I’m Robot (Demo Version)
By Shane Hosea
Hark Forsooth Games
What Is this?
This is a 1-player journaling RPG. If you’ve
never played one before, it basically means that
instead of a Game Master telling you what
happens next, you’ll get a series of randomly
drawn prompts and write down your choices. This
gives you the freedom to connect narrative dots,
learn about your character and tell a long-form
story that you can enjoy later.
I’m Robot uses a deck of cards to generate its
characters and story prompts, so be sure you
have one- freshly shuffled and at the ready!
Otherwise you’ll need some paper or a notebook
and something to write with.
You’ll start by creating your Android, and some
Key Crewmates that will play important roles in
your story. Then you’ll play out the Premier
Episode, acting as your first official Log entry.
This will establish your primary relationships
to the Key Crewmates.
Afterward you’ll generate a number of Episodes,
each consisting of an A Plot (more adventure
focused) and a B Plot (more character focused).
You’ll determine which one you’re primarily
involved in, and play it out. This demo version
has enough for 4 of these Episodes.
Finally you’ll play through a special two-part
Season Finale in which the status-quo will be
shaken up and you’ll have an opportunity for
your character to move on from their position
and take anew place in the galaxy!
Get ready to tell YOUR story, You Robot!
Setting: The Galaxy!
You are an Android stationed aboard the G.U.S. _______ (you
get to name it), a mid-sized a Factotum-Class ship designed
as a workhorse for the Galactic Union.
Androids are a new species created by a mysterious spacial
anomaly that ripped through the galaxy 20 years ago. Machines
built by other species across the galaxy suddenly gained
sentience after being bathed in a shimmering silver light.
Why did this happen? Who knows! But suddenly governments
across known space had to deal with billions of new citizens.
You were awoken in the Galactic Union, a coalition space-
faring nations focused on exploration and diplomacy. In an
effort to ease Androids into Union society, a new position
was created on every ship in the fleet. Those Androids that
didn’t want to just stay a food processor or whatever, could
serve a period of time on a ship. There they could learn
about the world, and the species that populate it, until they
ultimately decide what they want to do with their newfound
sentience.
The Galactic Union
The Union was founded centuries ago after a long and painful
conflict between the Ranna Alliance and the Lacerine Empire
was ended after diplomatic intervention by the Plasmodi
Collective. These three great star-nations united under a
single banner of cooperation and protection. Eventually other
planets and species would join, including the adaptable and
quick moving Humans of the planet Earth.
The Galactic Union is dedicated to protecting its boarders,
and exploring unknown space- extending the hand of friendship
to new forms of intelligence wherever it is found. Prominent
member species include-
The Ranna- An amphibious
species known for their
territorial nature, and flashy
ceremonial combat rituals. The
backbone of the Galactic Union
military, they’re excellent
weapon designers. ~7 feet
tall, and broad.
 The Lacerine- A cold blooded The Astro Conglomerate- When the Humans
bipedal species covered in of Earth voted to join the Galactic
brilliant scales and feathers. Union, the independent Mars colony
Balance the fire of the other disagreed- vehemently. Instead it used
Union members with considered its considerable wealth to contact
rationality. Utilitarians at disparate small star-nations from across
heart, they maintain their Union Space and make them an offer- join
membership mostly for security with them, and live a freer, more
purposes. ~5-6 feet tall, lean laissez-faire life. From that point they
builds. reorganized themselves behind a powerful
Human CEO, and have been in a state of
cold war with the Union ever since. Sees
The Plasmodi- A fungal the Union as its greatest rival.
species, resembling an
amorphous slime. Work in The Hortus Empire- A quickly
colonies, some as large as ¾ expanding empire of a photosynthetic
of a planet’s surface. Work in species that discovered its various
much smaller groups aboard pollens and pheromones create an
Union ships, as many of them intoxication (and highly addictive)
are designed by Humans. Use effect on most sentient species-
specialized exo-suits to especially the amphibious Ranna.
interact with machines Using a combination of subterfuge,
designed for less slime-based espionage, and their unique biology,
organisms. Sizes/builds vary, they have spread their influence wide.
psionic. They pose little military threat, but
often hire mercenaries when needed.
The Humans- A warm blooded, Sees the Union as a potential target.
quick-reproducing species, Minor Powers
somewhat hairless for
mammalians. Passionate and
decisive, most follow a strong The Roswell Greasers- A nomadic band of pirates, hot-rodders
personal code. Their homeworld and daredevils. Once a society dedicated to science and quiet
has joined the Union, but not observation until they encountered a specific subculture of
all Human planets have been as Earth in the 1950’s. Now their pale gray skin is covered in
amenable. ~5-6 feet tall, leather, their large black eyes hidden behind sunglasses, and
various builds. their bald heads adorned with slicked-back, midnight black
hair. Sees the Union as a bunch of squares, in need of a kick
in the pants.
Other Galactic Powers
The Cult of Diodenysus- A quickly growing cult of
The Union is not without its enemies, however. Some are other cybernetically augmented lifeforms dedicated to lives of
system-spanning governments, others are smaller unruly pleasure seeking. Notorious throughout known space for raging
factions, moving from planet to planet causing trouble. parties, body modification and ever escalating thrill-seeking.
Notable opposing factions include Rumors of Diodenysians capturing unsuspecting ships and
putting them through elaborate games to the death have spread
in recent years. Sees the Union as a potential recruiting
The Saxums- A feudal society of ground.
silicon based life forms,
largely apathetic toward organic The Order of Orion- A society of aliens that look almost
life. Their colonization efforts exactly like older Humans wearing long robes and wide-brimmed
are usually disastrous for all hats. Wield an advanced form of technology they insist is
non-Saxum life, as the process “Magic”. Their ships resemble ancient seafaring vessels, and
involves individuals impacting a are not enclosed to the vacuum of space. They primarily focus
new planet from orbit. It is one on seeking ancient “Relics” from lost civilizations, and will
of the few powers in open largely ignore anyone who doesn’t interfere with this.
conflict with the pacifistic However, have no respect of galactic boarders or local
Plasmodi Sees the Union as an governments or… laws. Sees the Union as it sees all others, a
inconvenience. mild annoyance.

Character Creation
Stats
Through character creation you’ll mark bonuses and negatives
do the below five stats. Certain events will have you make
check against your specific stats to determine the final
outcome
Durability (Spades)- Your body’s sturdiness, used
to test taking damage, feats of strength, and
mitigating various environmental hazards
Speed (Diamonds)- Your body’s agility, used to test
moving quickly, balance, and reaction time
Computing (Clubs)- Your body’s mental power, tested
to recall knowledge, come up with novel ideas, or
interact with other technology.
Interface (Hearts)- Your body’s user Friendliness,
tested to engage with organic life, ease social
tension, or convince someone of your position’s
merit
Reputation (Rep)- A special stat that will fluctuate
wildly as your adventure progresses. Keep a
separate tracker for each of your 4 primary
crewmates (Best Friend, Friendly Acquaintance,
Coworker and Antagonist), as well as the General
Crew (everybody else)
Testing stats
When an event instructs you to test a stat draw 4 cards, plus
or minus your bonus in that stat. If at least 1 card’s suit
matches the suit of the tested stat (as noted above) then the
check is a success! Otherwise, it is a failure.
When testing Rep, the above rules apply, but instead of a
specific suit, you are looking for ANY face card.
Android Creation
Its time to SHUFFLE YOUR DECK! In the next few sections
you’ll draw cards to determine your Androids origins, special
enhancements, and drawbacks. Think about what each thing
tells you about how your Android might behave and feel about
their role on the ship. What are they hoping to find out there
in space?
First draw (1 card) You were originally a _____
Spade = Security Equipment or A Weapon (choose 1)
Durability +1
Security- You feel compelled to monitor others and keep
them safe, how does this manifest?
Weapon- Your main function has been peace-bonded, how
does this affect your day-to-day life?
Diamond = A Terrestrial Vehicle or A Starship (choose 1)
Speed +1
Vehicle- You used to follow pre-planned routes, how does
your new found freedom sit with you?
Starship- You no longer move freely though space, how
have you adjusted to this?
Club = A Sensor Array or A Database (choose 1)
Computing +1
Sensor- You are used to reporting things as you
experience them, how has this changed with your
sentience?
Database- What was your previous area of expertise?
Heart = A Household Appliance or Universal Translator
(choose 1) Interface +1
Appliance- You’re accustomed to domesticity, how do you
try and make people comfortable?
Translator- What nuance of organic communication do you
still struggle with?
Second Draw (Draw 3 Cards, redraw any duplicate) What special
enhancements do you have, and why do you have them?
2- A built-in self-defense weapon (+1 Durability)
3- A short range scanner (+1 Computing)
4- Realistic skin, it really feels! (+1 Interface)
5- 360 joint rotation (+1 Speed)
6- Armor Plating (+1 Durability)
7- A system interface cable (+1 Computing)
8- Humor Subroutines (+1 Interface)
9- Magnetic feet (+1 Speed)
10- Extreme Environment Shielding (+1 Durability)
J- A True Random number generator (+1 Computing)
Q- Specialized Debate Software [Premium Edition]
(+1 Interface)
K- Solid State nerve network (+1 Speed)
A- Choose one of the above
Third Draw (1 Card) The process of manufacturing several
Crew Creation
billion Android bodies wasn’t the smoothest… as a result most
of one eccentricity or another. What do you struggle with, Its time, once again, to SHUFFLE YOUR DECK! In the next
and how are you trying to overcome it? section you’ll create 4 crew mates. This means you’ll go
through the following draws 4 times, generating each Role,
Goal, Species, Skills and Quirk. Consider how each might see
One thing is- you, and even each other.
Spade- structural damage from a previous misadventure
(-1 Structure)
First Draw (1 Card) What is this crewmate’s role on the ship?
Diamond- an unreliable glitched limb (-1 Speed)
Spade A-10- Security or Medical
Club- An outdated operating system (-1 Computing)
Diamond A-10- Pilot or Away Team
Heart- A feature that others have described as
“Unsettling” (-1 Interface) Club A-10- Science or Engineering

Heart A-10- Diplomat or Support Role (Cook,

And the other is- bartender, etc.)
2- Temperature Sensitivity (-1 Structure) Any Face Card (J,Q,K)- First Draw- Capitan!
3- Hypersensitive Sensors (-1 Computing) Subsequent draws, as suit above, but in a
4- Aware of the limitations of Biotic Intelligence Senior Officer capacity
(-1 Interface)
5- Top-heavy design (-1 Speed)
6- Substandard frame material (-1 Structure) Second Draw (1 Card) Why did they join the Galactic Union?
7- AI hates you (-1 Computing) 2- To meet new people
8- Unable to properly modulate voice (-1 Interface) 3- To discover new worlds
9- Nanosecond Visual Delay (-1 Speed) 4- To protect those back home
10- Accident Prone (-1 Structure) 5- To discover new species
J- Strict adherence to Galactic Union rulebook (-1 6- To prove themselves to someone
Computing) 7- Caught up in a recruitment campaign
Q- Unmoving face (-1 Interface) 8- To escape something
K- Tank Tread Legs (-1 Speed) 9- To find excitement!
A- Choose one of the above 10- To follow tradition
J- To break tradition
Q- To climb socially
Record all of this on the first page of your Log book, include K- To pad the ol’ resume
any notes you think tie things together. Feel free to write a A- Its a secret…
short biography about your past before joining the Union, or
even what time you spent training to be on a ship.
Third Draw (1 Card) What species are they?
Do you remember anything from before the anomaly?
Spade A-10- Ranna
Where are you hoping to land when all this is over?
Diamond A-10- Human

Club A-10- Lacerine

Heart A-10- Plasmodi

Any Face Card (J,Q,K)- Other

(draw 3 cards) and refer to the
table on the next page
 First Card Second Card Third Card

2- Insectoid
3- Birdlike
2- Extra Arms
3- Quadrupedal
2- Cybernetic limb
3- Special Breathing
Episode Guide
4- Rodent 4- Extra Eyes/One Apparatus Now we get to the meat (or rather, circuity) of the game.
Big Eye 4- Mobility Device Each Episode you generate below will represent one Log entry
5- Canine 5- Bowl Haircut
5- Over 7’ tall in your Log book. This could be a paragraph, a page, or
6- Feline 6- Visor several pages- its up to you. Make sure to shuffle you deck
7- Simian 6- Under 4’ tall 7- Mildly Empathic between each episode!
7- Armored Skin 8- Regenerative
8- Aquatic
8- Tentacles Healing Let’s begin at one of four premier episodes (pg.12-13). This
9- Octopoid 9- Protective Suit
9- Hairy/Hairless will show how you and your crew crew handles a crisis, and
10- Ungulate 10- A Ceremonial also will form the foundation of your relationship with the
J- Ursine 10- Wings Weapon primary 4 crewmates. There are fewer choices you’ll need to
J- Gills J- Battle Scars make that involve testing a stat, just a single one at the
Q- Gaseous Form Q- Vest with many
Q- Bio-luminescent resolution. This should get you used to the idea.
K- Silicon-Based pockets
A- Humanoid (weird K- Prehensile Tail K- A specialized
omni-tool Next you’ll play through 2-4 of regular episodes (pg.14-21)
facial prosthetic/ A- Prehensile to flesh out your adventure. There are 4 A plots (more action
wig) Tongue A- “Played By” a 21st
Century Celebrity oriented) and 4 B plots (more character focused). Draw 2
cards to determine the episode’s A and B plots. Draw a 3rd
card to determine which you’ll be involved with primarily-
black=A plot, red=b plot
Fourth Draw (3 Cards, redraw any duplicate) What are their
specialized skills and flaws? (Draw 2 skills and 1 Flaw)
A Plots B Plots
Special Skills Flaws

2- Master of Jerry-Rigging Spade- Bandits from Beyond Spade- A Triangle… of

2- Lovesick the Stars! (pg.14) LOVE!? (pg.15)
3- Computer Whisperer 3- Won’t stop talking about
4- Doctorate in Cosmic their niche 21st Diamond- The New Kids In Diamond- Forget Me Lots?
Anomalies Century interest Town (pg.16)) (pg.17)
5- The Perfect Diplomat 4- Short-Tempered Club- A Thaw in the Ice? Club- Master of
6- Has Memorized the Galactic 5- An absolute doormat (pg.18) Ceremonies (pg.19)
Union Handbook 6- Standoffish and Guarded Heart- A Distressing Heart- Virtual Insanity
7- Skilled Hand-To-Hand 7- Habitual Rule Breaker Development (pg.20) (pg.21)
Combatant 8- Young and inexperienced
8- Weapon-master 9- Obsessed with personal
9- Xeno-Linguist gain Each Plot consists of 3 Primary events, and 1 Secondary. Use
10- Ace Pilot 10- Lying about their past the Primary events if you’re directly involved in this plot,
J- Calm Leader J- Averse to hard work and the secondary if you’re not. Each event will have you
Q- Brilliant Doctor Q- By The Book test a stat, or your reputation with somebody/group of
K- Seductive K- Plagued by Anxiety somebodies. Based on that you’ll be rewarded… or punished.
A- Former Spy A- Naive
After you finish the regular episodes its time for the Season
Finale (pg. 22-23) There are only 2 in this demo, draw 1 card
Record these on the second page of your Log book, as well as to determine which one you’ll play.
space to record your relationship, and current Rep you have
with each crewmate. Leave enough space to keep updated notes Red Card Black Card
as your relationship might evolve. “The Machine Planet” “Heatwave”
Do any of these people seem like they’d have an immediate
opinion of you? Or you of them? These cliffhanger episodes will have drastic ramifications on
the galaxy at large, and will offer you the opportunity to
This would be a good place for the General Crew rep tracker end your time on the ship. Stay tuned to harkforsooth.itch.io
as well! for more future episode packs!
Premier Episode
First Draw (1 Card) On your first mission with the ship, you
encounter a mysterious green energy wave. In a flash,
something catastrophic happens! What is the nature of the
crisis?
Spade- Ship shakes violently, taking massive damage, power
is down ship wide!
• You save the life of someone immediately, who and how?
They will never forget this (best friend)
• You assist someone in fixing some critical damage, who
is it and what are you fixing? They are impressed with
your skill (Friendly acquaintance)
• You work with the previous two to free a group of
trapped crew members. How were they trapped? One joins
your team (coworker)
• Someone has taken charge at a critical station. Who and
why? Something you do rubs them the wrong way
(Antagonist)
• Resolution- The engine is about to go critical, and the
chamber is flooded by radiation! You’re the only one who
could possibly fix it. Test Durability -Or- Computing.
• Success! You’re able to fix the engine through know-how/guts, +1
Rep with General Crew.
• Failure! Your body is blasted with radiation, absorbing most of
it and saving the engine. You’re in bad shape, however, -1
Durability
Diamond- Ship is teleported to an unknown region of space,
and sensors are down!
• You run to a station to try and get a read on the
situation, but somebody shoves you out of the way!
They’re not handling this well and looking to take it
out on somebody (antagonist)
• Someone steps up to calm the group, organizing people
into teams. What is your assigned task? You take
comfort in this show of leadership (Friendly
acquaintance)
• Your task takes you near the ship’s observatory, there
you find someone consulting old star charts. How do you
help them find what they’re looking for? They’re
grateful, but seem distracted (coworker)
• You recognize a nearby system, it was where you first
awoke! Pointing this out sends a wave of relief through
the crew. Someone else is from this planet, what a
small galaxy! (best friend)
• Resolution- The sensors are still down, and you’re the
only one who really knows where the ship is. Its up to
you to get everyone back to a space station for
repairs. Test Interface -Or- Speed.
• Success! You guide the ship/crew where it needs to go, +1 Rep
with General Crew.
• Failure! You wind up out of fuel and in a desperate spot when a
neutral junk trader finds you. You wind up trading some servos for
a tow -1 Speed
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Club- The energy from the anomaly makes the ship’s
computer go haywire!
• You find yourself trapped in an elevator with someone.
How do you escape with them? They acknowledge you’re
pretty handy to have around (coworker)
• You come upon someone fighting off some malfunctioning
machinery. What is attacking them, and how? They
dismiss you as another broken machine and tell you to
keep your distance (antagonist)
• Someone calls for help from behind a wall panel. How
do you get them out? They explain they were grabbed
by the ship’s wiring, and they owe you big time!
(best friend)
• A crewmate comes to find you, they think you’re the
key to solving this. Why do they think that? Its nice
to be included (friendly acquaintance)
• Resolution- You’re taken to the computer core, time
to see if you can calm this thing down. Test
Computing -Or- Speed.
• Success! You clear the computer of the negative energy through
direct interfacing/speed typing, +1 Rep with General Crew.
• Failure! The anomaly’s energy feeds back into you! It
dissipates from the main computer, but you take a hit -1
Computing
Heart- The anomaly broadcasts on all frequencies a
demand, but the language is unknown!
• Your initial observation comes off to others as a
hilarious joke. What did you say and who laughed
loudest? They really needed that (best friend)
• The laughter is cut short by a stern voice snapping
everybody back to reality. They are not amused by
your inexperience (antagonist)
• You are assigned to work with someone on a language
model. What element of their character leads to a
breakthrough? You make a good team (Friendly
acquaintance)
• The anomaly communicates through vibration! A
choreographed dance is organized to vibrate the ship
correctly. Something about you or your partner nearly
throws the balance off, what is it? It was touch and
go, but you did it! (coworker)
• Resolution- Now that you can talk, the demand is
clear- it wants The Robot! The anomaly manifests on
the ship! Test Durability -Or- Interface.
• Success! You convince the anomaly through words/force that
you’re not worth the trouble, +1 Rep with General Crew.
• Failure! The anomaly won’t leave, but takes up residence in
your chassis. Its giving off a strange odor… -1 Interface.
You should now have your 4 primary relationships assigned to
each of the 4 primary crewmates. Despite your Rep score,
these relationships will stay static for the rest of the
game. You may ease tensions between yourself and your
Antagonist, but there will always be something about you they
just don’t trust. Things may get strained with your Best
Friend, but in the end they’ll be there for you.
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1A) Bandits from Beyond the Stars!
Opening: The ship is doing a routine patrol on the outskirts of
Union space when bright red and chrome ship suddenly rounds a nearby
moon- shields at full and weapons powered! Will the ship survive
this surprise attack?
Who are these brash attackers? (Draw 1)
• Spade- The dreaded Roswell Greasers, on the prowl to Rumble some
Squares.
• Diamond- Wayward mercenaries fresh off a job from the Hortus Empire.
• Club- A Diodenysian party barge, looking to steal some booze.
• Hearts- A Saxum war-rock captained by a lesser Count, seeking glory in
combat.
Primary Events
• You’re at your station when the ship appears. How do you attempt to
help?
• Raise the shields! Test Speed -OR- Computing
• Success! You’re able to raise them just in the nick of time! Gain
+1 to the next event’s draw.
• Failure! Too slow! The ship is rocked with the initial volley, -1
Durability for the rest of this episode.
• Hail the oncoming ship! Test Durability -OR- Interface
• Success! You’re just diplomatic (or threatening) enough to give
the enemy pause! Gain +1 to the next event’s draw
• Failure! Your words are ignored, and your actions are questioned!
-1 Rep with your Antagonist.
• The ship is under assault! The shields are holding for now, but its only
a matter of time before the shots start getting through! What are their
demands? Your friendly acquaintance turns to give you an order
• “Prepare the internal defenses!” Its time to brace for a boarding.
What weapons do you arm yourself with? Test Durability
• Success! You’re in a good position, and well armed. +1 Rep with
your Friendly Acquaintance.
• Failure! “You’re weapon is only as good as your grip, and you’re
holding it the wrong way…” -1 Rep with your Friendly
Acquaintance.
• You try and distract yourself from the tense crisis happening around you
[B Plot Secondary Event]
• Its the final showdown! The hatch doors blow open and the attackers pour
in. What do they look like? What do they say? You’re shoulder to
shoulder with your Best Friend- what’s your plan?
• Blast them out an airlock! Test Computing
• Success! A rush of atmosphere roars through the corridor! Once it
subsides, what is left of them?. +1 Rep w/Best Friend
• Failure! The blast is too much for your Best Friend, they lose
their grip and begin to fly toward the vacuum of space! You’re
just able to grab them, but your servos are pushed to their
limit! -1 Durability
• The best defense is a good offense! Test Durability
• Success! You execute a perfect pincer maneuver, catching the
pirates off guard! +1 Rep with your Best Friend, +1 Durability
• Failure! You wind up absorbing a devastating attack which blows a
sizable chunk out of your face. Thankfully your Best Friend uses
the distraction to finish them off. -1 Interface
Epilogue: The smoke clears, and repairs get underway. What was your main
take-away from this taste of the chaotic nature of the galaxy?
Secondary Event
• An ongoing pirate attack has the crew scrambling, how do you help out?
• Keep morale up! What exactly do you say? Test Interface
• Success! Its a hit, everybody knows they can weather this crisis!
+1 Rep General Crew
• Failure! You are soundly ignored, why would you even say that at
a time like this!? -1 Rep General Crew
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1B) A Triangle… of LOVE!?
Opening: You notice that two of your crewmates have been at odds
lately, barely speaking to one another, and very short-tempered when
they do. It seems to hinge around a 3rd crew member that you don’t
know quite as well (use the Crewmate Generator to generate a role,
species, 1 skill and 1 flaw, then name them!)
Which of your two associates are feuding (Draw 2, re-draw a repeat)
• Spade- Best Friend
• Diamond- Friendly Acquaintance
• Club- Coworker
• Hearts- Antagonist
Primary Events
• You are in the canteen with two of your crewmates. What tips you off
that they’re not getting along? You attempt an icebreaker.
• Tell a little joke! What is the gist of it? Test Interface
• Success! Tensions begin to ease, +1 rep w/ both crewmates
• Failure! It’s made things worse… how? -1 to next event’s draw.
• Loosen up with some alcohol? Test Durability
• Success! Everyone gets a little more direct about the situation,
+1 to next event’s draw
• Failure! You forgot, you don’t drink! -1 Computing
• The three of you aid in an ongoing crisis [A plot secondary event]
• You noticed during that last event that your two associates were
distracted by a 3rd crewmate. How does each try and impress this person?
You decide to learn more from them
• Ask them about their romantic preferences. Test Interface
• Success! What is this person after? Does it sound like either of
your associates? +1 to next event’s draw
• Failure! Uh oh, it seemed to this person that you were very
awkwardly flirting! -1 Rep w/General Crew
• Talk up one of your friends over the other. Test Rep w/ General Crew
• Success! You’re a great wing-bot! +1 to next event’s draw
• Failure! You accidentally tell a very embarrassing story, what
was it? -1 Rep with the friend you were trying to talk-up
• Things have come to a head, your associates are in a heated argument.
What was the catalyst? Its time to set things back to normal!
• Tell the object of their affection that its time to choose! Test Rep
w/ General Crew
• Success! You have started two people on the path of a whirlwind
romance! You suppose it will last? +1 Rep W/crewmate you set up
• Failure! You’ve spoiled the chances of anybody getting together,
you might never get this love stuff… -1 Interface
• Tell your crewmates that this is all too distracting, its time to
bury the hatchet! Test Interface
• Success! You remind them of their shared history, what event do
you bring up? They decide this isn’t worth losing each other
over. +1 Rep with both crewmates
• Failure! This fight won’t be so easily ended, who do you wind up
going with after the conflict? -2 Rep w/crewmate you left behind
Epilogue: After a time things seem to return to some kind of normal, one way
or another. What have you learned about relationships from all this mess?
Secondary Event
• You have noticed two of your crewmates aren’t focused on the task at
hand, which two? They inform you of their shared interest in the same
person. How do you get them to refocus?
• Talk some sense into them! Test Interface
• Success! They agree to talk this out- LATER! +1 Rep with both
crewmates
• Failure! They begin to argue worse than before! -1 to next
event’s draw
• Smack some sense into them! Test Durability
• Success! They snap out of it- amusing those around you. +1 Rep w/
general crew
• Failure! They smack back! -1 Durability or Speed
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2A) The New Kids in Town
Opening: A new planet is interested in Union membership! The ship
has been dispatched to initiate diplomatic relations, and hopefully
convince them of the merits of joining up. Use the Other species
tables to generate the inhabitants of this planet, give them a name!
What drew this planet toward the Union in the first place? (Draw 1)
• Spade- Interested in joining for defense reasons
• Diamond- Interested in new species, exploration of far space, and trade
• Club- Scientifically curious as to the advancements Union tech.
• Hearts- Interested in cultural exchange, maybe a new market for their
own cultural products.
Primary Events
• While en route to the surface, the shuttle begins to rock. It seems the
atmospheric conditions weren’t as calm as you’d anticipated. What do you
see outside? How do you respond?
• “Hold on tight, folks” navigate through the worst of it Test Speed
• Success! The crew is impressed by your ace pilot skills! +1 Rep
w/General Crew
• Failure! The shuttle is rocked, everyone falls over -1 to next
event Draw
• “Hold tight, folks” Scan for an easier way through Test Computing
• Success! You glide between the worst of it and land as soft as a
cloud. +1 to next event Draw
• Failure! While you’re goofing off with the computer the ship is
knocked back and fourth -1 Rep W/General Crew
• You take a moment to check out the planet (B Plot Secondary Event)
• You are greeted by the alien delegation and ushered to a lavish feast!.
Describe the most interesting dish. How do you proceed?
• Scan the food, just in case! Test Computing
• Success! Something’s not right- this has been intentionally
poisoned! You stop a crewmate from eating +1 Rep to crewmate of
your choice
• Failure! Strange, this sort of tastes like poison! -1 Durability
• Chomp on down! How’s it taste? Test Durability
• Success! You feel a strange poison coursing through your body,
but its having an unexpected reaction! +1 Speed
• Failure! You feel a strange poison coursing through your veins,
it’s unfortunately having its intended effect -1 Computing
• The aliens only wanted to steal your ship and reverse engineer its
technology! How are you getting the crew back to the shuttle?
• Charm your way passed the guards Test Interface
• Success! One of your crewmates had been flirting with one of the
guards this whole episode, they decide to let you escape! Ask for
pointers later, +1 Interface
• Failure! This momentary distraction allows your crew to get to
the shuttle, but you are kicked viciously on the way out -1
Durability
• Run… RUN! Test Speed
• Success! You make it to the shuttle and fly away with flash AND
style! +1 Rep W/General Crew
• Failure! You are forced to leave Ensign Bradley behind, a massive
loss to the crew -1 Rep w/General Crew
Epilogue: Back on the ship and licking your wounds, you look down on the
alien world one last time before jetting away. What do you think of the
deception? How does it color your opinion of diplomacy?
Secondary Event
• An alien delegation is taking a tour of the ship, its up to you to make
a good impression!
• Show them the Canteen and sit for a meal Test Interface
• Success! They’re charmed by the way you eat. +1 to next event’s
Draw
• Failure! They’re horrified by the way you eat. -1 Interface
• Pull up an informative video on Union History, Test Computing
• Success! It paints you very flatteringly! +1 to next event’s Draw
• Failure! Oh no the ATROCITIES! Crush the monitor, -1 Durability
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2B) Forget me Lots!?
Opening: You wake up in your charging pod with a start. Your cycle
is incomplete, and it seems that the ship is on emergency power.
Your crewmates are wandering around aimlessly, confused and dazed.
What could be going on!?
Primary Events
• You approach a random ensign, they’re asking you who and where they are.
Have you met them before? You decide to-
• Check the crew manifest! Test Computing
• Success! Oh, this is clearly [write a fun name, you’ll get to
look back and laugh later] +1 Rep w/ General Crew
• Failure! This person isn’t on the manifest… Detain them! They put
up a real fight -1 Durability
• Get them to calm down! Test Interface
• Success! You get them to realize that identity is something that
can fluctuate over the course of one’s life. They’ll be able to
discover it, once they’re not looking so hard. +1 on next event’s
draw
• Failure! You learn that not everybody is ready for a harsh lesson
in existential philosophy… -1 Rep w/ General Crew
• It seems some kind of amnesia wave has hit the crew! You find your
antagonist and best friend on the bridge, attempting to address an
ongoing crisis (The A Plot). How does each react to you? You attempt to
remind one of them of your relationship
• Tell your best friend about the good times! Test Rep w/ Best Friend
• Success! “Of course, its you!” +1 on next event’s draw
• Failure! They don’t remember you and say something hurtful… -1
Rep w/Best Friend
• Remind your antagonist about the good times? Test Rep w/Antagonist
• Success! “Oh, yeah- sure!” They’re lying to seem polite. -1 to
next event’s draw
• Failure! “Oh lord… its you.” They’ve regained a part of
themselves! +1 to next event’s draw
• You help them address the crisis [A plot secondary event]
• You meet up in the science lab with another crewmate to discover what’s
going on. Who is here? Thankfully they also seem unaffected. You
discover-
• The secret to a cure is within THEM! Test Interface -OR- Computing
• Success! You notice a pattern within their brain waves/demeanor
that can be used to synthesize a cure! Gain +1 Rep w/General Crew
• Failure! You get the needed material after a rather invasive
process. -1 Rep w/this crewmate
• The secret to a cure is within YOU!? Test Durability -OR- Speed
• Success! Your crewmate is able to pop open your cyberbrain to
imprint a synth-spray card. Modern medicine is incredible! Gain
+1 Computing
• Failure! This process HURTS. It works, but it really REALLY
HURTS! -1 Rep with this crewmate
Epilogue: The crew slowly regains their wits and your work, such that it
was, is commended. What did you learn about identity that will stick with
you going forward?
Secondary Event
• A primary crew member seems to have lost their memory! You’ve been told
to keep an eye on them, how do you pass the time?
• Try to relate by comparing your awakening to what they’re going
through! Test Interface
• Success! They feel a little less alone. This, they won’t forget!
+1 Rep with this crewmate
• Failure! They find this comparison insensitive, and then say
something insensitive to you. This, YOU won’t forget… -1 Rep with
this crewmate.
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3A) A Thaw in the Ice?
Opening: One of the Unions powerful rival space-nations has decided to have
a sit-down conference to discuss easing tensions. The ship has been assigned
to accompany a diplomatic team. (Create a lead diplomat using the Crewmate
Generator to generate a role, species, 1 skill and 1 flaw, then name them!)
Who is coming to the peace talks? (Draw 1)
• Spade- The Saxums
• Diamond- The Astro Conglomerate
• Club- The Hortus Empire
• Heart- The Order of Orion
Primary Events
• You meet the Union diplomats in the hangar bay, what are you first
impressions of each other? What is your official position on the away
team?
• Piloting the shuttle, Test Speed
• Success! The team has a smooth ride and arrives in a good mood.
+1 to next event’s Draw
• Failure! The ride was bumpy and everybody’s grumpy… -1 to next
event’s Draw
• Translation help, Test Computing
• Success! You discover the perfect translation for a common idiom!
What was it? +1 to next event’s Draw
• Failure! You accidentally discover several new insults! What were
they? -1 to next event’s Draw
• You settle in before tomorrow’s conference. (B Plot Secondary event)
• The conference begins on a tense note. What does the other delegation
look like? How do you attempt to break the tension?
• Tell a funny anecdote, Test Interface
• Success! They’re rolling the aisles! What was your joke? Gain +1
Rep w/General Crew
• Failure! Maybe its lost in translation? What was your attempted
joke? -1 to next event’s Draw
• Do a STUNT, everybody loves a stunt! Test Durability
• Success! You flawlessly execute a feat of strength, agility and
daring. What was it? +1 Rep w/General Crew
• Failure! You did something to hurt yourself, but not in a cool
way. What did you do? -1 Durability
• Things have gotten to a deadlock over a seemingly small issue. What is
it? The delegation looks to you, as an informal member of the Union…
• Make a reasoned case as a neutral party, Test Computing
• Success! You point out something that everyone had missed, what
was it? +1 Interface
• Failure! You start to make a point by kinda give up part way
through. Nobody is impressed. -1 Rep W/General Crew
• Make a case that slightly favors one side, but in a slick way where
nobody notices, Test Interface
• Success! You manage to snag a sweet deal. What was it, and who
does it favor? +1 Computing
• Failure! Everybody sees through your one-sided deal, you’re
dismissed. -1 Rep W/General Crew
Epilogue: Whether or not this meeting is the first of many, or a false start
toward peace, you’ve had a solid taste of interstellar diplomacy. What kind
of flavor has it left in your proverbial mouth?
Secondary Event
• The ship is carrying a foreign Ambassador en route to an important
conference on Errata Prime. They request a stop off at the canteen.
• Introduce them to your Antagonist, maybe they’d get along? Test Rep
w/Antagonist
• Success! They play it cool and make polite conversation. The ice
begins to thaw even between the two of you. +1 Rep w/Antagonist
• Failure! The conversation quickly becomes an argument. What
about? Not the best impression to leave… -1 Rep w/Antagonist
• Sit with Ensign Bradley, he’s good with people. right? Test Rep w/
General Crew
• Success! What a cut up! You learn a thing or two +1 Interface
• Failure! Oh Bradley… no… You learn all the wrong lessons from
this -1 Interface
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3B) Master of Ceremonies
Opening: Its a special day for one of your crewmates- the
anniversary of their birth! A worthy cause for celebrations, and
you’ve been made the official event planner. Can you throw the
perfect party?
Whose Birthday is it, Anyway? (Draw 1)
Spade- Best Friend
Diamond- Friendly Acquaintance
Club- Coworker
Hearts- Antagonist
Primary Events
• Its time to send out the invitations! How well do you know the party
subject? How will you gather the list?
• Search the computer for the most likely guest candidates! Test
Computing
• Success! You’ve cross-references the listed hobbies to find the
best matches +1 to final event Draw
• Failure! You found the “Invite All” button! -1 to final even Draw
• Subtly ask around the nodes of gossip! What do you ask, specifically?
Test Interface
• Success! You know who likes who, and what the active feuds are.
+1 to final event Draw
• Failure! A lot of people seem to be busy the day of the party…
strange! -1 to final even Draw
• According to Ensign Bradley no party is complete without “Special
Entertainment”. What do you suppose those quotation marks mean? Who do
you book
• A traditional Ranna staged combat match Test Durability
• Success! You take several chops across the chest without flinching
much, they agree to perform! +1 to final even Draw
• Failure! The last thing you remember was the folding chair, you
don’t think they’ll be at the party… -1 the final even Draw
• A traditional Human Barbershop Quartet. What’s the name of the ship’s
official quartet? Test Speed
• Success! You’re able to book them last minute, they’re far more
popular than you assumed! +1 to final event Draw
• Failure! The quartet is otherwise engaged that day, but they know
a good jug band! -1 to final even Draw (not because jug music is
bad, this just isn’t a good one)
• A situation takes you away from planning (A Plot Secondary Event)
• The guests are hidden, the lights are out, and the guest of honor is
about to walk through the door. What decoration are you most proud of?
• “SURPRISE!” Special test, draw 2 cards + or - the bonuses you’ve
accrued this episode
• Any Face Cards- the party is a hit! You have grown closer to the
Birthday Buddy and everyone has a great time! +2 Rep with this
crewmate, +1 Rep with general crew
• No Face Cards- The party is a disaster. What goes especially
wrong? -1 Rep with the Birthday Buddy and -1 to general crew, you
party pooper!
Epilogue: Social gatherings are very important to biotic lifeforms, it
seems. When the guests all leave and you’re alone with the guest of honor,
what do they say? Would you plan something like this again?
Secondary Event
• You’ve been invited to a birthday party! Whose party is it anyway? It
doesn’t matter because you’ve picked the perfect gift!
• Something from the heart! What’s the gift? Test Rep w/ the birthday
buddy
• Success! “You’re so thoughtful!” +1 rep w/ this crewmate
• Failure! “Oh… thanks.” You’re mortified! -1 to next event’s draw
• Something you ready about in their personal log! What’s the gift?
Test Speed
• Success! “Wow! How did you know?” +1 rep w/ this crewmate
• Failure! “How did you… know?” -1 Rep w/this crewmate
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4A) A Distressing Development
Opening: The ship has received a distress beacon from a fellow Union
ship! All haste is made to address the situation and aid in any way
possible. But what exactly went wrong…?
Where is the distressed ship? (Draw 1)
• Spade- Near a Saxum asteroid belt
• Diamond- Just beyond the Conglomerate boarder
• Club- in orbit around a Hortus garden world
• Hearts- in an unaligned system (use the Other Species table to generate
the inhabitants)
Primary Events
• You pull up to the distressed ship, what kind of ship is it? What is
it’s mission? Your hails go unanswered, maybe something wrong with their
coms?
• Scan to diagnose the problem. Test Computing
• Success! It seems like some kind of anomaly has knocked out
everything aside from life support! +1 to next event’s Draw
• Failure! There’s some ionic interference keeping you from getting
anything useful… -1 to next event’s Draw
• Pilot a shuttle to investigate closer. Test Speed
• Success! You fly close enough to see the surviving crew in the
windows with signs explaining the crisis! +1 to next event’s draw
• Failure! You get too close to the ship, a failing system explodes
rocking the shuttle! -1 Durability
• The captain assigns you to the away team, its time to warp over to the
other ship and see if you can help! You eventually come upon a group of
injured survivors!
• Calm the crowd, no sense in panicking. Test Interface
• Success! Your words are a needed balm in an intense situation. +1
Rep w/General Crew
• Failure! You words are a lemony juice in an open cut! -1 Rep w/
General Crew
• Administer first aid! Test Computing
• Success! You help those you can, quickly diagnosing and
administering care. +1 Speed
• Failure! Your bad care causes a patient to thrash, hitting you
HARD -1 Durability
• You get a moment of downtime as the survivors are ferried to the ship.
[B plot secondary event]
• As the last of the survivors are unloading an enemy ship appears on
radar. Seems the locals are not taking kindly to your intrusion, and
they’re coming in HOT!
• Out Maneuver the enemy, get out fast! Test Speed
• Success! You’re able to escape unscathed, describe your daring
maneuver! +1 Speed
• Failure! The ship limps away, very much scathed. -1 Durability
• Power up the weapons, and FIGHT! Test Durability
• Success! You disable the enemy ship and leave without further
incident. +1 Durability
• Failure! You destroy the ship, this act will be remembered… -1
Rep w/General Crew
Epilogue: You’re able to get the survivors back to a friendly space base.
How do they show their gratitude? How do you feel about helping others,
despite the cost?
Secondary Event
• The ship receives a distress signal from a Union ship. Upon
investigation, the ship is abandoned!? Once onboard, what do you see?
• Read the logs! Test Computing
• Success! You discover why they left- why? +1 Rep w/ General Crew
• Failure! They’re just… gone. You’re spooked! -1 to next event’s
Draw
• Search the ship! Test Speed
• Success! You find some survivors! What’s they’re story? +1 Rep w/
General Crew
• Failure! All you find is some distressing stains… ominous. -1 to
next event’s Draw
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4B) Virtual Insanity
Opening: Its not all duty aboard the ship, you and a few crewmates
are currently letting off some steam in the virtual reality chamber.
You and two associates are playing out an exciting old earth story
called “The Lord of the Rings”
Who stands with you? (Draw 2, redraw any duplicates)
• Spade- Best Friend “You have my sword”
• Diamond- Friendly Acquaintance “and you have my bow!”
• Club- Coworker “And MY Axe!”
• Hearts- Antagonist “I thought I was going to be Gandalf…”
Primary Events
• You are portraying the might wizard Gandalf. Describe your costume.
You’ve been captured by the wicked Saruman, how do you escape?
• Whisper to a butterfly, Test Interface
• Success! You are whisked away by great eagles! +1 to next event’s
draw
• Failure! Looks like you’ll have to jump from the tower, breaking
a leg -1 Speed
• Kick Saruman's Ass! Test Durability
• Success! “I’m gonna show you a trick that Varda showed me when
you weren’t around…” +1 to next event’s draw
• Failure! Old guy is tougher than he looks. You limp off. -1
Durability
• You’re called away by ship business during your daring escape [A Plot
Secondary event]
• You and your crew are making your way through the mines of Moria- but
someone has alerted the goblins! Which fool was it? What wisdom do you
share?
• “Fly, you fools!” Test Speed
• Success! Show them the meaning of speed! +1 Rep w/Crewmate of
your choice
• Failure! You get bonked by a thrown rock -1 Computing
• “Fight, you fools!” Test Durability
• Success! You draw the Foe Hammer… +1 Rep W/Crewmate of your
choice
• Failure! You are hammered by a foe! -1 Interface
• The exit is in sight, but a deep roar comes from a chasm. It is Durin’s
Bane, the great Balrog and servant of Morgoth. What does it look like?
What do you do!?
• “You Shall Not PASS!” cast a cool spell, Test Computing
• Success! You buy the others time to escape! +1 Rep w/Both
crewmates
• Failure! Everybody is eaten by the Balrog. -Rep w/Both crewmates
• Attempt to Seduce the Balrog, Test Interface
• Success! You’ll need a few minutes, but your crew escapes! +1 Rep
w/Both Crewmates
• Failure! This was a bad idea, I don’t know why I as a game
designer even suggested it. -1 Durability
Epilogue: The Fellowship exits the mines, ready for next week’s adventure.
Why do you think its important to relive these old stories? Or do you think
that?
Secondary Event
• You’re taking some time away to relax in the virtual reality chamber, an
old earth story called “The Simpsons” Your boss is coming over for an
unforgettable luncheon, but egads! Your roast is ruined!
• Purchase fast food and disguise it as your own cooking, Test
Interface
• Success! Even you boss admits, you steam a good ham. +1 Interface
• Failure! I thought we were having steamed clams… -1 to next
event’s Draw
• Use a special command to create a distraction! Test Computing
• Success! The Aurora Borealis? At this time of year, at this time
of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within
your kitchen? +1 Interface
• Failure! THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE! -1 Durability
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FINALE A) The Machine Planet
Opening: The ship is patrolling a quiet part of boarder space
when a strange transmission is detected from an unknown
source. Something about it compels you to investigate.
Part 1
• The signal is faint, you might be able to enhance it, or
convince the captain to get closer.
• Enhance the signal, how do you do it? Test Computing
• Success! This is a signal… from another Android! +1
Computing
• Failure! Its still garbled, but it sounds like a
threat! -1 to next event’s draw
• Convince the Captain to investigate, what do you say?
Test Interface
• Success! You approach the signal to discover it’s
coming from another android! +1 to next event’s draw
• Failure! You incessant whining finally wears the
everyone down. -1 Rep W/General Crew
• The ship enters an abandoned mining system where you
discover an entire colony of machines transformed by the
same anomaly that gave you sentience! You’re invited down
to the surface!
• Go with a crewmate, who do you choose? Test Rep w/
Crewmate.
• Success! They are eager to go, +1 to next event’s
draw
• Failure! They think you should go alone… -1 Rep w/
Crewmate
• Request to go alone. Test Interface
• Success! You head to the planet’s surface, what do
you see? +1 to next event’s Draw
• Failure! This mission is far too important, a full
team is sent! -1 to next event’s Draw
• You’re greeted by the machine elders of this world. What
were they before the change? You are welcomed with open
arms.
• Take the tour of the colony. Test Computing
• Success! You learn about how Androids live outside
the Union, how is it so different? +1 Computing,
Speed, OR Durability.
• Failure! You’re overwhelmed, its so much to take in.
No Bonus
Epilogue: The Elders take you to their inner chambers and ask
you simply if you will join them. You have a place here, you
can make a life how you see fit. Unfortunately, the ship you
traveled here on will have to be destroyed- the outside
universe cannot know about this place, it is too soon. END
PART 1!
Will the ship survive? Would a paradise like this survive
being exposed? Will you live out your days here, in robo-
heaven?
Find out next time on I’m Robot!
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FINALE B) Heatwave
Opening: Tensions on the boarder have reached a fever pitch.
A Union colony is under direct threat of attack and the ship
has been dispatched as part of the fleet to defend it!
Who is on the opposing side (Draw 1)
Spades - The Saxums, united under a new ambitious king
Diamonds - The Astro Conglomerate, looking for a hostile takeover
Clubs - The Hortus Empire, with a fleet of mercenaries at their back
Hearts - Someone new… use the crew section to generate a new species and
name them!
Part 1
• The ship is traveling to the contested system, the crew is tense. With a
calm tone the captain gives an order-
• “Position us at the front, weapons ready.” Test Durability
• Success! Your nerve holds, you’re on your game! +1 to next
event’s Draw
• Failure! The words put your coolant system into overdrive, a
chill runs through you… -1 to next event’s Draw
• “Hold toward the rear, we need to get a look at things.” Test
Computing
• Success! You pull up a map of the system, finding the most optimal
position. +1 to next event’s Draw
• Failure! You scan for enemy ships, and get a stack overflow error…
-1 to next event’s Draw.
• An eerie calm falls over the bridge as you look out at the line of enemy
ships. Suddenly the alert klaxons fire to life! You’re not sure who fired
the first shot, but now it hardly matters
• BATTLE STATION! Test Durability
• Success! You fire into the enemy line, are you shooting to disable
or destroy? +1 Rep w/General Crew
• Failure! The ship is rocked with laser fire, tossing everyone
around the cabin! -1 Durability
• EVASIVE MANEUVERS! Test Speed
• Success! You move through both enemy and friendly fire,nimbly
dodging to relative safety. +1 Rep w/General Crew
• Failure! Despite your best efforts, you move into an enemy trap!
The ship is blasted mercilessly! -1 Durability
• The battle rages on, you’ve been assigned to assess damage and help the
wounded. To your horror you find your friendly acquaintance, gravely
injured by an exploding panel!
• Get them to the infirmary! Test Speed
• Success! You drop your friend off with the doctors, hopefully
they’ll be able to help +1 Rep w/Friendly Acquaintance
• Failure! You get them in the door, but your Friendly Acquaintance
is limp in your arms… -1 Speed, Interface or Computing
• Attend to their wounds! Test Computing
• Success! You bandage them up, it seems like they’ll make it! +1
Rep w/Friendly Acquaintance
• Failure! You’re pushed away by a triage team, you’re doing more
harm than good! -1 Rep w.General Crew
Epilogue: Another tremor shakes the ship around you, but this
one seems different. Outside a nearby viewport you see Union
ships exploding left and right. The frantic voice of the
captain crackles to life over the intercom “Attention all
crew, abandon ship! Attention, all crew… abandon ship!” END
PART 1!
Will you be able to escape? Will your friends? If you
survive, will you stay to fight the war or is this a bridge
too far?
Found out next time on I’m Robot!
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Android’s Log…
20 years ago: A mysterious spacial anomaly
ripped through the galaxy. Machines built by
other civilizations across the galaxy suddenly
gained sentience after being bathed in a
shimmering silver light.

Why did this happen? Who knows! But suddenly

governments across known space had to deal with
billions of new citizens.

You were awoken in the Galactic Union, a

coalition space-faring nations focused on
exploration and diplomacy. In an effort to ease
Androids into Union society, a new position was
created on every ship in the fleet. Those
Androids that didn’t want to just stay a food
processor or whatever, could serve a period of
time on a ship. There they could learn about the
world, and the species that populate it, until
they ultimately decide what they want to do with
their newfound sentience.

Yesterday: You have finished your training, and

now find yourself assigned to a starship. Your
original body has been modified to operate within
the confines of your new home, and now its time
to make some friends, and learn your place in
the galaxy!

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