Coriolis

Coriolis is a science fiction tabletop roleplaying game set in the isolated Third Horizon, blending Arabian Nights aesthetics with interstellar exploration and political intrigue. Using the Year Zero Engine, it focuses on character customization, resource management (particularly ship-related costs), and tactical combat, offering a unique experience for players interested in exploration-driven gameplay and a rich, lore-heavy setting.

Theme and Setting

Coriolis is set in the Third Horizon, a remote cluster of star systems isolated from the rest of humanity after the Portal Wars. This setting is a melting pot of cultures, where the First Come colonists, worshipping the Icons, coexist with the newly arrived Zenithians, who pursue an imperialistic agenda.

How Play Feels

The game masterfully blends science fiction with Arabian Nights themes, creating a unique and evocative atmosphere. The central hub of the Third Horizon is the space station Coriolis, a beacon of trade, politics, and intrigue built from the remnants of the arkship Zenith.

What Makes It Distinct

Players navigate this complex environment, encountering ancient ruins, powerful factions, and mysterious beings from the Dark Between the Stars, becoming entangled in political conflicts and shaping the destiny of the Horizon. The lore establishes a detailed backdrop, full of adventure possibilities across its thirty-six star systems, each location providing unique encounters and challenges.

Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You want combat and action to drive most of the session.