Perfect, I now have some utility to the crew.

And my understanding of the rules is you can get 2 free skills from connections, so if anyone else is interested in making a connection, I'm all for it.

In reply to Aric Sarks (msg # 39):

You might have connections on the crew already possibly, though they'll be NPCs This is going to be entertaining for me! Hopefully for you guys too! I want to have fun!

In reply to Aric Sarks (msg # 39):

connections:

John was the pilot of the medivac G-carrier that pulled you out when you were wounded.

So, how do we do this? Are you forming those NPC-connections or should we make up quirky NPCs?

Which time?

Seriously, his first, and most serious injury happened about 20 years ago when he was a scout; not sure if that timeliness works.

Otherwise, his second injury occurred on his last term, working for our Captain, so that might make the most sense.

In reply to Lily Trenker (msg # 42):

You can use NPC's to form connections with if you want to make something up, or preferably with your fellow PC's. You can come up with a background for a few of them besides their descriptions.

Ah, so it is possible to form PC connections.
Ok, guys, I've put my character's life summary in her description. Feel free to find something to dock!

In reply to Aric Sarks (msg # 43):

Sounds good, and makes sense...

About the same time you were getting rewired John was getting new eyes, and a power convertor...... Grumpy ground pounder in the recovery ward complaining
"did you guys screw it up I'm tasting red"
"For Fenris sake... I can't see now... put it back like it was"
"okay that worked.... am I supposed to be picking up the local vid net?"

glances your way..."Oh hell leave it be...shes cute"
This message was last edited by the player at 19:08, Thu 14 Jan 2021.

@John:
I can see that: Two normally fit people humbled by how it feels when the body is frail.

Oh yeah, not happy at all, and Johns's vocal about it.

"Kid...I can bathe myself, you come near me with a sponge again...I swear you'll be the one getting new knees."

In reply to John Rhictor (msg # 49):

ROFLMAO!

Gah, I normally loved the pre-game shopping, but I feel uncreative today!

What are you buying?
Gun + Melee weapon
Vacc Suit with extras (which?)
computer with programs?

It's a good question, and something I could use help with as well. I am completely new to Traveller and an not exactly sure what I need. Aric's mustering out didn't go very well.

He ended up with 4 weapons and 0Cr.

So my initial thought was to take an Accelerator Rifle for one of the weapons, use 2 of the weapon benefits to raise he his Gun Combat (Slug) to 4, and then use the last either for an Advanced Combat Rifle or a melee weapon. Since it looks like we're going to have ACRs in the locker, I'm leaning more towards a melee weapon, probably the TL12 Static Blade.

So after that, I basically have our 2,500CR signing bonus to work with.

Lily had 3 weapon mustering out benefits as well. She got one gun (1000 credits is cheap). She put the other two into gun combat (which, combined with her high dexterity, makes her quite a shot).

Did you check the weapons in the ships locker/armoury?
This message was last edited by the player at 21:34, Thu 14 Jan 2021.

The mustering out benefit has a TL 12/1000cr limit. Plus, I'm not really into guns as a person, so - believe it or not - I went with a stunner.

I'm willing to pitch into a pool for gear to add to the group's kit. or I can loan out some cash to crewmates.

In reply to Aric Sarks (msg # 52):

You get up to 3 rolls for money. the rest go to the other list.

Yeah, part of this can be chalked up to me not knowing the best way to do things since this is my first ever Traveller character :)

I only got a total of 5 mustering out rolls (2 from rogue, and 3 from Drifter).

For rogue I did both as benefits and got weapons (which is good, because if I had done cash I would have received 0).
For drifter I did 2 as benefits (both weapons again) and 1 on cash, and got 0 cash.

But honestly, it really all just fits with his general luck throughout the character creation process :)

In reply to Aric Sarks (msg # 58):

Yup, you get 2,500Cr for signing on though! ;-)

Plus, we've got one sweeeeet ship's locker

In reply to Lily Trenker (msg # 60):

If anyone feels like donating to the Ship's Locker, be my guest.

Hello everyone o/

I'll be the ship's medic. And unless you were around an University two terms ago, or involved in a secret project where high-tech medicine was involved, I'm afraid connections won't be possible before the start of the game.

I have a small storehouse of "mission gear" on the G-carrier...I can expand it somewhat with specific requests

(stored in locker on G-carrier)
Boarding Vacc  Suit Protection +13. TL 12, rad 75, 12kg,cost (benifits) Vac Suit 1
electronics suite
 Computer /2, Binoculars, Eye Protection, Geiger
Counter, IR Goggles, Light Intensifier Goggles, Radio
Transceiver, Scope
ACR
Assault shotgun
5 reloads for all weapons
Breather mask TL10               2000
4 aersol grenades                60cr
4 Smoke grenades                   60cr
2 Thermal Smoke grenades           60
2 stun Grenades Cr                 60
tent
mechanical tool set              1000
Tool Laser                        500
Chainsaw                          500
shovel                              5
Sledge Hammer                      30
Chain                               5
Pocket magnet                      20
recreational Drugs(legal)         150
Sonic Sweat Stain Remover         125
Grav Parachute                   2000
Shades                tl 9        200
hiking Boots                       50
Climbing Kit     Tl 8             500
canteens x 4                       40
flashlights x 4 TL-7               40
duct tape x4                       20
Light sticks 100                  100
field Kits x4                     400
flare gun                          75
Flares
      Illuminatingx 8             200
      Signalx 10                   50
Rope 2 coils TL9                  100
Survival Kit x4                   200
sleepig bag x4                    100
microturbine Generator            170