Adventum - A Mass Effect Actual Play, TTRPG Podcast (Adventum)

Everything comes to a head with the Broken Blades, and internal tensions continue to mount as the team deals with their recent failures. Will there be enough time to rescue the Shadow Broker?

The group's situation on Sicario Station goes from bad to worse. Run ins with a highly trained mercenary team, old rivals out for revenge, and a Janus Collective package that still needs to be collected. Will the team be able to pull everything together or will the situation continue to spiral out of control?

The Rubicon crew defends the monastery from Cerberus forces, but will their resolve and determination be enough? Jisera's past comes front and center in a less than joyful reunion. Aboard the Rubicon, the Janus team must finally decide if they're willing to stay and fight or cut their losses and run.

At the monastery, the team deal with aftermath of Commander Nickens' mind melding. Aboard the Rubicon, Vok and company do their best to warn the Thessia team of the approaching attack.

As the dust settles over the battlefield, the group starts to process the recent events. What does the future hold for the Rubicon crew?

Nickens, Volor, and Vok are invited to a very special team building exercise by Xylo. Will they work together or fall apart?

Another journal log has been obtained and released to the Extranet! Salarian scientist, Volor Rau of the Rubicon crew (played by @embroiderymom22), goes through his usual closing work routine with his assistant.

With the assault on the Justicar monastery beginning, the Rubicon team braces for whatever Cerberus is about to throw at them.

Vok vows to tackle his deadly past head on. Some of the crew go to help him, but Zilo is still missing. Will the crew all leave Sicario Station in one piece?

Aboard the Rubicon, the crew continues to deal with the aftermath of the Palaven mission. With mounting questions about the Janus Collective, loyalties are pushed to the limits.

The situation on Sicario station continues to deteriorate. While part of the crew continues to secure the primary objective, Vok and Commander Nickens deal with threats aboard the Rubicon.

Commander Nickens continues to maneuver the tense situation with the T'saru family while the rest of the Rubicon crew gears up for the heist. Unfortunately, window for successful is becoming dangerously narrow.

The Rubicon team secures the Janus Collective Bunker and discover the details behind the installation's research. Commander Nickens and Volor stage a two person recovery mission to retrieve an invaluable resource but go against the deadliest Xenosaur yet.

An audio file of a past mission involving Commander Nickens of the Rubicon crew (played by NaeemBStewart) has been released on the Extranet as he searches for more details on his father's death and Cerberus!

With Sicario Station behind them, the crew has a moment to reconnect and plan their next mission. That said, a quick stop at the Legionnaire brings to light some the Janus Collectives most guarded secrets.

The Masquerade arc comes to a monumental conclusion as the team works to properly identify the culprits while successfully maneuvering around a new threat.

Another journal log has been obtained and released to the Extranet! Asari justicar, Jisera of the Rubicon crew (played by Tanaya Rivers), shares her current mindset on the situation on Planet Nuboter.

DJ Manifest is coming to the Citadel, and C-Sec is on edge. With the big festival comes a new drug ready to take over the station. Two officers are sent to join the DJ's entourage and uncover the truth.

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Milovea records an audio letter to her younger sister!

The crew prepares for their next big mission, infiltrating the Blood Moon Masquerade, but Vok's near death experience on Sicario Station still resonates. Only time will tell if their mission will be a pleasant reprieve or a unmitigated disaster.

Another journal entry from the past has been obtained and released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk (played by Matt Acevedo) has a few words to share with talking about his former team, the Ghosts of the Void!

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Milovea Acanis reflects on the aftermath of the mission on New Riverton!

A new journal entry from turian agent, Milovea of the Rubricon crew, (played by @Frankly_Emily) has been obtained and released to the Extranet. What new secrets will be found out from this audio file?

The Masquerade starts to take a dramatic turn as the events surround the murder begin to unfold. Will the crew be able to bring light the mystery or become pulled into the darkness?

The Rubicon crew continues to hatch together a plan for the heist while Commander Nickens now deals with the heads of Tsaru and the planet's local security.

With Cerberus and pirate forces after the group, the mission to New Riverton hangs on a thread. Will the team come together or are they finally falling apart?

As the Rubicon leaves Malaturn city behind, the crew must comes to terms with their last mission. Everyone deals with aftermath in their own way, but there's little respite. The galaxy is in turmoil and the crew must select their next mission.

Tupol Azon has been found, but can the crew extract him in one piece? With Cerberus, Batarians, and Justicars closing in, the trek to the Rubicon is a daunting one.

While the Rubicon crew tries to keep a low profile while they scout out the museum, Commander Nickens deals with the planet's local security.

The crew makes their way to the planet, Palaven, for their next mission while also picking up a new teammate along the way. Guest: Kelly Nugent

The crew begins the planning stages of how they'll take on the current mission. However, new factors within the mission may make the completion of it more difficult for the team as a whole.

The lush, tropical planet of Scion Delta finds itself under siege! In our GenCon 2020 special one-off episode, we follow the story of a new group of strangers made from community generated bios. Will they be able to escape a planet devolving into chaos or will they all meet a gruesome fate? Video of this session can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JRawZQRMsk

As the crew leaves Sicario Station behind, they try their best to decompress aboard the Rubicon. However, there's precious little time to relax as the galaxy continues to tear itself apart.

The crew makes their long awaited trip back to the Citadel. The place where there adventure together started. Will it be a joyous return or filled with dangers and mystery? 

The rest of the crew deploys to the mysterious research facility, but a distress call splits the party into two groups. What could go wrong on a danger filled island?

With shocking events of the Alpha Relay still unfolding, the crew must respond to the rapidly deteriorating situation inside the Broken Blade's base. However, will the allure of credits be too much for Zekhan to ignore?

*Special Guest* Jovenshire (Zeekhan): twitter.com/The Jovenshire

A team of mercenaries led by krogan battlemaster, Vok Khirk,  is assigned to partake on a dangerous mission. What will we learn about Vok's past and will we be left with only more questions? Special Guest: Kelly Nugent

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Commander Nickens reflects on the aftermath of the mission on New Riverton and the new information regarding the findings within his DNA!

Another journal entry has been obtained and released to the Extranet! Vok Khirk of the Rubricon crew (played by Matt Acevedo) has a few words to share regarding his use of "methods" during his various jobs.

It's not going well for the Rubicon crew. A mission that started off strong is quickly spiraled out of control. Will the team be able to rally or continue to be pulled in different directions?

The crew continues their journey to the ominous research stations while attempting to avoid dangerous xeno-saurs that roam the island.

The Masquerade has ended in a success, but the presence of the STG has led to some shocking revelation. The must debrief and determine their next mission.

A Janus Collective team is sent to question the Rubicon crew on their actions and determine if trust can be mended. However, the recent events continues to weigh heavy on some of the team. Can everyone come together for the next mission or will the team continue to fracture?  

Season 3 starts off with a bang! Mark Meer returns as a guest as he reprises his role as Vrykk! The Rubicon crew return to Sicario Station to pick up vital supplies but events quickly spiral out of control.

An audio entry of Commander Nickens (played by @NaeemBStewart) from the past has been leaked onto the Extranet. Before becoming a Spectre, he was apart of another team within the N7 Alliance that was led by Captain Nia Taylor (played by @saintspidertv)!

The crew goes to investigate a Janus Collective research station that has gone dark, but it's unclear what has befallen the facility and what threats await them.

The Rubicon crew spends time at the Janus Collective R&D facility and must navigate the collective feeling of failure that's spread through all the scientist. However, not everything is as it seems.

The cast comes together to wrap up Season 2. We talk about our favorite moments and answer fan questions.

Another journal entry has been released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk has a new goal he's working on for himself after the recent mission at Malaturn City!

The crew recovers on the Rubicon and plans their next mission. But will curiosity get the better of them when it comes to the Prothean artifact?

Time is running out for the Rubicon crew to complete their mission. As Malaturn quickly devolves into a warzone, the team must act quickly to retrieve the museum artifacts.

Both Rubicon teams make their way to the Janus Collective Research Installation while continuing to encounter the mysterious Xenosaurs that run rampant on the island.

The Rubicon crew puts their plan into action. Half the team tries to rescue Verillia from the prison convoy find themselves face-to-face with OSR agents. The others works to infiltrate the OSR building but have to deal with the sudden arrival of a Turian primarch.

We have recorded and released a Q&A episode responding to every question asked by you all, the listeners of the podcast!

A new audio log has been detected on the Extranet! Jisera of the Rubicon crew speaks with a trusted friend within the Justicar order as they talk about the upcoming heist mission and other issues that the team and her are dealing with!

With the Blood Moon Masquerade underway, the Rubicon team begins their attempt to recruit guest to the Janus Collective while uncovering a murder plot.

With Milovea in command, the crew make their way to the Broken Blade's base, but some unexpected revelations could have dire impacts on the team's unity. Jovenshire reprises his role as Zeekhan.

*Special Guest* Jovenshire (Zeekhan): twitter.com/The Jovenshire

The crew returns to the Rubicon but it's a somber occasion. With Milovea staying behind on Palaven, the team contemplates the past, each other, and their next steps forward.

With Tupol Azon within reach, the Rubicon's mission on New Riverton is almost at an end. Or has the past finally caught up with the crew and jeopardized everything?

The final conclusion of the arc on Planet Nuboader. What will happen to the group as they continue to fend off the remaining Cerberus forces?

The Rubicon crew head to the R&D installation to pick up the new Janus Collective prototype, but there's a seemingly rival team also in bound. The situation is further complicated by the strange attitude of the research employees and the tests surrounding the Prototypes.

New audio has been released onto the Extranet as Volor and Commander Nickens have an impromptu discussion about the past events that occurred in Malaturn City!

An audio entry from a past mission with Vok Khirk of the Rubicon crew, (played by Matt Acevedo) and Ozeki (played by @DaMoonRulz) has been released onto the Extranet. How did the two krogans fare?

When five different krogans respond to a high-paying contract, they find themselves transported to the ruins of a decaying facility. But not everything, as they soon discover, is what it seems... Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/o3-rUHKAS9M

The impending Cerberus force begins their attack on the Planet Nuboater as the group deals with the potential repercussions of the decisions they made leading to this.

With the first package secured, the Rubicon team moves to complete the rest of the mission. Their next objective is located in the resort district of Sicarrio Station. Will this finally give the team a chance for some much needed R&R?

The Rubicon crew head to Malaturn City to steal ancient artifacts from a local museum. The team begins their heist with a a little reconnaissance. What could possibly go wrong?

The current situation on New Riverton grows more dire with the crew as another journal entry from asari justicar, Jisera of the Rubicon, (played by Tanaya) has been released onto the Extranet!

Both teams continue to make their journey through the Xenosaur filled island. Will they finally make way to the Research Center or will danger finally catch up with them.

The crew deals with the revelation of Project Cooldown and come face to face with the Geth in the Janus Collective.

With their time on New Riverton at an end, the crew of the Rubicon must come to terms with their most recent actions. Will they come together? Or will this wedge finally pull them apart?

The Rubicon crew is split between rescuing Verillia and infiltrating the OSR. With Brochus seemingly captured, their separate plans are suddenly on a collision course.

With tensions running high in New Riverton, the crew must maneuver the intensifying situation between the Broken Blades and the Doom Bringers. Guest player Jovenshire continues his role as Zeekhan.

*Special Guest* Jovenshire (Zeekhan): twitter.com/The Jovenshire

Volor returns to his old clinic and the team discovers that dangers from their past have come back to haunt them. Meanwhile, Commander Nickens enters the ominous Spectre hideout and uncovers a meeting with galactic implications.  Special Guest: Hector Navarro

With the Rubicon team reunited, they make their way to the scientists' emergency bunker, but their path is filled with more Xenosaurs. Will they collect more samples, or be taken on a dangerous ride?

Commander Nickens, Milovea, and Volor find themselves in the heart of the OSR - having just proclaimed themselves Janus Collective operatives. Meanwhile, Vok, Jisera, and Sena secure Verillia back onto the Rubicon, but other tasks proves harder than they imagined. Will everyone make it off of the planet this time?

With the Rubicon on Thessia, the crew enters the Justicar monastery but there is no warm greeting. With a Cerberus attack imminent, the team has little time to prepare.

The battle for the monastery comes to a fiery conclusion. With significant firepower still on the field, the team works to stop Cerberus.

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Commander Nickens, Volor, and Diana talk with one another a bit about their past!

A new journal entry has been found on the Extranet as Milovea Acanis celebrates alone after the mission on Nuboder and reflects on her 10th birthday!

The crew continue to maneuver through the Blood Moon Masquerade. With the summons to dinner, will their lies begin to unravel or can they achieve an early victory?

The group continues to deal with the Cerberus forces on the Planet Nuboader while desperately trying to evacuate the planet.

A young Lt. Nickens leads a team of Alliance soldiers on a daring raid. Special guest John Roiniotis joins the crew for this exciting one-off. Will we learn more about Commander Nickens backstory or will we be left with only more questions?

Another journal entry from turian agent, Milovea Acanis of the Rubicon crew, has been obtained and released to the Extranet. What new secrets will be found out from this audio file?

Another journal entry has been released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk has an emotional battle with himself on his past choices as a father.

Last we left the crew, they had just rescued the Janus Initiative scientists. But how will the crew respond with them aboard the Rubicon?

The team heads back to the Legionnaire to select their next mission, but a series of events leads to some harsh truths and serious conversations.

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet! Volor Rau (played by Evan Glesener) of the Rubicon crew reflects and shares his thoughts about the team after the mission on Nuboter!

As the Rubicon races to Thessia, the crew get to know the new Janus Collective members, but introductions are limited as everyone prepares for the inevitable confrontation with Cerberus.

While the Rubicon stops for repairs in the remote settlement of New Riverton, an opportunity presents itself to learn more about the recent Cerburus attacks. However, the crew must put their trust in the mysterious Elcor, Zekhan (played by guest player, Jovenshire.)

*Special Guest* Jovenshire (Zeekhan): twitter.com/The Jovenshire

With a potential Cerberus threat imminent, the Rubicon crew confront the issues at the Janus Collective R&D Facility head on.

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet! The audio consists of Volor Rau during his time as an active STG member as he assesses with his past team a breakdown of a mission they recently completed.

Season 2 kicks off with a bang! Special guest player Mark Meer (the voice of the male Commander Shepherd!). It's been several weeks since the events of New Riverton and the team heads out on their next assignment. Will they learn from their past or be doomed to repeat it?

- Special Guest: Mark Meer (Vrik)

The crew finalize their alias and prepare for the Blood Moon Masquerade. Will their fake identities hold up or will everything fall apart at the seams?

Events at the Masquerade continue to unfold as Vok and Volor take less open ways of furthering the crew's aims. But time is running out as night prepares to take its first victim.

The group managed to hijack and fly off in a Cerberus cargo ship but it's not known yet if they were able to leave the planet alive after being targeted and shot at by two Atlas mechs. Meanwhile Commander Nickens and Volor continue to delve deeper into the research facility in search of the mysterious Cerberus figure.

On frozen planet of Nuboter, the group is faced with tough decisions as they prepare for the impending Cerberus attack.

“Meet me in Purgatory.”  It’s a simple message delivered to five strangers on the Citadel. As they contemplate the message’s origins, their paths converge on the popular nightclub.  It’s a simple message...that quickly becomes a catalyst for an epic adventure.

- GM Bert Jennings: https://twitter.com/Ninjanomics101

 - Naeem Stewart (Commander Nickens): https://twitter.com/NaeemBStewart

 - Emily Rose Jacobson (Milovea Acanis): https://twitter.com/Frankly_Emily

 - Matt Acevedo (Vok Khirk): https://twitter.com/TheMattAcevedo

 - Tanaya Ree (Jisera): https://twitter.com/TanayaRee

 - Evan Glesener (Volor): https://twitter.com/embroiderymom22

Aboard the Citadel, an eclectic group of strangers slowly found their paths merging into one singular adventure. Having been seemingly recruited by the mysterious, yet strangely unimposing “Grand Master”, this group finds themselves shuttle off to an undisclosed location to hopefully understand why they’ve truly been brought together…