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So, what kind of races can you play? Just about anything you can imagine. I will be listing some racial descriptions on this page as I create them. If you want to play something else, let me know and we'll see what we can come up with.
Humans
Look in the mirror, chum.
Minbari
Boneheads.
Centauri
Peacock hair.
Narn
Spotted lizards.
Human
(Cost: 0 points)
Description:
Humans are the up and coming race in Babylon 5. They seem destined to play a major part in the development of our galaxy. They have just begun their interstellar travel, and have already participated in at least two major wars, one against the Dilgar, and one against the Minbari. They won the first, and the second.... but only God (and the Minbari) know why. They were all but defeated when the Minbari surrenderred, probably just minutes before they would have launched their final assault that would have decimated the Earth. They have a large colony on Mars, colonies on the moon and several other planets, both in and out of their solar system. They were the major force behind the Babylon Project, in an effort to prevent another mistake such as the one that started the Earth-Minbari War.
Racial Attribute Modifiers:
None
Racial Advantages:
None
Racial Disadvantages:
None
Some Possible Character Types:
Earthforce Officer
Registered Telepath
Rogue Telepath
Ranger
Stellar Trader
Archaeologist
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Minbari
(Cost: 40 points)
Description:
One of the older races still active in the galaxy. After almost annihilating the humans in the Earth-Minbari War, they then teamed up with th Earthers to build Babylon 5, in an effort to bring peace to the galaxy. The Minbari are a very devout race, with all members of their race belonging to one of three castes: warrior, religious, or worker. Their technology is slightly more advanced than most of the other common races. They have a reputation as a very sober race.
Racial Attribute Modifiers:
ST +2 (+20)
IQ +1 (+10)
Racial Advantages:
High Technology, +2 Tech Levels (+50)
Racial Disadvantages:
Honesty (-10)
Code of Honor (-15)
Sense of Duty (-10)
Chauvinistic (-2)
High Alcohol Intolerance (-3)
Some Possible Character Types:
Minbari Telepath
Warrior Caste
Religious Caste
Ranger
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Centauri
(Cost: 20 points)
Description:
The Centauri are known first for their decadency, second for their desire to return their race to the level of power they once enjoyed. Their govenment is an Empire, with all of the distrust an treachary of the empires of old Earth. It is not uncommon to improve your place in the royal court by murdering those who oppose you.... poisoning is the method of choice.
Racial Attribute Modifiers:
HT +1 (+10)
Racial Advantages:
High Technology, +1 Tech Level (+20)
Extra Arm, sexual tentacle (+3)
Racial Disadvantages:
Reputation, lying and manipulation (-5)
Compulsive Carousing (-5)
Callous toward Narn (-3)
Some Possible Character Types:
Royal Telepath
Stellar Trader
Military Officer
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Narn
(Cost: -10 points)
Description:
Enslaved by the Centauri for 100 years, the Narn are not likely to forgive and forget. The forces that drive the Narn are honor and revenge. The least advanced of the major races, they have access to some technology that was left behind by the Centauri. The Narn race is divided into classes or circles, with the innermost or first circle being the ruling class.
Racial Attribute Modifiers:
ST +1 (+10)
Racial Advantages:
Toughness (10)
High Pain Threshold (10)
Racial Disadvantages:
Code of Honor (-10)
Bad Temper (-10)
Intolerance of centauri (-5)
Temporary Subjugation -(15)
No Psi Powers (0)
Some Possible Character Types:
Resistance Member
Military Officer
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