Aboard the Opal Star

Now rather suspicious of the new guest, who is thoroughly locked in quarantine, Vae and Spectra work together to corroborate her story. Meanwhile, Tali is sent in to see what she can learn while talking her ear off (and saying nothing at the same time).  From what they can tell, Sash is not a threat, though they still have questions as to her trustworthiness.  Meria has been in contact with a pers...

In the light of a heightening bounty situation, their newest unexpected addition has everyone on edge. It could be a trap. Or they could lay a trap of their own.  Faridah proposes the idea of dangling information as the bait to lure out whoever could possibly be behind the bounty. They bat the idea back and forth, thinking through different approaches and problems they could run into.  Meanwhile,...

After learning that her family has supposedly disappeared, Faridah shares that her father's favorite pass time was finding ways to disappear. Being a general in the Federation and married to a non-human made him unpopular, so he made sure to always have contingencies. Chances are, the rest of his people will be disappearing as well.  The clue her mother left behind points to Ondus, the Prometh...

With the chaos of Paragon Industries behind them, Vae seeks out Spectra to discuss a few possibilities relating to who could be behind the bounty. This leads to a more personal conversation where Spectra shares her search to find the truth about what happened to her missing friend.  She also gets some unexpected news from her mentor. It seems the Hallahs have disappeared, and it doesn't look l...

The story of the Opal Star provides a wonderful escape for the crew of the Shirley, a ratty ship with an absolute tightwad of a captain. They have 6 months left of their 2-year contract, so the end is in sight.  But they may need to find alternative employment soon as it seems Captain Ka'Ryn has her own plans for how this job will end. They're not nice plans either. Sound effects by: Zapsp...

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The crew finds themselves temporarily trapped in Paragon Labs when a group of hackers starts attacking their firewalls. Normally, this would not be a problem but seeing as the lab is currently housing a volatile (and possibly sentient) material, this is problematic indeed.  Vae and Spectra work on helping to secure the station while Faridah and Anima make sure that nothing gets out of the bio lab....

The Opal Star arrives safely at Paragon Labs, where they are greeted by the site manager who helps them unload the engine. While waiting in the docking area, the party notices an odd-looking Promethean man who appears to have four arms.  They quickly learn that this individual is in fact Lex, the Opal Stars chief engineer, who, after a brief conversation with Spectra, immediately boards the ship. ...

Vae continues her conversation with her mentor, moving past their current situation to a concern that had been plaguing her for some time. She explains to him how the Ashenforged are made in the Alliance, then mentions her worry about some people she lost long ago and what the Federation may have done with them.  He quickly cuts her off and redirects her to the problem at hand, asking what was goi...

While working on her helmet, Faridah does some research into the music label and discovers the name of her agent, among other things. She shares this information with Vae, who then researches things further.  Faridah has a high-profile agent who is very particular about whom he works with. This agent also almost ended up in a fair amount of trouble before a used shuttle salesman helped prove he di...

After getting the ancient engine secured, the party goes to check in with Meria to see what might have changed while they were gone. They learn that the bounty has been updated and the crew is taking every precaution.  Tali gets to work finding a buyer for the engine.  The party gathers in the mess hall to learn more about their situation and drink some tea. Spectra briefly calls Anima by another...

After successfully completing the first two challenges, the party has reached the final part of the vault. It is a puzzle that they cannot solve alone, and it hints at how even good things can be dangerous if not handled correctly. They have half of the pieces, while Spectra has the other half.  The reward for completing this section ends up being more than the party expected. More than Spectra ex...

The party delves into the mystery of the Belare vault, Spectra taking one route while our trio takes the other. First, they pass through a twisting maze whose walls are lined with a history wholely unfamiliar and old. It appears to be a tale of the origin of the universe. Then the three are compelled to split up to face a more personal trial. The guardian of the vault challenges them, asking them...

The party continues to discuss the implications of the bounty situation. They go to Meria, who has been researching whatever she can find on who placed it and why. So far she has been able to uncover the username of the person behind the bounty, Trigger, but she isn’t entirely sure who they are.  She and Trigger work on different sides of the same circle, so most of what she knows is just rumors....

The year 1927. Event: The "A Century of Progress International Exposition" also known as the Chicago World's Fair (pushed up 5 years from our reality, 1933).  The topics of interest this year include a series of discoveries regarding a new natural resource in which there has been a significant investment. This resource is unnamed, however many people have been calling it "Gravitium...

Things have gotten complicated aboard the Opal Star, with the recent announcements in the Federation. The crew finds themselves in need of more funds to get their loved ones to safety. The good news is, Spectra has a lead on a Belare vault. They have traveled to Aebos to meet with her contact at his bar.  Tali, Vaelena, Anima, and Faridah relax at their table as Spectra goes to handle the negotiat...

The Federation has declared the crew dead, putting their loved ones in a potentially precarious situation. Meria and Spectra mention knowing people who may be able to get them out safely, but it will not be cheap. They need money and they have recently been made aware of a way to get that money.  One of Spectra’s archaeology contacts is offering to give her the first go at a recently discovered Be...

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It is time for the new crew members to start their combat training because things are never dull on this ship. Tali takes them through how to use the external guns. Then they try out the shuttle simulator before practicing their hand-to-hand combat with Tylrish.  Then comes the unexpected news they were waiting for. The Federation has officially declared them dead and they are going to be running...

After successfully helping the Valna of Rekura not once, but twice, the crew returns to the Opal Star . There are no more jobs that need doing immediately, so they take some time to process their situation.  Vaelena’s mentor has been keeping her apprised of the situation in the Federation. There have been whispers of an investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the Jaeger explosi...

The medicine has been delivered and the beast has been tamed. But in the process one of the Valna had an allergic reaction to something and by the time they get attention, their heart has stopped. Anima’s instincts kick in and she is able to get their heart beating again, even though she has no idea how she knew what to do.  This leads to a conversation with the party about what kind of person Ani...

With the medicine safely delivered and distributed, the Valna have one last request of the crew of the Opal Star . The tribe needs a new defender but they do not have the strength to tame a new one themselves. So the party agrees to tame the beast while the Valna provide backup. They take some time to prepare before stepping into the clearing where they will face down their first truly alien creat...

Welcome to Rekura, home to a tribe of Valna who have found a way to coexist with a not incredibly welcoming planet. The Valna are a hardy people who have continued to survive after nearly being wiped out several times. Some have scattered across the universe to better ensure their survival, adapting to whatever environment they found themselves in. They hold tightly to their identities and their t...

The Opal Star is quickly approaching the planet Rekura, home to the Valna tribe that is waiting to receive the much-needed medicine. The Valna are a strong people, steeped in tradition and deeply connected to their primal nature. Spectra has worked with some of their tribes before and knows them to be fiercely loyal when that loyalty has been earned. They will not allow new things to change their...

Maggie Marley finds her answer and more in the depths of the archives. Soon after a witch hunter arrives, coming to take her and a few others to lure out people he believes practice dark magic. The friends refuse to let him take Maggie and quickly handle the situation, just in time for the headmistress to arrive. That is when the full truth of the story comes out. Xander: www.twitter.com/heartbeat...