Second Apocalyptic Issue!: Luke Gygax Interview! #2 - February, 2020

Luke Gygax Interview!
#2 — February, 2020
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but it just didn’t happen, mainly due none other than Luke Gygax, I’ve
to the completion of two other series decided to add science‐fantasy and
of books. Then, when I heard that the science‐fiction themes that fell out‐
Zine Quest initiative was returning side the first issue’s heavy post‐
for a second year, I decided that this apocalyptic setting. In this issue,
issue would be my contribution to you’ll find a science‐fiction short
that 2020 project. story and an adventure that is suita‐
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An Interview with Luke Gygax
We are fortunate to have Luke Gyg‐ fantastical story. I remember looking
ax, co‐creator of Legion of Gold, as our over the map of SE Wisconsin with
interviewee for the second issue of him as he plotted out the adventure
Gamma Zine! Imagine my excitement area. The Barony of Horn was meant
and pleasure when he agreed to an to be a post‐apocalyptic Elkhorn, Wis‐
interview! I hope you find it as fasci‐ consin, which is where Jemmas—I
nating as I did. mean Jim—lived. He even based the
maps and landmarks of that area on
Gamma Zine—How did you get in‐
the places around where he lived and
volved with the iconic Gamma World
worked. This is made pretty apparent
adventure, the Legion of Gold? What
by hints like Great Mitchigoom (Lake
part did you play in the develop‐
Michigan), Rocky Ford (Rockford),
ment of Legion of Gold? Did you write
and Deerld (Deerfield).
particular sections or design areas of
the adventure? As I stated, I was about 10 years old. I
didnʹt write any of the text for this
Luke Gygax—I was about 9 or maybe
module. I discussed the ideas and, in
10 years old at the time. I watched an
conjunction with my dad, created the
episode of Super Friends that had
overarching story. I only have a “with
some villains that glowed a bright
credit” for the module since I was too
yellow/gold color and smashed
young to write the encounters and
through walls in the episode. So, I
such. It was a fun and wonderful
went to my dad and told him that
learning experience for a young man,
there should be some tough bad
and I appreciate my father doing that
guys in glowing armor for the ad‐
for me.
venture he was working on. That
started a conversation wherein we GZ—How was it working with your
fleshed out some ideas that made it father on the adventure?
into the main adventure in Legion of LG—I spent much of my free time
Gold. GW was fairly new and I think hanging out with my dad. He was my
he was trying to set up a basic in‐ best friend and I greatly enjoyed talk‐
tro adventure with a home base for ing to him about games and gaming. I
people to operate out of, much like a would typically get back from school
T1 or B2 (probably more so the
about 4PM, then Iʹd sit in his study in a
latter). The characters in the game big comfy leather chair while he sat at
are based on real people. For exam‐
his desk typing on an old typewriter. I
ple, Jemmas the Warder is Jim Ward
would look at D&D manuals or read
and Ydal Eilffik is based on through the stuff he was writ‐
Kifflie Scott of TSR. So, as he does
ing. For the project my dad simply
with much of his work, Dad
talked to me and got my opinions and
was drawing on the things in his feedback before capturing the ideas in
everyday life and morphing it to a writing.
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GZ—Your father was known for his
D&D and AD&D work. How is it
that he came to develop a Gamma
World adventure? Do you remember
what his thoughts were on the sys‐
tem?
LG—James M. Ward was one of the

early players in Dadʹs games, and
when he asked my dad about a sci‐
ence‐fiction version of D&D, my dad
said, “I donʹt have time Jim,
why donʹt you write it.” And so, Jim
wrote Metamorphosis Alpha (MA), the
first SF RPG, in 1976. That is one of
my favorite games of all time, espe‐
cially when GMed by Mr. Ward. My Legion of Gold cover, art by Bill Willingham
dad had the D&D group find a portal
that took them to the Starship War‐ ous points, taking more and more of
den and handed off the GM chair to his time.
Jim while they played. They did so
GZ—Did you have any part in pick‐
well that they formed a group called
ing the cover art for the book?
the Vigilists that became quite pow‐
erful in the starship. So my dad and LG—Yes! I told my dad that the bad
the rest of the gang were all familiar guys had powered armor that
with and enjoyed SF RPGs. In 1978, glowed yellow and they could crash
TSR wanted a game based on a post through the walls! And thatʹs what
apocalyptic Earth, something like we have on the cover. I didnʹt do any
Hieroʹs Journey by Sterling La‐ art production or anything like that.
nier. And so Jim developed Gamma
GZ—Does Gamma World have any
World (GW), which drew signifi‐
presence at Gary Con? Are there any
cant inspiration from MA. My dad
games of Gamma World played there
wanted to make GW another strong
each year?
product line and so he put some
effort into developing the beginning LG—We play all kinds of games at
of a setting for people to base Gary Con, from the newest editions
their GW adventures with GW1. Of of games such as D&D 5e and Path‐
course, D&D was by far the highest finder 2e to a whole series of games
grossing product, and he wasnʹt able called The Legends of Wargaming that
to make multiple GW modules and includes OD&D and miniatures war
accessories. The business was grow‐ game scenarios from the ‘60s and
ing at a furious pace and his role as ‘70s. Certainly, Gamma World is often
President and/or CEO was, at vari‐ played at Gary Con, as well as MA,

sometimes run by James M. people. My primary job is as a mem‐
Ward himself. I have always enjoyed ber of the California Army National
both systems and welcome Guard full‐time. So, operating Gary
them wholeheartedly. Con takes up most of my spare
time. However, I started a streaming
GZ—Anything youʹd like to share
event called Founders & Legends
about the upcoming Gary Con?
where I get together with friends and
LG—Gary Con is growing by leaps play D&D and talk about the history
and bounds each year. I am very and impact of the game. You can
proud to be able to continue my fa‐ find some episodes on my YouTube
therʹs legacy and be the public face of channel. I also recently finished a
the Gygax family at Gary Con. We Kickstarter for The Lost City of Gax‐
are so fortunate to have the support moor, a sandbox adventure that I co‐
of so many great guests, from the authored with my brother, Ernie,
founders of the industry like Tim back in 2001. My dad play tested
Kask, Jim Ward, Jeff Perren, Dave that with us and gave us some tips
Wesely and Dave Megarry to current on the overall design. Anyways, that
designers such as Jason Bulmahn, closed about mid‐September 2019,
Mike Mearls, Stephen Chenault, just but you may be able to order a copy
to name a few. As I said above we through backerkit by looking for The
have anything from Braunstein or Lost City of Gaxmoor 5e. I plan on
Chainmail miniatures to D&D 5e and following up with a release of my
everything in between. We have ex‐ Blighted Lands modules that I wrote
panded our vendor hall for 2020 for the Gary Con Open Tournament
and increased the gaming space as a few years ago. I think those will be
well. We will have Adventur‐ very exciting for people to read and
erʹs League, Pathfinder Society, You play.
Too Can Cthulhu, Legends of War‐
Thank you for your time and your work
gaming, Historical Miniatures Gam‐
on Legion of Gold, Luke Gygax!
ing Society and a new live action
event called the Role Play Experi‐
ence. Gary Con XII will be held
March 26‐29, 2020 at the Grand Ge‐
neva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva,
WI. If you want to find out more go
to GaryCon.com.
GZ—Are you working on anything

exciting these days?
LG—The explosion in popularity that
D&D has seen over the past couple
years has been amazing, and
has created a lot of opportunities for
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New Horrors from the Wasteland
Although there are plenty of horrific bite is dependent on the severity of
and dangerous creatures found in their habitat. If a Chog lives in and
post‐apocalyptic guidebooks and around a radiated area with an inten‐
materials, a GM can always use a sity level of 12, their bite shares that
few more. Enjoy this issue’s new intensity. Additionally, each bite
horrors! from a Chog deals 1d6 damage to
their target.
Chog Due to their high resistance to radia‐
Not all species of canines have suc‐ tion, Chogs are often found in heavi‐
cumbed to the wasteland’s challeng‐ ly radiated areas and have few pred‐
ing environments. Many have ators within those zones.
adapted and mutated to thrive with‐
in its harsh climates. The Chog is one Chog
of those creatures—a dog that can be No. Appearing: 1-4
found within mostly uninhabitable
radioactive zones. They have little to Armor Class: 7
no hair and exhibit black and red Movement: 16
burns across their pale skin. Hit Dice: 2
They are highly resistant to radiation DEX: 16
(unaffected by levels under 18), yet +1 initiative
their bite carries the same radioactive
poison they are often immune to.
The level of radiation in the Chog’s
Joey Docil

Dizard Although small and somewhat frag‐
ile, the Dizard can deal tremendous
Mutations and cross‐breeding be‐ damage to unwary victims. The Diz‐
tween species is not unusual within ard may attack three times per com‐
post‐apocalyptic wastelands or on bat round, dealing 1d4 damage with
uninhabited planets. Many species each of its two front claws and 1d6
survive only if they inherit the damage with a ferocious bite.
strengths of other creatures. The Diz‐
ard, with its endurance of harsh cli‐ If all three attacks by a Dizard are
mates and diminishing sustenance, is successful in the same combat round
one such creature. against a singular target, it wraps its
prehensile tail around the legs of the
The Dizard has the head of a lizard victim to prevent it from fleeing. A
on the body of a hairless dog. Each captured victim must succeed on a
foot has razor‐sharp claws and its competing 1d20 to break free (e.g.
tail has limited prehensile capabili‐ the GM and player both roll a 1d20—
ties. The skin of the creature is reptil‐ if the GM wins the roll, the Dizard
ian and provides great resistance to maintains its lock on its prey for an‐
sun and heat. Fire damage is reduced other combat round).
by half and regular damage is re‐
duced by one point. The skin of the Dizard is highly
prized and makes for sturdy clothing
They rarely grow past 40 pounds, or tenting. When clothing made from
with the average Dizard about half a Dizard skin is worn, the wearer
that weight. gains limited fire resistance (GM
decision).
Dizard
No. Appearing: 2—8
Armor Class: 5
Movement: 18
Hit Dice: 1
DEX: 17
+2 initiative
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Class Option—The Wasteland Blacksmith
Not every post‐apocalyptic RPG sys‐
tem utilizes classes—even First Edi‐
tion Gamma World skips the concept
of classes altogether. However, some
players like the idea of a class or hav‐
ing class benefits to go along with
their level progressions. In this issue,
we introduce another class for your
consideration: the Wasteland Black‐
smith.
Able to craft items from junk and

scraps, the wasteland blacksmith has
an eye for value and a talent for in‐
novation. While the Artificer (from
the previous issue) focuses primarily
on lost and hidden technology, the
wasteland blacksmith envisions crea‐ Je Shields
tions from common materials. Rust‐
ed steel, scrap leather, copper wire, Note that “levels” can be the number
plastic poles, and other items all of times a bonus was awarded on the
have value to the class. The character experience bonus matrix or by some
can create basic weapons, ammuni‐ other incremental advancement
tion, and armor from pieces and method determined by the GM.
parts that most scavengers may skip.
Level Proficiency
After several years of apprenticeship
1 Repair fur/skin armors
under another blacksmith, the char‐
acter becomes proficient in crafting 2 Create/repair WC 1, 2, 3 weapons
and repairing basic weapons and 3 Create fur/skin armor, repair
armor. With each level gained, the hide armor
wasteland blacksmith becomes more
4 Create hide armor
proficient in their abilities (see the
chart in the next column). 5 Create/repair WC 8 or 9 weapons
The wasteland blacksmith gains half 6 Repair plastic or plate armor

experience from combat but gains 50 7 Create WC 10 ammunition
XP * skill level for each item created/
8 Create plate armor
repaired. For example, repairing a
WC3 sword is 50*2=100 XP (the skill 9 Repair alloy armor
is gained at level 2). Repairing a 10 Repair any other WC weapon
WC11 item would give 500 XP (a
Proficiency chart
skill gained at level 10).
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Artifacts of the Ancients
In the last issue, we focused heavily
on artifacts developed to injure,
maim, and kill foes. What you’ll find
in the section below is old technolo‐
gy used to support characters and
groups.
Stimpack Drone
Controlled remotely, the Stimpack
Drone can be flown short distances
to deliver one or more Stimpack dos‐
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es (it can carry up to four) to a fallen
friend. The drone can be pro‐ Hop-pack
grammed to follow its user, or flown
Unlike a jetpack, the hop‐pack pro‐
manually using a small remote con‐
vides short bursts of vertical flight at
trol. The drone can be flown up to
a single speed. Using twin fan‐blades
200 feet in the air and a distance
that have but one speed, the wearer
(from the remote) of 1,000 feet. So‐
can gain a lift of 10 feet per second
phisticated versions are outfitted
for up to 10 seconds before the hop‐
with a small camera screen that ena‐
pack enters cooldown mode.
bles “blind” flight.
The twin blades can be angled from
Nefarious bandits and wasteland
their default 90 degrees to 67.5 de‐
scourge have been known to retrofit
grees to provide a less vertical jump.
the drones to instead deliver doses of
radiation or poison to unsuspecting Hop‐packs are notorious energy cell
victims. The outer shell of the drone consumers—a hydrogen cell is ex‐
has an Armor Class of 3. pended after only 180 seconds of
flight total.
Stimpack Drone
Hop-pack
Use: administer Stimpack
Use: quick burst of flight
Power Source: Hydrogen Cell
Power Source: Hydrogen Cell
Battery Life: 30 minutes
Battery Life: 180 seconds
Je Shields

Survivor Armband
Made from woven material and
leather, this multipurpose armband
is fitted with ancient technology that
includes a removable tracker beacon,
health monitor, and geographical Je Shields
recorder.
When the removable tacker beacon is Collapsible Axe

placed on an object, the armband’s
computer can show its location on Useful as a weapon or wood‐
the monitor and assist in navigating chopping device, the collapsible axe
safely to its location. The tracker bea‐ can be folded four times down to a
con has a range of 10 miles. small size for easy storage or hidden
transport. When used, the four
While worn, the armband computer hinged parts can be firmly locked.
can monitor the wearer’s health, in‐
cluding heart rate, respiration, and Used in combat, the axe will deal 1d6
pulse. It can also detect chemicals in damage to small or medium targets
the air including radiation. and 1d4 damage to larger foes. It
cannot be thrown. However, it can
The wearer can also record their sometimes slip past shields or
travel with the armband’s computer, around corners if the weapon is used
allowing it to map the area in 3D. in its unlocked state. When un‐
The recording can be played at any locked, the weapon has a weapon
time to review the last two hours of class (WC) of 6 but is –1 to hit.
travel. Once the recorder is full (120
minutes), it stops recording. Variations of the collapsible axe have
been found to have a chemical cell
A panel on the underside of the arm‐ powered thruster that allows the axe
band can be placed in the sun to re‐ to swing without requiring arm
charge the unit’s Solar Cell. Each movement.
four hours of solar charging will
provide 24 hours of armband use. Collapsible Axe
No more than 48 hours of charging Use: weapon, chop wood
can be stored at one time.
Power Source: none
Survivor Armband Weapon Class: 2 or 6
Use: monitor and record Damage: 1d6/1d4
Power Source: Solar Cell
Battery Life: 48 hours
Je Shields

Adventure #1—The Millionaire’s Vault
Background: An abandoned pre‐war prizes in the bowels of the silo hole.
military bunker was purchased by a The legend of the “Curall Elixir”,
millionaire who hoped to hide many supposedly found within the instal‐
of his prized possessions from law‐ lation, often lures scavengers to the
less survivors. A massive hole in the deadly depths of the millionaire’s
ground remained after the military vault.
removed the missile silo and equip‐
General Area: A large two‐story barn
ment from the installation. The barn
sits within the center of a dense for‐
and razor‐wire fence was erected
est. Trees and shrubbery have grown
after the vault was completed.
all around the area and obscure the
Detailed Background: The remote barn and surrounding fence from
location, coupled with the rumor of view unless characters are within 10
deadly security within the vault, meters. The fence is covered with
have left it nearly untouched after three layers of stainless steel razor‐
many years. The former owner, long wire, which makes climbing the ob‐
dead, stored many of his most valua‐ struction both challenging and dan‐
ble possessions within the well‐ gerous. Two sets of double doors
protected lower levels. Exquisite provide access to the barn. Other‐
wines, gold bricks, and ancient wea‐ wise, there are no other entry points
ponry are but a few of the tempting (no windows or openings can be
found).
1
The Vault
3 2
5
7
Missile Silo Hole

35 m deep 9
10

A large, 10‐meter‐wide hole in the Some of the equipment components
ground near the barn descends over are salvageable—some metal parts
35 meters. The sides are sheer and are free of rust, rubber hoses are
lack footholds except where num‐ uncracked, and leather seats to ma‐
bered areas open into the hole itself. chinery have useable sections left.
The second story was once used for

1. The Barn. The exterior doors are
hay—the area is now empty save for
double‐locked—two chains with a
a hibernating Obb. If characters are
rusty padlock secure the doors and a
quiet, the Obb will not awaken.
hidden card reader both disables an
inner lock and secret trap. (1) Obb: AC 10, HD 12, HP: 48, MV:
1 (ground)/15 (flying), Attacks: radia‐
Open Padlock: Roll under half Intel‐
tion blast (Intensity 16), two claws
ligence (1d20)
(3d6 damage each), MS 12, resistance
Break Chains: Roll under half Phys‐
to radiation. Mutated fungus resem‐
ical Strength (1d20)
bling a 1m long bat.
Open Security Lock: Artifact Use The Hole. Square and over 10 meters
check (use Issue #1 flowcharts) in diameter, the former silo has a
Find/Disable Trap: Roll under half depth of 35 meters. All the military
Intelligence (1d20) components were stripped from the
If triggered, the trap emits a toxic gas facility before it was abandoned.
from above the door that covers an The millionaire built a barn over the
area of 5 cubic meters. Those within hidden entrance to the facility, and
the affected area must make a roll constructed new stairs into the hole.
under Constitution (on a d20) or Several rooms in the silo once had
suffer taking one quarter of their thick shielding and impenetrable
total maximum hit points in poison‐ glass to allow workers a view into
ous fungal and mold damage. If res‐ the silo. The walls were removed,
piratory protection is in use, no dam‐ leaving wide openings into the hole.
age is suffered.
The barn stairs lead directly to area 2
Once inside, the barn is full of old, before turning more steeply down‐
rusty farm equipment and machin‐ ward.
ery. Simple tools still hang from
hooks and pegs along the walls. The
doors that lead to the hole are locked
and barred from the inside.
Open Inner Lock: Roll under half

Intelligence (1d20)
Break Bar from Outside: Roll under
one quarter Physical Strength (1d20)
Forge Studios
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2. Trapped Corner. The only corner
to the stairs into the old silo has been
rigged with a fire trap. A wide pres‐
sure plate in the landing between
staircases triggers a dozen wall‐
nodules to emit a momentary burst
of intense flame.
Find/Disable Trap: Roll under half

Intelligence (1d20)
Avoid Trap: Roll under half Dexteri‐
Dean Spencer
ty (1d20)
Trap Damage: 2d8 and 1d8 every
4. Root Cellar. Hundreds of shelves
few seconds thereafter
filled with wooden crates, moldy
3. Storage Room. Smaller farm burlap sacks, and empty wine and
equipment, rusty tools, and construc‐ beer bottles fill the room on two
tion supplies are piled under weath‐ sides and within the center. A close
ered tarps in various locations of the inspection of the area will reveal that
room. There is a 10% chance that 1d4 equipment once lined the walls
hand tools are free of rust. Addition‐ (behind the shelves). Wires, fittings,
ally, a well‐hidden pre‐war shotgun and metal components are still in
and a box of 20 .410 shells (birdshot) several places in the wall. Knowl‐
can be found under one of the tarps. edgeable characters may know this
area was a control room for the silo.
The wall adjacent to the silo is com‐
pletely open. Clumsy characters After an hour‐long search, characters
could fall into the silo if they move will find a box filled with six fully‐
about the edge carelessly. charged Hydrogen energy cells.
5. Open Room. This room was once

Pre‐War, Bird‐Hunting Shotgun,
filled with machinery and mechani‐
Stevens Model 555, .410 gauge. Over/
cal equipment that operated the silo
under style. Weapon holds two
doors and armaments. At first
rounds of .410 gauge ammunition.
glance, the room appears empty.
Damage is 4d6 within 5 meters, re‐
However, a sentient mold grows on
duced 1d6 damage every 5 meters.
the ceiling, patiently waiting for vic‐
Must pass an artifact check to use.
tims to wander below its position.
The room was once used as a guard
(1) Sentient Mold: AC 6, HD 6, HP:
station for the silo. Remnants of can‐
24, MV: 0, Attacks: 5 meter spore
vas and aluminum poles for bunks,
burst (poison strength 10), MS 10
and the rotting remains of footlock‐
(Repulsion Field mutation), resistance
ers will hint to the room’s original
to radiation, poison; vulnerable to
purpose.
fire. A mold with mental abilities.
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6. Wine Cellar. Dozens of racks of Je Shields
wine bottles and casks make moving
through this room a challenge for
characters. There is a 1d6% chance
that a bottle pulled from a rack will
contain a vintage, drinkable wine.
Each sealed bottle will be worth
1d100 gold pieces. If the entire room
is searched for at least six hours,
characters should find 1d6+4 good
bottles of wine. None of the casks
have survived—their contents are
spoiled.
A secret latch behind a wine rack Two chests, a cabinet, and a small
will open the secret door to area 7. steel box are found behind the secu‐
rity robot station. The smaller chest
Find Secret Latch: Roll under half is filled with gold bricks (40, each
Intelligence (1d20) worth 100 gp). The largest chest con‐
Operate Secret Door Latch: Roll tains twenty bottles of fine, award‐
under half Intelligence and Dexterity winning wine (each worth 250 gp).
The cabinet holds 1d4+1 ancient
7. Secret Vault. The millionaire cre‐ weapons (e.g. shotguns, pistols, ri‐
ated a small vault behind a wine rack fles) and at least two full boxes of
to hide his most valuable posses‐ ammunition for each weapon.
sions. Although he removed many
before he passed, several interesting The small steel box safely protects
items remain. However, a robotic the millionaire’s greatest treasure:
unit protects the vault from intrud‐ the Curall Elixir. A single sip from
ers, attacking any who enter without this mysterious liquid has the same
authorization. effects as a full Sustenance, Cur‐in,
Accelera, and Anti‐Radiation dose
(1) Security Robot: AC 1, HD 10, HP: combined. The small container has
40, MV: 10, Attacks: two lasers 1d4 sips remaining.
(WC13, 5d6 damage each), 1 grenade
launcher (tear gas). Loaded up with
three Hydrogen cells (20 laser shots
plus power) and four grenades.
The security unit will only fire gre‐

nades to clear the vault of foes. It
cannot move up or down stairs.
Dean Spencer
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8. Silo Floor. The bottom floor of the 9. Giant Ant Lair. Mutated ants have
silo is littered with debris, bones, and made their home in the bottom of the
refuse. Remnants of military sche‐ silo, having dug numerous tunnels
matics and instructions are peeling underneath the forest and surround‐
from the walls. A few rungs of a wall ing area. 3d6 Giant Ants will pour
ladder are partially rusted and intact, from the hole if disturbed to protect
but the rest of the rungs are missing. their egg nest.
A hole in one of the walls is different (3d6) Giant Ants: AC 6, HD 2, HP:

than the rest of the facility’s architec‐ 10, MV: 15, Attacks: Bite (WC3, 1d6
ture—the stone and dirt appear to be damage). Moderately resistant to
dug through by some large‐clawed radiation, poison. Climbs vertical
creature. surfaces. +1 to‐hit near their eggs.
The Hunted, Chapter 2 Read Chapter 1 in Issue #1
In the last chapter, Whyla and her faith‐ yours. Plus, we got only one bike

ful companion Arnold, a cybernetically‐ left. Yours is done for.ʺ
enhanced canine, took their final stand
against six pursuing raiders. After dis‐ Bloody foam spills from the crawling
patching four raiders with a fragmenta‐ raiderʹs mouth as he attempts to utter
tion grenade, she contemplates how to his last words. Out of strength and
handle the two remaining men, one of breath, the maimed raider halts his
which possesses a great artifact, a high‐ advancement and lays his head upon
powered long rifle. the hard, sun‐scorched earth. His
eyelids flutter a moment before they
The young girl checks her old revolv‐ stop moving once and for all.
er once again, ensuring the final
round is chambered correctly. Look‐ ʺWell, thatʹs it for you, I guess,ʺ
ing up, she assesses the situation chuckles the slender mutant. ʺLetʹs
beyond her hiding spot. The crawl‐ see what you still have on you.ʺ He
ing, disfigured raider still pleads squats down to search the dead raid‐
with the remaining man from his er’s pockets. He is at least five meters
crew, a scout with a long rifle from his bike and rifle. With the mu‐
tant busy looting, Whyla knows that
strapped to the back of his pre‐war
the time is ripe for her attack. The
motorbike. Leaning back against his
scout is momentarily distracted, giv‐
bike, the three‐eyed mutant chuckles
ing her the advantage. She silently
at his former boss, mocking him and
raises her hand up as she looks to
his missing limbs.
Arnold. The dog is focused on her
next command, knowing what
ʺLooks like you got yourself into a comes next. Whyla brings her fist
bit of a problem, Boss,ʺ laughs the down in a hammering motion and
amused scout. ʺIʹm not sure I can within a fraction of a second, Arnold
help with those missing parts of is off, his engineered leg muscles
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instantly driving him to full speed. up dust and debris. Screaming and
The dog tears around the crumbling bone‐crunching noises emanate from
wall before Whyla can stand. the rolling mass of the two locked
combatants. She is unable to find a
Raising her pistol in front of her,
clear shot and instead continues to
Whyla runs to the corner of the
move forward, her gun raised.
building, turning to quickly advance
on the raider. Arnold has already A high‐pitched wail pierces the air
moved half the distance to the bike just as Arnold goes limp. Kicking
before the raider hears the sounds of himself free of the dog, the mutant
pounding paws on the hard sand. stands, an electrical device clutched
Falling backward, he scrambles to in his good hand. Just as he looks up,
his bike a few meters away. he hears the thundering explosion of
an old revolver.
Whyla runs hard to get within closer
range but knows sheʹll have to stop The bullet tears through the mutantʹs
to fire her revolver. With only one face, exiting the back of his misshap‐
round left, sheʹs taking an all‐out en head in a flurry of blood and gore.
gamble on her approach to the lone Dropping to his knees, his eyes dis‐
remaining raider. Her desire to finish play his misfortune for a mere sec‐
the group that had been chasing her ond before the mutant pitches face
for days outweighs her typical tactics forward to the ground.
of safety and self‐preservation. She
needs to end this today. Whyla sprints to her devoted com‐
panion, her dread and worry increas‐
Just as the biker reaches for his rifle, ing with each footfall. Dropping to
Arnold barrels into him. Although the dogʹs side, she checks him for
slender and wiry, the dogʹs rein‐ damage. His eyes are black instead
forced steel frame and cybernetic of their usual red, and his limbs are
implants place him close to 50 kilo‐ fixed and taught. No visible wounds
grams. With his inbound speed and are apparent—he looks to be deac‐
weight, the dog pummels the biker tivated. She pries the electrical de‐
to the ground before he can pull the vice from the mutant’s hand and
rifle from its long case. Arnold fero‐ examines it. It seems to be a knife
ciously bears down on the mutantʹs handle without a blade. The crudely
free arm, shattering bone and tearing made and unique device appears to
skin with ease. Howling, the mutant emit an energy pulse that affects
tries to kick himself free of the dog. electrical devices. The mutant must
have short‐circuited Arnold!
The young girl slows to a jog within
ten meters, hoping to calm her
Moving back to her faithful dog,
breathing and to find a better spot to
Whyla reaches for his power switch
take aim. Her dog and the mutant
under his back leg. Although he is
are rolling about in the sand, kicking
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flesh and blood throughout, his cy‐
bernetic brain and implants are con‐
trolled by a small power source with‐
in. Pressing the power button should
restart the dogʹs modified brain and
robotic components. However, press‐
ing the button seems to do nothing.
Arnold remains powered down, una‐
ble to recover from the electrical
shock damage from the crude pulse
device. Whylaʹs knowledge of the
intricate workings of Arnoldʹs power
source is limited. Only one person
knows the dogʹs configuration well
enough to help and heʹs days away…
Next time, how will Whyla help her

Je Shields, cover illustration from GZ1
faithful companion, Arnold?
Adventure #2—Paradise Island
Background: An island off the coast Paradise Island: A small landmass
of the mainland, obscured by a radi‐ off the coast of the mainland, Para‐
oactive fog, is assumed to be desolate dise Island measures roughly a kilo‐
and barren. Locals have sarcastically meter in length and half a kilometer
nicknamed the small land mass as in width. Rich, fertile soil and clean
“Paradise Island” due to its likely water provide a small number of
hazardous environs. However, the inhabitants that live in one organized
radiated mist off the mainland ema‐ community and several small villag‐
nates from the water and doesn’t es. Over a hundred pure strain hu‐
affect the island. A few tribes of pure mans and mutants live together.
strain humans and humanoids coex‐ Most are farmers, hunters, or fisher‐
ist on the small island, lucky enough men.
to have good soil and clean water.
A radioactive mist (Intensity 15) lin‐
Detailed Background: Unfortunately gers a quarter of a kilometer off‐
for the hard‐working islanders, their shore, and is avoided by inhabitants
peaceful life has recently turned dan‐ of the island. Strong breezes and
gerous and desperate. Pirates have winds can move the mist to shore
landed on the isle, driving several but reduce its intensity by half or
farmers from their prospering farms. less.
The pirates have also encouraged a The mutated wildlife avoids the
clan of Badders to help drive the settlements and their residents, with
locals from the island.
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plenty of space to roam the island Fisher’s Village: The largest settle‐
away from predators. Larger mutat‐ ment on the island, Fisher’s Village
ed creatures are generally not hunted has roughly half the island’s popula‐
by the island’s residents and are left tion. Fishermen catch what they can
alone. from the polluted seas around island,
finding one of every ten fish caught
The island has several small forests,
to be edible.
a few clusters of hills, and a large
lake with relatively clean water. Two The village is run by a council made
rivers move fresh water from the up of three elders: a mutant and two
lake to the sea or the northern part of pure strain humans (see the table on
the island. the next page). The council will be
looking for help to clear out the pi‐
Although smaller villages are not
rates and Badders in separate loca‐
shown on the map, they can be
tions. The council will reward char‐
placed along forest edges, atop hills,
acters with a farm house and plot of
or near rivers. There are no more
land in the outskirts of the village.
than a dozen small settlements.
Paradise Island
2
1
Badder Lair
Fisher’s Village
3
2
1 A
1 2
Gunder’s Farm
3
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Elder Race, Gender All three elders are trusting once
Agwaa Three‐eye Mutant, Male visitors prove they aren’t threats.
They will not hesitate to ask charac‐
Innatassa PSH, Female ters for assistance with their two
Rubert Bruwn PSH, Male problems (pirates and Badders).
Council Members Area 2, Supplies: Grak runs the vil‐
Area A, Docks: The fishermen usual‐ lage’s lone supply shop. Most of the
ly launch their boats from this loca‐ shelves in the shop are empty, but
tion. However, characters will notice dozens of useful (and useless) pieces
that several boats lie destroyed in the and parts from pre‐war machines
shallow waters here. The pirates and gear sit upon dusty shelves. Lo‐
have attacked the village several cals care only for the single shelf at
times, destroying most of the settlers’ the front of the store; this holds nec‐
fishing boats. essary supplies for fishermen and
farmers. Hooks, line, rods, pieces of
Villagers keep watch for pirate raids netting, shovels, picks, baskets, and
by water from this location. Addi‐ burlap bags are the main items for
tionally, several settlers may be sale. There is a one in twenty chance
found here trying to salvage wood that Grak may have an interesting
from the boats, hopeful that they can component that the characters may
build new boats from what is left. find useful.
GM Note: Villagers will be very sus‐ His son, Xraakk, has been trying to
picious of newcomers arriving by learn how to become a wasteland
land or sea. Use your system’s rules blacksmith (see page 7), and operates
for reactions as needed. a crude smithy behind the supply
shop. Xraakk would be considered to
Area 1, Elder House: All three elders
be level 2 in this trade.
live within separate quarters in this
two‐story house. All are available for
advice or assistance at any time.
They are also responsible for travel‐
ing to other communities to discuss
trade and any issues on the island.
One militiaman usually stands by

the front entrance during daylight
hours. He acts as both guard and
messenger for the elders.
Militiaman (1): HP: 35; AC: 8; AT:

crossbow (1d4, 120m), dagger (1d4);
Move: 12; DEX 12.
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Area 3, Gathering Hole: Locals will Gunder’s Farm: Farmer Gunder‐man
gather in this large building in the was known for his prospering farm
evenings to discuss island matters, and employing many islanders. That
share and trade equipment, and bar‐ was until the pirates landed and
ter for crude alcoholic beverages. The killed or drove settlers away from
owner of the establishment, Zipzap, the farm. Gunder‐man’s farm is now
makes a grainy brew that the locals the base of operations for the pirate
have come to enjoy. The brew is ex‐ clan that hopes to take the entire
pensive to make and Zipzap only island for themselves.
makes a few barrels of it each year.
When pirates attacked the farm,
Zipzap may need to gather ingredi‐ Gunder‐man and his workers tried
ents for his next season’s brewing. to fight them off. Unfortunately,
He may ask the characters for help Gunder‐man and most of those that
gathering these ingredients—once tried to resist were killed. His wife
the greater threats have been dealt and several others fled into the near‐
with, of course. by woods. All but Gunder‐man’s
wife are still hiding there—the
Area 4, Road to the Lake: Four mili‐ farmer’s spouse has traveled to Fish‐
tiamen watch this road for pirate er’s Village to ask the elders for help.
attacks over land. Recently, several
pirate scouting groups have come The Farm: Wide swaths of farmland
from the west, engaging farmers and surround the house on three sides.
villagers to test their strength. Only the forest to the north provides
any cover when approaching the
Militiamen (4): HP: 55; AC: 8; AT: farm. Pirates will see characters ap‐
crossbow (1d4, 120m), short‐sword proaching from the west, east, and
(1d6); Move: 12; DEX 12. south. Several pirates patrol the
fields, watchful for resistance and
GM Note: There are 1d4+1 additional
threats.
militiamen guarding the village at all
times. Another 1d6+1 fishermen and The fields are filled with stunted
hunters are capable fighters. vegetables—corn, squash, beans, and
cabbage seem to grow well but in a
much smaller size. Additionally,
Gunder‐man had finally been able to
grow grains in the eastern fields—
small plots of wheat, barley, and
hops are beginning to thrive.
The pirates are well‐armed and will

not hesitate to fire on any who ap‐
proach. Unlike settlers, they have
capable weaponry and good armor.
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Pirates (1d4+1): HP: 50; AC: 8 or 4; silvered cutlass and his double‐
AT: slug thrower, .38 caliber (2d6 stun barreled shotgun. He tends to shoot
damage, 20/40m), knife (1d4); Move: 15; first and asks questions second.
DEX 13. Each pirate carries 4d4 rounds
He has become very fond of the farm
of .38 caliber ammunition. There is a
and living on land. He will fight to
10% chance that each pirate carries a
the death to keep his new acquisi‐
Tear Gas grenade. There is a 25% chance
tion.
that each pirate may wear Sheath armor
(otherwise, they wear furs and hides). Captain Nock‐Nosed Karll: HP: 85;
AC: 4; AT: cutlass (1d8), .12 gauge,
Not all the pirates may be in the double‐barreled shotgun (see damage in
same place when encountered. The weapon description below); Move: 15;
noise of combat will likely bring the DEX 15. Carries 10 rounds of 12 gauge
remaining pirates in a few rounds. ammunition, buck shot. Note that the
captain despises mutants—he and his
Area 1, Farmhouse Common Area:
pirates are all pure strain humans.
This area was once used by Gunder‐
man’s family and workers for meals Pre‐War, Double‐barreled Shotgun,
and socializing. The pirates have Stoeger Uplander, .12 gauge. Side‐by
moved their cots and hammocks ‐side style. Weapon holds two
from their dilapidated ship to the rounds of .12 gauge ammunition.
farmhouse and have set them up in Damage is 4d6 within 5 meters, re‐
this room. 1d4 pirates may be found duced 1d6 damage every 5 meters.
here, sleeping or gambling. They are Must pass an artifact check to use.
armed similarly to those found in the
fields with the exception that one The chests are filled with the pirate’s
pirate may have a laser pistol instead plunder. Gold coins, pre‐war curren‐
of a slug thrower. cy, security badges, ammunition,
and weaponry are found in the con‐
Area 2, Converted Bedroom: Gunder‐
tainers.
man’s family bedroom has been con‐
verted to a treasure room and living Chest Contents
quarters for the pirate’s captain, 1 Gold coins (250)
Nocked‐Nose Karll. Both doors to
2 Gold and silver jewelry (4d4 pcs)
the area are locked with simple pad‐
locks—only the captain has the key. 3 1d4+1 security badges (various
levels), 150 Domars*
A large bed, wardrobe, and several
trunks fill the small room. Each chest 4 Pieces of hide armor
has an internal lock—a single key on 5 1d100 bullets of 1d4 types
a chain around the Captain’s neck
6 1d6+1 assorted grenades
opens all of them.
7 Spare parts of electronics
Captain Karll is very fond of both his
* or equivalent pre‐war currency
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Area 3, Storehouse: Farmer Gunder‐
man stored his surplus grains and
vegetables in this two‐floor store‐
house. Unfortunately, the pirates
have consumed more than half of the
stores in a short period of time. Of‐
ten, Farmer Gunder‐man would
trade or sell his surplus to nearby
settlers. There’s been no surplus for
some time now.
Bundles of wheat and barley, tubs of
corn, crates of potatoes and squash, Forge Studios
and pails of beans can still be found

1d4 Badders lurk near the opening to
on the second floor in smaller quanti‐
their lair, keeping well‐hidden and
ties. The ground floor is mostly filled
out of sight until they can surprise
with empty containers.
unwary foes.
GM Note: The remainder of the pi‐
Area 1, Main Living Area: 1d6+1
rates will flee back to their ship if the
male Badders are found here, build‐
captain is captured or slain.
ing crude weapons or cooking. They
Badder Lair: With the promise of defend their lair with incredible fe‐
food and advanced weaponry, a rocity, gaining a bonus +1 to hit
group of hostile Badders have cho‐ when fighting within their home.
sen to assist the pirates in routing the
Badders (1d6+1): HD: 6; HP: 30; AC: 4;
rest of the settlers from Paradise Is‐
AT: spear (1d6), knife (1d4), or bite
land. They fully intend on double‐
(1d6); Move: 12; DEX 18. Mental
crossing the pirates after they have
Strength of 16, Empathy.
cleared the island, hoping to claim
the entire space for themselves. The creatures use a guttural lan‐
The Badders are led by a large, par‐ guage amongst themselves that is
ticularly aggressive badgeroid, incomprehensible to non‐Badders. If
Bwrak. He has no tolerance for cow‐ disarmed, the creatures will resort to
ardice or pleasantries, and leads his biting enemies with their sharp teeth.
clan with fear and violence. Other Piles of discarded gear from unwant‐
tribes of Badders keep their distance ed guests, farm tools from neighbor‐
from Bwrak’s clan. Bwrak dreams of ing farms, and scraps of vegetables
one day leading all the Badder tribes and sinewy meat can be found
of the island. scattered throughout the Badders’
The Badder’s lair is found in a cave living quarters. A couple of gold
within the northern chain of hills coins and 1d6+1 slug thrower rounds
near a swift‐running river. (.38 caliber) can also be found.
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Area 2, Secured Females and Young: Harpoon, two‐handed. Damage is
The Badders ensure the protection of 2d6+1 within 5 meters, reduced to
their mates and young by keeping 1d6+1 damage at 10 meters
them behind a locked door in the (maximum range). Must pass an arti‐
underground lair. 1d4+6 females and fact check to use.
twice that number of Badder young
live in the secure area.
Badder males provide more than

enough food for their growing off‐
spring—this area has dozens of box‐
es and crates of vegetables and raw
meat.
Females fight as viciously as their

mates but have half as many hit
points. They lack spears but can use
small knives and their bites to attack.
Area 3, Bwrak the Badder‐beast:

Having gained his leadership posi‐
tion by single‐handedly eliminating Luigi Castellani
the former clan chief and all of his
offspring, Bwrak rules firmly and
If Bwrak learns that the pirates have
often without control. He will be
already been defeated or forced to
infuriated when he learns intruders
leave the island, he may negotiate for
have entered his lair. He will attack
peace with the characters and settlers
with reckless abandon, inspiring
of the island.
other Badders to fight equally hard.
They get a +1 to hit in Bwrak’s pres‐ Adventure Conclusion: If the charac‐
ence. ters are successful in their efforts to
remove the pirates from the farm
Bwrak: HD: 8; HP: 45; AC: 4; AT: har‐
and to stop the Badders from raiding
poon gun (2d6+1), knife (1d4+1), or bite
and killing villagers in the northern
(1d8); Move: 12; DEX 18. Mental
part of the island, the council mem‐
Strength of 16, Empathy.
bers of Fisher’s Village will honor
Bwrak uses a harpoon gun that was their promise of a reward. Whatever
given to him by the pirate captain, the pre‐arranged reward, the council
Karll. It takes a full two combat members may also sweeten the deal
rounds to load, or one combat round by offering the characters an old cab‐
if the operator has a Physical in and plot of land on the island.
Strength of 17 or higher. The Badder There’s a good chance the council
has only three harpoons. will want the tough characters
around in case trouble returns.
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Opportunity of a Lifetime, Prologue
Terra (Earth), sometime in the distant Henry agreed to take the test, more
future... out of curiosity than optimism.
Gazing at his feet, he tried to recall Henry was surprised when he quali‐

the test interview questions. What fied for the interview; only two doz‐
had his professor asked about parti‐ en applicants passed the full‐day
cle swarm optimization? Searching test. Had he known how involved
his mind for the answer, he drew the test was going to be, he might
forth nothing. Ornithology wasnʹt his have skipped it. A twelve‐hour or‐
strong suit. He looked up and deal covering intellectual, physical
scanned the waiting area. Twenty‐ and psychological exams seemed a
three other grad students were wait‐ bit much, but it apparently worked
ing for their interview as well. He to weed out all but the best potential
wondered how many of them knew candidates. Professor Yates didnʹt
how to respond to that question. He seem as surprised. “Your general
smiled, knowing that nearly of all knowledge of all sciences, practical
them were probably biology and thinking, problem solving and good
zoology majors, with months to pre‐ physical health made up for your
pare for this once‐in‐a‐lifetime lack of deep zoological and biologi‐
chance. Sure, he had taken the re‐ cal proficiencies.” When he asked the
quired class work in the general sci‐ professor about preparing for the
ences like every other undergrad, but interview, Yates said he would work
he hadnʹt specialized in any of the up several mock interview question‐
vertebrate sciences. He still felt that naires. They would meet in the next
he was under‐qualified for the posi‐ few days and with only five days
tion. until the interview, Henry really had
very little time to get ready.
He remembered when his tech pro‐
fessor mentioned the internship to “Jeffrey Dowd? Mr. Jeffrey M.
him. “Henry, this is a career‐making Dowd?” The receptionistʹs sharp
opportunity. You should at least take voice brought Henry back to the pre‐
the test.” Professor Yates was an sent. A young slender grad student
optimist, but his statement at least stood up and moved to the recep‐
made Henry think about the possi‐ tionistʹs desk. Henry counted the
bility of an internship with the fa‐ remaining candidates—twenty left
mous Dr. Martin Maxwell. “I can see including himself. This is going slow‐
youʹre thinking that youʹre less than ly, he thought. He wondered how
qualified,” the professor said. “Donʹt involved the questions were, and
be. I have a feeling that Dr. Maxwell what scientific areas Dr. Maxwell
isnʹt looking for another xenologist would dig into. If he delved too deep
or zoologist. He might be looking for into xenology or other alien sciences,
someone with different skills.” Henry knew he would be in trouble.
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He had researched the topic in the that intern should have well‐
previous week extensively. rounded knowledge of all things
science rather than a complimentary
“No, the answer is thermoethics, Hen‐
deep expertise. Henry was starting to
ry,” Professor Yates calmly replied.
believe that the professor was right,
He could see that Henry was tired,
but it was hard to focus after so
agitated and was answering ques‐
many hours of study and drilling.
tions without fully considering all
possibilities. The young grad student Upon entering his small dorm room,
had been through the gauntlet over Henry slumped into his reading
the last five days, pushing his mind chair, letting his head fall back
in preparation for the interview to‐ against the soft headrest. He badly
morrow. “Okay, letʹs take a break,” needed sleep, but his mind was rac‐
the professor said in a reassuring ing through the previous sessionʹs
voice. “Weʹll pick it back up in two questions. He shook his head as if to
hours, alright?” Henry nodded as he clear it, but it didnʹt help. He could
rose from his chair. He needed some‐ tell sleep deprivation was in play
thing to eat and a quick nap. His now. He was now at the point of
brain felt oversaturated like a wet diminishing returns. Setting his wrist
sponge, losing more than it could alarm for 90 minutes, he drifted off
retain. Answers were not coming to sleep.
quickly; he felt he was forcing an‐
A door slammed, and Henry looked
swers when they werenʹt found.
quickly looked up from his seat in
Perhaps there is such a thing as over‐
the waiting room. A red‐faced grad
preparing, he thought as he walked
student emerged from Dr. Maxwell’s
toward the stairs to the dormitories.
office, his fists balled at his sides.
Those five days had gone quickly, “Good luck, everyone!” he snarled as
his long sessions with Professor he strode through the area. As the
Yates lasting into the early morning exit door closed forcefully behind the
hours each day. The professor had frustrated candidate, the receptionist
prepared a multitude of interview called out the next name. “Chien‐
questions, study topics, and ethical Shiung Wu? Miss Chien‐Shiung
quandaries, hoping to prepare Henry Wu?” Henry now noticed he was
for his interview. The professor still among the remaining thirteen candi‐
believed that Henryʹs best chance dates.
was a superficial knowledge of al‐
He wondered what had upset the
most every scientific topic, rather
previous candidate. Was it his lack of
than deep knowledge in the areas of
xenology knowledge? Or perhaps it
xenology, zoology and biology, the
was that he lacked answers to the
areas of expertise of Dr. Maxwell. If
explorerʹs hard questions? Whatever
the famous explorer needed only one
it was, Henry seriously doubted he
other human aboard the experi‐
would fare any better. He mentally
mental craft, the professor believed
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Reviewed the professorʹs back‐ ed that only he and three other appli‐
ground information about the intern‐ cants remained. Am I going last? he
ship and Dr. Maxwell. The famed thought. He recognized the last can‐
xenobiologist had recently publi‐ didate from his Advanced Chemistry
cized his upcoming mission to unex‐ class. She briefly noticed Henry as
plored space. An unknown sponsor‐ she walked to the office door, adding
ing entity had built a new spacecraft a quick wink at him. Henry nervous‐
for Maxwell, using an advanced pro‐ ly smiled back as she passed through
totype engine capable of traversing the door into Maxwell’s office. Look‐
space and time faster than ever be‐ ing at his watch, he realized he had
fore. This coupled with the recent been waiting for nearly four hours.
discovery of a wormhole on the edge Iʹm last probably because Iʹm the least
of known space had created an in‐ qualified, Henry thought.
credible opportunity to discover and
“I think youʹre about as ready as you
explore uncharted locales in foreign
can be, Henry,” said Professor Yates
star systems. Dr. Maxwell had pub‐
in a reassuring tone. “Weʹve covered
licly announced the need for a single
everything on my list at least thrice.”
assistant as a paid internship aboard
The exhausted graduate student
the ISS Zenith. The rest of the crew
nodded his head in agreement. Hen‐
would be comprised of cybernetic
ry truly felt that he could not learn or
units, most of which would be re‐
remember another fact or tidbit of
stricted to the interior of the vessel.
information without something pre‐
When media sources asked Maxwell
viously known getting lost or re‐
about the qualifications of the poten‐
placed. It was like his computer hard
tial assistant, he was tight‐lipped on
drive was full, and heʹd have to erase
the matter. He would only mention
stored data to fit more on it.
that the candidate must be a gradu‐
ate student, and have a background “At this point, I just want to get the
in the sciences. Academics and me‐ interview over with and to move on
dia alike speculated about the quali‐ to my final year of studies,” Henry
fications of the candidate, debating revealed. “Itʹs just so much infor‐
between Dr. Maxwell’s fields of mation.” Professor Yates gave the
study as a critical requirement or a tired student his normal stern look.
more versatile science major with a
“Donʹt sell yourself short, Henry.
complementary skill set. Either way,
And by all means, go into that inter‐
no one really knew what Dr. Max‐
view tomorrow morning with a little
well was looking for in an assistant.
more optimism,” warned Yates.
He alone developed the tests to select
Henry faked a smile and nodded his
the top twenty‐four applicants.
head.
“Gertrude Browne? Miss Gertrude
Browne?” When Henry returned his *****
focus to the reception area, he realiz‐
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“Henry Williams? Youʹre the only to talk to you, sir.” Henry noticed
one left, so I assume thatʹs you,” that Dr. Maxwell was smiling as
asked the aging receptionist. Henry well, something that he hadnʹt seen
got up from his seat and walked over in his reviews of digital press confer‐
to her desk. He had been so deep in ences and online lectures. The rather
his thoughts that he hadnʹt heard the matter‐of‐fact scientist seemed to
last two names called. “Dr. Maxwell have vanished, and in his place was
is ready to see you now.” Now that a pleasant and grinning man. Hen‐
his time had come, Henry admitted ry’s confused look made Rasmussen
to himself that he felt a bit excited to laugh out loud, causing Henry to
finally meet the science legend. start.
Henry entered the office of the ac‐ “There is a reason youʹre last, Mr.
claimed xenobiologist and was sur‐ Williams,” laughed Maxwell. “Do
prised by its size. He would have you know why?”
thought that the office would be larg‐
Henry shook his head, his face dis‐
er for a man of such renown. Instead,
playing a mixture of confusion and
it was small, simple space with little
pessimism. “Iʹm assuming Iʹm not
more than a desk, a few chairs, and a
qualified and youʹre ready for an
couple of computers. Several pic‐
early lunch?” offered Henry.
tures adorned the walls, primarily of
the doctor and his exploits to planets “Ha! Quite the opposite, young man.
within Earthʹs solar system. Several I simply left the best candidate for
paper maps were rolled up and last!” exclaimed the explorer. “You
leaned against a back wall. scored the best in all my exams. Not
necessarily the highest, but the most
Dr. Maxwell sat in his chair behind
consistently high scores throughout
the desk, his eyes diverted toward an
all tests. The selection process is sim‐
old paper file folder. Upon Henryʹs
ple mathematics, really. And now
entry, he rose and greeted the stu‐
that Iʹve met you, even in this short
dent. “Ah, Henry is it? Welcome,
time, I can see that weʹd get along
please have a seat.” Henry nodded
marvelously on our long journey.”
and took the wooden chair before the
desk. The graduate studentʹs face was a
distorted mess, confusion and excite‐
“Well, it has been a long morning,
ment taking turns with his features.
hasnʹt it? Iʹm sorry that youʹve had to
Henry stuttered, “I am? I did? Iʹm
wait so long for your interview,”
selected?”
stated Dr. Maxwell. “No one enjoys
being last, and Iʹm sure youʹre no “Why yes, Henry. The internship is
different in that regard.” yours if you want it.”
The grad student smiled and replied,
“Well, someone has to, I suppose.
Iʹm just glad to finally get the chance
26

Artifact Use (Solution) Flowcharts
As survivors scour the wasteland, Identify Revolver
they may encounter pre‐war wea‐
Chart A can be used for any firearm
ponry that does not rely on comput‐
that has chambers or lacks a maga‐
ers or electronics. Sometimes, these
zine or cartridge to store bullets.
are simple gunpowder items that are
rarely discovered in the ruins of A misfire does half the weapon dam‐
small towns and abandoned farm age to the character if they can roll
houses. The following flowcharts under their Dexterity, or full damage
help identify these types of items if they fail their roll.
and their ammunitions.
Identify Semi-Automatic
Chart B can be used for any maga‐
zine– or cartridge‐driven weapon.
A jammed weapon may take 1d20

minutes to unjam, minus the Intelli‐
gence bonus of the character. A mis‐
fire may release multiple rounds
from the weapon at once, striking the
character trying to identify the item
or those nearby. Damage is halved if
characters can roll under their Dex‐
terity scores.
Chart A
Chart B
27

Identify Ammunition
Although some pre‐war ammuni‐
tions looks the same, they are often
different enough to cause problems
with weapons. Not every character
will realize that they are using the
wrong ammunition in their weapon.
When ‘misidentified’ occurs (in Skortched Urf’ Studios

Chart C), the character identifies the
ammunition incorrectly (but assumes
they are correct). An ‘unsure’ result Advanced Ammunition
requires a recheck in 1d4 hours. Rare ammunition or variants that fall
outside of typical weaponry (e.g. belt
‐fed or one‐of‐a‐kind) are generally
more difficult to identify.
Chart D can be used when characters
find more complex ammunition
types or for ammunition previously
never encountered.
Chart D and Chart C both share the

same possible results of
‘misidentified’ and ‘unsure’. Howev‐
er, a ‘restart’ result is found in the
Chart C
more complex chart.
Chart D
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Adventure #3—Rescue!
Adventure Use/Details: Designed for Detailed Background: The GM
science‐fiction or post‐apocalyptic should determine an interesting rea‐
settings, this adventure takes place in son for the rescue. Regardless of the
a sophisticated and secure facility reason, characters should plan a
with several well‐armed guards. quick in‐and‐out mission, avoiding
Characters should be experienced the facility’s trained staff, unless
and well‐equipped before venturing they’re up for several intense and
into the complex. violent fire‐fights.
The basic idea of this adventure is a The Imperial Detention Block has
rescue of a captured individual. The been in operation for many years,
held target could be a fellow charac‐ detaining and incarcerating both
ter, a local settler, or a military or notable and insignificant figures. A
political figure of importance. dozen soldiers and mercenaries keep
the facility running smoothly and
Note that first edition GW statistics
without incident. A single Detention
will be included for fanzine con‐
Prime acts as the facility’s superior
sistency. Feel free to adapt these to
and leader.
your system of choice.
Two possible points provide entry
Background: A secure, underground
into the facility: the main elevator
bunker in a remote area is rumored
(see map area 1) drops a hundred
to hold high‐profile insurgents, crim‐
feet into the ground and opens up
inals, and informants. Additionally,
into a lobby (2) and security check‐
innocents are often captured and
point (3), both usually filled with
brought here for questioning. Some
armed soldiers or authorized visi‐
are eventually released while others
tors. Additionally, there is a trash
are never seen again.
chute (11) that leads to an exterior
The Imperial Detention Block is trash compactor, and a facility that
staffed by well‐trained, veteran sol‐ can be accessed from above ground
diers who tend to shoot before ask‐ through dangerous tunnels. These
ing questions. Inexperienced infiltra‐ tunnels lead into the cell block of the
tors quite frequently fall victim to the detention center.
trigger‐happy soldiers and violent
Depending on which way the charac‐
mercenaries in the bunker.
ters enter the facility, their target can
be either within one of the cells or in
Num Staff
an interrogation room. The GM can
4 Soldiers, mainly Areas 3, 4, 10 make the rescue easier or harder,
6‐10 Mercenaries, mainly Areas 4, 9 changing the location of the target as
needed, to force the rescuers deeper
1 Detention Prime, Areas 7, 8
into the facility.
29

Map and Facility
Notes: The walls of N
each room are made of

reinforced steel and
concrete and can with‐ 6
5
stand most small explo‐
sions (e.g. grenades)
and weapon fire. How‐
ever, small nuclear de‐
1 2 3 4
vices or larger explo‐
9
sives could damage one
or more rooms, collapse
sections or destroy the 7 8 A J
30
entire facility. 10
Doors should be con‐ B I
sidered locked unless
specified. Four access C H
badges are required to
access sections of the
D G
facility: a black stripe
for entry (areas 1—3), a
E F
green stripe for areas
4—6, a blue stripe for
areas 7—8, and a red
stripe for area 9—10. 11
Facility Aboveground: A small, in‐ Area 1, Elevator: At least one occu‐
significant building protects the up‐ pant must swipe their black‐striped
per elevator room from the elements. access card to open the elevator
Vehicle tracks and footprints can be doors and once again inside to acti‐
spotted in the dust around the build‐ vate the movement panel. The access
ing, indicating frequent traffic to and panel can be manually overridden by
from the underground facility. passing a challenging artifact use
check (use the Electrical Door chart
An access card with a black stripe is
on page 23 of Gamma Zine, issue #1).
required to activate the elevator and
open the doors. The characters may The elevator slowly lowers charac‐
acquire access cards from hired mer‐ ters one‐hundred feet to Area 2. Note
cenaries and authorized visitors. that a black‐striped access card is
Guards remain in the facility 24 required to open the doors once
hours a day for two weeks at a time. again once the elevator reaches the
bottom (unless the door has been
Who Shift Times
manually manipulated).
G, M 0201—1200, Shift 1
The elevator can hold 1,000 kg
G 1201—2000, Shift 2 weight (over 2,200 pounds). Double
M 2001—0200, Shift 3 that weight may snap the cables
holding the elevator car. A total
V 1000‐1200, visiting hours
weight between 1,000 and 2,000 kg
G=guards, M=mercenaries, V=visitors may prevent the elevator car from
rising.
Guards only arrive and leave once
each two‐week period. Mercenaries Area 2, Lobby: Cracked leather sofas
fill in the gaps of off‐shifts, arriving and worn, overstuffed chairs fill a
for a few minutes before their 2am plain lobby. Visitors are required to
and 8pm shifts. Visitors have only a wait in this area for thirty or more
single window for visiting the incar‐ minutes while arrangements are
cerated and are required to arrive made for them to meet the intended
thirty minutes before the visiting prisoner. Note that not all visitors
window to get their elevator escort. may be allowed to visit detainees.
The facility’s leader, Detention Unauthorized and suspicious re‐
Prime, has a three‐month shift and quests to visit particularly high‐
rarely leaves the facility during his or profile prisoners may result in the
her tour. temporary detainment and question‐
Mercenaries and guards will ignore ing of visitors as well.
new faces in the elevator transport A working food replicator in the
down, knowing that facility access north wall provides basic food and
will be checked at the security check‐ beverage service for visitors. It runs
point below (area 3). on six chemical energy cells.
31

Area 3, Security Checkpoint: A mini‐ Je Shields
mum of two guards (or mercs, off‐
shift) run the station in this area.
Each is armed with a side arm and
rifle. The double doors in the east
wall require a badge with a green
stripe to open. However, an artifact
check to use the control panel can
open the doors.
Facility Guards: HD: 10; HP: 60; AC: 3;
AT: laser pistol (5d6 damage, 10 shots
from Hydrogen cell), laser rifle (6d6
damage, 5 shots from a Hydrogen cell);
Move: 12; DEX 15. Each guard wears
black plastic armor, a communicator,
and carries a black‐striped access badge.
A locked drawer in the checkpoint Mercenaries: HD: 8; HP: 45; AC: 4; AT:

console holds four spare Hydrogen slug thrower (3d6 damage, 25 shots from
cells. Hydrogen cell, .75 caliber), one tear gas
grenade; Move: 12; DEX 14. Each mer‐
Guards in area 4 can also open the cenary wears crude sheath armor, and
double doors but require a vocal carries two extra Hydrogen cells, two
password from the security console extra clips of 25 slugs, and a green‐
in Area 3. striped access badge.
Area 4, Prisoner Processing and

Facility Guard: HD: 10; HP: 60; AC: 3;
Guard Station: All prisoners escort‐
AT: Energy Mace (15 minutes, deals 30
ed into the facility must be processed
damage), Stun Whip (30 minutes);
in this location. Bio‐scans and organ
Move: 12; DEX 15. The guard wears
readings are taken, and a tracking
black plastic armor, a communicator,
implant is inserted in the base of
and carries a green‐striped access badge.
their neck (range of one kilometer).
Prisoners are also washed down and A locked cabinet in the northeast
given an inmate jumpsuit and san‐ wall holds breathing apparatuses for
dals. two, three laser pistols, six Hydro‐
gen cells, two tear gas grenades, and
During prisoner intake, there will be
a blue‐striped badge.
two to three mercenaries keeping a
watch over the area while one guard An emergency override can double‐
handles the processes. Otherwise, lock all doors to this room, temporar‐
only a single merc will be here, ily suspending any badge access. The
watching cell monitors and door doors on the east wall are only con‐
activity throughout the facility. trolled by Area 9.
32

Type Badge Access for guards and the facility’s superior
Bl Areas 1‐3, all soldiers and merc. to study and review documentation.
G Areas 1‐6, soldiers A storage area has both personal

lockers for guards and common sup‐
Be Areas 1‐10, select staff
plies for the break room, sleeping
R Areas 9‐10, select staff area, and toilet. Six personal lockers,
Bl=black, G=green, Be=blue, R=red each secured with a biometric eye‐
scanner, hold the possessions of the
Area 5, Guard Quarters, Break guards.
Room: Off‐duty guards spend their
Unit Locker Contents
time in these private quarters, relax‐
ing after arduous shifts. Although 1 Detention Prime; 500 Domars;
mercenaries are not restricted from pictures of family; personal jour‐
entering the area, they are not gener‐ nal, travel clothes; three Solar
ally allowed here unless invited by a cells, two Hydrogen cells
facility guard.
2 Empty.
A food replicator creates dozens of
3 Travel clothes; 25 Domars; Vibro
cuisines and exotic beverages for the
Dagger (with fully charged Hy‐
diverse guard group. A table and
drogen cell).
chairs provides a comfortable place
for guards to eat, read and play 4 Blue jumpsuit; backpack; 55 Do‐
cards. Two computer monitors allow mars; 5 gold pieces; bag of pre‐
the guards to exchange communica‐ war electrical parts.
tions with shift managers and exter‐
5 Leather bag with 35 Domars; two
nal personnel and family.
Chemical cells; a pre‐war book,
Hidden from casual observation, a “Great Expectations”; a rusty, pre
wall niche holds a dozen Hydrogen ‐war hunting rifle (.30‐06).
cells, three tear gas grenades, and a
6 Travel clothes; compound bow
red‐striped access badge.
and 10 razor‐tipped arrows (1d8
A pair of wall‐mounted collapsible damage); 77 Domars.
axes (see page 9) are found behind
security glass. A green‐striped access Spare clothes (presumably taken
badge can open the glass case. from the incarcerated), towels, and
various toiletries are located in plas‐
Area 6, Guard Quarters, Sleeping tic boxes neatly stacked on shelves. A
Area: Separated from the noisy break box of energy cells (six Hydrogen,
room, this area provide guards and three Chemical, and two Solar) is
the Detention Prime a place to sleep. partially hidden toward the rear of
Triple‐stacked bunks provide ade‐ the top shelf.
quate sleeping for six. Wall‐mounted
desks and stools offer a quiet space
33

Area 7, Monitoring Room: Very few A metal table and one to two metal
personnel are allowed here besides chairs are the only items in the small
the Detention Prime. This area is rooms.
used to oversee interrogations or
Chance Interrogation in Process
monitor authorized visitation. Dis‐
creet recording devices planted in Shift Chance %
the two rooms (Area 8) provide visu‐ 0201—1200, Shift 1 1 in 1d10
al and auditory data on computer
1201—2000, Shift 2 1‐3 in 1d10
screens in the room. A large one‐way
window offers full visual access to 2001—0200, Shift 3 1‐2 in 1d10
the western interrogation room. 1 in 1d10 chance visitation during visiting
The computer systems in this area hours (1000‐1200)
have nearly endless hours of record‐
ed interrogations. Computer‐savvy Area 9, Control Room and Guard
characters should be able to find Station: A single guard maintains
desired recordings within fifteen to watch over the cell block to the south
thirty minutes. Although an override and keeps control over all doors in
password is required to delete any this wing of the facility (including
(or all) recordings, general access to the doors to the west to Area 4).
the system is open. There are usually three to five merce‐
naries here, loitering until they are
Chance Detention Prime is in Area 7 needed to feed prisoners, escort de‐
Shift Chance % tainees to visitation or interrogation,
or to fill in other areas and duties as
0201—1200, Shift 1 1 in 1d6
required by the Detention Prime.
1201—2000, Shift 2 1‐3 in 1d6
When not in the monitoring room
2001—0200, Shift 3 1‐2 in 1d6 (Area 7) or resting in Areas 5 or 6,
Otherwise found in area 6 or 9. the Detention Prime is often here,
watching the prisoners through hid‐
Area 8, Interrogation Rooms: Prison‐ den cameras.
ers are interrogated often after their
initial arrival. This pair of rooms is A locked cabinet in the north wall
used to extract information from holds four laser rifles, eight Hydro‐
detainees while the Detention Prime gen cells, twenty sustenance doses,
(and other personnel) watch from twelve Interra shots, ten Accelera
Area 7. The facility prefers to use doses, two Cur‐in doses, one anti‐
mercenaries for the interrogations, radiation serum, and one suggestion
leaving the facility guards to man change dose.
stations and maintain order. One or Use the mercenary and guard statis‐
two mercenaries use both modern tics in Area 4 (page 32) for the per‐
and barbaric methods to make the sonnel in this room. The guard car‐
prisoners spill their secrets. ries a spare set of keys for Area 10.
34

Detention Prime: HD: 12; HP: 75; AC: Unit Cell Occupants
3; AT: Vibro Dagger, (10 damage, 30 A Empty.
minutes, Hydrogen cell), Stun Ray
(Solar cell, 10 shots); Move: 12; DEX B Target the characters are looking
16. He carries a blue‐striped access for (unless in interrogation).
badge and two spare Solar cells. C Empty.
Area 10, Cell Block: Ten high‐ D Wealthy merchant, “Gobbo”.

security cell units are found in the E Dying daughter of insurgent.
sole block of the detention center.
F Captured assassin.
Each cell is locked physically and
electronically. Only two sets of phys‐ G Empty.
ical keys can be found to the cells:
H Traitorous mercenary, near dead.
one set is carried by the guard in
area 9, and one set is carried by the I Empty.
lone mercenary that patrols the cell J Smuggler, caught shipping weap‐
block. ons to rebels.
A food replicator is found in the
north wall by the door. It provides Area 11, Trash Chute: A fifty‐foot,
basic nourishment and water for trash‐encrusted chute leads to a large
prisoners. A small box in the wall holding area where refuse waits to
opposite the food replicator is an be compacted and incinerated.
emergency lock box for badge and Maintenance ladders within the com‐
keys if the mercenary on duty needs pactor holding tank lead up to the
to secure the block. lower levels of the trash facility. Sev‐
eral access points to the surface can
Prisoners only leave their cells with be found within the facility.
electronic, magnetized wrist and leg
cuffs, and are always escorted by a Note that the compaction and burn
mercenary from area 9. Otherwise, frequency of the nearby facility is
prisoners cannot leave their cells, frequent.
even for exercise or socialization. Conclusion: If the characters can get
The lone mercenary patrolling the through the security doors and well‐
block tends to be one of the more trained guards, they may just be able
violent and mean members of the to rescue their target. Note that no
hired help. Detention Prime has ever lost a pris‐
oner—the current leader will refuse
Mercenary: HD: 10; HP: 65; AC: 4; AT: to be the first, doing all he or she can
Energy Mace (15 minutes, deals 30 dam‐ to stop the rescue attempt.
age); Move: 12; DEX 15. Wears crude
sheath armor, carries one extra Hydro‐ Captured characters are sure to be
gen cell, a red‐striped access badge, and executed as examples to the rebels.
ten keys for the units.
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Females fight as viciously as their

Area 3, Bwrak the Badder‐beast:

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Gazing at his feet, he tried to recall Henry was surprised when he quali‐

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A jammed weapon may take 1d20

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When ‘misidentified’ occurs (in Skortched Urf’ Studios

Chart D and Chart C both share the

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A locked drawer in the checkpoint Mercenaries: HD: 8; HP: 45; AC: 4; AT:

Area 4, Prisoner Processing and

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