Robotech: Academy Days

Welcome to the Robotech Academy cadet.

"in the year 1999 an alien spacecraft crashed down to earth. its colossal impact devastated millions but its arrival brought an end to the conflicts of the global war. earth learned it was not alone and in the investigation of the crashed alien vessel, learnt that humanity was severely inferior in technology. fearing hostile intent from the vessels creators and they might one day return to claim the ship, humanity united under one world government spending the next decade rebuilding the crashed ship as the SDF-1, the crown jewel in what was to become humanities space fleet to lead the charge into the expansion into the great unknown. at the same time, the ship was studied and the advanced technology and power systems were reverse engineered and incorporated into human technology giving birth to Robotechnology. making large advances at a time, humanity had only just scratched the surface of the power of the technology within the ship when it was finally completed. however, when the day came for its maiden voyage, a long dormant defence system activated in response to a signal in orbit and fired the ships main gun, plunging humanity into the first Robotech war. One global Holocaust later, and earth was reduced to ashes in the rain of death. an orbital bombardment by the alien Zentradie fleets after years of fighting to recapture the SDF-1. eventually however, humanity would prevail and both sides would be left to survive the ruined wastes of earth.

years later after rebuilding however, the Zentradie still continue to resist and while many of integrated into human culture many are still drawn to their own warrior ways. in a spark that would ignite the fires of rebellion for several more years, the Zentradie would destroy the SDF-1 at last and set back humanities reconstruction and journey into the stars.

Here from the ashes, new hope rises as humanity looks to the stars. the SDF-3 is being built in orbit to lead a new initiative known as the Robotech Expeditionary Force that will seed humanity through the stars to ensure our survival and travel to the home of those that command the Zentradie and bring a lasting peace by any means necessary, ensuring the next war is fought elsewhere. as part of this great task, you have found yourself at the newly re founded Robotech Academy training to join the expedition and become the next generation of heroes to defend earth and humanity. but life at the academy is not easy. peace is tenuous, the earth still largely sits in ruins, conspiracy and conflict are abound and the launch of the SDF-3 may well rest in yours and your fellow cadets hands.

do you have what it takes to graduate from the Academies elite accelerated training program safely? do you have what it takes to step up and defend humanity from alien forces?
do you have what it takes to be a hero?
find out today and join the Robotech Academy now. we need you for the Robotech forces!!!"

Hello. this is the fifth Campaign i'm running in this new system as an avid fan of Robotech and have been GMing for just over 2 years and have several years of experience as a player in vast array of different systems. This game is using the new SMG Robotech RPG. In this campaign, set between the events of the macross and southern cross saga, its designed for new players to both the system and setting as young cadets in the new Robotech Academy starting at level 1. this intended to be a space hopping adventure that will eventually see the players go far beyond the confines and simulations of the academy as they strive to navigate towards graduation. players are encouraged due to the setting to play something cadet focused with a military career but all builds are welcome. this campaign is very much designed to be stand alone introduction for players. do not hesitate to post and ask questions. sessions are between 2-4 hours and time listed can be adjusted. this campaign was written as a module and it is now my second time running this module and first time running it after its been published. this game will however run different if you have read the module. the game is now looking for 1 additional player but we can take up to several more depending on circumstance.