Adventum - A Mass Effect Actual Play, TTRPG Podcast
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsAdventum is an actual play, tabletop RPG podcast set in Bioware’s beloved sci-fi universe of Mass Effect. Starting shortly after the events of Mass Effect 2, the story is centered around an unlikely group of adventurers caught in a galaxy-wide struggle between the reapers, Cerberus and the mysterious Janus Collective. Each episode is played by a group of friends looking to have fun while also offering a high-quality listening experience for our audience. A new episode is released every 1st of the month!
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Episodes
Season 3 Episode 15 - Morality and Home Appliance Care
March 01, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 354 MBThe team heads back to the Legionnaire to select their next mission, but a series of events leads to some harsh truths and serious conversations.
Season 3 Episode 14 - I Implode You To Reconsider
February 01, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 371 MBThe battle for the Janus Collective R&D station reaches it climax. The Rubicon team does their best to combat the Cerberus agents while trying to keep everyone alive.
Season 3 Episode 13 - Direct Approach
January 01, 2024 17:00 - 2 hours - 334 MBWith a potential Cerberus threat imminent, the Rubicon crew confront the issues at the Janus Collective R&D Facility head on.
Season 3 Episode 12 - We Don’t Make Mistakes
December 01, 2023 17:00 - 3 hours - 414 MBThe Rubicon crew spends time at the Janus Collective R&D facility and must navigate the collective feeling of failure that's spread through all the scientist. However, not everything is as it seems.
Season 3 Episode 11 - A Job Well Done
November 01, 2023 16:00 - 3 hours - 446 MBThe Rubicon crew head to the R&D installation to pick up the new Janus Collective prototype, but there's a seemingly rival team also in bound. The situation is further complicated by the strange attitude of the research employees and the tests surrounding the Prototypes.
Season 3 Episode 10 - Long Awaited Details
October 01, 2023 16:14 - 2 hours - 310 MBThe Masquerade has ended in a success, but the presence of the STG has led to some shocking revelation. The must debrief and determine their next mission.
Season 3 Episode 9 - J’Accuse!
September 01, 2023 16:03 - 3 hours - 453 MBThe Masquerade arc comes to a monumental conclusion as the team works to properly identify the culprits while successfully maneuvering around a new threat.
Season 3 Episode 8 - Every Party Needs a Clown
August 01, 2023 16:32 - 2 hours - 357 MBThe Masquerade starts to take a dramatic turn as the events surround the murder begin to unfold. Will the crew be able to bring light the mystery or become pulled into the darkness?
Season 3 Episode 7 - Holiday Work, Holiday Pay
July 01, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 347 MBEvents at the Masquerade continue to unfold as Vok and Volor take less open ways of furthering the crew's aims. But time is running out as night prepares to take its first victim.
Season 3 Episode 6 - Krogan in the Closet, Geth Under the Bed
June 01, 2023 16:19 - 2 hours - 314 MBThe crew continue to maneuver through the Blood Moon Masquerade. With the summons to dinner, will their lies begin to unravel or can they achieve an early victory?
Season 3 Episode 5 - The Game Begins
May 01, 2023 16:00 - 3 hours - 415 MBWith the Blood Moon Masquerade underway, the Rubicon team begins their attempt to recruit guest to the Janus Collective while uncovering a murder plot.
Journal Entry - Commander Nickens and Volor discuss Reapers
April 28, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBNew audio has been released onto the Extranet as Volor and Commander Nickens have an impromptu discussion about the past events that occurred in Malaturn City!
Season 3 Episode 4 - Fanciful Introductions
April 01, 2023 16:00 - 2 hours - 257 MBThe crew finalize their alias and prepare for the Blood Moon Masquerade. Will their fake identities hold up or will everything fall apart at the seams?
Season 3 Episode 3 - The Calm Before the Storm
March 01, 2023 17:11 - 2 hours - 349 MBThe crew prepares for their next big mission, infiltrating the Blood Moon Masquerade, but Vok's near death experience on Sicario Station still resonates. Only time will tell if their mission will be a pleasant reprieve or a unmitigated disaster.
Season 3 Episode 2 - Time to Resync
February 01, 2023 17:14 - 3 hours - 509 MBWith Sicario Station behind them, the crew has a moment to reconnect and plan their next mission. That said, a quick stop at the Legionnaire brings to light some the Janus Collectives most guarded secrets.
Season 3 Episode 1 - Unfortunate Timing
January 01, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 384 MBSeason 3 starts off with a bang! Mark Meer returns as a guest as he reprises his role as Vrykk! The Rubicon crew return to Sicario Station to pick up vital supplies but events quickly spiral out of control.
Season 2 Episode 29 - Q&A
December 01, 2022 18:15 - 2 hours - 300 MBThe cast comes together to wrap up Season 2. We talk about our favorite moments and answer fan questions.
Bonus Episode - Manifestation
November 01, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 348 MBDJ Manifest is coming to the Citadel, and C-Sec is on edge. With the big festival comes a new drug ready to take over the station. Two officers are sent to join the DJ's entourage and uncover the truth.
Season 2 Episode 28 - Aftermath
October 01, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 366 MBAs the dust settles over the battlefield, the group starts to process the recent events. What does the future hold for the Rubicon crew?
Season 2 Episode 27 - Atlas Shrugged
September 01, 2022 16:00 - 3 hours - 449 MBThe battle for the monastery comes to a fiery conclusion. With significant firepower still on the field, the team works to stop Cerberus.
Season 2 Episode 26 - Inevitable Conflict
August 01, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 396 MBThe Rubicon crew defends the monastery from Cerberus forces, but will their resolve and determination be enough? Jisera's past comes front and center in a less than joyful reunion. Aboard the Rubicon, the Janus team must finally decide if they're willing to stay and fight or cut their losses and run.
Season 2 Episode 25 - Offense is the Best Defense
July 02, 2022 16:10 - 2 hours - 373 MBWith the assault on the Justicar monastery beginning, the Rubicon team braces for whatever Cerberus is about to throw at them.
Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #5
June 15, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutes - 9.41 MBAnother journal entry has been released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk has an emotional battle with himself on his past choices as a father.
Season 2 Episode 24 - Before the Storm
June 01, 2022 16:00 - 3 hours - 431 MBAt the monastery, the team deal with aftermath of Commander Nickens' mind melding. Aboard the Rubicon, Vok and company do their best to warn the Thessia team of the approaching attack.
Season 2 Episode 23 - Homeward Bound
May 01, 2022 16:42 - 3 hours - 343 MBWith the Rubicon on Thessia, the crew enters the Justicar monastery but there is no warm greeting. With a Cerberus attack imminent, the team has little time to prepare.
Season 2 Episode 23 - Homecoming
May 01, 2022 16:42 - 3 hours - 343 MBWith the Rubicon on Thessia, the crew enters the Justicar monastery but there is no warm greeting. With a Cerberus attack imminent, the team has little time to prepare.
Season 2 Episode 22 - Homeward Bound
April 01, 2022 16:02 - 2 hours - 269 MBAs the Rubicon races to Thessia, the crew get to know the new Janus Collective members, but introductions are limited as everyone prepares for the inevitable confrontation with Cerberus.
Season 2 Episode 21 - Fractured Friendships
March 01, 2022 17:00 - 3 hours - 364 MBA Janus Collective team is sent to question the Rubicon crew on their actions and determine if trust can be mended. However, the recent events continues to weigh heavy on some of the team. Can everyone come together for the next mission or will the team continue to fracture?
Season 2 Episode 20 - Hard Truths
February 01, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 239 MBAboard the Rubicon, the crew continues to deal with the aftermath of the Palaven mission. With mounting questions about the Janus Collective, loyalties are pushed to the limits.
Season 2 Episode 19 - Frayed Ends
January 02, 2022 18:08 - 2 hours - 295 MBThe crew returns to the Rubicon but it's a somber occasion. With Milovea staying behind on Palaven, the team contemplates the past, each other, and their next steps forward.
Character Journal - Commander Nickens - Entry #4
December 09, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MBA new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Commander Nickens, Volor, and Diana talk with one another a bit about their past!
Season 2 Episode 18 - Pendulum Shift
December 01, 2021 17:00 - 3 hours - 356 MBCommander Nickens, Milovea, and Volor find themselves in the heart of the OSR - having just proclaimed themselves Janus Collective operatives. Meanwhile, Vok, Jisera, and Sena secure Verillia back onto the Rubicon, but other tasks proves harder than they imagined. Will everyone make it off of the planet this time?
Bonus Episode - Ghosts of the Void
November 01, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 372 MBA team of mercenaries led by krogan battlemaster, Vok Khirk, is assigned to partake on a dangerous mission. What will we learn about Vok's past and will we be left with only more questions? Special Guest: Kelly Nugent
Season 2 Episode 17 - True Intentions
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 345 MBThe Rubicon crew is split between rescuing Verillia and infiltrating the OSR. With Brochus seemingly captured, their separate plans are suddenly on a collision course.
Season 2 Episode 16 - The OSR
September 01, 2021 16:11 - 2 hours - 318 MBThe Rubicon crew puts their plan into action. Half the team tries to rescue Verillia from the prison convoy find themselves face-to-face with OSR agents. The others works to infiltrate the OSR building but have to deal with the sudden arrival of a Turian primarch.
Bonus Episode - Combat Mission: Redacted
August 01, 2021 21:42 - 2 hours - 267 MBA young Lt. Nickens leads a team of Alliance soldiers on a daring raid. Special guest John Roiniotis joins the crew for this exciting one-off. Will we learn more about Commander Nickens backstory or will we be left with only more questions?
Season 2 Episode 15 - The Plan
July 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 203 MBThe crew begins the planning stages of how they'll take on the current mission. However, new factors within the mission may make the completion of it more difficult for the team as a whole.
Season 2 Episode 14 - Arrival on Palaven
June 01, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 293 MBThe crew makes their way to the planet, Palaven, for their next mission while also picking up a new teammate along the way. Guest: Kelly Nugent
Bonus Episode - Oops! All Krogans!
May 15, 2021 16:09 - 3 hours - 387 MBWhen five different krogans respond to a high-paying contract, they find themselves transported to the ruins of a decaying facility. But not everything, as they soon discover, is what it seems... Video of this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/o3-rUHKAS9M
Season 2 Episode 13 - Postmortem
May 01, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 349 MBAs the Rubicon leaves Malaturn city behind, the crew must comes to terms with their last mission. Everyone deals with aftermath in their own way, but there's little respite. The galaxy is in turmoil and the crew must select their next mission.
Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #4
April 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.86 MBAnother journal entry has been released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk has a new goal he's working on for himself after the recent mission at Malaturn City!
Season 2 Episode 12 - Now or Never
April 01, 2021 16:00 - 3 hours - 373 MBTime is running out for the Rubicon crew to complete their mission. As Malaturn quickly devolves into a warzone, the team must act quickly to retrieve the museum artifacts.
Season 2 Episode 11 - Running Out of Time
March 01, 2021 16:41 - 2 hours - 307 MBCommander Nickens continues to maneuver the tense situation with the T'saru family while the rest of the Rubicon crew gears up for the heist. Unfortunately, window for successful is becoming dangerously narrow.
Season 2 Episode 10 - Going Awry
February 01, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 226 MBThe Rubicon crew continues to hatch together a plan for the heist while Commander Nickens now deals with the heads of Tsaru and the planet's local security.
Character Journal - Milovea Acanis - Entry #4
January 18, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBA new journal entry has been found on the Extranet as Milovea Acanis celebrates alone after the mission on Nuboder and reflects on her 10th birthday!
Character Journal - Jisera - Entry #3
January 05, 2021 16:30 - 2 minutes - 5.62 MBA new audio log has been detected on the Extranet! Jisera of the Rubicon crew speaks with a trusted friend within the Justicar order as they talk about the upcoming heist mission and other issues that the team and her are dealing with!
Season 2 Episode 9 - Keeping a Low Profile
January 01, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 357 MBWhile the Rubicon crew tries to keep a low profile while they scout out the museum, Commander Nickens deals with the planet's local security.
Season 2 Episode 8 - The Malaturn Heist
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 261 MBThe Rubicon crew head to Malaturn City to steal ancient artifacts from a local museum. The team begins their heist with a a little reconnaissance. What could possibly go wrong?
Season 2 Episode 7 - A Galaxy of Possibilities
November 08, 2020 18:33 - 2 hours - 328 MBAs the crew leaves Sicario Station behind, they try their best to decompress aboard the Rubicon. However, there's precious little time to relax as the galaxy continues to tear itself apart.
Season2 - Episode 7 - A Galaxy of Possibilities
November 07, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 328 MBAs the crew leaves Sicario station behind, they try their best to decompress aboard the Rubicon. However, there's precious little time to relax as the galaxy continues to tear itself apart.