YEAR OF

REDEMPTION’S RISE
SEASON 5
SCENARIO: 5-05
LEVELS: 5–8

BOOM-BLOCK
GAMBIT
BY LYSLE KAPP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR
Lysle Kapp Adventure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
DEVELOPMENT LEAD Appendix 1: Level 5–6 Encounters� � � � � � 23
Jessica Catalan

ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT Appendix 2: Level 7–8 Encounters� � � � � � 27

Linda Zayas-Palmer
Appendix 3: Game Aids � � � � � � � � � � � � 31
EDITING LEAD
Solomon St. John Organized Play � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 41
EDITORS
Shay Snow GM ResouRces
Campaign Home Page: starfindersociety. club
COVER ARTIST
Books: Starfinder Core Rulebook, Starfinder Alien Archive (AA), Starfinder Alien Archive 3 (AA3),
Jason Smith
and Starfinder Armory (AR)
INTERIOR ARTISTS Maps: Starfinder Flip-Tiles: Space Station Starter Set, Starfinder Flip-Tiles: Space Station Docking
Michele Giorgi, Mark Molnar, Mary Jane Pajaron, Bay Expansion, and Starfinder Flip-Tiles: Space Station Emergency Expansion (optional)
Beatrice Pelagatti, and Jason Smith
Online Resource: Starfinder Reference Document at paizo.com/sfrd
CARTOGRAPHERS
Jason Engle and Jason Juta
scenaRio TaGs
ART DIRECTION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN Scenario tags provide additional information about an adventure’s contents. For more information
Emily Crowell and Justin Lucas on scenario tags see Chapter 1 of the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder Society.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Linda Zayas-Palmer FacTion (exo-GuaRdians)
ORGANIZED PLAY COORDINATOR
Alex Speidel FacTion (second seekeRs [ehu hadiF])
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
Tonya Woldridge MeTaploT (YeaR oF RedeMpTion’s Rise)
DIRECTOR OF GAME DEVELOPMENT
Adam Daigle suMMaRY
The PCs are assigned to patrol B-block in the Adamantine Bastille when they’re caught up in an
PUBLISHER
escape attempt. While acting to stop the fugitive inmates, the PCs uncover a wider plot involving
Erik Mona
assassins entering the prison to eliminate targeted prisoners and kidnap another. Investigation
reveals a surprise enemy, who has connections to an old foe of the Starfinders.

HOW TO PLAY

PLAY TIME: 4–5 HOURS

LEVELS: 5–8

PLAYERS: 3–6

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BY LYSLE KAPP
ADVENTURE
BACKGROUND
Beneath the Lorespire Complex lies the private Starfinder-
operated prison known as the Adamantine Bastille. Having
housed a variety of criminals and threats, the prison has
also long been a source of consternation and discomfort for
many Starfinder agents. The closure and repurposing of the
Adamantine Bastille is chief among the agent-driven reforms
that First Seeker Ehu Hadif has been implementing in the
aftermath of the Data Scourge. Although the First Seeker
is happy to see to the prison’s closure, it has neither been a
quick nor simple task. Working in partnership with Absalom
Station’s courts and other legal professionals over several
months, the Dataphiles and Cognates factions have undertaken
the process of determining which prisoners should be released,
which should have their cases reexamined, which should be
transferred to support or rehabilitation facilities, and which
should to be extradited to their home planets, among a variety
of other outcomes. Most of the prisoners have already been
processed and are no longer in Starfinder custody.
The prisoners remaining within the Adamantine Bastille are
the ones the Society has deemed to be a significant threat
due to the violence of the crimes of which they have been
found guilty. These prisoners await transfer to the care of the
Stewards, where they’ll remain incarcerated. Among these
prisoners is Datch, a cunning criminal who attempted to
destroy the Starfinder Society’s reputation and violently seize
control of AbadarCorp.
Yet, not all the prisoners are as dangerous or guilty as they
appear. A secretive criminal group with a centuries-old connection
to the Starfinder Society has long used the Adamantine Bastille
as its own personal prison. Utilizing falsified documentation,
cover identities, and thorough knowledge of Starfinder Society
procedures, the clandestine group (referred to in this adventure
only as the Organization) has falsely imprisoned civilians and
other foes it wants removed or disappeared, but who may prove
useful in the future.
The sudden closure of the Adamantine Bastille has forced the
Organization to make a quick decision: allow these disappeared
prisoners to be moved (and potentially discovered as innocent)
or infiltrate the Bastille and assassinate the falsely accused
prisoners. They have chosen death.
To that end, the Organization dispatched one of its most
senior agents, Evethriel (LE female augmented elf mystic) to
pose as a Steward. Evethriel has a second objective beyond
murder: the abduction of Datch. While Evethriel and Datch have
not previously met, Datch has met Evethriel’s sibling, Iroiveth
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Where in the Universe?
This adventure takes place in the Adamantine Bastille, a
prison maintained by the Starfinder Society that lays beneath
the Lorespire Complex, headquarters of the Starfinder Society
located on Absalom Station.
ABSALOM STATION
The Nexus
Diameter: 5 miles; Mass: less than ×1/100; Gravity: ×1 (artificial)
Atmosphere: Normal; Day: 1 day (artificial); Year: 1 year
Absalom Station orbits the sun where the missing planet
of Golarion once was. It’s a major trade center and seat of
government for the Pact Worlds, hosting representatives
of various cultures and backgrounds from throughout the
known universe. For more information about Absalom
Station, see page 400 of the Starfinder Core Rulebook and
page 38 of Starfinder Pact Worlds.
(LN agender augmented elf), who was killed by Starfinders a
few years ago. Iroiveth was tasked by the Organization with
helping Datch in her smear campaign against the Starfinders—
for a time—then disposing of her as soon as she became a
liability. For her part, Datch is aware Iroiveth worked for an
outside group with considerable influence that was willing to go
to extreme lengths to achieve its aims.
While the Organization has taken considerable precautions
to conceal its existence from the Starfinder Society, their
current plot has many moving parts. The Society may not be
well-positioned to stop the assassinations and abductions, but
its agents can still take the opportunity to deal the Organization
a significant blow. The stage is set for Starfinders to begin
unraveling the Organization’s conspiracies and following the
threads of their influence back to their mysterious source.
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GETTING STARTED
Having received a message from First Seeker Ehu Hadif, the
party heads to the entrance of the Adamantine Bastille. Give
the players Handout #1: First Seeker’s Message (page 34). Once
the players have read the handout, allow the PCs to gather and
recall what information they can, making any purchases or other
preparations accordingly, before proceeding to the entrance of
the Adamantine Bastille.
COMPUTERS, CULTURE
(RECALL KNOWLEDGE),
OR DIPLOMACY (GATHER
INFORMATION)
Based on the result of a Computers, Culture, or
Diplomacy check, the PCs might know more about
the Adamantine Bastille, its defenses, and its
history. They learn all of the information whose
DC is equal to or less than the result of their check.
PCs who played Starfinder Society Scenario
#2-14: Data Purge automatically recall
the information from the 30+ section
since they were the team in question;
don’t provide this information until
the PCs have reason to know
that Datch is relevant to this
adventure (such as by gaining the
15+ information below or from
reviewing documentation about
the prisoners).
10+: The Starfinder Society has
occasionally detained certain criminals
and villains that posed an active threat to
its agents or the interests of other beings
or groups within the Pact Worlds.
15+: The Society holds its prisoners
within the Adamantine Bastille, a
Starfinder-run prison that lies beneath the
Lorespire Complex. Among those currently
being held by the Society is Datch, the former
Archdirector of Security for AbadarCorp and
a confirmed criminal who waged a lengthy,
multimedia smear campaign against the
Starfinder Society and arranged the murder of
numerous AbadarCorp employees.
20+: Composed of a series of outer cells that
surround three areas of high-security cellblocks
designated as A-Block, B-block, and C-Block,
the Adamantine Bastille is guarded
by veteran Starfinder agents. Its
existence has long been a source of
consternation and discomfort for Ehu Hadif
many Starfinder agents.
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25+: The B-block and C-block hold some of the most dangerous
enemies of the Society as well as individuals with information too
valuable to be kept unguarded. Adamantine security gates, anti-
teleportation wards, analytic body scanners, and surveillance
cameras are among the tools incorporated into the cellblocks
to protect inmates and prevent their escape. The outer cells of
A-Block have significantly less security, often housing guests
who required a private and secure location to lay low or hide
from enemies. In the past, the Starfinder Society has offered this
service to special allies in dire need of remaining hidden from the
rest of the galaxy.
30+: Approximately two years ago, Datch infected the Lorespire
Complex’s computer systems with malicious programming,
granting her surveillance and control throughout the Starfinder
Society’s headquarters. Discovering the intrusion, then First
Seeker Luwazi Elsebo and Celita assigned an elite Starfinder
team to secretly access Guidance’s core server. These
agents snuck into the Lorespire Complex through the
waste processing center and advanced up a waste
chute into the Adamantine Bastille. From there,
the agents accessed the maintenance tunnels
leading to Guidance’s core server and uploaded
antivirus files to rid the Complex’s systems of the
malicious spyware.
MEETING WITH THE
FIRST SEEKER
At the entrance to the Adamantine Bastille, Steward
agents and Starfinder agents alike hustle in and out of the
pair of massive doors opening to the sally port that leads into
the prison. First Speaker Ehu Hadif (LG male kasatha solarian)
waits outside the doors as Ixthia the Unbreakable (LG agender
copaxiAA4 vanguard), leader of the Exo-Guardians, speaks
with one of the Steward officers. Upon spying the PCs, Ehu
waves one of his many hands and motions for them to
approach him. Read or paraphrase the following.
“I’m pleased to see you here,” declares the First
Seeker. “Transfers are going as planned, but one can
never be too cautious. These walls hold some very
dangerous, bold, and capable beings—many of
whom are currently held in B-block, where I need
you to patrol. While the prisoners remain within
Starfinder care, the Society is responsible for
their safety and security.”
Ehu extends a hand holding a datapad.
“A-Block is fully cleared. You’ll find
approximately three dozen prisoners
remain in the Bastille. Over half
of those remain in B-block, which
you will be patrolling. Information
regarding the prisoners can be found
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on this datapad. Several cells in B-block have been emptied, but
not all. Of course, during an activity as sensitive as prisoner
transfers, one should keep a vigilant eye on all areas within
the cellblock.”
“We’ve seen to it the surveillance equipment, protective
wards, and security measures in the Adamantine Bastille have
been checked and re-checked prior to your arrival,” adds Ixthia.
“All are in optimum working order. The prior patrol reported
no incidents. Nevertheless, given the nature of the remaining
prisoners, we thought it wise to maintain patrols by our most
capable agents throughout the transfer process.”
They hold out a key card. “This opens each of the cells in
B-block, should you need access at some point while conducting
your patrol. You’re responsible for monitoring the prisoners in
B-block. You need not concern yourself with the process of
transferring the prisoners over to the Stewards. Another agent,
Jewel Whitforge, is handling the more bureaucratic tasks,
such as reviewing transfer orders, tracking the accompanying
documentation, and showing Steward agents to the appropriate
cell numbers upon arrival. Though I expect her duties
to keep her occupied during your patrol, she
knows the Adamantine Bastille better than most
agents and is a useful resource should any
issues arise.”
Ehu tasks the PCs with guarding and
patrolling on B-block (areas A and B). The
datapad contains a list of the prisoners awaiting
transfer in B-Block, give the players Handout
#2: Prisoner List (page 35) when the PCs
review it. The keycard opens the cells on
B-block, though a failsafe programmed into
it allows only one cell to be opened at a
time. The datapad also includes a map
of B-block. Ehu and Ixthia do their
best to answer any questions the PCs Jewel Whitforge
may have. If asked, they can provide
information about the Adamantine
Bastille, its defenses, and its history (see Getting Started on page maps, areas A and B. Use the maps on pages 6 and 9 for this
4). They also try to answer any questions about the remaining
prisoners, noting the PCs may well have encountered Datch, if
not the others. They think highly of Whitforge and consider her
to be a competent, friendly, and trusted Starfinder agent.
Development: At the briefing’s end, Ehu asks the PCs to
seriously consider what they’d like to see the Bastille become
once it’s closed and remodeled.
B-BLOCK
B-block is a functioning prison cellblock. Its most prominent feature
are the rows of prison cells, which are numbered consecutively
by north-south row, beginning with cells ABB101–ABB107 in the
west-most row, cells ABB201–ABB208 and cells ABB301–ABB308
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in the central row, and ending with cells ABB401–ABB407 in the
east-most row near B-Block’s entrance. Although the cells vary
in size and accommodations depending on the biology of the
individuals formerly or presently housed within them, each shares
the same common features. A single, transparent wall composed
of transparent aluminum faces the alley. A single metal bed tray,
sink, and waste portal are bolted to the interior, adamantine-
coated walls. A small desk and chair are bolted to the floor. The
interior ceilings are 20 feet high, but the exterior extends to the
cellblock ceiling, which is 25 feet high. The alleys and cells all have
normal light until the explosion in Event 1 causes a blackout and
the emergency lighting kicks in to provide dim light.
The unmarked cells on the map are unoccupied, standing
empty and unlocked as the prisoners within them have already
undergone transfer. Each cell can be locked or unlocked with the
keycard Ixthia provided.
Roughly every 30 minutes, a Steward officer is scheduled to
enter the cellblock to take a prisoner into custody and ready
them for transport. Once Evethriel leaves with Datch during
Event 2, Whitforge places B-block in lockdown and
outside traffic can no longer enter.
During their shift, the PCs are expected to
pass through each of the areas of the cellblock
and can interact with some of the prisoners.
The interactions should be kept brief to ensure
time for the later events. Ask the players what
method they use to patrol the area. After they
have had a chance to patrol the area, Event
1 begins, and the Organization’s plan enters
its next phase. Familiarize yourself with the
Organization’s plot and this adventure’s
events, consulting Handout #3: Timeline
of the Organization’s Plot on page 36 as
needed. Handout #3 is intended for
GM use only.
This area is particularly large. In
order to fit on a standard-sized battle
grid, it has been subdivided into two
area. The locations in area A are described below, followed by the
locations in area B. Areas A and B are connected by a 100-foot-
long hallway. At the beginning of this hallway, on the side of area
A is a magically and technologically reinforced door that can
be triggered in case of emergency to allow the guards to take
shelter in area B and escape through the laundry hatch in area
B2 to gather reinforcements. This door remains open and tucked
away in the walls until the PCs reach area B and begin combat
with the Horn Gang (see Event 3 for more details)
A1. MAIN ENTRANCE
A single entrance allows access to B-block. When the PCs arrive,
read or paraphrase the following.
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A. B-BLOCK (MAIN AREA)

A1

A7 A5 A5

A5 A5 A2

A5 A6 A5

A4 A5 A5

A6 A3 A5

A5
A5 A3 A6

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This room has a series of computer terminals used for processing
transfer documents and unlocking the cellblock doors. Monitors
cover the walls, providing live feeds of the cellblock alleys, the
sally port, and the entrances to the other cellblocks.
Only one terminal is currently in use, mostly obscured by
several stacks of old-fashioned bound paper books piled upon
it, and occupied by a bookish, dwarven woman. She turns her
chair to stand, knocking over piles of books in the process.
“Greetings! I’m Jewel Whitforge,” says the dwarven woman
by way of introduction. She flashes a chipper smile before
bending down to start picking books up off the floor. “Once I
get these books taken care of, I’ll buzz you through the security
door into B-block.”
“Sorry about the mess,” she continues. “Staffing has been
reduced as the Adamantine Bastille undergoes decommission
and the number of prisoners is reduced. Still, Royo insisted the
remaining prisoners be provided these books as long as
they remained here. They may be old-fashioned,
but Royo says they open opportunities for
learning and entertainment without the risks that
come with giving inmates access to the infosphere.
To be honest, I think Royo just sends the books down
here to make room for more books on his library
shelves. If he has his way, this cellblock and
all the others will be converted
into full-on library wings!”
The woman is Jewel
Whitforge (LN female
augmented dwarf
operative). Whitforge
has been tasked with
double-checking all the
documents during each
transfer and unlocking
the cellblock doors, among
other duties. A PC who succeeds
at DC 15 Culture check knows that Whitforge
is well-known within the Starfinder Society. She
joined the Society five years ago in the wake
of the Scoured Stars Incident and quickly rose
to her current administrative position within
the Adamantine Bastille. She’s known for her
efficiency, intelligence, and friendliness.
In truth, Whitforge isn’t a loyal
Starfinder. She’s a spy working for the
secretive Organization who maintains a
cover life as a Starfinder to perform their
duties throughout the Adamantine
Bastille. See the Roleplaying
Whitforge sidebar on page 7 for Datch
advice on running  Whitforge.
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ROLEPLAYING WHITFORGE
Whitforge is a skilled and crafty spy. Her presentation as
pleasant, curious, and helpful to the PCs is an integral part
of advancing the Organization’s plot. Should she fall under
suspicion, allow the PCs to attempt a DC 31 Sense Motive
check (DC 34 for Levels 7–8) to detect deception against
Whitforge. If confronted about being deceptive, Whitforge
admits she has concerns about the PCs’ presence and
their capabilities as she’s used to handling B-block on her
own, that anything could go wrong given the nature of
the remaining prisoners, and she’d honestly prefer matters
be left in her capable hands without the PCs meddling
or interfering with the prison’s final operations. These
statements are true.
Unless described otherwise, Whitforge remains at her post
at this location, observing the PCs through the cameras.
A2. DATCH’S CELL
The notorious Datch (NE female ysoki) is currently being
housed in this otherwise typical cell as she awaits
transfer. As the PCs patrol the cellblock, they should
pass by this cell. When they do, read or paraphrase
the following.
“Hello, Starfinders! I’m tickled red
that you’ve decided to stop by for a
house-warming visit. Do you like what
I’ve done with the place? It could use a fresh coat
of paint and some curtains, but otherwise I think
it looks rather cozy, don’t you?” The white ysoki
beams with a wide grin as she gestures from the
transparent walls of her cell to the steel desk in
front of her. “For those I haven’t met, I’m Datch,
and I’m known for more than just my eye for
fine décor. Sure, the Society and I may have had
our differences in the past, but I’m willing to let
bygones be bygones.”
Datch once served as Archdirector of Security
for AbadarCorp. While in that position, she
executed a multimedia smear campaign targeting
the Starfinder Society as part of her scheme
to ascend the corporate ladder. She’s been
imprisoned within the Adamantine Bastille
since the Society put a stop to her murderous
manipulations approximately two
years ago. Datch has an inkling
that something big may be afoot
but hopes to weasel some additional
information out of the PCs. She
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engages the PCs in conversation and asks leading questions.
A PC that succeeds at a DC 15 Sense Motive check on Datch,
realizes she’s fishing for information, but doesn’t otherwise seem
to have anything up her sleeve.
Development: Shortly after Event 1, Datch is removed from
her cell by Evethriel, who is disguised as a Steward. See the
Datch is Gone! sidebar on page 13 for more information.
A3. HORN GANG CELLS
Typical of the other cells in the block, each one of these cells
holds a member of the “Horn Gang,” Cloug (N barathuAA),
Meddo “The Horn” Borvakis (NE female nuarAA mechanic), and
Scrupps (CE male trollAA3). Each is described in more detail in
Event 3 on page 12. The three gang members have a history of
working together, carrying out a series of daring heists, before
they were caught trying to steal priceless artifacts from the
Lorespire Complex.
Development: Each of these cells is blown open with an
explosive device during Event 1. Event 2 and Event 3 involve
the attempted escape of the Horn Gang in other locations
within B-Block.
A4. TOZZARRACK’S CELL
This cell has the features typical of the other cells in the block
and houses Tozzarrack (CE agender copaxiAA4 operative). A PC
that succeeds at a DC 18 Culture check recalls Tozzarrack’s
history. Fed anti-robot propaganda since a young colony,
Tozzarrack became a “scrap minder,” one of the covert
government operatives that battled the “robot menace” on
Tabrid Minor. Tozzarrack successful sought and destroyed
robotic threats on their home world until the government’s
stance on artificial intelligence was altered after an incident
involving the Starfinder Society. When the “scrap minders” were
shut down, Tozzarrack blamed the Society. Calling themselves
the “Circuit Breaker,” Tozzarrack commenced a campaign of
terror, committing numerous violent acts against artificial
beings and members of the Starfinder Society.
Development: This cell is damaged by an explosion during
Event 1, injuring Tozzarrack and pinning them beneath a pile of
rubble. See Event 1 on page 10 for more information.
A5. OCCUPIED CELLS
These cells, typical of the others in the cellblock, contain
prisoners guilty of violent and heinous crimes, which are briefly
described in Handout #2: Prisoner List. If asked, they don’t deny
their crimes or hide their motivations.
Development: The occupants of these cells witness the
assassination of targeted inmates during Event 4 and can
provide information to the PCs during Event 4 and Event 5.
A6. TARGETED CELLS
These cells, designated ABB105, ABB207, ABB303, and ABB306,
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contain those prisoners that the assassins have designated for
termination. The occupants of these cells are innocent of the
crimes for which they have been charged, which are listed in
Handout #2: Prisoner List, however, these prisoners have long
given up claiming their innocence. They remain silent and don’t
speak with the PCs under any circumstances.
Development: During Event 4, the PCs discover that several or
all of the people in these cells have been murdered. The number
of people who are still alive depends upon the PCs’ actions later
in the adventure.
A7. BISSERELLE’S CELL
Bisserelle (N male wrikreecheeAA envoy) is held here. Like the
other targeted inmates, Bisserelle has been wrongly imprisoned
but has resigned himself to his fate, fearing any protests of
innocence will be ignored as they have in the past. He’s the final
prisoner the assassins have marked for termination.
Development: During Event 4, a pair of assassins unlocks this
cell and attempts to murder Bisserelle. The PCs arrive in time to
(potentially) save Bisserelle’s life.
B1. GUARD AREA
This area provides a place for prison staff to gather outside of
the prisoners’ view, conduct reporting, store basic supplies and
materials, and relax. The area is currently unoccupied due to
staff reductions and the impending closure.
Hazard: If the PCs fail to keep pace with the escaped Horn
Gang during Event 2, the Horn gang sets an improvised explosive
detonation trap here, as described on page 11.
Treasure: A stash of gear, consisting of a d-suit II with a mk
1 thermal capacitor upgrade, a liquidator disintegration pistol
(Starfinder Armory 36), a yellow star solar brand (Armory 43),
two batteries, two high-capacity batteries, and two mk 2 frag
grenades (plus two mk 3 incendiary grenades for levels 7–8), lies
behind a panel here, having been previously placed by Evethriel.
The weapons are relatively generic and conclusively neither of
Starfinder nor Steward standard issue. A PC who searches the
area prior to Event 1’s explosions can locate these items with a
successful DC 24 Perception check (DC 28 for levels 5–8). After
Event 1, the explosions knock the panel loose, making the stash
obvious to all PCs without a check.
B2. LAUNDRY CHUTE ACCESS
This area contains a laundry chute used for the cleaning of guard
uniforms, prisoner linens, and the like. As the chute leads outside
the block, it’s secured by a hatch prominently labeled “laundry
drop.” The hatch requires the insertion of a valid keycard and
entry of a valid access code to open. The map of B-block the PCs
received on their datapad includes the current access code for
the laundry chute.
Development: During Event 3 the PCs encounter the Horn
Gang here attempting to escape.
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B. B-BLOCK (GUARD STATION)

B1

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EVENT 1: KABOOM!
This event occurs after the PCs have had a chance to patrol the
whole block. The Horn Gang does their best to wait until a point
in the PCs’ patrol where none of them are watching their cells.
If the PCs’ patrol pattern has no such gaps, they look for the
pattern’s weakest point instead.
A series of three violent explosions shakes B-block and the
area is momentarily plunged into darkness. These explosions
come from the cells marked A3, where each of the members
of the Horn Gang detonates explosives to destroy their cell
doors before fleeing toward area B. Each character must
succeed at a DC 17 Reflex save or be knocked prone and
take 3d6 bludgeoning damage (DC 18 and 5d6 bludgeoning
damage for levels 7–8). Simultaneously, the cameras and
comms in B-block are scrambled, rendering all cameras
inoperable for 10 minutes, and all comm units
and other communications devices inoperable
for 1 hour. All prisoners other than the Horn
Gang members are knocked prone and hurt by
the blast, including Datch, who looks surprised.
She has nothing to do with the explosion and
her cell remains securely locked. If the PCs
didn’t leave any opportunities for the Horn
Gang to escape without being observed, one
or more might witness the explosions directly,
with unobserved cells exploding first to provide
a distraction for prisoners in observed cells to
trigger their own escape routes. After a few
moments, the emergency lighting activates,
illuminating the entirety of B-block in
dim light.
The PCs might choose to run after
the fleeing Horn Gang members
immediately, or check on the status of Tozzarrack
prisoners after the explosion. Whatever
they choose, one prisoner’s plight is
immediately obvious. Read or paraphrase the following.
Red emergency lights flicker to life, illuminating the intersection before they get away.
of two alleys between multiple rows of cells. Acrid, burning
clouds of particulates linger in the air, producing an eerie haze
that covers an area littered with fragments of twisted metal and
charred debris. Large craters pock the floors, exposing internal
damaged pipes and disconnected electrical cables.
The purple, roughly humanoid shape of a copaxi struggles
beneath a pile of metallic shards and rubble. Their efforts
produce an audible cry of pain, but leave them helplessly pinned.
The copaxi is Tozzarrack, who lies injured and trapped beneath
debris left by the explosions. They have 10 Hit Points remaining.
Safely freeing Tozzarrack from the debris requires a PC to
succeed at a DC 20 Athletics, Engineering, or Medicine check (DC
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23 for levels 7–8). Failure by 5 or more causes them to take 1d6
damage and remain stuck.
As noted in area A4 on page 8, Tozzarrack harbors a strong
prejudice against all forms of AI and technological life and is
loath to receive help from any such “junk,” including androids,
SROs, drones, and anyone augmented with cybernetics. If any
of the PCs fit into these categories, they loudly refuse their
aid, choosing to risk death rather than be helped by “scrap
metal.” Under these circumstances, the DC to rescue Tozzarrack
increases to DC 24 (DC 28 for levels 7–8). A PC that succeeds at
a DC 22 Bluff, Diplomacy, or Intimidate check (DC 26 for levels
7–8) can convince Tozzarrack to accept their help, reducing the
DC back down to its standard levels.
If the PCs check on Whitforge, she’s prone in area A1, with
a bloody nose and a hand raised to hold
her bumped head. She insists she’s fine,
drags herself to the desk and calls out to
the PCs through the entry doors, explaining
cameras and comms are down, but the locks
are functioning, and B-block’s entrance is
undamaged. She urges the PCs to find the source
of the explosion while she tries to fix the comms
and ensures the entrance remains secure.
Development: If the PCs free Tozzarrack from the
rubble and ask what happened, they admit the three
members of the Horn Gang used explosives to blow open
their cells then fled deeper into the cellblock (to the
south). Tozzarrack doesn’t know how they got the
explosives, but they do recall seeing the Horn
Gang carrying a tool kit and a fourth explosive
device. This information grants the PCs a +2
circumstance bonus on spotting the
trap, if set, in Event 2. The PCs can
use the keycard provided by Ixthia
to place Tozzarrack into one of the
nearby, unoccupied cells if they wish.
If the PCs decide to update Whitforge on the Horn Gang’s
escape attempt, she urges them to track down the Horn Gang
Infamy: If the PCs chose not to help Tozzarrack, they gain
1 Infamy. They don’t gain this Infamy if they failed to help
Tozzarrack (only if they purposefully chose not to help). They
also don’t gain this Infamy if they choose to chase after the
fleeing prisoners first and then help Tozzarrack after Event 4.
However, this delay makes them harder to save, increasing the
DC of all checks to rescue them by 2 and lowering Tozzarrack’s
remaining Hit Points to 7.
EVENT 2: RUNDOWN (CR 6
OR CR 8)
As the PCs rush deeper into B-block to find the escaped prisoners,
the members of the Horn Gang try to remain out of sight and make
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good their escape. Catching up to the fleeing prisoners requires
the PCs overcome a few obstacles. Each obstacle requires three
successful DC 20 skill checks (DC 23 for levels 7–8) to efficiently
circumvent; groups of 5 or fewer PCs require only 2 successful
checks. If the PCs don’t accrue enough successes, they proceed to
the next obstacle regardless, but the lead of the escaping inmates
increases, and they may have to contend with an additional trap.
Catching Bearings: Determining or anticipating which way the
Horn Gang fled requires a successful Engineering, Perception, or
Sense Motive check. The DC of this check assumes that none of
the PCs were actively observing the cells in area A3 at the time of
the explosion; if the PCs didn’t leave such an opportunity for the
Horn Gang, PCs who witnessed the explosions directly gain a +5
circumstance bonus on this check.
Smoke-Filled Corridor: The explosions released billowing
smoke and particles into the air that fill the corridors and
intersections of the cellblock. Identifying the forms of the
escaping prisoners through hazy air requires a successful
Perception, Life Science, or Survival check.
Coated Floors: Debris from the explosion severed a service
pipe in the walls, which is now spraying an oily substance across
the floors of the cellblock, making them slick. Keeping pace
with the prisoners requires a successful Acrobatics or Physical
Science check.
If the PCs succeed on at least two of these obstacles, they
corner the escapees as soon as they reach area B2; proceed
directly to Event 3. Otherwise, the prisoners get a large lead and
have time to rig an improvised explosive detonation trap behind
them. In this instance, the PCs risk triggering this trap as they
pass through area B1. This trap is detailed under Hazards below.
After the PCs encounter this trap, proceed to Event 3.
Hazards: If the given enough time, the Horn Gang sets up an
improvised explosive detonation trap in area B1 that the PCs
either trigger or disable as they pass through.
LEVELS 5–6 (CR 6)
IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DETONATION TRAP CR 6
Type technological; Perception DC 29; Disable Engineering
DC 24 (defuse explosive)
Trigger location; Reset none
Effect explosion (4d12+4 F & P); Reflex DC 16 half; multiple
targets (all targets within 20-ft. radius)
LEVELS 7–8 (CR 8)
IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DETONATION TRAP CR 8
Type technological; Perception DC 32; Disable Engineering
DC 27 (defuse explosive)
Trigger location; Reset none
Effect explosion (8d10 F & P); Reflex DC 18 half; multiple
targets (all targets within 20-ft. radius)
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SPLITTING THE PARTY
It’s possible the PCs will be suspicious enough of events
in the cell block that some of them stay behind while
the others chase the Horn Gang. This decision could
rapidly become dangerous for the PCs, as they could
wind up clashing with the Horn Gang and the arriving
assassins at the same time. However, it also opens up the
possibility that the PCs could prevent any assassinations
from happening. If your group decides to leave members
behind in the cell block, carefully consider the assassin’s
tactics. It would be appropriate to have them prioritize
killing their targets until the skeleton crew of PCs
establishes they’re a legitimate threat. They might also
decide to have one of them attack the PCs while the
other continues with the killings, realizing only too late
what the PCs are capable of. In the Horn Gang encounter,
consider having Meddo continue to try hacking the
laundry chute rather than joining the combat right away.
When choosing tactics, use your best judgment to create
a situation that has dramatic tension but avoids being
too deadly for the PCs.
If any PCs remain behind in area A, they witness the
emergency doors leading to area B closing, a visual and
auditory clue of their isolation. The assassins target Favienn
in cell ABB306 first, in order to draw the PCs’ attention
away from Datch’s cell. Save the attack on Bisserelle
described in Event 4 for a time when the other PCs catch
up or the last target, whichever comes first. Unless stopped,
the assassins kill one target every 3 rounds, as described in
the development section of Event 3.
If any PCs are positioned to witness Evethriel coming
in to abduct Datch, she notices their attention and stays
in-character with her disguise, holding her weapon at the
ready and demanding to know what’s going on here. She
moves toward the PCs via the easternmost cells as if to join
them, except instead of rounding the corner to join in the
combat, she opens the door to Datch’s cell, enters, and then
teleports away with her. The PCs hear the sound of the cell
door opening.
If the PCs choose to focus their efforts on opening
that door to reunite with their allies rather than
attacking the assassins, the assassins don’t attack them.
They want to get their job done and get out of here as
soon as possible, before Starfinder reinforcements have
a chance to arrive. Note the DC of the Computers check
to hack the door from this side is 5 higher for people
who don’t have the keycard.
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Development: Whitforge intends to trap the PCs in area B.
When she no longer hears the sounds of the chase in area A, she
remotely closes the security door at the beginning of the hallway
that leads from area A to area B. This door isn’t visible from area
B1, and the PCs are unlikely to notice the closing door unless
some of them remained behind in area A.
EVENT 3: CORNERED! (CR 8
OR 10)
This encounter uses the map of area B on page 9. If the PCs
trigger the improvised explosive detonation trap in Event 2, they
start this encounter in area B1. Otherwise, the PCs start this
encounter in the northmost corridor of area B2. Wherever the
PCs start, the Horn Gang is currently arguing over accessing the
laundry drop hatch. Read or paraphrase the following.
“Type in the code!” calls out a voice ahead, its tone akin to that
of squeaking balloon. “Aren’t nuar supposed to be good with
directions. Why isn’t the laundry chute open yet?”
“I’m trying but the key card isn’t working!” huffs a female
voice. Her response is accompanied by a deep snort and the
pounding of access keys followed by a sharp buzzing sound.
Meddo “The Horn”
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“Hurry up! Hurry up!” chants a third voice, deeper and gruffer
than the others.
“Type in the code!” repeats the squeaky voice.
“The code isn’t working!” yells the female voice in growing
exasperation. Her cry is accompanied by more pounding and
punctuated by the return of the sharp buzzing sound. “Why
isn’t it working? She said it would work!”
Creatures: The three members of the Horn Gang are
unsuccessfully attempting to open a secured access hatch
that leads to a laundry chute, which they hope will enable
their escape. The squeaky voice belongs to Cloug and the
barathu impatiently raps their tentacles on the floor. The gang’s
leader Meddo frantically and repeatedly types a code into the
keypad of a hatch marked “laundry drop.” Each of her failed
attempts is accompanied by a red light and the sharp buzzing
sound, confirming the entered code hasn’t been accepted. The
third member, Scrupps, is the source of the gruff chanting.
Unfortunately for the Horn Gang their efforts to open the hatch
are doomed to failure, as Evethriel intentionally provided them
with an invalid code. Her only intention was to use the Horn Gang
as a handy (and dangerous) distraction.
Meddo is well-armed after finding a cache of weapons that
Evethriel had placed in the cellblock. The equipment is relatively
generic and neither of Starfinder nor Steward standard issue.
The Horn Gang attacks the PCs as soon as they notice their
presence. Cloug and Scrupps fight in melee, while Meddo is
adaptive, fighting in melee or at range as the situation permits.
Each member of the Horn Gang focuses their attacks on a different
PC and surrenders when they’re reduced to 15 Hit Points or less.
LEVELS 5–6 (CR 8)
CLOUG CR 5
Page 23, art on page 32
MEDDO “THE HORN” BORVAKIS CR 5
Page 23, art on page 32
SCRUPPS CR 5
Page 24, art on page 32
LEVELS 7–8 (CR 10)
CLOUG CR 5
Page 27, art on page 32
MEDDO “THE HORN” BORVAKIS CR 8
Page 27, art on page 32
SCRUPPS CR 7
Page 28, art on page 32
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Development: Once the Horn Gang has been subdued or
captured, the PCs are likely to want to return to the rest of
the cell block. They find the security door at the entrance to
area A has been sealed. Among other things, this security
door is excellent at blocking sound, and prevents the PCs from
hearing the assassinations taking place on the other side until
they open it.
The PCs have two primary options for getting out of this
room and back to the cell block. Their fastest option is to
attempt to open the security door. While their keycard alone
would normally be enough to open the door from this side,
the access panel seems to be glitching. Since the PCs have
the keycard, they can hack the door with three full rounds
of effort and a successful DC 23 Computers check to hack
system (DC 26 for levels 7–8). They can voluntarily increase
this DC by 5 to reduce the number of rounds needed to hack
the door by 1 (to a minimum of one full round). If for whatever
reason the PCs don’t have the keycard, the DC increases by 5.
Alternatively, they can attempt to destroy the door by force,
though doing so is no easy feat. The magically reinforced steel
door has 20 Hardness, 180 Hit Points (240 Hit Points for levels
7–8), and a Break DC of 32.
The cell block’s anti-teleportation wards would normally
prevent the PCs from using teleportation abilities to bypass the
door. However, Whitforge has taken these wards down in order
to allow the assassins to teleport in and Evethriel to teleport out.
Therefore, PCs can use teleportation abilities.
If the PCs take 3 or fewer rounds to bypass the security
door, Datch is gone and the assassins have killed Favienn in cell
ABB306, but their other targets remain alive.
If the PCs take 4 to 6 rounds to bypass the security door,
the assassins have killed both Favienn and Evaneen Joswin in
cell ABB303.
If the PCs take 7 to 9 rounds to bypass the security door, the
assassins have killed Favienn, Evaneen, and Senrallah Xigurr in
cell ABB207.
After 10 rounds, lights on the door blink, the security system
resets, and the door reopens seemingly on its own (this reset
was triggered by Guidance, as the PCs can discover during their
later investigation). In this case, the PCs can freely proceed
back to the cell block. Due to the considerable delay, Favienn,
Evaneen, Senrallah Xigurr, and Kleckchyt in cell ABB105 are
all dead.
Alternatively, the PCs can exit via the laundry chute, using
their keycard and the code printed on the map of B-block they
received at the beginning of the adventure. This method requires
no check, but takes a while to run back around from the laundry
room to the compound’s entrance. If the PCs chose this method
immediately, they arrive back in the cell block after 8 rounds,
receiving the results listed above. If they spent time trying to
hack or break down the other door first, they instead receive the
results for taking more than 10 rounds.
DATCH IS GONE!
While the PCs battle the Horn Gang in Event 3, Whitforge
carries out the Organization’s plan. She allows Evethriel,
disguised as a Steward, to retrieve Datch, who is then
processed for transfer in the same manner as prior
prisoners, only she isn’t actually placed in Steward custody.
From that point on, Datch is no longer in her cell. However,
it’s likely some time, perhaps after Event 4, before the PCs
learn of Datch’s absence.
Whenever the PCs subsequently pass Datch’s cell, it’s
obvious the cell lies empty. Inside is a red apple with a single
bite taken out of it. Allow the PCs to suspect that Datch is
behind the prison break and assassins. Her cell yields no
further clues.
If questioned about Datch’s disappearance, Whitforge
claims she’s been transferred to Steward custody and
has left the Lorespire Complex. The Steward in question
had all the appropriate documentation and identification.
If asked for a description of the Steward, Whitforge
describes an elven woman with black and purple hair,
matching any descriptions previously provided to the
PCs by the Horn Gang. Whitforge explains the Steward
arrived right after the explosions. The Steward didn’t
fully trust the Starfinder Society, so she’d been standing
by to provide additional security. When the explosions
happened, the Steward reported she suspected Datch,
and wanted to be sure she didn’t have the opportunity to
use the chaos to escape custody. Whitforge feigns being
panicked and upset if the PCs reveal she was tricked by
the Steward. In reality, Whitforge knows all is still going
according to plan.
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EVENT 4: ASSASSINS ON
THE BLOCK (CR 8 OR CR 10)
Through the lingering haze produced by the prior explosions, the
PCs see a pair of uniformed assassins prepare to preparing to
kill Bisserelle, the wrikreechee prisoner. Regardless of how many
prisoners have already been killed, Bisserelle is the target when
the PCs arrive for simplicity. The red emergency lighting and
dusty air reduces visibility ranges in the area by half, resulting
in a –4 penalty to Perception checks. The craters in the floor left
by the explosions are filled with debris and treated as difficult
terrain. Bisserelle’s cell is currently open. Use the map on page
15 for this encounter. If you don’t own Starfinder Flip Tiles: Space
Station Emergency Expansion or would otherwise prefer not to
create a separate map for this event, you can instead re-use the
map for area A, marking the craters’ locations on the map and
describing the location of the red emergency lighting.
Creatures: The two assassins wear all black uniforms adorned
with belt pouches and utility pockets but holding no distinctive
patterns or identifying symbols. One assassin has entered the cell
as the other stands outside the door. The pair teleported in using
a signal sent by a beacon placed by Evethriel. The assassins fight
to the death.
Assassin
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Whenever an assassin is reduced to 0 Hit Points, a chemical
releases through their bloodstream, instantly killing them. These
assassins can trigger this chemical poisoning purposefully as a
reaction, which they do if captured. PCs who fought Iroiveth (in
Starfinder Society Scenario #3-00: The Last Bite) could recognize
it as the same chemical that killed Iroiveth. One of the assassins
possesses a spell gem of teleport, which the pair attempts to use
for escape once Bisserelle is dead.
Bisserelle is terrified by the sight of the two assassins. He
has the cowering condition, an EAC and KAC of 12, +2 to all
skills and saving throws, and 45 Hit Points. If the PCs rested
following the encounter in Event 3, Bisserelle has already taken
20 damage. As a standard action, a PC may attempt to remove
the cowering condition from Bisserelle with a successful DC
20 Diplomacy or Intimidate check (DC 23 for levels 7–8). The
condition may also be removed by magical means, such as the
use of an appropriate spell, at the GM’s discretion. Once the
cowering condition is removed, Bisserelle attempts to flee to
safety elsewhere in B-block.
As soon Whitforge detects the PCs in area A, she flees the
Lorespire Complex.
LEVELS 5–6 (CR 8)
AUGMENTED ASSASSIN CR 6
Page 25, art on page 33
TECHNOMANCER ASSASSIN CR 6
Page 25
LEVELS 7–8 (CR 10)
AUGMENTED MASTER ASSASSIN CR 8
Page 29, art on page 33
TECHNOMANCER MASTER ASSASSIN CR 8
Page 29
Treasure: The PCs can obtain armor, weapons, and gear from
the defeated assassins. These items are custom-made and contain
no identifying marks or logos.
Development: Whether this targeted prisoner is saved or
killed depends on the PCs’ actions during this encounter. If saved,
Bisserelle is terrified and refuses to speak in any way.
The rest of the surviving prisoners in B-block look worried. If
the PCs question them, they explain the assassins “came out of
nowhere” and used a keycard to unlock select cells. Favienn is
dead, but the assassins’ other targets may still be alive depending
upon how quickly the PCs returned to the cell block.
The PCs can question the members of the Horn Gang. If they
do, the prisoners complain that a female elven Steward with
black and purple hair gave them the explosives to break out,
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EVENT 4. ASSASSINS
ON THE BLOCK
A1

ENEMIES
A7 START A5 A5
HERE

A5 A5 A2

A5 A6 A5

A4 A5 A5

A6 A3 A5

A5
A5 A3 A6

A5
A6 A3

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION STARTER SET

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION EMERGENCY EXPANSION
1 SQUARE = 5 FEET STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY EXPANSION

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left weapons for them deeper in the cellblock, and gave them a
keycard and access code to escape through the laundry chute.
They’d never met the Steward before, but she knew each of their
names and said she wanted to hire them for a job once they were
out. She didn’t specify what the job was, and the gang now thinks
it was a trick—they’ve been double-crossed!
Note that if the PCs check on Datch, she’s gone, as noted in the
Datch is Gone! sidebar.
REPORTING IN
Shortly after the battle with the assassins concludes, Ixthia
arrives in B-block. They’re accompanied by a Steward officer
named Venler (LG male ysoki) and other bystanders drawn by
the explosions and subsequent events. Ixthia asks the PCs for a
brief report. If the PCs report the elven Steward as an imposter
or traitor, or indicate they believe Datch has escaped and isn’t
in Steward custody, Venler immediately contacts station security
to check the docks for any signs of the two, then orders any
Stewards who have Datch in custody to report in immediately—no
Steward admits to having Datch.
Ixthia the Unbreakable
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After the PCs’ report is concluded, Ixthia orders the other
nearby Starfinders to check for further victims and attackers
throughout the Adamantine Bastille and the rest of the Lorespire
Complex, and requests the Stewards continue with prisoner
transfer. They then inform the PCs the Adamantine Bastille’s
automated security systems were turned online during the
Horn Gang’s attempted escape and attacked the Starfinders and
Stewards in other blocks of the Bastille. Assassins also targeted
and killed a few prisoners in C-block before fleeing, presumably
through teleportation magic.
Ixthia tasks the PCs with investigating the attack on B-block,
in the hope this could lead to finding Datch or the Steward. They
note the key card they previously gave the PCs allows unrestricted
access to the Adamantine Bastille computer systems and records
(allowing them to be accessed as readily as an unsecured system).
Ixthia also notes that several doors throughout the Adamantine
Bastille stopped responding to key cards; it wasn’t just the one
they encountered. Guidance noticed the hack and eradicated it,
so there should be no further issues with traveling freely through
the prison.
If the PCs ask for further guidance, Ixthia suggests they
start by analyzing surveillance footage, questioning witnesses,
examining the prison’s defenses for any physical evidence left
behind, and reviewing the files of the targeted prisoners to
determine a possible motive for the assassinations.
PRELIMINARY
INVESTIGATION
To learn more about the nature of the disguised Steward,
assassins, and targeted prisoners, the PCs have three avenues
of investigation: documentary evidence, observational evidence,
and physical evidence. Each avenue of investigation requires
different skill checks, as noted below. Each PC can attempt up
to three skill checks across the three areas of investigation.
Between each attempt, a PC may freely change from one avenue
of investigation to another. The DC for these skill checks is 20 (DC
23 for levels 7–8). On a success, the PC obtains the first available
pierce of information listed under their avenue of investigation.
For each 5 by which a PCs’ check surpasses this DC, they earn
1 additional piece of information. For a group of 4 PCs, each
PC’s first success yields 1 additional piece of information. Note
that skill checks can be repeated, yielding different information
with each success. When the PCs have obtained all the available
information from an avenue of investigation, notify them so they
can focus on those avenues with further clues to discover.
The information obtained is designed to be given in the order
listed. However, feel free to provide information further down the
list where a PC’s described activity or roleplaying would be more
likely to uncover a particular bit of information. Some information
can be discovered through more than one avenue of investigation.
Where a check would yield information already obtained by
another check, provide a PC with the next bit of information listed.
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The map of the cellblock and the descriptions found in part A
may be helpful as visual aids. If the PCs come up with resourceful
uses of skills not listed, but that are pertinent to uncovering
information, allow them to use those skills in place of a listed
check. Likewise, consider rewarding a PC who uses applicable
class abilities or spells with one or more pieces of information,
at the GM’s discretion. It’s likely such abilities bypass the need
for a skill check.
Unidentified Steward
A PC that has played Starfinder Society Scenario #3-00 The
Last Bite automatically gains the following piece of information
when they first see an image of the elven Steward, in addition
to any other information their skill check would have revealed.
The elven Steward bears a strong resemblance to Iroiveth, an elf
present during a battle that occurred aboard a secure compound
orbiting Verces, which served as Datch’s private hideout at the
time. Other than the elf’s name (which is presumed to be an alias),
that they had a subdermal implant marking them as a Starfinder
who served over 100 years ago, and that they died in the battle,
the Starfinder Society couldn’t determine anything else about
this mysterious elf. While Iroiveth and the Steward are clearly
different people, they bear a strong familial resemblance.
If they PCs seek out Whitforge to question her, they discover
she’s already gone. No one in the Lorespire Complex saw her leave.
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
The PCs can discover each of the following pieces of documentary
evidence with a successful Computers check to detect forgeries,
a Perception check to search through prisoner files, or an
applicable Profession check (such as bounty hunter, con artist,
counselor, lawyer, psychologist, receptionist, or smuggler).
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• The files on each of the prisoners consists primarily of sworn
statements detailing each prisoner’s crimes and obtained from
multiple witnesses. The documentation is thorough, damning,
and quite sufficient to establish the prisoner’s guilt.
• The documented evidence supporting conviction of each of the
targeted prisoners is not only substantial, but is sufficient to
prevent the prisoner from qualifying for any future probation,
release, reconsideration, or review.
• Although the Adamantine Bastille has been in use for a
considerable amount of time, each of the targeted prisoners
has been held within the prison for less than five years.
• Numerous agents are responsible for processing and checking
in prisoners. The duties involved are usually shared among
agents, even for a single prisoner. However, all the paperwork
for processing and checking in each of the targeted prisoners
was filed by the same Starfinder agent: Jewel Whitforge.
• Upon closer examination, the documented evidence supporting
the conviction of each of the targeted prisoners consists of
falsified documents damning the targets to false imprisonment
under fictional identities.
OBSERVATIONAL EVIDENCE
The PCs can discover each of the following pieces of observational
evidence with a successful Computers check to review the
surveillance footage or access databases, a Diplomacy check to
gather information from witnesses, a Perception check to notice
clues, or an applicable Profession check (such as analyst, bounty
hunter, con artist, or criminal).
• An elven Steward with black and purple hair first entered
B-block 30 minutes before the PCs’ arrival in B-block. At that
time, she placed small devices near the targeted cells and
stashed weapons in the guard station. She then delivered gear
and a key card to the cells of the Horn Gang. These objects
were all pulled out of a single backpack, a likely indicator the
backpack contained a null-space chamber.
• The elven Steward returned to B-block and released Datch
shortly after the emergency lights turned on after the
explosions. Datch seemed surprised and worried at the sight
of the Steward, as if the ysoki recognized her but didn’t know
she was coming. All the appropriate documents for Datch’s
transfer were filed upon the Steward’s arrival and the transfer
looks entirely legitimate. Datch left in the custody of the
Steward, which proceeded similarly to every other prisoner
transfer. Note: If the PCs were present in area A at the time of
Datch’s transfer, the false steward was forced to use a backup
plan. Instead of walking out with Datch in custody in a way
that would look like a routine prisoner transfer on the tapes,
she and Datch teleport out of the interior of the cell.
• The assassins teleported into B-block and the other cellblocks.
Except for those assassins defeated by the Starfinders, the
assassins also fled the Adamantine Bastille via teleportation.
However, teleporting into or out of the Adamantine Bastille
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should be impossible unless someone had disabled or
deactivated the anti-teleportation wards in advance.
• The elven Steward had a conversation with Starfinder agent
Jewel Whitforge, who subsequently made modifications to the
anti-teleportation wards within the cellblocks.
• The elven Steward isn’t a member of the Stewards. A search
for information on the woman doesn’t trigger any records at
all—she’s a ghost. However, the analysis does bring up a file
identifying an agender elf known as Iroiveth, who looks to be
a close relative. Iroiveth, which is presumed to be an alias, is
identified as a suspected ex-Starfinder known to have worked
with Datch. They were confirmed deceased following a battle
that occurred aboard a secure compound orbiting Verces,
which served as Datch’s private hideout at the time. Other than
the elf’s name and that they had a subdermal implant marking
them as a Starfinder who served over 100 years ago, nothing
is known about this mysterious elf. There is no record of them
in the Starfinder servers.
• Scans of fingerprints, genetic material, and other samples
taken from the defeated assassins haven’t yielded any
meaningful results—each pulls up a clearly false identity of
an utterly forgettable local when run through the Absalom
Station infosphere. The false identities were clearly created
in a rush and have a history only going back a month with
no accompanying identifications or registrations to make the
identities look legitimate. This suggests these identities were
never inhabited nor were they intended to be used again.
• Jewel Whitforge spent several minutes yesterday using a
hacking kit to tamper with the emergency door that connects
areas A and B.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
The PCs can discover each of the following pieces of physical
evidence with a successful Culture check, Engineering check,
Mysticism check, Physical Science check, or an applicable
Profession check (such as bounty hunter, detective, mercenary,
or private investigator).
• The keycard and access code used by the Horn Gang during
their escape attempt was never valid, confirming their escape
attempt was solely intended to serve as a diversion.
• The gear, uniforms, and weapons used by the assassins were
purposely designed or modified to yield no identifying marks,
logos, or otherwise traceable information.
• Translocation beacons were placed near the targeted cells
in advance of the assassins’ arrival via teleportation into
B-block and the other cellblocks. However, teleporting into the
Adamantine Bastille should be impossible unless someone had
disabled or deactivated the anti-teleportation wards in advance.
• The keycard employed by the assassins was programmed by
Starfinder agent, Jewel Whitforge.
• Whitforge made modifications to the anti-teleportation wards
within the cellblock before the assassins’ arrival.
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• Scans of fingerprints, genetic material, and other samples
taken from the defeated assassins haven’t yielded any
meaningful results—each pulls up a clearly false identity of
an utterly forgettable local when run through the Absalom
Station infosphere. It’s obvious the false identities were
created in a rush and have a history only going back a
month with no accompanying identifications or registrations
to make the identities look legitimate. This suggests these
identities were never inhabited nor were they intended to be
used again.
Treasure: The PCs’ investigation yields several translocation
beacons and other items that must be logged as evidence.
Development: By now, the PCs should have cause to
shift the focus of their investigation onto the suspicious
Starfinder, Jewel Whitforge. If the PCs are unable to obtain
any information that implicates Whitforge, then one of the
Stewards investigating the matter eventually informs the
PCs that Starfinder agent Jewel Whitforge deactivated the
anti-teleportation wards within the cellblocks. Under these
circumstances, Whitforge has had time to deploy “cleaning”
software intended to scrub all references to Whitforge from
the Starfinder Society servers. This hinders the PCs’ ability to
investigate her, imposing a –2 circumstance penalty on their
skill checks during the Focused Investigation.
FOCUSED INVESTIGATION
Following the results of the Preliminary Investigation, the PCs
should suspect Whitforge was involved in the assassinations or
Datch’s escape.
When Ixthia or Venler are informed of Whitforge’s potential
involvement, they have a description of her immediately
sent to station security and to the security officers already
searching the docks for the elven Steward and Datch. A
Steward team dispatched to check on Whitforge’s apartment
soon reports that no one is at the residence and the apartment
is completely empty. Ixthia urges the PCs to conduct a
focused investigation that narrows in on learning more about
Whitforge and her likely whereabouts.
Investigating Whitforge follows the same rules as the
preliminary investigation, save that there is only one avenue of
investigation and each PC can attempt only a single skill check
in this section.
INVESTIGATING WHITFORGE
The PCs can discover information on Jewel Whitforge with a
successful Computers check, Culture check to recall knowledge,
Diplomacy check to gather information, Perception check to search,
or an applicable Profession check (such as bounty hunter, con
artist, dock worker, mercenary, private investigator, or smuggler).
Successful checks can reveal the following information.
• Whitforge is known to frequent a metal shop near the space
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docks, which is also listed as a part-time employer.
• The metal shop reportedly closed weeks ago, but has received
shipments of hardware and chemical supplies within the past
few days.
• Although Whitforge’s identification file and personal
paperwork appear legitimate at first glance, they’re fake. The
false identify of “Jewel Whitforge” has been skillfully crafted
and well composed, containing a string of identification
documents and registrations that make the identity very
difficult to identify as false.
• Activity at the metal shop suggests the presence of guardian
robots. Provide the PCs with a useful piece of information
about the guardian robots, such as special powers or
vulnerabilities, as described in area C. For every additional
success, the PC obtains a different piece of useful information
about the robots.
Development: If the PCs obtained at least one success,
Ixthia urges the PCs to head to the metal shop and, if they
find Whitforge, to neutralize her quickly. Ixthia acknowledges
she may have access to some sort of teleportation device and
is most likely to be captured by a small strike force that moves
with some stealth and speed. They note the PCs are closest and
most capable Starfinder agents available. Venler confirms those
officers not involved in securing the transferred prisoners are
spread out across Absalom Station, but back up agents will be
dispatched soon as they become available.
If the PCs failed to obtain any successes, Ixthia eventually
informs the PCs that Whitforge had identified a closed metal
shop by the space docks as a part-time employer and urges the
PCs to check it out. Under these circumstances, Whitforge has
had time to improve upon her trap; increase the Perception DC
and Disable DC for the corrosive gas trap in area C1 by 2.
C. WHITFORGE’S HIDEOUT
Following the information obtained from their investigation or
provided by Ixthia, the PCs arrive at an otherwise unassuming
metal shop, which they identified as Whitforge’s part-time
employer. The metal shop has 40-foot-high ceilings and no
windows. It’s illuminated by interior ceiling lights that cast
normal light.
C1. SHOP ENTRANCE (CR 6 OR
CR 8)
A locked steel door bars a small entryway, which leads into the
main interior bay of the metal shop. The door has hardness 20,
60 Hit Points, and a Break DC of 28, and it can be unlocked with
a successful DC 23 Computers or Engineering check (DC 25 for
levels 7–8).
Traps: Whitforge has set a corrosive gas trap in the entryway
of the metal shop to neutralize intruders who attempt to touch
or unlock the door.
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LEVELS 5–6 (CR 6)
CORROSIVE GAS TRAP CR 6
Type technological; Perception DC 29; Disable Engineering DC 23
(jam vent closed) or Physical Science DC 24 (neutralize gas)
Trigger touch; Reset 1 hour
Effect acid cloud (4d12+4 A plus sickened for 1 minute);
Fortitude DC 16 half damage and negates sickened; multiple
targets (all targets within 30-ft. cone)
LEVELS 7–8 (CR 8)
CORROSIVE GAS TRAP CR 8
Type technological; Perception DC 32; Disable Engineering DC 26
(jam vent closed) or Physical Science DC 28 (neutralize gas)
Trigger touch; Reset 1 hour
Effect acid cloud (8d10 A plus sickened for 1 minute); Fortitude
DC 18 half damage and negates sickened; multiple targets
(all targets within 30-ft. cone)
Development: If the trap triggers or the PCs resort to damaging
or breaking down the door for entry, Agent Whitforge is alerted
to the PCs’ approach, and receives a +2 circumstance bonus to
her Initiative check for the combat in area C2.
C2. SHOP BAY (CR 9 OR CR 11)
The interior of the shop contains a vast bay which has been
emptied of all identifiable markings or other clues that could be
traced back to Whitforge’s organization. A large generator with
massive cables fills the northeast corner, a baggage car sits
in the center, and empty containers that once housed robotic
components are scattered throughout the shop. The baggage
car and containers count as low obstacles. The baggage car is a
level 1 vehicle with hardness 5, 30 Hit Points (15), EAC 10, KAC 12,
Speed 20 ft. (full 100 ft.), Collision damage 5d4 B (DC 8), a Piloting
modifier of –1, and an attack modifier of –2 (–4 at full speed).
Creatures: Agent Whitforge is here, having shed her disguise
and now wearing a uniform identical to those of the assassins that
teleported into B-block. She has tasked robots with “cleaning”
the shop, destroying any traceable items, before she departs
the station. Two of these deconstruction robots are next to the
generator, while another two are finishing their duties near the
central mass of crates and containers. Agent Whitforge begins
the encounter near the baggage car (or crouching down behind
the baggage car if she’s aware of the PCs’ approach).
Agent Whitforge attacks the PCs as soon as she notices them;
she admits to being surprised they found her so quickly—she had
expected to have a few more hours to leave Absalom Station.
She instructs the robots to destroy the PCs so she can eliminate
potential witnesses. The deconstruction robots fight in melee
whenever possible. Agent Whitforge and the robots fight until
dead or destroyed.
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C. WHITFORGE’S HIDEOUT

C2

C1

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Whenever Whitforge is reduced to 0 Hit Points, a chemical Development: Shortly after Whitforge is defeated or escapes,
releases through her bloodstream, instantly killing her. She a Stewards team arrives to secure the shop and, if necessary,
can trigger this chemical poisoning purposefully as a reaction, pursue her. A search of the shop yields no additional information
which she does if captured. This is the same chemical that killed about Whitforge or the secretive organization that employed her.
the assassins in B-block and Iroiveth during Starfinder Society
Scenario #3-00: The Last Bite. CONCLUSION
Once exposed and defeated, the false Starfinder Jewel Whitforge
LEVELS 5–6 (CR 9) can do no further harm to the Starfinder Society or those she
helped wrongly imprison. Scans of Whitforge’s fingerprints or
AGENT WHITFORGE CR 7 genetic material reveal no additional information about the
Page 26, art on page 33 woman’s true identity or her secretive employer.
Back at the Lorespire Complex, the prisoner transfers have
DECONSTRUCTION ROBOTS (4) CR 3 been completed, and any wounded prisoners and agents have
Page 26 received medical treatment. First Seeker Ehu Hadif thanks
the PCs for their efforts. Though Datch, the false Steward, and
LEVELS 7–8 (CR 11) additional assassins may presently be at large, Ehu assures the
PCs he’ll continue the search for these criminals. While the PCs’
AGENT WHITFORGE CR 9 part in this investigation may over for the time being, Ehu vows
Page 30, art on page 33 to continue the investigation into Iroiveth and their lookalike,
Whitforge’s true identity, Datch’s whereabouts, and the secretive
DECONSTRUCTION ROBOTS (4) CR 5 organization that orchestrated the day’s events. Ixthia urges the
Page 30 Starfinders to find solace in the fact that Whitforge’s defeat has
dealt a blow to her allies, as well as any lives they were able
to save.
First Seeker Ehu goes on to declare the Adamantine Bastille
officially closed. He asks that the PCs continue to think on his
earlier question and the future. The Adamantine Bastille is closed
and, although it’s been the site of sorrow and tragedy, the space
has the potential to transform into something beneficial. He
explains the future of the Adamantine Bastille—and the Starfinder
Society itself—is in the hands of agents like the PCs and asks
them to think on how the space could be best repurposed and
share their thoughts with him.

REPORTING NOTES
If Bisserelle survived, check box A. If Kleckchyt survived, check
box B. If Senrallah Xigurr survived, check box C. If Evaneen
Joswin survived, check box D.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
The PCs complete their primary objective if they defeated
Agent Whitforge. Doing so earns each PC 1 Reputation for their
selected faction.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES
If the PCs succeed at three of the following six objectives, they
succeed at their secondary success condition and they earn 1
additional Reputation for their current faction: free Tozzarrack
from the rubble, capture or subdue the Horn Gang, prevent
Bisserelle’s murder, prevent the murder of one or more additional
AGent Whitforge people beyond Bisserelle, defeat the assassins, or learn the
targeted prisoners were falsely imprisoned.

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FACTION NOTES
Both First Seeker Ehu Hadif and Ixthia the Unbreakable have
taken particular interest in this adventure.

Exo-Guardians: If the PCs defeated Agent Whitforge, each PC

earns 1 additional Reputation with the Exo-Guardians faction.
Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif): If the PCs freed Tozzarrack from
the rubble, saved Bisserelle’s life, or subdued the Horn Gang
without loss of life, each PC earns 1 additional Reputation with
the Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif) faction.

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APPENDIX 1: LEVEL 5–6 SCALING EVENT 3

ENCOUNTERS
The statistics presented in this appendix include full stat blocks
for creatures appearing in this adventure, including any variation
described in the text. These encounters are written for a group of
5–6 PCs of 5th level. Use the scaling sidebars for each encounter
to adjust the encounters for a group of 4 PCs. For groups of
different levels, consult the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder
Society for instructions.
EVENT 3 (LEVELS 5–6)
CLOUG CR 5
Variant barathu (Alien Archive 20)
LN Large aberration
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +17
DEFENSE HP 65
EAC 17; KAC 18
Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +10
Defensive Abilities amorphous
OFFENSE
Speed fly 30 ft. (Ex, perfect)
Melee slam +12 (1d4+6 B)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
STATISTICS
Str +1; Dex +0; Con +3; Int +2; Wis +5; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +17, Diplomacy +12, Life Science +12, Sense
Motive +17
Languages Brethedan, Common; telepathy 100 ft.
Other Abilities adaptation
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Adaption (Ex) Cloug’s body is extremely mutable and can
adapt to respond to virtually any situation. Once per round
as a swift action, Cloug can reshape their body and adjust
their chemistry to adopt one of the following qualities. They
can have only one adaptation in effect at a time; a new
adaptation replaces any other in effect.
• Cloug adds an additional amount of damage on melee attacks
equal to twice their Strength modifier.
• Cloug gains a +4 racial bonus to Armor Class.
• Sturdy lower limbs grant Cloug a base speed of 20 feet.
• Rigid plates grant Cloug DR 2/—.
• Cloug gains a ranged attack with a +10 attack bonus that
deals 1d6+5 bludgeoning damage and has a range increment
of 60 feet.
• Molecular modifications grant Cloug resistance 5 against a
single energy type (acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic).
• Cloug’s reach increases to 15 feet.
Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
of four PCs. The Horn Gang are suffering from sleep
deprivation and are fatigued. Although fatigued, Meddo can
still charge. Reduce the Hit Points of each member of the
Horn Gang by 20.
MEDDO “THE HORN” BORVAKIS CR 5
Female nuar mechanic (Alien Archive 86)
LE Medium monstrous humanoid
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +11
DEFENSE HP 65
EAC 16; KAC 17
Fort +6; Ref +6; Will +6
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee rhyolite magma blade +12 (1d8+5 F& S; critical wound
[DC 15]) or
horn +12 (1d4+7 P)
Ranged maze-core corona laser pistol +10 (2d4+3 F; critical
burn 1d4) or
frag grenade II +10 (explode [15 ft., 2d6 P, DC 15])
Offensive Abilities gore, knockdown, overload (DC 15),
target tracking
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +0; Con +2, Int +5; Wis +3; Cha +0
Skills Athletics +11, Bluff +11, Computers +16, Engineering +16,
Physical Science +16
Languages Common, Orc
Other Abilities artificial intelligence (exocortex), custom rig
(cerebral implant), maze mind, mechanic trick (neural shunt,
overcharge), remote hack (DC 15)
Gear basic lashunta tempweave (purple force field [5 HP]),
maze-coreAA corona laser pistol and rhyolite magma bladeAR
with 2 batteries (20 charges each), frag grenades II (4),
detonator (4)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Gore (Ex) Meddo can charge without taking the normal charge
penalties to the attack roll or her AC.
Maze Mind (Ex) Meddo has a naturally strong sense of direction
and an instinctive understanding of complex patterns. As a
result, she very rarely gets lost. She can attempt a special
level-based Wisdom check (1d20 + 8) instead of using her
total bonus in the Piloting skill to navigate or her total bonus
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SCRUPPS CR 5
Male troll (Alien Archive 3 120)
CE Large humanoid (giant)
Init +2; Senses blindsense (scent) 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft.,
low-light vision; Perception +11
DEFENSE HP 65
EAC 17; KAC 19
Fort +9; Ref +7; Will +4
Defensive Abilities regeneration 5 (acid or fire)
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee bite +14 (1d6+9 P; critical wound [DC 13]) or
claw +14 (1d4+9; critical wound [DC 13])
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Offensive Abilities maul
STATISTICS
Str +4; Dex +2; Con +5; Int –2; Wis –1; Cha –2
Skills Athletics +16, Intimidate +11
Languages Common
Other Abilities tracking (scent)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Maul (Ex) If Scrupps hits the same target with two claw
attacks during the same turn, he can attempt a bite attack
against the target with a –6 penalty to the attack roll.

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EVENT 4 (LEVELS 5–6) SCALING EVENT 4

AUGMENTED ASSASSIN CR 6
Male augmented human
LE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +3; Perception +13
DEFENSE HP 90 RP 4
EAC 18; KAC 20
Fort +8; Ref +8; Will +7
Defensive Abilities deflecting blade, resolute mind
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee ensnaring sintered longsword +16 (2d8+9 S;
critical entangle)
Ranged red star plasma pistol +13 (1d8+6 E & F; critical
burn 1d8) or
static arc rifle +13 (1d12+6 E; critical arc 1d6)
STATISTICS
Str +5; Dex +3; Con +2; Int +2; Wis +1; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +13, Athletics +18, Engineering +13, Stealth +13
Feats Step Up
Languages Common
Gear estex suit III (quick-release sheath, targeting computer),
ensnaringAR sintered longsword, red star plasma pistolAR with
2 batteries (20 charges each), static arc rifle with 2 high-
capacity batteries (40 charges each), keycard
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Deflecting Blade (Ex) As a reaction, when targeted by a ranged
attack, the augmented assassin can wave his blade in rapid
motions to deflect it. The augmented assassin gains a +1
bonus to his AC against the triggering attack.
Resolute Mind (Ex) The augmented assassin can easily
shrug off debilitating conditions due to his mysterious
enhancements. As a reaction, the augmented assassin can
spend 1 Resolve Point to remove any conditions he would
gain or already have (as greater remove condition).
To accommodate a group of four PCs, apply the sickened
condition to the assassins.
TECHNOMANCER ASSASSIN CR 6
Female android technomancer
LE Medium humanoid (android)
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +13
DEFENSE HP 75 RP 4
EAC 17; KAC 18
Fort +5; Ref +5; Will +9; +2 vs. disease, mind-affecting effects,
poison, and sleep
Resistances electricity 5
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.; fly 30 ft. (jump jets, average)
Melee tactical retractable spike +10 (1d4+8 P)
Ranged red star plasma pistol +12 (1d8+6 E & F; critical burn 1d8)
Technomancer Spells Known (CL 6th; melee +10, ranged +12)
2nd (3/day)—caustic conversion (DC 18), inject nanobots (DC 18)
1st (6/day)—grease (DC 17), magic missile, overheat (DC 17)
0 (at will)—energy ray, psychokinetic hand
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +3; Con +0; Int +5; Wis +2 Cha +0
Skills Computers +18, Culture +13, Mysticism +18, Stealth +13
Languages Akitonian, Brethedan, Castrovelian, Common,
Triaxian, Vercite
Other Abilities cache capacitor 1 (keen senses), constructed,
flat affect, magic hacks (harmful spells [+3 damage], magic
negation), spell cache (stud earring), upgrade slot (tactical
retractable spikeAR)
Gear estex suit III (jump jets, mk 1 electrostatic field, targeting
computer), red star plasma pistolAR with 2 batteries (20
charges each), spell gem of teleport, tool kit (hacking)

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ENCOUNTER C2 (LEVELS 5–6) SCALING ENCOUNTER C2

AGENT WHITFORGE CR 7
Female augmented dwarf operative
LN Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +15
DEFENSE HP 100 RP 4
EAC 19; KAC 20
Fort +6; Ref +9; Will +10; +2 vs. poison, spells, and
spell-like abilities
Defensive Abilities evasion, slow but steady, uncanny agility;
DR 5/—; Resistances sonic 5
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee wounding ultrathin switchblade +13 (2d4+9 S;
critical wound [DC 17])
Ranged corona laser pistol +15 (2d4+7 F; critical burn 1d4) or
shadow assassin rifle +15 (2d6+7 P) or
stickybomb grenade II +15 (explode [15 ft., entangled 2d4
rounds, DC 17])
Offensive Abilities debilitating trick, traditional enemies, trick
attack +4d8
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +4; Con +2; Int +2; Wis +2; Cha +5
Skills Acrobatics +15, Bluff +20, Computers +20, Culture +15,
Disguise +20, Intimidate +15
Languages Common, Dwarven, Elven
Other Abilities operative exploits (master of disguise [2/
day, 70 minutes or 7 minutes, DC 17], uncanny shooter),
specialization (spy), resolute mind, stonecunning
Gear estex suit III (deflective reinforcement, sonic
dampener, targeting computer), wounding ultrathin
switchbladeAR , corona laser pistol with 2 batteries (20
charges each), shadow assassin rifle AR with 20 sniper
rounds, stickybomb grenades II (4), tool kit (disguise,
engineering, hacking)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Resolute Mind (Ex) Agent Whitforge can easily shrug off
debilitating conditions due to her mysterious enhancements.
As a reaction, Agent Whitforge can spend 1 Resolve Point to
remove any conditions she would gain or already have (as
greater remove condition).
To accommodate a group of four PCs, remove two
deconstruction robots from the encounter.
DECONSTRUCTION ROBOTS (4) CR 3
N Medium construct (technological)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, sense
through (vision) 60 ft.; Perception +8
DEFENSE HP 40 EACH RP 4 EACH
EAC 14; KAC 16
Fort +3; Ref +3; Will +1
Defensive Abilities caustic retaliation, integrated weapons;
Immunities construct immunities
Weaknesses vulnerable to critical hits, vulnerable to electricity
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (Ex, average)
Melee slam +12 (1d6+7 B; critical knockdown) or
caustic expulsion +12 (1d4+7 A; critical corrode 1d4)
Ranged scrapper dross gun +9 (1d6+3 A) or
frag grenade I +9 (explode [15 ft., 1d6 P, DC 12]) or
incendiary grenade I +9 (explode [5 ft., 1d6 F, burning 1d4,
DC 12])
STATISTICS
Str +4; Dex +2; Con —; Int +1; Wis +1; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +8, Athletics +13, Engineering +8
Languages Common
Other Abilities nanite repair, unliving
Gear scrapper dross gun AR with 2 batteries (20 charges each),
frag grenades I (3), incendiary grenades I (3)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Caustic Retaliation (Ex) As a reaction when a deconstruction
robot is dealt damage by a creature within its reach, the
deconstruction robot can spend 1 Resolve Point to spew
acid all over its attacker, dealing 1d4+3 acid damage (DC 12
Reflex save for half damage).
Integrated Weapons (Ex) A deconstruction robot’s weapons
are integrated into its frame and can’t be disarmed.
Nanite Repair (Ex) A deconstruction robot’s nanites heal it,
restoring a number of Hit Points per hour equal to its CR.
Once per day as a full action, a deconstruction robot can
restore 3d6 Hit Points to itself or any touched construct
with the technological subtype.

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APPENDIX 2: LEVEL 7–8 SCALING ENCOUNTER 3

ENCOUNTERS
The statistics presented in this appendix include full stat blocks
for creatures appearing in this adventure, including any variation
described in the text. These encounters are written for a group of
5–6 PCs of 7th level. Use the scaling sidebars for each encounter
to adjust the encounters for a group of` 4 PCs. For groups of
different levels, consult the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder
Society for instructions.
ENCOUNTER 3 (LEVELS 7–8)
CLOUG CR 5
Variant barathu (Alien Archive 20)
LN Large aberration
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +17
DEFENSE HP 65
EAC 17; KAC 18
Fort +4; Ref +4; Will +10
Defensive Abilities amorphous
OFFENSE
Speed fly 30 ft. (Ex, perfect)
Melee slam +12 (1d4+6 B)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
STATISTICS
Str +1; Dex +0; Con +3; Int +2; Wis +5; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +17, Diplomacy +12, Life Science +12, Sense
Motive +17
Languages Brethedan, Common; telepathy 100 ft.
Other Abilities adaptation
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Adaption (Ex) Cloug’s body is extremely mutable and can
adapt to respond to virtually any situation. Once per round
as a swift action, they can reshape their body and adjust
their chemistry to adopt one of the following qualities. Cloug
can have only one adaptation in effect at a time; a new
adaptation replaces any other in effect.
• Cloug adds an additional amount of damage on melee attacks
equal to twice their Strength modifier.
• Cloug gains a +4 racial bonus to Armor Class.
• Sturdy lower limbs grant Cloug a base speed of 20 feet.
• Rigid plates grant Cloug DR 2/—.
• Cloug gains a ranged attack with a +10 attack bonus that
deals 1d6+5 bludgeoning damage and has a range increment
of 60 feet.
• Molecular modifications grant Cloug resistance 5 against a
single energy type (acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic).
• Cloug’s reach increases to 15 feet.
Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group of
four PCs. The Horn Gang are suffering from sleep deprivation
and are fatigued. Although she’s fatigued, Meddo can still
charge. Reduce the Hit Points of each member of the Horn
Gang by 20.
MEDDO “THE HORN” BORVAKIS CR 8
Nuar specialist (Alien Archive 86)
Female nuar mechanic
LE Medium monstrous humanoid
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +16
DEFENSE HP 117
EAC 19; KAC 20
Fort +9; Ref +9; Will +9
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee buzzblade dueling sword +17 (2d6+10 S) or
horn +17 (1d12+10 P)
Ranged maze-core aphelion laser pistol +15 (3d4+8 F; critical
burn 1d4) or
frag grenade III +15 (explode [15 ft., 4d6 P, DC 18])
Offensive Abilities gore, knockdown, overload (DC 18),
target tracking
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +0; Con +2, Int +6; Wis +4; Cha +1
Skills Athletics +16, Bluff +16, Computers +21, Engineering +21,
Physical Science +21
Languages Common, Orc
Other Abilities artificial intelligence (exocortex), expert rig
(cerebral implant), maze mind, mechanic tricks (holographic
projector, neural shunt), miracle worker 1/day, remote hack
(DC 18), wireless hack
Gear advanced lashunta tempweave (black force field [10 HP]),
maze-coreAA aphelion laser pistol and buzzblade dueling
sword with 2 high-capacity batteries (40 charges each),
frag grenade III (4), detonators (4)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Gore (Ex) Meddo can charge without taking the normal charge
penalties to the attack roll or her AC.
Maze Mind (Ex) Meddo has a naturally strong sense of direction
and an instinctive understanding of complex patterns. As a
result, she very rarely gets lost. She can attempt a special
level-based Wisdom check (1d20 + 12) instead of using her
total bonus in the Piloting skill to navigate or her total bonus
in the Survival skill for orienteering.

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SCRUPPS CR 7
Variant male troll (Alien Archive 3 120)
CE Large humanoid (giant)
Init +3; Senses blindsense (scent) 60 ft., darkvision 60 ft.,
low-light vision; Perception +14
DEFENSE HP 100
EAC 19; KAC 21
Fort +11; Ref +9; Will +6
Defensive Abilities regeneration 5 (acid or fire)
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee bite +17 (2d6+11 P; critical wound [DC 15]) or
claw +17 (1d10+11 S; critical wound [DC 15])
Space 10 ft.; Reach 10 ft.
Offensive Abilities maul, trample (2d6+11, DC 15)
STATISTICS
Str +4; Dex +3; Con +6; Int –2; Wis –1; Cha –2
Skills Athletics +19, Intimidate +14
Languages Common
Other Abilities tracking (scent)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Maul (Ex) If Scrupps hits the same target with two claw
attacks during the same turn, he can attempt a bite attack
against the target with a –6 penalty to the attack roll.
Trample (Ex) As a full action, Scrupps can move up to his
speed and through the space of any creatures that are at
least one size smaller than himself. He doesn’t need to make
an attack roll; each creature whose space Scrupps moves
through takes damage. A target of a trample can attempt a
Reflex save to take half damage. If it attempts the save, it
can’t make an attack of opportunity against Scrupps due to
his movement. Scrupps can deal trample damage to a given
target only once per round.

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EVENT 4 (LEVELS 7–8) SCALING EVENT 4

To accommodate a group of four PCs, apply the sickened
AUGMENTED ASSASSIN CR 8 condition to the assassins.
Male augmented human
LE Medium humanoid (human)
Init +4; Perception +16 TECHNOMANCER ASSASSIN CR 8
DEFENSE HP 125 RP 4 Female android technomancer
EAC 20; KAC 22 LE Medium humanoid (android)
Fort +10; Ref +10; Will +9 Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +16
Defensive Abilities deflecting blade, resolute mind; DEFENSE HP 105 RP 4
Resistances sonic 5 EAC 19; KAC 20
OFFENSE Fort +8; Ref +8; Will +12; +2 vs. disease, mind-affecting effects,
Speed 30 ft. poison, and sleep
Melee microserrated longsword +19 (2d10+14 S; critical Resistances electricity 5
bleed 2d6) OFFENSE
Ranged inertial cavitation pistol +16 (2d6+8 E & F; critical Speed 30 ft.; fly 30 ft. (jump jets, average)
pulse 1d6) or Melee hook knife +13 (1d8+10 S; critical bleed 1d6)
impulse charge emitter +16 (3d4+8 E; critical staggered Ranged inertial cavitation pistol +15 (2d6+8 E & F; critical
[DC 16]) pulse 1d6)
STATISTICS Technomancer Spells Known (CL 8th; melee +13, ranged +15)
Str +6; Dex +4; Con +2; Int +2; Wis +1; Cha +0 3rd (3/day)—arcing surge (DC 20), dispel magic
Skills Acrobatics +16, Athletics +21, Engineering +16, Stealth +16 2nd (6/day)—caustic conversion (DC 19), inject nanobots (DC 19),
Feats Step Up, Step Up and Strike microbot assault, mirror image
Languages Common 1st (at will)—magic missile, overheat (DC 18)
Gear estex suit III (quick-release sheath, sonic dampener, STATISTICS
targeting computer), microserrated longsword, impulse Str +2; Dex +4; Con +0; Int +6; Wis +2 Cha +0
charge emitter with 2 batteries (20 charges each), inertial Skills Computers +21, Culture +16, Mysticism +21, Stealth +16
cavitation pistolAR with 2 high-capacity batteries (40 Languages Akitonian, Brethedan, Castrovelian, Common,
charges each), keycard Triaxian, Vercite
SPECIAL ABILITIES Other Abilities cache capacitor 1 (keen senses), constructed, flat
Deflecting Blade (Ex) As a reaction, when targeted by a ranged affect, magic hacks (flash teleport, harmful spells [+4 damage]),
attack, the augmented assassin can wave his blade in rapid spell cache (stud earring), upgrade slot (sonic dampener)
motions to deflect it. The augmented assassin gains a +1 Gear estex suit III (jump jets, mk 1 electrostatic field, targeting
bonus to his AC against that attack. computer), hook knifeAR, inertial cavitation pistolAR with
Resolute Mind (Ex) The augmented assassin can easily 2 high-capacity batteries (40 charges each), spell gem of
shrug off debilitating conditions due to his mysterious teleport, tool kit (hacking)
enhancements. As a reaction, the augmented assassin can
spend 1 Resolve Point to remove any conditions he would
gain or already have (as greater remove condition).

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ENCOUNTER C2 (LEVELS 7–8) SCALING ENCOUNTER C2

AGENT WHITFORGE CR 9
Female augmented dwarf operative
LN Medium humanoid (dwarf)
Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +18
DEFENSE HP 135 RP 4
EAC 22; KAC 23
Fort +8; Ref +11; Will +12; +2 vs. poison, spells, and spell-like
abilities
Defensive Abilities evasion, slow but steady, uncanny agility;
DR 5/—; Resistances sonic 5
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee wounding ultrathin switchblade +17 (2d4+11 S;
critical wound [DC 18])
Ranged aphelion laser pistol +19 (3d4+9 F; critical burn 1d4)
or
phantom assassin rifle +19 (3d6+9 P) or
stickybomb grenade III +19 (explode [20 ft., entangled 2d4
rounds, DC 18])
Offensive Abilities debilitating trick, traditional enemies, triple
attack, trick attack +5d8
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +4; Con +2; Int +3; Wis +2; Cha +6
Skills Acrobatics +18, Bluff +23, Computers +23, Culture +18,
Disguise +23, Intimidate +18
Languages Common, Dwarven, Elven
Other Abilities operative exploits (master of disguise [2/
day, 90 minutes or 9 minutes, DC 18], uncanny shooter),
specialization (spy), resolute mind, stonecunning
Gear estex suit III (deflective reinforcement, sonic dampener,
targeting computer), wounding ultrathin switchbladeAR,
aphelion laser pistol with 2 high-capacity batteries (40
charges each), phantom assassin rifleAR with 20 sniper
rounds, stickybomb grenades III (4), tool kits (disguise,
engineering, hacking)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Resolute Mind (Ex) Agent Whitforge can easily shrug off
debilitating conditions due to her mysterious enhancements.
As a reaction, Agent Whitforge can spend 1 Resolve Point to
remove any conditions she would gain or already have (as
greater remove condition).
To accommodate a group of four PCs, remove two
deconstruction robots from the encounter.
DECONSTRUCTION ROBOTS (4) CR 5
N Medium construct (technological)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, sense
through (vision) 60 ft.; Perception +11
DEFENSE HP 70 EACH RP 4 EACH
EAC 17; KAC 19
Fort +5; Ref +5; Will +2
Defensive Abilities caustic retaliation, integrated weapons;
Immunities construct immunities
Weaknesses vulnerable to critical hits, vulnerable to electricity
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (Ex, average)
Melee slam +15 (1d6+10 B; critical knockdown) or
caustic expulsion +15 (1d6+10 A; critical corrode 1d6)
Ranged scoring dross gun +12 (1d8+5 A; critical wound [DC 13])
or
frag grenade II +12 (explode [15 ft., 2d6 P, DC 13]) or
incendiary grenade I +12 (explode [5 ft., 1d6 F, burning 1d4,
DC 13])
STATISTICS
Str +5; Dex +3; Con —; Int +1; Wis +2; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +11, Athletics +16, Engineering +11
Languages Common
Other Abilities nanite repair, unliving
Gear scoring dross gun AR with 2 batteries (20 charges each),
frag grenades II (3), incendiary grenades I (3)
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Caustic Retaliation (Ex) As a reaction when a deconstruction
robot is dealt damage by a creature within its reach, the
deconstruction robot can spend 1 Resolve Point to spew
acid all over its attacker, dealing 1d6+5 acid damage (DC 13
Reflex save for half damage).
Integrated Weapons (Ex) A deconstruction robot’s weapons
are integrated into its frame and can’t be disarmed.
Nanite Repair (Ex) A deconstruction robot’s nanites heal it,
restoring a number of Hit Points per hour equal to its CR.
Once per day as a full action, a deconstruction robot can
restore 3d8 Hit Points to itself or any touched construct
with the technological subtype.

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

Ehu Hadif Ixthia the Unbreakable

Jewel Whitforge Datch

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

Tozzarrack Meddo “The Horn” Borvakis

Cloug Scrupps

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

Assassin Bisserelle

Unidentified Steward Agent Whitforge

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HANDOUT #1: FIRST SEEKER’S MESSAGE

Greetings Starfinders,

In my capacity as First Seeker, I’m among those overseeing the closure of the Adamantine Bastille prison. This closure is
a necessary and positive change for the Society and the fruit of the collective action of many Starfinder agents.
We’re currently in the process of transferring our remaining prisoners to Steward custody, which is time consuming as
prisoners are being transferred one-by-one. The last of the remaining prisoners are set to be transferred today. You’re being
assigned to patrol the cellblock during this process.
This task requires capable and conscientious Starfinders able to provide both protection and, as always, assurance that
the prisoners are treated with the dignity and respect due all sentient beings. Please meet me outside the entrance to the
Adamantine Bastille in thirty minutes.

With my trust,
First Seeker Ehu Hadif

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HANDOUT #2: PRISONER LIST

CELL NO. PRISONER NAME BIO-IDENTIFIER NOTABLE CRIMES

ABB101-
Unoccupied — —
ABB104
ABB105 Kleckchyt host shirren Serial ovicide; murder by poison
ABB106 Ethru Nurrl female haan Planetary exfoliation; arson
ABB107 Unoccupied — —
ABB201 Bisserelle male wrikreechee Multiple homicide; terroristic activities
ABB202 Garvis Marst male human Vehicular planetcide; hover-podjacking; grand theft starship
ABB203 Othznit Zra female draelik Stellar extinguishment
ABB204 Tozzarrack agender copaxi Technocide; hate crimes against AI
ABB205 Meddo Borvakis female nuar Felony murder; grand larceny; racketeering
ABB206 Scrupps male troll Felony murder; grand larceny; aiding and abetting
ABB207 Senrallah Xigurr female sazaron Electrocution; organ trafficking
ABB208 Unoccupied — —
Vivisection; possession of stolen memories with intent to
ABB301 Phoevex agender gray
distribute
Techno-mayhem; extreme vandalism; assault, battery; assault on
ABB302 Durgrit Stonegrinder male dwarf
batteries
ABB303 Evaneen Joswin female human Murder; kidnapping; torture
ABB304 Prepared One agender anacite laborer Temporal endangerment; disorderly construct
ABB305 Yowth multigender raxilite Planetary blighting; multiple herbicide
ABB306 Favienn male sarcesian Piracy; murder
ABB307 Cloug agender barathu Felony murder; grand larceny; aiding and abetting
ABB308 Unoccupied — —
ABB401 Morvriik male witchwyrd Blackmarket soul trading; extraplanar solicitation
ABB402 Datch female ysoki Attempted murder; conspiracy; fraud; cyberbullying
“We Who Are Making
ABB403 male contemplative Genetic tampering; biofraud; telepathic stalking
Manifest”
genderfluid perigean
ABB404 Ezzokain Multiple kidnappings and exsanguination
lucandrian
ABB405 Unoccupied — —
ABB406 Spish Loemm female cephalume Serial murder; cemetery desecration
ABB407 Tolmalja male shobhad Murder, multiple counts

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HANDOUT #3: TIMELINE OF THE

ORGANIZATION’S PLOT
With the sudden closure of the Adamantine Bastille, the secretive Organization using the prison for its own purposes has
been forced to act quickly to avoid the exposure of its criminal activities. Its plan involves three prongs: the spy “Jewel
Whitforge,” the disguised Evethriel, and multiple teams of assassins poised to carry out the execution of targeted prisoners.

• Pre-Scenario: Five years ago, in the wake of the Scoured Stars Incident, a spy assumes a deep-cover identity as Jewel
Whitforge, a fictitious Starfinder agent. She secures a position in the Adamantine Bastille.
• Getting Started: Thirty minutes before the PCs’ arrival at the Adamantine Bastille, Whitforge allows Evethriel
(disguised as a Steward) into the prison. Evethriel places a teleportation beacon near the cells of the targeted prisoners.
She also stashes two caches of weapons in the guard station (area B1), one of which the PCs might discover. She then
approaches a group of prisoners known as the Horn Gang and provides them with explosives and a key card. She
instructs them to use the gear to escape after the arrival of the next Starfinder patrol (the PCs). While the Horn Gang
believes Evethriel intends to hire them once they’re free, she intends for their escape to serve as a diversion. Evethriel
leaves the Bastille.
• Event 1: After the PCs’ arrival, the Horn Gang detonates the explosives as per Evethriel’s instructions (triggering Event
1). The escape should draw the PCs toward the laundry access area (area B2). The explosion also signals Whitforge to
allow Evethriel to re-enter the Adamantine Bastille and retrieve Datch. With Whitforge’s help, the disguised Evethriel
processes Datch for transfer as has been done for numerous other prisoners. As Evethriel departs, Whitforge deactivates
the teleportation wards from her post (area A1).
• Event 2 & Event 3: The Horn Gang attempts their escape, causing a distraction.
• Event 3: As the PCs are fighting the Horn Gang, pairs of assassins teleport into the Adamantine Bastille. One of these
pairs arrives in B-block to kill five of the people imprisoned there. Whitforge activates the security door that separates
areas A and B in an attempt to stop the PCs from returning to the main cell block area A before the assassins leave.
• Event 4: The PCs stumble across the assassins as they attempt to kill Bisserelle, who cowers in his cell (area A7).
Whitforge planned to stick around a bit longer to clean up evidence, but the PCs’ premature arrival spurs her to leave
as soon as she hears them in area A.
• End of Event 4: Once the final target is dead, the assassins plan to utilize their spell gems of teleportation and depart.
Their battle with the PCs likely prevents this escape.
• Focused Investigation: By the time the PCs focus their investigation on Jewel Whitforge, Whitforge arrives at the last site
connected to the false “Whitforge” identity on Absalom Station, a metal shop where she’s been creating false documents
and conducting the activities necessary to maintain her cover. With the aid of deconstruction robots, Whitforge goes
about clearing out the shop and destroying all evidence of her spy activities and disposing of anything connected to the
Whitforge identity. With Whitforge officially “dead,” the mission is complete and the dwarf can leave Absalom Station
behind. Her battle with the PCs likely prevents this escape.

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A. B-BLOCK (MAIN AREA)

28A
STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET

26B 22B 02B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

08B 03A 34B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

06B 21A 33B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

04B 05A 19B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

08A 29A 15A

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION SPACE STATION STARTER SET EXPANSION

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B. B-BLOCK (GUARD STATION)

13B 15A 11A

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:

SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

23B 07B 30A

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:

SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY EXPANSION SPACE STATION STARTER SET

37B 09A

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:

SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

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EVENT 4. ASSASSINS ON THE BLOCK

28A
STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET

26B 22B 02B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET SPACE STATION STARTER SET

08B 02A 34B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION EMERGENCY STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET EXPANSION SPACE STATION STARTER SET

06B 21A 33B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION EMERGENCY STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET EXPANSION SPACE STATION STARTER SET

04B 12A 19B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION EMERGENCY STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION STARTER SET EXPANSION SPACE STATION STARTER SET

08A 29A 15A

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION SPACE STATION STARTER SET EXPANSION

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C. WHITFORGE’S HIDEOUT

15B 19B 14B 10B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION

12B 20B 03B 18B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION

16B 09B 17B 11B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION

01B 21B 06B 13B

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES: STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:

SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION EXPANSION

04A

STARFINDER FLIP-TILES:
SPACE STATION DOCKING BAY
EXPANSION

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ORGANIZED PLAY
REWARDS TABLE

ENCOUNTER LEVEL 5–6 REWARD OUT OF LEVEL REWARD LEVEL 7–8 REWARD
Event 3 1,362 credits 1,654 credits 1,945 credits
Event 4 1,362 credits 1,654 credits 1,945 credits
B2 1,362 credits 1,654 credits 1,945 credits

REWARD CONDITIONS
The PCs earn the rewards for each area if they meet the conditions
listed below.
Event 3: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeat the Horn Gang.
Event 4: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeat both assassins.
B2: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeat Agent Whitforge
and the deconstruction robots.

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Event Reporting Form

Date Event Code:

Location

GM Org Play #: -7 GM Name: GM Faction:

Adventure Name:

Reputation
Reporting Codes: (check when instructed, line through all if no conditions to report) □A □B □C □D Earned:

Bonus Faction Goal Achieved: □ Acquisitives □ Advocates □ Cognates □ Dataphiles □ Exo-Guardians □ Manifold Host □ Second Seekers □ Wayfinders

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Exo-Guardians
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Advocates □ Manifold Host
□ Cognates □ Second Seekers
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□ Dataphiles □ Wayfinders

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Exo-Guardians
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Advocates □ Manifold Host
□ Cognates □ Second Seekers
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□ Dataphiles □ Wayfinders

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Exo-Guardians
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Advocates □ Manifold Host
□ Cognates □ Second Seekers
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□ Dataphiles □ Wayfinders

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Exo-Guardians
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Advocates □ Manifold Host
□ Cognates □ Second Seekers
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□ Dataphiles □ Wayfinders

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Exo-Guardians
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Advocates □ Manifold Host
□ Cognates □ Second Seekers
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□ Dataphiles □ Wayfinders

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Exo-Guardians
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Advocates □ Manifold Host
□ Cognates □ Second Seekers
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□ Dataphiles □ Wayfinders

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 Scenario #5-05: Character Chronicle #
Boom-Block Gambit

LEVELS Normal Max Credits

­- 5–6 4,086
Character Name Organized Play # Character # Faction LEVELS Normal

MAX CREDITS
Adventure Summary Out of
4,962
Level
During the closure of the Adamantine Bastille, you foiled a prison break and discovered it was a diversion meant to
LEVELS Normal
facilitate widespread assassinations and the escape of Datch. You □ saved or □ failed to save one of the assassin’s
targets, a wrikreechee named Bisserelle. After an investigation, you discovered clues about an unidentified elf who
7–8 5,835
posed as a Steward and vanished with Datch. You also discovered the identity of her accomplice, an undercover agent
posing as a Starfinder with the alias Jewel Whitforge. You tracked Agent Whitforge to her base of operations and LEVELS Normal
prevented her escape. In the aftermath, the false Steward and Datch remain at large and the organization that ordered
the operation remains unidentified. — —
The Adamantine Bastille is now permanently closed, but what it becomes is up to you. Visit paizo.com/adamantine
to cast your vote! The survey will remain open until the end of 2022.

Boons Starting XP

EXPERIENCE
Congratulations on completing the adventure! You’ve earned Starfinder Society Achievement Points, a currency that can
+
be redeemed on our website at paizo.com for special character boons. To redeem your Achievement Points, on our website
at paizo.com/organizedplay/myaccount and click on the Boons tab. Note that you must have created a paizo.com account XP Gained (GM ONLY)
and registered a character before you can begin making Achievement Point transactions.

Final XP Total

Items
aphelion laser pistol (14,820; item level 9)
black force field (10,500; item level 8)
buzzblade dueling sword (9,500; item level 8)
d-suit II (6,900; item level 7)
deflective reinforcement (7,500; item level 7)
ensnaring sintered longsword (9,980; item level 7;
Armory 63)
Starting Credits
incendiary grenade III (1,380; item level 8)
liquidator disintegration pistol (4,500; item level 6;
Armory 36) +
microserrated longsword (12,100; item level 9)
phantom assassin rifle (14,900; item level 9; Armory 43) Credits Garnered (GM ONLY)
shadow assassin rifle (4,550; item level 6; Armory 43)
sonic dampener (7,150; item level 7)
CREDITS

estex suit III (5,500; item level 7) stickybomb grenade III (2,500; item level 10) +
frag grenade III (1,260; item level 8) wounding ultrathin switchblade (11,400; item level 8; Day Job (GM ONLY)
hook knife (6,300; item level 7; Armory 52) Armory 54)
impulse charge emitter (10,900; item level 8; Armory 45) yellow star solar brand (4,250; item level 6; Armory 43)
–

Credits Spent

Reputation/Infamy
=

Total

FOR GM ONLY
For GM Only

EVENT EVENT CODE DATE GM Organized Play #

Chronicle Code: 41GK

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