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'''Welcome, beginner!''' You are faced with '''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.
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'''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.
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Each character is rated according to three criterias:
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* '''Frequency of connection''':
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** 1 your job can be done easily even if you only connect once a day
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** 2 you might need to connect more often, or at irregular intervals
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** 3 you will be expected to be often online, keeping an eye on what is happening, or being ready to intervene
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* '''Overview of the ship'''
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** 1 you can be rather independent, and only need to communicate about your own task
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** 2 you need to keep an eye on what is happening around you, to be active in the general discussion
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** 3 you are expected to know in details everything that happens on-board. You have an important role in the general discussion.
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* '''Required learning'''
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** 1 you will easily know what to do, by reading the wiki page regarding your skill or by listening to other players tips
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** 2 your job is rather complex. Take the time to read the wiki, or have a good discussion with other players.
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** 3 you will need to know many things about different aspects of the ship.  
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Each character is rated according to the following criterias:
 
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! Role-play tip
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| colspan="2"| Personality and main task of each character: some characters will suit you better than others.
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==Character Choosing Tips==
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! Character
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| {{Character Rating
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! Frequency of connection
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|Andie
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! Overview of the ship
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|Andie_graham_portrait.jpg| 2| 1| 2| Despite being a boot-licker, everybody '''loves''' her. Or maybe ''him'', no-one knows really.
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! Required learning
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|skill= Pilot
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|3|Polyvalent| 3| 2| 2}}
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| Andie
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| He (or she, no-one knows really) is the perfect example of a boot-licker.
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| Chao
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|Wang_chao_portrait.jpg| 2| 2| 1| The '''Chief of Security''', he protects the crew - even with unsavory methods.
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|skill= Shooter
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|3|Wrestler| 2| 2| 1}}
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| Chun
 
| Chun
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|Zhong_chun_portrait.jpg| 2| 3| 2| The only certified Human, she must take the '''difficult decisions''' in the mush hunt.
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|skill= Mankind's only hope
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| Derek
 
| Derek
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|Derek_hogan_portrait.jpg| 2| 2| 1| Knows how to handle a blaster, and is always ready to do the '''dirty work''', especially when there are ladies to impress.
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|skill= Shooter
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Wrestler| 2| 2| 1}}
 
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| {{Character Rating
 
| Eleesha
 
| Eleesha
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|Eleesha_williams_portrait.jpg| 2| 3| 3| Main '''detective''' of the ship, she tracks and questions people to know their hidden secrets.  
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|skill= Tracker
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| Main detective of the ship, she tracks and harass people to know their hidden secrets.  
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| Finola
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|Finola_keegan_portrait.jpg| 2| 2| 2| The compulsively clean '''researcher''', she tries to decode the Mush enigma.
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|skill= Biologist
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|upgrade=
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Medic| 2| 2| 2}}
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| Frieda
 
| Frieda
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|Frieda_bergmann_portrait.jpg| 1| 2| 2| '''Astrophysicist''', her role is to find the planets with the resources the ship needs.
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|skill= Astrophysicist
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|upgrade=no
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{{Character Rating
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| {{Character Rating
 
| Gioele
 
| Gioele
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|Gioele_rinaldo_portrait.jpg| 2| 2| 1| The '''Strong''' owner of the ship, ready to use his hands wherever they're needed.
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|skill= Solid
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Paranoid| 2| 2| 1}}
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|3|Caffeine Junkie| 3| 2| 2}}
 
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| Hua
 
| Hua
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|Jiang_hua_portrait.jpg| 2| 1| 2| A pilot '''always on the watch''' to take a patrol ship whenever enemies appear, also keen on going to expedition.
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|skill= Pilot
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|upgrade=no
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| Ian
 
| Ian
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|Ian_soulton_portrait.jpg| 1| 2| 2| '''Peace, love, and bananas'''. He waters his plants and gives a hand here and there.
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|skill= Botanist
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Biologist| 2| 2| 2}}
 
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| Jin Su
 
| Jin Su
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|Kim_jin_su_portrait.jpg| 3| 3| 3| The '''Supreme Commander''' of the ship! He gives orders, and, whenever possible, the ''right'' orders.
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|skill= Leader
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| The Leader of the ship! He gives orders, and, whenever possible, the ''right'' orders
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Pilot| 3| 3| 3}}
 
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| Janice
 
| Janice
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|Janice_kent_portrait.jpg| 1| 2| 2| '''Psychologist''', she always knows who could do with a comforting word... even if it is NERON, the ship's computer.
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|skill= Shrink
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| Kuan Ti
 
| Kuan Ti
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|Lai_kuan_ti_portrait.jpg| 1| 1| 1| As a designer of the Daedalus, Kuan Ti mostly '''helps improving''' his beloved ship.
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|skill= Designer
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|3|Astrophysicist| 1| 2| 2}}
 
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{{Character Rating
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| Paola
 
| Paola
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|Paola_rinaldo_portrait.jpg| 2| 1| 2| Her title of '''Communication Officer''' comes with a set of important jobs which she alone can tackle.
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|skill= Radio Expert
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Logistics Expert| 2| 1| 2}}
 
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| {{Character Rating
 
| Raluca
 
| Raluca
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|Raluca_tomescu_portrait.jpg| 1| 1| 1| Staying away from the crowds, she is the quiet queen of the necessary '''PILGRED repairs'''.
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|skill= Physicist
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|3|Technician| 2| 2| 2}}
 
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| Roland
 
| Roland
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|Roland_zuccali_portrait.jpg| 2| 1| 1| As a sprinter, he is always ready to do the '''urgent jobs''', even if they're at the other end of the Daedalus.
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|skill= Sprinter
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Pilot| 2| 1| 2}}
 
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| Stephen
 
| Stephen
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|Stephen_seagull_portrait.jpg| 2| 2| 2| Since cooking is not demanding in the Daedalus, the Chef is there when more '''manpower''' is needed for a task.
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|skill= Chef
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Solid| 2| 2| 1}}
 
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| Terrence  
 
| Terrence  
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|Terrence_archer_portrait.jpg| 1| 2| 2| His love for '''drones''' only matches his frustration at moving difficultly.
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|skill= Robotics Expert
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|2|Technician| 2| 2| 2}}
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{{Recommended Upgrades Box|3|Pilot| 2| 1| 2}}
 
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{{note|All this is for {{Mode|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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[[Category:Tutorial]]

Latest revision as of 13:26, 10 June 2017

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

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 Wang Chao Icon Shooter
Wang chao portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png

The Chief of Security, he protects the crew - even with unsavory methods.
Recommended upgrades:
3 Icon Wrestler Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

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 how to handle a blaster, and is always ready to do the dirty work, especially when there are ladies to impress.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Wrestler 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 questions people to know their hidden secrets.

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

Icon Finola Keegan Icon Biologist
Finola keegan portrait.jpg

Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

The compulsively clean researcher, she tries to decode the Mush enigma.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Medic Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

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.
Recommended upgrades:
2 Icon Biologist Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

Moduling.png Moduling.png

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

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 word... even if it is NERON, the ship's computer.

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:
3 Icon Astrophysicist 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:
2 Icon Solid Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

Talk.gif Talk.gif

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

3 Icon Pilot Slow cycle.png Slow cycle.png

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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