Darkstar - A Mothership Actual Play Podcast

Darkstar Actual Play Trailer

Darkstar – Official Trailer
Something is wrong in deep space, and only the Darkstar Corporation can help.
Darkstar is a sci-fi horror comedy actual play using the Mothership RPG, where a desperate crew ventures into the cold void chasing signals that should never have been answered.
If you enjoy sci-fi horror, cinematic storytelling, and high-stakes actual play, prepare to join the Darkstar Corporation.
Freedom is calling.
About Mothership
Mothership is a sci-fi horror tabletop roleplaying game about surviving space. Players take on the roles of crew members exploring derelict ships, distant colonies, and corporate facilities while facing alien horrors, psychological stress, and impossible odds.
Created by Sean McCoy and published by Tuesday Knight Games.
Learn more:https://www.tuesdayknightgames.comhttps://www.mothershiprpg.com
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Credits
Darkstar is produced by Dice Company, creators of the narrative-driven actual play series Dice Company: Small Embers.

Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 1 - A Mothership Actual Play

Three strangers awake from cryosleep aboard a ship heading for the missing ship Boomertown with a contract forcing them to complete missions for the Darkstar Corporation...
For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.
Starring:
🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast)🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden
Edited by:
Charlie Blackadder
With Effects and Music by: 
TC Patrick  
Epic Original Music & Soundscapes By:
Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican
Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra
Joyful Corporate by Sonican
Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode
Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound
Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music
Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited
Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620
Tension by Williammedeirosrj
Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Artwork By:
The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo
Sarah Isabella – General Artwork
Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)
Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 2 - A Mothership Actual Play

The Darkstar crew board the apparently empty HMS Boomertown on the search for answers...
For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.
Starring:
🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast)🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden
Edited by:
Charlie
With Effects and Music by: 
TC Patrick  
Music (Thanks to):
Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican
Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra
Joyful Corporate by Sonican
Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode
Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound
Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music
Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited
Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620
Tension by Williammedeirosrj
Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Artwork By:
The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo
Sarah Isabella – General Artwork
Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)
Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 3 - A Mothership Actual Play

Things go from bad to worse for The 76ers aboard HMS Boomertown. But the worst, is yet to come...
For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company DiceCords Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.
Starring:
🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast)🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden
Edited by:
Charlie
With Effects and Music by: 
TC Patrick  
Music (Thanks to):
Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican
Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra
Joyful Corporate by Sonican
Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode
Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound
Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music
Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited
Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620
Tension by Williammedeirosrj
Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Artwork By:
The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo
Sarah Isabella – General Artwork
Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)
Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

Darkstar: Distress Call from Boomertown 4 - A Mothership Actual Play

Everything rests on the actions of Fermin, Kenneth and Gustav as the truth to Boomertown is finally revealed...
For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company DiceCord Discord server for listeners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.
Starring:
🎭 Alex Morrison as Kenneth Noisewater – Bluesky🎭 TC Patrick as Fermin Zachariah – Bluesky🎭 Adam Beltaine as Dr. Gustav Klintz (from the Force Majeure Podcast)🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Warden
Edited by:
Charlie
With Effects and Music by: 
TC Patrick  
Music (Thanks to):
Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican
Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra
Joyful Corporate by Sonican
Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode
Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound
Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music
Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited
Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620
Tension by Williammedeirosrj
Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Artwork By:
The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo
Sarah Isabella – General Artwork
Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)
Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

ASSET CREATION: Distress Call from Boomertown

Before the distress call is answered, the assets are created.
In this prelude episode, we step behind the scenes to build the characters which will shape Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.
We talk through:
Character concepts
Connections between the crew
Personal stakes and motivations
How the Mothership system frames character creation
The tone and themes of the story to come
This episode is the perfect entry point for new listeners, offering context and insight before the story begins — and a deeper appreciation of the choices that echo throughout the campaign.
🎧 Recommended listening: Start here before Episode 1.For more information on Mothership, or to purchase this incredible game, please check out their official website: https://www.tuesdayknightgames.com/pages/mothership-rpg 
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listerners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
These episodes are using the Mothership rules system.
Edited by:
Charlie
With Effects and Music by: 
TC Patrick  
Music (Thanks to):
Corporate Upbeat Motivational by Sonican
Dark and Creepy Piano Horror by Cyberwave Orchestra
Joyful Corporate by Sonican
Sci-Fi Ambient by Stereocode
Sci-Fi Background by SlavaMSound
Space Ambient Sci Fi by Lexin Music
Stranger Things by Music_Unlimited
Synthwave Track for Space Force by NickPanek620
Tension by Williammedeirosrj
Deep Relaxation by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Artwork By:
The Red Right Hand - Artwork, Conceptial Design and Logo
Sarah Isabella – General Artwork
Joey (The Sleepy Pencil) – Character Art (Etsy)
Ben Lee (Foundation) & SJ Phyonix – Merchandise Designs
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

DARKSTAR DEBRIEF: Distress Call from Boomertown 1

After the alarms fade and the dust settles, the crew step out of character to unpack Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.
In this debrief episode, we talk candidly about the choices that shaped the story, the moments that surprised us, and the themes lurking beneath the surface of Boomertown’s desperate signal. From character decisions and narrative turns to system mechanics and tonal inspiration, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how the distress call was answered and what it cost.
We discuss:
Key story moments and alternate paths
Character motivations and emotional beats
How the Mothership system influenced play
What worked, what challenged us, and what we’d do differently
Inspirations behind Boomertown and its mysteries
Whether you’ve just finished the story or want a deeper look at how it came together, this debrief pulls back the curtain on the decisions, chaos, and creativity behind the game.
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.
Edited by:
Lennie the Dog
Host:
TC Patrick
Guests:
Alex Morrison
Charlie Blackadder
Adam Beltaine
Dice Company is a Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation.
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listerners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
🎨 Artwork Design By:
The Red Right Hand
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!

DARKSTAR DEBRIEF: Distress Call from Boomertown 2

After the alarms fade and the dust settles, the crew step out of character to unpack Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.
In this debrief episode, we talk candidly about the choices that shaped the story, the moments that surprised us, and the themes lurking beneath the surface of Boomertown’s desperate signal. From character decisions and narrative turns to system mechanics and tonal inspiration, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how the distress call was answered and what it cost.
We discuss:
Key story moments and alternate paths
Character motivations and emotional beats
How the Mothership system influenced play
What worked, what challenged us, and what we’d do differently
Inspirations behind Boomertown and its mysteries
Whether you’ve just finished the story or want a deeper look at how it came together, this debrief pulls back the curtain on the decisions, chaos, and creativity behind the game.
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Darkstar: Distress Call From Boomertown.
Edited by:
Lennie the Dog
Host:
TC Patrick
Guests:
Alex Morrison
Charlie Blackadder
Adam Beltaine
Dice Company is a Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation.
For the best listening experience, please check-out our exclusive Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Dicecompany 
We also have a Dice Company Universe Discord server for listerners https://discord.gg/yr69WZAEaD 
For more information, please visit https://dicecompanypodcast.com/ or check-out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/dicecompany 
🎨 Artwork By:
The Red Right Hand - Logo
🔊 Additional Sound & Music By Syrinscape – Because Epic Games Need Epic Sound!