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gridloreCaptain commander of the Rube Goldberg. A native of Derinkuyu, Erim has been gene-modified over several generations to withstand the 2.9 g (28.42mps^2) gravity field of his homeworld.
He is a dwarf, standing only 148cm, but built on a very sturdy frame and is deceptively strong.
Captain Erim is a dedicated, meticulous officer who has risen through the ranks on merit. He is aware of prejudice against "gene freaks" but up until now has depended on his record to shield him.
His one failing is his lack of political awareness. He has simply ignored this on his rise to senior commands and is unprepared for the reality.
Teker Erim is dark in complexion, keeps his hair buzzed close to his scalp, but cultivates a large mustache, that he spends time styling.
Erim is from a very wealthy family, a fact that embarrasses him. He would never think of using his family's influence to get ahead. This has put him at something of an impasse with his father.
Erim had an older sister, Albani, who proceeded him into the Peacekeeper Fleet. She was killed in a border Skirmish with the Dà tiānguó (the Great Celestial Empire.)
Teker begins the book depressed and feeling betrayed. He comes around and decides to make the most of the assignment if for no other reason than to piss off the forces that sent him here.
He is a dwarf, standing only 148cm, but built on a very sturdy frame and is deceptively strong.
Captain Erim is a dedicated, meticulous officer who has risen through the ranks on merit. He is aware of prejudice against "gene freaks" but up until now has depended on his record to shield him.
His one failing is his lack of political awareness. He has simply ignored this on his rise to senior commands and is unprepared for the reality.
Teker Erim is dark in complexion, keeps his hair buzzed close to his scalp, but cultivates a large mustache, that he spends time styling.
Erim is from a very wealthy family, a fact that embarrasses him. He would never think of using his family's influence to get ahead. This has put him at something of an impasse with his father.
Erim had an older sister, Albani, who proceeded him into the Peacekeeper Fleet. She was killed in a border Skirmish with the Dà tiānguó (the Great Celestial Empire.)
Teker begins the book depressed and feeling betrayed. He comes around and decides to make the most of the assignment if for no other reason than to piss off the forces that sent him here.
And our First Officer, Maja Hallström
Date: 1 Nov 2022 01:13 (UTC)Maja came up through Logistics and was never selected for the command track, so she has been content to be the best "behind the chair" officer she can be. She is quietly furious at how the Peacekeeper command has used ships like the Goldberg as dumping grounds for officers that they want o bury or force into retirement. In her three years aboard, she has seen five captains, one who died of suicide, and one who just died in his chair on the bridge.
Hallström stands 184cm tall and is lithe but well-built. She has pale skin, and ice-blue eyes, and is constantly pushing her hair out of her eyes.
Commander Hallström is a note-taker. She is constantly either typing or reading notes into her datapad. She has an eye for detail and is the terror of the crew. She likes it that way.
In her free time, Maja is addicted to the dramas imported from the Celestial Empire. She has learned Cantonese to enjoy them better. She will deny this under torture.
Commander Nigel Linnett
Date: 1 Nov 2022 02:21 (UTC)Linnett is acknowledged as one of the best Fire Direction Officers in the force, and a wizard at anti-missile defense. But his irreverent attitude has cost him throughout his career. Despite being in the same Academy class as Erim, and graduating higher, he has been stuck at Commander for a few years and is technically on Active Reserve status.
Nigel is 198cm tall and whip-thin. He describes himself as "all lines and angles" and "the terror of Peacekeeper tailors."
While he's often seen as flighty and unprofessional when on duty he is all business and prides himself on teaching fire control to juniors and improving fire control and ant-missile procedures and equipment. He has served several tours in both Fleet schools as an instructor and on acceptance boards. Nigel is quietly furious that his honest work on the promotion board simulation, and his friendship with Teker, have pushed him to this point. But he will support Teker to the end.
When running the board for anti-missile operations, Cmdr Linnett pictures the interaction as one of the formal masques held on L-5, with the missiles being ruffians intent on killing the hostess.
World Names
Date: 1 Nov 2022 02:22 (UTC)Group Admiral Tobias Friberg (everyone Boo the villain!)
Date: 1 Nov 2022 02:44 (UTC)Friberg is from Linkoping, Scandanavian Regional Government, Earth. He is an outspoken member of the Genetic Purity movement, and generally an officious bigot.
His greatest failing as an officer is his tendency to focus on one thing and miss the big picture, often to the detriment of the mission. This failure was exposed, along with his refusal to listen to officers under his command and get a consensus on actions. He does not do well well confronted with his failings and will work to destroy those who out him.
Tobias Frieberg is 176cm tall and stocky, with a bit of a belly. He is 68 years old, and his hair has gone white. He wears a neatly trimmed Van Dyke, and his complexion is best described as flushed. He doesn't speak, but bellows, and tries to intimidate everyone around him.