GM Notes

S1.1 — The Contract Walk

This is a short exploration and roleplaying beat. Ask each player where their character walks in the formation and what they are watching. Resolve no more than two checks per PC so the opening stays tense.

Handler Ilex Mora

Mora speaks through encrypted comms and never appears in person. She is calm, specific, and unwilling to answer questions about the twins. A successful DC 15 Perception check notices a slight delay suggesting her voice is being relayed from off-world rather than from the promised command shuttle.

Positioning Benefit

A PC who explicitly studies the route can begin the crossfire adjacent to any south-side cover position. A PC who studies the commandos can begin with Tamsin Rook identified and does not mistake the first rebel shots for attacks against the crew.