Marc Miller's Traveller (book)
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| Marc Miller's Traveller | |
 Science Fiction adventure in the Far Future | |
| Publisher | Imperium Games |
| Version | Marc Miller's Traveller |
| Author | Marc Miller |
| Format | Paperback |
| Canonical | Yes |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 192 |
This volume is the basic rules set for the Traveller science-fiction game system. It contains the essential rules and background for a player to understand and participate in Traveller games as well as basic materials that enable a Traveller referee to administer a variety of adventures. The materials in this volume have a long history in print and in game play.
- Unravel the secrets of man's conquest of the stars.
- Create a heroic character to adventure throughout the known universe.
- Learn how adventurers fight for survival in deep space and hostile planets.
- Create and design new starships for your characters to explore the stars.
- Learn to unlock the powers of the mind.
- Discover new alien life forms as one interacts in strange new environments.
- Explore the possibilities of trading with other planets.
[edit] Credits
- Original concept & game design: Marc Miller
- Design & Development, Editing: Lester Smith
- Cover Art, Interior color art, Interior Illustrations: Chris Foss
- Interior Art: Larry Elmore
- Editing, Development, "Rubicon Cross" Adventure: Tony Lee
- Aliens: Timothy B. Brown
- Equipment & Vehicles: Greg Porter
- Psionics, Graphic Design, Typesetting: Ken Whitman
- Starships: Don Perrin
- "Rubicon Cross" Adventure: Mant Machtan
- Typesetting & Layout, Graphic Design: Ashe Marier
- Previous Contributers: Frank Chadwick, John Harshman, Loren Wiseman
- Playtesters: Merrick Bukhardt, Guy Garnett, David J. Golden, Harold Hale, D. B. Johnson. Andy Lilly, Phil MacGregor, Brett Maddoc, Jeff Jittamer
- Platesters: Brad Eames, Joe Heck, Brad Kelly, Rob King, David T. Lee, Darlene Miller, Jean Rabe, Tammey Reed, Shirley Surek, Cherie Whitman, Burl Zorn.
[edit] Table of Contents
- The foundations of the Traveller Universe ... pg 7
- Chapter 1: Roleplaying in the Traveller Universe ... pg. 11
- Chapter 2: Character Generation ... pg. 15
- Chapter 3: Skills ... pg. 37
- Chapter 4: Task ... pg. 49
- Chapter 5: Ground Combat ... pg. 51
- Chapter 6: Equipment ... pg. 63
- Chapter 7: Surface Vehicle ... pg. 83
- Chapter 8: Spacecraft ,,, pg. 89
- Chapter 9: Space Travel ... pg. 115
- Chapter 10: Space Combat ... pg. 117
- Chapter 11: Psionics ... pg. 123
- Chapter 12: World Generation ... pg. 129
- Chapter 13: Encounters ... pg. 137
- Chapter 14: Referee's Introduction ... pg. 153
- Chapter 15: Running adventures and campaigns ... pg. 161
- Chapter 16: Trade and Commerce ... pg. 165
- Chapter 17: Exit Visa (Adventure) ... pg. 172
- Chapter 18: Rubicon Cross (Adventure) ... pg. 179
- Library Data ... pg 185
- Index ... pg. 187
