Event Tables
Departure and Arrival Events * 2d6 Dice System
"The dice are your destiny. The rolls determine survival. In the end, we are all at the mercy of chance."
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Event System Overview
Events are random occurrences that shape your campaign. Roll 2d6 before deployment (Departure) or after return (Arrival). Read dice individually: a roll of 3 and 4 reads as "34", not "7". Doubles (11, 22, 33, etc.) trigger catastrophic or legendary events.
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Departure Events (Before Mission) - Roll 2d6
Featured Departure Events
(Top 3 key events featured. Complete table in dropdown.)
Sacrifice
11 - The Offering
Doubles: Catastrophic
Effect: One pilot makes Blood Offering: discard top 5 cards (start at 25 HP) OR suffer 1 Wound immediately. If sacrifice made, all pilots gain +1 SP maximum this mission.
The Church demands penance. The settlement shrine glows with Soulstone light, hungry for sacrifice.
Curse
22 - The Betrayal
Doubles: CATASTROPHIC
Effect: One random pilot has been corrupted by Void (10 Taint gained). Choice: Execute them (gain +2 Morale), Exile them (lose 1 Morale), or Forgive them (lose 2 Morale but keep pilot, risk future sabotage).
One of your own has been whispering to the dark. Their eyes glow faintly. The others don't trust them.
ULTIMATE CATASTROPHE
66 - The End Times
Doubles: LEGENDARY DISASTER
Effect: Roll 1d6 to determine catastrophe: (1) Void Invasion (defend settlement), (2) Pilot Death (before deployment), (3) Theslar Engine Overload (all Soulstones explode), (4) Mass Corruption (all pilots +5 Taint), (5) Faction War (3 consecutive missions), (6) The Calling (hear Voice from Void, must resist or answer).
The sky cracks. The world screams. This is the moment you've feared. The end has come.
12 - Omen of Ruin
Curse
All pilots suffer Bad Luck this mission: reroll any natural 6 on attacks (keep second result), terrain hazards deal +1 damage, Heat generation +1 per action.
13 - Equipment Malfunction
Gear Failure
Roll 1d6 per pilot: (1-2) Primary Weapon jams (costs +1 SP all mission), (3-4) Shield/Offhand damaged (reduce Defense by 1), (5-6) Plating/Sigil offline (remove 1 random Accessory card).
14 - Supplies Shortage
Resource Drain
Settlement loses 2 Scrap OR 1d6 Credits. If cannot pay, pilots deploy without healing (do not recover cards between missions).
15 - Last Minute Briefing
Information
Gain Intelligence: reveal 1 random enemy card type, know terrain hazards in advance, +1 Initiative this mission.
16 - Nothing Special
Neutral
No event. Proceed to mission normally.
21 - Rally Cry
Morale Boost
All pilots start mission with +1 SP maximum (Scout 6-7, Assault 5-6, Heavy 4-5, Fortress 3-4).
23 - Forge Blessing
Crafting Bonus
Free Craft: gain 1 random equipment OR reduce next crafting cost by 50%.
24 - Scrap Windfall
Resource Gain
Settlement gains 3 Scrap immediately, can be used to craft before deployment or saved.
25 - Taint Spike
Corruption Event
All pilots with 5+ Taint roll 1d6: (1-2) gain 1 Taint, (3-4) no effect, (5-6) resist and remove 1 Taint.
26 - Reinforcements Arrive
Ally NPC
A wandering NPC pilot offers to join this mission (controlled by GM). If NPC survives, they may teach Signature Card.
31 - Divine Vision
Omen
One pilot has prophetic dream: gain knowledge of 1 future event (GM provides cryptic hint like "You will face something with too many legs" or "One of you will not return").
32 - Void Rift Warning
Environmental Hazard
Mission has increased Void activity: +2 Abominations spawn, all Taint generation doubled, Void Rifts appear randomly.
33 - The Fracture
CATASTROPHIC REALITY BREAK
Settlement hit by Void Rift. Roll 1d6: (1-2) Workshop destroyed/lose all Scrap, (3-4) Infirmary destroyed/all wounded pilots +1 Wound, (5-6) Armory destroyed/lose 1 equipment per pilot. Choice: Abort and defend settlement OR deploy anyway (roll 2d6, on 5 or less settlement takes critical damage).
34 - Merchant Visit
Trade Opportunity
The Exchange caravan arrives. Purchase equipment at standard price (no markup), sell Scrap at 2 Credits per unit, limited stock (3 random items).
35 - Training Montage
Skill Improvement
All pilots gain temporary expertise: choose 1 card type (Attack, Defense, Utility), all cards of that type cost -1 SP this mission (minimum 1).
36 - Last Stand Orders
Desperate Mission
Mission difficulty increases (GM adds +1 enemy or hazard). Reward: mission rewards doubled (2x Scrap, 2x Credits). Risk: failure means settlement loses 2 Morale.
41 - Casket Malfunction
Technical Failure
One pilot's Casket has critical fault. Option A: Deploy anyway, start with 5 Heat. Option B: Stay behind (miss mission), Casket is repaired.
42 - Void Exposure
Corruption
All pilots gain 1 Taint. Sleeping near Soulstone storage has consequences. Roll on Taint Mutation table if any pilot reaches 10 Taint.
43 - Settlement Festival
Morale Event
Settlement holds celebration. All pilots remove 1 Wound (if any), settlement gains +1 Morale, gain 1d6 Credits.
44 - The Reckoning
CATASTROPHIC DEBT
If settlement has negative faction relationship, that faction sends enforcers. Choice: Pay Tribute (lose 5 Scrap + 10 Credits), Fight (immediate battle, 2 enemy Caskets), or Negotiate (Charisma check 1d6 need 5+, failure = both above).
45 - Forge-Priest Blessing
Crafting Miracle
One piece of equipment is enhanced: choose 1 equipment, that equipment gains +1 card permanently (add duplicate of existing card).
46 - Desperate Recruitment
New Pilot
Settlement recruits 1 new pilot (Grit 0, basic equipment). Cannot deploy this mission (needs training).
51 - Abomination Sighting
Early Warning
Scouts report Abomination migration. Mission will have +1 Abomination encounter. Gain +1 Scrap if mission succeeds.
52 - Supply Drop
Logistics
Settlement receives supply cache: gain 2 Scrap + 1d6 Credits OR 1 random Common equipment.
53 - Pilot Rivalry
Social Event
Two pilots argue before deployment. Roll 1d6: (1-2) Fistfight, both start -1 HP, (3-4) Bitter words, both -1 Initiative, (5-6) Resolved peacefully, both +1 Morale.
54 - Elven Omen
Nature Warning
Elf scout delivers cryptic warning ("The roots are bleeding", "Something has awakened", "Do not trust reflections"). GM secretly notes 1 dangerous encounter this mission.
55 - The Ascension
LEGENDARY EVENT
One pilot with 5+ Scars achieves transcendence. Choice: Retire (become NPC, +1 settlement bonus) OR continue with Veteran Status (+1 SP max permanently, immune to Fear).
56 - Resonance Pulse
Environmental Event
Sibarian Wastes pulse: all Soulstones glow brighter. All pilots start mission with +2 Heat (Soulstone overcharge), all attacks deal +1 damage.
61 - Nightmares
Psychological
All pilots suffer disturbing dreams. Start mission with -1 Morale, first attack each pilot makes this mission has -1 damage.
62 - Workshop Fire
Disaster
Fire breaks out in workshop. Lose 2 Scrap, one random pilot loses 1 random equipment card (destroyed).
63 - Dwarven Traders
Trade
Dwarven caravan offers deals. Buy equipment at +50% markup (expensive but quality), commission custom gear (pay 2x Scrap, choose exactly what).
64 - Taint Purge
Healing
Settlement Inquisitor performs cleansing. All pilots may remove up to 2 Taint. Cost: 1 Wound per 2 Taint removed (painful procedure).
65 - Settlement Expansion
Growth
Settlement can build 1 new structure at 50% cost. Must decide now (offer expires after this mission).
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Arrival Events (After Mission) - Roll 2d6
Featured Arrival Events
(Top 3 key events featured. Complete table in dropdown.)
LEGENDARY CELEBRATION
11 - Hero's Welcome
Doubles: Legendary
Effect: Settlement erupts in celebration. All pilots remove ALL Wounds, settlement gains +3 Morale, gain 1d6 x 2 Credits, one pilot gains Veteran Status.
They sing your names. They carve your deeds into stone. Today, you are legends.
CATASTROPHIC DISEASE
22 - The Plague
Doubles: Catastrophic
Effect: Disease spreads through settlement. All pilots roll 1d6: (1-2) Contract plague (gain 1 Wound, cannot deploy next mission), (3-4) Mild symptoms (start next mission -5 HP), (5-6) Immune. Settlement loses 2 Morale.
It starts with coughing. Then fever. Then screaming. The plague doesn't care about your victories.
CATASTROPHIC SECRET
33 - The Revelation
Doubles: Devastating
Effect: A terrible truth revealed. Roll 1d6: (1) Pilot secretly Taint-corrupted (10 Taint, immediate mutation), (2) Soulstone supply contaminated (+1 Taint per mission), (3) Trusted NPC is spy (lose 2 Morale, NPC flees), (4) Mission was trap (enemy faction knows location), (5) Pilot's family killed (gain Trauma Wound), (6) Settlement built on mass grave (hauntings, -1 Morale per mission).
The truth comes out. You wish it hadn't.
12 - Spoils of War
Bonus Loot
Roll twice on Loot Table, keep both results. If doubles, gain Rare loot instead.
13 - Forge-Guild Gift
Equipment Reward
Forge-Guild sends gift: 1 random Medium weapon (free) OR 3 Scrap.
14 - Nothing Special
Neutral
Standard return. Proceed to Settlement Phase normally. You survived. That's enough.
15 - Medical Treatment
Healing
Settlement Infirmary provides free healing: all pilots remove 1 Wound, all pilots recover to full HP (restore to each pilot's starting deck size).
16 - Settlement Growth
Progress
Settlement gains +1 Morale and 1d6 Credits. People are hopeful, commerce improves.
21 - Scavenger's Luck
Bonus Salvage
Gain 2 Scrap from battlefield salvage. You stripped the wrecks clean.
23 - Merchant Demand
Trade Pressure
The Exchange demands payment: pay 5 Credits OR 3 Scrap. If cannot pay, lose Exchange trade access for 2 missions.
24 - Taint Spread
Corruption
All pilots gain 1 Taint. Battlefield exposure catches up. Roll on Mutation table if reaching 10 Taint.
25 - Settlement Raid
Enemy Attack
Settlement was raided while you were gone: lose 1d6 Scrap, lose 1 Morale, roll 1d6 (on 1 = one civilian killed, settlement gains Fear).
26 - Pilot Promotion
Experience Gain
One pilot gains bonus experience: choose 1 positive Scar from Combat table OR gain +1 SP max permanently.
31 - Rival Faction Contact
Political Event
Rival faction sends emissary: offers alliance (gain +1 Faction Relationship) OR demands tribute (pay 3 Scrap or gain -1 Relationship).
32 - Void Rift Nearby
Environmental Hazard
Void Rift opens near settlement: settlement takes 1d6 damage per mission until sealed. Can deploy special mission to seal it (dangerous, high reward).
34 - Forge Blessing
Crafting Bonus
Next crafting action costs 50% less Scrap.
35 - Training Opportunity
Skill Development
All pilots may learn 1 new Tactic Card from any faction's Tactics pool (replaces existing Tactic).
36 - Settlement Festival
Morale Event
Settlement celebrates your return: all pilots remove 1 Wound, settlement gains +2 Morale, gain 1d6 Credits.
41 - NPC Encounter
Iconic NPC
An Iconic NPC arrives at settlement (roll on NPC table or GM chooses). NPC offers side mission with Signature Card reward.
42 - Strange Artifacts
Discovery
Scavengers find ancient technology: gain 1 Rare equipment and 2d6 Credits.
43 - Pilot Retirement
Character Development
One veteran pilot decides to retire after this mission: becomes settlement NPC (grants +1 permanent settlement bonus), new slot opens for recruitment.
44 - Prophecy
Foretelling
A prophet appears with cryptic warning about future missions (GM notes 1 significant upcoming event and provides hint).
45 - Soulstone Deposit
Resource Jackpot
Mission site yielded raw Soulstones: gain 2 T1 Shards (use for refining or trade).
51 - Trade Caravan
Commerce
A merchant caravan arrives with exclusive goods for 1 settlement phase. Can purchase rare equipment, equipment costs 50% less Scrap this phase.
52 - Settlement Scandal
Drama
A scandal erupts in settlement (affair, embezzlement, heresy). Roll 1d6: (1-3) lose 2 Morale, (4-5) lose 1 Morale + 1 NPC leaves, (6) scandal resolved peacefully.
53 - Population Boom
Growth
Refugees arrive seeking shelter: gain 2d6 population. Roll 1d6 per 10 people: on 6, gain skilled NPC (can fill specific role).
54 - Nature's Blessing
Environmental Benefit
Elven emissary grants blessing: settlement Farm productivity doubled next 2 phases, can trade with Elven courts freely.
55 - Legendary Victory
LEGENDARY MOMENT
Pilots achieved legendary victory. One pilot may choose: Retire as Hero (get massive settlement bonus), Ascend to Veteran (permanent +1 SP), or Continue Normally (+2 Morale).
56 - Engine Resonance
Cosmic Event
The Theslar Engine resonates with mission success. All pilots gain temporary benefit next mission: +1 to one stat choice (Attack, Defense, or Willpower) for all rolls.
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