OK, this is partially brainstorming, and partially an ideas thread.
I recently saw 'The Mummy Returns' which I enjoyed for its pure entertainment value.
However I was struck by the ancient egyptian Halberds and their similaritys to the Lirpa (and its Romulan descendant), a staff weapon with a half circle scythe at each end instead of weight at one... Now in the real world we know this is due to design influences, however in the Star Trek wold this is a coincidence...
Further consideration led me to begin envisaging an Egyptian character, versed in the myth and history of his homeland, possibly skilled in several ancient arts, and also serving in Starfleet. And then on his interaction with Vulcan after noticing these design similarities...
And the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to play the character. The only drawbacks are real-life gaps in my knowledge, such as this weapons name.
But this is the sort of character that gets me to do extra research, fill in the gaps and devlop further. Besides, I always enjoy character creation.
I was wondering if anyone would care to share some of their 'high-concept' Trek characters that have either been a blast to create, or simply never materialised as the character became too complex to build correctly...
Ideas and Stats are fine. And once complete, I will be adding the stats of this egyptian character as they become completed (if anyone cares to see them).
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Dan.
"A couple of thoughts from a random mind!"