Brandt Hughes
@brandthughes.bsky.social
creator of Emergent Beacon,
https://emergentbeacon.com
editor and camera operator for Modern Rogue
// video production, science, space, star trek, music production, programming
https://emergentbeacon.com
editor and camera operator for Modern Rogue
// video production, science, space, star trek, music production, programming
I watched episode 3 of Pluribus recently and I finally have enough information to start developing more intricate connections.
(details from episodes 2 and 3 discussed in embed)
(details from episodes 2 and 3 discussed in embed)
December 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I watched episode 3 of Pluribus recently and I finally have enough information to start developing more intricate connections.
(details from episodes 2 and 3 discussed in embed)
(details from episodes 2 and 3 discussed in embed)
I recently caught episode 2 of Pluribus and posted a reaction/analysis of it (minor ep 1 plot details in embedded video). It was a good excuse to learn about another star system and plenty of opportunities to think about the rules of it all.
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I recently caught episode 2 of Pluribus and posted a reaction/analysis of it (minor ep 1 plot details in embedded video). It was a good excuse to learn about another star system and plenty of opportunities to think about the rules of it all.
I recently watched the first episode of Pluribus, which is pretty good. I documented my thoughts in detail in a reaction video where I also got to talk a little bit of bonus science.
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I recently watched the first episode of Pluribus, which is pretty good. I documented my thoughts in detail in a reaction video where I also got to talk a little bit of bonus science.
Part 20 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out!
We're in the thick of conflict and distrust is rampant across the ship. Brother fighting brother, chaos on every deck, and a guy stuck doing Thriller for the rest of time.
We're in the thick of conflict and distrust is rampant across the ship. Brother fighting brother, chaos on every deck, and a guy stuck doing Thriller for the rest of time.
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Part 20 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out!
We're in the thick of conflict and distrust is rampant across the ship. Brother fighting brother, chaos on every deck, and a guy stuck doing Thriller for the rest of time.
We're in the thick of conflict and distrust is rampant across the ship. Brother fighting brother, chaos on every deck, and a guy stuck doing Thriller for the rest of time.
I also provide MP3 and WAV downloads plus stems on Patreon. So if you wanted to use the music and modify it, you have more flexibility to do so.
patreon.com/posts/70487358
patreon.com/posts/70487358
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I also provide MP3 and WAV downloads plus stems on Patreon. So if you wanted to use the music and modify it, you have more flexibility to do so.
patreon.com/posts/70487358
patreon.com/posts/70487358
Part 19 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out now!
The crew is all back together for the first time in ages. We have some administration to handle and there is a pressing need to fill the first officer vacancy.
The crew is all back together for the first time in ages. We have some administration to handle and there is a pressing need to fill the first officer vacancy.
November 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Part 19 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out now!
The crew is all back together for the first time in ages. We have some administration to handle and there is a pressing need to fill the first officer vacancy.
The crew is all back together for the first time in ages. We have some administration to handle and there is a pressing need to fill the first officer vacancy.
For those of you who post videos to youtube, this is where you can find the settings to prevent youtube from making changes to your videos without your consent. They're opt-out, so unless you've disabled them already, you're probably enrolled.
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
For those of you who post videos to youtube, this is where you can find the settings to prevent youtube from making changes to your videos without your consent. They're opt-out, so unless you've disabled them already, you're probably enrolled.
Part 6 of my Life is Strange 2 series is out now.
We've made big progress on our trek to Mexico and I grow increasingly frustrated at Sean's inability to let go of or work through his resentment.
We've made big progress on our trek to Mexico and I grow increasingly frustrated at Sean's inability to let go of or work through his resentment.
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Part 6 of my Life is Strange 2 series is out now.
We've made big progress on our trek to Mexico and I grow increasingly frustrated at Sean's inability to let go of or work through his resentment.
We've made big progress on our trek to Mexico and I grow increasingly frustrated at Sean's inability to let go of or work through his resentment.
Part 18 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series out out!
It's my first day as captain on the USS Resolute and my ability to lead is put to the test when a crew mate gives me an ultimatum with lives on the line.
It's my first day as captain on the USS Resolute and my ability to lead is put to the test when a crew mate gives me an ultimatum with lives on the line.
October 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Part 18 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series out out!
It's my first day as captain on the USS Resolute and my ability to lead is put to the test when a crew mate gives me an ultimatum with lives on the line.
It's my first day as captain on the USS Resolute and my ability to lead is put to the test when a crew mate gives me an ultimatum with lives on the line.
Part 17 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out now!
This is a moment that's been building for the entire game: mutiny. Who will I trust and how much resistance will I encounter?
This is a moment that's been building for the entire game: mutiny. Who will I trust and how much resistance will I encounter?
October 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Part 17 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out now!
This is a moment that's been building for the entire game: mutiny. Who will I trust and how much resistance will I encounter?
This is a moment that's been building for the entire game: mutiny. Who will I trust and how much resistance will I encounter?
Part 5 of my Life is Strange 2 series (the end of ep 2) is live!
Plenty of deliberation on morality, ethical use of super powers, what is justice, how do we reduce harm, and whatever the fuck this guy was selling.
Plenty of deliberation on morality, ethical use of super powers, what is justice, how do we reduce harm, and whatever the fuck this guy was selling.
September 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Part 5 of my Life is Strange 2 series (the end of ep 2) is live!
Plenty of deliberation on morality, ethical use of super powers, what is justice, how do we reduce harm, and whatever the fuck this guy was selling.
Plenty of deliberation on morality, ethical use of super powers, what is justice, how do we reduce harm, and whatever the fuck this guy was selling.
My dumbass recorded the next part in my Life is Strange 2 series and expected the video to be 10-15 minutes long. The episodes in this game are always way longer than I expect.
September 25, 2025 at 12:56 AM
My dumbass recorded the next part in my Life is Strange 2 series and expected the video to be 10-15 minutes long. The episodes in this game are always way longer than I expect.
It has color themes, citations with timecodes that update video embeds, random video button, financial reports, music embeds, and dynamic table of contents for video pages. It's all pretty cool stuff!
September 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It has color themes, citations with timecodes that update video embeds, random video button, financial reports, music embeds, and dynamic table of contents for video pages. It's all pretty cool stuff!
A couple days ago I posted the final part of my series on Viewfinder, wherein I pull off feats of both gaming and logic. The ending left me feeling conflicted.
September 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A couple days ago I posted the final part of my series on Viewfinder, wherein I pull off feats of both gaming and logic. The ending left me feeling conflicted.
Part 16 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out now!
Our numbers are dwindling and I start to lose my cool at the grossly mishandled diplomacy while formalizing a crucial new ally.
Our numbers are dwindling and I start to lose my cool at the grossly mishandled diplomacy while formalizing a crucial new ally.
September 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Part 16 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out now!
Our numbers are dwindling and I start to lose my cool at the grossly mishandled diplomacy while formalizing a crucial new ally.
Our numbers are dwindling and I start to lose my cool at the grossly mishandled diplomacy while formalizing a crucial new ally.
Part 4 of my Viewfinder series is out, wherein I talk to a cat about the speed of light, cloud seeding, and just generally how science works. Also there is puzzle solving.
August 6, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Part 4 of my Viewfinder series is out, wherein I talk to a cat about the speed of light, cloud seeding, and just generally how science works. Also there is puzzle solving.
A new truth has emerged, I played @jessemakkonen.com's Without a Dawn and it's the most intense game I've covered on the channel, hands down. Please, hands down.
July 31, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A new truth has emerged, I played @jessemakkonen.com's Without a Dawn and it's the most intense game I've covered on the channel, hands down. Please, hands down.
Part 4 of my Life is Strange 2 series is out, wherein I make our grandparents accessories to a crime. Did I do so by coercion? Who could say?
July 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Part 4 of my Life is Strange 2 series is out, wherein I make our grandparents accessories to a crime. Did I do so by coercion? Who could say?
Part 3 of my Viewfinder series adds new puzzle mechanics, but what really has me concerned is what these researchers have been working on.
July 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Part 3 of my Viewfinder series adds new puzzle mechanics, but what really has me concerned is what these researchers have been working on.
I just wanted to know whether it's 1 or 2 words. I didn't ask lil bro's whole damn dating history. Isn't he like 12? weirdo ass search results.
July 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I just wanted to know whether it's 1 or 2 words. I didn't ask lil bro's whole damn dating history. Isn't he like 12? weirdo ass search results.
Part 15 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out, wherein we return to a familiar location and have a long-overdue conversation.
July 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Part 15 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series is out, wherein we return to a familiar location and have a long-overdue conversation.
I just posted part 2 of Viewfinder, wherein I begin to seriously question the scientific rigor of this research team.
June 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I just posted part 2 of Viewfinder, wherein I begin to seriously question the scientific rigor of this research team.
the latest in my series on Life is Strange 2 covers super power training, pine cones, police budgets, and ravioli
June 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
the latest in my series on Life is Strange 2 covers super power training, pine cones, police budgets, and ravioli
I recently posted part 14 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series wherein I make someone on my ship extraordinarily upset with me! There's also a little lore and science sprinkled in along the way.
June 1, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I recently posted part 14 of my Star Trek: Resurgence series wherein I make someone on my ship extraordinarily upset with me! There's also a little lore and science sprinkled in along the way.