Season 1, Episode 5: Stand Down

In 2187, 48 years before the events of Zero Angels Season 1, a group of Mechanized Infantry pilots is chosen to undergo a series of grueling trials as they test out a new class of weapon. This is the story of the first Pilots of the Foundation.Zero Angels is a Girl Frame TTRPG actual play podcast about a Cadre of mech pilots struggling to retain their humanity in a world that wants to break them. It is a story of abuse, corruption, power, sex, horror... and survival.Part of the @bardrockcafe network of podcasts!Coming December 2026

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:49:45 - 0:49:56 (Physical abuse)In the Season 1 finale, Colonel Vos’ final plans are revealed as the Cadre must defend their base against a seemingly-unstoppable threat.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassandraAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:34:45 - 0:35:45 (Implied incest)1:30:31 - 1:31:19 (Physical abuse)1:34:19 - 1:42:10 (Forced dissociation)1:34:19 - 1:42:10 (Rape)2:01:39 - 2:02:21 (Medical procedures)2:01:39 - 2:02:21 (Gore)2:10:02 - 2:10:11 (Gun violence)The Cadre faces an unparalleled threat as they battle the Gorgon known as the Silent Palace in the unforgiving void of space, and the true horror of the Cadre’s rotten heart is fully revealed.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassandraAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:12:30 - 0:15:57 (Forced dissociation)0:22:51 - 0:26:04 (Forced dissociation)0:23:54 - 0:26:07 (Strangulation)0:34:44 - 0:35:01 (Forced dissociation)0:35:14 - 0:35:34 (Forced dissociation)The pressure mounts when a member of the Foundation Board arrives to inform the Cadre of their next assignment—an intercept mission from low orbit against a powerful Gorgon.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassandraAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:06:12 - 0:06:55 (Needle use)0:43:03 - 1:06:24 (Consensual sex)1:22:27 - 1:23:30 (Sexual assault)1:48:21 - 1:48:30 (Physical abuse)2:04:14 - 2:04:51 (Physical abuse)1:51:22 - 2:08:59 (Consensual sex)With Cass mysteriously missing and the extent of Colonel Vos’ plans becoming clearer, Artemis and Eurydice both find an unlikely ally in Major Attali.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassandraAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:54:16 - 0:54:31 (Sexual assault)0:56:12 - 0:57:41 (Sexual assault)1:04:26 - 1:05:19 (Sexual assault)2:00:24 - 2:01:51 (Suicide)2:00:24 - 2:01:51 (Gun violence)2:00:24 - 2:01:51 (Lobotomy)Rebels from the American Liberation Movement occupy New Vancouver, and the 92nd Cadre is deployed to the city to assist the UFAS in retaking it.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:38:40 - 0:42:11 (Consensual sex)0:47:33 - 1:00:07 (Consensual sex)1:50:26 - 1:50:42 (Gore)1:53:02 - 1:53:08 (Gore)1:53:18 - 1:53:30 (Gore)2:02:39 - 2:02:41 (Gore)2:03:36 - 2:03:51 (Gun violence)With the base on lockdown, Eurydice finds itself reflecting on the past—and the bloody story of the previous members of the 92nd Pilot Cadre.CAST[STATIC] — Colonel WilliamsChrissy Sylvia — Blondie and IrishAnna Marcus — Eurydice and GlassJonaya Riley — Peregrine and PinupZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)0:35:38 - 0:36:48 (Forced dissociation)1:00:02 - 1:10:10 (Consensual sex)1:17:35 - 1:27:05 (Consensual sex)1:53:17 - 1:53:50 (Gore)2:02:18 - 2:03:35 (Needle use)2:08:26 - 2:12:44 (Consensual sex)As the secrets continue to pile up, Eurydice makes a play to try to learn more about the hidden truth behind its Frame, and a bid to try to restore Cass’ humanity.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major Attali

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)1:12:39 - 1:14:43 (Physical abuse)1:35:16 - 1:37:01 (Forced dissociation)1:41:22 - 1:41:39 (Implied incest)1:42:39 - 1:44:43 (Sexual assault)1:44:43 - 1:55:21 (Rape)1:51:43 - 1:52:01 (Physical abuse)During an off-duty cycle, Colonel Vos leaves command to Major Attali and takes Artemis to investigate a nearby Foundation research facility.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!

Content Warnings:Dehumanization (use of it/its pronouns)1:29:58 - 1:32:11 (Gun violence)1:32:34 - 1:34:06 (Gore)1:48:48 - 1:49:01 (Gore)1:57:28 - 1:58:52 (Gore)In the wake of the tragic crash of a civilian airliner, the 92nd Cadre is sent to help the Foundation maintain its public image.CAST[STATIC] — ArtemisChrissy Sylvia — CassAnna Marcus — EurydiceJonaya Riley — Colonel Vos and Major AttaliZero Angels is a mechsploitation TTRPG actual play using the Girl Frame system by Anxiousmimic Games, available here.Join our Discord to discuss the show and more!Support us on Patreon for bonus content and more!Check out our merch!