Podcasts by Adventum - A Mass Effect Actual Play, TTRPG Podcast

Season 3 Episode 12 - We Don’t Make Mistakes from 2023-12-01T09:00

The Rubicon crew spends time at the Janus Collective R&D facility and must navigate the collective feeling of failure that's spread through all the scientist. However, not everything is as i...

Season 3 Episode 11 - A Job Well Done from 2023-11-01T09:00

The Rubicon crew head to the R&D installation to pick up the new Janus Collective prototype, but there's a seemingly rival team also in bound. The situation is further complicated by the str...

Season 3 Episode 10 - Long Awaited Details from 2023-10-01T09:14:59

The Masquerade has ended in a success, but the presence of the STG has led to some shocking revelation. The must debrief and determine their next mission.

Season 3 Episode 9 - J’Accuse! from 2023-09-01T09:03:51

The Masquerade arc comes to a monumental conclusion as the team works to properly identify the culprits while successfully maneuvering around a new threat.

Season 3 Episode 8 - Every Party Needs a Clown from 2023-08-01T09:32:24

The Masquerade starts to take a dramatic turn as the events surround the murder begin to unfold. Will the crew be able to bring light the mystery or become pulled into the darkness?

Season 3 Episode 7 - Holiday Work, Holiday Pay from 2023-07-01T09:00

Events at the Masquerade continue to unfold as Vok and Volor take less open ways of furthering the crew's aims. But time is running out as night prepares to take its first victim.

Season 3 Episode 6 - Krogan in the Closet, Geth Under the Bed from 2023-06-01T09:19:07

The crew continue to maneuver through the Blood Moon Masquerade. With the summons to dinner, will their lies begin to unravel or can they achieve an early victory?

Season 3 Episode 5 - The Game Begins from 2023-05-01T09:00

With the Blood Moon Masquerade underway, the Rubicon team begins their attempt to recruit guest to the Janus Collective while uncovering a murder plot.

Journal Entry - Commander Nickens and Volor discuss Reapers from 2023-04-28T09:00

New audio has been released onto the Extranet as Volor and Commander Nickens have an impromptu discussion about the past events that occurred in Malaturn City!

Season 3 Episode 4 - Fanciful Introductions from 2023-04-01T09:00:49

The crew finalize their alias and prepare for the Blood Moon Masquerade. Will their fake identities hold up or will everything fall apart at the seams?

Season 3 Episode 3 - The Calm Before the Storm from 2023-03-01T09:11:04

The crew prepares for their next big mission, infiltrating the Blood Moon Masquerade, but Vok's near death experience on Sicario Station still resonates. Only time will tell if their mission wil...

Season 3 Episode 2 - Time to Resync from 2023-02-01T09:14:30

With Sicario Station behind them, the crew has a moment to reconnect and plan their next mission. That said, a quick stop at the Legionnaire brings to light some the Janus Collectives most guard...

Season 3 Episode 1 - Unfortunate Timing from 2023-01-01T09:00

Season 3 starts off with a bang! Mark Meer returns as a guest as he reprises his role as Vrykk! The Rubicon crew return to Sicario Station to pick up vital supplies but events quickly spiral out...

Season 2 Episode 29 - Q&A from 2022-12-01T10:15:03

The cast comes together to wrap up Season 2. We talk about our favorite moments and answer fan questions.

Bonus Episode - Manifestation from 2022-11-01T09:00

DJ Manifest is coming to the Citadel, and C-Sec is on edge. With the big festival comes a new drug ready to take over the station. Two officers are sent to join the DJ's entourage and uncover th...

Season 2 Episode 28 - Aftermath from 2022-10-01T09:00

As the dust settles over the battlefield, the group starts to process the recent events. What does the future hold for the Rubicon crew?

Season 2 Episode 27 - Atlas Shrugged from 2022-09-01T09:00

The battle for the monastery comes to a fiery conclusion. With significant firepower still on the field, the team works to stop Cerberus.

Season 2 Episode 26 - Inevitable Conflict from 2022-08-01T09:00

The Rubicon crew defends the monastery from Cerberus forces, but will their resolve and determination be enough? Jisera's past comes front and center in a less than joyful reunion. Aboard the Ru...

Season 2 Episode 25 - Offense is the Best Defense from 2022-07-02T09:10:56

With the assault on the Justicar monastery beginning, the Rubicon team braces for whatever Cerberus is about to throw at them.

Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #5 from 2022-06-15T09:00

Another journal entry has been released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk has an emotional battle with himself on his past choices as a father.

Season 2 Episode 24 - Before the Storm from 2022-06-01T09:00

At the monastery, the team deal with aftermath of Commander Nickens' mind melding. Aboard the Rubicon, Vok and company do their best to warn the Thessia team of the approaching attack.

Season 2 Episode 23 - Homecoming from 2022-05-01T09:42:46

With the Rubicon on Thessia, the crew enters the Justicar monastery but there is no warm greeting. With a Cerberus attack imminent, the team has little time to prepare.

Season 2 Episode 22 - Homeward Bound from 2022-04-01T09:02:49

As the Rubicon races to Thessia, the crew get to know the new Janus Collective members, but introductions are limited as everyone prepares for the inevitable confrontation with Cerberus.

Season 2 Episode 21 - Fractured Friendships from 2022-03-01T09:00

A Janus Collective team is sent to question the Rubicon crew on their actions and determine if trust can be mended. However, the recent events continues to weigh heavy on some of the team. Can e...

Season 2 Episode 20 - Hard Truths from 2022-02-01T09:00

Aboard the Rubicon, the crew continues to deal with the aftermath of the Palaven mission. With mounting questions about the Janus Collective, loyalties are pushed to the limits.

Season 2 Episode 19 - Frayed Ends from 2022-01-02T10:08:16

The crew returns to the Rubicon but it's a somber occasion. With Milovea staying behind on Palaven, the team contemplates the past, each other, and their next steps forward.

Character Journal - Commander Nickens - Entry #4 from 2021-12-09T10:00

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Commander Nickens, Volor, and Diana talk with one another a bit about their past!

Season 2 Episode 18 - Pendulum Shift from 2021-12-01T09:00

Commander Nickens, Milovea, and Volor find themselves in the heart of the OSR - having just proclaimed themselves Janus Collective operatives. Meanwhile, Vok, Jisera, and Sena secure Verillia ba...

Bonus Episode - Ghosts of the Void from 2021-11-01T09:00

A team of mercenaries led by krogan battlemaster, Vok Khirk,  is assigned to partake on a dangerous mission. What will we learn about Vok's past and will we be left with only more questions? Sp...

Season 2 Episode 17 - True Intentions from 2021-10-01T09:00:56

The Rubicon crew is split between rescuing Verillia and infiltrating the OSR. With Brochus seemingly captured, their separate plans are suddenly on a collision course.

Season 2 Episode 16 - The OSR from 2021-09-01T09:11:02

The Rubicon crew puts their plan into action. Half the team tries to rescue Verillia from the prison convoy find themselves face-to-face with OSR agents. The others works to infiltrate the OSR b...

Bonus Episode - Combat Mission: Redacted from 2021-08-01T14:42:07

A young Lt. Nickens leads a team of Alliance soldiers on a daring raid. Special guest John Roiniotis joins the crew for this exciting one-off. Will we learn more about Commander Nickens backstor...

Season 2 Episode 15 - The Plan from 2021-07-01T09:00

The crew begins the planning stages of how they'll take on the current mission. However, new factors within the mission may make the completion of it more difficult for the team as a whole.

Season 2 Episode 14 - Arrival on Palaven from 2021-06-01T09:00

The crew makes their way to the planet, Palaven, for their next mission while also picking up a new teammate along the way. Guest: Kelly Nugent

Bonus Episode - Oops! All Krogans! from 2021-05-15T09:09

When five different krogans respond to a high-paying contract, they find themselves transported to the ruins of a decaying facility. But not everything, as they soon discover, is what it seems.....

Season 2 Episode 13 - Postmortem from 2021-05-01T09:00

As the Rubicon leaves Malaturn city behind, the crew must comes to terms with their last mission. Everyone deals with aftermath in their own way, but there's little respite. The galaxy is in tur...

Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #4 from 2021-04-14T09:00

Another journal entry has been released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk has a new goal he's working on for himself after the recent mission at Malaturn City!

Season 2 Episode 12 - Now or Never from 2021-04-01T09:00

Time is running out for the Rubicon crew to complete their mission. As Malaturn quickly devolves into a warzone, the team must act quickly to retrieve the museum artifacts.

Season 2 Episode 11 - Running Out of Time from 2021-03-01T08:41

Commander Nickens continues to maneuver the tense situation with the T'saru family while the rest of the Rubicon crew gears up for the heist. Unfortunately, window for successful is becoming dan...

Season 2 Episode 10 - Going Awry from 2021-02-01T09:00

The Rubicon crew continues to hatch together a plan for the heist while Commander Nickens now deals with the heads of Tsaru and the planet's local security.

Character Journal - Jisera - Entry #3 from 2021-01-05T08:30

A new audio log has been detected on the Extranet! Jisera of the Rubicon crew speaks with a trusted friend within the Justicar order as they talk about the upcoming heist mission and other issue...

Season 2 Episode 9 - Keeping a Low Profile from 2021-01-01T09:00

While the Rubicon crew tries to keep a low profile while they scout out the museum, Commander Nickens deals with the planet's local security.

Season 2 Episode 8 - The Malaturn Heist from 2020-12-01T09:00

The Rubicon crew head to Malaturn City to steal ancient artifacts from a local museum. The team begins their heist with a a little reconnaissance. What could possibly go wrong?

Season 2 Episode 7 - A Galaxy of Possibilities from 2020-11-08T10:33:41

As the crew leaves Sicario Station behind, they try their best to decompress aboard the Rubicon. However, there's precious little time to relax as the galaxy continues to tear itself apart.

Season 2 Episode 6 - Did you say...bomb? from 2020-10-17T19:51:38

Vok vows to tackle his deadly past head on. Some of the crew go to help him, but Zilo is still missing. Will the crew all leave Sicario Station in one piece?

Season 2 Episode 5 - Old Grudges from 2020-10-06T20:11:37

The situation on Sicario station continues to deteriorate. While part of the crew continues to secure the primary objective, Vok and Commander Nickens deal with threats aboard the Rubicon.

Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #3 from 2020-09-21T10:10

Another journal entry from the past has been obtained and released to the Extranet as Vok Khirk (played by Matt Acevedo) has a few words to share...

Season 2 Episode 4 - Hedge One's Bets from 2020-09-15T09:00

It's not going well for the Rubicon crew. A mission that started off strong is quickly spiraled out of control. Will the team be able to rally or continue to be pulled in different directions?

Character Journal - Milovea Acanis - Entry #4 from 2020-09-08T09:00

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Milovea records an audio letter to her younger sister!

Season 2 Episode 3 - A Full House from 2020-09-01T09:00

The group's situation on Sicario Station goes from bad to worse. Run ins with a highly trained mercenary team, old rivals out for revenge, and a Janus Collective package that still needs to be c...

Character Journal - Commander Nickens - Entry #3 from 2020-08-18T09:00

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Commander Nickens reflects on the aftermath of the mission on New Riverton and the new information regarding the findings within his DN...

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Citadel of Secrets from 2020-08-15T12:52:03

With the first package secured, the Rubicon team moves to complete the rest of the mission. Their next objective is located in the resort district of Sicarrio Station. Will this finally give the...

Character Journal - Volor Rau - Entry #3 from 2020-08-10T09:00

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet! The audio consists of Volor Rau during his time as an active STG member as he assesses with his past team a breakdown of a mission they r...

Bonus Episode - Escape from Scion Delta from 2020-08-02T09:00

The lush, tropical planet of Scion Delta finds itself under siege! In our GenCon 2020 special one-off episode, we follow the story of a new group of strangers made from community generated bios....

Character Journal - Milovea Acanis - Entry #3 from 2020-07-06T09:00

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet as Milovea Acanis reflects on the aftermath of the mission on New Riverton!

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Fresh Start from 2020-07-02T11:30:19

Season 2 kicks off with a bang! Special guest player Mark Meer (the voice of the male Commander Shepherd!). It's been several weeks since the events of New Riverton and the team heads out on the...

Season 1 Episode 17 - The Aftermath from 2020-06-22T09:00

With their time on New Riverton at an end, the crew of the Rubicon must come to terms with their most recent actions. Will they come together? Or will this wedge finally pull them apart?

Q&A Episode - Bonus from 2020-06-15T10:03:08

We have recorded and released a Q&A episode responding to every question asked by you all, the listeners of the podcast!

Season 1 Episode 16 - High Noon in New Riverton from 2020-06-01T09:21:22

Tupol Azon has been found, but can the crew extract him in one piece? With Cerberus, Batarians, and Justicars closing in, the trek to the Rubicon is a daunting one.

Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #2 from 2020-05-25T09:04:42

An audio entry from a past mission with Vok Khirk of the Rubicon crew, (played by Matt Acevedo) and Ozeki (played by Tanaya...

Character Journal - Commander Nickens - Entry #2 from 2020-05-11T09:00

An audio entry of Commander Nickens (played by @NaeemBStewart) from the past has been leaked onto the Extranet. Before becoming a Spectre, he was ...

Character Journal - Volor Rau - Entry #2 from 2020-05-04T09:00

A new journal entry has been released onto the Extranet! Volor Rau (played by Evan Glesener) o...

Season 1 Episode 15 - Ghosts of the Past from 2020-05-01T09:00

With Tupol Azon within reach, the Rubicon's mission on New Riverton is almost at an end. Or has the past finally caught up with the crew and jeopardized everything?

Character Journal - Milovea Acanis - Entry #2 from 2020-04-27T09:00

Another journal entry from turian agent, Milovea Acanis of the Rubicon crew, has been obtained and released to the Extranet. What new secrets will be found out from this audio file?

Character Journal - Commander Nickens - Entry #1 from 2020-04-20T09:00

An audio file of a past mission involving Commander Nickens of the Rubicon crew (played by NaeemBStewart) has been released on the Extranet as he ...

Season 1 Episode 14 - ...Comes Crashing Down. from 2020-04-15T09:00

With Cerberus and pirate forces after the group, the mission to New Riverton hangs on a thread. Will the team come together or are they finally falling apart?

Character Journal - Jisera - Entry #1 from 2020-04-13T09:00

Another journal log has been obtained and released to the Extranet! Asari justicar, Jisera of the Rubicon crew (played by Tanaya Rivers), shares her current mindset on the situation on Planet Nu...

Character Journal - Vok Khirk - Entry #1 from 2020-04-06T10:04:31

Another journal entry has been obtained and released to the Extranet! Vok Khirk of the Rubricon crew (played by Matt Acevedo) has a few words to ...

Season 1 Episode 13 - When the House of Cards... from 2020-04-01T09:00

Everything comes to a head with the Broken Blades, and internal tensions continue to mount as the team deals with their recent failures. Will there be enough time to rescue the Shadow Broker?

Character Journal - Volor Rau - Entry #1 from 2020-03-30T09:43:17

Another journal log has been obtained and released to the Extranet! Salarian scientist, Volor Rau of the Rubicon crew (played by @embroiderymom22 Listen

Character Journal - Milovea Acanis - Entry #1 from 2020-03-23T10:57:46

A new journal entry from turian agent, Milovea of the Rubricon crew, (played by @Frankly_Emily) has been obtained and released to the Extranet. Wh...

Season 1 Episode 12 - The Domino Effect from 2020-03-01T09:02:54

With shocking events of the Alpha Relay still unfolding, the crew must respond to the rapidly deteriorating situation inside the Broken Blade's base. However, will the allure of credits be too m...

Season 1 Episode 11 - Shocking Revelations from 2020-02-01T08:58:30

With Milovea in command, the crew make their way to the Broken Blade's base, but some unexpected revelations could have dire impacts on the team's unity. Jovenshire reprises his role as Zeekhan....

Season 1 Episode 10 - Powderkeg from 2020-01-01T09:00

With tensions running high in New Riverton, the crew must maneuver the intensifying situation between the Broken Blades and the Doom Bringers. Guest player Jovenshire continues his role as Zeekh...

Season 1 Episode 9 - New Riverton from 2019-12-15T09:00:29

While the Rubicon stops for repairs in the remote settlement of New Riverton, an opportunity presents itself to learn more about the recent Cerburus attacks. However, the crew must put their tru...

Season 1 Episode 8 - Hammerfall Part 4 from 2019-12-01T09:00

The final conclusion of the arc on Planet Nuboader. What will happen to the group as they continue to fend off the remaining Cerberus forces?

Season 1 Episode 7 - Hammerfall Part 3 from 2019-11-01T09:00

The group managed to hijack and fly off in a Cerberus cargo ship but it's not known yet if they were able to leave the planet alive after being targeted and shot at by two Atlas mechs. Meanwhile...

Season 1 Episode 6 - Hammerfall Part 2 from 2019-10-15T09:00

The group continues to deal with the Cerberus forces on the Planet Nuboader while desperately trying to evacuate the planet.

Season 1 Episode 5 - Hammerfall Part 1 from 2019-10-01T09:00

The impending Cerberus force begins their attack on the Planet Nuboater as the group deals with the potential repercussions of the decisions they made leading to this.

Season 1 Episode 4 - Point of No Return from 2019-09-01T09:00:35

On frozen planet of Nuboter, the group is faced with tough decisions as they prepare for the impending Cerberus attack.

Season 1 Episode 3 - Rubicon's Legacy from 2019-08-01T09:00

Last we left the crew, they had just rescued the Janus Initiative scientists. But how will the crew respond with them aboard the Rubicon?

Season 1 Episode 2 - The Janus Collective from 2019-07-01T16:00

Aboard the Citadel, an eclectic group of strangers slowly found their paths merging into one singular adventure. Having been seemingly recruited by the mysterious, yet s...

Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet Me in Purgatory from 2019-06-01T18:00

“Meet me in Purgatory.”  It’s a simple message delivered to five strangers on the Citadel. As they contemplate the message’s origins, their paths converge on the popular...

Welcome to Mass Effect: Adventum Podcast! from 2019-05-01T09:00

Special guest and voice actor, Mark Meer, briefly talks about the setting and plot of the campaign as well as other general facts about the podcast itself! Welcome to Adventum!

Adventum...