Dark Cosmos: A Scum and Villainy Actual Play

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

Ark is fading fast. As the crew of the Coyfish races to stabilize their mystic, Algenon is forced to use every experimental drug and 'Way' tool at his disposal to prevent Ark’s soul from being permanently lost to the void, and Voel is also here with a sachet of salt.

Algenon is out of medical options on the ship! Where should the crew head next to save Ark? Tell us your theories in the comments!

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
• Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Emergency in the Science Bay

(02:40) The "Sock on the Door" Dilemma

(04:35) Algernon’s Assessment: The Shimmering Blue Eyes

(07:15) A Risky Standard Roll: Investigating the Way Fields

(10:30) The Jolt: Ark’s Body Reacts in Real Space

(14:10) The Way Void: A Meeting with Blish

(21:10) Polar Bear Adrenaline: Algernon’s Last Resort

(33:20) The Verdict: We Need Outside Help

(36:42) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

The crew of the Coyfish have a moment to breath after the fallout of their daring prison break from the Coop. Ark's connection to the Way takes a dangerous turn as he faces a crisis of self in a void filled with forgotten souls, Algernon takes some time to examine his new patient, and Voel comes to terms with navigating the tension of having his attempted killer on board his "baby".

What do you think is waiting for Ark in the 'Dead Space'? Let us know your theories in the comments!

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
• Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Arrival at Gimbal: Lower Orbit of Planet Ix

(01:23) Voel’s Reflection & the Mystery of Algernon

(02:43) A Gift from Janu: Savory Porridge & World Building

(10:16) Emergency in the Landing Bay: Ark is Down

(12:15) Scanning for Danger: Is the Ship Compromised?

(17:00) Algernon’s Obsession: Testing Alvin & the Murky Vial

(25:10) Moving Ark to the Science Bay

(32:10) The Way Void: Ark’s Self-Identity Crisis

(43:00) Dead Space: Where the Souls Drift

(47:07) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

The trauma train keeps rolling! Join the Placeholder NPCs as we recap the high-stakes jailbreak from the Coupe, reveal Algernon's shady past, and dive into a brand new chapter of our Scum and Villainy campaign.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/
• Sound Effects from ZapSplat! https://zapsplat.com https://facebook.com/hangdok/
• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:27) Player Introductions

(02:40) What happened previously?

(03:39) Character Upgrades

(05:48) Recapping Algernon's Backstory

(07:09) Recapping the Coop Rescue

(11:16) The Chapter Begins...

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This episode sees the table play through the much awaited solo-session.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:55) Mav Is Left Behind

(09:55) Crossing The Hanger

(20:30) Escaping The CCF Osprey

(26:06) The Universe Decides

(32:35) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This bonus episode rounds out the completion of chapters six and seven. The cast sit down for a lo-fi chat about the recent events, and dive into character advancement.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:09) Job Payoff & Crew Upkeep

(03:50) Gaining Heat in the Leonis Vortex System

(13:00) Algernon's Character Advancement

(24:23) Arc's Character Advancement

(37:15) Voel's Character Advancement

(52:52) Coyfish's Crew Advancement

(01:18:02) Ask the Game Master

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This episode concludes the traumatic prequel arc revealing Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue's past as a Syndicate doctor and his intimate connection to Alburn, the prisoner he recently encountered in the Coop.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions. This episode sets the stage for Kentucky's enduring guilt and obsession with precursor artifacts.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
• Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Concordant Knights

(11:15) Fleeing the Institute

(19:00) Closing Montage

(23:40) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This episode continues the deep dive into the backstory of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue, chronicling his defining ethical compromise while working a job at the Cecil Institute under the direction of the Jade Syndicate. This flashback explores the origins of his former patient, Alburn, and introduces a powerful, mysterious faction: the Matron's Engineering Guild.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions. This episode details the beginnings of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue, and his patient, Alburn (who would later become Voel's cellmate in the Coop).

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
• Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Alben Collapses

(06:25) Florence's Decision

(11:38) Preparing For Amputation

(14:05) Becoming Desperate

(18:43) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

This special backstory episode dives into the dark origins of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue, detailing his time spent experimenting on people within the Coop. We follow Kentucky as he toils away, buried within its confines during the Day of Bloomage, a day of remembrance and celebration across Erilia.

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions. This episode explores the Syndicate past of Dr. Algernon "Kentucky" Blue.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
• Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:27) The Day of Bloomage

(05:04) Someone's In The Kitchen

(10:13) Director's Call

(14:13) Precursor Artifact Experiments

(20:54) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

The infiltration of the Jade Syndicate’s most guarded research facility reaches its heart-stopping finale as the crew of the Coyfish prepares to fly the coop - one way or another. Algernon finally enters the lion’s den, standing face-to-face with the decadent and manipulative Director. What will the Director offer, that could potentially drive a wedge into the crew's crumbling relationships?

Content Warnings:

• Violence and Implied Death
• Medical Horror and Human Experimentation
• Psychological and Thematic Triggers
• Substance Use

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
• Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) The Director's Office

(07:50) Coyfish Rising

(14:53) Flown the Coop

(20:30) Credits

An Australian Scum and Villainy Campaign.

Narrowly survive a brutal encounter with a surgical medical Ur-bot. After Ark used a surge of Way energy to telekinetically "yeet" the mechanical beast into the freight elevator doors, freeing Voel from a structural collapse, the crew face down the final stretch to escaping the Coop, a freight elevator.

Content Warnings:

• Large-Scale Destruction and Terrorism
• Medical Peril and Mechanical Violence
• Psychological Peril and Forced Isolation
• Use of Heavy and Illegal Weaponry
• Character Trauma and Mechanical Stress

About the Podcast:

Dark Cosmos is a deep-space campaign setting using the Scum & Villainy system, following a crew of space faring scoundrels who rebel against controlling factions and face down the traumas of their past.

Staring:

• Dush - Arc Ferris aka "Rook"
• Sam - Algernon Blue aka "Kentucky"
• Lex - Voel Burung aka "Demon"
• Xeno - The Game Moderator

"Pew Pew"

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Placeholder NPCs is a real play podcast by Dush, Lex, Sam and Xeno.

Scum & Villainy is a Forged in the Dark game produced by Evil Hat Productions.

• Character art by Hangdok https://facebook.com/hangdok/

• Background music by Fesliyan Studios via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com and Sascha Ende via https://ende.app/
• Sound effects from ZapSplat via http://zapsplat.com/

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Shutting Down the Medibot

(08:13) The Director's Request

(13:12) Rigging the Coop

(22:03) Credits