Description
Players choose a playbook from ten of the common character archetypes found in sci-fi stories, each with a unique set of moves and specialties. Together, you collaboratively create your ship and other important details about your universe. Starscape can work in all different types of science fiction settings, so feel free to pull from your favorite sources, mix and match, or create something completely original to explore.
The Civilian
A diplomat, religious leader or entrepreneur.
Examples: Quark or Lwaxana Troi, Star Trek; Inara, Firefly; Rygel, Farscape
The Explorer
A medical professional, academic scholar or other scientific professional in search of discovery.
Examples: Picard or Spock, Star Trek; Daniel Jackson, Stargate; Stephen Franklin, Babylon 5; Pilot, Farscape
The Gifted
A telepath, empath or clairvoyant who is untrained, professionally trained or hunted for their power.
Examples: Deanna Troi, Star Trek; River Tam, Firefly, Zhaan, Farscape; Lyta, Babylon 5
The Greenhorn
A fresh-faced crewmember who is way out of their depth
Examples: Ensign Kim, Star Trek; Simon, Firefly; John Crichton, Farscape
The Hot Shot
A pilot who will get the job done, no matter what it takes
Examples: Kirk, Riker or Paris, Star Trek; Starbuck, Battlestar Galactica; Wash, Firefly.
The Normal
A crewmate who is just there to do their job. Why is the rest of the crew so wild?
Examples: Miles O’Brian or Barclay, Star Trek; Vir Cotto, Babylon 5
The Outsider
A person with a dubious past who is not completely trusted
Examples: Garak, Star Trek; Aeryn Sun, Farscape; Teal’c, Stargate; Jayne, Firefly
The Rebel
A crew member with a history of being a freedom fighter, political dissident or mutineer.
Examples: Kira Nerys or B’Elanna Torres, Star Trek; Mal Reynolds, Firefly; Chiana, Farscape
The Unfamiliar
An artificial life form, first contact species or a being of unknown origin who is trying to learn our ways.
Examples: Data or Odo, Star Trek; Kosh, Babylon 5
The Warrior
A mercenary, soldier, or a being from a warrior culture
Examples: Worf or Martok, Star Trek; Ka D’Argo, Farscape; Zoe, Firefly; Ronon Dex, Stargate Atlantis
Starscape is not designed to be a simulationist take on science fiction. There can be lots of combat, but game focuses on the relationships and interactions between the player characters, with adventure, danger, and combat utilized as narrative options to help explore the theme of trust.
Written by Kimi Hughes
Character Art: Kaek
Book & Cover Art: Bryan Vectorartist, Yessi Yun
