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Table of Contents 02 New GM Characters Broadsword ................. 13 Courier 5D ............... 59
Emperor Aestrial ......... 11 Imperial Helion Dreadnought ... 67
Geshlar the Vizier ....... 11 Ajaxian Armor ......... 13 Helion Transport ........ 69
Introduction 03-04 Tobias Eislan ............... 11 Imperial
Ajaxian Shield ......... 13
Helion Light Cruiser ... 87
Azog the Warlord ....... 14
Velos Sector Map 04 Arias Zolfander ............ 16 Javelin ......................... 13 New Prestige
Alexey Dain ................. 19 Azog’s Great Hammer 15
Danyra Gor .................. 19 Sunder Armor ............. 25 Classes
ELORIA 05-17 Sarai Sloen ................... 19 Scatter Gun ................. 27 Stormwatch Wizard .... 08
Adan Knight ................ 53
Outland Armor ............ 29
Eloria Map 15 Aerin Sklar ...................
Tamara Naslyr .............
20
22 Military Armor ............ 30 Helion Architect .......... 64
General Sunder ........... 24 Marine Autoblaster ..... 35
Sparks .......................... 25 Trident ......................... 35 New Creatures
BELERIA 18-20 Andric Sol .................... 28 Energy Rod ................. 35 Destrier ........................ 17
Darek Smalls ................ 29 Ranger Crossbow ........ 48 Heart Wrap .................. 20
Fury the Sith Translator ............ 50 Grass Demon ............... 20
ISTAR 21-22 Witch Lord ............... 30 Bug Catcher ................ 51 Mastodon .................... 20
Oskar Tsiln ................... 35 Adan Armor ................. 55 Wyvern ........................ 20
Admiral Criin ............... 36 Adan Sword ................. 55 Silicon Raptors ............ 22
DAGUS ASTEROID- Xar ................................ 40 Chit Cutlass ................. 55 Kraz ............................. 31
BELT 23-25 Adlai Bashere ..............
Evan Willey ..................
46
47
Plasma Staff ................
Shadow Cloak .............
68
69
Shadows ......................
Blood Tooth ................
31
38 02
Aemon Dreadstar ........ 47 Helion Security Kit ..... 69 Leviathan ..................... 38
ABADDON 26-31 Captain Sedo ............... 48 Helion Tool Kit ...........
Helion Translator ........
69
69
Rock Reptile ................
Behemoth ....................
38
41
Captain Merak Claw ... 48
Sayka Doon ................. 50 Military Police Fleetsaur ...................... 41
Sidearm .................... Flesh Reaver ................ 41
AQUARIS 32-38 Alyros ...........................
Captain Vash ...............
58
59 Valimese Blaster .........
79
80 Poison Biter ................ 41
Indyra Stryfe ................ 59 Hooklyr ........................ 82 Raptor .......................... 41
Great Orb of Helfire ... 85 Spinyfish ...................... 42
BANE 39-42 Sir Danylos ..................
Bain Valyr ....................
59
60 Plasma Sword ............. 87 Winged Raptor ............ 42
Ismara Tsali ................. 60 Helion Robes ............... 87 Light Bugs ................... 51
Rath Valyr .................... 60 Azael’s Tool Kit ........... 87 Predasaurs ................... 51
DUSK 43-51 Mother ......................... 67 Azael’s Translator ....... 87 Amphora Tree ............. 61
Lady Elektra ................ 68 Pantheric ..................... 62

GALBAN 52-62
Aaron Lark ................... 72 New Vehicles Razortooth .................. 62
Ulam Ka’a .................... 74 Man-O-War ................. 29 Automatons ................ 67
Jharyyyn ...................... 75 Mining Vehicle ............ 30 Fungal Worm .............. 75
Bren S’tal ..................... 79 Abraxan Arms Tank .... 30 Clawfly ......................... 75
HEL 63-69 Sly Grimble .................. 80 Fishing Ketch .............. 55 Masti ............................ 81
Va ................................. 84 Pirate Corsairs ............. 56 Saliin ............................ 81
Chief Rakis ................... 85 Adlaran Warships ........ 56 Ghalsom ...................... 89
KIROS 70-76 Azael Firedream .......... 86 Reaver .......................... 89
B-10-0 ......................... 94 Ice Crawler .................. 92
Dol Teros ..................... 94
New Starships Snow Rat ..................... 92
Wyvern Fighter ...........
LABO 77-81 Tyberius Vala ............... 95
Star Caravel .................
07
07
Wyvern II Fighter ........ 12 New Droids
New Species Twilight Demon .......... 14 Imperial Guard Droids 61
NYNTAL 82-89 Elorian ......................... 16 A15 Colony Escort ...... 15 Helion Sentry Droids .. 67
Goblin .......................... 16 ORO Automated Cybot Galactica VR3 .. 74
Mutant Goblin ............ 17 Mining Colony ........ 23
SAMUUN 90-92 Abadi ............................ 31 ORO Droid Barge ........ 24 New Diseases
Aecilus ......................... 37 Avatar Shipyards Fungal Rot .................. 75
Aqualaran .................... 37 Bomber .................... 34 Spore Sickness ............. 76
Velos Sector Galbani ........................ 61 Avatar Shipyards
Campaigns 93-95 Helion .......................... 69 Fighter ..................... 34 New Force
Kiro .............................. 76 Imperium Defender .... 34
Laboo ........................... 80 Imperium Nuclear Techniques
Nyntallese .................... 88 Torpedo ................... 34 Dark Side Sleep ........... 50
Leviathan ..................... 36 Force Vampire ............. 86
New Equipment SoroSuub
Stormwatch Robes ...... 09 J8 Explorer............... 47
Stormwatch Pistol ...... 09 SoroSuub Personal

Table of Contents
Introduction: The Unknown Regions
are called that for a reason…
The galaxy is filled with wonders beyond imagining
and for 25,000 standard years since the hyperdrive
blazed trails through the abyss, countless worlds joined
the galactic community. Yet for all those generations
of pioneers and dreaming scouts, several systems lurk
behind cosmic anomalies, dangerous nebulae and terrors
that no sentient has returned from. Many more systems
lay waiting for “discovery” by the galactic community.
Ships that venture into the Unknown Regions risk death
and destruction… and if some spacers are believed, you
risk your very soul. Tales abound of angels, beautiful
ethereal creatures roaming the space-ways, and dark
daemons ready to crush any ship that pass by. The
Unknown Regions are the last frontiers in a galaxy
just becoming aware of itself; replete with adventure,
discovery and danger. Some fear the dark because it is
unknown, but others fear it because there is reason to. In
one corner of the galaxy, beyond the edge of the galactic
community is the Velos Sector.
Something for the Daring
This online supplement contains information about
the Velos Sector in the Unknown Regions; named by
cartographers in the early days of the Republic when
space telescopes detected gas giants orbiting these far
stars. The sector was set aside in Republic databanks
when the way grew safer and possible resources more
profitable. It wasn’t until Sith Lord Kaan’s war against
the Republic that the farthest outpost of the Republic
claimed Bastion for the galactic community. Due to
internal politics, corruption and instability Bastion and
Adumar remains at the edge of known space in the Outer
Rim.
The section titled For the GM contains adventure
seeds and game statistics to help Gamemasters stage
encounters and build campaigns set in Eloria and the
Velos Sector. These sections also describe new alien
species, creatures, equipment, prestige classes, starships,
vehicles and weapons that GMs can introduce into their
games. If you are a player, try not to read these sections
as you may spoil the game for yourself and others.
A Sector to Explore
With all the negative warnings about tramping around
the Unknown Region, why would anyone become
entangled in the trials and tribulations sure to come?
There are several reasons, but the most obvious are;
the thrill of adventure, corporate greed and unhappy
circumstance. For most victims that drift to their doom,
unhappy circumstance played a significant part.
Despite the 25,000 year old mousetrap… er, hyperdrive,
flukes of nature do occur. Unless a company has
enormous wealth riding on a scout, there’s a slim
chance anyone will note disappearances in the Unknown
Regions. If a cargo shipment doesn’t make it to Adumar
Introduction
or Bakura, the only person notified is the insurance carrier.
For anyone stuck in the Unknown Region, they are on
their own. Since few ships make runs into the Unknown
Regions, there is rarely recent data available for others, let
alone knowledge of anything but catalogued stars. Since
few spacers travel this way, there is never an “updated
map” of the area, which discourages anyone but thrill
seekers and the desperate from traveling in the Unknown
Regions. However, groups do operate from the Unknown
Regions, including pirates, immigrants seeking religious
freedom and natives. The Velos Sector is part of all this,
contained by arbitrary mathematical lines 20,000 years old.
Yet, for heroes (or the unlucky) the Velos Sector offers
many reasons to visit.
The fringer, by definition, could be anyone native to this
sector or near it. A fringer might be drawn to the Velos
sector to escape the press of the galactic community. To
preserve the old ways requires an exodus to the unknown,
free of corruption and society. Religious zealotry may
prophecy a promised land in the Velos Sector or the
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worshipped deity is said to live in the Dragon Nebula.
The noble is out of her element in the Velos Sector since
it is far from the galactic community. Yet she could be
investigating the loss of family shipping near the area or
simply to colonize a new world for her house. While nobles
often are castigated as sitting on their family laurels, there
is a reason the family became noble; for deeds and the
founding of cities, nations and worlds.
The scoundrel would be nuts to enter the Velos System…
and that’s exactly what she wants the galactic authorities
to think. Even if they do follow, her pursuers will likely
quit or die pursuing her. All she has to do is sit tight
and wait for the whole mess to spill over. Of course, a
scoundrel is curious and this quality is often the main
reason she gets in trouble in the first place.
A scout seems most likely to take up the challenge
of the Velos Sector, except that “smart scouts stay alive
and dumb scouts die.” While this credo is spoken among
several old timers, someone blazed the Corellian Run and it
wasn’t a graybeard. A canny scout can find the right world
to colonize, develop it and coast on the profits to her
tenth generational descendant. For scouts coming to the
Velos Sector, there has to be something out here.
A soldier could find herself attached to an exploratory
expedition… after all, those holovids about monsters and
dangerous predators are based on real life, right? Soldiers
could also be part of a noble’s retinue, partners with a
scoundrel running from the law or trying to find another
base for her organization. Wherever danger and violence
flares up, a soldier isn’t far behind.
Tech specialists are possibly the most valued class in
the Velos Sector since a good mechanic is essential to
survival. New worlds often host valuable ecosystems with
medical benefits just waiting to be tapped. After all, the
cure to death seed plague might be in some desert waste
or equatorial jungle. To the residents of the Velos sector, a
tech specialist is always welcome… even more so if they’d
teach others.
Force users in the Velos Sector are in shorter supply
at first glance… but several native populations can tap
into the galactic life force just as easily as a Jedi on
Coruscant. In the time of the Empire, students of the
Force may flee to the Unknown Regions since Imperials
must adhere to safety standards and cannot risk a
multimillion credit vessel. Sometimes, the best place to
hide is all alone in the vast emptiness of space. Force
users may also be drawn here through visions and
dreams.
A Campaign in the Velos Sector
The opportunities for adventure in the Velos Sector are
vast in any era of play but the timeline for this sector is
important for GMs to keep in mind.
Rise of the Empire Era
During the Rise of the Empire era the Velos Sector
remains beyond the reach of the galactic community
as the next vacation spot and the Church of Valhu-Ranma
arrive at their Kiros paradise.
Rebellion Era
After the Republic became the second incarnation of the
Sith Empire, the emperor of Eloria is well into his military
buildup, sending scouts abroad to acquire more technology
and exploring the Velos sector. The Aqualarans are closer
to total annihilation and Hel’s lone dead world claims
more spacers to oblivion. The sector is eyed by corporate
interests near Bastion, but only the desperate enter this no
man’s land.
The New Jedi Order Era
After the fall of the Empire the Velos Sector seems ready
for acquisition into the Imperial Remnant. The sector’s
pirates are hunted and native species are forced into

except for visionary colonists and optimistic corporations
looking for the next great vacation world. The Elorians
stretch forth across their lands before The Stranger
arrives bearing their passport to the stars. The Aqualarans
formed the Northern Republic to halt the might of the
Southern Imperium and the last Phoebils passed into
extinction. Hel’s fire burns out leaving only a heavy
neutron star and its single dead world. Dusk is heralded
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the simple choice of discovery and risk subjugation or
openly trading with a remnant of the broken Empire.
The Velos Sector is now a silent partner in the galactic
community, still unknown but benefiting from technology,
black market trade and intelligence gathering. When the
Yuuzhan Vong invade, the Velos Sector is passed over
along with the Imperial Remnant, but its denizens know
that it is only a matter of time before all worlds bow to the
extragalactic invaders.

Eloria and Beyond

The heroes may be agents
of the Istarian throne or
strangers on a strange
world. Eloria’s trials are
part of a burgeoning
power in space, relying
on tactics and stealth
over raw military might.
Whether the heroes
stumbled upon Elorian
politics or were hand
picked from the royal
houses to serve the
emperor, the heroes will
leave Elorian space for
other worlds in the Velos
Sector. Or the heroes
may never even make it
to Elorian space but pass
it by, ignorant of it or
the mystery of Hel. They
may try to trade with
the paranoid Aqualarans
as they annihilate each
other. The heroes could
also be hiding from
authorities or plan on
taking a well deserved
vacation from the galactic
grind.

Introduction
Velos Sector but the majority of the world remains in a pre-industrial
age. While Elorians live in cities on the coasts and are
Located in the Unknown Regions of space, the Velos sector
divided into five distinct clans, Goblins are a primitive
is a thousand lightyears from any “civilized” star system
people used as slave labor in the cities but live free in the
and remains a sector explored solely by the native (and
mountain chains. It is unknown how many Goblins inhabit
recently space worthy) Elorians and Aqualarans. There are
Eloria since the emperor’s census only keeps track of
several “dead” systems in Velos, such as Hel and Dusk,
slaves. The term “goblin” is used by Elorians or as an insult
and many “wild” worlds such as Nyntal and Bane. The
by the mountain tribes for their enslaved brethren. Free
Velos Sector is far enough from the galactic center that it
Goblins call themselves “Uroc” or “Oric.”
hasn’t been surveyed beyond base luminosity readings to
Five clans fulfill all aspects of Elorian society. House
determine star types. The Dragon Nebula dims the light
Caldazar is the smallest and breeds bureaucrats for all
from several stars and obscures others. The Velos Sector
stations, including the throne. House Cymeri controls
remains relatively unknown to the galactic community
commerce and serves as the backbone of society,
because of political instability and corruption first in the
populating cities and tending fields. House Valyria is the
Republic and then in the Empire. Without regular traffic to
outcast clan, for its members are shepherds, wanderers and
these systems, astrogation maps are never up to date and
rogues, but also patrol the lands as scouts and spies for
few will brave these dangers for the unknown.
the emperor. House Ajax is a specialized clan of soldiers,
sailors and knights, serving in the armies and navies of
Eloria
Planet Type: Terrestrial
the Elorian people. This house is more a society and apt
to include many of the Elorian commoners. The last clan
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Climate: Temperate is the mysterious House Mordre, a society of arcane seers
Terrain: Mountains, plains, oceans loyal to the emperor and keepers of Eloria’s history.
Atmosphere: Breathable
Gravity: Standard
Diameter: 13,000 km
History
The Elorian people are descendants of an ill fated colony
Length of Day: 25 standard hours
ship from before the formation of the Republic, though
Length of Year: 400 standard days
the current population is ignorant of its true origins. The
Sentient Species: Humans, Goblins/Trolls
original colony had a high number of medical researchers
Languages: Elorian, Basic, Goblin
and much of their equipment survived the crash. The
Population: 75 million
colonists persevered and with the native biochemistry,
Species Mix: 70% Human, 30% goblin slaves
modified the survivors to protect against diseases and
Government: Monarchy, Anarchy
toxins, which also greatly increased the survivors’ lifespan.
Major Exports: None
The original colony splintered and the technology of the
Major Imports: Manufactured goods, electronics
previous age was lost; for several thousand years the
System/Star: Eloria/Eloria
people spread across the land in a feudal society. The
Planets Type Moons
humans warred with the native species, Goblins, for several
Ephok Searing rock 0
millennia. The people forgot where they came from and
Mithras Barren rock 0
only have myths. “The First Men of the West,” a popular
Istar Terrestrial 1
epic, details how the First Men sailed across the seas of
Eloria Terrestrial 3
heaven and conquered this land for themselves. The First
Athela Barren rock 2
Men also brought the destrier, a beast of war and burden.
Dagus belt Asteroid belt -
It wasn’t until The Stranger arrived that Eloria was
Sephra Gas giant 7
changed again, albeit secretly. A starship crashed in the
Astersol Asteroid field -
Valyrian Wastes and its pilot brought before the emperor.
It was fairly easy to keep the event secret in a pre-
Description industrial society. The Elorians studied the starship and
In the Unknown Regions, Eloria lays hidden by an immense helped repair the craft. Though The Stranger never left
asteroid and comet belt that disperses the light of Eloria’s the world again unattended, this incident gave the ruling
star. The extreme distance of the Velos Sector from the powers access to the stars. Select families in the Valyrian
Core Worlds, lack of a safe hyperspace trail and scarcity clan were summoned to serve as agents, pilots and
of information make the Velos Sector only a number on colonists. Their capacity to stay secret and disappear at a
the galactic maps. This set of circumstances suits Emperor moment’s notice made the Valyrians ideal… and it allowed
Aestrial fine; secrecy is the first and best defense against the emperor to partially export a detested segment of the
a chaotic and unstable galaxy. The planet has two main population.
continents; the northern continent wraps around three- In the course of thirty years, the Elorians acquired
quarters of the planet and the southern continent is half enough technology and expertise to maintain a basic
as large. Eloria has deep oceans, several mountain chains, spaceport in the Valyrian Wastes. They also set up mining
plains, forests, inland seas, two sentient species and a outposts in both the Dagus asteroid belt and the moon of
varied ecosystem. Istar, and sent explorers to Beleria, a moon of Sephra. Each
The planet is sparsely populated by galactic standards,

Eloria
commander of the major fortresses has a 100 km range
comlink for emergencies, though most still use the imperial
messenger service for day to day needs. While the royal
treasury is greatly diminished, the emperor has invested in
technology and secrecy for Eloria’s next great epoch. It is
his hope that Eloria will be able to defend itself once his
world enters the galactic stage.
People
The Elorian people are near-humans that tend towards
medium height and thin physiques. Most have dark blue
eyes, though the noblest Elorians possess violet ones.
Depending on the clan, an Elorian’s skin tends from pale
to bronze. These are the descendants of an ill fated colony
ship from the Core worlds that tinkered with their own
genetics to ensure survival. While the common folk are
resistant to most ailments, the noble houses preserved the
original bloodlines and are virtually immune to sickness.
The Elorian calendar year is two standard years. While
an Elorian may be eighty standard years old, he claims
to be forty and appears to be in his thirties. The people
follow a dualistic religion of the Angel and the Dragon, so
each deity claims the same year. The year is designated by
1514 Alpha or 1514 Delta (the year Istar the Holy City was
founded). The Elorian calendar dates back to the founding
of the First Men’s city of Dansig, also called The Citadel.
Commoners live for 150 standard years and the nobility
live for 300 standard years barring war or natural disasters.
Each clan has racial class skills; Ajax receives Intimidate
and Ride, Caldazar receives Bluff and Diplomacy, Cymeri
receives Appraise and Craft, Mordre receives Bluff and
Sense Motive and Valyria receives Ride and Survival.
Goblins on the other hand are short, agile and primitive
humanoids of gray and mottled green complexion. They
worship the chaos gods; Mut, Char, Ephok, Torga and
Dagra, which embody darkness, burning, stone, pain and
war. The chaos gods are worshipped as five stone pillars
arrayed in a ring. Goblins invariably have pointed teeth
and luminous eyes with several genetic variations. Some
“Urok” are quite large, though these rare giants reside in
the goblin warrens of the Northern Mountains. Among the
Urok, these mutants are revered as “Urok-Kor” (known to
Elorian children as “trolls”) and given the highest respect.
All goblins are long lived, averaging 130 standard years.
Locations
Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Dansig
The oldest city in Eloria is the site of epic heroes and the
current Ajaxian military machine. The best warriors train
inside the ancient metal walls (DR 40, 900 Hull Points),
said to be erected by the First Men and imbued with the
magic of the Ancients. The walls do not rust and have
protected the city from over a hundred goblin sieges. The
city perches on the northernmost coast of the Dragon
Sea, resting near the river Ajax, named for the blood
spilled on its banks. By tradition no one can live outside
the city walls, so the city is packed from alley to turret.
Eloria
The city utilizes an amazing sewage and water system,
said to be unchanged from the First Men and maintained
by a devoted sect of the Angel and the Dragon, called
“engineers.” Dansig, also called The Citadel, digs deeply
into the bedrock with tunnels made of the same material
as the Wall. These passages have long since been closed off
and only the city’s rulers know of their existence.
Dragon Sea Cities
Many communities hug the Dragon Sea on the north
continent. Though storms frequent this region, the people
stay because of ancient sewage systems and aqueducts.
The base building material is stone and marble. The
emperor’s palace in the city of Istar is considered the finest
in Elorian craftsmanship with multiple spires and sprawling
courtyards. Fleets of fisherman ply the Dragon Sea and
shepherds tend flocks of sheep in the vales of Istar.
Though Elorians wander throughout the land, the Dragon
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Sea Cities remain the greatest concentration of people,
accounting for 30% of the world’s human population. The
Holy City of Istar, seat of the emperor’s power, is protected
by a planetary shield generator (DR 20, 150 Shield Points)
and several laser turrets, though the people believe these
buildings are a new observatory and accompanying
watchtowers. The Church of the Angel and the Dragon,
also known as The Two, holds enormous sway among the
populace and its cathedrals dominate Istar’s skyline.
Northern Mountains
Also called the Nagrim, these mountains are home to the
native Urok who dwell in vast warrens, mining deep in
the mountains and defiantly resist all trespassers. Further
north of these mountains lay a wasteland of ice and snow.
These mountains are the tallest in all the lands and only
the brave and well armed travel between their weathered
peaks.
Stormwatch Tower
A black basalt tower exceeding fifteen stories above
the Dragon Sea coast is home to House Mordre. There
are over one thousand Stormwatch Wizards, but the
most learned gather here to teach the next generation
of apprentices. The surrounding communities eke out
a living from fishing, shepherding and support for the
Tower. In exchange, the Wizards protect the people from
the elements, care for the injured and answer only to the
emperor. Some fear the wizards, but all respect them.
Valyrian Waste Shipyard (3 slips, construction multiple 1.5)
This vast stretch of desert and wasteland is the native
land of Clan Valyria; the wanderers and rogues of the
Elorian people. It is here that a minimum maintenance
starport was established for the emperor’s small fleet and
its explorers. The starships are not allowed anywhere else
on the planet for the sake of secrecy. Only a Valyrian
is able to travel the wastes, as the land is merciless and
water scarce. The starport is the site of Star Caravels and
the native built Wyvern I Starfighter. There are over fifty
Elorian technicians and maintenance personnel to oversee
the Wyvern program, as well as service any other starship
the government acquires. This is a top secret installation
unknown to the majority of the populace. The emperor has
directed certain families in both House Valyria and Cymeri
to support the starport; Cymeri provides the raw materials
and Valyria the labor.
Valyrian Shipyards Alpha 7 Wyvern Fighter
The pinnacle of Elorian space technology, these small, two
man fighters are the first to defend the Elorian system.
All the parts are imported but assembled at the Starport.
The sleek, nimble fighters are outfitted with a weak
shield generator and a hyperdrive normally reserved as a
“backup” in the galactic community. The fighter uses a
two person design, though the pilot can control all aspects
if need be. These fighters have a pointed nose and small
wings for atmospheric controls. The empire only pays half
the construction cost for each starfighter at the Valyrian
Waste Shipyards.
Wyvern I
Class: Starfighter Crew: 1 (Unique)
Size: Diminutive (9.6 m long) Initiative: +6 (+2 crew, +4 size)
Hyperdrive: x6 Maneuver: +14 (+4 size, +10
crew)
Passengers: 1 Defense: 24 (+4 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg Shield Points: 10 (DR 10)
Consumables: 7 days Hull Points: 45 (DR 10)
Cost: 61,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Attack (Average, 8 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 1050 km/h (17 squares/action)
Weapon: Blaster Cannon (4, 2 fire-linked in sets of 2); Fire Arc:
Front; Attack Bonus: +11 or +7/+7 (+4 size, +5 crew, +2 fire
control); Damage: 4d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L
N/A.
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Weapon: Small Concussion Missile Launcher (1, 8 missiles); Fire
Arc: Front; Damage: 8d10x2; Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Notes: Built by House Cymeri and House Valyria, these nimble
fighters are the pinnacle of technology for the Elorian home
world. There are about 15 of these fighters making regular flights
in system at any given time. In eras of play after Rise of the
Empire, the Elorian government has squadrons numbering in the
hundreds.
Valyrian Shipyards Alpha 5 Star Caravel
While the Wyverns are meant as scout and patrol craft,
the Star Caravel is the first cargo vessel assembled at the
Valyrian Starport. Though only three Star Caravels are in
service at the moment, the emperor plans to increase the
fleet. The Alpha 5 is lightly armed, lightly shielded and
cannot be risked. When Valyrian agents leave the system
to trade agricultural and mineral products for technology,
they invariably use a Star Caravel; Captains take a
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circuitous route back to Eloria for fear of being followed.
The Star Caravel is triangular shaped with a rear cockpit,
and typically relies on sensors instead of blasters. Of the
three ships, there is Angel, Dragon and Mithras. Each Star
Caravel can host 3 Wyvern Starfighters in place of its cargo
capacity.
Star Caravel
Class: Space transport Crew: 3 (Unique)
Size: Small (45.5m length) Initiative: +3 (+2 crew, +1 size)
Hyperdrive: x4 Maneuver: +11 (+1 size, +10
crew)
Passengers: 15 Defense: 21 (+1 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 125 tons Shield Points: 30 (DR 20)
Consumables: 2 months Hull Points: 125 (DR 20)
Cost: 109,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Poor, 4 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 450 km/h (7 squares/action)
Wyvern I Fighters
Weapon: Laser cannon (1); Fire Arc: Any; Attack Bonus: +10
(+1 size, +5 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 4d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Light blaster cannons (2); Fire Arc: Front; Attack
Bonus: +6 or +2/+2 (+1 size, +5 crew); Damage: 1d10x2;
Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
New Prestige class: Stormwatch Wizards
The Stormwatch Wizards is an order of occult practitioners
charged with protecting the people, foretelling the
weather, healing the sick and advising the emperor. The
Wizards are revered and feared across Eloria, operate
chapter houses in every major city and often serve as
advisors to clan leaders, mayors and governors. The order
is secretive and starts apprentice training at age five
(Elorian years), though it is not uncommon for an older
boy with promise to apprentice. For some reason, only the
poor of Eloria exhibit the raw talent to become a Wizard.
However, it is a well known fact that Wizards live longer
than most emperors.
The Wizards scour the land for potential apprentices
since many Wizards choose not to marry. Aside from
Arcane lore, most are experts at botany, astronomy,
mathematics and history. To become a Wizard, the
apprentice must successfully pass a series of tests, which
include crafting his own gun. Once the apprentice is
declared a Wizard, she is given a black cloak with silver
stitching, an off-white cotton scarf and a silver ring; this
is the uniform of the Stormwatch. Any who cast it off is
declared “rogue” and killed on sight.
The Wizards do not know their power as “The Force” but
rather it is entwined in the Elorian world religion of the
Angel and the Dragon, one symbolizing light and reason
while the other is the power and fury of the storm. Some
wizards choose the Angel and others the Dragon, but all
are bound in the Tower.
Requirements
To qualify to become a Stormwatch Wizard, a character
must fulfill the following criteria.
Base Attack Bonus: +3.
Skills: Far Seeing 5 ranks, Heal Another 5 ranks,
Knowledge (Arcane lore) 5 ranks, Read/Write Elorian, Treat
Injury 5 ranks.
Feats: Alter, Force-Sensitive, Sense.
Special: Must apprentice at Stormwatch Tower for at
least one year before gaining the benefits of the class.
Game Rule Information
Vitality: Stormwatch Wizards gain 1d8 vitality points per
level. The character’s Constitution modifier applies.
Class Skills
The Stormwatch Wizard’s class skills, and the key ability for
each skill, are as follows.
Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Hide
(Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Int), Listen (Wis),
Read/Write Language (None), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight
of Hand (Dex), Speak Language (None), Spot (Wis), Survival
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(Wis), and Treat Injury (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Features
Stormwatch Wizards gain the following class features.
Starting Feats
A Stormwatch Wizard receives the following bonus feats.
Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive weapons)
Weapon Group Proficiency (slugthrowers)
Control
If a Stormwatch Wizard does not already have the Control
feat, he gains it at 1st level.
Weather Sense
At 1st level, the Stormwatch Wizard can predict weather
patterns each week with a successful Farseeing check (DC 08
15). The Stormwatch Wizard can use Weather Sense for
a number of times per week equal to half her Force-user
level.
Force Talisman
At 2nd level, the Stormwatch Wizard gains the ability
to imbue a small item of personal significance (usually
his ring) with the Force. It takes a full day to imbue the
item, as well as the expenditure of 1 Force point. Once
imbued, the item becomes a Force talisman, providing
the Stormwatch Wizard with a +2 Force bonus on saving
throws made to defend against Force skills or Force feats.
At 8th level, the same process can increase the power of the
Force talisman; it then provides a +4 Force bonus.
Foretelling
At 3rd level, the Stormwatch Wizard can discern the future.
The Stormwatch Wizard can make a number of Farseeing
checks equal to half her Force-user level per week. Use of
Weather Sense does not count for this total.
Force Weapon
At 4th level, the Stormwatch Wizard can imbue a
nonpowered melee weapon (such as a club, a knife, or
a quarterstaff) with the Force. This must be a weapon
that the Stormwatch Wizard wields generally. It takes a
full-round action to imbue the weapon with the Force,
and costs 3 vitality points. The benefit the weapon gains
lasts for a number of rounds equal to the Stormwatch
Wizard’s force-user level. At 3rd level, the weapon’s damage
increases by 1d8. (So, a Force-imbued quarterstaff deals
1d6 + 1d8 damage.) At 9th level, the weapon’s additional
damage increases to 2d8.
Bonus Feat
The Stormwatch Wizard gains bonus feats at 3rd and 7th
level. The Stormwatch Wizard must meet the prerequisites
of the bonus feat, and the bonus feat must be selected
from the following list:
 The Stormwatch Wizard
Base Fort Ref Will Defense Reputation
Level Attack Bonus Save Save Save Special Bonus Bonus
1st +0 +1 +1 +2 Starting feats, weather sense +1 +1
2nd +1 +2 +1 +2 Force talisman +2 +2 +1
3rd +2 +2 +2 +3 Foretelling, bonus feat +2 +2
4th +3 +3 +2 +3 Force weapon +1d8 +3 +2
5th +3 +3 +3 +4 Summon storm +3 +3
6th +4 +4 +3 +4 Alchemy +4 +3
7th +5 +4 +4 +5 Bonus feat +4 +4
8th +6 +5 +4 +5 Force talisman +4 +5 +4
9th +6 +5 +5 +6 Force weapon +2d8 +5 +5
10th +7 +6 +5 +6 Dragon’s storm +6 +5
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Alertness, Aware, Compassion, Dark Power, Frightful This clothing affords the wearer with a +2 equipment
Presence, Iron Will, Kinetic Might, Mind Trick, Trustworthy. bonus to reputation checks while on Eloria. The cloak also
affords a +2 equipment bonus on Fortitude saves for all
Summon Storm climates. The robes are black and made from finely spun
If a Stormwatch Wizard does not already have the Summon wool. Often the cloak is accompanied with an off-white
Storm feat, he gains it at 5th level. scarf made of the same material. Each robe is crafted by
the alchemists of Stormwatch Tower.
Alchemy
At 6th level, the Stormwatch Wizard gains access to the Stormwatch Handcrafted Pistol
Alchemy Skill without the requirement of Sith Sorcery. Each gun is handmade by the apprentice using wood, a
There is no change in acquiring Dark Side Points through forged barrel and intricate mechanics. Some are simple
this skill. Until the Stormwatch Wizard gains the feat Sith but most decorate their Wizard’s gun with silver, gold or
Sorcery, she suffers a -4 penalty to this skill check and bronze. Crafting a gun teaches the apprentice patience
cannot “take 10.” and attention to detail. If the gun fails at the trials, the
apprentice fails. The gun has one shot and requires a full
Dragon’s Storm round action to reload. Follow the rules for Crafting items
The Stormwatch Wizard’s weather abilities are magnified in Chapter 4 of the Revised Core Rulebook.
manifold, enabling her to multiply her normal Summon
Storm radius by 10. (So, a 13th level Force User can Stormwatch Handcrafted Pistol
summon a storm with a 13 kilometer radius.) This requires Weapon Type: Slugthrower pistol
a Move Object check (DC 20) and 10 vitality points. The Proficiency Group: Slugthrowers Cost: 1,000
radius is multiplied by 5 for every 5 points the check result Damage: 2d6 Critical: 20
exceeded the DC at an additional cost of 10 vitality points. Range Increment: 6 m Weight: 1.2 kg
(So, with a check of 30, a 13th level Force User expends 25 Fort DC: - Type: Piercing
vitality points to call a storm with a 130 km radius for 10 Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Small
minutes.) Each magnification may increase (if the Wizard Hardness: 5 WP: 5 Break DC: 16
so desires) the Summon Storm penalties on all attacks, skill Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR
checks, and ability checks by an additional -2 penalty. (So, Special: This weapon must be reloaded after each shot.
with a DC 30 check, the penalty can be -8.) This makes the Reloading is a full-round action.
storm more violent and for each magnification, the storm
can lift 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, etc., off the ground. For the GM
Maintaining this magnified storm costs 10 vitality points The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
per 10 minute period instead of the usual 5 for Summon in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
Storm and must be paid at the beginning of each 10 stop reading now.
minute period.

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Hostage To The Emperor
If the characters are not natives, their sightseeing trip is cut
short. They are captured while away from their ship (if they
had one) and are escorted to the emperor. The characters
must escape or be held till the end of their lives in the
palace as a guest to the emperor. The characters could
try to argue their way out, but that requires an opposed
Diplomacy check with the emperor. The characters may be
given a way out through Geshlar the Vizier; he will secret
them out of the palace and give them directions to their
ship… which is at the Valyrian Starport. The only catch is
they must take the emperor’s captured engineer Tobias
Eislan out of the Starport with them. Without the engineer,
Geshlar reasons the advance of technology will cease. Can
the characters trek cross country over mountain, hill, dale
and waste? Can they infiltrate a starport controlled by the
best trackers in the land? Or can they turn over the Vizier
for his treachery to the emperor? Is Tobias held against
his will like the characters, or is he working voluntarily?
Betrayal of a Stormwatch Wizard brings about problems of
a different sort.
Acquisitions
The emperor has his eyes set on a flagship for the
emerging Elorian fleet, but he needs loyal agents to enact
the transaction. If the heroes are on good terms with the
emperor, he commissions them to act as middlemen at a
galactic auction… the only problem is, the heroes need to
bring the flagship back without being followed or alerting
anyone else of the Eloria system. The characters are given
15 million credits worth of solid gold bars and five Valyrian
rangers to make sure the heroes fulfill their mission. Do the
heroes take the money and run? Can they outbid corporate
heads and Corporate Sector cronies? Of course, once the
flagship is acquired, how are the
heroes going to get it
back to Elorian
space? The
rangers
Stormwatch Tower
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cannot be bribed and the willful failure of this mission
may acquire a Dark Side Point.
Raids On The Frontier
Once again the northern mountains are overflowing
with Urok hordes. The raiders use the rivers and cover
of darkness to move war parties across the frontier,
striking villages and outposts. Among the coastal cities
rumors abound of a new Goblin warlord marked by the
chaos gods to drive the First Men back into the sea. The
heroes, if on good terms with the emperor, are asked
to infiltrate the northern mountains and find out if this
warlord does exist. “Surely,” says the emperor, “with our
ships we can obliterate any surface fortifications, but
these savages dwell deep under the mountains and are
hardy survivors. Dispatch this warlord and the raids will
cease.” Unfortunately for our heroes, the warlord is a
“Troll” named Azog and his race has found the second
colony ship in the Northern Mountains. Any ship that flies
overhead is summarily shot at by a heavy turbolaser still
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in operation. Inside the second colony ship is a wealth
of technology and recently awakened colonists, who are
being forced to teach Goblins in the use of technology.
Can the heroes assassinate Azog or do they join him on his
crusade to destroy the oppressors of the Urok?
The Murdered Stranger
When The Stranger came to Eloria, he brought the galactic
truth with him and high technology. The emperor secreted
him away with the House Valyria for protection and
secrecy. The Stranger crashed on Eloria due to mechanical
failures after a pitched space battle with assassins. The
Stranger knew something dire about the galactic Republic
that he kept to himself. After 30 Elorian years he was
found dead by his Valyrian protectors. The head
of the Valyrian clan has not found the
killer and the emperor wants the
heroes on the case. When
the heroes arrive at The
Stranger’s desert hut
in the wastes, all
that is left are
his clothes and
a strange rod
(Jedi Lore
check DC 10
to recognize
it as a
lightsaber).
Who
killed The
Stranger? Was
it the Valyrians
charged with his
protection? Or was it
House Mordre because
of their fear of technology?
Or did The Stranger’s assassins
finally catch up to him?
Rogue Wizard
Once the characters are known to the emperor’s court, it
is only a matter of time before the Stormwatch Wizards
move against them. Or at least, that’s what Arias Zolfander
tells the characters through a thick accent or through
the heroes’ interpreting droid. She believes in them and
their star chariot. She wants to join them and escape to
that “great beyond.” What the characters don’t know is
that Arias is just a few days ahead of an arrest warrant
declaring her responsible for murdering a mage for his
alchemic book. She has the book and is ready to support
the characters with her magic until she is out of the
system. If caught on planet, she’ll try to destroy everything
around her. And Istar isn’t a place for a wizard’s duel. If
the characters take her with them, she’ll attempt to learn
the rudiments of galactic society before slipping off on her
own. She’s looking for a new master to teach her alchemy,
and where better than Korriban?
Allies and Antagonists
Emperor Aestrial
The emperor is still in his middle years and grown powerful
since The Stranger came to Eloria. Aestrial has bound all
the houses firmly to his side and administers justice to the
people. While he has access to blasters, he prefers the time
honored pistol and crafts them as a recreation. He is a hard
man who has executed one of his sons for treason already.
He resides in his palace most of the time, attending
political matters and planning the future of Eloria’s people.
His vision is to take his people to the next great age;
Space. Aestrial has black hair and dark violet eyes, dresses
in regal clothing and is an accomplished rider. Though
he trusts few, he knows the worth of his counselors and
has a keen eye for what his Valyrian rangers procure
from abroad. He has a Datapad to help with his personal
details, but that is the extent of his personal acceptance
of technology. He cherishes the past, but he knows the
dangers of refusing the future. The emperor holds court in
Istar, seemingly aloof of the people.
Emperor Aestrial: Middle Age Male Human Elorian, Noble
8; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 15 (+0 Dex, +5 class); Spd 10 m;
VP/WP 46/11; Atk +6/+1 melee (1d3, punch), +6/+1 melee
(1d4-1, knife) or +6/+1 ranged (2d6, slugthrower pistol);
SQ Coordinate +2, favor +3, inspire confidence, Noble
bonus class skill (Intimidate), resource access, species traits;
SV Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +8; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 2; Rep +3;
Str 10, Dex 11, Con 11, Int 14, Wis 15, Cha 18.
Equipment: Knife, slugthrower pistol, datapad, treasury.
Skills: Appraise +10, Bluff +6, Computer Use +5, Craft
(slugthrowers) +7, Diplomacy +19, Disguise +9, Entertain
(harp) +6, Entertain (storytelling) +6, Intimidate +17,
Knowledge (astronomy) +4, Knowledge (bureaucracy)
+6, Knowledge (history) +4, Knowledge (politics) +7,
Knowledge (world lore) +11, Profession (administrator)
+7, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Elorian, Ride +5, Sense
Motive +13, Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Speak Goblin,
Survival +3.
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Feats: Bureaucratic Flair, Persuasive, Precise Shot,
Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency (simple weapons,
slug throwers).
Geshlar the Vizier
Geshlar is the youngest Magistrate and ruler of House
Mordre. His arcane knowledge is considerable, mastering
all draughts of alchemic power and the forging of charms.
He also learned the defensive martial arts of Clan Ajax.
He dresses in expensive robes and stays near the emperor,
both as advisor and bodyguard. He is privy to many secrets
of the emperor, including the Starport. His predecessor
saw the incoming technology as an assault on the power
of House Mordre and was struck down by The Stranger.
Geshlar is wary of the incoming technology and has urged
caution to the emperor. He is a young man in his thirties,
with a trimmed black beard and long, well kept hair. He
has several Goblin underlings as personal servants and
often resides in his tower in Istar, where he has a full
alchemical laboratory. Geshlar treads the fine line between
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the maddening storm and the clear light of rationality.
Geshlar the Vizier: Adult Male Elorian, Force Adept 4/
Stormwatch Wizard 9; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 22 (+1 Dex,
+9 class, +2 misc); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 76/10; Atk +9/+4
melee (1d4, punch), +9/+4 melee (1d4, knife), +9/+4
melee (1d6/1d6, quarterstaff) or +10/+5 ranged (2d6,
Stormwatch handcrafted pistol); SQ Alchemy, Force
talisman +4, force weapon +2d8, foretelling, weather
sense; SV Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +12; SZ M; FP 3; DSP 6;
Rep +5; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 15.
Equipment: Force talisman (ring) +4, knife, medical kit,
quarterstaff, Stormwatch handcrafted pistol (2).
Skills: Bluff +8, Climb +3, Craft (slugthrowers) +6,
Diplomacy +14, Gather Information +4, Handle Animal
+3, Hide +10, Intimidate +7, Jump +3, Knowledge (Arcane
lore) +11, Knowledge (history) +6, Knowledge (world lore)
+6, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Elorian, Sense Motive
+8, Sleight of Hand +6, Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Speak
Goblin, Spot +8, Swim +3, Treat Injury +9.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +11, Alchemy +13, Battlemind
+3, Drain Energy +2, Drain Knowledge +8, Empathy +7,
Enhance Ability +2, Farseeing +10, Force Lightning +12,
Force Strike +5, Heal Another +5, Heal Self +7, Move
Object +15, See Force +6, Telepathy +7, Transfer Essence
+5.
Feats: Defensive Martial Arts, Force-Sensitive, Martial
Arts, Surgery, Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency
(primitive weapons, simple weapons, slug throwers).
Force Feats: Alter, Control, Dark Power, Force Mastery,
Kinetic Might, Mind Trick, Sense, Sith Sorcery, Summon
Storm.
Tobias Eislan
Once a scout searching for the “lost colonies” of his
people, Tobias Eislan was captured by Valyrian rangers
on the moon Beleria. He was brought before Aestrial for
judgment; in exchange for servitude to the throne, the
emperor promised to help his search. Tobias is relatively
happy among his adopted people, training new mechanics
and servicing Aestrial’s various enterprises. He is the author
of the Wyvern project and constructed the first ships from
scratch. He is a tall and stubborn Tarro with a penchant for
yelling obscenities and kicking his Goblin assistants. While
no Goblin is allowed near any government installation,
Tobias is allowed this exception to the rules. He is the
defunct advisor on all technological matters and is the
main opponent of Geshlar within the court. Tobias stays
near the Starport most of the time, working on Wyverns,
Star Caravels and any other mechanical device brought in
by Valyrian scouts. Tobias only has thirteen fingers, having
lost one in the first Wyvern engine. He grins now about
the little machine’s “teeth.” Tobias is currently working on
the Wyvern II. (For more information on the Tarro species,
see the Ultimate Alien Anthology page 156.)
Tobias’ loyal Goblin assistants were hand picked by the
Tarro for their natural aptitude in mechanical devices. He
spent a year teaching them Basic and uses them for the
most dangerous work. While the Goblins are tolerated by
the Valyrians, Tobias protects and values them for their
small size and nimble fingers. Their names are Gafnik, Jorl,
Vitna and Poj. Each is nearly identical and only Tobias can
tell them apart. These four also serve as test pilots for the
new Wyvern II.
Tobias Eislan: Middle Age Male Tarro, Scoundrel 3/Tech
Specialist 3; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 15 (+1 Dex, +4 class);
Spd 10 m; VP/WP 28/11; Atk +6 melee (1d3+2, punch or
1d6+2 claw) or +6 melee (1d4+2, knife) or +5 ranged (3d6,
Blaster Pistol); SQ Claws, fiercely independent, illicit barter,
instant mastery (Craft [electronic devices]), lucky (1/day),
physical intimidation, precise attack +1, research; SV Fort
+2, Ref +5, Will +2; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 0; Rep +2; Str 14,
Dex 12, Con 11, Int 15, Wis 9, Cha 9.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, blaster pistol,
chronometer, comlink, knife, glow rod, medpac (5), tool
kit, utility belt.
Skills: Appraise +8, Astrogate +13, Computer Use
+8, Craft (electronic devices) +8, Craft (starfighters)
+12, Demolitions +4, Disable Device +8, Intimidate
+2, Knowledge (engineering) +13, Knowledge (tactics)
+5, Knowledge (technology) +10, Pilot +9, Profession
(engineer) +1, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Tarrese, Repair
+17, Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Speak Tarrese, Treat
Injury +0.
Feats: Skill Emphasis (Craft [starfighters]), Spacer,
Starship Point Blank Shot (starfighter), Technical Wizard,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, simple
weapons).
Goblin Assistants: Adult Male Goblins, Fringer 2; Init +1
(+1 Dex); Def 16 (+1 Dex, +4 class, +1 size); Spd 8 m;
VP/WP 15/12; Atk +1 melee (1d2-1, punch) or +3 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Barter, Fringer bonus class skill (Repair),
primitive, survivalist; SV Fort +4, Ref +3, Will -1; SZ S; FP
1; DSP 0; Rep +0; Str 8, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 8,
Cha 10.
Equipment: Clothes, tool kit.
Skills: Computer Use +2, Craft (electronic devices)
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+2, Hide +9, Knowledge (engineering) +1, Knowledge
(technology) +1, Knowledge (world lore) +1, Pilot +6,
Profession (mechanic) +4, Read/Write Goblin, Repair +12,
Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Speak Goblin, Survival +7.
Feats: Gearhead, Skill Emphasis (Repair), Weapons Group
Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Elorian Shipyards Alpha 8 “Wyvern II” Fighter
Class: Starfighter Crew: 1 (Unique)
Size: Diminutive (9.6 m long) Initiative: +6 (+2 crew, +4 size)
Hyperdrive: x6 Maneuver: +15 (+4 size, +10
crew, +1 engine quality)
Passengers: None Defense: 24 (+4 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 110 kg Shield Points: 30 (DR 10)
Consumables: 7 days Hull Points: 90 (DR 10)
Cost: 86,000 (new), 52,000 (used)
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Average, 9 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 1075 km/h (18 squares/action)
Weapon: Blaster Cannon (4, 2 fire-linked in sets of 2); Fire Arc:
Front; Attack Bonus: +9 or +5/+5 (+4 size, +5 or +1/+1 crew,
+2 fire control, +1 equipment bonus); Damage: 4d10x2; 12
Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Small concussion missile launcher (1, 8 missiles); Fire
Arc: Front; Damage: 8d10x2; Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Notes: Built by Tobias Eislan as the next production run, this
scratch built fighter still has a few bugs. In eras of play after Rise
of the Empire, the Elorian government has squadrons numbering
in the hundreds.
Soldiers of Clan Ajax
The legions that garrison frontier forts, maintain order in
the cities and raid goblin enclaves are composed of well
trained men and women loyal to the emperor. The Soldiers
of Ajax take their duty seriously but those garrisoned closer
to the cities are less grim. Soldiers typically are armed with
a broadsword, a hand crafted gun with golden and silver
hued armor. The border patrols regularly employ Valyrian
Rangers as reconnaissance. Clan Ajax has also perfected
their own martial arts based on linear attacks and circular
parries.
Ajaxian Soldier: Adult Male Elorian, Thug 1/Soldier 2; Init
+1 (+1 Dex); Def 17 (+1 Dex, +4 class, +2 misc); Spd 10
m; VP/WP 18/12; Atk +4 melee (1d4+1, crit 20, punch), +4
melee (1d6+1, crit 20, javelin) or +4 melee (1d10+1, crit
20, broadsword) or +4 ranged (2d6, slugthrower pistol) or
+4 ranged (1d8+1, javelin); SQ Species traits; SV Fort +6,
Ref +1, Will +0; SZ M; FP 1; DSP 0; Rep +1; Str 12, Dex
12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10.
Equipment: Imperial Ajaxian armor (DR 4), cloak, javelin
(2), broadsword, slugthrower pistol, utility belt.
Skills: Climb +3, Intimidate +4, Jump +1, Knowledge
(tactics) +1, Knowledge (world lore) +1, Profession (soldier)
+4, Read/Write Elorian, Repair +4, Ride +3, Speak Elorian,
Swim +3, Treat Injury +2.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Athletic,
Defensive Martial Arts, Exotic Weapon Proficiency
(longsword), Martial Arts, Weapons Group Proficiency
(primitive, simple weapons, slug throwers).
Broadsword Javelin
Forged by imperial smiths and inlaid with intricate designs, Forged by imperial smiths for clan Ajax, this 1.2 meter
the broadsword is the infantry’s melee weapon of choice, long rod is meant for both ranged and melee combat. In
sometimes coupled with a shield. The sword can be used frontier use, soldiers use a lead tipped javelin to negate the
in one or both hands and some are forged in light hues enemy’s ability to throw it back.
of black, blue, gold, green, red or silver, signifying rank
among House Ajax. It is said the First Men wielded such Javelin
weapons in the name of the Angel. Weapon Type: Forged javelin
Proficiency Group: Primitive Cost: 50
Damage: 1d8 Critical: 20
Range Increment: 8 m Weight: 1.5 kg
Fort DC: - Type: Piercing
Broadsword Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
Weapon Type: Forged sword Hardness: 3 WP: 2 Break DC: 15
Proficiency Group: Longsword Cost: 250 Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
Damage: 1d10 Critical: 20
Range Increment: 2 m Weight: 2.2 kg Valyrian Pilots

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Fort DC: - Type: Slashing These pilots trained with native slugthrowers and the
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium galactic sidearm. They are a secretive group which procures
Hardness: 10 WP: 10 Break DC: 20 technology and supplies for the system from Republic
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR worlds. They also double as explorers of the Eloria system
and make runs to neighboring star systems. Most pilots
Imperial Ajaxian Armor trust their astromech units to plot courses but in an
Forged by imperial smiths and House Mordre for clan emergency the pilots can do it themselves. There is no
Ajax, this three-quarters chain and plate suit incorporates gender bias among the pilots, though only a few women
leg greaves and a helmet. The suit is meant to provide have trained. The new class numbers one hundred strong
protection against attack while allowing its wearer the and fly better then they track.
freedom to climb, swim and fight. Except for border
patrols, all soldiers are expected to keep their armor Valyrian Pilot: Adult Human, Scoundrel 3/Scout 2; Init +2
gleaming. Imperial Ajaxian Armor cannot be further (+2 Dex); Def 15 (+2 Dex, +3 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP
modified. Although untested, the armor stands up to 32/12; Atk +4 melee (1d3+1, punch) or +5 ranged (2d6,
energy weapons due to its alchemic properties. slugthrower pistol) or +5 ranged (3d6, blaster pistol) or +5
ranged (2d8, slugthrower rifle); SQ Illicit barter, lucky (1/
Imperial Ajaxian Armor day), precise attack +1, trailblazing, species traits; SV Fort
Armor Type: Medium armor Proficiency Group: Medium +4, Ref +7, Will +4; SZ M; FP 1; DSP 0; Rep +1; Str 12,
Cost: 1,000 Damage Reduction: 4 Dex 14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 10.
Maximum Dex Bonus: +3 Armor Check Penalty: -2 Equipment: All-temperature cloak, blaster pistol,
Speed: 8 m/4 m Weight: 4 kg comlink, slugthrower pistol, slugthrower rifle.
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR Skills: Appraise +5, Astrogate +4, Balance +5, Bluff +5,
Computer Use +4, Craft (slugthrowers) +4, Disable Device
+5, Disguise +5, Escape Artist +5, Forgery +5, Gather
Imperial Ajaxian Shields Information +5, Hide +12, Knowledge (streetwise) +4,
Forged by imperial smiths and House Mordre for clan Ajax,
Knowledge (wilderness lore) +4, Knowledge (world lore) +4,
these medium-size shields provide cover for its users. While
Listen +8, Move Silently +9, Pilot +10, Read/Write Basic,
most are utilitarian, several higher ranking soldiers have
Read/Write Elorian, Repair +4, Sleight of Hand +4, Speak
highly decorated and engraved shields.
Basic, Speak Elorian, Spot +8, Survival +6, Tumble +4.
Feats: Alertness, Starship Operation (starfighter),
Imperial Ajaxian Shield Stealthy, Track, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
Weapon Type: Forged shield blaster rifles, simple weapons, slug throwers).
Proficiency Group: Medium armor Cost: 50
Damage: 1d6 Critical: 20
Range Increment: - Weight: 2.5 kg
Valyrian Rangers
Valyrian Rangers are wanderers of the Valyrian wastes and
Fort DC: - Type: Bludgeoning
act as scouts, spies and agents of the emperor. While the
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
clan is often characterized as too independent, the ranger
Hardness: 8 WP: 6 Break DC: 18
is a master of self sufficiency and survival. Rangers rely on
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
surprise, cunning and tactics more than brute force.
Note: This shield provides 1/2 cover to its wielder from
The general populace of Eloria considers these men and
frontal attacks. This affords a +4 Cover Defense bonus and
women as cunning rogues and not to be trusted.
+2 Cover Reflex bonus.

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Valyrian Ranger: Adult Male Elorian, Scout 4; Init +2
(+2 Dex); Def 15 (+2 Dex, +3 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP
28/12; Atk +4 melee (1d3+1, punch) or +5 ranged (2d8,
slugthrower rifle); SQ Heart +1, trailblazing, uncanny
dodge (Dex bonus to defense), species traits; SV Fort +4,
Ref +4, Will +3; SZ M; FP 1; DSP 0; Rep +1; Str 12, Dex
14, Con 12, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 10.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, field kit, slugthrower
rifle, utility belt.
Skills: Climb +8, Craft (slugthrowers) +4, Craft (tools)
+4, Disguise +2, Hide +9, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +5,
Knowledge (world lore) +4, Listen +8, Move Silently +9,
Read/Write Elorian, Repair +5, Ride +9, Speak Elorian, Spot
+8, Survival +12, Treat Injury +4.
Feats: Combat Expertise, Rugged, Self-Sufficient, Track,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
simple weapons).
Valyrian Ranger
The Flagship “Twilight Demon”
The auction takes place in Anaxes, a Core world that
trains the best soldiers in the galaxy. With forged papers
the heroes and their Valyrian guards sight the aging
Invincible class Battleship Twilight Demon. The capital
class ship requires 10,500 personnel to man but a skeleton
crew of 500 can navigate the battleship anywhere in the
galaxy (with a -4 crew quality). The Battleship also can
carry 6 wings of Diminutive sized fighters or 4 wings of
Small sized fighters. The Invincible class Battleships were
constructed 3,000 years before the Battle of Yavin and
shared the same fate as the Invincible Heavy Cruiser;
starship tactics required faster, more maneuverable ships
and fleets of heavy weapons platforms were a maintenance
nightmare. Usually these behemoth ships are serviced in
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space but the Invincible class Battleship series can enter
the upper atmospheres of planets and land on the surface
of Standard gravity worlds.
Rendili/Vaufthau Shipyards Ltd. Invincible class Battleship
Class: Capital Ship Crew: 10,500 (Normal +2)
Size: Gargantuan (950 m long) Initiative: -2 (+2 crew, -4 size)
Hyperdrive: x4 (backup x20) Maneuver: -2 (-4 size, +2 crew)
Passengers: 2,000 (troops) Defense: 21 (-4 size, +15 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 2,000 tons Shield Points: 250 (DR 50)
Consumables: 1 year Hull Points: 400 (DR 50)
Cost: 37,200,000 (new), 18,600,000 (used)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Average, 4 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 400 km/h (7 squares/action)
Weapon: Turbolasers (13); Fire Arc: 4 front, 3 left, 3 right, 3
rear; Attack Bonus: -1 (-4 size, +1 crew, +2 fire control);
Damage: 7d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L +0.
Weapon: Qaud laser cannon (point defense, 20); Fire Arc: 8
front, 4 left, 4 right, 4 rear; Attack Bonus: +5 or -1/-1/-1 (+1
or -5/-5/-5 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 6d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB -2, S +0, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Tractor beam projector (6); Fire Arc: 2 Front, 2 Left,
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2 Right; Attack Bonus: +5 (-4 size, +1 crew, +8 fire control);
Damage: Special; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Assault concussion missile tube (6, 25 missiles each);
Fire Arc: 2 Front, 2 Left, 2 Right; Damage: 8d10x5; Missile
Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Azog
A Troll warlord commanding millions of goblin warriors in
the Northern Mountains, Azog is the canny commander
who understands battlefield tactics and the power of
Dragon. He stands 3.3 meters tall and wears a suit of
battlefield plate crafted by his own hand. He also has
modified his giant axe with technology from Dragon.
Azog awoke fifteen colonists from their cryogenic slumber
accidentally, but has seen their knowledge of technology
as the edge against the imperial armies. His goal is to
make Dragon fly again to rain destruction upon the
coastal cities.
Azog the Warlord: Adult Male Goblin (Troll), Fringer 3/
Soldier 7; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 19 (+1 Dex, +8 class, -1
size, +1 natural); DR 2; Spd 12 m; VP/WP 91/14; Atk +13/
+8 melee (1d4+5, punch), +13/+8 melee (2d12+5, Plasma
Hammer) or +9/+4 ranged (by weapon); SQ Barter, jury-rig
+2, natural armor; SV Fort +13, Ref +5, Will +2; SZ L; FP
3; DSP 6; Rep +2; Str 20, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 8,
Cha 14.
Equipment: Heavy battle armor (modified, DR 7),
plasma hammer.
Skills: Climb +4, Craft (armor) +6, Craft (tools) +6,
Handle Animal +7, Intimidate +15, Jump +1, Knowledge
(history) +4, Knowledge (tactics) +7, Knowledge
(technology) +2, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +4, Read/
Write Basic, Read/Write Goblin, Repair +8, Speak Basic,
Speak Goblin, Spot +5, Survival +7, Treat Injury +1.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (heavy, light, medium), Cleave,
Great Cleave, Great Fortitude, Power Attack, Rugged,
Weapons Group Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple
weapons, vibro weapons).
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Map of Elorian Continents

1. Istar the Holy City 3. Valyrian Waste Starport

2. Dragon Sea 4. Stormwatch Tower

Azog’s Great Hammer survival. All writing is in ancient Coruscanti which is

Azog forced the technicians to incorporate plasma field recognizable to history droids and archaeologists. A droid
technology on his goblin-steel hammer. When the plasma may also communicate with the ship with a Computer Use
field is activated a dark red aura envelops the axe and any check (DC 10) through Binary, but this takes at least 1
strike results in a flash of brilliant red light and burns the hour. For a non-droid to manually read and write Binary
victim. The modification made the great hammer even requires a Computer Use check (DC 15) and 1 year. Dragon
more deadly. was the technical and military support ship for its sister
ship, Aether. An escort ship typically ran guard for the
Plasma Hammer enormous colony ships before the Republic formed and
Weapon Type: Modified Hammer used gravity traction drives and blast cannons.
Proficiency Group: Primitive Cost: N/A
Damage: 2d10 Critical: 17-20 Dragon, A15 Colony Escort
Range Increment: 4 m Weight: 9.5 kg Class: Capital Ship Crew: 1,000 (Untrained -4)
Fort DC: - Type: Bludgeoning Size: Gargantuan (900 m long) Initiative: -8 (-4 crew, -4 size)
Hyperdrive: None Maneuvers: -8 (-4 size, -4 crew)
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
Passengers: 15,000 Defense: 16 (-4 size, +10 armor)
Hardness: 8 WP: 10 Break DC: 20 Cargo Capacity: 1,000 tons Shield Points: 200 (DR 50)
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR Consumables: 24 years Hull Points: 400 (DR 50)
Cost: Not Available for Sale
The Second Colony Ship Maximum Speed: Cruising (Poor, 2 squares/action)
In the early days before hyperdrive travel, colony ships Atmospheric Speed: 300 km/h (5 squares/action)
often traveled in pairs to increase the odds of colonist Weapon: Blast cannons (15); Fire Arc: 1 battery front, 1 battery

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 left, 1 battery right; Attack Bonus: +4 (-4 size, -4 crew, +8 fire
control, +4 battery fire); Damage: 4d10x5; Range Modifiers:
PB -6, S -4, M -2, L +0.
Arias Zolfander
Once detested as a woman mage, she rose through the
ranks by her willingness to “harness the storm.” She has
grown in the dark side but sees Alchemy as the true power
of the tower, a power she wants all to her own. Arias was
once a member of House Cymeri before her rich father
requested her to be tested by the Tower. She is a thin
woman with dark blue eyes bordering on violet, flaxen hair
and paper white skin. She is more than willing to use her
feminine charms to manipulate others around her. She is
also a master of lightning, though she uses it only in dire
circumstances. She kept hidden her studies of the storm
and her vision of the heroes’ “star chariot.” If her normal
charms don’t work, she’ll employ “magical persuasion.”
Arias Zolfander: Adult Female Elorian, Noble 2/Force Adept
3/Stormwatch Wizard 3; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 18 (+1
Dex, +7 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 45/13; Atk +5 melee
(1d6/1d6, quarterstaff) or +6 ranged (2d6, Stormwatch
handcrafted pistol); SQ Favor +1, Force talisman +2,
foretelling, inspire confidence, noble bonus class skill
(Bluff), tainted, weather sense; SV Fort +5, Ref +7, Will
+10; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 8; Rep +3; Str 11, Dex 13, Con 13,
Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 16.
Equipment: Medical kit, quarterstaff, Stormwatch
handcrafted pistol.
Skills: Appraise +7, Bluff +10, Craft (slugthrowers) +5,
Diplomacy +12, Disguise +8, Entertain (song) +6, Gamble
+3, Gather Information +5, Intimidate +5, Knowledge
(Arcane lore) +10, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +5, Knowledge
(medicine) +6, Knowledge (world lore) +5, Read/Write
Basic, Read/Write Elorian, Ride +4, Sense Motive +6, Speak
Basic, Speak Elorian, Speak Goblin, Survival +3, Treat
Injury +6.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +7, Battlemind +3, Drain
Energy +5, Farseeing +6, Fear +3, Force Grip +4, Force
Light -3, Force Lightning +12, Heal Another +2, Heal Self
+5, Move Object +8, See Force +6, Telepathy +3.
Feats: Force-Sensitive, Trick, Trustworthy, Weapons
Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, primitive weapons,
simple weapons, slug throwers).
Force Feats: Alter, Control, Dark Power, Dissipate
Energy, Mind Trick, Sense.
New Species: Elorian
Though the Elorians don’t qualify as primitive, only a few
have blasters. Most use slugthrower pistols and all manner
of primitive weapons. Unless the Elorian hero is part of the
Valyrian Starport or the emperor’s household, exchange
any starting Weapon Group Proficiencies to Slugthrowers
and Simple. Force Adepts are unaffected at character
creation. Elorian soldiers do not receive all their soldier
feats unless in contact with galactic technology for at least
1 level of experience; otherwise Elorian soldiers gain the
Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive) and Exotic Weapon
Group Proficiency (longsword).
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Elorian Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: None.
g Medium-size: As medium-sized creatures, Aqaularans
have no special modifiers due to their size.
g Speed: Elorian base speed is 10 meters.
g Long Lived: Elorians can live up to 300 standard years
and have extraordinary immune systems, gaining a
+10 species bonus on Fortitude checks to save against
Disease. If an Elorian ever fails a disease check, she
receives a -10 penalty on any Fortitude check to save
against secondary damage because her immune system
has not encountered that particular strain.
g Extra Skill Points: As near-humans, Elorians gain 4
extra skill points at 1st level and 1 extra skill point at
each additional level.
g Bonus Feat: As near-humans, Elorians gain 1 extra
feat at 1st level of their choice.
g Clan Racial Skills; Ajax (Intimidate and Ride), Caldazar
(Bluff and Diplomacy), Cymeri (Appraise and Craft),
Morde (Bluff and Sense Motive) and Valyria (Ride and
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Survival) all receive racial class skills no matter what
heroic or professional class they take.
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write Elorian and Speak
Elorian.
Elorian (Valyria) Commoner: Adult Human Elorian,
Commoner 1; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 10 (+0 Dex, +0 class);
Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/10; Atk +0 melee (1d3, punch), or +0
ranged (by weapon); SQ Species traits; SV Fort +0, Ref +0,
Will +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 10, Con
10, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 10.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Craft (any one) +1, Craft (any one) +1, Knowledge
(any one) +1, Knowledge (World lore) +1, Profession (any
one) +2, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Elorian, Ride +1,
Speak Elorian, Survival +1.
Feats: Skill Emphasis (bonus feat).
New Species: Goblin
Goblins are native to Eloria. Easily intimidated but
ferocious in mobs, they are both the bane and boon of
their oppressors. Goblins were driven from the forests and
plains to the mountains and hold many passes. When the
goblin warrens overpopulate they pillage and war with
the Elorians. This compact species generally is considered
vicious, cowardly and cruel in numbers. In the human
cities, several Goblins act as slaves. Larger Goblins are
called “Trolls” and considered chosen by the chaos gods.
Male “Trolls” are sterile. Female Goblins are generally
repressed and valued only as a breeder. Among Goblins,
their name for themselves is “Uroc” or “Oric.” Trolls are
called “Urok-kor.”
Goblin Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: -2 Str, +2 Dex, +2 Con, -2 Wis.
g Small-size: As small-sized creatures, Goblins gain a +1
size bonus to their Defense, a +1 size bonus on attack
rolls, and a +4 size bonus on Hide checks. They must
use smaller weapons than Medium-size beings use,
 and their lifting and carrying capacity limits are three- white, tan, brown, black and piebald. They are dexterous
quarters those Medium-size characters. and sometimes jumpy, but with a proper master, these
g Speed: Goblin base speed is 8 meters. beasts are wonders to ride. In combat Destriers use a pair
g Survivalist: Goblins receive a +4 species bonus to all of curved horns to impale opponents and kick with their
Survival checks. rear hooves. It cannot make a gore and rear attack in the
g Primitive: Goblins with heroic or professional classes same round.
receive the bonus feat Weapon Group Proficiency When the original colonists came to Eloria, they brought
(primitive weapons) and Weapon Group Proficiency the destrier; it is seen in the wild as often as under a plow
(simple weapons) instead of the usual Weapon Group or ridden by Ajaxian cavalry.
Proficiency bonus feats.
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write Goblin and Speak Destriers: Adult Herd Animal 2; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def 14
Goblin. (+2 Dex, -1 size, +3 natural); Spd 20 m; VP/WP 15/20; Atk
+4 melee (1d8+4, crit 20, gore), +4 melee (2d4+4, crit 20,
Troll Species Traits rear kick) or +2 ranged; SQ +4 species bonus to Jump, +2
g Ability Modifiers: +4 Str, -2 Dex, -2 Wis. species bonus to Survival; SV Fort +9, Ref +4, Will +1; SZ
g Medium-size: As Large creatures, Trolls suffer a -1 L; Face/Reach 1 m by 2.5 m/2 m; Str 18, Dex 14, Con 20,
size penalty to their Defense, a -1 size penalty on Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 6.
attack rolls, and a -4 penalty on Hide checks. Their Skills: Jump +9, Listen +6, Spot +4, Survival +6, Swim
lifting and carrying capacity limits are triple those of
Medium-size characters.
+5.
Feats: Rugged, Lightning Reflexes.
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g Speed: Trolls base speed is 12 meters.
g Natural Armor: A troll’s tough hide provides a +1
natural armor bonus to Defense.
g Damage Reduction: A Troll’s thick hide is like armor
and provides DR 2. This ability stacks with DR values
provided by manufactured armor.
g Primitive: Goblins with heroic or professional classes
receive the bonus feat Weapon Group Proficiency
(primitive weapons) and Weapon Group Proficiency
(simple weapons) instead of the usual Weapon Group
Proficiency bonus feats.
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write Goblin and Speak
Goblin.

Goblin Commoner: Init +1; Defense 12 (+1 size, +1 Dex);

Spd 8 m; VP/WP 0/12; Atk -1 melee (1d2-1) or +1 ranged;
SQ Primitive; SV Fort +1, Ref +1, Will -1; Sz S; FP 0; DSP
0; Rep 0; Str 8, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 10.
Challenge Code A.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Craft (simple and primitive weapons) +1, Hide +6,
Profession (laborer) +0, Speak Goblin and Survival +3.
Feats: None.

Mutant Goblin Commoner: Init +1; Defense 9 (-1 size, -1 Dex,

+1 natural); DR 2; Spd 12 m; VP/WP 0/10; Atk +2 melee
(1d4+2) or -1 ranged; SQ Primitive; SV Fort +1, Ref +1,
Will -1; Sz L; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep 0; Str 14, Dex 8, Con 10,
Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 10. Challenge Code A.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings, weapons.
Skills: Craft (simple and primitive weapons) +1, Hide -2,
Profession (laborer) +0, Speak Goblin.
Feats: None.

New Creature: Destrier

Destriers are equines bred into tough, fierce and pliable
steeds. They are seen on several worlds; some as jumpers,
riding creatures and even war mounts. They work well in
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Beleria People
Planet Type: Terrestrial moon There are no native sentient species, but the ecosystem
Climate: Temperate supports the Wyvern, a predator with a voracious appetite.
Terrain: Mountains, forests, oceans Reptiles and small mammals are abundant but
Atmosphere: Breathable
Gravity: Standard Locations
Diameter: 9,000 km Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Length of Day: 20 standard hours
Length of Year: 750 standard days
Sentient Species: Human Isil Thor
Languages: Elorian, Basic Five thousand Elorians reside inside Isil Thor, still under
Population: 5,000 construction using techniques from prefab companies
Species Mix: 100% Human in the Core worlds. Tobias Eislan (See Eloria Allies and
Government: Monarchy Antagonists) regularly visits the city to solve assembling
Major Exports: None and installation problems. The streets are paved with
Major Imports: Manufactured goods, electronics, foodstuffs duracrete, towers rise above the trees and a protective
System/Star: Eloria/Eloria energy shield (DR 20, 100 Shield Points) keeps out wyvern
Planets Type Moons predators. Most of the labor is performed by Valyrians and
Ephok
Mithras
Searing rock
Barren rock
0
0
droids; there are no goblins on Beleria. Twelve Wyvern
I starfighters are stationed at Isil Thor at a minimum 18
Istar Terrestrial 1 maintenance hangar.
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Athela Barren rock 2 Mountains of the Moon
Dagus belt Asteroid belt - These mountains comprise the middle of Beleria’s single
Sephra Gas giant 7 continent and home to wyvern broods that may number
Astersol Asteroid field - into the thousands. The predators are seen patrolling
the skies or basking in the sun. Wyverns are creatures
of legend on Eloria and the namesake of the planetary
Description defense starfighters. These mountains are suspected to
In the Unknown Regions, Beleria is one of the seven hold great mineral wealth but the few expeditions were
moons of the gas giant Sephra. This moon is unique met with fierce resistance.
because it possesses a breathable atmosphere and has a
functioning ecosystem. It is a world with deep oceans,
tall mountains and vast forests. Even though the moon is For the GM
smaller than Eloria, its gravity remains close to Standard The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
due to active volcanism and heavy elements. The top of in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
the food chain is a creature called a wyvern by Elorian stop reading now.
explorers and bears resemblance to
ancient fossils found in Eloria’s Adventures
caves. The moon also is Feel free to use or adapt the
home to a variety following adventuring hooks
of carnivorous for your home campaign.
plants, a
number of Exploring The
large reptiles
and the Mountains Of The
Mastodon. Moon
If the heroes are
friends to the
History emperor, then
The moon Aestrial wants them
Beleria was to visit Beleria and
first sighted ascertain the real value
by Elorians with of the moon’s highlands.
telescopes over three If the heroes are not friends
thousand years ago. The of the emperor or are new to the
name comes from stories about system, then they should be arrested if
the original Stormwatch Wizards, who are they land near the colony (within 10 kilometers).
said to have visited worlds with their magic. In the past ten The leader of the colony is Danyra Gor, a Caldazarian
years, the Valyrian clan has set up a colony on a coast near bureaucrat entrusted with the colony’s management.
the Wyvern River.

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Danyra Gor’s nephew Alexey Dain offers the heroes a
challenge; whoever can bring in the most wyvern hides will
receive a solid gold shield (worth 3,000 credits in raw ore).
If the heroes were sent by Aestrial, Alexey may accompany
the heroes on their survey mission.
Spy Hunt
If the characters are agents of the emperor or at least on
good terms with Danyra, she will ask them to investigate
the disappearance of Sarai Sloen, a spy that came back on
Mithras (a Star Caravel) bandaged and hurt. She refused
medical attention on the ship and the first
night back at Isil Thor disappeared from
her cabin. If the heroes ask around,
everyone says Sarai was acting
strange, refusing to talk to
anyone. When she was sent to
the medical droid’s office, she
disappeared. While Valyrian
trackers are the best in
the area, their hands are
tied with projects and
maintaining the perimeter.
Is Sarai suffering from post
traumatic stress syndrome?
Has she gone insane? Or is
she a double spy? She could
be anywhere in the city or
even in the wilderness.
Allies and Antagonists
Danyra Gor
Alexey Dain
This tall warrior is one of a few Ajaxians to visit the stars.
After siding with his aunt in Prince Valen’s failed coup,
Alexey has served as her faithful bodyguard ever since.
Even when Danyra faced “death” for her involvement in
the affair he decided to stay loyal instead of dishonor.
Aestrial rewarded his loyalty with a chance to leave the
planet. Instead of goblin hordes on the frontier, he now
faces Beleria’s vicious predators. He can never go back and
rejoin the Infantry, not after everything he’s seen. Alexey
has a broad chest with flaxen hair and clear violet eyes. He
has since learned the vibroblade and the use of explosives.
He was too young at the time to fully learn House Ajax’s
martial arts.
Alexey Dain: Adult Male Elorian, Soldier 4; Init +1 (+1 Dex);
Def 15 (+1 Dex, +4 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 44/16; Atk +7
melee (1d3+3, punch), +8 melee (2d6+3, vibroblade) or +5
ranged (3d8, crit 19-20, blaster rifle),; SQ Species traits; SV
Fort +7, Ref +2, Will +2; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 0; Rep +1; Str
16, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, blaster rifle, breath
mask, comlink, Imperial Ajaxian Armor (DR 4), medical kit,
medpac, utility belt, vibroblade.
Skills: Craft (armor) +4, Demolitions +5, Intimidate +10,
Knowledge (tactics) +5, Knowledge (technology) +2, Pilot
+4, Profession (soldier) +3, Read/Write Elorian, Ride +4,
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Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Treat Injury +2.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Cleave,
Combat Reflexes, Headstrong, Power Attack, Weapon
Focus (Vibroblade), Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro
weapons).
Danyra Gor
According to court gossip, Danyra Gor was quartered for
treason against the throne. In reality, her death was staged
so she could leave a petty blood feud behind and run the
colony on Beleria. She is a middle aged woman
with a knack for numbers and impeccable
manners. She is also fanatically loyal to
Aestrial’s throne since he executed
his own son instead of Danyra’s
son during a failed coup.
Danyra dresses in black at all
times and carries a modified
sporting blaster. She is an
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accomplished rider and once
was the emperor’s personal
playwright and director. As
an administrator she has an
unmarked credit chip worth
50,000 credits for extraneous
expenses. She is always
accompanied by her bodyguard
and nephew, Alexey Dain.
Danyra Gor: Adult Female Elorian, Noble
5; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 15 (+1 Dex, +4
class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 24/10; Atk +2 melee
(1d3-1, punch), +2 melee (1d4-1, knife) or +4 ranged (3d4,
Crit 19-20 modified sporting blaster); SQ Coordinate +1,
favor +2, inspire confidence, Noble bonus class skill (Bluff),
resource access; SV Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +7; SZ M; FP 2;
DSP 0; Rep +2; Str 8, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha
15.
Equipment: Comlink, credit chip, knife, recording rod,
sporting blaster (modified).
Skills: Appraise +11, Bluff +12, Computer Use +8,
Craft (costumes) +6, Diplomacy +4, Disguise +10,
Entertain (acting) +7, Entertain (storytelling) +9, Gather
Information +4, Intimidate +4, Knowledge (bureaucracy)
+11, Knowledge (politics) +6, Knowledge (mathematics)
+6, Knowledge (world lore) +8, Profession (administrator)
+6, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Elorian, Ride +9, Sense
Motive +11, Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Treat Injury +4.
Feats: Artistic, Persuasive, Trustworthy, Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, simple weapons).
Sarai Sloen
Sarai was a field agent for the Belerian settlement but
slipped up in Nar Shadaa. She was ambushed and the
scoundrel Aerin Sklar took her identity due to uncanny
resemblances. Sklar freelanced for various syndicates but
she thought this was her big break; her mission was to find
Sloen’s employers and determine if it is worth sending the
syndicate’s pirate fleet to pillage. Aerin is medium sized,
blue eyed with shoulder length black hair pulled back
with a ribbon. She wears Sloen’s clothes but doesn’t know
enough about Elorian society or its language to blend in.
She’s looking for a way out of the system and that will
require stealing a ship or calling her Hutt employers for lift
out of the system.
Aerin Sklar: Adult Female Human, Scoundrel 3; Init +2 (+2
Dex); Def 15 (+2 Dex, +3 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 14/10;
Atk +2 melee (1d3, punch), +4 ranged (3d6, blaster pistol),
+4 ranged (DC 15/12 stun grenade) or +4 ranged (4d6+1,
frag grenade); SQ Illicit barter, lucky (1/day), precise attack
+1; SV Fort +1, Ref +5, Will +2; SZ M; FP 1; DSP 0; Rep
+1; Str 10, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, aquata breather,
blaster pistol, comlink, credit chip, dataPad, frag grenade
(2), security kit, stun grenade, tool kit.
Skills: Appraise +4, Astrogate +2, Bluff +8, Demolitions
+2, Disable Device +5, Disguise +10, Escape Artist +6,
Forgery +3, Hide +10, Knowledge (streetwise) +5, Listen
+8, Move Silently +9, Pilot +4, Read/Write Basic, Repair
+5, Sleight of Hand +5, Speak Basic, Speak Huttese, Spot
+8, Tumble +7.
Feats: Alertness, Impersonator, Stealthy, Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, simple weapons).
New Species: Heart Wrap
These carnivorous plants are found only at the bottom of
deep pits but their vines stretch in a twenty meter radius
of its den. It waits patiently for prey to touch a tendril, and
then it strikes with lightning speed, wrapping the creature
and dragging it towards a hungry mouth at the bottom
of a 2-4 meter deep pit. The creature’s roots reach deep
beneath the soil and is nearly impossible to tear out. The
few Elorian colonists who survived their encounter with the
creature recommend incendiary explosives. The creature is
named since it can grip in a heartbeat. In lean years, the
plant relies on photosynthesis to get by.
If a character becomes entangled, the creature drags its
victim 10 meters each round unless the prey succeeds in
an opposed Strength check. The creature’s main body has
Damage Reduction, but its vines do not. Cutting all the
vines only incapacitates it until it can regenerate. When
the creature loses vitality, it effectively loses vines. A heart
wrap can move its main body and relocate to a better spot,
but this is extremely slow and only occurs during drought
conditions. The creature has a +8 cover bonus to Hide
checks from within the pit.
Heart Wrap: Adult Predator 4; Init +4 (+0 Dex, +4 Bonus);
Def 9 (+0 Dex, -1 size); DR 2; Spd 1 m; VP/WP 46/20; Atk
+9 melee (1d4+6, crit 20, slam or grapple) and +4 melee
(2d6+6, crit 20, bite) or +3 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort
+9, Ref +4, Will +2; SZ L; Face/Reach 2 m by 3 m/20 m;
Str 23, Dex 10, Con 20, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 2.
Skills: Listen +12, Move Silently +7, Spot +7.
Feats: Alertness, Improved Initiative.
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New Species: Grass Demon
These reptiles appear to be wingless cousins of the wyvern
and primarily ply the grasslands for prey. The grass demon
hunts exclusively in packs and uses its razor sharp hind
claws and teeth to tear apart prey. Grass demons even
bring down the occasional Mastodon. Grass Demons have
learned to avoid Heart Wraps… and some packs actually
steal prey from the carnivorous plant.
Grass Demon: Adult Predator 3; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Def 17
(+3 Dex, +4 natural); DR 1; Spd 10 m; VP/WP 26/14; Atk
+5 melee (1d6+2, crit 20, gore), +5 melee (1d8+2, crit 20,
bite) or +6 ranged; SV Fort +5, Ref +6, Will +3; SZ M;
Face/Reach 2 m by 2 m/2 m; Str 14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int
4, Wis 14, Cha 6.
Skills: Climb +4, Hide +9, Jump +4, Listen +4, Move
Silently +7, Spot +6.
Feats: Alertness, Run.
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New Species: Mastodon
These burly quadrupeds have four large tusks, a prehensile
trunk and towers above the land. It is primarily an
herbivore and roams about the land in large herds. Its
thick skin and awesome strength keeps both the wyvern
and grass demon at bay, but mastodon skeletons litter the
undergrowth.
Mastodon: Adult Herd Animal 6; Init +0; Def 13 (-2 size,
+5 natural); DR 4; Spd 10 m; VP/WP 54/48; Atk +7 melee
(1d6+6, crit 20, gore) and +2 melee (1d8+6, crit 20, slam)
or +7 or +2 melee (1d8+6, kick) or +1 ranged (by weapon);
SV Fort +14, Ref +2, Will +4; SZ H; Face/Reach 3 m by 8
m/6 m; Str 22, Dex 10, Con 24, Int 4, Wis 14, Cha 6.
Skills: Listen +5, Spot +6, Survival +10.
Feats: Endurance, Great Fortitude.
New Species: Wyvern
These cunning predators rarely hunt in packs, though
they are willing to share a roost with one another. They
hunt small rodents, reptiles and fish on Beleria. They are
reptilian creatures with wide wings, powerful hind claws
and a stinging tail. The wyverns watch the new humanoids
with a hungry eye.
Wyvern: Adult Predator 5; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Bonus);
Def 18 (+3 Dex, +5 natural); DR 3; Spd 6 m, fly 20 m
(average); VP/WP 45/16; Atk +7 melee (1d6+2, crit 20,
claw) and +2 melee (1d8+2, crit 20, bite) or +7 or +2
melee (1d10+2, crit 20, tail strike) or +8 ranged; SQ Fly by
attack, poison (tail strike deals deadly poison if victim is
wounded), scent; SV Fort +7, Ref +7, Will +4; SZ M; Face/
Reach 2 m by 2 m/3 m; Str 15, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 5, Wis
16, Cha 10.
Skills: Climb +5, Hide +8, Listen +10, Move Silently +6,
Spot +11.
Feats: Alertness, Improved Initiative.
Istar a massive crater over 300 kilometers across, this small
Planet Type: Terrestrial (moon) outpost is manned by fifty custom built ASP droids and
Climate: Temperate five droid overseers. A single Star Caravel comes from
Terrain: Mountains, plains Eloria to pick up the amassed metals once every three
Atmosphere: Toxic months. This represents the single greatest investment in
Gravity: Low the solar system by the Elorian government other than
Diameter: 7,800 km Isil Thor on Beleria. There are two buildings connected
Length of Day: 19 standard hours by a causeway and the colony is protected with a dome
Length of Year: 230 standard days and a small planetary shield generator (DR 20, 100 Shield
Sentient Species: None Points) for electromagnetic radiation. The colony has
Languages: None no atmosphere and is set up as a strip mine with an ore
Population: None processing factory. All droids were issued sporting blasters
Species Mix: None to defend themselves from anything that stumbles upon
Government: None the mining facility.
Major Exports: None
Major Imports: None Mining Overseers: Diplomat 2; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 10 (+0
System/Star: Eloria/Eloria Dex, +0 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/12; Atk +0 melee (1d3-
Planets Type Moons 1, punch) or +1 ranged (3d6, ion pistol); SQ 3rd Degree
Ephok
Mithras
Searing rock
Barren rock
0
0
Droid; SV Fort +2, Ref +0, Will +4; SZ M; Rep +1; Str 8,
Dex 10, Con 12, Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 14.
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Istar Terrestrial 1 Equipment: Comlink, diagnostics package, ion pistol,
Eloria Terrestrial 3 low-light vision, recording unit (video), restraining bolt,
Athela Barren rock 2 vocabulator, weapon mount.
Dagus belt Asteroid belt - Skills: Appraise (4 ranks) +5, Computer Use (4 ranks) +5,
Sephra Gas giant 7 Diplomacy (5 ranks) +7, Knowledge (chemistry) (2 ranks)
Astersol Asteroid field - +3, Knowledge (geology) (5 ranks) +6, Profession (mining
supervisor) (2 ranks) +3, Read/Write Binary, Read/Write
Elorian, Repair (1 rank) +2, Speak Binary, Speak Elorian,
Description Survival (0 ranks) +3.
Istar is a toxic planet with a methane and hydrogen
Unspent Skill Points: 0.
atmosphere. The surface vaporizes most liquids and the
Feats: Ambidexterity, Rugged, Weapons Group
planet is a mass of tangled canyons, craters and rising
Proficiency (blaster pistols, simple weapons).
mountains. The interesting thing about the planet is its
single moon. Recent exploration has shown the moon to
contain a treasure of metals and ice near the polar caps.
ASP Miners: Expert 1; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 10 (+0 Dex,
+0 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/12; Atk +4 melee (1d6+4,
The moon may be the site for a future lunar colony once
pickaxe) or +0 ranged (3d4, sporting blaster); SQ 5th
Elorians expand throughout the system. The emperor
Degree Droid; SV Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +1; SZ M; Rep +0;
has approved a small robotic mining operation on the
Str 18, Dex 10, Con 12, Int 6, Wis 8, Cha 10.
moon to uncover metals and begin the foundation of a
Equipment: Comlink, pickaxe, low-light vision,
manufacturing facility.
restraining bolt, sporting blaster pistol, tool mount,
welding laser.
History Skills: Demolitions (2 ranks) +2, Knowledge (chemistry)
Elorian explorers first visited Istar ten years after The (3 ranks) +1, Knowledge (geology) (4 ranks) +2, Profession
Stranger came. While the toxic atmosphere proved too (miner) (4 ranks) +3, Read/Write Binary, Speak Elorian,
daunting to terraform, the nearby moon is a wealth of Speak Binary.
heavy minerals and precious stones. Imported droids do Unspent Skill Points: 0.
all the work while a technician from Eloria services the Feats: Ambidexterity, Great Fortitude, Weapons Group
machinery once a week. Proficiency (blaster pistols, simple weapons).
Cost: 1,450 credits.
People
There are no native people on Istar or its moon. Every For the GM
month a Star Caravel arrives to collect processed ore and The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
redirect the mining overseers. in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Locations
Descriptions of several key locations follow. Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
Automated Mining Colony for your home campaign.
Located near the Vestraidi lunar mountain range and

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Digging With Droids
If the heroes are not Elorians, they may find it odd that
a mining colony is entirely run by droids. Where are the
owners? How much ore is piling up in the warehouse?
Why isn’t there a security team to secure it from pirates? If
the heroes decide to play “finders keepers” with the ore, a
Star Caravel and three escort Wyvern starfighters arrive. If
the heroes are overpowered, the captain of Angel, Tamara
Naslyr, offers them a choice; increase production by 10-
30% or be stranded here without their ship. When Angel
returns, it bears emperor Aestrial to decide their fate. If
the heroes did a good job, they may be hired as agents of
Eloria.
Down In The Deeps
All production has ceased on orders of the droid overseers.
A recent mine shaft uncovered a nest of silicon raptors
and the entire first shift of ASP mining droids is missing.
The overseers closed the strip mine pending instructions.
The characters may be trying to increase production (see
Digging with Droids) or sent by Emperor Aestrial to be
“creative problem solvers.” A solution must be found since
more tunnels are turning up the raptors. Is there a silicon
progenitor? Is there an ancient facility already down in
the deeps? Only the intrepid will don mining helmets and
environmental suits to brave the dark. Remember that the
Listen skill is useless in a vacuum environment.
Allies and Antagonists
Tamara Naslyr
Tamara is a second cousin of Emperor Aestrial and his
trusted commander of the Elorian fleet. She left the Elorian
system to train at a military academy in the Colonies
Region that preferred credits over family prestige. She
learned modern military tactics, the use of arms, armor
and capital class starships. She is currently in charge of the
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three Star Caravels with Angel as her flagship. She awaits
a real battleship worthy of her command. While Tamara
is closely linked with the emperor, she does not have the
violet eyes of the nobility; her mother was a commoner
and she is a bastard. Despite this she excelled in the court
of Istar and became a favorite of the emperor; at first for
her graces at the ball and then for her independence. She
has piercing blue eyes, long raven black hair and dresses in
a blue-grey officer’s uniform. She is cool, calculating and
loyal to Aestrial.
Tamara Naslyr: Adult Female Elorian, Noble 4/Soldier
1/Officer 1; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def 17 (+2 Dex, +5 class);
Spd 10 m; VP/WP 33/11; Atk +4 melee (1d4, crit 20,
punch), +4 melee (2d6, vibroblade) or +6 ranged (3d8,
heavy blaster pistol); SQ Coordinate +1, favor +2, inspire
confidence, leadership, Noble bonus class skill (Tumble),
resource access; SV Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +6; SZ M; FP 1;
DSP 0; Rep +5; Str 10, Dex 14, Con 11, Int 12, Wis 13,
Cha 14.
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Equipment: All-temperature cloak, heavy blaster pistol,
code cylinder, comlink, credit chip, medpac, tool kit, utility
belt, vibroblade.
Skills: Appraise +8, Astrogate +2, Bluff +8, Computer
Use +4, Diplomacy +9, Entertain (dance) +6, Entertain
(song) +6, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (engineering) +2,
Knowledge (tactics) +4, Knowledge (technology) +3,
Knowledge (world lore) +4, Pilot +6, Profession (officer)
+4, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Elorian, Repair +6, Ride
+3, Sense Motive +8, Speak Basic, Speak Elorian, Survival
+4, Treat Injury +2, Tumble +7.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Influence, Martial Arts,
Persuasive, Starship Operation (capital), Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons,
simple weapons, vibro weapons).
New Creature: Silicon Raptors
Similar to mynochs, the silicon raptor is more predatory.
The species lie dormant until disturbed, and then every
raptor voraciously consumes all metallic content in a 50
kilometer area. After everything is stripped bare, the colony
explodes, spreading itself over a 500 kilometer area before
going dormant again. The colony on Istar’s moon arrived
from the asteroid that created the huge crater the mining
facility is built near.
Silicon Raptors: Adult Vacuum Predator 1; Init +4 (+4 Dex);
Def 14 (+4 Dex); DR 1; Spd 8 m; VP/WP 10/14; Atk +3
(1d6+2, crit 20, claw) and -2 melee (1d8+2, crit 20, bite)
or +5 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +1; SZ
M; Face/Reach 1 m by 1.5 m/2 m; Str 14, Dex 18, Con 14,
Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 3.
Skills: Climb +4, Hide +8, Jump +6, Spot +3.
Feats: Run.
Dagus Asteroid Belt back to Eloria for
Planet Type: Asteroid belt manufacture or use
Climate: None as trade goods for
Terrain: Asteroids Elorian agents when
Atmosphere: None traveling abroad. The
Gravity: - regular shipments
Diameter: - provide reasonably
Length of Day: Variable accurate astrogation
Length of Year: 630 standard days data and a free ride
Sentient Species: None to Bastion provided a
Languages: Elorian, Binary passenger brings her
Population: 250 own atmosphere. To
Species Mix: Droids 90%, Elorian 10% keep things safe, there
Government: Corporate is a team of Valyrian
Major Exports: Minerals agents permanently
Major Imports: None established on Bastion
System/Star: Eloria / Eloria to keep an eye on
Planets Type Moons ORO and gather
Ephok
Mithras
Searing rock
Barren rock
0
0
more information for
Emperor Aestrial.
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Istar Terrestrial 1
Eloria Terrestrial 3 People
Athela Barren rock 2 There are 250 personnel on the space station needed for
Dagus belt Asteroid belt - the mining operation. The actual station uses over two
Sephra Gas giant 7 hundred droid brains for its full automation processes.
Astersol Asteroid field - The mining supervisor droid Sparks uses a 5 droid crew
of R2 units to maintain the station’s orbit and conduct
Description maintenance for all necessary equipment. The majority
Littering an orbit between Athela and Sephra, the Dagus of the mining crew is ASP droids with the ORO stamp of
Asteroid Belt is a wide swath of rubble orbiting the ownership on their chassis. There is a small administrative
Elorian star. The size disparity of asteroids in this belt is staff of Valyrian agents stationed here that trains Wyvern
staggering, from fine sized dust to pieces several hundred pilots in “extreme maneuvers” involving the asteroid
kilometers in diameter. The area is rich in minerals, ore, field. They are led by General Sunder, once an advisor to
methane ice and natural gas deposits. The Elorians believe Emperor Aestrial’s court.
this is the remains of a planet that couldn’t form because
of Sephra’s giant magnetic field, which still exerts pressure Locations
on the belt during certain planetary alignments. Descriptions of several key locations follow.

History Dagus Space Station

The Dagus Asteroid Belt is the latest project for the Elorian
people and serves as part of their information gathering
operation. Agents contacted a representative of ORO
(Outer Rim Oreworks) about setting up a droid automated
outpost after providing mineral surveying results. The
ORO representative filed the paperwork to requisition the
equipment and tried to learn more about the secretive
spacers, but accidentally walked in front of a hover bus
on Bastion. The equipment arrived and before ORO could
restock their Bastion office, the Valyrian agents infiltrated
the ORO computer on Bastion and set up the necessary
paperwork for a “low yield automated colony” that has
operated for the last five years. It was a simple matter of
providing regular shipments once every month to allay the
new ORO representatives’ suspicions.
The droid automated colony towed a sizeable asteroid
from the belt, measuring 50 kilometers in diameter and
hollowed it out to serve as a space station. Three ore
haulers make regular runs to Bastion to unload half of
the colony’s mineral take. The other half is transported
The asteroid measures 50 kilometers in diameter, but the
space station barely uses a hundredth of it. The droids
are busy mining out the interior for minerals to enlarge
the space station beyond ORO requirements. The droids
regularly tow asteroids near the space station for strip
mining and processing. The droids are commanded
by Sparks, a quirky MerenData EV Series Supervisor/
Interrogator Droid modified by the Valyrian agents to serve
them instead of ORO. The space station is protected by
a pair of quad laser cannons, usually for errant asteroids.
Supposedly the droids are programmed to blow apart
any ship that doesn’t have the proper clearance codes,
but since the only visitors in system are Wyvern craft or
the droid automated barges, it is unknown how the guns
will react to strangers. The space station is protected by
a military grade shield generator over a plasteel enforced
dome. The consumable rating is for organics but the
station has enough supplies and energy for its droid crew
to run indefinitely. General Sunder’s men have a year’s
worth of consumables in the cargo hold for organics.

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ORO Automated Mining Colony
Class: Station Crew: 225 (Normal +2)
Size: Huge (500 m long) Initiative: +0 (+2 crew, -2 size)
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +0 (-2 size, +2 crew)
Passengers: 30 Defense: 18 (-2 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 20,000 tons Shield Points: 200 (DR 40)
Consumables: 3 days Hull Points: 240 (DR 40)
Cost: N/A (estimated worth 12,680,000)
Maximum Speed: Docking (Poor, 1 squares/action)
Weapon: Quad Laser Cannon (2); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus:
+0 (-2 size); Damage: 6d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB -2, S +0,
M/L N/A.
ORO Droid Barge
These huge cargo haulers are droid automated and
equipped with a cheap hyperdrive, no shields and a
modified cabin to allow organics along for the ride. The
navcomputer is equipped with enough memory for six
astrogation coordinates. The hauler can carry four 250 ton
cargo pods but without the pods it looks like a long spine
topped with a bulbous command sphere in the front.
ORO D11 Barge
Class: Space transport Crew: 5 (Normal +2)
Size: Medium (80 m long) Initiative: +2
Hyperdrive: x6 Maneuver: +2 (+2 crew)
Passengers: 2 Defense: 20 (+10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 1,000 tons Shield Points: None
Consumables: 2 months Hull Points: 180 (DR 30)
Cost: 135,000 (new), 70,000 (used)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Poor, 4 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 500 km/h (8 squares/action)
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Supply Run
The heroes work for the Elorian throne, either as Valyrian
agents or mercenaries pressed into service. Their overseer
is General Sunder, who has use of their talents. A recent
droid barge hasn’t returned from Bastion and the Valyrian
agents on that world claim it never entered Bastion space.
Sunder believes the ship has either malfunctioned or
became a pirate target. If the supply run isn’t finished,
ORO will send an agent to investigate the loss. The
heroes’ job is to find the missing droid transport along
its hyperspace trail and send it back to Bastion. There are
five distinct hyperspace stops on its journey; if the ship
was waylaid by pirates, this means there are five potential
ambushes. If it was mechanical failure, it should be a
simple matter of repairing it and sending it on its way. If
it was natural disaster, such as a horde of mynocks or a
space slug, the heroes may have to figure something else
out, perhaps even stealing a cargo hauler from another
Eloria
ORO operation and reprogramming it. The heroes are in
charge of the secrecy of the Elorian star system, so they
better not mess up.
Allies and Antagonists
General Sunder
This retired general
was once an
advisor to Emperor
Aestrial, before
the goblin riots
choked the streets
of Istar with looters
and pillagers. It
was Sunder who
negotiated with the
goblin labor chief
and worked out a 24
deal. In the court,
Sunder was a pariah
but to Emperor
Aestrial, the general had shown he could think beyond
custom. So officially the general was relieved of his duty
and “sent to live out his days in the north.” In reality,
Sunder was given command of the pilot Wyvern program
in the Valyrian Wastes and recently sent to the Dagus
Asteroid Belt to coordinate the Valyrian agents in their
“supply runs,” He also serves as counsel to the emperor via
a sublight transceiver.
He is well versed in space suits and has created a
prototype Powered Armor that he envisions for Elorian
soldiers to use in space, once House Ajax is brought into
the ways of technology.
Sunder is an old Ajaxian with snow white hair, a bushy
mustache and piercing blue eyes. He is the veteran of
countless battles and took amazingly well to the imported
technology. He knows when to rely on aides but otherwise
attempts to understand as much as he can on his own.
He regularly plays chess with Sparks, oversees the mining
operation and coordinates missions for Valyrian agents.
While Sunder misses his grandchildren, he knows he this is
his last sacrifice for the throne of Eloria and its people.
Andril Sunder: Old Male Elorian Soldier 7/Noble 2/Officer
3; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 19 (+0 Dex, +9 class); Spd 10 m;
VP/WP 81/10; Atk +10/+5 melee (3d4, crit 18-20, punch),
+10/+5 ranged (1d8, Longsword) or +10/+5 ranged (3d6,
blaster pistol); SQ Favor +1, inspire confidence, leadership,
noble bonus class skill (Gamble), requisition supplies; SV
Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +10; SZ M; FP 3; DSP 0; Rep +5; Str
10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 21, Wis 16, Cha 16.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, blaster pistol,
comlink, longsword, medical kit, tool kit, utility Belt.
Skills: Appraise +8, Bluff +13, Computer Use +7, Craft
(armor) +11, Diplomacy +18, Gamble +8, Intimidate
+20, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +11, Knowledge (politics)
+8, Knowledge (streetwise) +8, Knowledge (tactics) +20,
Knowledge (world lore) +8, Pilot +3, Profession (officer)
+14, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Binary, Read/Write
Elorian, Read/Write Goblin, Repair +11, Ride +11, Sense
Motive +10, Speak Basic, Speak Binary, Speak Elorian,
Speak Goblin, Survival +9, Treat Injury +8.
Feats: Advanced Martial Arts, Armor Proficiency (heavy,
light, medium, powered), Combat Expertise, Dodge,
Improved Martial Arts, Martial Arts, Mobility, Persuasive,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro weapons).
Sunder Armor
Created by General Sunder using both traditional armor
design and the newest technology, this full suit of powered
armor is space worthy, equipped with a variety of weapons
and a fully maneuverable jet and repulsor system.
The armor operates for 24 hours on a set of eight
standard power packs after which time it ceases all
function; the operator suffers penalties as if she lacked the
Armor Proficiency (powered) feat. It takes 10 minutes to
get into this suit of armor and 8 full rounds to get out.
The Sunder A1 has the following features.
Strength Augmentation: The powered servos give the
operator a +4 equipment bonus to Strength. If the
operator does not have the Armor Proficiency (powered)
feat, not only does this bonus not apply, but the operator
suffers a -4 penalty to Strength and Dexterity while in the
suit.
Life Support: The suit provides full life support for 24
hours, with an internal air supply and protection against
the most extreme environments, including vacuum.
Computerized Targeting: The suit has mounts to carry up
to two weapons of size Large or smaller, as built-in parts
of the armor. These weapons receive a +2 equipment
bonus on all attack rolls. Additional weapons may be
carried and used by the suit’s wearer, but are not attached
to the computer targeting system and do not gain the
attack bonus. The wearer may use only one suit-mounted
weapon per round.
Repulsorlift: The A1 is equipped with a repulsorlift,
giving it the ability to fly at a speed of 10 meters per
round with poor maneuverability. The repulsorlift has an
operational altitude of low (1,000 meters). The addition
of a jet propulsion system allows for maneuvers in space
and the suit can reach speeds of 3 squares (1500 meters
per round). However, the suit only has enough fuel for 8
pilot checks and this system is only for emergency use.
In atmosphere, the jets have enough fuel for 8 boosts,
allowing the suit to travel at double its base repulsor speed
(which can still be moved at quadruple speed, up to 80
meters maximum per round).
Sensors: The suit grants its operator low-light vision and
darkvision out to 20 meters and provides the benefit of a
pair of electrobinoculars, reducing the wearer’s penalty on
Spot checks to -1 for every 20 meters.
Comlink: The armor’s built-in comlink has a range of 50
kilometers and can send and receive encrypted messages.
Powerlamp: The armor includes a powerful lamp able
to create a beam of light up to 100 meters long and 50
meters wide.
Eloria
Sunder A1 Power Armor
Armor Type: Powered armor Proficiency Group:
Cost: 25,000 Powered
Maximum Dex Bonus: +1 Damage Reduction: 6
Speed: 8 m/4 m, fly 10 m Armor Check Penalty: -4
(poor) Weight: 24 kg
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
Sparks
The quirky droid supervisor is one of thousands of EV
droids that didn’t return for MerenData’s recall. It has
become a tireless task master, driving underlings to reach
“top efficiency” and punishing droids that didn’t share
his vision. Luckily for the mining colony, the Valyrian
agents hardwired a secondary chip that overrides Sparks’
judgment when his programming calls for dismantling
an offending underling. Instead, he ionizes the droid
and sends it in for maintenance. The droid has worked
amazingly well for the Elorians and Sparks seems happy in
his position as head overseer.
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Sparks: MerenData’s EV Series Expert 1/Thug 3; Init +0 (+0
Dex); Def 11 (+0 Dex, +1 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/15;
Atk +4 melee (DC 15, stun baton) or +3 ranged (3d6, ion
pistol); SQ 4th Degree Droid, argumentative, humanoid
chassis; SV Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +2; SZ M; Rep +0; Str 12,
Dex 10, Con 12, Int 18, Wis 8, Cha 13.
Equipment: Ion pistol, sensors (motion, sonic), stun
baton, translator unit (DC 10), vocabulator.
Skills: Appraise +8, Bluff +5, Computer Use +8,
Diplomacy +3, Intimidate +19, Knowledge (bureaucracy)
+14, Knowledge (business) +10, Knowledge (geology)
+10, Knowledge (technology) +10, Listen +1, Profession
(administrator) +5, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Binary,
Read/Write Elorian, Repair +8, Sense Motive -3, Speak
Basic, Speak Binary, Speak Elorian, Spot +1, Survival +1,
Treat Injury +5.
Feats: Ambidexterity, Persuasive, Self-Sufficient,
Skill Emphasis (Intimidate, Knowledge [bureaucracy]),
Toughness, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
simple weapons).
Abaddon Description
Planet Type: Terrestrial On first surveying Abaddon, most would note its violent
Climate: Temperate ionic storms, vast stretches of wasteland and the hardy
Terrain: Desert, subterranean people clinging to every fertile valley and oasis on the
Atmosphere: Breathable planet. There are no open bodies of water as most of
Gravity: Standard Abaddon’s moisture is trapped in underground reservoirs
Diameter: 13,700 km and rivers. The planet’s volcanic nature creates a
Length of Day: 25 standard hours supercharged magnetic field, which cyclically erupts in
Length of Year: 340 standard days fierce storms with hurricane force winds and cyclones.
Sentient Species: Abadi This planet has significantly more rocky wastes than sand
Languages: Abadiin dunes, but a fine dust cakes everything thanks to the
Population: 60 million relentless wind. The atmosphere qualifies as breathable,
Species Mix: 100% Abadi but is thin and arid. Temperatures range from scorching at
Government: Tribal the equator to tundra like conditions near the poles. There
Major Exports: None are no polar caps visible from space, but ice does exist
Major Imports: None beneath the surface.
System/Star: Aba / Aba
Planets Type Moons History
Alain
Aduna
Searing rock
Toxic rock
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0
Abaddon once supported a billion sentients owing fealty 26
to a single royal family, but when the last emperor died
Abaddon Terrestrial 2 prematurely along with any heirs, his family warred
Baliin Barren rock 1 amongst themselves and plunged the planet into a century
Masah Gas giant 8 of conflict using robotic troops, armored vehicles, fliers
Tenlir Gas giant 19 and finally, atomic weapons. The population centers were
Vaskir Gas giant 5 decimated and the most fertile valleys ruined by fallout.
Zil-Adan Frozen rock 3 Slowly, the native population started the long, slow build
toward a semblance of civilization. Several communities
arose from the wreckage of the old, but the new rulers of
the land became nomadic, and exercised the axiom “might
makes right.” At one time, the Abadi explored their solar
system and set up robotic mining colonies on Baliin, but
no Abadi remembers such accomplishments except in myth
and legend.

People
The native Abadi are survival oriented and haunted by the
ruins of their past. The nomads consider walking among
the ancient ruins and remembering the past an exercise in
folly. The city dwellers mourn the loss of technology and
the old world. They are humanoids with a strong selfish
streak and rarely help their own people; “only the strong
survive” is a common motto. The few pieces of technology
to survive into this wasted world are weapons, namely
slugthrowers, which the Abadi just call “gun.”
The Abadi are humanoids of medium height and tend
toward a hardy build. They appear remarkably similar
to baseline humans, except for their catlike eyes (which
include greens, hazels and browns), pointed teeth and
clawed fingers. Their skin is slightly greenish or blue
in color, but most dress in all concealing cloaks and
desert gear. Many of the marauders strap bandoleers
of ammunition across their chests and openly wear
scatterguns.

Locations
Descriptions of several key locations follow.

Abadi Patrol Returns Home

Abaddon
Baliin Robotic Foundry
On the world of Baliin, a barren planet about half the
size of Abaddon, a mechanized factory continues working
at 10% capacity. Even with this low activity level, the
storehouses on Baliin have over a million kilograms of
processed metals. The remaining robots continue to
work in near vacuum, pursuing their last orders from the
Abadi emperor “to build a new home for my people.” The
complex sprawls over 64 square kilometers of warehouses,
rails and open mining pits. Nestled against a 100 meter
high crater wall is a habitation complex that the robotic
miners enter and exit. Sensors may detect a series of power
sources deep beneath the Baliin soil along with deeply
buried power lines connecting vital areas of the Foundry.
Free Cities
These motley collections of cities crouch on the ruins of
the ancient Abadi civilization, trying to stand above the
wreckage by employing old technology and recovering
ancient artifacts. Several use hydropower, wind power
and natural gas to turn the wheels of industry. Few are
wealthy enough to do anything more than buy off any
of the marauding hordes that annually descend upon
their cities. Some number more than a thousand, but
each community tries to remain in close contact with one
another, encouraging marriage between cities and a single
drive to reestablish Abadi culture. Several cities utilize
ancient Abadi devices and constantly try to figure out
the accomplishments of the past. Other cities are just the
natural progression of entrenched refugee settlements.
Ionic Atmosphere
At any time the atmosphere of Abaddon is supercharged
with ions and electricity, which can damage sensors or
sensitive ship electronics. At any time, a starship will suffer
1d6 ionic damage per size level each round for 10-40
rounds. Successfully navigating a “path of least resistance”
requires a Computer Use check (DC 20) that will halve this
damage. Note that during storms, this damage is doubled.
Ancient Abadi starships get to apply their hull’s DR to this
ion damage due to superior insulation.
Relic Valleys
These are the remnants of the old Abadi civilization, when
one monarch ruled over all. Most Abadi ignore these areas
as cursed, and indeed, several seem to be. Some of the
old robotic soldiers still function; ready to destroy any
trespassers. There is talk of mutated vermin, grown large
and vicious. Even more disturbing is the frequency that
feral Abadi establish primal tribes centered on sacrifice
and spirit worship in the Relic Valleys. All of this hasn’t
stopped Abadi from exploring, from entrepreneurial looters
to idealistic dreamers who desperately want their world to
turn for the better.
Velis Nor
This is a despotic city in the southern hemisphere
surrounded by rocky mesas and jagged mountains. The
residents pay obeisance to Fury the Witch Lord. The
Abaddon
warriors of Velis Nor are known among the Free Cities as
merciless demons that drink blood and eat the flesh of
their enemies.
New Weapon: Scattergun
A useful slugthrower in close quarters, this weapon doesn’t
require marksmanship, just the will to shoot. There are
two varieties, the single barrel and the up and over double
barrel. Whatever type of barrel, almost all are short and
meant to be used like a pistol. It has a stock, a trigger and
a reloader. When out of ammunition, the weapon doubles
as a bludgeoning weapon.
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Scattergun
Weapon Type: Slugthrower scattergun
Proficiency Group: Slugthrowers Cost: 750
Damage: 3d6/1d6 Critical: 19-20
Range Increment: 6 m Weight: 2.2 kg
Fort DC: - Type: Piercing
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
Hardness: 5 WP: 8 Break DC: 16
Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR
Special: This weapon may be used as a bludgeoning
weapon using the Weapon Group Proficiency (simple),
dealing 1d6 points of damage. The weapon has either one
or two shots, but reloading is a move action.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Free City Treaties
Communication between three of the Free Cities, Jhoral,
Mirak and Shlo, have become erratic and plagued by
bandits. The leaders of each wish to form stronger ties, but
can’t seem to agree on a mutual charter. Jhoral has vast
indoor gardens and its food resources dwarf its neighbors.
Mirak is small in comparison, but has ten engineers among
its number able to make the old devices work and even
craft new designs. Shlo is desperate to feed its people and
its standing army, which secured the surrounding area
and caves with many losses. Each city believes itself to be
more valuable than the others and don’t wish to give up
autonomy. The heroes can play diplomat to iron out the
negotiations and forge a lasting partnership, or the whole
thing can crumble apart like the rest of the world. To make
matters worse, a nomadic band of warriors has just entered
the territory and their war leader, Andric Sol, wants every
city to bow obeisance to his might; he’s backed up by a
Man-O-War, a mechanized vehicle used in the final war.
Do the heroes side with the cities and provide a unified
front? Or does Andric Sol cement a new kingdom based on
fear and power?
Ghost Factories
The Baliin Foundry is certainly strange to behold; ore piled
in rubble heaps, storage facilities filled to the brim and
centuries old robotic miner vehicles relentless at work.
There is a central intelligence center, powered by fission
reactors, as the foundry is kept in semi-repair inside the
habitation complex, buried deeply within a 100 meter
high cliff. There are automated warning messages for
any unauthorized starships that stray near, albeit in the
Abadi language. Any ship that closes within Long range
(10 kilometers) without the proper security codes will
receive a volley (1d6+2) of Ordinary quality concussion
missiles (7d10x2). If the trespassers refuse to leave, the
facility will exhaust its supply (it has enough rounds for
five volleys). With an Abadi ship, perhaps from one of the
ruined valleys, the heroes can land safely and investigate
the facility relatively free from danger. Everything except
the habitation dome is subject to vacuum, so heroes are
still vulnerable in their space suits. The wealth of the Baliin
Foundry is two fold; the accumulated ore is measured in
millions of kilograms of processed ore, and the habitation
complex can support up to 500,000 Medium-size
sentients for at least 10 years before needing atmospheric
replenishment. For the Abadi, this could be their promised
land.
War Of The Witch Lord
In the southern city of Velis Nor, the drums of war beat
to the fearful voice of Fury the Witch Lord, an Abadi with
strange and dark powers. It is said he has made a pact
with a demon in exchange for machines and technology.
Considering the relative wealth of his minions, the
commoners may be right. Instead of raiding Velis Nor’s
neighbors, the machine driven warriors of the Witch
Lord are burning cities to the ground and taking the
population prisoner. No one knows their fate, but the
Free Cities’ rumor mills can only guess. Some say he is
unearthing the great weapons again, the ones buried long
ago by the ancient fathers. Some say it’s none of the Free
Cities’ problem. An emergency Council of the Free Cities
recognizes the potential threat of Velis Nor and its mad
leader; they’ve petitioned the heroes to trek to the south
and investigate as undercover agents. Aside from avoiding
the southern city’s vehicle riding warriors, the heroes
must uncover the power of Fury and the mystery of the
prisoners.
Fury’s minions raid and round up every living Abadi to
work on the Great Mound, a holy site a few kilometers
from Velis Nor. The prisoners work day and night under
the watch of mercenaries and warriors loyal to the Witch
Lord. The heroes might infiltrate into the Witch Lord’s
organization in a contest of arms and prove their worth
Abaddon
in gladiatorial combat. The heroes might also become
“captured” and work with the rest of the prisoners or they
could sneak into the city and pose as loyal Velis Norians.
During their mission, the Great Mound is finally broken
open and the Witch Lord himself enters the prisoner camp
with a retinue of his best warriors. Beneath the Great
Mound is an ancient stockpile of weapons and equipment.
While Fury’s raiders had mobility with their motorbikes,
now they will have access to a fleet of tanks. The Free
Cities’ high walls will stand little chance against the
advanced weaponry and terrible power of the tanks. Not
only do the heroes have to figure out a way to warn the
Free Cities, they’ll have to get past Fury’s dark power.
Allies and Antagonists
Andric Sol
The toughest sentient to walk the face of Abaddon, Andric
Sol is a leader through judicious and vicious displays of 28
violence. He has a knack for guessing what makes others
fearful and uses that knowledge to best effect. He will
take a family hostage and execute them one by one if it
serves his purpose. He will let his warriors loose to rape
and pillage without a moment’s hesitation, for he is the
true taskmaster of this army of thugs and mercenaries. This
feared captain has sacked two cities and burnt a third to
the ground. Now, he is looking to the future and wants to
establish a powerbase… but why build when one can steal?
Andric Sol dresses in leather, said to be tanned from the
backs of his enemies. He has a massive mohawk, colored
red and black, bears twin scatter guns and wears steel-toed
boots. He also wears an impressive knife, scored on the
side for each kill with the blade. If it wasn’t for the burned
scar on his face, he might have been handsome. His moods
change wantonly and few live for long in his inner circle.
Andric Sol: Male Abadi Fringer 2/Scout 4/Soldier 4; Init +5
(+1 Dex, +4 bonus); Def 18 (+1 Dex, +7 class); Spd 10 m;
VP/WP 87/14; Atk +11/+6 melee (1d4+3, knife), +11/+6
melee (2d4+3, crit 19-20, punch) or +9/+4 ranged (3d6,
crit 19-20, scattergun); SQ Barter, Fringer bonus class skill
(Bluff), heart +1, tainted, trailblazing, uncanny dodge (Dex
bonus to Defense); SV Fort +13, Ref +6, Will +3; SZ M; FP
2; DSP 6; Rep +2; Str 16, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 13, Wis 10,
Cha 14.
Equipment: Outland armor (DR 2), knife, scatterguns (2).
Skills: Bluff +7, Climb +7, Computer Use +5,
Demolitions +4, Disguise +7, Hide +11, Intimidate +12,
Knowledge (geography) +6, Knowledge (history) +3,
Knowledge (tactics) +4, Knowledge (technology) +3,
Knowledge (world lore) +3, Listen +5, Move Silently +4,
Pilot +5, Read/Write Abadi, Repair +2, Speak Abadi, Spot
+5, Survival +10.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Combat Expertise,
Endurance, Great Fortitude, Heroic Surge, Improved
Initiative, Improved Martial Arts, Martial Arts, Point Blank
Shot, Power Attack, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons, primitive weapons,
simple weapons, slug throwers, vibro weapons).
Outland Armor
Constructed of scavenged materials, this leather and metal
studded suit is ideal for the nomadic raider, providing
exceptional mobility and a minimal amount of protection.
No suit of Outland Armor is the same, as each warrior
personalizes it with spikes, rings or some other decorative
effect. Some suits are painted a flat black for stealth
purposes at night.

Outland Armor
Armor Type: Light armor Proficiency Group: Light
Cost: 150 Damage Reduction: 2
Maximum Dex Bonus: +5 Armor Check Penalty: -1
Speed: 10 m/6 m Weight: 3 kg
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR

Man-O-War

Adnric Sol has resurrected one of the feared Man-O-Wars,
a killing machine that walks like a giant Abadi and armed
with a staggering array of weaponry. He did it with an old
engineer, Darek Smalls, who follows behind the thing like a
worried mother.
The device measures 12.3 meters in height and 3.6
meters in length. This Man-O-War is currently out of
rockets, but all its energy weapon systems are in prime
working order. After more then ten consecutive rounds of
firing its weapon systems, this Man-O-War requires a five
round cool down or it risks an explosion. After ten rounds
of firing every blaster, little survives to pose a threat, so
Smalls hasn’t bothered telling Sol about the flaw. Because
of the advanced AI, it can track over fifty targets on the
battlefield and fire every cannon.
The vehicle does have another flaw in its design, as a
determined soldier could climb to the access hatch (Climb
check DC 20 if moving, DC 10 if still) and take manual
control of the vehicle. Projectile weapons bypass the
shields but not the armor’s damage reduction. Otherwise
only starship or vehicular weapons stand a chance against
this behemoth.
AV5 Man-O-War
Class: Ground (Walker) Crew: 0 (Expert +8)
Size: Gargantuan Initiative: +4 (+8 crew, -4 size)
Passengers: 2 Maneuver: +4 (-4 size, +8 crew)
Cargo Capacity: 2 tons Defense: 14 (-4 size, +8 armor)
Speed: 20 m Shield Points: 60 (DR 15)
Max Velocity: 60 km/h Hull Points: 120 (DR 15)
Cost: Not Available for Sale
Weapon: Twin-light blaster cannon (8); Fire Arc: 2 Front, 2 Left,
2 Back, 2 Right; Attack Bonus: +2 (-4 size, +4 crew, +2 fire
control); Damage: 2d10; Range: 100 m.
Weapon: Light blaster cannon (4); Fire Arc: Front; Attack
Bonus: +4 (-4 size, +4 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 4d10;
Range: 200 m.
Weapon: Double blaster cannon (2); Fire Arc: Front; Attack
Bonus: +2 (-4 size, +4 crew, +2 fire control); Damage: 5d8;
Range: 300 m.
Weapon: Rocket Launchers (2); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus:
+8 (-4 size, +4 crew, +8 fire control); Damage: 5d10/5d10;
Range: 200 m (10 increments max).
* The Man-O-War provides full cover to its passengers.
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Darek Smalls
This genius Abadi is a stooped over engineer, constantly
complaining about his back but never doing anything
about it. He chanced across a military installation in a Relic
Valley and absorbed every service manual he could find.
When he came across three broken down Man-O-Wars
guarding a government building, he knew his destiny. He
stripped down the other two for parts and spent a year
of his life bringing this old soldier back. When Andric Sol
came across the installation looking for salvage, he quickly
saw the value in a fully functional Man-O-War. Darek was
only too happy serve this strong man, a captain who could
lead the people to greatness again.
Darek Smalls: Male Abadi Fringer 6; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def
16 (+1 Dex, +5 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 38/10; Atk +4
melee (1d3, punch) or +5 ranged (2d6, Slugthrower pistol);
SQ Barter, Fringer bonus class skill (Computer Use, Repair),
jury-rig +4, survival +2; SV Fort +5, Ref +4, Will +1; SZ M;
FP 2; DSP 0; Rep +1; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 18, Wis
8, Cha 10.
Equipment: Slugthrower pistol, tool kit.
Skills: Climb +5, Computer Use +15, Craft (walker
vehicles) +9, Handle Animal +3, Hide +6, Jump +5,
Knowledge (astronomy) +6, Knowledge (chemistry)
+7, Knowledge (engineering) +8, Knowledge (history)
+9, Knowledge (technology) +10, Pilot +6, Profession
(mechanic) +1, Read/Write Abadi, Repair +20, Speak Abadi,
Spot +8, Survival +4, Swim +2.
Feats: Endurance, Gearhead, Perfect Memory, Skill
Emphasis (Repair), Weapons Group Proficiency (primitive
weapons, simple weapons, slug throwers).

Abaddon
Mining Vehicle
These mechanized vehicles rely on massive treads to
traverse the rocky terrain of Baliin. Each has a rear open
cargo hold, capable of transporting 30 tons of rubble.
Each also has a forward cab with manual controls, but the
other mining vehicles are totally automated, controlled
via common radio signals from the habitation units. The
vehicles are blocky, armed with four manipulator arms and
sport a massive forward facing drill.
There is room for four medium-sized humanoids in the
cab and atmosphere hoses for drivers wearing an Abadi
environmental suit.
AMV2 Miner
Class: Ground (Tracked) Crew: 0 (Normal +2)
Size: Huge (9 m long) Initiative: +0 (+2 crew, -2 size)
Passengers: 4 Maneuver: +0 (-2 size, +2 crew)
Speed: 10 m Defense: 13 (-2 size, +5 armor)
Max Velocity: 30 km/h
Cargo Capacity: 30 tons
Cost: Not available for sale
Shield Points: None
Hull Points: 60 (DR 10)
Special: This vehicle has four manipulator arms with a Strength
of 30 (+10) and 1d6 gripping damage. Getting caught in the drill
does 5d6 points of damage per round.
* The Mining Vehicle provides full cover to its passengers.
Fury the Witch Lord
The undisputed lord of Velis Nor, this Abadi from the
south commands a legion of marauders and raiders.
Instead of planting crops or building to the future,
these barbarous looters take what they want from the
surrounding communities. No one realizes that Velis Nor
sits on ten thousand years of stockpiled military supplies,
which frees its people to dominate their neighbors. Most
warriors soon tire of the canned and preserved meat, thus
increasing their desire for fresh food, which their neighbors
eke out of the cursed soil with great toil.
Fury is an enigmatic Abadi said to have lived for a
thousand years and commands several Abadi demons to
serve his bidding. The Witch Lord is spoken with fear to
young Abadi children to get them to behave, and indeed,
the anger of this southern warlord is great to behold.
No one knows what he really looks like, for he wears a
metal mask and dresses in ancient military uniforms. Fury
seems determined to cement his power through fear and
intimidation.
The true power of the Witch Lord is technology. Aside
from the vast supplies of Velis Nor, the city also has a high
number of working vehicles and fuel repositories. The old
refineries and mining equipment is pumping again, even
if some of it is radioactive. This warlord is determined to
resurrect the past and rule all of Abaddon. The reason he
has such an intimate knowledge the past is simple; he was
there when the first atomics erupted in nuclear fire. Fury
is actually a Similacrum, an ancient and cunning machine
meant to emulate an Abadi. His purpose in the past
may be unknown, but few dispute this man-machine is
determined to crush any that stand in his way.The burned
shells of cities in his wake is a testament.
Abaddon
Fury the Witch Lord: Expert 1/Tech Specialist 6/Fringer 10;
Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Def 22 (+3 Dex,
+9 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 140/18; Atk +16/+11/+6
melee (1d3+5, punch) or +16/+11/+6 melee (1d4+5,
knife) or +14/+9/+4 ranged (2d8, slugthrower pistol),;
SQ 4th degree droid, barter, expert (Craft[electronic
devices]),Fringer bonus class skill (Computer Use,
Demolitions, Repair), instant mastery (Demolitions), jury-
rig +6, research, survival +4, tech speciality (mastercrafter
[electronic devices] +1); SV Fort +13, Ref +11, Will +11;
SZ M; Rep +3; Str 20, Dex 16, Con 18, Int 18, Wis 16, Cha
16.
Equipment: All-Temperature cloak, comlink, datapad,
diagnostics package, heuristic Processor, improved sensor
package, internal storage (1 kg), knife, military armor (DR
3 or 6), military uniforms, locked access, slugthrower pistol
(2), sonic sensors, telescopic vision, tool kit, translator unit
(DC 5), utility belt, vocabulator.
Skills: Astrogate +5, Computer Use +26, Craft
(computers) +24, Craft (droids) +24, Craft (electronic
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devices) +29, Demolitions +10, Disable Device +12, Hide
+11, Jump +13, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +8, Knowledge
(engineering) +17, Knowledge (technology) +12, Listen
+15, Pilot +11, Profession (engineer) +8, Read/Write
Binary, Repair +35, Search +6, Speak Binary, Spot +13,
Survival +8, Treat Injury +5
Feats: Ambidexterity, Armor Proficiency (light), Combat
Expertise, Combat Reflexes, Gearhead, Improved Initiative,
Perfect Memory, Skill Emphasis (Craft [electronic devices],
Repair), Technical Wizard, Two-weapon Fighting, Weapons
Group Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple weapons,
slug throwers)
Military Armor
An artifact of the previous age, these suits of lightweight
armor protected against energy and kinetic bullets. This
armor is worn beneath the standard military uniform. Only
Fury and his most trusted captains own a set.
Military Armor
Armor Type: Light armor Proficiency Group: Light
Cost: 2,000 Damage Reduction: 3 or 6
Maximum Dex Bonus: +3 Armor Check Penalty: -3
Speed: 10 m/6 m Weight: 3 kg
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
Special: The armor provides a DR 3 against all attacks, but
a DR 6 against slugthrowers.
Abraxan Arms Tank
These war machines are more than vehicles, they are
sentient. Each has an artificial intelligence linked with
encrypted communications, but lack the right access key.
They sit in the darkness of the great mound, waiting for
orders to roll once again to war. Each is thickly armored
and armed with heavy metal rounds and turreted defenses.
The vehicles use treads and their main cannons have a 360
degree arc. They can operate indefinitely with their fission
fuel cells. Each Abadi Tank measures 8 m long and has a 3
m profile.
Abraxan Arms Fury II Tank
Class: Ground (Tracked) Crew: Expert +8 (0)
Size: Huge (8 m long) Initiative: +6 (+8 crew, -2 size)
Passengers: 4 Maneuver: +6 (-2 size, +8 crew)
Cargo Capacity: 2 tons Defense: 18 (-2 size, +10 armor)
Speed: 20 m Shield Points: 0
Max. Velocity: 60 km/h Hull Points: 150 (DR 15)
Cost: Not available for sale
Weapon: Heavy Metal Cannon (1); Fire Arc: Front; Attack
Bonus: +10/+5 (-2 size, +8/+3 crew, +4 fire control); Damage:
4d10; Range: 100 m.
Weapon: Automated machine guns (4); Fire Arc: 2 Left, 2 Right;
Attack Bonus: +8/+3 (-2 size, +8/+3 crew, +2 fire control);
Damage: 2d8; Range: 50 m.
* The Abadi Tank provides full cover to its passengers.
**The heavy metal cannon issues explosive damage in an 8 m radius
of the impact site. A direct hit to a target negates up to 5 DR from the
target.
New Species: Abadi
These nomads roam the wastelands of Abaddon,
wandering from oasis to oasis and warring with rival clans
for valuable resources. While all Abadi speak a common
tongue, few feel unity or kinship for her fellow Abadi.
This is a kill or be killed world, which values strength over
compassion and fortitude over honor. All Abadi have dark
hair, high foreheads, cat-eyes and retractable claws. The
Abadi evolved from subterranean predators called Shadows,
which still hunt the higher evolved Abadi in lean times.
Abadi Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: None.
g Medium-size: As medium-sized creatures, Abadi have
no special modifiers due to their size.
g Speed: Abadi base speed is 10 meters.
g Bonus Feat: Endurance.
g Natural Weapons: Abadi have sharp claws and can
make a claw attack in place of a normal unarmed
attack. The claw attack deals 1d4 points of slashing
damage plus the Abadi’s Strength modifier. The claw
attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity.
g Skill Bonus: Abadi receive a +2 species bonus on Climb
checks.
g Language: Read/Write and Speak Abadi.
Abaddon
Abadi Commoner: Adult Abadi Commoner 1; Init +0 (+0
Dex); Def 10 (+0 Dex, +0 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/10;
Atk +0 melee (1d3, punch or 1d4 claws) or +0 ranged (by
weapon); SQ Species traits; SV Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +0; SZ
M; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep: +0; Str 10, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 10,
Wis 10, Cha 10.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Climb +2, Craft (any one) +1, Craft (any one)
+1, Knowledge (any one) +1, Knowledge (World lore) +1,
Profession (any one) +2, Read/Write Abadi, Ride +1, Speak
Abadi, Survival +3.
Feats: Endurance, Skill Emphasis (bonus feat).
New Creature: Kraz
Considered dumber than rocks, the Kraz is a reptilian
quadruped used by nomadic Abadi as mounts and
grudgingly accepted in the Free Cities as work animals.
The creature has three hourglass pupilled eyes that are
protected by a series of stubby horns. It has an uncanny
sense of smell and hearing, but doesn’t seem to care about
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warning anything else. Instead it will wander off by itself
and hide from the perceived danger. It may even refuse
to budge despite terrible sandstorms, even if shelter is
within sight. Due to the large iron content in the animal,
the creature is prone to lightning strikes and is unfazed by
energy based attacks.
Kraz: Adult Desert, Herd Animal 6; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 12
(+0 Dex, -1 size, +3 natural); DR 1; Spd 12 m; VP/WP 55/
23; Atk +5 (1d4+3, kick) or +5 (1d6+3, crit 20, bite), or +2
ranged; SQ Energy resistance (DR 10 against energy based
attacks); SV Fort +11, Ref +2, Will +4; SZ L; Face/Reach 1
m by 4 m/2 m; Str 16, Dex 10, Con 23, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha
4.
Skills: Climb +5, Hide -4, Intimidate -1, Listen +9,
Survival +8, Treat Injury +3.
Feats: Headstrong, Self-Sufficient.
New Creature: Shadows
Cavern predators that venture into the Abaddon night
with impunity, these evolutionary cousins of the Abadi are
stone cold killers. They travel on all fours, but sometimes
sit up and look about, as if they were a sentient Abadi.
Many myths tell of beautiful Shadows mistaken for Abadi
to the horror of the hunter. The predator is canny enough
and regarded as a demon among the Abadi. A few believe
these to be de-evolved Abadi. Most shudder at the idea.
Shadows: Adult Subterranean, Predator 6; Init +7 (+3 Dex,
+4 Improved Initiative); Def 15 (+3 Dex, +2 natural); Spd
12 m; VP/WP 45/16; Atk +8/+3 melee (1d6+2, crit 20,
claw), +8/+3 or +3/-2 melee (1d8+2, crit 20, bite) or +9/
+4 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +3; SZ
M; Face/Reach 2 m by 2 m/2 m; Str 14, Dex 16, Con 16,
Int 6, Wis 12, Cha 12.
Skills: Climb +14, Hide +9, Jump +5, Listen +6, Move
Silently +9, Survival +2.
Feats: Improved Initiative, Stealthy, Track.
Aquaris
Planet Type: Oceanic
Climate: Temperate
Terrain: Islands, oceans
Atmosphere: Breathable
Gravity: Standard
Diameter: 13,200 km
Length of Day: 30 standard hours
Length of Year: 390 standard days
Sentient Species: Aqaularan
Languages: Aqaularan
Population: 500 million
Species Mix: 95% Aqaularan, 5% Aecilus
Government: Monarchy, Republic
Major Exports: None
Major Imports: Technology
System/Star: Aquaris/Aqual
Planets Type
Aquaris 1
Aquaris 2
Terrestrial
Gas giant
Agan Frozen rock
Description
Aquaris is a world of oceans, archipelagos and a small
southern continent with 500 kilometers of cragged
mountains and a tenacious jungle. The planet’s humidity
and carbon dioxide rich atmosphere makes the surface
balmy and hot but the northern pole retains a large icecap
due to ocean currents and planetary jet streams. From
space, this world appears uninhabited except for the
presence of Northern Republic satellites. Sensor readings
indicate power sources beneath the ocean depths.
History
Aquaris is a victim of three moons, regular asteroid
bombardment and a savage ecosystem. The planet appears
devoid of sentient species, but that’s because Aqaularan
civilization is under the waves. There were two other
sentient species, called Aecilus and Phoebils, but the
Moons
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Aqaularans waged a genocidal war over the ocean depths
a millenium ago. The last of the technologically advanced 32
Aecilus lead the Imperium’s space program and the
1 Phoebils artistic culture was incorporated into the Northern
Republic. Only a few Aecilus survive to the present day;
both races’ ruins litter the ocean depths. The Aqaularans
have explored the bulk of their star system but do not
have access to hyperdrive technology. The race is currently
divided by two rival nation states, the Southern Imperium
and the Northern Republic. The two nation states are so
intent on the other that neither side has been able to
colonize the rest of their system.
The last engagement between the two nation states
is called the Three Years War, which ended after the
Imperium destroyed the Republic city Solkan Finn with a
nuclear torpedo.
People
The Aqaularans reside in cities deep under the ocean,
though seagull is a delicacy below the waves. Only
the affluent consume the dish more than once a year,
since Aqaularans must travel slowly to the surface in
submersibles. While the species is amphibious, most prefer
the cool, dark water of the ocean depths to the glaring
surface. The Aqaularan use a variety of biotechnology,
from radiant phosphorescent jellyfish that light their
streets to medicinal starfish that bind wounds. The
Aqaularans see space travel as the next step in their arms
race. The Aqaularans are brusque and value toughness
over diplomacy. Aqaularans are thin humanoids with eel-
like facial features, three-fingered hands and luminescent
yellow eyes. Their skin color changes according to their
mood, which invariably is a hostile blue. The mountain
cities are carved from bedrock and the cities on the abyssal
plains have elaborate domes.
The Northern Republic is a democracy in name only
since the military/industrial complex of Avatar directs
public policy. The people are educated from birth about
the horrors of the Imperium and the tyrannical monarchic
state. The Northern Republic’s colors are black and red,
which decorates every fighter, bomber and soldier under
the Republic’s banner.
Aquaris
 The Southern Imperium is an ancient state that has
dominated Aquaris for untold millennia. When the
northern states rallied to form a distinct entity called the
Republic, the might of the Imperium was finally held in
check. The Imperium has had several dynasties, but the
colors remain the same; blue and silver. The current house
claims the Leviathan as its house symbol.
Locations
Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Aquatar Prime
Only a bare kilometer from the ocean’s surface, Aquatar
Prime is a megalopolis beneath the waves and the capital
of the Northern Republic. Over 25 million residents live in
the midst of the most productive kelp farms in Aquaris.
The city is covered with turbulence resistant domes and
ringed with sonic fences to keep vicious predators out. The
Aqaularan Senate convenes every week in the Coral Palace,
built far beneath the rocky ocean bottom.
Balamor K’Dai
The Southern Imperium’s citadel is carved deep in the
largest mountain on Aquaris amid the K’Dai Islands. Over
20 million subjects of the Overlord call this home, laboring
for the Imperium to overthrow the Northern Menace. Every
day new airships are constructed for the Imperium’s self
defense needs. The majority of Aecilus are located here
under the watchful eye of the Overlord. This city was once
a technological marvel of the Aecilus, but the Aqualarans
of the Southern Imperium use it as their citadel under the
sea. King Sion holds court deep within the city while his
subjects labor for the defense of the Imperium.
Avatar Shipyards (50 slips, construction multiple 1.5)
In the Avatar trench is an underwater starship facility that
churns out exploratory craft and planetary defense ships.
The company is state funded by the Northern Republic and
part of the north’s industrial/manufacturing facilities. The
goal of the Avatar Shipyards is to keep the North one step
ahead of the Southern Imperium and their technological
lackeys the Aecilus. Avatar Shipyards’ produces fighters,
bombers and the the dreaded Kraken heavy weapons
platform. The idea is that forces can deploy faster through
the atmosphere than beneath the water. All ships are
heavily reinforced to withstand the deep pressures of
the abyss and the vacuum of space. The Shipyards is run
by Admiral Criin, a particularly bloodthirsty but brilliant
military strategist for the Northern Republic.
Strategic Water Command (20 slips, construction multiple
1.75)
The enslaved Aecilus maintain the massive nuclear
arsenal of the Southern Imperium, its bulwark against
northern aggression. While the Imperium does not have
an equivalent of Avatar Shipyards, its S.W.C. is the main
manufacturer of ballistic missiles and torpedoes, with
both conventional and atomic warheads. In the event
of total war, the Imperium is ready to make sure no one
Aquaris
will survive. S.W.C. can produce ten nuclear missiles
or fifty conventional missiles each month. The current
nuclear arsenal of the Imperium is said to range into the
thousands, a deterrent which has kept the Republic from
encroaching upon home waters again, not after Solkan
Finn’s destruction ended the Three Years War.
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Nuclear Torpedo Readiness Exercises
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Alien Invasion
A top scientist in the Northern Republic is found dead
and the project he was working on is in peril. Government
agents investigate his living quarters, his family and
neighbors. The heroes’ sudden appearance can only mean
an alien invasion. Can the heroes escape the paranoid
north before their ship is blown out of the sky? Can they
hide anywhere? Who really killed the scientist? Will the
threat of alien invasion bring the two sides to ally together
against a common threat? How far will both sides follow
the heroes?
Escaped Engineer
Perhaps the heroes overheard a strange radio signal out
of system and are investigating its source, but when the
heroes arrive the frightened engineer Oskar Tsiln is already
surrounded by the Overlord’s henchmen, ready to take him
back beneath the waves. Do the heroes intervene to save
this unarmed alien from his monstrous pursuers? Do they
let it happen and get noticed by the Imperium agents as
well? What happens if the natives acquire the heroes’ ship?
War of the Waves
The Imperium and the Northern Republic are near each
other’s throats and it was only a matter of time before
something instigated the War of the Waves. The heroes
just happened to ignite the powder keg with their
presence. Now, each side wants the heroes’ ship with its
advanced hyperdrive and neither side can compromise…
unless the heroes can escape or broker a peace, this world
is set to boil. What happens if either side gets access to
their hyperdrive? Will one side prevail? Or will the two
nations drag the surrounding systems into the mess?

Avatar Shipyards Bomber

The bomber fleet of the Northern Republic can fly on a
moment’s notice with enough ordnance to reduce the
Southern Imperium to a cesspool; or at least that’s what
Republic propaganda asserts. The Republic maintains one
hundred bombers in military complexes scattered beneath
the waves. The craft’s width is half its length with multiple
bomb bays for the self propelled torpedo bombs (Missile
Quality Poor +5, 8d10x2) that drop into the ocean. The
bombers rely on escort fighter squadrons for defense
but its point laser defense system can knock out the few
fighters that come within striking range of the bomber.
Avatar Shipyards’ H2 Bomber
Class: Space transport Crew: 10 (Skilled +4)
Size: Medium (60 m long) Initiative: +4 (+4 crew)
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +4 (+4 crew)
Passengers: 20 Defense: 20 (+10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 5,000 tons Shield Points: None
Consumables: 1 month Hull Points: 200 (DR 30)
Cost: 295,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Attack (Average, 6 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 600 km/h (10 squares/action)
Weapon: Point laser cannons (8); Fire Arc: 2 front, 2 left, 2
right, 2 rear; Attack Bonus: +2 (+2 crew); Damage: 2d10x2;
Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Avatar Shipyards Fighter
This fighter typically runs escort and precision bombing
missions. Its design is meant to counter the Imperium’s
anti-aircraft stations in the K’Dai islands or anything
the Imperium might send up against the bomber fleet.
The fighters are stationed near the northern polar cap
in immense ice caves since it is too expensive to build a
fighter to the rigors of deep sea specifications and the
vacuum of space. Every bomber is usually accompanied by
six to twelve fighters.
Avatar Shipyards’ J’Kai Fighter
Class: Starfighter Crew: 2 (Skilled +4)
Size: Diminutive (9 m long) Initiative: +8 (+4 crew, +4 size)
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +8 (+4 size, +4 crew)
Passengers: None Defense: 24 (+4 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 65 kg Shield Points: None
Consumables: 2 weeks Hull Points: 100 (DR 10)
Cost: 68,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Average, 10 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 1100 km/h (18 squares/action)
Weapon: Light blaster cannons (2 fire-linked); Fire Arc: Front;
Attack Bonus: +8 or +4/+4 (+4 size, +2 or -2/-2 crew, +2 fire
control); Damage: 3d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L
N/A.
Weapon: Small concussion missile launcher (4 missiles); Fire Arc:
Front; Damage: 6d10x2; Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Avatar Shipyards’ J’Kai Fighter
Imperium Defender
While the Imperium is late in the space race, the loyal 34
Aecilus engineers came up with the Defender, a two pilot
teardrop shaped fighter armed with the most powerful
laser cannons in the Imperium’s arsenal. The number
of Defenders is relatively low in comparison with the
Republic’s massive fleet, but these should serve to guard
its borders from a pre-emptive strike by the Imperium’s
enemies.
ACe6 Defender
Class: Starfighter Crew: 2 (Skilled +4)
Size: Diminutive (9.5 m long) Initiative: +8 (+4 crew, +4 size)
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +8 (+4 size, +4 crew)
Passengers: None Defense: 24 (+4 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 65 kg Shield Points: None
Consumables: 6 days Hull Points: 75 (DR 10)
Cost: 71,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Attack (Average, 8 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 900 km/h (15 squares/action)
Weapon: Laser cannons (2); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus:
+10 (+4 size, +2 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 4d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Imperium Nuclear Torpedo
The most feared weapon on Aquaris is the Imperium’s
nuclear arsenal. The pinnacle of Aecilus engineering,
nuclear torpedoes come in two varieties, underwater and
atmospheric. To counter the Northern Republic’s superior
space navy, some missiles are capable of leaving Aquaris’
gravity to strike targets within the star system. Each is
computer guided and is the fastest vehicle on the planet.
This has served as the Imperium’s “nuclear deterrent.” The
destruction of Solkan Finn proved the Imperium’s resolve
to use this deadly weapon.
The blast radius of this device is 10 kilometers in
atmosphere and 6 kilometers underwater. The warhead
detonates at a preset distance from its target. Anything
caught directly in the blast (1000 square meters) takes
double damage. The only protection against a nuclear
explosion is either a bomb shelter, sufficient distance from
the blast radius or a miracle.

Aquaris
ACe10 Nuclear Torpedo (aquatic) Range Increment: 20 m Weight: 3.0 kg
Class: Nuclear torpedo Crew: None Fort DC: - Type: Energy
Size: Tiny (10 m long) Initiative: +2 (+2 size) Multifire/Autofire: M/A only Size: Medium
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +12 (+2 size) Hardness: 5 WP: 10 Break DC: 12
Passengers: None Defense: 22 (+2 size, +10 armor) Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
Cargo Capacity: None Shield Points: None
Consumables: 1 day Hull Points: 40 (DR 10)
Cost: 50,000 (new) Trident
Atmospheric Speed: 400 km/h (7 squares/action) The traditional weapon of the Imperium Infantry, the
Weapon: Nuclear Warhead; Fire Arc: None; Damage: 12d10x5; trident is feared across Aquaris. It is the symbol of
Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10). Imperium hegemony and used for close fighting.

ACe12 Nuclear Torpedo (atmospheric) Trident

Class: Nuclear torpedo Crew: None Weapon Type: Trident
Size: Tiny (15 m long) Initiative: +2 (+2 size) Proficiency Group: Primitive Cost: 75
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +12 (+2 size)
Damage: 1d8 Critical: 20
Passengers: None Defense: 22 (+2 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: None Shield Points: None Range Increment: 4 m Weight: 2.0 kg
Consumables: 1 day Hull Points: 45 (DR 10) Fort DC: - Type: Piercing
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
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Cost: 90,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Excellent, 10 squares/action) Hardness: 4 WP: 5 Break DC: 15
Atmospheric Speed: 2000 km/h (33 squares/action) Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
Weapon: Nuclear Warhead; Fire Arc: None; Damage: 14d10x5;
Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).

Imperium Energy Rod

Energy rod
ACe13 Nuclear Torpedo (space) The energy rod is the modern equivalent of spear guns,
Class: Nuclear Torpedo Crew: None able to fire under and above water. The shaft is about 1
Size: Tiny (18 m long) Initiative: +2 (+2 size) meter long and held along the forearm. It has ninety shots
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +12 (+2 size) before it needs to be recharged. Imperium Infantry typically
Passengers: None Defense: 22 (+2 size, +10 armor) carry two rods when going into battle. Its lethality is only
Cargo Capacity: None Shield Points: None
countered in its reduced range. Energy rods cannot be
Consumables: 1 day Hull Points: 50 (DR 10)
Cost: 100,000 (new) further modified, even by the Aecilus designers.
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Excellent, 10 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 2000 km/h (33 squares/action) Energy Rod
Weapon: Nuclear Warhead; Fire Arc: None; Damage: 15d10x5; Weapon Type: energy
Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10). Proficiency Group: blaster pistol Cost: 800
Damage: 3d6 Critical: 19-20
Marine Autoblaster Range Increment: 8 m Weight: 1.0 kg
The latest design from Avatar Shipyards is the marine Fort DC: - Type: Piercing
autoblaster, said to take the place of three soldiers. The Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
weapon works exceptionally well underwater but tends to Hardness: 4 WP: 5 Break DC: 12
overheat in atmosphere. Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR

Marine Autoblaster Allies and Antagonists

Weapon Type: Light repeating blaster
Proficiency Group: blaster rifle Cost: 1000
Oskar Tsiln
Damage: 3d8 Critical: 19-20
Oskar is small even for an Aecilus; he’s also a genius with
electronics who can’t stand the yoke of slavery anymore.
He escaped and sought the site of the ancient Aecilus
civilization with a museum relic Aecilus submersible. He
was able to get a communicator working before realizing it
was worthless and started looking for a weapon. He uses an
electronic device he crafted to interact with his forebears’
technology and is desperate to escape from the Imperium.
Oskar was a nuclear torpedo designer.

Aquaris
Oskar Tsiln: Middle Age Male Aecilus, Expert 6; Init +0 (+0
Dex); Def 13 (+0 Dex, +2 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m; VP/
WP -/11; Atk +3 melee (1d2-2, punch) or +5 ranged (by
weapon); SQ Breathe underwater; SV Fort +2, Ref +2, Will
+7; SZ S; FP 2; DSP 0; Rep: +1; Str 7, Dex 10, Con 11, Int
17, Wis 15, Cha 11.
Equipment: Tool kit, binary translator.
Skills: Computer Use +10, Craft (electronic devices)
+17, Craft (missiles) +10, Craft (space transports) +9,
Disable Device +14, Hide +4, Knowledge (chemistry) +12,
Knowledge (engineering) +14, Knowledge (physics) +14,
Profession (engineer) +11, Read/Write Aecilus, Read/Write
Aqualaran, Repair +23, Speak Aecilus, Speak Aqualaran,
Read/Write Phoebil and Swim +3.
Feats: Cautious, Gearhead, Skill Emphasis (Craft
[electronic devices], Repair), Technical Wizard.
Admiral Criin
The brutal and despotic leader of the Northern Republic
is Admiral Criin, who suspects the enemy behind
everything that doesn’t go right for the Republic. He rose
to prominence during the Three Year War between the
Imperium and the Republic that claimed 1 million lives
each year. It was his steady hand that averted nuclear
disaster for the North. However, his brokered cease fire
actually led to peace and Criin felt tied by the bureaucrats.
He used his war popularity to stage a military coup backed
by the people when Leviathan was finally finished. Criin is
a hard Aqaularan with no family and nothing to lose. He
craves power and vowed to avenge the loss of Solkan Finn.
Admiral Criin: Middle Age Male Aqualaran, Thug 3/Noble
2/Officer 5; Init +4 (+4 Improved Initiative); Def 15 (+5
Class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 52/15; Atk +7/+2 melee (1d3,
punch) or +7/+2 ranged (3d6, blaster pistol); SQ Breathe
underwater, favor +1, inspire confidence, leadership, low-
light vision, noble bonus class skill (Bluff), requisition
supplies, tactics, xenophobia; SV Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +9;
SZ M; FP 1; DSP 5; Rep: +7; Str 10, Dex 10, Con 15, Int
15, Wis 13, Cha 16.
Equipment: Blast vest and helmet (DR 2), blaster pistol.
Skills: Bluff +15, Computer Use +7, Diplomacy +16,
Gather Information +8, Intimidate +18, Knowledge
(politics) +6, Knowledge (tactics) +14, Profession (officer)
+10, Profession (soldier) +3, Read/Write Aqualaran, Sense
Motive +5, Speak Aqualaran, Swim +3.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Fame, Frightful
Presence, Headstrong, Improved Initiative, Point Blank
Shot, Precise Shot, Skill Emphasis (Knowledge [tactics]),
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
simple weapons).
Republic Marines
The elite troops of the Republic are the marines, capable of
air, land or water attacks on any target. These soldiers are
composed of legions with individual companies specializing
in all aspects of war, from combat to demolitions to
engineering. The marines are fast, disciplined and believe
that superior firepower is the best defense. Each marine
Aquaris
is issued a combat knife, a sidearm and the marine
autoblaster rifle. Marines and their equipment are
functional above or below the waves.
Republic Marines: Adult Male Aqualaran, Thug 3; Init +5
(+1 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative); Def 12 (+1 Dex, +1
class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/14; Atk +3 melee (1d3, punch),
+3 melee (1d4, knife), +4 ranged (3d6, blaster pistol) or
+0/+0 or -2/-2/-2 ranged (3d8/19-20, marine autoblaster);
SQ Breathe underwater, low-light vision, xenophobia; SV
Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +1; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep: +0; Str
11, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 8.
Equipment: Blast vest and helmet (DR 2), blaster pistol,
marine autoblaster, knife.
Skills: Balance +0, Climb -1, Escape Artist +0, Hide +0,
Intimidate +5, Jump -1, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +2,
Move Silently +0, Pilot +2, Read/Write Aqualaran, Speak
Aqualaran, Swim +7.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Headstrong, Improved
Initiative, Point Blank Shot, Weapons Group Proficiency
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(blaster pistols, blaster rifles, simple weapons).
Imperium Infantry
The traditional forces of the Imperium are the Infantry;
highly organized and trained to be the best under the
waves. Loyal to the throne, these soldiers never hesitate to
execute orders and never retreat. They are indoctrinated
in the war program of the Imperium and conditioned to
feel no pain. Even when wounded, the Imperium Infantry
continue to push on, unaware that their lifeblood is
turning the water red.
Imperium Infantry: Adult Male Aqualaran, Thug 3; Init +4
(+4 Improved Initiative); Def 11 (+1 class); Spd 8 m; VP/
WP -/14; Atk +4 melee (1d3+1, punch), +4 melee (1d8+1,
trident) or +3 ranged (3d6, energy rod); SQ Breathe
underwater, conditioned (+5 Fortitude checks when
wounded), low-light vision, xenophobia; SV Fort +5, Ref
+1, Will +1; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep: +0; Str 12, Dex 11,
Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 8.
Equipment: Blaster pistol, medium battle armor (DR 5),
trident.
Skills: Balance -5, Climb -4, Escape Artist -5, Hide -5,
Intimidate +2, Jump -4, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +1,
Knowledge (tactics) +1, Knowledge (world lore) +1, Move
Silently -5, Profession (soldier) +1, Read/Write Aqualaran,
Speak Aqualaran, Swim +4.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Headstrong,
Improved Initiative, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Leviathan
This is the Northern Republic’s answer to the Imperium’s
nuclear arsenal. This heavy weapons platform can rise from
the ocean’s depths and rain destruction from orbit with its
array of missiles and heavy laser batteries. It is the flagship
of the Northern Republic’s fleet of starships and the
reason Admiral Criin is the most powerful force in Republic
politics. The huge ship can hold 12 wings of fighters
(144), three legions (5,000 troops each) and accompanying
vehicles. Leviathan measures over 750 meters with a bridge
built deep inside the craft.
Leviathan, Avatar Shipyards’ Kracken-Class Carrier
Class: Capital ship Crew: 10,000 (Skilled +4)
Size: Gargantuan (750 m long) Initiative: +0 (+4 crew, -4 size)
Hyperdrive: None Maneuver: +0 (-4 size, +4 crew)
Passengers: 15,000 Defense: 16 (-4 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 60,000 tons Shield Points: 0
Consumables: 1 year Hull Points: 700 (DR 50)
Cost: Not available for sale (likely valued at 59,930,000)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Average, 4 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 400 km/h (7 squares/action)
Weapon: Heavy laser cannons (72); Fire Arc: 8 batteries front, 4
batteries left, 4 batteries right, 2 batteries rear; Attack Bonus:
+1 (-4 size, +2 crew, +3 battery fire); Damage: 4d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Point laser cannons (48); Fire Arc: 16 front, 12 left,
12 right, 8 rear; Attack Bonus: +2 (-4 size, +2 crew, +4 fire
control); Damage: 2d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L
N/A.
Weapon: Concussion missile tubes (8, 32 missiles each); Fire Arc:
Front; Damage: 8d10x2; Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
New Species: Aecilus
Aecilus are technological slaves, forced to serve the
Southern Imperium. Most have forgotten their forebears’
ancient devices but know enough to keep themselves
useful to their vicious taskmasters. Aecilus are amphibious
humanoids with mottled grey skin originally from the K’Dai
Islands in the Southern Seas. The species have three fingers
and an opposable thumb, round gold rimmed black eyes
and long webbed toes. Their cities once joined land and
sea, but all that is left are a few columns and tumbled
blocks on desolate isles. Any Aecilus found in the north are
escaped slaves given refuge, so long as they defect.
Aecilus Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: -2 Str, +2 Int
g Small-size: As small-sized creatures, Aecilus gain a +1
size bonus to their Defense, a +1 size bonus on attack
rolls, and a +4 size bonus on Hide checks. They must
use smaller weapons than Medium-size beings use,
and their lifting and carrying capacity limits are three-
quarters those Medium-size characters.
g Breathe Underwater: As amphibious creatures, Aecilus
can’t drown in water. They receive a +4 species bonus
on Swim checks.
g Speed: Aecilus base speed is 6 meters.
g Skill Bonuses: Aecilus gain a +2 species bonus on Craft
and Repair checks, but only if they have 1 or more
ranks in the appropriate skill.
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write Aecilan, Read/Write
Aqaularan, Speak Aecilan and Speak Aqaularan.
Aecilus Commoner: Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 11 (+0 Dex,
+0 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m; VP/WP -/10; Atk +0 melee
(1d2-1, punch) or +1 ranged (by weapon); SQ Breathe
underwater; SV Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +0; SZ S; FP 0; DSP
0; Rep +0; Str 8, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 10.
Aquaris
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Craft (any one) +7, Craft +3, Craft +3, Hide +4,
Knowledge (any one) +3, Profession (any one) +2, Read/
Write Aecilan, Read/Write Aqualaran,Speak Aecilan and
Speak Aqualaran.
Feats: None.
New Species: Aqaularans
Aqaularans are a surly people to say the least; quick to
anger and unforgiving. Blood feuds have raged across
generations. The original Aecilus and Phoebils coached
the Aqaularans from primitive societies with art and
technology, hoping the race would grow out of their
paranoia and barbarism. The Aecilus paid with their
freedom and the Phoebils with their lives. Aqaularans
have luminescent yellow eyes, a mouth filled with needle
sharp teeth and leathery skin. According to their mood,
the Aqaularan will shift in color from pink (complacent) to
slate blue (hostile) but albinos are cast out. 37
Aqaularan Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: +2 Con, -2 Wisdom, -2 Charisma.
g Medium-size: As medium-sized creatures, Aqaularans
have no special modifiers due to their size.
g Breathe Underwater: As amphibious creatures, Aecilus
can’t drown in water. They receive a +4 species bonus
on Swim checks.
g Speed: Aecilus base speed is 10 meters.
g Xenophobic: Aqaularans have trouble maintaining civil
dealings with other species (and themselves). They
take a -4 penalty on Diplomacy or Charisma checks
made to improve the attitude of members of other
species. Likewise, they impose a -4 penalty on other
species’ attempts to improve Aqaularan attitudes
toward them.
g Low Light Vision: Aqaularans can see twice as
far as normal in dim light (such as moonlight or
underwater). They retain the ability to distinguish
color under these conditions.
g Bonus Feat: Headstrong and Improved Initiative.
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write Aqaularan and Speak
Aqaularan.
Aqaularan Commoner: Init +4 (+4 Improved Initiative); Def
10; Spd 10m; VP/WP -/12; Atk +0 melee (1d3, punch) or
+0 ranged (by weapon); SQ Breathe underwater, Low-light
vision, xenophobia; SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +0; SZ M; FP
0; DSP 0; Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 10, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 8,
Cha 8.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Intimidate +1, Profession (any one) +1, Read/
Write Aqualaran, Speak Aqualaran, Swim +1.
Feats: Headstrong (bonus feat), Improved Initiative
(bonus feat).
New Creature: Blood Tooth
The Blood Tooth isn’t a pack hunter, but when blood is
in the water, a swarm of these vicious predators aren’t
far behind. A Blood Tooth is opportunistic and will feast
upon Aqualaran catches, but these creatures are more
than capable hunters. Swarms of the creatures congregate
near the underwater cities, swimming near the domes
and sometimes even finding their way into the residential
areas. The creatures are 4-6 meters in length, sport rows of
serrated teeth and are powerful swimmers. It has a notched
dorsal fin, four maneuvering fins and a distinct triangular
tail.
Blood Tooth: Aquatic Predator 6; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 16
(+1 Dex, -1 size, +6 natural); DR 4; Spd 12 m (swim); VP/
WP 62/18; Atk +10/+5 melee (2d6+5, crit 19-20, bite) or
+6/+1 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +12, Ref +6, Will +5;
SZ L; Face/Reach 1 m by 5 m/2 m; Str 20, Dex 12, Con 18,
Int 4, Wis 16, Cha 12.
Skills: Intimidate +3, Listen +7, Move Silently +5, Spot
+11, Survival +7, Swim +9.
Feats: Great Fortitude, Rugged, Track.
New Creature: Leviathan
These huge creatures roam the deepest oceans, swallowing
prey whole. The Imperium thought it had hunted the
creatures to extinction, but they were only driven into
deeper trenches to the north. The Republic has several
researchers that study the creature, which measures 50-
75 meters from head to tail. It has a trio of dorsal fins, a
flat triangular tail, short maneuvering fins and a mouth
that can swallow any creature of Huge size or smaller. The
interior of its gullet is lined with rows of spiky “teeth” that
churn and grind up prey. It is known to attack creatures
equal in size. While it generally avoids civilization,
Aqualaran myth tells of Leviathans that destroyed entire
cities because the gods grew angry.
Leviathan: Aquatic Predator 10; Init -2 (-2 Dex); Def 10 (-2
Dex, -8 size, +10 natural); DR 10; Spd 20 m (swim); VP/
WP 250/392; Atk +20/+15 melee (2d6+18, crit 20, slam)
and +15/+10 melee (4d8+18, crit 20, bite) or +0/-5 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Breathe underwater, terrifying presence
(Will save DC 20 or flat-footed); SV Fort +26, Ref +5, Will
Aquaris
Blood Tooth
+5; SZ C; Face/Reach 25 m by 75 m/12 m; Str 46, Dex 6,
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Con 49, Int 5, Wis 14, Cha 10.
Skills: Listen +14, Move Silently +5, Spot +7, Survival
+5, Swim +26.
Feats: Alertness, Athletic, Endurance, Track.
New Creature: Rock Reptile
These armored reptiles prey upon anything that moves and
tries a few test bites on things that don’t. After millions
of years these reptiles are unchanged and the only thing it
worries about is the leviathan. Otherwise, its beak can rend
apart anything under the waves and its hard shell is nearly
impregnable. The natural defenses of this creature are not
enough for Aqualarans and its valuable shell. The creature
is considered one of the best things to eat and several
cities maintain herds of these creatures. It has four clawed
flippers, an extendable neck, dark eyes, scaled skin and a
tapered tail inside an oblong shell. Its underside is light
colored and its shell is a dark pattern, which helps it blend
in with its surroundings. While this creature has lungs, it
can hold its breath for a week if it doesn’t exert itself too
much.
Rock Reptile: Aquatic Scavenger 8; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Def 17
(-1 Dex, -2 size, +10 natural); DR 10; Spd 6 m, swim 14
m; VP/WP 96/52; Atk +11/+6 melee (1d8+7, crit 20, claw)
and +6/+1 melee (2d6+7, crit 20, bite) or +3/-2 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Camouflage (+8 Hide checks), low-light
vision; SV Fort +14, Ref +1, Will +2; SZ H; Face/Reach 6 m
by 12 m/6 m; Str 25, Dex 8, Con 26, Int 5, Wis 10, Cha 4.
Skills: Hide +9, Listen +4, Spot +4, Survival +4, Swim
+12
Feats: Endurance, Stamina.
Bane there isn’t an inch of Bane that isn’t dangerous, yet for
Planet Type: Terrestrial twenty-three years she survived by her wits and luck.
Climate: Temperate to tropical
Terrain: Deserts, jungle, mountains, oceans Locations
Atmosphere: Breathable Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Gravity: Standard
Diameter: 15,800 km Bane Sea
Length of Day: 30 standard hours This inland sea is the largest source of freshwater on the
Length of Year: 420 standard days planet, surrounded by mountains and fed by glaciers. A
Sentient Species: None single river cuts through the mountains to the south and
Languages: None forms the longest river on Bane that empties into the
Population: Unknown ocean. This sea is deep, measuring five kilometers at its
Species Mix: Predators lowest point, with ice deposits covering the seafloor and
Government: None forming barriers over the deeper trenches.
Major Exports: None
Major Imports: None
System/Star: Bane / Bane
Southern Jungles
The entire southern continent is covered in tropical
Planets Type Moons
Vallas
Manger
Molten rock
Searing rock
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1
rainforests, broken only by three mountain ranges that
form the interior and serve as nesting habitats for Winged 39
Raptors. The trees measure over thirty meters in height
Serene Toxic rock 6
and six in diameter. These lands are home to Behemoths
Bane Terrestrial 3
and Raptors of all kinds, but geological sensor readings
Marine Gas giant 12
may indicate vast deposits of petroleum and natural gas.
Sanger Frozen rock 2
The mountains are mostly volcanic, but may contain some
Pallas Ice ball 0
natural metallic ores.

Description
A large world, Bane is a wild planet with oceans covering
three-fourths of the surface. There are three large
continents connected via small land bridges and littered
with coastal islands. Dense jungle covers the equatorial
regions of each land mass broken only by the occasional
mountain range. The two northern continents are smaller
than the southern, but these support a more varied ecology
with plains, an inland freshwater sea and a few stretches
of plains resistant to the jungle overgrowth. The southern
continent has vast stretches of savannah and desert like
conditions.

History
Bane was surveyed thousands of years ago by the Duros
Spacing Guild and the original claim beacon continues
to broadcast from its surface. The world and its star were
both named Lyric, but after its surveyor, Chalma Rurk,
became stranded on this world she renamed it to reflect
the truth of the matter. There’s even an audio message in
Durese for any ship that wanders nearby (Computer Use
check DC 5), I wandered from the worlds insane, and now
I sleep on Bane. There are no known civilizations or history
of Bane aside from what is recorded on the satellite, and
that only transmits in ancient radio signals and uses solar
panels for energy.
People
The world of Bane is replete with a series of interconnected
ecosystems, from algae to the vicious raptor. Several
species were catalogued by Chalma Rurk and still reside on
her scout ship’s computer. According to the Duros scout,
Western Plains
The western continent is volcanically active and vast
stretches of it lay free of the southern jungles but supports
a plains habitat. The vegetation is sparse and few large
creatures reside here except for some Winged Raptors
picking at a few Fleetsaurs, which flourish here. The
problem with this habitat is that during the dry months,
conditions reach desert status until the rains come to
replenish the land. Without protection, any creature can
die of exposure. To top it all off, the plains also supports
the Poison Biter, an extremely toxic arachnid.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.

Bane
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Resurrecting History
The story of Chalma Rurk is a tolerable nightmare for
galactic scouts; she survived on a wild world for years
without hope of rescue. Most would agree a silent death
in space is better. If the heroes are new to the system, they
may become intrigued with the idea of salvaging Rurk’s
notes and observations. Anyone who knows Durese will
recognize the ancient forms and pronunciations of the
audio text. If the characters examine the claim beacon with
their own eyes, they can spy a manufacturing date over a
thousand years old. Finding her starship with sensors is a
time consuming task, requiring an in-depth survey of the
entire world which takes three to seven days (Computer
Use check DC 25). Each week spent surveying the planet
affords a +1 bonus on this check, up to a +4. For every
+5 points exceeding the DC, the survey time is reduced
by one day. Regardless, the scout ship Wind is located
near the Bane Sea on the north-eastern continent, buried
partially in a hillside. Aside from airborne predators that
could damage the heroes’ canopies, there are several
land and water based predators on Bane which can
provide an ample threat to spacers from the Core Worlds.
Investigating the wrecked Wind requires getting through
rusted durasteel doors and navigating through Chalma’s
network of traps and barriers. The corridors are filled with
sharp metallic stakes and the floor is littered with ancient
bones. Inside the ship are the last logs of Chalma Rurk,
who survived for 23 years on Bane until her hope of rescue
collapsed and she took her own life. However, she kept a
highly detailed log of her life, which could be a gold mine
to entrepreneurial and unscrupulous characters in regards
to the holodrama industry. Alternatively, true heroes will
bring back her story to the Duros Spacing Guild so her clan
can lay a missing scout’s mystery to rest.
A Droid Sentry Documents A Prowling Raptor
Bane
Survival of the Fittest
The worst has occurred; mechanical failure on a wild world
filled with predators and little hope for survival. How it
happens is inconsequential; a sudden solar flare in space
or perhaps a local critter snuggled too close to the wrong
heat source. The heroes’ ship is inoperable and the nearest
stardock is thousands of lightyears away. Where the ship
landed is the truly crucial element since Chalma Rurk’s
wrecked starship Wind is on the planet and may have parts
that can be modified to get the heroes’ ship back in action.
If the heroes have vehicles, this may cut down on the
time, but such vehicles are likely to attract predatory eyes.
Hiking cross country has its own dangers, from nocturnal
predators to a herd of Behemoths. Where do the heroes
sleep? What do they eat? And why do their feet itch so
terribly? Jungle rot is the least of their worries.
Along the way the heroes may even be stalked by a true
predator; a Feeorin named Xar who views all of Bane as his
own private hunting ground. He will stalk these poachers
and slay them one by one.
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Allies and Antagonists
Xar
A Feeorin hunter who comes to Bane to escape the
galactic grind, Xar is an excellent hunter, using a
modified Creshaldyne Industries Camo Armor (see Arms
and Equipment Guide page 43 for more details) to best
effect and utilizing a variety of exotic weaponry. This
bloodthirsty tracker lives for the hunt and is proficient
using psychological games, setting traps and employing
poison. When he isn’t hunting, Xar works for a number of
Hutt crime syndicates as an enforcer. He has a slave rigged
Firespray 31 (see Revised Core Rulebook page 230) to pick
him up and re-supply his hunting trips. Xar is naturally a
greenish brown color.
Xar: Adult Male Feeorin, Scout 4/Soldier 4; Init +2 (+2
Dex); Def 17 (+2 Dex, +5 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 74/14;
Atk +10/+5 (1d3+3, punch) or +10/+5 or +6/+6/+1 melee
(2d6/2d6+3, double vibroblade), +9/+4 ranged (3d8, crit
19-20, blaster carbine) or +9/+4 ranged (4d6+1, frag
grenade); SQ Heart +1, low-light vision, stronger by age,
trailblazing, uncanny dodge (Dex bonus to Defense); SV
Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +4; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 6; Rep +2; Str
16, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 14, Wis 12, Cha 8.
Equipment: Blaster carbine, modified Creshaldyne
Industries camo armor (DR 4, *+10 Hide), double
vibroblade. frag grenade (5).
Skills: Astrogate +9, Climb +10, Computer Use +7, *Hide
+21, Intimidate +1, Jump +8, Knowledge (streetwise) +7,
Knowledge (tactics) +7, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +7,
Move Silently +11, Pilot +7, Read/Write Basic, Speak Basic,
Spot +6, Survival +8, Swim +6, Treat Injury +6.
Feats: Ambidexterity, Armor Proficiency (light, medium),
Endurance, Power Attack, Starship Operation (space
transport), Stealthy, Track, Two-weapon Fighting, Weapons
Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy
weapons, simple weapons, vibro weapons).
New Creatures: Behemoth
These giant herd animals rely on sheer size and tough hide
to protect it from smaller predators. These quadrupeds
have a long tail tipped in spikes and a thick neck that
supports a tiny skull. The creature is primarily vegetarian
but it will scare away a pack from its kill and gorge on a
carcass in times of drought. Its spine is lined in horned
growths from head to tail, which invariably drag vines
or other jungle vegetation as a herd tramples a new trail
through the jungle.
Behemoth: Herd Animal 8; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Def 15 (-1 Dex,
-4 size, +10 natural); DR 5; Spd 12 m; VP/WP 114/128;
Atk +12 melee (2d4+12, crit 20, gore) and +7 melee
(2d6+12, crit 20, slam) or +7 melee (2d6+12, kick) or -1
ranged; SV Fort +17, Ref +1, Will +4; SZ G; Face/Reach 7
m by 20 m/6 m; Str 34, Dex 8, Con 32, Int 2, Wis 14, Cha
4.
Skills: Listen +8, Spot +6, Survival +11.
Feats: Endurance, Stamina.
New Creatures: Fleetsaur
These bipedal reptiles are amazing runners and jumpers,
nimbly climbing trees with a prehensile tail and three
fingered claws. Their heads are rectangular shaped with a
long cranial ridge and blunt teeth. Their eyes are geared
for the day and sees poorly at night. As such, this quick
reproducing species serves as a medium tier creature on
the food chain, hunted by Raptors but also the hunters
of smaller game. Their exhibit a higher level of animal
intelligence and developed several problem solving
qualities thanks to opposable thumbs. Given a few million
years Fleetsaurs may develop into a native civilization.
Chalma Rurrk’s logs claim she trained two or three as
pets and remarked upon their preference for black berries.
Fleetsaur: Herd Animal 3; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Def 17 (+4 Dex,
+3 natural); DR 1; Spd 12 m; VP/WP 15/14; Atk +2 or -3
melee (1d3+1, kick), +5 ranged; SV Fort +5, Ref +5, Will
+3; SZ M; Face/Reach 1 m by 3 m/2 m; Str 12, Dex 18,
Con 14, Int 4, Wis 14, Cha 6.
Skills: Climb +6, Hide +6, Listen +5, Spot +4, Survival
+4.
Feats: Run.
New Creatures: Flesh Reaver
These aquatic serpents ply both fresh and salt water
habitats, regularly migrating to the Bane Sea to mate.
These sleek and quick predators are just as likely to lay
in wait for a Fleetsaur to drink at the waters as it is
to stalk Spiny Fish or any errant swimmers, including
Winged Raptors. The Flesh Reaver is so named because it
wraps around its prey, then rends it apart with a series of
retractable flesh hooks. The creature is also armed with a
pair of retractable fangs nearly a meter long on an adult.
Its colors vary from slate gray to aqua marine, since it
changes hue according to temperature and environment.
Bane
Flesh Reaver: Aquatic Predator 4; Init +5 (+1 Dex, +4
Improved Initiative); Def 15 (+1 Dex, -1 size, +5 natural);
Spd 4 m, swim 10 m; VP/WP 30/16; Atk +9 melee (2d4+6,
crit 20, *gore/grapple) or +9 melee (2d6+6, crit 20, bite) or
+4 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2; SZ L;
Face/Reach 1 m by 4 m/1 m; Str 22, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 4,
Wis 12, Cha 8.
Skills: Hide +6, Move Silently +10, Spot +3, Survival +2.
Feats: Improved Initiative, Stealthy.
*Note: After a successful gore/grapple, the next round the Flesh Reaver
can make a full round gore attack and if successful, any damage bypasses
remaining vitality points and goes directly to wounds. Armor and natural
damage reduction still applies to the victim.
New Creatures: Poison Biter
This tiny and nocturnal predator doesn’t look like much,
but its row of eight black eyes, hairy body and ten black
legs makes it a nimble climber and excellent jumper. It
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creeps to its prey, kills it, burrows into the flesh to gorge
and lay eggs. A Poison Biter nest can hatch millions of the
creatures in a 10 kilometer area, feasting on Fleetsaurs or
anything else it can get close to.
Poison Biter: Vermin 1; Init +4 (+4 Dex); Def 18 (+4 Dex,
+4 size); Spd 3 m; VP/WP 4/1; Atk +0 melee (1 point,
crit 20, bite, Deadly Poison), +8 ranged(by weapon); SQ
Darkvision (20 m); SV Fort -2, Ref +6, Will +1; SZ D; Face/
Reach .3 m by .5 m/0 m; Str 3, Dex 18, Con 3, Int 2, Wis
12, Cha 1.
Skills: Climb +8, Jump +4, Move Silently +8, Spot +3,
Survival +2.
Feats: None.
New Creatures: Raptor
This name is used to describe a number of land predators
with an odd relationship between physical size and its
ability to work in packs; the larger the raptor, the less
pack oriented it becomes. There are several families of
Raptor with physical variations and abilities, but all share a
number of characteristics; bipedal, binocular vision, razor
sharp teeth and an unshakable resolve to kill. All Raptors
have small forearms, useful only in making nests or other
delicate tasks. Small Raptors operate in groups of 3-18,
Medium Raptors in groups of 1-6 and Large Raptors are
almost always loners, though a pair may be found hunting
together during mating season.
Little Raptor: Predator 3; Init +5 (+5 Dex); Def 16 (+5 Dex,
+1 size); Spd 8 m; VP/WP 20/12; Atk +3 (1d4-1, crit 20,
claw), +3 melee (1d6-1, crit 20, bite) or +9 ranged(by
weapon); SV Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +5; SZ S; Face/Reach 1
m by 1 m/1 m; Str 8, Dex 20, Con 12, Int 6, Wis 18, Cha
12.
Skills: Climb +3, Jump +5, Move Silently +7, Spot +6,
Survival +5.
Feats: Run, Track.
Medium Raptor: Predator 8; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Def 15 (+3
Dex, +2 natural); DR 1; Spd 10 m; VP/WP 50/14; Atk +10/
+5 melee (1d6+2, crit 20, claw) and +5/+0 melee (1d8+2,
 Curious Small Raptor
crit 20, bite) or +11/+6 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +8,
Ref +9, Will +7; SZ M; Face/Reach 1 m by 2 m/2 m; Str
14, Dex 16, Con 14, Int 5, Wis 20, Cha 10.
Skills: Climb +8, Hide +7, Jump +10, Move Silently +11,
Spot +7, Survival +6.
Feats: Run, Stealthy, Track.
Large Raptor: Predator 12; Init +0; Def 13 (-2 size, +5
natural); DR 3; Spd 8 m; VP/WP 110/44; Atk +18/+13/+8
melee (2d6+8, crit 20, claw) and +13/+8/+3 melee (2d8+8,
crit 19-20, bite) or +10/+5/+0 ranged (by weapon); SV
Fort +14, Ref +8, Will +9; SZ H; Face/Reach 3 m by 10 m/
6 m; Str 26, Dex 10, Con 22, Int 4, Wis 21, Cha 12.
Skills: Climb +14, Hide -2, Jump +16, Move Silently +9,
Spot +10, Survival +7.
Feats: Improved Critical (Bite), Power Attack, Run,
Stealthy, Track.
New Creatures: Spinyfish
A well protected creature lined in poisonous spines with
a spiked tail, this creature feeds on algae and kelp in the
oceans. The freshwater varieties have adapted as bottom
feeders and serve as beginning prey for young Flesh
Reavers. These creatures are semi-amphibious and can
move across land when need be.
Chalma Rurk’s notes claim she used the creature’s spines
as a powerful anesthetic. With a successful Treat Injury (DC
15), the patient gains a +4 circumstance bonus regarding
Fortitude checks against pain. This is a general anesthetic
that numbs the entire body. Rurk’s notes claim it made her
feel like she was floating off the ground.
Bane
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Spinyfish: Aquatic Scavenger 4; Init +0; Def 15 (+5 natural);
DR 1; Spd 2 m, swim 8 m; VP/WP 33/18; Atk +4 melee
(1d3+1, crit 20, gore), +4 or -1 melee (1d6+1, crit 20, bite)
or +3 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +8, Ref +1, Will +0; SZ
M; Face/Reach 1 m by 3 m/2 m; Str 12, Dex 10, Con 18,
Int 3, Wis 8, Cha 4.
Skills: Hide +5, Move Silently +4, Survival +6.
Feats: Endurance.
New Creatures: Winged Raptor
While Chalma Rurk named these creatures as Raptors,
they share little in common with the land based predators.
These creatures possess enlarged forearms with membranes
used to catch thermals and glide to seize prey. It cannot
bring back victims larger than Small-size, so if it kills a
Medium-size or larger creature, it invariably feasts on
the ground until something larger comes by to steal its
kill. The creature is reptilian with binocular vision, a large
beak and powerful gripping claws. The creature climbs to
a good height and flies like a kite, requiring the wind to
do more work then it can. Winged Raptors are fishers and
scavengers, but can easily be frightened with explosions,
fire or electricity.
Winged Raptor: Adult Forest, Scavenger 4; Init +1 (+1 Dex);
Def 11 (+1 Dex); Spd 6 m, fly 10 m, climb 4 m; VP/WP 24/
14; Atk +4 melee (1d4+1, crit 20, claw), +4 melee (1d6+1,
crit 20, bite) or +4 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +6, Ref
+2, Will +2; SZ M; Face/Reach 1 m by 3 m/2 m; Str 12,
Dex 12, Con 14, Int 3, Wis 13, Cha 4.
Skills: Climb +9, Hide +3, Listen +8, Spot +8, Survival
+3.
Feats: Flyby Attack.
Dusk road and light reflective kilometer markers. Small villages
Planet Type: Terrestrial and enclaves of people also dot the landscape. The galactic
Climate: Temperate community has forgotten this moon exists and its only
Terrain: Plains, swamps record is hidden in outdated bankruptcy forms.
Atmosphere: Breathable
Gravity: Standard People
Diameter: 9,300 km The original colonists were mostly human, but a motley
Length of Day: 25 standard hours assortment of species all made a go of the resort. A good
Length of Year: 350 standard days number of “colonists” were actually the first vacation
Sentient Species: Human goers, but their travel agencies went under and many still
Languages: Basic hold onto their “two-way tickets” as family heirlooms.
Population: 35,000 The non-human populations are the most desperate to
Species Mix: 70% human, 30% other escape due to a shrinking gene pool. There are hundreds
Government: Corporate of Farghuls, Ortolans, and Twi’leks along with a handful of
Major Exports: None Balosars, Rodians, Quarren and Zeltrons.
Major Imports: Everything The majority human population ends up doing most of
System/Star: Dusk/Dust the labor to survive while the non-humans hold various
Planets Type Moons
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offices of power and prestige within the communities.
Nothing Molten rock 0 This can’t last much longer as the human population has
Nil Toxic rock 0 doubled since the downswing in galactic tourism to Dusk.
Nix Frozen rock 0 The Humans tend to regard the moon as home and the
Twilight Gas giant 12 most likely to forget why everyone came here in the first
Nada Gas giant 3 place.
Zilch Frozen rock 1 Credits are valued only for trade with supply ships;
otherwise most Duskans use a complex system of barter.
Description Some barter raw materials, finished products and services.
This moon orbits the gas giant Twilight in the Dust system Knowledge and learning are highly valued and it isn’t
of the Velos Sector. Due to a quirky orbit and natural unusual for a Duskan to barter a trade for food.
rotation the moon never gets full sunlight. Rather, it seems
to be “dusk” during the day with hazy light from both Locations
its star and gas giant. Its year is dependent on Twilight’s Descriptions of several key locations follow.
fast moving orbit about the star Dust. These conditions
are coupled with a natural greenhouse-like atmosphere Dusk Zoo
trapping all available warmth. The moon is the size of most Halfway between Port Paradise and Highland’s Retreat is
terrestrial worlds and appears to be a captured object. It is the abandoned exotic zoo, which hosted several dangerous
heavily scarred by craters, with shallow oceans and rocky creatures, including the predasaur. When the zookeepers
highlands. It receives an equal amount of energy from left, the animals were left to fend for themselves inside
its star as it does from Twilight, which is large enough to their cages. Several starved before an Ortolan moved
undergo slow nuclear fusion and shield Dusk with its huge by pity let them out. The zoo is now a predasaur nest
electromagnetic shield… which also compromises galactic and every Duskan avoids it. Several Ortolan parties have
communication with the moon. attempted to uproot the creatures, but poisoned food and
blaster rifles aren’t the right tools… “a turbolaser barrage
History should do the trick” said Captain Sedo of the O.S.F.
The terrestrial moon Dusk is the site of a colony that
didn’t quite succeed as investors hoped. It was billed as
the “retreat you can actually get away from it all” due
to the communication issues with Twilight’s gigantic
electromagnetic field. In fact, the entire operation was a
fiasco and several prominent Republic citizens declared
bankruptcy. Of course, the colonists on Dusk weren’t
happy with the situation either since few spacers will brave
a supply run to an impoverished moon in the Unknown
Regions. While other planets in the system were originally
numbered, the disgruntled colonists renamed them
“nothing” with as many words as they could. The colonists’
efforts to import a resort ecology failed and the only
thing that flourished were a host of rodents, sea creatures,
nocturnal predators and the endless grasslands. There are
five distinct townships on Dusk, each connected by a dirt

Dusk
Farmland
North of Port Paradise is the community of Farmland,
charged with the production of native foods. While the
colony originally relied on food shipments, the colony had
to revise their thinking to “self-sufficiency.” One of the
last orders the Travel Bureau made was for specialty crops
that thrived in low-light conditions. Without Farmland the
people of Dusk would go from hungry to starving within a
few weeks. With the production of night-wheat, tubers and
small (but reproductive) rodents, Dusk is able to scratch
out a living. Of course, the O.S.F. is not allowed to patrol
Farmland since they can’t be trusted around food. The
motion sensors surrounding the fields are meant as much
for Ortolans as it is Predasaurs.
Forest Towers
The most “well-to-do” community on Dusk owes its
relative wealth to the acres of well tended trees, harvested
only for building material. While the Ortolans are too few
to protect the trees, Forest Towers trains their own security
force, called Rangers. These agriculturalists patrol the
woodlands, tracking predasaurs and tree poachers. Since
Forest Towers is the only source of wood on the moon, it
is a vital interest of the Travel Bureau. Only a few lumber
bearing species can grow in the low-light conditions of
Dusk and Forest Towers has a crop of each sort. While the
forest was originally planted to diversify the resort, it has
proved to be vital to the colony’s self-sufficiency. Forest
Towers also has a rare fusion generator that can recharge
energy cells, power packs and a variety of machinery and
vehicles for both the O.S.F. and other Duskans.
Dusk
Highland’s Retreat
This small town was originally a hiking outpost, but when
fewer supply ships dropped by, the demand for metals
skyrocketed. The humans labor deep under the highlands,
looking for tin, iron and anything else useful. The area is
dotted with mine shafts, mine tracks and mine carts. Every
miner carries a helmet equipped with a Light Bug spotlight.
The town is composed of a main lodge surrounded by
several shacks and houses built of rusted metal and the
odd bit of prized wood.
Port Paradise
The defunct capital of the moon, this run down resort
town beside the Shallow Sea is littered with empty
nightclubs, decrepit hotels, a dilapidated wharf, bare stores
and a large shanty town. The poorest citizens cling to the
leadership of the Travel Bureau, the ruling government
of the planet, hoping for work or some kind of handout.
Gambling halls divide the remaining wealth from the
citizens and the only law is provided by the weary Ortolan
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Security Force. This city accounts for 10,000 citizens of
Dusk, all of which are dependent on the Travel Bureau.
Surrounding the town is a native coastal tree useless for
building or burning.
Shallow Seas
While this body of water originally came with the moon,
it is simply a depression that filled with liquid water,
accumulated from comets and asteroids that collided with
Dusk millions of years ago. The native life of the moon
includes both primitive algae and predatory creatures lying
Port Paradise
in wait. The Shallow Seas average 500 meters in depth
in the middle. There are no islands in the Seas, just a
vast stretch of water measuring 500 by 1200 kilometers.
The shore near Paradise Port has a series of small coves
and natural harbors. The Quarren in the colony usually
plies the seas for fishing, bringing in valuable meat for
consumption. Fish is considered a luxury item since the
fishing boats are made of wood, a controlled resource and
the Quarren are stingy with their trade.
Swampton
While the other townships were built in picturesque
locales, few think the inland bogs are a nice place to
build a house. However, the residents who call the swamp
home are here for one thing; natural gas. Methane and
other hydrocarbons escape through gas vents, sometimes
igniting in a bluish-green flame seen from afar. When
the predasaurs escaped, everyone thought Swampton
was done for. Yet, the creatures avoid the town and
some of the surrounding swamp. Most residents farm a
native peat and burn it for fuel. Wherever a gas vent is
found near the town, the residents set up a scratch built
methane collector. The residents bottle the gas with aging
machines and trade it for needed supplies. Every structure
in Swampton is made of metal, which is plentiful because
the swamp is the site of several crashed starships from the
White Fleet company. Most residents of Swampton capture
amphibians and small fish as part of their diet.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Dusk and Cover
Even the most powerful underworld figures can’t find
everyone they want in a wide galaxy. That’s why the
heroes are under contract to find the elusive turncoat
Adlai Bashere; once a trusted lieutenant in a Bastion crime
syndicate, he joined the competition and received a death
mark for his trouble. When Bashere’s new family fell he
Dusk
fled. Before his mistress was strangled to death by the
crime syndicate, she revealed that Bashere said he would
meet her at dusk. The syndicate waited but Bashere never
showed. It’s now up to the heroes to figure out where
Bashere is, for a handsome sum of course. While looking
through a database, the heroes come across an old travel
brochure for “Dusk: A resort away from it all.” Could Adlai
Bashere be hiding on this moon in the Unknown Regions?
What do the characters do when they find out Bashere
works as a bureaucrat for the Travel Bureau, the nominal
government of the moon? Do they operate in secret or do
they demand Bashere’s head on a spike?
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Farming Woes
The heroes are prevailed upon by the Travel Bureau to act
as security for the harvest season as the O.S.F. is strained.
Noble heroes may want to help, but greedy characters
may demand pampering or a share of the harvest (for
trade elsewhere of course). When the heroes set up their
perimeter around the fields, predasaurs aren’t the only
hazards; disgruntled farmer Evan Willey is packing heat,
flammables and a grudge against the Travel Bureau. This
is his land and he’ll see it go up in flames before he lets
the Travel Bureau take it over “for the good of Dusk.” Can
the heroes keep predasaurs away while fending off Willey’s
guerilla tactics? Or will the harvest go up in the flames and
Dusk suffers from famine?
Ruthless Monopoly
Only Aemon Dreadstar, a melodramatic smuggler, visits
Dusk on a regular basis, since it’s more profitable to keep
the people in total economic subjugation then in playing
fair. While the moon used to receive monthly supply runs
from White Fleet, a small company on Bastion, Aemon
preyed upon its carriers and it went under. Without
a regular supplier, Dusk suffered from technological
shortages; namely medical supplies and parts. Dusk
communications were sabotaged while Aemon waited until
an epidemic gripped the population and killed scores. He
arrived with a shipment of medical supplies and made off
like a bandit with high priced bacta and antibiotics.
How the heroes get involved is anyone’s guess. They
could be hired by the creditors of White Fleet to find
the cause of the company’s bankruptcy. They could run
into Aemon on Bastion while he’s flaunting his wealth or

they could run afoul of Aemon and forced to crash on
Dusk. If the heroes are already on Dusk, the Travel Bureau
finally sees a way out of Aemon’s price gouging and hires
the heroes. Do the heroes free the people of Dusk from
economic tyranny? Or do they take Aemon’s place and
squeeze the populace even further?
Travel Bureau Blues
The heroes are prevailed upon to become agents of the
Travel Bureau and solicit investors from within the Galactic
Community. The Bureau doesn’t know how it can sell
itself as a location spot, so in the fine print of the heroes’
contract is the clause that all renovations are provided by
the heroes. Do the heroes skip out of their contract? Do
they have big plans for the resort? Can they even get the
Ortolan Security Force to stop taking peanuts for bribes?
It’s a real adventure getting sucked into a money pit like
Dusk… and the Travel Bureau can certainly spot suckers.
Of course, it doesn’t help when actual pirates show up
at Dusk for a party… advertised a hundred years ago. It’s
up to the heroes to either fight off the pirates or throw
the party of their lives, because their lives may very well
depend on it.
Swamp Patrol
The Travel Bureau wants to make use of the heroes
while they’re still on Dusk, and asks them to figure out
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Sinking Swamp Temple
a mystery; A party of Ortolans chased a small pack of
predasuars to the edge of the swamp and the creatures
refused to enter into it… instead; they turned on their
pursuers and were gunned down. The Travel Bureau
suspects that some plant or other natural resource in the
swamp wards the creature off. If the heroes can isolate
this cause, then it might be exported to the other towns
to keep the predasaurs from killing children and livestock.
What the characters won’t expect is a powerful dark side
presence deep in the swamp. An ancient crypt lies in an
area called the Dead Spot, a region of swamp 1,000 meters
across that nothing but grass will grow. Was this moon
part of the far-flung Sith Empire? Was this the site of a
dark side warrior’s death? Who built the crypt and what
sleeps beneath the swamp? If the heroes cleanse the dark
side site, the swamp will become home to predasaurs and
Swampton could be overrun.
Allies and Antagonists
Adlai Bashere
He climbed up the ladder of the underworld from street
thug to lieutenant in a Bastion crime syndicate but when
enough credits appeared in his bank account, Bashere
switched sides. For his trouble, his mistress was executed,
his family murdered, his associates crushed and now he’s
on the lam. Bashere is a human in his mid-thirties with
slicked back black hair and a severe face. His coal black
eyes glitter with the spark of hatred and he’s more than
willing to get his hands bloody. Bashere dresses in a suit
most of the time and always packs a heavy blaster pistol.
Adlai Bashere: Male Human Scoundrel 2/Soldier 3; Init +1
(+1 Dex); Def 15 (+1 Dex, +4 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP
34/10; Atk +5 melee (1d3+1, punch), +5 melee (2d4+1,
vibrodagger) or +5 ranged (3d8, heavy blaster pistol); SQ
Illicit barter, lucky (1/day); SV Fort +3, Ref +5, Will +3; SZ
M; FP 1; DSP 3; Rep +1; Str 12, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 16,
Wis 14, Cha 14.
Equipment: Blaster heavy pistol, comlink, credit chip,
vibrodagger.
Skills: Astrogate +3, Bluff +8, Computer Use +5, Craft
(blaster pistols and rifles) +5, Disguise +6, Gamble +3,
Hide +6, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +3,
Knowledge (business) +5, Knowledge (streetwise) +7, Listen
+6, Move Silently +6, Pilot +6, Profession (administrator)
+2, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Huttese, Repair +5,
Sleight of Hand +6, Speak Basic, Speak Huttese, Spot +6,
Treat Injury +3, Tumble +6.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Heroic Surge,
Persuasive, Point Blank Shot, Quick Draw, Rapid Shot,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro weapons).
Evan Willey
While Evan dresses in overalls and a flannel shirt, there
is deep hatred in this farmer’s heart. He’s heard all the
arguments why his land was taken away from him; his is
the best in Farmland and letting it lay fallow doesn’t help
anyone. Willey knows the top-soil is eroding rapidly and
believes his fields will become worthless unless action (or
inaction in his case) isn’t taken.
Evan Willey: Human Fringer 3; Init +0; Def 14 (+4 class);
Spd 10 m; VP/WP 24/14; Atk +3 melee (1d3+1, punch or
+2 ranged (3d8, crit 19-20, blaster rifle); SQ Barter, Fringer
bonus class skill (Demolitions), jury-rig +2; SV Fort +5, Ref
+2, Will +1; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 1; Rep +0; Str 12, Dex 10,
Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 11.
Equipment: Blaster rifle, home-made explosives (4d6+1,
4 m blast radius).
Skills: Climb +3, Demolitions +5, Handle Animal +5,
Hide +6, Knowledge (business) +1, Knowledge (world lore)
+3, Listen +6, Profession (farmer) +2, Read/Write Basic,
Speak Basic, Spot +6, Survival +8, Treat Injury +2.
Feats: Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Self-Sufficient,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster rifles, primitive
weapons, simple weapons).
Aemon Dreadstar
Melodrama and an inflated ego accurately describe this
Farghul smuggler captain. Aemon first found Dusk by
complete accidence but quickly understood that he could
dominate the population. He charges exorbitant prices
for common equipment, charges ten times the normal
transport prices and keeps his route to Dusk a secret when
Dusk
visiting Bastion, the nearest “civilized” planet outside
the Unknown Regions. Aemon dresses elaborately when
visiting Dusk, often with a leather jacket with steel studs
to project his power. He has a company of droid soldiers
he got at public auction for security and ruthlessly shoots
anyone who gets too close to his custom built ship,
Dreadstar.
Aemon Dreadstar: Male Farghul Scoundrel 6/Deep Space
Pilot 1; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def 18 (+2 Dex, +6 Class); Spd
10m; VP/WP 33/10; Atk +3 melee (1d4-1, crit 20, punch),
+3 melee (1d8-1, crit 20, claw), +6 or +2/+2 ranged (3d6,
blaster pistol), +6 ranged (Stun or 4d6+1, Grenade); SQ
Claws, Illicit barter, Lucky (2/day), Natural Astrogator,
Precise Attack +1, Prehensile tail; SV Fort +4, Ref +7, Will
+3; SZ M; FP: 2; DSPs: 2; Rep +1; Str 8, Dex 14, Con 10,
Int 12, Wis 12, Cha 15.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, blaster pistol,
comlink, credit chip, datapad, frag grenade (2), stun
grenade (2), tool kit.
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Skills: Appraise +6, Astrogate +16, Bluff +3, Computer
Use +4, Gather Information +7, Hide +11, Knowledge
(alien species) +2, Knowledge (business) +3, Knowledge
(technology) +2, Listen +12, Move Silently +11, Pilot +14,
Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Farghul, Repair +6, Sleight of
Hand +7, Speak Basic, Speak Farghul, Spot +12, Survival
+2, Tumble +7.
Feats: Alertness, Martial Arts, Skill Emphasis (Astrogate),
Spacer, Starship Operation (space transport), Weapons
Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, simple weapons).
Dreadstar
This customized space transport barely qualifies for
civilian use under galactic law. Aemon started his Duskan
venture with a beat up Barloz Medium Freighter, but
after his initial success he reinvested in the business;
monopolization of the Duskan refugees. As such, he
needed something more heavily armed to dissuade any
competition.
Modified SoroSuub’s J8 Explorer
Class: Space transport Crew: 1 (Unique)
Size: Small (35 m long) Initiative: +3 (+2 Dex, +1 size)
Hyperdrive: x1 (backup x6) Maneuver: +15 (+1 size, +14
crew)
Passengers: 12 Defense: 21 (+1 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 75 tons Shield Points: 60 (DR 20)
Consumables: 3 months Hull Points: 150 (DR 20)
Cost: 291,000 (new), 146,000 (used)
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Average, 9 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 900 km/h (15 squares/action)
Weapon: Autoblaster (4); Fire Arc: Any; Attack Bonus: +7 or
+1/+1/+1 (+1 size, +6 or +0/+0/+0 crew); Damage: 3d10x2;
Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Heavy blaster cannons (2); Fire Arc: Any; Attack
Bonus: +11 or +7/+7 (+1 size, +6 or +2/+2 crew, +4 fire
control); Damage: 5d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2,
M/L N/A.
Weapon: Small concussion missile launchers (2); Fire Arc: Front;
Damage: 8d10x2; Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Forest Rangers
The forest rangers are a dedicated group of agriculturalists
tasked to protect the burgeoning forest from poachers.
The rangers also gauge the health of the woods and hunt
predasaurs that take refuge under boughs. Each is armed
with a native built crossbow and are experts on Duskan
ecology. Rangers wear a camouflaged uniform and each
carries a comlink with a 50 km range for emergencies.
No ranger ventures out alone for safety precautions. The
rangers are more likely to arrest poachers, but all regard
the forest as their home and birthright. Each ranger
shares a cabin with four others in the Ranger Service. The
organization numbers about fifty humans.
Forest Ranger: Human Fringer 2; Init +0; Def 14 (+4 class);
Spd 10 m; VP/WP 15/12; Atk +2 melee (1d3+1, punch),
+2 melee (1d4+1, knife) or +1 ranged (1d8, 19-20 critical
crossbow); SQ Barter, Fringer bonus class skill (Intimidate);
SV Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +1; SZ M; FP: 1; Rep +0; Str 12,
Dex 10, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 10.
Equipment: Crossbow, camouflage poncho, comlink,
knife, utility belt.
Skills: Climb +6, Craft (simple and primitive weapons)
+3, Handle Animal +1, Hide +5, Intimidate +3, Jump +4,
Knowledge (wilderness lore) +5, Read/Write Basic, Speak
Basic, Speak language bonus (Twi’lek, Ortolan or Rodian),
Spot +6, Survival +10, Treat Injury +3.
Feats: Rugged, Self-Sufficient, Track, Weapons Group
Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Ranger Crossbow
The crossbow is a time honored design from across the
galaxy, arising in many cultures. The Forest Rangers craft
their own crossbows using metal from either the Highlands
or from the starship graveyard in the swamps. This sturdy
weapon utilizes a metal cable and crossbar with a wooden
grip. The crossbow bolts are crafted from wood or metal.
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium
Hardness: 5 WP: 10 Break DC: 17
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR
Ortolan Security Force
The clan of Ortolans on Dusk originally came for musical
pursuits, but when the first security officers quit because
the Travel Bureau couldn’t pay their salaries, the Ortolans
stepped up to the challenge when promised double
shares of food. There are over one hundred Ortolans that
police the communities, track rogue predasaurs and settle
disputes. The whole O.S.F. is directed by the wizened
peace officer, Captain Sedo. While the Ortolan population
has doubled since the fiasco started arranged marriages are
still common. The O.S.F. has access to the Travel Bureau’s
small arsenal and is trusted for their impartiality.
Captain Sedo: Male Ortolan Noble 4/Soldier 3/Officer 1; Init
-1 (-1 Dex); Def 16 (-1 Dex, +6 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m;
VP/WP 45/11; Atk +6/+1 melee (stun baton), +6/+1 melee
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(1d2-1, punch) or +6/+1 ranged (3d8, crit 19-20, blaster
rifle); SQ Coordinate +1, favor +2, food sense, inspire
confidence, intestinal fortitude (+2 species bonus on Fort
saves to resist ingested poison), leadership, Noble bonus
class skill (Survival), resource access; SV Fort +5, Ref +3,
Will +9; SZ S; FP 4; DSP 0; Rep +4; Str 9, Dex 9, Con 11,
Int 14, Wis 16, Cha 16.
Equipment: Blaster rifle, stun baton.
Skills: Appraise +9, Astrogate +4, Bluff +6, Computer
Use +3, Demolitions +5, Diplomacy +12, Entertain
(keyboard) +10, Entertain (song) +10, Gather Information
+10, Hide +3, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (alien species) +5,
Knowledge (bureaucracy) +7, Knowledge (business) +5,
Knowledge (tactics) +4, Pilot +3, Read/Write Basic, Read/
Write Ortolan, Repair +4, Sense Motive +10, Speak Basic,
Speak Ortolan, Survival +10, Treat Injury +5.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Point Blank Shot,
Precise Shot, Starship Operation (space transport), Track,
Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro
weapons).

Ortolan Security Officer: Ortolan Scout 2; Init -1 (-1 Dex);

Ranger Crossbow
Weapon Type: Crossbow
Proficiency Group: Primitive
Damage: 1d8
Range Increment: 20 m
Fort DC: -
Def 12 (-1 Dex, +2 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m; VP/WP 16/14;
Atk +3 melee (1d2+1, punch), +3 melee (stun baton) or
+1 ranged (3d8, crit 19-20, blaster rifle); SQ Food sense,
intestinal fortitude (+2 species bonus on Fort saves to
resist ingested poisin), trailblazing; SV Fort +4, Ref +1,
Will +2; SZ S; FP 1; DSP 0; Rep +0; Str 12, Dex 8, Con 14,
Int 10, Wis 11, Cha 10.
Equipment: Blaster rifle, stun baton.
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Gather Information +2, Hide +8,
Knowledge (alien species) +1, Knowledge (bureaucracy) +2,
Profession (law officer) +3, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write
Ortolan, Repair +2, Search +5, Speak Basic, Speak Ortolan,
Spot +5, Survival +5.
Cost: 150
Feats: Track, Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency
Critical: 19-20
(blaster pistols, blaster rifles, simple weapons).
Weight: 2.5 kg
Type: Piercing

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Captain Merak Claw, Pirate Captain
While this Sanyassan pirate is far from the Modell sector,
he hasn’t changed his taste in victims; weak and helpless.
Merak dresses in black leathers, sports a blaster carbine and
uses his vibroblade for executions. He’s not concerned with
taking ships intact and would rather kill everyone on board
or bully them to get their valuables. He acquired his loyal
crew of Nikto pirates after pleasing a Hutt kajidic on Nar
Shadaa. With Merak’s skull-like visage and coal black eyes,
he is used to spreading fear and bullying others.
After his last “acquisition” he learned of the Dusk
Pleasure Moon Resort in some brochures. Considering the
valuable cargo, Merak reasoned the Resort must be the
place to celebrate. The brochure said in bold letters, “The
best party in the galaxy; join us!” He didn’t bother to
check the date.
Captain Merak Claw: Male Sanyassan Scoundrel 2/Soldier
3; Init +4 (+4 Improved Initiative); Def 15 (+4 class, +1
natural); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 48/16; Atk +7 melee (2d4+3,
crit 19-20, punch), +7 melee (2d6+3, vibroblade) or +4 or
+0/+0 ranged (3d8, crit 19-20, blaster carbine); SQ Illicit
barter, lucky (1/day), natural armor +1; SV Fort +6, Ref +4,
Will +1; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 5; Rep +1; Str 16, Dex 10, Con
16, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12.
Equipment: Blaster carbine, comlink, leather jerkin (DR
1), vibroblade.
Skills: Astrogate +5, Bluff +6, Computer Use +2, Hide
+4, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (streetwise) +2, Knowledge
(tactics) +2, Listen +5, Move Silently +5, Pilot +5, Read/
Write Sanyassan, Repair +2, Speak Basic, Speak Sanyassan,
Spot +5, Survival +2, Treat Injury +2.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Improved Initiative,
Improved Martial Arts, Martial Arts, Starship Operation
(space transport), Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro
weapons).
Nikto Pirates (30): Male Nikto- Kajain’sa’Nikto (red) Thug 4;
Init +0; Def 14 (+2 class, +2 species); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -
/17; Atk +5 melee (1d3+1, punch), +5 melee (1d4+1, knife)
or +4 ranged (3d8, heavy blaster pistol); SQ +4 species
bonus on Survival (desert) checks, natural armor +2; SV
Fort +6, Ref +1, Will +1; SZ M; FP 1; DSP 2; Rep +1; Str
12, Dex 10, Con 14, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Equipment: Heavy blaster pistol, comlink, knife.
Skills: Astrogate +2, Intimidate +0, Pilot +4, Read/Write
Nikto, Speak Basic, Speak Nikto.
Feats: Spacer, Starship Operation (space transport),
Toughness, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
simple weapons).
Claw
Merak’s ship, Claw, is a heavily modified Gallofree Medium
Transport that has lulled more than one space captain into
a false sense of security. The ship has more patches and
hull repair than it has frame left, but the ship is rugged
and sports a secret weapon… a capita ship sized turbolaser
concealed in its cargo bay. Coupled with deployable
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Cloakshape fighters (Skilled crew, see Starships of the
Galaxy page 66), the pirates are a dangerous lot. The ship
has more of a copper hue due to the repair plating by its
fearless pit droid crew.
Modified Gallofree Yards’ Transport
Class: Space transport Crew: 6 (Skilled)
Size: Medium (90 m long) Initiative: +4 (+4 bonus)
Hyperdrive: x1.5 (backup x8) Maneuver: +4 (+4 crew)
Passengers: 40 Defense: 20 (+10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 9,000 tons Shield Points: 90 (DR 30)
Consumables: 6 months Hull Points: 200 (DR 30)
Cost: 906,000 (new), 453,000 (used)
Maximum Speed: Attack (Average, 6 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 650 km/h (11 squares/action)
Weapon: Light turbolaser (1); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +2
(+2 crew); Damage: 4d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -2, S/M +0,
L -2.
Weapon: Ion cannons (2); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +6 (+2
crew, +4 fire control); Damage: Special; Range Modifiers: PB
-2, S/M +0, L N/A.
Weapon: Quad laser cannons (4); Fire Arc: Any; Attack Bonus:
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+2 or -4/-4/-4 (+2 or -4/-4/-4 crew); Damage: 6d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB -2, S +0, M/L N/A.
Pirate Pit Crew (12): Serv-O-Droid’s DUM Pit Droid, Expert
1; Init +4 (+4 Improved Initiative); Def 11 (+1 size); Spd
10 m; VP/WP -/10; Atk +3 melee (1d4+2, club) or +1
ranged (by weapon),; SQ 5th Degree Droid; SV Fort +0, Ref
+0, Will +0; SZ S; Rep +0; Str 14, Dex 10, Con 10, Int 8,
Wis 6, Cha 4.
Equipment: Club, magnetic feet, restraining bolt, tool
kit, tool mount.
Skills: Computer Use +7, Craft (space transports)
+1, Hide +4, Knowledge (engineering) +3, Knowledge
(technology) +3, Knowledge (any one) +1, Knowledge (any
one) +1, Knowledge (any one) +1, Profession (mechanic)
+1, Read/Write Binary, Repair +7, Speak Basic, Speak
Binary, Speak Huttese, Speak Sanyassan.
Feats: Ambidexterity, Gearhead, Improved Initiative,
Weapons Group Proficiency (simple weapons).
Swamp Temple
Inside a patch of swamp called the Dead Spot by locals is
a sinking temple sinking, its only entrance barely visible
in the weeds. After a 10 m climb to the temple floor,
explorers can expect flooded chambers with 1 m deep
muck. Sarcophagi are strewn about and explorers can fall
between them if they’re not careful. The temple appears to
end three chambers from the entrance, but a hidden in the
muck is staircase. After a 30 meter swim (Swim check DC
10) the hallway opens into a small crypt, the heart of this
dark side site. Inside a black stone sarcophagi carved in the
form of a woman, is Sith Lord Sayka Doon. Unknown to
the heroes, Sayka has slept for a millennium and should
her sarcophagus be opened or the dark side site destroyed,
she will awaken. Will Sayka Doon enslave the heroes
and establish a new Sith Empire based on Dusk? Or will
she seduce them into protecting her and get her off the
moon? Or will the last living link to the Sith tradition die
beneath the swamp?
Sayka Doon
Once a competitor of Sith Lord Kaan in the
second Sith uprising, Sayka Doon escaped
the Ruusan battlefield with loyal slaves
and a number of dark side artifacts. Her
servants constructed her temple over a
naturally occurring dark side site to power her
machines. She is a survivor and has dreamed
in darkness ever since. Sayka is a red haired
woman of extreme beauty and proficient
with the lightsaber. She is manipulative,
respects strength and cunning but is also a
natural actress, instinctively preying on the
expectations of others. To her, people are
nothing more than pawns in her game for
power. Her dreams have allowed her a few
glimpses at the current galaxy so she isn’t
totally out of the loop.
She speaks Old Galactic Standard.
Sayka’s sarcophagus is filled with ornate
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treasures valued up to 500,000 credits. She
will use this treasure to establish herself in the
galaxy.

Sayka Doon: Female Human Force Adept 4/Sith

Acolyte 5/Sith Lord 1; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def 21
(+2 Dex, +9 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 75/13;
Atk +7/+2 melee (1d3, punch), +8/+3 melee *
(3d8, crit 19-20, lightsaber) or +9/+4 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Dark side, deflect (Defense +2), increase
lightsaber damage +1d8; SV Fort +9, Ref +9, Will +13; SZ
M; FP 3; DSP 15; Rep +5; Str 10, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 16,
Wis 15, Cha 16.
Equipment: Lightsaber, Sith translator, red robes,
treasure.
* Sayka Doon has constructed her own Lightsaber.
Skills: Bluff +12, Craft (armor) +8, Diplomacy +12, Hide
+7, Intimidate +11, Knowledge (Sith lore) +11, Knowledge
(tactics) +5, Listen +7, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write
Sith, Sense Motive +12, Speak Basic, Speak Old Galactic
Standard, Speak Sith, Spot +7, Survival +7, Treat Injury +5.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +10, Alchemy +15, Battlemind
+10, Drain Energy +8, Farseeing +12, Fear +6, Force Grip
+8, Force Lightning +17, Heal Self +5, Move Object +5,
See Force +8, Transfer Essence +9.
Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (lightsaber), Fame,
Force-Sensitive, Perfect Memory, Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, primitive weapons, simple
weapons, vibro weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Control, Dark Power, Lightsaber
Defense, Mind Trick, Sense, Sith Sorcery.
Sith Translator
Cost: 5,000 Weight: .5 kg
Availability: Rare Era: RE
The Sith pioneered several artifacts that meld technology
and the Force. A Sith translator was a simple device
disguised as a piece of jewelry or incorporated into armor.
The device translates the thoughts and ideas of any
sentient within a 10 meter range to the user. This device
affords a +10 equipment bonus to Empathy and Telepathy
checks, as well as flawlessly translating the language to the
wearer. This device translates the wearer’s language into
the minds of those within 10 m. The wearer can increase
the range by expending 1 vitality point per minute for
every 100 m up to a maximum of 1000 m.
Creating a Sith translator requires an Alchemy check (DC
30), 3,000 credits of alchemical supplies and sacrificing a
Force Point. If the Alchemy check fails, the alchemist gains
1 Dark Side Point and expends all alchemical supplies.
New Force Technique: Dark Side Sleep
Through the power of the dark side and alchemic mastery,
a force-user can sleep for centuries without succumbing to
the ravages of time.
Prerequisites: Alchemy 8 ranks, Alter, Control, Force-
Sensitive and Sense.
Benefit: The dark side protects and preserves the
sleeper for one century. For each new century, the sleeper
sacrifices a Force Point to sleep for another century. Once
a sleeper is out of Force Points, the dark side tears away
at the body, inflicting 1d4 Constitution damage for every
century the sleeper cannot pay the Force Point cost. The
sleeper can perform a Farseeing check once a month but
cannot wake herself up. The sleeper may attempt the skills
Telepathy and Empathy while using the Farseeing skill
in the present. Only an outside force that disturbs the
character can wake the sleeper. The character appears dead
to casual observers, but a Treat Injury check (DC 20) may
suggest a deep coma.

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 New Creature: Predasaurs
The predasuar was originally part of the “exotic zoo” but
when the zookeepers went unpaid, their charges escaped
and fled to the grasslands. The predasaur is an extremely
cunning and vicious predator from Tiss’sharl (an Outer
Rim world) that hunts in a pack. It is a bipedal reptile with
sharp claws and a vicious set of fangs. The most disturbing
thing about the creature, aside from its pitch black eyes
and amazing speed, is its color changing ability. The
creature often stalks its prey then strikes in a heartbeat.
Predasaurs hunt in packs of 4-12. Lone predasaurs are
outcasts of some kind, due to age or a genetic deformity.
Predasaurs live for ten standard years, but its communal
nests can raise fifty young each year. A predasaur is full
grown after one year.

New Creature: Light Bugs Predasaur: Predator 3; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved
The bioluminescent creature called a “light bug” is Initiative); Def 16 (+3 Dex, +3 natural); Spd 12 m; VP/WP
originally from the Colonies section of the galaxy, but was
imported to Dusk with the original “resort ecology.” Now,
26/16; Atk +4 melee (1d6+1, crit 20, claw), +4 melee
(1d8+1, crit 20, bite) or +6 ranged (by weapon); SQ Color
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light bugs dot the landscape, flaring continuously in the Shift (+4 Hide checks), Damage Reduction: 1; SV Fort +6,
Duskan day. These small bugs eat Duskan grass and similar Ref +6, Will +2; SZ M; Face/Reach 2 m by 2 m/2 m; Str
plants and are usually novelty insects to the galaxy at 12, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 4, Wis 12, Cha 10.
large; not so for the Duskans. Since electricity and batteries Skills: Hide +9, Intimidate +1, Jump +6, Listen +5,
are in short supply, miners use a Light Bug in their mining Move Silently +5, Spot +3, Survival +2.
helmets and residents capture one to light their homes. Feats: Improved Initiative, Track.
Each bug can light an area of 4 meters and live for four
weeks.
Light Bugs are docile insects and unafraid of other
creatures. Attackers gain a +10 bonus on their first attack
against a Light Bug. Duskan children are known to smear
the bioluminescent substance on their faces during
carnival. The substance stops glowing after 8 hours.

Light Bug: Adult Scavenger 1; Init +8 (+8 Dex); Def 26 (+8

Dex, +8 size); Spd 1 m, fly 2 m (average); VP/WP 1/1; Atk
+16 ranged (by weapon); SQ Bioluminescent; SV Fort -3,
Ref +8, Will -2; SZ F; Face/Reach .1 m by .1 m/.1 m; Str 1,
Dex 26, Con 1, Int 1, Wis 6, Cha 4.
Skills: Move Silently +10, Spot +2, Survival +2.

Bug Catcher
Cost: 10 Weight: .5 kg
Availability: Common Era: RE, R, NR

The children of Dusk typically use a bug catcher to gather

enough insects for the miners of Highland’s Retreat and
for themselves. The device is a simply pole with a hoop and
net at the far end. This device negates any creature of Tiny
or smaller of its size modifier to Defense. Sneaky Duskan
children can catch a light bug unawares and triumphantly
return home with a full jar.

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Galban People
Planet Type: Terrestrial The Galbani come in a variety of appearances, but all are
Climate: Temperate humanoids of ashen skin, totally green eyes and little body
Terrain: Plains, islands hair. As Galbani age, growths emerge on their face at the
Atmosphere: Breathable chin and cheekbones. The maritime tradition exists for
Gravity: Standard all of the Galbani to some degree; from the small fishing
Diameter: 9,500 km ketches of villagers to the giant Adlaran warships. Their
Length of Day: 26 standard hours technology would be considered “feudal” by most galactic
Length of Year: 330 standard days standards, their progress is limited by a lack of access to
Sentient Species: Galbani metals and other materials beneath the endless ocean.
Languages: Galban Despite this, the natives have discovered and accurately
Population: 70 million measured the majority of their solar system, using a system
Species Mix: 100% Galbani of sophisticated observatories with telescopes of amazing
Government: Tribal/Feudal power considering their “feudal” status. Most of their
Major Exports: None buildings make use of sea-mud bricks, dried and fired to
Major Imports: None make reddish colored structures, roads and plazas. The
System/Star: Galos / Gahl people speak a variety of languages, probably counting in
Planets Type Moons the thousands, but there is a nearly universal tongue; the
Van
Maril
Searing rock
Barren rock
0
1
Adlai trade language, which arose from the merchant fleets
of Adlara, from visiting every island in the civilized world.
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Galban Terrestrial 2 Due to limited resources, the island societies regulate
Maris Toxic rock 1 population size through banishment and raiding. The most
Warfield Asteroid field - valuable member of society is a ship captain, responsible
Bov Gas giant 12 for both communication and trade.
Hoso Gas giant 23 Most weapons are melee oriented and crafted from
Narla Frozen rock 1 the native razortooth or stone-coral. While explosives are
Namil Ice ball - known, only stone projectiles are used. Most metals are
so scarce that people trade in iron and copper coin. Other
Description trade commodities include common pearls and other crafts.
The world of Galban is one of oceans dotted with large Bartering is essential to the Galbani people.
islands and nine small continents. There are scant polar
caps and the only freshwater come from the frequent rains. Locations
There are two regions of the planet which still experiences Descriptions of several key locations follow.
volcanic activity, the New Islands and the Burning Lands.
These regions also produce the tsunamis and foment Adlara
hurricanes that affect islands thousands of kilometers The largest and wealthiest continent on Galban, this nation
away. The world is regularly pelted by space debris from demands tribute from over a thousand tribes. Its fleet of
the nearby Warfield asteroid field, which can be seen on black warships protects it from rival states and pirates.
clear nights as a distortion strip across the sky. Galban’s In times of war, the black ships sail under black sails and
two moons are both captured planetoids from the asteroid wreak havoc upon Adlara’s enemies. The interior of Adlara
belt, named Astor and Alba by the native Galbani. The has a few stone and iron deposits with farms strewn
equatorial islands contain the last true Galban forests, about the plains raising grain and root crops. The people
since thousands of years of the Galbani maritime tradition are protected by their Adan, an organization of knights
has greatly reduced the northern continents supply of and soldiers that enforce the will of the Adlaran Emperor.
lumber. Adlara trains the best soldiers and marines on all Galban,
but its leaders continually fight and bicker for the Coral
History Throne. A High Council formed of the wisest and most
There is no history of Galban interacting with the galactic capable Adan care for the daily needs of the nation. The
community. If scouts explore the planet and learn some lingua franca among traders is Adlai, a simple version of
of the various languages, they can learn about the Adlarani. Among the Adlarans, speaking Adlai is a sure sign
mythological Empire of Sand, which once ruled the globe of a foreigner, and therefore, an inferior. Adlaran society is
with ancient magic. This of course, was when no oceans paternalistic and females are second class citizens.
existed. Their mythology also speaks of a great hero,
Alathor Bluesong, who smote the evil emperor and brought Burning Lands
forth a great deluge to wash the world clean. The oceans In the northern hemisphere, east of Adlara lays the
remained and the only sand on Garban now is beneath the fearsome and forboding island continent simply known as
waves and of course, on the endless beaches. the Burning Lands. Massive volcanoes and calderas make
this land one of perpetual ash. Only the most desperate
Galbani come here since no authority dares follow. Any

Galban

permanent settlement would soon be swept under the
lava flows, so anyone in the Burning Lands is a wanderer.
Among the rest of the world, these fearsome nomads are
known as Fire Walkers and their infamy is used to scare
small Galbani to sleep. Among Galbani mythology, the
Burning Lands are where evil souls wander in the afterlife.
Coronos
Considered sacred by most in Adlara and Gheban, this
island separates the two rivals across a thousand kilometers
of water. It is said that Coronos is the sight that Alathor
the White destroyed the Emperor of the Sand. The Coronos
Priesthood is dedicated toward the preservation of Galbani
history and act in several altruistic ways; feeding the poor,
tending the sick and providing amnesty to any who brave
their shores. Coronos is surrounded by reefs deadly to ships
and the turbulent ocean is tough on any fisherman’s ketch.
The priests of Coronos are known by their simple blue
tunics and their musical shell horn, used to greet the new
day and played for every funeral officiated by a Coronos
priest.
Fire Isle and the New Islands
This island is no more than a massive volcano in the midst
of the New Islands. In fact, all the New Islands are part of
the same volcanic system and a new island can rise from
the ocean overnight. Since volcanism is so active, these
lands are perpetually wreathed in steam. Some in Coronos
suspect that the New Islands will one day be like the
Burning Lands. There are rumors that cannibalistic tribes
of Galbani ply these shores in the night, looking for victims
to sacrifice to their dark gods.
Galban
Gheban
A rival of Adlara, this resource poor continent and a
collection of islands are the main fomenters of chaos
and piracy on the high seas. Ghebanese sailors haunt
every bar and dive as ready workers, though few trust
this assortment of thieves and liars. The Ghebanese see a
different picture; they are a strong and cunning people
who take from fools, as evidence by an old Ghebanese
saying; “Fools are easily parted with their iron.” While
the Ghebanese respect the Coronos priests, most of the
sages receive a rough welcome and rarely visit among
these pirate shoals. Among the Ghebanese, a woman is
expected to be as strong as the men and weakness invites
harassment, even from established women. If you are
strong and cunning, the Ghebanese respect you.
New Prestige Class: Adan Knight
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The Adan Knights are a military order devoted to justice
and obedience to their Emperor, ruler of Adlara. These
knights act as enforcers, investigators, judges and spies.
While the Adan are highly respected in Adlara, they are
feared elsewhere. The Adan have almost total immunity to
the law, except for their rigid code of honor and tradition,
such as not killing an unarmed foe and never speaking a
lie. Some thieves think to trap the knight with their own
vows, but every knight is adept at “sidestepping vows.”
The Adan are known for wielding steel swords, able to
shatter the common chit swords of pirates or thieves. Aside
from superior arms and armor, the knights are also feared
as supernatural, able to move faster than a pantheric. The
order trains all who wish, but only a select few have The
Gift. Over time and with enough training, The Gift can
be coaxed out of dormancy, but only these knights are
nowhere near as powerful as those born with it.
It is not unheard of for females to become knights if
born with the Gift, but these rare knights almost all come
from Gheban or Coronos.
Requirements
To qualify to become an Adan Knight, a character must
fulfill the following criteria.
Base Attack Bonus: +3.
Skills: Intimidate 6 ranks, Knowledge (arcane lore) 3
ranks, Pilot 3 ranks.
Feats: Heroic Surge, Force-sensitive.
Special: Must apprentice in Adlara’s Citadel for at least
one year before gaining the benefits of the class.
Game Rule Information
Vitality: Adan Knights gain 1d8 vitality points per level.
The character’s Constitution modifier applies.
Class Skills
The Adan Knight’s class skills, and the key ability for each
skill, are as follows.
Balance (Dex), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha),
Disguise (Cha), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal
(Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Int),
Profession (Wis), Read/Write Language, Ride (Dex), Sense
Motive (Wis), Speak Language, Survival (Wis), Swim (Str),
Treat Injury (Wis).
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Features
Adan Knights gain the following class features.
Starting Feats
An Adan Knight receives the following bonus feats.
Armor Proficiency (light)
Armor Proficiency (medium)
Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive weapons)
Weapon Group Proficiency (martial)
Dedication
The Adan Knight is taught to fight with an Adan Sword
early in preparation for the intricacies of learning The Gift.
All Knights receive the Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Adan
Sword) for free at 1st level.
Control
If an Adan Knight does not already have the Control feat,
she gains it at 1st level.
Bonus Feat
The Adan Knight gains bonus feats at 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th
level. The Adan Knight must meet the prerequisites of the
bonus feat, and the bonus feat must be selected from the
following list:
Advanced Martial Arts, Ambidexterity, Combat Expertise,
Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Frightful Presence, Great
Cleave, Improved Critical, Improved Disarm, Improved
Initiative, Improved Martial Arts, Improved Trip, Martial
Arts, Mobility, Power Attack, Run, Spring Attack, Sunder,
Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Finesse, Weapon Focus,
Whirlwind Attack.
Lord Protector
Upon attaining 3rd level, the Adan Knight is elevated to the
rank of Lord Protector, and may add her Reputation bonus
to her Defense when acting in the defense of others for
one encounter each day.
Fearful Gaze
The Adan Knight has perfected the art of staring
opponents down and using her reputation, martial prowess
and “cold, dead eyes” to great effect. The knight may
attempt to force a foe into “cowering” if she succeeds at
an Intimidate check. The foe continues cowering as long
as the knight continues regarding the foe. If the knight
attacks the foe, the cowering character is now “panicked.”
If the knight turns her back, the foe continues cowering
for 1d4+1 rounds. For a description of “cowering” and
“panicked,” see page 288 of the Revised Core Rulebook. It
is considered dishonorable to strike down a cowering foe,
unless the knight suspects a ruse. 54
Magnificent Strike
When using an Adan Sword in combat, the Adan Knight
may make an attack with a +5 aptitude bonus to strike
and damage at her highest base attack bonus. This attack
is a full round action. Use of this special quality may
provoke an Attack of Opportunity if a second adjacent foe
threatens the knight. If the Adan Knight ever gains Exotic
Weapon Proficiency (lightsaber or Sith sword), this ability
may apply to these weapons as well.
Adan Armor
Each suit of chain and plate armor is constructed of
durable resins harvested in the Citadel’s grove of Amphora
Trees. Each suit is constructed specifically for an individual
knight, as most personalize it with a heraldic device. The
armor takes on a semi-transparent ochre color, though
many are painted over with a colored lacquer.

The Adan Knight

Base Fort Ref Will Defense Reputation
Level Attack Bonus Save Save Save Special Bonus Bonus
1st +0 +2 +1 +0 Starting feats, control, dedication +2 +1
2nd +1 +2 +2 +1 Bonus feat +2 +1
3rd +2 +3 +2 +1 Lord protector +3 +2
4th +3 +3 +3 +2 Bonus feat +3 +2
5th +3 +4 +3 +2 - +4 +3
6th +4 +4 +4 +3 Fearful gaze +4 +3
7th +5 +5 +4 +3 Bonus feat +4 +4
8th +6 +5 +5 +4 - +5 +4
9th +6 +6 +5 +4 Magnificent strike +5 +5
10th +7 +6 +6 +5 Bonus feat +6 +5

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Adan Armor Resin Sword
Armor Type: Medium armor Proficiency Group: Medium Weapon Type: Melee weapon
Cost: not available for sale Damage Reduction: 4 Proficiency Group: Martial Cost: 500
Maximum Dex Bonus: +2 Armor Check Penalty: -3 Damage: 1d8 Critical: 20
Speed: 8 m/4 m Weight: 10.5 kg Weight: 1.5 kg Type: Slashing
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR Fort DC: - Size: Medium-size
Hardness: 5 WP: 8 Break DC: 15
Adan Sword Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR
There are two different types of swords used by the Adan
order; the resin sword and the steel sword. All aspiring Chit Cutlass
knights wield the resin sword, which is also used by the A common weapon among pirates and other islanders, the
Adlaran Infantry. chit cutlass utilizes the shell of the chitraavi, a massive
Each steel sword is individualized and works of art, and crustacean found in all parts of the ocean. Each blade is
as metals are in short supply, are regarded as priceless white with rainbow hues, but is notorious for shattering
treasures. The wielders of such swords regularly destroy the in combat. The weapon is surprisingly light and even if it
inferior chit cutlass in combat. Each is commissioned by chips, this only makes the blade more dangerous in the
the King of Adlara and crafted by the Priests of Coronos. hands of Gheban pirates.
Anywhere but on Galban, their value decreases to 10%.
If an Adan Sword wielder succeeds in Sundering a chit
cutlass or similar material, ignore the hardness when
Chit Cutlass
Weapon Type: Melee weapon
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calculating damage to the item. Proficiency Group: Martial Cost: 100
Damage: 1d8 Critical: 20
Adan Sword Weight: .5 kg Type: Slashing
Weapon Type: Melee weapon Fort DC: - Size: Medium-size
Proficiency Group: Exotic Cost: 10,000 Hardness: 5 WP: 10 Break DC: 10
Damage: 2d6 Critical: 19-20 Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR
Weight: 2.5 kg Type: Slashing Special: On a natural 1, this weapon breaks into several
Fort DC: - Size: Medium-size shards, spraying the user for 1d4 points of damage.
Hardness: 10 WP: 10 Break DC: 20
Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR Fishing Ketch
These small boats are generally based on two distinct
designs; the twin pontoon and the single hull variety. Each

Galban
has its advantages, one being faster and the other able to Adlara Shipyards Marauder Warship
carry more weight. When using these vehicles continue to Class: Aquatic vessel Crew: Skilled +4 (45)
use the standard 2 m by 2 m square grid. Size: Colossal (25 m long) Initiative: -4 (+4 crew, -8 size)
Passengers: 400 Maneuver: -4 (-8 size, +4 crew)
Cargo Capacity: 500 tons Defense: 10 (-8 size, +8 armor)
Twin Pontoon Fishing Ketch Speed: 7 m Shield Points: 0
Class: Aquatic vessel Crew: Skilled +4 (1)
Max Velocity: 20 km/h Hull Points: 175 (DR 15)
Size: Large (4 m long) Initiative: +3 (+4 crew, -1 size)
Cost: 250,000 (trade goods) Atmospheric Speed: -
Passengers: 5 Maneuver: +3 (-1 size, +4 crew)
Altitude: - Altitude: -
Cargo Capacity: 250 kg Defense: 10 (-1 size, +1 armor)
* The Adlaran Warship provides full cover to its passengers.
Speed: 5 m Shield Points: 0
Max Velocity: 16 km/h Hull Points: 20 (DR 5) Weapon: Stone coral cannons (52); Fire Arc: 5 batteries
Cost: 750 credits (barter) Atmospheric Speed: - right, 5 batteries left, 1 battery rear; Attack Bonus: +0
Availability: Prevalent Altitude: - (-8 size, +2 crew, +2 quality, +4 battery fire); Damage:
Era: RE, R, NR *3d10; Range Increment: 20 m.
* The Twin Pontoon Fishing Ketch provides no cover to its passengers. Weapon: Green fire catapults (3); Fire Arc: 1 front, 1
right, 1 left; Attack Bonus: +0 (-8 size, +2 crew, +2
Single Hull Fishing Ketch quality); Damage: **2d10; Range Increment: 10 m.
Class: Aquatic vessel Crew: Skilled +4 (2) Weapon: Ram prow; Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus:
Size: Huge (7 m long) Initiative: +3 (+4 crew, -1 size) Maneuver check; Damage: ***Special; Range Increment:
Passengers: 12
Cargo Capacity: 500 kg
Maneuver: +3 (-1 size, +4 crew)
Defense: 10 (-2 size, +2 armor)
N/A.
*Stone coral cannons fire explosive shells and damage is applied to the
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Speed: 4 m Shield Points: 0 vessel and anyone in the surrounding squares of the impact site.
Max Velocity: 12 km/h Hull Points: 22 (DR 5). **To resolve a green fire catapult, these incendiary capsules burn for
Cost: 1200 (trade goods) Atmospheric Speed: - 10-60 rounds, inflicting damage directly to hull points. Submerging the
Availability: Common Altitude: - fire in water will not quench the flames, but enough sand may. Each
round a crew may attempt to extinguish the flames with sand or other
Era; RE, R, NR
means if they succeed in a Maneuver check (DC 15). Do not use the ship’s
Altitude: - size modifier for this check. It takes at least 5 rounds to reload a green
* The Single Hull Fishing Ketch provides half cover to its passengers. fire catapult.
***To use the Ram prow, the Adlaran Warship must succeed in a Ram
attack against another vessel or target. If the Adlaran Warship succeeds in
Pirate Corsairs a Pilot check (DC 10) the Warship suffers no damage from the ramming
These swift ships are renowned across Galban for their attack. On a failed Pilot check, the Adlaran Warship receives quarter
durability and the cunningness of their captains. Most are damage from the ram attack. See “Ramming and Collisions” in the
shallow hulled vessels with twin sails, a cabin in the back Revised Core Rulebook page 193 for further details.
and several quarters below decks for the crew. These ships
typically have a triangular sail and invariably fly a black Currency
flag. Galbani value metals above all other resources for their
use in naval vessels, weapons and jewelry. While durasteel
Ghebannese Shipyards Pirate Corsair may appear to be exactly what they want, it cannot be
Class: Aquatic vessel Crew: Skilled +4 (45) melted easily with the forges on Galban. Heroes who
Size: Gargantuan (15 m long) Initiative: +0 (+4 crew, -4 size) trade straight durasteel will gain a reputation for passing
Passengers: 90 Maneuver: +0 (-4 size, +4 crew) “counterfeit metal.” However, if the heroes trade iron,
Cargo Capacity: 15 tons Defense: 12 (-4 size, +6 armor) copper or nickel ore, each 1 kilogram is valued at 100
Speed: 8 m Shield Points: 0 credits worth of trade goods.
Max Velocity: 25 km/h Hull Points: 60 (DR 15)
Cost: 15,000 (trade goods) Atmospheric Speed: -
Altitude: - Altitude: - Weapon Group Proficiency (martial)
* The Corsair provides half cover to its passengers. In lower tech worlds, a soldier is trained in a variety of
Weapon: Stone coral cannons (20); Fire Arc: 2 batteries weapons, which in regular galactic society may require an
right, 2 batteries left; Attack Bonus: +2 (-4 size, Exotic Weapon Proficiency to use. This feat is a reflection
+2 crew, +4 battery fire); Damage: *2d10; Range of Feudal societies in the Star Wars galaxy. Use of this feat
Increment: 15 m. includes both the Exotic Weapon Proficiency (longsword)
*Stone coral cannons fire explosive shells and damage is applied to the and the Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive).
vessel and anyone in the surrounding squares of the impact site.

The Pilot Skill

Adlaran Warships
The massive Adlaran vessels use resin and blackwood as
primary building materials and frequently destroy four
or five pirate corsairs with their ramming prow, catapults
spewing green fire and the new stone coral cannons. The
ships sport three masts, over 21 sails, banks of stone coral
cannons and are the unrivalled titans of the waves.
On Galban, this skill is the ability to pilot naval vessels.
If a Galbani attempts to learn how to Pilot Starships, she
must sacrifice 3 skill points on attaining her next level to
overcome her feudal technology level. Until she does so,
she operates the vehicle with a -4 skill penalty, in addition
to any penalties for not having the appropriate Starship
Operation feat. Until she sacrifices the 3 skill points, these
feats cannot be taken.

Galban
The Classes
Each class is available for the Galbani, but GMs may have
to convert high tech feats and skills into their lower tech
equivalents. Other skills do not exist, such as Astrogate
and Computer Use, as the art of navigation is part of the
Survival skill. Other skills, like Pilot, are still applicable to
the low tech vessels on Galban.
An example of converting high tech feats for lower
class feats; the Scoundrel class gets the Weapon Group
Proficiency feats for blaster pistols and simple weapons,
but Galbani scoundrels instead receive the Weapon Group
Proficiency for bows and simple weapons. Other feats may
be exchanged for Weapon Group Proficiency Primitive or
perhaps Martial, depending on the GM’s discretion.
The feudal character quickly picks up the use of
technology and if given the opportunity to learn, she may
pick up the regular starting feats for her class upon her
next level.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Cultural Infiltration
The heroes may be working for xenobiologists or are
entrepreneurs who don’t want to be lynched on planet,
but it is decided that the best course of action for Galban
is to infiltrate the culture and “blend in.” The heroes have
a number of options; they can abduct natives to learn
their language and disguise themselves appropriately or
the heroes can attempt to make friends on some of the
smaller islands. If the heroes decide to abduct a “language
volunteer” then Alyros is a prime target. However, the
heroes hadn’t planned on Alyros’s demands to fix his
problems, including his boat. After a solution to the
language problem is found, either by learning it for
themselves or programming a translator correctly, they
can explore the various island societies to their hearts’
content. Of course, where are they going to stash their
ship? Figuring out the local economy is hard enough, but
where on Galban do they start? Remember that metal
is extremely scarce here and if characters show off their
Galban
“wealth” they may be attacked frequently, especially near
Ghebanese waters. Displays of their superior technology
may spread like wildfire with proclamations of gods
walking the islands to the return of the Emperor of the
Sand. Plus, Alyros still demands their attention to fix every
little problem he has.
Ghebanese Pirates
If the heroes are incognito among the population,
traveling from island to island is a good way to get
attacked by pirates. Perhaps the heroes flashed their
blasters or displayed their “wealth” openly, which invited
the pirates to find them. Or the heroes’ island just
happened to be next on the pirates’ “shakedown list.” Do
the heroes fight the pirates on their own terms? Do the
heroes use high technology to deal with the threat or do
they allow themselves to become captured to learn about
another culture on Galban? If the heroes decide to join the
pirates, which side of the Adlaran and Ghebannese conflict
do they side with? Of course, once the pirate captain
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Vash witnesses the characters’ firepower, he’ll want it for
himself.
Hunk of Burning Land
One of the most intriguing features of Galban is the
volcanically active continent known as The Burning
Lands. It is rumored that desperate rogues and criminals
roam this land in a nomadic lifestyle, perpetually moving
to avoid volcanic flows and eruptions. The problem is
that renowned criminal Indyra Stryfe has escaped the
hangman’s noose in Adlara and is rumored to be heading
to this searing country. The heroes may be acquainted
with Adlaran law or the Ghebanese raiders, but each
side wants this criminal, one for justice and the other to
recruit. The heroes are prevailed upon to find and secure
her. Of course, whichever side the heroes take, the rival has
another party searching for her, either a group of Adan
Knights or a three ship pirate fleet, roaming the coasts
and sending expeditionary parties. The real kicker comes
when the heroes find Indyra Stryfe with a starship; she’s a
career criminal specializing in infiltrating primitive cultures
and stealing treasures. If the heroes are natives, then this
is an excellent way for them to enter a wider galaxy, since
Stryfe’s ship Shadow is droid automated.
Tree Hunters
While the heroes are visiting Adlara, a strange fungus
threatens the Citadel’s grove of Amphorae Trees, also the
source of the Adan Order’s armor, weapons and much
of Adlaran technology. If the heroes announced their
otherworldly origins, then they are blamed for it. If the
heroes are still incognito, they may run across a dying
Adan Knight that charges them to fulfill his quest to
find more Amphora Trees. Sir Danylos’ ship was caught
in a storm and crushed on the rocks of a nearby island,
throwing him to the waves and the mercy of Razorteeth.
If the heroes rescue him from the brink of death, he asks
them to help his quest. The heroes may be motivated by
honor or greed (after all, Gheban would pay gladly for
trees of their own), but they are in search of the illusive
trees. There are several wild islands left in the world, but
their best bet is to check Fire Isle for saplings. Of course
the trees are guarded by cannibal tribes of Galbani and a
pair of Pantherics.
War on the High Seas
The Ghebanese pirate consortium and the Adlaran
kingdom have thrown aside their truce once again and
declared war on the high seas. Perhaps it starts because
of the heroes in a previous adventure, or simply because
Adlara believes it has the power to push Gheban under the
waves. The Adan Knights gird for war, the warships gather
in the northern coves and the pirates call forth all ships
and crew for one last stand against the Adlarans. Who can
stop this madness? Only one person, Princess Ismara Tsali,
recently kidnapped from the Adlaran capital by an Adan
Knight, Sir Rath Valyr, originally of Gheban. The pair went
missing three weeks ago and the Adan Knights believe
Rath fled with his captive to Gheban. Can the heroes
find the fugitives before the oceans turn red with blood?
Things only get more complicated when the heroes find
out Ismara loves her captor and the two married secretly
on Gheban. The heroes can try to turn the pirate council
against Rath, the son of its chairman, Captain Bain Valyr,
but the old pirate can’t have that. Or the heroes could
try to work on Adlaran royal family to stem the tide of
conflict. Perhaps the best course is to take the fugitives
to the neutral ground of Coronos and invite leaders from
both sides to a truce.
Galban
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
The ancient mythology of the Empire of the Sand may
intrigue the heroes to investigate whether the stories are
true. The heroes have access to Core World technology,
namely submersibles. Since the heroes are the only ones
capable of going so deep, the investigation should be a
breeze. Except for the little known fact that ruins litter the
ocean floor. Should the characters follow the myths and
stories, their investigation will lead to an area between the
Burning Lands and Adlara. Of course, what do they make
of the pyramidal structures and various skeletons littering
the ocean floor? Using sensors, the characters detect a
large metallic deposit beneath the sand. A successful
Computer Use check (DC 20) will reveal that a starship
registry responds as Valiant, a Durese escort frigate over
fifteen thousand years old. Nearby is a ruined palace lined
with marble statues and littered with the bones of the
ages. This is the capital of the Emperor of the Sand, and
inside the Durese ship is a terrible plague, undetectable to
sensors. Once the heroes are infected, can they download
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the central computer and figure out what is going on? The
cure is beneath the drowned temple, kept in the throne
room just as Valiant’s computers claim. The truth is that
the Emperor was a Duros captain who subjugated the
people with his technological might, but was unable to
hold the flood waters back from its underground origin.
Aside from the deep sea creatures, the heroes may still
have to contend with the Emperor’s droid bodyguards, still
functional after several millennia beneath the waves. The
current ocean ecosystem escaped from Valiant’s cargo hold
and was meant for a long term terraforming project on
Galban.
Allies and Antagonists
Alyros, Abducted Galbani
This simple fisherman plies the shoals of his island, laying
traps for crustaceans and spearing fish with a tri-pronged
harpoon. He is a master of survival and lives a few islands
away from the Ghebanese, who trade with him for tools he
crafts from the shells and teeth of sea creatures. His small
fishing ketch enables him to venture out further than the
others on his island, which allows him independence. He
is a thin Galbani, with dark gray skin from being in the
sun all the time. Alyros dresses in simple pants, a sash
and walks around barefoot and bare-chested most of the
time. He believes in the ancient sea spirits and tries not to
offend them.
Alyros: Male Galbani Fringer 2; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 15
(+1 Dex, +4 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 18/14; Atk +1 melee
(1d8, harpoon), +1 melee (1d4, knife) or +2 ranged (by
weapon); SQ Barter, feudal; SV Fort +6, Ref +3, Will -1; SZ
M; FP 2; DSP 0; Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 10,
Wis 8, Cha 10.
Equipment: Boat, knife, hand tools and harpoon.
Skills: Climb +7, Craft (tools) +2, Handle Animal +3,
Knowledge (wilderness lore) +3, Knowledge (world lore)
+2, Pilot +6, Read/Write Native Tongue, Speak Adlai,
Speak Native Tongue, Survival +8, Swim +7, Treat Injury
+1.
Feats: Athletic, Rugged, Self-Sufficient, Weapons Group
Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Captain Vash
This Ghebanese villain cares about few things; his ship,
the Queen Mercy and his treasure. He dresses in a variety
of bright colors beneath a dark blue overcoat, which once
belonged to an Adlaran captain. Vash took a shine to it,
with its bright buttons and regal look, that is, after Vash
impaled its previous owner on a chit cutlass. He also serves
on the Ghebenese council of captains, one among twelve
of the most powerful corsairs to raid the open seas. He is a
world traveler, having sailed around the globe several times
while hunting both Adlaran merchants and the largest
predators of the sea, including Razorteeth. He was once a
fisherman before an Adlaran war party burned his house to
the ground and executed his family as pirate sympathizers.
Vash vowed to turn the oceans red with Adlara’s blood and
has grown rich in the process. His men respect and fear
Vash, known for his quick mood changes.
Captain Vash: Male Galbani Fringer 4/Scoundrel 5; Init +2
(+2 Dex); Def 18 (+2 Dex, +6 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 55/
12; Atk +7/+2 melee (1d3+1, punch), +7/+2 melee (1d8+1,
chit cutlass) or +8/+3 ranged (by weapon); SQ Barter,
Fringer bonus class skill (Balance, Bluff), illicit barter, jury-
rig +2, lucky (1/day), precise attack +1; SV Fort +6, Ref +8,
Will +2; SZ M; FP 3; DSP 3; Rep +1; Str 12, Dex 14, Con
12, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 14.
Equipment: Chit cutlass, pirate coat and clothes, Queen
Mercy.
Skills: Appraise +7, Balance +10, Bluff +14, Climb +7,
Craft (tools) +4, Escape Artist +7, Gamble +6, Handle
Animal +5, Hide +10, Jump +7, Knowledge (politics) +5,
Knowledge (tactics) +5, Knowledge (world lore) +5, Listen
+9, Move Silently +10, Pilot +12, Profession (fisherman)
+1, Read/Write Aldai, Read/Write Ghebanese, Speak Adlai,
Speak Coronos, Speak Ghebanese, Spot +9, Survival +5,
Swim +7, Tumble +9.
Feats: Acrobatic, Alertness, Athletic, Combat Expertise,
Dodge, Heroic Surge, Skill Emphasis (Bluff), Trick, Weapons
Group Proficiency (martial, primitive weapons, simple
weapons).
Indyra Stryfe
While she looks like a Ghebanese, this is nothing more than
a clever disguise. This career imposter uses a specialized
droid translator to get around language barriers, but
requires a subject’s brain to scan into the computer on
her ship. It also helps being a Clawdite shapeshifter, able
to emulate any humanoid she wishes to. Her disguise is
complete and she rarely uses technology unless she needs
to in primitive worlds, not after being lynched for being a
“witch” during her last caper.
Indyra Stryfe: Female Clawdite Scoundrel 5/Changeling
5; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 20 (+1 Dex, +7 class, +2 misc);
Galban
Spd 10 m; VP/WP 65/14; Atk +5/+0 melee (1d4-1, crit
20, punch), +7/+2 melee (2d6+2-1, vibrorapier) or +7/+2
ranged (3d6, blaster pistol); SQ Illicit barter, impersonation
(+5 Disguise), lucky (1/day), master linguist, minor
transformation, precise attack +1, shapeshift, quick change
(attack action), Shapeshifter; SV Fort +4, Ref +8, Will +4;
SZ M; FP 3; DSP 2; Rep +0; Str 8, Dex 12, Con 14, Int 14,
Wis 10, Cha 16.
Equipment: Blaster pistol, comlink, custom leather
jerkin (DR 1), utility belt, vibrorapier.
Skills: Appraise +10, Astrogate +10, Balance +3, Bluff
+12, Computer Use +7, Disable Device +7, Disguise +33,
Entertain (dance) +5, Entertain (harp) +5, Escape Artist
+6, Gather Information +13, Hide +6, Knowledge (alien
species) +8, Knowledge (streetwise) +4, Move Silently +5,
Pilot +6, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Clawdite, Repair
+9, Sleight of Hand +9, Speak Adlai, Speak Basic, Speak
Calamari, Speak Clawdite, Speak Durese, Speak Huttese,
Speak Rodese, Speak Zeltron, Spot +5, Tumble +9.
Feats: Defensive Martial Arts, Low Profile, Martial
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Arts, Mimic, Skill Emphasis (Bluff), Weapon Finesse
(Vibrorapier), Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
simple weapons, vibro weapons), Worldwise.
Shadow
Indyra Stryfe’s personal starship is a masterpiece of
infiltration technology and droid automation. This small
and sleek custom design from SoroSuub is protected by
military grade shield generators and the most sophisticated
sensor mask devised. The ship has a reflective chrome
surface but alters its coloration like a chameleon according
to its surroundings when the sensor mask is employed.
While this technology doesn’t qualify as a real cloaking
device, it is enough to keep Shadow hidden on any planet
from both sensors and the casual eye.
SoroSuub Personal Courier 5D
Class: Space transport Crew: 5 (Normal +2)
Size: Small (30 m long) Initiative: +3 (+2 crew, +1 size)
Hyperdrive: x1.5 (backup x6) Maneuver: +3 (+1 size, +2 crew)
Passengers: 5 Defense: 21 (+1 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 25 tons Shield Points: 90 (DR 20)
Consumables: 6 months Hull Points: 150 (DR 20)
Cost: 203,000 (new)
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Average, 10 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 1100 km/h (18 squares/action)
Weapon: Laser cannons (2); Fire Arc: Any; Attack Bonus: +6
(+1 size, +1 crew, +4 fire control); Damage: 4d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Concussion missile launcher (1); Fire Arc: Front;
Damage: 8d10x2; Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Notes: Sensor Mask (Amazing +8). Camouflage ability (gains
+20 equipment bonus to Hide checks, but only if ship does not
move and is not powered up).
Sir Danylos
This Adan Knight was charged to find Amphora Tree
replacements for the sick trees in the grove, or some
kind of cure. He is a middle aged veteran of countless
battles and honor driven to achieve his goal. Danylos is
also strong in The Gift, with quicksilver reactions and
does not hesitate to take life. He is tall for a Galbani with
several tattoos decorating his body, with a pair of serpents
entwining his forearms in particular.
Sir Danylos: Adult Male Galbani, Soldier 3/Adan Knight 5;
Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def 20 (+2 Dex, +8 class); Spd 10 m; VP/
WP 78/16; Atk +8/+3 melee (1d3+2, punch), +8/+3 melee
(1d4+2, knife), +8/+3 melee (2d6+2, crit 19-20, Adan
Sword) or +8/+3 ranged (by weapon); SQ Dedication, lord
protector; SV Fort +10, Ref +6, Will +3; SZ M; FP 3; DSP
0; Rep +4; Str 14, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 12.
Equipment: Adan steel sword, cloak, knife, resin armor
(DR 4).
Skills: Balance +5, Climb +2, Diplomacy +7, Gather
Information +6, Handle Animal +2, Intimidate +10,
Knowledge (Arcane lore) +5, Knowledge (tactics) +5,
Knowledge (world lore) +4, Pilot +5, Profession (soldier)
+2, Read/Write Native Tongue, Repair +4, Sense Motive
+5, Speak Adlai, Speak Native Tongue, Swim +4, Treat
Injury +3.
Force Skills: Battlemind +10, Empathy +3, Enhance
Ability +9, Friendship +5, Heal Self +10.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Athletic,
Dodge, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Adan Sword), Force-
Sensitive, Heroic Surge, Mobility, Power Attack, Spring
Attack, Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency (martial,
primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Force Feats: Control.
Captain Bain Valyr
The most powerful pirate captain of Gheban is nearly sixty
with pronounced horn growths, sun darkened skin and an
evil gleam in his black eyes. He rarely leaves the Gheban
capital anymore, but manages a fleet of fifty pirate ships,
a majority captained by his many sons and daughters. Bain
has several wives, spread over Gheban in small towns and
large cities and has more children than he can count, since
polygamy is the norm in Gheban.
Bain is a cold, calculating and intimidating person,
having attained his position through backstabbing, duels
and open warfare. Among the pirates, he is known as “Iron
Gut” because he can still take a punch. For an old Galbani,
Bain Valyr is as physically fit as anyone could ever hope to
be. When he was younger, he often found refuge in the
Fire Isles by gaining the trust of several cannibal tribes.
It is said he once wanted to be an Adan Knight, but was
rejected for not having the Gift.
Bain Valyr: Old Male Galbani Scoundrel 5/Noble 2/Crimelord
5; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 21 (+1 Dex, +8 class, +2 misc);
Spd 10 m; VP/WP 65/12; Atk +7/+2 melee (2d4+1, crit
19-20, punch), +7/+2 melee (1d8+1, chit sword) or +7/+2
ranged (by weapon); SQ Contacts (x2), favor +1, illicit
barter, inspire confidence, inspire fear -2, lucky (1/day),
minions, precise attack +1, resource access; SV Fort +3, Ref
+10, Will +9; SZ M; FP 3; DSP 7; Rep +9; Str 12, Dex 12,
Con 12, Int 16, Wis 13, Cha 15.
Equipment: Chit sword, pirate coat, fleet of ships.
Skills: Appraise +14, Balance +8, Bluff +20, Climb +3,
Galban
Diplomacy +12, Disguise +10, Escape Artist +9, Gamble
+8, Gather Information +11, Hide +9, Intimidate +14,
Knowledge (Streetwise) +10, Knowledge (Tactics) +6,
Knowledge (World lore) +6, Listen +9, Move Silently +5,
Pilot +8, Profession (pirate) +4, Read/Write Ghebennese,
Repair +4, Sense Motive +10, Speak Adlai, Speak
Ghebennese, Swim +3, Tumble +6.
Feats: Athletic, Defensive Martial Arts, Heroic Surge,
Improved Martial Arts, Infamy, Martial Arts, Persuasive,
Skill Emphasis (Bluff), Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, simple weapons).
Princess Ismara Tsali
The beautiful and pampered heir to the Amber Throne
of Adlara, Ismara Tsali is an unruly child barely ready for
adulthood. She is normally cold, condescending and acts
superior to everyone around her, but her heart was stolen
by her knight, Rath Valyr. Ismara is a thin Galbani, without
the characteristic facial horns but arrayed with long, raven
dark hair that reaches to her feet, usually wound up with
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solid gold hair sticks. She has been trained in bureaucracy
and the “diplomacy of the heart,” able to use her feminine
charms and attributes to great affect without actually
doing much of anything. She favors the Adlaran coat,
a high necked traveler’s coat draped with buttons and
buckles.
Ismara Tsali: Female Galbani Noble 6; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def
16 (+2 Dex, +4 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 35/12; Atk +3
melee (1d3-1, punch), +3 melee (1d4-1, knife), +3 melee
(1d6-1/1d6-1, quarterstaff) or +6 ranged (1d8, bow); SQ
Coordinate +1, favor +2, inspire confidence, Noble bonus
class skill (Balance), resource access; SV Fort +3, Ref +5,
Will +6; SZ M; FP 3; DSP 1; Rep +2; Str 9, Dex 14, Con
12, Int 14, Wis 10, Cha 16.
Equipment: Adlaran coat, bow, knife, quarterstaff.
Skills: Appraise +5, Balance +9, Craft (clothing) +7,
Diplomacy +14, Disguise +10, Entertain (dance) +12,
Entertain (song) +12, Knowledge (cultures) +5, Knowledge
(politics) +6, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +3, Knowledge
(world lore) +5, Profession (diplomat) +5, Read/Write
Native Tongue, Sense Motive +9, Speak Adlai, Speak
Native Tongue.
Feats: Athletic, Headstrong, Lithe, Persuasive,
Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency (primitive
weapons, simple weapons).
Sir Rath Valyr
A son of the pirate king of Gheban, his education among
the Adan Knights was part of a hostage/trade agreement
between the two nations. He has trained since he was ten
years of age and came into his burgeoning abilities. The
Ghebannese frequently consigned people with The Gift to
become witches and fortune tellers, but the great pirate
king had something else on his mind for this son; to learn
the Adlarans’ secrets for future profit. In the process of
learning Adlaran culture, Rath became acquainted with the
princess Ismara Tsali. He became of favorite of the young
woman and participated in tournaments for her honor.
 While Rath took his steel sword, he couldn’t take his
resin armor. He used his burgeoning ability to alter the
world about him to affect Ismara’s and his escape off
Adlara. While a relatively young knight, Rath is more
interested in his own love with Ismara and will strike down
anyone who stands in their way. He doesn’t realize what
his love for Ismara is doing to him, since he has become
jealous of her and suspicious of everyone around him. He
is a dark Galbani with the prominent Ghebanese traits;
thin, tall and grinning, but without the jewelry common to
his culture.
Rath Valyr: Male Galbani Soldier 3/Adan Knight 3; Init +1
(+1 Dex); Def 18 (+1 Dex, +7 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 50/
14; Atk +6 melee (1d3+1, punch), +6 melee (1d4+1, knife),
+6 melee (2d6+1, crit 19-20, Adan Sword) or +6 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Dedication, lord protector; SV Fort +9,
Ref +4, Will +2; SZ M; FP 2; DSP 2; Rep +3; Str 12, Dex
13, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 10, Cha 14.
Equipment: Adan Sword, knife.
Skills: Balance +3, Craft (simple and primitive weapons)
+5, Disguise +3, Gather Information +5, Handle Animal +3,
Intimidate +10, Knowledge (Arcane lore) +7, Knowledge
(tactics) +3, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +2, Knowledge
(world lore) +2, Pilot +4, Read/Write Adlaran, Read/Write
Ghebanese, Repair +2, Sense Motive +2, Speak Adlai, Speak
Adlaran, Speak Ghebanese, Survival +3, Treat Injury +3.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +3, Battlemind +4, Enhance
Ability +5, Heal Self +5, Move Object +2
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Athletic,
Dodge, Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Adan Sword), Force-
Sensitive, Heroic Surge, Mobility, Rugged, Weapons Group
Proficiency (martial, primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Control.
Imperial Guard Droids
These ancient war machines once stood guard around
the Emperor of the Sand, a powerful Force-user turned
dictator of a primitive people. Their construction included
a few Force tricks, enabling the droids to outlive their
master. They appear as copper plated humanoids with a
Mandalorian style visor.
Imperial Guard Droids: Thug 5/Soldier 5; Init +1 (+1 Dex);
Def 15 (+1 Dex, +5 class, -1 size); Spd 10 m; VP/WP
55/22; Atk +14/+9 melee (1d8+5, claw), +14/+9 melee
(2d8+5, Force Pike) or +6/+6/+6/+1 or +4/+4/+4/+4/-1
ranged (4d8, crit 19-20, heavy repeating blasters); SQ 4th
Degree Droid; SV Fort +12, Ref +3, Will +4; SZ L; Rep +2;
Str 20, Dex 13, Con 16, Int 8, Wis 14, Cha 10.
Equipment: 360 vision, heavy repeating blasters (2),
force pike, infrared vision, locked access, motion sensors,
rust inhibitor, sonic sensors, telescopic vision, vocabulator,
weapon mounts (2).
Skills: Hide -3, Intimidate +13, Knowledge (bureaucracy)
+1, Knowledge (world lore) +2, Listen +4, Pilot +3, Read/
Write Binary, Repair +2, Speak Binary, Spot +4, Survival
+4.
Galban
Feats: Ambidexterity, Armor Proficiency (light), Cleave,
Multishot, Point Blank Shot, Power Attack, Rapid Shot,
Rugged, Toughness, Toughness, Two-weapon Fighting,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
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heavy weapons, simple weapons, slug throwers, vibro
weapons).
New Species: Galbani
The maritime cultures of Galban do not regard each other
as equals, but rather as rival nations and tribes. War,
pillaging and kidnapping is common between the island
people, but the powerful might Adlara serves to offer
calm in the storm, where Galbani work the earth and try
to subjugate or unite the surrounding islands in turns.
Physiologically the Galbani are dissimilar culturally, with
different values and motivations. Among the “barbaric
tribes” of the New Islands, cannibalism is accepted while
on Adlara, students study at universities.
Galbani Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: +2 Con, -2 Wis.
g Medium-size: As medium-sized creatures, Galbani
have no special modifiers due to their size.
g Speed: Galbani base speed is 10 meters.
g Bonus Feat: Athletic.
g Multiple languages: Galbani speak a variety of
tongues depending on their origin. However, the
trade language Adlai, promoted by the merchant
traders of Adlara, reaches into even the most primitive
communities on the far side of the globe. Most
Galbani are not literate.
Galbani Commoner: Adult Male Galbani, Commoner 1; Init
+0 (+0 Dex); Def 10 (+0 Dex, +0 class); Spd 10m; VP/WP -
/12; Atk +0 melee (1d3, punch) or +0 ranged (by weapon);
SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will -1; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep +0;
Str 10, Dex 10, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 10.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Craft (any one) +1, Knowledge (any one) +1,
Profession (any one) +1, Speak Adlai, Speak Galbani native.
Feats: Athletic.
New Creatures: Amphora Tree
While the Amphora Trees are not sentient, they do react
to outside stimuli and attempt to capture prey with a
sticky resin secreted in large reservoirs. After the resin is
heated and shaped, a simple application of saltwater and a
secret chemical extract hardens the resin to the strength of
steel. The last Amphora Trees are found only in the Adan
Knights’ Citadel; though it is rumored a few wild trees can
still be found on the Fire Isle. Unwary climbers can get
trapped by the resin and eventually ingested by the tree.
The creature reproduces by ejecting a seed pod from deep
within its resin pool after a century long gestation period.
The creature can be transplanted and will sometimes move
of its own volition (2 m) until it grows to “medium-size.”
Some trees are black hearted rogues, twisted by the dark
side, but most Amphora Trees reject these gnarled growths
from their forest. The stats below are for a fully grown and
immobile tree.
Aside from drugging the creature, the only way to
approach without being attacked is with a successful
Empathy check (DC 10) or a Handle Animal check (DC 15).
The DC increase by 5 for wild or dark side trees.
Amphora Tree: Forest Scavenger 5; Init -2 (-2 Dex); Def 9 (-
2 Dex, -2 Size, +3 natural); DR 5; Spd 0 m; VP/WP 52/44;
Atk +11 melee (1d6+10, crit 20, slam or grapple) and +6
melee (2d6+10, crit 20, resin smother) or -1 ranged (by
weapon); SQ Force-using; SV Fort +10, Ref -1, Will +2; SZ
H; Face/Reach 6 m by 6 m/4 m; FP 3; Str 30, Dex 6, Con
22, Int 3, Wis 12, Cha 4.
Skills: Spot +9, Survival +3.
Force Skills: Empathy +5, See Force +3.
Feats: Force-Sensitive.
Force Feats: Sense.
New Creatures: Pantheric
These cunning predators abound on each of the continents
except the Burning Lands. The creatures hunt on the plains
yet are unafraid of the water, able to swim for kilometers
to find new hunting grounds. The creature is sleek, quick
and armed with retractable claws. Its powerful hind legs
allow it to leap higher than a man and its savage claws
enable it to climb to the high ground. It is a cunning
predator, renowned for its ability to outwit Galbani.
Legend claims these creatures ask its victims a riddle,
which invariably fail and get eaten. This is the reason
Galbani create walls around their villages and towns.
New Creatures: Razortooth
These ocean predators are the most feared in all the
islands, but also the source of every warrior’s pride. Among
island Galbani, the day a youth kills a razortooth is the
day he becomes an adult. The creature is relatively dumb,
but fierce and vicious. One of its time honored tactics is to
play dead, and then strike without warning. It is known to
patrol both the shallows and the deep waters, always eager
for an easy meal or a mighty chase. Once a Razortooth
selects its prey, it does not change its mind until its belly
is full. The creature is a bluish gray, aptly camouflaged for
its environment and is shaped like a canoe, with a jaw full
of serrated teeth, beady black eyes and lined from snout
to tail with a fine row of horns paralleling its spine. These
creatures can reach lengths of 4 meters.
Razortooth: Aquatic Predator 5; Init +6 (+2 Dex, +4
Improved Initiative); Def 15 (+2 Dex, +3 natural); Spd 10
m (swim); VP/WP 48/16; Atk +8 melee (1d6+3, crit 20,
slam) and +3 melee (1d8+3, crit 20, bite) or +7 ranged (by
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weapon); SV Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +2; SZ M; Face/Reach 1
m by 3 m/2 m; Str 16, Dex 14, Con 16, Int 7, Wis 12, Cha
10.
Skills: Listen +5, Spot +7, Survival +3, Swim +10.
Feats: Improved Initiative, Track.
Large Razortooth: Aquatic Predator 10; Init +5 (+1 Dex, +4
Improved Initiative); Def 13 (+1 Dex, -1 size, +3 natural);
Spd 12 m (swim); VP/WP 95/18; Atk +14/+9 melee
(1d8+5, crit 20, slam) and +9/+4 melee (2d6+5, crit 20,
bite) or +10/+5 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort +11, Ref +8,
Will +4; SZ L; Face/Reach 1 m by 3 m/2 m; Str 20, Dex 12,
Con 18, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 10.
Skills: Listen +5, Spot +9, Survival +3, Swim +12.
Feats: Alertness, Improved Initiative, Stamina, Track.

Pantheric: Forest Predator 8; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 13 (+1

Dex, -1 size, +3 natural); Spd 12 m; VP/WP 85/22; Atk
+13/+8 melee (1d8+6, crit 20, claw) and +8/+3 melee
(2d6+6, crit 20, bite) or +8/+3 ranged (by weapon); SV
Fort +12, Ref +7, Will +4; SZ L; Face/Reach 1 m by 3 m/2
m; Str 22, Dex 13, Con 22, Int 6, Wis 14, Cha 12.
Skills: Hide +10, Intimidate +4, Listen +11, Move
Silently +8, Spot +6.
Feats: Alertness, Stealthy, Track.

Galban
Hel Hel
Planet Type: Barren Neutron stars are the remnants of a supernova and not
Climate: Frigid readily visible aside from sensors that detect gravitonic
Terrain: Mountains, deserts fields and radiation. Hel was originally two standard
Atmosphere: Toxic solar masses before it underwent cataclysmic destruction,
Gravity: Standard vaporizing every inner planet except for the planet with
Diameter: 16,600 km the same name. The star Hel emits pulses of radiation
Length of Day: 23 standard hours along its poles in pulses like a lighthouse at night. These
Length of Year: 320 standard days are invisible to the eye but overwhelming to sensors as
Sentient Species: None radiation. This pulse is called the pulsar wind, similar to
Languages: None the “solar wind” of stars that haven’t exhausted all their
Population: Unknown fuel. Neutron stars are incredibly dense and distort light
Species Mix: Unknown waves around it. If a ship gets too close it may not be able
Government: None to pull away from its gravity field.
Major Exports: None
Major Imports: None Melted Mountains
System/Star: Hel/Hel Crouching on the far side of the planet from the Necropolis
Planets Type Moons is a range of mountains blasted when Hel’s star erupted in
Hel
Hel’s Road
Toxic rock
Asteroid field
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fury. Black ash covers every surface, but without light no
one can tell. Sensor readings indicate a high presence of
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Abydos Gas giant 3 radiation and minerals from these mountains.
Fenris Frozen rock 1
Necropolis
Description Near an ancient mountain range are the largest ruins of
The Hel system is the remains of a star that went the entire planet. Skyscrapers lie on their sides, vehicles sit
supernova, leaving behind a neutron star. Amazingly, in the darkness and monuments crumble under their own
an inner system planet escaped the star’s catastrophic weight. The twinkling stars of the heavens provide the
death throes and continues to drift through space. Casual only light, though Hel’s neutron star still delivers bursts of
travelers will pass right by the system, but anyone that radiation as it spins one hundred times per second.
stops to investigate the dead world may find ancient cities
dotting its landscape, toppled skyscrapers and empty For the GM
winding streets. The planet has no sign of life or power The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
sources. While Hel still retains an electromagnetic field in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
due to volcanism, radiation from the neutron star killed all stop reading now.
life on the planet. This world once had mountains, plains
and oceans. Now the mountains are covered with ash, the
plains are barren and the oceans are a level 1 radiation Adventures
source. Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.

History
The history of Hel is unknown at the present, though
some can take a guess. What is known is that its star went
supernova, leaving a neutron star for the remaining system
to orbit. The star’s destruction obliterated every inner
planet except one, which retains its original orbit. Intrepid
adventurers may figure out Hel’s dark secret, but whether
they survive is the will of the Force. Some starships
traveling through the Velos Sector never make it past
Hel, though figuring out where a ship disappears in space
requires a tracking device or dumb luck. There is no record
of anyone visiting the system.
People
There are no living people on Hel, just the ruins of a
civilization.
Locations
Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Emergency Signal
The heroes can be anywhere in the galaxy when they
receive a faint emergency signal from only a few parsecs
away. The signal is the automated kind, unable to transmit
audio or visual data. It fades from sensors after only a
few minutes, making the heroes the sole witnesses that
it even occurred. When the heroes investigate the source,
they are in the middle of nowhere. At the edge of their
sensor range, the signal is weak but as the heroes’ ship
approaches a massive metal object in space, they are
attacked with a series of ion pulses and tractor beams.
The most horrifying thing is when the metal object opens
a gaping maw to swallow their ship. The gargantuan ship
then creates a rip in the space-time continuum, journeying
through a variation of hyperspace back to the Hel system.
Can the heroes escape this ghost junkyard? Will the
walking dead climb aboard and rend everyone apart? Or
will the heroes become one with the darkness in Hel?

Hel

Automaton
Ghost Station
The heroes’ sensors pick up a glitch in Hel’s Road.
It appears to be a power source and a static filled
transmission. The woman’s face is blue and her eyes
have no pupils, but she looks human. Her speech is
incomprehensible with the static, but the message is
repeated twice before the power signal fades along with
the transmission. Navigating through the asteroid field is
hard enough ( Pilot check DC 15, 20 and 25 every round
or suffer collisions of 2d10x2 to 4d10x2). A good sensor
operator can follow a sparse asteroid field trail directly
to the source; a gigantic space station, damaged from
collisions and drifting as aimlessly as the rest of the refuse.
The heroes can dock and explore, but the stale air has a
sulfuric smell. The station is empty of all life and nothing
has much power. Doors must be forced open and heroes
will be lucky to find a computer with enough energy to
pull up floor plans. The interesting thing happens when
the characters find the research laboratory and the rows of
coffin-like canisters with dim shadow faces beneath their
icy viewports. One canister is already open, near the rear.
The Helion Electra has been free on the station for weeks
with little to eat or drink… and the heroes will do nicely
for her to escape this deathtrap. It also helps that Electra
knows how to control the station security droids, and now
that she has a convenient power source (the heroes’ ship)
she is now the last Lady of Hel. Can the heroes escape? Or
have they unwittingly saved the remnants of a dead race?
Investigating a Barren World
The heroes may be curious about this anomaly in the
Velos Sector; what could protect an interior planet
from a supernova? Even the massive planetary shield
generators of Coruscant couldn’t save the city planet if
its star died. The real question is, what saved the planet
and if it is still there. Whether the heroes are just trying
Hel
to make a credit or find a counter to the Death Star,
investigating Hel sounded like a good idea. That is, until
they actually get there. A logical place to search is the
Necropolis, perpetually under cover of night. Since Hel
has no atmosphere, protective space suits are the only
way to investigate. The streets are empty, ancient vehicles
sit rusting and skyscrapers lay toppled, but in the city
something moves. Nothing but a motion sensor can get
a fix. The shambling figures don’t radiate heat but Force
users can detect them if close enough. The figures stay
near the edges of their sensor ranges, pausing until the
heroes have gone far enough. Then, from all sides, the
immune system of Hel attacks. Can the heroes find the
ancient device deep beneath the Necropolis or will they
be overwhelmed by the life sensing automatons? Can the
heroes just get back to their ship? Will they join the dead
in the last city of Hel? The only real answer is deep under
the ruined city where massive shield generators wait along
with the automated Necropolis Command computer.
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Melted Mountain Hop
Through bad luck or part of the previous adventures,
the heroes are stuck in the Necropolis without their ship
and no way off the planet. Their air supply and power
is limited while automatons continue to wander the
dark streets. Things look bleak until the heroes hole up
in a large building deep in the heart of the Necropolis.
When someone trips a motion sensor, the lights flare on
and sentry droids come alive. After a brief firefight, the
heroes realize they are in a military complex with power,
albeit limited as the lights fade. When they search the
offices, one of the heroes comes across a holographic map
detailing the world of Hel and its landscape. A spaceport
is marked across the world in a range of mountains. Now
the heroes only have to figure out how to cross the vast
distance. Some of these vehicles might work if given
enough elbow grease. The real problem is the limited air
and power while traveling on a world of the walking dead.
Of course, they can only hope a functional shuttle can be
found.
New Prestige Class: Helion Architect
The merging of technology and mysticism within Helion
culture produced a select class of rulers. These Helions
reached the pinnacle of their technology while the Duros
were still living in caves. The Helion machines are the
authors of myth in several species’ past, since they actively
explored the galaxy looking to trade, but all they found
were primitive life forms. The Helions bore the awful
burden of being alone in the galaxy with no peers. That is,
until they met the Hutts, and made war upon their home
world with Hel’s war machines. During that conflict, Hel’s
star grew unstable. The race abandoned their projects
across the galaxy and rallied to save their planet from
destruction.
Requirements
To qualify to become a Helion Architect, a character must
fulfill the following criteria.
 The Helion Architect
Base Fort Ref Will Defense Reputation
Level Attack Bonus Save Save Save Special Bonus Bonus
1st +0 +1 +0 +2 Starting feats, diabolic design +2 +1
2nd +1 +1 +1 +2 Force training, ward (warning) +2 +1
3rd +2 +2 +1 +3 Mechanical might (+2) +3 +2
4th +3 +2 +2 +3 Force training, bonus feat +3 +2
5th +3 +3 +2 +4 Helion sorcery +4 +3
6th +4 +3 +3 +4 Ward (trap) +4 +3
7th +5 +4 +3 +5 Mechanical might (+4) +5 +4
8th +6 +4 +4 +5 Bonus feat +5 +4
9th +6 +5 +4 +6 Ward inferno +6 +5
10th +7 +5 +5 +6 Cosmic machinery +6 +5
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Base Attack Bonus: +3. and 4th level. This bonus Force feat is selected from the
Skills: Craft (any) 3 ranks, Knowledge (engineering) 6 following list:
ranks, Knowledge (Arcane lore) 6 ranks and Repair 3 ranks. Control, Sense.
Feats: Alter and Force-Sensitive. Once one of these Force feats is selected, its associated
Special: Must apprentice under a Helion Architect for at Force skills become class skills for the character.
least one year.
Bonus Feat
Game Rule Information The Helion Architect gains bonus feats at 4th and 8th level.
Vitality: Helion Architects gain 1d8 vitality points per The Helion Architect must meet the prerequisites of the
level. The character’s Constitution modifier applies. bonus feat, and the bonus feat must be selected from the
following list:
Class Skills Exotic Weapon Proficiency (any), Focus, Frightful
The Helion Architect’s class skills, and the key ability for Presence, Malevolent, Mind Trick, Skill Emphasis (any)
each skill, are as follows.
Astrogate (Int), Bluff (Cha), Computer Use (Int), Craft Helion Sorcery
(Int), Demolitions (Int), Disable Device (Int), Disguise (Cha), At 2nd level the Helion Architect gains the Special Quality
Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Int), Pilot (Dex), Profession Helion Sorcery, which allows access to the Alchemy Skill
(Wis), Read/Write Language, Repair (Int), Speak Language, and provides a +3 bonus. If the Helion Architect acquires
and Treat Injury (Wis). Sith Sorcery, this bonus increases to +4. The Helion
Architect must have at least 4 Dark Side Points to use this
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier. Special Quality.

Class Features Ward (warning)

Helion Architects gain the following class features.
Starting Feats
A Helion Architect receives the following bonus feats.
Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive weapons)
Diabolic Design
The Helion Architect gains a +3 bonus to any Craft and
Repair check, providing she has at least 5 ranks in the
appropriate skill. If the Helion Architect modifies a weapon,
armor or vehicle, it gains a one time bonus of +1 to the
appropriate modification (or +10% for speed).
Force Training
The Helion Architect gains a bonus Force feat at 2nd
At 2nd level the Helion Architect gains the ability to create
wards of warning with the Force. Each ward is triggered
by a preset condition, from simple movement to a specific
individual. The Helion Architect can exempt herself or
anyone she has had a Telepathic contact (DC 10). When
triggered, this ward alerts the Helion Architect through the
Force as if she were there, even if lightyears from the ward.
The ward’s maximum trigger range is equal to 2 meters
per Force-user level of the Helion Architect or smaller as
desired. It takes 5 rounds to create the invisible ward (See
Force DC 30) and costs 5 vitality points. The ward lasts
until triggered.
Ward (trap)
At 6th level the Helion Architect gains the ability to create
wards of entrapment with the Force. Each ward is triggered

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individual. The Helion Architect can exempt herself or
anyone she has had a Telepathic contact (DC 10) with.
When triggered, this ward traps anyone within it with the
Move Object skill, as if the Helion Architect were to “take
10.” If the victims fail their Will saving throw (DC 10+
Architect’s Force-user level), they are rendered immobile
for 1 minute per Force-user level of the Helion Architect.
The ward’s maximum trigger range is equal to 2 meters per
Force level of the Helion Architect or smaller as desired.
It takes 10 rounds to create the invisible ward (See Force
DC 25) and costs 10 vitality points. The ward lasts until
triggered.
Ward (inferno)
At 9th level the Helion Architect gains the ability to create
wards of inferno with the Force. Each ward is triggered
by a preset condition, from simple movement to a specific
individual. The Helion Architect can exempt herself or
anyone she has had a Telepathic contact (DC 10). When
triggered, this ward burns any victims with a sulfurous
flame, inflicting 5d8 damage (Reflex Save DC 20 for half
damage). The ward’s maximum trigger range is equal to
2 meters per Force-user level of the Helion Architect or
smaller as desired. The inferno range equals the trigger
range. It takes 30 rounds to create the invisible ward (See
Force DC 20) and costs 15 vitality points. The ward lasts
until triggered.
Mechanical Might
At 3rd level the Helion Architect can craft Force-imbued
machines that function as mastercraft items. This Force
bonus is cumulative with the mastercraft special quality,
but a Helion Architect can only imbue a machine she has
helped craft. Imbuing a machine with the Force requires
the sacrifice of 1 Force Point during the final Craft check.
Failing the Craft check wastes the Force Point. This bonus
increases to +4 at 7th level.
Cosmic Machinery
At 10th level the Helion Architect can craft machines
powerful enough to change the space-time continuum
and temporarily rewrite the rules of physics. This is the
pinnacle of the Helion Architect’s career and requires all
of the Helion Architect’s attention for at least one year.
The device requires ten separate Craft checks, each with
a sacrificed Force Point and a progressive DC; 5, 10, 15,
18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 30 and 35. The device is up to the
player’s imagination and the GM’s discretion, but previous
Architects have crafted planet moving machines, devices
to protect a world from a supernova and the huge Hades
starship.
Automaton Alchemy
Several cultures fear the walking dead, evidenced by
numerous holodramas and cultural myths. For the Helion
Architects, the body is just a machine and the secrets of
death were the last challenge for this culture. The Helion
Architect binds the spirit of the corpse to its body once
Hel
again, which no longer feels pain, hunger or thirst. It
cannot drown or suffocate and it ignores the affects of
aging. When the last star in the galaxy dies, the automaton
continues walking in the dark, forever barred from the next
world. With a master, the undead are the ultimate workers
and guards, but without a mind to control them, these
creatures are bent towards destruction of the living.
Learning this type of Alchemy requires a holocron, scroll
or living teacher. Creating this technique from scratch is
nearly impossible, requiring a Knowledge (Arcane lore, Jedi
lore or Sith lore) check (DC 35) after a month of constant
research and experimentation with the Alchemy skill.
Creating an automaton requires a corpse and an
Alchemy check (DC 30 for non-force sensitive corpses
and DC 20 for force sensitive corpses) and 500 credits of
alchemical supplies. Raising automatons (equal to Force-
user level) takes 10 rounds, costs 20 vitality points and
gains the alchemist a Dark Side Point.
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Allies and Antagonists
Hades
The colossal Hades is actually a conglomeration of
starships fused together with Helion architecture; it
swallows vessels for energy and technological resources.
Sensor scans reveal over a thousand individual power
sources and some ship transponder codes dating back
1,000 years or more. In some regards, this ship is shaped
like a predatory ocean creature; long, bristling with spikes
with a retractable maw. After a ship is swallowed, hundreds
of self guided cables and hoses attach themselves to the
hull, drawing all power and taking control (Computer
Use DC 40 to fight off each round). This ship has no real
“crew” but a legion of automatons that function as an
immune system. Some of the interior areas of this ship use
artificial gravity and hold stale air behind energy fields,
but most of it operates in vacuum. The automatons do
not need atmosphere and swarm over captured ships
with sledgehammers, pickaxes or some other bludgeoning
instrument. Any character that dies at the hand of an
automaton is taken to the ship’s core, soon to become
an automaton herself. The ship is controlled by a central
intelligence deep in the core, the last vestige of an extinct
civilization from Hel.
One of the “captured ships” is a Sith Battleship from the
Great Hyperspace War, which functions as the alchemical
heart of Hades. Several dark side spirits also roam Hades,
serving and directing the abomination in its endless need
for more power and metals. Hades can swallow capital
ships up to 1000 meters wide and 3,000 meters long. The
typical tactics for the ship is to bombard a craft with ion
cannon fire and tractors beams, and then swallow it whole.
The craft doesn’t use a typical hyperdrive, but it creates
a giant gate into a dimension similar to hyperspace, but
where all the stars are black in a field of gray. The ship
repairs itself through its automatons and its shields are
generated from the thousand ships inside it.
Within the bridge of Hades is a droid hardwired into the

ship, called Mother, which controls the entire ship and its
undead crew. Mother directs the automatons as base labor
to affect repairs or to tear apart any ship it captures. When
starships are rare, the ship swallows asteroids to mine
metals and comets to replenish its need for coolant.
Hades, Helion Dreadnought
Class: Space station Crew: N/A (Unique)
Size: Colossal (12,000 m long) Initiative: -10 (-2 crew, -8 size)
Hyperdrive: x2 Maneuver: +0 (-2 engines, -8
size, +10 crew)
Passengers: 50,000 (troops) Defense: 12 (-8 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 20 mil. tons Shield Points: 1000 (DR 80)
Consumables: 24 years Hull Points: 2200 (DR 80)
Cost: Not available for sale (likely valued at1,820,030,000)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Poor, 4 squares/action)
Weapon: Heavy turbolasers (250); Fire Arc: 20 batteries front,
10 batteries left, 10 batteries right, 10 batteries rear; Attack
Bonus: +4 (-8 size, +8 crew, +4 battery fire); Damage:
10d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L +0.
Weapon: Light turbolasers (250); Fire Arc: 20 batteries front,
10 batteries left, 10 batteries rear, 10 batteries right; Attack
Bonus: +4 or +0/+0/+0 (-8 size, +8 or +4/+4/+4 crew, +4
battery fire); Damage: 4d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -2, S/M
+0, L -2.
Weapon: Heavy ion cannons (250); Fire Arc: 20 batteries front,
10 batteries left, 10 batteries right, 10 batteries rear; Attack
Bonus: +9 (-8 size, +8 crew, +5 fire control, +4 battery fire);
Damage: 5d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L N/A.
Weapon: Tractor beams (40); Fire Arc: 20 front, 10 left, 10 right;
Attack Bonus: +8 (-8 size, +8 crew, +8 fire control); Damage:
Special; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Point laser cannons (250); Fire Arc: 100 front, 50
left, 50 back, 50 right; Attack Bonus: +0 (-8 size, +8 crew);
Damage: 2d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Hel
Mother (Hades AI): Expert 12; Init -2 (-2 Dex); Def 13 (-
2 Dex, +4 class, +1 size); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/10; Atk
+8/+3 ranged (by weapon); SQ 1st Degree Droid, female
personality; SV Fort +4, Ref +2, Will +10; SZ S; FP 0; DSP
10; Rep +3; Str 4, Dex 6, Con 10, Int 20, Wis 14, Cha 15.
Equipment: 360 Vision, Comlink, Diagnostics Package,
Environmental Compensation, Heuristic Processor,
Improved Sensor Package, Infrared Vision, Locked Access,
Motion Sensors, Recording Unit (holo), Rust Inhibitor,
Translator Unit (DC 5), Vocabulator.
Skills: Astrogate +22, Computer Use +22, Craft (space
stations) +15, Craft (electronic devices) +15, Hide +2,
Knowledge (arcane lore) +15, Knowledge (chemistry)
+15, Knowledge (engineering) +17, Knowledge (physics)
+15, Knowledge (tactics) +15, Knowledge (technology)
+15, Intimidate +7, Listen +4, Pilot +10, Profession
(administrator) +12, Read/Write Binary, Read/Write Helion,
Repair +27, Search +7, Speak Binary, Speak Helion, Spot
+6, Survival +12.
Feats: Ambidexterity, Gearhead, Skill Emphasis (Repair),
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Spacer, Starship Operation (capital ship), Technical Wizard,
Worldwise.
Automatons
These creatures can be of any species, but most are dead
Helions on the planet or serving as Hades’ immune system.
Automatons once lived, but a dark force empowers the
corpse to continue in service. Helions naturally become
automatons but other races must be transformed.
Automatons are controlled by either of the two
intelligences on Hel or on Hades. Automatons are attracted
to light, though they do not see as living beings do. Wild
automatons are mindless creatures that wander towards
any light source, which usually are the stars in the night
sky. Automatons in the control field of either intelligence
are directed with simple commands. There are millions of
automatons wandering Hel, mostly mimicking what they
once did in life. Destroying the head can release the spirit
driving the creature. The creatures can use simple weapons
and objects, but cannot pilot.
When under the control of an external intelligence,
the automaton has a temporary Intelligence of 6 for skill
checks and decision making abilities.
Automaton: Thug 4; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Def 11 (-1 Dex, +2
class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/16; Atk +6 melee (1d3+2,
punch), +6 melee (1d6+2, club), +6 melee (1d8+2,
sledgehammer) or +3 ranged (by weapon); SQ Walking
dead; SV Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep
+1; Str 14, Dex 8, Con 10, Int 1, Wis 8, Cha 2.
Equipment: Club or sledgehammer.
Skills: Climb +3, Entertain -2, Entertain -2, Listen +1,
Spot +4.
Feats: Alertness, Artistic, Toughness (x2), Weapons
Group Proficiency (simple weapons).
Helion Sentry Droids
Crafted millennia ago by the Helion Architects, these
machines are equipped with energy weapons and
retractable wrist blades. The machine is armored and
registers in the Force, since they are Force imbued (See
Force DC 20). The sentry droids served as bodyguards and
occasionally as supplemental troops. These droids can
be controlled with Affect Mind checks or through their
comlink to a central controller.

Helion Sentry Droid: Thug 1/Soldier 4; Init +8 (+4 Dex, +4

improved initiative); Def 19 (+4 Dex, +5 class); Spd 10 m;
VP/WP 40/24; Atk +8 melee (2d4+3, crit 19-20, punch
or kick), +8 melee (2d6+3, vibroblade) or +9 ranged (3d6,
blaster pistol); SQ 4th degree droid, humanoid chassis; SV
Fort +10, Ref +5, Will +2; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep +1; Str
16, Dex 18, Con 18, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 11.
Equipment: 360 Vision, Blaster pistol, comlink, heuristic
processor, infrared vision, locked access, magnetic feet,
motion sensors, recording unit (video), security protocols
package, translator unit (DC 10), vibroblade, weapon
mounts (2).
Skills: Climb +9, Computer Use +2, Intimidate +4, Jump
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+5, Knowledge (tactics) +4, Listen +3, Pilot +6, Read/Write
Binary, Read/Write Helion, Repair +2, Speak Binary, Speak
Helion, Spot +5, Swim +5, Treat Injury +3.
Feats: Alertness, Ambidexterity, Armor Proficiency (light,
medium), Athletic, Improved Initiative, Improved Martial
Arts, Martial Arts, Toughness, Toughness, Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons,
simple weapons, vibro weapons).

Lady Elektra
This is the last Lady of Hel, a baroness in the ancient
monarchy. She slept for millennia in the cryonic chambers
until her canister ran out of energy and opened. She
appears as a pale and beautiful woman with blue-black
hair and pupil-less blue eyes. She is thin and dexterous
but surprisingly strong. An expert with machines and the
sciences of Hel, Elecktra is proficient with the plasma staff.
Her mission is the same as when she first slept; survival for
her culture.
She will attack Hutts or known agents of Hutts on sight.
These are her sworn enemy.
Lady Elektra: Female Helion Noble 4/Force Adept 1/Helion
Architect 9; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 23 (+1 Dex, +10 class,
+2 misc); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 85/10; Atk +8/+3 melee (1d4-
1, crit 20, punch), +10/+5 ranged or +8/+3 melee (3d6
or 2d8, crit 19-20, plasma staff), +8/+3 melee (1d4-1,
knife) or +10/+5 ranged (by weapon); SQ Coordinate +1,
darkvision, diabolic design, favor +2, Helion sorcery (+3
alchemy), inspire confidence, long lived, mechanical might
(+4), noble bonus class skill (repair), resource access, ward
(inferno, trap, warning); SV Fort +7, Ref +8, Will +14; SZ
M; FP 8; DSP 5; Rep +7; Str 8, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 19, Wis
15, Cha 19.
Equipment: Knife, plasma staff, shadow cloak (+4),
security kit (+4), tool kit
Skills: Appraise +8, Astrogate +8, Bluff +8, Computer
Use +10, Craft (droids) +8, Craft (electronic devices) +10,
Diplomacy +12, Disable Device +7 or +13, Disguise +7,
Entertain (dance) +10, Entertain (song) +9, Hide +5 or +9,
Intimidate +9, Knowledge (Arcane lore) +11, Knowledge
(engineering) +10, Knowledge (physics) +7, Knowledge
(politics) +10, Knowledge (world lore) +7, Listen +5, Pilot
+8, Read/Write Helion, Read/Write Huttese, Repair +18 or
+24, Ride +3, Sense Motive +6, Speak Helion, Speak Krath,
Speak Sith, Speak Huttese, Spot +5, Treat Injury +4.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +10, Alchemy +16, Battlemind
+5, Drain Energy +5, Heal Another +5, Heal Self +5, Move
Object +19, See Force +5, Telepathy +6.
Feats: Defensive Martial Arts, Exotic Weapon Proficiency
(plasma staff), Force-Sensitive, Gearhead, Martial Arts, Skill
Emphasis (Alchemy), Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Burst of Speed, Control, Dissipate
Energy, Sense.
Helion Plasma Staff
A combination of technology and the Force, this 1 meter
long rod extends to 2.5 meters in length with two plasma
nodes at each end. When powered, the spear radiates
plasma energy within contained spheres. An experienced
user can throw these spheres of energy at opponents or
strike with the staff itself. The energy can sear or stun the
victim, based upon the user setting. A plasma spear cannot
fire more than twice each round. Each spear requires a
specialized power source in the middle of the shaft.
A plasma staff can parry a lightsaber blade only with the
plasma nodes.

Hel
Plasma Staff Necros
Weapon Type: Plasma spear Necros is a simple transport shuttle, meant for courier and
Proficiency Group: Exotic Cost: 3,000 minor cargo transport. The only thing that makes this ship
Damage: 3d6/2d8 Critical: 19-20 better than the combat shuttles is that it works and still
Range Increment: 10 m Weight: 2 kg has 40% power, enough to get to Bastion. The problem is
Fort DC: 15 Type: Energy that its astrogation computer, controls and everything else
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium is in Helion. Anyone piloting this craft suffers a -5 penalty
Hardness: 5 WP: 10 Break DC: 20 to Pilot and Astrogation checks unless they can Read/Write
Availability: Rare, specialized Era: RE Helion. Of course, if Hades is still stalking the stars, this
shuttle isn’t a guaranteed trip out of the system.
Helion Shadow Cloak
Cost: 1200 Weight: 1 kg Helion Design Transport Shuttle
Availability: specialized Era: RE Class: Space transport Crew: 5 (Unique)
Size: Small (40 m long) Initiative: +1 (+1 size)
This black cloak is imbued with the Force to aid the wearer Hyperdrive: x12 Maneuver: +1 (+1 size)
Passengers: 50 Defense: 21 (+1 size, +10 armor)
with a +4 Force bonus to Hide and Force Stealth checks.
Cargo Capacity: 50 tons Shield Points: 30 (DR 20).
It also provides a +2 equipment bonus to Fortitude checks Consumables: 1 month Hull Points: 150 (DR 20)
due to adverse climates. This cloak is woven with platinum
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Cost: Not available for sale (likely valued at 85,000)
wire and powered by a simple energy cell. It must be Maximum Speed: Cruising (Average, 4 squares/action)
recharged after 24 hours of constant use. Atmospheric Speed: 600 km/h (10 squares/action)

Helion Security Kit New Species: Helion

Cost: 2000 Weight: 1 kg
Availability: specialized Era: RE
This set of Force imbued chrome picks will shape itself
to any lock or electronic device, aiding its user with a +6
equipment bonus to Disable Device checks. Using these kits
require the user to be Force-sensitive and the sacrifice of 3
vitality points per check. This kit may be used without the
Force, but this only affords a +2 equipment bonus.
Helion Tool Kit
Cost: 5000 Weight: 1 kg
Availability: specialized Era: RE
This set of Force-imbued tools aid its user with a +6 bonus
to Repair checks. Use of this kit requires the user to be
Force-sensitive and the sacrifice of 3 vitality points per
check. This kit may be used without the Force, but this
only affords a +2 equipment bonus.
Helion Translator
Cost: 1000 Weight: .5 kg
Availability: specialized Era: RE
This slim circlet of platinum and black diamonds actually
enhances the wearer’s telepathic abilities to allow for
clear communication, even if the wearer doesn’t speak the
appropriate language. The wearer makes an appropriate
Telepathy check using the translator, and is able to
communicate with that individual up to 10 kilometers per
Force-user level. This communicator does not work on
droids.
The people of Hel were technologically advanced eons
ago when their star went supernova. They had centuries
to prepare for the eventuality and rather than escape their
home-world, they sought to save it with a field generator…
but while the planet didn’t burn up into ash, the generator
wasn’t enough to save the planet’s population. The species
appears similar to Humans, though they are anything
but. They stand 1.7 to 2.2 meters tall, with pale skin,
red and black hair with pupil-less eyes in varying shades
of blue, red and black. Their fingers are tipped with
retractable claws and their intelligence is only matched by
their charisma. While the species is long lived (averaging
160 standard years) they rely more on technology and
their mastery of the Force than their own strength or
endurance.
Helion Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: -2 Str, -2 Con, +2 Int, +2 Cha.
g Medium-size: As medium-sized creatures, Helions
have no special modifiers due to their size.
g Speed: Helion base speed is 10 meters.
g Long Lived: Helions can live up to 500 standard years
but are relatively weak to disease. A Helion suffers a
-2 penalty to any Fortitude save made against disease.
g Darkvision: Helions possess darkvision (20 meters).
Darkvision is black and white only but otherwise
functions as normal sight.
g Bonus Feat: Force-sensitive.
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write Helion and Speak
Helion.
There are no Helion Commoners that exist anymore.

Hel
Kiros between. Albino Kiro are shunned and driven from the
Planet Type: Terrestrial moon community. The Kiro are fearsome, but mostly pacifistic
Climate: Temperate unless their forest is violated.
Terrain: Forests, oceans On a volcanic island barren of fungus are two distinct
Atmosphere: Breathable communities from galactic civilization; the religious
Gravity: Standard order of Valhu-Ranma and the pirate base of Aaron Lark.
Diameter: 7,800 km The order of Valhu-Ranma came to Kiros III to escape
Length of Day: 20 standard hours persecution and follow their nature worship religion. This
Length of Year: 450 standard days order includes males and females from a variety of races,
Sentient Species: Kiro but a majority is Bith since it originated on Clak’Dor VII.
Languages: Basic, Kiro After a war which reduced Clak’Dor VII’s ecology to ruins,
Population: 50 million the prophet Ulamm Ka’a led a pilgrimage across the stars
Species Mix: 99% Kiro, 1% other seeking a new “natural home.” Along the way, his band
Government: Tribal, autocratic drew more industrially disaffected converts as the group
Major Exports: None toured Ithor, Kashyyyk and Orto. While the group was
Major Imports: None accepted on each world, the prophet Ulamm-Ka’a grew
System/Star: Kiro / Kai restless and declared that this was not the home of Valhu-
Planets Type Moons Ranma, though his spirit was close. Fifty years before the
Kiros I
Kiros II
Searing rock
Barren rock
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1
Battle of Yavin, Ulamm-Ka’a led his followers into the
Velos Sector on a donated Star Cruiser, Valhu-Ranma. That
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Kiros III Gas giant 6 was the last the galactic community heard of this sect of
Kaidar Gas giant 12 nature lovers. On Kiros, Ulamm-Ka’a’s followers live on the
Khan Frozen rock 2 Black Isle and gather food from the fungal forests across
Karr Reck Asteroid belt - the channel. Their Star Cruiser is now a cathedral to Valhu-
Ranma, the God of Life and Death.
Another group from the galactic community recently
Description established itself on the opposite side of the Black Isle,
The terrestrial moon of Kiros III is a world of water and facing the sea. Aaron Lark and his bloodthirsty crew make
fungal forests. The oceans wrap around the entire moon, regular runs through the Unknown Regions, waging a
while active volcanism and earthquakes reshape the guerilla war on Corporate Sector ships along the Hydian
landscape, only to get covered again by the fungus. Due Way. This community of four hundred utilizes prefab
to the amount of spores in the atmosphere, visitors with housing and plies the ocean for leisure fishing. Most of
allergies will barely be able to breathe. Various diseases their food is imported from “fishing runs” on the Hydian
also await the unwary, including “fungal rot” and “spore Way or traded with their neighbors in Ulam-Ka’a’s order.
sickness.” Burrowing under the ground are “fungal
worms,” mindless giants that scour the moon for dirt,
spreading spoors and breaking up recent lava flows. The Locations
oceans are the only guards against the monstrous fungal Descriptions of several key locations follow.
forests, since the saltwater kills the plants. The ocean
supports a variety of small creatures that prey upon each Black Isle
other and any fungus or spores that reach the water. This island lies off the coast of the huge fungal infested
continent and is surrounded by a great ocean. While
spores drop on the island, something keeps any plant or
History
The terrestrial moon is unknown to the galaxy at large, but
a few groups from the galaxy make it home, including the
religious order of Valhu-Ranma and the Aaron Lark’s pirate
fleet. Aside from the oral history of the Kiro, nothing of
consequence has ever happened to Kiros III.

People
The native Kiro arose from insectoid herd animals and
would be deemed primitive by galactic standards. However,
they cultivate fungus and several deadly spores. While the
Kiro don’t possess traditional technology, their biological
weapons are more than a match for interlopers. It doesn’t
help visitors that the Kiro are extremely territorial, except
for a large island barren of Kiros III’s natural ecology.
These large, multi-limbed insectoids come in a variety of
colors; black, purple, blue, green, red and every shade in

Kiros

Cathedral of Valhu-Ranma
fungus from growing on shore. Sensor readings indicate
a large deposit of radioactive elements near the center of
the island. While this radiation isn’t able to affect most
creatures, the fungal forest is susceptible to this unique
form of radiation, which inhibits spore growth. Poisonous
fungus on the mainland is rendered inert by a week on the
Isle. For the followers of Valhu-Ranma, this is daily proof
that their god provides and protects them.
The east side of the island faces the continent across a
kilometer wide channel nearly 100 meters deep. Volcanic
activity actually moves the island 1 centimeter per year
away from the mainland. The island appeared when Ulam-
Ka’a asked Valhu-Ranma to give them a home. Moments
later the volcanic activity which formed the island burst
forth from the deep waves and within a week the island
was a molten mass. It took a month for things to subside
and the religious sect moved onto the island, suffering
from “fungal rot” and “spore sickness.” Within a day on
the island, the affected grew better and few died after
the healing touch of Ulam-Ka’a. There are one thousand
members of the sect and their numbers grow with each
generation. The followers of Valhu-Ranma emulate Ulam-
Ka’a, and wear simple robes, sandals and silk face masks
that conceal all but the eyes.
The west side of the island faces the vast ocean and is
the site of Aaron Lark’s Shadow Mariners. The community
of four hundred is comprised of prefab structures and is a
hub of technology and trading. Aaron Lark has permission
from Ulam-Ka’a to pay “rent” to the religious order. No
one has a reason to leave the island except in a starship.
The community plies the ocean for both recreation and
fishing. It also uses desalinization sieves to gather fresh
water for the community.
Kiros
Fungal Forest
This all encompassing mass of giant stalks and stooping
mushrooms is near impenetrable by foot and home
to several lethal predators. It is also protected by the
native Kiro, a multi-limbed insectoid species that act as
self proclaimed protectors of the fungal forest. There
are foothills and low mountains in the interior of the
continent, but even these are covered with the fungal
growths. It is unknown how many actual species resides
in the fungal forest, but there are a few basic shapes and
functions that can be generalized. Fungal trees are large
growths with a tall, thin stalk and topped with a crown
that provides shade beneath it. Undergrowth fungi can
be found near the forest floor or even growing on other
fungal plants. Every fungal growth propagates itself
through spores of some kind, which can be deadly to many
creatures. The forest ecosystem relies upon the spores for
growth and nourishment. All the fungi grows quickly and
can break down even the toughest rock, except for the
Stone Mountains.
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Volcanic activity regularly clears huge swaths of forest,
but the fungus is quick to take root again once the fogs
start again. That is the constant that has made the fungal
forests so resilient.
Inner Sea
In the middle of Kiros’ single continent is a large
freshwater sea, formed by volcanic activity as a reservoir of
collected water due to runoff and rains. This freshwater sea
measures over 4,000 kilometers wide and 1,000 kilometers
wide and greatly affects the continental weather patterns
as another source of moisture. There are a number of small
creatures that make the Inner Sea home,
Mountains of Stone
One of the only fungal free regions on the continent,
the Mountains of Stone stretch across 1500 kilometers
in the northeast of craggy peaks, sheer drops and is the
only source of snow on Kiros. The reason fungus doesn’t
do well here is the immense cold of the area. The higher
up the mountains one travels, the thinner the vegetation
until only snow and hard rock is left. These mountains are
part of a relatively stabile region and rarely experiences
earthquakes. To the Kiro, these mountains are gates to the
underworld, where nothing grows. As such, dead Kiro are
left on the mountainsides for the wind to tear apart. There
are Kiro gravesites all across the western slopes of these
mountains, with carapaces and exoskeletons free of fungal
growths. These graveyards are visited only to deposit the
dead and most Kiro avoid these ominous mountains.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Aaron’s Guests
The heroes are hired as either an escort or as crew
members of a CSA bound ship, only to have Aaron Lark’s
pirate fleet attack and capture it. Since Lark doesn’t
actually board his target ships, but rather disables them
and transports them to Kiros before “cracking them open,”
the heroes are stuck on a fungal planet. The heroes could
try to escape rather than be sent to die in the fungal
forests. If the heroes stick around, they might be able to
strike a deal with Aaron Lark to serve in his pirate base or
as pirates themselves. What about the original CSA cargo
or its crew? The moral predicaments for this adventure
could garner Dark Side Points for the hapless heroes.
Followers of Valhu-Ranma
The heroes may be yearning for spiritual enlightenment,
trying to escape Aaron Lark’s pirates or simply curious
about the temple starship. The followers welcome anyone
into the community, smiling and offering them fungal
food. Within an hour, their presence is required by the
aged Ulam Ka’a. He tells them that he has seen them in
a vision from Valhu-Ranma, and they will go on a spirit
quest in the mainland. A few months ago, a starship fell
from the sky and crashed on the mainland. The heroes will
journey to the mainland by catamaran, then trek across the
fungal forests by foot. If the heroes lost their ship to Aaron
Lark, Ulam Ka’a promises to negotiate for its release if they
bring back the cargo of the downed starship. If the heroes
still have their ship, Ulam-Ka’a promises them a valuable
artifact from the Old Republic. If the heroes lost their ship,
then the wrecked starship could be their only hope off of
Kiros. Of course, if the heroes stave off fungal rot, spoor
sickness, native predators and Kiro, they still have to find
the ship in a fungal forest. To top it off, an albino Kiro
named Jharyyyn has made the starship his home. Can the
heroes wrest control of the ship from Jharyyyn, either by
force or guile? Can they bring back the cargo to Ulam
Ka’a? What exactly was in the ship to begin with? The
cargo could have medical supplies, droid parts, spice or
any number of useful items, including fresh water, which is
scarce on the Black Isle.
Jharyyyn’s Request
If the heroes didn’t kill Jharyyyn and made friends with the
albino Kiro, he has a favor to ask of them. He has learned
that the nearby Jai’Lal tribe of Kiro has suffered a great
tragedy; the chieftain’s apprentice has fallen under a great
sickness by drinking from a pool of water. Jharyyyn cannot
help the tribe because of his deformity, but he wants the
heroes to act in his stead. They must find the pool that
sickened the heir to the Jai’Lal tribe, which requires them
to negotiate with the Kiro. Second, the heroes must find
the cause of the illness and then devise a cure. The Kiro are
reticent to talk with the “enemies of the forest” but well
spoken heroes (Diplomacy check DC 20) can convince the
chieftain of their worthiness and altruistic motives. Once
the heroes find the pool, they can scour it to find a thorny
black fungus growing in the depths, which poisoned the
water with an ingested form of Fungus Rot. The black
Kiros
fungus is new to the forest and grows nowhere else. What
else is in the pool to twist the fungus so? Is there an evil
artifact buried beneath the pool, the grave of a dark side
warrior or perhaps even a biologically hazardous canister
with Republic markings? Once the heroes bring back a
sample, Jharyyyn can help the heroes devise a cure and
save the Jai’Lal tribe’s heir. Failure brings only shame, but
success engenders a helping attitude from the Jai’Lal tribe
toward the “two-feet.”
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Kiro Ruins
Mountain Graves
The heroes may be stranded in the fungal forests, escaping
the Kiro or sent by Aaron Lark as treasure hunters, but
the Stone Mountains are the only respite from the fungal
forest aside from the Black Isle. The heroes stumble upon
an ancient mountain path lined with Kiro statues and
warnings. If they are pursued by Kiro, the creatures stop
shy of the trail and the heroes escape to relative safety.
The mountain paths aren’t without their own peril; after
all, these mountains are haunted. The graveyards are
creepy enough, but in the high passes, an ancient Kiro city
stands abandoned. Searching among its ruins may reveal
the high technology of the ancient Kiro race. Of course,
if the heroes activate any of the devices the mountain
valley’s guardian is awakened… a massive fungal worm
that can’t leave the mountains, that is, unless the heroes
lead it down to the fungal forest below. Who knows, there
might even be a functioning transport for them to get
back to the Black Isle.
Allies and Antagonists
Aaron Lark
This Zeltron was once a celebrated lounge singer in the
Corporate Sector, but he ran into credit problems and lost
his contract. Disaffected with the insane bureaucracy of
the Corporate Sector, he fled under a mountain of debt. He
signed on to a pirate crew operating out of Ord Mantell.
Aaron killed every collection agent the CSA sent after
him and now has a 500,000 credit bounty on his head.
It didn’t take long before Aaron ran the crew and moved
them further away from the galactic community. His ships
operate under the guise of legitimate traders, but when
they get to the “fishing ground” their demeanor changes
as they wait patiently for a “big fish.”
Aaron is a pleasant person who rules through
“suggestions,” but is also a brilliant and vindictive
adversary. He is a deep crimson color, bordering on violet,
with long, rainbow colored hair pulled into a loose ponytail
with a black ribbon. He wears a tri-corner hat from an Ord
Mantell novelty shop and carries a Laserhone vibrorapier.
He considers himself a duelist, but knows when to use a
blaster. Aaron is known for his copper skull belt buckle.
Aaron Lark: Male Zeltron, Scoundrel 5/Soldier 3/Master
Duelist 2; Init +4 (+3 Dex, +1 species); Def 22 or 25*
(+3 Dex, +9 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 55/10; Atk +7/+2
melee (1d3, punch), +11/+6 melee (2d6+2, vibrorapier),
+10/+5 ranged (3d8, heavy blaster pistol) or +10/+5
(4d6+1, frag grenade); SQ Canny defense (Int mod to
defense), empathy: 10 m range, Gather Information and
Sense Motive (targets with 1+ DSP get Will save DC 12),
entertainer, illicit barter, lucky (1/day), pheromones (+2
bonus on all attempts to influence others), precise attack
+1, quick reaction, showmanship; SV Fort +4, Ref +11,
Will +6; SZ M; FP 4; DSP 3; Rep +3; Str 10, Dex 16, Con
10, Int 16, Wis 14, Cha 18.
Equipment: Heavy blaster pistol, frag grenades (2),
vibrorapier.
Skills: Appraise +10, Astrogate +15, Balance +10, Bluff
+13, Computer Use +5, Demolitions +5, Disable Device +5,
Escape Artist +10, Gamble +5, Gather Information +12,
Hide +11, Intimidate +12, Jump +6, Knowledge (cultures)
+4, Knowledge (streetwise) +8, Knowledge (tactics) +6,
Knowledge (technology) +4, Listen +4, Move Silently +6,
Pilot +11, Read/Write Basic, Repair +5, Sense Motive +7,
Sleight of Hand +4, Speak Basic, Spot +7, Treat Injury +4,
Tumble +10.
Feats: Agile Riposte, Armor Proficiency (light), Dodge,
Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Skill Emphasis (Astrogate),
Starship Operation (space transport), Weapon Finesse
(Vibrorapier), Weapon Focus (Vibrorapier), Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons,
simple weapons, vibro weapons).
Skylark
The flagship of the Shadow Mariner pirate fleet, Skylark
is a heavily modified Citadel Cruiser. This is typically the
“bait” of Aaron’s pirate excursions. When the target gets
too close, Skylark fires its concussion missile launchers and
attaches a ship control bolt to the target ship. While the
bolt is custom built, all it can do is shut the target ship
down and keep it down. Aaron’s other ships then attach
a hyperspace link and tow it back to Kiros for disassembly
or “pacification.” This ship is painted off-white with a
simple “Skylark Shipping” emblazoned on the side. To all
appearances, it appears as a private shipping vessel. The
only one at the helm of Skylark is Aaron himself, but his
loyal pirates act as both security and extra crew during the
voyages. Of course, Skylark is accompanied by a motley
armada of pirate ships, including a fighter carrier.
The “ship control bolt” incapacitates an enemy ship
upon contact. The ship gains a +4 size modifier for every
Kiros
size level above Small for Computer Use checks to regain
control (DC 40) every hour.
Heavily modified Koensayr ILH-KK Citadel Cruiser
Class: Space transport Crew: 1 (Unique)
Size: Small (36 m long) Initiative: +1 (+1 size)
Hyperdrive: x2 (backup x6) Maneuvers: +1 (+1 size)
Passengers: 14 Defense: 21 (+1 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 50 tons Shield Points: 90 (DR 20)
Consumables: 6 months Hull Points: 180 (DR 20)
Cost: Not available for sale (likely valued at 208,000)
Maximum Speed: Ramming (Average, 11 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 1100 km/h (18 squares/action)
Weapon: Heavy ion cannons (4, 2 fire-linked in sets of 2); Fire
Arc: Any; Attack Bonus: +6 (+1 size, +5 fire control); Damage:
Special; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L N/A.
Weapon: Laser cannons (2, 1 fire-linked in sets of 2); Fire Arc:
Front; Attack Bonus: +5 (+1 size, +4 fire control); Damage:
4d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
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Weapon: Concussion Missile Launcher (12 missiles); Fire Arc:
Front; Damage: 8d10x2, Missile Quality: Ordinary (+10).
Shadow Mariners
Most of the crew are humans or near Humans, but there
are a few Rodians, Trandoshans and Quarren in the mix.
Everyone in the Shadow Mariners wants a piece of the
action and Aaron Lark isn’t a stingy captain. He keeps
them entertained with imported dancers, ale and every
imaginable pleasure a pirate could want on the Black Isle.
The Shadow Marines wear black modified blast vests and
helmets that do not encumber the wearer. Their symbol is
a pair of red overlapping triangles on a field of red.
Shadow Mariner: Thug 2/Scoundrel 2; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def
12 (+1 Dex, +1 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 10/15; Atk +4
melee (1d3+1, punch) or +4 ranged (3d6, blaster pistol);
SQ Illicit barter, lucky (1/day); SV Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +0;
SZ M; FP 1; DSP 2; Rep +0; Str 12, Dex 12, Con 12, Int
10, Wis 9, Cha 10.
Equipment: Blaster pistol, modified blast vest and
helmet (DR 2, +0 armor penalty).
Skills: Astrogate +5, Climb +5, Hide +3, Intimidate +5,
Jump +3, Knowledge (politics) +1, Knowledge (streetwise)
+2, Move Silently +2, Pilot +4, Repair +2, Spot +1, Swim
+3, Tumble +2.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Athletic, Headstrong,
Toughness, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
simple weapons, vibro weapons).
Wormshadow
This is a patched together cargo freighter the pirates
turned into a starfighter carrier. Wormshadow is named
after the fungal worms of Kiros, but it once was a Rendili
Stardrive Escort Frigate. Considering the holes in the armor
and hull, the pirates joke about the real name of the ship.
Still, the frigate retains a number of its original systems
including military grade shield generators and enough
room for 48 starfighters.
Wormshadow generally tries to ionize space transports
for easy boarding, but will use its single turbolaser if
things turn sour for a quick getaway.
Modified Rendili Stardrive Escort Frigate
Class: Capital Ship Crew: 15 (Normal +2)
Size: Huge (330 m long) Initiative: +0 (+2 crew, -2 size)
Hyperdrive: x2 (backup x8) Maneuvers: +1 (-2 size, +2 crew,
+1 maneuvering system)
Passengers: 750 Defense: 18 (-2 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 1,500 tons Shield Points: 250 (DR 40)
Consumables: 1 year Hull Points: 300 (DR 40)
Cost: 5,350,000 (new), 3,210,000 (used)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Average, 4 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 750 km/h (12 squares/action)
Weapon: Heavy ion cannons (10); Fire Arc: 2 batteries front;
Attack Bonus: +8 (-2 size, +1 crew, +5 fire control, +4 battery
fire); Damage: 7d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L
N/A.
Weapon: Point laser cannons (20); Fire Arc: 5 front, 5 left, 5
back, 5 right; Attack Bonus: -1 (-2 size, +1 crew); Damage:
2d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Turbolaser (1); Fire Arc: Front; Attack Bonus: +11
(-2 size, +1 crew, +8 fire control, +4 battery fire); Damage:
7d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L +0.
Ulam Ka’a
Ulam Ka’a may be nearing the last cycle of his life, but
he remains energetic and convivial. He visits among his
followers and takes an intense interest in all aspects of the
order. He knows everyone’s name, personal history, wants
and dislikes. He has served as a mentor for a thousand
initiates and is the mouthpiece for the great spirit of
Valhu-Ranma. Ulam Ka’a enjoys jokes, stories and spirited
debate, but he is sensitive to the needs of others and has
a holy aura. Everyone in the community looks to him for
guidance. He has an uncanny ability to affect all living
creatures as an agent of Valhu-Ranma.
Ulam Ka’a dresses in simple robes and carries a large
walking stick. He plays with a small sling when he’s
thinking and is still a crack shot. While he advocates peace
and tranquility, some forces need to be met with equal
force and when Valhu-Ranma grows angry, so too does
Ulam Ka’a. People do not follow Ulam Ka’a because he
is charismatic; rather, they follow him because he is wise.
Ulam Ka’a never asked for his following, but he recognized
the needs of these people and serves as their spiritual
leader.
Ulam-Ka’a: Old Male Bith Force Adept 12; Init -1 (-1 Dex);
Def 17 (-1 Dex, +8 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 60/7; Atk
+6/+1 melee (1d3-3, punch), +6/+1 melee (1d6-3/1d6-3,
Quarterstaff) or +8/+3 ranged (1d4, Sling); SQ Comprehend
speech, Force talisman +2, Force weapon +1d8, meditative
trance, micro-vision, sense of smell; SV Fort +4, Ref +5,
Will +13; SZ M; FP 12; DSP 0; Rep +2; Str 5, Dex 9, Con
7, Int 22, Wis 20, Cha 16.
Equipment: Quarterstaff, robes, sling.
Skills: Craft (simple and primitive weapons) +11, Handle
Animal +18, Hide +9, Knowledge (Alien species) +9,
Knowledge (arcane lore) +21, Knowledge (Medicine) +9,
Knowledge (Wilderness lore) +21, Knowledge (World lore)
+9, Listen +15, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Bith, Sense
Motive +20, Speak Basic, Speak Bith, Speak Caamasi, Speak
Ithorian, Speak Huttese, Speak Shi’idese, Spot +15, Survival
Kiros
+10, Treat Injury +20.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +7, Battle Influence +8,
Farseeing +20, Heal Another +15, Heal Self +13, Illusion
+6, Move Object +12, Plant Surge +7, See Force +6, Sever
Force +9, Telepathy +10.
Feats: Force-Sensitive, Skill Emphasis (Farseeing, Sever
Force), Surgery, Weapons Group Proficiency (primitive
weapons, simple weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Battle Meditation, Beast Language,
Control, Force Flight, Force Mind, Link, Mind Trick, Sense.
Church of Valhu-Ranma
This custom built starship acts as the grounds for the
order of Valhu-Ranma on Kiros. While it doesn’t look
like it, the entire complex is all one piece and acts as a
capital class starship. It was built by the Mon Calamari
for the order over seventy years ago. It is still quite space
worthy, though decorations such as the “stained glass
windows” will peel away should it ever enter vacuum
again. While the order isn’t versed in operating the
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starship, the automation and droid pilots are adequate to
move the giant ship around. Most of its droids haven’t
been turned on for half a century. The church still has a
dozen Cloakshape fighters, though no one knows how to
use them.
The interior of Valhu-Ranma is covered in plants from
over a dozen worlds, each tended by gardeners. These
gardens provide a valuable supplement to the order’s diet
and serve as a repository of rare medicinal plants.
Modified MC 33 Star Cruiser
Class: Capital Ship Crew: 75 (Normal +2)
Size: Gargantuan (900 m long) Initiative: -2 (+2 crew, -4 size)
Hyperdrive: x3 (backup x12) Maneuver: -4 (-4 size, -2 engines
+2 crew)
Passengers: 8000 Defense: 16 (-4 size, +10 armor)
Cargo Capacity: 20,000 tons Shield Points: 300 (DR 50)
Consumables: 2 years Hull Points: 500 (DR 50)
Cost: Not available for sale (likely valued at 38,300,000)
Maximum Speed: Cruising (Poor, 3 squares/action)
Atmospheric Speed: 500 km/h (8 squares/action)
Weapon: Autoblasters (40); Fire Arc: 10 front, 10 left, 10 rear,
10 right; Attack Bonus: -3 or -9/-9/-9 (-4 size, +1 or -5/-5/-5
crew); Damage: 3d10x2; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L
N/A.
Weapon: Tractor Beam Projectors (6); Fire Arc: 2 front, 2 left,
2 right; Attack Bonus: +5 (-4 size, +1 crew, +8 fire control);
Damage: Special; Range Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M/L N/A.
Weapon: Heavy Ion Cannons (15); Fire Arc: 1 battery front, 1
battery left, 1 battery right; Attack Bonus: +6 (-4 size, +1
crew, +5 fire control, +4 battery fire); Damage: 6d10x2; Range
Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L N/A.
Valhu-Ranma Droid
These scratch built droids are based on a Cybot Galactica
chassis and processor and are the crew of Valhu-Ranma,
but half are in storage. Some are gardening droids and
others just lend a strong arm to the order’s industrious
work in the order’s construction projects on the Black
Isle. Quite a few have personalities, but all are loyal to the
contemplation of nature and the spirit of Valhu-Ranma.
Each is able to crew either Valhu-Ranma or one of the
Cloakshape fighters in its bay.
Valhu-Ranma Droids: Cybot Galactica’s scratch built VR3,
Expert 1/Scout 1; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 10 (+0 Dex, +0
class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 10/14; Atk +4 melee (1d3+4,
punch) or +0 ranged (by weapon); SQ 5th degree droid,
reliable; SV Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +3; SZ M; Rep +0; Str 18,
Dex 10, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 12.
Equipment: Diagnostics package, magnetic feet,
vocabulator.
Skills: Astrogate +8, Climb +5, Computer Use +6,
Diplomacy +3, Gather Information +3, Jump +5,
Knowledge (biology) +1, Knowledge (technology) +1,
Knowledge (wilderness lore) +1, Pilot +4, Profession
(spacehand) +1, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Binary,
Repair +7, Speak Basic, Speak Binary, Survival +4.
Feats: Ambidexterity, Gearhead, Skill Emphasis
(Astrogate), Starship Operation (capital ship, starfighter),
Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
blaster rifles, simple weapons).
Jharyyyn
This albino Kiro is a friend of the order and often
accompanies Ulam-Ka’a when the Bith walks the fungal
forests. He is a massive Kiro with a ghostly white shell
and knowledgeable in the ways of the forest. His home
is across the channel from the Black Isle, where he tends
a variety of benign fungus. Unlike other albino Kiro,
Jharyyyn is not aggressive, bloodthirsty or lonely, but he is
at peace since meeting Ulam Ka’a.
Jharyyyn: Male Kiro Scout 8; Init -2 (-2 Dex); Def 15 (-2
Dex, +5 class, +3 natural, -1 size); DR 5; Spd 12 m; VP/WP
74/16; Atk +10/+5 melee (1d4+5 claw) or +3/-2 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Darkvision, empathy, evasion, extreme
effort, heart +1, natural armor +2, trailblazing, uncanny
dodge; SV Fort +8, Ref +2, Will +7; SZ L; FP 3; DSP 0; Rep
+2; Str 20, Dex 6, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 16, Cha 8.
Skills: Climb +13, Hide -6, Jump +13, Knowledge
(wilderness lore) +9, Listen +14, Move Silently +9, Search
+4, Speak Basic, Speak Bith, Speak Kiro, Spot +14, Survival
+18, Swim +10, Treat Injury +5.
Feats: Chitinous, Rugged, Self-Sufficient, Thick Hide,
Track, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster
rifles, simple weapons).
New Creatures: Fungal Worm
The gigantic fungal worm measures over 20 m long with
grinding teeth and navigates underground. The creature
never developed optical sensors, but instead relies on an
inner organ that detects even the slightest vibration. This
method of navigation produces a stop and go mode of
transportation, requiring it to pause for a few seconds to
get its bearings.
Fungal Worm: Forest Scavenger 8; Init -3 (-3 Dex); Def 14
(-3 Dex, -8 size, +15 natural); DR 10; Spd 20 m; VP/WP
120/272; Atk +13/+8 or +8/+3 melee (6d6+15, crit 20,
Kiros
trample), +13/+8 or +8/+3 melee (4d6+15, crit 20, bite) or
-5/-10 ranged (by weapon); SQ Swallow whole, vibrational
location; SV Fort +18, Ref -1, Will +1; SZ C; Face/Reach 9
m by 20 m/4 m; Str 40, Dex 4, Con 34, Int 1, Wis 8, Cha 4.
Skills: Listen +9, Spot +7, Survival +7.
Feats: Endurance, Stamina.
New Creature: Claw Fly
These quick flying predators
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were named for their
serrated forward pincers,
which can slice a man’s
head off in a single pass. The
creature rakes its prey several
times before closing in for the kill. It will wound the
prey, then harass it for kilometers before finally killing
it. The creature hunts in swarms of 10-20, though some
nests have over a hundred of the beasts. The only escape
from a Claw Fly is to immerse oneself in water, since the
creature is hydrophobic. The creature’s body is thin, but its
wingspan is just as wide as it is long.
Claw Fly: Forest, Predator 3; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 improved
initiative); Def 14 (+3 Dex, +1 size); DR 1; Spd 4 m, fly
12 m (good); VP/WP 20/12; Atk -1 melee (1d6, crit 20,
bite) and +7 melee (1d4, crit 20, claw) or +7 ranged (by
weapon); SQ Hydrophobia; SV Fort +4, Ref +6, Will +4; SZ
S; Face/Reach 1 m by 1 m/2 m; Str 10, Dex 16, Con 12,
Int 4, Wis 16, Cha 4.
Skills: Climb +2, Hide +10, Listen +8, Move Silently +6,
Spot +8.
Feats: Flyby Attack, Improved Initiative, Weapon Finesse
(Claw).
New Disease: Fungal Rot
A wound in the spore forests is quick to contract Fungal
Rot, as will spending too much time in a pair of boots.
A hiker’s sweat will attract the spores and set the quick
eating fungus to action. A way to guard against Fungal
Rot is to wrap oneself with bandages laced with soil from
the Black Isle (affords a +4 bonus to the Fortitude saving
throw). It is easy to spot Fungal Rot, since growths appear
in affected parts of the body before it is felt. The growths
quickly multiply and eats through the flesh of the infected.
Survivors often live because they made the decision to
amputate.
 Additional Diseases
Incubation Initial Secondary
Disease Type Period Damage Damage
Fungal rot Contact DC 12 1d8 days 1 Con and 1 Dex 1d2 Con* and 1d4 Str*
Fungal rot Injury DC 20 1d4 days 1 Con and 1 Dex 1d2 Con* and 1d4 Str*
Spore Sickness Contact DC 10 1d6 days 1 Con* 1d2 Con* and 1d2 Str
Spore sickness Injury DC 18 1d4 days 1 Con* 1d2 Con* and 1d2 Str
*If damage is sustained, make a second saving throw to avoid 1 point being permanently drained (instead of damaged).

New Disease: Spore Sickness
Just breathing the air in Kiros can cause anyone to develop
spore sickness, which grows well in moist lung tissue. This
is a reason why several off-world residents wear a mask
(affords a +8 bonus to Fortitude saves).
New Species: Kiro
These multi-limbed armored quadrupeds wander the
fungal forests, tending spores and seeing to the fungus’
health. They act as sentient gardeners, aware of the
ebb and flow of life patterns. Their sole means of
communication is via empathic transmission and sounds
made by rubbing their hind legs together, which sounds
like soft music. Their carapaces vary in hues of red, blue,
green and black, but are rarely orange, yellow or purple.
White Kiro are driven from the community, marked by
the fungal forests as an aberration. These Kiro tend the
outer reaches of the fungal forest, living near the seas or
high in the mountains. Force-sensitive Kiro are common,
accounting for 5% of the population.
bonus against bantha rushes and trip attacks.
g Extra Limbs: Kiro have four arms. The extra limbs
give them a +4 species bonus on Climb checks and
grapple checks. Kiro can hold items in each of their
four hands. A Kiro has one primary hand and three off
hands. A Kiro can wield up to four weapons, but the
normal penalties for fighting with multiple weapons
apply (see the Ultimate Alien Anthology page 219). 76
g Free Language Skill: Read/Write and Speak Kiro.
Kiro Commoner: Adult Male Kiro, Commoner 1; Init -2
(-2 Dex); Def 9 (-2 Dex, +0 class, -1 size, +2 natural
armor); DR 4; Spd 12 m; VP/WP -/12; Atk +1 melee
(1d4+2, punch or 1d8+2 bite) or -3 ranged (by weapon);
SQ Darkvision, empathy, extra limbs, natural armor,
quadrupedal; SV Fort +2, Ref -2, Will +0; SZ L; FP: 0; Rep:
+0; Str 14, Dex 6, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 10, Cha 8.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Knowledge (wilderness lore) +2, Survival +3.
Feats: Rugged.

Kiro Species Traits

g Ability Modifiers: +4 Str, +2 Con, -4
Dex, -2 Cha
g Large-size: As medium-sized creatures,
Kiro have no special modifiers due to
their size.
g Speed: Helion base speed is 12 meters.
g Natural Armor: Kiro receive a +2
natural armor bonus to Defense.
g Damage Reduction: A Kiro’s carapace
provides DR 4.
g Darkvision: Kiro possess darkvision
(20 meters). Darkvision is black and
white only but otherwise functions as
normal sight.
g Empathy: Kiro are natural empaths.
With a successful Wisdom check
(DC 10) the Kiro is able to deduce
the feelings of any creature within a
50 m radius. This grants the Kiro a
+2 bonus to any Bluff, Diplomacy,
Handle Animal or Sense Motive checks
the Kiro makes against a creature in
its radius. If the Kiro fails this Wisdom
check, it cannot read the presence, but
still knows a presence is near.
g Quadrupedal: Kiro gain a +4 stability

Kiros
Labo their continent, though few Laboo are rich enough to
Planet Type: Terrestrial moon own personal vehicles. Their skyscrapers rise above the
Climate: Temperate tree-line, though most workers still live in primitive tree
Terrain: Forests, mountains, ocean dwellings. While few could afford the mass produced
Atmosphere: Breathable Telescreens, the Corporation dug into its profit margin to
Gravity: Light (.5 standard) provide entertainment to every Laboo household. Strangely
Diameter: 3,200 km enough, the best shows still on the telescreen are the
Length of Day: 12 standard hours vintage Valimese films even if few understand the original
Length of Year: 482 standard days language. Luckily, the Corporation has provided subtitles
Sentient Species: Laboo and dubbed versions of these classic films. But this
Languages: Laboo hasn’t dampened the creative spirit of the Corporation’s
Population: 300 million marketing geniuses in Tolleywood, the cultural and
Species Mix: 100% Laboo corporate capital of all Labo. Instead the Tolleywood
Government: Corporate executives use the tried and true shows and create “spin-
Major Exports: None offs” with Laboo actors, hoping to capitalize on such great
Major Imports: None shows as “The Running Valimese” and “Deadline.”
System/Star: Labos / Labos
Planets Type Moons Locations
Ensat
Destri
Searing rock
Barren rock
0
0
Descriptions of several key locations follow. 77
Valim Toxic rock 1 ELLF Headquarters
Naril Barren rock 2 If the telescreens are to be believed, the nomadic group
Tsun Gas Giant 7 ELLF camps in the deep forests, traveling through the trees
Gox Gas Giant 47 like the primitive Laboo did decades ago. Several dramatic
Alarud Frozen rock 1 and creative telescreen shows depict a romanticized view
Mais Ice ball 0 of tree dwellings connected by rope bridges and an evil
leader that uses outlawed Valimese technology, who
Description doesn’t care who he hurts in his bid to topple the valiant
One of seven moons, Labo orbits the gas giant Tsun Corporation. Several hikers disappear in the forest each
beyond its outer rings. The moon is heavily forested month, some in search of ELLF headquarters but others
on its single continent, which is home to an arboreal just want a “vacation.” ELLF is blamed for just about every
species called the Laboo. The moon is protected by Tsun’s problem or accident in the forests. One thing is certain,
magnetic field and orbits around the giant once every logging is down across the continent by 15% because of
twelve hours. The other brightest object in the Labo sky sabotage and warnings to the logging crews, such as “The
is the star Labos, though the other moons can be seen trees are wrathful” and “Care to wake up to a chainsaw?”
darting in front of massive Tsun. The Labo day time sky is To the Corporation’s officers dismay, ELLF has gained
a mixture of orange and yellow hues reflected from Tsun’s a cult following among a rebellious youth. They have
surface. launched several “after school specials” to try and combat
the popularity of the terrorists.
History
Labo has no history with the galactic community, but
had ties with the natives of Valim, now extinct due to
irreparable atmospheric pollution. Despite the Laboo’s
charitable act of allocating the island of Velis to the
survivors of Valim, no Valimese could reproduce on this
low gravity moon. Instead, they lived out the rest of their
days trying to indoctrinate the Laboo in their culture,
hoping that something would remain as a testament
to their civilization. Instead the Laboo have taken the
Valimese civilization to near suicidal extremes.

People
The native Laboo are inheritors of a dead culture. They
strive for the Corporation and all the wonderful gifts it
brings; wealth and freedom. Some dissidents protest the
high cost of food and housing while wages decline, but all
agree without the Corporation, everything would crumble.
The Laboo have constructed crisscrossing highways across
Corporate Propaganda

Labo
South Haven
The most industrialized city in the “greenhouse belt,”
South Haven is known for its rolling hills and seemingly
endless grazing land, thanks to centuries of deforestation
to fuel the fires of industry. Everyone in South Haven
who has a job, works for Corporate Mining, a subsidiary
of the Corporation. However, with an unemployment rate
of 12%, this city is also a hotbed of radical thought and
anti-capitalist movements. This also means that South
Haven has become the headquarters of the military police,
also the second largest jobs program for the Laboo. South
Haven is depicted in Tolleywood movies as a vast ghetto
where decent Laboo will get attacked by hoodlums. The
truth is, South Haven streets are dominated by gangs
with roots in the old neighborhood associations. With all
the military police crackdowns, many residents were tired
of being pushed around and took up arms. While the
military police are embarrassed with the situation, they’ve
found other means of dealing with the problem, namely
protecting the Corporation’s flourishing narcotics trade in
the inner streets.
Tolleywood
The cultural and corporate capital of Labo, this city of six
million is considered a cultural cesspool of high living,
illicit drug abuse and the cultural model to emulate
regarding fashion, fads and quick spending. The studios
of Tolleywood have as much say as the city council, often
influencing public opinion with telescreen shows and films.
Tolleywood also displays the vast difference between the
well to do and the desperately poor, with Tolleywood stars
living in vast estates while vagrants sleep in public parks.
The well to do in Tolleywood also tend to be taller than
the average Laboo and cosmetic surgery seems to be the
norm, from “glitter eye surgery” (shining up the retinas)
to fat reduction operations. Everything in Tolleywood is
about image and how to sell the public. Tolleywood also
contains the headquarters of the Corporation, which is a
fortress of bureaucracy and guarded by military police.
Velis
This island off the coast of Tolleywood is now both a
tourist attraction and the home of the Labo Archaeology
University (or LUA). The tourists come to see the remains
Labo
of alien Valimese, cryogenically preserved for posterity. The
archaeologists come to examine the vast archives of data
the alien civilization brought with them, controlled by the
Corporation and doled out as “scientific achievement.”
In essence, the archaeologists serve as intelligence agents
loyal only to the CEO of the Corporation. Tourists are
allowed to view certain areas, in particular the “Valim
Village” which uses animatronics to portray what Valimese
culture was like. The rest of the island is a declared
“cultural preserve” in respect for the extinct Valimese. This
island is also a favorite target for conspiracy minded Laboo
who claim to see black aircraft leaving and returning to the
island.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
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stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Corporate Sabotage
It all started with a kaf-shop explosion in Centralia, then
a shoe store in Devner collapsed followed by a massive
stink bomb in a trendy clothing store in Rion. Now, the
most dangerous and destructive rogue group, Enthusiastic
Labo Liberation Front (or ELLF) has shown its true colors;
anti-capitalism. The arboreal “back to nature” group is
waging a guerilla campaign against the Corporation. While
no one has died yet, this reckless terrorist organization is
bound to hurt innocents. The Corporation has declared a
10 million credit bounty for the ringleaders of this group.
Strangely enough, it has been three years and the elusive
Bren S’tal has yet to be found despite over three hundred
acts of sabotage and at least fifty two hospitalized Laboo
(most news commentators fail to report the brutality of
investigating military police). Fatalities attributed to ELLF’s
actions include over one hundred and twenty-eight police
and military personnel; many Laboo orphans starve in
charity institutions because their parents couldn’t pay the
rent, all because of ELLF. That’s where the heroes come
in… bringing in Bren S’tal can cripple ELLF and return
Labo to civilization.
Or the heroes can join Bren S’tal in his war against the
Corporation, but then they’d become enemies of the state
as well.
True Advertising
The Corporation has been touting its “war on the ice age”
for nearly fifty years, showcasing greenhouse gas emitting
factories as the frontline infantry. Climatologists report
that temperatures have reached record highs and the war
is going well. However, the Enthusiastic Labo Liberation
Front (or ELLF) has been littering leaflets proclaiming
a myth called “moonal warming.” Contrary to common
sense, large groups of people believe in these unscientific
lies, staging strikes and protests in the “greenhouse belt,”
a series of cities on the southern coast that manufactures
energy from petrochemicals. The Corporation has deployed
military police to quell such insurrections and sent the
rebellious citizens to therapy sessions in the south of
Kranz. If the heroes are part of ELLF, they are charged with
liberating these prisoners. Things turn for the worst when
the prisoners refuse to go and the heroes realize it was all
just a trap to get them and Bren S’tal. What’s even worse
is that the CEO of the Corporation, Sly Grimble is there on
live telescreen to expose the terrorists to the whole moon.
Corporate Cookie Crumbling
The Corporation’s war against ELLF has run its course
and the brazen leader is captured. His trial is going to
be broadcast on the Court Channel, a telescreen venue
“devoted to Corporate justice.” Bren has refused Corporate
appointed attorneys and has decided to defend himself,
much to the delight of CC executives. What seems even
worse is the new fad of Corporate propaganda, the Labo
First brand of “natural fibers for your natural clothes”
which seeks to co-opt ELLF’s message. The trial is farce,
dictated by Sly Grimble to convict Bren and send him to a
live execution for increased ratings. Still, rumors abound
and all Laboo are glued to their telescreen with one
question; will Bren die or will he be rescued? Whichever
side the heroes work for, this is certainly history in the
making. Yet, Bren has everything covered and manages to
smuggle a hold-out blaster and plans to take Sly Grimble
hostage. This is either the leader’s most brilliant stroke or
his final end.
Allies and Antagonists
Military Police
The mean streets of Labo are patrolled by the males
and females in law enforcement, they are the Military
Police. The MP also has several “reality” shows devoted to
following various officers around on their beats, pulling
over speeders, tracking down food line rioters and picking
up ELLF sympathizers. The MPs all are on the Corporate
paycheck and work hard to earn their meager pensions at
the end of their careers.
Each city has a headquarters with several precincts
spread around the residential areas to quell riots,
investigate crimes and otherwise ensure the order of Laboo
society. Many times the MPs request firecarts and hose
down mobs of Laboo.
Military Police: Adult Male Laboo, Thug 2; Init +1 (+1 Dex);
Def 13 (+1 Dex, +1 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m; VP/WP -/12;
Atk +3 melee (1d2, punch), +3 melee (1d4, baton) or +4
ranged (1d10, slugthrower pistol); SQ low light vision,
prehensile tail; SV Fort +4, Ref +1, Will -1; SZ S; FP 0; DSP
1; Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 10.
Equipment: Baton, comlink, glow rod, slugthrower
pistol, uniform.
Skills: Climb +4, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (bureaucracy)
+1, Jump +4, Knowledge (law) +1, Knowledge (streetwise)
+1, Profession (police officer) +1, Read/Write Laboo, Speak
Labo
Laboo.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Weapons
Group Proficiency (simple weapons, slug throwers).
Military Police Sidearm
Based on the Valimese slugthrower of 5 centuries ago, the
MP Sidearm is vaunted as the most powerful handgun in
the world. It is scaled down for the Laboo officers that
carry it and most have three or four clips of additional
ammunition. On the show Military Police Live, every officer
shouts “Lock and load!” before drawing her sidearm.
After 10 shots, the Military Police Sidearm must be
reloaded with another clip.
MP Sidearm
Weapon Type: Slugthrower pistol
Proficiency Group: Slugthrowers Cost: 250
Damage: 1d10 Critical: 19-20
Range Increment: 12 m
Fort DC: -
Weight: 1.2 kg
Type: Piercing
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Multifire/Autofire: M Size: Small
Hardness: 5 WP: 5 Break DC: 15
Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR
Bren S’tal
The enigmatic and idealistic leader of ELLF (Enthusiastic
Labo Liberation Front) was little more than a librarian
in Tolleywood when he came across a crate of Valimese
texts mistakenly sent to the library. He was on his way to
return the crate to the post office, but the crate slipped
from his hands and burst on the street. That day changed
Bren’s life, as he took it home to repair, curiosity overcame
his legal adherence and he opened the texts. He read
about the Valimese struggle to save their world from
corporate pollution and mismanagement, about the truth
of greenhouse gases and how it turned Valim into a toxic
rock. He also read about the last survivors of Valim and
how they were the richest and most influential citizens
who turned tail and ran for greener pastures.
Bren believes the Valimese survivors infected his people
with the “corporate virus of greed” and began to preach
against the Corporation. He lost his job, his apartment and
was on his way to serve in the penal factories when his
bus had an accident en route. The media jumped all over
it and vilified Bren S’tal as the criminal mastermind… and
he’s been trying to live up to his reputation ever since. He
formed ELLF with his childhood friends and has found the
survivalist life much more to his liking than his days at the
library. Bren is short, even for a Laboo, with dark fur and
silver streaked ears.
Bren S’tal: Male Laboo Expert 3/Scout 6/Noble 1; Init +2
(+2 Dex); Def 18 (+2 Dex, +5 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m;
VP/WP 45/12; Atk +7/+2 melee (1d2, punch) or +9/+4
ranged (3d6/19-20, Valimese blaster pistol); SQ Evasion,
extreme effort, favor +1, heart +1, low-light vision, Noble
bonus class skill (Intimidate), prehensile tail, Scout skill
mastery (Hide), trailblazing, uncanny dodge (Dex bonus to
Defense); SV Fort +5, Ref +7, Will +8; SZ S; FP 4; DSP 0;
Rep +2; Str 10, Dex 14, Con 12, Int 16, Wis 10, Cha 18.
Equipment: Cloak, survival gear, Valimese blaster pistol.
Skills: Appraise +9, Climb +9, Computer Use +9,
Demolitions +5, Diplomacy +11, Disguise +9, Forgery +9,
Gather Information +15, Hide +16, Intimidate +5, Jump
+5, Knowledge (archeology) +12, Knowledge (history) +9,
Knowledge (tactics) +5, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +5,
Knowledge (world lore) +9, Listen +7, Move Silently +9,
Profession (librarian) +6, Read/Write Laboo, Read/Write
Valimese, Repair +4, Search +10, Sense Motive +2, Speak
Laboo, Speak Valimese, Spot +7, Survival +10, Swim +5.
Feats: Alertness, Self-Sufficient, Skill Emphasis (Gather
Information, Knowledge [archeology], Survival), Stealthy,
Trustworthy, Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols,
blaster rifles, simple weapons).
Valimese Blaster Pistol
More than a century old, Valimese artifacts are a testimony
to their 50 year warranties and Bren’s pirated blaster pistol
is no exception. Much more powerful than the military
police’s slugthrower sidearms, this energy weapon can melt
holes through tanks and destroy telescreen cameras with a
single bolt. The energy is a greenish blue and can be used
on Stun when Bren needs a hostage or when he’s shooting
at the military police; he watched one of the Corporation’s
specials on the military police orphans.
A Valimese blaster pistol requires a power pack to
operate. After 40 shots, the power pack must be replaced
or recharged (4 hours with a standard electrical outlet).
Valimese Blaster Pistol
Weapon Type: Slugthrower pistol
Proficiency Group: Slugthrowers Cost: 950
Damage: 3d6 Critical: 19-20
Range Increment: 15 m Weight: 1.2 kg
Fort DC: 18 Type: Piercing
Multifire/Autofire: M Size: Small
Hardness: 5 WP: 4 Break DC: 15
Availability: Special Era: RE, R, NR
CEO Sly Grimble
While most Laboo are energetic and fun-loving, Sly
Grimble never let this special defect interrupt his career.
He studied the masters of Valimese culture; stock brokers,
corporate analysts, lawyers and chief executive officers.
He read every financial and leadership oriented text in
the archives, but it wasn’t until he read “How to own the
world” that he found his true calling in life. Sly is a well
fed Laboo that dresses in expensive suits, pays alimony to
five ex-wives and has a brood of children that he ignores.
His work as the leader of the Corporation is everything and
his enemies in the Corporation are many and secretive.
He has embarked on several public relations campaigns
to improve his image, but something about him irks the
average consumer. Maybe it’s his twelve estates, multi-
billion credit contract or his small eyes, but “trust” and
Sly Grimble don’t exactly mix. However, Sly is a corporate
genius who is an effective leader that unabashedly uses his
power for personal and financial freedoms.
Labo
Sly Grimble: Male Laboo Diplomat 3/Noble 5/Officer 4; Init
-1 (-1 Dex); Def 17 (-1 Dex, +7 class, +1 size); Spd 6 m;
VP/WP 28/7; Atk +7/+2 melee (1d2-1, punch) or +7/+2
ranged (3d4, hold-out blaster); SQ Coordinate +1, favor
+2, inspire confidence, leadership, low-light vision, Noble
bonus class skill (Gamble), prehensile tail, requisition
supplies, resource access; SV Fort +2, Ref +5, Will +11; SZ
S; FP 2; DSP 6; Rep +10; Str 9, Dex 9, Con 7, Int 21, Wis
13, Cha 13.
Equipment: Hold-out blaster, suits, various estates and
vehicles.
Skills: Appraise +20, Bluff +20, Computer Use +8,
Climb +4, Diplomacy +18, Gamble +8, Gather Information
+13, Intimidate +16, Jump +4, Knowledge (bureaucracy)
+19, Knowledge (business) +15, Knowledge (history) +8,
Knowledge (politics) +15, Knowledge (world lore) +8,
Profession (administrator) +15, Read/Write Laboo, Read/
Write Valimese, Sense Motive +13, Speak Laboo, Speak
Valimese.
Feats: Combat Expertise, Fame, Headstrong, Influence,
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Persuasive, Sharp-eyed, Trick, Trustworthy, Weapons Group
Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, simple weapons).
New Species: Laboo
The arboreal Laboo are furred, possess wide yellow eyes,
long limbs and a prehensile tail. While the Laboo were
once primitive, they inherited their culture from the
survivors of Valim. Still, their corporate culture can’t
change the naturally vivacious and fun-filled creatures. To
say the Laboo are sports fanatics is an understatement;
every city has a professional sports team and a myriad of
minor organizations for children and minor leaguers. Aside
from winning the lottery, the only way out of poverty for a
Laboo is to sign a multi-million credit sports contract.
Somewhere beneath the corporate culture lurks the
original tribal Laboo spirit.
Laboo Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: -2 Con, -2 Wis, +2 Cha.
g Small: As Small creatures, Laboo gain a +1 size bonus
to their Defense, a +1 size bonus on attack rolls, and a
+4 size bonus on Hide checks. They must use smaller
weapons than Medium-size beings use, and their
lifting and carrying limits are three-quarters those of
Medium-size characters.
g Speed: Laboo base speed is 6 meters.
g Low Light Vision: Laboo possess low-light vision. They
can see twice as far as normal in dim light, and they
retain the ability to distinguish color and detail under
these conditions.
g Prehensile Tail: A Laboo with the Martial Arts feat can
use his or her tail to wield a melee weapon and gain
an extra off-hand attack per round. Penalties for two-
handed fighting apply. The tail cannot be used as a
weapon, but it can be used to make grapple checks.
g Skill Bonus: Laboo are arboreal and receive a +4
species bonus to Climb and Jump checks.
g Language: Read/Write and Speak Laboo.
Laboo Commoner: Adult Male Laboo, Commoner 1; Init +0
(+0 Dex); Def 11 (+0 Dex, +1 size); Spd 6 m; VP/WP -/8;
Atk +1 melee (1d2, punch) or +1 ranged (by weapon); SQ
Low light vision, prehensile tail; SV Fort -1, Ref +0, Will
-1; SZ S; FP 0; DSP 0; Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 10, Con 8, Int
10, Wis 8, Cha 12.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Knowledge (any one) +1, Knowledge (any one)
+1, Profession (any one) +1, Read/Write Laboo, Speak
Laboo.
Feats: None.
New Creature: Masti
The Masti is a quadruped raised on Labo for both its
meat and endurance. It has cloven hooves, droopy ears,
a cuddly face, twin tails and covered in luxurious fur
used for centuries in the northern climes as clothing. The
creature is undoubtedly the most prized, being the center
of Corporate profits for meat and cheese, as well as an
excellent subject for “a Laboo and his Masti” stories over
the telescreen. The Masti is primarily a forest herd animal
with no known predators aside from the Laboo.
Masti: Forest Herd Animal 3; Init +0; Def 10; Spd 10 m;
VP/WP 18/16; Atk +2 melee (1d3+1, kick) or +2 melee
(1d4+1, crit 20, bite) or +1 ranged (by weapon); SV Fort
+6, Ref +1, Will +3; SZ M; Face/Reach 1 m by 2 m/2 m;
Str 12, Dex 10, Con 16, Int 4, Wis 14, Cha 6.
Skills: Listen +9, Search +2, Survival +4.
Feats: Track.
Labo
New Creature: Saliin
The Saliin are the most pervasive domesticated pet in all
Laboo for several reasons; it is independent, small and
obnoxiously cute. With no natural predators, this furry
creature has extraordinarily large blue eyes, razor sharp
teeth and a long, slinky body. The creature also has an
unmistakable stench when frightened, which encourages
owners to keep it mollified and protected. The Saliin
are long lived creatures and it is common for several
generations of Laboo to care for a single creature. There
are several breeds of Saliin that range across a large
spectrum of fur colors and patterns, fang length, and size;
all of which is judged at semi-annual Saliin competitions
across the moon. The creature adores affection and
owners are wary of feeding it too much, as a fat Saliin
suddenly turns a cute animal into something pathetic. Fat
Saliin usually die of embarrassment and lack of affection.
Interestingly enough, hairless Saliin are often owned by
villains in Tolleywood films or telescreen shows.
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Saliin: Forest Predator 2; Init +6 (+6 Dex); Def 18 (+6 Dex,
+2 size); Spd 4 m; VP/WP 13/5; Atk +2 melee (1d3-2, crit
20, claw) or +2 melee (1d4-2, crit 20, bite) or +10 ranged
(by weapon); SV Fort +3, Ref +9, Will +4; SZ T; Face/
Reach .5 m by .5 m/.5 m; Str 6, Dex 22, Con 10, Int 6, Wis
18, Cha 14.
Skills: Climb +2, Hide +14, Listen +10, Move Silently
+10, Survival +5.
Feats: Track.
Scenic View of South Haven
Nyntal slings and some tribes use the “hooklyr,” a retractable
Planet Type: Terrestrial spike worn on the feet and used in ritual combat.
Climate: Temperate
Terrain: Arctic, forests, mountains, swamps Locations
Atmosphere: Breathable Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Gravity: Standard
Diameter: 10,300 km The Bog
Length of Day: 27 standard hours This vast stretch of wetland measures 1200 square
Length of Year: 410 standard days kilometers on the southern side of a northern continent.
Sentient Species: Nyntallese This huge expanse is home to the native Nyntallese,
Languages: Numerous reptilian humanoids in various states of Stone Age and
Population: 150 million Bronze Age technology.
Species Mix: 100% Nyntallese
Government: Tribal
Major Exports: None
Major Imports: None
System/Star: Nyn / Nyn
Planets Type Moons
Nystal
Nyr
Searing rock
Barren rock
0
0
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Nyntal Terrestrial 2
Fyntal Gas giant 13
Fyr Gas giant 5
Fylar Frozen rock 1
Fynyr Comet belt -

Description
The temperate world of Nyntal appears uninhabited, a
virgin world in a resource poor system surrounded by
a vast comet belt. The system is filled with comets and
the Nyntal night sky is replete with falling stars. The two
moons orbiting Nyntal are both off-white, but the near
moon regularly eclipses the far moon at least once a
month, which increases the tidal forces on the planet and
stirs up storms and foments volcanism.
There are five distinct continents spread across the globe
with numerous islands, archipelagoes and shallow oceans.
Nyntal’s immense polar caps account for 1/10th the
surface area of the planet and the northern one connects
three northern hemisphere continents. The southern cap
is its own continent surrounded by kilometers of ice. The
northern continents are covered with coniferous trees and
other plants hugging rugged mountain chains.
The equatorial regions host a variety of wetlands and
swamps. Surface readings may indicate the presence of
petrochemical deposits in these regions. The majority of
life readings reside in the swamps and oceans.
History
Nyntal has no history with the galactic community but is
in the early stages of Nyntallese civilization.
Eastern Empire
A wide swath of land that includes mountains, plains,
rivers and jungles, this collection of eastern tribes were
forged barely 30 years ago into a cohesive mass by the
charismatic and visionary Chief Rakis, whose fame and
fear spreads through all the lands by his warriors and the
refugees who flee from his wrath.
The Ocean of Night
Regarded by the Western tribes as a breeding ground for
demons and deep water monsters, the Ocean of Night has
several thermal vents and registers massive life readings.
Monstrous tentacled predators stalk its boundaries and few
Nyntallese ships brave its waves. There are a few islands
near its heart, but these are not visible from shore and are
unexplored. In the mythology of the Western tribes, this
is water unfit for anything but dying. The tribes believe
demons and forgotten gods crave the spirits of brave
warriors or they send massive storms to punish the tribes.
It is a tradition to dispose of enemies that fought valiantly
beneath these waves. Usually something pulls the bodies
under before the Nyntallese shamans and chiefs are out of
eyesight.

People New Weapon: Hooklyr

Among Western tribes this is the preferred weapon for
The natives of Nyntal are a fragmented people, spread
duels and hunting rituals. The device is worn on the lower
across two continents in small tribes. On the eastern
leg with a retractable spike triggered at the right moment.
continent are a number of raised mounds and the
The Nyntallese hunter leaps at prey, triggers the spike
beginning of a formalized civilization with towns and
and strikes a killing blow. Most Nyntallese employ Vetch
villages made of clay bricks. The people hunt with bows,
tendon leather to provide tension for the weapon, though

Nyntal
there are a variety of methods. Some Hooklyrs are fixed the pod on its side. The heroes have only a few rounds
in position and the hunter modifies his movement. The to gather supplies before the pod is pulled into the sea.
weapon is pervasive in Nyntallese settlements on both Finding shelter is tougher, but luckily a small cave among
inhabited continents. some boulders is chanced upon. The heroes may wonder
at the bones lying on the ground, but anything is better
Hooklyr then the storm. That is, until they wake up to Nyntallese
Weapon Type: Retractable foot claw warriors surrounding the heroes with spears. It seems the
Proficiency Group: Primitive Cost: N/A heroes slept in a Nyntallese burial ground.
Damage: 1d6 Critical: 18-20 Can the heroes survive their first encounter with the
Range Increment: - Weight: 2.2 kg natives? If so, they will be taken to Va, a wise tribal
Fort DC: - Type: Slashing shaman who can understand the heroes’ speech and may
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium answer yes and no questions. Can they salvage their escape
Hardness: 6 WP: 2* Break DC: 14 pod and retrieve some bits of galactic technology? Nyntal
Availability: Specialized Era: RE, R, NR might be their home for the next few years, so the heroes
*Bronze hooklyrs have +2 more Wound Points. might need to make the best of it.

For the GM Iron Tyrant

The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Adventures
Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
for your home campaign.
Fit to Survive
An escape pod is programmed to reach the nearest
inhabitable planet, and Nyntal has an atmosphere
conducive to life. Unfortunately for the heroes, they’re on
it. After a terrifying plummet through the atmosphere and
a splash down on a southern continent’s northern beach,
the heroes stagger out of the escape pod. The raging storm
winds rocks the escape pod and rising ocean waves roll
During a recent eclipse, Va the tribal shaman foresaw the
heroes’ coming and will send his hunters to bring them
before him. Amazingly, the shaman makes his thoughts
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known to the heroes in their own language; the tyrant
and lord of the east, Chief Rakis, must be placated. His
warriors encroach upon the lands of the western tribes,
slaughtering the nomadic ghalsom and leaving no food
for the free tribes. These practices must stop for the East’s
power is unholy and sinful in the eyes of the ancestors.
So the heroes must travel to the eastern shores and gain
passage across the eastern straits that separate the two
Nyntallese continents. Can the heroes placate the ruthless
Rakis without becoming slaves to his empire? And just why
does the Eastern Empire use bronze Hooklyrs and other
metals far beyond the western tribes’ technology level?
The further east the heroes travel the more they can see
evidence of Rakis’ massive building projects.

Nyntal Eastern Empire Palace

Night Isle
If the heroes placated Rakis with technology or some other
means, the Chief has an errand for the heroes if they want
his help acquiring metals and other raw resources for their
needs; legend tells of islands in the Ocean of the Night
that hold terrible power. Rakis is not superstitious like his
subjects but he has learned the mythologies of several
of the western tribes, and believes if he can capture an
artifact such as one of the fabled Seer Stones then he can
gather the western tribes into his Empire without further
bloodshed. Rakis’ stated goal is simple; “I am the best able
to lead my people to our next epoch, an age of reason and
stability, not the fears of superstitious shamans.”
If the heroes consult with Va, he will warn them against
such an endeavor but his visions foretell the heroes
must cross the Ocean of Night to return to the stars.
After braving the ocean terrors with their own craft or a
Nyntallese canoe, they may be unprepared to find a series
of isles with shambling automatons of an unknown race
and ancient ruins. Heroes who have been to Hel or on the
trail of Helion artifacts will recognize the architecture and
design. Within the central temple are the crypt of Azael
Firedream and a Great Orb of Helfire that can control the
beasts of the Ocean of Night. The creatures also guard a
Helion vessel deep beneath the waves, which could be an
escape from Nyntal or a ticket to Hel.
Allies and Antagonists
Nyntallese Hunters
The western tribes are considered the most savage and free
ranging Nyntallese, aggressively defending their territory
from the cancer of the east with its roads and stone
monuments. These tribes worship the two moons, depicted
as a pair of sisters and several ancestor spirits. The plains
Nyntallese are nomadic, following the great ghalsom herds
and living in nomadic villages.
Nyntallese Hunters: Adult Male Nyntallese, Scout 2; Init +1
(+1 Dex); Def 13 (+1 Dex, +2 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 15/
14; Atk +2 melee (1d3+1, punch), +2 melee (1d6+1/18-20,
hooklyr), +2 melee (1d8+1, spear), +2 ranged (1d8, bow)
or +2 ranged (1d8+1, spear); SQ Darkvision, poison bite,
poison resistance, primitive, trailblazing; SV Fort +4, Ref
+3, Will +3; SZ M; FP: 0; DSP 0; Rep: +0; Str 12, Dex 12,
Con 14, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 10.
Equipment: Bow, Ghalsom hide tunic, hooklyr.
Skills: Hide +6, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +4, Listen
+5, Move Silently +6, Speak Nyntallese native (Not
Literate), Spot +5, Survival +6, Swim +2.
Feats: Alertness, Track, Weapons Group Proficiency
(primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Va
A tribal shaman of the western tribes, Va is both visionary
and pragmatic, hoping to preserve the way of life among
the free tribes and if consorting with such strangers is
the best way to confront Rakis, then so be it. He respects
power but is not willing to take it up himself, as he
Nyntal
recognizes anyone who wields such power will become
twisted and evil. Va has presided over his tribe for the
last five generations, aided by the ancestors to guide his
people through troubling times. Among his people, Va is
regarded with awe and fear, but the children still learn at
his feet and several may become blessed by the ancestors
given proper training.
Va is a hunched over old Nyntallese and uses his
quarterstaff to walk. He wears the traditional shaman
headdress and robes of bone, feathers and Ghalsom hide.
His reptilian skin is so light green he appears almost
albino, but his gold flecked dark eyes belie any infirmity
with his mind.
Va: Old Male Nyntallese, Force Adept 15; Init -1 (-1
Dex); Def 18 (-1 Dex, +9 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 90/
12; Atk +10/+5/+0 melee (1d3-1, punch), +10/+5/+0
melee (1d6-1/18-20, hooklyr), +10/+5/+0 melee (1d6-
1/1d6-1, quarterstaff) or +10/+5/+0 ranged (1d8, bow);
SQ Comprehend speech, darkvision, Force secret (Heal
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Another), Force talisman +4, Force weapon +2d8, poison
bite, poison resistance, primitive; SV Fort +8, Ref +6, Will
+13; SZ M; FP 10; DSP 0; Rep +3; Str 9, Dex 9, Con 12,
Int 16, Wis 18, Cha 15.
Equipment: Bow, hooklyr, quarterstaff, tribal regalia.
Skills: Climb +4, Craft (tools) +8, Handle Animal
+10, Hide +4, Knowledge (Arcane lore) +13, Knowledge
(wilderness lore) +13, Listen +10, Speak Nyntallese native,
Spot +12, Survival +10, Treat Injury +9.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +7, Empathy +14, Enhance
Ability +18, Farseeing +25, Heal Another +12, Heal Self
+12, See Force +23, Telepathy +16.
Feats: Alertness, Animal Affinity, Force-Sensitive, Perfect
Memory, Skill Emphasis (Farseeing, See Force), Track,
Weapons Group Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple
weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Attuned, Beast Language, Control,
Force Mastery, High Force Mastery, Link, Sense.
Chief Rakis
The largest Nyntallese ever at 3 meters, Chief Rakis is
the unifying force in the tribes to the east. In the past
thirty years several power centers were linked in the first
empire on Nyntal. Rakis’ power is based upon an ancient
artifact he found in a ruined temple near the sea, his
“talking box.” Force-using or cosmopolitan characters may
recognize it as a holocron (Jedi lore or Sith lore DC 10) of
the oldest sort, measuring .5 cubic meters. The device is
the repository of knowledge for Aenar Law, a Force-user
from before the formation of the Sith and eager to teach
Rakis the rudiments of civilization. This Force spirit is tied
to the holocron and only its destruction can release Aenar
Law.
Chief Rakis is a quick study of power and how to
manipulate others. He will recognize the heroes as
outsiders and potential sources of superior technology. As
such, he will gauge how powerful they are and will send
his warriors to capture them and their technology unless
the heroes put up a bold front, or succeed in negotiations
(Intimidate or Diplomacy DC 20).
Chief Rakis: Adult Male Nyntallese Large, Scout 4/Noble 4;
Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 13 (+0 Dex, +4 class, -1 size); Spd 12
m; VP/WP 68/16; Atk +9/+4 melee (1d4+4, punch), +9/+4
melee (1d6+4, hooklyr), +9/+4 melee (1d8+4, spear) or
+5/+0 ranged (by weapon),; SQ Coordinate +1, darkvision,
favor +2, heart +1, inspire confidence, Noble bonus class
skill (Intimidate), poison bite, poison resistance, primitive,
resource access, trailblazing, uncanny dodge (Dex bonus to
Defense); SV Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +7; SZ L; FP 2; DSP 3;
Rep +3; Str 19, Dex 11, Con 16, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 14.
Equipment: Chief regalia, holocron, hooklyr, leather
jerkin (custom, DR 1), spear.
Skills: Appraise +5, Bluff +5, Climb +7, Craft (primitive
weapons) +1, Diplomacy +10, Intimidate +14, Knowledge
(bureaucracy) +2, Knowledge (cultures) +2, Knowledge
(geography) +2, Knowledge (politics) +5, Knowledge
(wilderness lore) +5, Listen +6, Move Silently +6, Speak
Basic, Speak Nyntallese native, Survival +7, Swim +7.
Feats: Persuasive, Power Attack, Stamina, Track,
Weapons Group Proficiency (primitive weapons, simple
weapons).
Aenar Law
Once a promising engineer studying life force of the
universe, Aenar experimented on himself and became a
subject himself. He developed his own Force abilities in
conjunction with technology and was an eclectic among
the early Force researchers. It was his pioneering work
in storage devices that allowed for the construction of
later Jedi and Sith holocrons. Aenar’s curiosity for life
and knowledge led him to imprison himself in a spherical
holocron so he could continue his experiments in the
Force. Unfortunately when Aenar died, his students packed
away his things and after a long time in darkness, he was
looking at an afraid Nyntallese. After a time Aenar learned
Rakis’ language and accompanied the giant saurian as
a tutor of civilization and technology. He is Rakis’ only
counselor and called upon to both spy for the chief and
protect him.
The Force Spirit is tied to the holocron and can be called
back to it within 10 rounds of it being turned on. If the
holocron is destroyed, Aenar will become one with the
Force. Aenar appears as a middle aged human in archaic
robes and worker coveralls. As a Force spirit, he has learned
to defend himself against evil spirits and will use Force
Light as a defensive measure. Otherwise he uses Affect
Mind and Move Object.
Aenar Law: Spirit Male Human, Tech Specialist 3/Force
Adept 7; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 18 (+1 Dex, +7 class); Spd
10 m; VP/WP 87/16; Atk +7/+2 melee (1d3, punch) or
+8/+3 ranged (by weapon); SQ Comprehend speech, Force
travel, Force weapon +1d8, instant mastery (Knowledge
[biology]), manifestation, nonphysical, research; SV Fort
+6, Ref +6, Will +11; SZ M; FP 5; DSP 0; Rep +2; Str 10,
Dex 13, Con -, Int 18, Wis 12, Cha 16.
Equipment: Aenar has no physical possessions.
Skills: Astrogate +10, Computer Use +12, Craft
(electronic devices) +20, Disable Device +10, Hide +12,
Nyntal
Knowledge (biology) +8, Knowledge (engineering) +10,
Knowledge (jedi lore) +15, Knowledge (technology) +10,
Listen +15, Read/Write Basic, Repair +12, Search +18,
Speak Basic, Speak Durese, Speak High Galactic, Speak
Nyntallese native, Speak Old Galactic Standard, Spot +15.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +10, Enhance Senses +6,
Farseeing +6, Force Light +5, Heal Another +10, Heal Self
+6, Move Object +10, See Force +8, Telepathy +2.
Feats: Force-Sensitive, Gearhead, Headstrong, Heroic
Surge, Iron Will, Skill Emphasis (Craft [electronic devices],
Knowledge [Jedi lore]), Weapons Group Proficiency (simple
weapons, primitive).
Force Feats: Alter, Control, Mind Trick, Sense.
Nyntal Automatons
Nyntal Automatons once lived, but a dark force empowers
the corpse to continue in service. Automatons are attracted
to light, though they do not see as living beings do but
do wander towards any movement or light. Destroying
the head of an automaton is a sure way to keep it from
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moving again. The creatures can use simple weapons and
objects, but cannot pilot.
When under the control of an external intelligence,
the automaton has a temporary Intelligence of 6 for
skill checks and decision making abilities. The Nyntal
Automatons can be be controlled with the Great Orb of
Helfire.
Nyntal Automatons: Thug 4; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Def 11 (-1
Dex, +2 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP -/18; Atk +6 melee
(1d3+2, punch), +6 melee (1d6+2, club), +6 melee (1d8+2,
sledgehammer) or +3 ranged (by weapon); SQ Walking
dead; SV Fort +4, Ref +0, Will +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep
+1; Str 14, Dex 8, Con 12, Int 1, Wis 8, Cha 2.
Equipment: Club or sledgehammer.
Skills: Climb +3, Entertain -2, Entertain -2, Listen +1,
Spot +4.
Feats: Alertness, Artistic, Toughness (x2), Weapons
Group Proficiency (simple weapons).
Great Orb of Helfire
Cost: 100,000 Weight: 2000 kg
Availability: specialized Era: RE
A massive quartz boulder, the interior is hollow and at
a touch the entire device lights up with red and green
flames, drawing upon the Force. The device allows anyone
that sacrifices a Force Point the following Force skills for
the next 24 hours with an equipment bonus equal to the
Force Point roll result; Affect Mind, Farseeing, Heal Self,
Heal Another and Telepathy. By expending 20 vitality
points and succeeding at a Will save (DC 20) a character
can create an empathic link to the deep sea creatures in
the Ocean of Night and command them for one quest
or 24 hours whichever is completed first. The device is a
massive 2000 kg and requires repulsor lift pads, a team of
strong backs or use of Move Object.
Use of the Orb will trigger Azael’s sarcophagi to close
if it was opened. After 5 rounds of a light hum (Listen
DC 10) greenish light will escape from the cracks in the
sarcophagi and Azael Firedream will be reborn as a Force
vampire, his last ditch effort at immortality.
Azael Firedream, Duke of Hel
When Hel faced its supernova fate, Azael escaped the
planet’s trial with a Helion Light Cruiser and all his worldly
possessions. He was one of the chief architects for Hel’s
survival but whether he sabotaged the Great Machine or
simply knew it was inadequate to the task is anyone’s
guess. What is known from the sarcophagi (if someone
reads Helion) is that Azael came to Nyntal and found a
people worthy of labor. He enslaved not only the early
Nyntallese millennia ago, but also created the great Helfire
Orb to control the beasts of the deep to hide his Helion
Light Cruiser, Nova. After his temple and crypt were
complete, he encased himself in his sarcophagus while he
murdered his slaves and turned them into Automatons
with a mass Alchemic ritual. To escape undeath he
sheltered himself in his tomb but something went wrong,
the device didn’t function correctly and Azael was
destroyed.
The Helion architect’s remains are still in his
sarcophagus, an ornate tomb of jet carved with intricate
designs. If reborn as a Force vampire, he will seek out
the being with the most Force Points and will attempt to
leech them subtly or forcibly within 24 hours. He appears
to be deathly pale, nude and voraciously hungry. He may
consider taking apprentices, but if Lady Elektra (see page
68) then he will attempt to dominate her and a power
struggle will ensue as to who is the greater Architect.
Azael’s belongings, including clothing and a Plasma Sword
lay beneath his sarcophagi (Search DC 30).
Azael Firedream: Adult Male Helion, Tech Specialist 4/Force
Adept 1/Helion Architect 10; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 21
Nyntal
(+1 Dex, +10 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 120/14; Atk +11/
+6 melee (1d3+1, punch), +11/+6 melee (2d10+1, crit
18-20, plasma sword), +11/+6 ranged (by weapon); SQ
Cosmic machinery, dark, darkvision, diabolic design, Force
vampire, Helion Sorcery, long lived, mechanical might (+4),
research, ward (inferno, trap, warning); SV Fort +9, Ref
+9, Will +11; SZ M; FP 6; DSP 15; Rep +6; Str 12, Dex 12,
Con 14, Int 21, Wis 12, Cha 14.
Equipment: Plasma sword, robes, tool kit, translator.
Skills: Craft (electronic devices) +26, Hide +5,
Knowledge (Arcane lore) +18, Knowledge (architecture)
+10, Knowledge (engineering) +20, Knowledge (physics)
+11, Knowledge (technology) +10, Pilot +3, Repair +16,
Search +10, Treat Injury +6.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +7, Alchemy +30, Battlemind
+7, Drain Energy +14, Fear +7 Force Grip +21, Heal Self
+10, Illusion +11, Move Object +15, See Force +11.
Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency (plasma sword),
Force-Sensitive, Gearhead, Skill Emphasis (Craft [electronic
devices]), Technical Wizard, Weapons Group Proficiency
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(primitive weapons, simple weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Burst of Speed, Control, Dark Power,
Dissipate Energy, Drain Force, Malevolant, Sense, Sith
Sorcery.
Force Vampire
A rare creature in the universe, the Force vampire is Azael’s
solution to death. By feeding on the Force of others the
Force vampire can live eternally without the ravages of
dark side sickness or other maladies. Creating a Force
Vampire requires an Alchemy check (DC 30) and expending
30 vitality points.
GMs can use the following template for other Force
vampire characters.
Requirements
To qualify to become a Force vampire, a character must
fulfill the following criteria.
Skills: Drain Energy 6 ranks.
Feats: Drain Force.
Dark Side Points: Dark.
Benefits and Restrictions
The following abilities are inherent to the Force vampire
only.
Drain Energy: A Force vampire can use Drain Energy
against living beings to replenish its own Vitality pool. The
result of the Drain Energy check determines how much
vitality was drained and the victim’s Will saving throw DC.
Use of this Force skill in this manner does not cost vitality,
but it is still a full round action and may provoke attacks
of opportunity.
By expending 20 vitality points a Force vampire can
attempt to damage Constitution scores of any living
creature within a 10 m radius. Victims must succeed in
a Will save or lose 1d4 Constitution points. This is a full
round action. For more information on the Drain Energy
skill, refer to the Revised Core Rulebook page 85.
 Result Will Saving Throw DC VP Stolen
These blood red robes protect its wearer with a DR 10
14 or less 10 1 against energy based attacks, including lightsabers and
15-19 15 1d4+1 blaster bolts. It also provides a +4 bonus to Fortitude saves
20-24 20 1d6+2 against extreme heat and radiation. It appears to be made
25-29 25 1d8+4 of finely spun wool and is similar in design to traditional
Jedi or Sith robes, albeit with more ornamentation and
30+ 30 2d6+6 thread of gold.

Drain Force: A Force vampire requires at least 1 Force Azael’s Tool Kit
Point each week to sustain its existence. Using this ability Cost: 7500 Weight: 2 kg
does not garner a Dark Side Point, but does cost 6 vitality Availability: specialized Era: RE
points for each use.
After stealing 1 Force Point for the express purpose to This set of Force-imbued tools aid its user with a +9
fill its weekly quota, the Force vampire sacrifices that Force bonus to Repair checks. Use of this kit requires the user
Point. to be Force-sensitive and the sacrifice of 3 vitality points
per check. This kit may be used without the Force, but this
only affords a +3 equipment bonus.
Dark Side Sickness and Aging: A Force vampire does not
need to save against normal dark side sickness when it
Azael’s Translator
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levels, but rather, it must save against it if it does not
feed at least once per week of constant activity. The DC Cost: 1000 Weight: .5 kg
increases by +1 for each week since last it fed. The Force Availability: specialized Era: RE
vampire does not need to feed if it hibernates via the Force
or cryonically. This crystalline ring actually enhances the wearer’s
A Force Vampire does not age provided it feeds on a telepathic abilities to allow for clear communication, even
regular basis. if the wearer doesn’t speak the appropriate language.
The wearer makes an appropriate Telepathy check using
Force Light and Sever Force: A Force vampire is even more the translator, and is able to communicate with that
susceptible to the Force Light and Sever Force skills. If it individual up to 10 kilometers per Force-user level. This
loses all its Dark Side Points, it automatically becomes a communicator does not work on droids.
Force Spirit. If it ever fails a Will save against the Sever
Force skill, it turns to ash and is destroyed. Nova, Helion Light Cruiser
Created when Hel was littered with megalopolises and
Transfer Essence: A Force vampire cannot use Transfer the end drew near, this was a state of the art cruiser.
Essence to escape its own body. All such attempts fail While ancient it has been preserved by the ocean deeps
automatically and the Force vampire loses 1 Force Point. and remains functional with a relatively full power core.
It is a cylindrical vessel with multiple “orbs” like grapes
on the vine. Its crew is totally automated with a single
Helion Plasma Sword
intelligence called “Nova.” The AI is the product of Helion
A combination of technology and the Force, this jewel
ship design and has no discernable personality. Nova
encrusted sword hilt requires 1 vitality point to ignite for
functions at a crew quality of Skilled. It takes 2 full rounds
every 20 rounds of use. When powered, the sword radiates
to deploy Nova’s weapon systems.
plasma energy into a meter long blade. The energy can
A pilot can manually take control of Nova, but without
sear or stun the victim, based upon the user setting.
Read/Write Helion suffers a -5 penalty.
A plasma sword can parry a lightsaber blade but cannot
deflect blaster bolts.
Nova, Helion Shipyards Light Cruiser
Class: Capital Ship Crew: 1 (Skilled +4)
Plasma Sword Size: Large (150 m long) Initiative: +3 (+4 crew, -1 size)
Weapon Type: Plasma sword Hyperdrive: x2 (backup x6) Maneuver: +3 (-1 size, +4 crew)
Proficiency Group: Exotic Cost: 5,000 Passengers: 100 Defense: 19 (-1 size, +10 armor)
Damage: 2d10 Critical: 18-20 Cargo Capacity: 5,000 tons Shield Points: 200 (DR 40)
Range Increment: - Weight: 2 kg Consumables: 1 year Hull Points: 300 (DR 40)
Fort DC: 18 Type: Energy Cost: Not available for sale (valued at 15,310,000)
Multifire/Autofire: - Size: Medium Maximum Speed: Cruising (Average, 4 squares/action)
Hardness: 10 WP: 10 Break DC: 20 Atmospheric Speed: 600 km/h (10 squares/action)
Weapon: Light turbolasers (40); Fire Arc: 4 batteries front, 2
Availability: Rare, specialized Era: RE
batteries left, 2 batteries right; Attack Bonus: +7 or +1/+1/
+1 (-1 size, +4 or -2/-2/-2 crew, +4 battery fire); Damage:
Helion Robes 4d10x5; Range Modifiers: PB -2, S/M +0, L -2.
Cost: 2500 Weight: 1 kg Weapon: Heavy ion cannons (30); Fire Arc: 2 batteries front, 2
Availability: specialized Era: RE batteries left, 2 batteries right; Attack Bonus: +12 (-1 size, +4

Nyntal
 crew, +5 fire control, +4 battery fire); Damage: Special; Range
Modifiers: PB -6, S -4, M -2, L N/A.
Weapon: Concussion missile launchers (10 firelinked, 16 missiles
each); Fire Arc: Front; Damage: 8d10x2; Missile Quality: Good
(+15).
New Species: Nyntallese
The natives of Nyntal
are reptilian humanoids
primitive by galactic
standards and spread
across two of Nytnal’s
five continents. The
species come in a
two sizes, short and
tall, which divides the
tribes and helps the
tall minority Nyntallese
to assert control over
other tribes, specifically
in the east. The
physical characteristics
of these people
include their scaly skin,
humanoid appearance,
three fingers with an
opposable thumb and
a poisonous bite. Nyntallese are resistant to the poison,
but enough bites can kill anyone. Few Nyntallese use their
poison except in coating arrows or darts for hunting, but
in ritual combat the bite can mean life or death. Nyntallese
can also unhinge their jaws to swallow Tiny prey whole.
However, their skeleton is not rubbery enough to allow
larger prey past their rib cage.
Male Nyntallese tend toward a darker coloration
than the females and also toward broader shoulders.
Female Nyntallese are more likely to use their poisonous
bite for defense but also toward crafting the tools and
equipment the hunters need. Without female Nyntallese
most communities would disintegrate. Among Nyntallese
polygamy is normal and asserting ownership over anything
or anyone is strange. This natural tendency of community
ownership seems at odds with the unification of tribes to
the east. The Nyntallese have no written language, but the
Eastern Empire is known for using several carved symbols.
The Nyntallese lifespan averages 50 standard years due to
starvation, warfare and disease. Some of the oldest chiefs
are reckoned in the hundreds, but once a Nyntallese loses
its fangs, it is cast out into the wilderness so it is hard to
determine how old they could be.
Nyntallese Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: +2 Con, -2 Int.
g Medium-size: As medium-sized creatures, Nyntallese
have no special modifiers due to their size.
g Speed: Nyntallese base speed is 10 meters.
g Darkvision: Nyntallese possess darkvision (20 meters).
Darkvision is black and white only but otherwise
functions as normal sight.
g Primitive: Nyntallese with professional or heroic classes
Nyntal
receive the bonus feats Weapon Group Proficiency
(primitive weapons) and Weapon Group Proficiency
(simple weapons) instead of the usual Weapon Group
Proficiency feats.
g Poison Bite: Nyntallese can bite opponents for
1d4 points of damage and secretes deadly poison.
Victims of wound damage from a bite must make
an immediate Fortitude save against DC 15 or suffer
1d6 damage to Constitution. Failing the second
Fortitude save results in an additional 2d6 damage
to Constitution. Nyntallese do not provoke attacks of
opportunity with a bite attack.
g Poison Resistance: Nyntallese gain a +4 bonus
on Fortitude saves against poisons. Nyntallese are
effectively immune to a poison bite from another
Nyntallese gaining a +10 bonus to Fortitude saves.
g Free Language Skill: Speak Native Nyntallese.
Large Nyntallese Species Traits
g Ability Modifiers: +2 Str, -2 Dex, +2 Con, -2 Int.
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g Large: As Large creatures, Nyntallese take a -1 penalty
to their Defense, a -1 size penalty on attack rolls,
and a -4 size penalty on Hide checks. They have a
Face/Reach of 2 m by 2 m/4 m. Their lifting a carrying
limits are triple those of Medium-size characters (see
Carrying Capacity in the Star Wars Roleplaying Game).
g Speed: Nyntallese base speed is 12 meters.
g Darkvision: Nyntallese possess darkvision (20 meters).
Darkvision is black and white only but otherwise
functions as normal sight.
g Primitive: Nyntallese with professional or heroic
classes receive the bonus feats Weapon Group
Proficiency (primitive weapons) and Weapon Group
Proficiency (simple weapons) instead of the usual
Weapon Group Proficiency feats.
g Poison Bite: Nyntallese can bite opponents for
1d4 points of damage and secretes deadly poison.
Victims of wound damage from a bite must make
an immediate Fortitude save against DC 15 or suffer
1d6 damage to Constitution. Failing the second
Fortitude save results in an additional 2d6 damage
to Constitution. Nyntallese do not provoke Attacks of
Opportunity with a bite attack.
g Poison Resistance: Nyntallese gain a +4 bonus
on Fortitude saves against poisons. Nyntallese are
effectively immune to a poison bite from another
Nyntallese gaining a +10 bonus to Fortitude saves.
g Free Language Skill: Speak Native Nyntallese.
Nyntallese Commoner: Adult Male Nyntallese, Commoner
1; Init +0 (+0 Dex); Def 10 (+0 Dex, +0 class); Spd 10
m; VP/WP -/12; Atk +0 melee (1d3, punch) or +0 ranged
(by weapon); SQ Darkvision, poison, poison resistance,
primitive; SV Fort +1, Ref +0, Will +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 0;
Rep +0; Str 10, Dex 10, Con 12, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 10.
Equipment: Variety of personal belongings.
Skills: Climb +1, Craft (any one) +1, Jump +1, Speak
Native Nyntallese, Survival +1, Swim +1.
Feats: None.
New Creatures: Ghalsom
Large, burly quadrupeds, these mammals are the main prey
of the plains tribes, ranging across the connected northern
continents, and into the northern polar cap during mating
season. The plains tribes use every part of the Ghalsom,
from hide tents to bone sewing needles and skull bowels.
Its hide is employed by some Nyntallese as armor.
Male ghalsom lead the herds, serving as scouts and
protectors for females and calves. The herd typically
follows bull ghalsom, which fight for leadership within
the herd. When bulls become older, they leave the herd
to wander on their own. As such, these are the largest
ghalsom and their fur typically changes from muted brown
to an ashen color. The creatures are huge and lumbering,
with beady black eyes protected by low eye ridges.
Ghalsom bulls are distinguishable because of their central
facial horns, used in combat and to break up ice when the
creatures head to the north.
Ghalsom: Adult Arctic, Herd Animal 4; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Def
12 (-1 Dex, -2 Size, +5 natural); DR 3; Spd 10 m; VP/WP
45/56; Atk +7 or +2 melee (1d8+7, crit 20, slam), +7 or +2
melee (1d8+7, kick), -1 ranged; SV Fort +14, Ref +0, Will
+0; SZ H; Face/Reach 4 m by 8 m/4 m; Str 24, Dex 8, Con
28, Int 4, Wis 8, Cha 6.
Skills: Climb +10, Hide -9, Listen +2, Survival +8.
Feats: Rugged.
Nyntal
New Creatures: Reaver
On the far continents, this giant mammal is a hunter of
all things reptilian. Among the western tribes Reavers are
feared as agents of the underworld. This creature is fierce
and unafraid of anything. It lopes with a staggered gait,
has large forelimbs and relatively short hindquarters. It
bears a shaggy coat in a variety of colors from white to
brown to black. When intimidating other creatures, it
stands as tall as it can on its stubby hind legs and roars
a challenge. Reavers are adept climbers, swimmers and
trackers. A Reaver gives birth to a pair of cubs, which
it raises for two years before they reach adulthood. The
creature can live for many generations of the Nyntallese
and its pelt is considered sacred.
Reaver: Forest Predator 6; Init -1 (-1 Dex); Def 13 (-1
Dex, -2 size, +6 natural); DR 4; Spd 10 m; VP/WP 80/48;
Atk +11/+6 melee (1d6+7, crit 20, slam) or +11/+6 melee
(2d6+7, crit 20, claw) and +6/+1 melee (2d8+7, crit 20,
bite) or +3/-2 ranged (by weapon); SQ Claws, fast healing
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(2); SV Fort +12, Ref +4, Will +4; SZ H; Face/Reach 3 m by
6 m/4 m; Str 25, Dex 8, Con 24, Int 7, Wis 14, Cha 12.
Skills: Climb +13, Hide -9, Intimidate +4, Listen +8,
Move Silently +2, Spot +6, Survival +6, Swim +13.
Feats: Athletic, Power Attack, Track.
Reaver
Samuun People
Planet Type: Terrestrial This world has no sentient species, but rodents, deep sea
Climate: Frigid creatures and lichens do exist.
Terrain: Mountains, arctic
Atmosphere: Breathable Locations
Gravity: Standard Descriptions of several key locations follow.
Diameter: 7,750 km
Length of Day: 30 standard hours
Length of Year: 950 standard days Arctic Oceans
Sentient Species: None The entire world is covered with various levels of ice
Languages: None shelves and oceans. Vast stretches of ocean lay beneath the
Population: Unknown ice shelves, host to simple organisms and a few predators
Species Mix: Unknown that eke out an existence from the sparse ecology.
Government: Anarchy
Major Exports: None Northerly Mountains
Major Imports: None These massive crags are little more than juts of granite
System/Star: Rani / Ran and stone in the ice, rising a few hundred meters over the
Planets Type Moons surrounding ice fields. Several off-white lichens may be
Ranus
Ranum
Searing rock
Barren rock
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1
found in the cold reaches, valiantly reaching for sunlight.
Some lichen-fields move, which might be disturbing if any
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Samuun Terrestrial 1 sentients were around.
Nara Gas giant 15
Ara Gas giant 28 Southerly Mountains
Rast Gas giant 5 Visible only on scanners beneath the ice, these ancient
Ras Field Asteroid field - mountains lay within a gargantuan caldera over a
Venra Ice ball 1 hundred kilometers wide. Gas vents and geysers interrupt
the normal glacier and several sections of ice could be
considered “rotten” from below. Deep beneath the snow
Description are numerous tunnels and dens for rodent-like mammals
The frigid world of Samuun is a frozen wasteland of profiting from the geothermal heat.
mountains, glaciers, snowfields and small oceans choked
with icebergs. Surface readings indicate minimal life. The For the GM
planet has a strong electromagnetic field due to volcanism, The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
is replete with ice caves and dotted with thermal vents. in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
History
While the world was scouted once with a droid probot, Adventures
nothing turned up and the natural climate claimed the Feel free to use or adapt the following adventuring hooks
droid. The world is insignificant, doubly so since no ship for your home campaign.
comes to the Ran system let alone anywhere nearby for
light-years. Bad Weather
Once the heroes are on the ground, taking
life sensor readings, the weather turns foul
and a blizzard soon engulfs the heroes
and their ship (if it landed). The ensuing
weather makes liftoff near suicide (Pilot
check DC 30), but staying put for a few
weeks doesn’t seem enterprising either.
Of course, things turn for the worse when
something starts tapping on their hull (or
their tent), apparently trying to find a door.
If the heroes investigate, they find nothing
aside from a few ice-balls lumped together.
When the ship lands or the heroes are
done with their readings, the creature slips
aboard their ship. Even if the heroes lift off
and hightail it to space, something deadly is
aboard, hunting them one by one.

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Lost Transmission
While the heroes are surveying the ice planet, either
from space or on the glaciers, their computer sensors are
inundated with an old Republic code. Zeroing in on the
transmission requires a Computer Use check (DC 20), which
appears to originate deep under the ice near a thermal
vent. Investigating the transmission, which could be an
SOS or other vital interest of the Republic (or Empire) leads
to underwater encounters with the native Ice Crawlers,
which triggered the ancient probot’s sensors to lure their
prey beneath the ice. Of course, if the heroes can rescue
the probot, they can download its database with five years
worth of sensor readings.

Sensor Anomalies
Nothing fouls up a survey team than contradictory sensor
readings at the end. Some scouts ignore such anomalies,
but that could have drastic repercussions for future
colonists or business ventures. The nature of the anomalies
appears to be seemingly random bursts of heat beneath
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the glaciers. Investigating the areas reveal large holes in
the ice, with a 5 m radius and delving about 20 m beneath
the ice to the frigid ocean below. The surface quickly froze
into a thin patch of ice (50 kg or more will break it). Aside
from the strange holes, Ice Crawlers lay in wait around the
area. As if that’s not bad enough, the Ice Worm that made
the holes is nearby, bursting through the ice sheet with
gaping jaws and feasting upon the Ice Crawlers. Ice Worms
are fairly non-discriminatory predators, so the heroes could
be mistaken as lunch. For the truly entrepreneurial hero,
getting a full skeleton of this rare creature in the galaxy Blizzard Amoeba Oozes Through Hatch
could be worth a fortune… sense (See Force is a class skill), Force-using, tainted; SV
Fort +6, Ref +4, Will +5; SZ M; Face/Reach 2 m by 4 m/2
Allies and Antagonists m; FP 5; DSP 10; Str 12, Dex 14, Con 11, Int 6, Wis 16,
Cha 6.
Skills: Hide +10, Move Silently +10, Survival +6.
Blizzard Amoeba Force Skills: Empathy +3, See Force +5.
This slimy ooze is uncannily intelligent, able to squeeze
Feats: Force-Sensitive, Stealthy.
through the slightest crack or seem. Temperature extremes
Force Feats: Sense.
don’t bother it, though the cold makes it sluggish. With
*The Engulf ability requires a successful Grapple check
each new victim ingested in its black ooze, it gains the
with its victim. On a natural 18-20, it has completely
victim’s remaining Constitution points as its own, which
absorbed its prey within its body and deals chemical
necessitates it propensity for grappling attacks. Anything
damage directly to wounds each round until the character
it touches it can imitate its shape, with an effective
reaches half. At this point, the Blizzard Amoeba starts
+5 Disguise check. There is no limit to the number of
absorbing the remaining Constitution points at one point
Constitution points it absorbs, but each week it loses 1
per round. Once the character is dead, the Blizzard Amoeba
Constitution point unless it feeds. Even when Wounded
ejects the bones behind, completely stripped of all flesh
it can still double move. It can only die by reducing it to
and organs. Armor DR will still protect against wound
negative Wound Points equal to its current Constitution
damage or Constitution damage for each round of Engulf.
score. The creature can absorb half of a victim’s
Constitution original score.
It commonly hunts smaller game to build its strength Ice Worm
before attacking Medium-size creatures. It shares a similar One of the last great worms from Samuun’s past, this
lineage with the Ice Crawlers, able to use the Force to aid creature awoke from a millennial slumber after a gas vent
its ability to hunt. warmed its den. After so long in sleep, it is extremely
hungry and searches the ice flows for Snow Rats and
Ice Crawlers. Its tactics involve bursting through the
Blizzard Amoeba: Arctic Parasite 8; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Def 12
ice beneath its prey with a gaping jaw and swallowing
(+2 Dex); Spd 12 m; VP/WP 35/11; Atk +5 melee (1d3+1,
everything it can. The Ice Worm uses a simple chemical
crit 20, slam), +5 melee (2d8+1, crit 18-20, *Engulf) or +6
reaction in its beak to produce bursts of heat, cracking
ranged (by weapon); SQ Emulation (+5 Disguise), Force

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the ice and affording it the ability to slice through a
glacier like a plasma welder through plasteel. The creature
measures 5 meters wide and 30 meters long. Its split tail is
flat, aiding it with quick bursts of speed. It is a pitch black
color, lined with dense scales, horns and a pair of clawed
forelimbs, capable of grasping Huge creatures or smaller.
Ice Worm: Old Arctic Predator 10; Init +1 (-3 Dex, +4
natural); Def 14 (-3 Dex, -8 size, +15 natural); DR 10; Spd
6 m, swim 20 m; VP/WP 210/352; Atk +23/+18 or +18/
+13 melee (4d6+21, crit 20, claw), +23/+18 or +18/+13
melee (4d8+21, crit 20, bite) or -1/-6 ranged (by weapon);
SV Fort +24, Ref +4, Will +9; SZ C; Face/Reach 5 m by 30
m/8 m; Str 52, Dex 4, Con 44, Int 8, Wis 22, Cha 12.
Skills: Climb +22, Intimidate +6, Jump +25, Listen +12,
Move Silently +5, Spot +12, Swim +22.
Feats: Endurance, Improved Initiative, Stealthy, Track.
New Creatures: Ice Crawler
A rare form of lichen prowls the icescape, engulfing
any biological material and feasting upon it on a
chemical scale. It appears as off white to blend in with
its surroundings, but rarely is seen by prey. The creature
can also swim through the water. Unknown to most, it is
able to navigate through its environment and track prey
through a strong connection to the Force. Jedi or Force
Adepts are seen as more brilliant prey in the darkness, but
tainted or dark characters are passed by as one of their
own.
Ice Crawler: Arctic Predator 5; Init +5 (+1 Dex, +4 Bonus);
Def 12 (+1 Dex, -1 size, +2 natural); Spd 1 m, Swim 2
m; VP/WP 40/16; Atk +7 melee (1d4+3, crit 20, slam),
+7 melee (1d4+3, punch) or +5 ranged (by weapon); SQ
Bonus class skill (See Force), Buoyant (+10 Swim), Force-
Using; SV Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +6; SZ L; Face/Reach 2 m
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by 4 m/2 m; FP 0; DSP: 5; Str 16, Dex 12, Con 16, Int 6,
Wis 21, Cha 12.
Skills: Hide +7, Jump +5, Move Silently +11.
Force Skills: Empathy +8, See Force +8, Swim +10.
Feats: Force-Sensitive, Improved Initiative.
Force Feats: Sense.
New Creatures: Snow Rat
These rodent-like mammals have burrowing claws, large
buck teeth and a small furred tail. Their eyes are totally
blue, which allows them to see in the darkest tunnels. The
creatures also possess a second set of clear eyelids, which
protect their sight from the glaring sun and as a light
filter. The creatures subsist on fishing beneath the ice and
can hold their breath for over ten minutes in pursuit of
prey. They also forage the greenish lichen near the surface
for both bedding and food in lean winters.
Their colonies frequently suffer from population booms
and sudden crashes from starvation. As such, only the
hardiest Snow Rats remain behind, which has led to this
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species’ relatively quick evolution. Given a few hundred
thousand years the creature may develop sentience. As it
is now, the creature can be taught numerous tricks and
understand basic verbal commands (anyone using Handle
Animal receives a +4 circumstance bonus on checks against
a Snow Rat when teaching it tricks).
Snow Rat: Arctic Scavenger 3; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Def 14 (+3
Dex, +1 size); Spd 8 m, burrow 2 m; VP/WP 8/8; Atk +2
melee (1d2-1, crit 20, claw) and -3 melee (1d3-1, crit 20,
bite) or +6 ranged (by weapon); SQ Claws, highly evolved;
SV Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +2; SZ S; Face/Reach .3 m by 1.2
m/1 m; Str 8, Dex 16, Con 8, Int 8, Wis 12, Cha 10.
Skills: Hide +10, Listen +5, Move Silently +4, Spot +5,
Survival +5, Swim +6.
Feats: Alertness.
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Campaign Ideas
Some GMs may find running a campaign in the Velos
Sector daunting to say the least. With every hyperspace
jump fraught with danger, getting heroes to travel
anywhere but out of the Unknown Regions may be
difficult. The following ideas and adventures may help
players and GMs to create a storyline supportive of staying
within the Velos Sector.
Bastion
The heroes are based out of Bastion and researched about
an old resort colony called Dusk that went belly up a few
decades ago. This would be a great scavenging mission
if the colony were deserted or the heroes could really
clean up by bringing medical and technological supplies
to the survivors. Even if they don’t have cash, the heroes
are sure they had some trade goods. If nothing else, the
heroes could lift some valuable ship parts from the Dusk
Yacht Club, each a splendid luxury liner and shining in the
holobrochures. Aside from the adventure seeds in Dusk, the
heroes can also run into a xenobiologist named Dol Teros
(see System Dynamics below).
Chance Droid
The heroes run into B-10-0 (Beaten Zero) at an auction,
panhandling on the street or win it gambling. The droid is
a phenomenal navigator with centuries of experience… and
a secret for the heroes. In exchange for letting it survive,
it will tell them about a treasure deep in the Unknown
Sector if only the heroes are courageous enough to claim
it. B-10-0 has two clues to the real treasure in his internal
storage unit, twisted black stone objects interlaced with
metallic veins and quartz with a pyramidal end and a
round end. The two pieces of rock appear to form a sphere
when all the pieces are put together. These last two pieces
came from B-10-0’s last sojourn in the Velos Sector with a
Rodian who died to a century old poison gas trap in some
ruins on near system worlds of Bastion.
The GM could invent an ancient empire or simply be
leading the heroes to Hel, and the artifacts are products of
the Force and Helion Architecture.
Dark Power
The heroes are a group of dark side users on the quest
for power. During the Empire era the heroes need to
avoid Imperial Inquisitors and other pawns of Palpatine’s
vengeance of Force-users. In the Unknown Regions is the
promise of power for those with the will to use it. Due to
Farseeing or clairvoyant dreams, the heroes feel compelled
to pick up the pieces of an ancient Force tradition and
may study at Eloria at Stomrwatch Tower, infiltrate the
traditions of the Adan Knights on Galban, find an ancient
Sith Lord that survived the Battle of Ruusan or try to learn
the ancient art of the Helion Architect.
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Hunted
The heroes have made an enemy so powerful that the only
escape is to crawl into the hinterlands of the galaxy and as
luck would have it, the Velos Sector got picked. This enemy
could be Black Sun, the Empire, the New Republic, a Hutt
crimelord, a Corporate Sector CEO, the Yuuzhan Vong or
something of the sort. The point is to go somewhere their
pursuers would be insane to follow… and if they do follow,
to stay on the move. GMs may want to award low level
heroes with a guide or a droid navigator, such as B-10-0
(see Chance Droid). Force-users may find it profitable to
study under one of the Force traditions in the Velos Sector.
Hunters
The heroes are enforcers of the law, a Hutt kajidic or
corporate power and have followed the most reckless and
dangerous of foes into the Velos Sector. Which world is
their quarry at now? Why do they always keep just slipping
away? The important thing is that the heroes keep finding
clues around the Velos Sector to keep them looking, even
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if a few are red herrings.
Natives
The heroes are natives of the Velos Sector and their story
is that of a people suddenly given the ability to transverse
the stars. Is it among the Elorians, a fledgling space
empire reaching out its hand across the stars? Or is it as
a Aqualaran bent on destroying the other side? Or is it as
a refugee of Abaddon, trying to survive the badlands and
the roving gangs while scavenging for ancient technology?
Or perhaps the heroes are natives to Dusk and their goal
is to get off their moon and escape predasaur attacks and
return to galactic society?
Pirates
The heroes are a group of marauders that preyed upon
the last of White Fleet Transports and discovered the
hyperspace route to Dusk along with shipping manifests
that look quite profitable. Conversely, the heroes attacked
the wrong shipping vessel and hyperjumped into the wrong
sector of space. Now they are stranded in the Unknown
Regions and with enough mechanical errors and lack of
service stations, they must try to scavenge what they need
from the sector, or at least inch their way to Dusk to find
their way out of the system.
Scouts
The heroes are employed by a Corporate Sector mining
venture, a Core World political action committee, a
Mid-Rim religious sect, an academic institution or some
other group to scout new worlds and prepare them for
archaeological investigation, colonization or commercial
development. Exploration and an accurate accounting for
their superiors is essential for success. And depending on
their employer, it may not matter if they go missing.
Servants of an Empire
The heroes are natives of Eloria or through chance were
pressed into service for the emperor. They are special
agents meant to explore the surrounding quadrants
of space and help decide where the Elorian people will
spread beyond the Elorian star. Their other duties include
making technology runs into the galactic community and
performing other tasks for the Elorian empire.
For the GM
The adventure hooks and supporting characters described
in this section are meant for GMs only. If you’re a player,
stop reading now.
Mini-Campaigns
Feel free to use or adapt the following mini-campaign
adventuring hooks for your home campaign.
Road to Hel
Force users may have chanced upon some Helion artifacts
on other worlds or captured B-10-0. The end is clear; to
find Hel and reap its ancient treasures. But in order to
find the elusive world, the heroes need to know where it
is in the sector. They know from the artifacts that Hel is
a paradise with aspects of all worlds, from polar caps to
deserts to wide oceans and tall mountains. It could be any
number of worlds, but the only sure way is to track down
each piece. Luckily, each piece tells where another 2 can be
located in the Velos Sector…
System Dynamics
Frequent explorers of the Velos Sector may remark upon
the similarities between Bane’s wildlife and the kraz of
Abaddon, the wyverns of Beleria and the predasuars
of Dusk. After contacting the noted xenobiologist Dol
Teros who got stranded on Dusk over 100 years ago, he
suggests if the heroes can gather samples of the creatures,
he might be able to find a link between the species in
question. Currently Dol Teros has sampled the Duskan
predasaurs with genetic information from Tiss’sharl (an
Outer Rim world) and discovered that the creatures are
two distinct species and share no correlation other than
physical characteristics. After digging through the Travel
Bureau’s records, he found a receipt of transportation for
the animals from an explorer named Om Banar, a Snivvian
of ill repute from his day. Dol Teros believes Om Banar
appropriated the species from a planet once dominated
by an early empire, as evidenced by a set of ruins deep in
predasaur country. Dol Teros believes there are other such
temples scattered throughout the Velos Sector. Will the
heroes be able to bring back the creatures in question?
Can they find more temples on each of these worlds? And
where did the Velos Sector stand in the ancient histories of
the galaxy? Heroes who have been to Hel and survived its
nightmares may have an inkling of this mystery.
Tower Agents
The heroes are agents of Stormwatch Tower, which has
deemed it necessary to explore the technology from the
stars and determine if indeed the Elorian people came from
the stars. The mythology of the Elorians may support this
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idea, but only the progressive Stormwatch Wizard Tyberius
Vala is willing to front the heroes. The first thing Tyberius
wants is for the heroes to view the artifacts beneath
Dansig, Eloria’s first city on the Dragon Sea, with city walls
similar to the new starship hulls in the Valyrian Waste
Starport. After finding out about Angel’s escort ship,
Dragon, the heroes must figure out where that might be…
it could be the best clue to figure out where the Elorians
really come from.
Allies and Antagonists
B-10-0
A relic of a droid, B-10-0 or “Blood” is just as feisty
as when he had both legs and its “good arm.” It can
still crawl, albeit slowly. Its original manufacturer was
swallowed up by Cybot Galactica a few centuries ago
and only a miracle engineer can integrate B-10-0’s
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B-10-0 is fit for ship duty; acting as a navigator it can
electromagnetically bolt itself to any magnetic surface,
most notably bulk heads and chairs.
B-10-0: Exicon B100D 1st degree droid, Expert 8; Init +0
(+0 Dex); Def 12 (+0 Dex, +2 class); Spd 1 m; VP/WP -
/14; Atk +5/+0 melee (1d3-1, punch) or +6/+1 ranged (by
weapon); SV Fort +5, Ref +2, Will +7; SZ M; Rep +2; Str 8,
Dex 10, Con 14, Int 18, Wis 12, Cha 10.
Equipment: Comlink, heuristic processor, internal
storage, restraining bolt, rust inhibitor, translator unit (DC
10), vocabulator.
Skills: Astrogate +20, Computer Use +17, Entertain
(storytelling) +11, Knowledge (alien species) +12,
Knowledge (astronomy) +17, Knowledge (cultures) +12,
Knowledge (history) +12, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +17,
Pilot +5, Profession (navigator) +11, Read/Write Basic,
Read/Write Binary, Read/Write Huttese, Speak Basic, Speak
Binary, Speak Huttese, Survival +14.
Feats: Ambidexterity, Rugged, Skill Emphasis
(Astrogate), Spacer, Starship Operation (space transport),
Weapons Group Proficiency (simple weapons).
Dol Teros
A Draethos xenobiologist who got stranded on Dusk when
the last transports left the moon, he has weathered his
time on the resort fairly well by studying the inhabitants
of Dusk scratch out a living with several different species
working together or in ethnic clans and communities.
While Dol Teros is certain he won’t miss anything
important, the heroes’ arrival will put an interesting
twist to the current generation of Duskans. Aside from
the sentient species, Dol Teros is also interested in the
predators of Dusk and the “imported” ecology and how it
fares in these semi-perpetual twilight conditions. While an
adult Draethos, Dol Teros still has centuries yet to live and
he plans on making them adventuresome.
If he has access to a Holonet terminal or a bank in the
Republic and Empire eras, he can draw upon his familial
resources.

Dol Teros: Adult Male Draethos, Noble 3/Expert 3; Init
+1 (+1 Dex); Def 18 (+1 Dex, +6 class, +1 natural); Spd
10 m; VP/WP 18/13; Atk +4 melee (1d3, punch) or +5
ranged (3d6, Blaster pistol); SQ Broadcast telepathy, favor
+2, inspire confidence, low-light vision, natural armor +1,
Noble bonus class skill (Survival), resource access; SV Fort
+4, Ref +4, Will +6; SZ M; FP 3; Rep +1; Str 10, Dex 12,
Con 13, Int 18, Wis 10, Cha 10.
Equipment: All-temperature cloak, aquata breather,
blaster pistol, comlink, datapad, medical kit, recording rod.
Skills: Diplomacy +3, Gather Information +5, Handle
Animal +5, Knowledge (alien species) +16, Knowledge
(archeology) +10, Knowledge (cultures) +16, Knowledge
(genetics) +13, Knowledge (history) +10, Profession
(xenobiologist) +5, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write Draethos,
Ride +6, Sense Motive +5, Speak Basic, Speak Draethos,
Speak Ortolan, Speak Rodian, Survival +13, Treat Injury
+10.
Feats: Endurance, Perfect Memory, Rugged, Self-
Sufficient, Skill Emphasis (Knowledge [alien species],
Knowledge [cultures]), Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster
pistols, simple weapons).
Tyberius Vala
An Elorian in the Stormwatch Tower Order, Tyberius is a
progressive wizard at odds with his conservative brethren;
instead of rejecting the new technology the emperor and
his agents bring back, he thinks that the ancestors held
such power and technology. He is a thin man of middling
height and the blue eyes of a commoner. However, his
contacts in the court and the Tower are deep enough to
give him access to the highest echelons of power and the
darkest secrets on Eloria.
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Tyberius has slain two other wizards in his ascent
up Stormwatch Tower, both by duels. He has learned
that sometimes the most efficient course of action is
violence. Before he became a wizard, he was the emperor’s
bodyguard and personal agent. He is fast friends with
Tobias Eislan, the emperor’s engineer at the Valyrian Waste
Shipywards.
Tyberius Vala: Middle Age Male Elorian, Soldier 2/Force
Adept 2/Stormwatch Wizard 8; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Def 21
(+1 Dex, +10 class); Spd 10 m; VP/WP 73/10; Atk +8/+3
melee (1d6/1d6, Quarterstaff) or +9/+4 ranged (2d6,
Stormwatch hand crafted pistol); SQ Alchemy, Force
talisman +4, Force weapon +1d8, foretelling, weather
sense; SV Fort +10, Ref +7, Will +11; SZ M; FP 3; DSP 2;
Rep +5; Str 10, Dex 12, Con 10, Int 18, Wis 16, Cha 14.
Equipment: Force talisman, medical kit, quarterstaff,
Stormwatch handcrafted pistol (2), Stormwatch robes.
Skills: Craft (slugthrowers) +8, Diplomacy +10, Handle
Animal +7, Intimidate +10, Knowledge (Arcane lore) +8,
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Knowledge (tactics) +8, Knowledge (wilderness lore) +8,
Profession (soldier) +4, Read/Write Basic, Read/Write
Elorian, Ride +6, Sense Motive +10, Speak Basic, Speak
Elorian, Spot +10, Survival +8, Treat Injury +8.
Force Skills: Affect Mind +10, Alchemy +5, Empathy
+20, Enhance Ability +15, Farseeing +11, Force Lightning
+5, Heal Another +15, Heal Self +5, Move Object +10, See
Force +5.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Combat
Expertise, Dodge, Force-Sensitive, Mobility, Trustworthy,
Weapons Group Proficiency (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
heavy weapons, primitive weapons, simple weapons, slug
throwers, vibro weapons).
Force Feats: Alter, Burst of Speed, Compassion, Control,
Force Flight, Sense, Summon Storm.