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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Davies" data-source="post: 8264230" data-attributes="member: 30538">Muraddin<img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-gVK5wfX/0/f9f78f79/S/1ghPi-S.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Muraddin, a planet orbiting the star known to Terran astronomers as Gliese 530, was first settled in 1823* by refugees from the Imperium. (Some archaeologists have found what they claim to be signs that the planet had been inhabited by unknown entities before that, and there is a persistent superstitious belief that the two polar regions of the planet are home to supernatural beings descended from them.) The planet was named for the Admiral who commanded the Armada which brought the refugees to this solar system, who died of old age mere moments after the fleet arrived in orbit around their new home.Despite the two centuries* since the arrival and the foundation of the Technate, much of Muraddin remains unexplored. In large part this is explained by the fact that much of Muraddin is utterly hostile to human/humanoid life, and difficult to survey even through technological means. The planet is tidally locked, with one side constantly facing its sun and the other turned away into space, with a very narrow band (roughly six thousand kilometers wide) possessing a temperate climate range, with frequent storms. The planet has no seas or oceans, though it has lakes and rivers originating from the glaciers of the nightside. The dayside, of course, is a vast desert, with what is believed to be a volcanic region at its heart. Despite these challenges, Muraddin's habitable zone is home to roughly two billion sapient beings, with dozens of very cosmopolitan cities. The largest of these, Hemexa, is also the capital of the Technate, home to its Minds and to the various branches of the government, including the Technate Space Agency. Hemexa is located fairly close to the dayside, and is constantly bathed in light not unlike that of the early morning on Earth; all residences have light proofing to allow their denizens to sleep during their sleep cycle, which can vary from household to household.As the central planet of the Technate, Muraddin is under constant protection by the TSA's Homeworld Fleet, whose Admiral is the famous Commander Arlan Hayez, formerly of the TSV Adventure. Now in his sixties, and showing no interest in taking life-extension treatments, Commander Hayez is no longer the daring space captain of the Adventure's legendary voyages, two and a half decades ago. But he remains a cunning strategist and a canny diplomat, and takes the responsibility of guarding his homeworld seriously. Hayez is particularly concerned with the activities of the Dark Side (unlike most of his contemporaries) and maintains a correspondence with the leaders of the Last Men Standing.While his relationship with her is strained at best, the Admiral continues to be impressed (though at times also bemused) by his daughter's accomplishments as the captain of the refitted Adventure. It is true that she achieved this position through her own efforts, without any nepotism on his part. It is also true that, in the last four years*, there have been a number of occasions where the Agency might have removed her from that post save for the Admiral's quiet advocacy ... Commander Arlan Hayez -- PL 6<img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-ZJ4B4jt/0/38a9c519/S/Robert_April%2C_old-S.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Abilities:STR 0 | STA 1 | AGL 1 | DEX 2 | FGT 3 | INT 5 | AWE 3 | PRE 5Powers:Situational Awareness: Senses 1 (danger sense) - 1 pointTranslator Implant: Comprehend Languages 2 - 6 pointsAdvantages:Assessment, Benefit (Admiral of the Home Fleet), Connected, Daze (Deception), Defensive Attack, Equipment 5, Evasion, Inspire 2, Jack-of-all-trades, Leadership, Teamwork, Well-informed.Equipment:Commlink, Protective Uniform (Protection 4, Subtle), and 19 points of equipment as needed.Skills:Close Combat: Unarmed 4 (+7), Deception 6 (+11), Expertise: Galactic 6 (+11), Expertise: Military 6 (+11), Expertise: Science 3 (+8), Insight 6 (+9), Intimidation 5 (+10), Perception 5 (+8), Persuasion 5 (+10), Ranged Combat: Blaster 5 (+7), Technology 4 (+9), Stealth 5 (+6), Vehicles 6 (+8).Offense:Initiative +1Unarmed +7 (Close Damage 0)Defense:Dodge 5, Parry 7, Fortitude 3, Toughness 5/1, Will 7Totals:Abilities 40 + Powers 7 + Advantages 17 + Skills 33 + Defenses 14 = 111 pointsComplications:Responsibility--Motivation. Aging. Family (Ventura.) Friend (Otodevol.) Relationship (Deleh Massovy.) As Captain of the TSA Adventure, he was PL 8; he had STR 2, STA 3, AGL 3, DEX 4, and FGT 5, but 2 ranks fewer in each of Deception, Intimidation and Persuasion, Athletics 6 (+8) instead, and Improved Initiative instead of Well-informed. He was also Fearless, but has learned better.</blockquote>

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