| Lanth is the capitol of the Lanth subsector. It is a large world with a standard atmosphere tainted with pollution from the world's past, and with most of the surface covered with water. The half-a-million people live in comfort under a liberal-minded monarchy at an average stellar tech level. In general Lanthians are progressive and enterprising, and while being competitive they are also friendly (almost to the point of being xenophilic). In all an ideal world as a subsector capitol and interstellar hub. Cultural aspects are influenced by the lack of space and lean towards collective action, a somewhat rigid class structure (changed by marriage or profession), extended families, strong privacy customs, and a widely accepted ethical code (offenders dispised). Other cultural aspects include 4 prominent local customs:
Born to Miros and Lana Stein (an upper-lower class or "blue collar" family), Christop has an elder brother (Philip) and younger sister (Tatjana). He is moderately devoted to the Lanth system, is resonably stable and has slightly below average leadership potential. Christop has a healthy respect for the law and is somewhat conservative compared with other Lanthians. At the age of 18, Christoph was clumsey but very strong for his age and quite bright. He could drive, work a computer, and handle a sports rifle. He enlisted into the Imperial Marines (Support Branch). At the end of his first term, Christoph was involved in a raid that went disasterously wrong. His heroic action to save his unit gained him a Purple Heart, a Medal for Conspicuous Gallentry, and a promotion. In his third term he was awarded a Meritous Conduct Under Fire medal after which he cross-trainind into the Marine Commandoes. In his fourth term, Christoph was awarded a second MCUF and finally reached the top of the enlisted ranks: Sergeant Major. During the Fifth Frontier War he was assigned to an Irregular Operations unit in the 214th Fleet. With this assignment came a transfer (against his wishes) into the Imperial Navy. |