Revamped character creation preview (updated 9/29/15)

All players start by setting their identification and receiving a fancy ASCII ID card:

Next, based on your passenger class you enter the ship in a varying area (for instance passengers are in a cabin, unticketed lowlives are in a vent):

To get where you're going, you'll need to avoid danger or solve a problem:

Right before plunging to the planetary surface, you'll get a choice of starting goal and landing spot:

Once you've made a choice of starting background, it's off to the races!  Did I say races?  I meant dropping to the surface in a cramped emergency pod:

A variety of other players, items, vehicles, and potentially hungry wildlife will be happy to welcome you to your new planet.  Thank you for signing both your colonial agreement, and the non disclosure form provided at the beginning of your voyage.

Best regards,
The Central Administrative Complex