Infection 1d20 Hallucinations

During the game, the characters face an unknown bacterium.

In its natural environment, it is extremely rare and grows slowly 1 Complete loss of hearing
due to the atmospheric composition containing mainly carbon
dioxide, but begins to multiply rapidly in an oxygenated environ- 2 The space around starts to spin
ment.

Humans risk exposure to the bacteria through the respiratory 3 It gets unbearably hot
tract and the mucus membranes. Androids do not breathe oxy-
gen and are not susceptible to infection. 4 Objects seem closer or further away

When a character enters the bacteria concentration zone, they

must make a Body Save (made secretly by the warden) to avoid 5 Speech sounds like an unknown language
becoming infected.
6 Any touch causes discomfort
There are three levels of bacteria concentration in the envir-
onment: 7 Distorted perception of colors
• Level 1, minor concentration: characters make a Body Save
with advantage.
• Level 2, moderate concentration: characters make a normal 8 The intrusive smell of burning and decay
Body Save.
• Level 3, extreme concentration: characters make a Body Save 9 A constant hum is heard in the distance
with a disadvantage.
10 Itching all over the body
The concentration constantly increases until it reaches the
highest level. If a character is already in the bacteria concen-
tration zone, they make a Body Save again as the concentra- 11 Spots on the edge of vision
tion level increases.
12 A taste of blood appears in the mouth
To avoid attracting players' attention by rolling the dice, use the

THE YELLOW CODE

following values to determine whether a character is infected
or not. If their Body is 25 or less, they become infected at level 1 13 Feeling of movement in the stomach and intestines
of the bacteria concentration; they are infected at level 2 if the
Body is 35 or less; and if 50 or less, at level 3. 14 Flashes of light are followed by complete darkness

The infection has three stages.

• Stage 1: Bacteria enter the mucosa; runny nose and sore
15
throat, stuffy ears, eyes begin to water and react to bright light,
skin becomes covered with a rash. 16
• Stage 2: Bacteria enter the upper respiratory tract and infect
the sensory organs; dry cough and hallucinations (see the table
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on the back cover).
• Stage 3: Bacteria descend into the lungs and spread to the
alveoli; ataxia, breathlessness, tachycardia, pallor and other 18
symptoms of hypoxia; at the end of this stage, death occurs
as a result of pulmonary insufficiency. 19
The infection can be slowed down by antibiotics inhibiting respir-
20
atory enzymes. They are most effective when the physiological
processes of the body are reduced, for example, in a medically
induced coma or in cryosleep.
All sounds are unbearably loud
Smells and tastes disappear
Limbs become numb and lose mobility
Voices in the head whisper indistinctly
A strong sense of something’s presence
Food tastes awfully spicy and salty
by Mikhail Gordeev
THE YELLOW CODE is a module for the Mothership tabletop role-
playing game. In this module, player characters have to find a way
to survive a dangerous infection.
The information on the following pages is intended solely for the
warden, so please give the booklet to them and don’t read any fur-
ther if you intend to play through this module as a player character.
This module is suitable for characters of any level.

Set the time for increasing the concentration and stage of infec- Writing and Layout Mikhail Gordeev FOR USE WITH THE
tion according to the expected play time and desired difficulty. Editing Anton «Ottar» Prokhorov MOTHERSHIPTM
1 hour of real time for each stage of infection and 30 minutes for Cover Art Ditrih Dankin SCI-FI HORROR RPG
increasing the concentration level are recommended. Translation Vika Anisimova
© 2022 Poison Press
Planet Infirmary
Crew
Medicines, surgery
The player characters work at the exploration station located on equipment, 2 beds, Benjamin Barrow, male, 61 years old, station commander,
planet b in the Gliese 437 system of the constellation Leo. It is a cryocapsule former captain of a transport ship. On his last shift before retire-
terrestrial planet with no natural satellites that orbits the star once ment. He will try to avoid trouble and prevent the sending of a
every 454 Earth days. The rotation period around its axis is 25 distress signal if at all possible. Healthy, except for a drinking ad-
hours 32 minutes. The surface gravity is 25.4% of the Earth's (4 diction, which he fuels through his large stockpile of alcohol.
times weaker). Recreation Room Habitation Body Save: 22. Has an access card to the control terminal and a
Kitchen and dining Personal stuff, key to the safe. In the control center.
The topography consists of smooth deep craters and long plains. room, pool table, sleeping berths,
Most of the soil consists of silicon, aluminum, and heavy metal ox- kicker, jukebox shower and toilets
Hanaya Abidala, non-binary, 35 years old, paranoid head of se-
ides. curity. All Marines on the station report to them. Has a tranq
pistol, handcuffs, and a key to the safe. Healthy. Body Save: 35.
Temperatures range from −80 °C at the poles in winter to +60 °C Meets the player characters in the garage.
at the equator in summer, the average temperature is about 0 °C; Working Area Control Center
the wind speed is 2-7 m/s in summer, 5-10 m/s in winter, and can Planetary map, CCTV monitors,
surface and space comms,
Dr. Nikolai Sukhov, male, 40 years old, chief geologist. Stage 2
reach 30 m/s during a storm. Background radiation corresponds internal comms safe (2 pulse rifles) of infection. In the infirmary.
approximately to that on Earth.
Kristina Smirnova, female, 28 years old, Dr. Sukhov's melan-
The planet's atmosphere is rarefied and consists of 95% carbon di- choly laboratory assistant. She will try to sort out the situation.
oxide; it also contains 2.7% nitrogen, 1.6% helium, and 0.5% oxygen. Stage 1 of infection. In the infirmary.
Life Support
Surface pressure averages 254 mbar, which is comparable to Earth System
pressure at an altitude of 10,000 kilometers. Electricity and Player characters have jobs depending on their classes. Team-
oxygen control sters drive and maintain vehicles, Scientists study soil samples
There is primitive life on the planet: microorganisms, fungi, and and conduct geological exploration, Marines protect the rest of
bacteria. Due to the peculiarities of the climate and topography, the team from pirate raids and corporate espionage, Androids
they are most often found in the soil and the lower atmosphere. are used for work in the vacuum of space.
Airlock Garage Warehouse

Station Spare spacesuits,

flashlights, short-
range transmitters
All-terrain vehicle,
2 loaders, mobile
drilling rig
Spare parts,
provisions and
clothes
The shift is on schedule. There are 112 Earth days left before the
arrival of the next team.
Owned by mining company Westland Unity, the HAKIRUI station
put into operation for searching mineral deposits two years ago. Background
The station consists of 10 modules, each about 10 meters in dia- Laboratory During geological exploration, unknown bacteria transported in
meter, connected by wide passageways without doors. The walls Science equipment, the soil got into the station, and have begun to rapidly multiply in
are made of thin composite plastic. refrigerator, soil
samples
the air of the laboratory.

Modules are not hermetically isolated, so when bacterial concen- Bacteria

Dr. Sukhov studied fresh samples and, carried away by his work,
tration in one module increases, the concentration level in Concentration
did not notice as he passed through the first stage of infection.
neighboring modules also increases if there are no bacteria Level
When he finally felt unwell, he went to the infirmary to look for
there. medicine, but it was too late. His eyesight suddenly deteriorated,
Infection he fell and lost consciousness.
Oxygen is produced from recycling carbon dioxide. Water is ob- Crew Stage Location
tained from the team's waste products. The station gets its electri- Kristina found him in the laboratory and called Hanaya for help.
city from solar batteries located on the surface of the modules. In Benjamin Barrow Control Center Together they carried the doctor to the infirmary. Hanaya repor-
the case of a breakdown, emergency power will last for 24 hours. Hanaya Abidala Garage ted the incident to the station commander, who instructed
Each module can be disconnected from electricity and oxygen ac- Kristina to look after the doctor while he stayed in the control
cess through the life support system terminal. Dr. Nikolai Sukhov Infirmary center. He asked not to be disturbed for the rest of the day.
Kristina Smirnova Infirmary
Each module contains a transmitter that allows communication A few hours later, the player characters were forced to return to
with the working area. Communication with other star systems is the station from another mission, because a storm started on
through relays on transit ships, but this is rarely because the the planet's surface. Hanaya met them in the garage to tell them
planet is too far from common routes. everything that had happened.

There are no permanent employees at the station. The crew This product is based on the Mothership Sci-Fi Horror Role Playing Game, published by Tuesday Knight
Games. This product is published under license. Mothership RPG is a trademark of Tuesday Knight
changes every six months. English and Russian are used for com- Games. All rights reserved. For additional information, visit www.tuesdayknightgames.com or contact
munication. All station equipment is signed in both languages. contact@tuesdayknightgames.com