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A born leader, Jin Su is the supreme commander of the Daedalus. He is in charge of piloting the Daedalus towards planets for expeditions and most importantly, towards Eden

Objective : Move Daedalus to a planet, move to Eden. Jin Su earns 3 for every Interstellar voyage carried out under your command. Once you have earned more than 6, this will happen.
Title : Commander (can access the Command Console on the Bridge and issue orders)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Leader	A Charismatic leader knows how to effectively lead a team and increase morale using powerful, passionate speeches	Gives the action Impassioned Speech which increases the Morale () of your crewmates
	Pilot	An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive	Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Cold Blooded	In space, anything can and does happen. Knowing how to keep calm is extremely useful.	Earns 3 AP every time a team mate dies.
	Shooter	At ease handling all kinds of weapons	+2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Logistics Expert	You personally oversee the organisation of every task aboard the Daedalus in order to maximize the efficiency of every one of your teammates.	Every cycle, 1 is given randomly to a crewmate in the same room as you.
	Strateguru

Objective : Explore and approach planets

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Astrophysicist	Skilled in scanning for planets in range or to determine their composition.	The Planet Scan action discovers 2 properties per Analyze action
	Pilot	An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive	Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Survivalist	The Survivalist is great to have on exploration missions. They can defend themselves more effectively against extra-terrestrial life forms and generally deal with these encounters better than anyone else.	Expedition : All damage is reduced by one point. Expedition : The action Provision gives one additional steak. Expedition : Last to die if a team fatality occurs.
	IT Expert	The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease.	+2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects.
	Radio Expert	The radio expert can decode the most complicated jumble of spatial waves in order to rebuild or send messages to the other end of the universe	Twice as effective at establishing contact with Sol Improves the quality of teammates attempts to contact SOL by 50% when they are in the same room Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Antique Perfume

Brilliant biologist and hardcore rebel markswoman, she is driven by the need to recontact Kivanç Terzi. Her technical and logistical skills are highly prized

Objective : Contact Kivanc Terzi
Title : Communications Officer (can access the Comms Center on the Bridge)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Radio Expert	The radio expert can decode the most complicated jumble of spatial waves in order to rebuild or send messages to the other end of the universe	Twice as effective at establishing contact with Sol Improves the quality of teammates attempts to contact SOL by 50% when they are in the same room Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Logistics Expert	You personally oversee the organisation of every task aboard the Daedalus in order to maximize the efficiency of every one of your teammates.	Every cycle, 1 is given randomly to a crewmate in the same room as you.
	Shooter	At ease handling all kinds of weapons	+2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Biologist	Highly skilled in laboratory research	Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Rebel

Roland is a brilliant pilot who is not nearly as funny as he thinks he is. However, his dogfighting skills are no laughing matter. He's got a gift and he's never happier than when he's shooting down Hunters

Objective : Kill a hunter in a patroller or turret

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Sprinter	The Sprinter always puts their best foot forward! They get additional Movement Points.	You earn an additional 2 every time you convert -(Does not stack with Scooter)
	Pilot	An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive	Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Shooter	At ease handling all kinds of weapons	+2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Firefighter		Your chance to extinguish a fire is always 100% (must have extinguisher in inventory).
	The Optimist	The end of humanity... worse things happen at sea, right?	The optimist loses one less per day.
	Creative

An eccentric billionaire, caffeine-junkie and owner of the Daedalus, his fortune is threatened by the Mush menace. He will do everything in his power to wipe it out. Not to be underestimated

Objective : Death of mush

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Solid	You'll incur no penalties for carrying heavy objects. Also useful for hand-to-hand combat.	Your hand-to-hand attacks inflict one additional damage point No penalties for heavy objects
	Paranoid	The paranoid crewmember always believes their crewmates to be potentially dangerous, they always watch their back using their extra cameras.	Starts out with 2 additional Cameras.
	Caffeine Junkie	The caffeine junkie is twice as effective as their colleagues when they have access to the coffee machine.	+2 AP when they drink a Coffee. Bonus for developing certain NERON projects.
	Astrophysicist	Skilled in scanning for planets in range or to determine their composition.	The Planet Scan action discovers 2 properties per Analyze action
	Panic
	Victimizer

A passionate and dedicated researcher whose knowledge of alien plant-life is unparalleled. A strict pacifist, he's the 'nice guy' on board

Objective : Plant alien fruits (+3 per fruit)
Trait : Pacifism (all aggressive actions cost 2 more when he is in the room)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Botanist	Capable of distingushing the charactersitics of the various plants and fruits. They are also equally effective when maintaining the garden	Can read the Fruit nutrition information Can read plant properties Can carry out transplants +2 per day (Gardening action points) Expedition: The harvest action gives an additional fruit Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Biologist	Highly skilled in laboratory research	Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Mycologist		Healing a crewmember also removes a spore from the patient.
	Green Thumb		Starts the game with 2 more hydropots.
	Firefighter		Your chance to extinguish a fire is always 100% (must have extinguisher in inventory).
	Frugivore

Former investigative journalist, her goal is to contact any rebel bases still operating. One of the most observant crewmembers, she is as brilliant as she is honest, but don't worry – that can be cured!

Objective : Contact the rebel bases (+2 per base)
Trait : Chronic Vertigo (permanent vertigo status, can be cured by Janice)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Tracker	The Tracker can see comings and goings of every team member. Furthermore, they can print any research during the game via the Tabulatrix. This provides a list of players of which at least one is Mush	Full access to movement history Able to print secret list on the Tabulatrix
	Determined	Once they begin their task , nothing can distract the determined player	If an action fails, the % chance of subsequent success increases more rapidly
	Observant	You use 1 less to discover hidden objects. You have a 25% chance of detecting covert activity in the room you are in	The Search action costs 1 less You have a 25% chance of detecting covert activity in your room
	IT Expert	The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease.	+2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects.
	Technician	Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus	+1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects

Hyperactive head of the security team, Chao insists that sleep is for the weak. A trigger happy lunatic, the story goes that he once tore a man's arms off for suggesting his choice of weaponry was 'a bit camp'

Objective : Kill anyone, including Schrodinger
Trait : Hyperactive (sleeping in a bed grants no additional ; however, gain an extra each cycle)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Shooter	At ease handling all kinds of weapons	+2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Survivalist	The Survivalist is great to have on exploration missions. They can defend themselves more effectively against extra-terrestrial life forms and generally deal with these encounters better than anyone else.	Expedition : All damage is reduced by one point. Expedition : The action Provision gives one additional steak. Expedition : Last to die if a team fatality occurs.
	Wrestler		Your hand-to-hand (unarmed) attacks do +2 damage.
	Torturer
	Crazy Eye
	Intimidating

The most dangerous cook in the galaxy is on board. He has more black-belts than pairs of trousers and he collects roadkill. Alien flesh is like catnip to Stephen. We thought you should know

Objective : Receive a title (first time only). Kill aliens during expeditions

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Chef	Formidable when it comes to knocking meals together. They also have an impressive awareness of what you should eat	Can read the food nutrition information Can read the fruit nutrition information +4 per day (Cook action points) Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Solid	You'll incur no penalties for carrying heavy objects. Also useful for hand-to-hand combat.	Your hand-to-hand attacks inflict one additional damage point No penalties for heavy objects
	Opportunist	The opportunist waits for any chance to ascend in the ship's hierarchy, they will miss no opportunity	+5 when you earn a title for the first time
	Shooter	At ease handling all kinds of weapons	+2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Apprentice
	Creative

Quantum Physics genius, her vast skillset renders her indispensable on board. Some say her tears are flammable and that she once kicked a giraffe to death. All we know is that she's called Raluca

Objective : Raluca earns 2 for every 20% of the PILGRED repairs successfully completed.
Trait : Antisocial (cannot flirt, and loses 1 if anyone else is in the same room as her during cycle changeover)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Physicist	The Physicist is a high flier in the field of physics research. Their understanding of quantum mechanics and even the essence of the strings that make up our universe is their major talent. They also have the advantage when repairing PILGRED.	Gives 1 (PILGRED repair point) per day Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Detached Crewmember	The unconcerned crewmember is cold, hard and unfeeling. They are unaffected by deaths of teammates	You lose no Morale points when a crewmember dies Zero risk of psychological illness if you witness a death
	Technician	Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus	+1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Genius	When divinely enlighted by the flame of consciousness, the genius can find a solution to any problem encountered aboard the Daedalus.	The genius can carry out one piece of Resarch, one Project, or one Repair once per game.
	Designer	Has access to NERON's core twice per day (Free Actions).	+2 per day (NERON project action points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects

In charge of communication in a global sense, she has highest-level access to NERON. Her solid IT and psychoanalytical skills are crucial for the voyage

Objective : Janice earns 3 every time you make contact with an extra-terrestrial.
Title : NERON Administrator (can access BIOS in the Nexus, use the /neron command to speak as the AI)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Shrink	The Shrink is in charge of psychological support. They are able to keep morale high and treat psychological illness	On each cycle, 1 Morale point is regained by everyone lying down in the room Treats psychological illness Gives the action Comfort, which increases morale Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	IT Expert	The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease.	+2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects.
	NERON's only friend	As soon as you are aboard the ship, NERON is content, its programs run without a hitch and its performance is noticeably improved.	The rewards from all NEXUS research are maximized for everyone
	Diplomat
	Radio Expert	The radio expert can decode the most complicated jumble of spatial waves in order to rebuild or send messages to the other end of the universe	Twice as effective at establishing contact with Sol Improves the quality of teammates attempts to contact SOL by 50% when they are in the same room Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Self-sacrifice

Don't be fooled by his appearance, Terrence is amongst the most agile crew members, albeit mentally. Next-generation robotics and UAVs are his bread and butter

Objective : Upgrade a drone
Trait : Handicapped (-2 penalty when converting to , but leaving a room with someone else present costs no )

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Robotics Expert	The Robotics Expert can create and operate drones in any way they see fit	Starts out with a drone plan Can upgrade drones Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Technician	Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus	+1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Pilot	An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive	Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Shooter	At ease handling all kinds of weapons	+2 Free Shots per day Your off-target shots cause 2 times fewer accidents Your successful shots cause 2 times as many critical hits Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	IT Expert	The IT Expert is at home as soon as they are in front of a screen. They manipulate the nexus, navigation and communications terminals with ease.	+2 per day (IT Action Points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects.
	Metalworker

A doctor of both medicine and biology, Finola's life's work revolves around making the world a better place. Her research and healing skills make her invaluable on board

Objective : Finola earns 3 for every completed piece of Mush research.
Trait : Germaphobe (loses 1 per cycle if dirty, and cannot caress Schrodinger)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Biologist	Highly skilled in laboratory research	Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Medic	Medics have full medical training, allowing them to carry out rapid, appropriate procedures. They are also skilled in surgery	Heal actions earn an additional 2 Can carry out Operations Can read properties of medicines +4% bonus on all Research in the laboratory
	Nurse	Always ready to help	+1 every day (Free healing action) Can read properties of medicines
	Diplomat
	OCD

Chief pilot of the Daedalus, she specializes in exploration missions. They say she can land where she wants, when she wants, and in any conditions you care to dream up

Objective : Conduct an expedition

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Pilot	An expert in manoeuvring the Icarus, Pasiphae and Patroller craft. Their aerial mastery is impressive	Has Mad Pilot Skills Never misses landings or takeoffs Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Botanist	Capable of distingushing the charactersitics of the various plants and fruits. They are also equally effective when maintaining the garden	Can read the Fruit nutrition information Can read plant properties * Can carry out transplants +2 per day (Gardening action points) Expedition: The harvest action gives an additional fruit Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Survivalist	The Survivalist is great to have on exploration missions. They can defend themselves more effectively against extra-terrestrial life forms and generally deal with these encounters better than anyone else.	Expedition : All damage is reduced by one point. Expedition : The action Provision gives one additional steak. Expedition : Last to die if a team fatality occurs.
	Technician	Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus	+1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Determined	Once they begin their task , nothing can distract the determined player	If an action fails, the % chance of subsequent success increases more rapidly
	U-Turn

Our last hope. She must survive and make the journey to Eden. She inspires the crew to achieve more, and when misfortune befalls her comrades she is always there to patch them up.

Objective : Survive (+1 each day) and research mush (+3 for each research completed that requires her presence)
Trait : Immunized (immune to mush, and unlocks certain laboratory research)

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Mankind's only hope	Her unique immune system makes her the last hope for humanity. As long as she stays alive, we'll have a shot at combating the Mush invasion	Daily morale loss is reduced by 1 point
	Nurse	Always ready to help	+1 every day (Free healing action) Can read properties of medicines
	Premonition		Can see target crewmember's last action. Costs 1
	Sneak
	Lethargy

Objective :

Icon	Skill	Description	Effects
	Designer	Has access to NERON's core twice per day (Free Actions).	+2 per day (NERON project action points). Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	The Optimist	The end of humanity... worse things happen at sea, right?	The optimist loses one less per day.
	Astrophysicist	Skilled in scanning for planets in range or to determine their composition.	The Planet Scan action discovers 2 properties per Analyze action
	Technician	Qualified to repair materials , equipment and the hull of the Daedalus	+1 (Repair action point) per day Chance of success on Repairs doubled Chance of success on Fixes doubled Bonus for developing certain NERON projects
	Leader	A Charismatic leader knows how to effectively lead a team and increase morale using powerful, passionate speeches	Gives the action Impassioned Speech which increases the Morale () of your crewmates