Setting Themes

Setting Themes provide a philosophical framework for exploring humanity’s journey into space, confronting ethical, existential, and societal challenges in a high-tech future among the stars.

The Stela Mondo setting explores humanity’s venture into the stars as both a bold leap forward and a reminder of the persistent complexities that have always shaped human society. In the vastness of space, humanity confronts familiar struggles in new forms, forcing colonies to navigate the moral, ethical, and social dilemmas of a future powered by advanced technology and scientific progress.

While the New World Order seeks to harmonize freedom, equity, and prosperity in these fledgling colonies, the realities of human nature, innovation, and environmental challenges create tensions that test the limits of these ideals.

From the implications of genetic engineering to the question of artificial intelligence’s role in society, these themes frame Stela Mondo’s universe as a place where humanity’s best intentions often collide with the unintended consequences of their creations. By exploring these themes, hosts can guide players through narratives that reflect on progress, purpose, and the enduring conflicts that arise when humanity attempts to shape a future among the stars.

TRANSHUMANISM: Examines humanity’s pursuit of enhancement through science and technology, questioning the ethical boundaries, identity implications, and societal impacts of pushing beyond natural human limitations.

EXISTENTIALISM: Explores individual purpose and meaning amid technological advancements and societal evolution, often highlighting feelings of alienation, responsibility, and the struggle for personal identity in a rapidly changing world.

CRITICAL THEORY: Investigates power dynamics, privilege, and inequality within the colonies, challenging players to question established structures, confront dominant ideologies, and envision alternative societal frameworks free from oppression.