Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars Adventure

In the final Friends Like These discussion episode, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Chris, and Brent reflect on their experiences playing the Friends Like These adventure from Fantasy Flight Games. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and discuss the end of Heroes of the Hydian Way's first … Continue reading "Friends Like These Discussion Part 3"

In the second of a three part discussion, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Chris, and Brent reflect on their experiences playing the Friends Like These adventure from Fantasy Flight Games. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and discuss the end of Heroes of the Hydian Way's … Continue reading "Friends Like These Discussion Part 2"

In the first of a three part discussion, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Chris, and Brent reflect on their experiences playing the Friends Like These adventure from Fantasy Flight Games. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and discuss the end of Heroes of the Hydian Way's … Continue reading "Friends Like These Discussion Part 1"

With the Battle of Xorrn over, one question remains for Kith Ursi'bek, Neema Talemy, and Matu Ordo. What comes next? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith … Continue reading "Friends Like These Epilogue"

Over the last month, Neema Talemy, Matu Ordo, and Kith Ursi'bek have saved a cruiser from a black hole, negotiated with Mandalorians, attended parties, freed slaves, and lost friends. Now, as the Battle of Xorrn enters its final act, they find themselves before the Imperial invasion's leader. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 14 – “Light and Darkness”"

As the Battle of Xorrn rages on, our Heroes split up to find a means to dispatch the Empire's remaining walkers. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 13 – “The Cavalry”"

With the floating fortress destroyed and communications restored, our Heroes rush to support the west front. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi'bek Editing by Kristine … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 12 – “The Graveyard”"

Fortifications in place, blasters charged, and traps set, our Heroes lay in wait to receive the next phase of the Imperial assault. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 11 – “Fortress in the Sky”"

As the Blood Ambition jumps into hyperspace, an escape pod carrying Neema, Matu, Kith, and Alico sails through the debris field surrounding the shipyards of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy & Agent Nath Alico Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 10 – “Return to Xorrn”"

With the Blood Ambition‘s security force on full alert, the Suicide Shock Squad attempts to access the hyperdrive controls in a last ditch effort to damage the Star Destroyer before it reaches Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy & Agent Nath Alico Chris … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 9 – “Exit Strategy”"

The team reunites, Imperial troops hot on their heels. Now that the alarm has sounded will our Heroes depart the Blood Ambition or fight their way through to do more damage? What will Kith and AMP make of Matu's grisly presents? And will they finally meet their Imperial mole Agent Alico? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 8 – “Volume of Fire”"

After dropping a grenade in the hangar bay control room, Kith and AMP duck out of sight. Can they find the rest of their squad before the Blood Ambition‘s Stormtrooper patrols find them? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – AMP Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 7 – “Kith's Droidfriend”"

Narrowly escaping the Blood Ambition‘s hangar bay, we follow Neema and Matu as they attempt to lose their pursuers and rejoin their wayward teammates. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy & Agent Nath Alico Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 6 – “Between Two Blast Doors”"

While Matu and Neema provide a distraction in the Blood Ambition‘s hangar bay, Kith and AMP sneak into flight control to enact their plan to slow the assault on Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 5 – “Sabotage”"

Having successfully boarded the Star Destroyer Blood Ambition, our Heroes have to locate a target and disable it quickly if they're to have any bearing on the opening salvos of the Battle of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 4 – “Infiltration”"

Aboard the Marshmallow Handshake, our Heroes lay in wait for the arrival of the Blood Ambition and the forces of Captain Ralchio Nervi. Their plan: to board the Ambition and cause as much damage as possible from the inside. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 3 – “Boarding Action”"

In this episode plans are made, naps disturbed, ships defaced, sports invented, and goodbyes said. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – AMP Leslie is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 2 – “Vanishing Point”"

As Sclavos falls silent, our Heroes face some difficult decisions. None more so than Neema Talemy, who finds herself with everything she ever wanted. Is there another reason for her to fight or does her story follow a different path from the rest of her squad? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 1 – “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”"

With the revolt in full swing, Neema and AMP fight to keep the Zygerrian slavers occupied. Meanwhile, Matu and Kith put their borrowed jetpacks to use entering the Prince's tower, but will they be able to deactivate the slaves' explosive implants in time? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 8 – “When Puffer Pigs Fly”"

With several paddocks of slaves freed and the alarm sounded, our Heroes have to move quickly to liberate the city of Sclavos from Prince Molec. Fortunately a little help has arrived of the Mandalorian variety. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 7 – “Fight for Freedom”"

With Baron Sevelle held at sword point, a group of Twi'lek slaves freed, and a Mandalorian gladiator at their side, our Heroes have to move quickly to silence the other two slave camps before they alert the city and the Prince. The ridiculousness that is Nam Beroya Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 6 – “Beat It”"

Under the cover of darkness, our heroes set their sights on the Karazak Slavers' Cooperative compound and Baron Dorn Sevelle, a slaver who recently took possession of a priceless Mandalorian sword. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 5 – “The Fourth Trial”"

While Mattie and the Droid Guy take the stage at the Prince's auction reception, Neema and R4-M1, posing as buyers, make the rounds in the hopes of meeting Prince Molec himself. As they gather information in order to take down the vile slave empire of Scla–hey, has anyone seen our Bothan? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 4 – “Party Crashers”"

With the Prince's reception in a little over an hour, our Heroes face their most daunting challenge yet: getting ready for a party. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 3 – “Makeover”"

While Neema, Kith, and AMP secure invitations to the Prince's reception, Matu explores his feelings through song. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy Musician – AMP Leslie … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 2 – “Mandalorian Rhapsody”"

Leaving Vlemoth Port behind, Neema, Matu, AMP, and Kith turn their sights towards the jungle world of Kowak and the Zygerrian slavers who call it home. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 1 – “Mean Streets”"

Learning that the airship Bonaventure is in danger of crashing, con man Percival Q. Stalwart and his ward Crumpet descend into the engine room to find a way to keep them airborne. Meanwhile passengers Gabrielle Graves and Emaline Penny O'Brien race to the engine room themselves in pursuit of a bunny/dog/stoat creature they found in their room. … Continue reading "Genesys “Voyage Above the Boiling Sea” Part 2"

Flying far above the Boiling Sea, the airship Bonaventure makes its maiden journey with passengers Gabrielle Graves and Emaline O'Brien and stowaways Percival Q. Stalwart and his ward Crumpet aboard. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Aristocrat Explorer – Gabrielle “Gabby” Graves Chris Ing is playing the the Urchin … Continue reading "Genesys “Voyage Above the Boiling Sea” Part 1"

As AMP, Kith, and R4-M1 keep an eye on Lieda, Neema and Matu begin negotiations with Chieftain Vera Beroya for the service of her clan in the coming Battle of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 5 – “A Matter of Honor”"

With the Talz chieftain defeated, the training cadre of Clan Beroya is free. But on the flight back to camp, Mandalorian Matu Ordo learns he may have more in common with the Beroyas than beskar armor. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 4 – “Courting Mandalorians”"

Hiking in snow! When the training cadre of Mandalorian Clan Beroya goes missing, Matu Ordo and his squad volunteer to bring them home. Finding the cadre's camp abandoned our heroes locate a trail and brave the frigid mountains of Vlemoth Port. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 3 – “Combat is Just Applied Physics”"

When Captain Neema Talemy sent her squad ahead to meet with the Mandalorian Kad Solus, the last thing she expected to find was a heated battle against Weequay and Kaltooinian mercenaries in a Puffer Pig filled docking bay.   Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 2 – “Welcome to Arumorut”"

In search of the Mandalorians of Clan Beroya, Matu, Kith, and AMP arrive at Vlemoth Port to meet with their contact Kad Solus. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 1 – “Puffer Pigs are the Best”"

Matu and AMP continue their investigation into Patrician Lira Hardin while Kith and Neema have a long overdue chat. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – TV-93 … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 5 – “Solidarity”"

With a list of allies, a few traps established, and a pack of Hyena Bombers secured, the Squad turns their attention to setting right the division within their ranks and between the Clan Patricians of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 4 – “Petty Infighting”"

While their captain is away, Kith, Matu, and TV-93 (you can call him AMP) evaluate defense options (and band equipment) among the wreckage on Xorrn's surface. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 3 – “‘Tactical Examination'”"

Diverted to the planet Xorrn, a former Separatist world turned repair yard, the Squad must navigate the internal politics of the planet and begin to prepare a defense against the Empire's arrival, all while dealing with strife within their own ranks. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 2 – “The Council of Xorrn”"

After receiving urgent orders from Alliance Command, the crew of the Vanishing Point departs Ex Carga bound for the rust-colored world of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 1 – “A Plea for Help”"

With TV on board the Vanishing Point, the Squad sets course for Ex Carga, a destination on the other side of the galaxy. Trapped aboard the ship for many days (and even more light years) how will they pass the time? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 4 – “Halfway Across the Galaxy”"

Six weeks ago, the tactical droid TV-93 was granted his freedom. His first decision: to resign from the Rebellion. What has our favorite depressed droid been up to free of military life for the first time since being activated? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 3 – “Getting the Band Back Together”"

Vacation! Kick back and relax with our Heroes as they unwind following the events of Dead in the Water, and prepare for the challenges ahead. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 2 – “Downtime”"

Aboard the Star Destroyer Blood Ambition, two Imperial officers, Captain Ralchio Nervi and Lieutenant Alico, have a conversation that is going to shape everything to come for our Heroes. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as Captain Ralchio Nervi Kristine Chester as Lieutenant Alico Editing by Kristine Chester We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway On the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 1 – “A Nervi Situation”"

When Matu fell into his Force vision, it wasn't just a simple thing. He soared among the stars and found a calling to several worlds before him. As well as a person he never expected to find. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Editing … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Epilogue – The Force and Matu"

In the finale to this special haunted edition of Heroes of the Hydian Way, Neema, Kith, and Lieutenant Hastings's adventure in the Shadow Raptor‘s lower decks gets all the spookier. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM Ben Yendall is playing the Human Engineer – Lieutenant Hastings Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Halloween Special Episode 2"

In this special haunted edition of Heroes of the Hydian Way, Neema, Kith, and Lieutenant Hastings travel to the “basement levels” of the Shadow Raptor on a quest to find a missing Mandalorian and uncover the mystery of the lower decks. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM Ben Yendall is playing the Human Engineer … Continue reading "Halloween Special Episode 1"

In this special interview episode Ben, Kristine, Brent, and Leslie are joined by guest Keith Kappel, writer of the Age of Rebellion Gamemaster's Kit, the “Dead in the Water” adventure module, and the upcoming Heroes adventure Friends Like These. Dramatis Personae Special Guest Keith Kappel Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Interview with Writer Keith Kappel"

In this discussion episode, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Brent, Leslie, and Chris reflect on their experiences playing the “Dead in the Water” module from the Age of Rebellion Gamemaster's Kit. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and hint at what's coming next on Heroes of the … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Discussion Episode"

Showdown! Surrounded by enemies and in a precarious tactical position, our Heroes are going to have to scramble (and roll better) if they're going to capture the traitor Oglerk and put a stop to these Imperial droid infiltrators in this finale to Dead in the Water. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 6"

After a disconcerting, if informative, experience at the Teagan Tech Consortium, our Heroes race to the Teagan droid factory in the hopes of stopping Captain Oglerk and, finally, getting some answers. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 5"

With arms laden with new “toys” from Kwiggley's junk shop, our Heroes set course for Teagan, home to the Teagan Tech Consortium and, Force willing, Captain Oglerk's final stop. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 4"

Cantina Clash! When a group of armed protocol droids interrupt a meeting with the vile Shoola the Hutt, our Heroes have to fight their way out while proving their worth to the gangster. All with a drunk Mirialan, a disembodied droid head, and innocent bystanders in the way. It's just another day on the job … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 3"