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|alsosee  = [[Aslan Hierate]]
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|author    = J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman
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|available = http://www.rpgnow.com/product/80180/CTAM1Aslan?affiliate_id=875229
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|canon    = Yes
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|caption   = Adventure and Intrigue with a Proud Warrior Race
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|contents  = 
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|edition  = 1st
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|footnote  = Product no. 254
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|format    = Book (Softback) (PDF)
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|image    = CTAslan.jpg
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|language  = English
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|pages    = 40
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|publisher = Game Designers Workshop
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|version  = Classic Traveller
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|year      = 1984
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[[Aslan (Alien Module)]] is a [[Game Designers Workshop]] product.
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* It is a sophont source book written for [[Classic Traveller]].
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* This [[publication]] has the following errata file: [[Errata Aslan]]
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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''Aslan, Traveller Alien Module 1'', describes in detail this alien race, its [[homeworld]], and its starfaring [[society]].
  
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This ''Alien Module'' includes:
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* '''Aslan History and Culture:''' Detailed essays on the nature of the Aslan, their [[culture]], their [[Psychology|behavior]], and their [[society]].
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* '''Aslan Character Generation:''' Seven basic careers, plus six more derived from [[Citizens of the Imperium|''Citizens]]
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: Careers include Space Service, Military Service, Wanderers, Management, and Outcasts. Additional careers include [[Pirate]]s, [[Belter]]s, [[Envoy]]s, [[Flyer]]s, [[Medic]]s, and [[Scientist]]s.
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: Also included are details and modifications to standard systems to allow Aslan to be generated as Imperial citizens.
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* '''Advanced Character Generation:''' Character and skill tables for [[Mercenary (book)|Mercenary]] and [[High Guard (book)|High Guard]] (you must have the ''Mercenary'' and ''High Guard'' booklets to make full use of them).
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* '''World Generation:''' Tables and rules for Aslan worlds, governments, bases, law and tech levels.
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* '''Aslan Encounters:''' Patrons and random encounter lists for ventures into Aslan territory.
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* '''Weapons:''' Aslan [[personal weapon]]s defined and described
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* '''Aslan Word Generation:''' Fast and easy generation of Aslan names and words - to add depth to any Aslan adventure
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* '''The Aslan Heirate:''' Basic multi-sector map of Aslan territory, showing its relationship to the Imperium. Sectors are named in Aslan, with Imperial names where applicable.
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* '''A Quest:''' One Aslan, accompanied by his family, has set off to find his brother's ''[[ihatei]]'', his second son - the heir to their influential clan's power. The adventure takes him, his family, and ultimately a crew of human adventurers deep into Aslan territory, all the while pursued by assassins.
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: More than a rousing adventure, this quest allows players and referee to actually participate in an alien culture, using the background and data provided to more effectively role-play with non-human characters.
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Spinward of the {{Imperium}}, a race of ferocious carnivores has evolved intelligence and rules hundreds of star systems. They are the [[Aslan]], interstellar neighbors of the Imperium. This warrior race has long been a mystery to the ordinary human, and now it is possible to learn more about their culture and society.
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=== Table of Contents ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="2"| ''Aslan (Alien Module)''
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|-
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! Section
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! Page/s
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|-
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| Anatomical Drawings of Aslan
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| [[IFC]]
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|-
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| Introduction
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| 1
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|-
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| The Aslan Race
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| 2
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|-
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| Aslan Character generation
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| 8
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|-
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| Aslan World Generation
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| 25
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|-
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| Aslan Word Generation
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| 27
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|-
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| Aslan Encounters
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| 28
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|-
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| Personal Combat
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| 30
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|-
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| [[Starship]]s and [[Space Travel]]
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| 31
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|-
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| [[World]]s
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| 33
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|-
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| Other Game Rules
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| 34
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|-
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| The Aslan [[Homeworld]]
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| 35
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|-
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| [[Syareahtorl (world)|Syareahtorl]] (Adventure)
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| 35
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|-
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| Sectors of the [[Aslan Hierate]] and Environs
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| [[IBC]]
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|}
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=== [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) ===
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# [[TBD]]
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=== [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Automated) ===
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{{LibraryEntries}}
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=== [[Ship|Selected Ships]] ===
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# [[Aositaoh class Cruiser]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 32-33 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Eakhau class Trader]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 32 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Ekawsiykua class Escort]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 33 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Hkiyrerao class Researcher]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 33 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Hraye class Scout]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 32 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Khtukhao class Clan Transport]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 32 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Kteiroa class Seeker]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 33 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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# [[Ktiyhui class Courier]] {{Page cite|name= Aslan |page= 32 |version= Classic Traveller}}
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== Meta-history & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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''Aslan (Alien Module)'' is the first in the series of ''Alien Modules''' 1 {{CT}} looks at the [[Aslan]], the youngest of the [[Major Race]]s. Who, despite their relative youth, have rapidly spread through space, driven by the instinctive territorial desires which are central to the make-up of Aslan males.
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=== Credits (Primary Sources) ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="2"| Credits (Primary Sources)
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|-
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! Credit
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! [[Author]]s & Contributors
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|-
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| Design
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| [[J. Andrew Keith]], [[John Harshman]], and [[Marc Miller]].
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|-
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| Development
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| [[Marc Miller]]
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|-
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| Cover Illustration
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| [[David Deitrick]]
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|-
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| Interior Illustrations
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| [[Steve Venters]] and [[William H. Keith, Jr.]]
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|-
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| Art Direction
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| [[Paul R. Banner]]
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|-
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|}
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=== External Link/s ===
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''Commentary & Data articles:''
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# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]]
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''Reviews:''
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# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]]
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''Other Articles:''
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# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]]
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== References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
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{{Sources
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|S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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}}
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[[Category: Aslan Source]]
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[[Category: Ship Source]]
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{{MET|}}

Revision as of 18:52, 13 August 2019

Aslan
CTAslan.jpg
Adventure and Intrigue with a Proud Warrior Race
Author J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman
Publisher Game Designers Workshop
Version Classic Traveller
Edition 1st
Format Book (Softback) (PDF)
Language English
Pages 40
Year Published 1984
Canonical Yes
Available from RPGNow
Also See Aslan Hierate
Product no. 254

Aslan (Alien Module) is a Game Designers Workshop product.

Description (Specifications)

Aslan, Traveller Alien Module 1, describes in detail this alien race, its homeworld, and its starfaring society.

This Alien Module includes:

  • Aslan History and Culture: Detailed essays on the nature of the Aslan, their culture, their behavior, and their society.
  • Aslan Character Generation: Seven basic careers, plus six more derived from Citizens
Careers include Space Service, Military Service, Wanderers, Management, and Outcasts. Additional careers include Pirates, Belters, Envoys, Flyers, Medics, and Scientists.
Also included are details and modifications to standard systems to allow Aslan to be generated as Imperial citizens.
  • Advanced Character Generation: Character and skill tables for Mercenary and High Guard (you must have the Mercenary and High Guard booklets to make full use of them).
  • World Generation: Tables and rules for Aslan worlds, governments, bases, law and tech levels.
  • Aslan Encounters: Patrons and random encounter lists for ventures into Aslan territory.
  • Weapons: Aslan personal weapons defined and described
  • Aslan Word Generation: Fast and easy generation of Aslan names and words - to add depth to any Aslan adventure
  • The Aslan Heirate: Basic multi-sector map of Aslan territory, showing its relationship to the Imperium. Sectors are named in Aslan, with Imperial names where applicable.
  • A Quest: One Aslan, accompanied by his family, has set off to find his brother's ihatei, his second son - the heir to their influential clan's power. The adventure takes him, his family, and ultimately a crew of human adventurers deep into Aslan territory, all the while pursued by assassins.
More than a rousing adventure, this quest allows players and referee to actually participate in an alien culture, using the background and data provided to more effectively role-play with non-human characters.

Spinward of the Imperium, a race of ferocious carnivores has evolved intelligence and rules hundreds of star systems. They are the Aslan, interstellar neighbors of the Imperium. This warrior race has long been a mystery to the ordinary human, and now it is possible to learn more about their culture and society.

Table of Contents

Aslan (Alien Module)
Section Page/s
Anatomical Drawings of Aslan IFC
Introduction 1
The Aslan Race 2
Aslan Character generation 8
Aslan World Generation 25
Aslan Word Generation 27
Aslan Encounters 28
Personal Combat 30
Starships and Space Travel 31
Worlds 33
Other Game Rules 34
The Aslan Homeworld 35
Syareahtorl (Adventure) 35
Sectors of the Aslan Hierate and Environs IBC

Library Data Entries (Public)

  1. TBD

Library Data Entries (Automated)

Library data entries


Selected Ships

  1. Aositaoh class Cruiser [1]
  2. Eakhau class Trader [2]
  3. Ekawsiykua class Escort [3]
  4. Hkiyrerao class Researcher [4]
  5. Hraye class Scout [5]
  6. Khtukhao class Clan Transport [6]
  7. Kteiroa class Seeker [7]
  8. Ktiyhui class Courier [8]

Meta-history & Background (Dossier)

Aslan (Alien Module) is the first in the series of Alien Modules' 1 Classic Traveller looks at the Aslan, the youngest of the Major Races. Who, despite their relative youth, have rapidly spread through space, driven by the instinctive territorial desires which are central to the make-up of Aslan males.

Credits (Primary Sources)

Credits (Primary Sources)
Credit Authors & Contributors
Design J. Andrew Keith, John Harshman, and Marc Miller.
Development Marc Miller
Cover Illustration David Deitrick
Interior Illustrations Steve Venters and William H. Keith, Jr.
Art Direction Paul R. Banner

External Link/s

Commentary & Data articles:

  1. EXTERNAL LINK: TBD

Reviews:

  1. EXTERNAL LINK: TBD

Other Articles:

  1. EXTERNAL LINK: TBD

References & Contributions (Sources)

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