Pseudonym Social
Aboard the Opal Star
An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast. An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place. And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.
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Episodes
82. The Drifting Derelict Part 1 04.03.2024 32:36
The party settles into their temporary roles on board the Hyperlance, taking the time to rest and try and put some pieces together. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/ Buy me a coffee: https:...
81. Rifts and Reunions, pt 2 05.02.2024 48:10
Once the captain is informed of Otis' presence on the ship, the party retires to the mess hall for some food and conversation. Vae tests Stavias willingness to drink tea (which has leaves) while Anima tells Otis what she remembers about where she has been. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us...
80. Rifts and Reunions, pt 1 08.01.2024 45:20
When the party is sent to investigate the Hyperlance’s mystery intruder, they find the last person Anima expected to see on this ship, Anima’s father, being threatened by void shadows. This was not how she expected this reunion to go. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/Pseu...
The Liberation of Beacon Station 5: Epilogue 30.10.2023 30:14
Our crews sail off into the sunset and onto their epilogues as the news breaks across the universe about Beacon Medical Institutes' dark secrets. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonym...
The Liberation of Beacon Station 4: The Security Hub 23.10.2023 59:16
Now that all of the wings have been secured, it is time to breach the central security node to see what secrets it holds. They find one last surprising connection between Beacon and their crew while hacking the door, and on the inside, they find the man behind this all. Dr. Faedh Menteer, founder of Beacon Medical Institute, and proud member of the Shadow Technocracy. If they do not submit to his...
The Liberation of Beacon Station 3: The Technical Wing 16.10.2023 2:50:20
The crew of the Eramus Kai faces unexpected danger as they break into and secure the technical wing of Beacon Station. In their search they discover truly unsettling research, as well as notes about where this technology was going to be tested. They also do some digging that reveals not only who some of the power players are, but also who it is they really serve. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tablet...
The Liberation of Beacon Station 2: The Medical Research Wing 09.10.2023 2:02:20
The crew of the Nighthawk goes to secure the controls for the Medical Wing, while the crew of the Kitsu Nova begins their mission of breaking in to free those being kept by the scientists. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Suppo...
The Liberation of Beacon Station 1: The Staff Wing 02.10.2023 1:17:13
The crew of the Nighthawk infiltrates Beacon’s security hub by dropping in from outside of the shield and hacking their way through a maintenance hatch. From there they secure control of the Staff Wing and gather some startling information about the people who work for Beacon. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check u...
79 Fight for the Hyperlance pt 2 18.09.2023 44:47
In the aftermath of the fight with the corporate goons, Rhona asks the party to travel with the ship’s skeleton crew as they go to Pel Saros to ensure its safety. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/ Buy me...
78. Fight for the Hyperlance pt 1 04.09.2023 37:57
The crew catches someone trying to sneak onto the Hyperlance. When they go to investigate, they find more than they bargained for. Turns out Taarko brought a handful of corporate spies to help him take the ship. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us:...
77. Cheaters, Traitors, and Chasers, pt 2 21.08.2023 50:04
Now that the ambush has been dealt with, it is time to race to the Hyperlance to get there and get the ship to safety before Tarko can steal it. Along the way, Bal gets some unexpected information and has to leave the party to deal with something from his past before it puts them in danger. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https:/...
76. Cheaters, Traitors, and Chasers, pt 1 07.08.2023 48:31
Most of the party helps Rhona deal with her traitorous bouncer before chasing down Tarko. Meanwhile, Stavias' new friend gives up all of the goodies on the way to go and meet Tarko at the Hyperlance. Bal’s contact does their best to keep an eye on everyone. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow u...
75. The Eclipse 24.07.2023 1:04:28
Bal’s contact helps the party ditch their tail and find a way into Eclipse without drawing much attention, going so far as to give them a meeting with the owner. When Stavias goes to deliver the package to Rhona, the party realizes that they have been more thoroughly trick than they expected. Now they need to help Rhona fix things before someone gets hurt. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by...
74. Welcome to Pel Tavaria 10.07.2023 1:10:24
The crew arrives at Pel Tavaria, where they hope to find Anima’s family. Spectra has other matters to attend too, leaving the party to begin the investigation on their own. And they end up getting pulled into something unexpected that they need to deal with now before it gets out of hand. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Additional music by Tabletop Audio Chec...
73. Truth and Trust, pt 2 26.06.2023 49:52
Anima shares some of her concerns about meeting the family she has just begun to remember. Stavias attempts to learn more about the Federation and is sent to Spectra, who shares her part of the story and leaves the rest to Vae and Anima. Then Vae and Stavias have a heart-to-heart where they begin to mend their rocky friendship. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/...
72. Truth and Trust pt 1 12.06.2023 57:03
Our crew takes some time to catch Stavias up on what they missed during the hunt for the Basilisk, including the fact that Vae and Anima came from the Federation. This sparks their curiosity, so they go to do some investigating of their own while Vae talks to Spectra about the book she found. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsoci...
The Cleanup Crew: The Dockside Job, Part 2 (MOTW) 29.05.2023 41:23
The Cleanup Crew has a new job! A nearby ship has a hedge-hare problem and they have been hired to get it taken care of before the creature can cause more problems. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: Nicholas Jeurdy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/ Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-f...
The Cleanup Crew: The Dockside Job, Part 1 (MOTW) 15.05.2023 41:34
Meet the members of the Cleanup Crew, the oddest group you have ever seen and the new face of sci-fi pest control. While their company is still new, they are beginning to make a name for themselves. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: Nicholas Jeurdy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/...
71. Rain Check, pt 2 01.05.2023 48:42
The data they gathered from the ship hangar provides some surprising answers as to the goals of whoever used it, as well as their final destination. Anima gets a lead on where her family might be, thanks to a contact of Spectra’s. Vae gets confirmation that her mentor is out of the Federation and mostly safe. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: http...
70. Rain Check, pt 1 24.04.2023 46:11
A storm prevents any ships from taking off, so the crew goes over to the Crimson Cutter to eat lunch and hang out until the rain has passed. Anima asks Malachi if he has a contact at Nova Station, and he quickly leaves the room once things start getting personal. While talking through what she remembers, Anima unlocks another memory. The memory of her family. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music...
69. Crash Course 17.04.2023 1:06:30
Kai leaves the group, muttering something about nanomachines, and leaves our party on their own to fly the Basilisk back to the Crimson Cutter. It is a tense flight filled with potential dangers, but they are able to make it most of the way back in once piece. Then they discover something unexpected in the cargo bay. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us o...
68. Unexpected Rendezvous, pt 3 10.04.2023 40:31
There is another monster between the party and the Basilisk. The rhodelite bhaterra was not happy about them disturbing its nap, and they dispatch it with more ease than their last two obstacles. Vae collects the crystals that fell off the creature. It takes some time to get the Basilisk into something resembling working order. It is far from spaceworthy, but it should be able to make the flight t...
67. Unexpected Rendezvous, pt 2 03.04.2023 42:56
As soon as they enter the cave, the party finds themselves facing off against two Cassarian Rippers. They dispatch them rather effectively, Kai revealing himself to be more dangerous than they expected. Vae gains another arm for her collection. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Additional music: Planet Hell by Nicolas Jeudy / DARK FANTASY STUDIO Check us out: h...
66. Unexpected Rendezvous, pt 1 27.03.2023 52:33
Someone has snuck up on the party and they react quickly. Thankfully, Vae recognizes her old associate Scarecrow (played by Benjamin Drury of Lawful Great Adventures) before he is killed. Kai was forced to flee the Federation after attempting to investigate the creation of the Ashenguard, a curiosity sparked by the sight of Anima soon after her arrival. Since then, he has been in hiding on Euria 7...
65. Last Known Location 20.03.2023 1:09:56
Stavias goes to speak with Spectra about their place on this ship and her theories on the Basilisk. Spectra, in turn, asks them about the falling out with their father. Vae verifies information with Spectra and let's slip that this isn’t the first time she’s seen a ship full of people disappear. Anima asks Spectra if they will get to speak with someone from Nova Station since she remembers Dot...
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