Leif's DISCONTINUED GURPS Traveller Game -- IC01

[Centisteed]

Gruffle

To Kaira & Zoe, Gruffle says, "Yeah, but he may
be a disturbance to the other passengers. Do you
want him making a mess all over our ship &
stinking up the place? I say we should confine him
to quarters or flat out ask him to sober up or
we'll leave him here."

With that, Gruffle moves to confront Jason &
tell him directly, "Listen up, Jason. We can't have
any drunkards carrying on in our ship. Can you
sober up for the duration? This isn't a pleasure
cruise & the last thing we need is a drunk stinking
up the place and/or causing damage or accidents
to us, our ship, or the other passengers. What do
you say?"

Gruffle thinks back to his Navy days as running
a tight ship was the best way to run it.

 

[Leif]

Re-Fueling Stop Arrival -- Burtson/Trin's Veil en route to Edenelt/Trin's Veil

When Gruffle gives him a good dressing-down, Jason Wenceslaus looks pained as he says, "I apologize, Space Captain, Sir. I was just trying to drown my sorrows. You see, I lost me wife of 47 years just recently to the Dread Plague, and I'm making this trip to Edenelt in order to make funeral arrangements for my dear sainted mother, may she rest in peace."

 

[Leif]

OOC for [ONLY] Gruffle

[sblock=Gruffle/Centisteed]OOC: Incidentally, which navy did Gruffle serve in? The Imperial Navy or the Vargr Navy? If it was the Imperial Navy, then how was that seen by other Vargr? If it was the Vargr Navy, that could just open up a whole 'nuther can of worms now, couldn't it?
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[Centisteed]

Gruffle

When Gruffle gives him a good dressing-down, Jason Wenceslaus looks pained as he says, "I apologize, Space Captain, Sir. I was just trying to drown my sorrows. You see, I lost me wife of 47 years just recently to the Dread Plague, and I'm making this trip to Edenelt in order to make funeral arrangements for my dear sainted mother, may she rest in peace."

Gruffle is taken aback in surprise & then says,
"I understand your loss & I am sorry for it. However,
for the sake of your safety & ours, please keep
the drinking down to a minimum. Their may be
some soberup pills you can take, maybe available
at this starport."

Gruffle heads back to the ship docking area where
Zoe (presumably) is getting ready to exit the ship
& do some sight-seeing.

OOC: I built Gruffle's modified back story using the Classic Traveler rules, where you roll a few dice to determine which service he was in, etc. He started in the Imperial Scouts & then was picked up by the Imperial Navy after that. I suppose the Imperial military branches would be majority human but would probably also have a contingent of aliens in their ranks. I believe I setup Gruffle as not achieving a very high rank (or no rank) in the Imperial Navy, so he wouldn't look all that great to other Vargr as far as charisma points would be concerned. He has a ways to go in gaining charisma.

 

[Leif]

Last leg of the journey to Edenelt/Trin's Veil, and arrival there

Jason Wenceslaus says, "Yes, Sir, Mr. Space Captain Sir!" and crisply salutes the Vargr.

OOC: If there are no other loose ends, I anticipate the remainder of the journey to Edenelt being a total snoozer. Well, except for the fact that Jason Wenceslaus is going to soon find Doc Hannigan. They'll keep to themselves mostly, just imbibing quietly in sick bay. Jason will be careful to always behave 'presentably' when he is in the common areas of the ship, so Gruffle has no cause to complain. [Note that I'm going to assume that not even Gruffle has the cojones to cross Doc Hannigan about what goes on in 'his' SickBay! ] Unless someone has something else, we'll skip to your 'descent' from JumpSpace at the outer edge of the Edenelt system....

 

[Scotley]

Spider is deeply engaged in beating his latest video game purchase. After one failed attempt to keep up with Doc Hannigan and Jason at the bar he limits his non game activities to sleeping and occasional attempts to flirt with the female members of the crew.

 

[Centisteed]

Gruffle

Before landing at Edenelt, Gruffle uses the ship's
computer to look up some general information
about the planet.

"I also need to find those replacement parts for
the jump drive damage." Gruffle mutters to himself
as he keys in the information to search for data
on Edenelt.

 

[Leif]

Edenelt/Trin's Veil : arrival -- library info

Gruffle finds: Edenelt, StarPort: Class V, diameter: 6,400 Km, atmoshphere: standard O2/N, suface water: 30%, climate: normal, population: 700,000,000, government: Oligarchy, control rating: 4 (controlled), TL: 10.

The population of Edenelt has wholeheartedly embraced environmentalism, and is turning the world into a showcase of what can be achieved without environmental damage. Agricultural yields have more than doubled, and standards of living have increased, accompanied by a reduction in pollution. Locals are hardworking, peaceable, and friendly folk, suitably proud of their achievements. Archduke Norris is expected to commen the Council for excellence in government during next year's holiday address.

 

[Scotley]

As the ship approaches Edenelt/Trin's Veil, Spider makes his way to his station and slips on the headphones and plugs into the intercom. He is dressed in his usual one piece ship suit, which is somewhat short on his gangly limbs. He brings the various sensors online and starts scanning the area for any trouble. He runs a diagnostic on the weapons systems. "Looks like smooth sailing so far. We never did get those missiles we talked about..."

 

[Lou]

Jimmy

Jimmy checks in on the passengers to make sure everyone is having a great flight, asking if anyone needs help making connections or getting porters at the station.