Dark Star Adventurecast
A sci-fi actual play podcast using the Stars Without Number TTRPG! Follow the intrepid crew of the Scapegoat as they navigate heists, gang wars, cosmic dangers, and political intrigue in the dangerous Veridian Expanse. Featuring: Jeff as Star Master (Game Master) Brian as Captain Thorn, a street-smart ex-con whose charm hides a simmering edge Scott as Felix, a transhuman cyber wizard who hacks the impossible and never gives up Stephanie as Haleyy, a no-nonsense fighter who relies on grit over gadgets Doja as Robert, a wild card pilot and trickster with a flair for the unpredictable Join us for immersive storytelling, tactical combat, and plenty of unexpected twists as our crew fights to survive and thrive among the stars. Subscribe and follow our journey through the fringe worlds of Stars Without Number, where every decision can mean life or death. Support the Darkstar Adventurecast: Support the Darkstar Adventurecast on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive bonus content! patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast
Episodes
Welcome to the Dark Star Adventurecast, an actual play sci-fi podcast set in the mysterious Veridian Expanse.
Meet the misfit crew of the starship Scapegoat as they chase a cryptic signal through dangerous space, crossing paths with ruthless corporations, scheming factions, and unknown threats.
If you love high-stakes adventures, unexpected twists, and plenty of chaos, this is your new obsession.
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Episode 1: Better a Rat in the Drift...
Welcome to the very first episode of Darkstar Adventurecast, an actual play podcast set in the dangerous Veridian Expanse!
Join our crew of misfit adventurers as we dive into our opening adventure using the Stars Without Number TTRPG system.
Meet the Crew:
- Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
- Brian as Captain Thorn
- Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
- Doja as the pilot Robert
- Scott as the transhuman hack...
Welcome to Darkstar Adventurecast, an actual play podcast set in the dangerous Veridian Expanse!
Join our crew of misfit adventurers as we continue their adventure on Camiri Four using the Stars Without Number TTRPG system.
Meet the Crew:
- Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
- Brian as Captain Thorn
- Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
- Doja as the pilot Robert
- Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix
In order to retrieve their shift from de...
In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew reels from their near-death clash with the Drift Rats and sets course for the ominous OmniTech Holdings research base on the planet Wafisa. Their mission: pick up the enigmatic Dr. Elara Voss before venturing into the void, chasing the coordinates of a mysterious signal.
Tune in for a tense, post-apocalyptic journey through the Veridian Expanse.
Meet the Crew:
- Jeff as S...
In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew of the Scapegoat moves to rendezvous with Dr. Elara Voss, a xenolinguist working for Omnitek Holdings. But things don’t go as planned: Dr. Voss refuses to entry to the station, demanding they restore methane supplies to her research base before she’ll cooperate.
Can they reroute the methane flow and earn Dr. Voss’s aid? Or will the dangerous streets of Wafisa claim another victim?
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In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew’s return to Dr. Voss is overshadowed by a devastating discovery: their ship, the Scapegoat, has been stolen.
All signs point north toward Black Harbor, a former military base turned Guardian stronghold. But before they can begin the long journey, the crew must find shelter in the ruined city of Wafisa. Within the decayed halls of the Glendale Hotel, they uncover the remnants of a ...
In this episode of Dark Star Adventurecast, the crew’s investigation takes a sharp turn down Millbrook Lane, where shadows of the past refuse to stay buried.
What begins as a simple lead pulls them to a hidden storage unit with secrets, and treasures, from ages past.
Meet the Crew:
- Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
- Brian as Captain Thorn
- Stephanie as the warrior Haley
- Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
- Scott as the transhuman hacker Fe...
The crew finally makes their way to Black Harbor to recover their lost ship, encountering a surprise enemy and uncovering a plot that may take their very lives.
Meet the Crew:
- Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
- Brian as Captain Thorn
- Stephanie as the warrior Haley
- Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
- Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix
Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!
They're keeping the li...
The crew finally meets Dr. Voss and discovers her true motives. They take to the stars with broken contracts, but a new friend (or two).
Meet the Crew:
- Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
- Brian as Captain Thorn
- Stephanie as the warrior Haley
- Doja as the wildcard pilot Robert
- Scott as the transhuman hacker Felix
Special thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!
They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks ...
In this very special bonus episode, we play invite our first guest star to play The Witch is Dead, a one-page TTRPG developed by Grant Howitt. Listen to the chaos unfold as our group plays familiars seeking revenge for the murder of their witch.
Meet the Circus:
- Jeff as Game Master
- Brian as Quinn the Magpie
- Stephanie as Gerri the Rat
- Doja as Belgarath the Toad
- Scott as Ted the Fox
- and Special Guest Rebecca as Jareth the Owl
Huge t...
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