09/26/2021

This summer I purchased the pdf of Five Parsecs from Home by Modiphius Entertainment (https://www.modiphius.net/products/five-parsecs-from-home).

I rolled up a quick crew to see how this works. Here is what I got:

Captain (Brandis Slywood)

Background – Military Output (+1 Reactions)

Motivations – Faith (1 Rumor, +1 story point)

Class – Bounty Hunter (+1 speed, 1 Rumor, +1 low-tech weapon)

Brandis was raised on a military outpost world. Father was in the Unity Guard.

When old enough, he decided to travel the stars as a bounty hunter instead of joining the military.

Brandis Slywood is traveling the stars with Zachary, a member of the cult Children of the Clean.

Brandis is curious about the religion (might convert?)

Chet

Background – Orphan Utility Program (Patron, +1 story point)

Motivations – Revenge (+2XP, Rival)

Class – Nomad (+1 Gear)

Chet was born on an output world. Family was killed on a raid from pirates. Was placed in the orphan program. Became a Nomad

Patron: Ties to the corporation that handles the OUP.

Rival: Tik, a K’Erin that took part in the raid that killed his family.

Bea Slywood

Background – Drifter (+1 Gear)

Motivations – Romance (1 Rumor, +1 story Point)

Class – Mercenary (+1 Combat Skill, +1 Military Weapon)

Bea is the wife of Brandis. Bea moved around a lot when younger, searching for somewhere she felt she belonged. She found that place as part of a militia. Met Brandis while Bea was in a local militia. She became a mercenary and travels the stars with her husband.

Mark Osborn

Background – Peaceful, High Tech Colony (+1 Savvy, +1d6 credits)

Motivations – Truth (1 Rumor, +1 Story Point)

Class – Trader (+2d6 credits)

Mark is looking for information about his family’s company. He has heard rumors about secret projects and illegal backdoor dealings. Wants to find out and put an end to them if true

Zachary (Empath)

Background – Religious Cult (Patron, +1 Story Point)

Motivations – Fame (+1 Story Point)

Class – Artist (+1d6 credits)

Zachary is traveling the stars, looking for a muse to inspire him to create his greatest work of art. That should surely get him the fame that he is searching for.

Patron: Zachary still has ties back to Patience, the Cult Leader (Patron)

BOT (ZK-4250)

Retired military war bot

JUST PART OF THE TEAM

Team Equipment

Military Rifle

Auto rifle

Auto Rifle

Hand Cannon

Blade

Scrap Pistol

Handgun

Blade

Nano-doc

Purifier

Tracker sight

Sonic Emitter

27 Credits

6 Story Points

4 Rumors

2 Patrons (Patience, the Cult Leader (Zachary), Jason, OUP official (Chet))

1 Rival (Tik, a K’Erin that took part in the raid that killed Chet’s family.)

Ship Details (The Vencarlo)

Worn Colony Ship – Debt (22 Credits), Hull 25, Standard Issue (Starship components cost -1 credit)

Flavor Details

Met through – Being in trouble with the authorities

Best characterized as – Living the dream!

Starting world: Argo

Need a license? Yes, 1 credit.

Restricted education You must roll 6+ to be approved for Advanced Training on this world.

I wanted more details about the planet so I used the world generator that is part of Stars without Number (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/226996/Stars-Without-Number-Revised-Edition).

Here are the results from that:

No Atmosphere, Science Planet, Cold temperature, Outpost

That fits really well with the results from Five Parsecs. Apparently, the crew is on a research outpost so it makes sense that education is restricted (no stealing information).

When I get a chance, I will divide the equipment among the crew and figure out the 1st mission in more detail. When I run the game, I will record pictures and post a battle report.