Federation's 7th Exploration fleet Character creation thread

Oh. Which I had before. I'm still trying to think of what else might work. I thought of something like Vain, but felt it would be too close to stubborn in how it would work.

 

Name: Sonya Belford
Pic/description:

Rank: Captain
History: Sonya Belford was one of the Federation Navy Combat Branch's fastest rising stars - up until she was involved in the disastrous battle of Delta Siguri VI, in which an entire battle group was destroyed by pirates. Though not at fault, as the commander of the last surviving ship, Sonya was scapegoated after the battle and ransferred to the diplomatic corps, never to rise above the rank of captain. Many years later, Sonya has received an offer from a powerful corporation: Since civilian ships like theirs are banned from entering the unexplored quadrant, Sonya will secretly work on their behalf - using her position as a Federation diplomat, she'll make deals that will allow the corporation to monopolize the virgin territory once it's open for business. In return, the corp's elderly leader promises to use his vast wealth to assure Sonya promotions.
Specialization: Diplomacy
Skills:
*Space Combat Tactics
*Hand to Hand combat
*Seduction
**Diplomacy
Weakness: Desperate - Sonya's spent over a decade in career hell, with no opportunity for advancement. Now that her son has joined the navy, too, he's found that this blacklisting extends to him as well. For her son's sake, and her own, Sonya's prepared to do almost anything to erase the black mark on her name - even if it's unwise or unethical.


*Ship:

Siren Class - The Nightingale


Officers (optional)(choose up to two) Starting officers are of common sorts - they won't have any incredible skills.

Spoiler: Security Officer

Name: Belisarius Belfort
Pic:
Assignment: Security Officer
History: Son of Sonya, Belisarius is a skilled officer whose career seems to be going nowhere because of his last name, something for which he resents her. He's a skilled officer, if brash.
Weakness: Recklessness - Young and eager to prove himself, Belisarius can be overly aggressive and arrogant, getting himself into dangerous situations.

Clone Crew
Designation: AM
Pic: Diverse
Weakness: Beholden to corporation - The clone crew of the Nightingale is state of the art, courtesy of Sonya's rich patron, with high intelligence and obedience. The problem is that they're obedient to the corporation, not Sonya. As long as Sonya's orders comply with the corporation's mission, they'll obey her every word. Should the corporation decide to turn against Sonya, however, she'll face an instant mutiny.

(Hope this is not too late)

 

Nope, it's not to late. Generally, it looks good.

Two things, both about clones:
You start with one clone class - so diverse is not something i can accept.
Second the weakness - since there is no contact with federation's space, the corporation has no influence over the decisions of Sonya. You could change the weakness or add an corporation agent to the crew... or maybe several directives that have to be followed?

 

By diverse I just meant visually they can look however you want. For the weakness, I was thinking they'd be pre-programmed with instructions from the company about what Sonya is and isn't allowed to do. I had planned a company spy npc, but couldn't find an image for them - the same reason why I went with diverse for the clones.

 

Do you have instructions in mind?

 

Nothing specific, just that she's not to betray the company and go against their interests. If you have anything in mind, though, feel free.

 

So, I get to choose a pic for your clones... and add a few flavours... I think I have something in mind.
Okay... I would say accepted, just will need some time to flesh out the setup, and I will write you an introduction later today.

 

That's fine - I've got uni in the morning, so I have to get to bed soon anyway.