
Shadow Protocol
On Quisicosas since 7 March 2026
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7 March 2026 (on Substack)
What it is about
"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





