Playable races?

[Nyther]

Where are the playable races?  Dammit Jim, I need to know!

[Loken]

Yes,yes. I've done the scans, I should have the images and info up soon. If there is a race that appeals to you let me know and I'll move their racial package to the top of the development list.

[Mr. Woodhope]

I need to know!

It's not like we're gonna be playing this anytime soon. Keep your pants on man!

[Brand Nar Gath]

are we choosing new character's entirely, or is it an option.  or should I read the scenarioooooooooooooo

[Shotoku]

are we choosing new character's entirely, or is it an option.  or should I read the scenarioooooooooooooo

Given that this is occuring elsewhere in the galaxy from earth, I believe our current characters are out of the running. Which is a shame, Z'ev was just getting interesting.

[Loken]

Let's just say that I'd like everyone to have a character that is rooted in the galactic mainstream to start with.

[Brand Nar Gath]

boo new characters!

[Loken]

The universe is a vast and mysterious place

[Mr. Woodhope]

The universe is a vast and nysterious place

True. I love the way that concept is dealt with in the last two of the original series of Dune books by Frank Herbert: Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse Dune.

[Shotoku]

Much has been made of playable races, are humans a playable race? Any engineered evolution for use in deep space?

[Loken]

Terrans are absolutelty a playable race.
Psionics are available to Terrans as well as Magical Aptitude (other races have access to one or the other, a few can have both but many have none).
In addition, Terrans who wish to may roll on the Gamma World table of mental mutations once, (the mutation will have to then converted to GURPS with its applicable uses and point cost). Although if you roll it and don't like it, tough.

Terrans are by far the most adaptable race in the galaxy. Terran characters may start the game with a few less points than some of the more physically impressive races, but they more than make up for it in other ways.