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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's skills and backgrounds. If you choose to investigate a background not specified on the character 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.
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%