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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

71:03

S01E10 - Rest and Relaxation

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/11/11

After months cooped up aboard the Scapegoat en route to the hidden Prometheon base, tensions run high. Captain Thorne orders some much-needed rest and relaxation at an interstellar truck stop...but where the ’Goat goes, trouble follows.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,

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13:03

Felix’s Story | Star Master Log: Designing Character...

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2025/11/04

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 has a go at Episode Nine, “Brother's Keeper: Felix's Story”, chatting about the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Felix's Flashback Story(01:10) - Narrative Experiments: Hyperion and the Canterbury

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59:33

S01E09 - Brother's Keeper: Felix's Story

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2025/10/28

Relaxing on the 'goat after their escape from Wafisa, the crew convinces Felix to share a story from his past.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, ourScapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

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160:09

Bonus One Shot - The Witch Is Dead!

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2025/10/21

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 MasterBrian as Quinn the MagpieStephanie as Gerri the RatDoja as Belgarath the ToadScott as Ted the Foxand Special Guest Rebecca as Jareth the OwlHuge thanks to Brad and Holly, for supporting this weird little podcast!Join them at

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11:40

Contractually Yours | Star Master Log: Closing the...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/10/21

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 pontificates on Episode Eight, “Contractually Yours, Scapegoats Forever”, rambling on about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Lore-Heavy Debrief(01:30) - The Reveal: Dr. Voss as a Virtual Intelligence(03:20) -

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40:05

S01E08 - Contractually Yours: Scapegoats, Forever

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2025/10/14

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 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/DarkStarAdventurecastSupport this podcast at —

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10:29

Black Harbor | Star Master Log: Torch the Flowers!

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/10/07

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 pontificates on Episode Seven, “Black Harbor”, chit-chatting about chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Omnitech Plot Twist(01:45) - The Radio Tower Ambush: Exploiting Player Security(03:15) - Revealing the Heist: The

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44:10

S01E07 - Black Harbor

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/09/30

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 ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate members!They're keeping the lights on, and the airlocks sealed.Join them at

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9:23

The Aurora | Star Master Log: Grave Robbing a Car

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/09/23

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 let's loose on Episode Six, “The Aurora” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The "All-Improv" Episode(01:15) - Closing Plot Lines: Exploration vs. Combat(03:00) - The Recipe Book and the

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58:43

S01E06 - The Aurora

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/09/16

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 ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja as the wildcard pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixSpecial thanks to Brad and Holly, our first Scapegoat Syndicate

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8:39

The Glendale Hotel | Star Master Log: Worldbuilding...

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2025/09/09

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 rambles on about Episode Five, “The Glendale Hotel” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The Fallout of Wafisa(01:25) - Real World Consequences: Losing the Scapegoat(02:40) - GM's Desk: Running a

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41:43

S01E05 - The Glendale Hotel

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2025/09/02

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 scavenger’s life, and relics of a world undone by greed.Will the

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10:31

The Methane Switching Station | Star Master Log: Are...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/08/26

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/DarkStarAdventurecastIn this Star Master Log, Jeff reflects on Episode Four, “The Methane Switching Station” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: The "Wafisa" Meme Takes Over(01:40) - World Building: A "Post-Collapse"

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44:35

S01E04 - The Methane Switching Station

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/08/19

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?Meet the Crew:Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain

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8:54

Wafisa? I hardly know her! | Star Master Log:...

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/08/12

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/DarkStarAdventurecastIn this Star Master Log, Jeff ruminates on Episode Three, “Wafisa? I hardly know her!” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Landing on the Methane World(01:15) - Meet the Guardians of the Great Work(03:00) -

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45:07

S01E03 - Wafisa? I hardly know her!

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/08/05

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 Star Master (Game Master)Brian as Captain ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyDoja

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10:18

It’s Just a Prank! | Star Master Log: Dealing with...

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2025/07/29

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/DarkStarAdventurecastIn this Star Master Log, Jeff shrines a light on Episode Two, “It’s Just a Prank,” diving into the chaos, character moments, and improvisation that shaped the story.He covers:(00:00) - Introduction: Why the Campaign Went Off the Rails(01:30) - The Billiards Hall: Dealing with Chaotic

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8:43

Better a Rat in the Drift... | Star Master Log:...

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2025/07/29

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/DarkStarAdventurecastIn this special bonus series, Star Master Jeff takes you behind the scenes of the campaign’s first episode, A Rat in the Drift, offering an inside look at his creative process and how the story is unfolding.In this first debrief, Jeff discusses:(00:00) - Introduction: The Humble Goals of

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9:57

Star Master Log: Season 1 Overview & Faction Deep-Dive

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2025/07/29

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/DarkStarAdventurecastStar Master Jeff discusses how he planned season one, his philosophy on GMing, and gives an overview of the factions involved in the series.In this first debrief, Jeff discusses:(00:00) - Introduction: The Vision for Dark Star Adventurecast(01:25) - Choosing the System: Why Stars Without

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51:30

S01E02 - It's Just a Prank!

Dark Star Adventurecast ·

2025/07/22

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 ThornStephanie as the warrior HaleyyDoja as the pilot RobertScott as the transhuman hacker FelixIn order to retrieve their shift from deep with Drift Rat territory, the crew have been tasked with the uncomfortable

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