Drift Hackers: A Light in the Dark
Species
Alkainans are badger-like humanoids with metallic fur who have recently taken up residence on the arboreal planet of Volunisp in Near Space, somewhat near the Veskarium.
Alkainan mythology speaks of their home world, a realm of naturally occurring metallic spires somewhere in the Vast, and how they fled a “great evil” that none can specify. |
Prismenis are planar scions touched by the Drift, the spectra native to that plane, or Triune. |
Spells
You conjure a shining beacon that flies across the battlefield, latching onto a target in range. | |
You superimpose the surface of a dying star onto the battlefield, forming a field of roiling plasma. | |
By drawing on the latent energy that surrounds everything, you trigger a series of magical explosions. | |
You fire three spiraling beams of glowing energy at a target that intertwine midflight into a single tripartite ray. | |
You fire three spiraling beams of glowing energy at a target that intertwine midflight into a single tripartite ray. |
Feats
| Prerequisite | |
|---|---|
You can remove certain mechanical parts of your body in order to reduce your size. | Con 14; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentations installed in all arms and legs. |
You can twist your body as you fall to ensure you land on your feet. | Constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentation installed in spinal column. |
You can increase your size by bolting on random pieces of junk to your body. | Con 14; Adjustable Frame; character level 10th; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentations installed in all arms and legs. |
Your armor upgrade slot can accept larger and more advanced armor upgrades | Upgrade slot species trait or upgrade slot graft (Starfinder Alien Archive 4 147). |
Hydraulics installed in your mechanical parts allow you to eject them at speed. | Con 14; Adjustable Frame; character level 6th; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentations installed in all arms and legs. |
You have installed failsafes in your brain to make you nearly impossible to frighten. | Character level 6th; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentation installed in brain. |
Thanks to the cybernetics installed in your heart, you’re difficult to keep down, even when you have taken a lot of damage. | Character level 4th; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentation installed in heart. |
Cybernetics in your throat vibrate in such a way that can give your voice an unnerving edge. | Character level 3rd; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentation installed in throat. |
The synthetic additions to your skin grant you protection against certain afflictions. | Character level 4th; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentations installed in skin. |
The constructed nature of your visual organs makes you difficult to fool. | Character level 6th; constructed species trait, construct type, or cybernetic augmentations installed in eyes. |
Armor Upgrades
| Name | Level | Price | Slots | Armor Type | Capacity | Usage | Bulk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9,000 | 1 | Heavy, Light, Powered | 10 | 1/round | - | ||
| 7 | 7,500 | 1 | Heavy, Powered | 10 | 1/round | L |
Weapons
| Name | Level | Price | Damage | Range | Critical | Bulk | Capacity | Usage | Special | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 675 | 2d6 E | 20 ft. | - | L | - | - | Explode (2d6 E, special 1 round, 15 ft.) | ||
| 10 | 2,800 | 6d6 E | 20 ft. | - | L | - | - | Explode (6d6 E, special 1d4 rounds, 15 ft.) | ||
| 16 | 26,000 | 12d6 E | 20 ft. | - | L | - | - | Explode (12d6 E, special 1d4+1 rounds, 15 ft.) | ||
| 7 | 6,500 | 2d4 C & E | 60 ft. | - | 2 | 20 Charges | 2 | Hybrid, Line, Unwieldy | ||
| 2 | 900 | 1d4 C & E | 60 ft. | - | 2 | 20 Charges | 2 | Hybrid, Line, Unwieldy | ||
| 12 | 36,500 | 4d6 C & E | 60 ft. | - | 2 | 40 Charges | 4 | Hybrid, Line, Unwieldy | ||
| 17 | 260,000 | 8d6 C & E | 60 ft. | - | 2 | 40 Charges | 4 | Hybrid, Line, Unwieldy | ||
| 18 | 390,000 | 10d6 S | - | Teleport Slip | 1 | - | - | Hybrid, Operative, Penetrating | ||
| 3 | 1,500 | 1d6 S | - | - | 1 | - | - | Hybrid, Operative, Penetrating | ||
| 13 | 52,000 | 4d6 S | - | Teleport Slip | 1 | - | - | Hybrid, Operative, Penetrating | ||
| 8 | 10,000 | 2d6 S | - | - | 1 | - | - | Hybrid, Operative, Penetrating | ||
| 16 | 175,000 | 7d8 So | 30 ft. | Push (10 ft.) | 3 | 80 | 4 | Blast, Hybrid, Unwieldy | ||
| 11 | 25,000 | 3d8 So | 30 ft. | Push (5 ft.) | 3 | 40 | 4 | Blast, Hybrid, Unwieldy | ||
| 6 | 4,300 | 2d8 So | 30 ft. | Push (5 ft.) | 3 | 20 | 2 | Blast, Hybrid, Unwieldy |
Augmentations
| Name | Level | Price | Systems | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 700 | Lungs | ||
| 18 | 375,000 | Brain | ||
| 1 | 350 | Hand | ||
| 6 | 4,500 | Brain and Skin | ||
| 8 | 10,000 | Brain and Skin | ||
| 12 | 38,000 | Brain and Skin | ||
| 14 | 70,100 | Skin | ||
| 8 | 8,500 | Brain | ||
| 6 | 4,000 | Brain | ||
| 1 | 125 | Brain |
NPC Template Grafts
| A prismeni has a connection to spectra or the Drift. |
Creature Companion Graft
| Drift wysps are tiny creatures composed of planar matter from the Drift. While each is unique in appearance, they most often adopt the form of tiny creatures or geometric shapes. |
| Glimmirins are small, portly herbivores covered in soft quills that glow in shades of yellow and orange. Friendly and brave, they’re often kept as pets in the Dark, where they function as a mobile (and adorable) light source. |
| Primordreks are living oozes originating from Alluvion’s Source, a primordial river from the Plane of Water that runs through the city. They’re favored companions of scientists and researchers who study abiogenesis and the processes of life. Primordreks are common along the Source’s length and are believed to contain nutrients and proteins that aid in cell regeneration. |
Starfinder Core Rulebook © 2017, Paizo Inc.; Authors: Logan Bonner, Jason Bulmahn, Amanda Hamon Kunz, Jason Keeley, Robert G. McCreary, Stephen Radney-MacFarland, Mark Seifter, Owen K.C. Stephens, and James L. Sutter, with Alexander Augunas, Judy Bauer, John Compton, Adam Daigle, Crystal Frasier, Lissa Guillet, Thurston Hillman, Erik Mona, Mark Moreland, Jessica Price, F. Wesley Schneider, Amber E. Scott, and Josh Vogt.
Starfinder Adventure Path #49: A Light in the Dark © 2022, Paizo Inc.; Authors: Jessica Catalan, with Joseph Blomquist, Alison Cybe, Andrew Geels, and Shan Wolf.
