The Best Part of Waking Up is Brewing the Morning Brews: A Captain's Log
Captain's Log: Stardate 2026.05.03
Location: Sector 7, Tygerian Reach – Formerly designated Mi-Go Outpost 12.
Subject: The Grand Opening of the Shreveport Cabin Celestial Annex.
REPORTING: CAPTAIN HEDGES:
Log Entry:
"They say you can’t teach an old Ether Dragon new tricks, but they never said anything about a repurposed Cthulhu Mythos base. We’ve finally finished scrubbing the last of the Mi-Go residue from the bulkheads and replaced the eerie humming of forbidden science with the much more welcoming hiss of the espresso machine.
Ever wondered what coffee tastes like when it’s brewed in a repurposed laboratory built into a drifting asteroid? Space is vast, cold, and honestly, a bit too quiet when you're stationed on the edge of the Tygerian Reach without a proper morning ritual. This morning, as the sun rises over the edge of the Leo Nebula, we are logging a new era for the Shreveport Cabin.
I'm taking you inside the transformation of this former dread-base into the galaxy's premier stop for caffeine and cosmic storytelling. The 'Rise and Shine' signal is live across all frequencies—because no matter where you are in time and space, it's always coffee time."
HIS STAS AS FOLLOWS
Captain Earl C. Hedges Jr.
Type: Veteran Commander (Space Force / Space Patrol) Scale: Character Affiliation: Urland Universe Space Force / The Great Reclamation Species: Human
Attributes & Skills
DEXTERITY: 3D
Blaster: 5D
Brawling Parry: 4D
Dodge: 5D
Vehicle Blasters: 4D+2
KNOWLEDGE: 4D
Alien Species: 6D
Bureaucracy (Space Force): 6D
Galactic History: 5D
Law Enforcement (Space Patrol): 5D
Tactics (Fleet Command): 8D
Tactics (Squadron/Rebel): 7D
MECHANICAL: 3D+2
Astrogation (Ether Dragon Drive): 8D
Capital Ship Gunnery: 6D
Capital Ship Piloting: 6D
Sensors: 6D
Space Transports: 5D
PERCEPTION: 3D+1
Command: 9D
Investigation: 5D
Persuasion: 6D
Search: 5D
STRENGTH: 3D
Brawling: 5D
Stamina: 6D
TECHNICAL: 4D
Capital Ship Engineering: 6D
Capital Ship Repair: 6D
Computer Programming/Repair: 5D
Security: 6D
Special Abilities & Traits
Veteran Authority: Due to your long-standing command of the Great Reclamation, you receive a +1D bonus to Command or Tactics rolls when leading Urland Universe personnel.
The "Rise and Shine" Perk: Onboard the Celestial Annex, your first Initiative or Command roll of the day gains a +1D bonus after your morning coffee.
Equipment
Heavy Blaster Pistol (Damage: 4D+2)
Command Seal: Official insignia of the Urland Universe Space Force.
Uniform: WRATH OF KHUAN Style (Red Command Color).
Commlink: Encrypted Space Patrol frequency.
Location: The Shreveport Cabin Celestial Annex
'AIU - ALLIED INTERSTELLAR UNION'
Type: Repurposed Asteroid Space Station (Former Mi-Go Outpost)
Scale: Capital (or Station Scale)
Station Attributes
Hull: 4D
The asteroid’s exterior is reinforced with high-density silicate and ancient fungal resin.
Atmosphere: 5D
Upgraded life-support systems maintain a constant "Shreveport Spring" climate.
Sensors: 3D (+2D for detecting Mythos signatures)
The original Mi-Go arrays were designed to "see" into the Ether.
Shields: 2D (Kinetic and Energy)
Updated Station Weaponry Profile
The Annex now features a mix of your Starfleet retrofits and the original Mi-Go defensive systems:
4 Double Turbo Laser Batteries (Fire Control: 2D, Damage: 5D)
2 Mi-Go Lightning Rail Cannons (Fire Control: 3D, Damage: 4D Ion)
2 Tractor Beam Projectors (Fire Control: 4D, Damage: 4D)
Unique Features & Mechanics
| Feature | D6 Mechanic | Description |
| Mi-Go Bio-Residue | -1D to Tech Repairs | The station’s "walls" sometimes pulse with organic life, making standard wiring difficult. |
| Leo Nebula Dampening | +1D to Stealth | The surrounding nebula gases mask the station’s energy signature from long-range scans. |
| Ether Portal Access | Special Action | Controlled by the Ether Dragons, these portals allow for rapid transit across Zimrala. |
The "Morning Brew" Station Mod
Because this is the home of "Rise and Shine is Coffee Time," the galley has a special bonus:
The Caffeine Surge: Any crew member who spends 10 minutes in the galley drinking the Captain’s blend receives a +1D bonus to Initiative or Stamina checks for the next hour.
The Shreveport Cabin Celestial Annex (Asteroid Base SW-D6-WEG-VERSION)
Craft: Modified Mi-Go Mythos Outpost Type: Deep Space Tactical Station & Trading Hub Scale: Capital Length: 1.5 Kilometers (integrated into a 3km Asteroid) Skill: Space Station Repair/Engineering Crew: 450; Skeleton: 120/+15 Passengers: 1,500 (Mixed Humanoids/Zimralan Entities) Cargo Capacity: 25,000 Metric Tons Consumables: 2 Years Cost: Not available for sale (Creative property of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr.)
Attributes
Hull: 5D
Shields: 3D
Note: Shields are bolstered by Ether Dragon portal energy remnants.
Sensors
Passive: 30/1D
Scan: 60/2D
Search: 90/3D
Focus: 4/4D
Special: +2D to sense Lovecraftian/Mythos anomalies due to original Mi-Go sensory arrays.
Weapons
Mi-Go Lightning Rail Cannons
Weapon Type: Bio-Organic Lightning Rail Cannon (Treat as Ion Cannon)
Scale: Capital
Skill: Capital Ship Gunnery
Fire Control: 3D
Space Range: 1-10/25/50
Atmosphere Range: 2-20/50/100 km
Damage: 4D
Special Mechanic: As these are Ion-based, damage is applied to the ship's systems (Shields, Sensors, Engines, and Weapons) rather than the Hull. A "Disabled" result indicates a total system overload by Mi-Go bio-electricity.
4 Double Turbo Laser Batteries
Fire Arc: 1 Front, 1 Left, 1 Right, 1 Back
Crew: 3 each
Skill: Capital Ship Gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 3-15/35/75
Damage: 5D
2 Tractor Beam Projectors
Fire Arc: 1 Front, 1 Back
Crew: 10 each
Skill: Capital Ship Gunnery
Fire Control: 4D
Space Range: 1-5/15/30
Damage: 4D
Station Special Rules
Mi-Go Bio-Organic Hull: Repairs to the hull require a Moderate Xenobiology check in addition to standard Repair rolls due to the living fungal nature of the base.
Etheric Hub: The station acts as a tether for Ether Dragons navigating multiverse portals, granting a +1D bonus to Navigation rolls made within the sector
Ether Dragon Drive (Propulsion System)
The Ether Dragon Drive is a specialized multiverse propulsion system that allows the Shreveport Cabin Celestial Annex to relocate across different planes of existence. It functions by stabilizing and navigating the portal networks controlled by the Ether Dragons. Unlike standard FTL drives, it leaves no energy signature because the station "slides" through the Ether rather than traveling through physical space.
Scale: Capital.
Move: 1.
Ether Drive Rating: x1 (Standard) / x0.5 (Ether Dragon Assisted).
Operational Constraint: The drive cannot be used during combat due to massive power requirements.
Zimralan Bonus: +2D to Astrogation when jumping to or from the Tygerian Isles or Whispering Isles.
Ether Drive Navigation Chart (Open D6)
The following Target Numbers (TN) are required for a successful jump.
| Jump Type | Target Number (TN) | Navigation Description |
| Routine | 5–10 | Stable, permanent portals (e.g., within Tygerian Isles). |
| Standard | 11–15 | Known sectors with frequent Ether Dragon presence. |
| Deep Reach | 16–20 | Outer edges of the Zimralan Void-Water. |
| Experimental | 21–30 | Unmapped multiverse space (Discovery-style jump). |
| Legendary | 31+ | Hidden planes like the Underrealms of Achrox. |
Nav-Comp: Deep Space Database (Open D6 Mechanics)
| System / Destination | Galaxy | Status | Navigation TN | Military Notes |
| Earth (Remains) | Milky Way | Klon Occupied | Heroic (35+) | The Graveyard. No AIU ships have returned in a decade. |
| The Leo Galaxy Gate | Inter-Galactic | Strategic Link | Very Difficult (25) | The "Long Jump" coordinates used during the evacuation. |
| The Annex (Station) | Leo Galaxy | AIU HQ | Easy (5) | Home base for the USS Urland Universe. |
Open D6 Campaign Complication: "The Trauma of Terra"
Because the Klon destroyed Earth, every Human Reclamation Veteran carries a specific psychological burden in the Open D6 system:
Complication: Hated Enemy (The Klon): Any interaction involving Klon technology or sightings requires a Willpower roll. If failed, the character must attack or take aggressive action, ignoring tactical orders.
The "Great Reclamation" Goal: The ultimate mission isn't just defending the Leo Galaxy; it's the eventual jump back to the Milky Way to reclaim what’s left from the Klon.
Difficulty Modifiers
Ether Dragon Assistance: -5 to TN (Mechanical necessity for safety).
Royal Cartographer Charts: -1D to Difficulty.
Leo Nebula Interference: +5 to TN.
Mi-Go Bio-Residue: +2 to TN.
Ether Dragon Assistance: -5 to TN (Mechanical necessity for safety).
Royal Cartographer Charts: -1D to Difficulty.
Leo Nebula Interference: +5 to TN.
Mi-Go Bio-Residue: +2 to TN.
tation Status: The Celestial Annex & USS Urland Universe
Primary Crew: The veteran personnel from the USS Urland Universe, known for their decade-long mission in "The Great Reclamation" (2016–2026).
Space Dock Status: The USS Urland Universe is currently docked in the main hangar, fully integrated into the station’s power grid.
Operational Mandate: Utilizing the Ether Dragon Drive and the Leo Nebula's natural dampening to restore and protect the Urland Universe.
Primary Crew: The veteran personnel from the USS Urland Universe, known for their decade-long mission in "The Great Reclamation" (2016–2026).
Space Dock Status: The USS Urland Universe is currently docked in the main hangar, fully integrated into the station’s power grid.
Operational Mandate: Utilizing the Ether Dragon Drive and the Leo Nebula's natural dampening to restore and protect the Urland Universe.
Open D6 Station Personnel Stats
| Role | Skill Bonus | Personnel Origin |
| Command Staff | +2D to Tactics | Veteran Urland Universe Officers. |
| Engineering | +1D to Ether Drive Repair | Specialists familiar with experimental portal tech. |
| Science/Cartography | +2D to Zimralan Navigation | Personnel trained under the "Royal Cartographer" archetype. |
Space Dock Mechanics (Open D6)
Integrated Defense: When the USS Urland Universe is docked, the Annex may add the ship’s Shields or Weapons to its own tactical pool, provided the ship's crew is at battle stations.
Rapid Deployment: The station's tractor beams can launch the ship from the space dock in a single round, allowing for immediate intercept maneuvers.
Integrated Defense: When the USS Urland Universe is docked, the Annex may add the ship’s Shields or Weapons to its own tactical pool, provided the ship's crew is at battle stations.
Rapid Deployment: The station's tractor beams can launch the ship from the space dock in a single round, allowing for immediate intercept maneuvers.
The Path Ahead: Striped Coast Studios Status Report
The foundation is laid, the firewalls are active, and the creative blueprints are locked. As of May 2026, Striped Coast Studios is moving from the "Design Phase" into "Active Operations."
Current Logistics & Development:
Status Update: Striped Coast Studios
I AM PROGRAMING THE WEBSITE OF THE NEW WEB STORE.
Between working on the store and fighting off the flu bug, my posts here have been rare. Taking care of the logistics concerning the business ends of this new endeavor are moving forward as I get back on my feet.
The Crew Roster: The talent is assembling. We are finalizing the archetypes and contributors who will bring the Urland Universe and the Tygerian Isles to life.
Coming Soon: The Open D6 Archetype Reveal
Keep your scanners tuned to this frequency. We will soon be releasing the first look at the Open D6 Archetypes—the backbone of the Leo Galaxy and the Allied Interstellar Union. These will be ready for you to drop directly into your own OGL campaigns.
Product Identity: The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: the Leo Galaxy, the Allied Interstellar Union (AIU), the "Great Reclamation" mission, the Klon aggressors, the destruction of Milky Way Central Command (Earth), and the "USS Urland Universe."
Open Game Content: All statistics, skills, and mechanics derived from the Open D6 System are designated as Open Game Content under the Open Game License (OGL) v1.0a. All rights to the D6 System are held by their respective OGL owners.
© 2026 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
Product Identity: The following items are designated Product Identity of Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. / The Adventures of Captain Hedges: the Leo Galaxy, the Allied Interstellar Union (AIU), the "Great Reclamation" mission, the Klon aggressors, the destruction of Milky Way Central Command (Earth), and the "USS Urland Universe."
Open Game Content: All statistics, skills, and mechanics derived from the Open D6 System are designated as Open Game Content under the Open Game License (OGL) v1.0a. All rights to the D6 System are held by their respective OGL owners.
© 2026 Arthur Earl C. Hedges Jr. All rights reserved.
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