The Greek goddess Astrea, meaning star-maiden, lived with humans during the mythological Golden Age of Man. It is said when she returns to earth she will restore the Golden Age of Man and end human suffering. - GreekMythology.com
The U.S.S. Sarah Emma Edmonds is a Trident class submersible carrier in the New Navy (see Rifts Worldbook 7: Underseas). She is one of five Tridents who are assigned to independent exploration missions and not attached to a fleet. The Emma is currently on assignment in the Atlantic Ocean laying a series of intelligence buoys and relays used to monitor Splugorth activity between Atlantis and the Gargoyle Empire in Europe. The intelligence data is fed to the New German Republic via secret means and has proven extremely helpful in their war against the gargoyles.
On this mission, however, the crew has discovered a secret completely unrelated to Europe. A greater demon known as Hell Lord Doom has made a major purchase of warrior slaves from Atlantis. He is using them to consolidate the warring bands of demons in the Calgary monster kingdom. If he is successful, a massive demon hoard would descend upon the humans of North America. Warning must be sent.
Unfortunately, the Emma's engines and silent running system were damaged during an underwater ley line storm and her position exposed to a Kittani and Horune armada. She has managed to set down in a deep trench to avoid detection but cannot hope to outrun or outgun the ships assembled above her. The Spulgorth have released bizarre aquatic aliens to scour the ocean floor and locate the wounded submersible.
The ship’s Captain has assembled a team of volunteers from across the crew. Their job is simple - and dangerous. Launch from the Trident and carry the mission data to a relay station on the snowy peaks on the island of Gran Canaria. The 1st Fleet, and the mighty Ticonderoga, are operating in the South Atlantic. If the signal can reach them they may be able to send help - or at least get the message to the right people on the ground in North America.
The ship, the crew, and the remnants of human civilization all rest in the balance.
Character Creation
Standard Savage Rifts character creation with 4 Advances. Humans or Sea Titans (one or two only, see below). Use MARS or Psychic (i.e. Mind Melter, Burster, Nega Psychic, Zapper, etc) Iconic Frameworks only. Gear will be adjusted for flavour but mostly be pulled from the book.
Game Info
Type: One Shot via Roll20 & Discord
Date: TBD
Sea Titan (Race)
- Aquatic (2)
- Doesn't Breathe (2)
- Environmental Resistance: Cold and Deep Sea Pressure (2)
- Slow Regeneration (2)
- Toughness (1): +1 Toughness
- Arrogant (-2)
- Vow (Major: Protect the New Navy in all they do*) (-2),
- Outsider (Minor) (-1)
- Inhuman Physiology (-1)
- Cyber-resistant (-1): Even one point of strain negates regeneration