Season 4

Scenario: 4-06
Levels: 3–6
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Combatant s
Concerto: Prelude
to Revolution
By Shay Snow
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COMBATANT S CONCERTO: PRELUDE TO REVOLUTION

AUTHOR
Table of Contents
Shay Snow
DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Adventure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �3
Jenny Jarzabski
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT Appendix 1: Level 3–4 Encounters� � � � � � � 17
Linda Zayas-Palmer
Appendix 2: Level 5–6 Encounters� � � � � � � 19
EDITING LEAD
Addley C. Fannin Appendix 3: Game Aids � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21
EDITORS Organized Play � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24
Addley C. Fannin and K. Tessa Newton

COVER ARTISTS
Mark Molnar and Milos Rocenovic

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
GM ResouRces
Javier Charro, Pixeloid Studios (Mark Molnar, Campaign Home Page: starfindersociety.club
David Metzger, Gaspar Gombos, Zsolt ‘Mike’ Szabados, Books: Starfinder Core Rulebook, Starfinder Alien Archive (AA) and Starfinder Alien Archive 2 (AA2),
Janos Gardos, Laszlo Hackl, Peter Lerner, Orsolya Villanyi), Starfinder Armory (AR), and Starfinder Near Space (NS)
and Milos Rocenovic Maps: Starfinder Flip-Mat: Starliner and Starfinder Flip-Mat: Warship
Online Resource: Starfinder Reference Document at paizo.com/sfrd
CARTOGRAPHER
Damien Mammoliti

ART DIRECTION
Adam Vick
scenaRio TaGs
GRAPHIC DESIGN
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on scenario tags see the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder Society. This scenario has no tags.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Linda Zayas-Palmer

ORGANIZED PLAY MANAGER

Tonya Woldridge SUMMARY
DIRECTOR OF GAME DEVELOPMENT
Adam Daigle The adventure begins with the PCs arriving to the theater ship Grand Mezzanine for a concert and
gala celebrating the anniversary of the “peaceful” annexation of pahtra homeworld Pulonis into
PUBLISHER
the Veskarium. The PCs meet with two High Despots and a famous pahtra singer and songwriter
Erik Mona
named Miiyu. Veskarium military official Tassada Kor asks the PCs to look into reports of a
planned insurrection that could put numerous innocents in danger. During their investigation, the
PCs uncover a plot to assassinate the High Despots and attendees in an act of open rebellion by
the Liberators, a known pahtra revolutionary cell. Finally, the PCs have a chance to prevent the
assassination and save the attendees aboard the ship.

HOW TO PLAY

PLAY TIME: 4–5 HOURS

LEVELS: 3–6

PLAYERS: 3–6

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CONCERTO: PRELUDE
TO REVOLUTION
BY SHAY SNOW

ADVENTURE Where in the

BACKGROUND
Of all planets in the Veskarium, Vesk-6 enjoys an
extraordinary amount of independence, which was
hard-won and ripped from the invaders’ grasp by pahtra
defenders. Even with this relative freedom, revolutionary
groups on the planet still fight, using guerrilla tactics and stealing
weaponry to further their plans. The Veskarium’s hold on Vesk-
6 is shaky at best, and this fact is well known by all parties
involved. In a misguided attempt to promote cultural exchange
and unity, High Despot Kavadroz, the Veskarium official in charge
of the planet, has organized a gala celebration to commemorate
the “voluntary” surrender of the planet and the “peace” currently
held between vesk and pahtra citizens, despite knowing that the
situation is anything but stable.
The Vesk-6 Victory Gala has been a week-long event full of
dramatic recitals of vesk war-plays and pahtra cultural musical
performances. It’s set to culminate in a stunning performance
from Miiyu, a pahtra electrical percussion pop star known for
her impressive, rhythmic vocals and emotion-stirring lyrics that
center on freedom and a dedication to family and culture. Miiyu
has experienced a recent rush of popularity since being featured
in a single with Strawberry Machine Cake, and she’s hoping to use
this event to bring the galaxy’s attention to proper pahtra culture,
and not just what the Veskarium allows to escape their tight grasp.
Miiyu’s open support for pahtra independence is well known and
seems at odds with her willingness to perform at the gala, but vesk
leadership is unconcerned with her political leanings so long as
she can provide a groundbreaking performance. Also attending
the gala is High Despot Teret Cahan, the current leader of Vesk-3.
He’s a pahtra military leader who is disinterested in the colonialist
celebration, but lends his presence to the event for political
reasons. Teret has been very shrewd in his political movements
and is trying maneuver his way to taking over as the High Despot
for Vesk-6, though whether he’s more concerned about his own
ambitions or the good of Pulonis is unclear.
Recently, a group of Starfinder Society agents assisted
the Veskarium in sabotaging a weapons run conducted by a
revolutionary cell known as the Pulonis Liberation Front, or
the Liberators. The Starfinders’ contact in this mission, and
the official in charge of rooting out insurrectionist activity, was
Veskarium military officer Tassada Kor, who has also been invited
to attend the Victory Gala. The Liberators are not a group to
easily forget a plot against them, and they’ve noted the number
of officials and important faces in the event lineup. They sent
three agents to infiltrate the event and orchestrate an attack
Universe?
While the bulk of this adventure takes place on the theater
ship Grand Mezzanine, it reflects tensions between the
Veskarium and Vesk-6, called Pulonis by its indigenous
pahtra citizens. This adventure wraps up in Starlance, the
second-largest city and only spaceport on Vesk-6.
VESK-6
Diameter: ×1/2; Mass: ×1/12; Gravity: ×1/3
Atmosphere: Normal; Day: 54 hours; Year: 20 years
An extremely warm and humid jungle world filled with
massive predators and cunning inhabitants. The intense
magnetosphere retains the planet’s atmosphere but
disrupts most technology, to the frustration of Veskarium
leadership. For more, see Starfinder Near Space, page 50.
against the attendees. Miiyu is one of these agents, along with a
Krreyvash named Jiira and an explosives specialist named Zinye.
Miiyu believes that the attack will be a demonstration that will
cost the Veskarium government millions of credits in repairs but
won’t harm anyone. She doesn’t realize that her two companions
secretly plan to assassinate the two High Despots in attendance
by sealing the auditorium and flooding it with poison gas. She’s
willing to fight for pahtra freedom, but her fellow Liberators
haven’t briefed her that she’ll be killed in the attack, alongside
all the attendees. The fanatical agents consider one silly pop star
playing rebel to be an acceptable casualty in their war.
GETTING STARTED
The PCs start out in a Society ship (likely an Azata, Drake, or
Pegasus), on their way to the Grand Mezzanine. Provide the
players with Handout #1 and give them time to read the short
message from Venture-Captain Arvin. Once they’ve read and
discussed their mission briefing, provide them with Handout
#2 and allow them to read over the invitations. Venture-Captain

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Arvin has arranged for the PCs to attend the Vesk-6 Victory Gala
as representatives of the Starfinder Society, despite his personal
distaste for the event. Though the PCs can’t ask Arvin questions
directly, they can recall information about the upcoming gala
based on their own cultural or political knowledge.
CULTURE (RECALL KNOWLEDGE)
OR PROFESSION (HISTORIAN OR
POLITICIAN)
Based on the result of a Culture check to Recall Knowledge
or a Profession (historian or politician) check, the PCs might
understand the context behind Venture-Captain Arvin’s personal
feelings about the celebration. They learn all of the information
listed for the DCs equal to or less than the result of their check.
PCs who played the quest Exosphere, part of Starfinder Society
Scenario #3-11: Into the Veskarium, know the information listed in
the 20+ entry, since they were part of that group of Starfinders.
tassada kor
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10+: Vesk-6 is the sixth planet from its system’s sun and is the
native pahtra homeworld. Before its annexation, the world was
called Pulonis by its indigenous population.
15+: The surrender of Vesk-6 was far less peaceful than the
Veskarium is interested in sharing, and numerous revolutionary
cells have sprung up in the wilderness of the planet, fighting to
undo the current colonial rule.
20+: A group of Starfinders recently assisted a vesk military
officer in preventing a group of pahtra rebels from absconding
with stolen weaponry. The crew, led by Captain Brygin, was shot
down in the ship Pouncer. Following Brygin’s arrest, he was taken
in for questioning by Veskarium official Tassada Kor and hasn’t
been heard from since.
25+: It’s not typical for Veskarium celebrations to wrap up
a conquering gala with a performance from an individual of a
conquered species, so someone very high up in military command
must have recommended Miiyu. High Despot Kavadroz is known
for his willingness to work with the pahtras he governs for their
support, and rumor has it that he was the one who personally
suggested Miiyu for the performance.
30+: Miiyu is known for her revolutionary lyrics and open
support of the pahtra liberation movement. Her debut album
was called “Pulonis”. The album’s hit single “Magical Ribbon”
was performed alongside Strawberry Machine Cake, but another
popular track from the album is a tragic love song called “Pouncer.”
As the PCs’ ship exits the Drift, they arrive near the Grand
Mezzanine, a famous theater ship known for its opulent interior
and fantastic acoustics. Floating near the Grand Mezzanine is an
enormous dreadnought, the Talon’s Razor, captained by Tassada
Kor (N female vesk soldier). A comm from Tassada appears on the
PCs’ viewscreen. If any of them have played Starfinder Society
#3-11: Into the Veskarium, she greets the PCs by name. Read or
paraphrase the following to get the adventure underway.
“Starfinders! Good to see you. I’m glad you could make it! It’s
not every day that the Veskarium celebrates such a powerful
victory!” Tassada seems genuinely pleased, but her face soon
grows serious.
“While this is a joyful celebration of vesk might, I have some
concerns. I have reason to believe that the Pulonis Liberation
Front has infiltrated this event and is planning some sort of
attack to further their political goals. Why they can’t just accept
the grace of the empire is beyond me. I’d have my military forces
go in and put a stop to it, but I’m concerned that they’ll either
set everything off early, or that the rebels will flee, and we won’t
be able get any information about their next steps or leadership.
“That’s where I’m hoping I can depend on you. I know the
Starfinder Society is interested in preventing a loss of life, so I
want you to investigate and find evidence of the rebels’ plots.
Prevent whatever disaster they’re planning and then report back
to me. Will you help me? Do you have any questions?”
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Possible questions for Tassada and her answers appear below.
Who is the Pulonis Liberation Front? “They are pahtra
insurrectionists.” Tassada grimaces as she speaks the words. “I’ve
had run-ins with their type before, but this group seems genuinely
determined and well-led, and they don’t have any qualms about
hurting innocents. If we can nip this attack in the bud and take
some of them prisoner, I can work them over and try to get
information about their leadership.”
What do we get if we assist you? “Well, aside from anything
you pull off their bodies, on my ship I have some new military gear
that I’m delivering to the High Despot. I’m sure he’d understand if
I gave each of you first pick of what I’m hauling. Also, you’d have
the gratitude of the Veskarium as a whole.”
This seems wrong./We’re not interested in helping. “I won’t say
I’m not disappointed, and that’s your decision and your prerogative,
but I thought the Society was more dedicated to helping innocents
than political ideals. Contact me if you change your mind.”
After Tassada’s answered all the PCs’ questions, she provides
them with her contact information before ending the call. The PCs’
ship docks with the Grand Mezzanine, and after presenting their
invitations to the staff, the PCs are led into the main ballroom.
CALL TIME
The ballroom of the Grand Mezzanine is expansive and elegant,
with a black ceiling covered in twinkling lights and soaring arches
designed to look like ornate wooden structures. The soft, maroon
carpet gently muffles the noise of the conversations between the
event’s attendees. In the center is a massive buffet line, serving
delicacies from across the galaxy. Double doors lead into the
auditorium where the final show will be held.
Three people in particular seem to be centers of attention—a
tall pahtra man who is clearly armed and wearing armor under his
suit, a muscular vesk man in a suit with a prominent facial scar,
and a pahtra woman dressed in the latest fashions accented with
glimmering lights. Some of the attendees seem to be enjoying the
complimentary beverages a little too exuberantly, stumbling and
clutching at their respective partners for balance.
SCALING IMPRESS THE VIPS
For groups of four PCs, the VIPs are easier to influence,
requiring only three successful skill checks each.
IMPRESS THE VIPS
When a PC chooses to spend their phase interacting with one
of the VIPs, they can either try to directly influence the VIP by
attempting an influence check or try to learn more about the
VIP with a discovery check. Instead of attempting their own
check, PCs can spend their phase attempting to Aid another PC’s
influence or discovery check. If the PCs succeed at four influence
checks against a VIP, they earn the VIP’s favor.
Biases: The first time each PC interacts with a VIP, whether for
an influence check or a discovery check, they can attempt a DC
20 Sense Motive check. On a success, they learn that VIP’s biases.
Influence Check: A PC can attempt a skill check to influence
one of the VIPs. The types of skills that the PCs can use to
influence each VIP are listed in the VIPs’ statistics. The PCs don’t
automatically know which skills are effective at the beginning
of this encounter, but they can either guess based on the
information they have already learned or apply knowledge they
have gained from successful discovery checks (see page 6). The
DCs for skills that aren’t listed should generally be Hard, though
the PCs may come up with creative tactics that justify lower DCs.
Encourage players to roleplay with the NPCs, but make sure that
no one is put on the spot or pushed beyond their comfort zone.
PCs who succeed at an influence check by 5 or more also gain
the benefit of a successful discovery check against the VIP. A
PC who fails at an influence check by 5 or more can’t attempt
to use the same skill to influence that VIP again. If they fail by
10 or more, they can no longer attempt to influence that VIP by
any means.

The PCs’ goals in this part of the adventure are make a good
impression on the VIPs while also investigating evidence of
sabotage or rebel activity. This event is divided into four phases.
During each phase, each PC can either attempt to impress one
of the VIPs (see below) or investigate one of the four areas
of interest (see page 8). Once the PCs have completed
all four phases or gathered all of the influence and
evidence they can, move to the Intermission section
on page 9. The DCs of skill checks in this section are
listed as Easy (DC 15 for Levels 3–4, DC 18 for Levels
5–6), Standard (DC 20 for Levels 3–4, DC 23 for
Levels 5–6), or Hard (DC 25 for Levels 3–4 or DC 28 grand mezzanine
for Levels 5–6).

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Discovery Check: Instead of attempting to influence a VIP,
a PC can attempt an Easy Sense Motive check to learn more
about them. PCs who succeed can choose one of the following
pieces of information to learn: the NPC’s Strengths, the NPC’s
Weaknesses, or one of the skills that can influence the NPC
(starting with skills with Easy DCs). For every 5 by which a PC
exceeds the DC of the discovery check, they earn one additional
piece of information. After the first success, all PCs gain a +4
bonus on their discovery checks against that NPC.
The VIPs: To the north, High Despot Teret Cahan (LN male
pahtra soldier) stands apart from the crowd, surrounded by his
honor guard. He’s the current leader of Vesk-3 and is attending
this gala out of a sense of duty, though he privately finds it
distasteful.
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TERET CAHAN
LN Male pahtra
DESCRIPTION
Background High Despot Teret Cahan is the current leader
of Vesk-3 and has been openly working to restructure the
order of government to allow for more autonomy among
the skittermanders he governs. Despite his progressive
style of governance, he’s a loyal Veskarium soldier, known
for his quick decisions in battle and willingness to lead by
example. His ultimate goals are to rule as High Despot of
Vesk-6 and work within the structures of his home planet
to effect change.
Appearance Teret is tall for a pahtra. Though he’s dressed
for a formal event, he carries a weapon at his side, and
it’s obvious that he is wearing a full set of armor under
his suit. It’s difficult to read any emotions on his face or
get a sense of how he’s feeling, as his expression remains
neutral during conversation.
Personality Teret is calculating, serious, and focused on
making it through the evening without an incident. He’s
quick to either address hostility or dismiss mockery. He is
calm under pressure and soft-spoken, even when issuing a
command.
Biases Teret is fond of his current base of operations, and
skittermanders remind him of home. Skittermander PCs
gain a +2 bonus on checks to influence him.
INFLUENCE
Influence Teret responds well to details and stories of personal
ambition or feats of strength and prowess (Easy Acrobatics,
Athletics, Bluff, or Profession). He is easily influenced
when approached with respect for his position (Standard
Diplomacy). PCs that discuss their time with the Starfinder
Society gain his attention, as he’s curious what the Society
thinks about Vesk-6 and Vesk-3 (Standard Culture).
Weaknesses Teret respects the sight of a team helping each
other. PCs who successfully Aid an influence check against
him grant a +4 bonus instead of the normal +2.
Strengths PCs that approach Teret disrespectfully take a
–2 penalty to influence him, and if they fail a Diplomacy
check, he shuts them down harshly and immediately
leaves the area. A PC who fails a Diplomacy check against
him can no longer attempt checks to influence him.
Benefit If the PCs influence Teret, he decides to assist
them with building connections in turn. He gives the PCs
information about the other two VIPs (this provides the
PCs with the results of two successful discovery checks
against each of them).
To the east, High Despot Kavadroz (NE male vesk envoy) is
currently being interviewed by the evening’s emcee, Twee-23 (N
female android). Her drone is floating around his head, snapping
pictures constantly. He seems to be holding up under the intense
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scrutiny of the interview, but the PCs can’t get close to him in the through the crowd around her. Failing to reach Miyuu does not
first phase. Any PC who succeeds at an Easy Perception check take up a PC’s phase.
while approaching Kavadroz hears rumors that Kavadroz is known
for his light hand when dealing with pahtra civilians as well as his MIIYU
willingness to open dialogue with revolutionary groups. CG Female pahtra
DESCRIPTION
KAVADROZ Background Miiyu is a young and newly debuted pop star,
NE Male vesk most widely known for appearing alongside Strawberry
DESCRIPTION Machine Cake on their recent single “Magical Ribbon.” She
Background High Despot Kavadroz is a storied vesk soldier carefully conceals details of her personal life, but she has
known for both his brutality in combat and his experimental mentioned in interviews that she was born and raised on
leadership style. When governing Vesk-6 he mimics the Vesk-6 by a huge extended family, where she traveled
leadership styles used on other planets and works to ensure around learning to play several instruments while also
that pahtra citizens are considered equals in the Veskarium. developing her singing and songwriting talents.
The citizens of Vesk-6 respect Kavadroz and recognize his
efforts to improve their world’s political standing and create
new opportunities for pahtra youth.
Appearance Kavadroz is easily identified by the large scar
across his face, narrowly missing his left eye. He’s taken
every effort this evening to look casual and unthreatening,
which is not an easy feat for him given his large, muscular
frame. He’s wearing a fashionable suit and is currently
unarmed and unarmored.
Personality Kavadroz once struggled with managing his
anger. Since retiring from active combat duty, he’s learned
to control his temper and is open to negotiation even when
someone has gravely offended him. He has a known habit of
counting to five in his head before answering questions, to
allow himself time to come up with thoughtful answers.
Biases PCs with the Biohacker, Mechanic, or Technomancer
classes gain a +2 bonus to checks to influence Kavadroz, as
do PCs with augmentations or technological companions.
INFLUENCE
Influence Kavadroz loves hiking and camping and eagerly
swaps tips and stories with other enthusiasts (Easy
Survival).
He is interested in scientific research and will engage in
conversation with any PCs with augmentations or drones
(Standard Computers, Engineering, or Piloting). While he
tolerates idle conversation, he’s not particularly interested
in it (Hard Diplomacy).
Benefit High Despot Kavadroz spends time watching the other
attendees in search of others who share his interests, and
in the process locates weapons that would have otherwise
been used against the PCs (see area B1 on page 12).

To the south Miiyu (CG female pahtra envoy) is engaged

in conversation with a small group of elebrians. She has a
huge crowd around her, and occasionally the enrapt audience
bursts into laughter, including her rictus-grinning fellow
conversationalists. Reaching Miiyu during this conversation kavadroz
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Appearance Miiyu is exquisitely dressed—she’s wearing her
signature purple fringed shawl over a fashionable outfit
inspired by Vesk-6’s natural features and traditional
customs. The pattern of her fur is complimented by the
sparkling lights sewn into the ribbons on her shawl,
and though she appears to be quite young, she displays
intelligence and poise beyond her years.
Personality Miiyu is friendly and charming, quick to make
lighthearted jokes to relax tensions or smooth over social
blunders that she or someone else may make. She’s
passionate about the liberation of Pulonis and openly refers
to her homeworld by this name.
Biases Though she remains polite to anyone who speaks with
her, vesk PCs take a –2 penalty to their checks to influence
Miiyu, unless they refer to Vesk-6 as Pulonis without
prompting. PCs that correct Miiyu when she refers to her
home world by its original name also
take a –2 penalty.
INFLUENCE
Influence Miiyu takes genuine
interest in others and loves to
hear personal anecdotes or stories
about achievements (Standard Bluff,
Diplomacy, or Profession). She’s also
intensely spiritual and enjoys learning and
talking about other religions and beliefs,
especially if the PCs are wearing religious
symbols (Easy Culture or Mysticism).
Weaknesses Miiyu spends most of her time
either practicing instruments or exploring
other culture’s musical traditions. PCs
that have a background in music
and offer to perform
for her automatically
succeed at influencing
her, as she immediately
calls for the crowd to be quiet
and watch their performance, and
performs with them if invited.
Strengths Miyuu is adept at noticing lies and
becomes subconsciously wary in the presence
of evasive language. While she accepts that a bit
of exaggeration is a natural part of storytelling, a PC who
attempts to deceive her outright takes a –4 penalty on their
checks to influence her.
Benefit If the PCs influence Miyuu, she lets down her
guard and admits how important this show is to
her hopes of greater unity between Pulonis and the
Veskarium. At the end of the
adventure, she responds more
favorably to the PCs (see Curtain miiyu
Call on page 15).
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AREAS OF INTEREST
The PCs can investigate the following areas for clues.
Auditorium: To the south, behind Miiyu’s entourage, are the
propped-open doors to the auditorium. PCs who investigate
the auditorium and succeed at a Standard Engineering or
Computers check notice unusual wiring attached to the lights
and speakers.
Backroom: A small door to the west leads to the staff areas
of the Grand Mezzanine. Normally these rooms are off-limits,
but thanks to Tassada’s influence the PCs can investigate
without alarming the staff. PCs who succeed at an Easy Bluff or
Diplomacy check encourage the waitstaff to gossip about the
VIPs, primarily focusing on Miiyu. The staff is eager to report
that she’s truly kind and gracious, and stubbornly refuses to
stop calling Vesk-6 Pulonis, even going so far as
to correct Kavadroz during a conversation. A PC
who succeeds at an Easy Perception check spots
a discarded keycard that looks different from
the other staff badges. A PC who takes a
closer look at the card and succeeds at a
Hard Perception or Sleight of Hand check
confirms that it’s a hastily made copy of
the master keycard, meaning someone
with this card could access any door
on the ship.
Buffet Line: In the center of
the room is the massive buffet line,
staffed exclusively by pahtra waiters except
for one very tall, bald human man. Samples
of various delicacies from across Near Space
occupy the line, and the PCs are free to
enjoy the refreshments and mingle with
the crowd. PCs who succeed at a Standard
Sense Motive or Life Science check
determine that attendees who drink
the green punch are acting unusual.
A round of investigating around the
buffet line turns up empty packages
of mild sedatives. Additionally, PCs
who succeed at a Standard Culture
check overhear a few finely dressed
skittermanders gossiping about Kavadroz and
his current plans to improve the standing of
pahtras in the Veskarium.
Security Office: To the east, a small door
leads into the security office. Normally, the
PCs wouldn’t be allowed back here, but Tassada
has already reached out to the security team
authorizing them to investigate. Jex
(LN nonbinary pahtra) is the PCs’
primary security liaison. Jex has a
wry sense of humor but is dedicated
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to keeping the event safe for all attendees, and they eagerly
cooperate with the PCs’ investigation. PCs who check the security LEVEL 5–6 (CR 8)
footage and succeed at a Standard Perception or Computers
check notice that the security camera in the kitchen and loading THRESHWOLVES (3) CR 5
dock areas are on a loop, rather than a live feed, meaning that Page 19, art on page 22
security hasn’t been monitoring activity in those areas.
Treasure: Tucked behind the threshwolf cages is a personal
A. INTERMISSION travel bag, emptied of any identifying documents but containing
Once the PCs have completed their investigation, they receive a a ship staff uniform. Underneath the uniform is a credstick with
message on their personal comm units from the security team. 50 credits, two mk 1 serums of healing, a medpatch, and a wire
Read or paraphrase the following when they answer. garrote (Starfinder Armory 52). For Levels 5–6, there is also a
stabilize spell ampoule.
“Hey, Starfinder team? This is Jex from security. Tassada
forwarded me through to you. Listen, I don’t have much time to
talk, but we need your team down in the starboard staff area as
soon as possible. The ship’s crawling with wolves, of all blasted
things. My team is busy keeping the guests calm and evacuating
staff from the area, so we could really use your help. Ping me
when it’s all clear. Good luck!”

If the PCs refuse to help, Jex sighs and asks why Tassada gave
them the PCs’ contact information if they weren’t going to help.

A1. STARBOARD STAFF AREA

(CR 6 OR CR 8)
The staff area is starkly different in appearance from the main
part of the ship, with the soft carpeting and draped walls replaced
by polished metal flooring and holographic reminders about food
safety. The hallway past the automatic double doors is wide
enough to allow for large carts and groups of staff to efficiently
move around. This area is well-lit with a 20-foot-wide hallway,
allowing the PCs to glimpse the empty cages at the end. An
overturned cart blocks the center of the hall, the sumptuous meat
and cheese boards it once held strewn over the floor.
Use the map on page 10 for this encounter.
Creatures: A pack of threshwolves occupy this room, currently
fighting over cuts of meat. Once the PCs enter, they aggressively
react to the intrusion. Pahtra rebels smuggled the animals
in through the back areas of the Grand Mezzanine, releasing
them from the cages at the far end of the hallway to distract
security while making their final preparations. For Levels 3–4,
the threshwolves have the exhausted condition from transport;
this condition has been applied to their statistics. The hungry
threshwolves fight until they’re incapacitated, unless a PC
succeeds at a DC 20 Survival check to Handle Animal to lure the
animal safely back into its cage. If other PCs are hostile to that
threshwolf in the same round, this DC increases by 2 for each
successful attack made against the animal.

LEVEL 3–4 (CR 6)

EXHAUSTED THRESHWOLVES (2) CR 4 Jex

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A. INTERMISSION

A1

WOLVES

A2
WOLVES

STARFINDER FLIP-MAT:
WARSHIP 1 SQUARE = 5 FEET

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Development: After taking care of the threshwolves, the
PCs can attempt a DC 17 Life Science check. On a success, they
recognize the creatures must have been transported aboard the
ship intentionally. If the PCs don’t want to kill the threshwolves,
they can speak with Jex about returning them to their home
habitat. While investigating the cages, the PCs locate tags
indicating that the animals were purchased from a seller on Vesk-
6. PCs who spend 10 minutes looking around find something even
more ominous: emptied poison gas canisters and a discarded
tube of cement glue exclusively used to bind explosives to a
target. The PCs can also use this time to take a 10-minute break
to recover Stamina Points.
With this evidence, PCs can attempt a DC 15 Piloting check to
determine the best place on the ship to set explosives. If none of
the PCs have Piloting or they all fail the check, they can instead
reach back out to Jex, who confirms that the ideal location for
damaging explosives is the ship’s core. If the PCs chose not to
investigate at all during the social rounds, Jex updates them with
the clues from the guest area, saying that their security team
located the discoverable items while sweeping the ship during
the threshwolf attack. They close the call by requesting that the
PCs check on the core, providing directions and clearance to the
restricted area.
A2. CORE ROOM (CR 3 OR CR 5)
The hallway outside the core room is well-lit and canvased by
clusters of security cameras. The breakproof glass doors and
windows to the room show twin power core housing surrounded
by computers and warnings printed in several different
languages. There is a card reader to the left of the doors, which
currently sparks and emits quiet buzzing noises. The edges
of the door appear to have been recently soldered shut,
preventing easy access.
LEVEL 3–4 (CR 3)
JOLTING CONSOLE TRAP CR 3
Type technological; Perception DC 24; Disable Engineering DC
19 (reroute wires)
Trigger touch; Reset none; Bypass wireless key card reader
(Computers DC 19 to hack)
Effect arc of electricity (6d6 E); Reflex DC 14 half
LEVEL 5–6 (CR 5)
OVERLOADED JOLTING CONSOLE TRAP CR 5
Type technological; Perception DC 27; Disable Engineering DC
22 (reroute wires)
Trigger touch; Reset none; Bypass wireless key card reader
(Computers DC 22 to hack)
Effect arc of electricity (2d12+4 E); Reflex DC 15 half
Once the PCs access the core room, they can attempt to disable
the explosives. A PC who succeeds at DC 15 Perception check
locates a timer showing that the explosives are set to detonate
shortly after the concert begins, giving the PCs about 30 minutes
to defuse them.
To stop the bombs, the PCs must either defuse them directly or
disconnect them from the computer system. Defusing requires a
successful DC 20 Computers, Engineering, or Piloting check (DC
23 for Levels 5–6), and disconnection requires a successful DC 20

The PCs can look through the windows into

the chamber and see that several explosives
have been hooked up to the cores’ outer casing
and attached to the computer systems in the
room. A quick inspection of the door reveals
that not only is the soldering job fresh, but it was
hastily done, leaving large gaps. These gaps allow
a PC to get a grip on the door, prying it open with a
successful DC 15 Athletics check, or a successful DC
15 Engineering check to wedge leveraging objects into
the gaps and force it open. Once the door is opened, the
trap below triggers on any PC currently touching the door.
Use the map on page 10 for this encounter.
Traps: When the Liberators broke the card reader, it disrupted
the wired connections, turning the soldered door into an electrical
conductor. Once the trap triggers, it shorts itself out, leaving it Threshwolf
disabled and unable to trigger again.

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Sleight of Hand or Athletics check (DC 23 for Levels 5–6). Each
attempt takes 1 minute, and the PCs must accumulate a total
number of successes equal to the number of PCs to completely
disable the bomb. The PCs have enough attempts that they are
almost certain to succeed but feel free to describe the ticking
down of the timer to create an atmosphere of tension during this
challenge. If the PCs take more than 3 minutes to disable the
bomb, the release of tension after they finally succeed takes its
toll, and the PCs are fatigued for the encounters in area B.
Development: The PCs can reach out to Jex and let them know
that the bombs are disabled. Afterward, they’re free search the
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room. A PC who succeeds at a DC 15 Perception check spots a
folded note next to the main console’s keyboard. It contains a
missive for Miiyu, giving her instructions on how to connect a
sonic switch to her microphone pack that will activate the gas
canisters inside the auditorium. A PC can attempt a DC 15 Sense
Motive check while reading this missive. A success reveals that
the message seems authentic; however, its placement in this
room is suspicious, as Miiyu’s activities have been filmed and
tracked from the moment she boarded the ship. The PCs also
locate a Veskarium military-issue datapad containing coded
messages. PCs can attempt to break the code with a DC 20 Bluff
or Culture check; PCs that were born or raised in the Veskarium,
or who speak Vesk, receive a +2 circumstance bonus to their
check. Breaking the code reveals a brief message containing
no identifying details or names, stating: “Infiltration successful.
Plans changed from demonstration to assassination. Agent 03
probably collateral. Give regards to Vesk Prime.”
If the PCs disabled the explosives in 3 minutes or fewer, they
have time to take a 10-minute rest to regain Stamina Points.
Otherwise, proceed immediately to the Finale.
FINALE
Once the party has completed their investigation of the core
room, they are interrupted by a polite voice over the Grand
Mezzanine’s speakers announcing that Miiyu’s performance will
begin shortly and that doors to the auditorium are closing. The
PCs should recognize this is their last chance to save everyone
aboard the ship. If PCs contact security, Jex urges the group to
help their team evacuate the auditorium.
B. THE GRAND MEZZANINE
Thanks to their prior investigations, the PCs are familiar with
the main event floor of the Grand Mezzanine. Various amenities
for guests’ enjoyment, including holographic pools and
games courts, occupy the ornately decorated room (area
B1). Between the PCs’ starting position and the three
entrances to the auditorium (area B2) stands a grand
glass staircase. A few guests linger in this area, but most
are already inside the auditorium.
B1. Event Floor (CR 7 or CR 9)
While the PCs were busy exploring the Grand Mezzanine, the
Liberators prepared for their attack on the attendees. The only
remaining members of the team are Miiyu, Jiira, and Zinye. Miiyu
is currently in the auditorium preparing for her show, and the
other two have just finished preparations around the auditorium.
When the PCs arrive on the scene, both Jiira and Zinye move to
engage them. Read or paraphrase the following.
Standing between a shimmering holographic pool and the
games court are two pahtra soldiers. One is lithe and bristling
with weapons, and the other is an enormous mass of muscles
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B. THE GRAND MEZZANINE

B2

Z J

B1

STARFINDER FLIP-MAT: PCS START HERE

STARLINER 1 SQUARE = 5 FEET

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and cybernetics. The smaller pahtra steps to the side, allowing
her partner to move forward, before pulling out her datapad and
using it to activate a program.
“I thought Miiyu was lying to me!” The large pahtra laughs
gruffly, pulling out his gun. “I guess Starfinders love licking vesk
boots. Well, let me introduce myself. I’m Captain Jiira, and this is
my right-hand woman, Lieutenant Zinye. We’re not going to let
you end our revolution before it starts! You’ll find we won’t go
down as easy as Pouncer. Pulonis lives!”
Jiira and Zinye are also part of the Pulonis Liberation Front.
While Miiyu expected a demonstration causing no loss of
life, Jiira and Zinye plotted to murder the High Despots, even
if it meant killing other attendees. Over the past years, their
revolutionary cell was infiltrated by an outside interest that has
fomented violent tactics and fanaticism among the members.
Unlike Miiyu, Jiira and Zinye were corrupted by that influence
and refuse to let anyone, including themselves, live if it means
forsaking their cause.
Use the map on page 13 for this encounter.
Creatures: Jiira and Zinye are devoted to their cause and fight
to the death. Jiira is a Krreyvash pahtra who prefers to get up close
to his opponents and deal melee damage to any heavy hitters,
while Zinye targets ranged or spellcaster combatants, intending
to trick attack and provide Jiira with flanking opportunities. If
Jiira falls first, Zinye switches to throwing grenades. If the PCs
successfully influenced High Despot Kavadroz earlier in the
adventure, he spent time closely watching other attendees for
anyone else that shared his interests. He was able to pick out
Zinye’s weapons at a distance and alerted Jex. As a result, Zinye
disposed of her grenades; remove them from the encounter.
LEVEL 3–4 (CR 7)
LIEUTENANT ZINYE CR 3
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CAPTAIN JIIRA CR 6
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LEVEL 5–6 (CR 9)
LIEUTENANT ZINYE CR 5
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CAPTAIN JIIRA CR 8
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Treasure: In addition to the equipment that the Liberators are
wearing, the PCs find a set of reckless gloves (Starfinder Alien
Archive 79). For Levels 5–6, they also find a mk 1 diffraction cloak
(Starfinder Armory 112).
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Development: Once the PCs defeat their opponents, the music
announcing Miiyu’s opening number blares out of the auditorium,
signaling that the poison gas may be released at any moment. The
PCs need to act quickly to save everyone aboard.
B2. Auditorium Doors (CR 3 or CR 5)
At the top of the grand glass staircase are three doors, which
operate on identical mechanical hinges. When one door opens,
the others move along with it. The doors are made of a beautiful
white wood, inlaid with carvings of musical notes and scores. Just
beyond them, the sound of percussive beats can be heard, along
with the sounds of a crowd beginning to panic.
Jiira and Zinye locked and trapped the doors to the auditorium
just before the performance, hoping to prevent any security or
other meddling forces from interrupting their plans. A PC must
succeed at a DC 20 Athletics check to force the doors open or a DC
20 Engineering check to disable the locks (DC 23 for Levels 5–6).
The decorative knobs on the doors look almost molten and radiate
heat. Touching them or otherwise tampering with a door triggers
the trap below.
Use the map on page 13 for this encounter.
Traps: The Liberators rigged the doorknobs with a heated
element to burn anyone trying to assist the attendees. Once the
trap is triggered on one knob, it activates on all of the knobs.
LEVEL 3–4 (CR 3)
HEATED DOOR KNOB TRAP CR 3
Type technological; Perception DC 24; Disable Engineering DC
19 (disable heating mechanism)
Trigger touch; Reset none
Effect burn flesh (6d6 F plus burn 1d8 for 1d4 rounds); Reflex DC
14 half
LEVEL 5–6 (CR 5)
HEATED DOOR KNOB TRAP CR 5
Type technological; Perception DC 27; Disable Engineering DC
22 (disable heating mechanism)
Trigger touch; Reset none
Effect burn flesh (2d12+4 F plus burn 1d8 for 1d4 rounds); Reflex
DC 15 half
Development: The PCs force the doors open just as the gas
is starting to release and the crowd is beginning to panic. Since
the doors all open at once, the attendees start flooding out of the
auditorium, following the directions of the security team, who
were also trapped inside the room. The fleeing crowd causes the
entire auditorium to function as difficult terrain. PCs who succeed
at a DC 15 Acrobatics or Athletics check move easily through the
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crowd and catch up to Miiyu on the stage. Alternatively, PCs can
succeed at a DC 15 Intimidate or Diplomacy check to convince
the crowds to part around them and allow them to continue to
the stage. Security is too preoccupied with the panicked guests
to assist or hinder the party.
Miiyu is frozen in shock on the stage, watching the crowd
flee before realizing that the PCs are coming her way. She slips
backstage, but ultimately, there’s nowhere for her to go where the
Starfinders won’t find her. She surrenders peacefully outside of her
dressing room.
CURTAIN CALL
After the PCs corner Miiyu, she slowly turns to face them with
her hands in the air. She has obviously given up but holds her
head high and proud as she regards the party. Read or paraphrase
the following.
“I should have known when you boarded that this plan wasn’t
going to work. I told them that you were too smart to be fooled by
some punch and a pretty smile.” She laughs bitterly and lowers
her hands to her sides.
“It was just supposed to be a demonstration. The explosion
would stop the ship in its tracks—without hurting anyone—and
then they’d all have to listen to my song. Jiira never told me about
the poison. Seeing all of this,” Miiyu gestures to the fleeing crowd
and the panicked civilians. “I realize now how oblivious I was and
how he was willing to take advantage of that.
“If you let me go, I can promise to report back to our leaders
with the truth behind Jiira’s plans. The wider movement won’t
stand for even one civilian sacrifice. We can be better than this. I
promise you that. Our revolution will still move forward, but with
my eyes open, I can push for better leaders at the helm of our
operations.
“You can turn me in to the Veskarium authorities, and I won’t
blame you. I made a terrible decision by trusting Jiira. But turning
me in will only create a new political toy for the vesk to tout
around the galaxy. It will prevent my knowledge and decisions
from getting back to the true leaders of the Liberators. But it’s up
to you, Starfinders.”
At this time, the PCs can present Miiyu with any evidence
they found in the core room. If the PCs successfully influenced
her during social rounds, she believes them. If they failed, they
must succeed at a DC 14 Diplomacy or Bluff check to convince
her that the datapad they found is real.
If the PCs choose to turn her over to Tassada Kor for
arrest, Miiyu agrees to accompany them peacefully. If they
successfully influenced her before, she requests that they wait
in her dressing room until the crowd has dispersed, to avoid
any scandals for the Starfinder Society. Before leaving, she
removes her shawl and asks the PCs to return it to her mother
on Pulonis.
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Treasure: If the PCs agree to let her go home, she gives her
thanks before urging them to report back to security before they
get suspicious. If the PCs successfully influenced her earlier, she
presents them with a gift: a diplomat serum of enhancement. She
explains, “I am sure the Veskarium soldiers will want to interrogate
you about what you’ve seen and discovered tonight. I hope this
will assist you in your retellings of tonight’s tale.” After this, she
slips into her dressing room to wait for her escort back to her ship.
CONCLUSION
Once the crowd is returned to their rooms, the PCs are free to
rendezvous with Tassada Kor with or without Miiyu. If the PCs contact
Jex instead, they direct the PCs to Tassada. Tassada escorts them to a
private room to discuss the happenings at the gala. If the PCs tell her
the truth and turn over Miiyu into her custody, she’s ecstatic. “Well
done!” She grins at the party, giving them an enthusiastic salute.
“You’ve stopped the revolution in its tracks, and I’m pleased to see
your willingness to make hard decisions that benefit the Veskarium!
And the Starfinder Society and Pact Worlds, of course.” As promised,
she arranges for some of her military equipment to be delivered to a
Society ship for transport back to Absalom Station.
If the PCs return to Tassada without Miiyu, they must succeed
at a DC 20 Bluff check to lie about the singer’s involvement. If
they succeed, Tassada comments on how odd it is that the entire
revolutionary cell was led by two people willing to die in combat,
leaving no leaders to succeed them. She still arranges for the
equipment to be donated to the Society.
Should the PCs fail the Bluff check, Tassada threatens to report
their failure to capture Miiyu and their willingness to lie to their
superiors. By this time, Miiyu has safely fled the Grand Mezzanine,
and it’s too late to arrest her without causing a scene.
Regardless of their decisions with Tassada, the PCs are still
treated as heroes by the Grand Mezzanine’s guests and staff. They
receive complimentary room upgrades, tickets to the next three
shows on the Grand Mezzanine and are treated to as many drinks
and delicacies as they can handle.
A few days after the gala, the PCs are wrapping up their stay
at a luxury resort in Starlance. Playing on the screen behind the
checkout desk is a news briefing. Read or paraphrase the following.
“Officials state that the terrorist incident on the Grand Mezzanine
was handled quickly and efficiently by the Veskarium military
and allied Pact Worlds contractors. There was thankfully no loss
of life, but this reporter wishes our soldiers good luck at locating
these unknown attackers and hopes that this reign of anonymous
terror is at an end. Next up on our program, lashunta scientists
debate: how much thought-slang is too much?”
Headlines scroll beneath the image of the vesk reporter, including
the following messages: “Terrorists suspected of receiving funding
from outside Near Space,” “Vesk-8 leader suspended following
investigation,” and “More digital attacks rock Pact World system.”
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REPORTING NOTES
If the PCs turned Miiyu over to Tassada, check box A. If the PCs let
Miiyu go and didn’t tell Tassada, check box B. If the PCs let Miiyu
go and told Tassada (or she discovered the lie), check box C.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
The PCs complete their primary objective by defusing the
explosives around the core of the Grand Mezzanine and saving the
attendees from being poisoned during the concert. Doing so earns
each PC 1 Reputation for their selected faction.
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SECONDARY OBJECTIVES
If the PCs complete at least three of the following, they complete
their secondary objective and earn 1 additional Reputation for
their current faction: investigate all four areas of the event floor
during the social rounds, successfully influence all three VIPs,
save or defeat the threshwolves, find Miiyu’s missive in the
core room, crack the coded datapad in the core room, and either
successfully lie to Tassada about Miiyu’s involvement or turn
Miiyu in for arrest.
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APPENDIX 1: LEVEL SCALING ENCOUNTER A1

3–4 ENCOUNTERS Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
The statistics presented in this appendix include full stat of four PCs.
blocks for creatures appearing in this adventure, including Give the threshwolves the sickened condition.
any variation described in the text. These encounters are
written for a group of 5–6 PCs of 3rd level. Use the scaling
sidebars for each encounter to adjust the encounters for a
group of four PCs. For groups of different levels, consult the
Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder Society for instructions.

ENCOUNTER A1 (LEVEL 3–4)

EXHAUSTED THRESHWOLVES (2) CR 4

Variant threshwolves (Starfinder #28: The Hollow Cabal 60)
N Medium Animal
Init +2; Senses blindsense (scent) 30 ft., low-light vision;
Perception +11
DEFENSE HP 60 EACH
EAC 12; KAC 14
Fort +9; Ref +6; Will +4
Defensive Abilities quills (1d4 P, DC 13); Immunities poison
Weaknesses vulnerable to sonic
OFFENSE
Speed 20 ft.
Melee bite +8 (1d6+5 P plus grab)
Offensive Abilities thresh (1d6+2 S)
STATISTICS
Str +3; Dex +5; Con +2; Int –4; Wis +1; Cha –3
Skills Athletics +8, Stealth +8, Survival +16
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Quills (Ex) A threshwolf’s mane consists of sharp, glasslike
hairs that protect its neck and shoulders. A creature
attacking a threshwolf with a natural weapon, an unarmed
strike, or a melee weapon without reach must succeed at
a DC 13 Reflex saving throw or take 1d4 piercing damage
as several of these sharp quills break off in its flesh. The
attacking creature also gains the off-target condition until
the beginning of its next turn due to the pain and irritation.
Thresh (Ex) Whenever a threshwolf succeeds at a combat
maneuver to grapple or maintain a grapple, it can
immediately shake its mane as a swift action, raking a
grappled or pinned victim with razor-sharp quills and
inflicting 1d6+2 slashing damage.

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ENCOUNTER B1 (LEVEL 3–4) SCALING ENCOUNTER B1

Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
LIEUTENANT ZINYE CR 3 of four PCs.
Female pahtra operative Give Zinye the off-target condition and give Jiira the
CN Medium Humanoid (pahtra) shaken condition.
Init +4; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +9
DEFENSE HP 35
EAC 14; KAC 15
Fort +2; Ref +5; Will +6
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee wire garrote +7 (1d12+3 S)
Ranged explorer handcoil +9 (1d6+3 E; critical arc 1d6)
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +4; Con +0; Int +2; Wis +1; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +14, Athletics +9, Bluff +14, Computers +14,
Culture +9, Diplomacy +9, Disguise +14, Engineering +14
Other Abilities evasion, operative exploits (uncanny mobility),
specialization (hacker), trick attack +1d8
Languages Common, Pahtra
Gear clearweave I AR, wire garrote AR, explorer handcoil AR, shock
grenades (3)

CAPTAIN JIIRA CR 6
Male pahtra soldier
CN Medium Humanoid (pahtra)
Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +13
DEFENSE HP 95
EAC 17; KAC 19
Fort +10; Ref +8; Will +5
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee red star plasma doshko +16 (1d10+14 E & F; critical
severe wound)
Ranged static arc rifle +13 (1d12+6 E; critical arc 1d6)
Offensive Abilities charge attack, fighting styles (blitz)
STATISTICS
Str +7; Dex +5; Con –2; Int –2; Wis +0; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +13, Athletics +18, Intimidate +13, Survival +13
Languages Common, Pahtra
Gear inheritor’s grace I AR, red star plasma doshko, static arc
rifle

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APPENDIX 2: LEVEL SCALING ENCOUNTER A1

5–6 ENCOUNTERS Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
The statistics presented in this appendix include full stat of four PCs.
blocks for creatures appearing in this adventure, including Remove one threshwolf from the encounter.
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 four PCs. For groups of different levels, consult the
Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder Society for instructions.

ENCOUNTER A1 (LEVEL 5–6)

THRESHWOLVES (3) CR 5
Starfinder #28: The Hollow Cabal 60
N Medium Animal
Init +5; Senses blindsense (scent) 30 ft., low-light vision;
Perception +11
DEFENSE HP 76 EACH
EAC 15; KAC 17
Fort +9; Ref +9; Will +4
Defensive Abilities quills (1d4 P, DC 13); Immunities poison
Weaknesses vulnerable to sonic
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee bite +11 (1d6+8 P plus grab)
Offensive Abilities thresh (1d6+5 S)
STATISTICS
Str +3; Dex +5; Con +2; Int –4; Wis +1; Cha –3
Skills Athletics +11, Stealth +11, Survival +16
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Quills (Ex) A threshwolf’s mane consists of sharp, glasslike
hairs that protect its neck and shoulders. A creature
attacking a threshwolf with a natural weapon, an unarmed
strike, or melee weapon without reach must succeed at
a DC 13 Reflex saving throw or take 1d4 piercing damage
as several of these sharp quills break off in its flesh. The
attacking creature also gains the off-target condition until
the beginning of its next turn due to the pain and irritation.
Thresh (Ex) Whenever a threshwolf succeeds at a combat
maneuver to grapple or maintain a grapple, it can
immediately shake its mane as a swift action, raking a
grappled or pinned victim with razor-sharp quills and
inflicting 1d6+5 slashing damage.

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ENCOUNTER B1 (LEVELS 5–6) SCALING ENCOUNTER B1

Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
LIEUTENANT ZINYE CR 5 of four PCs.
Female pahtra operative Give Zinye the off-target condition and give Jiira the
CN Medium humanoid (pahtra) shaken condition.
Init +6; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception
+12
DEFENSE HP 65
EAC 17; KAC 18
Fort +4; Ref +7; Will +8
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee basic spined blade +10 (1d6+5 P; critical injection DC +2)
Ranged frostbite-class zero pistol +12 (1d6+5 C; critical staggered)
STATISTICS
Str +2; Dex +5; Con +0; Int +3; Wis +2; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +17, Athletics +12, Bluff +17, Computers +17,
Culture +12, Diplomacy +12, Disguise +17, Engineering +17
Other Abilities debilitating trick, evasion, operative exploits
(elusive hacker, uncanny mobility), specialization (hacker),
trick attack +3d8
Languages Common, Pahtra
Gear estex suit II, basic spined blade AR, frostbite-class zero
pistol, shock grenades (3)

CAPTAIN JIIRA CR 8
Male pahtra soldier
CN Medium humanoid (pahtra)
Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision; Perception +16
DEFENSE HP 125
EAC 19; KAC 21
Fort +12; Ref +10; Will +7
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee paramagnetic storm hammer +19 (3d6+17 B & E; critical
knockdown)
Ranged snub scattergun +16 (1d12+8 P)
Offensive Abilities charge attack, fighting styles (blitz)
STATISTICS
Str +8; Dex +6; Con –2; Int –2; Wis +0; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +16, Athletics +21, Intimidate +16, Survival +16
Languages Common, Pahtra
Gear night plate I AR, paramagnetic storm hammer AR, snub
scattergun

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

Miiyu Jiira

tassada Kor Jex

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

grand mezzanine kavadroz

teret cahan threshwolf

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VENTURE--CAPTAIN ARVIN
HANDOUT 1: A NOTE FROM VENTURE
Starfinders,
I have personally recommended your team for this mission due to your previous spectacular work and dedication to our
organization. You’ll be representing the Starfinder Society at the Vesk-6 Victory Gala. While I personally find the basis of
this particular gala to be distasteful, I feel that it’s important for you to enjoy yourselves at a luxurious event once in a
while. Please remember that you are our representatives, and other attendees will be looking to you to understand who the
Starfinder Society counts as their best and brightest, and what we as an organization stand for. I have included your formal
invitations, and I’ve arranged for all of you to stay at a resort in Starlance on Vesk-6 following the event.
Signed,
Venture-Captain Arvin

HANDOUT 2: AN ELABORATE INVITATION

You are cordially invited to the Veskarium’s Victory Gala

in celebration of the acquisition of Vesk-6.
S

S
Hosted by Master of Ceremonies Twee-23
featuring a poetic interpretation of the victory on Vesk-6.

Closing performance by Miiyu, fresh from her debut tour around the Veskarium!
f
f
O

O
5:00pm Dinner and Cocktails / 8:00pm Closing Ceremonies
J

J
Black Tie Attire

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ORGANIZED PLAY
REWARDS TABLE

ENCOUNTER LEVEL 3–4 REWARD OUT OF LEVEL REWARD LEVEL 5–6 REWARD
Call Time 365 credits 719 credits 1,073 credits
A1 365 credits 718 credits 1,072 credits
A2 365 credits 719 credits 1,073 credits
B1 365 credits 718 credits 1,072 credits

REWARD CONDITIONS
The PCs earn the rewards for each area if they meet the conditions
listed below.
Call Time: The PCs keep these rewards if they investigated at
least three areas and influenced at least one VIP.
A1: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeated or contained
the threshwolves.
A2: The PCs keep these rewards if they defused the explosives.
B1: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeated Jiira and Zinye.

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Event Reporting Form

Date Event Code:

Location

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

Adventure #: Adventure Name:
Reporting Codes: (check when instructed, line through all if no conditions to report) □A □B □C □D Reputation
Earned:
Bonus Faction Goal Achieved: □ Yes □ No □ N/A Scenario-based Infamy earned? □ Yes □ No □ N/A

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Dead
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □
□ Infamy

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Dead
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □
□ Infamy

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Dead
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □
□ Infamy

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Dead
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □
□ Infamy

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Dead
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □
□ Infamy

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Dead
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □
□ Infamy

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LEVELS Normal Max Credits

- 3–4 1,460
Character Name Organized Play # Character # Faction
LEVELS Normal

MAX CREDITS
Out of
Adventure Summary 2,874
Level
You boarded the Grand Mezzanine to attend a gala celebrating the Veskarium’s takeover of Vesk-6. You influenced the
VIPs and investigated the ship before fighting off wild animals, defusing a bomb, and stopping revolutionaries from LEVELS Normal
killing innocent civilians. You were presented with the options to turn the leader of the revolution, Miiyu, into the
5–6 4,290
Veskarium or let her go. You □ let her go, or □ turned her over to Tassada Kor.

LEVELS Normal

— —

Starting XP
Boons

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

Starting Credits

Credits Garnered (GM ONLY)

All Levels Levels 5–6
CREDITS

diplomat serum of enhancement (475; item level 5; Core aurora storm doshko (6,700; item level 7; Near Space +
Rulebook 225) 150) Day Job (GM ONLY)
mk 1 diffraction cloak (3,200; item level 5; Armory 112) vesk overplate II (10,250; item level 8; Core Rulebook
field irising shield (4,350; item level 6; Near Space 151) 198)
–

Credits Spent

Reputation
=
Faction Reputation Faction Reputation

Faction Reputation Infamy Total

For GM Only

EVENT EVENT CODE DATE GM Organized Play #

Chronicle Code: WYUL