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|name = Alien Races 4 | |name = Alien Races 4 | ||
− | |alsosee = | + | |alsosee = [[Sophont]] |
|author = Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman | |author = Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman | ||
|available = TBD | |available = TBD | ||
|canon = Yes | |canon = Yes | ||
|caption = 16 Intelligent races from across space | |caption = 16 Intelligent races from across space | ||
− | |contents = | + | |contents = |
|edition = 1st | |edition = 1st | ||
|footnote = ISBN 1-55634-433-3 Stock #6609 | |footnote = ISBN 1-55634-433-3 Stock #6609 | ||
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|year = 2001 | |year = 2001 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4]] is | + | [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4]] is a [[Steve Jackson Games]] product. |
+ | * It is a sophont source book written for [[GURPS Traveller]]. | ||
− | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
− | Enough aliens to fill a cantina! ''GURPS Traveller Alien Races 4'' brings 16 strange species to | + | Enough aliens to fill a cantina! '''''GURPS Traveller Alien Races 4''''' brings 16 strange species to life. Compiled and edited by Loren Wiseman and Steve Jackson, this book features the creations of several favourite '''''Traveller''''' authors, including [[Phil Masters]], [[David L. Pulver|David Pulver]], and [[David Thomas]]. |
Here you'll meet: | Here you'll meet: | ||
− | * The winged [[Ael Yael]], nearly destroyed by greedy [[Humaniti]], now finding their place in the galaxy | + | * The winged [[Ael Yael]], nearly destroyed by greedy [[Humaniti]], now finding their place in the galaxy. |
− | * The bureaucratic [[Bwaps]], faithful administrators through three Imperiums ... but they have their own agenda, and few suspect how decisively they can act on their own. | + | * The bureaucratic [[Bwaps]], faithful administrators through three Imperiums... but they have their own agenda, and few suspect how decisively they can act on their own. |
− | * The huge [[Virushi]], calm and nonviolent ... until they're pushed too far. | + | * The huge [[Virushi]], calm and nonviolent... until they're pushed too far. |
* The newest species to be recognized as [[sentient]], the aquatic [[Schalli]]. Will these brilliant, ambitious carnivores be our allies in a hundred years - or our rivals? | * The newest species to be recognized as [[sentient]], the aquatic [[Schalli]]. Will these brilliant, ambitious carnivores be our allies in a hundred years - or our rivals? | ||
− | + | And a dozen others! | |
=== Table of Contents === | === Table of Contents === | ||
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− | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries | + | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] === |
− | + | {{LibraryEntries}} | |
== Meta-history & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == Meta-history & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
− | + | It is the fourth book in the GURPS Alien Races series describes a number of [[minor race]]s. | |
=== GURPS Traveller: Alien Races Series === | === GURPS Traveller: Alien Races Series === | ||
The ''GURPS Traveller: Alien Races Series'' produced at least four canon volumes: | The ''GURPS Traveller: Alien Races Series'' produced at least four canon volumes: | ||
− | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 1]] | + | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 1]]: [[Zhodani]] & [[Vargr]] |
− | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 2]] | + | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 2]]: [[Aslan]] & [[K'kree]] |
− | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 3]] | + | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 3]]: [[Droyne]] & [[Hiver]] |
− | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4]] | + | # [[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4]]: [[Minor Race]]s |
+ | # [[GURPS Traveller: Humaniti]]: [[Humaniti]], Major & Minor | ||
=== Credits (Primary Sources) === | === Credits (Primary Sources) === | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
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| [[Wikipedia:Steve Jackson (USA)|Steve Jackson]] and [[Loren Wiseman]] | | [[Wikipedia:Steve Jackson (USA)|Steve Jackson]] and [[Loren Wiseman]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Author]]s |
| [[Steve Charlton]], [[Edward Elder]], [[Robert Gilson]], [[Shawn Havranek]], [[Phil Masters]], [[Robert O'Connor]], [[David L. Pulver]], and [[David Thomas]] | | [[Steve Charlton]], [[Edward Elder]], [[Robert Gilson]], [[Shawn Havranek]], [[Phil Masters]], [[Robert O'Connor]], [[David L. Pulver]], and [[David Thomas]] | ||
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| [[Storn Cook]], [[David Day]], [[Glenn Grant]], [[Tom Lane]], and [[Christoper Shy]] | | [[Storn Cook]], [[David Day]], [[Glenn Grant]], [[Tom Lane]], and [[Christoper Shy]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Maps and Deck | + | | Maps and [[Deck Plan]]s |
| [[Mark Cook]] and [[Andy Akins]] | | [[Mark Cook]] and [[Andy Akins]] | ||
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=== External Link/s === | === External Link/s === | ||
− | '' | + | ''Commentary & Data articles:'' |
# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
− | '' | + | ''Reviews:'' |
# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
− | == References & Contributions (Sources) == | + | ''Other Articles:'' |
+ | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | == References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) == | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} |
Latest revision as of 19:55, 13 February 2024
Alien Races 4 | |||
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16 Intelligent races from across space | |||
Author | Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman | ||
Publisher | Steve Jackson Games | ||
Version | GURPS Traveller | ||
Edition | 1st | ||
Format | Book (Softback) | ||
Language | English | ||
Pages | 144 | ||
Year Published | 2001 | ||
Canonical | Yes | ||
Available from | TBD | ||
Also See | Sophont | ||
ISBN 1-55634-433-3 Stock #6609 |
GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4 is a Steve Jackson Games product.
- It is a sophont source book written for GURPS Traveller.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Enough aliens to fill a cantina! GURPS Traveller Alien Races 4 brings 16 strange species to life. Compiled and edited by Loren Wiseman and Steve Jackson, this book features the creations of several favourite Traveller authors, including Phil Masters, David Pulver, and David Thomas.
Here you'll meet:
- The winged Ael Yael, nearly destroyed by greedy Humaniti, now finding their place in the galaxy.
- The bureaucratic Bwaps, faithful administrators through three Imperiums... but they have their own agenda, and few suspect how decisively they can act on their own.
- The huge Virushi, calm and nonviolent... until they're pushed too far.
- The newest species to be recognized as sentient, the aquatic Schalli. Will these brilliant, ambitious carnivores be our allies in a hundred years - or our rivals?
And a dozen others!
Table of Contents[edit]
GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4 Section Page/s Introduction 4 1. Ael Yael 5 2. Ahetaowa 14 3. Bwaps 22 4. Evantha 38 5. Girug'kagh 45 6. Githiaskio 61 7. Hhkar 68 8. Hlanssai 76 9. J'aadje 82 10. Jgd-ll-jagd 90 11. J'sia 95 12. Schalli 101 13. Shriekers 107 14. Tezcat 116 15. Valkyrie 124 16. Virushi 132 Vehicles Key 142 Index 143
Library Data Entries[edit]
Meta-history & Background (Dossier)[edit]
It is the fourth book in the GURPS Alien Races series describes a number of minor races.
GURPS Traveller: Alien Races Series[edit]
The GURPS Traveller: Alien Races Series produced at least four canon volumes:
- GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 1: Zhodani & Vargr
- GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 2: Aslan & K'kree
- GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 3: Droyne & Hiver
- GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4: Minor Races
- GURPS Traveller: Humaniti: Humaniti, Major & Minor
Credits (Primary Sources)[edit]
Credits (Primary Sources) | |
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Credit | Authors & Contributors |
Compiled by | Steve Jackson and Loren Wiseman |
Authors | Steve Charlton, Edward Elder, Robert Gilson, Shawn Havranek, Phil Masters, Robert O'Connor, David L. Pulver, and David Thomas |
Editors | Steve Jackson, Andrew Hackard, and Peter Dell'Orto |
Cover | David Day |
Illustrations | Storn Cook, David Day, Glenn Grant, Tom Lane, and Christoper Shy |
Maps and Deck Plans | Mark Cook and Andy Akins |
External Link/s[edit]
Commentary & Data articles:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
Reviews:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
Other Articles:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
References & Contributions (Sources)[edit]
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
Categories:
- Ludography
- GURPS Traveller Books
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- Published 2001
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- Ael Yael
- Ahetaowa
- Bwap
- Equipment Source
- Evantha
- Girug'kagh
- Githiaskio
- Hhkar
- Hlanssai
- J'aadje
- Jgd-ll-jagd
- J'sia
- Schalli
- Ship Source
- Shrieker
- Sophont Source
- Tezcat
- Valkyrie
- Vehicle Source
- Virushi
- Metastory
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