A corporate rescue mission descends into a silent mining complex, where contact was lost without explanation. Officially, the team is there to recover survivors and restore critical systems—but the deeper they go, the clearer it becomes that something beneath the surface is still very much alive, watching, and adapting.
In tight, oppressive corridors marked by panic and abandoned equipment, players uncover fragments of a failed operation—one that may have crossed a line better left untouched. Cut off from the surface and forced into impossible choices, they must decide whether to follow orders, uncover the truth, or trust something entirely alien.
Hive Break is a brutal, claustrophobic 2670 short focused on tension, ambiguity, and the consequences of digging too deep.
Shorts
2670 Shorts are bite-sized adventures for the 2670 RPG – designed to be played in a single session, roughly 1.5–2 hours. I first created them for MainQuestCon in the Netherlands, where playtime was tight, but I quickly realized how enjoyable this compact format could be.
Inspired loosely by 19th-century short stories and novellas published in newspapers – an enormously popular form at the time – Shorts bring that same sense of focused storytelling to the table.
Each Short is a one-shot adventure built around a single plot, played on a single map. They work best with pre-generated or starting characters, a limited cast of NPCs, and simple resource management – perfect for quick, intense sessions that don’t compromise on story.
What makes Shorts especially versatile is that they work beautifully for everyone: experienced players, complete newcomers, and those who treat RPGs as a more “casual” hobby. Clear structure, fast pacing, and low entry barriers make them an accessible gateway into the 2670 universe.
They also pair exceptionally well with the modular 2670 Squares map system, allowing GMs to run them with minimal preparation. For these short episodes, we recommend using the ready-made characters from the 2670 Characters Portfolio (these materials are also on Wargame Vault / DriveThruRPG).
This and more Shorts your can find here: https://assaultpublishing.com/shorts/