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+ | |author = Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier | ||
+ | |available = [http://www.warehouse23.com/products/gurps-traveller-classic-behind-the-claw-ffe Warehouse 23] | ||
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|caption = The Spinward Marches Sourcebook | |caption = The Spinward Marches Sourcebook | ||
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|edition = 1st | |edition = 1st | ||
+ | |footnote = ISBN 1-55634-353-1 Stock #6601 | ||
+ | |format = Book (Softback) | ||
+ | |image = Gurps_Behind_the_Claw (n).png | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |pages = 144 | ||
+ | |publisher = Steve Jackson Games | ||
+ | |version = GURPS Traveller | ||
|year = 1998 | |year = 1998 | ||
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+ | [[GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw]] is the [[GURPS Traveller]] sourcebook for the [[Spinward Marches Sector]] and nearby regions. | ||
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+ | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
+ | ''[[Behind the Claw]]'': Slang phrase referring to those regions of the [[Third Imperium]] lying beyond the [[Great Rift]]. Almost a year from the Capital by [[Express Boat|XBoat]], the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]] is a frontier region, scene of Five [[Frontier Wars]] and innumerable skirmishes. The Marches is one of the most troubled regions of the entire Imperium. | ||
− | + | ''Behind the Claw'' details the Spinward Marches, a complete sector of space for [[GURPS Traveller]]. Over 400 star systems are described in detail, along with essays on the [[Imperial Nobility]] and system of government, a detailed history of the region, Game Master’s information, current events and a wealth of adventure material. The setting is rich and diverse, with unlimited scope for campaigns. | |
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* Seek your fortune as a free trader plying the [[Spinward Main]]… | * Seek your fortune as a free trader plying the [[Spinward Main]]… | ||
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* Salvage the wrecks left behind by the [[Fifth Frontier War]]… | * Salvage the wrecks left behind by the [[Fifth Frontier War]]… | ||
* Engage in industrial espionage among the [[Megacorporation]]s of the Imperium… | * Engage in industrial espionage among the [[Megacorporation]]s of the Imperium… | ||
− | * Explore ancient ruins on an airless | + | * Explore ancient ruins on an airless [[moon]]… |
* Broker a peace settlement on the volatile [[Border Worlds]]… | * Broker a peace settlement on the volatile [[Border Worlds]]… | ||
* Join the stubborn landholders of [[District 268]], holding on what’s theirs against alien invaders… | * Join the stubborn landholders of [[District 268]], holding on what’s theirs against alien invaders… | ||
− | * Race to the rescue of a distressed merchant vessel! | + | * Race to the rescue of a distressed [[merchant vessel]]! |
− | == | + | === Table of Contents === |
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+ | !colspan="2"|GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Introduction || align="right" |Page 3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1. The [[Domain of Deneb]] || align="right" |Page 4 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2. The [[Spinward States]] || align="right" |Page 24 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 3. [[World]]s || align="right" |Page 36 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4. History in the Making || align="right" |Page 124 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches Sector Map]] || align="right" |Page 142 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Index || align="right" |Page 143 | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) === | ||
+ | # [[TBD]] | ||
− | + | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Automated) === | |
+ | {{LibraryEntries}} | ||
− | == | + | == Meta-history & Background == |
− | + | ''GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw'' has many contradictions with previous data for the [[Spinward Marches Sector]] and many parts of it have been declared non-canon for the official [[FFE]] [[OTU]]. | |
− | :[[ | + | * It's still perfectly fine for [[IMTU]] or [[GURPS Traveller]] universes of course! |
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− | == | + | === Credits (Primary Sources) === |
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− | + | !colspan="2"| Credits (Primary Sources) | |
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− | + | ! Credit | |
+ | ! [[Author]]s & Contributors | ||
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− | | | + | | [[Author]] |
+ | | [[Martin Dougherty]], and [[Neil Frier]] | ||
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− | | | + | | Editor |
+ | | [[Loren Wiseman|Loren K. Wiseman]] and [[Gene Seabolt]] | ||
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− | | | + | | Cover |
+ | | [[Randy Asplund-Faith]] | ||
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− | | | + | | Illustrations |
+ | | [[Yesse America]] | ||
+ | * [[Rob Caswell]] | ||
+ | * [[Fredd Gorham]] | ||
+ | * [[Glenn Grant]] | ||
+ | * [[Ray Lunceford]] | ||
+ | * [[Michael Surbrook]] | ||
+ | * [[Ruth Thompson]] | ||
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|} | |} | ||
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+ | === External Link/s === | ||
+ | ''Commentary & Data articles:'' | ||
+ | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
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+ | ''Reviews:'' | ||
+ | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
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+ | ''Other Articles:'' | ||
+ | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
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+ | == References & Contributions ([[Sources]]) == | ||
+ | {{Conflict}} | ||
+ | {{Intermediate}} | ||
+ | {{Detail}} | ||
+ | {{Sources | ||
+ | |S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
+ | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | [[Category: Sophont Source]] | ||
+ | {{MET|}} |
Revision as of 14:14, 4 January 2020
Behind the Claw | |||
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The Spinward Marches Sourcebook | |||
Author | Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier | ||
Publisher | Steve Jackson Games | ||
Version | GURPS Traveller | ||
Edition | 1st | ||
Format | Book (Softback) | ||
Language | English | ||
Pages | 144 | ||
Year Published | 1998 | ||
Canonical | Yes | ||
Available from | Warehouse 23 | ||
ISBN 1-55634-353-1 Stock #6601 |
GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw is the GURPS Traveller sourcebook for the Spinward Marches Sector and nearby regions.
Description (Specifications)
Behind the Claw: Slang phrase referring to those regions of the Third Imperium lying beyond the Great Rift. Almost a year from the Capital by XBoat, the Spinward Marches is a frontier region, scene of Five Frontier Wars and innumerable skirmishes. The Marches is one of the most troubled regions of the entire Imperium.
Behind the Claw details the Spinward Marches, a complete sector of space for GURPS Traveller. Over 400 star systems are described in detail, along with essays on the Imperial Nobility and system of government, a detailed history of the region, Game Master’s information, current events and a wealth of adventure material. The setting is rich and diverse, with unlimited scope for campaigns.
- Seek your fortune as a free trader plying the Spinward Main…
- Lead your mercenary company to repulse Vargr raiders…
- Salvage the wrecks left behind by the Fifth Frontier War…
- Engage in industrial espionage among the Megacorporations of the Imperium…
- Explore ancient ruins on an airless moon…
- Broker a peace settlement on the volatile Border Worlds…
- Join the stubborn landholders of District 268, holding on what’s theirs against alien invaders…
- Race to the rescue of a distressed merchant vessel!
Table of Contents
GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw | |
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Introduction | Page 3 |
1. The Domain of Deneb | Page 4 |
2. The Spinward States | Page 24 |
3. Worlds | Page 36 |
4. History in the Making | Page 124 |
Spinward Marches Sector Map | Page 142 |
Index | Page 143 |
Library Data Entries (Public)
Library Data Entries (Automated)
Meta-history & Background
GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw has many contradictions with previous data for the Spinward Marches Sector and many parts of it have been declared non-canon for the official FFE OTU.
- It's still perfectly fine for IMTU or GURPS Traveller universes of course!
Credits (Primary Sources)
Credits (Primary Sources) | |
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Credit | Authors & Contributors |
Author | Martin Dougherty, and Neil Frier |
Editor | Loren K. Wiseman and Gene Seabolt |
Cover | Randy Asplund-Faith |
Illustrations | Yesse America |
External Link/s
Commentary & Data articles:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
Reviews:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
Other Articles:
- EXTERNAL LINK: TBD
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- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science