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caption=Exploration and Contact Among the Stars|
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publisher=[[Steve Jackson Games]]|
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author=[[Jon F. Zeigler]]|
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footnote=Stock # 6065 <br />ISBN: 1-55634-368-X|
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|footnote=ISBN 1-55634-368-X   Stock #6065
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==Exploration and Contact Among the Stars==
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==Synopsis==
Beyond the borders of the [[Third Imperium]], the [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]] seeks out strange new worlds! A Scout has to be ready for anything . . . or die. This book describes the Scouts' organization, equipment, starships (with deck plans including the [[Express Boat]], [[Donosev class]] Survey Scout, Khadumir-class Fast Courier, and Purcell-class [[Express Boat Tender]]) and typical missions. To make running a Scouts campaign easy, it also details the whole 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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Ancient explorers unveiled strange new lands guided by their pole stars; now those far-flung stars become your destination
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==Description==
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‘’’Explore the Infinite Expanses’’’
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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 includes a world-building sequence based on the most recent scientific discoveries. Game Masters can now design realistic star systems, worlds and civilizations. The system can be used for GURPS Traveller , or easily adapted to any other science-fiction RPG.
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‘’’First In’’’ gives ‘’’GURPS Traveller’’’ players the information they need on the Scouts’ organisation, equipment, missions, and starships, including deck plans for the:
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* [[Express Boat]]
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* Donosev-classs [[Survey Scout]]
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* Khadumir-class Fast Courier
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* Purcell-class [[Express Boat Tender]]
  
== Table of Contents ==
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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 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!
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Though designed for ‘’’GURPS Traveller’’’, the system easily adapts to any science fiction roleplaying game.
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==Meta History & Background==
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n/a
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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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==Table of Contents==
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Revision as of 06:34, 27 April 2015

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First In
GTFI2 sm.jpg
Exploration and Contact Among the Stars
Publisher Steve Jackson Games
Version GURPS Traveller
Author Jon F. Zeigler
Format paperback
Canonical Yes
Edition 1st
Year Published 1999
Pages 128
Available from e23
ISBN 1-55634-368-X Stock #6065

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Synopsis

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

Description

‘’’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!

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

Meta History & Background

n/a

Credits

Author
John F. Zeigler
Editor
Salvatore Falco
Cover
[[Doug Chaffee]
Illustrations
Jesse DeGraff, Glen Grant, John Grigni, and Tom Peters

Table of Contents

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