Unveiling the Trinity Engine: The Mechanics and Mythos of the Leo Galaxy Sector
By Captain Hedges
Welcome to the Leo Galaxy Sector. This is not a universe of sterile federations or generic space operas. This is a "Holy Sci-Fi" setting—a cosmos that is the literal body of Father Leo, The Living Lion of Judah. Here, the energy that binds the universe isn't just magic; it is The Arial, the divine breath of the Lion itself.
But a light this bright casts a shadow that is equally deep.
For months, we have been building the ultimate threat to face the Star Knights of the Arial. We aren't talking about fighting stormtroopers. We are talking about fighting a cosmic horror that exists on a scale standard RPG rules cannot handle.
To fight a God, you need a better machine. Today, I am pulling back the curtain on the engine that powers our universe. We call it The Trinity Engine.
I. The Three Pillars of the Engine
The Trinity Engine is a hybrid system designed to handle everything from a blaster fight in a cantina to a capital ship battling a living star-dragon.
The Core (Fantasy Scale): We utilize the Monsters! Monsters! 2.7 rules for our foundational stats. If you know how to stat a dragon in a fantasy dungeon, you already know how to stat an Imperial Cruiser in the Leo Galaxy.
The Mechanics (Sci-Fi Gameplay): We use the legendary OpenD6 System (the engine behind the original Star Wars RPG) to handle space combat, skill checks, and the powers of The Arial.
The Lore (Cosmic Binding): We bind these two systems together with the Deep Shroud Mythos—the eternal, theological war that defines the setting.
II. The Deep Lore: The First Star Knight vs. The First Ophidian
Why do we need such massive mechanics? Because the history of the Leo Galaxy is defined by a conflict that broke reality.
Long before the current age, there was the Prime Duel.
On one side stood Zephyr (The Aetherios), the first Star Knight of the Arial, a warrior of pure light.
On the other stood his Twin Brother, Ophidius, the first of The Ophidians. Ophidius was no mere mortal; he was the son of Chronos (Time) and Annikia (Chaos), and the First Ether Dragon to navigate the space between stars.
Zephyr defeated his twin, the Dragon Emperor, striking him down in personal combat. But because of his divine lineage, death was not the end for Ophidius.
He was consumed by the Sin-Void—the cosmic waste excreted by the Lion’s Heart—and resurrected not as a man, or even a dragon, but as a Cosmic Horror: The Deep Shroud Entity.
Now, he festers in the Junker System (The Maw), a black hole prison system where his fanatical Ophidian Snake Empire constructs "No-Tech" Clunker Legions out of scrap and spite, waiting for the day their dead god returns to swallow the galaxy whole.
The Junker System: The Kinetic Whip
The Kinetic Anchor: A junk planet of compacted scrap and lost data-cores.
The "Ass Hole" Move: This system serves as the multiverse's disposal unit. Anything caught in the spinning "Kinetic Whip" is eventually pooped out into a black hole that leads to a dead-end void.
The Risk: You can find any salvage here—even parts for O'Mally's Universal Core—but if you stay too long, you're gone forever. FROM BLOG POST #5
III. The Logic-Forged: Machines of the Leo Galaxy
In a universe of divine power and cosmic horror, we do not use mere "droids." Our mechanical companions are born of Techno-Thaumaturgy—physical shells imbued with a "Spark" of programmed intelligence.
In the Trinity Engine, these entities are classified as Logic-Forged Golems (or simply The Forged). Based on our adapted OpenD6 rules, here are the classifications:
Lexicon Golems (Protocol Type): Specialized in linguistics, etiquette, and mediation. They are forged with "Infinite Scroll" memory cores to hold millions of dialects.
Bulwark Sentinels (Battle/Security Type): Combat-ready constructs designed for defense or siege, often heavily armored.
Utility Imps (Astromech/Repair Type): Compact, often quirky multi-tool constructs used for ship maintenance, slicing (hacking), and astro-navigation.
Aether-Automata: The general term for all autonomous mechanical constructs.
(Note: Beware the Void-Gobblers—mutated scavenging drones that haunt the Junker System. They are rumored to be based on the ancient "Turkey Monster" legends of the Tygerian Isles.)
IV. The Authorized Resource Stack
To run the Trinity Engine and face the Deep Shroud, GMs need the right tools. These are the official, verified repositories we utilize:
The Core Stat Scaling:
Monsters! Monsters! 2.7 (Trollgodfather Press) – The heart of our scaling system for massive entities.The Character Guide:
Humans! Humans! 1st Edition (Trollgodfather Press) – The essential handbook for creating Star Knights, Pilots, and Soldiers in the Leo Galaxy.The Biology of the Cosmos:
Monsterary of Zimrala (Trollgodfather Press) – The essential bestiary containing the stats for Ether Dragons, Cosmic Horrors, and over 100 other creatures compatible with the Trinity Engine.The Origin of the Beast:
The Turkey Monster Invades (Trollgodfather Press) – The definitive GM Adventure by Earl C. Hedges Jr. that inspired the "Void-Gobbler" drone variants.The Original Sci-Fi DNA:
Starfaring (Trollgodfather Press) – Ken St. Andre's original 1976 sci-fi RPG, the spiritual ancestor of our space mechanics.The Sci-Fi Mechanics:
The Open D6 Repository (RPG Library) – The cleanest source for the D6 Space OGC rules text.The "Holy Grail" Archive:
D6 Holocron – The ultimate archive for "Main Force" mechanics and ship stats.The Community Library:
The Rancor Pit – The home of fan-made supplements.
The stage is set. The engine is primed. The Deep Shroud is rising. Prepare your Star Knights.
Product Identity & Legal The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: The Leo Galaxy Sector setting, The Trinity Engine concept, The Deep Shroud Entity (Ophidius) and the Deep Shroud Mythos, The Star Knights of the Arial (and the Arial Living Force concept), The Ophidians and the Sin-Void, The Logic-Forged Golems (Lexicon, Bulwark, Utility Imps), and the Void-Gobblers. Monsters! Monsters!, Humans! Humans! (1st Edition), Starfaring, and Monsterary of Zimrala are trademarks of Ken St. Andre and Trollgodfather Press and are used with permission. OpenD6 and the D6 System are trademarks of West End Games (Purgatory Publishing Inc.) and are used under the Open Game License. The "Turkey Monster" concept is based on the original adventure The Turkey Monster Invades © 2024 Earl C. Hedges Jr. All original lore and mechanics provided herein are designated as unofficial playtest material. © 2026 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
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