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August 8, 2013 - 5:44pm | And another interesting idea. This takes place in the Gamma Syatem.History of Starbase Hellhound by Hound
Unfortunately HellHound fell into disrepair many years after its construction, as the planet it was built over fell off the major trade routes as it was wracked by nuclear civil war and balkanization. In this time one of the "frictionless" hubs broke down (in what is now believed to have been an act of sabotage), suddenly returning 0.6G spin to one of the docking levels. Several docked vessels were suddenly hurled into the planetary atmosphere, while others were launched accross-system. Damage inside the docking level was quite severe due to the amount of lightly secured shipping materials being kept there, but no hull breaches occured. Now that StarBase HellHound is back in full service (with the end of the local civil war 14 years ago), several MegaCorps have bought into the station to bring it back to spec. But at no point has it seemed that returning the anti-spin setup to the second docking level would be efficient or necessary for the station. One reason for this recently is that this level has become a sort of no-man's-land where corporate employees, wet-work operatives and trouble shooters can meet and clandestinely work and plan. In effect, this has become a hot-bed for corporate espionage, and since all the corps find it useful once in a while, none are willing to shut it down. The current StarBase HellHound game involves a team of espionage agents working for Streel who are trying to find out how PanGalactic manages to sneak defecting Streel agents off this station section without using the hub (as well as a bunch of other clandestine stuff). |
August 8, 2013 - 5:45pm | (credit goes to Hound)
In combat, anyone hit by an Unclean One has a 25% chance of contracting some sort of disease (roll stamina or less to avoid becoming infected. Otherwise, the disease will turn the individual into one of the Unclean in 1-10 weeks. DM note: or use any disease variety that you choose). The occasional Unclean One is born with better resistance to the diseases which ravage the race (10% chance per 100 encountered)--these individuals tend to live longer (60-80 years) and tend to be a bit more cunning/intelligent. |
 August 8, 2013 - 6:14pm | Good stuff Jaxon, I like seeing that Kveldulf and Hounds stuff is getting looked at. They both have some very good ideas. |
August 8, 2013 - 7:15pm | Thanks, Karxan but, it's not mine. I credited the correct people. I liked the stuff and wanted to put it out there for people - again. |
November 24, 2013 - 9:59pm | Ok, a new upload - welcome to the Baloff Ststem. It is 6 light years north-east (if you can call it that) of Liberty System. They are two pre-Void races there. There is the Batrachia, a frog like race that breath methane and have an understanding of laser technology. Then there is the Ursidans. They are a bear-like race (grizzly, polar, black and yes...I know you hate but, pandas!). They don't have laser technology but, build their warships like bricks and with missiles - something like the Gorn. There is another race...the T'Pak (in a second post). They are a cross between the Grays and Vilcans. They look like the Grays but, believe in logic and emotional restraint like the Vulcans. Yes, the ships and names look familiar. Hey! I like the look and feel so I went with it. The T'Pak are a morbid race that dang near blew themselves into extinction. Now they use their cloaking technology and watch other races. When the time is right, they make their presence known and try to help other races. I also gave them Pion technology. I prefer the idea that both the T'Pak and Mhemne developed the idea ~ like two scientists on different continents coming to the same conclusion. Their weapons are from the Dragon magazines so, if you run a straight SF campaign - they will be TOTALLY alien to them with Ion Cannons, Deflector Screens, etc. Adventure hook...the PCs are part of the FEF, a Scientific Expedition or just did a mis-jump - BAM!!!! They are in the Baloff system. They can feel their way through the edge of the system until they get near the asteroid belt. They are then stopped by... A) a T'Pak Ek'katal class Survey Ship - how will this pan out? Negotiations? Will it result in combat? Did they just uncloak in front of the PC's ship or did the PCs accidentally ram it? "Bam! Bob, what did we just hit?" It's a starship, Sir! "Why?" I don't know, Sir. It was not there a minute ago. B) a Ursidan Brig heads straight toward the PCs - Do they try to communicate? What about the language barrier (they do not speak PanGal!) Does this erupt into a fight? Do the PCs outrun the Brig? Then if the PCs meet the Ursidans, do they side with them against the Batrachia? As you can see - the possibilities are ENDLESS! Enjoy |
