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Dark Star Adventurecast

Dark Star Adventurecast

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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 cinematic Stars Without Number actual play podcast focused on immersive storytelling, tactical grit, and the consequences of life on the edge of the void.

MEET THE CREW:

  • Thorn (Brian): A street-smart ex-con whose charm hides a simmering edge.
  • Felix (Scott): A transhuman cyber-wizard hacking the impossible.
  • Haleyy (Stephanie): A no-nonsense fighter who trusts grit over gadgets.
  • Robert (Doja): A wild-card pilot with a flair for the unpredictable.
  • ...and Star Master Jeff, who runs this shindig.


JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: Get the Star Master Logs two weeks early, ad-free episodes, and exclusive world-building archives at: 👉 patreon.com/DarkStarAdventurecast

SHOP THE SECTOR: Find our official merchandise and tabletop adventures written by Jeff at: 🌐 darkstaradventures.com

New episodes of the main adventure drop every other Tuesday, with "Star Master Log" debriefs on the off-weeks.

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Episodes
  • Laser Beams For Eyes! | Star Master Log: Self-Replicating Nightmares

    Laser Beams For Eyes! | Star Master Log: Self-Replicating Nightmares
    Feb 24 2026

    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/DarkStarAdventurecast


    Jeff 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 truth behind the calcified beaks left in the vats.

    He covers:

    • (00:00) - Introduction: "Laser Beams for Eyes"
    • (00:59) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted reports from the players
    • (05:12) - Star Master Perspective: Planning for deadly combat
    • (06:31) - Mechanics: Felix, "Goo Cakes," and the secret +1 Brain Graft bonus
    • (08:15) - OSR Philosophy: Why creativity beats the statistics on the page
    • (09:15) - Deep Dive: Designing the Annihilation Bot. Starfish, self-replication, and error-based terror
    • (12:23) - The Quarantine: Why a "medical facility" needs lethal guard bots
    • (15:05) - Subspace Signals: Hands-off Gming and the slowly building the weirdness.
    • (18:18) - Star Master Spec: Edge of Tomorrow and All You Need Is Kill


    New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.
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    Not Yet Known
  • Laser Beams For Eyes! - Sibylen Exosite, Part III

    Laser Beams For Eyes! - Sibylen Exosite, Part III
    Feb 17 2026

    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/DarkStarAdventurecast


    Meet the Crew:

    • Jeff as Star Master (Game Master)
    • Brian as Captain Thorne
    • Stephanie as the warrior Haleyy
    • 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 sealed.
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    39 mins
  • The Goo Pool | Star Master Log: Brain Grafting Xenotech

    The Goo Pool | Star Master Log: Brain Grafting Xenotech
    Feb 10 2026

    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/DarkStarAdventurecast

    Jeff 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 Exo-Site
    • (01:15) - The Crew Logs: Encrypted Reports from the Scapegoat
    • (03:30) - Mechanics: Interfacing with the Nano-Fluid Pool
    • (05:45) - The Deep Dive: Dr. Voss and the Virtual Ocean
    • (08:30) - Subspace Signals: Q&A from the Patreon
    • (11:45) - Star Master Spec: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler


    New Star Master's Logs drop every other Tuesday, bridging the gap between our main adventure episodes.
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    16 mins
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