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Darkstar - A Mothership RPG Actual Play Podcast
ASSET CREATION: The Light We Trust
Before the distress call is answered, the assets are created.
In this prelude episode, we step behind the scenes to build the characters which will shape Darkstar: The Light We Trust.
We talk through:
Character concepts
Connections between the crew
Personal stakes and motivations
How the Mothership system frames character creation
The tone and themes of the story to come
This episode is the perfect entry point for new listeners, offering context and insight before the story begins — and a deeper appreciation of the choices that echo throughout the campaign.
Start here before Episode 1.For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg
These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.
Edited by:
Charlie
TC Patrick
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01:30||Season 1Darkstar – Official TrailerSomething is wrong in deep space, and only the Darkstar Corporation can help.Darkstar is a sci-fi horror comedy actual play using the Mothership RPG, where a desperate crew ventures into the cold void chasing signals that should never have been answered.If you enjoy sci-fi horror, cinematic storytelling, and high-stakes actual play, prepare to join the Darkstar Corporation.Freedom is calling.----------About MothershipMothership is a sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game about surviving space. Players take on the roles of crew members exploring derelict ships, distant colonies, and corporate facilities while facing alien horrors, psychological stress, and impossible odds.Created by Sean McCoy and published by Tuesday Knight Games.Learn more:https://www.tuesdayknightgames.comhttps://www.mothershiprpg.com----------Charlie Blackadder as Warden/HALIACharlie Blackadder - Showrunner and EditorTC Patrick - Editor----------Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!See full music credits on the Dice Company website----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
1. Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 1 - Mothership Actual Play
42:56||Season 1, Ep. 1A group of indentured employees of the Darkstar Corporation are awoken from cryosleep to investigate the seemingly abandoned HMS Boomertown.----------For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg ----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav KlintzAlex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as Warden----------Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!See full music credits on the Dice Company website----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
2. Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 2 - Mothership Actual Play
01:17:53||Season 1, Ep. 2The Darkstar crew The 76ers board the apparently empty HMS Boomertown on the search for answers...----------For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg ----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav KlintzAlex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as Warden----------Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!See full music credits on the Dice Company website----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
3. Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 3 - Mothership Actual Play
01:14:24||Season 1, Ep. 3Things go from bad to worse for The 76ers aboard HMS Boomertown. But the worst, is yet to come...----------For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg ----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav KlintzAlex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as Warden----------Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!See full music credits on the Dice Company website----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
4. Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 4 - Mothership Actual Play
01:27:58||Season 1, Ep. 4Everything rests on the actions of Fermin, Kenneth and Gustav as the truth to the HMS Boomertown is finally revealed...----------For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg ----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav KlintzAlex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as Warden----------Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!See full music credits on the Dice Company website----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
5. ASSET CREATION: Distress Call from Boomertown
12:33||Season 1, Ep. 5Before the distress call is answered, the assets are created.In this prelude episode, we step behind the scenes to build the characters which will shape Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.We talk through:Character conceptsConnections between the crewPersonal stakes and motivationsHow the Mothership system frames character creationThe tone and themes of the story to come----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast)Alex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as Warden----------Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!See full music credits on the Dice Company website----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
6. DARKSTAR DEBRIEF: Distress Call from Boomertown 1
31:30||Season 1, Ep. 6After the alarms fade and the dust settles, the crew step out of character to unpack Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown. In this debrief episode, we talk candidly about the choices that shaped the story, the moments that surprised us, and the themes lurking beneath the surface of Boomertown’s desperate signal. From character decisions and narrative turns to system mechanics and tonal inspiration, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how the distress call was answered and what it cost. We discuss:----------For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg ----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav KlintzAlex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as The Dungeon Master----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------
7. DARKSTAR DEBRIEF: Distress Call from Boomertown 2
33:31||Season 1, Ep. 7After the alarms fade and the dust settles, the crew step out of character to unpack Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown. In this debrief episode, we talk candidly about the choices that shaped the story, the moments that surprised us, and the themes lurking beneath the surface of Boomertown’s desperate signal. From character decisions and narrative turns to system mechanics and tonal inspiration, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how the distress call was answered and what it cost. We discuss:----------For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg ----------Starring:Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav KlintzAlex Morrison as Kenneth NoisewaterTC Patrick as Fermin ZachariahCharlie Blackadder as The Dungeon Master----------Artwork By:The Red Right Hand - Logo, main artwork and episode artwork. Check-out Red's Patreon and Discord for more information.----------