• Species: ExoHuman
• Born: 2598 aboard the Last Frontier (38 years during “A Dark Conspiracy”)
• Affiliation: Loner

Nikita Smirnow was born aboard the Last Frontier to a Russian-Ukrainian family.

During the Beta Age, Nikita was a Free State Courier Rider, part of a loose network of freelance couriers vital to connecting exohuman settlements. He served as a messenger for the Volunteer Army of Man during the Great War, delivering critical information and supplies across dangerous territories. Nikita was known for his skillful riding and ability to navigate treacherous landscapes.

However, after the Peace Treaty was signed and the Federal Confederation was established, Nikita’s fortunes changed. Accused of losing cargo under suspicious circumstances—while claiming he had been robbed—GAIA refused to assign him to the Federal Courier Service. Instead, he was reassigned to the Federal Pottery in Morningstar, a job he saw as an insult to his skills and ambitions. Feeling betrayed and constrained, Nikita chose to break free from society altogether.

Since 2633, Nikita has lived as a Loner, surviving on the Dark Side through scavenging, theft, and occasional contracts with outlaw factions. His past as a courier and messenger has equipped him with unmatched knowledge of VOI 700 D's terrains and Trade Routes, making him a formidable and elusive presence in the region.

• Traits: Independent, resourceful, territorial
• Behavior: Nikita is calculating and distrustful, rarely speaking unless necessary. His life on the fringes has made him wary of strangers, but he respects those who show strength and cunning. Despite his solitary nature, Nikita has a dry sense of humor and occasionally reveals a softer side when discussing his beloved Hoos.
• Values: Above all, Nikita values freedom and autonomy. He despises authority and refuses to pledge allegiance to any gang or faction, choosing instead to live by his own code of honor.

• Height: 1.88 meters
• Build: Stocky and muscular, with the strength and endurance needed for survival in the harsh conditions of the Dark Side.
• Appearance: Nikita wears a self-made suit crafted from Moar fur, complete with a hood made from the head of the beast he defeated. His Federal Sheriff Trapper Cap, stolen during a raid, features a Lumilight integrated for visibility. His gloves, stolen from Federal Express Riders, appear out of place due to their pristine condition. Nikita's weathered face is framed by a scruffy beard, and his piercing blue eyes seem to always be scanning for threats.

• Armor Class (AC): 14 (Moar fur armor provides moderate protection)
• Hit Points (HP): 80

Actions:

• Windstrike Rifle: A rare and powerful ranged weapon.
• Damage: 1d8 piercing | Range: Normal 80 meters, Maximum 100 meters | Reload: After each shot
• Federal Stun Gun: A melee weapon for disabling opponents.
• Damage: 1d4 (stuns and paralyzes temporarily)

Special Abilities:

• Territorial Awareness: Nikita has advantage on Perception checks to detect threats or intrusions in his territory.
• Survival Instincts: Gains advantage on Survival checks related to foraging, navigation, or hiding.
• Hoos Command: Can direct his Hoos to trample or block enemies.

Nikita’s primary motivation is survival and maintaining his autonomy. He is content to live alone but harbors a quiet ambition to leave his mark on VOI 700 D’s outlaw history. Nikita seeks to accumulate enough resources to establish a hidden sanctuary where he can live without fear of discovery or interference.

Nikita Smirnow offers a unique challenge as a Loner who operates with cunning and efficiency.

• Dynamic Encounters: Use his Hoos and versatile weaponry to create complex combat scenarios. Nikita can use the Hoos to shield himself or to escape.
• Ambiguous Morality: His distrust of others and sharp wit can lead to tense standoffs or unlikely alliances, depending on the players’ actions.
• Loner Code: Nikita adheres strictly to his code of honor, which can be leveraged by players who show respect and resourcefulness.

• Outlaws
• Loner
• Ralar Region
• Gamma Age
• Beta Age
• Free State Courier Riders