Music is one of the few constants of society. Even before people settle down in one place, or develop complicated commerce, we create music as a way to bond with one another, to pass the time and even to make the necessary tasks for surviving go by a little faster. As our civilizations grow more complex, and our technological achievements became more impressive, music remains a constant in our lives. This art form has grown and changed along with us, reflecting the struggles and themes of our lives, altering itself right alongside the rise (and fall) of those who make it.
If your game takes place in a sci-fi setting, whether it’s in the grungy, neon canyons of a cyberpunk dystopia, the far-flung colonies on a rim world or in the depths of a gleaming megalopolis where a thousand different cultures interact every single day, there’s something in this supplement to help color in the silence of your setting. And if your players want to fill in some background details for their characters, they might even want to go through the list and choose some of their characters’ favorite bands.
To use the list, either roll d100 fora random result or select appropriate ones manually.
Here are some sample results:
87. Flying Saucer: Named for the old stories about bizarre spacecraft, this band’s songs tend to reach back to a more fantastical time. Dressed in silver jumpsuits, and playing songs on older, electronic instruments, this group is seen as something of a gimmick band among most people who’ve actually heard of them. They really commit to that gimmick, though, and that sincerity has translated to a surprisingly robust fan base who is fully onboard with just how silly this band’s premise actually is.
88. Ghost Colony: Countless deep space colonies have been established over the centuries, and while some have survived and thrived, others have vanished into the silence of the black. Ghost Colony tells the stories of many of these lost and abandoned places, but they also include themes of destruction, corruption and doom as a warning. No civilization is too big to fail, and this band drives that point home with terrifying clarity.
89. Dyne 99: Named for an absolute unit of force, Dyne 99 is a band that’s all gas, no brake. With songs about high-speed starships, screaming jet turbines and roaring vehicles of all sorts, this band is a favorite of motor pools, gearheads and docking bays on a galactic scale. While many of the band members are getting on in years, they’re rocking just as hard as ever, and they have no interest in slowing down until they get off this ride for good.
Released: 19th August 2023 Pages: 22
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