Perdurian
The Perdurian temperament is defined by hard work, free enterprise, and a stubborn cunning. It is here, in the heart of the Federation, that we see the most vocal rejections of the safeties and limits of the Federation.
Making a Perdurian
There is a distinct pride in being from Perduro. It is a place where anything could happen, where you are free to pursue what goal you want as long as you can pay your way. In Perduro there is a saying, "It don't matter which rock you came from, because we are all forged of Perdurian metal."
Whether or not that rings true depends on who you ask, what they do, and what part of their life they are in right now.
Perduro is not a planet that suffers economic hardship, but it is not an easy planet. It requires guts to live there, and even more guts to make a living. There are always new faces on Perduro, with always-shifting cliques to try and be a part of. People rise up out of nothing, and fall back to nothing with a single unlucky streak.
There is always the divide between those who have and have not. Some might be inheritors of a greater Perdurian fortune, others might be scrapping the bottom of the barrel trying to forge their own future.
Those who can't claw their way up the societal hustle and bustle have two options, be stuck beneath someone else working away to survive and contribute to someone elses dream, or you can roll the dice on your own venture.
What venture are you undertaking?
I grew up in the comfort of a good income. My future is protected by a well-paid and esteemed job. There is plenty to be proud of, and plenty more for me to do. I'm ready to stake my claim and make a name for myself.
Life on Perduro can be rocky at times, but I make enough to fill my belly and keep a roof over my head. I worry that I'm only a few bad calls from being left behind. Maybe I just need to find a lucky break, or maybe it's time for something new.
Perduro doesn't brag about folks like me, the one scrounging by in a pitiless society. Making ends meet is difficult, impossible if I'm doing it honestly. One more bad stroke of luck and they'll be shipping me off to a colony. Something needs to change.
Rukta is the currency of Ethnis. It separates the haves from the have-nots.
Assured
You were stable enough to explore the culture of the planet in your free time.
Nerve is one of your favored Attributes.
Your wealthy life allows you to start with a Flechette Pistol
Fulfilling a Mantra restores 2 Sanity and uses up the Mantra until your next downtime.
Choose one of the following and gain it as a Mantra for your character.
Party as hard as you work.
The best of the best gets paid the best too.
Failure is okay if you make up the loss.
What is your career?
Your daily job involved maintaining or managing the extensive meta and mecha tech that kept Perduro running. Engineers were always a hot commodity, because when tech met physical labor the tech is the first thing to break. It was not easy to do, sometimes you had to work hours which set other people reeling, but it paid darn well.
Acuity or Reflex is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Machinist's Toolkit or Genesculptor's Toolkit
- Stun Baton
- Orga Material (20) OR Mecha Material (20)
Perduro is a place that rewards physical prowess. The best place to earn that reward is within the mines. Working underneath the ground has its perks, it brings hazard pay and social security. If the mines don't fit, there are plenty of sports to become a part of. Entertainment is a great way to make your name known across Perduro.
Upper Body or Lower Body is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
There are plenty of high-paying jobs if you are willing to work off-planet. The rich asteroid belt of Perduro is a dangerous place, but with danger comes wealth. There are high-value asteroids to be mined, and Asteroid Drags to be won. It's place for quick reactions, as being slow will add to the floating body count in the cold blackness of space.
Reflex or Vitality is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Pack of Stim Cigs (20)
- Flechette Pistol
- Envirosuit
Stable
Being a cog in the Perdurian machine requires being tough.
Vitality is one of your favored attributes.
You start with a Flywheel Mace and a Triage Medical Kit.
Fulfilling a Mantra restores 2 Sanity and uses up the Mantra until your next downtime.
Choose one of the following and gain it as a Mantra for your character.
A hard day's work makes for a good nights sleep.
Keep busy, an idle mind falls behind.
Everything's fine if everyone does their job right.
How do you make ends meet?
There's a lot of automation on Perduro, but there's always a need for an organic workforce to keep the life force of Perduro flowing. Work in this force is grueling, and at-will, but you never went hungry or had to sleep outside in the acidic rain. The menial life is not for everyone though, and you are ready to break into something new.
Upper Body or Lower Body is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Envirosuit
- Kinetic Sling
- Orga Material 20 OR Mecha Material (20)
Perduro like any civilized planet, requires Auric Janitors to keep Echos under control. You work as one of these janitors, walking the streets and dispelling errant and dangerous meta buildups. Like any other utility worker, the job security comes with a meager pay.
Metaphysics is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Psiolic's Wand
- Meta Cask
- Case of Adrenalol Inhalers (6)
Perduro's labors do not stop in the mines or in the asteroid belt. Tourism, leisure, and entertainment go hand in hand with Perdurian economy and culture. You make your living in these industries. Entertainers, tour guides, extreme sports counselors are all needed to keep Perduro in the names of "Must Visit Planets."
Nerve or Acuity is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Portable Cooking Kit
- Envirosuit
- Pack (20) of Meyfar
Tenuous
Living at the bottom of Perdurian Society is more a struggle than a life.
Vitality is one of your favored attributes.
You start with a Hunter's Knife and a Envirosuit.
Fulfilling a Mantra restores 2 Sanity and uses up the Mantra until your next downtime.
Choose one of the following and gain it as a Mantra for your character.
The only one really looking out for you, is you.
Being tough is a state of mind, never let people see when you are down.
Money talks and bullshit walks
How do you survive?
You have been stuck working the city jobs that are thankless and leave you barely above poverty. You don't know when your next paycheck is or how much it is going to be. It's a tough existence to eek out, but like any hardy Perdurian you stayed the course.
Reflex or Upper Body is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Pack (20) of Stim Cigs
- Kinetic Sling
- SysTome
Perdurians love to gamble, the haves shucking money on whatever sport they feel they are the most lucky at. Every now and then there's an opportunity to take your share. Conning is but another business in the Perdurian cities, and it is alive and well.
Nerve or Metaphysics is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- A PopPack(5) of Swing
- Gossamer Vestaments
- Livestream Comm
You staked your survival in the wilds of Perduro. The lands that have not needed or were too difficult to claim. The wilds are rough, with harsh storms that prevent any settlements bigger than tens of people. Living in the wilds requires being able to move, and move fast.
Lower Body or Reflex is one of your favored Attributes.
Start with the following:
- Orga Material (20) OR Mecha Material (20)
- Chitinous Armor
- Box of Genazine Sachets (10)
Updating your Sheet
You have chosen your origin. If you are satisfied with your selection, write down your chosen items in your inventory, and make a temporary note of your favored attributes—they will be important to the next step of character creation.
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