Feast of the Hive Syndicate
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Feast of the Hive Syndicate is a free 20 page¸ rules-lite¸ space themed RPG is a submission for #PocketQuest2023!
PocketQuest challenges you to design a 20 page space themed¸ pocket-size TTRPG in two months.
In our future solar system¸ derelict spacecraft¸ abandoned space stations¸ and scattered debris fill the space. Each player is an AI who operates a heavily modified spacecraft with a team of Hive crew members to explore inside massive forsaken space station nests or through asteroid mining fields in search of valuable salvage. The competition is fierce with rival Hive Syndicate salvager gangs and cyborg space pirates from Cybernetic Nests attempting to steal loot. To stay ahead¸ players must continually modify their ship and equipment¸ recruit new crew members¸ and outwit competitors. The game includes megastructure dungeon crawls for your spaceship¸ or story beats for adventures and navigation runs¸ where players race through hazardous environments¸ navigating obstacles¸ and outmaneuvering opponents.
Included:
Rules d6 class ships d20 Crew Specialists 6d12 Modifications Skill Tools to give your AI Ship personality 4d Adventure Outlines d20 Destinations D66 Megastructure Chambers D20 random events 30 enemy ships Did I mention your crew of meat-bags are just upgrades to your ship? They have no names¸ just designations. They're just a means to an end¸ helping you achieve your goals. So buckle up and get ready to guide your meat-bag crew through the unforgiving universe¸ traversing treacherous territory and battling bullies from the Cybernetic Nests¸ all while trying to carve out a niche for yourself in this cutthroat environment.