Shadow Protocol

"The mission is simple: infiltrate, investigate, and survive. The truth is rarely that straightforward."

You are a lone operative infiltrating hostile territory in a world of government conspiracies, shadowy organizations, and advanced military technology. Inspired by the legendary Metal Gear Solid series, Shadow Protocol delivers cinematic stealth action, morally complex boss encounters, and conspiracy-laden missions—all playable solo.

What You Get

Core Game:

• Complete solo TTRPG rules based on the acclaimed Breathless SRD
• Tactical stealth mechanics with degrading skills and equipment
• Three escalation tracks (HEAT, REVELATION, MOMENTUM) that trigger dramatic boss encounters
• Mission generation system with 12 client types and objectives
• Alert status system that makes every mistake matter
• Going Dark mechanics for tactical rest and resupply

Boss Generator Supplement:

• Create morally complex antagonists with depth and tragedy
• Six-dice system generates philosophy, backstory, and abilities
• 20 unique signature abilities from psychic powers to pure skill
• Pre-battle philosophical dialogues and dramatic death scenes

Facility Generator Supplement:

• Dice-drop method creates unique infiltration sites
• 12 facility types from military bases to space launch facilities
• Procedural layout generation with hidden features
• Environmental hazards, security systems, and guard patrols

Codec Advanced System Supplement:

• Six support specialists with distinct personalities
• Degrading relationship mechanics—contacts get tired and busy
• Specialized intel for different situations
• Roleplay-rich interactions with your support team

Key Features

✓ Breathless-Based Mechanics - Fast, elegant resolution with meaningful consequences
✓ Cinematic Boss Fights - Philosophical antagonists who challenge your beliefs
✓ On-Site Procurement - Acquire equipment from the environment
✓ Mission Profiles - Ghost or Combat approaches with distinct benefits
✓ Heroic Actions - Pull off over-the-top stunts worthy of legend
✓ Environmental Interaction - Use the facility itself as a weapon

Perfect for fans of Metal Gear Solid, tactical espionage, and solo narrative gaming.

Content Warning: violence, warfare, political themes, torture, betrayal

This game is Breathless

This game is based on Breathless, a product of Fari RPGs (https://farirpgs.com), developed and authored by René-Pier Deshaies-Gélinas, and licensed for our use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

License: CC BY-SA 4.0