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Aboard the Opal Star

by Pseudonym Social

An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast.An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place.And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.

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  1. 111. Acquire the Target 1

    The test is complete. Now, the battle for the target begins.

  2. 110. Lenz Flare Part 2

    Pieces start moving around the board and the enemy finally makes their move.

  3. 109. Lenz Flares Part 1

    The show begins and our trio is on the lookout for where the trouble might be coming from.

  4. 108. Additional Intel 2

    The period of investigation draws to a close with a few more answers. Now it's time to rest and prepare.

  5. 107. Additional Intel 1

    The party gathers additional intel as the hours tick down towards the big event.

  6. 106. Station Investigation Part 2

    The information gathering continues, and Anima gets a job working event security.

  7. 105. Station Investigation Part 1

    The trio begins gathering information on the upcoming event.

  8. Once More Into the Void: Is This Our Triumph or Our Downfall?

    It is time for this to end.

  9. Before We Lose it All: We weren't ready for this trap

    A trap is sprung and the cost is heavy.

  10. 104. Allies Aligned Part 2

    Our trio discusses what they know about the threat and start figuring out what they're going to need to do about it.

  11. 103. Allies Aligned Part 1

    Spectra drops Vae and Anima off so they can partner with one Zatea Skychaser to follow a possible lead on the mystery ship and its unsavory mercenaries.

  12. 102. Rescue Part 2

    After one final fight a family is reunited, but part of their quarry escapes.

  13. 101. Rescue Part 1

    There are more Kanasi to fight on the way to rescue Velarus.

  14. 100. The Chase Begins Part 2

    Vae and Anima delve into the abandoned mining facility.

  15. 99. The Chase Begins Part 1

    After a few uneventful weeks, the Opal Star finds a potential lead on the mercenaries that kidnapped Stavias.

  16. Only One Shot to Make it Right: Will Training Bring Out Our Best or Our Worst

    The crew does some intensive training so they can all remember what it is to fight together and stand strong, side by side.

  17. I Never Did Trust You: It Was Only a Matter of Time

    Tensions explode between Daxton and Yohan.

  18. Only If We Have Time, Captain - Yohan

    Helena joins Yohan on a very personal mission. Truths are revealed. Wrongs are forgiven. And a choice is made.

  19. Only If We Have Time, Captain - Ram

    Ram asks Helena for a favor. She needs help completing a task for her sister. While the situation is very unorthodox, it is very important that this job be done.

  20. Only If We Have Time, Captain - Daxton

    What does my loyalty mean to you? Daxton faces a piece of their past and gets a much-needed upgrade, but the win is not without cost.

  21. Blowing Off Steam: Even BIg Goddamn Heroes Need to Take a Break

    Our bedraggled heroes go somewhere quiet to recoup and disappear for a bit, only for some unfortunate news to come crashing down on Yohan's shoulders.

  22. What We Built Without You: This Is What We Could Lose

    Daxton shares a secret with the crew. A place that they created as a safe haven for other androids. All may not be well there, but it is exactly where they need to be while the heat dies down.

  23. What We Once Were: We Can't Leave the Past Behind

    Daxton, Helena, and Ram get caught up in old memories and come together for a surprising revelation.

  24. The Last Time We Touched: Will My Feelings Finally Reach You?

    Helena and Johan share a private moment, sharing their worries and fears about what has been and what is to come.

  25. Who Do You Think You Are: Yeah, I said what I said

    Ram and Johan work out some of their past grievances, coming to terms with their current situation.

  26. Just Like Old Times: will the past help us or hold us back?

    Helena and Ram collect some much-needed supplies, running into trouble along the way.

  27. Crew Reunion: Back to Where We Started

    Helena has her crew. Now to see if they can overcome the trauma of their past to finish what they started.

  28. Recruit the Veteran: Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

    Name: Ram Position: Bodyguard Status: Alive Recruit? Yes

  29. Recruit the Bound: Where Do We Stand Between Faith and Duty?

    Name: Johan Position: Advisor Status: Alive Recruit? Yes

  30. Recruit the Believer: This is Finally My Chance

    Name: Daxton Position: Pilot Status: Alive Recruit? Yes

  31. Once More Into the Void

    We step briefly into a new game with a new crew (while the Opal Star crew deals with some personal/scheduling hurdles).

  32. Four Years Later

    We take a trip down memory lane and talk about how the story has changed and characters have grown since the start of season 2

  33. 98. Creative Problem Solving

    The crew of the Opal Star arrives at the station just in time to help clean up the mess the lemurs left behind.

  34. Lemurs in Space

    On the station owned by Spectra's aunt, a group of lemurs decide to make a grand escape, leaving chaos in their wake. Featuring the crew of Imprinted Echoes, a Numenera actual play by Ghost Light Media.

  35. 97. Escape the Station Part 2

    The crew of the Opal Star face the aftermath of the visit to the long-lost station, and begin to consider a whole host of new questions.

  36. 96. Escape the Station Part 1

    Anima recovers her long-lost memories, but the price is steeper than she expected.

  37. Cleanup Crew 4: The Unsupervised Job Part 2

    Malaya and Neldo continue trying to foil a dangerous plot without ending up in more danger themselves.

  38. Cleanup Crew 4: The Unsupervised Job Part 1

    Malaya and Neldo are left unsupervised, and they quickly stumble upon some trouble.

  39. 95. Where it Happened

    The crew of the Opal Star reaches the station Anima last remembers working at. Inside are the secrets to what happened to her. The time has come for her to face her past.

  40. 94. Stronger Together Pt 2

    The crew of the Opal Star takes one last day to collect themselves before diving into the mystery of Anima's past.

  41. 93. Stronger Together pt 1

    The crew takes some time to decompress before diving into their next adventure.

  42. 92. Dive Pt 3

    Now that Stavias is free from the simulation, its time for them to start processing their trauma with the help of their friends. They also warn Spectra of the threat their father could pose to the negotiations with the Lorendi Imperium.

  43. 91. Dive Pt 2

    Vae and Anima continue to chase Stavias through their memories until they finally find their missing crewmate. Now all they have to do is break them out.

  44. 90. Dive Pt 1

    Vae and Anima dive into Stavias' nightmare with Tali providing backup as they rescue their friend.

  45. 89. Nothing Personal

    Content warning: psychological trauma. Stavias stands as strong as they can against the hell their father has planned for them.

  46. Cleanup Crew: The Lakeside Job Part 4

    The Cleanup Crew takes some time to recover and they begin to realize they may have stumbled upon a conspiracy.

  47. Cleanup Crew: The Lakeside Job Part 3

    Our hunters face off against the cornered serpent. It doesn’t go great for anyone.

  48. Cleanup Crew: The Lakeside Job Part 2

    Ileen and Malaya gather their supplies and begin to put the pieces in place to catch this slippery serpent.

  49. Cleanup Crew: The Lakeside Job Part 1

    The Cleanup Crew goes to drop their rescued viadnine off at a sanctuary, and the captain’s friend calls in a favor to deal with an unexpected pest.

  50. 88. Nova Station Outpost 31, pt 2

    After discussing the possible reasons Anima could have lost her memory, the party finds the last few missing pieces to the last place she remembers being. As they set off to find the station where everything happened, they realize they need to make a detour because Tali has a lead on Stavias'...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast.An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place.And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.

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Pseudonym Social

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