Starship Tempest
Fiction & Audio Drama
About
A Star Trek roleplaying game podcast using the Star Trek Adventures roleplaying system published by Modiphius. Set in the Star Trek universe in the "Lost Era", between the Original Series and Next Generation eras.
Episodes
- Episode 125: Lone and Level Sands (Part 3)
In Episode 125, titled 'Lone and Level Sands (Part 3)', the crew of the Starship Tempest engage in conflict with the leaders of multiple factions, encountering both allies and adversaries.
- Episode 124: Lone and Level Sands (Part 2)
In Episode 124, Part 2 of "Lone and Level Sands," the Starship Tempest crew becomes involved in a significant confrontation involving the quadrant's three major powers.
- Episode 123: Lone and Level Sands (Part 1)
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- Tempest Talks: Ask Us Anything
In this episode of Starship Tempest, the crew fields questions about their lives, personal experiences, and the show itself.
- Episode 122: Painted Ships Upon a Painted Ocean (Part 3)
In Starship Tempest Episode 122,
- Episode 121: Painted Ships Upon a Painted Ocean (Part 2)
In Starship Tempest Episode 121, Part 2 of "Painted Ships Upon a Painted Ocean," Maddox and the crew follow orders from a familiar ally to probe the details of a deadly collision.
- Episode 120: Painted Ships Upon a Painted Ocean (Part 1)
In Starship Tempest Episode 120, Part 1, the crew of the Tempest investigates the collision of two starships during a fleet training exercise.
- Tempest Talks: Starfleet Academy Season 1
The Starship Tempest podcast features hosts Brian, Ryan, Tara, and Travis discussing the final four episodes of the first season of Starfleet Academy.
- Episode 119: The Gods Must Be Illogical (Part 3)
In Episode 119, Part 3 of "The Gods Must Be Illogical," the Starship Tempest crew finally catches up to Savon, presenting them with a difficult ethical dilemma.
- Episode 118: The Gods Must Be Illogical (Part 2)
In Episode 118, Part 2 of Starship Tempest, the crew explores a damaged and deserted outpost. Their mission is to determine what occurred there and what happened to a Vulcan scientist.
- Episode 117: The Gods Must Be Illogical (Part 1)
In Episode 117, Part 1 of 'The Gods Must Be Illogical,' the crew of the Tempest investigates the vanishing of a Vulcan scientist, encountering unexpected complexities.
- Tempest Talks: Starfleet Academy Continued
The Starship Tempest crew revisits their earlier conversation regarding the inaugural season of Starfleet Academy.
- Episode 116: Orphan's Curse (Part 2)
In Starship Tempest Episode 116, Part 2 of "Orphan's Curse," the crew faces the challenge of protecting a newly discovered life form from enemy acquisition.
- Episode 115: Orphan's Curse (Part 1)
In Episode 115, Part 1 of Orphan's Curse, the Starship Tempest crew is introduced to an extraordinary discovery originally made by Cardassians while occupying Bajor. They soon realize the discovery is more remarkable than initially thought.
- Tempest Talks: Starfleet Academy
The Starship Tempest podcast features a discussion among the crew about their impressions of the initial three episodes from the first season of Starfleet Academy.
- Episode 114: The Wreck of the Hebitian Queen (Part 3)
In Episode 114, "The Wreck of the Hebitian Queen (Part 3)," the crew of the Starship Tempest must urgently secure a Cardassian freighter's cargo before it can escape.
- Episode 113: The Wreck of the Hebitian Queen (Part 2)
In Starship Tempest Episode 113, the crew considers methods to rescue the damaged Cardassian ship, Hebitian Queen, while sensing undisclosed complexities.
- Episode 112: The Wreck of the Hebitian Queen (Part 1)
In the season 5 premiere, the Starship Tempest responds to a distress call from a Cardassian freighter stranded in a dangerous sector. Initial investigations suggest the freighter might conceal unknown elements.
- Starship Tempest Holiday Special!
Starship Tempest presents a holiday special featuring Tara's first time as Game Master, running a holiday-themed one-shot. The episode can also be viewed on their YouTube page.
- Tempest Talks Starbase Indy
The Starship Tempest crew, including Ryan, Tara, Brian, Travis, and Keeley, share their discussions about a recent group trip and appearances at the Starbase Indy Star Trek convention.
- Starship Tempest at Second City!
Starship Tempest members Ryan, Tara, and Travis recount their experience performing at the iconic Second City theater alongside Starship Edsel.
- Tempest Talks: Season 5 Update
The Starship Tempest crew discusses the status of post-production for their forthcoming Season 5.
- Tempest Talks: Keith RA DeCandido Interview
This episode of Starship Tempest features an interview with Keith RA DeCandido, author of the 2005 Star Trek novel "Articles of the Federation."
- Tempest Talks: DragonCon 2025 Hot Takes Panel
The Starship Tempest crew hosted their "Hot Takes" panel at DragonCon 2025. This episode covers the discussions that took place during the convention panel.
- Tempest Talks: Season 4 Retrospective (Part 2)
The Starship Tempest crew continues their discussion and retrospective of season 4, focusing on its production and development.
- Tempest Talks: Season 4 Retrospective (Part 1)
Part one of the Starship Tempest season 4 retrospective covers behind-the-scenes development and player/storyteller growth during the off-season.
- Episode 111: Maps and Territories (Part 3)
In Episode 111, Part 3 of Maps and Territories, the crew of the Starship Tempest takes independent action concerning the fate of Bajor and the Alpha Quadrant.
- Episode 110: Maps and Territories (Part 2)
In Starship Tempest's Episode 110, titled "Maps and Territories (Part 2)", escalating tensions arise as the station's science officer uncovers a final, perilous measure to counter the Dominion, the outcome of which remains uncertain.
- Episode 109: Maps and Territories (Part 1)
In Episode 109 of Starship Tempest, titled "Maps and Territories (Part 1)", Starfleet initiates a Red Alert in response to a significant show of force by aliens originating from the Gamma Quadrant.
- Episode 108: Terror Beneath Amalthea (Part 2)
In Starship Tempest Episode 108, Part 2 of "Terror Beneath Amalthea," a malevolent force begins to influence a member of the Tempest crew.
- Episode 107: Terror Beneath Amalthea (Part 1)
In Episode 107, Part 1 of 'Terror Beneath Amalthea,' the crew of the Starship Tempest resumes active duty. Their initial assignment involves a routine resupply mission to Amalthea, identified as a critical Federation strategic location.
- Episode 106: There, Then, and Back Again: An Eele's Tale
In this episode of Starship Tempest, the story follows Lieutenant Eele's efforts to return to Federation space after being left behind in orbit while the rest of the crew traveled through the gateway on Navar I.
- Episode 105: The Future Ain't What It Used to Be (Part 3)
The Starship Tempest podcast presents Episode 105,
- Episode 104: The Future Aint What It Used to Be (Part 2)
In Starship Tempest Episode 104, Part 2 of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be,' Smythe and Astrid work to prepare their team for an important game.
- Episode 103: The Future Ain't What It Used to Be (Part 1)
Starship Tempest crew returns to Earth after a Beta Quadrant time-travel adventure. Downtime is interrupted when an old acquaintance of Smythe
- Episode 102: Abysm of Time (Part 2)
Oren's plan comes into focus as the crew closes in.
- Episode 101: Abysm of Time (Part 1)
In Episode 101, Part 1 of Abysm of Time, the Starship Tempest crew are transported to a significant moment in history.
- Episode 100: The Monsters Are Due on Transwarp Corridor 838 (Part 3)
In this episode of Starship Tempest, the heroes focus their efforts on identifying the cause of recent abductions on a colony, as they zero in on the source.
- Episode 99: The Monsters Are Due on Transwarp Corridor 838
In Starship Tempest Episode 99, the crew investigates the Borg presence at Tor'Gar Colony. They aim to uncover the reasons for the Borgs' arrival without disrupting the planet's political equilibrium.
- Episode 98: The Monsters Are Due on Transwarp Corridor 838
The Starship Tempest reaches Torgar Colony, a place described as peaceful with a mysterious history and unusual people.
- Tempest Talks: Section 31 Movie
The Starship Tempest crew discusses their reactions to the Section 31 movie, which stars Michelle Yeoh. Brian was not present for this discussion.
- Tempest Talks: Guy Sclanders Interview
In this episode of Starship Tempest, host Brian interviews Guy Sclanders, known for his YouTube channel "How to Be a Great GM." They discuss Star Trek, the art of game mastering, and Sclanders' new channel, "Off My Bridge."
- Tempest Talks: Season 4 So Far
The Starship Tempest crew discusses the significant turning point season four has represented for the campaign's narrative and their personal experiences.
- Episode 97: The Phasers of Navar One (Part 2)
Starship Tempest Episode 97 details the crew's journey into a planet's interior to search for a means of returning home.
- Episode 96: The Phasers of Navar One (Part 1)
In "The Phasers of Navar One (Part 1)," the Starship Tempest crew travels to the planet Navar I.
- Bonus One Shot: A Very Tempest Christmas!
Starship Tempest presents a holiday-themed one-shot episode. The crew is tasked with investigating mysterious reverse thefts that begin occurring during a trade conference held on the ship.
- Episode 95: Knocking Rashly at Unknown Doors (Part 2)
Episode 95 of Starship Tempest, titled "Knocking Rashly at Unknown Doors (Part 2)", covers the crew gathering resources and information for their journey's next stage.
- Episode 94: Knocking Rashly at Unknown Doors (Part 1)
In Episode 94, Part 1 of "Knocking Rashly at Unknown Doors," the Starship Tempest crew find themselves on an unfamiliar alien space station. They are working to understand their location and determine their subsequent actions.
- Episode 93: Mutinous Winds (Part 4)
In Episode 93, titled Mutinous Winds (Part 4), the crew of the Starship Tempest successfully frees themselves from T'Nyrta's control. Their journey took them farther than any Starfleet officer had previously traveled.
- Episode 92: Mutinous Winds (Part 3)
In Episode 92, Mutinous Winds (Part 3), the Starship Tempest crew searches for a means of escape from their captors. They face the challenge of finding a solution before the strain of captivity negatively impacts them.