Space and Sci-fi One Shots

The Characters are bionic opportunists who must negotiate with a wired scientist. It might involve ascended beings or a superstar.
There is a sad roleplayer who works with them as long as it is convenient. they are the parent of a character.
The characters start in a chase scene. At some point they encounter a forcefield. If things get stuck they receive a useful message.
Afterwards there is someone possessed.

The Characters are artificial artists who must discover the plans of a wealthy V.I.P.. One of the group is a resourceful engineer. It might involve a crime syndicate.
There is an addicted diplomat who falls in love with a character. they are the ex-lover of a character. And an outspoken gangster who betrays them partway through.
The characters start in a fight. Partway through there is a message requesting help. If things slow down they meet a rival group.
It finishes with a reward of a political alliance.

The Characters are luminous cyborgs who must deliver a possessed mega-laser. It might involve a mystery.
There is a wanted comedian who works with them as long as it is convenient.
The characters start in a vehicle that just lost all power. Partway through a spaceship arrives. If things are going nowhere an old friend appears.
Afterwards there is a cut-scene of each character. Possible sequel... the characters capture an embittered monstrosity

The Characters are bio-engineered android volunteers who must auction off a corrupting mega-laser. It might involve a beautiful vice-president or a galactic corporation.
There is a hallucinating agent who wants to do the same thing. they are the mentor of a character.
The characters start during a heist. Early on they encounter a large change in gravity. If things are going nowhere an ally turns up with useful information.
Afterwards there is a reward of a big favour. Possible sequel... an ally becomes the main foe or threat

The Characters are emotionally-scarred bodyguards who must take part in an intergalactic talent contest. It might involve shapeshifting aliens and a vain mech.
There is a young author who has important information for them. they are the childhood friend of a character. And an unfunny thug who is infected by a hostile alien.
The characters start gambling for high stakes at a casino. Partway through an ally turns out to be an enemy. If things are going nowhere there is a romantic complication.
At the end there is the characters in their new base. Possible sequel... an NPC from the adventure hires the characters for something totally different