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*  Every [[world]] in the area is described in detail, as are local history, social features, special technologies, and important people. A wealth of adventure seeds gives the GM plenty of starting points, for any campaign set in this distinctive region of the Traveller setting.
 
*  Every [[world]] in the area is described in detail, as are local history, social features, special technologies, and important people. A wealth of adventure seeds gives the GM plenty of starting points, for any campaign set in this distinctive region of the Traveller setting.
  
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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== Publisher's Description ==
 
''The Day After Ragnarok''
 
''The Day After Ragnarok''
  
 
The [[Sword Worlds]] stand at the border of the [[Third Imperium]], a small but proud civilization descended from ancient [[Terran]] migrants. Their inhabitants have spent centuries fighting for independence - from the Imperium, from the other great empires, even from each other.
 
The [[Sword Worlds]] stand at the border of the [[Third Imperium]], a small but proud civilization descended from ancient [[Terran]] migrants. Their inhabitants have spent centuries fighting for independence - from the Imperium, from the other great empires, even from each other.
  
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A decade ago, the Sword Worlds went to war against the Third Imperium. They lost. Today, the Sword Worlders are in search of a new destiny, in a universe where their fierce pride seems headed for an inevitable fall. ''GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds'' brings this unique culture to life. Within these pages, you'll find:
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A decade ago, the Sword Worlds went to war against the Third Imperium. They lost. Today, the Sword Worlders are in search of a new destiny, in a universe where their fierce pride seems headed for an inevitable fall. ''GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds'' brings this unique culture to life. Within these pages, you'll find:
  
 
* A history of the Sword Worlds as a whole, from the first colony to the last disastrous war with the Third Imperium.
 
* A history of the Sword Worlds as a whole, from the first colony to the last disastrous war with the Third Imperium.
 
* In-depth information on the present-day political situation, in which the [[Third Imperium]], two Sword Worlder alliances, the [[Darrian Confederation]], and other regional powers all vie for dominance.
 
* In-depth information on the present-day political situation, in which the [[Third Imperium]], two Sword Worlder alliances, the [[Darrian Confederation]], and other regional powers all vie for dominance.
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* Detailed descriptions of the individual Sword Worlds - local history, geography, politics, [[organization]]s, and important [[personage]]s.
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* Detailed descriptions of the individual Sword Worlds - local history, geography, politics, organizations, and important personages.
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* Extensive Library Data, covering the important concepts of Sword Worlder [[society]].
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* Extensive [[Library Data]], covering the important concepts of Sword Worlder society.
 
* Character design guidelines, along with sketch biographies and character write-ups for a number of interesting figures.
 
* Character design guidelines, along with sketch biographies and character write-ups for a number of interesting figures.
 
* [[Spaceship]]s, [[vehicle]]s, and [[technology]] specific to the Sword Worlds civilization.
 
* [[Spaceship]]s, [[vehicle]]s, and [[technology]] specific to the Sword Worlds civilization.
  
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Cling to honour and tradition in a universe turned upside down - live the Sword Worlds today!
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Cling to honor and tradition in a universe turned upside down - live the Sword Worlds today!
  
 
=== Table of Contents ===
 
=== Table of Contents ===
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: Introduction........................................4
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{| class="wikitable"
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: 1. History............................................6
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!colspan="2"|''GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds''
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: 2. Worlds...........................................22
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: 3. The Noble Life...............................74
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: 4: Characters and [[Equipment]]...........107
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: 5: Campaigns..................................127
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: Index...............................................143
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| Introduction
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| 1. History
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| 2. Worlds
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| 3. The Noble Life
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| 4. Characters and Equipment
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| 5. Campaigns
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| Index
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== Meta-history & Background (Dossier) ==
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=== [[Library Data]] ===
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== Background ==
 
[[GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds]] is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive volumes ever written about the [[Sword Worlds]]. It aggregated previous lore and expanded the existing storyline.
 
[[GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds]] is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive volumes ever written about the [[Sword Worlds]]. It aggregated previous lore and expanded the existing storyline.
  
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=== Credits (Primary Sources) ===
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=== Credits ===
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:[[Paul Drye]], [[Hans Rancke-Madsen]] and [[Rob Prior|Robert Prior]]
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:[[Kimara Bernard]]
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:[[Wayne Peters]]
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| [[Paul Drye]], [[Hans Rancke-Madsen]] and [[Rob Prior|Robert Prior]]
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:[[Chuck Bordell]],[[Jesse DeGraff]], [[Glen Grant]], and [[Alex McVey]]
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;Cartography
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| [[Kimara Bernard]]
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:[[Scott Reeves]]
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=== External Link/s ===
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| [[Wayne Peters]]
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== References & Contributions (Sources) ==
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| [[Chuck Bordell]], [[Jesse DeGraff]], [[Glen Grant]], and [[Alex McVey]]
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
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| Cartography
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| [[Scott Reeves]]
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|S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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Latest revision as of 01:06, 5 October 2021

Sword Worlds
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The Day After Ragnarok
Author Paul Drye, Hans Rancke-Madsen, Robert Prior
Publisher Steve Jackson Games
Version GURPS Traveller
Edition 1st
Format Book (Softback)
Language English
Pages 144
Year Published 2004
Canonical Yes
Available from TBD
ISBN 1-55634-725-1 Stock #6631
Table of Contents
TBD

GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds brings this unique culture to life for the player and GM.

  • Every world in the area is described in detail, as are local history, social features, special technologies, and important people. A wealth of adventure seeds gives the GM plenty of starting points, for any campaign set in this distinctive region of the Traveller setting.

Publisher's Description[edit]

The Day After Ragnarok

The Sword Worlds stand at the border of the Third Imperium, a small but proud civilization descended from ancient Terran migrants. Their inhabitants have spent centuries fighting for independence - from the Imperium, from the other great empires, even from each other.

A decade ago, the Sword Worlds went to war against the Third Imperium. They lost. Today, the Sword Worlders are in search of a new destiny, in a universe where their fierce pride seems headed for an inevitable fall. GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds brings this unique culture to life. Within these pages, you'll find:

  • A history of the Sword Worlds as a whole, from the first colony to the last disastrous war with the Third Imperium.
  • In-depth information on the present-day political situation, in which the Third Imperium, two Sword Worlder alliances, the Darrian Confederation, and other regional powers all vie for dominance.
  • Detailed descriptions of the individual Sword Worlds - local history, geography, politics, organizations, and important personages.
  • Extensive Library Data, covering the important concepts of Sword Worlder society.
  • Character design guidelines, along with sketch biographies and character write-ups for a number of interesting figures.
  • Spaceships, vehicles, and technology specific to the Sword Worlds civilization.

Cling to honor and tradition in a universe turned upside down - live the Sword Worlds today!

Table of Contents[edit]

GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds
Section Page/s
Introduction 4
1. History 6
2. Worlds 22
3. The Noble Life 74
4. Characters and Equipment 107
5. Campaigns 127
Index 143

Library Data[edit]

Library data entries


Background[edit]

GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive volumes ever written about the Sword Worlds. It aggregated previous lore and expanded the existing storyline.

Credits[edit]

Role Contributor(s)
Author Paul Drye, Hans Rancke-Madsen and Robert Prior
Editor Kimara Bernard
Cover Wayne Peters
Illustrations Chuck Bordell, Jesse DeGraff, Glen Grant, and Alex McVey
Cartography Scott Reeves
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