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Character Backgrounds
Every character generated in EXODE will have a background. Some character cards already have a background trait on them (e.g. Drachian) and will always generate a character with that background which cannot be changed. Character cards without a background trait will be assigned one randomly from among the current choices. Background traits come with important modifications, both positive and negative, to a character's skills. Note that additional traits and even background-specific equipment are possible as well.
During Crew Registration you are allowed to investigate your crew skills and backgrounds. If you choose to investigate a background not specified on the characters card, you may then have it randomly redetermined to a guaranteed different background for a significant number of upgrade points.
Currently, there are 21 backgrounds implemented in EXODE – seven “General World” backgrounds, nine very specific “Special” backgrounds, and five “Exterior Worlds” backgrounds. Both the “Special” or “Exterior Worlds' backgrounds also serve as “Minor Factions” while those with a “General World” background will also be given one of seven other “Minor Faction” traits.
Each background has specific skill advantages and disadvantages and many have bonus traits as well. Those with General Worlds backgrounds
The odds of having any particular background are as follows:
- General Worlds - 65%
- Old Earth (Terran) - 8%
- First Colonies (Mars) - 14%
- First Colonies (Europa) - 10%
- Corporate Worlds - 21%
- Federal Colonies - 21%
- Spaceborns - 14%
- Underworlders - 12%
- Special Backgrounds - 28%
- Clynosts
- Linovians
- Perseans
- Psionic Academists
- Templars
- ?
- ?
- ?
- Exterior Worlds - 7%