You pressure Oswald into leaving the orbit of Neptune immediately. You watch the rear-view cameras nervously as the Paternoster initiates burn, but nothing comes after you. “What happened?” asks the redshirt, when you finally feel safe-ish. “The answer is unknowable … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Day 6

You’re in high spirits as you initiate burn to leave Jupiter. Three of the would-be spacejackers have died. As you head back to your pods, however, you receive some sobering news from Oswald. “I have good news,” he says, which … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Day 5

You say your goodbyes in Vestaville, and Dad walks you back to the ship. “It’s been swell having you all here,” he says, giving each of your hands a firm, cool shake. “Come back and see us again soon.” “Now,” … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Day 4

As you prepare for cryosleep, Oswald announces a new message has been received. It’s heavily degraded by interference from MARS-AM, but still playable. “Hello, Paternoster!” says Walter Hovnatanian III through the static. He looks much the same as he did … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Day 3

Oswald ushers you all to the stasis area, which it worryingly describes as “human storage.” Each stasis pod has a long door on the side, sort of like a sideways closet. “I can sense worry,” says Oswald. “Do not be … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Day 2

It’s a beautiful sunny day at the Belgrade Spaceport here in Neo-Yugoslavia. Eaglescream CEO Walter Hovnatanian III is present to shake each of your hands, and there’s a prerecorded vidcall from U.S. President Pen Jilette wishing you all good luck. … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Day 1

The year is 2029. The Northwest Passage is ice-free five months of the year, all the cars from 2004 are now antiques, and leaving Earth has never been a more affordable mistake. A fresh wave of deregulation has given rise … Continue reading Werewolves 89 – Space Freighter: Signups