Troyians?

[AslanC]

Remember the slightly bluish green guy from the TOS episode "Elaan of Troyius"? Well I want to know if anyone has cooked up any stats or templates for this race.

Here's why



Ain't she a cutie

[Anarchy Bob]

What episode was that again?

[Phantom]

Originally posted by Anarchy Bob
What episode was that again?

That would be the TOS episode "Elaan of Troyius."

[Perrryyy]

AUUUUUUUUUUGH!

It's BRITNEY SPEARS in a Trek Uniform!

There should be a law against that! (sarcasm intened)

[Anarchy Bob]

And there i was hoping for someone to remind me of the 'plot' of the episode.

Oh well, silly me i guess

[AslanC]

From www.startrek.com

Two United Federation of Planets members, Elas and Troyius, suffered war for centuries. With Klingon Empire expansion approaching the planets' system, Tellun, the Federation sends the U.S.S. Enterprise to lend assistance in a peace negotiation. The peace treaty is to be completed by the bonding in marriage of the two planets' leaders, the Dohlman of Elas and the leader of Troyius. The starship provides transport for the Dohlman to Troyius, while also offering a time and place for the Dohlman to learn the duties and customs of Troyius.

Upon her arrival on the U.S.S. Enterprise, it is clear that the Dohlman, Elaan, is an arrogant and reluctant bride. Ambassador Petri from Troyius attempts to educate Elaan in preparation of her wedding, but is rewarded with a knife wound. Captain Kirk must step in as Elaan's tutor to insure that the alliance takes place. Kirk takes a strong hand in Elaan's education, but his efforts are compromised when she begins to cry and he touches one of her tears. The Elasian tears of a Dohlman carry an infectious agent which acts as a powerful aphrodisiac.

While the captain fights the effects of Elaan's tears, a Klingon battlecruiser appears. In the ensuing melee, it is apparent that the Klingon captain is attempting to lure the starship into warp speed which, as Scotty soon discovers, would destroy the ship. A saboteur from the Elasian party has damaged the dilithium crystal chamber, rendering the crystal inert, and the ship nearly powerless.

While under attack, Spock detects strong energy readings which emanate from a crystal necklace of Elaan's — made of dilithium. Fitting the raw crystals into the anti-matter chamber, the ship is able to fend off the Klingons and continue to Troyius. Kirk and McCoy discover the one true cure for the Elasian tears — prior infection — in Kirk's case, the starship Enterprise had infected him even more powerfully than had the Dohlman.

[AslanC]

Okay I took a stab at it, but honestly some feedback would be great!

Troyians

Homeworld
The Troyian Homeworld is located near to the Klingon border and shares a neighbour in Elas. The planet itself is M class and has a variety of temperate landscapes, but no extreme temperature zones, even at the poles or equator.

Suggested Attribute and Edge Range
Fitness 2 [5] • Vitality +1
Coordination 2 [5]
Intellect 2 [5]
Presence 2 [5] • Empathy -1
Psi 0 [5]

Skills
Social Science (choose Political Science) 1 (2)
Administration (choose) 2 (3)
Culture (Troyian) 2 (3)
Charm (Etiquette) 1 (2)
Diplomacy (Choose Specialization) 1 (2)
History (Troyian) 1 (2)
Language, Troyian 2
Law (Troyian) 1 (2)
World Knowledge (Troyius) 1 (2)

Typical Advantages/Disadvantages
Status (+1); Arrogance (-1)

Special or Unique Abilities
None of note

Special or Unique Skills
None of Note

Size
Troyians are of average height and build, not exceeding an extremes but staying pretty much within a set range.

Traits Common to the Species
All Troyians have a bluish/green complexion and light hair ranging from greenish white through to a sharp blond. Troyian eye colors range through green, blue, amber and violet, but never brown or black.

Notes
A very prim and proper race, the Troyians stand on function, tradition, ceremony and fastidiousness. Social graces are of paramount importance to these people. A blunder or faux pas in polite company is a great shame and embarrassment, not only to the blunderer, but also to their family and friends. Emotional outbursts of any type are frowned upon. The Troyian military is very reminiscent of the Imperial British Army. Uniforms are elaborate and colourful. The troops are regimented and very disciplined. They blend well into Starfleet, but tend to be seen as somewhat stiff and inflexible. That said they are excellent diplomatic officers as they rarely make social errors.

New Trait
Status (+1) – Your standing in your own culture provides you with a certain air of confidence. With this air you tend not to be easily bullied or intimidated. Receive a bonus die when resisting such attempts.

[Thierry]

What about the tears that acts like a drug on men.

[Karg]

Mmmmmmmm Blue skin Brittney Spears Trek Babe! :rool::

Karg

[AslanC]

Originally posted by Thierry
What about the tears that acts like a drug on men.

That would be the Elasians, not the Troyians

[Thierry]

Yeah sorry realized that after I sent it.

[Perrryyy]

I'd rename "Status" to "Enhanced Social Status", that way it counters "Diminished Social Status" in the DS9 book by LUG.

I'm not sure "etiquette" applies to the character in that ep. She seemed to need a lesson in manners to me.
Unless I have the wrong ep, (and I think I don't), I'm not sure that the variation in skin pigments is necessary.

Just my 2 slips tho

[Dan Gurden]

Originally posted by AslanC
New Trait
Status (+1) – Your standing in your own culture provides you with a certain air of confidence. With this air you tend not to be easily bullied or intimidated. Receive a bonus die when resisting such attempts.

From a sheer rules point of view.

I dont see the point of this. It strikes me as a superflous point expediture. In the case of the species template... The Advantage becomes a moot point as Every Member of the species has it... thus it would cancel itself out through their up-bringing...

you would be best to simply give them the point in Willpower, where it will do essentially the same thing...

Also advantages that give +1 dice should cost 3DP. take a look at Mathematical Advantage, Athletic Advantage and Engineering Advantage among others.

[StyroFoam Man]

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[AslanC]

Originally posted by Perrryyy
I'd rename "Status" to "Enhanced Social Status", that way it counters "Diminished Social Status" in the DS9 book by LUG.

Intersting...Interesting

Originally posted by Perrryyy
I'm not sure "etiquette" applies to the character in that ep. She seemed to need a lesson in manners to me.
Unless I have the wrong ep, (and I think I don't), I'm not sure that the variation in skin pigments is necessary.

Again that would be the Elasian woman, not the Troyian ambassador.