USS Yorktown: NCC 1704

Yorktown Personnel

The following Yorktown officers and heroes of the Federation merit particular notice.

• E. Keaton Ballard: an altruistic human Counseling officer (played by BC)
• Lt. J.G. Spark Lynn: an adventurous human Medical officer (played by Spark)
• Lt. J.G. Kagiso Mkele: a broad-minded human Counseling officer (played by Amy)
• E. Aura Putar: a no-nonsense human Engineering officer (played by Alex)
• Lt. J.G. Atilla Vörösign: an heroic human Security officer (played by Adam)

History

Stardate format is 22yymm.dd; the "22" is assumend. The current stardate is .

GMCapt. Joy
Starting DateMonday 13 December 2010
Last UpdatedFriday 10 May 2012

Campaign Planning Form

Campaign nameStar Trek: Yorktown Starting year2266 Rate game time passesabout the same as real time passes Genrespace Realistic or cinematic?realistic Are there multiple planes of existence?Yes, e.g. subspace General theme of campaignaction/adventure

Campaign Background

Campaign baseUnited Federation of Planets Society/government typefederation Control RatingCR3 Exceptions to general CREach planet's government is different Tech Level11 Exceptions to general TLWarp, shields, transporters, and phaser stun are superscience!. Medical tech is only 9 (primarily due to ban on human genetic engineering)
Brief description of neighboring powers, political/economic situation, etc.The United Federation of Planets is a benevolent and economically successful interstellar government. The Federation is bordered by the Klingons, Romulans, Gorn, Tholians, and Kzintis. The relationship with all the races is hostile, although the Romulans, Gorn, and and Tholians seem content to live and let live (for the moment). Organized crime is dominated by the Orion Syndicate which may or may not be receiving support from the Orion government (such as it is).
Suggested background sourcesStar Trek (the original series), Star Trek: Enterprise, and Memory Alpha

Information for PCs

Starting point value allowed for PCs100 Disadvantage limit-50 pts (not counting the disads your Species and Starfleet Officer Templates).
Especially useful character typesone from each department--Command (Command Division); Operator, Engineering, Security (Operations Division); Counselor, Science, Medical (Sciences Division).
PC races allowedsee List of Species on the website Starting wealth$75,000 Starting Wealth levels allowedAverage only Starting Status levels allowedAny, but effects might not transfer between planets Starting TLs allowed11 (9 for medical) Languages availableStarfleet speaks English; any from this List of Species except for the very rare species Cultural Familiarities availableFederation; any from this List of Species Required advantages, disadvantages, and skillsa Species template, Tech Level 11 Everyman lens, Starfleet Officer Template, a Starfleet Academy Degree lens, one Departmental Certification
Recommended advantages, disadvantages, and skillsPersonal Background, Extracurricular Activities, Action, Adventure, and Hero Lenses are all appropriate.
Forbidden advantages, disadvantages, and skillsTalents may only be taken as part of a Species Template. Many disadvantages bar one from Star Fleet service; clear all disadvantages with Captain Joy or choose from the Hero Lens.
Appropriate Patrons/EnemiesA high ranking member of the Federation would be an appropriate patron. A member of the Orion Syndicate would make an appropriate enemy. Otherwise, use your imagination and clear it with Captain Joy.

Special Abilities Allowed for PCs

Exotic/supernatural traitssee the Species Templates Cinematic skillsgenerally, not allowed Are PC psis allowed?yes Are any of the powers from Ch. 6 off limits?no, e.g. Telepathy is common among Vulcans Are PC mages allowed?no Are PC gadgeteers allowed?no Unusual Background cost(s) for these abilitiesdepends on species, e.g. telepathy UB for humans--yes, Vulcans--no Legal or social restrictions on these abilitiesyes, e.g. Code of Honor (Psychic’s)

Other Notes

Optional rules or variantsSee the webpage for info on all house rules. E.g. Detect Lies and Interrogation have been significantly modified.