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[[Generic Traveller]] is the generic [[Traveller]] version indicated in publication records at the [[Traveller RPG Wiki]] for Traveller products not designed for any particular rules, [[setting]], or particulars.
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The term ''[[Generic Traveller]]'' is one used at the [[Traveller RPG Wiki]] to describe publications and products produced for Traveller, but not targeted for
* It includes products that were designed for compatibility, but not explicitly designated as Traveller products. There are a vast variety of sci-fi support products published or freely shared in this manner.
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a specific [[Versions of Traveller|Version of Traveller]], rules set, or [[setting]]. The [[Ludography]] attempts to assign a specific Traveller rules version to each publication but, as with all categorization systems, there are some exceptions.  
 
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
[[Traveller]] was probably the original universal [[RPG]] meant to simulate a vast spectrum of role-playing game opportunities. As such, the background and [[game mechanic]]s such a the [[UWP]] or [[Technology Level]] ([[TL]]) have become near ubiquitous throughout the gaming industry and numerous gaming products and creations have sprung up over the years that show the lineage of Traveller ideas, concepts, and [[setting]]s.
 
  
They are the children of Traveller. This page covers those publications, which don't tie directly back to any one Traveller edition, version, rule set, or possess any other distinct marker, but certainly possess the [[Traveller Gene]].
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The Wiki editorial team applies ''Generic Traveller'' version to
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* Publications containing only general background information and no specific rules, which allow a Referee to insert this into any campaign.
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* Publications containing rules which expand or replace the existing Traveller rules. In many cases these can be used without Traveller, but these are targeted to Traveller Players and Referees.
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* Publications designed for non-Traveller game systems, but similar to the above, can expand or replace the existing Traveller rules and background.
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* Periodicals generally devoted to the broader gaming market, including other gaming systems, which have some non-canon Traveller content.
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* Publications released without the license or approval of the (at the time) Traveller publisher. These are usually published for "any science fiction game", but include directions for use with Traveller.  
  
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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=== Published Products ===
Traveller products have been published both with and without license over the years. Please check out the [[Copyright]] article here at the [[Traveller RPG Wiki]] page for more information.
 
 
 
=== Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products) ===
 
This edition is best known for the following products:
 
 
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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== References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) ==
 
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| Contributor: Baron [[User:Ovka|Ovka]] of {{WorldS|Ziirkago|Vland|Kasear|1930}} A878654-C
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 26 December 2020

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The term Generic Traveller is one used at the Traveller RPG Wiki to describe publications and products produced for Traveller, but not targeted for a specific Version of Traveller, rules set, or setting. The Ludography attempts to assign a specific Traveller rules version to each publication but, as with all categorization systems, there are some exceptions.

The Wiki editorial team applies Generic Traveller version to

  • Publications containing only general background information and no specific rules, which allow a Referee to insert this into any campaign.
  • Publications containing rules which expand or replace the existing Traveller rules. In many cases these can be used without Traveller, but these are targeted to Traveller Players and Referees.
  • Publications designed for non-Traveller game systems, but similar to the above, can expand or replace the existing Traveller rules and background.
  • Periodicals generally devoted to the broader gaming market, including other gaming systems, which have some non-canon Traveller content.
  • Publications released without the license or approval of the (at the time) Traveller publisher. These are usually published for "any science fiction game", but include directions for use with Traveller.

Published Products[edit]

176 publications for Generic Traveller


References & Contributions (Sources)[edit]

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.