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The Nibiru Rapture


14 episodes


Full cast Science fiction Longform Audio RPG


Synopsis:

Six friends maneuver learning the Lancer System and a story involving mechs, clandestine intergovernmental organizations, and twisting political schemes, playing as a very dysfunctional group of Lancers. General warnings for: Violence, Death, Drug Use


Language: English

Format: Audio RPG

RPG system: Lancer

Continuity: Longform

Writing: Improvised

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Science fiction

Soundscape: Voices only

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Episodes:

Episode 15: Ah, So you're The... Nixon Administration

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:17 GMT

Now that everyone is acquainted, Rapture needs to find a way to get Steadfast Craw back from Coal Goldbender. In this episode, a plan is hatched, and jobs are attained by a long dead US president. Content Warning: discussions of child kidnapping, emotional duress, discussion of drugs

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Episode 14: Meet Sugartits

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:16 GMT

In a sort of mini downtime episode, the crew is traveling to the planet Misnomer, where Alimony's outside contact is waiting. Chess is played, mechs are modified, ghosts are summoned, and fruit tycoons are insulted. Content Warning: Depictions of war, discussions of death, discussions of child kidnapping, emotional duress

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Episode 13: Succeeded So Hard You Failed

Sat, 29 May 2021 17:37:49 GMT

Continuing on with their strike with the Black Maw Union, Rapture progresses up the city, their goal, reaching the entertainment district and making their power known. Content Warning: Depictions of Graphic Violence, Death, Sedation

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Episode 12: Change of Plans

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:17 GMT

With perspectives changed, Rapture formulates and executes a plan for assisting the Black Maw Union with their plan to disrupt the Concert. Content Warning: violence, mentions of crowd panic

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Episode 11: Black Maw

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:38:43 GMT

Spending the day leading up to Mads meeting exploring the city, Rapture spends some time bonding, and learning about the task they are about to undertake. Content Warning: discussions of violence

there is an error at about 80 minutes in for 15 seconds, sorry for the issue.

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Episode 10: Salamander Sidewinder

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:47 GMT

After leaving the Centralia for Stanford, the Rapture enjoys a nice, calm, relaxing, normal day in their hotel, in the time leading up to their mission with the Barricade Breakers, but as it turns out, their mission may need to be changed. Content Warning: Alcohol, Inebriation, Discussions of Exploitation, Assassination, Death

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Episode 9: +2 To Soups and Stews

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:00:20 GMT

In this downtime episode, there are several scenes of people eating soup, a mech that gives you hallucinations, and twins. Enjoy as beef is had, and messages are sent!

Content warning: discussion of drugs, discussion of war, imprisonment, and coerced labor.

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Episode 8: Mech and Mech

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:14:07 GMT

In the rousing conclusion to the Rophalo Rally X, the team will have to fight old friends, old enemies, and Sonic. Content Warning: Violence, mental breakdown, restraint, discussion of drugs.

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Episode 7: Copyrighted Self Sacrifice

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:07:30 GMT

(Just a heads up, we skipped episode 6 for issues with corrupted audio and have not been able to re-record, but we wanted to continue putting out episodes. )

After a tense day of team bonding and sticking it to the man, Rapture begins the race of the century, and come into contact with people who are determined to keep the sport from going under. Content warning: violence, jumping between moving vehicles, and repeated harm due to lack of self preservation.

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Episode 5: The Icarus Principle

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 21:17:11 GMT

Heading to their next mission, Rapture finds itself underdogs in a race full of danger and old faces. Will they pull ahead or will they crash and burn? Who knows, the race hasn't even started yet. Warnings for: Diuscussions of Death

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Episode 4: Coin Tricks, Therapy, and Shirley Temples

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 16:49:25 GMT

During the first Downtime session, the Rapture find themselves with time on their hands, what they do with it is up to them. From digging up dirt, to learning new skills, to making new friends. Warnings for: discussions of emotional distress and trauma, mentions of alcohol, and drugs

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Episode 3: Very Temporary Secretary

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:25:13 GMT

Hang tight while players and GM alike learn how to actually play Lancer's combat system, and they confront the mysterious Caspian Vought. Not before a bunch of things blow up of course. ( Just a warning, our editing software got messed up so the episode has some weird gaps, sorry, we may fix this in the future.) Warnings for: descriptions of fantasy violence, descriptions of realistic violence, drugs, cursing, and death

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Episode 2: Lost in the Skauce

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 01:00:05 GMT

The Nibiru Rapture find themselves on the planet of Harris, in need of info and a drink. Listen in as they visit the Hairless Yak, Roma's most popular bar. Find us on twitter at: @TheNibiruPod The Nibiru Rapture has mentions and descriptions of: Drug use, alcohol death, violence, weapons, and foul language.

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Episode 1: Chekov's Catwalk

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:48:33 GMT

In the far future, an organization tasked with keeping peace across a large area of space sends its newest recruits out on a mission, to find and take down a former agent named Caspian Vought. The Nibiru Rapture has mentions and descriptions of: Drug use, death, violence, weapons, and foul language

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