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Sample Personal Values Draw from the Trove during a scene to Resolve Uncertainty. The
Astra never trusts something without a face. Nox always keeps drawer interprets the word they draw however they like.
a promise. Ormu never walks away from a fight. Crel never Spotlight a Value at any time by placing a token on it.
delivers the killing blow. Maya always treats her quarry with
honor. Astra loves Crel above all else. Crel will never forgive Questions in an Episode
the Protectors. BR-7 always destroys abominations. What star system will we visit next, and why? optional
Which Value causes trouble before we leave? directed
Question Ideas What mystery do we find when we arrive? start
What is an NPC hiding? Why does a Value’s owner care so …
much about it? How is our Opponent involved here? What …
happens that threatens our lives? What ultimatum is issued? … once Dilemma is
…or Draw from the Trove for inspiration, or Steal a Reflection (Vote, or discard a token to ask a Question) complete

Turn Sequence What forces a decision? if out of tokens
1. The Narrator asks a Question. Does the plan succeed?
2. The Narrator sets the stage, deciding who is in the Scene either order
Is the opposing Value compromised?
and where it takes place. How does the story end?
3. Roleplay the scene. The Narrator and those with
characters in the scene drive the plot; everyone adds Reflection: Consider the scene that’s just ended with your
interesting details. storyteller hat on, and say a sentence hinting at what might
4. Spotlight a Value at any time by placing a token on it. happen next. Begin I wonder… to speculate on the plot or My
5. Anyone can end the scene by saying “Cut.” character feels… to react to what’s happening. Examples:
6. Everyone Reflects. The Archivist may optionally Advance • “I wonder if those transmissions are from the Krill.”
the Dilemma while doing so.
• “I wonder how Xerxes will react to the Machine signal.”
7. If the Dilemma’s complete, Validate it and begin Voting.
• “Sorgur feels sure we’ll never compromise our Values.”
8. Pass role cards left to the new Narrator.
• “Davik feels like Ril’s forgotten her vow of vengeance.”

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