Season 4

Scenario: 4-11
Level: 7-10
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A World s
Ambition

By Matt Duval
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AUTHOR
Table of Contents
Matt Duval
Adventure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �3
DEVELOPMENT LEAD Appendix 1: Level 7–8 Encounters� � � � � � � 18
Jessica Catalan
Appendix 2: Level 9–10 Encounters � � � � � � 21
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jenny Jarzabski and Linda Zayas-Palmer Appendix 3: Game Aids � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
EDITING LEAD
Addley C. Fannin
Organized Play � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28
EDITORS
Ianara Natividad GM ResouRces
COVER ARTIST Campaign Home Page: starfindersociety.club
Fabio Di Bernardi Books: Starfinder Core Rulebook, Starfinder Alien Archive 2 (AA2), Starfinder Alien Archive 3 (AA3),
INTERIOR ARTISTS Starfinder Alien Archive 4 (AA4), Starfinder Armory (AR), and Starfinder Character Operations Manual
Beatrice Pellagatti, Fabio Di Bernardi, and (COM)
Vladislav Orlowski Maps: Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Tech Dungeon and Starfinder Flip-Tiles: City Starter Set
CARTOGRAPHERS Online Resource: Starfinder Reference Document at paizo.com/sfrd
Jason Engle, Jason Juta, and Sean Macdonald

ART DIRECTION AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

Justin Lucas
scenaRio TaGs
Scenario tags provide additional information about an adventure’s contents. For more information on
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
scenario tags see Chapter 1 of the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder Society.
Linda Zayas-Palmer

ORGANIZED PLAY COORDINATOR MeTaploT (YeaR of The DaTa scouRGe)

Alex Speidel

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
Tonya Woldridge SUMMARY
DIRECTOR OF GAME DEVELOPMENT The PCs join a diplomatic envoy sent to determine if the planet Eborth qualifies for Pact Worlds
Adam Daigle protectorate status. During their expedition, the PCs investigate the planet’s technology, which
PUBLISHER Eborth claims is immune to the Data Scourge, and explore an enlightening archaeological site.
Erik Mona

HOW TO PLAY

PLAY TIME: 4–5 HOURS

LEVELS: 7–10

PLAYERS: 3–6

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BY MATT DUVAL
Adventure
Background WHERE IN THE
Eborth is a distant world, separated from other UNIVERSE?
civilizations and located in the far reaches of the
Vast. In the past, travelers from Near Space settled on Eborth closely orbits a red dwarf star and is the only planet
the uninhabited world, inadvertently awakening an ancient in its system. A pre-Gap mega-construction project destroyed
technological nanite swarm they barely halted. Several years the other objects in the system in a gray goo nanite swarm
ago, the residents of this world petitioned the Pact Worlds for incident, creating four mineral rich asteroid belts. Recent
protectorate status and were denied due to the colony’s volatile colonization inadvertently reawakened the nanites, but a
state. Recently, the Pact Council on Absalom Station received technological miracle halted their advance. Colonist survivors
a second request from the same planet. This time, Eborth’s primarily include osharu dwelling in the coastal university-
leadership claimed to have developed technology resistant to the city Mitam, where they live alongside androids, a gnome
Data Scourge and offered to share this technology after being artist enclave, and non-sentient servitor robots.
granted protectorate status. That this message arrived intact and
uncorrupted suggests Eborth’s technology is worth looking into, EBORTH
and the Council swiftly ruled to mobilize a small task force to Hunger’s Remnant
visit the planet. Diameter: ×0.9; Mass: ×1.5; Gravity: ×2
The task force includes representatives from prominent Pact Atmosphere: Thin; Day: 18 hours; Year: 6 months
World organizations: the Stewards, who are concerned with Eborth is a dense planet with a high concentration of
matters of defense and Pact World laws; the Xenowardens, who metals. Gray goo nanite swarms overran a third of the
provide insight into ecological matters; and the Starfinders, who planet’s surface, damaging the biosphere and atmosphere.
can assess the planet for sites of archaeological importance. This
eclectic team set off into the Vast, unaware they were invited
under false pretenses. Read or paraphrase the following to get the adventure underway.
The mysterious adversary behind the Data Scourge infiltrated
Eborth and stabilized the nanite swarms threatening the As a Steward technician finishes repairs, the doors to the
colony, citing divine intervention. Calling himself the First, he Protector’s conference room slide open. Multiple exposed
began crafting an ideal, harmonious society using technological systems with quick patches, redundant backups, and analog
implants to control the populace and plans to do the same to replacements are scattered throughout. A stable holographic
the visiting Pact World envoys. External setbacks forced the display depicts Eborth, its vast oceans and several continents
First to advance its timetable, and while Eborth’s population is marred with a metallic goo that covers a third of the planet. A
mostly pliable, the transmission beacon that will grant the First single city, Mitam, is highlighted. Two figures— a smiling gnome
absolute control is still days from completion when the Pact in biomechanical armor with leaf-strewn hair and a severe,
World envoys arrive. heavily scarred lashunta wearing a blue and gold Steward
uniform—conferring at the table look up at the new arrivals.
Getting Started “We were expecting your group’s representative...” the
The PCs received orders from First Seeker Ehu Hadif (LG male lashunta begins before being cut off as the gnome hurries
kasatha solarian), recorded in an analog holographic crystal forward in greeting.
immune to Data Scourge tampering. Provide the players Handout “Amazing work on Ghorus Prime! I read all the reports and
#1: Mission Briefing. The PCs also received the scanner and data couldn’t wait to thank you! I’m Myza, and this is Azosin,” the
drive from Celita mentioned in the holographic briefing, which are gnome interjects.
capable of detecting signs of Data Scourge infection and storing “Chief Inspector Azosin,” the lashunta corrects. “I was given
information securely. to understand your organization had a hierarchy, but it appears
The adventure begins just after the PCs board a cruiser, the not at the team level. Very well. Welcome to the Protector. If
Protector, as part of a diplomatic mission to Eborth. The cruiser you’d like to join us?” Azosin gestures toward the chairs then
belongs to the Stewards, a group of law enforcers and diplomats continues. “Our mission has received the highest priority from the
who operate in the Pact Worlds. Pact Council. Eborth has one remaining settlement, the osharu

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university city Mitam. I understand they have a significant The PCs have several opportunities
android and gnome population as well. The Steward delegation to improve the attitudes of Azosin and
shall handle primary negotiations about protectorate status. Myza, which affect the encounters in
Myza’s team will examine damage the nanite infestation area B1 and Race to the Top and this
has done to the planet and its continued viability for adventure’s secondary objectives.
supporting life. You will examine several sites tied to The first of these opportunities happens
the pre-Gap origin of this nanite swam and gauge the immediately, as the PCs make their first
historical significance of the planet as part of their impressions on the diplomats. Each PC
application. Myza, anything to add?” can attempt one skill check to influence
“Oh, yes! Where to begin? My fifth cousin the attitude of each diplomat. If at least
is one of the colonists. Did I mention that? half the PCs succeed at a DC 23 Bluff
There’s an entire artist enclave there, too. My check, a DC 22 Diplomacy check, a DC
cousin insists the constant threat of death is very 21 Culture check, or a DC 20 Profession
inspiring! But the planet is terribly wounded. The (archaeologist) check, the PCs improve
nanites devoured every part of the biosphere Azosin’s attitude by one step with their
they encountered, and the atmosphere is decorum and professionalism. If at least
depleted. Eborth’s representatives said it’s half the PCs succeed at a DC 23
under control, so I hope we can Engineering check, a DC 22 Life Science
start reclaiming the land and check, or a relevant DC 20 Profession
sea and make what’s left check, the PCs improve Myza’s attitude
more vibrant. If you learn by one step with their knowledge of
anything that might help, biospheres and nanites. The DCs
let me know.”
Azosin for all these checks increase by 3
Azosin nods. “Our for levels 9–10. PCs who succeed
primary contacts are Bitic, the head at the Engineering check also learn
librarian, and security director Evos-12. I realize Starfinders tend about gray goo, as if they identified the creature (area A3).
to have… creative solutions to problems, but it is paramount The PCs can also ask further questions.
we make a good impression. Avoid any incidents. Now, is there What do you know about the Data Scourge-immune
anything you’d like to share about your role in the expedition?” technology? Azosin looks searchingly at the
Starfinders. “Yes, the colonists claim they have
The two leaders the PCs meet here are the such technology. That information was not
Steward Azosin (LN male damaya lashunta publicly shared. You understand the
envoy) and Xenowarden Myza Glimsilk importance of our mission.”
(CG female feychild gnome mystic). Is the air breathable on Eborth?
Azosin is under tremendous pressure Myza responds, “Yes, but there’s
to ensure the mission succeeds and is a not much of it. You’ll tire out fast, so
by-the-book former constable turned don’t overexert yourselves.”
diplomat with little regard for the Do you think it’s a trap? Myza
Society’s cavalier behavior; he has a taps her chin in thought. “Plenty
starting attitude of unfriendly. of beings present something
As a Xenowarden, a member attractive to lure in prey, but
of a faction dedicated to not everything pretty is a trap.
preserving and protecting I think we should have an
nature, Myza is focused on the open mind.” Azosin grimaces
ecological plight of the planet as he responds, “The timing
and its inhabitants. She has is convenient, and after the
a starting attitude of friendly Pact Council rejected Eborth,
due to the Starfinder Society’s it is unusually altruistic
efforts to save the kinwood on for them to show kindness
Ghorus Prime (in Starfinder when we need help. But the
Society Scenario #3-21 Frozen Myza Glimsilk situation is desperate, so we
Ambitions: Renewal’s Blight). must try.”

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CULTURE (RECALL KNOWLEDGE), of three robotic dragons streak past the descending transports, a
DIPLOMACY (GATHER bright rainbow of laser light welcoming the new arrivals.
INFORMATION), OR MYSTICISM A formal delegation waits on the landing pad, led by Bitic
(RECALL KNOWLEDGE) (LE male osharuAA2 mystic), a leopard-patterned osharu wearing
Based on the result of a Culture or Mysticism check to recall blue robes with a silver stole and holding a staff topped with a
knowledge or a Diplomacy check to gather information, the PCs holographic hydrogen atom. Also of import is Evos-12 (LG male
might know more about Eborth. They learn all the information android operative), an android with bright golden circuitry and a
whose DC is equal to or less than the result of their check. prosthetic arm. Every citizen of Mitam, including all members of
20+: Eborth is a distant, little-known osharu colony world this delegation, have a glowing implant at the base of their head.
orbiting a red dwarf star. The system has four mineral- Upon disembarking, the PCs notice the
rich asteroid belts. The colony petitioned for Pact Worlds atmosphere is thin but breathable. The locals
protectorate status three years ago when a massive nanite are acclimated.
swarm malfunctioned and overran parts of the planet, but When the PCs are ready to proceed,
the Council denied the request. Azosin steps forward, introducing
25+: Eborth’s colonists inadvertently reactivated himself and the other representatives
the nanite swarms while exploring pre-Gap ruins on to Eborth’s delegates. Read or
the planet. The osharu embraced this technological paraphrase the following aloud.
catastrophe as a test from the goddess Yaraesa,
galvanizing leaps in innovation in what seemed a futile The android assesses the Pact Worlds
effort to the Pact Council. delegates before responding. “I am
30+: The colonists recently halted the nanites, Security Director Evos-12. Your peaceful
reportedly with Yaraesa’s intervention. Direct aid delegation is well-armed, Chief Inspector.
is highly unusual for the Lady of Wisdom, who Before we continue, please return your
embodies the struggle for self-perfection weapons to your transport.”
through the pursuit and mastery of The osharu calmly interjects before
knowledge. The PCs gain a +2 any protestations can be made, waving
circumstance bonus on all skill a dismissive hand. “The First has
checks attempted to improve welcomed our guests, Evos-12, and we
Evos-12’s attitude, due to wish them to feel comfortable. If they
them understanding Yaraesa’s require arms to be at ease, so be it.”
principles and Evos-12’s pride in The osharu nods at Azosin. “Please,
Eborth’s achievements before Evos-12 Chief Inspector, we greet you in the
the First arrived. Herald’s name. I am Head Librarian
Bitic and blessed as speaker for the
Welcoming First in this matter. I understand
Committee you’ve come a long way—and quite urgently at that—but we
The journey to Eborth takes 5d6 days through the Drift. From rarely have visitors from the Pact Worlds, so you can imagine
orbit, Eborth looks like a beautiful blue and green jewel afflicted our excitement. Please join me in a tour of our beautiful home,
with a gray metallic infection. Tendrils of metal reach out across then I will show you your accommodations.”
continents from mountainous nanite factories, now dormant. Azosin accompanies Bitic as other Stewards finish unloading
Azosin, Myza, their teams, their equipment, and the PCs crowd and Myza bombards a guard with friendly questions. Evos-12
into two transports and drop down from the Protector to gives Bitic a sidelong glance before heading for the Starfinders.
Eborth’s surface. “The Starfinder Society. I was only recently informed
A single city, Mitam, is on a peninsula with a canal cutting it that you would be coming. My security team endangered
off from the mainland. Three immobile metal waves surround the themselves securing the site you’ll be exploring tomorrow on
city, beyond a circle of scorched earth that forms a barrier against the edge of the Blight. A place like that nearly destroyed Eborth
the now halted advance of the nanites. A massive skyscraper still when explorers tampered with something they shouldn’t have.
under construction is located at the city’s center; residences, parks, Put my world at risk with your curiosity and I will scorch the
farms, and public spaces radiating out from the tower. site with you in it. Are we clear?”
The transports head for a spaceport north of city center.
Weapon emplacements, reinforced structures, and military The First is using Evos-12’s implant to increase his paranoia,
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while his plans finalize. Evos-12’s starting attitude defaults to surreal environment. PCs who succeed at a DC 23 Perception
hostile; he believes that the PCs are careless explorers whose check notice a section of sidewalk where implanted passersby
actions risk thousands of innocent lives, and he resents the Pact sing while walking across, each new arrival picking up the music
Worlds for refusing to aid his world. However, the PCs might be as they step on the sidewalk and stopping as they step off.
able to make a better first impression. If a PC succeeds at a DC The tour continues past tiered farmland, built vertically and
24 Diplomacy check or a DC 22 security-related Profession check, using mirrors and artificial lights to brighten each level. Hexapod
Evos-12’s attitude instead starts at unfriendly, and he’s willing to robots work the fields, waving as the tour goes by and projecting
answer questions the PCs ask. The DCs are 3 higher for levels 9–10. holographic smiling faces.
What is the Blight? “A rogue nanite swarm. Its primary goal is Downtown, the tour finds banners and pennants welcoming
dismantling the planet, but it’s adaptive and intelligent, focusing the Pact Council representatives. The streets are clean, traffic
attacks on the colony and biosphere to eliminate any threat to steady, and citizens smile and wave, with no one bumping into
its mission.” anyone—no fights, no loiterers, no sign of anything but busy,
How did you stop it? “My people are clever, adaptive, and efficient productivity. The technology and amenities on display
self-reliant. We learned heat limits the swarm’s movement and are comparable to a Pact Worlds capital city.
manufacture, so lasers and incendiaries slow it down. The First If asked about any oddities, Bitic pauses for a moment,
provided the emitters—beacons that shut down the swarm. I don’t receiving mental instructions from the First, then admits the
know how those work, but Bitic can explain the miracle.” citizens are putting on their best face for the delegates. If the
Who is the First/Herald? “The First is a digital entity that PCs still seem suspicious, two citizens controlled by the First get
claims to be Yaraesa’s herald. Hard to believe, but his technology into an argument in an attempt to project authenticity. A PC who
is miraculous.” succeeds at a DC 23 Perception or Sense Motive check (DC 26 for
What are the implants? Evos-12 rubs the implant installed levels 9–10) notices the argument occurred without warning, has
at the back of his neck. “The First provided our citizens these no point, and lacks emotion.
implants. They suppress electromagnetic signals, partially The tour pauses at a 200-story, massive skyscraper at the
blinding the nanites. The implants are uncomfortable, and they city’s center. The building’s pinnacle is under construction.
have some glitches, but they’re life-saving.”
Will we be safe? “The site you’ll be visiting is near the Blight. Bitic stares upward in reverent admiration of the massive
One of my security teams installed a short-range emitter at the university at the heart of the city, its gleaming windows sheltered
site. It isn’t as effective as installing an implant in each of you, but within a rounded, almost organic, silver exoskeleton. The new
it will make the site safer.” spire at its peak sparkles like a ruby in the red afternoon sunlight.
What happened to your arm? “Blight infested it, so I removed “Our glorious university!” Bitic explains. “The Temple of the First
it. We’ve had to sacrifice here. Alone. How fortunate for you Pact nears completion at its pinnacle. A fitting tribute to the one who
Worlds citizens that my people decided to repay your callous saved us all.” The implant on Bitic’s head flashes, and the implants
indifference with an offer of aid.” installed in others on the street do the same. Every colonist turns
Development: Myza and the Xenowardens are touring and stares upward at the skyscraper for ten seconds in silence
the edge of the Blight the following day. If the PCs share the before resuming their activity. “Ah, forgive me. The First’s blessing
information they learned from Evos-12 with Myza, the gnome’s requires frequent updates as the nanites adapt. We have grown
attitude improves by one step. Likewise, allaying Evos-12’s accustomed, but I hope it doesn’t appear too strange to outsiders.”
suspicions aids Azosin’s diplomatic efforts. If the PCs improved
Evos-12’s attitude to unfriendly, Azosin’s attitude toward the From the university, the tour ends at the delegates’ hotel. The
PCs improves by one step. building has hundreds of rooms and is brand-new with bipedal
After interacting with Evos-12, the PCs join Bitic’s tour. robot staff projecting friendly holographic faces to the delegates.
The hotel is otherwise empty of people. The atmosphere inside the
TOURING MITAM hotel is normal.
Bitic arranges ground transport and embodies the friendly tour Because Bitic is the First’s proxy, the PCs can’t improve his
guide, providing descriptions and explanations for the areas attitude. However, if a PC succeeds at a DC 23 Diplomacy or
passed through. From the spaceport, the transport passes the Profession (diplomat) check against Bitic (DC 26 for levels 9–10),
outer defenses warded with laser fences and cannons. Azosin’s attitude improves by one step. Bitic acts helpful to the
Heading into Mitam, the tour encounters the gnome artist PCs regardless of the results of such checks and is willing to
enclave, Lantern Street. Augmented reality signals ping answer their questions during the tour.
computers with vibrant scenery, games, directions, and ads for What is the Blight? “A test from Yaraesa to shake our
theater and other performances, while artists paint holographic complacency.” He smiles. “Or, more technically, a semi-intelligent
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Who is the First? “Yaraesa’s herald, sent to teach and guide us cybernetic augmentation that can suppress and conceal personal
toward the perfection of the Lady. He has taken the first element electrical activity, including neurological, concealing the creature
as his symbol.” from sensors that detect life-forms. A PC that surpasses the DC by
Can we meet the First? “The First grapples with divine 5 or more additionally realizes these implants have a weakness:
matters and I speak for him, but a direct meeting is possible once whenever a creature with the First’s implant installed is dealt
negotiations complete. Perhaps the day after tomorrow?” electricity damage or fails a Will save, they become confused
What about the Data Scourge? “Here we see Yaraesa’s hand for 1 round. Finally, a PC that surpasses the DC by 10 or more
at work. The Blight constantly tested our machine’s security, and additionally discovers a hidden encrypted component for remote
now our defenses prove doubly valuable. I will speak with Azosin override. Decrypting this component to determine its override
on that tomorrow.” programming would take days. However, a PC who succeeds at a
What are the implants? “The First’s blessing. They conceal us DC 28 Engineering check (DC 32 for levels 9–10) can disable the
from the Blight and grant greater control over ourselves and, with encrypted override component with 4 hours of work.
that, peace amongst each other.”
What is the artist enclave? “Lantern Street is the heart of our A. JODAIN’S BLUFF
culture, a place of free expression and creativity. Amid struggle, The archaeological site known as Jodain’s Bluff is an hour’s flight
that creativity blossomed. The laser dragons were born there, and from Mitam. The information about the site’s age and origin that
they embody Mitam’s innovation and resilience.” the PCs received from Evos-12 was falsified. In truth, the site was
Are the robots staffing the hotel sentient? “No, they’re recently constructed by the First, is based on recent jinsul dropship
automatons gifted from the First to handle mundane tasks. designs, and has been artificially aged to fool the Starfinders.
Necessary after losing so many to the Blight. While we would The PCs are dropped off at Jodain’s Bluff by enercopter and
appreciate their aid on the front lines, they’re too susceptible to pickup is scheduled for six hours later. From the drop-off point, the
the Blight’s computer expertise to replace combatants.” edge of the Blight is visible half a mile away, the ground around it
scorched with laser fire. PCs that investigate the surrounding area
SETTLING IN and succeed at a DC 22 Life Science check, DC 24 Mysticism check,
Bitic bids the delegates farewell at the hotel’s entrance, or relevant DC 20 Profession check make notable observations on
leaving them to settle in. Inside, Azosin and Myza go over their the nanites’ destructive impact on the natural environment, which
itineraries. Azosin plans to engage in rapid negotiations with they can share with the Xenowardens later.
Bitic tomorrow while Myza’s team examines the Blight, checks The walls in Jodain’s Bluff are punctured and broken (hardness
for biosphere damage, and meets the populace. Evos-12 provides 20, 50 Hit Points per 10-foot-by-10-foot section, break DC 30),
the Starfinders with coordinates for Jodain’s Bluff, a pre-Gap allowing dim light inside. Interior ceilings are 15 feet high.
ruin on the Blight’s edge, and arranges for enercopter drop-off
and pickup. Evos-12 also provides the PCs with a short dossier A1. The Emitter
on the site that Bitic has supplied him; the dossier indicates the A glowing generator powers the First’s emitter (hardness 15,
site is an orbital drop-pod for nanite delivery that struck Eborth’s 15 Hit Points, break DC 25), which prevents the gray goo from
surface some time before the Gap. Myza promises to notify the entering the site. The technology involved is cutting edge. A PC
Starfinders of any danger her team encounters and hopes the PCs who succeeds at a DC 22 Computers or Engineering check (DC 25
do the same while they’re in the field. for levels 9–10) realizes the device emits a constantly changing
The PCs can explore Eborth and find a multitude of items for signal that broadcasts shutdown codes to the nanites. A PC can
sale in Mitam’s stores, though there are no armor or weapon record this process to Celita’s secure drive with 10 minutes of
vendors. The colonists explain all military production went toward work. If the emitter is destroyed, the dormant gray goo in area
the war effort. Cultural and educational offerings like theater and A3 gains a +2 circumstance bonus to initiative, as it wakes faster.
symposiums abound. If the Starfinders use Celita’s device to scan
the robots or technology throughout Eborth, they find no trace of A2. Storage Compartments
the Data Scourge and no explanation why on further examination. The pod interior contains numerous broken vessels for nanite
The First’s implants are 12th-level cybernetic implants that storage. A PC who succeeds at a DC 20 Perception check finds
occupy the brain system and are available for free installation at deactivated nanites scattered throughout the rooms. A PC who
numerous clinics throughout Mitam. Any PCs can have the First’s succeeds at a DC 20 Engineering or Physical Science check
implant installed for free, if they desire. Make note of which PCs discovers basic carbon building materials, useful for rapid
have an implant installed, if any, as this decision has impact later micro-robot construction.
in the adventure. After exploring a few of these storage compartments, each PC
A PC who succeeds at a DC 23 Engineering check (DC 26 for can attempt a DC 25 Culture, Engineering, or Piloting check; on
levels 9–10) while examining the First’s implant discovers it’s a a success, they realize the pod’s layout matches a jinsul design,

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recent and not pre-Gap. Additionally, the PCs can attempt a DC Creatures: When the trap triggers or is disabled (whichever
25 Physical Science check. On a success, they find evidence that occurs first), the emitter outside shuts down, broadcasting
the pod’s materials are artificially aged and no more than a few a transmission error that jams other communications. The
weeks old. The cover-up was better executed for levels 9–10, so holographic display shows multiple emitters failing, including at
the DCs are 3 higher. the site the Xenowardens are exploring.
Treasure: Starfinders that search the pod discover two mk 3 The thick walls around the room dissolve into nanite swarms
decoupler grenades (Starfinder Alien Archive 3 119; four grenades that attack the Starfinders. The gray goo’s dismantle ability first
for levels 9–10) and two bulk of raw abysium (Starfinder Armory damages a target’s environmental protections before targeting
66) for powering nanite swarms. random gear.
The gray goo doesn’t attack PCs with the First’s implant
A3. Nanite Factory (CR 11 or CR 13) installed unless there are no other targets, and it doesn’t use
infest or dismantle on these PCs.
This circular chamber is largely intact with scanners, fuel
tanks, automated assemblers, solvents, and other industrial LEVELS 7–8 (CR 11)
equipment still functional throughout. A holographic projection
of the planet flickers on and off, depicting the progress of the DORMANT GRAY GOO CR 10
Blight around Eborth, labeled with alien characters. Page 18

A PC who succeeds at a DC 20 Engineering or Physical RESISTANCE ASSESSOR CR 8

Science check while examining the chamber’s contents identifies Type technological; Perception DC 32; Disable Engineering DC
equipment useful in the manufacture and design of nanites. 22 (dismantle ignition mechanism for one trap element)
These are components of the trap detailed below. Trigger touch; Init +14; Duration 1 minute; Reset none; Bypass
A PC that examines the holographic projector notices a gold Computers DC 27 (jam activation signal)
prism built into the base. This prism is recognizable as the sigil Effect two random elements activate from the following list;
of Kadrical, oppressive god of the Scoured Stars, by a PC who Reflex DC 18 half; multiple targets (all targets in room).
succeeds at a DC 23 Culture check. 1: acid tank rupture (2d12 A)
The language used on the holographic projector and across 2: cryo leak (2d12 C)
the chamber’s control panels is recognizable as a gibberish 3: fuel explosion (2d12 F)
combination of the jinsul and mentrasi tongues by a PC who 4: mechanical assembler malfunction (2d12 B & S)
succeeds at a DC 25 Culture check (DC 28 for levels 9–10, as the 5: power surge (2d12 E)
linguistic correlation is less obvious). A PC gains a cumulative +2 6: sonic drill overload (2d12 So)
circumstance bonus on this check for each of those languages
they know. LEVELS 9–10 (CR 13)
A PC who succeeds at a DC 26 Computers, Engineering,
or Physical Science check (DC 30 for levels 9–10) while in this DORMANT GRAY GOO (2) CR 10
chamber notices jinsul technology and materials used in the Page 21
construction of this control room. A PC that surpasses the DC
by 5 or more, or who succeeds and has played Starfinder Society RESISTANCE EVALUATOR CR 10
Scenario #1–99: The Scoured Stars Invasion, recognizes the Type technological; Perception DC 35; Disable Engineering DC
control room as identical to a jinsul facility on Bastiar-8 in the 25 (dismantle ignition mechanism for one trap element)
Scoured Stars. Trigger touch; Init +16; Duration 1 minute; Reset none; Bypass
Traps: The First designed this chamber’s equipment to Computers DC 30 (jam activation signal)
malfunction, dealing minor damage to the Starfinders to assess Effect two random elements activate from the following list;
their strengths and weaknesses. Fuel explodes, solvents burst, Reflex DC 19 half; multiple targets (all targets in room).
glass shatters, machinery grabs and slashes, and frozen gases 1: acid tank rupture (3d12 A)
erupt, giving the appearance of an inadvertent hazard, while hidden 2: cryo leak (3d12 C)
scanners transmit the results to the First. Casual observation detects 3: fuel explosion (3d12 F)
the equipment and chemicals; a PC who succeeds at detecting 4: mechanical assembler malfunction (3d12 B & S)
the trap notices the ignition mechanisms and scanners. The trap 5: power surge (3d12 E)
triggers when a PC touches the equipment or control panels. 6: sonic drill overload (3d12 So)
Two trap elements activate each round, chosen randomly from Treasure: The holographic projector can be scavenged for a
among those still functioning. holodouble module (Armory 83).

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Development: A PC who succeeds at a DC 25 Computers or breaks for religious observance and other business, and revealed
Engineering check, or breaks the emitter, can stop the jamming nothing about Eborth’s technology.
signal, enabling them to send a warning message to the Regardless of attitude, Azosin shares that Bitic invited the
Xenowardens or call Evos-12 for evacuation. entire delegation to the First’s beacon activation ceremony
As soon as the emitter is shut down or destroyed, the Blight tomorrow morning, and hotel news coverage shows a crowd
advances toward Jodain’s Bluff. If the PCs call for aid, a wing gathered in prayer outside the Temple of the First.
of laser dragons arrives after 1 minute to hold the Blight back Treasure: If Azosin is helpful, the
until the emitter comes back online or the PCs are evacuated Stewards supply the PCs with an inductive
from Jodain’s Bluff. Otherwise, the Blight nearly reaches Jodain’s bandolier (Armory 104), plus a flash shield
Bluff before Evos-12 arrives in an enercopter to pick the PCs up, generator (Armory 103) for levels 9–10.
alongside a wing of laser dragons. They also offer to repair damaged gear for
If the emitter has been destroyed, Evos-12’s attitude worsens free overnight.
by one step. If Evos-12 is hostile to the PCs, he opens fire on the
Blight, rather than landing to pick up the PCs, forcing the PCs to
walk back to Mitam.
The next time the PCs see Evos-12, either in the enercopter or
when they return to Mitam, Evos-12 berates the PCs for their
reckless meddling, insisting the PCs put Mitam in jeopardy. If a PC
succeeds at a DC 27 Bluff, Diplomacy, Intimidate, or security-related
Profession check (DC 30 for levels 9–10 due to the First’s tighter
mental control) while telling Evos-12 their version of the events,
Evos-12’s attitude improves by one step, and he promises to take
the matter up with Bitic and investigate the emitters. Showing
Evos-12 any evidence that indicates the site was a trap or copied
from Scoured Stars-era jinsul technology grants the PCs a +2
circumstance bonus on these checks.

Comparing Notes
When the PCs return to the hotel, they can meet with the
Stewards and Xenowardens to share information. If the PCs
failed to warn Myza, several Xenowardens have died, and Myza
sustained severe injuries. In this case, Myza’s attitude worsens
by two steps.
If the Starfinders remotely contact Bitic, the osharu priest
apologizes for the trouble, explaining they were testing the
First’s new beacon, and it caused several malfunctions. Bitic
believes this explanation, but a PC who succeeds at a DC 23
Sense Motive check notices a remoteness to Bitic’s expression,
like someone listening to whispered instructions.
If the Starfinders share any findings about the emitter
technology or evidence of fabricated ruins, Azosin’s attitude
improves by one step. Failing to share anything worsens his
attitude by one step. Sharing the environmental data from area A
improves Myza’s attitude by one step.
If Myza is at least friendly, she warns the Starfinders that
she suspects there’s something wrong with the populace. While
visiting her cousin, Myza saw one colonist dragged off,
bloodily clawing at their implant, and another colonist walk
repeatedly into a wall next to a door, completely oblivious
to her surroundings.
If Azosin is at least friendly, he shares his suspicions that Bitic Bitic
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If Myza is helpful, she gives the PCs a techbane rod (Armory Several smaller offices for assistants and staff branch off
117) and four mk 3 healing serums. Bitic’s office with unlocked doors; each is currently empty. The
Development: Evos-12 contacts the PCs on a secure channel main chamber doors are reinforced steel (hardness 15, 45 Hit
after the meeting. PCs who succeed at a DC 20 Perception check Points, break DC 28) and have complex computer locks (DC 24
notice a smiling server robot polishing a glass turns to listen. Computers or Engineering to open; DC 27 for levels 9–10). The
If indifferent or better, Evos-12 says, “I’ve looked into the ceiling is 12 feet high.
emitter malfunction. Nothing has explained the error. Bitic Creatures: Bitic is waiting inside with Evos-12 and his
blocked my access to the logs until after the ceremony tomorrow. assistant, Pakirt (an infiltration robot disguised as an osharu).
He said the First is looking into it. I want you to meet him with If Evos-12 is friendly or better, he stands with the Starfinders.
me tonight and explain what happened. He needs to understand Otherwise Evos-12 stands near Pakirt.
this may be a systemic issue.” Bitic greets the Starfinders. Read or paraphrase the following.
If unfriendly or hostile, “I haven’t determined how you created
this problem with the emitters yet, but I will. I need a meeting “The First’s blessings upon you. We were relieved to hear the
with you and Bitic immediately to go over the incident again. malfunction was not catastrophic for you. The First inquired
Meet me at his office.” after you himself.”
Starfinders who succeed at a DC 26 Diplomacy check (DC 29 for Evos-12 interjects, “Enough, Bitic. I need the emitter logs.
levels 9–10) can improve Evos-12’s attitude by one step. If Evos-12 If this happened on a test, the full activation could cause a
is friendly or better, he’s willing to wait until morning to meet. complete system failure.”
If Azosin or Myza is helpful, they offer to support the PCs and “Seek tranquility in the First’s grace and an end to all
go with them to the meeting. this questioning. Let us hear from the Starfinders to better
If the PCs decide to confront the First without meeting Bitic understand the situation.”
and go directly to the Temple, proceed to Race to the Top.
Bitic allows the Starfinders to recount events. A PC who
B. TEMPLE OF THE FIRST succeeds at a DC 23 Sense Motive check (DC 26 for levels 9–10)
realize the osharu is focused on the countdown and stalling.
The central university looms higher now with the Temple of After the PCs recount their experiences, Bitic requests an
the First’s completion. Crowds of citizens gather in perfect, adjournment to commune with the First and meditate on these
hundred-person squares in the plazas and streets, singing findings—another stall tactic. If confronted about his delays or
hymns to the First and their implants glowing in harmony with the Scoured Stars evidence, Bitic pauses mid-reply, then the
the growing light at the summit. Far above, a lone, winged shape First’s monotone voice fills the chamber as a silver hydrogen
slowly circles. atom appears on the screens.

The behavior of Mitam’s citizens grows increasingly aberrant “Clever and persistent. Useful qualities in other situations, but
and machine-like as the First exerts his control. Entire cohorts inconvenient at present. Your talents will serve better purposes
stare at the Starfinders in unison, and none converse or engage in soon. Bitic, rectify the situation.”
individual interaction unless prompted.
The First ensures no one interferes with the PCs on their way to Evos-12 freezes as his implant asserts direct control, and his
Bitic’s office, as their visit coincides with the First’s plans to control golden circuitry flashes silver for a moment. Evos-12 is helpless
them. If the PCs seek out occupants or directions, everyone they (or controlled by dominate person for levels 9–10). He struggles to
approach points to the elevator. When the PCs enter the elevator, free himself, horrified at seeing people under his protection hurt.
the elevator rises to Bitic’s office near the top of the structure, The PCs can suppress Evos-12’s implant to temporarily free him
regardless of what floor the PCs attempt to visit, whisking the PCs (see Hazards on page 13).
past numerous laboratories, classrooms, and libraries. Bitic and the robot have modified ranged laser weaponry that
deals a damage type based on the PCs weaknesses, as identified
B1. Bitic’s Office (CR 10 or CR 12) by the trap in area A3.
If Azosin or Myza are present, they provide simplified
Bitic’s offices overlook the vast internal atrium of the complex, assistance on initiative 10 from the back of the room. Each
a dizzying view interspersed with a web of walkways, patios, round, Azosin successfully uses harrying fire against either
and elevators. The sparsely furnished meeting room hosts Pakirt or Bitic, as appropriate. Each round, Myza either
several large displays showing the crowds outside the complex, successfully uses covering fire on a PC or casts 2nd-level mystic
news updates, and a prominent countdown to the First’s cure on a PC, healing 3d8+3 Hit Points. Azosin and Myza flee if
beacon activation. all PCs are incapacitated.

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Hazards: As combat begins, each Starfinder who has one of the Trigger manual; Reset manual
First’s implants installed is shaken (or staggered for levels 9–10) Effect infectious microbots (8d10 P plus paralytic nano-toxin);
until the beacon is deactivated as the First exerts his influence. Fortitude DC 18 half; multiple targets (all non-construct
PCs whose implants had their encrypted override deactivated are targets in sealed area)
unaffected. A PC who succeeds at a DC 23 Computers or Engineering
check as a full-round action (DC 26 for levels 9–10) can suppress an PARALYTIC NANO-TOXIN
adjacent ally’s or helpless creature’s implant for 1 minute. Type poison (inhaled or injury); Save Fortitude DC 18
Traps: At the start of combat, the entry doors close and lock, Track Dexterity (special); Frequency 1/round for 4 rounds
and a transparent barrier (hardness 10, 45 Hit Points, break DC 28) Effect progression track is Healthy—Sluggish—Stiffened—
slams down to protect Bitic; Pakirt (an exterminator-class infiltration Staggered—Immobile; no end state.
robot) remains on the PCs’ side of this barrier. A microbot swarm
carrying a paralyzing toxin floods the chamber on Bitic’s initiative; Development: With Bitic’s defeat, the First activates the beacon.
the microbots ignore Pakirt, leaving it unharmed by the trap. The monitors in Bitic’s office show a spike in power feeding into the
emitter at the temple’s peak and the growing domination over the
LEVEL 7–8 (CR 10) populace, giving the PCs little time to shut down the emitter before
the entire colony turns on them.
BITIC CR 8 If Evos-12 survived and the PCs suppressed his implant, he
Page 19, art on page 26 hurries to the control station to slow the activation from infecting
the colony’s military. He uses his security clearance to help the PCs
EXTERMINATOR-CLASS INFILTRATION ROBOT CR 7 navigate to the Temple.
Page 19 If Azosin or Myza accompanied the Starfinders, they urge the
Starfinders to take point since the PCs are better armed, promising
SEALED CHAMBER CR 7 to hold off reinforcements from below as long as possible.
Type technological; Perception DC 30; Disable Engineering DC
25 (block vent) or Computers or Engineering DC 27 (block RACE TO THE TOP (CR 9 OR CR 11)
barrier activation) As the beacon activates, the First’s implants take over and Mitam’s
Trigger manual; Reset manual citizens attack the PCs, triggering a chase as the PCs race to the
Effect infectious microbots (4d12+2 P plus paralytic nano-toxin); rooftop beacon. Osharu scholars brandish stationery supplies, once
Fortitude DC 17 half; multiple targets (all non-construct helpful robots project angry expressions and throw hot beverages,
targets in sealed area) and armed security guards are close on the PCs’ heels.
The PCs begin the chase in Bitic’s office, or in the Atrium if they
PARALYTIC NANO-TOXIN skipped meeting Bitic. Each zone requires a number of successful
Type poison (inhaled or injury); Save Fortitude DC 17 checks to advance through equal to half the number of PCs
Track Dexterity (special); Frequency 1/round for 4 rounds (rounded down). Each PC can attempt a skill check or aid another
Effect progression track is Healthy—Sluggish—Stiffened— PC each round. Once the PCs have succeeded at enough skill
Staggered—Immobile; no end state. checks to advance to the next obstacle, any PCs who hadn’t yet
attempted a check that round can begin working to overcome the
LEVEL 9–10 (CR 12) next obstacle. The PCs gain a cumulative +1 circumstance bonus
on these checks for each NPC ally supporting them (from Azosin,
BITIC CR 8 Evos-12, and Myza). The DC for all the listed skill checks during
Page 22, art on page 26 this chase are 3 higher for levels 9–10. Each chase round occurs
over a minute.
EVOS-12 CR 9 As the PCs move through zones up the building, the beacon
Page 22, art on page 25 activation wave follows them, starting in Lower Level and advancing
one zone at the end of each round. If the wave reaches or passes
EXTERMINATOR-CLASS INFILTRATION ROBOT CR 7 the PCs, the mind-controlled populace deals 3d10 bludgeoning
Page 23 damage to each PC on each chase round (4d10 damage for levels
9–10). If the PCs confronted Bitic at night or didn’t let him stall
SEALED CHAMBER CR 9 during their meeting, the beacon activation is delayed, and the
Type technological; Perception DC 33; Disable Engineering DC wave starts at Ground Level instead.
28 (block vent) or Computers or Engineering DC 30 (block In each zone, the First speaks to the PCs, appearing as a silver
barrier activation) hydrogen atom on nearby screens.

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Chase Zones observation deck, the air is severely thin. PCs who succeed at a
# ZONE EFFECTS DC 23 Acrobatics or Athletics check scale the skyscraper exterior.
1 Ground Level No Effects PCs who succeed at a DC 21 Culture or Perception check spot a
2 Lower Level No Effects maintenance lift to ride up. PCs who succeed at a DC 25 Piloting
3 Bitic’s Office No Effects; PCs start here or Stealth check grab onto maintenance drones to ride up.

4 Atrium +2 bonus to checks for flying PCs

“Your individuality creates inefficiencies, but that problem can
5 Guard Post Activation wave damage increases by 1d10
be corrected.”
6 Elevator 2d6 B for each failed check
7 Tower Exterior +2 bonus to checks for flying PCs; 2d6 B
for each failed check Development: The temple doors on the landing pad unseal as
8 Temple Landing No effects the Starfinders arrive. Note the number of zones the PCs finish
ahead of the activation wave for the encounter in area C.
Bitic’s Office: The PCs can unlock the doors with a successful DC
23 Computers or Engineering check or break open the doors with
a successful DC 27 Athletics check.

“Offering divine salvation fooled the populace, but not

Starfinders. As anticipated.”

Atrium: PCs who succeed at a DC 22

Perception or Survival check identify the
quickest route up the narrow walkways overlooking
the hundred-story internal atrium. PCs who succeed at a DC
22 Acrobatics or Athletics check vault and climb their way up,
shortening the distance.

“Individually limited, but cooperation and teamwork magnify

you. You glimpse the truth.”

Guard Post: Automated defense barriers monitored

by armed guards block the path forward. PCs who succeed at a DC
21 Bluff, Disguise, or Intimidate check deceive or threaten the guards
into letting them pass. PCs who succeed at a DC 20 Engineering or
Physical Science check or a successful attack against EAC 18 or
KAC 22 find a weak point in the barrier to exploit.

“The citizens beheld perfection but feared conforming.

Trillions of individuals, useless alone; unstoppable together.”

Elevator: PCs who succeed at a DC 23 Computers

or Disguise check gain control of the elevator system.
PCs who succeed at a DC 20 Athletics or Engineering
check can climb the shaft or manipulate the motor.
Alternatively, PCs that choose to take the stairs
automatically succeed and become fatigued.

“Your motto recommends cooperation. The

principle is sound but does not go far enough.
Greater unity is needed.”

Tower Exterior: Starship blast doors seal the interior path into Robot Dragon
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C. BEACON ABOVE (CR 11 OR CR the upper level and can be moved by the First if desired (see
13) Traps below).
Creatures: An assault laser dragon under the First’s control
The pristine reception hall inside the clear dome looks down crashes through the dome to attack the PCs. If the PCs skipped
through several floors of meetings spaces and lecture halls. meeting Bitic, the osharu (accompanied by an exterminator-class
Enormous vidscreens display Mitam in chaos. The holy beacon infiltration robot for levels 9–10) enters combat, coming from
rises through the temple, nanocarbon containment rings the lower-level entrance on round 2. Use the statistics from the
orbiting a complex web of circuitry, power relays, and signal encounter in area B.
enhancers transmitting a planet-wide broadcast. Traps: The First exists as a digital entity, controlling the
The vidscreens suddenly display a silver hydrogen atom. populace and the room’s defense alongside the dragon. Each
“You continue to be a problem, but the plan accounts for that. round, the First can trigger three effects of his choice from
You will become part of the solution. I see you expect a final the list below, which represent defenses he can activate and
confrontation. I exist in all places, beyond your imperfect, support he can call on. This functions as a trap that can only
limited forms, but I can accommodate your futile heroic be deactivated by destroying both the laser dragon and the
impulses.” Bright laser light melts through the dome, and a beacon. Further details on these effects are provided in the
mechanical roar shatters the air as a metal dragon crashes corresponding stat blocks below.
through. Aerial Support: The mind-controlled military attack from
enercopters outside. This effect can’t be selected until a number
The temple is a three-story chamber with transparent floors, of rounds have passed equal to the number of zones ahead of
lecture spaces, and monitors around the beacon to display the activation wave the PCs finished, nor can it be selected if
announcements. The lowest level contains the interior entrance the beacon is destroyed or deactivated. A PC that uses lethal
and a lecture space. The second level contains tables and serves force against an enercopter or its inhabitants gains 1 Infamy.
as a study area. The third and uppermost level contains open Dragon Overcharge: The First overclocks the laser dragon’s
space, a glass dome ceiling, and an exterior landing pad. Each technological systems. If the laser dragon is at half HP or less,
level is brightly lit and 20 feet apart. The dome peaks at 50 this additionally causes an electric blast that damages the
feet above the floor. The cylindrical beacon and two rectangular dragon and its surroundings.
elevators connect all three floors. A PC can activate an elevator Message of Fear: The First displays attempts to demoralize
as a move action to travel to any level. The PCs begin on the the PCs, either by showing recordings of unsettling information,
upper-level landing pad. such as its spreading control, the other delegations under
The dome and transparent floor sections have hardness attack, and targeted stolen Starfinder information, or by
5, 30 Hit Points, and break DC 20 per 5-foot square. A offering commentary on the PCs’ futile resistance and
Huge or larger creature moving across these glass sections impending failure.
automatically breaks them. Breaking glass plummets one level, Nanite Repair: The First fires one nanite capsule at the dragon
damaging creatures in the spaces below, dealing 4d6 piercing or beacon, repairing it. There’s one nanite capsule available on
damage (DC 20 Reflex for half). This damage increases to 6d6 each floor, and each nanite capsule can only reach within its
piercing damage (DC 22 Reflex for half) for levels 9–10. As the floor. This effect can’t target a destroyed object or creature.
laser dragon breaks the dome, the air rushes out, making the Reroute Systems: The First foils computer intrusions and
atmosphere in area C severely thin and showering the entire reroutes systems to block engineering shutdowns. This effect
interior upper level with glass. can only be selected once each round and can’t be selected if
The beacon is a nanocarbon structure with vulnerable cables, the beacon is destroyed or deactivated.
power relays, and signal enhancers. It has hardness 14, 72 Hit Shift Force Field: The force field moves. This effect can’t be
Points, and saving throw bonuses of +9 (hardness 16, 78 Hit selected if the beacon is destroyed or deactivated.
Points, and saving throw bonuses of +11 for levels 9–10). If a
PC succeeds at a DC 23 Computers or Engineering check (DC LEVEL 7–8 (CR 11)
26 for levels 9–10) on the beacon, they overload it, dealing 4d6
damage to the beacon and ignoring the beacon’s hardness. EXPERIMENTAL ASSAULT LASER DRAGON CR 10
The beacon is protected by a force field with 10 temporary Page 20, art on page 26
Hit Points and fast healing 3 (15 temporary Hit Points and
fast healing 4 for levels 9–10). While this force field normally HIS GRIP TIGHTENS CR 8
protects the entire beacon, the beacon’s recent activation has Type technological; Disable destroy the First’s beacon and the
strained its power supply, and the force field can only protect laser dragon
one floor of the beacon at a time. The force field begins on Trigger location; Init +14; Reset none

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C. BEACON ABOVE
TOP MIDDLE

BEACON BEACON

V V V V
V V

GLASS FLOOR GLASS FLOOR GLASS FLOOR

E E E E

BOTTOM

LANDING PAD

BEACON

V V
V

SIDE VIEW

E E

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Effect The First selects three of the following effects each round.
He can’t select the same effect more than once per round. CONCLUSION
Aerial Support: railgun +20 ranged (3d8 P); one target In the coming days, the citizens of Mitam swarm the university
Dragon Overcharge: the laser dragon gains haste for 1 round; for information, discovering the emitters still function and
if the dragon has half HP or less, core rupture (3d8 E); can control the nanites. However, without the First, no one
Reflex DC 18 half; multiple targets (dragon and all targets understands how they work. This development only excites
within 10 ft.) the osharu population, who see it as a blessing from Yaraesa,
Message of Fear: Intimidate (demoralize) +20; one target encouraging them to innovate further.
Nanite Repair: beacon or dragon regains 3d8 Hit Points If Evos-12 survived, he negotiates with Azosin for Pact Worlds
Reroute Systems: increase the DC of Computer and Engineering protectorate status and assistance with studying the nanites in
checks on the beacon by 2 for 1 round exchange for all information and records about the First and some
Shift Force Field: force field moves up or down one level sample technology free from the Data Scourge. If he died, Myza’s
frazzled cousin Gloam (CG genderfluid feychild gnome envoy) takes
LEVEL 9–10 (CR 13) over negotiations, proving a flighty but enthusiastic ambassador.
As for the First, the computers show records purged and
ASSAULT LASER DRAGON CR 12 a transmission to an unknown receiver that coincides with
Page 24, art on page 26 the beacon’s destruction, suggesting the First survived. Bitic’s
staff contains surviving computer code for the First’s implants,
HIS IRON GRIP TIGHTENS CR 10 which researchers use to disable the implant’s mental override
Type technological; Disable destroy the First’s beacon and the functions, putting the citizens of Mitam forever out of the First’s
laser dragon control. Many citizens choose to remove their implants entirely.
Trigger location; Init +16; Reset none The Stewards and Xenowardens are grateful for the
Effect The First selects three of the following effects each Starfinders’ help, and Azosin or Myza, if friendly, promise to push
round. He cannot select the same effect more than once their organizations to work closely with the Starfinders in solving
per round. the Data Scourge.
Aerial Support: railgun +23 ranged (4d8 P); two targets Back at Absalom Station, First Seeker Ehu Hadif sends the
Dragon Overcharge: the laser dragon gains haste for 1 round; Starfinder’s findings to Celita for analysis. He’s relieved the PCs
if the dragon has half HP or less, core rupture (4d8 E); survived their brush with the First and proud they conducted
Reflex DC 19 half; multiple targets (dragon and all targets themselves so well. He finds the description of the First unsettling
within 15 ft.) and wonders at his identity, promising to keep the PCs informed.
Message of Fear: Intimidate (demoralize) +23; two targets If the PCs failed, any surviving PCs awake on Absalom Station
Nanite Repair: beacon or dragon regains 4d8 Hit Points in restraints, learning that other agents only barely stopped them
Reroute Systems: increase the DC of Computer and Engineering from attacking and placing an implant on the First Seeker.
checks on the beacon by 4 for 1 round
Shift Force Field: force field moves to a different level REPORTING NOTES
If Evos-12 survived, check box A. If Myza was helpful, check box
Development: With the First’s dragon avatar defeated and B. If Azosin was helpful, check box C.
the beacon broken or deactivated, the populace groggily returns
to normal, ceasing their attacks on the Starfinders. Recovering PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
medical staff rush into the room to stabilize any unconscious The PCs complete their primary objective if they shut down the
survivors, and a battered Azosin and Myza regroup with their beacon and destroy the laser dragon. Doing so earns each PC 1
teams and the Starfinders to discuss what comes next. Reputation for their selected faction.
If the Starfinders fail, their last conscious thoughts hear the
First’s cold voice, “Repair them. They are needed to access the SECONDARY OBJECTIVES
First Seeker.” If the PCs complete at least three of the following tasks, they
Treasure: The citizens of Mitam reward the PCs with the complete their secondary objective and earn 1 additional
laser dragon’s equipment, including a lesser photon crystal Reputation for their current faction: improve Azosin’s attitude
from the laser dragon’s weapons and armor plating usable as to helpful, improve Myza’s attitude to helpful, improve Evos-12’s
an advanced tactical shield (Starfinder Character Operations attitude to helpful, ensure no mind-controlled citizens of Mitam
Manual 125). For levels 9–10, these rewards are instead a are killed, ensure Evos-12 survives, record the emitter signal in
standard photon crystal and an advanced knight’s shield area A1, and find evidence connecting the First to the Scoured
(Character Operations Manual 125). Stars in area A.

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Appendix 1: Level SCALING ENCOUNTER A3

7–8 Encounters
The statistics presented in this appendix include full stat blocks Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
for creatures appearing in this adventure, including any variation of 4 PCs.
described in the text. These encounters are written for a group of The gray goo is slow to reach full functionality and has
5–6 PCs of 7th level. Use the scaling sidebars for each encounter the sickened condition.
to adjust the encounters for a group of 4 PCs. For groups of
different levels, consult the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder
Society for instructions. destroyed, as if killed by disintegrate. A gray goo infesting a
host can be expelled by any effect that cures disease, such
ENCOUNTER A3 (LEVELS 7–8) as remove affliction; the effective disease DC is the same as
the infest ability’s.
DORMANT GRAY GOO CR 10
Variant gray goo (Starfinder Alien Archive 4 38)
N Fine construct (swarm, technological)
Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, sense
through (vision [life-forms only]) 60 ft.; Perception +19
DEFENSE HP 165
EAC 23; KAC 25
Fort +10; Ref +12; Will +7
Defensive Abilities swarm defenses, void adaptation;
Immunities construct immunities, swarm immunities;
Resistances cold 15
Weaknesses vulnerable to fire, vulnerable to magic
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft., fly 50 ft. (Ex, perfect)
Melee swarm attack (2d10+15 B plus dismantle [DC 17])
Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Offensive Abilities infest (DC 17)
STATISTICS
Str +5; Dex +8; Con —; Int +3; Wis +0; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +24, Computers +19, Survival +19
Languages Common (can’t speak any language)
Other Abilities unliving
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Dismantle (Ex) Creatures damaged by a gray goo’s swarm
attack must succeed at a Reflex save or a random piece of
hybrid or technological equipment that they’re wearing or
wielding takes the same amount of damage. In addition,
at the beginning of its turn, a gray goo can automatically
deal its melee attack damage to an unattended hybrid or
technological object in its space.
Infest (Ex) As a standard action, a gray goo can infest an
adjacent Medium or larger creature (Fortitude save negates).
The gray goo moves inside the creature’s body, dealing
double its normal swarm attack damage to its host each
round at the beginning of the gray goo’s turn. A gray goo
can’t use its normal attacks while infesting a host, but it
can be targeted normally during the infestation and can end
the infestation as a move action. A host reduced to 0 Hit
Points while infested by a gray goo is reduced to dust and

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ENCOUNTER B1 (LEVELS 7–8) SCALING ENCOUNTER B1

BITIC CR 8 Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
Male osharu mystic (Starfinder Alien Archive 2 92) of 4 PCs.
LE Medium monstrous humanoid The First’s control diminished Bitic’s spellcasting. Bitic
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +16 doesn’t have access to his 3rd-level spells.
DEFENSE HP 105 RP 4
EAC 19; KAC 20
Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +11 EXTERMINATOR-CLASS INFILTRATION ROBOT CR 7
Defensive Abilities share pain (DC 18) Starfinder Alien Archive 4 102
Weaknesses susceptible to salt LN Medium construct (technological)
OFFENSE Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low light vision; Perception +14
Speed 25 ft., swim 25 ft. DEFENSE HP 115
Melee carbon staff +14 (1d8+10 S; critical knockdown) EAC 19; KAC 21
Ranged merciful red star plasma pistol +14 (1d8+8 E & F Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +4
nonlethal; critical burn 1d8) Defensive Abilities advanced synthskin, regeneration 10
Offensive Abilities backlash (8 damage), sow doubt (4 rounds, (magical fire); DR 5/—; Immunities construct immunities
DC 18) Weaknesses vulnerable to fire
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 8th) OFFENSE
At will—mindlink Speed 50 ft.
Mystic Spells Known (CL 8th) Melee slam +18 (2d6+8 B)
3rd (3/day)—dispel magic, mind thrust (DC 20) Ranged merciful advanced semi-auto pistol +15 (2d6+7 P nonlethal)
2nd (6/day)—hold person (DC 19), inflict pain (DC 19), mind thrust STATISTICS
(DC 19), see invisibility Str +1; Dex +5; Con —; Int +2; Wis +0; Cha+4
1st (at will)—charm person (DC 18), lesser confusion (DC 18) Skills Acrobatics +14, Bluff +19, Disguise +19, Sense Motive +14,
Connection mindbreaker Stealth +19
STATISTICS Languages Common
Str +1; Dex +1; Con +4; Int +2; Wis +6; Cha +2 Gear merciful advanced semi-auto pistol with 24 small-arm rounds
Skills Bluff +21, Culture +16, Diplomacy +16, Intimidate +16, SPECIAL ABILITIES
Mysticism +21, Sense Motive +16 Advanced Synthskin (Ex) Infiltration robots are composed
Languages Common, Gnome, Osharu almost entirely of adaptive nanite flesh, allowing them to
Other Abilities slime impersonate other species and insulating them from typical
Gear silver AbadarCorp travel suit, carbon staff, merciful red star robot weaknesses. While its advanced synthskin is active, an
plasma pistol with 2 batteries (20 charges each) infiltration robot appears to be a member of a medium-sized
SPECIAL ABILITIES humanoid or monstrous humanoid species of its choice. This
Slime (Ex) As a swift action, an osharu can excrete slime into otherwise functions as the change shape universal creature
an empty adjacent square, causing that square to become rule (Starfinder Alien Archive 4 152), except the infiltration
difficult terrain. An osharu can use this ability 1d4 times per robot can activate it as a swift action. While an infiltration
day before they must rest for at least 8 hours to replenish robot has fewer than half its Hit Points remaining, it can’t use
their slime stores. this ability.
Susceptible to Salt (Ex) A handful or more of salt or a splash
of salt water deals 1d6 damage to an osharu, and full
immersion in salt water deals 4d6 damage per round. These
effects are negated by the environmental protections built
into most armor.

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ENCOUNTER C (LEVEL 7–8) SCALING ENCOUNTER C

EXPERIMENTAL ASSAULT LASER DRAGON CR 10 Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
Variant laser dragon (Starfinder Alien Archive 4 100) of 4 PCs.
LN Huge dragon (technological) Reduce the number of effects the First can select each
Init +8; Senses blindsight (vibration) 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., round by one. The laser dragon has the sickened condition,
low-light vision; Perception +19 and its breath weapon always takes 4 rounds to recharge.
DEFENSE HP 165
EAC 23; KAC 25
Fort +14; Ref +14; Will +11
Defensive Abilities void adaptation; Immunities fire,
paralysis, sleep
Weaknesses vulnerable to electricity
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft., fly 200 ft. (Ex, clumsy)
Melee bite +20 (2d10+15 P)
Multiattack bite +14 (1d10+15 P), 2 claws +12 (1d10+15 S), tail
slap +12 (1d10+15 B)
Ranged laser bolt +23 (2d10+10 F; burn 2d6)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft. (15 ft. with bite)
Offensive Abilities breath weapon (40-ft. cone or 80-ft. line,
11d6 F, Reflex DC 17 half, usable every 1d4 rounds)
STATISTICS
Str +5; Dex +8; Con +3; Int +3; Wis +3; Cha +3
Skills Acrobatics +24 (+16 to fly), Computers +19, Piloting +19,
Sense Motive +19
Languages Common, Draconic
Other Abilities robotic, spaceflight
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Laser Bolt (Ex) A laser dragon can fire laser beams from their
mouth, eyes, or wingtips. This attack has a range increment
of 100 feet, targets EAC, and has the burn critical hit effect
that lists a number of d6s equal to one quarter their level
(minimum 1). The attack also has the sniper weapon special
property with a range of 1,000 feet.
Robotic (Ex) For effects targeting creatures by type, laser
dragons count as both dragons and constructs (whichever
allows an ability to affect them for abilities that affect only
one of those types, and whichever is worse for abilities
that affect both types). They receive a +2 racial bonus to
saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, and
poison unless those effects specifically target constructs.
Additionally, they are protected from environmental effects
as if wearing armor (of an item level equal to the dragon’s
CR) with its environmental protection active.

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Appendix 2: Level SCALING ENCOUNTER A3

9–10 Encounters
The statistics presented in this appendix include full stat blocks Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
for creatures appearing in this adventure, including any variation of 4 PCs.
described in the text. These encounters are written for a group of The gray goos are slow to reach full functionality and
5–6 PCs of 9th level. Use the scaling sidebars for each encounter have the sickened condition.
to adjust the encounters for a group of 4 PCs. For groups of
different levels, consult the Guide to Organized Play: Starfinder
Society for instructions. dust and destroyed, as if killed by disintegrate. A gray goo
infesting a host can be expelled by any effect that cures
ENCOUNTER A3 (LEVEL 9–10) disease, such as remove affliction; the effective disease DC
is the same as the infest ability’s.
DORMANT GRAY GOOS (2) CR 10
Variant gray goos (Starfinder Alien Archive 4 38)
N Fine construct (swarm, technological)
Init +8; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision, sense
through (vision [life-forms only]) 60 ft.; Perception +19
DEFENSE HP 165 EACH
EAC 23; KAC 25
Fort +10; Ref +12; Will +7
Defensive Abilities swarm defenses, void adaptation;
Immunities construct immunities, swarm immunities;
Resistances cold 15
Weaknesses vulnerable to fire, vulnerable to magic
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft., fly 50 ft. (Ex, perfect)
Melee swarm attack (2d10+15 B plus dismantle [DC 17])
Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Offensive Abilities infest (DC 17)
STATISTICS
Str +5; Dex +8; Con —; Int +3; Wis +0; Cha +0
Skills Acrobatics +24, Computers +19, Survival +19
Languages Common (can’t speak any language)
Other Abilities unliving
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Dismantle (Ex) Creatures damaged by a gray goo’s swarm
attack must succeed at a Reflex save or a random piece of
hybrid or technological equipment that they’re wearing or
wielding takes the same amount of damage. In addition,
at the beginning of its turn, a gray goo can automatically
deal its melee attack damage to an unattended hybrid or
technological object in its space.
Infest (Ex) As a standard action, a gray goo can infest
an adjacent Medium or larger creature (Fortitude save
negates). The gray goo moves inside the creature’s body,
dealing double its normal swarm attack damage to its host
each round at the beginning of the gray goo’s turn. A gray
goo can’t use its normal attacks while infesting a host,
but it can be targeted normally during the infestation and
can end the infestation as a move action. A host reduced
to 0 Hit Points while infested by a gray goo is reduced to

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ENCOUNTER B1 (LEVELS 9–10) SCALING ENCOUNTER B1

BITIC CR 8 Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
Male osharu mystic (Starfinder Alien Archive 2 92) of 4 PCs.
LE Medium monstrous humanoid Reduce Bitic’s 3rd-level spell slots to 1/day. Evos-12 has
Init +1; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +16 the sickened condition.
DEFENSE HP 105 RP 4
EAC 19; KAC 20
Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +11 EVOS-12 CR 9
Defensive Abilities share pain (DC 18) Male android operative
Weaknesses susceptible to salt LG Medium humanoid (android)
OFFENSE Init +9; Senses darkvision 60 ft., low-light vision;
Speed 25 ft., swim 25 ft. Perception +23
Melee carbon staff +14 (1d8+10 S; critical knockdown) DEFENSE HP 135
Ranged merciful red star plasma pistol +14 (1d8+8 E & F EAC 22; KAC 23
nonlethal; critical burn 1d8) Fort +8; Ref +11; Will +12; +2 vs. disease, mind-affecting
Offensive Abilities backlash (8 damage), sow doubt (4 rounds, effects, poison, and sleep
DC 18) Defensive Abilities evasion, uncanny agility
Spell-Like Abilities (CL 8th) OFFENSE
At will—mindlink Speed 50 ft.
Mystic Spells Known (CL 8th) Melee incapacitator +19 (3d4+11 B nonlethal; critical
3rd (3/day)—dispel magic, mind thrust (DC 20) staggered [DC 18])
2nd (6/day)—hold person (DC 19), inflict pain (DC 19), mind Ranged rime subduer +19 (1d12+10 C nonlethal; critical
thrust (DC 19), see invisibility staggered [DC 18])
1st (at will)—charm person (DC 18), lesser confusion (DC 18) Offensive Abilities debilitating trick, trick attack +5d8,
Connection mindbreaker triple attack
STATISTICS STATISTICS
Str +1; Dex +1; Con +4; Int +2; Wis +6; Cha +2 Str +2; Dex +6; Con +2; Int +4; Wis +3; Cha +2
Skills Bluff +21, Culture +16, Diplomacy +16, Intimidate +16, Skills Acrobatics +18, Computers +18, Culture +23, Intimidate
Mysticism +21, Sense Motive +16 +18, Sense Motive +23 (+27 when using trick attack)
Languages Common, Gnome, Osharu Languages Common, Gnome, Osharu
Other Abilities slime Other Abilities constructed, flat affect, operative exploits
Gear silver AbadarCorp travel suit, carbon staff, merciful red (glimpse the truth, uncanny shooter), specialization
star plasma pistol with 2 batteries (20 charges each) (detective), upgrade slot (quick-release sheath [incapacitator])
SPECIAL ABILITIES Gear freebooter armor III, rime subduerAR with 2 batteries (20
Slime (Ex) As a swift action, an osharu can excrete slime charges each), incapacitator with 1 battery (20 charges)
into an empty adjacent square, causing that square to
become difficult terrain. An osharu can use this ability 1d4
times per day before they must rest for at least 8 hours to
replenish their slime stores.
Susceptible to Salt (Ex) A handful or more of salt or a
splash of salt water deals 1d6 damage to an osharu,
and full immersion in salt water deals 4d6 damage per
round. These effects are negated by the environmental
protections built into most armor.

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EXTERMINATOR-CLASS INFILTRATION ROBOT CR 7

Starfinder Alien Archive 4 102
LN Medium construct (technological)
Init +5; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; low light vision; Perception +14
DEFENSE HP 115
EAC 19; KAC 21
Fort +7; Ref +7; Will +4
Defensive Abilities advanced synthskin, regeneration 10
(magical fire); DR 5/—; Immunities construct immunities
Weaknesses vulnerable to fire
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft.
Melee slam +18 (2d6+8 B)
Ranged merciful advanced semi-auto pistol +15 (2d6+7 P nonlethal)
STATISTICS
Str +1; Dex +5; Con —; Int +2; Wis +0; Cha+4
Skills Acrobatics +14, Bluff +19, Disguise +19, Sense Motive +14,
Stealth +19
Languages Common
Gear merciful advanced semi-auto pistol with 24 small-arm rounds
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Advanced Synthskin (Ex) Infiltration robots are composed
almost entirely of adaptive nanite flesh, allowing them to
impersonate other species and insulating them from typical
robot weaknesses. While its advanced synthskin is active, an
infiltration robot appears to be a member of a medium-sized
humanoid or monstrous humanoid species of its choice. This
otherwise functions as the change shape universal creature
rule (Starfinder Alien Archive 4 152), except the infiltration
robot can activate it as a swift action. While an infiltration
robot has fewer than half its Hit Points remaining, it can’t use
this ability.

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ENCOUNTER C (LEVEL 9–10) SCALING ENCOUNTER C

ASSAULT LASER DRAGON CR 12 Make the following adjustments to accommodate a group
Starfinder Alien Archive 4 100 of 4 PCs.
LN Huge dragon (technological) Reduce the number of effects the First can select each
Init +8; Senses blindsight (vibration) 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., round by one. The laser dragon has the sickened condition,
low-light vision; Perception +22 and its breath weapon always takes 4 rounds to recharge.
DEFENSE HP 200
EAC 26; KAC 28
Fort +16; Ref +16; Will +13
Defensive Abilities void adaptation; Immunities fire, paralysis,
sleep; SR 23
Weaknesses vulnerable to electricity
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft., fly 200 ft. (Ex, clumsy)
Melee bite +23 (6d4+17 P)
Multiattack bite +17 (3d4+17 P), 2 claws +15 (3d4+17 S), tail slap
+15 (3d4+17 B)
Ranged laser bolt +26 (6d4+12 F; burn 3d6)
Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft. (15 ft. with bite)
Offensive Abilities breath weapon (45-ft. cone or 90-ft. line, 13d6
F, Reflex DC 19 half, usable every 1d4 rounds), crush (6d4+17 B)
STATISTICS
Str +5; Dex +8; Con +3; Int +4; Wis +3; Cha +3
Skills Acrobatics +27 (+19 to fly), Computers +22, Piloting +22,
Sense Motive +22
Languages Common, Draconic
Other Abilities robotic, spaceflight
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Laser Bolt (Ex) A laser dragon can fire laser beams from their
mouth, eyes, or wingtips. This attack has a range increment
of 100 feet, targets EAC, and has the burn critical hit effect
that lists a number of d6s equal to one quarter their level
(minimum 1). The attack also has the sniper weapon special
property with a range of 1,000 feet.
Robotic (Ex) For effects targeting creatures by type, laser
dragons count as both dragons and constructs (whichever
allows an ability to affect them for abilities that affect only
one of those types, and whichever is worse for abilities
that affect both types). They receive a +2 racial bonus to
saving throws against disease, mind-affecting effects, and
poison unless those effects specifically target constructs.
Additionally, they are protected from environmental effects
as if wearing armor (of an item level equal to the dragon’s CR)
with its environmental protection active.

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

First Seeker Ehu Hadif Azosin

Myza Glimsilk Evos-12

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APPENDIX 3: GAME AIDS

Bitic Robot Dragon

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HANDOUT #1: MISSION BRIEFING

START PLAYBACK

First Seeker Ehu Hadif sits behind a black desk with a holographic recorder at its center. He taps the recorder to confirm
it’s recording, then speaks.
“Starfinders, thank you for volunteering. I’ve requested no digital recorders or other computers because we cannot risk
intrusion: we may have found a solution to the Data Scourge.
“Three years ago, the Pact Worlds received a request for protectorate status from the planet Eborth, a distant osharu
colony. The colony was precarious due to a malfunctioning nanite swarm discovered in a pre-Gap installation, and
the petition was denied. Recently, Eborth renewed its request, stating they stopped the nanites. While it hasn’t been
announced outside the Pact Council, they claim their technology is immune to the Data Scourge.
“The request received expedited Pact Council review, and they’re dispatching emissaries from the Stewards and
Xenowardens to assess Eborth and this technology. I’ve leveraged our efforts against the Data Scourge to secure our own
delegation: you.
“Your public objective is to assess Eborth for archaeological sites tied to the pre-Gap facilities and nanite swarms. The
Stewards aim to secure the resistant technology while the Xenowardens assess the populace and ecosystem. Work with
them and establish a positive relationship, but remember: the Starfinders need this technology.”
The First Seeker produces a modified, reinforced scanner and slides it across the table. “Celita developed this to check
for Data Scourge infection. It also contains the most secure data drive we possess. Confirm the infection isn’t present on
Eborth and retrieve any information about the resistant tech you can.”
The First Seeker moves to stop the recording and retrieve the crystal but pauses.
“Good luck, Starfinders.”

END PLAYBACK

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Organized Play
REWARDS TABLE

ENCOUNTER LEVEL 7–8 REWARD OUT OF LEVEL REWARD LEVEL 9–10 REWARD
A2 1,160 credits 2,030 credits 2,900 credits
A3 1,160 credits 2,030 credits 2,900 credits
B1 1,160 credits 2,030 credits 2,900 credits
Race to the Top 1,160 credits 2,030 credits 2,900 credits
C 1,160 credits 2,030 credits 2,900 credits

REWARD CONDITIONS
The PCs earn the rewards for each area if they meet the conditions
listed below.
A2: The PCs keep these rewards if they explored the storage
compartments.
A3: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeated the gray goo.
B1: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeated Bitic.
Race to the Top: The PCs keep these rewards if at least half of
the PCs are conscious at the end of the chase.
C: The PCs keep these rewards if they defeated the laser dragon
and destroyed the beacon.

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Event Reporting Form

Date Event Code:

Location

GM Org Play #: -7 GM Name: GM Faction:

Adventure #: Adventure Name:
Reporting Codes: (check when instructed, line through all if no conditions to report) □A □B □C □D Reputation
Earned:
Bonus Faction Goal Achieved: □ Yes □ No □ N/A Scenario-based Infamy earned? □ Yes □ No □ N/A

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7
-7 Level □ Infamy
□

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
□

Faction:
□ Acquisitives □ Dataphiles
Character Name: □ Dead
□ Exo-Guardians □ Wayfinders
□ Second Seekers ( )
Org Play #: -7 Level □ Infamy
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Starfinder Society Scenario 4-11

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A World’s Ambition

LEVELS Normal Max Credits

­- 7–8 5,800
Character Name Organized Play # Character # Faction
LEVELS Normal

MAX CREDITS
Adventure Summary Out of 10,150
Level
You participated in a diplomatic envoy sent to determine if the planet Eborth qualifies for Pact Worlds protectorate status.
During your mission, you visited the city Mitam, investigated the planet’s technology, and explored an archaeological site, LEVELS Normal
□ discovering the site was staged. You defeated Mitam’s religious leader, Bitic, and battled servants of a false herald of
9–10 14,500
Yaraesa known as “The First” who seized mental control of the populace. Though the First fled, Eborth became a Pact
Worlds protectorate and you improved diplomatic relations with □ the Stewards and □ the Xenowardens.
LEVELS Normal

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Boons Starting XP

EXPERIENCE
Congratulations on completing the adventure! You’ve earned Starfinder Society Achievement Points, a currency that can
+
be redeemed on our website at paizo.com for special character boons. To redeem your Achievement Points, on our website
at paizo.com/organizedplay/myaccount and click on the Boons tab. Note that you must have created a paizo.com account XP Gained (GM ONLY)
and registered a character before you can begin making Achievement Point transactions.

Final XP Total

All Levels Levels 9–10

Starting Credits
advanced tactical shield (17,250; item level 10; advanced knight’s shield (50,000; item level 13;
Starfinder Character Operations Manual 125) Character Operations Manual 125)
holodouble module (18,000; item level 10; Starfinder flash shield generator (23,000; item level 12; Armory +
Armory 83) 103)
inductive bandolier (19,000; item level 10; Armory 104) freebooter armor III (16,900; item level 10) Credits Garnered (GM ONLY)
lesser photon (25,100; item level 11) standard photon (71,200; item level 14)
mk 3 healing serum (1,950; item level 9)
CREDITS

techbane rod (10,000; item level 8; Armory 117) +

Day Job (GM ONLY)

Credits Spent

Reputation
=
Faction Reputation Faction Reputation

Faction Reputation Infamy Total

For GM Only

EVENT EVENT CODE DATE GM Organized Play #

Chronicle Code: 9IEO