An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast.An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place. And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.

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Pieces start moving around the board and the enemy finally makes their move.

110. Lenz Flare Part 2

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The show begins and our trio is on the lookout for where the trouble might be coming from.

109. Lenz Flares Part 1

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The period of investigation draws to a close with a few more answers. Now it&#39;s time to rest and prepare.

108. Additional Intel 2

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The party gathers additional intel as the hours tick down towards the big event.

107. Additional Intel 1

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The information gathering continues, and Anima gets a job working event security.

106. Station Investigation Part 2

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The trio begins gathering information on the upcoming event.

105. Station Investigation Part 1

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Once More Into the Void: Is This Our Triumph or Our Downfall?

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A trap is sprung and the cost is heavy.

Before We Lose it All: We weren't ready for this trap

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Our trio discusses what they know about the threat and start figuring out what they&#39;re going to need to do about it.

104. Allies Aligned Part 2

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Spectra drops Vae and Anima off so they can partner with one Zatea Skychaser to follow a possible lead on the mystery ship and its unsavory mercenaries.

103. Allies Aligned Part 1

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After one final fight a family is reunited, but part of their quarry escapes.

102. Rescue Part 2

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There are more Kanasi to fight on the way to rescue Velarus.

101. Rescue Part 1

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Vae and Anima delve into the abandoned mining facility.

100. The Chase Begins Part 2

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After a few uneventful weeks, the Opal Star finds a potential lead on the mercenaries that kidnapped Stavias.

99. The Chase Begins Part 1

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The crew does some intensive training so they can all remember what it is to fight together and stand strong, side by side.

Only One Shot to Make it Right: Will Training Bring Out Our Best or Our Worst

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Tensions explode between Daxton and Yohan.

I Never Did Trust You: It Was Only a Matter of Time

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Helena joins Yohan on a very personal mission. Truths are revealed. Wrongs are forgiven. And a choice is made.

Only If We Have Time, Captain - Yohan

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Ram asks Helena for a favor. She needs help completing a task for her sister. While the situation is very unorthodox, it is very important that this job be done.

Only If We Have Time, Captain - Ram

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What does my loyalty mean to you?Daxton faces a piece of their past and gets a much-needed upgrade, but the win is not without cost.

Only If We Have Time, Captain - Daxton

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Our bedraggled heroes go somewhere quiet to recoup and disappear for a bit, only for some unfortunate news to come crashing down on Yohan&#39;s shoulders.

Blowing Off Steam: Even BIg Goddamn Heroes Need to Take a Break

An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast.

An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place.

And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.