GURPS SCI-FI: Azimuth

Azimuth Infinity

Human Civilization is centered at the Tower of Light in the equatorial Pacific Ocean near the Kiribati Islands, at the former location of the Thaumas I station. The year is 2104. The threat of the Eggs in the solar system has been neutralized, and the Egg presence has been contained in a nearly 100 light-year radius around earth. The human population on earth is estimated to be about 200,000, with approximately 190,000 of those living in the Tower of Light. Some humans live in secret locations and refuse to join with the Tower of Light.

The Tower of Light is ruled by the Queen of Light. Her rule is absolute, but she is viewed as benevolent. She is regarded by many as a trascended being, by some as a goddess. She has ruled at the Tower of Light since it was completed in 2062. Prior to that, she lived aboard Thaumas I.

Campaign Information

Name: Azimuth

GM: Ben

Starting Year: 2104

Realistic or Cinematic: Cinematic

Are there multiple planes of existence: ???

General theme of the campaign: Psionic Superscience, Robots, Lasers

Campaign's base city, nation, empire or planet: Tower of Light

Society/Government: Absolute Monarchy/Imperial Cult

Tech Level: 11^ (Technology of Azimuth)

Exceptions to the general TL: Gadgeteering

Brief description of important neighboring powers, political/economic situation, etc.: The only other known power besides humanity is The Enemy and its Eggs. There had been an intelligent civilization located in the HD 133600 star system, but it was wiped out by The Enemy. There are presumed to be other pockets of intelligence in the Milky Way, and certainly in other galaxies. There is little economic scarcity at the Tower of Light; most activity is directed toward Lewis Sphere production, scavenging and exploration missions, and patriating survivors found in the wild.

Starting point value allowed for PCs: 380

Disadvantage Limit: -65

Especially useful character types/appropriate professions: Psionic, combat-capable, scientist, physician, gadgeteer, scout, spy, survivalist

PC races allowed: human, genetically-engineered human, cybernetically-modified human

Starting wealth: $75,000 + a Military Cybersuit

Starting Status levels allowed: 0 or 2

Starting TLs allowed: 11

Languages available: Any human language

Cultural Familiarities available: Any human cultural familiarity

Required advantages, disadvantages, and skills: Radiation Tolerance 4+, Battlesuit skill

Especially appropriate advantages, disadvantages, and skills: Psionics, Sense of Duty, Luck, Melee skills

Appropriate Patrons: None