Heart of Darkness is the fourth "Adventure Module" for Alien: The Roleplaying Game, published by Free League Publishing and written by Andrew E. C. Gaska. It is the conclusion of the "Draconis Strain Saga" that started with Chariot of the Gods, and was released on October 1, 2022.
Publisher's summary[]
INTERFACE 3301 — WEYLAND-YUTANI — FROM NETWORK
COMCON NODE 1010141 — EIJA33477975
MESSAGE BEGINS.
NEW LIFE DISCOVERED. CLASSIFICATION, EXTREMOPHILE. SERVICES REQUIRED. CONTRACT FOLLOWS.
AWAITING ACKNOWLEDGMENT…
The company found a new lifeform, and they want you to study it. Their offer’s uncharacteristically generous—you catalog this organism, determine how they can use it, and bring it back so they can slap their patent on it. Fairly routine stuff. In exchange, they'll hook you up with a cushy corporate department head position, secure you a book deal, and make sure the institute of your choice gives you tenure. Did I mention the money? There’s a lot of it. Simple survey, sample, and analysis job. Seemed too good to be true.
Of course it is.
Characters[]
Player characters[]
- Doctor Tetsu Ejiri—Weyland-Yutani Corporation Company Agent, Executive Officer, Erebos Science Team, Three World Empire
- Sergeant Noor Sajaad—Weyland–Yutani Close Protection Operative, Erebos Science Team, Independent Core System Colonies
- Professor Birger Hedenström, Phd.—Geholgod Institute Xenobiotechnologist, Erebos Science Team, Weyland-Yutani
- Doctor Lark, Honorary PsyD. 3637—Hyperdyne Systems Model 341R Synthetic Psychologist, Erebos Science Team, Weyland–Yutani
- Professor Héctor Navarre, Phd.—Biochemical Engineer, Erebos Science Team, ICSC
- Colonel–Doctor Sezja Drabikowski—Astrophysicist/Computer Scientist, Erebos Science Team, Union of Progressive Peoples
- Captain Aloÿsia Lugar III—Trawler Captain, USCSS Cetorhina, United Americas
Non–player characters[]
- Grey—Hyperdyne Systems Model 341G Service Android, USCSS Cetorhina, UA
- Doctor Asher Webb, Md.—Science and Medical Officer, Erebos Station, 3WE
- Adrien—Tuxedo Cat, Station Mascot, Erebos Station
- John Hobbs—Chief Cook, Erebos Station, UA
- Douglas Stykes—Warden, Erebos Station, UA
- Corrections Officer Davis 404-4 "Crash Test Davy"—Weyland–Yutani Davis Model S Type F Corporate Corrections Drone, Erebos Station
- Brut "Cecil" Amor (WY844528)—Convicted Multiple Murderer, Erebos Station
- Flo "Candlestick Maker" Wicks (WY082609)—Prison Gang Leader, Convicted Arsonist, Erebos Station
- Tommy "Mr." Man (WY972313)—Convicted Organized Crime, Erebos Station
- Sub–Lieutenant C’ng Pflüger—UPP Space Operating Forces Commando, SSV Snova Trakhnu
Other characters[]
- Michael Bishop—Weyland–Yutani Director of Special Projects
- Aly Lugar—Chief Technician, USCSS Cronus
- Nevin Lavigne—Third Officer, USCSS Cronus
- Doctor Clerke—Science Officer, Erebos Station
Behind the scenes[]
The scenario shares its name with Joseph Conrad's 1899 novella Heart of Darkness.
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