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| The t’sa achieved interplanetary travel nearly 4,500 years ago. They first put unmanned probes and satellites into orbit around Taasa, using them to study and survey their homeworld, as well as gathering information on other planets in their star system. Not long after that, they sent probes to other planets in their home system. That was followed by manned exploration of the system, sending t’sa crews to land on other planets for the first time. The t’sa quickly determined that several of the planets in their home system were capable of supporting colonies, and a new frontier was opened. | The t’sa achieved interplanetary travel nearly 4,500 years ago. They first put unmanned probes and satellites into orbit around Taasa, using them to study and survey their homeworld, as well as gathering information on other planets in their star system. Not long after that, they sent probes to other planets in their home system. That was followed by manned exploration of the system, sending t’sa crews to land on other planets for the first time. The t’sa quickly determined that several of the planets in their home system were capable of supporting colonies, and a new frontier was opened. | ||
| - | The t’sa space program was not without its hazards. One difficulty the t’sa encountered in their earliest space flights was the length of time it took to travel from one planet to another. The t’sa do not take well to extended periods of confinement, particularly not long months spent in tiny space capsules. From the beginning, the t’sa looked at ways of suspending the crew of a space vessel so they could endure the long journey. This began the development of [[cryogenic technology]], which the t’sa continued to refine over the centuries. Many early t’sa astronauts and explorers died in accidents when their vehicles or cryogenic systems failed, but the t’sa kept trying. | + | The t’sa space program was not without its hazards. One difficulty the t’sa encountered in their earliest space flights was the length of time it took to travel from one planet to another. The t’sa do not take well to extended periods of confinement, particularly not long months spent in tiny space capsules. From the beginning, the t’sa looked at ways of suspending the crew of a space vessel so they could endure the long journey. This began the development of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryonics|cryogenic technology]], which the t’sa continued to refine over the centuries. Many early t’sa astronauts and explorers died in accidents when their vehicles or cryogenic systems failed, but the t’sa kept trying. |
| For more than a thousand years, the t’sa explored and colonized planets in their own star system. The process of building new colonies and early terraforming efforts occupied them for some time. It also continued to stimulate the advancement of t’sa technology. Advancements developed for the space program were applied to everyday life: new computer, medical, and propulsion technologies, for example. The t’sa population boomed with the availability of new frontiers for them to explore. As the population grew, so did the number of t’sa clutches and individuals who sought to expand the frontiers of their race. | For more than a thousand years, the t’sa explored and colonized planets in their own star system. The process of building new colonies and early terraforming efforts occupied them for some time. It also continued to stimulate the advancement of t’sa technology. Advancements developed for the space program were applied to everyday life: new computer, medical, and propulsion technologies, for example. The t’sa population boomed with the availability of new frontiers for them to explore. As the population grew, so did the number of t’sa clutches and individuals who sought to expand the frontiers of their race. | ||
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| Somewhat naïve by human standards, the t’sa desire for achievement makes them prey for con-artists offering get-rich-quick scams and similar schemes. This has led to the dual t’sa view of humans as kindred spirits who share a desire for exploration and achievement, and liars and cheats who simply stumbled into the discovery of the stardrive. The t’sa have something of a love/hate relationship with humans, although their interaction with the Concord has helped to improve the t’sa opinion of humanity. | Somewhat naïve by human standards, the t’sa desire for achievement makes them prey for con-artists offering get-rich-quick scams and similar schemes. This has led to the dual t’sa view of humans as kindred spirits who share a desire for exploration and achievement, and liars and cheats who simply stumbled into the discovery of the stardrive. The t’sa have something of a love/hate relationship with humans, although their interaction with the Concord has helped to improve the t’sa opinion of humanity. | ||
| - | As part of their status-conscious culture, the t’sa often decorate their bodies with complex tattoos, called [[T sa (Language)|det’sya]], that reflect their individual heritage and achievements, as well as profession and personal tastes. A t’sa with proper det’sya patterns gains a bonus to encounters with other t’sa, and a t’sa can learn a great deal about another just by looking at his or her tattoo patterns. | + | As part of their status-conscious culture, the t’sa often decorate their bodies with complex tattoos, called [[det sya|det’sya]], that reflect their individual heritage and achievements, as well as profession and personal tastes. A t’sa with proper det’sya patterns gains a bonus to encounters with other t’sa, and a t’sa can learn a great deal about another just by looking at his or her tattoo patterns. |
| ==== A Friend in Every Starport ==== | ==== A Friend in Every Starport ==== | ||
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| Relations between the T’sa Cluster and other stellar nations vary, but most stellar nations consider the Cluster a wild card in the political deck. [[People|Chaluk Chisier]], the leader of the Cluster, is a wily politician with the best interests of his people at heart. For the time being, the Cluster is a strong ally of the Galactic Concord, which provides recognition and protection. | Relations between the T’sa Cluster and other stellar nations vary, but most stellar nations consider the Cluster a wild card in the political deck. [[People|Chaluk Chisier]], the leader of the Cluster, is a wily politician with the best interests of his people at heart. For the time being, the Cluster is a strong ally of the Galactic Concord, which provides recognition and protection. | ||
| - | A considerable amount of political intrigue takes place between the t’sa and other stellar nations, despite the close ties to the Concord. Intelligence agents from the Stellar Nations work undercover to learn what technology and assistance the t’sa provide to the Concord. Agents of the t’sa [[Ka’Nak]] organization (roughly translated as “guiding protectors”) keep a close watch on any Stellar Nation that might threaten the Cluster’s sovereignty. Eventually, the T’sa Cluster’s ongoing and rapid expansion will become an issue that will test the diplomatic skills of Chisier and the Concord. | + | A considerable amount of political intrigue takes place between the t’sa and other stellar nations, despite the close ties to the Concord. Intelligence agents from the Stellar Nations work undercover to learn what technology and assistance the t’sa provide to the Concord. Agents of the t’sa [[people|Ka’Nak]] organization (roughly translated as “guiding protectors”) keep a close watch on any Stellar Nation that might threaten the Cluster’s sovereignty. Eventually, the T’sa Cluster’s ongoing and rapid expansion will become an issue that will test the diplomatic skills of Chisier and the Concord. |
| === New Concept: T’sa Ka’Nak Agent === | === New Concept: T’sa Ka’Nak Agent === | ||
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| The t’sa are certainly not shy with their opinions; just ask them. Although individual t’sa views may vary, here is generally what the t’sa think of the other major races of the STAR*DRIVE galaxy: | The t’sa are certainly not shy with their opinions; just ask them. Although individual t’sa views may vary, here is generally what the t’sa think of the other major races of the STAR*DRIVE galaxy: | ||
| - | **Fraal:** “All is talk, talk, talk, think, think,think. The fraal always think, but they never do – at least, not by themselves. The fraal gave humans the tech science and the learning knowledge to travel to the stars. Imagine what we could have done if they’d found us instead.” | + | **Fraal:** “All is talk, talk, talk, think, think, think. The fraal always think, but they never do – at least, not by themselves. The fraal gave humans the tech science and the learning knowledge to travel to the stars. Imagine what we could have done if they’d found us instead.” |
| **Humans:** “Lucky, lucky, lucky, that’s what humans are. A human slips in the mud and comes up with gold. They were lucky with dark matter, lucky with [[Mass Reactor|mass reactors]], and lucky with the stardrive. If you spend time with humans, things will never be dull. Trouble is, some humans think their luck makes them better than everyone else.” | **Humans:** “Lucky, lucky, lucky, that’s what humans are. A human slips in the mud and comes up with gold. They were lucky with dark matter, lucky with [[Mass Reactor|mass reactors]], and lucky with the stardrive. If you spend time with humans, things will never be dull. Trouble is, some humans think their luck makes them better than everyone else.” | ||
| - | **Mechalus:** “They know plenty. They understand the importance of science tech, but they’re always about computers, Grid, and [[Shadows|shadows]]. They need to jack out, unplug sometimes, and explore the real world.” | + | **Mechalus:** “They know plenty. They understand the importance of science tech, but they’re always about computers, Grid, and [[Shadow|shadows]]. They need to jack out, unplug sometimes, and explore the real world.” |
| **Sesheyans:** “We will never, ever, ever be like the poor [[Sesheyan (Species)|sesheyans]], taken advantage of by humans, treated like property slaves. They remind us to always remain free independent, standing on our own.” | **Sesheyans:** “We will never, ever, ever be like the poor [[Sesheyan (Species)|sesheyans]], taken advantage of by humans, treated like property slaves. They remind us to always remain free independent, standing on our own.” | ||
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| === New Concept: T’sa Martial Artist === | === New Concept: T’sa Martial Artist === | ||
| - | T’sa sha’cre’tasa, or [[Martial Artist (Advanced Class)|martial artists]], are useful as [[Bodyguard (Advanced Class)|bodyguards]] or [[Explorer (Advanced Class)|explorers]]. Their smaller size often causes opponents to underestimate them, allowing them to work covertly with ease. A sha’cre’tasa is never truly unarmed and can react with incredible speed. Martial artists often seem calmer and more “centered” than most t’sa, carrying themselves with a deadly grace and ease. | + | T’sa [[sha_cre_tasa_advanced_class|sha’cre’tasa]], or [[Martial Artist (Advanced Class)|martial artists]], are useful as [[Bodyguard (Advanced Class)|bodyguards]] or [[Explorer (Advanced Class)|explorers]]. Their smaller size often causes opponents to underestimate them, allowing them to work covertly with ease. A sha’cre’tasa is never truly unarmed and can react with incredible speed. Martial artists often seem calmer and more “centered” than most t’sa, carrying themselves with a deadly grace and ease. |
| **In the Verge:** T’sa martial artists are known to wander the Verge, seeking employers able to afford them and opponents worthy of their skills. Along the way, they seek to learn as much as possible to help them refine their art. A fighter who defeats a t’sa martial artist in combat can expect to have the t’sa request to study with him or her for a time to learn and improve | **In the Verge:** T’sa martial artists are known to wander the Verge, seeking employers able to afford them and opponents worthy of their skills. Along the way, they seek to learn as much as possible to help them refine their art. A fighter who defeats a t’sa martial artist in combat can expect to have the t’sa request to study with him or her for a time to learn and improve | ||
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| In addition to unarmed combat training, the t’sa still make use of various melee weapons based on ancient designs and updated with modern materials. The first is the [[Dait sya Equipment|dait’sya]], a thin, double-bladed dagger designed to slip between the scales of an opponent. T’sa traditionally fight with a dait’sya in each hand. The dagger’s lightweight design, combined with t’sa speed, sometimes reduces the penalty of fighting with two weapons by 1. | In addition to unarmed combat training, the t’sa still make use of various melee weapons based on ancient designs and updated with modern materials. The first is the [[Dait sya Equipment|dait’sya]], a thin, double-bladed dagger designed to slip between the scales of an opponent. T’sa traditionally fight with a dait’sya in each hand. The dagger’s lightweight design, combined with t’sa speed, sometimes reduces the penalty of fighting with two weapons by 1. | ||
| - | The other traditional t’sa melee weapon is the [[sho’ileer equipment|sho’ileer]], or short spear. It is 1.5 meters long, topped with a thin two-edged spearhead. The sho’ileer can be wielded in melee combat or thrown. Several spears are usually carried, traditionally in a quiver slung across the back. | + | The other traditional t’sa melee weapon is the [[t sa language|sho’ileer]], or short spear. It is 1.5 meters long, topped with a thin two-edged spearhead. The sho’ileer can be wielded in melee combat or thrown. Several spears are usually carried, traditionally in a quiver slung across the back. |
| ==== Ice Guns ==== | ==== Ice Guns ==== | ||
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| ==== Body Armor ==== | ==== Body Armor ==== | ||
| - | Throughout most of their history, the t’sa neglected the development of personal armor. Their own scaly hides protected them from most weapons. Early t’sa warriors wore cured hides, but Taasa was too metal-poor for the production of metallic armor, which would have slowed the swift t’sa fighting style. It wasn’t until the development of projectile weapons capable of easily penetrating their scales that t’sa gave thought to more advanced armor. [[Ptokh k se (Equipment)|Ptokh k’se]] is a weave made of alloy wire and heavy ballistic cloth, worn to protect the torso and limbs. It protects well against most impact weapons. In general, the t’sa do not like wearing heavier armor, as it interferes with their movements and only slows them down. “//The best defense, protection, armor//” the t’sa say, “//is to be anywhere, elsewhere, when the attack gets where you were.//” | + | Throughout most of their history, the t’sa neglected the development of personal armor. Their own scaly hides protected them from most weapons. Early t’sa warriors wore cured hides, but Taasa was too metal-poor for the production of metallic armor, which would have slowed the swift t’sa fighting style. It wasn’t until the development of projectile weapons capable of easily penetrating their scales that t’sa gave thought to more advanced armor. [[ptokh k se equipment|Ptokh k’se]] is a weave made of alloy wire and heavy ballistic cloth, worn to protect the torso and limbs. It protects well against most impact weapons. In general, the t’sa do not like wearing heavier armor, as it interferes with their movements and only slows them down. “//The best defense, protection, armor//” the t’sa say, “//is to be anywhere, elsewhere, when the attack gets where you were.//” |
| === T’sa Weapons Table === | === T’sa Weapons Table === | ||
| - | **Weapon, Skill, Acc, Md, Range, Type, Damage (O/G/A), Actions, Clip, Hide, Cost** | ||
| - | * Dait’sya Melee-blade 0 - Personal LI/O d4+1w/d4+2w/d4+3w4 - +2 250 | + | <WRAP center round box 99%> |
| - | * Sho’ileer Melee-blade 0 - Personal* LI/O d4w/d4+2w/d4m 3- - 15 | + | |**Weapon**|**Skill**|**Acc**|**Md**|**Rng**|**Type**|**Dmg O/G/A**|**Action**|**Clip**|**Hide**|**Cost**| |
| - | * Ice pistol Modern-pistol0 F/B 6/12/40 HI/O d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m 4 15 +2 500 | + | |**Dait’sya**|Melee-blade|0|-|Personal|LI/O|d4+1w/d4+2w/d4+3w|4|-|+2|250| |
| - | * Whip pistol Modern-pistol0 F/B/A 20/40/200 HI/O d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m 4 12 +2 850 | + | |**Sho’ileer**|Melee-blade|0|-|Personal|LI/O|d4w/d4+2w/d4m|3|-|-|15| |
| - | * Whip rifle Modern-rifle 0 F/B/A 80/400/800 HI/O d6+1w/d6+2w/d6+1m 4 20 -2000 | + | |**Ice pistol**|Modern-pistol|0|F/B|6/12/40|HI/O|d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m|4|15|+2|500| |
| + | |**Whip pistol**|Modern-pistol|0|F/B/A|20/40/200|HI/O|d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m|4|12|+2|850| | ||
| + | |**Whip rifle**|Modern-rifle|0|F/B/A|80/400/800|HI/O|d6+1w/d6+2w/d6+1m|4|20|-|2000| | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
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| + | <WRAP center round box 100%> | ||
| + | |**Weapon**|**Dmg**|**Crit**|**Dmg Type**|**Range Incr**|**RoF**|**Mag**|**Sz**|**Mass**|**Cost DC**|**Feat**|**Restriction**| | ||
| + | |**Dait'sya**|1d4|19-20/x2|Piercing|-|-|-|T|1 lb.|12|Simple|-| | ||
| + | |**Sho'ileer**|1d6|20/x3|Piercing|20 ft.|-|-|S|3 lb.|5|Simple|-| | ||
| + | |**Ice pistol**|1d8|20/x2|Ballistic|20ft.|S|15|S|5 lb.|15|Alien|Lic.(+1)| | ||
| + | |**Whip pistol**|1d10|20/x2|Ballistic|65 ft.|S|12|S|5 lb.|17|Alien|Res.(+2)| | ||
| + | |**Whip rifle**|2d10|20/x2|Ballistic|260 ft.|S,A|20|M|15 lb.|20|Alien|Res.(+2)| | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| ===== Homeworlds ===== | ===== Homeworlds ===== | ||
| - | Taasa orbits the star [[Ch’Nara (Star)|Ch’Nara]], a G-class main sequence star. Taasa is larger and warmer than Earth, with a thick, damp atmosphere that humans find acrid due to traces of chlorine. Despite Taasa’s larger size, gravity is near Earth-normal because of the smaller amount of metals present in the planet’s crust. Seasonal variations are limited due to the planet’s small axial tilt. The t’sa have long since domesticated the many different animal species on their homeworld. The more dangerous predatory species have been wiped out. The t’sa still use large bipedal lizards known as [[zar’each]] as riding animals, since the surface of their world is often swampy and difficult for land vehicles. Most traveling is done via [[vehicles|aircars]] and slow-moving airships. | + | Taasa orbits the star [[places|Ch’Nara]], a G-class main sequence star. Taasa is larger and warmer than Earth, with a thick, damp atmosphere that humans find acrid due to traces of chlorine. Despite Taasa’s larger size, gravity is near Earth-normal because of the smaller amount of metals present in the planet’s crust. Seasonal variations are limited due to the planet’s small axial tilt. The t’sa have long since domesticated the many different animal species on their homeworld. The more dangerous predatory species have been wiped out. The t’sa still use large bipedal lizards known as [[t sa language|zar’each]] as riding animals, since the surface of their world is often swampy and difficult for land vehicles. Most traveling is done via [[vehicles|aircars]] and slow-moving airships. |
| - | Taasa’s larger moon, [[n’chalak planet|N’Chalak]], was terraformed by the t’sa who settled it millennia ago. It have gone from being a dry world with a thin atmosphere to a lush, miniature version of Taasa, although with more carefully engineered waterways. The greenery and settlements of N’Chalak are visible from the surface of Taasa on clear nights. The planet’s other moon, [[n’shona moon|N’Shona]] is a lifeless rock the t’sa mine for useful minerals and metals. | + | Taasa’s larger moon, [[n chalak planet|N’Chalak]], was terraformed by the t’sa who settled it millennia ago. It have gone from being a dry world with a thin atmosphere to a lush, miniature version of Taasa, although with more carefully engineered waterways. The greenery and settlements of N’Chalak are visible from the surface of Taasa on clear nights. The planet’s other moon, [[places|N’Shona]] is a lifeless rock the t’sa mine for useful minerals and metals. |
| - | The system’s other inhabited world was originally known as Za’lor. It was renamed [[ka’taasa planet|Ka’Taasa]] (“New Taasa”) when it was settled more than a thousand years ago. Ka’Taasa is smaller and cooler than Taasa, but its dense atmosphere helps to trap in heat and provide a comfortable environment. The rocky terrain is covered by a variety of hearty plant-life, and numerous crater lakes and deep tarns cover the lowlands of the planet. The middle elevations are home to t’sa cities that teem with activity. | + | The system’s other inhabited world was originally known as Za’lor. It was renamed [[ka taasa planet|Ka’Taasa]] (“New Taasa”) when it was settled more than a thousand years ago. Ka’Taasa is smaller and cooler than Taasa, but its dense atmosphere helps to trap in heat and provide a comfortable environment. The rocky terrain is covered by a variety of hearty plant-life, and numerous crater lakes and deep [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarn_%28lake%29|tarns]] cover the lowlands of the planet. The middle elevations are home to t’sa cities that teem with activity. |
| === T’sa Homeworlds === | === T’sa Homeworlds === | ||
| - | * Name Taasa(N’Chalak)Ka’Taasa | + | |
| - | * **Primary** Ch’Nara Taasa Ch’Nara | + | <WRAP center round box 95%> |
| - | * **Planetary Class** Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 | + | |**Name**|**Taasa**|(**N’Chalak**)|**Ka’Taasa**| |
| - | * **Gravity** G2 (1.03g) G2 (.94g) G2 (.97g) | + | |**Primary**|Ch’Nara |Taasa |Ch’Nara| |
| - | * **Radiation** R1 (7 rem/yr) R1 (6 rem/yr) R1 (3 rem/yr) | + | |**Planetary Class**|Class 1|Class 1|Class 1| |
| - | * **Atmosphere** A3 (N, O, CO2,Cl) A3 (N, O, CO2, CI) A3 (N, O, CO2, CI) | + | |**Gravity**|G2 (1.03g)|G2 (.94g)|G2 (.97g)| |
| - | * **Pressure** P3 (1.05) P3 (1.01) P3 (1.1) | + | |**Radiation**|R1 (7 rem/yr)|R1 (6 rem/yr)|R1 (3 rem/yr)| |
| - | * **Heat** H2 (21° C) H2 (20° C) H2 (19.2° C) | + | |**Atmosphere**|A3 (N, O, CO2, Cl)|A3 (N, O, CO2, CI)|A3 (N, O, CO2, CI)| |
| - | * **Orbital Distance** 0.83 AU 0.83 AU 14 AU | + | |**Pressure**|P3 (1.05) |P3 (1.01)|P3 (1.1)| |
| - | * **Diameter** 7,890 km 3,642 km 7,677 km | + | |**Heat**|H2 (21° C)|H2 (20° C)|H2 (19.2° C)| |
| - | * **Year (Earth days)** 247.4 days 247.4 days 362.5 days | + | |**Orbital Distance**|0.83 AU|0.83 AU|14 AU| |
| - | * **Day (standard hours)** 28.2 hours 18.3 hours 23.7 hours | + | |**Diameter**| 7,890 km|3,642 km|7,677 km| |
| - | * **Axial Tilt** 8° 10.4°7° | + | |**Year (Earth days)**|247.4 days|247.4 days|362.5 days| |
| - | * **Density** 0.97 0.89 1.13 | + | |**Day (standard hours)**|28.2 hours|18.3 hours|23.7 hours| |
| - | * **# Satellites:** 2 (N’Chalak and N’Shona) | + | |**Axial Tilt**|8°|10.4°|7°| |
| + | |**Density**|0.97|0.89|1.13| | ||
| + | |**# Satellites:**|2 (N’Chalak and N’Shona)|N/A|None| | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
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