![]() A rogues gallery of NPC threats and hostile species.Extensive, streamlined rules for space combat.The vas mal, former near-omnisicent energy beings devolved by disaster into misshapen humanoid form.The armadillo-like tavak, followers of a serene warrior ethic.The kch-thk, warrior locust people who migrate to new bodies when their old ones are destroyed.The humans, adaptable, resourceful, and numerous.The durugh, hunched, furtive ex-enemies of the Combine who can momentarily phase through solid matter.The cybes, former humans radically altered by cybernetic and genetic science.The eerily beautiful, nature-loving, emotion-fearing balla.Amid the ashes of a devastating war that ended with a massive retreat by the Combine, you’ll solve mysteries, fix thorny problems, and explore strange corners of space - balancing the promise of a quick buck against the need to maintain a reputation that wins you lucrative contracts, and pays the upkeep on your ship and your cyber- and viroware enhancements. In Ashen Stars you take on the role of freelance troubleshooters and law enforcers operating in a remote sector of space called the Bleed. And sometimes, you get to make a difference. You’re the seasoned freelancers that local leaders call whenever a situation is too tough, too baffling, or simply too weird for them to handle. You’re Licensed Autonomous Zone Effectuators -”lasers” for short. Out here in the Bleed, you’re the closest thing there is to a higher authority. ![]() Laws and powered by the GUMSHOE investigative roleplaying system. ![]() ![]() Winner of the 2012 Silver ENnie award for Best Setting, designed by RPG legend Robin D. Play the gritty reboot of your favorite science fiction TV series. ![]()
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