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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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The year is 2187, thirty-one years since the emergence of the Fungal Intelligence, or The FI. Since first discovery, the archivist, Phe and the bio-engineer, Lar have worked with The FI to help advance the medicines, agriculture, and environment in their home-sphere, x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓. Now Phe dreams of expanding the benefits of the FI beyond their home sphere - to achieve revolutionary advancements for all life across Cascadia. The Apocrypha Chronicles is a groundbreaking sci-fi / documentary po ...
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After discussing the possible reasons Anima could have lost her memory, the party finds the last few missing pieces to the last place she remembers being. As they set off to find the station where everything happened, they realize they need to make a detour because Tali has a lead on Stavias' location. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio The…
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The crew has time to process the kidnapping of Stavias as they put feelers out to find some way to get them back. In the meantime, they draw closer to to Nova Outpost 31 and answers. However, the answers may not be what Anima wants to hear. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas …
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The Opal Star plays dead to lure out some pirates, but it turns out the pirates are not interested in the Goliath. They were looking for something else. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/Pseudony…
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Things are quiet as the Opal Star helps escort the Goliath to the Nova Station outpost, allowing the party some time to work on personal projects and enjoy some downtime. We finally meet Lex, who informs Spectra that Vae might be a cybermancer. Spectra promises to help Vae get a hang of those abilities. Then they decide to pull the ghostship gambit…
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The Cleanup Crew overhear a pair of smugglers arranging the sale of a rare creature with a mystery man and decide to step in to rescue the creature before it disappears. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Music by: Tabletop Audio Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial https://bsky.app/profile/pseudonymsoci…
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Anima finally gets a chance to reconnect with her family. They finally learn the truth of what happened to her, and some of the rifts are healed. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial…
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The Hyperlance runs into a debris field that tells a startling story of unexpected destruction. There is danger in the rift, and it is still nearby. Afterward, they take some time to unwind with drinks and good food. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: http…
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The party settles into their temporary roles on board the Hyperlance, taking the time to rest and try and put some pieces together. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.pa…
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Once the captain is informed of Otis' presence on the ship, the party retires to the mess hall for some food and conversation. Vae tests Stavias willingness to drink tea (which has leaves) while Anima tells Otis what she remembers about where she has been. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check …
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When the party is sent to investigate the Hyperlance’s mystery intruder, they find the last person Anima expected to see on this ship, Anima’s father, being threatened by void shadows. This was not how she expected this reunion to go. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudo…
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Our crews sail off into the sunset and onto their epilogues as the news breaks across the universe about Beacon Medical Institutes' dark secrets. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial…
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Now that all of the wings have been secured, it is time to breach the central security node to see what secrets it holds. They find one last surprising connection between Beacon and their crew while hacking the door, and on the inside, they find the man behind this all. Dr. Faedh Menteer, founder of Beacon Medical Institute, and proud member of the…
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The crew of the Eramus Kai faces unexpected danger as they break into and secure the technical wing of Beacon Station. In their search they discover truly unsettling research, as well as notes about where this technology was going to be tested. They also do some digging that reveals not only who some of the power players are, but also who it is the…
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The crew of the Nighthawk goes to secure the controls for the Medical Wing, while the crew of the Kitsu Nova begins their mission of breaking in to free those being kept by the scientists. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Fol…
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The crew of the Nighthawk infiltrates Beacon’s security hub by dropping in from outside of the shield and hacking their way through a maintenance hatch. From there they secure control of the Staff Wing and gather some startling information about the people who work for Beacon. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chest…
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In the aftermath of the fight with the corporate goons, Rhona asks the party to travel with the ship’s skeleton crew as they go to Pel Saros to ensure its safety. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us…
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The crew catches someone trying to sneak onto the Hyperlance. When they go to investigate, they find more than they bargained for. Turns out Taarko brought a handful of corporate spies to help him take the ship. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow u…
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Now that the ambush has been dealt with, it is time to race to the Hyperlance to get there and get the ship to safety before Tarko can steal it. Along the way, Bal gets some unexpected information and has to leave the party to deal with something from his past before it puts them in danger. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by:…
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Most of the party helps Rhona deal with her traitorous bouncer before chasing down Tarko. Meanwhile, Stavias' new friend gives up all of the goodies on the way to go and meet Tarko at the Hyperlance. Bal’s contact does their best to keep an eye on everyone. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check…
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Bal’s contact helps the party ditch their tail and find a way into Eclipse without drawing much attention, going so far as to give them a meeting with the owner. When Stavias goes to deliver the package to Rhona, the party realizes that they have been more thoroughly trick than they expected. Now they need to help Rhona fix things before someone ge…
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Jack Tracy (@ObsLoungeST) goes solo to review, discuss, outright mock and importantly ZHUZH the riveting episode where Picard gets a headache. PATREON supports get the episode early, a video version and exclusive content: www.patreon.com/theobservationlounge Star Trek Zhuzh-erations is part of The Observation Lounge content platform. Subscribe on Y…
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The crew arrives at Pel Tavaria, where they hope to find Anima’s family. Spectra has other matters to attend too, leaving the party to begin the investigation on their own. And they end up getting pulled into something unexpected that they need to deal with now before it gets out of hand. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterst…
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Jack Tracy (@ObsLoungeST) goes solo to review, discuss, outright mock and importantly ZHUZH Lonely Among Us. PATREON supports get the episode early, a video version and exclusive content: www.patreon.com/theobservationlounge Star Trek Zhuzh-erations is part of The Observation Lounge content platform. Subscribe on YouTube today: https://www.youtube.…
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Jack Tracy (@ObsLoungeST) goes solo to review, discuss, outright mock and importantly ZHUZH Where No One Has Gone Before. PATREON supports get the episode early, a video version and exclusive content: www.patreon.com/theobservationlounge Star Trek Zhuzh-erations is part of The Observation Lounge content platform. Subscribe on YouTube today: https:/…
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Anima shares some of her concerns about meeting the family she has just begun to remember. Stavias attempts to learn more about the Federation and is sent to Spectra, who shares her part of the story and leaves the rest to Vae and Anima. Then Vae and Stavias have a heart-to-heart where they begin to mend their rocky friendship. Sound effects by: Za…
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Our crew takes some time to catch Stavias up on what they missed during the hunt for the Basilisk, including the fact that Vae and Anima came from the Federation. This sparks their curiosity, so they go to do some investigating of their own while Vae talks to Spectra about the book she found. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chest…
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Join Jack Tracy (@ObsLoungeST) with special guest Stanley Williams (@OnlyStans85) to review, mock and importantly ZHUZH the horniest Star Trek episode ever made - The Naked Now. PATREON supports get the episode early, a video version and exclusive content: www.patreon.com/theobservationlounge Star Trek Zhuzh-erations is part of The Observation Loun…
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The Cleanup Crew has a new job! A nearby ship has a hedge-hare problem and they have been hired to get it taken care of before the creature can cause more problems. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: Nicholas Jeurdy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.patreon.com/…
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Finale Part 2: Equinox After seven suns in quarantine, the travelers receive an urgent message that will drastically change the course of their lives. With the Equinox fast approaching, each of these travelers must confront their beliefs about each other and themselves, and make tough decisions for the sake of the future. ********** Creative Team: …
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Meet the members of the Cleanup Crew, the oddest group you have ever seen and the new face of sci-fi pest control. While their company is still new, they are beginning to make a name for themselves. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: Nicholas Jeurdy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Su…
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Finale Part 1: Quarantine The year is 2187. A group of strangers gather outside of x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓ in time for the Equinox. They must first quarantine themselves before entering the sphere. The travelers are met by the famous Archivist Phe, who ushers them in with news of a mysterious and impending message from the Fungal Intelligence. ********** Crea…
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The data they gathered from the ship hangar provides some surprising answers as to the goals of whoever used it, as well as their final destination. Anima gets a lead on where her family might be, thanks to a contact of Spectra’s. Vae gets confirmation that her mentor is out of the Federation and mostly safe. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music …
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The year is 2217. Coyote is an Outposter who lives in a cabin in the Similkameen Valley. After receiving a surprise visit from his granddaughter Eden, he reminisces about the journey he made 30 years earlier, to the x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓ Sphere. It was on this trip that his world view was completely transformed by the chance encounters with a group of stran…
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A storm prevents any ships from taking off, so the crew goes over to the Crimson Cutter to eat lunch and hang out until the rain has passed. Anima asks Malachi if he has a contact at Nova Station, and he quickly leaves the room once things start getting personal. While talking through what she remembers, Anima unlocks another memory. The memory of …
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Hearken back to the walk that the Archivist Phe took to discover the FI— 31 years ago in 2156— in this musical intermission by composers Jessica McMann and Benton Roark. ********** "Footsteps" by Jessica McMann and Benton Roark. From the album The Apocrypha Chronicles: Mycologue Imprints, composed by Jessica McMann and Benton Roark & released March…
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Kai leaves the group, muttering something about nanomachines, and leaves our party on their own to fly the Basilisk back to the Crimson Cutter. It is a tense flight filled with potential dangers, but they are able to make it most of the way back in once piece. Then they discover something unexpected in the cargo bay. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Them…
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The year is 2187. Uqhuuyaq and Pijujuq are a well known sister duo from the Igluvut Sphere in the far North who have journeyed to x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓ to perform in The Show. But they carry with them a great secret, and a quest to help save their homelands. They encounter a strange acolyte outside the x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓ Quarantine zone who might risk both their …
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There is another monster between the party and the Basilisk. The rhodelite bhaterra was not happy about them disturbing its nap, and they dispatch it with more ease than their last two obstacles. Vae collects the crystals that fell off the creature. It takes some time to get the Basilisk into something resembling working order. It is far from space…
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As soon as they enter the cave, the party finds themselves facing off against two Cassarian Rippers. They dispatch them rather effectively, Kai revealing himself to be more dangerous than they expected. Vae gains another arm for her collection. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Additional music: Planet Hell by N…
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Dr. Eli Wong is an anthropologist, ethnobotanist and documentarian from Tkaron:to. Through her audio documentary “The Messengers”, she recounts her trek across Turtle Island searching for solutions to the consumption and expansion issues that are impacting the East. She connects with Cascasdian communities of Nomads, Outposters, and Spherefolk, wit…
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The year is 2187. In the Quw'utsun Valley, a religious order called The Connection worships the Fungal Intelligence. The young acolyte Huilo must prove his faith through a period of Cloistering, but there is something calling to Huilo from beyond the sea, and he must make a difficult decision between faith and purpose… ********** Creative Team:Dere…
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Someone has snuck up on the party and they react quickly. Thankfully, Vae recognizes her old associate Scarecrow (played by Benjamin Drury of Lawful Great Adventures) before he is killed. Kai was forced to flee the Federation after attempting to investigate the creation of the Ashenguard, a curiosity sparked by the sight of Anima soon after her arr…
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Stavias goes to speak with Spectra about their place on this ship and her theories on the Basilisk. Spectra, in turn, asks them about the falling out with their father. Vae verifies information with Spectra and let's slip that this isn’t the first time she’s seen a ship full of people disappear. Anima asks Spectra if they will get to speak with som…
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Welcome back to x̌ʷay̓x̌ʷəy̓ and The Apocrypha Chronicles. The present year is 2187 but this tale begins 31 years in the past when Phe, an archivist and Lar, a bio-engineer, discover a Fungal Intelligence who desperately needs their help. ********** Creative Team: Rae Takei as Phe Mela Pietropaolo as the Fungal Intelligence Stephanie Wong as the My…
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