Krayzikk said
On a ship like the Pegasus, would there normally be a small team? Or would there be some kind of system built into the boilers to prevent them from needing constant attention?
On a ship like the Pegasus, it would be entirely boiler run, being the size of a Brig. Because of the increased weight of the iron plates and the limited space to store coal, the magician and engineer are expected to work in tandem to figure out a system.
Ermine said
What are the odds the crew would accept a former pirate as a doctor? In the event that I were to join this, of course. The liberator kind that took over slave ships and freed the people?
Odds are good, especially if said pirate billed him/herself as a former "Privateer" with letters of marque (mark?).
ToskaO said
I don't imagine that steampunk has a whold lot of gender issues... Y'know with it being Victorian Era based, and y'know... Queen Victoria... I'd imagine that skin colour matters less when there are vampires, werewolves, and fairies in the world. Though, based on the Chief's character concept, he's probably holding back out of professionalism, not open mindedness.
Indeed! This universe sees a lot more prejudice toward the supernatural creatures than other races and women, though slavery still exists in the United States and Latin America. One of the reasons Napoleon is so successful is, like it or not, 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' plays well with the supernaturals on the continent who have experienced a brutal three centuries.
RumikoOhara said
Am I to assume that there will prevail an informality aboard ship which is not as would be expected by the standards of the time period?
There will be a degree of informality. (looking back on this, I should've spent my free time in the hospital expanding my IC post lol) People of rank, IE Captain, First Mate and Gunnery Officers will have to be distinguishable. Everyone else is free to dress as necessary.