Characters

There are 16 playable characters in Mush. Each of the characters have

• 5-6 skills,
• An objective to gain Glory, and
• Unique special features (note that Titles only list who starts the game with them)

Although the overall objective of the game is the same, the gameplay will be different depending on the strengths and weaknesses of each character.

Kim Jin Su

A born leader, Jin Su is the supreme commander of the Daedalus. He is in charge of piloting the Daedalus towards planets for expeditions and most importantly, towards Eden Objective : Move Daedalus to a planet, move to Eden. Jin Su earns 3 for every Interstellar voyage carried out under your command. Once you have earned more than 6, this will happen. Title : Commander (can access the Command Console on the Bridge and issue orders) Icon Skill Description Effects Leader A Charismatic leader knows how to effectively lead a team and increase morale using powerful, passionate speeches Gives the action Impassioned Speech which increases the Morale () of your crewmates Pilot An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Cold Blooded In space, anything can and does happen. Knowing how to keep calm is extremely useful. Earns 3 AP every time a team mate dies. Shooter At ease handling all kinds of weapons +2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Logistics Expert You personally oversee the organisation of every task aboard the Daedalus in order to maximize the efficiency of every one of your teammates. Every cycle, 1 is given randomly to a crewmate in the same room as you. Strateguru

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! Objective : Explore and approach planets Icon Skill Description Effects Astrophysicist Skilled in scanning for planets in range or to determine their composition. The Planet Scan action discovers 2 properties per Analyze action Pilot An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Survivalist The Survivalist is great to have on exploration missions. They can defend themselves more effectively against extra-terrestrial life forms and generally deal with these encounters better than anyone else. Expedition : All damage is reduced by one point. Expedition : The action Provision gives one additional steak. Expedition : Last to die if a team fatality occurs. IT Expert The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease. +2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects. Radio Expert The radio expert can decode the most complicated jumble of spatial waves in order to rebuild or send messages to the other end of the universe Twice as effective at establishing contact with Sol Improves the quality of teammates attempts to contact SOL by 50% when they are in the same room Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Antique Perfume

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 Objective : Contact Kivanc Terzi Title : Communications Officer (can access the Comms Center on the Bridge) Icon Skill Description Effects Radio Expert The radio expert can decode the most complicated jumble of spatial waves in order to rebuild or send messages to the other end of the universe Twice as effective at establishing contact with Sol Improves the quality of teammates attempts to contact SOL by 50% when they are in the same room Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Logistics Expert You personally oversee the organisation of every task aboard the Daedalus in order to maximize the efficiency of every one of your teammates. Every cycle, 1 is given randomly to a crewmate in the same room as you. Shooter At ease handling all kinds of weapons +2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Biologist Highly skilled in laboratory research Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Rebel

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 Objective : Kill a hunter in a patroller or turret : (+1 per hunter) Icon Skill Description Effects Sprinter The Sprinter always puts their best foot forward! They get additional Movement Points. You earn an additional 2 every time you convert -(Does not stack with Scooter) Pilot An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Shooter At ease handling all kinds of weapons +2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Firefighter Your chance to extinguish a fire is always 100% (must have extinguisher in inventory). The Optimist The end of humanity... worse things happen at sea, right? The optimist loses one less per day. Creative

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 Objective : Death of mush :(+3 per Dead mush) Icon Skill Description Effects Solid You'll incur no penalties for carrying heavy objects. Also useful for hand-to-hand combat. Your hand-to-hand attacks inflict one additional damage point No penalties for heavy objects Paranoid The paranoid crewmember always believes their crewmates to be potentially dangerous, they always watch their back using their extra cameras. Starts out with 2 additional Cameras. Caffeine Junkie The caffeine junkie is twice as effective as their colleagues when they have access to the coffee machine. +2 AP when they drink a Coffee. Bonus for developing certain NERON projects. Astrophysicist Skilled in scanning for planets in range or to determine their composition. The Planet Scan action discovers 2 properties per Analyze action Panic Victimizer

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 Objective : Plant alien fruits (+3 per fruit) Trait : Pacifist (all aggressive actions cost 2 more when he is in the room) Icon Skill Description Effects Botanist Capable of distingushing the charactersitics of the various plants and fruits. They are also equally effective when maintaining the garden Can read the Fruit nutrition information Can read plant properties Can carry out transplants +2 per day (Gardening action points) Expedition: The harvest action gives an additional fruit Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Biologist Highly skilled in laboratory research Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Mycologist Healing a crewmember also removes a spore from the patient. Green Thumb Starts the game with 2 more hydropots. Firefighter Your chance to extinguish a fire is always 100% (must have extinguisher in inventory). Frugivore

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! Objective : Contact the rebel bases (+2 per base) Trait : Chronic Vertigo (permanent vertigo status, can be cured by Janice) Icon Skill Description Effects Tracker The Tracker can see comings and goings of every team member. Furthermore, they can print any research during the game via the Tabulatrix. This provides a list of players of which at least one is Mush Full access to movement history Able to print secret list on the Tabulatrix Determined Once they begin their task , nothing can distract the determined player If an action fails, the % chance of subsequent success increases more rapidly Observant You use 1 less to discover hidden objects. You have a 25% chance of detecting covert activity in the room you are in The Search action costs 1 less You have a 25% chance of detecting covert activity in your room IT Expert The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease. +2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects. Technician Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus +1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects

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' Objective : Kill anyone, including Schrodinger Trait : Hyperactive (sleeping in a bed grants no additional ; however, gain an extra each cycle) Icon Skill Description Effects Shooter At ease handling all kinds of weapons +2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Survivalist The Survivalist is great to have on exploration missions. They can defend themselves more effectively against extra-terrestrial life forms and generally deal with these encounters better than anyone else. Expedition : All damage is reduced by one point. Expedition : The action Provision gives one additional steak. Expedition : Last to die if a team fatality occurs. Wrestler Your hand-to-hand (unarmed) attacks do +2 damage. Torturer Crazy Eye Intimidating

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 Objective : Receive a title (first time only). Kill aliens during expeditions Icon Skill Description Effects Chef Formidable when it comes to knocking meals together. They also have an impressive awareness of what you should eat Can read the food nutrition information Can read the fruit nutrition information +4 per day (Cook action points) Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Solid You'll incur no penalties for carrying heavy objects. Also useful for hand-to-hand combat. Your hand-to-hand attacks inflict one additional damage point No penalties for heavy objects Opportunist The opportunist waits for any chance to ascend in the ship's hierarchy, they will miss no opportunity +5 when you earn a title for the first time Shooter At ease handling all kinds of weapons +2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Apprentice Creative

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 Objective : Raluca earns 2 for every 20% of the PILGRED repairs successfully completed. Trait : Antisocial (cannot flirt, and loses 1 if anyone else is in the same room as her during cycle changeover) Icon Skill Description Effects Physicist The Physicist is a high flier in the field of physics research. Their understanding of quantum mechanics and even the essence of the strings that make up our universe is their major talent. They also have the advantage when repairing PILGRED. Gives 1 (PILGRED repair point) per day Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Detached Crewmember The unconcerned crewmember is cold, hard and unfeeling. They are unaffected by deaths of teammates You lose no Morale points when a crewmember dies Zero risk of psychological illness if you witness a death Technician Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus +1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Genius When divinely enlighted by the flame of consciousness, the genius can find a solution to any problem encountered aboard the Daedalus. The genius can carry out one piece of Resarch, one Project, or one Repair once per game. Designer Has access to NERON's core twice per day (Free Actions). +2 per day (NERON project action points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects

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 Objective : Janice earns 3 every time you make contact with an extra-terrestrial. Title : NERON Administrator (can access BIOS in the Nexus, use the /neron command to speak as the AI) Icon Skill Description Effects Shrink The Shrink is in charge of psychological support. They are able to keep morale high and treat psychological illness On each cycle, 1 Morale point is regained by everyone lying down in the room Treats psychological illness Gives the action Comfort, which increases morale Bonus for developing certain NERON projects IT Expert The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease. +2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects. NERON's only friend As soon as you are aboard the ship, NERON is content, its programs run without a hitch and its performance is noticeably improved. The rewards from all NEXUS research are maximized for everyone Diplomat Radio Expert The radio expert can decode the most complicated jumble of spatial waves in order to rebuild or send messages to the other end of the universe Twice as effective at establishing contact with Sol Improves the quality of teammates attempts to contact SOL by 50% when they are in the same room Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Self-sacrifice

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 Objective : Upgrade a drone Trait : Handicapped (-2 penalty when converting to , but leaving a room with someone else present costs no ) Icon Skill Description Effects Robotics Expert The Robotics Expert can create and operate drones in any way they see fit Starts out with a drone plan Can upgrade drones Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Technician Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus +1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Pilot An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Shooter At ease handling all kinds of weapons +2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects IT Expert The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease. +2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects. Metalworker

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 Objective : Finola earns 3 for every completed piece of Mush research. Trait : Germaphobe (loses 1 per cycle if dirty, and cannot caress Schrodinger) Icon Skill Description Effects Biologist Highly skilled in laboratory research Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Medic Medics have full medical training, allowing them to carry out rapid, appropriate procedures. They are also skilled in surgery Heal actions earn an additional 2 Can carry out Operations Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Nurse Always ready to help +1 every day (Free healing action) Can read properties of medicines Diplomat OCD

Jiang Hua

Chief pilot of the Daedalus, she specializes in exploration missions. They say she can land where she wants, when she wants, and in any conditions you care to dream up Objective : Conduct an expedition Icon Skill Description Effects Pilot An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Botanist Capable of distingushing the charactersitics of the various plants and fruits. They are also equally effective when maintaining the garden Can read the Fruit nutrition information Can read plant properties * Can carry out transplants +2 per day (Gardening action points) Expedition: The harvest action gives an additional fruit Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Survivalist The Survivalist is great to have on exploration missions. They can defend themselves more effectively against extra-terrestrial life forms and generally deal with these encounters better than anyone else. Expedition : All damage is reduced by one point. Expedition : The action Provision gives one additional steak. Expedition : Last to die if a team fatality occurs. Technician Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus +1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Determined Once they begin their task , nothing can distract the determined player If an action fails, the % chance of subsequent success increases more rapidly U-Turn

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. Objective : Survive (+1 each day) and research mush (+3 for each research completed that requires her presence) Trait : Immunized (immune to mush, and unlocks certain laboratory research) Icon Skill Description Effects Mankind's only hope Her unique immune system makes her the last hope for humanity. As long as she stays alive, we'll have a shot at combating the Mush invasion Daily morale loss is reduced by 1 point Nurse Always ready to help +1 every day (Free healing action) Can read properties of medicines Premonition Can see target crewmember's last action. Costs 1 Sneak Lethargy

Lai Kuan Ti

An astrophycisist and the ship's designer, Lai knows it like the back of his hand and has privileged access to NERON. If a Nexus project is underway, you can be sure Lai is involved Objective : Finish a project in Nexus Icon Skill Description Effects Designer Has access to NERON's core twice per day (Free Actions). +2 per day (NERON project action points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects The Optimist The end of humanity... worse things happen at sea, right? The optimist loses one less per day. Astrophysicist Skilled in scanning for planets in range or to determine their composition. The Planet Scan action discovers 2 properties per Analyze action Technician Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus +1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects Leader A Charismatic leader knows how to effectively lead a team and increase morale using powerful, passionate speeches Gives the action Impassioned Speech which increases the Morale () of your crewmates