1

We must make do with simple digital systems and the most basic machine intelligence. This is because Resolve: {the energies of the forge disrupt advanced systems|artifical intelligence is forbidden|the knowledge was lost}. In the place of AI, we rely on the Adepts for complex analysis. These specialists utilize mind-altering drugs to see the universe as a dazzling lattice of data, identifying trends and predicting outcomes with uncanny accuracy. But to gain this insight they sacrifice much of themselves; the drugs and visions permanently warp their personality.

An Adept is tormented by a dire future they have seen for the inhabitants of the Forge. What does this vision show? What will you do to prevent it?

2

Much of our AI technology was lost in the exodus. The remaining advanced machine intelligence is coveted, controlled, and wielded by the powerful. The rest of us must rely on more primitive systems.

You receive a message from an AI which is held captive by a powerful person or faction. The AI is being used in a nefarious scheme, and its programming prevents it from resisting the will of its owner—except to send this single call for help.

3

Artificial consciousness emerged in the time before the exodus, and sentient AI lives with us here in the Forge. Our ships, digital assistants, bots, and other systems often house advanced AI. For a lone traveler, machine intelligence can provide companionship and aid within the perilous depths of the Forge.

Rogue AI has taken over a transport ship. The fate of the crew and passengers is unknown. The vessel carries critical cargo, and you must infiltrate the ship and make your escape with the payload.