Ellen Vasquez Yutani
Birthplace: Jewell, Jewell Subsector, Spinward Marches Sector
Service in the Star Marines forged Ellen into a hardened warrior. Assigned to various vessels as a boarding marine, she faced the brutal realities of direct combat. Each engagement, a baptism by fire, honed her skills in the savage dance of close-quarters battle. Her prowess became legendary among her peers, but it was a costly fame. During a particularly vicious boarding operation, Ellen sustained severe injuries. Her sacrifice earned her an honorable discharge, marking the end of her military career but also the beginning of a new, uncertain chapter.
Among the camaraderie of wartime, Ellen forged a deep bond with Bernard Frost, a fellow soldier who shared her off-duty hours in the smoky confines of bars, where laughter and sorrow flowed as freely as the drinks. This friendship endured the trials of service and extended into civilian life, a rare constant in her ever-changing world.
Returning to civilian life, Ellen found herself adrift in a sea of normalcy that seemed alien after the chaos of war. She gravitated towards the shadows, finding work as an enforcer for a criminal syndicate—a role she euphemistically referred to as "collections." Here, her reputation for hand-to-hand combat and near-unmatched swordsmanship became both her shield and her weapon, a means to carve out a place in this new, lawless arena.
It was during these turbulent years that Ellen encountered T, a Merchant Marine officer. Their meeting was forged in the crucible of conflict, a shootout that erupted when T's crew was caught in the crossfire between rival syndicates. Ellen and T, forced into an uneasy alliance, navigated a deadly run-and-gun scenario, their survival hinging on mutual reliance and trust. This shared ordeal forged a bond of respect and camaraderie, adding another layer to Ellen's complex web of relationships.
Recently, the tides of fate have shifted once more. Captain Bernard Frost, now a civilian himself, sought out Ellen, recognizing her invaluable skills and unwavering loyalty. He recruited her as the muscle for his Traveller crew, a role that promises new challenges and opportunities among the stars.
Ellen Vasquez Yutani stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability, a woman forged in the fires of war and tempered by the harsh realities of survival. Her journey from the disciplined ranks of the Star Marines to the shadowy underworld of criminal syndicates, and now to the uncertain but promising path of a Traveller, reflects the indomitable spirit that defines her. Her mastery of combat, both with fists and blade, marks her as a formidable presence, while her loyalty and bonds with comrades like Frost and T speak to the depth of her character. In the vast, unforgiving expanse of the Spinward Marches, Ellen continues to carve her own destiny, one battle at a time.
Background:
Born under the distant, cold light of Jewell in the tumultuous Jewell Subsector, Ellen Vasquez Yutani's life began as a testament to the harsh realities of the Spinward Marches. At eighteen, driven by a fierce desire to carve her own destiny, she enrolled in the Naval Academy of Jewell, her aspirations set on the starry expanse. However, the universe had other plans. As tensions flared along the border, Ellen's academic journey was abruptly cut short. She was drafted into the Star Marines, the crucible where her mettle would be tested amidst the crucible of war.Service in the Star Marines forged Ellen into a hardened warrior. Assigned to various vessels as a boarding marine, she faced the brutal realities of direct combat. Each engagement, a baptism by fire, honed her skills in the savage dance of close-quarters battle. Her prowess became legendary among her peers, but it was a costly fame. During a particularly vicious boarding operation, Ellen sustained severe injuries. Her sacrifice earned her an honorable discharge, marking the end of her military career but also the beginning of a new, uncertain chapter.
Among the camaraderie of wartime, Ellen forged a deep bond with Bernard Frost, a fellow soldier who shared her off-duty hours in the smoky confines of bars, where laughter and sorrow flowed as freely as the drinks. This friendship endured the trials of service and extended into civilian life, a rare constant in her ever-changing world.
Returning to civilian life, Ellen found herself adrift in a sea of normalcy that seemed alien after the chaos of war. She gravitated towards the shadows, finding work as an enforcer for a criminal syndicate—a role she euphemistically referred to as "collections." Here, her reputation for hand-to-hand combat and near-unmatched swordsmanship became both her shield and her weapon, a means to carve out a place in this new, lawless arena.
It was during these turbulent years that Ellen encountered T, a Merchant Marine officer. Their meeting was forged in the crucible of conflict, a shootout that erupted when T's crew was caught in the crossfire between rival syndicates. Ellen and T, forced into an uneasy alliance, navigated a deadly run-and-gun scenario, their survival hinging on mutual reliance and trust. This shared ordeal forged a bond of respect and camaraderie, adding another layer to Ellen's complex web of relationships.
Recently, the tides of fate have shifted once more. Captain Bernard Frost, now a civilian himself, sought out Ellen, recognizing her invaluable skills and unwavering loyalty. He recruited her as the muscle for his Traveller crew, a role that promises new challenges and opportunities among the stars.
Ellen Vasquez Yutani stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability, a woman forged in the fires of war and tempered by the harsh realities of survival. Her journey from the disciplined ranks of the Star Marines to the shadowy underworld of criminal syndicates, and now to the uncertain but promising path of a Traveller, reflects the indomitable spirit that defines her. Her mastery of combat, both with fists and blade, marks her as a formidable presence, while her loyalty and bonds with comrades like Frost and T speak to the depth of her character. In the vast, unforgiving expanse of the Spinward Marches, Ellen continues to carve her own destiny, one battle at a time.
Relationships
History
Servered aboard the same Naval Vessel, spent off hours and shore leave drinking together.
History
Met durring a shootoff crossfire the two were caught in. Foreced to work together for survival.
Traits:
| Str | Dex | End | Int | Edu | Soc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
Skills:
- Art 0
- Athletics 0
- Carouse 1
- Electronics: Remote Ops. 1
- Flyer 0
- Gambler 1
- Gunner 0
- Gun Combat: Slug 2
- Heavy Weapons 0
- Mechanic 1
- Melee: Blade 4
- Melee: Unarmed 1
- Persuade 1
- Pilot: Spacecraft 1
- Seafarer 0
- Streetwaise 2
- Tactics 0
- Vacc Suit 2
Currently Boarded Vehicle
Species
Ethnicity
Age
42
Birthplace
Jewell
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
Female
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