Let's do a High Guard Navy character next. Dreams of Officer and a Gentleman and flight school running through my characters head.
Nathen Hapsberg was raised on Froin (TL 9) in the Five Sisters Sector (TL12).
STR 7
DEX 10
END 9
INT 9
EDU 6
SOC 11
His Social Standing indicates a noble title of Knight. His family was a lesser branch of the subsector nobility, thus relegated to Froin in the dark corner of the Five Sisters subsector: very thin tainted atmosphere, off the X-Boat route, class C starport, very low population. His family was in charge of Research Station Zed, which does ocean biology research. Not too thrilling a place.
Nathen was an active kid, if only slightly above average in any category. Smart, but he did not apply himself in any school situation. Turning 18, all he wanted was to escape Froin.
He applied to the Naval Academy, but even with his noble ranking, his poor efforts at schooling killed his chances. He then applied to the Wonstar College, and just barely made it past the boards. Finally getting into college, Nathen realized he needed to apply himself or he'd be back on Froin counting sea turtles. Still dreaming of being an officer and flying, he applied for NOTC but was denied, again even with his noble standing. It almost seemed as if someone behind the scenes was thwarting his efforts. He did his best to press on, but even with better motivation than in his younger days, while passing all his classes, he was nowhere near the Honor Board (only +1 EDU for his efforts).
After graduation, Nathen tried to enlist in the Imperial Navy but was denied. That silent hand holding him back once again. Trying for the Subsector Navy, he was accepted. Finally! Something good! Except for using his nobility to pick his branch (Engineering), he figured the title wasn't worth much at this point.
Basic Training got him his basic Engineering Rating, and in Advanced Training he broadened his knowledge of Mechanics.
His next assignment was in a Strike force, which while exciting, proved uneventful except for promotion to E3. This was followed by two Patrols, again uneventful except for two more promotions. He spent alot of his off duty hours in the gym, gaining a +1 Strength and +1 Dexterity, while also assisting friends in the Mechanical Division repairing air cleaners, hatches, and galley equipment, increasing his Mechanics skill.
While this first tour wasn't too exciting, it wasn't too bad either, so Petty Officer Third Class Nathen Hapsberg decided to reenlist. He was still hoping for some path to a Commission.
The next four years were definitively more exciting, with Siege and Strike force assignments in addition to two more Patrols. Each combat tour resulted in an award for bravery, first a Citation for Meritorious Conduct Under Fire (MCUF), and in the Strike Force a Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry (MCG). This also resulted in three more promotions, up to E7, the storied Chief Petty Officer ranks, where the Navy is actually run. These more combat-oriented assignments resulted in skills in Vacc Suit, Zero G Combat (how he earned his MCG), and use of the SMG.
Nathen was feeling good about himself at this point, but at 30, he could feel his adventure clock ticking. The Navy had been good to him, but he didn't see much of an opportunity for a commission at this point. So Nathen decided to muster out after two terms. Even being an E7, the benefits were next to nothing: 5000 credits and a bit smarter.
Ex-Navy Chief Petty Officer Nathen Hapsberg, 30 years old, 5,000 credits.
He has a decent resume with two decorations, Chief Petty Officer rank in just 8 years, and skills good for shipboard jobs (Engineering-1, Mechanical-2, and Vacc Suit-1) as well as combat skills that could be useful for jobs on the more kinetic side (SMG-1, Zero-G Combat - 1). While holding a nobility rank of Knight, Nathen is looking to escape that world which has done nothing for him. He has solid ties with the Subsector Navy, and the respect of those he worked with. He wants to make it as Nathen, not Lord Hapsberg.
STR 8
DEX 11
END 9
INT 10
EDU 7
SOC 11
Mechanical - 2
Engineering -1
Vacc Suit - 1
SMG - 1
Zero G Combat - 1
Assignments:
Term 1:
Basic - Engineering - 1
Advanced - Mechanical -1
A2: Strike - E2, +1 DEX
A3: Patrol - E3, Mechanical - 2
A4: Patrol - E4, +1 STR
Term 2:
A1: Siege - MCUF
A2: Patrol - E5, Vacc Suit - 1
A3: Patrol - E6, SMG - 1
A4: Strike - E7, MCG, Zero-G Combat
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