The desert realm is a paradox in many ways. Ar first glance, it appears to be a bleak, desolate wasteland with little to offer the imagination. Those who probe deeper, however, find it holds a multitude of secrets. It seems improbable that the oft hostile environment could support life, but a wide variety of creatures manage to survive its embrace. Birds of prey soar over the desolate landscape, reptiles pass between its dunes, rugged planes brave the harsh sun, and the humble duskdigger burrows beneath the surface in an endless quest for nourishment.
Category Archives: Space Aliens
Elecdrone Swarming
The elecdrones are one of the most fearsome threats faced in the galaxy, mostly because none of the conventional rules of war apply. As far as the best sapient minds have been able to discern, they cannot be conquered, they cannot be appeased, they cannot be reasoned with, and they seemingly cannot be stopped.
Elnari
Across the known universe, countless resources have been spent to ease the fears of emperors and paupers alike as governments seek to protect their precious holdings from those who covet them. Their vast war machines purchased with the blood of the masses prowl through the silent void of interstellar space and stand as mobile monuments to the prowess of their masters’ military might. Indeed, most would be foolish to challenge such formidable forces. The mere presence of these juggernauts stands as a bloodless preemptive strike aimed at the hearts of those who would conquer them.
Gilvahn Prospector Template
Occupation: Prospector
Agility 2D
Mechanical 3D
Strength 3D+2
Knowledge 2D+2
Perception 3D
Technical 3D+2
Funds 3D
Credits 525
Fate Points 1
Character Points 5
Strength Damage 2D
Move 10
Body Points 37
Wound Level / Body Points Range
Stunned / 22-29
Wounded / 14-21
Severely Wounded / 7-13
Incapacitated / 3-6
Mortally Wounded / 1-2
Dead / 0
Equipment: handy spanner ( + 1D bonus o relevant repair rolls; reduces darkness modifiers by 30 (9) in flashlight mode); mining laser (damage 4D; range 5/10/- ; shots 30); spare energy cell (50 shots); enviro-suit.
Disadvantages: Achilles’ Heel: Low Gravity(R3), + 1 to all Agility difficulties in a gravities of 1 g or less; Quirk (R2), must make a Difficult willpower roll to avoid becoming mesmerized by shiny raw minerals or metals.
Advantages: none.
Special Abilities: Hardiness (R4), +4 to damage resistance totals; Skill Bonus: Vehicle Tech (R1 ), + 1 to exoskeleton repair, flight systems repair, and vehicle repair rolls.
Description: You live for the thrill of discovering new metal and mineral deposits. You’ve amassed quite a collection of specimens. You probably would’ve located m:my more by this time, but you sometimes find yourself simply staring at shiny crystals and metals for hours.
Gilvahns
Known for their great strength and technical ability, these short, sturdy Terran offshoots evolved on a high gravity “heavy world” infested with swarming predators.
Grassback Mauler
This stealthy predator inhabits the vast plains of Tarak III, where it preys on the great herds of herbivorous kavamadu feeding on the tall grasses. The creature’s broad back is covered with stiff fur similar in coloration and texture to the grassland foliage in which it lurks. Grassy fur also grows atop the head and the upper-facing portions of the forearms. When hunkered down, the predator looks like a clump of grass amid the open savanna. Several short, sharp horns project from the snout of the broad, flat head, with enlarged nostrils to the front and slit eyes at the sides. The creature has no jaw or mouth, breathing completely through its nostrils. Small forearms end in razor claws, which are used with the horns to subdue prey. Muscular rear legs give a mauler incredible speed and amazing power to leap on victims from concealed locations.
Grotto Gatherers
Of all the bizarre forms of life that struggle to survive the oft-hostile subterranean world, the humble grotto gatherer has mystified many environmental scientists who have studied them. Although scientists lack many of the facts of their origin, they agree the highly adaptable creature is an apparent visitor to this part of the galaxy. It appears that its “seeds” are highly resistant to temperature and pressure, so it’s likely that, first, comets and, later, space transports carried it through space. Once the seeds hit atmosphere, if the combination of air, moisture, and gravity is within a certain tolerance range, the seeds begin to develop into new oozes, which immediately make their way to the nearest subterranean entrances. Most immature gatherers never make it. However, unlike other star tossed, circumstantial strangers to known space, the grotto gatherer seems to benefit its adopted worlds and has quickly adjusted to life on many alien worlds.
Gruemor Planetary Surveyor Template
Occupation: Planetary Surveyor
Agility 2D
Mechanical 4D
Strength 2D+1
Knowledge 3D+1
Perception 3D+1
Technical 3D
Funds 1D
Credits 175
Fate Points 1
Character Points 5
Strength Damage 2D
Move 10
Body Points 40
Wound Level / Body Points Range
Stunned / 24-32
Wounded / 16-23
Severely Wounded / 8-15
Incapacitated / 4-7
Mortally Wounded / 1-2
Dead / 0
Equipment: hand comp with integrated camera; personal blaster (damage 30; range 4/ 8/ 12; shots 6).
Disadvantages: Hindrance (R2), uncoordinated: +2 to difficulties for acrobatics, melee combat, and sleight of hand; Quirk (R2), must make Difficult willpower or Knowledge roll to resist the urge to wander off to explore interesting areas; Poverty (Rl).
Advantages: none.
Special Abilities: Endurance (Rl ), + 30 to Strength or stamina checks when performing taxing physical casks; Omnivorous (Rl); Sense of Direction (Rl) +l D to navigation and search rolls.
Description: Your wanderlust kicked in before you found a mate. Now you’ve traveled so far from the home of your childhood, you’re not sure you’ll ever meet another Gruemor. No matter: You’ve been able to find enough people who want a talented planetary surveyor on their exploration trips. There’s plenty of work to keep you occupied. For now.
Gruemors
This dwindling species of naturally adept explorers has spread throughout the galaxy, selling their services to survey new reaches of space.
Hurshuk Ecoscientist Template
Occupation: Ecoscientist
Agility 2D+1
Mechanical 3D
Strength 3D+1
Knowledge 3D+2
Perception 3D+2
Technical 2D
Metaphysics 1D
Funds 3D
Credits 525
Fate Points 1
Character Points 5
Strength Damage 2D
Move 3 walking, 6 swimming
Body Points 36
Wound Level / Body Points Range
Stunned / 22-29
Wounded / 15-21
Severely Wounded / 8-14
Incapacitated / 4-7
Mortally Wounded / 1-2
Dead / 0
Equipment: peratolk’alm’ola hand scanner ( + lD to sensors and +ID to sense rolls to gain information only); hand comp with burlap cover and spare scholarchips; knife with wooden handle (damage+ 2); cred-key on chain.
Disadvantages: Achilles’ Heel: Metabolic Difference (R3 ), must eat twice as much vegetation as normal and gets ill when eating meat – the more meat, the more ill; Hindrance: Low Self-Esteem (R4), +4 to command, persuasion, and intimidation difficulties; Hindrance: Atypical Move (R2), swimming Move of 6, walking and climbing Move of 3, and no jumping; Quirk (R3 ), cold-blooded, so changes in temperature affect mood and health.
Advantages: Equipment (R2), peratolk’alm’ola hand scanner; Size: Large (Rl), scale value 3.
Special Abilities: Longevity (Rl); Natural Armor: Shell (R2), +2D to damage resistance total.
Description: With your dull coloration and patterns at such a young age, you’re certain you’ll never have a mate. So you decided to rake your passion for ecology off world, helping others survey new planets and determine how best to use them without destroying them.