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2024 Character Creation Challenge: Mongoose Traveller
Traveller is a scifi tabletop rpg that let you play merchants, space military, espionage or explore the space. Mongoose Traveller is currently the most recent and supported version.
The character generation is a game in itself, creating a character with interesting life story. You roll their attributes, taking careers, encounter different random events and decide when to quit before mishaps happening. It's very unpredictable and fun.
My character is a smart ruthless cybernetics & robotics researcher.
She doesn't come from the higher clase nor finish university education, but still earns prestigious awards as a field researcher.
However, she takes shortcuts and conducts unethical researches. When the government objects to her research because of politics, she continues openly. That's why she is hated.
Jane retires with the highest rank as a field researcher. She is eager to explore the space with her lab ship for more science (and dodge her enemies)
Link to the game on the publisher's website: Mongoose Traveller
Link to online character generator.
Name: Jane
Species: Human
Age: 50
Strength: 6
Dexterity: 8
Endurance: 9
Intellect: 9
Education: 14
Social: 6
Psi: 0
Skill
*level 0 means basic training. Level 4 is the maximum skill level for character generation.
Advocate-0
Admin-0
Art-0
Diplomat-0
Drive-0
Electronics-0
Electronics(computers)-1
Astrogation-1
Investigate-1
Language-1
Medic-0
Navigation-1
Survival-1
Vacc Suit-2
Science-4
Science (cybernetics)-1
Science (robotics)-1
Events
You gained entry to the University.
University Event: You develop a healthy interest in a hobby or other area of study. Gain any skill of your choice, with the exception of Jack-of - all - Trades, at level 0.
You have failed to graduate from University.
You qualified for the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You are called upon to perform research that goes against your conscience. Accept, and you gain an extra Benefit roll, a level in each of any two Science skill specialties and D3 Enemies.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You win a prestigious prize for your work, garnering both the praise and envy of your peers. Gain DM+1 to any one Benefit roll.
You have been promoted to rank 1 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Science-1
You've gained the skill Advocate
Aging: At the age of 26 you are not old enough to feel the effects of age.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You have the opportunity to cheat in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. If you refuse, you gain nothing.If you accept, roll Deception 8 + or Admin 8 +.If you succeed, you gain DM+2 to any one Benefit roll and may increase any skill by one level, but also gain an Enemy.If you fail, gain an Enemy and lose one Benefit roll from this career.
Your cheating succeeds and you gain +2 DM on a Benefit roll, a skill, and an Enemy
You have been promoted to rank 2 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Electronics(computers)-1
You've gained the skill Investigate
Aging: At the age of 30 you are not old enough to feel the effects of age.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You failed to survive this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Mishap: The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. If you continue with your work openly, increase Science by one level and gain an Enemy. If you continue with your work secretly, increase Science by one level and reduce your SOC by 2. This mishap does not cause you to leave this career.
You continue your research openly and gain a level of Science and an Enemy
You have been promoted to rank 3 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Investigate-1
You've gained the skill Navigation
Aging: At the age of 34 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You make a breakthrough in your field. Gain DM+2 to your next Advancement check.
You have been promoted to rank 4 in the Scholar career
You've gained the skill Vacc Suit
Aging: At the age of 38 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: Life Event. Roll on the Life Events table.
New Relationship: You become involved in a romantic relationship. Gain an Ally.
You have been promoted to rank 5 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Science-2
You've gained the skill Science
Aging: At the age of 42 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You make a breakthrough in your field. Gain DM+2 to your next Advancement check.
You have been promoted to rank 6 in the Scholar career
You've gained the skill Navigation
Aging: At the age of 46 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You make a breakthrough in your field. Gain DM+2 to your next Advancement check.
You are at maximum rank in the Scholar career
Aging: At the age of 50 your Strength was reduced by 2 and your Dexterity and Endurance where reduced by 1.
You have served 8 terms and achieved rank 6 as an Scholar.
You have earned 10 total benefit rolls with a DM of 4 to your first roll plus any rank bonus and still have 3 lifetime rolls on the Cash Table.
You will recieve a yearly pension of Cr16000 from the Scholar career.
Scholar Benefit: Cr100000
Scholar Benefit: Lab Ship
Scholar Benefit: EDU +1
Scholar Benefit: EDU +1
Scholar Benefit: Scientific Equipment
Scholar Benefit: SOC +1
Scholar Benefit: SOC +1
Scholar Benefit: Scientific Equipment
Scholar Benefit: Lab Ship
Scholar Benefit: Two Ship Shares
The character generation is a game in itself, creating a character with interesting life story. You roll their attributes, taking careers, encounter different random events and decide when to quit before mishaps happening. It's very unpredictable and fun.
My character is a smart ruthless cybernetics & robotics researcher.
She doesn't come from the higher clase nor finish university education, but still earns prestigious awards as a field researcher.
However, she takes shortcuts and conducts unethical researches. When the government objects to her research because of politics, she continues openly. That's why she is hated.
Jane retires with the highest rank as a field researcher. She is eager to explore the space with her lab ship for more science (and dodge her enemies)
Link to the game on the publisher's website: Mongoose Traveller
Link to online character generator.
Name: Jane
Species: Human
Age: 50
Strength: 6
Dexterity: 8
Endurance: 9
Intellect: 9
Education: 14
Social: 6
Psi: 0
Skill
*level 0 means basic training. Level 4 is the maximum skill level for character generation.
Advocate-0
Admin-0
Art-0
Diplomat-0
Drive-0
Electronics-0
Electronics(computers)-1
Astrogation-1
Investigate-1
Language-1
Medic-0
Navigation-1
Survival-1
Vacc Suit-2
Science-4
Science (cybernetics)-1
Science (robotics)-1
Events
You gained entry to the University.
University Event: You develop a healthy interest in a hobby or other area of study. Gain any skill of your choice, with the exception of Jack-of - all - Trades, at level 0.
You have failed to graduate from University.
You qualified for the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You are called upon to perform research that goes against your conscience. Accept, and you gain an extra Benefit roll, a level in each of any two Science skill specialties and D3 Enemies.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You win a prestigious prize for your work, garnering both the praise and envy of your peers. Gain DM+1 to any one Benefit roll.
You have been promoted to rank 1 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Science-1
You've gained the skill Advocate
Aging: At the age of 26 you are not old enough to feel the effects of age.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You have the opportunity to cheat in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. If you refuse, you gain nothing.If you accept, roll Deception 8 + or Admin 8 +.If you succeed, you gain DM+2 to any one Benefit roll and may increase any skill by one level, but also gain an Enemy.If you fail, gain an Enemy and lose one Benefit roll from this career.
Your cheating succeeds and you gain +2 DM on a Benefit roll, a skill, and an Enemy
You have been promoted to rank 2 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Electronics(computers)-1
You've gained the skill Investigate
Aging: At the age of 30 you are not old enough to feel the effects of age.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You failed to survive this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Mishap: The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. If you continue with your work openly, increase Science by one level and gain an Enemy. If you continue with your work secretly, increase Science by one level and reduce your SOC by 2. This mishap does not cause you to leave this career.
You continue your research openly and gain a level of Science and an Enemy
You have been promoted to rank 3 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Investigate-1
You've gained the skill Navigation
Aging: At the age of 34 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You make a breakthrough in your field. Gain DM+2 to your next Advancement check.
You have been promoted to rank 4 in the Scholar career
You've gained the skill Vacc Suit
Aging: At the age of 38 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: Life Event. Roll on the Life Events table.
New Relationship: You become involved in a romantic relationship. Gain an Ally.
You have been promoted to rank 5 in the Scholar career
Scholar Rank Bonus: You gained Science-2
You've gained the skill Science
Aging: At the age of 42 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You make a breakthrough in your field. Gain DM+2 to your next Advancement check.
You have been promoted to rank 6 in the Scholar career
You've gained the skill Navigation
Aging: At the age of 46 age has no effect on you.
You signed up for another term in the Scholar career.
You survived this term in Field Researcher in the Scholar career.
Scholar Event: You make a breakthrough in your field. Gain DM+2 to your next Advancement check.
You are at maximum rank in the Scholar career
Aging: At the age of 50 your Strength was reduced by 2 and your Dexterity and Endurance where reduced by 1.
You have served 8 terms and achieved rank 6 as an Scholar.
You have earned 10 total benefit rolls with a DM of 4 to your first roll plus any rank bonus and still have 3 lifetime rolls on the Cash Table.
You will recieve a yearly pension of Cr16000 from the Scholar career.
Scholar Benefit: Cr100000
Scholar Benefit: Lab Ship
Scholar Benefit: EDU +1
Scholar Benefit: EDU +1
Scholar Benefit: Scientific Equipment
Scholar Benefit: SOC +1
Scholar Benefit: SOC +1
Scholar Benefit: Scientific Equipment
Scholar Benefit: Lab Ship
Scholar Benefit: Two Ship Shares