Future Genre Types: Imperial Space - Humanitys presence among the stars is no longer new. Space has been settled for centuriesperhaps even millenniaand vast interstellar empires dominate known space. These powerful states control hundreds or thousands of star systems, bound together by reliable and relatively economical faster-than-light travel. For governments, militaries, and commerce, interstellar travel is routine. For most civilians, however, life begins and ends on a single homeworld they will never leave. War is a constant feature of imperial life, though it rarely reaches civilian populations directly. Instead, its effects are felt through political upheaval, resource shortages, conscription, and shifting allegiancesoften more disruptive than invasion itself. Technological development may have plateaued or slipped into stagnation; innovation is rare, and new discoveries seldom change daily life. In some regions, ancient technologies persist long after their creators are forgotten, while critical knowledge slowly erodes. Interstellar conflict is frequent, fought between rival empires, against xenophobic alien powers, or by rebels and insurgents struggling to overthrow entrenched, authoritarian regimes. FeaturesBackgrounds:Characters come from many walks of life, though a large number of adventurers have military experience.Alien Presence:The role of alien races varies by setting. Some universes teem with countless species, others are largely human-centric, and some may lack sentient aliens entirely. Personal Spacecraft:When an encounter grants the character a personal spacecraft, roll {1d10}. On a result of 410, the ship is reasonably up to date with current technology. On a lower result, it is an outdated clunkerbarely competitive on the spacewaysoften relying on obsolete, temperamental, or dangerously antiquated interstellar travel systems.

Character Species: Human - Standard issue pure stain human being. This includes all it's faults and flaws humanity has been battling since the beginning.

Tech Level: Mixed technology, one aspect higher - A key aspect of the culture's technology is more typical of a higher Tech Level (such as Transmatter being used by a Federation starship to beam crew planetside).

Home Culture: Dynamic - This is a culture marked by rapid growth, development and expansion. New lands or worlds are being discovered and claimed. Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, often progressing a full Tech Level within a generation or less. However, the fast growth also outpaces the ethical application of the new discoveries, leaving the culture wide open for future disasters. Governments are similar to Developing cultures, but access to political power moves out of the grasp of common people. Class stratification still exists as fewer and fewer people profit from new discoveries. It is a time of "Humanistic" theology, imagining the people of the culture to be the apex of creation, the "gods" of their universe. Gameplay Benefits: {1d6}. On a result of 3-5, select one Neutral trait. On a result of 6, select {1d3} Neutral personality traits and one trait Darkside Trait. Roleplay: Dynamic cultures are often self-centered, caught up in the wonderfulness of themselves. In their eyes, they can do no wrong. It is a culture of great Ego, one that believes that great risk taking and great intellect should earn greatthem reward. Moral bankruptcy has begun. A character from such a culture might share those values. Emphasis is placed on Neutral values.Survival Skills: (additional skills, GMs Discretion).

Social Status: Poor - Poor people have comparatively low income. They usually do not or cannot own property. Dwellings may be government subsidized and usually of lesser quality, sometimes due to uncaring landlords who may also be the Poor person's employer. Transportation is usually old and/or previously owned. Non-Nomadic Poor rarely raveland almost never leave the planet (or even town!) of their birth. Luxuries Include nice food, heal, pets and clean water, In some societies, the Poor are but a step above slaves_ Includes most laborers, low-level craftsmen and technicians, soldiers, peasants, public welfare recipients, some landowning farmers, apprentices, and low-level office or shop workers. Poor characters must work hard to keep what title they have, otherwise they would be Destitute. A Poor character might always be concerned about having enough to get by; but the Poor usually have hope that they or their children might have a better life If they can work hard and long enough (though government hand-out programs often sap these folk's image al self worth). Although a character from this Social Level may long for a better life, he or she could be satisfied with the way things are. Hard work is good and the rewards enjoyable. Of all the Social Levels, the Poor are most likely to strongly emphasize religious matters in their lives or be superstitious.

Underworld Experience : The Wrong Path: The character wants to defy authority.

Underworld Experience: Types of Crimes: Piracy

Underworld Experience: Pirate Events: The character becomes one of the pirate captain's officers, and learns the location of many rival pirates' strongholds.

Underworld Experience : Events: The character learns the sewers (maintainance conduits) of his home town (or a nearby city) as well as he knows the back of his hand (or tentacle). This knowledge is also useful in other cities, since waste and service systems tend to be built along similar lines.

Social Status: Nobility: Commoner - Commoner/Not of a Noble Line

Home Culture: Dynamic - This is a culture marked by rapid growth, development and expansion. New lands or worlds are being discovered and claimed. Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, often progressing a full Tech Level within a generation or less. However, the fast growth also outpaces the ethical application of the new discoveries, leaving the culture wide open for future disasters. Governments are similar to Developing cultures, but access to political power moves out of the grasp of common people. Class stratification still exists as fewer and fewer people profit from new discoveries. It is a time of "Humanistic" theology, imagining the people of the culture to be the apex of creation, the "gods" of their universe. Gameplay Benefits: {1d6}. On a result of 3-5, select one Neutral trait. On a result of 6, select {1d3} Neutral personality traits and one trait Darkside Trait. Roleplay: Dynamic cultures are often self-centered, caught up in the wonderfulness of themselves. In their eyes, they can do no wrong. It is a culture of great Ego, one that believes that great risk taking and great intellect should earn greatthem reward. Moral bankruptcy has begun. A character from such a culture might share those values. Emphasis is placed on Neutral values.Survival Skills: (additional skills, GMs Discretion).

Social Status: Well-to-Do - These folk are the upper end of the middle class. They typically own larger homes, have a household servant (a cook and/or maid), have conspicuous private transportation, and travel abroad (including interplanetary or interstellar travel). They often own more than one well-appointed home in more than one city. Their children are privately educated and attend prominent universities. Luxuries include elegant furnishings, artwork, libraries, parties, fine clothing, and some exotic foods. This class includes younger offspring of Nobility, highly skilled craftsmen and technicians, high-ranking military officers, successful merchants, ship owners, high-ranking clergy of prominent religions, high-level office and government workers. Outward appearances are often the be-all and end-all of this Social Status and these folk may try to act like they are Wealthy. A strong tendency hereto look on lower Social Statuses as something bordering on "unclean" and to attempt to associate only with those of equal or higher status. Of all Social Statuses, Well-to-Do folk are probably the least tolerant of their children becoming adventurers.

Social Status: Nobility: Commoner - Commoner/Not of a Noble Line

Birth Legitimacy: Legitimate - Legitimate Birth

Family Members: Grandparents - +{1d4} Siblings.

Siblings & Birth Order: 7 - eighth of 8

Home World: Racial Homeworld - Racial Homeworld

Home World Types: Water world - Mostly oceans and small islands.

Place of Birth: Hospital - The character is born in a fully equipped hospital or major medical facility.

Unusual Events at Birth: None - Nothing unusual. Normal Birth

Parents/Family Details: Head of household has one occupation.

Significant Childhood Events:

A change or upheaval occurs in the characters family. Character changes locale. The move is within the same continent.

Significant Childhood Events: Character has an adventure (or misadventure) on another planet. See details on Otherworld Events.

Otherworld Events: Other Worlds: Volcanic world. Active volcanism everywhere.

Otherworld Events: Reasons for Being Here: Stowaway. The character hides on board a ship and is "ejected" on this planet.

Otherworld Events: Events: The character is kidnapped by local scum and held for ransom. The ransom is paid, but the experience has scarred the characterfor life. He acquires 1 to 3 Darkside personality tralts (See Below) and an exotic trait (See Below).

Personality Traits: Darkside: Drunkard - Constantly overindulges In alcohol.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Pessimist - Always see the bad side of things.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Violent - Seeks physical conflict

Exotic Personality Traits: Categories: Mental Affliction - Mental Affliction

Exotic Personality Traits: Mental Affliction: Depression - Beyond merely feeling a bit "down" or "blue," the afflicted person feels that all hope is gone. Unable to cope with their problems, or even ask for help, talking about or attempting suicide is how they communicate their unspoken cry for help. Reduce all skill when depressed. (GMs Discretion)

Significant Childhood Events: Family gives character his own spacecraft. Assume that it is no larger than a small yacht.

Spacecraft: Ship Type: Scout ship. A small maneuverable craft capable of traversing space and exploring a planet.

Spacecraft: Space Capabilities: Long ranger interstellar. Travel to moderately distant stars in one trip.

Spacecraft: Armament: None. Ship carries no weapons.

Spacecraft: Special Features: None - None.

Spacecraft: Liabilities: Infested - The ship is home to parasitesorganic, mechanical, or something worse. Clearing them out is an ongoing problem.