Golgotha
The Sepulchre Await...
The Golgotha. Even the names conjure images of wonder and great danger: the Paradox Spire¸ the Grove¸ the Resurrection Hive¸ the Delphia¸ the Glass Labyrinth...
Travel far beyond the bloated worlds of the inner machine planets¸ past the verdant and colourful pleasure worlds¸ past the worn out military rings where sanctioned wars rage endlessly¸ past even the fringe systems where separatists build their power¸ on into the outer dark where other races more ancient than humanity have long held sway¸ that is where the Golgotha lie. Ancient relics of long-dead empires¸ these mausoleums are riddled with countermeasures and deadly remains¸ not to mention bizarre alien species. Why would you choose to go there? Because Golgotha hold the secrets of unknown inhuman cultures within their echoing halls - ancient¸ lost technology that the Overseers¸ caretakers of the Human Sphere¸ mysteriously covet. Steal enough from the tombs and in exchange the Overseers will boost your body and mind¸ making you more than human¸ more than enough to complete your destiny.
How do you find a Golgotha? First¸ you need to acquire a star map ‐ no easy feat unless you can persuade the Overseers to part with one. Once you have it¸ you must travel across the void using the fractures¸ the subspace network of cracks in space-time that allows faster than light travel. The Tomb Worlds lie at the fringe of known space where the fractures are hard to navigate¸ and where the risk of pirates awaiting your arrival is ever-present. Once you get there¸ the dangers are not over. The Golgotha lay hidden within the fringes of the Everwar¸ that vast and ancient conflict between the mysterious Erix Absolution and the powerful Concordant of Shelz. This area is off-limits to humans¸ so extreme care is a deadly necessity¸ and there remains a constant threat of discovery. Still¸ the potential reward is so great that Scavengers will readily risk the dangers of the void to make the journey.
You and your companions are on one of those vessels¸ a Portal Ship gliding down the tessellated streams of the fractureway¸ following esoteric directions on an ancient map. Soon the blue glow of the passage will crack¸ the stars will return¸ and you will be free to leave. As you move further in-system¸ the Golgotha fills the view plates. What waits within? Only time will tell.
Welcome to Golgotha...
Welcome to the future. Golgotha is a game of exploration and danger in mysterious¸ dead installations at the edges of humanity's interstellar sphere. The players take on the roles of a crew of Scavengers who seek out¸ penetrate and rob these ancient lost structures¸ known collectively as the Golgotha. To those lucky enough to survive the risks¸ arifacts await ‐ lost technology that the mysterious Overseers who rule the Human Sphere covet. Find something of value and in return the Overseers will boost your body¸ allowing you to fi nally seek that revenge you have always dreamed of...
Complete your destiny¸ or die trying.
An stand-alone OSR game of exploration and discovery using the Black Hack (note: the Black Hack is not required to play this game).
Comments from the Kickstarter:
'Wow¸ I am so in love with this quality project. First read through and I am enamoured'.
'Art is amazing.'
'Looks fantastic¸ and I'm loving reading through the PDF and its sample Golgotha. Thanks for giving us backers a chance to submit them. The small changes made to my submissions are a real improvement and make them more cohesive. Also really blown away by the artwork¸ it's awesome.'
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