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PhudgeTRAVELLER Racial Packages

 Note these are my old style Racial Packages and have yet to be updated although much of the information can be used as is.

Human - Darrian, Imperial, Solomani, Sword Worlder and Zhodani

Non-human - Ael Yael, Aslan, Bwap (Newt), Droyne, Dynchia, Girug'kagh, Hlanssai, Vargr and Virushi

Human

Darrian
A human minor race with a high level of technology and a predisposition towards cooperation and tolerance. Males average 1.8m tall and 80 kg, females 1.6m and 65 kg.
RegionDarrian Confederation, Imperium
HomeworldOne of the Confederation worlds
Attribute Changes-
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersStandard (Use Darrian ranks if in Confederation Service)
No Scout in Confederation

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Imperial Citizen
Over 1100 years old, containing more than 11,000 worlds the Imperium has been frozen at its borders for centuries and some think that it is stagnating but it is still the greatest human empire to exist. Males average 1.8m tall and 80 kg, females 1.6m and 65 kg.
RegionImperium
HomeworldAny in Imperium
Attribute Changes-
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard. The Imperium is prejudiced against Psionics.
AgeingStandard
CareersStandard

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Solomani
A diverse culture with a strong desire for identity and independence. Males average 1.8m tall and 80 kg., females 1.6m and 65 kg.
RegionDarrian Confederation, Imperium, Solomani Confederation
HomeworldAny in appropriate region
Attribute Changes-
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersStandard (plus Solomani if in the Confederation)
Social Standing represents Party Standing in the Confederation

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Sword Worlder
Descended from Solomani refugees of Nordic stock they have a great pride in their superiority. Males average 1.8m tall and 80 kg, females 1.6m and 65 kg. (JTAS#18)
RegionImperium, Sword Worlds
HomeworldOne of the Sword Worlds
Attribute Changes-
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersStandard (Scout is treated as Patrol Service)

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Zhodani
A society with fully integrated psionics. They average 2.0m tall and 90 kg.
RegionZhodani Consulate
HomeworldAny in Zhodani Consulate
Attribute Changes-
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free Skills-
PsionicsSpecial  to be checked May choose Psionic powers without buying Psionic Training Gift
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersZhodani

Non-Human

Ael Yael
Flying hexapods who send most of their earnings back to their homeworld. They average 1.5m tall, 50kg and have good eyesight. They have an acute distrust of mercantile corporations. (BOTJ#4, GTAliens4)
RegionImperium
HomeworldJaeyelya (B 484655 4)
Attribute ChangesStrength -1 (Attributes average Mediocre)
Automatic Gifts and Faults(G) Able to Fly - on dense atmosphere worlds up to size 6 and standard up to 4. May glide on dense size 7 or 8 and standard up to 8. Cannot fly in thin or while wearing a Vacc Suit.
(G) Hindleg Talons, Tail and Wings are Natural Weapons - tail is Mid damage, wings and talons are Low.
(G) Infravision and Superior Eyesight - has superior vision day and night.
(F) Cannot Fire From Behind Cover - must leap into air to overcome psychological and anatomical difficulties.
(F) Distrust of Corporations - especialy if involved in mining or planetary exploitation.
(F) Donates money to Planetary Development Fund - 90% of all income is sent to homeworld.
(F) Sense of Responsibility to Ael Yael Race - tries to benefit the Ael Yael race.
(F) Solitary - shuns close contact with other races and always seems somewhat homesick.
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard. Subject to Imperium's prejudice against Psionics.
AgeingStandard. Ael Yael may not use anagathics
Careers

Standard.
No Merchants or Nobles.
-1 DM Pirates and all Military Careers.
+1 DM Belters, Hunters and Scouts

90% of money is given to their Planetary Development Fund

Social Standing represents Offworld Experience

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Aslan
Feline bipods who follow a strong honour code. They have gender specific roles in their culture. They average 2.0 m tall and 100 kg.
RegionAslan Hierate, Darrian Confederation, Imperium, or Solomani Confederation
HomeworldAny in appropriate region
Attribute ChangesStrength +1 (Attributes average Good)
Automatic Gifts and Faults(F) Code of Honour
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersAslan for Hierate or Standard for other regions

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Bwap (Newt)
Small amphibian bipods with a skill for bureaucracy and a strong dislike of disorder. They average 1.4m tall and 40kg. (BOTJ#3, T4AliensArchive, GTAliens4)
RegionImperium
HomeworldAny in appropriate region
Attribute ChangesStrength -2 (Attributes average Mediocre)
Automatic Gifts and Faults(G) Amphibious - able to live on land and in water.
(F) Belief in the Wapawab (Tree of Life) - tries to be a unique cog that maintains the balance of the universe.
(F) Compulsive Organiser - made nervous by disorder and can't resist putting things in their place.
(F) Requires 98% Humidity - can go as low as 25% with usual clothing but must wear a sealed environment suit in anything less.
(F) Will Not Lie or Break the Law - may withhold truth if protocol demands it or break the law to restore the balance of the universe.
Free SkillsRaise Admin and Legal by one level after character generation
PsionicsRare. Requires an extra Gift to be spent.
AgeingBegins at end of Term 3.
CareersStandard
No Marines
-1 DM Army and all other Military Careers
+1 DM Bureaucrat, Scouts and Merchants
May not put points into Covert skill group.

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Droyne
Reptilian bipods with vestigial wings who follow a rigid insect-like caste system. They range from 1 to 2 m tall, and 30 to 50 kg, depending on their caste.
RegionAslan Hierate, Imperium, Vargr Extents, Zhodani Consulate
HomeworldAny Droyne world in appropriate region
Attribute Changes-2 to all (Attributes average Poor)
Automatic Gifts and Faults(F) Tied to Droyne Society
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersDroyne Cast System
Ignore Social Standing for Droyne
May choose Psionic powers without buying Psionic Training Gift

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Dynchia
Tall humanoids with a warrior ethic. Their culture is completely independent of territory. They average 2.2m tall and 100kg. (JTAS#24)
RegionDynchia Comitia, Solomani Confederation
HomeworldAny in appropriate region
Attribute Changes-
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free SkillsRaise one combat skill by one level after character generation to a maximum of Superb
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersStandard
-1 DM Army and Flyer

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Girug'kagh
Humanoid subject race of the K'kree who gladly serve their masters as this makes them better than other races. They average 1.5m tall and 60kg. (JTAS#21, GTAliens4)
RegionTwo Thousand Worlds
HomeworldKagh'kir (- 6889(5)(4) 13)
Attribute ChangesAgility +1, Strength -1
Automatic Gifts and Faults(F) Servant to K'kree family group
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersThe only Girug'kagh that travel off their homeworld are in their translator career
Social Standing represents Caste Rank

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Hlanssai
Tall lightly furred bipods. They are known for their grace, artistic ability and their emotional instabi1lity. They average 2.1m tall and 60kg. (JTAS#22, GTAliens4)
RegionImperium, Vargr Extents
HomeworldVrirhlanz (B 657721 7) in the Vargr Extents
Attribute ChangesStrength -1 (Attributes average Mediocre)
Automatic Gifts and Faults-
Free SkillsRaise Exploration by one level after character generation
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersHlanssai must choose to follow one of two life paths, N'tarronth (Shaping) or N'tarronchii'a (Accepting).
Ignore Social Standing for Hlanssai

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Vargr
Bipedal canines who seem to change their minds often. They average 1.6m tall and 60kg.
RegionImperium, Vargr Extents
HomeworldAny in appropriate region
Attribute ChangesAgility +1, Strength -1
Automatic Gifts and Faults(G) Claws and Teeth are Natural Weapons - claws are Low damage, teeth are Mid.
(G) Superior Sight and Sense of Smell
(G) Very Fast Sprinter - in short bursts before becoming fatigued.
(F) Cannot Kick - because of digitigrade legs.
(F) Easily Insulted Racial Pride - prone to enter fights without regard for consequences.
(F) Little Respect for Distant Authority - prefers superiors to be close and well known.
(F) Vargr Reputation as Unreliable - thought of as chaotic, easily swayed and potentialy disloyal.
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard. Not much training available in Vargr Extents.
AgeingStandard  different see Trav Adv
CareersStandard if in Imperium.
Vargr Careers: Navy, Corairs (use Pirates), Army, Emmisary (use Diplomat), Merchants, Loner (use Belters)
Roll for success instead of commission/promotion. All ships recieved are Vargr versions. All Social Standing is taken as Vargr Charisma instead.
3df rollSuccess Result
[+][+][+]Promoted 2 ranks. High Vargr Charisma Gift
[+][+]Promoted. Vargr Charisma Gift
[+]Promoted
[ ]-
[-]-
[-][-]Demoted. Low Vargr Charisma Fault
[-][-][-]Discharged. Low Vargr Charisma Fault

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Virushi
Large 'Rhino-like' race who are peace-loving. They have weak eyesight but an excellent sense of smell. They average 1.8m tall and 950kg. (BOTJ#3, GTAliens4)
RegionImperium
HomeworldAny in Imperium
Attribute ChangesAgility +1, Strength +2 (Attributes average Good)
Automatic Gifts and Faults(G) Superior Sense of Smell
(F) Poor Eyesight
(F) Peace Loving
Free Skills-
PsionicsStandard  to be checked
AgeingStandard  to be checked
CareersStandard
No Military Career
+1 DM Belter, Doctor, Scientist, Scouts
All Combat skills start at Terrible

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