Which backstory will you be going for this time?

Pre-service History

The Pre-service History that you choose for your character will affect not only certain dialogue sequences, but also the amount of morality points he or she receives when an amount is given. You could decide which type of character you would like to play-either Renegade or Paragon-before you begin, or just choose the story that interests you.

Spacer
'Both of your parents were in the Alliance military. Your childhood was spent on ships and stations as they transferred from posting to posting, never staying in one location for more than a few years. Following in your parents; footsteps, you enlisted at the age of eighteen.'

Selecting the Spacer Pre-service History for your character gives him or her a point bonus when receiving Paragon morality points.

Colonist
'You were born and raised on Mindoir, a small border colony in the Attican Traverse. When you were sixteen slavers raided Mindoir, slaughtering your family and friends. You were saved by a passing Alliance patrol, and you enlisted with the military a few years later.'

Selecting the Colonist Pre-service History for your character gives him or her partial point bonus when receiving Paragon or Renegade morality points.

Earthborn
'You were an orphan raised on the streets of the great megatropolises covering Earth. You escaped the life of petty crime and underworld gangs by enlisting with the Alliance military when you turned eighteen.'

Selecting the Earthborn Pre-service History for your character gives him or him or her a point bonus when receiving Renegade morality points.

Psychological Profile

As with your character's Pre-service History, the Psychological Profile that you select will affect some dialogue as well as your character's morality.

War Hero
'Early in your military career you found yourself facing an overwhelming enemy force. You risked your own life to save your fellow soldiers and defeat the enemy despite the impossible odds. Your bravery and heroism have earned you medals and recognition from the Alliance fleet.'

Selecting the War Hero Psychological Profile gives your character a point bonus when receiving Paragon morality points.

Sole Survivor
'During your service, a mission you were on went horribly wrong. Trapped in an extreme survival situation, you had to overcome physical torments and psychological stresses that would have broken most people. You survived while all those around you fell, and now you alone are left to tell the tale.'

Selecting the Sole Survivor Psychological Profile gives your character a partial point bonus when receiving Paragon or Renegade morality points.

Ruthless
'Throughout your military career, you have held fast to one basic rule; get the job done. You've been called cold, calculating, and brutal. Your reputation for ruthless efficiency makes your fellow soldiers wary of you. But when failure is not an option, the military always goes to you first.'

Selecting the Ruthless Psychological Profile gives your character a point bonus when receiving Renegade morality points.