=== Picking a Nation ===
The first thing you need to do if you are creating a new character for the purpose of roleplay is to pick a [[Nations | nation]]. For players who wish to delve deeper into the Vendetta Online universe for their characters, reading the official [[VO_Backstory|backstory]] is a must. Do you want to be part of the Serco Dominion, part of the Order of Eo or Akan, or part of the Union of Independent Territories. ? Each has there their own unique backgrounds.
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=== Creating a Profile ===
The detail details your character's profile will need is directly related to the amount of information you want other players to be able to know about your character. You will need these items of information: (boldface '''<font color=red>o</font>''' denotes optional information)
* Age
* Birthday '''<font color=red>o</font>'''
You also have the option of creating a biography of your character. Several threads on the Vendetta Online Message Board have archives of these. Some hints:
* Make the story realistic within the realm of Vendetta Online. I.e., if it doesn't fit in the official backstory or would be anachronistic to the Vendetta Online universe, don't put it in.
** Keep away from [[:wikipedia:Mary_Sue|Mary Sues]] if at all possible.
* Make it interesting so...
** ... that other players will want to learn about your character.
Now that you have an idea of what your character looks and acts like, it's time to figure out what he or she will be doing in the Vendetta Online Universe. Here are just a few to start you thinking:
* Combat Pilot Assassin - A pilot who defends his or her nation or faction from enemy attackscontract killer. Helps in escorting the nation's transports and/or capital ships from port to port.* Trader - Someone who is constantly buying and selling from one station to the next. Generally a This job can be extremely profitable endeavor.* Miner - Someone who braves the bot infested asteroid belts in search of hard to find ores. Generally if you have a profitable endeavor.* Pirate - An individual or group of individuals bent on taking goods from traders/miners for the purpose of profit. Killing is considered optional.* Pirate Hunter - An individual or group whose sole purpose is to make sure that the trading lanes are clear large list of pirates, and to destroy pirates as they are foundclients.
* Bounty Hunter - Someone who collects nationally issued bounties. Can be extremely profitable if the bounty is high.
* Combat Pilot - A pilot who defends his or her nation or faction from enemy attacks. Helps in escorting the nation's transports and/or capital ships from port to port.
* Explorer - Someone whose thirst for knowledge is only matched by his or her drive for solitude. They are the ones that help map the known universe.
* Hive Hunter - Someone who has dedicated there life to eradicating the infestation of the Hive bots from the known universe.
* Medic - Someone who has dedicated his or her life to helping others. They are the mechanics and medics of the space lanes.
* Mercenary - These are "contracted" individuals, who will take any job if the money is good.
* Assassin Miner - A contract killer. This job can be extremely profitable if you have a large list of clients.* Space Racer - These are Someone who braves the stick jockeys bot infested asteroid belts in search of Sedinahard to find ores.* Explorer - Someone whose thirst for knowledge is only matched by his or her drive for solitude. They are the ones that help map the known universeGenerally a profitable endeavor.
* Outlaw - Those that live outside the known laws, but don't necessarily take part in pirating or other nefarious actions.
* Pirate - An individual or group of individuals bent on taking goods from traders/miners for the purpose of profit. Killing is considered optional.
* Pirate Hunter - An individual or group whose sole purpose is to make sure that the trading lanes are clear of pirates, and to destroy pirates as they are found.
* Space Racer - These are the stick jockeys of Sedina.
* Trader - Someone who is constantly buying and selling from one station to the next. Generally a profitable endeavor.
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