[Coda] Movie-era Ship and Crew

What follows is the Coda version of a FASA crew I GM'd in the early 90s, when stationed on a ship in the Navy. The list includes "retired" characters (from players who transfered off the ship), updated for new jobs. Feel free to use any of these characters for your games as guest stars or other generic Starfleet characters.

USS Hornet, NCC-1714, Constitution-class Heavy Cruiser

Launched 2254
Refit 2275

USS Hornet was the second ship of the Constitution-class' "second" wave of construction. First launched in 2254, the Hornet figured prominently in the Federation expansion of the 50s and 60s, encountering over 65 new species in its first 15 years of service.

The ship received its refit in 2275, and continued its exploratory service along the Frontier, briefly returning to Federation space (once at the request of the Vulcan ambassador) for a few months before returning to station.

As of 2285, the venerable heavy cruiser has taken a patrol near the Klingon Neutral Zone, operating out of Starbase 19 near the Frontier. Her mission continues to include exploration, but has expanded to provide protection for Federation colonies and assets in the sector.

Notable past commanders of USS Hornet include Admiral James Dougan (2266-2271), currently the Deputy Chief of Starfleet Science for Research, and Commodore K'col (2271-2275), currently Superintendent of Starfleet Academy's Command School.

Crew as of 2285
Commanding Officer Captain William Azack (hum/m)
First Officer/Chief Engineer Commander Christopher O'Brien (hum/m)
Chief Science Officer Lt. Cmdr. Suvek Quinton (vul-hum/m)
Chief Security Officer Lt. Cmdr. Lance Sijan (hum/m)
Chief Communications Officer Lt. Ian I. Iverson (hum/m)
Chief Helm Officer Lt. Trah'lasith keth Athrun (and/f)
Chief Navigator Lt. Darden Whitefang (axa/m)
Chief Medical Officer Lt. Varesa (vul/f)

Other notable crewmembers:
Captain Greornig Agnitash (XO, 2268-2273) (tel/m)
Dr. Mishka Andreopov-Jezack (CMO, 2268-2273) (hum/f)
Lt. Anjylara Wotane (Chief of Security, 2274-2279) (cent/f)
Lt. Cmdr. Danestiere Kafestrin (Chief Navigator, 2268-2273) (axa/f)
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Hiamoto (Chief Comms Officer, 2269-2274) (hum/m)
Cmdr. Roberto Curacao (Chief Engineer, 2267-2268) (hum/m)

Character stats to come! :)

Vitals
Name: William Anzack
Age: 32
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Hair: Light Brown
Eyes: Green
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Captain
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Commanding Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Command Officer, Flight Control Officer

Attributes
Str: 6 (0) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 6 (0) Prs: 7 (0) *Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
*Qck: +2 Sav: +2 Sta: +2 Wil: +2

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 6 Renown: 3 (0)
Health 6 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +7, Engineering: Propulsion +3, Enterprise: Administration +8, Enterprise: Streetwise +2, First Aid +2, Gaming +2, Influence +4, Knowledge: Culture (human) +5, Knowledge: History (Earth) +5, Knowledge: Law +3, Knowledge: Specific World (Earth) +5, Language: Federation Standard +5, Language: Klingon +2, Negotiate +2, Ranged Combat: Crossbow +1, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (shields) +2, Science: Lilfe +2, Science: Physical +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Space (Astrogation) +8, Sport +1, System Operation (sensors, tricorder) +5, Tactics +7, Unarmed Combat: Starfleet Martial Arts +1

Edges and Flaws
Command II, Confident, Famous Event (2285), Promotion 5 (Captain)

Professional Abilities
Astrogation, Commanding Presence, Shipboard Duty (Command), Universal Renown

Species Abilities
Human Spirit, Skilled, Adaptable

Born in the American state of Indiana on Earth in 2253, William Anzack was the son of an applied mathematics professor at Notre Dame University. Growing up in a world of numbers and mathematical theory led young William to a love of space science, and, eventually, into Starfleet.

Although he excelled at the Academy, earning high honors and a promotion to Lieutenant, junior grade, William's early career was unspectacular, working as a navigator on a small scout from 2276-2278. The then-Lt. Anzack transfered to the Kiev-class frigate USS Baden, where he was promoted in 2280 for excellent service.

In early 2285, while on a landing party on Omicron Alpha XII, the Baden's captain and first officer were taken captive by hostile natives. Lt. Cmdr. Anzack took charge of the landing party, which included two science officers and a wounded enlisted medic, and "creatively" convinced the natives he was a "medicine man of immense power," and that the captain and first officer were his "slaves." Not only did the natives release the two officers, but they begged William for his forgiveness and asked him not to tell the gods of their mistake. The normally reserved navigator told them he would "forget" their misguided deeds, and the party returned to the ship "in a flash of magic."

For his deeds, William was meritoriously promoted to the rank of captain and given command of the Constitution-class cruiser USS Hornet.

Editor's Notes: All characters presented are converted from FASA, based on a process I adapted from FASA-to-Icon and Icon-to-Coda conversions. I'm including all general bonuses (attribute modifiers, edges, and abilities that apply to the skill in general, and not just one or two specialties of that skill) to skills, and only providing the final test modifier for the basic skill (remember to add +2 for the specialty).

Vitals
Name: Christopher O'Brien
Age: 42
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 212 lbs.
Hair: Sandy
Eyes: Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Commander
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: First Officer/Chief Engineer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Command Officer, Engineering Officer

Attributes
Str: 6 (0) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 10 (+2) *Vit: 8 (+1) Prs: 6 (0) Per: 10 (+2)

Reactions
Qck: +4 Sav: +4 *Sta: +4 Wil: +5

Derived Stats
Init: +4 Defense: 7 Courage: 5 Renown: 2 (0)
Health 8 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Armed Combat: Knife +2, Computer Use +8, Construct +3, Engineering: Propulsion +14, Engineering: Structural (spaceframes) +14, Engineering: Systems (weapons, shields) +9, Enterprise: Administration +5, Enterprise: Streetwise +3, First Aid +3, gaming +3, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (Human) +6, Knowledge: History (Earth) +6, Knowledge: Law (Earth) +6, Knowledge: Religion (Human) +4, Knoweldge: Specific World (Earth) +5, Language: Federation Standard +5, Language: Klingon +5, Negotiate +3, Ranged Weapon: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (transporters, computers, comms) +6, Science: Life +3, Science: Physical +3, Science: Planetary +3, Science: Space (astrophysics) +3, System Operation (tricorder) +4, Tactics +5, Unarmed Combat: Brawling +9

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Liekable, Promotion 4 (Commander), Skill Focus (craftsman)

Professional Abilities
Engineering Certification, Miracle Worker, Starship Duty (Command), Starship Protocol (Starfleet)

Species Abilities
Human Spirit, Skilled, Adaptable

Born in Utah in 2243 and raised in Texas, Christopher O'Brien spent most of his youth fixing his father's farm equipment. He had an uncle in Starfleet, but hadn't really thought about the service until three of his high school friends applied to the Academy. They convinced him to apply, as well, and Christopher was, to his surprise, accepted on the first try.

He spent his cadet cruise working for the famed Montgomery Scott in 2265, and ended up staying aboard the Enterprise for his first tour. Promoted to Lieutenant, j.g., in 2267, he transferred to USS Hornet later that year as a shift engineer. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and made Chief Engineer in 2268 by Captain Dougan, and served as the lead refit engineer when the Hornet entered the yards in 2274.

O'Brien was promoted to Lietuenant Commander in 2275, and assigned as First Officer, in addition to his continuing duties as Chief Engineer. He was promoted to the rank of Commander in 2281, and shows no signs of leaving the ship he has called home for 18 years.

Looking good Seatyger :)

How's about telling us some of their stories? :)

::long, loud, sustained applause:: Keep it coming. I might just have to dust off some of my old characters, if I can find them.

Vitals
Name: Suvek Quinton
Age: 38
Species: Vulcan-Human
Gender Male
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 196 lbs.
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lt. Commander
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Chief Science Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Science Officer

Attributes
Str: 8 (+1) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 7 (0) Prs: 6 (0) *Per: 8 (+1) Psi 4 (0)

Reactions
Qck: +2 Sav: +2 *Sta: +3 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 4 Renown: 2 (0)
Health 8 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +8, Engineering: Propulsion (warp drives) +2, Engineering: Systems +4 Enterprise: Administration +6, Enterprise: Streetwise +2, First Aid +2, Knowledge: Culture +2, Knowledge: Law +2, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Orion +2, Language: Romulan +2, Language: Vulcan +3, Ranged Weapon: Energy Weapons +5, Repair (sensors) +3, Science: Life (exo-biology) +2, Science: Physical (drafting, physics) +7, Science: Planetary (hydrology) +4, Science: Space (astronomy) +8, Survival +2, System Operation (tricorder, sensors) +7, Unarmed Combat: Starfleet Martial Arts +5

Mind Meld +4, Mind Shield +2, Telepathy +4

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Cultural Flexibility, Increased (Psi) Range, Meticulous, Promotion 3 (Lt. Commander), Suit Trained

Professional Abilities
Field Research, Journeyman, Scientific Protocols, Science Tech

Species Abilities
Human Spirit, Bonus Edge: Psionic, Enhanced Rapid Healing, Mind-Meld, Nerve Pinch

The child of two Starfleet officers, Suvek was raised at a communications station in northern Queensland, Australia. His mother, a science officer, took a sabbatical from Starfleet to raise her son in the proper Vulcan way, but the young Suvek had "too much of his father in him." Still, she taught him well, despite the fact he showed his emotions more than she would have preferred, sometimes in front of her traditionalist parents.

To encourage his mother to resume her own career, Suvek entered Starfleet Academy a year early. He excelled in the sciences, and graduated near the top of his class. He spent his cadet cruise on his mother's reasearch ship, USS T'Plana-Hath, before receiving his first assignment aboard the Anton-class light cruiser USS Coustiare in 2270.

He was highly proficient in his space and physical sciences, distinguishing himself on a number of missions, earning a promotion to lieutenant, j.g., in 2271. He was promoted to lieutenant and assigned as Chief Science Officer in 2274.

Suvek transferred to USS Hornet in 2279, earning a promotion to lieutenant commander in 2281.

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Looking good Seatyger :)

How's about telling us some of their stories? :)

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If I can remember any of them. We last played with these characters in 1992. :) I'll see if I can dig up some of my campaign notes after I finish posting all of the characters.

Vitals
Name: Lance Sijan
Age: 34
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 206 lbs.
Hair: Dk. Brown
Eyes: Blue
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lt. Commander
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Chief Security Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Security Officer

Attributes
Str: 6 (+1) *Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 8 (+1) Prs: 6 (0) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
*Qck: +2 Sav: +2 Sta: +2 Wil: +5

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 6 Renown: 1 (0)
Health 8 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Appraise +2, Computer Use +3, Demolitions +2, Engineering: Structural +2, Engineering: Systems (sabotage, comms) +2, Enterprise: Administration +2, Enterprise: Business +2, Enterprise: Streetwise +2, First Aid +2, Gaming +2, Influence +1, Inquire +1, Investigate +4, Knowledge: Culture (human) +5, Knowledge: Law (Federation) +5, Knowledge: Specific World (Mars) +3, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Gorn +3, Language: Klingon +3, Negotiate +3, Observe +5, Ranged Weapons: Energy Weapons +8, Ranged Weapons: Projectile Weapons +3, Repair (computer) +3, Science: Life +2, Science: Physical (metallurgy) +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Space (astrogation) +2, Sport +1, Stealth +3, Survival +2, System Operations (comms, tricorder, transporter) +4, Tactics +4, Unarmed Combat: Jujitsu +6

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Contacts (Orion Pirates: Streetwise), Innovative (Sabotage), Promotion 3 (Lt. Commander)

Professional Abilities
Sabotage (Systems Engineering), Security Operations

Species Abilities
Human Spirit, Skilled, Adaptable

Lt. Cmdr. Lance Sijan was born on Mars in 2251, the son of a single Utopia Planitia engineer. While he had a loving home, he had a lot of free time while his mother oversaw massive starship construction projects, and often found himself in trouble with local law enforcement or UP security.

In his early teens, Lance was befriended by a Starfleet intelligence officer stationed at UP. He became the boy's mentor and father figure, and helped Lance focus his skills toward things other than mischief. He also sponsored Lance's application to Starfleet Academy.

Rejected twice, Lance was finally accepted to the academy in 2271. Specializing in security, Lance requested Starfleet Intelligence Command for his cadet cruise. He performed so well that he received a promotion to Lt. j.g. heading into his first command: USS Hornet.

Lance performed admirably on the Hornet, receiving a promotion to Lietuenant in 2278 an outstanding efficiency review at the end of his fist tour in 2280. He remained on Hornet for a second tour, achieving the rank of Lt. Commander in 2284.

Lance still performs the occasional mission for Starfleet Intelligence.

Question: What happened to Lance's father?

My reason for asking. Knowing something like this might help me to make better character backgrounds. :)

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Originally posted by Perrryyy
Question: What happened to Lance's father?

My reason for asking. Knowing something like this might help me to make better character backgrounds. :)

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Lance's father is a Starfleet officer who recently retired at the rank of Commodore. He and Lance's mother dated for nearly two years, but decided not to remain together when he was transfered. She found out she was pregnant after he left Mars, but didn't tell him, instead choosing to raise the child on her own.

As such, Lance knows who his father is, but has no real relationship with him.

Vitals
Name: Ian I. Iverson
Age: 34
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 241 lbs.
Hair: Lt. Brown
Eyes: Green
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Chief Communications Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Operations Officer

Attributes
*Str: 6 (0) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 7 (0) Prs: 6 (0) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
Qck: +2 *Sav: +2 Sta: +3 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +4 Defense: 7 Courage: 6 Renown: 1 (0)
Health 7 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +5, Engineering: Propulsion +2, Engineering: Systems (comms) +2, Enterprise: Administration +4, Enterprise: Streetwise +2, First Aid +2, Gaming +2, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (Klingon) +5, Knowledge: History (Federation) +5, Knowledge: Law +5, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Klingon +4, Language: Scots Gaelic +5, Ranged Weapons: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (comms) +9, Science: Life +2, Science: Physical +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Social (linguistics) +2, Science: Space (astrogation) +2, System Operations (comms, universal translator) +6, Unarmed Combat: Starfleet Martial Arts +1

Edges and Flaws
Alert, Command I, Cultural Flexibility, Promotion 2 (Lieutenant)

Professional Abilities
Duty Officer (comms), Level Headed, Station Proficiency

Species Abilities
Human Spirit, Skilled, Adaptable

Born in 2251, Ian Iverson grew up in metropolitan Glasgow, Scotland, the eldest of six children. Expected to take over the family brewing business, Ian showed an aptitude to learn languages. He began taking linguistics courses at Edinburgh at age 13, where his professor suggested he apply to Starfleet Academy.

Ian was accepted early in 2268, and excelled in academics. However, he couldn't quite grasp the applications of the theories he was learning, and finished in the middle of his class. Following a turbulent a cadet cruise on USS Genoa, Ian transfered to the Nelson-class scout USS Trafalgar.

There, the comms chief took the struggling officer under his wing, and helped Ian through his failings. By the time he left the Trafalgar (for the Hornet) in 2280, now-Lieutenant Iverson was a highly proficient Systems Operator.

Vitals
Name: Trah'lasith keth Athrun
Age: 38
Species: Andorian
Gender Female
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 129 lbs.
Hair: White
Eyes: Blue
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Chief Helm Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Flight Control Officer

Attributes
Str: 8 (+1) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 8 (+1) Prs: 7 (0) *Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
*Qck: +2 Sav: +2 Sta: +3 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 3 Renown: 0 (0)
Health 7 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +5, Engineering: Propulsion (warp) +2, Enterprise: Administration +4, Enterprise: Streetwise +3, First Aid +2, Influence +4, Knowledge: Culture (Andorian) +5, Knowledge: History (Andorian) +5, Knowledge: Law +2, Knowledge: Specific World (Andoria) +5, Language: Andorian +5, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Tellarite +2, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (weapons) +2, Science: Life +2, Science: Physical +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Space (astrogation) +3, Sport +1, System Operations (flight control, tactical, sensors) +9, Tactics +2, Unarmed Combat: Andorian Kharakom +3

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Competitive, Promotion 2 (Lieutenant), Skill Focus (3D Thinking)

Professional Abilities
Atmospheric Craft, Evasive Maneuvers, Combat Piloting

Species Abilities
Antennae, keth Athrun, Redundant Circulation, High Pain Threshold

Born on Andoria in 2247, this toubled, sometimes volatile officer seems to have finally found a home on the Hornet. Graduating 10th in the Academy class of 2269, Trah'lasith was nearly drummed out of Starfleet for punching out her training officer on her cadet cruise. She refuses to talk about the matter.

Her first posting, the Nelson-class scout USS Churchill, proved to be just as problematic. Captain Benjamin Dawson once said she was "always just one step short of insubordination." Despite this, she did receive a promotion to Lt. j.g. in 2271, although she nearly lost it in after a confrontation with her department head over a first contact situation.

The incident with her department head forced her transfer to USS Hornet in 2275. Trah'lasith's attitude immediately gave Lt. Cmdr. O'Brien fits as XO, as she always seemed to end up in front of him to settle some dispute or reprimand her for one incident or another. He eventually took her under his wing and began to curb her volatile tendencies.

Finally controlling her temper, to a degree, Trah'lasith earned her promotion to Lieutenant in 2281 and was assigned as Chief Helm Officer. While still outspoken and quick to take offense, she has become a valuable asset of the crew.

Vitals
Name: Darden Whitefang
Age: 31
Species: Axanari
Gender Male
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Hair: Fire-engine Red
Eyes: Gold
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Chief Navigations Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Flight Control Officer

Attributes
Str: 7 (0) Agl: 5 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 7 (0) Prs: 7 (0) *Per: 8 (+1) Psi 6 (0)

Reactions
*Qck: +2 Sav: +2 Sta: +2 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 3 Renown: 1 (0)
Health 7 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +14, Engineering: Propulsion +4, Enterprise: Administration +6, First Aid +2, Influence +0, Knowledge: Culture (Axanari) +7, Knowledge History (Axanari) +7, Knoweldge: Law (Axanari) +7, Knowledge: Religion +4, Knowledge: Specific World (Axanar) +7, Language: Andorian +4, Language: Axanari +6, Language: Federation Standard +6, Ranged Weapons: Energy Weapons +2, Repair (shields) +2, Science: Life +4, Science: Physical +4, Science: Planetary +4, Science: Space (astrogation) +15, Survival +2, System Operations (shields, navigation) +9, Tactics +4, Unarmed Combat: Starfleet Martial Arts +1

Mind Control +1, Mind Shield +1, Telepathy +1

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Healthy, Promotion 2 (Lieutenant), Psionic

Professional Abilities
Astrogator, Evasive Maneuvers

Species Abilities
Indomitable, Radiation Resistance, Pattern Recognition, (flaw) Proud

Darden Whitefang has always been just a little bit different. Shortly after his birth in 2254, Darden started exhibiting enhanced intuition when it came to learning. He advanced very quickly, learning to talk almost as soon as he had started walking, and learning to read within a year after that.

By age 5, his parents started to suspect that he was more than just "gifted," and took him to the Federation liaison office and the Vulcan consul, asking for assistance. One of the Vulcan legates tested his abilities and found that Darden possessed a low level of telepathic ability, and offered to teach the young Axanari how to develop his talents and use them responsibly.

Darden learned quickly, although he had no desire to be a powerful telepath. His Vulcan master convinced him to apply for Starfleet Academy, and with the consul's backing, Darden was accepted in 2268.

His first assignment was as a navigator for the Federation Diplomatic Service, on the courier Persephane, attached to the liaison office on Axanar. He earned a promotion to lieutenant, j.g., in 2275, and transferred to the prototype light cruiser USS Miranda in 2276.

He showed his almost intuitive astrogation ability, earning the praise of his CO and XO, and a promotion to lieutenant in 2279. He transferred to USS Hornet in 2283, and is currently up for promotion to lieutenant commander.

Darden is almost apologetic about his psionic ability, and rarely uses it.

Vitals
Name: Varesa
Age: 31
Species: Vulcan
Gender Female
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant
Assignement: USS Hornet, NCC-1714
Position: Chief Medical Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Medical Officer

Attributes
Str: 8 (+1) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 7 (0) Prs: 6 (0) *Per: 8 (+1) Psi 5 (0)

Reactions
Qck: +2 Sav: +2 *Sta: +2 Wil: +2

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 3 Renown: 1 (0)
Health 8 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +7, Craft +1, Engineering: Systems +2, Enterprise: Administration +4, First Aid +8, Gaming +3, Knowledge: Culture (Vulcan) +3, Knowledge: History (Vulcan) +5, Knowledge: Law (Vulcan) +3, Knowledge: Specific World (Vulcan) +5 Language: Andorian +2, Language: Axanari +5, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Vulcan +4, Medicine (Vulcan, Andorian, pathology, pharmacology, psychology, surgery) +7, Ranged Weapons: Energy Weapons +1, Repair +2, Science: Life (exobiology) +2, Science: Physical +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Space (astronomy) +2, Survival +4, Systems Operation (sensors, tricorder) +4, Unarmed Combat: Self Defense +1

Mind Meld +4

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Promotion 2 (Lieutenant), Psionic Focus, Sense of Time

Professional Abilities
Diagnosis, General Medicine

Species Abilities
Skill Focus: Keen Hearing, Psionic, Enhanced Rapid Healing, Mind Meld, Nerve Pinch

Varesa was born in Ta'Vistar on Vulcan, the daughter of prominent VSA archaeologists. Often accompanying her parents to dig sites and left in the care of her older sister, Varesa developed an incurable allergy to the various molds and spores often found in the ancient ruins.

Dealing with her allergy prompted an interest in medicine, and Varesa found she had a natural proficiency in the healing arts. She applied to Starfleet Academy and was accepted the same year. The Academy further allowed Varesa to study at the Vulcan Science Academy in lieu of attending classes in San Francisco.

Varesa, already a lieutenant, j.g., earned her MD from the VSA in 2281 (a year early) and was assigned to USS Hornet. She received her promotion to lieutenant later that year.

Varesa has since "grown out" of her mold allergy.

Okay, that's it for the current crew of the Hornet. I'll start on Admiral Dougan, Commodore K'col, and the rest of the former crewmembers next week. :)

Vitals
Name: James Dougan
Age: 58
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Light Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Vice Admiral
Assignement: Starfleet Command
Position: Deputy Chief of Starfleet Science for Research
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Science Officer, Command Officer

Attributes
Str: 8 (+1) Agl: 7 (0) *Int: 7 (0) *Vit: 8 (+1) Prs: 6 (0) Per: 7 (0)

Reactions
Qck: +3 Sav: +1 *Sta: +3 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +3 Defense: 7 Courage: 4 Renown: 3 (0)
Health 9 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Armed Combat: Simple Weapons +3, Computer Use +12, Engineering: Propulsion +13, Engineering: Systems +3, Enterprise: Administration +10, First Aid +2, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (human) +6, Knowledge: History (Earth) +5, Knowledge: Law (Earth) +6, Knowledge: Specific World (Earth) +5, Language: Caitian +3, Language: Federation Standard +5, Language: Welsh +5, Language: Vulcan +3, Negotiate +10, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +7, Repair (computer) +3, Science: Life +4, Science: Physical (physics) +9, Science: Planetary +4, Science: Space (astrogation) +11, Sport +2, Survival +2, System Ops (sensors, tricorder) +7, Tactics +8, Unarmed Combat: Karate +13

Edges and Flaws
Command II, Eidetic Memory, Fit, Innovative (Technophile), Iron Willed, Promotion 8 (Vice Admiral), Suit Trained, Zero-G Trained

Professional Abilities
Journeyman, Scientific Protocol, Starship Duty (Command), Starship/Starbase Protocol, Starship Tactics, Technophile

Species Abilities
Adaptable, The Human Spirit, Skilled

Born on the Welsh coast in 2227, James Dougan joined Starfleet as part of the 2245 expansion initiative.

Posted to USS Potempkin for his cadet cruise in 2249, Ensign Dougan remained with the Constitution-class cruiser for 12 years. He received promotions to Lt. j.g. in 2251, to Lieutenant in 2255, and to Lieutenant Commander in 2260, before taking the First Officer position on the Anton-class cruiser USS Macefield in 2261.

When the Hornet's CO went missing during a mission to Beta Tau IX in 2266, newly promoted Cmdr. Dougan was tapped to take the position. He commanded the Hornet for five years, then accepted a promotion to the rank of commodore and command of Sector 14. He was appointed to Starfleet Command as a Rear Admiral in the office of Starfleet Operations in 2277, before accepting his current appointment in 2284.

Well, I decided to actually finish this. :) Aslan, I'll have to dig up a couple of those mission stories for you, too. :)

These characters are great and I am thinking about using some in a few upcoming one shots I'll be running. Can you give us any idea roughly how many advancements each of these characters have. I assume they are all pretty well above starting characters since they were PCs.

Vitals
Name: K'col (pronounced: kh-CHOLE)
Age: 42
Species: Caitian
Gender Male
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair: Brownish-orange
Eyes: Green
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Commodore
Assignement: Starfleet Academy
Position: Command School Superintendent
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Science Officer, Command Officer

Attributes
Str: 6 (0) *Agl: 9 (+1) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 7 (0) Prs: 7 (0) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
Qck: +4 (+6 dodge) Sav: +3 *Sta: +1 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +3 Defense: 8 Courage: 3 Renown: 4 (0)
Health 7 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Armed Combat: Rakun +4, Computer Use +10, Engineering: Systems +2, Enterprise: Administration +7, Enterprise: Streetwise +4, First Aid +1, Gaming (strategic wargames) +2, Influence +2, Knowledge: Culture (Caitian) +5, Knowledge: History (Caitian) +3, Knowledge: Law (Federation) +5, Knowledge: Religion (Caitian) +4, Knowledge: Specific World (Cait) +4, Knowledge: Trivia -- Hunting +2, Knowledge: Trivia -- Military Philosophy +8, Language: Caitian +4, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Romulan +4, Negotiate +8, Science: Life (zoology) +6, Science: Physical (physics) +5, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (phasers) +1, Science: Planetary +3, Science: Space (astrophysics) +6, Survival +0, System Ops (sensors) +3, Tactics +10, Unarmed Combat: Caitian Martial Arts +2

Edges and Flaws
Command II, Lightning Relfexes, Promotion 6 (Commodore), Speed, Suit Trained, Weapon Mastery (Rakun)

Professional Abilities
Commanding Presence, Journeyman, Scientific Protocols, Starship Duty (Command)

Species Abilities
Artistic (Entertain), Cat's Grace, Natural Weapons, Night Vision, Reckless, Traditional Weapons

Born in eastern Utsat Province in 2233, K'col was one of the first of his people to enter Starfleet, transferring his RCSN (Royal Caitian Star Navy) commission in 2260 to the rank of lieutenant commander. K'col was assigned to the brand new all-Caitian Constitution-class heavy cruiser USS Vastayn (NCC-1725), becoming the ship's First Officer in 2266 and receiving a promotion to commander.

In 2271, he was promoted to captain and relieved James Dougan as CO of USS Hornet, serving through the ship's 18-month refit in 2274-75. At the end of the refit, K'col was tapped for a promotion to Commodore and assigned as the Superintendent of Starfleet Academy's Command School.

K'col has an interest in military philosophy and is a student of Klauswitz. He also develops wargame scenarios for the Academy's combat tactics curriculum.

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Can you give us any idea roughly how many advancements each of these characters have. I assume they are all pretty well above starting characters since they were PCs.

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Unfortunately, no, since I converted these characters directly from FASA (combining two different conversion guidelines to do so). Don's wonderful Icon-to-Coda guidelines didn't have rules for estimating the number of advancements for a converted character (or, at least, I don't recall seeing any such rules).

The only way to do that would be to reverse engineer the character and see how many total picks it's worth, subtracting the base character creation picks, then estimating the character's advancements from the remainder. If I have time (and after I finish posting the other six former Hornet crewmembers), I'll see if I can do that for you.

Note: I will be going back through the list to mark all of the favored attributes and reactions.

Nice work, Davy. Keep it coming.

Vitals
Name: Greornig Agnitash
Age: 50
Species: Tellarite
Gender Male
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Dark Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Captain
Assignement: USS Northampton, NCC-3194
Position: Commanding Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Science Officer, Command Officer

Attributes
Str: 7 (0) Agl: 7 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) *Vit: 9 (+1) Prs: 6 (0) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
Qck: +1 Sav: +3 *Sta: +2 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +1 Defense: 7 Courage: 4 Renown: 1 (0, +2 for commendation)
Health 9 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +6, Engineering: Propulsion (warp) +6, Engineering: Systems +7, Enterprise: Administration +6, First Aid +2, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (Tellarite) +6, Knowledge: History (Tellarite) +6, Knowledge: Law +6, Knowledge: Politics (Tellarite) +5, Knowledge: Specific World (Tellar) +5, Language: Andorian +4, Language: Federation Standard +6, Language: Orion +7, Language: Tellarite +6, Negotiate +3, Persuade (debate) +1, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (computer) +5, Science: Life (bionics, exo-biology, genetics) +6, Science: Physical (drafting, mathematics, physics) +10, Science: Planetary (meteorology) +4, Science: Space (astronomy) +4, System Ops (sensors, tricorder) +4, Tactics +8, Unarmed Combat: Starfleet Martial Arts +1

Edges and Flaws
Command II, Commendation 2, Innovative (Insight), Promotion 5 (Captain)

Professional Abilities
Commanding Presence, Field Research, Insight, Science Tech, Starship Duty (Command)

Species Abilities
Night Vision, Pattern Recognition, Persuade (debate), Stubborn

Greornig Agnitash's birth in 2225 was an event heralded throughout Tellar, as his was the first birth to a sitting Speaker of Parliament in nearly 350 years. His first years were in the spotlight as the "First Toddler" of Tellar, and the young Tellarite frequently "hammed" it up in front of cameras.

As he grew, young Greornig tired of the attention, and it was no surprise that he left his home planet at the earliest opportunity, to enter Starfleet Academy.

He was first assigned to USS Innsbruck as an ensign in 2248, receiving promotions to lieutenant, j.g., and lieutenant in 2249 and 2251, respectively. He returned home to Tellar in 2256 as a Starfleet liaison to the Speaker, where he reluctantly regained much of the popularity of his youth.

Promoted to lieutenant commander in 2260, Greornig headed the Starfleet research facility at Theta II for two years before taking the Chief Science Officer position on the Nelson-class scout USS Cook. In 2268, he saved the ship from almost certain destruction near the Tyambii system and received the Medal of Honor for his heroism.

He was further rewarded with a promotion to commander and the Executive Officer spot on the Hornet. Greornig served as the heavy cruiser's XO for six years.

He was promoted to captain in 2273 and given command of USS Northampton, lead ship of the Northampton-class of heavy frigates.

Greornig is married with three children, aged 18, 16 and 14 years. His family lives on Tellar.

Vitals
Name: Mishka Andreopov-Jezack
Age: 39
Species: Human
Gender Female
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 97 lbs.
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Civilian (former Lieutenant Commander)
Occupation: Family Doctor in Private Practice
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Medical Officer

Attributes
Str: 7 (0) Agl: 7 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 7 (0) *Prs: 8 (+1) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
Qck: +3 Sav: +3 *Sta: +1 Wil: +5

Derived Stats
Init: +3 Defense: 7 Courage: 5 Renown: 2 (0)
Health 7 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +9, Engineering: Systems +3, Enterprise: Administration +4, Enterprise: Streetwise +2, Entertain: Singing +2, First Aid +14, Influence +2, Knowledge: Culture (human) +5, Knowledge: History (Russian) +5, Knowledge: Law (Federation) +5, Knowledge: Specific World (Earth) +5, Knowledge: Trivia -- Russian Folk Music +3, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Greek +2, Language: Latin +5, Language: Russian +4, Language: Vulcan +3, Medicine (Human, psychology, surgery, Vulcan) +10, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +2, Repair +2, Science: Life (zoology) +3, Science: Physical +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Space (astrophysics) +2, System Ops (medical, sensors) +4, Unarmed Combat: Wrestling +2

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Promotion 3 (Lt. Cmdr., not active), Resolute, Skill Focus: Compassionate

Professional Abilities
Field Medicine, General Medicine

Species Abilities
Adaptable, Skilled, The Human Spirit

Mishka Andreopov was born in 2236 to physician parents, growing up in St. Petersburg. She was pushed into medicine by her parents, but went against their wishes when she entered Starfleet as a lieutenant, j.g., upon graduation from Medical School in 2262.

She was immediately assigned to USS Hornet, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2264. The doctor was named the Hornet's chief medical officer in 2268, and was promoted to lieutenant commander two years later.

Mishka began a relationship with Athens school teacher Sol Jezack while on shore leave in 2265, and married him upon her retirement from Starfleet in 2273. She now runs a private practice in Athens, and is expecting her first child in late 2275.

Vitals
Name: Anjylara "Angel" Wotane
Age: 28
Species: Alpha Centauran
Gender Female
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 115 lbs.
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Hazel
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant
Assignement: USS McIverton, NCC-4710
Position: Chief Security Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Security Officer

Attributes
Str: 8 (+2) *Agl: 8 (+1) Int: 9 (+1) *Vit: 8 (+2) Prs: 8 (+1) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
*Qck: +3 Sav: +3 Sta: +3 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +3 Defense: 8 Courage: 4 Renown: 3 (0)
Health 9 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +4, Enterprise: Administration +5, Engineering: Structural +2, Enterprise: Streetwise +2, Entertain: Singing +2, First Aid +2, Influence +5, Investigate +2, Knowledge: Culture (Centauran) +5, Knowledge: History (Centauran) +5, Knowledge: Law (Federation, Centauran) +5, Knowledge: Religion (Centauran) +3, Knowledge: Specific World (Centaurus) +5, Knowledge: Trivia -- Archaic Firearms +4, Language: Centauran +4, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Klingon +4, Language: Romulan +3, Medicine +2, Negotiate +2, Observe +7, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +7, Ranged Combat: Projectile Weapons +4, Repair (phasers) +2, Science: Life +2, Science: Physical +2, Science: Planetary +2, Science: Space (astronomy) +2, System Ops (shuttlcraft) +3, Tactics +6, Unarmed Combat: Karate +11

Edges and Flaws
Ambidextrous, Command I, Defensive Attack, Promotion 2 (Lieutenant), Suit Trained

Professional Abilities
Physically Fit, Security Ops

Species Abilities
Artistic, Competitive, Peaceful, Sex Appeal

Anjylara Wotane was born in 2252 in a rural region of Centaurus, the youngest child (and only girl) of five. Growing up with four brothers made her tough and strong-willed, and she quickly was known for being a "tough little girl."

Her father was a Starfleet officer, and all five of the Wotane children eventually followed in his footsteps. Angel, as she preferred to be called (Anjylara literally means "angel" in Centauran), surprised everyone by choosing the security branch.

Upon her graduation in 2274, Lt. j.g. Wotane (she was meritoriously promoted for rescuing three fellow students in a shuttle accident) transfered to USS Hornet. Her outstanding work earned her an early promotion to lieutenant in 2275, followed by her assignment as Chief Security Officer in 2276.

Angel transferred to the Wilkerson-class destroyer USS McIverton in 2279, where she serves as the Chief Security Officer.

Vitals
Name: Danestiere Kafestrin
Age: 31
Species: Axanari
Gender Female
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hair: Cotton Candy Pink
Eyes: Violet
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Assignement: USS Miranda, NCC-1857
Position: Chief Navigator
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Flight Control Officer

Attributes
Str: 6 (0) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 7 (0) Vit: 7 (0) Prs: 6 (0) *Per: 7 (0)

Reactions
*Qck: +1 Sav: +1 Sta: +0 Wil: +2

Derived Stats
Init: +1 Defense: 7 Courage: 3 Renown: 2 (0)
Health 7 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Armed Combat: Dagger +3, Computer Use +12, Enterprise: Administration +5, Enterprise: Streetwise +4, Entertain: Keyboards +0, First Aid +1, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (Axanari) +6, Knowledge: History (Axanari) +6, Knowledge: Law (Axanari) +6, Knowledge: Specific World (Axanar) +4, Language: Axanari +5, Language: Federation Standard +5, Language: Klingon +3, Language: Orion +3, Observe +1, Ranged Combay: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (shields) +2, Science: Life +3, Science: Physical +3, Science: Planetary +3, Science: Space (astrogation) +14, System Ops (shields, navigation) +7, Unarmed Combat: Kickboxing +7

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Contacts (Axanar: Business), Promotion 3 (Lieutenant Commander), Wealth 1

Professional Abilities
Astrogation, Atmospheric Craft

Species Abilities
Indomitable, Pattern Recognition, Proud, Radiation Resistance

Danestiere Kafestrin was born in 2244 to wealthy Axanari socialites. She says she clearly remembers the "Rebellion" of 2252, and it was that event that prompted her eventual application to Starfleet Academy.

She graduated with honors in 2266, and spent her cadet cruise and first assignment on USS Hornet. She earned promotions in 2268 and 2270 before transferring to the prototype USS Miranda in 2273, as Chief Navigator.

Danestiere was promoted to lieutenant commander in 2275.

Vitals
Name: Jason Hiamoto
Age: 33
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Assignement: USS Tokyo, NCC-5716
Position: Chief Comunications Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Operations Officer

Attributes
Str: 6 (0) *Agl: 7 (0) *Int: 7 (0) Vit: 8 (+1) Prs: 7 (0) Per: 7 (0)

Reactions
Qck: +3 Sav: +1 Sta: +2 *Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +3 Defense: 7 Courage: 5 Renown: 1 (0)
Health 8 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Armed Combat: Katana +7, Computer Use +3, Craft (bonsai) +3, Engineering: Propulsion +1, Engineering: Systems +1, Enterprise: Administration +4, Enterprise: Streetwise +1, First Aid +1, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (Japanese) +4, Knowledge: History (Japanese) +3, Knowledge: Law (Federation) +3, Knowledge: Specific World (Earth) +3, Knowledge: Trivia -- Hoshi Sato +1, Language: Federation Standard +3, Language: Japanese +3, Language: Klingon +5, Language: Orion +2, Language: Romulan +3, Langugage: Vulcan +3, Ranged Combat: Archaic Weapons +2, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +1, Repair (comms) +8, Science: Life +1, Science: Physical (metallurgy) +1, Science: Space (astrogations) +1, Systems Ops (comms, helm) +9, Unarmed Combat: Karate +4

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Martial Artist, Promotion 3 (Lt. Cmdr.), Weapon Mastery (katana)

Professional Abilities
Level-Headed, Station Proficiency

Species Abilities
Adaptable, Skilled, The Human Spirit

Born and raised in suburban Tokyo, Jason Hiamoto grew up enamored with the history of the Japanese people, particularly the linguistics pioneer Hoshi Sato. He studied her exploits religiously, alongside of his other "archaic" pursuits of the katana and archery.

Jason entered Starfleet Academy and graduated in 2272, in the middle of his class. He was assigned to USS Hornet as a communications officer, and distinguished himself with innovative ideas during the ship's 2274-75 refit.

Promoted to Lt. j.g. in 2274 and to lieutenant in 2276, Jason left the Hornet in 2280 for the Kiev-class escort USS Tokyo and a promotion to lieutenant commander.

He continues to pursue his study of Japanese history and ancient culture.

Vitals
Name: Roberto Curacao
Age: 39
Species: Human
Gender Male
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 202 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark Brown
Organization: Starfleet
Rank: Commander
Assignement: USS Challenger, NCC-1727
Position: Executive Officer
Profession: Starfleet Officer
Elite Profession(s): Engineering Officer, Command Officer

Attributes
*Str: 8 (+1) Agl: 6 (0) *Int: 8 (+1) Vit: 8 (+1) Prs: 6 (0) Per: 8 (+1)

Reactions
Qck: +2 Sav: +2 *Sta: +5 Wil: +3

Derived Stats
Init: +2 Defense: 7 Courage: 6 Renown: 3 (0)
Health 9 (0)(-1)(-3)(-5)(-7)(-9)

Skills
Computer Use +4, Engineering: Propulsion (warp) +5, Engineering: Structural (mechanics) +4, Engineering: Systems (transporters, computers) +7, Enterprise: Administration +4, Entertain: Dance +2, First Aid +2, Influence +1, Knowledge: Culture (Spanish) +3, Knowledge: History (Earth) +5, Knowledge: Law (Federation) +5, Knowledge: Religion (Catholic) +3, Knowledge: Specific World (Earth) +5, Knowledge: Trivia -- Bullfighting +2, Language: Federation Standard +4, Language: Spanish +4, Language: Tellarite +2, Language: Vulcan +2, Ranged Combat: Energy Weapons +2, Repair (computers, weapons, comms) +6, Science: Life +2, Science: Physical +2, Science: Space (astronomy) +2, Systems Ops (transporters) +4, Tactics +2, Unarmed Combat: Starfleet Martial Arts +1

Edges and Flaws
Command I, Exceptional Fortitude, Meticulous, Promotion 4 (Commander), Suit Trained

Professional Abilities
Engineering Certification, Engineering Expertise, Jury-Rig, Starship Duty (Command), Starship/Starbase Protocols (Starfleet)

Species Abilities
Adaptable, Skilled, The Human Spirit

Roberto Curacao was born on Jupiter Station in 2236, the son of Argentinian scientists. He frequently got into trouble for taking apart everything from communicators to tricorders, just to see how they worked.

His affinity for tinkering grew with him, and Roberto entered Starfleet Academy in 2254. Upon his graduation in 2258, Ensign Curacao was assigned to the Constitution-class heavy cruiser USS Hood for his cadet cruise, then transfered to the Nelson-class scout USS Gerard.

Roberto was promoted to Lt. j.g. in 2260, and to lieutenant in 2263, before transferring to the Hornet in 2266. He was promoted to lieutenant commander in 2267 and assigned as Chief Engineer.

When the Constitution-class cruiser USS Challenger lost her CO and first officer in 2268, the new commanding officer, an old buddy of Roberto's from his early days on the Hood, the engineer was tapped to be the ship's new exec.

Roberto was promoted to commander in 2273.

Okay, there's the past and present crew of the Hornet. I'll go back through and insert the remaining favored attributes and reactions, and see if I can reverse engineer the characters to determine about how many advancements they're worth.

Excellent job Sea Tyger!

:mad: Grrrr! I had this thing finished and was in the middle of editing it when Netscape locked up on me.... :fume:

So, here's take two.

I figured out the advancements by totalling up the various categories (number of skill levels {including specialties}, reaction bonuses, edges, courage points, professional abilities {not gaiined through basic character creation or the use of starship duty} and renown).

I then subtracted the totals for a "base" character (25+{Intx2} skill levels, 1 edge, reaction bonuses {based on the character's attributes} and courage points) and the species bonuses (only skill levels, courage points and reactions...I didn't include species bonus edges in the final totals).

I then multiplied the final totals in each category by the appropriate number of picks (I used 1.5 for skill levels, and either 2 or 3 for reactions, based on favored/non-favored...everything else was as per p.153 of the PG). I totalled the various products and divided the sum by 5, giving me the rough estimate of how many advancements each character had.

Make sense? Didn't think so. ;) Anyway, here they are.

Capt. Anzack (18)
Cmdr. O'Brien (21)
Lt. Cmdr. Quinton (20)
Lt. Cmdr. Sijan (20)
Lt. Iverson (14)
Lt. Athrun (13)
Lt. Whitefang (16)
Lt. Varesa (16)

Vice Adm. Dougan (39)
Commodore K'col (31)
Capt. Agnitash (21)
Dr. Andreopov-Jezack (22)
Lt. Wotane (26)
Lt. Cmdr. Kafestrin (19)
Lt. Cmdr. Hiamoto (21)
Cmdr. Curacao (21)

The numbers seem to be all over the scale, but I figure that is, at least in part, due to the random nature of character creation in FASA's Star Trek (instead of getting a set number of points in a skill, the character often rolled a d10, allowing for some variance in the skill levels of characters with equivalent experience). I think high rolls, and some high attributes, explains Lt. Wotane's (who is one of the least experienced of the former crew) 26 advancements. Either way, she's effectively a prodigy. ;)

Thanks, Sea Tyger! The crew of the Hornet seems like a lot of fun, and I will definitely have two or three of them pop up in my movie era game once it gets off the ground. They are just too much fun not to use.

You're welcome. :) Now all I have to do is dig up those old adventure modules and get a couple of mission stories out. :)

When you do, can you post where you got your inspiration for those stories?

For those of us who are creative deficient of late?

Thx :)

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When you do, can you post where you got your inspiration for those stories?

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I can't make any promises....that was 12 years ago, after all. But I'll see what I can do. :)

Okay, this was the second or thrid mission I had run for the Hornet. It wasn't one of my best works, IMO, because I had a tendency to make plots too complicated back then.

I had no real inspiration on this one, except that I wanted to do something different, and was playing a monk in an AD&D campaign at the time.

Captain Dougan was in command of the ship at the time.

It was 2267 or so, and the Hornet was exploring near Klingon space. They happen upon a harsh, rocky desert planet and discover Klingonoid life signs at the top of some mesa-like cliffs. They beam down and discover that the beings are monks (about 100 of them, and they're the only higher order life form on the planet).

The monks were nothing like the Klingons (these are the TOS-looking ones, btw), and led a simple contemplative lifestyle. They didn't explain where they came from or how they got there, which, of course, made the crew suspicious.

The science officer, taking tricorder readings as he walked around the monastery, discovered some kind of massive energy reading deep within the mesa, but couldn't get anything specific, even with the ship's sensors. So, while the crew was trying to discreetly investigate this without offending/tipping off the monks, the engineer (who had the conn at the time) caught what he thought was a glimpse of a Klingon D-7 on the planet's horizon. Captain Dougan begins to wonder if the monks are just Klingons in disguise...when a couple of monks turn up dead.

It was at this point the plot started to get convoluted. Basically, the monks were caretakers of an ancient entity (the "power source"). The being extended their lives (they're all over 1,000 years old) in return for their protection and secrecy.

The creature itself literally produced dilithium (hey, I needed a reason to have the Klingons show up :rolleyes: ), which is the cause of the energy readings. The monks tap a small fraction of its power for their daily activities, but otherwise leave the creature undisturbed (the abbot and a couple of the senior monks do converse with it from time-to-time).

Now, an obscure Klingon legend refers to this planet and the entity, so an enterprising captain decided to investigate and see if there was anything to exploit.

Intruiged by the energy readings, a couple of the Klingons infiltrated the monastery (I didn't bother with the fact that the monks would probably recognize strangers, but I just rationalized that the intruders kept to the shadows and avoided contact with the monks).

Curacao, meanwhile, is trying to chase down the Klingon ship by sending a shuttle in the opposite direction to do some scouting. The shuttle is destroyed by the D-7, but at least the crew has proof the Klingons are around.

Dougan tells the monks, who agree to let the crew identify and apprehend the Klingon infiltrators. They chase them down, get into a fire fight with a Klingon landing party, and eventually drive the Klingons off.
As I said, it wasn't some of my best work.

The other mission I remembered from the Hornet was one I borrowed a little from "Amok Time" and heavily from the Pocketbooks novel The Vulcan Academy Murders.

This was during the first post-refit tour...shakedown cruise, actually. It was the second mission of what turned out to be a total of three for that 2275 crew. I think K'col was still the CO at the time.

Dr. T'Saya, the Vulcan CMO at the time, fell ill while on a landing party during another tangle with the Klingons. The assistant CMO diagnosed her with a virus that attacked the psionic centers of the brain. (That's how I explained no one else getting infected.)

Since no Starfleet vessel had the facilities to treat a psionic illness, K'col ordered the ship to Vulcan. The ship raced at the speed of plot and made it to Vulcan within a week, where T'Saya is taken in by Vulcan doctors. While the crew waits, another Vulcan crewmember turns up dead in his family home, cut up in a very violent way.

Since a Starfleet officer was murdered, Captain K'col was extremely interested in having a hand in the investigation. He convinced the Starfleet liaison to talk to the Vulcan authorities, and eventually weaseled his crew into the investigation.

The crewmember's murder turned out to be the fourth in a series of extremely violent killings. Each one was effectively gutted and nearly dismembered by a razor sharp weapon.

The crew began to investigate in earnest, discovering that there was absolutely no connection between the four victims. Only once the crew began to inventory everything in the victims' homes did they realize that each one owned a rare S'harien sword, made just before the time of Surak.

The key to the identity of the killer lies in the weapons themselves. These particular S'hariens were all created from the same stock of steel, as was the weaponsmith's preference. He forged larger blocks of steel, folding and tempering them, then breaking them into segments that would become the individual weapons. Seven swords were made from this particular piece of steel.

The Vulcan authorities trace the swords to their three owners. One is on Earth (with its owner), and the other two belong to prominent Vulcans in Shir Khar. Neither of the Vulcans could be immediately found, so the end of the mission involved tracking them down and trying to figure out which one was the killer and which one would be the victim.

The crew found both of them just before the killer struck and apprehended him. The Vulcan government, of course, was appreciative.

Motive? The killer was a militant believer that Vulcans had to leave the old ways behind. His logic was that any reminder of the time before peince the swords were corrupting, these Vulcans were potentially corrupted and could not be trusted. Thusly, they should be eliminated. The tie to that was that the killer broke his own sword, symbolizing his defying the corrupting influence of the weapon.

Of course, everyone is free to steal these ideas for their own campaign. ;)