Space and Sci-fi One Shots

The Characters are brawling rebels who must defend a sentient homeworld. It might involve a polymorphing entity.
There is a wagering marine who comes with them. And an insulting student who works against them.
The characters start during an attempted escape. Partway through they encounter a new potential ally. If things get stuck a talkative NPC provides useful information.
It finishes with a reward of a political alliance. Possible sequel... a character's home world is under threat

The Characters are alien couriers who must befriend/tame a polymorphing lieutenant. One of the group is an old slaver. It might involve alternate dimensions.
There is a fugitive miner who tries to help them.
The characters start gambling for high stakes at a casino. Partway through foes are waiting for them. If things are going nowhere something attacks characters.
Afterwards there is a reward of galactic fame.

The Characters are famous operatives who must investigate a series of explosions. It might involve time travel.
There is a neon officer who comes with them. they are part of same organisation as a character. And a dangerous automaton who hates one of the characters.
The characters start in a bar. Early on there is a significant change of environment. If things get stuck they receive a useful message.
It finishes with a wedding.

The Characters are fun-loving fugitives who must auction off a glass data-cube. It might involve a galactic gameshow.
There is an addicted musician who wants to do the same thing. they are the childhood friend of a character.
The characters start communicating with an alien. At some point they encounter an unexpected admirer. If things are going nowhere they are contacted by a psychic being.
It finishes with a reward of a promotion. Possible sequel... a crime syndicate's plans were ruined and try to take revenge on the characters

The Characters are elite entrepreneurs who must give something to a gifted hologram. One of the group is a resourceful reporter. It might involve ascended beings and an immense captain.
There is a transforming reporter who works against them.
The characters start in tense negotiations. Partway through there is a romantic complication. If things slow down they discover an alien artifact.
It finishes with one character narrating about all of the others. Possible sequel... a crime syndicate's plans were ruined and try to take revenge on the characters