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Star Trek Adventures: USS Orion | Beginner Friendly | One-Shot
TNG-era Starfleet, one night only—crew the Nebula-class USS Orion. Learn to play, share the bridge, and face a tough call under a ticking clock.
$14.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 9:00 PM UTC
Nov 15
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The USS Orion is a newly commissioned Nebula-class vessel assigned to chart the unexplored reaches of the Typhon Expanse. The mission is simple—exploration, science, diplomacy—but the unknown rarely stays simple. In this episode: When a maverick scientist’s experimental transwarp drive spirals out of control near the Romulan Neutral Zone, the crew of the U.S.S. Orion must balance scientific curiosity against the threat of interstellar crisis. As spatial distortions ripple across subspace, a volatile mix of ambition, diplomacy, and ethics collides aboard a failing vessel. With Romulan ships closing in and the fabric of space itself beginning to tear, the crew must decide how far they’re willing to go in the name of discovery—and what price they’re willing to pay for it. ___________ New to Star Trek Adventures? You’re welcome here. This is a one-shot, so it’s a low-pressure way to try the game—rules taught as we play. I’m running future one-shots on the same ship, and we’ll carry choices forward, West Marches–style, so you can drop in and out as your schedule allows and still feel the ripple effects. We’ll play this episode to completion in a solid 3–4 hours of play.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Combat Lite
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(3)
3 years on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello all you fine people! I started my RPG journey with the D&D Rules Cyclopedia, wrangling my sister, aunt, and whoever else I could convince to the table to roll some dice. Then I got hooked in high school with a regular AD&D 2nd Edition group. Been playing since D&D 3.5 ever since, took a stab at Pathfinder 1st Edition. Now obsessed with Star Trek Adventures. But looking to expand horizons. As a GM, I love building immersive stories and tricky encounters. As a player, I'm all about supporting a great story so happy to take a supportive role when it's time for someone else to shine. I'm a teacher at heart so I'm always happy to welcome new players. If you’re looking for a story-first table with room to roleplay, experiment, and occasionally set something on fire, you’re in the right place.
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Creating your character
I have a range of pre-made characters to select from. Perfect for folks who just want a one-night episode or eager to explore Star Trek Adventures. Want to create your own character? You should start by using the most excellent BC Holmes character creator: https://sta.bcholmes.org/ - Your character should be classic TNG era. Embrace it. This being a one-shot adventure I'm open to any and all officer ranks (except Captain). I will work with you offline through a dedicated Discord Server to answer any questions, vet choices and ensure we don't have 4 Chief Medical Officers on this adventure.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All you need are free accounts for Roll20 and Discord. The Star Trek Second Edition Quick Start Guide is a free resource you can find here: https://modiphius.us/ I'll also have a range of useful guides on our Roll20 space. Once you join the game and gain access you can peruse the pre-gen characters and various helpful handouts.
What Vincent brings to the table
Friendly and competent GM: 2,000+ Roll20 hours; ran STA for over a year. (new to GMing on StartPlaying but ready to meet new people and have fun). Easy on-ramp: rules explained as we play; no experience needed Roll20 ready: sector map, sound effects, and handouts Good table vibes: clear safety tools, planned breaks, quick check-ins
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Vincent creates a safe table
Pre-game check (Discord): We’ll confirm lines and veils before we play. DM me any hard “no” topics and any “fade-to-black” areas. I’ll keep it private. Breaks: We’ll take at least one break. Anyone can call a break at any time—no reason needed. Open Door: You can step away at any time. Come back when you’re ready. No questions asked. Check-ins: I’ll do quick “okay?” pings during tense scenes. Safety cards enabled and available within Roll20
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Safety tools used