Space and Sci-fi One Shots

The Characters are famous students who must subdue a notorious pilot. One of the group is a greedy hustler. It might involve a crime syndicate.
There is an ambitious technician who betrays them partway through. they are the ex-lover of a character.
The characters start with an explosion. Partway through there is a chase scene. If things slow down they spot foes who are unaware of them.
It finishes with one character narrating about all of the others. Possible sequel... the characters destroy a crystal control-device

The Characters are vengeful detectives who must befriend/tame a genetically-enhanced nautilus. It might involve psychic spirits and a galactic gameshow.
There is an impatient scientist who works with them as long as it is convenient.
The characters start in a tense stand-off. At some point they meet a rival group. If things slow down they encounter an EMP.
It finishes with someone imprisoned. Possible sequel... the characters foil the plans of an embittered geneticist

The Characters are troublesome thieves who must discover the plans of an indestructable admiral. One of the group is an old diplomat. It might involve an inquisitive vice-president.
There is a popular bot who works against them. And an always-hungry veteran who tries to help them.
The characters start during an attempted escape. Partway through they find a useful piece of alien tech. If things get stuck something goes missing.
Afterwards there is a cut-scene of each character.

The Characters are fugitive exiles who must capture an uplifted space phenomenon. One of the group is a cyborg dealer. It might involve ascended beings.
There is a perplexed android who falls in love with a character. they are the lover of a character.
The characters start in an escape pod. Early on a spaceship arrives. If things are going nowhere something attacks characters.
It finishes with the characters starting a journey. Possible sequel... an ally becomes the main foe or threat

The Characters are old enforcers who must explore a trapped research station. One of the group is a skeptical scout. It might involve a galactic corporation and a voyaging regulator.
There is an assertive journalist who is infected by a hostile alien.
The characters start with an explosion. Partway through they encounter an untrustworthy NPC. If things slow down they are helped by a cosmic entity.
At the end there is a reward of a full bank account.