Tempo Astelian

Lieutenant Tempo Astelian
IC Information
Full Name:	Tempo Astelian
Gender:	Male (He/Him)
Species:	Coordinator
Age (Birthdate):	19 (August 13 0077)
Hair Colour:	Purple
Eye Colour:	Brown
Height	5'11" (180 cm)
Job:	Pleasant Operator
Homeland:	Neo-Turkey
Awakening:	2
Primary Unit:	Zentradi Monitor Ra Mari II
BGM:	Unset
OOC Information
Origin:	Original Character (NPC)
Factions:	3SA
Player:	Bel

A cheerful young officer fond of games, Tempo Astelian has not always had the easiest of time fitting in with his peers. A Coordinator from a nation that does not favor them, he found his successes were less often celebrated, and he grew up fairly withdrawn as a result. Since joining Londo Bell--an organization that seemed less troubled by his Coordinator abilities and more in need of all the talent it can get--he's really opened up, taking on Eight York's former post as Comms Officer on the Ra Mari. Now, he handles the needs of the crew with aplomb, and regularly serves on the bridge as the 'voice' of the Ra Mari. His loyalty to his Captain has only increased as rumors about her go around, and not entirely just for her good nature--anyone with a problem with her is likely to have a problem with him, too.

Background

• 0077: Born as a Coordinator to a wealthy couple who turned to the practice after difficulty having children in other ways. His birth took place outside Federation territory, on a 'vacation' for his parents, and this got around the illegality of the procedure.
• 0081: Tempo's little brother is born, without Coordination.
• 0085: In the wake of 30 Bunch and the Titans' rise, the Astelians start to fund the AEUG.
• 0091: Allegations of being a Coordinator see Tempo fail to get into the same prestigious private school as his parents attended; the scandal sees their social profile take a hit, and their business dealings lose a number of partners who are part of increasingly Natural-identitarian groups. Paired with Earthside interests taking a big hit thanks to the disasters around the globe, they have some difficulties... but their sheer wealth insulates them.
• 0093: Tempo's parents announce that their younger son will be heir to their companies, bowing to pressure from anti-Coordinator partners to choose the 'Natural' son over the 'lapse in judgement'. He withdraws socially, but excels in school.
• 0095: Tempo graduates with honors, but is hardly celebrated. He signs up with Londo Bell this year. While worried he will deal with more of the same sentiment as at home, instead he develops a friendship with one Eight York, who helps him learn to open up to others. He is very successful, making friends among the crew and proving himself skilled in logistical matters. Additionally The Winter Wonderland incident occurs, and Tempo helps his friend and superior officer Eight York organize and lead the remaining crew. His is promoted, and succeeds York as Comms Officer aboard the Ra Mari.
• 0097: Defects with the rest of the Ra Mari to form the 3SA. Mistrusting the Sleeves on the Ra Mari II, he is part of an effort to train in case of their betrayal; when this leads to an uprising on the ship, he is a major figure on the Captain's side. This experience changes him somewhat, forcing him to mature, and he comes out of it still optimistic but less naive.
• 0098: Joins the Magallanica Defense Force with the rest of the Ra Mari II.

Resources

Tempo Astelian oversees the personnel and communications of the entire Ra Mari II, and now as part of the Magallanica Defense Force he draws a very good salary as Lieutenant Commander.

He has a number of friends now, but his relationship with his family is quite strained. Most of his connections remain in the former Alliance and in Terminal.

He is however up on the most current intelligence on the Ra Mari II; he's inherited Enba Rezza's spy network aboard the ship.

Relationships

Name	Affiliation	Affinity	Relationship
Eight York	Londo Bell		"Through everything that happens, she's still standing. If I can be like her..."
Enba Rezza	Londo Bell		"Kind of intimidating until you get to know them, and then still intimidating. Jokes aside, I really like and trust them."
Licia Chovan	Londo Bell		"She's great! Uh, super great. Really... great. Right. Definitely doesn't spook me."
Kathras Fari	Londo Bell	???	"I don't understand... He didn't even say goodbye. I know he made mistakes, but..."
Lavnadim Orlodhari	Londo Bell		"He's a good friend--and I hear, a great boss. He can be a little stiff, but I've seen him loosen up a time or two, so I think he's all right."
Itsuki Kazama	Londo Bell		"I won't be left behind!!"

Cutscenes

• 2023-05-26: After The Battle
• 2024-08-31: A Poor Welcome