Chapter 1

During the first chapter of Convergence, a party of space-farers gather together following a mysterious prison sentence. They soon find themselves conscripted for a dangerous mission on behalf of the Galactic Union, a mission that could earn them their permanent freedom.
This chapter is informally referred to as the Malevolence Arc after the location that the party were headed to. It began on the 2nd of January 2021, and concluded on the 24th April 2021. It ran for 13 sessions. 
This arc introduces the 1st party incarnation; referred to as the crew as the SS Eastwood. The members of this party being Arthur Steele, Dr Arbo Star-Seeker, Calliamarianna, Bunka, Petra and H0W-D33. This arc also introduces several main characters to the story, such as Benjamin Del Rio, Azaria, Malware, Galadan Lazarus and Fleet Admiral Reginald Williams. Lastly, several key aspects are introduced in this chapter, such as the Precursors, SPECOPS and the Second Great War. 
This arc saw the party travel from the edges of the Galactic Union territory through the Neutral Zone, into Zultan territory. In game, this took a month. 
==Episode Summaries==
No. inSeries 	No. inChapter 	Title 	Airdate 	Party members present
1 	1 	"The Prisoners" 	02-01-2021 18:00 	5
After awakening imprisoned, six individuals go about what they believe is the first day of their mysterious prison terms. However, incarceration would be short as the group find themselves in the middle of a battle. 	After awakening imprisoned, six individuals go about what they believe is the first day of their mysterious prison terms. However, incarceration would be short as the group find themselves in the middle of a battle. 	After awakening imprisoned, six individuals go about what they believe is the first day of their mysterious prison terms. However, incarceration would be short as the group find themselves in the middle of a battle. 	After awakening imprisoned, six individuals go about what they believe is the first day of their mysterious prison terms. However, incarceration would be short as the group find themselves in the middle of a battle. 	After awakening imprisoned, six individuals go about what they believe is the first day of their mysterious prison terms. However, incarceration would be short as the group find themselves in the middle of a battle.
2 	2 	"The Mission" 	09-01-2021 18:00 	4
The party have just escaped from the devastation of Mimosa III, and have arrived at Starbase 35. However, they did not recieve the welcome they were expecting from the Galactic Union. 	The party have just escaped from the devastation of Mimosa III, and have arrived at Starbase 35. However, they did not recieve the welcome they were expecting from the Galactic Union. 	The party have just escaped from the devastation of Mimosa III, and have arrived at Starbase 35. However, they did not recieve the welcome they were expecting from the Galactic Union. 	The party have just escaped from the devastation of Mimosa III, and have arrived at Starbase 35. However, they did not recieve the welcome they were expecting from the Galactic Union. 	The party have just escaped from the devastation of Mimosa III, and have arrived at Starbase 35. However, they did not recieve the welcome they were expecting from the Galactic Union.
3 	3 	"Dual calling" 	16-01-2021 18:00 	6
The party are continuing on their journey to Malevolence, but are side-tracked by two distress calls from an unnamed desert planet. They investigate the calls and find the situation has become infinitely more dangerous than anticipated. 	The party are continuing on their journey to Malevolence, but are side-tracked by two distress calls from an unnamed desert planet. They investigate the calls and find the situation has become infinitely more dangerous than anticipated. 	The party are continuing on their journey to Malevolence, but are side-tracked by two distress calls from an unnamed desert planet. They investigate the calls and find the situation has become infinitely more dangerous than anticipated. 	The party are continuing on their journey to Malevolence, but are side-tracked by two distress calls from an unnamed desert planet. They investigate the calls and find the situation has become infinitely more dangerous than anticipated. 	The party are continuing on their journey to Malevolence, but are side-tracked by two distress calls from an unnamed desert planet. They investigate the calls and find the situation has become infinitely more dangerous than anticipated.
4 	4 	"The Pursuit" 	23-01-2021 18:00 	5
The party find a solution to their baby problem, when they realise that they are being pursued by a powerful vessel. 	The party find a solution to their baby problem, when they realise that they are being pursued by a powerful vessel. 	The party find a solution to their baby problem, when they realise that they are being pursued by a powerful vessel. 	The party find a solution to their baby problem, when they realise that they are being pursued by a powerful vessel. 	The party find a solution to their baby problem, when they realise that they are being pursued by a powerful vessel.
5 	5 	"Ilus" 	30-01-2021 18:00 	5
The party recover from an intensive battle, and encounter the pacifistic planet of Ilus, where they stop and make much needed repairs. 	The party recover from an intensive battle, and encounter the pacifistic planet of Ilus, where they stop and make much needed repairs. 	The party recover from an intensive battle, and encounter the pacifistic planet of Ilus, where they stop and make much needed repairs. 	The party recover from an intensive battle, and encounter the pacifistic planet of Ilus, where they stop and make much needed repairs. 	The party recover from an intensive battle, and encounter the pacifistic planet of Ilus, where they stop and make much needed repairs.
6 	6 	"The Red Hand" 	06-02-2021 18:00 	6
The party have to deal with the biological agent they found previously. They eventually run into the middle of another Red Hand conflict, and the party finally decide they need to know more. 	The party have to deal with the biological agent they found previously. They eventually run into the middle of another Red Hand conflict, and the party finally decide they need to know more. 	The party have to deal with the biological agent they found previously. They eventually run into the middle of another Red Hand conflict, and the party finally decide they need to know more. 	The party have to deal with the biological agent they found previously. They eventually run into the middle of another Red Hand conflict, and the party finally decide they need to know more. 	The party have to deal with the biological agent they found previously. They eventually run into the middle of another Red Hand conflict, and the party finally decide they need to know more.
7 	7 	"The Centipede" 	20-02-2021 18:00 	5
The party try to proceed to the end of the sector, but are stopped by a blockade of SPEC OPS. They reveal to the party that a dangerous insect has made it's home in the system and it must be dealt with before anyone can leave. 	The party try to proceed to the end of the sector, but are stopped by a blockade of SPEC OPS. They reveal to the party that a dangerous insect has made it's home in the system and it must be dealt with before anyone can leave. 	The party try to proceed to the end of the sector, but are stopped by a blockade of SPEC OPS. They reveal to the party that a dangerous insect has made it's home in the system and it must be dealt with before anyone can leave. 	The party try to proceed to the end of the sector, but are stopped by a blockade of SPEC OPS. They reveal to the party that a dangerous insect has made it's home in the system and it must be dealt with before anyone can leave. 	The party try to proceed to the end of the sector, but are stopped by a blockade of SPEC OPS. They reveal to the party that a dangerous insect has made it's home in the system and it must be dealt with before anyone can leave.
8 	8 	"Minefield" 	27-02-2021 18:00 	6
After reaching the eponymous Neutral Zone, the party find themselves delayed by a highly volatile minefield left over from the war. The party must try their best to navigate through the minefield without setting even a single one off. 	After reaching the eponymous Neutral Zone, the party find themselves delayed by a highly volatile minefield left over from the war. The party must try their best to navigate through the minefield without setting even a single one off. 	After reaching the eponymous Neutral Zone, the party find themselves delayed by a highly volatile minefield left over from the war. The party must try their best to navigate through the minefield without setting even a single one off. 	After reaching the eponymous Neutral Zone, the party find themselves delayed by a highly volatile minefield left over from the war. The party must try their best to navigate through the minefield without setting even a single one off. 	After reaching the eponymous Neutral Zone, the party find themselves delayed by a highly volatile minefield left over from the war. The party must try their best to navigate through the minefield without setting even a single one off.
9 	9 	"The Vault" 	06-03-2021 18:00 	5
In search of survivors on the irradiated planet, Damoclese, the party enter a sealed vault and find there are more than just survivors in there. 	In search of survivors on the irradiated planet, Damoclese, the party enter a sealed vault and find there are more than just survivors in there. 	In search of survivors on the irradiated planet, Damoclese, the party enter a sealed vault and find there are more than just survivors in there. 	In search of survivors on the irradiated planet, Damoclese, the party enter a sealed vault and find there are more than just survivors in there. 	In search of survivors on the irradiated planet, Damoclese, the party enter a sealed vault and find there are more than just survivors in there.
10 	10 	"Two Minds" 	13-03-2021 18:00 	6
After recovering from a hard battle, the party enjoy some much needed down time at a local casino. However, happy times are cut short by several revelations that bring the party to blows. 	After recovering from a hard battle, the party enjoy some much needed down time at a local casino. However, happy times are cut short by several revelations that bring the party to blows. 	After recovering from a hard battle, the party enjoy some much needed down time at a local casino. However, happy times are cut short by several revelations that bring the party to blows. 	After recovering from a hard battle, the party enjoy some much needed down time at a local casino. However, happy times are cut short by several revelations that bring the party to blows. 	After recovering from a hard battle, the party enjoy some much needed down time at a local casino. However, happy times are cut short by several revelations that bring the party to blows.
11 	11 	"Get it together" 	27-03-2021 18:00 	4
Five days have passed since the party had come across a number of revelations that had caused a rift to form between them. After resting and thinking on, they focus up and concentrate on the mission at hand. They reach their final stop in their journey to Zultan space, the desert planet, Pulara. 	Five days have passed since the party had come across a number of revelations that had caused a rift to form between them. After resting and thinking on, they focus up and concentrate on the mission at hand. They reach their final stop in their journey to Zultan space, the desert planet, Pulara. 	Five days have passed since the party had come across a number of revelations that had caused a rift to form between them. After resting and thinking on, they focus up and concentrate on the mission at hand. They reach their final stop in their journey to Zultan space, the desert planet, Pulara. 	Five days have passed since the party had come across a number of revelations that had caused a rift to form between them. After resting and thinking on, they focus up and concentrate on the mission at hand. They reach their final stop in their journey to Zultan space, the desert planet, Pulara. 	Five days have passed since the party had come across a number of revelations that had caused a rift to form between them. After resting and thinking on, they focus up and concentrate on the mission at hand. They reach their final stop in their journey to Zultan space, the desert planet, Pulara.
12 	12 	"The Heist" 	10-04-2021 18:00 	6
Having finally arrived at Malevolence, the party plan and prepare a heist to recover Azaria from the Zultan Prison, Vos'Volgenbaum. Deep in the heart of enemy territory, the party are determined to get the job done. 	Having finally arrived at Malevolence, the party plan and prepare a heist to recover Azaria from the Zultan Prison, Vos'Volgenbaum. Deep in the heart of enemy territory, the party are determined to get the job done. 	Having finally arrived at Malevolence, the party plan and prepare a heist to recover Azaria from the Zultan Prison, Vos'Volgenbaum. Deep in the heart of enemy territory, the party are determined to get the job done. 	Having finally arrived at Malevolence, the party plan and prepare a heist to recover Azaria from the Zultan Prison, Vos'Volgenbaum. Deep in the heart of enemy territory, the party are determined to get the job done. 	Having finally arrived at Malevolence, the party plan and prepare a heist to recover Azaria from the Zultan Prison, Vos'Volgenbaum. Deep in the heart of enemy territory, the party are determined to get the job done.
13 	13 	"Departures" 	24-04-2021 18:00 	5
With the rescue of Azaria being successful, the crew of the Eastwood make preparations to take him to Earth to complete their mission. They eventually make contact with the USS Odyssey, and they return to Earth to collect their reward. But shock, sorrow, surprise and suspense rock the very foundations of the crew of the Eastwood.	With the rescue of Azaria being successful, the crew of the Eastwood make preparations to take him to Earth to complete their mission. They eventually make contact with the USS Odyssey, and they return to Earth to collect their reward. But shock, sorrow, surprise and suspense rock the very foundations of the crew of the Eastwood.	With the rescue of Azaria being successful, the crew of the Eastwood make preparations to take him to Earth to complete their mission. They eventually make contact with the USS Odyssey, and they return to Earth to collect their reward. But shock, sorrow, surprise and suspense rock the very foundations of the crew of the Eastwood.	With the rescue of Azaria being successful, the crew of the Eastwood make preparations to take him to Earth to complete their mission. They eventually make contact with the USS Odyssey, and they return to Earth to collect their reward. But shock, sorrow, surprise and suspense rock the very foundations of the crew of the Eastwood.	With the rescue of Azaria being successful, the crew of the Eastwood make preparations to take him to Earth to complete their mission. They eventually make contact with the USS Odyssey, and they return to Earth to collect their reward. But shock, sorrow, surprise and suspense rock the very foundations of the crew of the Eastwood.
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