Drugs

this includes combat drugs, recreational drugs, utility drugs and pharmaceuticals. Drugs from the rulebook are not included here, but are still part of the setting (page 73 and 89).

Application of drugs ingame

Mechanically, taking drugs in Stars without numbers, gives a character system strain. If system strain exceed their constitution score, the drug have no beneficial effects and a characters cybernetics stop functioning.

System strain is gained from using psionic powers, being healed (by pharma and psionic powers) and injecting/consuming drugs (page 32). Characters with cybernetics have permanent system strain based on which and how many cybernects a they have (page 82-85). System strain is lowered by one after each night's rest, excluding system strain from having cybernetics.

Legality of drugs

House Crux is the ruling body when it comes to which drugs are considered illegal under imperial law, though some factions and planet have a more lenient view on drug use. Eg. ACRE have worked hard lobbying for the use of their H.E.L.P. drugs that increases productivity, Lyra often use recreational drugs at their many parties, and PRISM uses drugs to enhance media personal.

Very few drugs would get an empire wide ban, and how houses legalize drug use and productions are mostly up to the house, though below list is the norm in the empire.

Legality list

Imperial law:

Category	Legality	Availability (most have multiple tags, because there is a big variety)
Maltech drugs	Highly illegal to all	Close to impossible to find.
Combat drugs	Illegal to all civilians	Available most places, hard to find, special.
Drugs that impair work efficiency	Illegal to all serfs	Available most places, hard to find, special.
Mild recreational drugs	Legal for all, illegal for serfs to sell	Available most places.
Hard recreational drugs	Legal for nobles, Illegal to manufacture and sell.	Available most places, hard to find.
Utility drugs that is used to improve work efficiency	Legal for all. None nobles need a permit from their faction if questioned.	Available most places.
Administering(forcing) drugs to others	Legal for nobles towards none nobles. Other factions can get special approvement for drug administering.	Special.

Production

Drug manufacturers. If you do not produce the drug yourself, who does? LOOK AT LEGALITY. For drugs that would be as powerful as the one in the Artifact section in the rulebook, you would need to do pre-tech.

Because of the hostile population, Hong Lu have been outside the law of the empire since the war on cygnus and have been a prime place for illegal drug manufacturing. 14 Red Dogs have a lot of hidden facilities there, that produce illegal drugs, in high quantities, which is often smuggled to other planets by various means.

Lyran drug production is a true artform and Eon Aphtheca, LLC is the primary manufacture of recreational drugs. (for more info about Eon Aphtheca, LLC https://far-verona.wikia.com/wiki/Eon_Apotheca,_LLC )

Velan drug use is part of the House’s spiritual nature. The drugs they produce are mainly psychoactive substances that expand the mind and heighten the senses. They are used for meditation or medical purposes. The main producer of legal drugs on Haqani is the Kumbukani Mushroom Company, illegal drugs are rumored to originate in the twilight city Tyros. (Wiki links: https://far-verona.wikia.com/wiki/Kumbukani_Mushroom_Company

https://far-verona.wikia.com/wiki/Haqani#Tyros )

ACRE produce their own drugs for the HELP initiative for their own workers and sell off-world to serfs. They also produce a lot of the base components for other drugs. Most of 14 red dogs drug productions have ACRE base products included.

Easily available combat drugs (stims) have components produced by ACRE, since it is needed in very large quantities, but the finished production happens elsewhere. Like Tsunami which is made from refined War Vine, that is native to Thorg. War vine is rarely gathered on Thorg anymore, since it is synthetically made, by ACRE, who is exporting it to other factions that finishes the refinement and makes it ready to use in combat.  

Most War Vine is made synthetically now, by ACRE and is shipped of to be refined elsewhere.  

Combat Stimulants

Alternative version to drugs from the rulebook

Name	Alternative Version	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Reverie	Vicious Eye™	Eyedropper	This is the 14 Red Dogs version of Reverie. Produced on Hong Lu with War Vine synthetically made by ACRE.	Vomiting, Blurred Vision, Migraines	14 Red Dogs Triad
Psych	Clarity™	Pill	After the effect sets in, the user experiences mild cognitive dissociation, which makes them more resistant to the mental trauma they can encounter in combat situations. This has lead to the drug commonly being prescribed to 'rookie' or otherwise 'green' members of combat units who have never experienced combat-stress. While extremely effective at reducing anxiety or similar symptoms, some users with low latent empathetic sense have demonstrated post-facto rationalizations for ethically grey behavior - which only serves to make it a particularly attractive product for certain mercenary groups.	Dissociative amnesia	The Trilliant Ring

Name	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Dead Eye™	Eyedropper	Dead Eye puts the users body in a state of high alert, akin to psychotic fear which increases the users ability to perceive its surroundings and react to them. While under the effect the user only have base reasons, will only be reactive (protect self, shoot threat, run) and won't be able to think rational thoughts.	Vomiting, migraines, blindness, hallucinations, memory loss	14 Red Dogs Triad
Nova™	Slow-Release Patch	Remove mental restrictions for muscles to use at full capacity and improves neural responses time. This will make the user very strong and hit with more force than normally possible. Because the body is not use its new strength, there is a great chance that the users bones might break or muscles might tear.	Dehydration, shock/trauma, extreme fever, muscle tearing, bone fractures.	14 Red Dogs Triad
War Vine	Edible Paste	This blood red vine grows from the most damaged soil on Thorg, coating whole swaths of land red as it spreads. The leaves, when grounded into a paste and ingested, block pain receptors in the brain and removes the body's natural strength inhibitors.	Memory loss, Vomiting, migraines	Deathless

Recreational Drugs

Name	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Puffagon's Pleasure™	Edible, Smoke Inhalation	[Weed Analogue] Mild euphoria, relaxation, change in perception. Is often used in pain therapy and for various other medical applications. The medicinal version of this drug is called Blue Teacher™.	Increased appetite, mild hallucinations.	The Velan Ascendancy
Derinkuyu Teardrop™	Dab, Oral Drip	From the Melanoleuca family of fungi, these mushroom are famously known for their dripping ichor. The ichor itself is highly toxic by itself and while not lethal it is generally collected in drops and used for recreational drug use - generally combined with an alcoholic spirit or mixed with other various reagents to provide mind altering effects and much more.	Hallucinations, Downer when combined with alcohol. (think of Lean)	The Velan Ascendancy
Tyros Extreme™	Edible	[Shrooms Analogue] Noticeable changes to the auditory, visual, and tactile senses (e.g. enhanced colors, light or audio-visual phenomena, sense of "melting" into the environment).	Strong hallucinations that can last for days (extreme cases: weeks). Strong negative emotional reaction, e.g. depression or paranoia. The latter is called a "bad trip."	The Velan Ascendancy
Tar Dust™	Injection	[Heroin Analogue] Gives a feeling of euphoria and provides pain relief. Highly addictive. Named for its primary ingredient, tar.	Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Mild Auditory Hallucinations	14 Red Dogs Triad
Static™	Pill	[Amphetamine Analogue] Provides a boost to energy and dexterity. Highly Addictive	Frequent Urination, Dry Mouth, Muscle Spasms	14 Red Dogs Triad
Reds™	Powder	Reds causes the brain to remove all muscle function and puts the body in a coma for a short while. It is used by some religious cults to get a glimpse of the afterlife (in whichever form it takes).	Permanent coma, Death, Paralysis, paralyzation of outer limbs	14 Red Dogs Triad
Bulldog™	Injection	[Krokodil Analogue] Gives a feeling of euphoria and causes hallucinations. Very cheap to produce. Highly Addictive. Highly Lethal.	Necrosis, Organ Failure, Mania, Bloody Tears	14 Red Dogs Triad
Mosquito™	Smoke Inhalation	Allows the reenactment of memories.	Paranoia, Psychosis	14 Red Dogs Triad
Float™	Pill	Designer drug provides extended periods of general anesthesia, loss of personal awareness, and feeling of weightless. A Trilliant Ring product.	Episodes of Dissociation.	The Trilliant Ring
Enjoyment Enhancement Formula™	Pre-Added to Trilliant Products	A special formula that is added to a product for an additional price. The formula enhances the experience of the product. A Trilliant Ring product.	Short Lived Euphoria, Love for Product.	The Trilliant Ring
Dream Walker™	Pill	A large pill that when taken as directed, ensures that you will dream the entire time you sleep. Built in mild sedative to help you get to sleep.	Loss of focus and/or hallucinations upon waking up.	The Trilliant Ring
Day-Dream Walker™	Pill	A variation of the Dream Walker pill, this version is intended to be taken while awake, causing hallucinations and other sensations as you're brain imitates dreaming while awake.	Loss of focus. Caution advised if you have MES. Known to cause loss of control over abilities and/or permanent bodily or mental harm.	The Trilliant Ring
Nightmare Walker™	Pill	This variation of the Dream walker pill ensures your dreams will consist of nightmares. While originally the product was to be shelved, many an individuals expressed interest in experiencing fear and horror in a safe environment, thus this variation stayed on the market.	Increased heart rate, loss of focus, and/or hallucinations upon waking up.	The Trilliant Ring
Glory	Inhaler	A inhaler based drug that reduces the feeling of anxiety and calms people down in stressful situations. Used by up-and-coming artists or actors to keep them calm.	Headaches, loss of appetite	PRISM
Fairy Tale (Fae)	Patch or injection	A drug that has a willing use patch that calms people down and makes them happy.  People on Fairy Tale are friendlier and happier. It’s been used as a antidepressant (it also makes them more likely to give secrets). It has a more potent form that is an injection.	Increased appetite, if consistent use is stopped could cause minor depression after stopping usage	PRISM
Epiphany	Gel strip	A gel strip that you put on your tongue and it dissolves.  This drug produces oxytocin and give the person enhanced perception allowing for people to better connect.  This is a love drug typically used on dates and things of the sort.	Can potentially cause fake love, after effect there is slight eye irritation	PRISM
Apep	Paste, Smoke	An off-white to deep red substance often sold in semisolid bars. Used as a paste directly on the gums, it gives a short, intense rush of hyperactivity, hyper awareness, and hyper sensitivity. If smoked it gives a longer more manageable high and has less severe side effects. The smoked form is way more addictive however.	Induced coma, sensory overload, hemorrhaging, brain-damage, stroke, teeth decay, vomiting, nausea and shaking	House Lyra
Shatter	Powder	An invasive lichen, found predominantly on Cabina, which can be ingested for hallucinogenic effects. As the lichen is able to severely compromise most common concrete and metal construction materials, its cultivation is highly illegal. Many users claim the drug allows them to see time, experiencing the passage of seconds and minutes through sight, although such claims are entirely spurious.	The drug is highly toxic, and habitual usage or overdosing will cause neuro-degeneration up to and including death.	None (Cultivation is illegal)
Golden Flake	Powder	An expensive golden powder derived from a tree sap used largely by wealthy nobles and individuals. Effects include increased energy, increased tolerance to alcohol, heightened sociability, and increased sex drive.	Periods of memory loss, dry mouth, hunger, increased heart rate and, in extreme cases, potentially death. Initial side effects are less extreme, but more severe ones can set on quickly with improper use.	Eon Apotheca Developed by House Lyra and House Crux
Mnemosyne (Lace)	Eyedropper	A dark fluid that induces a hybrid state of synaesthesia and aphasia in the brain. Sensory perception is confused; one can hear colours, taste sound, etc. One's ability to accurately identify people and objects is scrambled.	Skin develops lace-like patterns; long term memory loss.	Varied; scattered independent refiners
Pipeburn	Smoke Inhalation	A small plastic cylinder with a soft solid inside component that once bent, liquefies and reacts to Eedline poison at the mouth piece. The chemical reaction evaporates the liquid component producing a steady stream of smoke out of the mouth piece. Inhalation of this smoke is rumored to reduce stress, empower the consumer, and boost creativity.	Reduced physical capabilities (especially lung function) over an extended period which can lead to asphyxiation. Long term use can permanently damage lungs, leading to complete organ failure.	Varied; scattered independent refiners

Utility Drugs

Alternative version to drugs from the rulebook

Name	Alternative Version	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Squeal	Snake™	Injection	Makes the user incapable of telling what they perceive to be the truth for a limited period of time. Can render the user incapable of lying.	Mania, Spasms, Vocalization of All Thoughts	14 Red Dogs Triad
Wideawake Serum (Artifact)	LongStand	Pill	This variation of the well known pre-tech Wideawake Serum keeps the user awake for a extended time while avoiding the strong side effect of the full original Serum. They can be taken daily with limited side effects after extended use.	Trance phases during which the body catches up on rest but the user can remain active. Episodes of trance are limited to 3 hours after 45 hours of sleep deprivation.	The Trilliant Ring
	F.A.S.T.	A green and a red chewy tablet	This pharmaceutical provides sustained wakefulness for several days without any negative physical or mental symptoms of sleep deprivation while the drug is in effect. These are sold to A.C.R.E. employees as part of the H.E.L.P. program.	Memory loss, heart attack, lower reaction time, psychosis, hallucination, anxiety.	A.C.R.E.
	CoCo	Injection	A variation of the Artifact drug “Wideawake Serum”.A injection based drug that when taken removes the feeling of being tired for that day. However it can be harmful if used to much since it does not remove the effects of being tired on the body. If taken every day, mechanically it would work for as many days as a person could take system strain.	Memory loss, heart attack, lower reaction time, psychosis.	PRISM

Name	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Gōng™	Injection	Causes permanent paralysis and Increased Pain Sensitivity that must be cured with an antidote. Only sold by the 14 Red Dogs Triad.	Pupil Dilation, Foaming at the Mouth, Nosebleeds	14 Red Dogs Triad
Locus(t)	Pill	Instills increased focus and “a tendency for the mind to wander back to significant information” in its user. What this means is not a conscious increase in ability to analyze or recollect, but a subconscious influence that increases the rate at which the mind naturally encounters and dwells on memories.	Increased appetite, food cravings, Alzheimer, Recursive Memory Loops	House Lyra / House Eridanus
Taxphile	Pill	Designed to specifically make the act of doing taxes more enjoyable and less difficult by increasing reasoning, logical analysis, and deduction, including heightened mathematics, heightened dopamine levels, stress reduction and inhibition, and better short-term memory recollection.	Brief but intense addiction to random specific things, Anxiety, Depressive drop off, Mathematical hallucinations, Short-term memory damage	House Lyra / House Eridanus
Charismus	Perfume	Technically a perfume rather than a drug but classified as such because of its addictive effects on people around the user. Makes people around the user more relaxed and friendly, and if applied directly to exposed skin the user too. The user may also experience a mild euphoria, heightened sentimentality, and increased empathy. Also reduces body odor and the production of sweat.	Increased desire to return to the company of someone who was using charismus, Sudden feeling of love and obsession, Narcissus like behavior, Light to severe skin burns	House Lyra / House Eridanus
S.M.I.L.E.	Pill	Targets the reward centres of the brain causing a constant sense of contentment and a heightened feeling of satisfaction when even the most minor or repetitive of task is performed. Each pill is effective for four hours. These are sold to A.C.R.E. employees as part of the H.E.L.P. program.	Mildly Addictive	A.C.R.E.
F.A.S.T.	A green and a red chewy tablet	Chewing the green tablet induces a sustained state of heightened physical strength and speed allowing labourers to perform difficult physical work without tiring. These effects persist, increasing over time (along with the side effects) unless the red chew is administered. These are sold to A.C.R.E. employees as part of the H.E.L.P. program.	Aggressive tendencies, hypertension and possible tachycardia induced heart failure with prolonged use. These can be prevented by administration of the red pill. If red is taken alone opposite and equally severe symptoms occur.	A.C.R.E.
The Void’s Caress	Injection or Consumed as Liquid	A clear, refined liquid that is incredibly potent and difficult to produce. Causes a heart attack in its victim and is almost untraceable except with application of the Orphean Stormshade plant. There is a short window during which an antidote can be applied before death.	None. Causes death.	[Redacted] Created by House Lyra
Nine Lives	Injection or Pill	Designed to fake death in its user. Masks psychic auras, reduces bodily functions such as heart rate, brain activity, and breathing to almost zero, and can continue to work for up to a week without antidote.	After use, can cause cramping, tightness in the chest, difficulty concentrating, and a distinct dampening in psychic abilities for up to half a year. In rare cases a coma state may result while sleeping after use.	[Redacted] Created by House Lyra
FLARE	Patch	Gives the user heavy hallucinations, it can be modified to change the hallucination for whatever the user wants.	Hallucinations	PRISM
Crimson	Pill	A little red pill that when taken increases the user's brain activity marginally (giving the sense of a “speeding up time”) allowing them to work faster and to work better.  It also helps them to focus on the task at hand.	User's may feel tired after using Crimson	PRISM
Songbird	Smoke	A drug in which you smoke to get the effects.  When the drug is taken the user will fall asleep within a few minutes and wake up in exactly 8 hours.  It is used by many who have sleep problems as a sort of alarm clock.	Potential headache when waking up	PRISM
Angel	Cream	A cream-based drug that helps people keep up their appearances.  For example, removing bags under people's eyes, making wrinkles disappear, and helps keep the skin clean.	Makes the skin sunburn more easily, the skin is sometimes more sensitive	PRISM
Mist	Injection	A injection based drug that greatly reduces the need for a person to use the restroom for about 8 or 9 hours.	Abdominal pain, constipation	PRISM
Rainbow	Smoke	A drug that gives the person more energy by increasing metabolism allowing them to gain energy whilst also staying fit. Often used in bootcamp while training of military combat units.	Increased appetite, potential muscle pain	PRISM

Psychic Drugs

Full details can be found at Psychic Drugs.

Name	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Reality X	Injection	Heavy hallucinogenic compound that creates unusual effects in psychics such as “tasting or seeing emotions,” and “false future predictions.”	Memory Loss, Daydreaming, Psychic Disconnects (hearing previous telepathic conversations, re-experiencing old visions unintentionally).	House Serpens
Skullfire	Injection, Pill, Oral	A drug that creates powerful but uncontrollable and random psychic effects in the user if psychic, and gives a random effect similar to Wild Psychic Talent to non-psychics.	Temporary or permanent loss of certain psychic abilities, loss of psychic control, temporary inability to use psychic powers, and the deafening sound of the user’s own psychic aura.	Redacted House Serpens
Scream	Aerosol, Inhaled	A dangerous “psychic virus,” that temporarily silences psychic abilities before causing a mental bomb generated by a psychic feedback loop. Results can range from temporarily disabling effects like deafness to outright death.	Technically none. The effects are the worst part about this substance.	Redacted House Serpens
Fae’s Folly	Gel strip, Consumable Powder	An unusual drug veiled in secrecy that can give a non-psychic user psychic powers while on Hroa and only on Hroa, but which will also almost always kill the user after a certain amount of time. Psychic users may gain minor abilities in other disciplines, and generally are not negatively impacted.	Non-psychic survival is rare, so these side effects are unknown. Psychic side effects include nausea and headache, as well as "Psychic Transmutation" (see page).	Redacted House Serpens
BlurLight	Injection, Drinkable Serum	Increases focus and dopamine levels, dulls the ability to understand psychic and physical limitations.	Rapid energy loss, addictive tendencies, accidental Torching	Rumored To Be House Serpens
Slumber	Powder, Granules	A very mild drug that increases relaxation and dampens psychic auras and abilities in the user.	Dulled emotions, Lightheadedness, Hangover-like headache	House Serpens
Takumi Tanya’s Multi-Sensational Drugs	Various Powders	A selection of various drugs sold in a package together, randomly selected, some of which are psychic and others of which are not.	Dependent on the drugs included in a single package	House Serpens
Space Christmas	Powder, Consumable	Extreme euphoria, Sensitivity to touch, Temporary telepathic aura for psychics, Memory loss after use.	Reduced inhibitions, Heightened optimism, Damage to long term memories, Desensitization to trauma, Analgesia, Benign tumors	House Serpens

No longer produced

Name	Application Method	Description	Possible Side Effects	Supplier
Pishacha™	Injection	A thick red liquid that is a combination of potent nanits, drugs and special formulas that should activate in high stress situations. When in effect the nanits boost the users health, reactions, general combat ability and can even regenerate small wounds. In addition the drugs leads to almost euphoric association with pain and violance. This drug has been discontinued.	Suicidal tendencies, Homicidal tendencies, Addiction, Insanity	The Trilliant Ring
Nuckelavee™	Slow-release patch	A drug that was never released since "problems" were already anticipated during testing. When in use this drug boosts the user muscle power to an abnormal degree only found in machines allowing for massive leaps, dashes and strong attacks.	Broken bones, Ripped tendons	The Trilliant Ring
Substance De-10739 “Evolver”	Injection	This substance is made for research and very invasive genome modifications. It destabilizes the genome of the users and boosts the chance of rapid mutations. Somehow this chemical got onto the black-market and people use it in the hopes of getting “good” mutations or in more desperate situations to heal themselves.	Addiction, Malignant mutations, Death	The Trilliant Ring