Ragnar Ivaldsson Long
Born
: 268-1078
Homeworld
: Narsil (0107) / Sword Worlds
Ragnar
was born into the Long family in a very senior position. He was
destined to become one of the leaders of this important Sword Worlds
family. He started his career as a diplomat, working within the Long
family in negotiations with other families, mega corporations and the
Sword Worlds government itself. During this time he came into
possession of a Darrian Artefact – a skull cap like device that
regulates dreaming as well as acting as a psionic shield. He was
promoted to Secretary and rewarded with an increase in Social
Standing as well as large salary.
The
next term Ragnar became involved with the trading arm of the Long
Family, becoming a co-ordinator working with Gram Bragison Long, a
distant relative. He quickly realised that this side of the family
was closer to an organised criminal organisation as opposed to a
normal business, but the financial rewards quickly overcame any
ethical concerns. During this time he was promoted within the ranks
of the organisation and became a full member of the semi-legal
trading firm.
Carrying
on working for the Long Trading Arm, he was sent to look into the
family's off-world interests during which time he learnt how to fly a
spacecraft as well as leaning martial arts. Further promotion and
financial rewards in the form of Ship Shares were his reward for
aiding and abetting the activities of his firm.
The
next term saw the start of the Fifth Frontier War, and with a war
economy kicking off there were many opportunities for making profit
for the Long Trading Arm, many of them questionable if not down right
illegal. An investigation into his activities by an independent media
company led to Ragnar's trial for embezzlement and profiteering. He
managed to beat the rap and avoid punishment but this led to his fall
from favour from more senior members of the Long family and the Long
Trading Arm and although gaining promotion, he was forced into a less
influential role.
After
the war, Ragnar frustrated by his reduced authority in the Long
Trading Arm, organised a separate sub consultancy to take advantage
of all the salvagable wrecks floating within the Sword Worlds and
surrounding area. Ignoring the fact that all such wrecks were claimed
by the Imperial crown as part of the peace settlement, Ragnar's
company looted their way across several systems. As more pressure was
placed on the Long family by the post war Sword Worlds government,
this became too much of a departure from acceptable behaviour and
Gram Bragison Long passed on information that Ragnar was behind the
looting and the salvage company was quickly dissolved. Ragnar escaped
punishment by the skin of his teeth but has earned the displeasure of
the more senior members of the Long family and will find it difficult
to regain their trust.
UPP
BAB99E, Rank 3 (Criminal)
Streetwise
1, Trade (Armourer) 0, Gun Combat 0, Tactics 0, Admin 1, Advocate 1,
Comms 0, Diplomat 0, Investigate 0, Persuade 0, Deception
0, Melee (unarmed) 3, Pilot (Spacecraft) 2, Broker 2, Leadership 1,
Vac Suit 0, Jack of all Trades 1, Gunner (Turrets) 2, Drive (Tracked) 1, Sensors 1, Vacc Suit 1
Cr
100,000, 13 Ship Shares, Organisation Membership
Image Credits : Photo a mashup of Lord Lucan and the Kray Twins, space debris picture from Gizmodo
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