This is the OOC thread for Defection of the Kuma .
- Kael, playing Neville Newton , a Force-sensitive Engineer/Scientist.
- Sarone, playing Wrust'eneri'ounu "Steneri" a Chiss Spy/Slicer.
- Rakaydos, playing Corel Kosigan , human Diplomat/Agitator-Advocate.
- Richardbuxton, playing Captain Jack Morson , human Commander/Commodore.
- TheTeaMustFlow, playing Kelliana "Kelly" Lorso , Mirialan Force-sensitive Soldier/Trailblazer.
- Nerd Herfer, playing Sir Dain Falkvell , an Ace/Hotshot.
And the Kuma is the titular EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate.
Character creation is Knight level. Pick your starting bonuses (extra experience, credits, or both) according to Force and Destiny; Duty remains at 5. If you're going to become Force-sensitive, Morality will be used, but it won't be in the forefront of the game.
NPCS:
Bixala Turandi, Imperial Helmsman
Lieutenant Bixala Turandi is a gray-haired, grim-faced human woman, who has served aboard the Kuma for as long as the ship has been in service, and serves as the ship helmsman.
Beginning her naval services in the days of the Old Republic’s Judicial Forces, Turandi once rose to the rank of Captain, with her own ship and crew. When the Clone Wars broke out, she continued serving, captaining a Consular light cruiser in the defense of the Core Worlds. When the Empire came into power, an old rival of hers gained the sway of the Imperial Admiralty, and Turandi was demoted and moved from one backwater assignment to the next, before being assigned to the Kuma as it left the shipyards of Kuat. Although her belief that this would be her chance to rise was dashed with the Kuma’s rocky history and poor management, she has continued to serve as the helmsman of the Nebulon-B ever since.
Although quiet and very bitter, Bixala serves effectively and has an air of experience about her. Most of the crew is intimidated by her presence, though they are rather fond of her and her diligence.
Cambur Quimm, Imperial Quartermaster
Cambur Quimm is a human male, and serves as the quartermaster aboard the Kuma .
Called the “ship’s friend” by the crew, Quimm is affable and talkative, full of laughter and capable of spinning dubious though entertaining stories for anyone who’s willing to listen. In charge of the ship’s supplies, some might say he could be a bit too lenient with them, although no one can deny his keen organization and business skills. He is quick to admit his nearly crippling addiction to gambling, and it has often left him in dire straits, not to mention in trouble with his superiors, from time to time.
Quimm doesn’t “concern himself with the complex things,” as he puts it, in regards to the Empire and politics in general, and most agree that it’s hard to pin down his real history, aside from his gambling habits.
Iamba Lur, Imperial Flight Deck Officer
Lieutenant Iamba Lur is a Coruscanti human female, and serves as the chief deck officer aboard the Kuma, coordinating between the starfighter squadrons and ship command.
Once a young and talented TIE fighter pilot, an engagement with Rebel X-wings left Lur with a cybernetic right leg and several cybernetic organs. Although she attempted to get back into the cockpit, physiological trauma prevented her, and she never made a full recovery. Not wanting her talents to go entirely to waste, a favorable superior officer saw to it that she would sustain a career in the Navy, and she now serves aboard the Kuma, putting her firsthand experience in the cockpit of a TIE fighter to help strategize starfighter missions. She is something of a stickler for the rules (inherited from her upbringing and possibly her accident), and often chafes against the sometimes rowdy starfighter pilots assigned to the Kuma .
A full-blooded Coruscanti, Iamba believes entirely in the right of the Empire, and is quite susceptible to Imperial propaganda. She still does, however, dream of flying again, and can perform adequately in slower craft, such as shuttles and freighters.
Kuma Squadron Pilots (can be expanded a bit if necessary)
The (remaining) starfighter pilots assigned to the Kuma are often referred to as a “pack of animals” by the crew. Through a combination of insubordination, undisciplined habits, below average skill levels, and other factors, the Kuma’s aces are a ragtag but tightly knit bunch.
Many are still mourning the loss of several of their comrades, the second squadron that was assigned to the Kuma . A few are bitter over being saddled with the aging Z-95s that the Kuma carries, although they have come to love the reliable fighters. A few have faced discrimination and other injustices at the hands of Imperial commanders.
The pilots are known almost exclusively by their call signs, or, in general, as them .
Ibindaro Elator, Imperial Engineer
Ibindaro Elator is the chief engineer of the Kuma .
Tall, dark-skinned, and well-built, Elator is straight-laced and commanding. Unlike many Engineers and Technicians, Elator is calm and thoughtful, well-spoken and polite, and is still incredibly intelligent and skilled at what he does. He knows the Kuma inside and out, and is extremely committed to his duties as chief engineer. Unlike many serving aboard the Kuma , Elator doesn’t believe his skills is misplaced or that he has been slighted by anybody, so few know why such an intelligent man was assigned to the troubled ship. That being said, the fact that the Kuma often seems to gets mishandled, forgotten, or overlooked vexes him.
When off duty, Ibindaro is friendly and somewhat sociable, although his duties means he is rarely off duty. He often works closely with LE-HE11, which everybody sees as extremely odd.
LE-HE11
LE-HE11 is a distinct LE-series repair droid that serves in the engineering of the Kuma , in the semi-official capacity as overseer of the ship’s other repair droids. Although painted the standard black and gray of most Imperial droids, HE11 can be easily identified by the constant and loud stream of mixed binary and Huttese, most of which can be translated as blood-curdling obscenities. If HE11 is not screeching vulgarities and insults at the other droids, it is doing so to the organic members of the crew, and it very rarely ever speaks in Basic. HE11 has gained the appropriate nickname of Hell Machine among those who work with him.
Hell Machine often works alongside Ibindaro Elator, and the man seemingly has an amazing and unflinching tolerance for the foul-mouthed droid. Hell Machine has had numerous memory wipes, but quickly reasserts its personality. The ship engineers and droid techs theorize that the droid has concocted several failsafes and backups to circumvent its “meatbag masters” from controlling it, although Engineer Elator is firm that it’s probably a fault in its hardware.
Saandar Fos, Mirialan Sharpshooter
Saandar Fos is one of several Mirialan soldiers conscripted to serve aboard the Imperial Nebulon-B frigate Kuma .
A naturally quiet person, Fos was appointed a commanding position among the recruits, not for any talent or performance with a blaster (which is considerable), but because of his seemingly obedient, submissive attitude. In truth, any Mirialan can tell his attitude is one of somberness, as his body tattoos indicate him to be a criminal of a grievous nature, although neither they nor Saandar are willing to discuss the details.
When not on duty, Saandar can be found in his quarters in quiet meditation and prayer.
Quantos Lin, Mirialan Vanguard
Quantos Lin is one of several Mirialan soldiers conscripted to serve aboard the Imperial Nebulon-B frigate Kuma .
Quantos is an affable, talkative Mirialan, although he is often considered obnoxious and is prone to complaining about his unfavorable situation. Not at all pleased with his conscription, Quatos is constantly reminiscing, talking about, and lamenting over his home world of Mirial, and expresses to anyone around him on his desire to return home. Despite this, he is a skilled fighter, and is skilled in short-range shootouts.
When not on duty, Quantos is often found in common areas, talking and socializing with other members of the crew, although mostly with the other Mirialan conscripts.
Simber Hax, Imperial Analyst
Simber Hax is a young, newly appointed Imperial Navy Midshipman, serving aboard the Kuma .
Simber Hax, an Outer Rim native, once dreamed of a life traveling the galaxy, and was quick to leave home, but almost just as quickly she found her journeys at a dead end. Taking up work as a comm operator for the small Imperial detachment at Kwenn Space Station, she was on the shortlist of new ‘recruits’ for the Kuma, even though she was only serving in the capacity of a civilian. Needless to say, she is completely inexperienced in combat, and is incredibly nervous.
When not on duty, Simber likes to remain in her quarters, either watching holos or trying to catch up on military protocol, although she has also formed an odd friendship with several of astromech and navigation droids she works with.
Nask Hegroon, Imperial Midshipman
Nask Hegroon is an Imperial Navy Midshipman, recently assigned to the Kuma .
Although Nask once dreamed of a life of excitement and prestige in the Imperial Navy, his experience in Officers’ Academy was rather poor, as his superiors and peers quickly learned that, for all his enthusiasm and earnestness, he is somewhat… lacking in good sense. Although he passed, he was at the bottom of his year, and was shuffled off to an out of the way location so as not to cause problems, winding up serving on Kwenn Station. The entire experience of having his dreams dashed has left him rather bitter and dour, although he is extremely dedicated to whatever duties he is assigned.
When not on duty, Nask mostly retreats to his quarters. Although he isn’t unfriendly, he seldom starts conversations on his own.
The Twins
A pair of R1-series astromech droids that have been serving as the main astromechs of the Kuma for as long as anybody can remember. Easily overlooked by most, the Twins are subject to numerous rumors and tall tales spread among the technicians and engineers of the Kuma, chief among them being that they’re as old as the Kuma itself. Either as a result of incompetence, their inconspicuousness, or a certain fondness on the part of their caretakers, but the Twins haven’t had a memory wipe in a very, very long time, well beyond standard Imperial protocol. This allows them to interface with the Kuma quite well, although they have numerous quirks as a result, as anybody who can understand binary can attest.
The R3s
Several R3-series astromech droids have been assigned to the Kuma , as is standard Imperial Navy protocol. The Kuma has five groups of five R3 units, referred to as Aurek Team, Besh Team, Cresh Team, Dorn Team, and Esk Team. The “head droid” is referred to as Prime (i.e. Aurek Prime) while the others are referred to by number (i.e. Aurek Two, Aurek Three, etc.). Aurek Team works directly with the command staff, Besh and Dorn Teams work with the gunnery crew, Cresh Team works with coordinating the ship’s starfighter and vehicle complement, while Esk Team works with the engineering crew.
Like the R1 units, nobody quite knows when the droids were last subjected to a memory wipe, leading each team to develop individual personality quirks that the team units mostly share.
