• Location: Public Services Ring, Firetown
• Address: NW Public Services Ring Road 1
• Surroundings: Nestled in Firetown’s Entertainment District

Kittens from Space was Firetown’s most notorious Pleasure Club during the Beta Age, catering to miners, mercenaries, and thrill‑seekers. Founded in mid‑2628 by Isaac Lubega — an ex‑convict from the Last Frontier prison module known for elaborate fraud schemes — and LSD magnate Ken Petridis, the club embodied Beta Age excess with plush décor, private alcoves, high‑stakes gambling, and discreet chemical vices. Its neon feline‑on‑crescent‑moon sign became a glowing beacon against the volcanic night sky.

Following the Great War, Kittens from Space faced closure as part of the Peace Treaty reforms. Supreme Councilor Aisha Patel’s administration cited staff shortages and the energy crisis as reasons to shut down establishments deemed non-essential. This move aligned with Communardist principles, prioritizing resource conservation and communal needs over individual enterprises. The building was later repurposed in 2632, becoming the Firetown Bowling Alley, a communal recreational facility embodying the new socio-political values of the Gamma Age.

• Construction Materials: Built of volcanic stone sourced from the Ralar volcano, the structure reflects Firetown’s characteristic utilitarian aesthetic.
• Floors: Single-story layout with private rooms and a spacious main hall.
• Design: The original design emphasized luxury and intimacy, featuring plush furnishings, dim lighting, and private alcoves for exclusive services.
• Lighting and Heating: Illumination was provided by neon signage and atmospheric lighting, while heating was connected to the Geothermal Power Plant.

Interior and Atmosphere

• Main Hall: A lavishly decorated central space that served as the heart of the club, offering live performances and entertainment.
• Private Rooms (12(: A dozen private rooms for one-on-one engagements, each furnished with plush seating and ornate decorations to enhance the exclusive atmosphere.
• Bar Area: A fully stocked bar that served premium alcohol, often accompanied by light snacks and indulgent delicacies.
• Raised Platforms & Pole Stations: Four elevated platforms fitted with secure poles for dancers, each screened by moody spotlights and padded rails.
• Central Stage: A 1 m high performance stage at the room’s center, complete with retractable railings, overhead holo-lasers, and reinforced decking for acrobatic acts.
• Service Staff Quarters: Located at the back of the building, these rooms housed workers during their shifts.
• Restrooms (4): Four unisex stall with AuroraSan fixtures, tucked behind the stage

Exterior

• Front Appearance: The iconic neon sign of “Kittens from Space,” featuring a feline atop a crescent moon, dominated the exterior. Its vibrant glow was a beacon for those seeking the club’s legendary services.

Step inside and you’re submerged in a heady cocktail of neon and heat — every breath heavy with the scent of geothermal steam, exotic perfumes, and chemical stimulants. Velvet drapes frame private alcoves, their plush seating littered with spent shot glasses, scattered condoms, and pill vials glinting under low‑red lamps. The central stage pulses with a live “Space Tango Band,” its sultry rhythms beckoning patrons to the four raised pole platforms where dancers writhe in sync with each beat.

Each evening’s highlight is “Madama Talara,” a mesmerizing Zark woman whose alien grace unfolds in a daring topless tango, chains of light tracing her silhouette as she strips amidst the holo‑lasers and smoke. Her performance is both sacred ritual and forbidden art — a fleeting communion between alien beauty and frontier desire.

• Club Owner: Oversees operations, resolves high-stakes disputes, and sets the tone for Hedonist clientele.
• Head of Security: Coordinates bouncers, manages lockdown procedures, and liaises with Guarding Troopers.
• Bouncers (3): Three hulking ex-guards posted at entrances and the dance floor.
• Service Staff: Bartender and couriers for private alcoves — approximately 25 employees during peak.
• Exotic Entertainers: A rotating troupe of dancers and performers who double as paid companions for select patrons.
• Prostitutes (all gender): Discreet companionship providers operating in private rooms, arranged through coded signals at the bar.
• House Gamemaster: Manages gambling tables, collects the house cut, and enforces wagering rules.
• Cleaning Crew: Two Cleaning Bots tasked with rapid table turnover, stain removal, and general upkeep.

While the Free State of Settlers permitted a liberal economy, Kittens from Space operated within the gray areas of the law:

• Chemical Drug Sales: Patrons could access chemical drugs such as self-produced LSD by using secret passwords with the staff. These transactions, while unofficial, were discreetly tolerated due to the lack of strict enforcement mechanisms.

• Public Access: Open to all adult settlers. No ID checks; no questions asked.
• Opening Hours: Daily 15:00 – 05:00

Despite its indulgent reputation, Kittens from Space maintained strict security protocols to protect patrons and staff:

• Entrance Supervision: Two armed bouncers ensured only invited or paying patrons could enter, screening for troublemakers. They were armed with Melee Weapons.
• Stage Bodyguard: A dedicated armed bodyguard was posted permanently near the stage to protect performers and deter unruly patrons. The bodyguard was armed with Melee Weapons and a Windstrike Rifle
• Patrol Visits: Regular rounds by the Local Guarding Troopers officers

• Order a Drink: Purchase exotic cocktails or local brews at the central bar.
• Join the Dance: Pay the small cover fee to dance on the raised platforms (no strings attached).
• Book a Private Alcove: Rent one of the private rooms for confidential meetings or a quiet escape.
• Hire Madama Talara (Post‑Show): Commission a private performance or lessons in frontier dance.
• Place a Bet: Wager at the high‑roller tables under house rules

• Buy Black‑Market Stims: Use the secret password to access illicit chemical vials.
• Pickpocket Patrons: Lift credits, pills, or keys from distracted revelers in the haze of the dance floor.
• Molest the Dancers: Any unwanted touching or harassment of performers is strictly illegal and will trigger an immediate and violent response from bouncers.

Kittens from Space offers Dungeon Masters a versatile setting, whether as a historical flashback or a central location for Beta Age adventures.

• Vanished Farmer – Late one evening, Jacob Lenz, a devoted father and farmer from Hope, slipped away with a friend for a quick night out in Firetown’s Entertainment District. Their bar‑hop ended at the neon‑lit dive known as Kittens from Space, where Jacob’s last coherent words were “I need to chat with Madama Talara.” When he didn’t rejoin his friend, panic set in. Another witness places Jacob, Madama Talara, and an unknown man entering the notorious Saloon Gloria. Now his desperate wife has hired you to retrace his steps through Firetown’s seedier spots, unearth what happened behind those swinging doors, and bring her husband home—alive, if he still is …

• Beta Age
• Free State of Settlers
• Ralar Region
• Firetown
• Isaac Lubega
• Firetown Bowling Alley (Gamma Age)