Deck 2: Habitation

Habitation

Contested territory

Gym

The secret corridor from the Brig drops you into an empty changing room. Rows of lockers, benches, and showers sit unused. Stepping into the main space of the Gym you see a wide array of exercise equipment, but no people. At the exit to the corridor, you find a sign reading “Closed for maintenance.”

If the characters search the lockers they find little of interest beyond a pile of clean towels, some sweat-stained workout clothes, and a single crew Jumpsuit in #OpsUnion orange.

Secret Hatch

There is a secret hatch behind a ventilation cover on the ceiling of the locker room. It has been hidden brilliantly, and the characters have no chance of finding it on their own. They will only be able to locate it if they are told of its existence by the Strategist. Once opened, it reveals a tight crawlspace that leads to the Brig.

Corridor

Upon entering the Crew Quarters your first impression is simmering tension. Everywhere you walk, you feel suspicious eyes on you. Some of the doorways have been barricaded. Members of the crew move around in small groups, not lingering any longer than needed. Opposing factions, recognizable from the color of their jumpsuits, stare each other down, silently daring the others to start something. It feels like one spark could cause this place to erupt into open combat.

The long semicircular corridor has dozens of locked doors to officers’ cabins and crew sleeping pods. At one end is a locked doorway to Security. There are no guards visible, but there is a camera above the door, and if the characters linger near the Security door, a squad of Security Guards will come out to capture them.

Midway along the corridor is an Airlock. The inner door is unlocked, but the Vacsuit storage lockers are empty, with a note that the suits have been confiscated by #OpsUnion.

The Elevator is also unlocked, and the characters can use it to travel to other decks.

Crew Cabins

Every crew cabin is locked and inaccessible to the players. Some are occupied, as the characters can hear voices inside. Knocking or ringing the bell gets no answer.

If the characters somehow force access, they find unremarkable housing units with no valuables beyond crew Jumpsuits. Any crew members inside flee immediately.

Bar

As you near the bar, you see two brawny bouncers physically hurl a crew member in a red uniform across the hall, where he slams into the wall and hits the ground with a thud. He stands up and starts to protest, explaining that he didn’t mean anything by it, but the bouncers just glare at him until he leaves. When you approach, the bouncers look you up and down but allow you to pass unchallenged.

The attitude changes completely when you enter the bar. The room is full of crew members from every faction, drinking, laughing, and relaxing together. Lo-fi music plays from a jukebox in the corner. You see a couple making out in a booth, wearing uniforms from opposing factions. Most of the light comes from neon signs on the wall. A large hand-written poster with the rules is hung near the bar, and a smaller sign reading “Help Wanted” is taped below that.

Standing behind the bar, polishing a glass, is the bartender, a handsome human man with twinkling eyes, dark skin, and a silk shirt. He sees you enter and smiles, gesturing for you to come closer.

The Bar is a large space with booths around three walls, tables in the center, and a long bar top with stools along the back wall. There’s a jukebox, restrooms, and about 15-20 people at any given time. The door is guarded by two Bouncers, who use the stats for Gladiators.

If the characters cause any trouble, the Bartender will gesture at the Bouncers, who will attempt to throw the characters out of the Bar, and they won’t be welcome back. If the characters fight the bouncers, the patrons will quickly flee, and the Bartender will produce a Laser Rifle from below the bar and start shooting.

The Bartender

Neutral Good Human Rogue

There may be open combat just outside, but the Bartender strictly enforces the Bar as neutral territory. As a result, he has become a political liaison, gossipmonger, mediator, and go-between. Everyone implicitly understands the value of this role, so no one abuses it (and if anyone tries, the other patrons generally sort it out quickly by removing the offender and making it clear they’re not welcome any longer).

The Bartender also runs a splendid little black market. With the cargo tunnels blockaded and free movement restricted, all factions can bring items to the bar to barter with, ensuring that he is the person most likely to have whatever you want, whether it’s supplies, clean uniforms, weapons, or drugs.

• The Bartender uses the stats for a Swashbuckler.
• Personality. Charming, flirtatious, bargaining
• Suggested Names. Kentucky Bourbon, Arturo Fuente, Cristobal Baccarat
• Quote. “Hello, hello, hello. Welcome to my bar! What can I get you lovelies?”

Back Room

The Bar has a back room, mostly filled with crates of bottles, bar supplies, and assorted items the Bartender has taken in trade. There are weapons, armor, medical supplies, and much more. If the Bartender agrees to trade with the characters, he will bring them back here.

If the players have completed the job, he allows each character to choose one item from the table for free. Anything else would require bartering because the Bartender won’t accept any form of currency. He will trade for useful items such as Vac Suits, medical supplies, and modern weaponry.