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|name      = GURPS Traveller: First In
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|author    = Jon F. Zeigler
 
|author    = Jon F. Zeigler
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|available = External Link: [http://e23.sjgames.com/item.html?id=SJG30-6605 e23]
 
|canon    = Yes
 
|canon    = Yes
 
|caption  = Exploration and Contact Among the Stars
 
|caption  = Exploration and Contact Among the Stars
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|contents  =  
 
|edition  = 1st
 
|edition  = 1st
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|footnote  = TBD
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|footnote  = ISBN 1-55634-368-X  Stock #6605
 
|format    = Book (Softback)
 
|format    = Book (Softback)
 
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|version  = GURPS Traveller
 
|version  = GURPS Traveller
 
|year      = 1999
 
|year      = 1999
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|footnote  = ISBN 1-55634-368-X  Stock #6065
 
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|available = External Link: [http://e23.sjgames.com/item.html?id=SJG30-6605 e23]
 
 
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[[GURPS Traveller: First In]] is a [[GURPS Traveller]] background book.
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[[GURPS Traveller: First In]] is a [[Steve Jackson Games]] product.
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* Ancient explorers unveiled strange new lands guided by their pole [[star]]s; now those far-flung [[star]]s become your destination.
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* It is a source book written for [[GURPS Traveller]].
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== Description (Specifications) ==
 
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''Explore the Infinite Expanses''
 
  
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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''Explore the Infinite Expanses'' <br>
 
The [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] seeks out strange new [[world]]s within and beyond the borders of the [[Third Imperium]]. A scout has to expect the unexpected, embrace the unknown, and master his craft - because the [[uncharted expanses]] swallow the foolhardy.
 
The [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] seeks out strange new [[world]]s within and beyond the borders of the [[Third Imperium]]. A scout has to expect the unexpected, embrace the unknown, and master his craft - because the [[uncharted expanses]] swallow the foolhardy.
 
   
 
   
 
''First In'' gives ''GURPS Traveller'' players the information they need on the Scouts’ organisation, [[equipment]], missions, and [[starship]]s, including deck plans for the:
 
''First In'' gives ''GURPS Traveller'' players the information they need on the Scouts’ organisation, [[equipment]], missions, and [[starship]]s, including deck plans for the:
 
* [[Express Boat]]
 
* [[Express Boat]]
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* Donosev-class [[Survey Scout]]
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* [[Donosev class Survey Scout]]
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* Khadumir-class Fast Courier
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* [[Khadumir class Fast Courier]]
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* Purcell-class [[Express Boat Tender]]
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* [[Purcell class Express Boat Tender]]
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* [[Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser]]
  
 
It also explores the process of exploration, from the initial sighting of a new [[star system]] to the integration of a world into the Imperium.
 
It also explores the process of exploration, from the initial sighting of a new [[star system]] to the integration of a world into the Imperium.
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Building [[world]]s, [[star system]]s, and [[civilization]]s becomes easier than ever with ''First In'''s world-building sequence, which incorporates the most recent scientific discoveries! game Masters can easily master an entire [[universe]] full of insights and wonders!
 
Building [[world]]s, [[star system]]s, and [[civilization]]s becomes easier than ever with ''First In'''s world-building sequence, which incorporates the most recent scientific discoveries! game Masters can easily master an entire [[universe]] full of insights and wonders!
  
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== Meta-history & Background ==
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=== Table of Contents ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!colspan="2"|''GURPS Traveller: First In''
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! Section
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! Page/s
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|-
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| Introduction
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| 4
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|-
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| 1. The [[Scout Service]]
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| 5
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|-
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| 2. Characters
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| 19
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|-
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| 3. [[Vehicle]]s
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| 29
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|-
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| 4. [[Star]]s
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| 44
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|-
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| 5. [[World]]s
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| 62
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|-
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| 6. [[Culture]]s
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| 91
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|-
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| 7. Survey and Exploration
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| 120
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|-
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| 8. Adventures
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| 134
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|-
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| Index
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| 143
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|}
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=== [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) ===
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# [[Astrography]]
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# [[Atmosphere]]
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# [[Climate]]
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# [[Culture]]
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# [[Rift]]
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# [[System Survey]]
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# [[Vacuum]]
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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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# [[Donosev class Survey Scout]]
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# [[Khadumir class Fast Courier]]
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# [[Purcell class Express Boat Tender]]
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# [[Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser]]
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# [[Type X class Express Boat]] AKA [[Express Boat]]
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== Meta-history & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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[[GURPS Traveller: First In]] is a [[GURPS Traveller]] background book.
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* Ancient explorers unveiled strange new lands guided by their pole [[star]]s; now those far-flung [[star]]s become your destination.
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Though designed for ''GURPS Traveller'', the system easily adapts to any science fiction roleplaying game.
 
Though designed for ''GURPS Traveller'', the system easily adapts to any science fiction roleplaying game.
  
 
=== World-building & Colonization ===
 
=== World-building & Colonization ===
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{{CT}} [[Book 3]] Worlds and Adventures (1977) created the [[UWP]], which was later expanded with "Extended [[UWP]] Statistics", and was continued with the following products:
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{{Ludography cite|name=Worlds and Adventures|page=}}(1977) created the [[UWP]], which was later expanded with "Extended [[UWP]] Statistics", and was continued with the following products:
 
* [[World Displays]] (1981), by [[Ad Astra Products]], which provided subsector and world record forms.  
 
* [[World Displays]] (1981), by [[Ad Astra Products]], which provided subsector and world record forms.  
 
* [[Grand Survey (book)|Grand Survey]] (1986), by [[Digest Group Publications]], which detailed the [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] and the  [[Grand Survey]]s, which allowed detailed physical characteristics and an accurate map of the world. [[Grand Survey (book)|Grand Survey]] called the [[UWP]], the UPP or Universal Planetary Profile.
 
* [[Grand Survey (book)|Grand Survey]] (1986), by [[Digest Group Publications]], which detailed the [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] and the  [[Grand Survey]]s, which allowed detailed physical characteristics and an accurate map of the world. [[Grand Survey (book)|Grand Survey]] called the [[UWP]], the UPP or Universal Planetary Profile.
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* [[World Tamer's Handbook]] (1994), by {{GDW}}, which brought even more detail to the survey and colonization processes.
 
* [[World Tamer's Handbook]] (1994), by {{GDW}}, which brought even more detail to the survey and colonization processes.
 
* [[Traveller 5th]] (2013), by [[Far Future Enterprises]], which further continues the [[UWP]] legacy with many new features.
 
* [[Traveller 5th]] (2013), by [[Far Future Enterprises]], which further continues the [[UWP]] legacy with many new features.
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== Credits ==
 
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;Author
 
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:[[John F. Zeigler]]
 
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;Editor
 
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:[[Salvatore Falco]]
 
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;Cover
 
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:[[Doug Chaffee]]
 
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;Illustrations
 
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:[[Jesse DeGraff]], [[Glen Grant]], [[John Grigni]], and [[Tom Peters]]
 
  
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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=== Credits (Primary Sources) ===
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No information yet available.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"  
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=== Table of Contents ===
 
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|-
 
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|Introduction              || align="right" |4
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! Credit
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! [[Author]]s & Contributors
 
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|-
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|1. The [[Scout Service]]     || align="right" |5
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| [[Author]]
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| [[John F. Zeigler]]
 
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|2. Characters            || align="right" |19
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| Editor
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| [[Salvatore Falco]]
 
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|3. [[Vehicle]]s              || align="right" |29
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| Cover
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| [[Doug Chaffee]]
 
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|4. [[Star]]s                  || align="right" |44
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| Illustrations
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| [[Jesse DeGraff]], [[Glen Grant]], [[John Grigni]], and [[Thomas Peters|Tom Peters]]
 
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|5. [[World]]s                || align="right" |62
 
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|-
 
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|6. [[Culture]]s              || align="right" |91
 
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|7. Survey and Exploration || align="right" |120
 
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|8. Adventures            || align="right" |134
 
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|-
 
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|Index                    || align="right" |143
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
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== Meta-history & Background (Dossier) ==
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=== External Link/s ===
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No information yet available.
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''Commentary & Data articles:''
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# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]]
  
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=== Credits (Primary Sources) ===
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''Reviews:''
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No information yet available.
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# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]]
  
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=== External Link/s ===
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''Other Articles:''
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No information yet available.
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# EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]]
  
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== References & Contributions (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 17 July 2022

First In
GTFI2 sm.jpg
Exploration and Contact Among the Stars
Author Jon F. Zeigler
Publisher Steve Jackson Games
Version GURPS Traveller
Edition 1st
Format Book (Softback)
Language English
Pages 128
Year Published 1999
Canonical Yes
Available from External Link: e23
Also See IISS
ISBN 1-55634-368-X Stock #6605

GURPS Traveller: First In is a Steve Jackson Games product.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Explore the Infinite Expanses
The Imperial Interstellar Scout Service seeks out strange new worlds within and beyond the borders of the Third Imperium. A scout has to expect the unexpected, embrace the unknown, and master his craft - because the uncharted expanses swallow the foolhardy.

First In gives GURPS Traveller players the information they need on the Scouts’ organisation, equipment, missions, and starships, including deck plans for the:

It also explores the process of exploration, from the initial sighting of a new star system to the integration of a world into the Imperium.

Building worlds, star systems, and civilizations becomes easier than ever with First In's world-building sequence, which incorporates the most recent scientific discoveries! game Masters can easily master an entire universe full of insights and wonders!

Table of Contents[edit]

GURPS Traveller: First In
Section Page/s
Introduction 4
1. The Scout Service 5
2. Characters 19
3. Vehicles 29
4. Stars 44
5. Worlds 62
6. Cultures 91
7. Survey and Exploration 120
8. Adventures 134
Index 143

Library Data Entries (Public)[edit]

  1. Astrography
  2. Atmosphere
  3. Climate
  4. Culture
  5. Rift
  6. System Survey
  7. Vacuum

Library Data Entries (Automated)[edit]

Library data entries


Selected Ships[edit]

  1. Donosev class Survey Scout
  2. Khadumir class Fast Courier
  3. Purcell class Express Boat Tender
  4. Pytheas class Exploratory Cruiser
  5. Type X class Express Boat AKA Express Boat

Meta-history & Background (Dossier)[edit]

GURPS Traveller: First In is a GURPS Traveller background book.

  • Ancient explorers unveiled strange new lands guided by their pole stars; now those far-flung stars become your destination.

Though designed for GURPS Traveller, the system easily adapts to any science fiction roleplaying game.

World-building & Colonization[edit]

Marc Miller. Worlds and Adventures (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), .Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Worlds and Adventures (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), .(1977) created the UWP, which was later expanded with "Extended UWP Statistics", and was continued with the following products:

Credits (Primary Sources)[edit]

Credits (Primary Sources)
Credit Authors & Contributors
Author John F. Zeigler
Editor Salvatore Falco
Cover Doug Chaffee
Illustrations Jesse DeGraff, Glen Grant, John Grigni, and Tom Peters

External Link/s[edit]

Commentary & Data articles:

  1. EXTERNAL LINK: TBD

Reviews:

  1. EXTERNAL LINK: TBD

Other Articles:

  1. EXTERNAL LINK: TBD

References & Contributions (Sources)[edit]

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