Key Charactesr: 1. the station's administrator, a middle-aged woman named **Maria Sanchez**, 2. the pirates are led by a man named **Zane Blackwood**, a notorious pirate who has a personal grudge against Sanchez. - Zane Blackwood turned traitor because he was disgruntled with the station's administration and felt that he was not being treated fairly. He had repeatedly requested a promotion but was denied, leading to resentment towards his superiors. When he was approached by a group of pirates who offered him a chance to lead his own crew and gain wealth and power, he saw it as an opportunity to finally get what he believed he deserved. The pirates promised to help him take revenge on the station's administration, particularly Maria Sanchez, who he blamed for his lack of promotion. Over time, Blackwood became more deeply involved with the pirates, eventually leading them in an attack on his former station 3. the station's security team, led by a tough but fair woman named **Captain Jane Kim**. 3. **Dr. Marcus Wu** - Head of Medical Department: Dr. Wu is a respected physician with decades of experience. However, he has been struggling with financial problems due to his addiction to gambling. He was approached by the pirates who offered him a significant amount of money in exchange for information about the station's security and medical supplies. Desperate for cash, he agreed to provide the pirates with inside information and access to medical equipment. 3. **Lieutenant Daniel Lee** - Head of Maintenance: Lt. Lee has been with the station for over a decade and is known for his meticulous attention to detail. However, he has grown increasingly resentful of the station's administration, feeling that they do not appreciate his hard work. When the pirates approached him with an offer to lead their engineering team and gain recognition and power, he saw it as an opportunity to show his worth. He provided the pirates with blueprints and access codes to the station's critical systems, making it easier for them to breach the station's defenses. 4. **Officer Lisa Chen** - Head of Security: Officer Chen is a well-respected member of the station's security team, with years of experience in law enforcement. However, she has been struggling with personal issues and depression, making her more susceptible to the pirates' recruitment tactics. They offered her a chance to escape her problems and start a new life as a pirate, promising her wealth and power. She agreed to provide the pirates with information about the station's security protocols and guard schedules, making it easier for them to plan their attack. --- Intro: The players find themselves at the Electron bar in BTS-2010, a small transit station located in the Berlinnic Galaxy. - The bar is dimly lit and crowded, filled with patrons enjoying drinks and meals. Suddenly, a group of pirates burst into the bar, causing a commotion and threatening the customers. - The players manage to fend them off, but soon discover that the pirates are planning to raid the station for its valuable resources, including a shipment of compressed Dilithium. Act 1: The players are approached by the station's administrator, a middle-aged woman named Maria Sanchez, who hires them to defend the station against the pirate attack. - She explains that the Dilithium shipment is critical to the region's security and that losing it to the pirates would be disastrous. The players agree to help and begin their investigation. Act 2: They start by gathering information about the pirates, speaking to other patrons and hacking into their communications. - They learn that the pirates are led by a man named Zane Blackwood, a notorious pirate who has a personal grudge against Sanchez. - Zane Blackwood turned traitor because he was disgruntled with the station's administration and felt that he was not being treated fairly. He had repeatedly requested a promotion but was denied, leading to resentment towards his superiors. When he was approached by a group of pirates who offered him a chance to lead his own crew and gain wealth and power, he saw it as an opportunity to finally get what he believed he deserved. The pirates promised to help him take revenge on the station's administration, particularly Maria Sanchez, who he blamed for his lack of promotion. Over time, Blackwood became more deeply involved with the pirates, eventually leading them in an attack on his former station. - They also discover that the pirates have a large number of ships and weapons, making the battle ahead challenging. Act 3: The players meet with the station's security team, led by a tough but fair woman named Captain Jane Kim. - They discuss their strategy and divide into teams to defend key areas of the station. - The players will defend the power generator, the control room, and the hangar bay. - Power Generator: The power generator is a critical component of the station's infrastructure, responsible for providing energy to the entire facility. It is a massive, humming machine that takes up an entire room. The players must defend it from the pirates who seek to sabotage it, potentially causing a catastrophic power failure. The players can use the generator's structure as cover while they fend off the pirates, but they must also be careful not to damage the delicate machinery during the battle. - Control Room: The control room is the nerve center of the station, where the team manages and monitors all critical systems. It's a bustling hub of activity with screens and controls covering every wall. The players must defend the control room from the pirates who seek to take control of the station's systems. They must use their skills to hack into the pirates' communications and gain an advantage in the battle. If the pirates take control of the control room, they can wreak havoc on the station's systems, potentially causing the station's destruction. - Hangar Bay: The hangar bay is where the station's ships and shuttles are stored and maintained. It's a massive, open space with towering metal walls and the constant hum of engines. The players must defend the hangar bay from the pirates who seek to steal the station's ships and use them to escape. The players can use the cover of the ships and equipment to fend off the pirates, but they must also be careful not to damage the ships during the battle. If the pirates succeed in stealing the ships, they can escape with the Dilithium and cause even more damage to the station's infrastructure. Act 4: As the pirates arrive, the players spring into action, using their weapons and skills to fend off the attack. The battle is intense, with the players encountering various obstacles and challenges. They use teamwork and strategy to hold off the pirates, but it quickly becomes clear that the pirates are after more than just the Dilithium. They are also targeting Sanchez, and the players must protect her at all costs. During the battle, the players discover that the pirate's leader is Zane Blackwood, a former member of the station's security team who turned traitor. He is heavily armed and protected, making him a formidable opponent. The players split up to take on the other pirates while one team faces off against Blackwood. In the final showdown, the players manage to defeat Blackwood, but not without a tough fight. They discover that he was not acting alone and that there is a larger conspiracy at play. The players confront Sanchez, who reveals that she suspected corruption within the station's administration and that she had hired the players to uncover it. She promises to investigate the matter further and thanks the players for their help. The players help to repair the damage done to the station during the battle and assist in treating the wounded. They recover the Dilithium and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, earning a bonus reward from Sanchez. She also offers to repair and refuel their ship, and the players depart the station, proud of their successful mission and eager for their next adventure.