Some More New Tours of Duty

[redwood973]

Okay, poking around here this morning had given me a few more ideas. I work overnights and have not had any sleep yet, so sleepy eyes are making it hard to tell if these are any good (or even make sense).

SCIENCE PACKAGES

Tour of Duty Packages (Each costs 10 Development Points)
Archaeological Survey: History (Specific Lost Civilization) 1 (2); Science, Social (Archaeology) 1 (2); World Knowedge (choose) 1 (2); +1 Perception Edge.
Astrocartography: Computer (Research) 1 (2); Science, Space (choose two) 1 (2) (2); Shipbard Systems (choose) 1 (2).
Deep Cover Anthropology (i.e. "Duck Blind"): Science, Social (choose two) 2 (3) (3); World Knowledge (choose) 1 (2).
Subspace Phenomenon Investigation: Science, Physical (Theoretical Physics) 1 (2); Science, Space (Subspace Field Dynamics) 1 (2); Vehicle Operation (Shuttlecraft) 1 (2); Bold +1

Additional Tours (Each costs 5 Development Points)
Archaeological Survey: Science, Social (Archaeology) 1 (2); +2 Renown (Skill).
Astrocartography: Science, Space (Stellar Cartography) 2 (3); -1 Reaction Edge.
Deep Cover Anthropology (i.e. "Duck Blind"]: Engineering, Systems (Holosystems) (choose) 2 (3) (3); Code of Honor (Prime Directive) -2.
Subspace Phenomenon Investigation: Science, Any (choose) 1 (2); +2 Renown (Initiative).

GENERAL PACKAGES

Tour of Duty Packages (Each costs 10 Development Points)
Detention as P.O.W or M.I.A.: Dodge 1 OR Unarmed Combat (choose) 1 (2); First Aid (choose) 2 (3); Planetary Survival (Prison Camp OR choose if M.I.A.) 1 (2); Weaponry, Primitive (choose) 1 (2); Vengeful (Detaining Species) -2; -3 Renown (Openness). OPTIONAL: Storng Will +2; Cronic Pain OR Hides Emotions -2.

Additional Tours (Each costs 5 Development Points)
Detention as P.O.W or M.I.A.: Planetary Survival (Prison Camp) OR Stealth (choose) 2 (3); -1 Renown (Openness). OPTIONAL: Medical Remedy (Bionoc Prosthetic) +2; Physical Impairment (Missing Limb) -2.

OPERATIONS PACKAGES (ENGINEERING)

Tour of Duty Packages (Each costs 10 Development Points)
Advanced Systems Research: Engineerign, Systems (choose) 2 (3); Personal Equipment (Engineering Equipment) 1 (2); +1 Renown (Initiative OR Skill).
Starhip Construction Yards: Engineering, Material (Structural/Spaceframe) 2 (3); Engineering, Systems (choose) 1 (2); Vehicle Operation (Workbee) 1 (2); Choice of: two -1 point Disadvantages OR one -2 point Disadvantage.
Starship Design: Computer (Research) (Simulation/Modeling) 1 (2) (2); Engineering, Material (Structural/Spaceframe) OR Engineering, Propulsion (Theoretical Propulsion) 2 (3).

Additional Tours (Each costs 5 Development Points)
Advanced Systems Research: Engineerign, Any (choose) 1 (2); +2 Renown (Skill).
Starhip Construction Yards: Engineering, Any (choose) 1 (2); +1 Strength Edge; Innovative +1.
Starship Design: Engineering, Any (choose) 2 (3); -1 Reaction Edge.

[redwood973]

We have seen a few Starfleet officers working in shipyards, but myself I'd rather stick with something posted way, way, way, way back in Aug. 2001:

Dan Gurden (posted Aug. 12 2001)

Civilian Yard Worker

Engineering, Material (choose two) 2 (3) (3)
Engineering, Systems (choose) 2 (3)
Personal Equipment (Construction Equipment) 1 (2)
Vehicle Operation (Workbee) 1 (2)

Computer (choose) 1 (2)
Dodge 1
History (Federation) 1 (2)
Language(s): Federation Standard 1
Science, Physical (Physics) 1 (2)

Zero-G Training +2

I guess a mix a match of civilian yard workers and the handfull of Starfleet crew assigned to a Fleet Yard could make for an interesting session or two. . .

Damn, I love ICON.

[RealPity]

I like the tours. I know you can just spend the 10 or 5 DP freely, but personally I like seeing what other people come up with, sure as anything someone always has something you didn't think of & you have a bunch of new ideas and such from it !

I'm with you on ICON, I still prefer it, especially with tweaks from fans and other games to help flesh things out or improve them.

[redwood973]

I'll have a few more new Tours to add once I have some free time. Anyone else got some ideas for Tours to add? Let's see 'em!

[RealPity]

I posted a bunch of Romulan ones, Tal Shiar specifically waaay back. Did an early life package or two and a pile of overlays. Tal Shiar Assassin, Occupation Command Censor and Troops, Tal Shava & Teth Kora (sp?) troops ... I'll see if I'd done anything else Tours wise for Starfleet or anyone else

[droidscotty]

What about some Languages/communications missions packages just as Hoshi Sato in Enterprise or Uhura in TOS?

Here is an idea of Science (Communications Officer) Career Overlay:

Perception +1

Computer (Random) 2 (3)
Personal Equipment (Random) 1 (2)
Language
Federation Standard 1
Any other 1
Sciences, Social (Random) 2 (3)
Shipboard Systems (Communications) 2 (3)

Dodge 1
Administration (Random) 1 (2)
Energy Weapon (Random) 1 (2)
Law (Starfleet Regulations) 1 (2)
Engineering, Systems (Communications Systems) 1 (2)
Planetside Survival (Random) 1 (2)
Athletics (Random) 1 (2)
Vehicle Operations (Shuttlecraft) 1 (2)

Language Ability +2
Eidetic Memory +3


I nearly ended to update Reliant's program with the packages just above.

[RealPity]

I like the idea of a communications specific specialist.

Maybe consider dropping Eidetic memory and adding another level of languages, leave the advantage as an individual choice.
Another thing to consider based on the CODA SOM communications person would be Physical Sciences (Mathematics) and maybe Espionage (Cryptography) for their work with codes and such.
Could drop the Social Science and just pick up that and things like culture & history through tours ...
The SOM entry for CODA has them as Ops as opposed to science.

I never really liked how TNG era stuff just all of a sudden lumped so much between Worf (Tactical, Security, Communications, Sensors) and Data at Ops, and just dropped the whole idea of a science officer (strange to me given Starfleet being an exploratory organization) and communications.

[redwood973]

Somewhere around here is a Communications Officer Overlay based on Sato. It would need some tweeks to be more general, as it was very ST:E centered. There was also the Communications Officer Overlay from the LUG ST: TOS Corebook too.

Ah, here we go:

Lancer (posted May 23 2002)

COMMUNICATIONS

Shipboard Systems (Communicator and Translator) 2 (3) (3)
Systems Engineering (Communications) 1 (2)
Administration (choose) 1 (2)
Personal Equipment (Communicator and Translator) 2 (3) (3)
Language, Any Two at 1 OR Any One at 2
Persuasion (Debate) 0 (1)

Athletics OR Unarmed Combat (choose) 1(2)
Computer (choose) 1 (2)
Dodge 1
Energy Weapons (EM Pistol) 1 (2)
First Aid (Humans) 0 (1)
History (Earth OR History of Spaceflight) 0 (1)
Language (English) 1
Law (Starfleet Regulations) 1 (2)
Planetary Survival (choose Specialization) 1 (2)
Vehicle Operations (Shuttlecraft) 1 (2)

That's actually a point short, and I think it should probably have the Language Ability Advantage seeing how the position seemed to be a lot more than just opening communicaitons channels. The Comm Officer also acted as translator!

[droidscotty]

Is the Communication officer more "Science" or "Operation" personnel? As there is a special duty post for them that exist no more after TNG, it's a good question indeed. For myself I think it's more Science than Operation.

Another thing to consider based on the CODA SOM communications person would be Physical Sciences (Mathematics) and maybe Espionage (Cryptography) for their work with codes and such.

Perhaps things like cryptography are more a specific kind of training (Starfleet Intelligence Com?) than a part of the "regular" Communication Officer Career package? I believe that could be better as a part of a tour of duty pack. (If someone has ideas...)

Maybe consider dropping Eidetic memory and adding another level of languages, leave the advantage as an individual choice.

Ok, I agree, let's do it!

I think that Universal Translator, Communicators, Traduction Matrix and other "communications devices" are a part of the whole "Communication Systems" of a ship and that'a not necessary to make another specialisation.

(Sorry for the mistakes, as I'm not a communication officer, english is not my native language )

[droidscotty]

Here is an updated version:

Science (Communication Officer) Career Overlay:

Perception +1

Computer (Random) 2 (3)
Personal Equipment (Communicator OR Universal Translator) 1 (2)
Language Federation Standard 2
Language Any other 2
Language Any other third 1
History (Random) 0 (1)
Persuasion (Debate) 0 (1)
Shipboard Systems (Communications) 2 (3)

Dodge 1
Administration (Random) 1 (2)
Law (Starfleet Regulations) 1 (2)
Energy Weapon (Phaser) 1 (2)
Engineering, Systems (Communications Systems) 1 (2)
Planetside Survival (Random) 1 (2)
Athletics (Random) 1 (2) OR Unarmed Combat (Random) 1 (2)
Vehicle Operations (Shuttlecraft) 1 (2)

Language Ability +2

[redwood973]

Your English is fine, droidscotty. Couldn't even tell it wasn't your first language. Where ya from?

I think a Comm Officer is more an Ops assignment, not sure about ST: ENT but I'm sure on ST: TOS the Comm Officers wore red like the engineers and security.

RealPity, ever do Tours or Training Packages for Klingons? Someone had a few way back when. I remember they had a list of skills for "Klingon Great House" and another for "Klingon Lesser House." I should try to find those.

[droidscotty]

Your English is fine, droidscotty. Couldn't even tell it wasn't your first language. Where ya from?

I'm from Belgium and speak French

I think a Comm Officer is more an Ops assignment, not sure about ST: ENT but I'm sure on ST: TOS the Comm Officers wore red like the engineers and security

In ENT, Hoshi has a blue line on is jacket, making her a science officer. Engineers, security and Ops personnel have red one (as red and yellow uniform are inverted between TOS era and TNG era)

[redwood973]

by Lancer (posted May 23 2002)

Academy Specialized Training Packages (Each cost 8 Development Points)
EVA Training: Personal Equipment (Environmental Suit) 1 (2); Vehicle Operation (Workbee) 1 (2); Zero-G Trained +2.
Security Training: Security (choose two) 1 (2) (2); Weaponry, Energy (Phaser) 1 (2); +1 to Perception Edge.

Tour of Duty Packages (Each costs 10 Development Points)
Security Detail: Law (Starfleet Regulations) 0 (1); Security (Law Enforcement) 1 (2); Tactics, Planetary (choose) 1 (2); Weaponry, Energy (Phaser) 1 (2).
______ Liaison: Culture (choose) 1 (2); Diplomacy (choose) 1 (2); Language (Same as Culture Specialization) 1; +1 to Willpower Edge.

Additional Tours (Each costs 5 Development Points)
Security Detail: Law (Starfleet Regulations) 0 (1); Weaponry, Energy (Phaser) 1 (2); +1 to Perception Edge.
______ Liaison: Diplomacy (Posted World Affairs) 0 (1); Persuasion (Debate) 1 (2); +1 to Willpower Edge.

The Liaison was for a Vulcan Liaison, but I left it as a fill in the blank.

[redwood973]

I'm from Belgium and speak French

Cool, I think we have a hand full of French speakers here. There was a thread that was in nothing but French at one time. Sad to say I only know one language, so I have no idea what they were saying.

In ENT, Hoshi has a blue line on is jacket, making her a science officer. Engineers, security and Ops personnel have red one (as red and yellow uniform are inverted between TOS era and TNG era)

You know, that would make a lot of sense--at that time the Comm Officers were more than just opening channels; they were linguists and thus true scientists.

[droidscotty]

You know, that would make a lot of sense--at that time the Comm Officers were more than just opening channels; they were linguists and thus true scientists.

I think so.

See the thread "Files for BrianK" for an updated version of Reliant's Program inlcuding packages from this thread, "FIS Academy" and "Revising Medical Overlays"