Show me your sophonts
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And for those that haven't read Bert Chandler, some of the most usable science fiction for Traveller. I'm still convinced at least some of the GDW staff knew him well, even if Marc hasn't listed him as a reference. His stories were published in Amazing, Galaxy, F&SF and Analog, and his books generally through Ace.
And for those that haven't read Bert Chandler, some of the most usable science fiction for Traveller. I'm still convinced at least some of the GDW staff knew him well, even if Marc hasn't listed him as a reference. His stories were published in Amazing, Galaxy, F&SF and Analog, and his books generally through Ace.
Terry Mixon
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Welcome to Liberty Hall.
Given that he started writing the "Middle Grimes" books from around 1977, AND was active in the convention scene, there is an intriguing possibility that Traveller may have influenced him in the late 70's. Although it's pretty much a given that the body of work that influenced Traveller (and of which he was a part) influenced him as well.
So the 1977 publication of "The Far Traveller", about a recently-discharged-from-the-Federation-Scout-Service John Grimes piloting a scout ship called The Far Traveller is probably just a tip of the hat to EC Tubb.
Probably.
But as a ship's Master and veteran of actual tramp freighters and naval ships, he's one of the main go-to SF authors for shipboard and ship owner feels.
Hmmm... maybe his stuff is a bit raunchy for Marc? Could explain Grimes not being in the lists of characters.
So the 1977 publication of "The Far Traveller", about a recently-discharged-from-the-Federation-Scout-Service John Grimes piloting a scout ship called The Far Traveller is probably just a tip of the hat to EC Tubb.
Probably.
But as a ship's Master and veteran of actual tramp freighters and naval ships, he's one of the main go-to SF authors for shipboard and ship owner feels.
Hmmm... maybe his stuff is a bit raunchy for Marc? Could explain Grimes not being in the lists of characters.
Condottiere
Emperor Mongoose
In terms of a wide range of uplifted species, it's hard to beat Japanese anime.
CordwainerFish
Emperor Mongoose
Pigs... in... spaaaaaaace!
Condottiere
Emperor Mongoose
Not only self propelled, but landed.
Grognardia
Emperor Mongoose
I shamelessly ripped off the Ur-Ukar from Fading Suns:
The Ukari are a minor human race, transplanted to the planet Kordeth (C7728648) over 300,000 years ago by the Ancients.
The most immediate physical trait setting the Ukari apart from Humaniti is their dark, almost black eyes, which lack the iris common in most human races. This stark feature contrasts sharply with their extremely pale skin, a testament to their lives spent in the shadowy depths of Kordeth's subterranean environments. The hair color of the Ukari generally ranges from white to blonde, with a small fraction sporting black hair.
Culturally, the tall, slender Ukari are renowned for their intricate body carvings. They carve their bodies with raised tattoos or carvings, spelling out their names on their faces and their deeds on their chests, arms, and legs. These ritual scars form complex patterns, each telling a unique story of personal achievements, life events, or societal status. Alongside this physical language, they also uphold a rich oral tradition
Ukari Travellers have the following modifiers applied to their characteristics: DEX+1, SOC-1.
Ukari Travellers all possess the following traits:
Alert: Ukari are hyperaware of their surroundings and the presence of threats. This atavistic awareness provides them with environmental cues that most other species cannot perceive. For example, a person hiding using the Stealth skill doesn't conceal their smell from a Ukari. Ukari receive a +1 to their Recon skill.
Psionic Abilities: All Ukari have inherent psionic potential. They are tested as children for psionic potential and so has a PSI characteristic of 2D-2 from childhood.
