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Revision as of 09:43, 10 July 2014

Stopicon.png This page is in progress. The goal is to give an at-a-glance overview of the difficulty of playing each character for beginners. The rating in each category is completely subjective so far, feel free to edit and/or discuss things in the talk page. )

Welcome, beginner! You are faced with up to four characters, one of which you will incarnate for the duration of the game: from a few days to a couple of weeks. Each one has a unique role, each one will play a unique part in the story. This page aims at giving you clues at what will be expected from each character, so that you and the rest of the crew will have the most fun and the least pressure in the game.

Each character is rated according to the following criterias:

Frequency of connection Slow cycle.png Your job can be done easily even if you only connect once a day.
Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png You might need to be available several times a day, or at irregular intervals.
Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png You will be expected to be often online, watching and ready to act.
Communication Talk.gif You can be rather independent, and mostly need to communicate about your own task.
Talk.gif Talk.gif You need to keep an eye on what is happening around you, to be active in the general discussion.
Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif You are expected to know in details everything that happens on-board. You have an important role in the general discussion.
Required learning Moduling.png You will easily know what to do, by reading the wiki page regarding your skill or by listening to other players tips.
Moduling.png Moduling.png Your job is rather complex. Take the time to read the wiki, or have a good discussion with other players.
Moduling.png Moduling.png Moduling.png You will need to know many things about different aspects of the ship.
Role-play tip Personality and main task of each character: some characters will suit you better than others.

Character Choosing Tips

Icon Andie Graham Icon Pilot
Andie graham portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Despite being a boot-licker, everybody loves her. Or maybe him, no-one knows really.
Recommended upgrades:
3 Icon Polyvalent Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Zhong Chun Icon Mankind's only hope
Zhong chun portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

The only certified Human, she must take the difficult decisions in the mush hunt.

It is not recommended in bronze mode to upgrade Icon Chun past Level 1.

Icon Derek Hogan Icon Shooter
Derek hogan portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png

Knows best how to handle a blaster, he is always ready to do the dirty work.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Wrestler Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png

5 Icon Hygienist Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png

Icon Eleesha Williams Icon Tracker
Eleesha williams portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png Moduling.png

Main detective of the ship, she tracks and harass people to know their hidden secrets.

It is not recommended in bronze mode to upgrade Icon Eleesha past Level 1.

Icon Frieda Bergmann Icon Astrophysicist
Frieda bergmann portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Astrophysicist, her role is to find the planets with the resources the ship needs.

It is not recommended in bronze mode to upgrade Icon Frieda past Level 1.

Icon Gioele Rinaldo Icon Solid
Gioele rinaldo portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png

The Strong owner of the ship, ready to use his hands wherever they're needed.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Paranoid Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png

3 Icon Caffeine Junkie Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Jiang Hua Icon Pilot
Jiang hua portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

A pilot always on the watch to take a patrol ship whenever enemies appear, also keen on going to expedition.

It is not recommended in bronze mode to upgrade Icon Hua past Level 1.

Icon Ian Soulton Icon Botanist
Ian soulton portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Peace, love, and bananas. He waters his plants and gives a hand here and there.

It is not recommended in bronze mode to upgrade Icon Ian past Level 1.

Icon Kim Jin Su Icon Leader
Kim jin su portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png Moduling.png

The Supreme Commander of the ship! He gives orders, and, whenever possible, the right orders.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Pilot Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png Moduling.png

5 Icon Logistics Expert Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Janice Kent Icon Shrink
Janice kent portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Psychologist, she always knows who could do with a comforting hug.

It is not recommended in bronze mode to upgrade Icon Janice past Level 1.

Icon Lai Kuan Ti Icon Designer
Lai kuan ti portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png

As a designer of the Daedalus, Kuan Ti mostly helps improving his beloved ship.
Recommended upgrades:
4 Icon Technician Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Paola Rinaldo Icon Radio Expert
Paola rinaldo portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Her title of Communication Officer comes with a set of important jobs which she alone can tackle.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Logistics Expert Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Raluca Tomescu Icon Physicist
Raluca tomescu portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png

Staying away from the crowds, she is the quiet queen of the necessary PILGRED repairs.
Recommended upgrades:
3 Icon Technician Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Roland Zuccali Icon Sprinter
Roland zuccali portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png

As a sprinter, he is always ready to do the urgent jobs, even if they're at the other end of the Daedalus.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Pilot Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Stephen Seagull Icon Chef
Stephen seagull portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Since cooking is not demanding in the Daedalus, the Chef is there when more manpower is needed for a task.
Recommended upgrades:
5 Icon Apprentice Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Terrence Archer Icon Robotics Expert
Terrence archer portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

His love for drones only matches his frustration at moving difficultly.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Technician Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

Icon Note: All this is for Icon Bronze players only: if anyone is willing to do something similar for other modes, that'd be great (but maybe in a different page, in order not to confuse beginners)

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