Welcome to the podcast for Stard Us Rhapsody Anthem.

I'm Mace Caffrey and I'll be the Game Master for this space opera among the stars.

You'll join the crew of the Rhapsody, a group of bounty hunters trying to make their way in the galaxy,

and often getting mixed up at jobs that are bigger than they ever could have expected.

This is a totally separate campaign from Stardust Rhapsody Overture, and the events of that story are non-canada in this setting.

You do not need to listen to Overture before diving into Anthem.

I hope you enjoy this Starship ride through the cosmos. Let's jam.

The relatively young military officer you've come to know as Lieutenant Waxley sits across

the metal table from you in the cramped interview room of the

Janux sector prison, where you've spent the last six months of your life. He jots notes down

on his familiar data pad, but his face is contorted in equal parts, incredulity, and resignation.

That was a fantastical story, Pike, but I cannot confirm any of the people, places,

events that you mentioned.

Is there anything here that's actually true?

There's no known technology that can destroy an entire world, and according to my records,

the change, the charge that led to your incarceration was trespassing in an inspector station.

Let's be real, Waxley. The Empire's records are anything but well maintained.

That may be true, but do you really expect me to believe anything you've said in the last several hours you've been in here selling this tale?

Whether you believe me or not is not really my concern.

You asked for a story and I gave you one.

But to be fair, I did get my ass kicked a few times in the slammer, so maybe it's just the brain damage talking.

Well, for your sake, I hope that your skull ratting around didn't impede your ability to bounty hunt.

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