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 On a lower result, it is an outdated clunkerbarely competitive on the spacewaysoften relying on obsolete, temperamental, or dangerously antiquated interstellar travel systems.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-Like - These beings so closely resemble human-kind that only a few characteristic features set them apart, such as pointed ears or an exotic skin color. Typical of aliens from games based on TV shows.

Tech Level: Fourth Stellar Age - Energy shields protect large vehicles and craft. Gravitic repulsors negate the effects of gravity. Personal force screens possible.

Home Culture: Decadent - These are cultures past the peak of their prime. Decay, particularly moral decay, has begun to set in at all levels of society and the people have become pleasure-loving and jaded. Tech Level remains constant, but few significant gains are being made. Governments are commonly those which function best with multiple layers of carefully partitioned authority and responsibility (like Bureaucracies, Corporations, and Democracies). The government becomes self-perpetuating and heedless of the people's needs. Although government support of the Poor is predominant, previously common civil liberties and government services begin to disappear. Inflation and unrestrained crime are often rampant. Gameplay Benefits: Street-smarts, survival in the streets, come naturally to this character. Give him additional skills in Urban Survival skill (additional skills, GMs Discretion). {1d6}. On a result of 1-3, select one Darkside trait. On a result of 4-5, select {1d3} Darkside personality traits and one Neutral Traits. On a result of 6, treat as a result of 4-5 but also select one Exotic Personality Traits. Roleplay: It is not uncommon for citizens of these cultures (even the lowliest slaves and street folk) to believe that their culture is not only at its dynamic prime, but that it and they are vastly superiorto everything else. A character from this culture could easily have a haughty attitude, looking down his nose at everything. Simple pleasures might easily bore a person from this culture. On the other hand, they could be so foreign to the character that they intrigue him to no end. Survival Skills: (additional skills, GMs Discretion).

Home Culture: Decadent - These are cultures past the peak of their prime. Decay, particularly moral decay, has begun to set in at all levels of society and the people have become pleasure-loving and jaded. Tech Level remains constant, but few significant gains are being made. Governments are commonly those which function best with multiple layers of carefully partitioned authority and responsibility (like Bureaucracies, Corporations, and Democracies). The government becomes self-perpetuating and heedless of the people's needs. Although government support of the Poor is predominant, previously common civil liberties and government services begin to disappear. Inflation and unrestrained crime are often rampant. Gameplay Benefits: Street-smarts, survival in the streets, come naturally to this character. Give him additional skills in Urban Survival skill (additional skills, GMs Discretion). {1d6}. On a result of 1-3, select one Darkside trait. On a result of 4-5, select {1d3} Darkside personality traits and one Neutral Traits. On a result of 6, treat as a result of 4-5 but also select one Exotic Personality Traits. Roleplay: It is not uncommon for citizens of these cultures (even the lowliest slaves and street folk) to believe that their culture is not only at its dynamic prime, but that it and they are vastly superiorto everything else. A character from this culture could easily have a haughty attitude, looking down his nose at everything. Simple pleasures might easily bore a person from this culture. On the other hand, they could be so foreign to the character that they intrigue him to no end. Survival Skills: (additional skills, GMs Discretion).

Social Status: Extremely Wealthy - They have heaps of money. Tthey view the merely Wealthy as cheapskates. Extremely Wealthy folk own estates the size of small countries, have armies of servants (and often at least one army), throw parties that would beggar most cities, and are often quite eccentric. This class includes heirs of old family fortunes who have continued to expand their holdings, world rulers, owners of huge, grosslysuccessful, multi-national or even multiplanetary, heavily diversified corporations. Chances are that a character from this Social Level will believe that money solves all problems. He may also never have been exposed to the seamier side of life and may have no concept of what it is like NOT to have a desire gratified instantly. Although cliche, the "spoiled rich" kid could easilyf it this character. Also see Wealthy roleplay guidelines.

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

Birth Legitimacy: Legitimate - Legitimate Birth

Family Members: Guardian - None known. Raised in an Orphanage. Character believes there is family out there.

Siblings & Birth Order: 4 - fourth of 5

Home World: Racial Homeworld - Racial Homeworld

Home World Types: Swamp world - Covered by endless marshes and swamps. Earthlike world. Much water, large land masses.

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:

Character runs away from home ... and never returns.

Significant Adolescence Events: Personal Violation - Something deeply harmful happens to the character during adolescence, leaving lasting emotional scars.

Others: A neighbor. GM decides who this is.

Education : Outstanding Education.

Occupations Selection: Occupation Group - High Income Jobs

High Income Occupations: Research Scientist: Astrophysics

Occupations Selection: Occupation Group - Special Income Jobs

Special Income Occupations: Media Personality: seen or heard on broadcast media.

Significant Adulthood Events: Cover-Up - The character is paid, threatened, or coerced into helping conceal a factions wrongdoing.

Other Groups - Factions: Interstellar Government/Empire - A vast political authority claiming jurisdiction over multiple systems, enforcing laws, taxes, and military service.

Significant Adulthood Events: Group Encounter - The character becomes involved in a defining event alongside a group.

Group Encounters: Character is kidnapped and held captive by terrorists, who seek to trade him for one of their own currently imprisoned people. After {1d6} weeks, he is rescued by a crack anti-terrorist squad. The surviving terrorists blame the character and vow revenge. They are supposed to be the "good guys" who fight against a corrupt government.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Lazy - Difficult to get motivated.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Lazy - Difficult to get motivated.

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

Exotic Personality Traits: Categories: Behavior Tag - Behavior Tag

Exotic Personality Traits: Behavior Tags: Glutton - Character eats like there is no tomorrow, whether he is hungry or not. Eats at least twice as much as a normal being of his race. Has a 70% chance to be grossly overweight.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Hateful - Strongly dislikes others_

Personality Traits: Darkside: Cheat - Shortchanges others of their due.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Egoist - Sellish concern for own welfare.

Exotic Personality Traits: Categories: Behavior Tag - Behavior Tag

Exotic Personality Traits: Behavior Tags: Bloodthirsty - Seems to enjoy combat just a little too much, particularly when blood is spilled.

Personality Traits: Darkside: Egotistic - Proud and conceited.