…and that, my friends, is JURY DUTY. The City of Alexandria, VA is putting its demands on key members of the Atomic Overmind Press staff today, so we are regrettably forced to push the release for Tehran: Nest of Spies off until Wednesday, Dec, 2nd (there are a few remaining touches that are necessary). We apologize for the delay…blame The Man!
However, to whet your appetite for Tehran: Nest of Spies, we’ll give you a little taste of what’s in store. Meet the head of the Iranian Gendarmerie…and it’s not who you’d expect.
Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr.
Colonel Schwarzkopf (b. 1895) may be best-known to Americans as the chief investigator in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, or possibly as the voice of the Gang Busters radio program in the late 1930s, but in Persia he is the trusted commander of the National Gendarmerie, and has been since 1942. Put in charge of Persia’s only national police force during the Allied occupation, he brought the same dedication, honesty, and organizational skills to the task that he’d used as Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. With his wife and son (back in New Jersey) presumed dead after the Serpentfall, Schwarzkopf has re-dedicated himself to his men and his adopted country, an attitude that gains him enemies and grudging respect in equal measure in the corridors of power.
He speaks German, Persian, and Russian in a raspy voice, a consequence of a gas attack during WWI.
Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d6, Vigor d10
Skills: Driving d6, Fighting d6, Guts d10, Intimidation d10, Investigation d8, Knowledge (Criminology) d8, Knowledge (Logistics) d10, Notice d8, Persuasion d8, Riding d10, Shooting d8, Stealth d6, Streetwise d8, Survival d6, Tracking d6.
Charisma: 0 Pace: 6 Parry: 5 Toughness: 8
Edges: Brawny, Command, Connections, Danger Sense, Investigator, Nerves of Steel, Quick Draw.
Hindrances: Anemic, Callous, Code of Honor, Loyal
Special Abilities
Gendarmes: As head of the Gendarmerie, Col. Schwarzkopf can call on a squad of Gendarmes (2d6 available) anywhere in Persia. (Use Police stats, DAR p. 81; replace Driving with Riding d6, increase Shooting to d6.)
4 Responses to “Only one thing can delay Ragnarok…”
Poo. But YAY for Col. Schwarzkopf (Sr.)! I can’t wait — my group’s meeting next weekend to gen up some characters together, and do a run-through brief adventure to re-acclimate me with the SW rules… and then they’re likely OFF TO TEHRAN (from Rhodes U., by way of Capetown and Djibouti…)
By Tom C. on Nov 30, 2009
Excellent! When we get our forums up and running later this month, I’d love to hear about the game!
By The Overmind on Nov 30, 2009
*foot-a-tapping*
It’s already Dec 2nd, and I don’t see it in sight!
By Lobster on Dec 2, 2009
It’s going to be a bit later today. The Jury Duty monster is rough.
However, another preview will be up in about an hour.
By The Overmind on Dec 2, 2009