Worlds Away

As Mara and Arnaud head to the Aventine system, Nasir and Lila try to sell the representatives of Earth and Aventine on a new direction for humanity’s future. Nasir has a sit-down with President Li. Arnaud and Mara get in some training time. Lila looks to new stars. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After their fifteen-minute head start runs out, Arnaud and Inspector Hooper try to escape Mateo’s apartment without destroying the peace summit, while the rest of the party prepares for the Valiant to leave Ascension. Mara asks one of the delegates for help breaking through to Aventine. Arnaud lays out the results of his investigation. Lila helps Nasir with a decision. “Suns Rise Above,” written a...

As Arnaud continues to work with Inspector Hooper, the rest of the Minerva Project begins to meet with individual delegates, pushing them toward agreement on the principles of the New Armistice. Mara clears the air before their mission to Aventine. Lila adds a proposal to the board. Arnaud and Nasir strike a deal. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Following the welcome reception, the summit begins in earnest, and the crew of the Minerva Project tries to navigate the planets’ differences while Arnaud investigates the murder of Lilian Gale. Lila and Mara catch up while off the clock. Nasir goes exploring with Rivka Sarek. Arnaud strikes deals with some new friends, and shares information with an old one. Full credits available at: worldsawayp...

As the peace summit officially begins, the Minerva Project welcomes the arriving diplomats and attempts to thaw relations between Earth, Aventine, and the rest of the Verge, all while Arnaud updates Mara on his meeting with Shaw. Lila catches up with a member of the council on Satis. Nasir agrees to return a favor from Eos. Mara asks about a very specific plant. Arnaud bumps into someone. Full cre...

As the delegates finally reach Ascension Station, the party meets with the new arrivals and welcomes them to the summit. Nasir meets with Mahr to discuss the conference and potential threats to a peace. Mara confronts another crewmember about their doubts. Arnaud meets with an old co-worker. Lila stares into the abyss. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The crew makes their final preparations for the peace summit and welcomes some early arrivals to Ascension Station while trying to prevent the death of Aventine’s top diplomat from interfering with their plans. Nasir introduces the party to a colleague from Earth. Lila seeks out guidance regarding her visions of the Traveler. Arnaud plays the waiting game. Mara grabs some coffee with a friend from...

A downtime episode (part two). After Nasir reads Mateo into the true mission of the Minerva Project, the crew prepares to announce a peace summit that might build a successor to the armistice and prevent another war in the Verge. Lila reflects on the party’s decisions on Kairos. Mara puts the finishing touches on her own secret weapon. Arnaud follows up on his message to Scion. Nasir looks for ans...

A downtime episode (part one). Returning to Ascension after the events in the Kairos system, the crew of the Minerva Project begins preparations for a peace summit that could chart a new course for humanity. Mara pitches a way to stop the devices threatening the Verge. Lila asks who will have a seat at the table. Arnaud checks in on things at the park. Nasir reads in a new member of the team. Full...

In their final confrontation with the Front for an Independent Verge, the crew learns the group’s true designs for the planet and decides what to do next. CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After arriving at the research station and hearing Adam’s threat to Dr. Stone’s sister, the Minerva Project crew enters the facility and attempts to rescue the hostages before the asteroid’s impact. CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

The Minerva Project crew runs into a local resident during their trek to the research facility. Arnaud provides a distraction. Mara helps navigate a hidden side of Kairos. Lila questions the group’s direction. Nasir makes a new friend. CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After arriving in orbit around Kairos, the party begins their rescue mission to the planet’s surface. Arnaud plays the role of negotiator. Nasir leads a trek through the wilderness. Lila considers the planet’s future. Mara scouts for local fauna. CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

With a new mission assigned by President Li, the party heads to Kairos, facing an inhospitable environment and even more inhospitable hosts. The crew welcomes a guest to the Valiant. Mara and Nasir discuss politics. Lila helps Arnaud find new purpose. CW: This episode includes depictions of hostage-taking. Guest starring Alexandria Camacho Worley, Mitchel Worley, and Briomi the Witch. Full credits...

After a monster threatens several members of the party and destroys a beloved landmark, the team develops a plan to expose the truth about what’s haunting Hemsworth. Will Beth and Harry rescue the Hamboree and save the town from holiday obscurity? Will Dana and Simon find the creature behind it all and score the deal of every podcaster’s dreams? Will Carol Anne ever get her white pie Pizzazzle cal...

The holiday crew returns to Hemsworth for another Hamboree on this year’s two-part special. But this time, something sinister is afoot in our humble holiday hamlet. As a series of attacks endangers the town and threatens cancellation of the Holiday Hamboree, the new mayor assembles a trusted crew, along with some outside expertise. Will the team be able to track down the monster terrorizing Hemswo...

Downtime continued. Lila’s experiences in the Landscape are challenged. Mara tracks the origin of the devices, and begins to engineer a solution. As Nasir decides how best to protect his secret, Arnaud reaches out for a favor. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

A downtime episode. Now back on Ascension, the party faces the aftermath of their press conference and of revealing the threat of war. The Minerva Project crew starts to plan with their new leadership. Nasir reveals his latest complication, and tries to make amends with Mara. Arnaud makes a phone call. Guest starring Doug Lindner, Kateryna Kuntsevich, and Shayna Han. Full credits available at: wor...

After arriving at the Fleet’s own secret cache, the crew drops off Riley while deciding which truths should be revealed to humanity. Mara readies her most important presentation yet. Lila proposes an alternative hypothesis for the ghost ship. Arnaud tries a different tack with his commanding officer. Nasir receives help from an ally. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After Mara and Arnaud recover the Clarity device and return to the Valiant, the crew finds themselves under attack by an Aventine ship and tries to make their escape. Mara researches the device they found on the asteroid. Arnaud suggests what to do with their guest. Lila prepares for a difficult conversation. Nasir is confronted about the party’s secrets. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.c...

With Lila out of the Landscape and the crew divided between the asteroid and the Valiant, the landing party continues to explore the space rock’s passages while avoiding attention from the Aventine warship. Lila reckons with her experiences inside Nadia’s mind. Nasir continues his efforts at diplomacy. Arnaud and Mara make a new acquaintance. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergenc...

With Lila missing inside the Landscape, Mara and Arnaud explore the asteroid while Nasir stalls for time. Mara and Arnaud play detective. Nasir heads back to meet a guest. Lila receives a warning. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After discovering a survivor on board the Amity, the party tries to save her life while tracking down the missing device. Nasir uses his engineering background. Arnaud and Mara take a road trip. Lila reaches out to their new guest, and finds something else along the way. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

Worlds Away jumps on the video-game-adaptation trend as the crew explores the MV Amity. Mara pulls up the mini map. Arnaud crouches to sneak. Lila throws a bottle. Nasir finds hidden lore. Full credits available at: worldsawaypod.com/convergence

After detecting the location of another Clarity device, the party tries to leave Ascension Station without tipping their hand to Nico Torres. Nasir attempts to read others into the conspiracy. Arnaud and Mara discuss the crew’s newfound independence. Lila reflects on a dance. Guest starring Madeline Marie, Annaleigh Benton, and Adrian Thoen . Featuring gameplay from “ Mobile Frame Zero: Firebrands...