Daily Campaign Log: Year of the Snake
Title: Day 1 — The Shadow Over Zimrala One
Date: January 1, 2026
Location: Zimrala One (Station Orbit), Tygerian Reach
By: Captain Hedges
The First Strike: Cold Blood in the Reach
As the Leo Galaxy turns toward a new cycle, a cold wind is blowing through the multiverse portals. While the "Cancer" of the corrupted Gods remains a constant threat, a new, organized malice has appeared on the long-range scanners of the Stellar Cartographers Guild: The Ophidian Empire.
They aren't just an infection; they are a rival predatory system. For Day 1, all eyes are on Zimrala One.
Setting the Scene: Zimrala One
Zimrala One is the crown jewel of the Tygerian Reach—a massive, spinning habitat that serves as the primary hub for the Ether Dragons' portal mechanics and the trade of the Tygerian Isles. It is the heart of the "Life Blood" commerce, and right now, its sensors are screaming.
The Omen: In the early hours of Jan 1st, the Ink of Anticipation in the High Cartographer’s office turned a deep, reptilian emerald.
The Sight: Beyond the station’s atmospheric shields, a fleet of obsidian, needle-shaped ships has dropped out of a tear in the Aether. These are the vanguard of the Ophidian Empire, and they aren't here to talk.
Tactical Alert: Tiger Force Response
Gideon Thorne has already authorized the release of the first crate of Crystol-Tech Arms from the Zimrala One armory.
The Defensive Line: Nomad Tygerians are currently equipping Thorne "Lumina" Carbines at every docking pylon.
The Status: The station is at Code Crimson. The Ophidians represent a "systemic bypass"—they are trying to seize the portals to cut off the flow of the Life Blood to the rest of the Leo Galaxy.
"They have the scales, but we have the fire. Welcome to the Year of the Snake. Let's see how they like the taste of surgical plasma." — Tiger Force Commander
D6 Stat Block: Ophidian Vanguard (Standard Soldier)
Scale: Human
Attributes: AGILITY 3D, KNOWLEDGE 2D, MECHANICAL 2D, PERCEPTION 3D, STRENGTH 3D, TECHNICAL 2D.
Special Ability: Thermal Sight. Can see Life Blood heat signatures through walls (+1D to Perception for tracking).
Equipment: Venom-Spitter. (Damage: 4D6 Acid/Poison). Note: Captain Hedges is immune to this attack.
Product Identity & Legal The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: The world of Zimrala, Zimrala One, The Ophidian Empire, The Tygerian Isles, the Ether Dragons, the Tiger Force Shadow Saga, the specific "Hedge Wizard of the Shreveport Cabin" persona, the "Stellar Cartographers Guild," and the character "Emperor Rajah." Monsters! Monsters! and Humans, Humans (1st Edition) are trademarks of Ken St. Andre and Troll Godfather Press and are used with permission. The statistics and game mechanics provided herein are designated as unofficial playtest material for the Tygerian Isles campaign setting. © 2026 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
Daily Campaign Log: Year of the Snake
Title: Day 1 — The Emerald Shadow Over Zimrala One
Date: January 1, 2026
Location: Zimrala One (Tygerian Reach / Orbital Hub)
By: Captain Hedges
The First Strike: Cold Blood in the Reach
The new year has brought a cold wind that chills even the vacuum of space. As the Leo Galaxy turns toward a new cycle, the Stellar Cartographers Guild has issued a Sector-Wide Warning. The "Cancer" of the corrupted Gods was not the only threat lurking in the dark. A new, organized, and terrifyingly cold-blooded force has arrived: The Ophidian Empire.
Their target? Zimrala One.
The Objective: The Gateway Hub
Zimrala One is more than just a space station; it is the vital organ of the Tygerian Reach. It serves as the primary anchorage for the Ether Dragons, whose mastery of portal mechanics allows the "Life Blood" (the mortal races) to flow between the multiverse connections.
If the Ophidians take Zimrala One, they don't just take a station—they seize the "valves" of the galaxy.
The Omen: At 04:00 hours, the Ink of Anticipation in my cabin didn't just turn green—it began to hiss, manifesting the shape of a hooded cobra on the parchment.
The Breach: A fleet of obsidian, needle-shaped ships dropped out of a tear in the Aether. These are the vanguard of the Great Serpent, and they aren't here for diplomacy. They are here to bypass our systems and claim the portals.
Tiger Force Response: The Thorne Test
This is the first true field test for Gideon Thorne's Crystol-Tech Arms. As the Ophidian boarding pods slammed into the docking pylons, the Nomad Tygerians were ready.
The Defensive Line: Combat squads at the Main Meridian Gate have successfully deployed the "Blunder-Blast" Cauterizers. The Aetheric light is currently holding back the first wave of scaly invaders.
Captain’s Note: The Ophidians utilize Venom-Spitter rifles. While these are lethal to most, my personal immunity to acid and poison allows me to lead the counter-charge through the toxic clouds they’ve deployed in the ventilation shafts.
"They came expecting to find a soft station. They found the teeth of the Lion instead." — Royal Cartographer Hedges
D6 Stat Block: Ophidian Shock-Trooper
Scale: Human
Type: Cold-Blooded Invader
AGILITY: 3D (Slithering movement)
KNOWLEDGE: 2D
MECHANICAL: 2D
PERCEPTION: 3D+2 (Infrared heat-tracking)
STRENGTH: 3D (Crushing grip)
TECHNICAL: 2D
Equipment & Abilities:
Scaly Armor: Provides +1D against physical kinetic attacks (but 0 against Thorne's plasma).
Venom-Spitter Rifle: 4D6 Damage (Poison/Acid).
Thermal Sight: +1D to all tracking rolls involving warm-blooded "Life Blood" targets.
Product Identity & Legal The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: The world of Zimrala, Zimrala One, The Ophidian Empire, The Tygerian Isles, the Ether Dragons, the Tiger Force Shadow Saga, the specific "Hedge Wizard of the Shreveport Cabin" persona, the "Stellar Cartographers Guild," and the character "Emperor Rajah." Unique Items: The Ink of Anticipation, The Compass of Lost Things, Parchment of Echoes, The Scope of the True Meridian, The Rod of Infinite Spanning, and The Plumb of Gravity’s Anchor. Monsters! Monsters! and Humans, Humans (1st Edition) are trademarks of Ken St. Andre and Troll Godfather Press and are used with permission. The statistics and game mechanics provided herein are designated as unofficial playtest material for the Tygerian Isles campaign setting. © 2026 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
Day 1 is in the books, Captain! For Day 2 (tomorrow's post), should we follow the trail of the Ophidian fleet deeper into the Tygerian Isles, or should we reveal the 'Serpent Queen' who is commanding this invasion?
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