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| − | + | |name = Behind the Claw | |
| − | caption= The Spinward Marches Sourcebook| | + | |alsosee = |
| − | publisher= | + | |author = Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier |
| − | + | |available = [http://www.warehouse23.com/products/gurps-traveller-classic-behind-the-claw-ffe Warehouse 23] | |
| − | + | |canon = Yes | |
| − | + | |caption = The Spinward Marches Sourcebook | |
| − | + | |contents = | |
| − | + | |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 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | [[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 [[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 | + | ''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]]… | * 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 [[Megacorporation]]s 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 === | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !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 | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | |||
| + | === [[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! | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Credits (Primary Sources) === | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !colspan="2"| Credits (Primary Sources) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Credit | ||
| + | ! [[Author]]s & Contributors | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | [[Author]] | ||
| + | | [[Martin Dougherty]], and [[Neil Frier]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Editor | ||
| + | | [[Loren Wiseman|Loren K. Wiseman]] and [[Gene Seabolt]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Cover | ||
| + | | [[Randy Asplund-Faith]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Illustrations | ||
| + | | [[Yesse America]] | ||
| + | * [[Rob Caswell]] | ||
| + | * [[Fredd Gorham]] | ||
| + | * [[Glenn Grant]] | ||
| + | * [[Ray Lunceford]] | ||
| + | * [[Michael Surbrook]] | ||
| + | * [[Ruth Thompson]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | + | === External Link/s === | |
| + | ''Commentary & Data articles:'' | ||
| + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
| − | + | ''Reviews:'' | |
| + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
| − | + | ''Other Articles:'' | |
| + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [[TBD]] | ||
| − | + | == 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]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | + | [[Category: Sophont Source]] | |
| + | {{MET|}} | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 4 January 2020
| Behind the Claw | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.png) 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) | |
|---|---|
| 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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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science