Science Fiction

Sky Whalers of Jupiter! #1: Race for the Lodestone Ship

On the floating Jovian city of Port Hallwark, three sky whalers are on their way to an appointment when they are ambushed by Saturnian thugs. After a chaotic brawl, Lord Dol De Venus, their sometime employer, offers them a contract to find and retrieve a strange ship that may contain great treasure. Unfortunately, the unsavory Captain Michel also has his sights set on the ship.
 

Runners #2: Compromised

With Dr. Patel now in their possession, Al and Howitzer seek a hideout to get off the streets and assess the situation. Once there, the elven scientist surprises the runners, throwing yet another monkey wrench into the works. Eventually striking a deal, they deliver the elf to the chosen location and complete their adventure (for now). A loose end remains, however, ensuring their story will continue later.  
 

Runners #1: Window of Opportunity

Denver, 2078: in a futuristic world of magic and metahumans, Alwyk “Al” Cylyndryel (an elven mage) and Zak “Howitzer” Sharp (a human tank) receive a job offer to kidnap a scientist and bring him to a warehouse for $10k each if done in the next 24 hours. As the runners prepare to make their move, they are unexpectedly presented with a counteroffer, and the situation intensifies.

Hammer of the Earth #3: The Proposition

Still imprisoned, Moonie and Big Daddy Thaddy make the difficult decision on whether to break out or await the mayor's judgment. Ultimately, they are given a proposition to pass along to the Navigator -- one that, if accepted, would require a heavy sacrifice. After a harrowing hike back to the train they call home, the Outriders rally their fellow rail riders and prepare for possible war.  
 
 

Hammer of the Earth #2: Asparagus Soup

Moonbeam and Thaddeus finally get up to the treetop city and are stunned by what they see. After a meeting with the mayor, everything seems to be on track until a surprise threatens to derail their whole mission.
 

Hammer of the Earth #1: Welcome to the Jungle

After an ancient cataclysm created the Creeping Ruin, a vine that overtook the man-made world, the only thing left untouched is the Hammer of the Earth, a massive train carrying ten thousand inhabitants per carriage. But when the train runs dangerously low on fuel, the Navigator tasks two Outriders, Thaddeus Gibroni and Moonbeam Poe, to brave the wild and find more.

Classic Traveller #3: Interdiction

Chris and Ted make it to the planet of Cipatwe but are told that Kamarne Town is interdicted and are not allowed to land there. Ignoring the law, Chris takes the Achilles’ Heel into the warzone low and fast. After meeting with Divix Jones, Ted learns the true nature of the cargo they’ve been smuggling, and the final business transaction takes place. Before they can leave, the action heats up, and the travellers are forced to get involved.

Classic Traveller #2: Chris & Ted’s Excellent Space Adventure

After landing on the ice planet of Kagena, Chris and Ted learn that the Hiver they seek has been locked up. Paying for his release, the travellers are now able to do business with each other, but not before all three of them are attacked. Finally, the traders secure their cargo and refuel their ship, but Chris can’t resist sneaking a peek. Unknown to Ted, the cargo turns out not to be medical supplies after all.
 

Classic Traveller #1: Men in Blue

A former Marine captain, Ted Higgenbottom, and a former merchant captain, Christopher Jones, have teamed up as traders looking to earn some credits. At a hotel lounge on the planet Rhylanor, an enigmatic young woman offers them a lucrative job delivering secret cargo to natives of the planet Cipatwe. After accepting the deal, the business partners can’t help but notice that both they and their patron are being monitored by an interested third party.
 

NUKED! #6: Portal Pokey

Facing off against a huge, enraged dog-man, Honcho and Mr. Pickle make full use of their assorted arsenal and accumulated mutations. Leaving the lower level in flames, the scrappers return to the “ring room” and experiment with the interdimensional portal. After a sensible plea from Dennis, the two focus their attention back on what could be the ultimate scrap reward, if they could only get it back to Boomtown.
 
[To check out our Cape City episodes, listen to Everyone is John 1-2 and Prowlers & Paragons 1-3.  For Gonen's World, listen to The Black Hack [100th Episode Special].]