Moonbase 9: Echoes of the Unknown
A state-of-the-art human research 2. First Contact:
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etting:
facility located on a distant moon known as
Illyria. The moonbase is set near an ancient
ruin filled with alien technology. Most of the
original research crew has vanished under
mysterious circumstances.
Main Lore:
Moonbase 9 was established to explore and study
the alien ruins on Illyria.
Legends suggest that the moon was home to a long-
extinct alien race, the Orlanians.
Space pirates are interested in the alien technology,
believing it holds immense value.
NPC Characters:
1. Captain Sarah “Sable” Jones (Female):
Head of security for Moonbase 9.
Suspicious of the real reasons behind the
establishment of the moonbase.
Resourceful, tactical, and with a hidden past
tied to the space pirates.
2. Dr. Aric Mitchell (Male):
Lead archaeologist and xenobiologist of
Moonbase 9.
Enthusiastic and driven to uncover the
mysteries of the Orlanians.
Holds a deep respect for the alien civilization.
3. Lt. Luna Zheng (Female):
Communications and tech specialist.
Young, idealistic, and incredibly skilled with
alien tech.
Believes in establishing peaceful
communications with any surviving Orlanians.
4. Ryker “Rust” Valen (Male):
Former space pirate turned Moonbase
mechanic.
Cynical, witty, and very familiar with the
darker side of the cosmos.
Has a personal vendetta against the space
pirates.
Plot Points:
1. Discovery:
Players arrive at Moonbase 9 and get
acquainted with the base and its mysterious
circumstances.
Initial exploration of the alien ruins reveals
more questions than answers.
The party accidentally activates a dormant
Orlanian AI, which warns them of impending
danger and an ancient Orlanian protocol.
Players must decide how to approach this
newfound entity and gain its trust.
3. Pirate Invasion:
Space pirates, led by the notorious Captain
Korr, attack Moonbase 9 to plunder the alien
tech.
Players, along with the NPC crew, must
defend the base, resulting in potential
alliances, betrayals, and tough choices.
4. The Orlanian Protocol:
The players uncover that the Orlanians
initiated a protocol to protect a powerful
artifact that can reshape realities.
If the pirates gain control of this artifact, they
would become unstoppable.
5. Moral Dilemma:
The artifact’s power tempts everyone. Players
must decide whether to harness its power,
destroy it, or safeguard it.
Their choice impacts not only the fate of the
moonbase but potentially the entire galaxy.
6. Endgame:
The artifact’s decision leads to first true
contact with the Orlanians, revealing that they
aren’t extinct but in deep stasis.
Players must choose how to engage: Assist
the revival of the Orlanians or leave them in
stasis due to potential risks.
Endings (Depending on Player
Choices):
1. Alliance: Players forge an alliance with the
Orlanians, ushering in a new era of galactic peace
and cooperation.
2. Distrust: Players decide not to awaken the
Orlanians, keeping them as legends and protecting
the universe from potential threats.
3. Temptation: The artifact’s power corrupts, leading to
a tyrannical rule over the galaxy.
4. Sacrifice: The artifact is destroyed to prevent any
misuse, but at a great personal cost to the players
and Moonbase 9.
Lyria’s Extended Historical Records
Entry 1: Orlanian Genesis and chambers, and most importantly, protect the Star’s
Cosmic Harmony
Whisper. My creation was a part of this final act. As
Lyria, I was entrusted with the wisdom of eons,
Audio Transcription: standing vigil over our legacy. My primary directive: to
“When the cosmos was young, our ancestors, guided by preserve, to guide, and if the stars align, to rebuild the
the cosmic ballet of stars, were drawn to Illyria. This Orlanian dream.”
moon, with its unique confluence of energies, was the
perfect cradle for our civilization. Here, in the heart of
dense forests and jagged mountain ranges, we built
An’lyra, our capital. It wasn’t merely a city but a
symphony of architecture and nature, where every
structure resonated with the universe’s melodies.
Technologies were developed, not to conquer nature,
but to harmonize with it, creating an era of unparalleled
peace and prosperity.”
Entry 2: Unity Festival and the
Myth of Star’s Whisper
Audio Transcription:
“As cycles passed, traditions formed. The most revered
was the Unity Festival, observed when Lysandra
shielded us from Elyon’s brilliance. Families, scholars,
artisans, all gathered in a dance of gratitude,
reminiscing our journey and the blessings of Illyria.
Amidst these celebrations, tales of the Star’s Whisper
were whispered - an artifact of immense power, said to
embody the cosmos’ very soul. While many considered
it a mere legend, scholars believed its existence could
rewrite destinies.”
Entry 3: Elyon’s Warning and
the Orlanian Protocol
Text Record:
“Dark days befell our civilization when anomalies were
detected within Elyon, our twin star. Its core’s instability
threatened to unleash a cataclysmic radiation burst
upon Illyria. Panicked, yet united, we invoked the
collective wisdom of our greatest minds. The verdict
was clear: survival required drastic measures. Thus, the
Orlanian Protocol was born. Grand chambers, fusing art
and technology, were erected to house our people in
temporal stasis. This deep slumber was a gamble, a
hope that future generations or external saviors might
find a way to reverse the impending doom and revive
our civilization.”
Entry 4: The Beacon’s
Guardianship and Lyria’s Oath
Audio Transcription:
“As a safeguard, at An’lyra’s core, we placed a beacon—
a guiding light for potential allies, and a sentinel against
those with ill intent. It would monitor Illyria, the stasis