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Dark Star Adventurecast

Dark Star Adventures

THE VERIDIAN EXPANSE IS A PLACE WHERE DEBTS ARE PAID IN BLOOD.In a galaxy of corporate cold wars and fading fringe worlds, the crew of the Scapegoat is just trying to stay flying. From high-stakes planetary heists to the silent terrors of deep-space shipwrecks, one bad jump is all that separates a payday from a cold grave.Dark Star Adventurecast is a narrative sci-fi actual play. We play Stars Without Number live, and edit what happens into a story worth following. If The Expanse and Firefly are

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All Episodes

28:11

Robert's Story | Star Master Log: Send in the Clones

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/04/07

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastJeff breaks down Robert's focus episode, where the crew learns that Robert Ross is clone designation RR7 and that Haley died on Ventos during an extraction gone wrong. He covers how the players turned

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53:06

The Truth About Haley - Robert's Focus

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2026/03/31

Robert finally tells the crew what he knows about Haleyy's past. Deep in the jungles of Ventos during the Red Rice Wars, a clone squadron led by a man with piercing blue eyes and an incredibly high opinion of himself was sent to extract a captured commander named Haley. One Y. What they found in those caves, and what happened after, changes everything the crew thought they knew about their friend.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free

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24:54

Elective Surgery | Star Master Log: Bucking Bronco

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2026/03/24

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastJeff breaks down the fifth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew battles surgical spider bots in an alien operating theater and gets their first look at whatever built this place through a pylon

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44:02

Elective Surgery - Sibylen Exosite, Part V

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/03/17

The surgical bots are awake, and the crew of the Scapegoat did not schedule an appointment. What follows is the least dignified combat in the history of the Viridian Expanse - and that's before Robert gets involved.Then the pylon activates. And things stop being funny.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastOr buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/darkstaradventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star

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23:15

Powering the Nautilus Spiral | Star Master Log: Save...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/03/10

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down the fourth episode of the Sibylen arc, where the crew tackled two of the greatest challenges in TTRPGs: a puzzle, and a short climb down a shaft. He digs into his philosophy on puzzle design and reveals the grim purpose behind the Nautilus

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48:31

Powering the Nautilus Spiral - Sibylen Exosite, Part IV

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/03/03

Deep in the Sibylen Exosite, the crew faces two of the greatest challenges a party can face: a 30-foot drop and a puzzle. After Hailey tests the limits of "superhero landings," the party discovers the mysterious Nautilus Room.Restoring power to this level is their only way forward, but in an abandoned alien quarantine facility, "turning the lights on" will come with a price.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and

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20:02

Laser Beams For Eyes! | Star Master Log:...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/02/24

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff breaks down the lethal combat encounter within the Sibylen Exosite, where the crew faced off against a squid-crab hybrid designed to ensure no one leaves alive. He explores the "rule of cool" mechanics behind nano-fluid hacking and reveals the grim

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39:20

Laser Beams For Eyes! - Sibylen Exosite, Part III

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/02/17

The crew stumbles into a section of the Alien Exosite on Sibylen that is more dangerous than it seems...Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping

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15:52

The Goo Pool | Star Master Log: Brain Grafting Xenotech

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/02/10

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff gets into the weeds of the "The Goo Pool", starting with the crew's internal logs before breaking down the chaos on Sibylen and the reality of the alien tech the crew just stumbled upon.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Entering the Alien

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45:49

The Goo Pool - Sibylen Exosite, Part II

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/02/03

The crew launches an exploration in the ancient alien exosite and discovers lost technologies that are equal parts cool as hell and also sort of gross.Want episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastMeet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our

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13:38

The Potential Profit Is... | Star Master Log:...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/01/27

Get the next Star Master Log right now! This episode was released two weeks early for our patrons. To skip the wait and get bonus world-building posts and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff chit chats about “The Potential Profit Is...”, and talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Starting the Sibylen Saga(01:15) - The Crew Logs: Thorn’s Greed vs. The Team’s

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43:55

The Potential Profit Is... - Sibylen Exosite, Part I

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/01/20

A detour to the desert world of Sibylen, where alien artifacts were first uncovered seven years ago, brings the crew face to face with an old friend of Froggy’s—and an offer they can’t refuse.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThorneStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixWant episodes 2 weeks earlier? Check out our Patreon, where episodes are always early and

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11:57

Thorne’s Story | Star Master Log: Secrets, Betrayal,...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/01/13

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff dives deeps on “Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne's Story”, where he talks about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.In this log:(00:00) - Crew Logs: Felix's Final Plea(01:05) - The "Canterbury Tales" Narrative Experiment(03:02) - Behind the

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74:07

Nexus of Betrayal: Thorne's Story

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2026/01/06

Relaxing on the 'goat after the insanity of Scrapjack's, the crew gets Thorne to open up about his past...Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.

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141:58

Bonus One Shot - Lasers & Feelings

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/12/23

In this very special bonus episode, the crew plays Lasers & Feelings, a one-page TTRPG developed by John Harper. Vibe with the group as they attempt to save the 'verse from alien brain worms in a hilarious, off-the-wall session.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Game MasterBrian as Quip KwazaarStephanie as Neon SerenityDoja as EW7Scott as Zayda StellarHuge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!

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9:15

Death and Damnation | Star Master Log: The...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/12/16

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff yaps about Episode Twelve, “Death and Damnation”, where he touches about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Scrap Jack Finale(01:30) - Planning the Heist: Keeping the GM in the Dark(03:15) - Character Arc:

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39:47

Death and Damnation - Scrapjack's, Part 3

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/12/09

Trapped by Void Cultists at an interstellar truck stop, the crew uses their limited resources in their struggle to survive.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

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9:09

Stress and Vexation | Star Master Log: Escalating the...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/12/02

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff babbles on about Episode Eleven, “Stress and Vexation”, where he chats about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: When the Sandbox Goes Crazy(01:40) - The "Die Hard" Moment: Giving Players Control(03:25) -

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57:51

Stress and Vexation - Scrapjack's, Part 2

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/11/25

After Void Cultists seize Scrapjack’s Truck Stop, only the crew of the ’Goat stands between the trapped civilians and annihilation.Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

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10:16

Rest and Relaxation | Star Master Log: The Calm...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/11/18

This Star Master’s Log was originally a Patreon exclusive! To get these logs two weeks early, bonus world-building posts, and behind-the-scenes secrets, join the inner circle at: patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecastJeff talks about Episode Ten, “Rest And Relaxation”, reminiscing about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The "Filler" Episode Trap(01:45) - Scripting vs. Improv: The Episode Opening(03:30) - World Building: Void

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