Rather than playing against a predictable AI that simply moves units forward, the PDF provides a system of "Fate Checks." You ask the emulator questions about the scenario— "Is the security system active?" or "Is the rival captain injured?" —and the system generates a Yes/No answer, often with unexpected twists (Critical Success or Critical Failure). This turns the game into a story generator, ensuring that no two salvage missions feel the same.
A printed version of the original PDF was released in 2024/2025, adding expanded lore, illustrations, and updated mechanics for modern supplements. Official Supporting Documents (PDF) stargrave solo pdf