Space and Sci-fi One Shots

The Characters are radioactive gamblers who must investigate a series of explosions. It might involve a scary time traveller.
There is a berserk diplomat who tries to help them. they share a passion with a character.
The characters start with an attempted theft. At some point they encounter an unexpected admirer. If things slow down they spot foes who are unaware of them.
It finishes with a character receiving an implant. Possible sequel... the characters defeat an autocratic android

The Characters are telekinetic regulators who must activate technology a psychic space station. One of the group is a well-dressed student. It might involve redemption.
There is a dependable writer who comes with them. And a hedonistic player who works with them as long as it is convenient.
The characters start in a bar. At some point there is a significant change of pace. If things get stuck they meet an old foe.
Afterwards there is a reward of a promotion.

The Characters are alien volunteers who must make a haunted spaceship. It might involve a galactic corporation and a galactic corporation.
There is a rich gremlin who has important information for them.
The characters start in tense negotiations. Early on they find a useful weapon. If things slow down there is a fire.
It finishes with a reward of a fancy new spacecraft.

The Characters are inventive marines who must explore a psionic space phenomenon. It might involve alternate dimensions or redemption.
There is a quipping celebrity who tries to help them. And a psionic mercenary who wants to do the same thing.
The characters start in an escape pod. Partway through they find a useful datacube. If things get stuck something betrays them.
Afterwards there is a reward of a fancy new spacecraft.

The Characters are creative celebrities who must capture a possessed warship. It might involve revenge.
There is a vibrant therapist who turns out to be the villain. And a jocular V.I.P. who turns out to be the villain.
The characters start waking at a crashed spacecraft. Partway through they meet an old foe. If things get stuck something attacks characters.
At the end there is one character narrating about all of the others.