Re: Forced mustering out

christofer bertani [email removed] writes:

> Brandon Cope writes:

> > I also have a problem with the fact that even if a character
> > recieves a promotion every term, they will almost never serve more
> > than two terms at the highest rank. This makes no sense that the
> > military is going to force out their generals and admirals as soon
> > as they get to that rank. The maximum voluntary number of terms (6,
> > I think) should be extended for those of high rank (say 4+) by one
> > term, with an additional term per level of rank past 4 (so an
> > Admiral could serve 9 terms (36 years, minimum age of 54)).

> This is a really good idea.  I've also considered forced mustering
> out to be a problem, and this looks like a good solution to me.

I think the game designer's philosophy behind the 'forced mustering out'
was to generate player characters; not the run-of-the-mill, everyday
Imperial citizens.  For some characters, it helps me to visualize their
'mustering out' as a radical career shift.  Perhaps they have become
bored with their current jobs and want a bit more excitement.

As an example, a run-of-the-mill Imperial Navy officer musters out and
gets a desk job with an IN defense contractor.  This person might not
fit well into a Traveller campaign.  The player character musters out
of his career with 1) few ties, and 2) a reasonable amount of his
average lifespan remaining.  This type of person could fit easily
into most types of Traveller campaigns.


Chuck Hamilton
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