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Alien: Dark Vector

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Alien: Dark Vector is a campaign set in the Alien Universe created by Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett. June 21, 2179. On the barren terraformed colony moon of Acheron ( Formerly LV-426), prospector Russ Jorden has just been brought to the Med-Lab of Hadley's Hope colony with some kind of grotesque alien parasite attached to his face.


Author's Note: The Alien Universe has no magic, no arcane, it is a vast cosmos of ruthless indifference. It is gritty sci-fi, with gritty people, faceless mega corporations, androids, and sociopathic opportunists. Yet there still remains a twinkle of humanity in the actions of hard working men and women who struggle against overwhelming odds in the darker recesses of the void. I have prepared two starts, they have been playtested and tweaked to make sure they don't immediately go off on weird tangents, and stick to the Aliens theme. Obviously that may still happen, but I've adjusted characters and POI's so the Ai can access the most important facts about the scenario to hopefully get the narrative rolling along properly from the get go! Start 1. You are sat drinking in the bar after a long shift listening to rumours about something weird going on up in Med-lab involving one of the colonists. (The narrative unfolds slowly, slice of life style) Start 2. You are up in med-lab, with a ringside seat for what is happening to one of the colonists! (You are waist deep in the situation, part of the small team trying to keep a lid on what's going on.) This is not an instant, balls to the wall, "lets rock!" scenario, it builds tension over time till shit hits the fan. Probably best solo. Inhabit the role - it plays best like a psychological thriller - a hostile alien "first contact" on the fringes of humanity, none of the characters are heroes, or know what is really going on, they're just people with a hard job to do on a hell hole world!
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Xenomorph Drone
CR 5Medium Monstrosity
Xenomorph Drone
HP Range20 - 78 (Avg: 49)
AC16
XP207

Description

The Xenomorph Drone, is a terrifying and agile creature that prowls the dark corners of the world. Ranging from 1.2 to 1.8 meters in length, this beast exhibits a fierce and aggressive hunting style. With its formidable arsenal of attacks, it poses a significant threat to any who cross its path. The creature gets three actions in a turn. They have concentrated acid for blood, so if damaged acid sprays from the wound. They are not common knowledge, most people have no idea they exist

Details
SizeMedium
TypeMonstrosity
CR5
XP207
Languagesnone
Defenses
Armor Class16
HP Range20 - 78 (Avg: 49)
Damage VulnerabilitiesNone
Damage ResistancesNone
Damage ImmunitiesNone
Condition ImmunitiesNone
Actions

Deadly Grab

The Drone attempts to grapple a creature within reach. If successful, it knocks the creature prone, restricts the target's movement, and drags it away into a different area. Victim must make an immeidate DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

Leaping Attack

The Drone can jump up to 15 feet as part of its movement and make a melee attack against a target, gaining advantage on the attack roll.

Tail Spike

The Drone lashes out with its spiked tail and impales its victim with its razor sharp tail.a sweeping attack, hitting all creatures within a 10-foot line for damage.

Terrifying Hiss

The Drone lets out a bone-chilling hiss that instills fear in its prey. Any creature within 30 feet must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute.

Throat Bite

The Drone tries to bite a target on their throat, dealing 1d12+2 damage. If target is grappled, it deals an extra 1d12+2 damage automatically.

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