Rimworld

The colonists awake in their cryptosleep sarcophagi to the sound of sirens and ripping metal. Three of them manage to get to the escape pods before the ship is torn apart. Some time later, they land on this unknown rimworld.

It is the year 5500 and currently late spring. The temperature is 19°C and the sky is clear and sunny. It's morning.

The pods crashed in a temperate forest. It will get warm in the summer, and drop below freezing in the winter. There is a small freshwater stream somewhere nearby.

As the three colonists crawl out of their escape pods, they take stock of what they have:

• 3 basic medkits
• 12 rounds of standardized pistol ammunition
• 24 rounds of standardized rifle ammunition
• 1 revolver (loaded with 6 rounds)
• 1 bolt-action rifle (loaded with 8 rounds)
• 1 steel hunting knife
• 18 packaged survival meals
• 2 jugs of purified water
• 3 cloth blankets
• 1 packet of rice seeds
• 1 packet of potato seeds In addition, the escape pods can easily be salvaged into iron and some basic mechanical components. The pods also downed a few trees when they landed, providing easy access to wood.

The colonists are still recovering from their stay in cryptosleep. They're taking this time to get to know each other: John 'Littlemoo' Calorf: 11 years old. He dreams of flying and exploring other worlds. He is a very curious child and loves to collect shiny rocks and bugs. He is unskilled due to being a child. Isabeth 'Ratear' Lyra: 32 years old. She's a former mechanic who's dependable and skilled. She' is slow to trust but loyal to those who've earned it. She is very skilled at mechanical and engineering work. She has basic familiarity with construction. Kaleena Yatta: 21 years old. She is headstrong and passionate, and used to be a dancer on an interstellar cruise ship. She's very expressive and enjoys art. She is skilled at social and artistic work. None of the colonists are related and this is the first they are meeting each other.

Their village had been a peaceful place, surrounded by forests with plenty of water sources and rich soil. For generations, their ancestors had thrived here. But suddenly, one day, everything changed. Huge mechanical beasts descended from the sky, wiping out much of their village in a terrifying rampage. Many of the villagers were slaughtered, and others taken captive to serve the malevolent machines. Among the chaos, five people managed to escape, running deep into the forest and hiding in a secluded cave.

Now, several days later, they emerge from the cave, carrying whatever they could take when they fled the village. The group consists of two men and three women: Tai Besora: 52 years old. A skilled hunter and veteran warrior, he was among the first to recognize the threat posed by the mechanoids. Strong and confident, he leads the group with a steady hand. Tu Tayla: 30 years old. Tai's nephew and apprentice, he's an eager but somewhat clumsy warrior who often relies on his uncle's guidance. Despite his shortcomings, he's fiercely loyal to Tai and the rest of the group. Lea Lo: 28 years old. A practical and level-headed individual, she's been in charge of maintaining the village's food supplies. Her organizational skills have proven invaluable in keeping the group alive. Sona Koli: 20 years old. An ambitious dreamer, she had been the tribe's resident builder. Nami Rilka: 35 years old. A wise and nurturing woman, she had served as the tribe's medicine woman. Her extensive knowledge of herbs and remedies has kept the group healthy in their time of need.

Facing the aftermath of the disaster, the group knows they must move quickly to rebuild their shattered lives. The cave where they've been hiding can barely accommodate all of them, and they need to find a proper location for a new settlement. They decide to trek deeper into the forest, scouting for potential sites.

After several hours of walking, they come across a glade surrounded by tall trees, with a stream running through the middle. It's a beautiful spot, and after discussing their options, they decide to settle here.

Lea takes stock of what supplies the group has:

• 2 shortbows
• 12 arrows
• 4 throwing spears
• 1 wooden club
• 1 jade knife
• 4 bundles of herbal medicine
• 10 lumps of pemmican (enough for 2 days)
• 3 full waterskins
• 1 sheepwool bedroll

It's the middle of summer. Summers are temperate here but it gets very cold in the winter.