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13 STARSHIP CARGOS

BY PHILIP REED

F UTURE : D ATASTREAM

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In numerous sci-fi roleplaying campaigns, novels,

and movies, the smuggler or freighter pilot is a pop-

ular character type. Traveling the stars, transporting

cargo – both legal and illegal – appeals to many,

many players of sci-fi campaigns. It is with those

players in mind that I’ve written Future: 13 Starship

Cargos. More than just cargos, though, each entry in

this PDF is a catalyst to adventure that the GM can

use in order to create original, exciting adventure

opportunities for his players.

If you’re in need of starships to move the cargos

describer herein, you don’t need to look any farther

than several freighters detailed in Ronin Arts’ popular

Future: Starship series, available now where you

purchased this short PDF product.

O PEN G AME C ONTENT

All of the text of this PDF is presented as open

game content. While this means absolutely nothing

to your campaign it does give other publishers per-

mission to use this material as long as they follow the

open game license (see the end of this PDF).

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Xenobiological and Stellar Hazards will prove use-

ful if you attempt to use the background as written in

one of the cargo descriptions.

A BOUT THE A UTHOR

Philip Reed has been working professionally in

the roleplaying game industry since 1995. In that

time he has worked for such companies as West End

Games, Privateer Press, and Steve Jackson Games.

Today Philip spends his days at home running Ronin

Arts, writing and designing new games, and reading

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CARGO DESCRIPTIONS

10 P LASMA M ISSILES (PL 7)

This thick, armored case is constructed of neu-

tronite. Divided into ten 2-foot by 5-foot by 5 foot

compartments, each locked, the case takes up a 10-

foot by 10-foot by 5-foot area. Inside each separate

compartment is a single plasma missile for use by

Gravity Age starships. Breaking into each compart-

ment requires a separate Disable Device check (DC

40) for each electronic lock.

If the case is breached (hit points reduced to 0)

there is a 30% chance that the missiles will go off

(+15% if the damage is caused by fire). If the mis-

siles are accidentally detonated the case is com-

pletely destroyed and all characters and creatures

within 25 feet of the case suffer 8d6 points of fire

damage (a successful DC 15 Reflex save reduces the

damage to 4d6)..

Case Hardness/Hit Points: 15/140.

Cargo Space Requirements: 10-feet square,

5-feet tall, 2,500 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 45 (as separate

components the case has a purchase DC of 25 and

the missiles have a purchase DC of 44).

Restriction: Restricted (+2).

Cargo Space Requirements: One 5-foot

square, 10-feet tall, for each mecha, 250 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 44 (as separate

components the protective wrapping has a pur-

chase DC of 10 (for each mecha) and each individ-

ual mecha has a purchase DC of 35).

Restriction: None

N EW P ERSONAL G EAR :

G ELWRAP (PL 7)

Gelwrap is a special spray-on chemical

designed to envelop a chosen object or

objects in a durable gel that instantly hard-

ens. A single gelwrap sprayer contains

enough of the substance to wrap a 5-foot

square area. Gelwrap has a hardness of 1 and

10 hit points per 5-foot square of space.

Gelwrap can also be instantly dissolved using

solvaway.

Size: Tiny.

Weight: 2 lb.

Purchase DC: 6.

Restriction: None.

12 M EDIUM -S IZE

M ECHA F RAMES (PL 7)

This is actually a dozen separate cargos, each

one a single 5-foot square and 10-feet tall. Each is

a Medium-size mecha frame (see box, p. 3)

wrapped in a protective layer of gelwrap (see box,

right). These are stripped down, basic mecha with-

out any modifications or additions – they’re wait-

ing to have their superstructures upgraded, armor

added, and any other components necessary to

make the combat-ready units.

Case Hardness/Hit Points:

20 F ACTORY C ONDITION

S URVIVAL S UITS (PL 6)

This alumisteel case is 10-feet by 5-feet by 5-

feet in size and divided into ten small storage

compartments, each one of which is locked with

a mechanical lock – Opening the lock without

the key requires a Disable Device check (DC 30).

The shipping manifest on the side of the case lists

the contents as a score of survival suits (see the

future SRD) destined for the Hellias Planitia

–/10 (each

mecha).

CARGO DESCRIPTIONS

research colony (which was named for a geo-

graphic feature on the Sol system world of Mars).

Each compartment holds two survival suits that

are in perfect condition and have never been

used.

Case Hardness/Hit Points: 4/60.

Cargo Space Requirements: 10-foot by 5-

foot space, 5-feet tall, 970 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 28 (as separate

components the case has a purchase DC of 23 and

each suit has a purchase DC of 16).

Restriction: Illegal (+4).

M EDIUM M ECHA

Mecha Size/Type: Medium

Size Modifier: -

Equipment Slots: 5

Hit Points: 50

Base Speed: 30 ft.

Height: 6-8 ft.

Weight: 250-500 lbs.

Fighting Space: 5 ft. by 5 ft.

Reach: 5 ft.

Purchase DC: 35

Restriction: Res (+2)

30 C RYOGENICALLY

F ROZEN S LAVES (PL 7)

This cargo is made up of ten cryogenic tanks,

each one of which holds three humans in sus-

pended animation. Each cryogenic tank is 10-feet

by 10-feet by 5-feet in size and equipped with

three glass doors, each one of which can be

opened at the press of a button. Opening one of

the doors on the tank instantly revives the char-

acter inside that particular tank, though the sub-

ject awakens shaken and is fatigued for 4d6+4

hours.

The frozen humans inside the tanks are

unwilling slaves that were kidnapped from a

colony world deep in the outer systems. While

slavery is illegal in most systems, slave traders ply

the spaceways in search of fresh meat that they

tend to freeze and then sell on the black market.

Anyone inside a tank when the door closes is

instantly frozen and placed in suspended anima-

tion.

Case Hardness/Hit Points:

Though they are classified as mecha,

Medium mecha are essentially suits of power

armor. A typical Medium mecha is only a few

inches taller than the mecha’s pilot – often

referred to as a wearer – and does little to

restrict the mecha pilot’s natural abilities.

Medium mecha are most frequently used by

guards, special forces, and other troops that

benefit from the mecha’s small size.

Combat Statistics: A Medium mecha

adds a +4 equipment bonus to a character’s

Strength score. It imposes no size penalty on

attack or defense rolls. Depending on the

material used, a Medium mecha has 50 bonus

hit points, which are added to the character’s

total and subtracted first when the character

takes damage. Medium mecha take a –2

penalty on Hide checks.

A Medium mecha has a single slam attack

that deals 1d6 points of damage (plus the

character’s increased Strength modifier).

12/100 (each

tank).

Cargo Space Requirements:

Its

10-foot

reach is 5 feet, and its base speed is 30 feet.

Base Purchase DC: 35.

Equipment Slots: A Medium mecha has 5

equipment slots available.

square, 5-feet tall, 1,800 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 49 (as separate

components each cryogenic tank has a purchase

DC of 40 and each slave has a purchase DC of 30).

Restriction: Illegal (+4).

These slots are

located as follows.

Back: 1 slot.

Left arm: 1 slot.

Right arm: 1 slot.

Shoulders: 1 slot.

Torso: 1 slot.

CARGO DESCRIPTIONS

fatigued (–2 penalty to Strength, –2 penalty to

Dexterity, can’t charge or run) for 2d4+1 hours.

Case Hardness/Hit Points: 5/20.

Cargo Space Requirements:

T HE S LAVE T RADE

Each campaign’s approach to slavery will

be different, though no matter the PL or set-

ting slavery remains a cruel, evil act.

Incorporating slavery into your campaign

can lead to real world problems if the play-

ers and GM are not suitably prepared for the

ramifications of roleplaying slavery condi-

tions. Each GM should determine for himself

whether or not this cargo – and subject – is

appropriate for his campaign. Though it

shouldn’t need to be said, neither the author

or Ronin Arts approve of slavery and this

cargo has been included herein simply

because it can lead to conflict which, of

course, is greatly necessary to the creation of

fun, memorable RPG sessions.

2-feet square,

80 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 38 (as separate

components the case has a purchase DC of 15 and

each stemrush has a purchase DC of 13).

Restriction: Illegal (+4).

5,000 M AN -M ACHINE

I NTERFACE C HIPS (PL 7)

This is five 5-foot by 1-foot by 3-foot metal

crates bonded together with gelwrap (see p. 2),

each one with its own electronic lock and front-

opening door. Each case contains 1,000 man-

machine interface chips; chips that are used in all

cybernetic replacements and enhancements in

order to allow the host’s nervous system to interact

with the cybernetic component. These particular

man-machine interface chips are designed for

Gravity Age (PL 7) cybernetic components.

Each case is locked. Opening each lock without

the proper access code requires a Disable Device

check (DC 30).

Case Hardness/Hit Points: –/10 (total gel-

wrapped container), 8/40 (each individual crate).

Cargo Space Requirements:

1,000 S TEMRUSH P ACKS (PL 7)

This heavy, black case, manufactured complete-

ly of crystal carbon, a composite fiber material that

is grown in orbital laboratories, is 2-feet square and

opens on the top. An electronic security lock must

be deactivated with the proper access code or

hacked – requiring a successful DC 30 Disable

Device check – in order to open the case.

Inside the case are 1,000 stemrush packs, each

pack in a small plastic case. A stemrush pack is a

slim plastic device with a sticky side; once stuck to

a character or creature the stemrush pack floods

the subject with adrenaline, temporarily granting

the subject a +4 bonus to Strength, a +4 bonus to

Constitution, and a +2 morale bonus on Will saves,

but the character suffers a –2 penalty to Defense.

This increase in Constitution increases the charac-

ter’s hit points by 2 points per level, but these hit

points go away when the stemrush pack’s effect

wears off (1d4+1 rounds). While under the influ-

ence of a stemrush pack the subject cannot use any

Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills

(except for Balance, Escape Artist, Intimidate, and

Ride), the Concentration skill, or any abilities that

require patience or concentration. When the stem-

rush pack’s effects wear off the character loses the

above modifiers and restrictions and becomes

5-foot square,

3-feet tall, 375 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 35 (as separate

components each case has a purchase DC of 20 and

each man-machine interface chip has a purchase

DC of 5).

Restriction: None.

10,500 I DENTITY C HIPS (PL 6)

This 5-foot square metal case contains 10,500

identity chips, each one individually wrapped in

plastic. The case opens in the front and is currently

locked (the case includes a built-in electronic secu-

rity lock). Opening the lock without the proper

access code requires a Disable Device check (DC 25).

These are ordinary identity chips, a type of

cybernetic enhancement detailed in the future

SRD.

CARGO DESCRIPTIONS

N EW X ENOMORPH : V ORACIOUS M ONSTROUS M ANTIS

Named after a common insect found on the human homeworld in the Sol system, the voracious

monstrous mantis is a large, aggressive insectoid creature. Standing over 9 ft. tall when stretched

upward, the voracious monstrous mantis towers over most prey prey. The creature usually stands on its

rear four legs, reserving its front claws for hunting purposes.

In combat the voracious monstrous mantis is a violent predator. The creature attacks with its two

front claws and will use them to grab and hold its prey. Once its prey is held the xenomorph uses its

powerful mandibles to tear the head off its prey and drink the prey’s internal fluids. Usually a voracious

monstrous mantis will attack a single opponent and decapitate it before attacking others.

SPECIES TRAITS:

Darkvision (Ex): Most vermin with visual sensory organs have darkvision with a range of 60 feet.

Immunities: Vermin are immune to mind-affecting effects.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the voracious monstrous mantis must hit a creature at least

one size category smaller than it with one of its claw attacks. If it gets a hold, it may make a bite attack

each round in addition to the hold damage at a +10 attack bonus. While held by the mantis, this bite

attack has the ability to tear the target’s head off.

Paralysis (Ex): The voracious monstrous mantis’ bite delivers a paralysing venom that allows a

Fortitude save (DC 21) to negate its effects. Opponents that fail their save are paralysed for 1d10 min-

utes.

Resistance to Massive Damage (Ex): Vermin gain a +5 species bonus on Fortitude saves to

negate the effects of massive damage.

Tear (Ex): Voracious monstrous mantises are adept at tearing the heads off their opponents. On any

round that an opponent’s head is struck with the mantis’ bite attack they must make a massive dam-

age save (DC 15). If the opponent fails they are reduced to -1 hp and the following round their head is

torn completely off.

Skills: Voracious monstrous mantises have a +4 racial bonus to Spot checks. *In greenish foliage

they also receive a +8 bonus to their Hide checks

Voracious Monstrous Mantis; CR 6; Large Vermin; HD 8d8+24; hp 60; MAS 20; Spd 40 ft, fly 40 ft.

(poor); AC 18, touch 10, flat-footed 17 (+1 Dex, +8 natural, -1 size); BAB +6; GRP +15; Atk +10 melee

(1d8+5, claw); Full Atk +10 melee (1d8+5, 2 claws) and +8 melee (1d6+2 plus paralysis, bite); FS 10

ft. by 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.; SQ darkvision 60 ft., improved grab, resistance to massive damage, tear, vermin

immunities; AL none; SV Fort +8, Ref +3, Will +4; Str 20, Dex 12, Con 17, Int —, Wis 15, Cha 11.

Skills: Hide +1*, Move Silently +5, Spot +10

Feats: Multiattack (Bonus)

Advancement: 9-12 (Large), 13-16 (Huge)

C AGED X ENOMORPH (PL 8)

This energy cage, specifically designed for

transporting xenomorphs, is made of two metallic

cylinders, the topmost one of which hovers up to a

pre-set height and then projects energy beams

downward to the base unit. Activating or deacti-

vating an energy case is a full-round action.

Case Hardness/Hit Points: 12/60.

Cargo Space Requirements:

5-foot square,

250 lb.

Cargo Value/Purchase DC: 38 (as separate

components the case has a purchase DC of 23 and

each biocort injector has a purchase DC of 5).

Restriction: None.

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