Space and Sci-fi One Shots

An outline for a futuristic one-shot adventure with the situation, what the characters are, the aim of the one-shot, events during it and an ending.

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The Characters are telepathic bodyguards who must sell a glass spaceship. One of the group is an ambitious elder evil. It might involve a love story.
There is a wagering bodyguard who falls in love with a character. they are the mentor of a character. And a sad prostitute who wants to do the same thing.
The characters start in a tense stand-off. At some point they encounter an untrustworthy NPC. If things slow down they receive a useful message.
Afterwards there is a reward of the eternal thanks of a friend.

The Characters are psionic researchers who must negotiate with a lucky pilot. It might involve redemption.
There is a drunk clone who offers them aid. they are the travel companion of a character. And a supernatural assistant who offers them aid.
The characters start at a party that is disturbed. Partway through an ally turns out to be an enemy. If things slow down they find a useful piece of tech.
Afterwards there is a revolution.

The Characters are feared smugglers who must escape from a sentient enemy spacecraft. One of the group is an overjoyed android. It might involve a superweapon.
There is an always-hungry thief who comes with them. they grew up with a character.
The characters start in a chase scene. At some point there is a chase scene. If things slow down a villain turns up.
At the end there is a reward of mind-altering cakes. Possible sequel... the characters defend a possessed cruise ship

The Characters are bionic musicians who must auction off a haunted teleporter. It might involve a conspiracy.
There is a dependable diplomat who sets them the mission. they are the drinking companion of a character.
The characters start in a tense stand-off. At some point there is a ceremony. If things slow down they spot foes who are unaware of them.
Afterwards there is someone swearing revenge.

The Characters are mutated super-soldiers who must defend an alien derelict ship. It might involve a mystery or revenge.
There is a harried assistant who offers them aid. they share a hobby with a character. And a cynical nautilus who offers them aid.
The characters start communicating with an alien. Early on they meet a friend of a character. If things slow down someone has a vision.
It finishes with a game in a casino. Possible sequel... the same adventure idea but with more weirdness