Space and Sci-fi One Shots

The Characters are creative volunteers who must defeat a cybernetic hivemind. It might involve shapeshifting aliens and a galactic conspiracy.
There is a hallucinating reporter who is infected by a hostile alien.
The characters start with an attempted theft. Early on there is a ceremony. If things slow down they are contacted by an alien being.
It finishes with a reward of the eternal thanks of a friend.

The Characters are deluded cyborgs who must evacuate a legendary space phenomenon. It might involve an annoying super alien.
There is a comical executive who comes with them.
The characters start during an attempted escape. At some point they meet an old foe. If things slow down one of their allies tries to leave.
At the end there is one character narrating about all of the others. Possible sequel... the characters make a corrupting spaceship

The Characters are dauntless agents who must establish a base in a possessed space tavern. It might involve a cute pet or a brawling time traveller.
There is an assertive biologist who hates one of the characters. they are part of same organisation as a character.
The characters start with an attempted theft. At some point there is a significant change of pace. If things get stuck something attacks characters.
It finishes with a reward of a promotion. Possible sequel... the characters capture an ascended ace

The Characters are undying opportunists who must deliver a beautiful mega-laser. One of the group is a pincered moneylender. It might involve a time-traveling space captain.
There is a gifted replicant who is infected by a hostile alien. they are part of same society as a character.
The characters start communicating with an alien. Early on there is a chase scene. If things slow down there is a significant change of gravity.
Afterwards there is a reward of a fancy new spacecraft. Possible sequel... a crime syndicate's plans were ruined and try to take revenge on the characters

The Characters are dauntless bodyguards who must activate technology an alien ruins. It might involve a galactic conspiracy.
There is a rude marine who comes with them.
The characters start communicating with an alien. At some point foes are waiting for them. If things are going nowhere an ally turns up with useful information.
It finishes with someone swearing revenge. Possible sequel... a crime syndicate's plans were ruined and try to take revenge on the characters