Difference between revisions of "Characters"

Main article: Eleesha Williams.

Former investigative journalist, her goal is to contact any rebel bases still operating. One of the most observant crewmembers, she is as brilliant as she is honest, but don't worry – that can be cured!

Eleesha is the primary detective of the Daedalus crew, her role being the detection of Mush using her various tools such as Tracker and Observant. As the second-in-line for the Communications Officer title, and by the utility of her other skills, she also remains useful to the crew after her Mush-hunting role has been fulfilled.

• Objective: Rebel Networks

Eleesha gains +2 per Rebel Base that she contacts.

• Trait: Chronic Vertigo

Begins the game with the Chronic Vertigo illness, unable to pilot ships until cured by a Shrink.

Skill	Description
1 Tracker	Allows to peek further back into room log history and print THE List to aid the hunt for Mush.
2 Determined	Speeds up the rate at which action success chances increase after subsequent failures.
3 Observant	Allows to search rooms for free and to detect Covert actions 25% of the time.
4 IT Expert	Grants 2 daily, which can be used in a myriad of ways, including Research, NERON Projects, Communications etc.
5 Technician	Grants 1 daily for free repairs, vastly improves repair chances and allows to dismantle various objects for material, as well as reinforce them against sabotage.

Main article: Finola Keegan.

A doctor of both medicine and biology, Finola's life's work revolves around making the world a better place. Her research and healing skills make her invaluable on board.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Mush Specialist

Finola earns +3 for every completed piece of Mush research.

• Trait: Germaphobe

Loses 1 per cycle if Dirty, and cannot caress Schrödinger.

Skill	Description
1 Biologist	Grants a +4% bonus to Research efficiency, and allows to read the properties of medicines.
2 Medic	Boosts any Heal actions by +2 , allows to carry out surgery anywhere with a Medikit, grants a +4% bonus to Research efficiency, and allows to read the properties of medicines.
3 Nurse	Grants 1 daily which allows to perform a healing action for free, and allows to read the properties of medicines.
4 Diplomat	Disables the possibility of any Combat events during expeditions, and allows to declare a Ceasefire once per game.
5 OCD	Functions as an innate Stainproof Apron, protecting against most ways of becoming Dirty.

Main article: Frieda Bergmann.

Frieda is Humanity's most experienced astrophysicist. Her life's work has been discovering new planets and systems. She was born over 1000 years ago and is a true survivor!

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Terra Incognita / Exoresearcher

Frieda earns +2 for every planet she discovers using the AstroTerminal (with diminishing returns) and +1 for piloting to one.

Skill	Description
1 Astrophysicist	Grants a boost in Astrophysics, allowing to scan for planets for 1 less , and uncovering 1 extra zone when analyzing planets.
2 Pilot	Allows to pilot the various spacecraft in the Daedalus, and eliminates any chance of accidents when doing so. Landing during expeditions will always occur without incidents when a Pilot is onboard.
3 Survivalist	An expedition skill, this adds a bonus Alien Steak during Provision events, reduces all damage taken by the Survivalist by 1 , and allows them to survive Group Death events.
4 IT Expert	Grants 2 daily, which can be used in a myriad of ways, including Research, NERON Projects, Communications etc.
5 Radio Expert	Doubles the effectiveness of your tries to establish contact with Sol while also improving all crewmembers' odds while on the Bridge.
6 Antique Perfume	Grants 2 cycles of Mush immunity after taking a shower.

Main article: Gioele Rinaldo.

An eccentric billionaire, caffeine-junkie and owner of the Daedalus, his fortune is threatened by the Mush menace. He will do everything in his power to wipe it out. Not to be underestimated!

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Fear of the Mush

Gioele earns +3 every time a Mush is killed.

Skill	Description
1 Solid
2 Paranoid
3 Caffeine Junkie
4 Astrophysicist	Grants a boost in Astrophysics, allowing to scan for planets for 1 less , and uncovering 1 extra zone when analyzing planets.
5 Panic
6 Victimizer

Main article: Ian Soulton.

A passionate and dedicated researcher whose knowledge of alien plant-life is unparalleled. A strict pacifist, he's the 'nice guy' on board.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Naturalist

Ian gains +3 for every alien fruit he plants in a HydroPot.

• Trait: Pacifist

All aggressive actions cost +2 when Ian is in the room.

Skill	Description
1 Botanist
2 Biologist	Grants a +4% bonus to Research efficiency, and allows to read the properties of medicines.
3 Mycologist
4 Green Thumb
5 Firefighter
6 Frugivore

Main article: Janice Kent.

In charge of communication in a global sense, she has highest-level access to NERON. Her solid IT and psychoanalytical skills are crucial for the voyage.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Part-time Ethnologist

Janice earns +3 every time you meet any extra-terrestrial creature.

• Title: NERON Administrator

Allows access to the BIOS Terminal and the usage of the /neron chat command to impersonate NERON.

Skill	Description
1 Shrink	Everyone lying down in the room you are gains 1 at cycle change. Also grants the action Comfort, which give +2 to the target.
2 IT Expert	Grants 2 daily, which can be used in a myriad of ways, including Research, NERON Projects, Communications etc.
3 NERON's only friend
4 Diplomat	Disables the possibility of any Combat events during expeditions, and allows to declare a Ceasefire once per game.
5 Radio Expert	Doubles the effectiveness of your tries to establish contact with Sol while also improving all crewmembers' odds while on the Bridge.
6 Self-sacrifice	When you reach 0 , instead of dying at next cycle change, you lose 1 every cycle.

Main article: Jiang Hua.

Chief pilot of the Daedalus, Hua specializes in exploration missions. They say she can land where she wants, when she wants, and in any conditions you care to dream up.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Explorer

Hua gains an extra +3 every time she goes on an expedition.

Skill	Description
1 Pilot	Allows to pilot the various spacecraft in the Daedalus, and eliminates any chance of accidents when doing so. Landing during expeditions will always occur without incidents when a Pilot is onboard.
2 Botanist
3 Survivalist	An expedition skill, this adds a bonus Alien Steak during Provision events, reduces all damage taken by the Survivalist by 1 , and allows them to survive Group Death events.
4 Technician	Grants 1 daily for free repairs, vastly improves repair chances and allows to dismantle various objects for material, as well as reinforce them against sabotage.
5 Determined	Speeds up the rate at which action success chances increase after subsequent failures.
6 U-Turn

Main article: Kim Jin Su.

A born leader, Jin Su is the supreme commander of the Daedalus. He is in charge of piloting the ship. - Towards planets for expeditions and, most importantly, towards Eden.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Fast Forward

Jin Su earns +3 for every Command Console voyage carried out (with diminishing returns after +6 ).

• Title: Commander

Allows access to the Command Console on the Bridge in order to move the Daedalus, as well as assign daily missions to give crewmembers a +3 boost.

Skill	Description
1 Leader
2 Pilot	Allows to pilot the various spacecraft in the Daedalus, and eliminates any chance of accidents when doing so. Landing during expeditions will always occur without incidents when a Pilot is onboard.
3 Cold Blooded
4 Shooter
5 Logistics Expert
6 Strateguru

Main article: Lai Kuan Ti.

An astrophycisist and the ship's designer, Kuan Ti knows it like the back of his hand and has privileged access to NERON. If a Nexus project is underway, you can be sure he is involved!

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Magellan Ark

Kuan Ti earns +2 for every NERON Project taken to completion.

Skill	Description
1 Designer
2 The Optimist	You lose 1 less at day change.
3 Astrophysicist	Grants a boost in Astrophysics, allowing to scan for planets for 1 less , and uncovering 1 extra zone when analyzing planets.
4 Technician	Grants 1 daily for free repairs, vastly improves repair chances and allows to dismantle various objects for material, as well as reinforce them against sabotage.
5 Leader

Main article: Paola Rinaldo.

Brilliant biologist and hardcore rebel markswoman, she is driven by the need to recontact Kivanç Terzi. Her technical and logistical skills are highly prized.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Kivanç, My Love

Paola gains +8 for contacting Kivanç Terzi via the Xyloph DB.

• Title: Communications Officer

Allows access to the Comms Center on the Bridge to contact Rebel Bases, decode the Xyloph DB and update NERON.

Skill	Description
1 Radio Expert	Doubles the effectiveness of your tries to establish contact with Sol while also improving all crewmembers' odds while on the Bridge.
2 Logistics Expert
3 Shooter
4 Biologist	Grants a +4% bonus to Research efficiency, and allows to read the properties of medicines.
5 Rebel

Main article: Raluca Tomescu.

Quantum Physics genius, her vast skillset renders her indispensable on board. Some say her tears are flammable and that she once kicked a giraffe to death. All we know is that she's called Raluca.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Mother

Raluca earns +2 for every 20% of the PILGRED repairs successfully completed.

• Trait: Antisocial

Cannot flirt, and loses 1 if anybody else is present in the same room during cycle change.

Skill	Description
1 Physicist
2 Detached Crewmember	You do not lose when other crew members die
3 Technician	Grants 1 daily for free repairs, vastly improves repair chances and allows to dismantle various objects for material, as well as reinforce them against sabotage.
4 Genius	Once per game, you may use this skill to complete a Neron Project or a Research in one go.
5 Designer

Main article: Roland Zuccali.

Roland is a brilliant pilot who is not nearly as funny as he thinks he is. However, his dogfighting skills are no laughing matter. He's got a gift, and he's never happier than when he's shooting down Hunters.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Flying Nemesis

Roland gains +1 per Hunter he kills in a patroller or turret (with diminishing returns).

Skill	Description
1 Sprinter
2 Pilot	Allows to pilot the various spacecraft in the Daedalus, and eliminates any chance of accidents when doing so. Landing during expeditions will always occur without incidents when a Pilot is onboard.
3 Shooter
4 Firefighter
5 The Optimist
6 Creative

Main article: Stephen Seagull.

The most dangerous cook in the galaxy is on board. He has more black-belts than pairs of trousers and he collects roadkill. Alien flesh is like catnip to Stephen. We thought you should know.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Ambitious / Extreme Chef

Stephen gets +4 for any titles earned (for the first time) and +2 for fights with alien creatures.

Skill	Description
1 Chef
2 Solid
3 Opportunist
4 Shooter
5 Apprentice
6 Creative

Main article: Terrence Archer.

Don't be fooled by his appearance, Terrence is amongst the most agile crew members, albeit mentally. Next-generation robotics and UAVs are his bread and butter.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Robotic Grail

Terrence gains +4 for each Support Drone upgrade he performs.

• Trait: Disabled

Gains 2 less during - conversions. Moving between rooms is free if somebody else is present in the room.

Skill	Description
1 Robotics Expert	Allows you to upgrade drones. Gives you a drone BP in your inventory.
2 Technician	Grants 1 daily for free repairs, vastly improves repair chances and allows to dismantle various objects for material, as well as reinforce them against sabotage.
3 Pilot	Allows to pilot the various spacecraft in the Daedalus, and eliminates any chance of accidents when doing so. Landing during expeditions will always occur without incidents when a Pilot is onboard.
4 Shooter
5 IT Expert	Grants 2 daily, which can be used in a myriad of ways, including Research, NERON Projects, Communications etc.
6 Metalworker

Main article: Wang Chao.

Hyperactive head of the security team, Chao insists that sleep is for the weak. A trigger happy lunatic, the story goes that he once tore a man's arms off for suggesting his choice of weaponry was 'a bit camp'...

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Psy-Chao-path

Chao gains +3 from killing anybody, even including Schrödinger.

• Trait: Hyperactive

Gains +1 every cycle, however sleeping in a bed grants no additional .

Skill	Description
1 Shooter
2 Survivalist	An expedition skill, this adds a bonus Alien Steak during Provision events, reduces all damage taken by the Survivalist by 1 , and allows them to survive Group Death events.
3 Wrestler
4 Torturer
5 Crazy Eye
6 Intimidating

Main article: Zhong Chun.

Our last hope. She must survive and make the journey to Eden. She inspires the crew to achieve more, and when misfortune befalls her comrades she is always there to patch them up.

TODO: Short description of the character.

• Objective: Chun Lives!/The Precious

Chun gains +1 per day, and +4 for each completed research that requires her presence.

• Trait: Immunized

Chun is completely immune to the Mush parasite, and thus always a confirmed human.

Skill	Description
1 Mankind's only hope	At day change, other crew members lose 1 less morale as long as Chun is alive.
2 Nurse	Grants 1 daily which allows to perform a healing action for free, and allows to read the properties of medicines.
3 Premonition
4 Sneak
5 Lethargy