Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness is the fourth "Adventure Module" for Alien: The Roleplaying Game,
published by Free League Publishing and written by Andrew E. C. Gaska. It is the
conclusion of the "Draconis Strain Saga" that started with Chariot of the Gods, and was
released on October 1, 2022.
Publisher's summary
INTERFACE 3301 — WEYLAND-YUTANI — FROM NETWORK
COMCON NODE 1010141 — EIJA33477975
MESSAGE BEGINS.
NEW LIFE DISCOVERED. CLASSIFICATION, EXTREMOPHILE. SERVICES REQUIRED.
CONTRACT FOLLOWS.
AWAITING ACKNOWLEDGMENT…
The company found a new lifeform, and they want you to study it. Their offer’s
uncharacteristically generous—you catalog this organism, determine how they can use
it, and bring it back so they can slap their patent on it. Fairly routine stuff. In exchange,
they'll hook you up with a cushy corporate department head position, secure you a book
deal, and make sure the institute of your choice gives you tenure. Did I mention the
money? There’s a lot of it. Simple survey, sample, and analysis job. Seemed too good to
be true.
Of course it is.
Player characters
Doctor Tetsu Ejiri—Weyland-Yutani Corporation Company Agent, Executive
Officer, Erebos Science Team, Three World Empire
Sergeant Noor Sajaad—Weyland–Yutani Close Protection Operative, Erebos
Science Team, Independent Core System Colonies
Professor Birger Hedenström, Phd.—Geholgod Institute Xenobiotechnologist,
Erebos Science Team, Weyland-Yutani
Doctor Lark, Honorary PsyD. 3637—Hyperdyne Systems Model 341R Synthetic
Psychologist, Erebos Science Team, Weyland–Yutani
Professor Héctor Navarre, Phd.—Biochemical Engineer, Erebos Science Team,
ICSC
Colonel–Doctor Sezja Drabikowski—Astrophysicist/Computer Scientist, Erebos
Science Team, Union of Progressive Peoples
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Captain Aloÿsia Lugar III—Trawler Captain, USCSS Cetorhina, United Americas
Non–player characters
Grey—Hyperdyne Systems Model 341G Service Android, USCSS Cetorhina, UA
Doctor Asher Webb, Md.—Science and Medical Officer, Erebos Station, 3WE
Adrien—Tuxedo Cat, Station Mascot, Erebos Station
John Hobbs—Chief Cook, Erebos Station, UA
Douglas Stykes—Warden, Erebos Station, UA
Corrections Officer Davis 404-4 "Crash Test Davy"—Weyland–Yutani Davis Model
S Type F Corporate Corrections Drone, Erebos Station
Brut "Cecil" Amor (WY844528)—Convicted Multiple Murderer, Erebos Station
Flo "Candlestick Maker" Wicks (WY082609)—Prison Gang Leader, Convicted
Arsonist, Erebos Station
Tommy "Mr." Man (WY972313)—Convicted Organized Crime, Erebos Station
Sub–Lieutenant C’ng Pflüger—UPP Space Operating Forces Commando, SSV
Snova Trakhnu
Other characters
Michael Bishop—Weyland–Yutani Director of Special Projects
Aly Lugar—Chief Technician, USCSS Cronus
Nevin Lavigne—Third Officer, USCSS Cronus
Doctor Clerke—Science Officer, Erebos Station
Behind the scenes
The scenario shares its name with Joseph Conrad's 1899 novella Heart of Darkness.
