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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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| 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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| - | <WRAP center round box 99%> | + | <WRAP center round box 100%> |
| - | |**Weapon**|**Dmg**|**Crit**|**Dmg Type**|**Range Incr**|**RoF**|**Mag**|**Sz**|**Mass**|**Weapon Purchase DC**|**Feat**|**Restriction**| | + | |**Weapon**|**Dmg**|**Crit**|**Dmg Type**|**Range Incr**|**RoF**|**Mag**|**Sz**|**Mass**|**Cost DC**|**Feat**|**Restriction**| |
| - | |**Dait'sya**|1d4|19-20/x2|Piercing|-|-|-|Tiny|1 lb.|12|Simple|-| | + | |**Dait'sya**|1d4|19-20/x2|Piercing|-|-|-|T|1 lb.|12|Simple|-| |
| - | |**Sho'ileer**|1d6|20/x3|Piercing|20 ft.|-|-|Small|3 lb.|5|Simple|-| | + | |**Sho'ileer**|1d6|20/x3|Piercing|20 ft.|-|-|S|3 lb.|5|Simple|-| |
| - | |**Ice pistol**|1d8|20/x2|Ballistic|20ft.|S|15|Small|5 lb.|?|Alien|Lic.(+1)| | + | |**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|Small|5 lb.|?|Alien|Res.(+2)| | + | |**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|Medium|15 lb.|?|Alien|Res.(+2)| | + | |**Whip rifle**|2d10|20/x2|Ballistic|260 ft.|S,A|20|M|15 lb.|20|Alien|Res.(+2)| |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| ===== Homeworlds ===== | ===== Homeworlds ===== | ||
| - | Taasa orbits the star [[places|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 [[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 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, [[places|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. | ||
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