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The Nova Dragons (From left to right): Morrez, Kal, Alyssa, Chaide, Dallara, Kethan, Syl, Raggy, Grat, JD, Samic, Kribaczek & Zulah.

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Kethan Falor: Etti - Unit Commander

Exceptionally tall (2.2m) Falor wears his hair close cropped, the antithesis of his people, partly in protest at the way his homeworld has been given over to estates for wealthy Imperials.

One of the original members of the Nova Dragons, he was invited to take command of the unit by the other founding members, in the main due to his extensive business experience. Indeed, he still tends to run the unit more on a business than a military model, but has support from Chaide when the going gets hot. He is developing an awareness of small unit tactics, both in planetside and spaceborne operations. Kethan had long been aware of a certain "foreknowledge" especially in dangerous situations, but his time with the Nova Dragons had seen that sixth sense develop into a small knowledge of The Force.

Force Points: 5
Character Points: 14

Dex 3D+2
Blaster 4D; Dodge 5D; Firearms 4D Dodge: Energy 6D+1

Kno 3D+1
Alien Species; Bureaucracy 5D+1; Business 5D+2; Cultures; Languages; Law Enforcement; Planetary Systems; Scholar; Streetwise 3D+2; Survival; Tactics 4D; Value; Willpower

Mech 2D+2
Astrogation; Communications 3D; Repulsorlift Ops 3D; Sensors 3D; Pilot: Space Transports 3D+2; Pilot: Space Transports: YT2000 5D+2; Starship Gunnery 3D; Starship Shields 3D

Per 3D+1
Bargain 5D+1; Command 5D+1; Con 4D+1; Con: Fast Talk 5D+2; Investigation 4D; Persuasion; Search; Sneak 3D+2

Str 3D
Brawling

Tech 2D
Computer Prog/Repair; First Aid 2D+1; Security; Space Transports Repair

Sense 1D+2
Life Detection, Danger Sense, Combat Sense

 

Syl Norn: Sullustan - Unit Executive Officer

Syl has known Kethan longer than anyone, and the two share a common love of the Wild Fire. Syl had for many months been happy simply to pilot the ship and look after the technical aspects of the unit (but DON'T accuse him of burglarising any establishments, or mention fences!). More recently, with the influx of new people, the change in emphasis of the unit and simply the need to make sure that someone other than Kethan understands the books, Syl has reluctantly agreed to act as XO. Whilst he has been unsure of that role, he has made great strides in recent times.

Force Points: 2
Character Points: 13

Dex 3D
Blaster 4D; Blaster Artillery; Blaster: Pistol 5D+1; Brawling Parry; Dodge 5D; Melee Combat 3D+1; Melee Parry; Running 3D+1; Thrown Weapons; Firearms 3D+2

Kno 2D+1
Alien Species; Business 2D+2; Languages; Planetary Systems; Streetwise 2D+2; Survival; Tactics 2D+2; Value 2D+2; Willpower 2D+2

Mech 3D+2
Astrogation 4D+2; Capital Ships 4D; Communications; Ground Vehicle Operations; Repulsorlift Operations 4D; Pilot: Space Transports 5D+2; Pilot: Space Transports: YT2000 7D; Starship Gunnery; Starship Shields

Per 3D
Command 3D+1; Con; Hide; Search 3D+1; Sneak 3D+1

Str 2D+2
Brawling; Lifting, Stamina 3D

Tech 3D+1
Armour Repair; Blaster Repair; Capital Ship Repair 3D+2;Computer Prog/Repair 4D; Droid Prog/Repair; First Aid 3D+2; Ground Vehicle Repair; Security 4D; Space Transports Repair 4D; Space Transports Repair: YT2000 5D; Starship Weapon Repair;

 

Chaide Walker: Human - Planetside Commander

Chaide follows a strict moral code, which has occasionally brought him into conflict with Kethan, though usually because Kethan has been unable to explain the full story to Chaide in time. One such incident almost caused Chaide to walk out on the group when it was still in its infancy, and it took some serious fast-talking from Kethan to persuade him to stay. Whilst nominally in command of Nova Dragon planetside operations, Chaide has never shied away from the front line. He backs his skills in any confrontation, and rarely comes up short. The one problem Chaide has is that he seems to be a friendly fire magnet having been shot or blown up by at least 4 different members of the unit, on around 6 different occasions!

Force Points: 2
Character Points: 26

Dex 3D
Blaster 3D+2; Blaster: Heavy Blaster Pistol 5D+2; Brawling Parry 4D+1; Dodge 5D+1; Dodge: Energy 7D; Firearms 4D; Grenade 3D+2; Melee Combat; Melee Parry; Running; Thrown Weapons; Vehicle Blasters

Kno 3D
Alien Species; Cultures; Languages; Planetary Systems; Streetwise; Survival 3D+1; Tactics 4D

Mech 2D+1
Astrogation; Beast Riding; Communications 3D; Repulsorlift Operations; Sensors; Space Transports 2D+2; Starship Gunnery 4D

Per 4D+2 (Visual, 3D+2 otherwise)
Con 3D+2; Hide 3D+2; Hide: Camouflage 4D+2; Investigation 3D+2; Search 5D+2; Sneak 5D+1

Str 3D
Brawling 5D; Climbing/Jumping; Stamina 3D+1; Swimming

Tech 3D
Armour Repair; Blaster Repair; Computer Prog/Repair 3D+1; Demolitions 3D+2; First Aid; Security 3D+2

 

Kal Traveen: Human - MedTech

A long time associate of Chaide's, the two met on Ord Mantell in a time of crisis for both and forged a partnership that is one of the rocks of the Nova Dragons. Kal has patched up every member of the team at some point, so whilst his forte is human physiology, he is fast gaining knowledge of a wide variety of the Galaxy's major sentient species. Quietly spoken, it is always worth listening to Kal on those few occasions he opens his mouth. He's a crack shot and a more than adequate pilot.

Force Points: 5
Character Points: 13

Dex 4D
Blaster 6D; Brawling Parry 4D+2; Dodge 6D; Dodge: Energy 7D+2; Dual Pistol Fighting (A) 2D; Firearms 6D; Grenade 4D+1; Melee Combat 4D+1; Melee Parry 4D+1; Running; Vehicle Blasters 4D+1

Kno 2D
Bureaucracy; Business; Planetary Systems; Streetwise; Survival; Willpower 3D

Mech 3D+2
Astrogation 4D; Communications; Repulsorlift Operations 4D; Sensors 4D; Pilot: Space Transports 5D+2; Starship Gunnery 5D; Starship Shields 4D

Per 2D+1
Hide 2D+2; Investigation; Search 2D+2; Sneak 3D

Str 3D+1
Brawling 4D; Climbing/Jumping 3D+2; Stamina 3D+2

Tech 3D
Armour Repair; Blaster Repair; Computer Prog/Repair 4D+1; Computer Prog/Repair: Slicing 6D; First Aid 5D; First Aid: Humans 6D+1; Repulsorlift Repair; Space Transports Repair; Starship Weapon Repair; Security

 

JD Brickman: Human - Demolitions

JD was the first outside the founding four to join the Nova Dragons. A former member of the Imperial Navy, he left the service having chosen not to sign on for a second term. At that time he was starting to question Imperial doctrine, and felt the need to explore his thoughts in a much less restrictive environment. Having free-lanced for a while, JD hooked up with Kethan and the others for blockade run to a Rebel outpost, and has been a valued member of the team ever since. Always eager to please, JD sometimes acts without thinking through the full consequences of his actions. This led on one occasion to his arrest by Imperial Forces, and subsequent torture, costing him two fingers on each hand. It says a great deal about the bond between the members of the Nova Dragons that they put aside their then current goals to stage a rescue of JD. A visit to Bespin has provided JD with cybernetic replacements for the missing digits.

Force Points: 5
Character Points: 18

Dex 3D
Blaster 3D+1; Blaster: Blaster Pistol 5D+2; Brawling Parry; Dodge 5D; Dodge: Energy 5D+1; Firearms 4D+1; Grenade 3D+1; Melee Combat 3D+1; Melee Parry; Running; Vehicle Blasters

Kno 3D
Alien Species; Bureaucracy; Cultures; Languages; Languages: Wookie 5D; Planetary Systems; Streetwise; Survival 3D+1; Willpower

Mech 3D
Astrogation; Capital Ship Gunnery; Communications 3D+1; Repulsorlift Opration; Sensors; Pilot: Space Transports; Starship Gunnery 4D; Starship Shields 3D+1

Per 3D
Command 3D+1; Hide; Persuasion 3D+1; Search; Sneak

Str 3D
Brawling; Climb/Jump 4D; Stamina 3D+1

Tech 3D
Armour Repair 3D+1; Blaster Repair; Computer Prog/Repair; Demolitions 4D+2; Demolitions: Bunkers 5D; Droid Prog 3D+1; Repulsorlift Repair; Space Transports Repair; Starship Weapon Repair

 

Zulah: Ubese - Communications

One of a group of slaves that joined the Nova Dragons following their liberation from a slaver's camp in the Dain system. With her need for a Type II atmosphere to breath, Zulah is never seen outside her armour. Definitely not someone to mess with, Zulah favours her Light Repeating Blaster Rifle, or twin force blades in close combat. Working on refitting an advanced communications suite into her armour.

Force Points: 1
Character Points: 10

Dex 4D+2
Armour Weapons 5D; Blaster 6D; Blaster: Light Repeater 8D; Blaster: Rifle 6D+2; Brawling Parry; Dodge 6D+1; Dodge: Energy 7D+2; Firearms 5D+2; Grenade; Melee Combat; Melee Combat: Force Blades 7D; Melee Parry 5D; Missile Weapons

Kno 2D
Intimidation; Streetwise; Survival; Willpower 2D+2

Mech 2D+1
Communications 4D+1; Jetpack Operation; Powersuit Operation 4D; Repulsorlift Operation

Per 3D
Hide; Investigation; Search 3D+2; Sneak

Str 3D
Brawling; Climbing/Jumping 3D+2; Lifting; Stamina 3D+2; Swimming

Tech 3D
Armour Repair 5D; Blaster Repair; Demolitions 5D; First Aid

 

Grat: Gamorrean - Droid Disposal

Joined the Nova Dragons at the same time as Zulah, Raggy, Morrez and Kribaczek following the successful assault on the slave camp. His trademark weapon is the vibro-axe, which he is inordinately fond of placing through droids with great force. This occasionally backfires when he slices deep enough to find the droid's power core. Through patience, persuasion and no small amount of luck, the Nova Dragons have been able to convince Grat that there are actually "useful" droids (such as the astromech droid that serves aboard the Wild Fire).

Force Points: 2
Character Points: 11

Dex 4D
Blaster 5D; Blaster: Rifle 6D; Brawling Parry; Dodge 5D+1; Dodge: Energy 6D+2; Firearms 5D; Grenade; Melee Combat 6D; Melee Combat: Vibro-axe 8D; Melee Parry 5D+1

Kno 2D
Alien Species; Survival 2D+1; Willpower 3D+1

Mech 1D+1
Communications; Ground Vehicle Op. 2D

Per 3D
Hide; Search; Sneak 3D+2

Str 5D
Brawling 5D+2; Climb/Jump; Stamina; Swimming;

Tech 1D+2
Blaster Repair; First Aid;

 

Raggyrannrr: Wookie - Owes Life Debt to Kethan

Rescued by the Nova Dragons from the clutches of a Nexus slaving operation, Raggy has pledged his life to that of Kethan. Whilst Kethan may not be entirely comfortable with this arrangement, Raggy is perfectly happy. On those occasions when Kethan doesn't need saving, Raggy adds muscle to combat situations, or heavy weapons support depending on the exact nature of any mission. His commitment to Kethan has meant a temporary cessation to his fight against the Empire, though he quietly hopes to nudge Kethan, and thus the unit, into a more direct anti-Imperial stance.

Force Points: 2
Character Points: 12

Dex 3D+2
Blaster 4D+2; Blaster: Rifle 6D+2; Bowcaster 4D; Brawling Parry 5D+2; Dodge 5D; Dodge: Energy 6D+1; Firearms 4D+1; Melee Combat; Melee Combat: Vibroblade 4D+2; Melee Parry; Missile Weapons 4D+1

Kno 2D
Alien Species; Cultures; Intimidation 2D+2; Languages; Planetary Systems; Survival; Willpower 3D+1

Mech 3D
Astrogation; Communciations; Sensors 3D+1; Pilot: Space Transports; Starship Gunnery; Starship Shields 3D+1

Per 2D
Command; Hide; Search 2D+1

Str 5D
Brawling 6D; Climbing/Jumping; Lifting; Stamina

Tech 2D+1
Blaster Repair; Bowcaster Repair 2D+2; First Aid; Space Transports Repair; Starship Weapon Repair

 

Morrez N'arr: Half-Twilek

Morrez was in the group of slaves liberated by the Nova Dragons. Impressed by the fact that they seemed totally unfazed by his mixed parentage, he signed on and has remained a staunch member of the unit. Whilst more than happy to trade blaster bolts with any adversary, nothing fires Morrez's blood more than the thrill of close combat. He excels with the vibro-rapier. Usually close mouthed, Morrez can be relied upon for a sarcastic comment, just when it's least required.

Force Points: 2
Character Points: 24

Dex 3D+1
Blaster 4D; Brawling Parry; Dodge 5D; Dodge: Energy 6D; Firearms 4D; Grenade 3D+2; Melee Combat 5D; Melee Combat: Vibro-rapier 6D+1; Melee Parry 5D+1

Kno 2D
Alien Species; Cultures; Languages 2D+1; Languages: Rodian 3D+1; Streetwise 2D+1; Survival 2D+1; Willpower

Mech 3D
Communications; Sensors; Starfighter Piloting 3D+2; Starship Gunnery; Starship Shields

Per 3D+1
Bargain; Hide; Search; Sneak 3D+2

Str 3D+1
Brawling 4D; Climb/Jump; Stamina; Swimming;

Tech 3D
Blaster Repair; First Aid; Security 3D+1

 

Kribaczek: Rodian - Armourer

The last of the group of liberated slaves to join the Nova Dragons, Kribicvek was originally a bounty hunter. His childhood love, though, was tinkering with equipment, anything he could get his hands on - Syl has occasionally chased him from the Wild Fire's engine room with a hydrospanner. Much of the weaponry carried by the Nova Dragons has been enhanced by the Rodian's skills. He has developed into a crackshot with a slug thrower during the unit's current assignment.

Force Points: 2
Character Points: 12

Dex 4D+2
Blaster 6D; Blaster: Heavy Blaster Pistol 6D; Brawling Parry; Dodge 6D; Dodge: Energy 7D; Firearms 5D+2; Melee Combat 5D; Melee Parry; Pick Pocket

Kno 2D
Intimidation; Languages; Law Enforcement; Streetwise; Survival; Willpower 3D

Mech 2D+2
Beast Riding 3D; Communications; Repulsorlift Operation 3D; Starship Gunnery 3D+1

Per 3D
Bargain; Con; Hide; Investigation 3D+2; Persuasion; Search 3D+2; Sneak 3D+1

Str 3D+1
Brawling 3D+1; Stamina

Tech 2D+1
Blaster Repair 4D; Blaster Repair: Blaster Pistol 4D+2; Blaster Repair: Blaster Rifle 5D+2; Computer Prog/Repair 2D+2; Firearms Repair 3D+2; First Aid; Repulsorlift Repair; Space Transports Repair 4D+1; Starfighter Repair; Starship Weapon Repair 3D+1

 

Alyssa: Human - Scout

Alyssa first encountered the Nova Dragons from the other side of the fence, so to speak, as the personal guard of a Givin Information Broker named Tuska Knoll. Built up an instant hate-hate relationship with Chaide in that situation. After a few poor deals had left Knoll bankrupt, Alyssa went freelance, her undoubted skills helping to keep body and soul together. It was somewhat ironic when she was assigned to work with the Nova Dragons on her most recent job. Hate for Chaide has mellowed into dislike, tinged with respect for each other's skills. Whilst they may never be friends, they know how to work together in a professional manner.

Force Points: 1
Character Points: 17

Dex 4D
Blaster; Brawling Parry 4D+2; Dodge 6D; Dodge: Energy 7D; Firearms 4D+2; Grenade; Melee Combat 5D; Melee Combat: Knives 5D+2; Melee Parry 4D+2; Pickpocket; Running; Throwing Weapons

Kno 2D
Alien Species; Bureaucracy; Intimidation; Law Enforcement; Streetwise; Survival; Willpower

Mech 2D
Communications; Repulsorlift Operations

Per 4D
Con; Hide 4D+1; Investigation; Search 4D+1; Sneak 5D+1; Sneak: Urban 6D

Str 3D+2
Brawling 4D; Climb/Jump; Stamina

Tech 2D+1
Blaster Repair; Demolitions; First Aid; Security 3D

 

Dallara: Duros - Pilot

Tuska Knoll employed Dallara, like Alyssa, at one time. When Knoll hit the hard times and could no longer afford to retain Dallara's services she struck out with Alyssa. Still not sure how she ended up in a ground war as part of the Nova Dragons, only the dream of flying keeps her going.

Force Points: 1
Character Points: 10

Dex 3D+2
Blaster 5D; Blaster: Sporting Blaster Rifle 6D; Brawling Parry; Dodge 6D; Dodge: Energy 6D; Firearms 4D+2; Melee Combat; Melee Parry

Kno 2D
Alien Species; Bureaucracy; Business; Cultures; Languages; Planetary Systems; Streetwise; Value

Mech 3D+2
Astrogation; Capital Ship Gunnery; Capital Ship Shields; Communications; Pilot: Archaic Starships; Pilot: Capital Ships; Pilot: Space Transports 5D+2; Repulsorlift Operations; Sensors; Starship Gunnery 5D+2; Starship Gunnery: Proton Torpedos 6D+2; Starship Shields 5D+2

Per 2D+2
Bargain 3D; Con; Hide; Persuasion; Search 3D; Sneak

Str 3D
Brawling; Climb/Jump; Lifting; Stamina

Tech 3D
Blaster Repair; Capital Ship Repair; Capital Ship Weapon Repair; Computer Prog/Repair; First Aid; Space Transports Repair; Starship Weapon Repair

 

Samic: Devaronian - Sniper and Dandy

The most recent recruit to the Nova Dragons, Samic is unusual to say the least. Originally plying his trade as an assassin for the Hutts, Samic eventually earned sufficient cash to buy himself out of their employ, mainly due to the immense lack of dress style he had noticed amongst the Hutts. Always a stylish dresser, Samic went free lance to maintain the style to which he had become accustomed. Was originally attached to the Nova Dragons by Baker Corporation, and found it quite hard to blend into the team (apparently they all dress way too drably!). Has formed a bond with Kribaczek, and impressed his new colleagues with his deadly accuracy with a slugthrower.

Force Points: 1
Character Points: 11

Dex 4D
Blaster 5D; Brawling Parry; Dodge 5D+1; Dodge: Energy 6D; Firearms 5D; Firearms: Sniper Rifle 6D+1; Grenade; Melee Combat; Melee Parry; Missile Weapons

Kno 3D
Alien Species; Streetwise; Survival; Willpower

Mech 1D
Beast Riding 1D+2; Beast Riding: Cracian Thumper 2D+2; Communications 1D+1

Per 4D
Bargain; Con; Hide 5D; Search; Sneak 5D; Sneak: Urban 6D

Str 4D
Brawling, Climbing/Jumping

Tech 2D
Armour Repair; Blaster Repair 3D; Demolitions; First Aid 3D; Security

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