# Moonbase Blues

Moonbase Blues is a rules-lite sci-fi horror scenario compatible with Mothership RPG 1e. Set on an isolated moonbase observatory, players face light-borne contaminants and infected colonists in an uncanny tide of blue. Features a bi-fold brochure layout, facility maps, random tables for hazards, terrified NPC survivors, and an audio distress signal handout. Ideal for one-shots or campaign integration.

## At a Glance

Horror • Needs GM • 3/5 complexity • Low prep

## Why It Fits

A strong fit for groups that want tension, danger, and unease to stay active at the table, with rules Lite helping define the experience.

## Fit Facts

- Players: 2-5 players + GM
- Session length: 120-240 minutes
- Prep: Low

## Facets

- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
- Mechanics: Rules Lite, Survival

## Scores

- Complexity: 3/5
- New GM Fit: 4/5
- Roleplay Focus: 4/5
- Combat Focus: 2/5
- Tactical Depth: 2/5
- Campaign Depth: 4/5

## Best For

- Groups that want tension, danger, and unease to stay active at the table
- Tables that want quick onboarding and low mechanical drag
- Players who want character, atmosphere, or story to matter more than pure tactics

## Avoid If

- You want combat and action to drive most of the session
- You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover
- You want low-tension or low-threat play

## Directory Notes

Moonbase Blues is a 2-page sci-fi horror scenario compatible with the Mothership RPG 1st Edition (Tuesday Knight Games), or usable with your favorite sci-fi tabletop RPG system. Designed for one-shots or as a location in ongoing campaigns, it emphasizes survival horror in a claustrophobic setting where light itself becomes the enemy.

## Theme and Setting

Set on Azure Base, an isolated moonbase observatory, Moonbase Blues plunges players into a contained environment where a mysterious light-borne contamination has infected the colonists. The base is being overwhelmed by an uncanny tide of blue, creating a tense atmosphere of isolation and paranoia.

## How Play Feels

The scenario draws inspiration from classic sci-fi horror like The Thing and Event Horizon , emphasizing psychological tension and environmental hazards over direct combat. Players must navigate compromised facilities, encounter terrified survivors, and confront unconventional threats that challenge creative problem-solving.

## What Makes It Distinct

Moonbase Blues utilizes the Mothership Panic Engine (d100 roll-under) or can be adapted to any sci-fi system. The module provides random tables for monster appearance, light-related hazards, and searchable items throughout the facility.

## Where It May Not Fit

You want combat and action to drive most of the session You mainly want short standalone sessions with minimal carryover.

## Links

- Directory page: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/moonbase-blues
- Agent JSON: https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/moonbase-blues.json
- Publisher or official site: https://anodyne-printware.itch.io/moonbase-blues?ac=YUqaLN4pVvG
- Reviews or retailer page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/308672/moonbase-blues?affiliate_id=1659151