Using (Classic) Traveller Book 1: Characters and Combat (aka “Little Black Book”, GDW, 1977)
- Initial: Strength 5 / Dexterity 7 / Endurance 7 / Intelligence A / Education 4 / Social Standing 9
- Name: Chhan Smith
- Enlistment: Army – [6]+3dm = 9 SUCCESS
- Term 1
- Survive – [6] SUCCESS
- Commission – [10]+1dm = 11 Rank 1 Lieutenant
- Promotion – [3]+1dm = FAIL
- Skills – 3x (Initial Term 1 + Commission 1)
- Brawling 1 / Fwd Obsv 1 /Tactics 1
- Reenlist – [6] FAIL
- Muster Out – 2x (Terms 1, Rank 1)
- +2 Edu / 10,000Cr
Chhan Smith, Age 22, ex-Army Lieutenant
Attributes: Strength 5 / Dexterity 7 / Endurance 7 / Intelligence A / Education 6 / Social Standing 9
Skills: Brawling 1 / Forward Observer 1 /Tactics 1
Benefits: 10,000Cr
Given the lack of a ranged weapon skill, one has to wonder if Chann hailed from a very low-tech world. Perhaps skilled in spotting for trebuchets?
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Your character has two ranged weapon skills per “Rank and Service” page 23, Rifle-1 and SMG-1.
Noted!