This episode begins with the team preparing to enter into combat. Several dog-sized animals begin to approach from an upper-level. The creatures, quadrupeds, have strong muscular bodies to tolerate the harsh 1.2G environment, and feature a large jaw that they appear to be able to hold liquids in. Out-of-game, the players discuss some combat specific rules such as how initiative, AC and making attacks should be handled.
The story continues with the team debating on how best to make some credits, while they wait to hear from their first client on some further work in a couple of days. Out of game, the players discuss character advancement, and confirm some goals for their players. Most notably, everyone wants to make money. Some long-term goals include V1CK3 wanting to pilot a large ship, while RV-96 wants to explore more the concepts of what it means to be an android, and what it means to be human.
The story continues with the team onboard the Argo, attempting to unload two large boxes of pre-tech parts, as well as a military crate labelled "FORCE DOME". They hear footsteps coming from the above cabin, with a voice shouting out, asking if they are Keelex or Sasha. Billy quickly moves out of a hiding position and takes on the persona of a government inspector for the Kallisto government. RV-96 approaches, showing the military crate they found in the smuggler's hold. Datum expresses concern, indicating it isn't his, trying to pull up data on his drone to show he didn't bring it in. Rayner releases his control of the drone, but Datum is surprised that there is no recent history of the team walking up to the ship. Billy indicates he should invest in some high quality drones and passes him his business card.
Tales from Trantor presents: Stellar Drift, a Stars Without Number podcast series, using the revised edition ruleset, created by Kevin Crawford.