ranged Weapons         D2
Scientific Expertise   D0
Survival               D4
Technical Engineering  D0
Unarmed Combat         D6
 +--Brawling D12

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And, isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit.

with a character like her and a dislike towards the alliance i'm sure she'll have a few words for my pilot.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

I actually considered with your permission writing you into her background.  She was captured by a cut-off alliance unit during the battle of serenity and held for weeks, when they got the call to pull out they shot her in the face (a few times just to be sure) and shoved her into a ditch to die.  If it hadn't been for one of those last minute pull the troops out flights of yours, she'd of finished bleeding to death in that hole, and maybe that would have been better.  The conflict of being saved by you, what you were, and the cruel joke of not dying after what had been done to her (repeatedly) could play out nice. -If nice is a word you could use to describe any part of her life post joining the independant army.

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And, isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit.

sounds like a great idea. I say go for it. As a pilot i doubt he even remembers pulling her aboard personally, but i think it'll add a great twist to the story.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

It looks like you did the point system just fine. I just looked over it with my book.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

One more ok one more for now...

Wendy
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Veteran
Agility      : D12+D2
Strength     : D8
Vitality     : D8
Alertness    : D10
Intelligence : D8
Willpower    : D10

Initiative : D12+D2+D10
Life Points : 18

Assets
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Sweet and Cheerful (Minor)
Talented (Minor) - Pistol

Complications
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Credo (Major)
Things Don't Go Smooth (Major)
Branded (Major)
Memorable (Minor)

Skills
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Animal Handling        D0
Artistry               D0
Athletics              D6
 +--Gymnastics D12+D2
Covert                 D6
Craft                  D4
Discipline             D0
Guns                   D6
 +--Pistols D12+D2
Heavy Weapons          D0
Influence              D0
Knowledge              D2
Linguist               D2
Mechanical Engineering D0
Medical Expertise      D0
Melee Weapon Combat    D4
Perception             D6
Performance            D6
 +--Mimicry D8
 +--Impersonation D8
Pilot                  D0
Planetary Vehicle      D0
Ranged Weapons         D0
Scientific Expertise   D0
Survival               D0
Technical Engineering  D0
Unarmed Combat         D6

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And, isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit.

Kariggi:

One more ok one more for now...

Wendy
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Veteran
Agility      : D12+D2
Strength     : D8
Vitality     : D8
Alertness    : D10
Intelligence : D8
Willpower    : D10

Initiative : D12+D2+D10
Life Points : 18

Assets
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Sweet and Cheerful (Minor)
Talented (Minor) - Pistol

Complications
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Credo (Major)
Things Don't Go Smooth (Major)
Branded (Major)
Memorable (Minor)

Skills
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Animal Handling        D0
Artistry               D0
Athletics              D6
 +--Gymnastics D12+D2
Covert                 D6
Craft                  D4
Discipline             D0
Guns                   D6
 +--Pistols D12+D2
Heavy Weapons          D0
Influence              D0
Knowledge              D2
Linguist               D2
Mechanical Engineering D0
Medical Expertise      D0
Melee Weapon Combat    D4
Perception             D6
Performance            D6
 +--Mimicry D8
 +--Impersonation D8
Pilot                  D0
Planetary Vehicle      D0
Ranged Weapons         D0
Scientific Expertise   D0
Survival               D0
Technical Engineering  D0
Unarmed Combat         D6

  why does this seem the kind of girl that may shoot you a pretty smile or put 2 into the back of your head.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."

That's exactly what I was going for, might have to slide leaky brain pan in their, I'm just not sure I'm up to the challenge.

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And, isn't sanity really just a one-trick pony anyway? I mean all you get is one trick, rational thinking, but when you're good and crazy, oooh, oooh, oooh, the sky is the limit.

The crew looks to be rounding out nicely. I'm curious now about what kind of boat we'll be looking at or what Momerath has in store for us.

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"We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty."