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[[Martin Rait]] is a Traveller author, contributor, and fan. | [[Martin Rait]] is a Traveller author, contributor, and fan. | ||
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Starting in 1991 he was involved in the {{HIWG}} New Zealand group, and was the publisher and editor of [[The Meshan Saga]], the groups Fanzine from 1995 to 1999 after obtaining a licence from GDW. He designed the HIWGNZ website (along with various member websites) and hosted them on GeoCities until he acquired his own server. Although no longer hosting the HIWGNZ website, he still hosts and assists in the maintenance of former HIWGNZ member websites that still contain Traveller content (as of 2008). | Starting in 1991 he was involved in the {{HIWG}} New Zealand group, and was the publisher and editor of [[The Meshan Saga]], the groups Fanzine from 1995 to 1999 after obtaining a licence from GDW. He designed the HIWGNZ website (along with various member websites) and hosted them on GeoCities until he acquired his own server. Although no longer hosting the HIWGNZ website, he still hosts and assists in the maintenance of former HIWGNZ member websites that still contain Traveller content (as of 2008). | ||
| − | In 2001 Martin obtained a license from Marc Miller to publish a small set of commercial books for Meshan Sector during the [[Classic Traveller]] period. In late 2002 the project was put on hold. | + | In 2001 Martin obtained a license from Marc Miller to publish a small set of commercial books for Meshan Sector during the [[Classic Traveller]] period. In late 2002 the project was put on hold, although material was completed and awaits release. Some has appeared as generic products. |
Martin has been active in some other gaming areas, including involving his team in the production of some game board maps for [[Jolly Rodger Games]] (through an approach by Marc Miller) and the establishment of [[FSpace Publications]] to publish the science fiction game FSpaceRPG. | Martin has been active in some other gaming areas, including involving his team in the production of some game board maps for [[Jolly Rodger Games]] (through an approach by Marc Miller) and the establishment of [[FSpace Publications]] to publish the science fiction game FSpaceRPG. | ||
=== External Link/s === | === External Link/s === | ||
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| − | # EXTERNAL LINK: [ | + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [https://nz.linkedin.com/in/martinrait Professional Profile] |
| − | # EXTERNAL LINK: [ | + | # EXTERNAL LINK: [https://www.fspacerpg.com/ FSpaceRPG Homepage] |
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| + | === [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) === | ||
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
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=== Traveller RPG Wiki Participation === | === Traveller RPG Wiki Participation === | ||
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=== Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products) === | === Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products) === | ||
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|S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S1= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
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[[Category: Authors|Rait, Martin]] | [[Category: Authors|Rait, Martin]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:29, 1 August 2019
Martin Rait is a Traveller author, contributor, and fan.
Description (Biography)
Martin Rait is a project manager who works in the creative sector and operates a small publishing and design business. He resides in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
Starting in 1991 he was involved in the HIWG New Zealand group, and was the publisher and editor of The Meshan Saga, the groups Fanzine from 1995 to 1999 after obtaining a licence from GDW. He designed the HIWGNZ website (along with various member websites) and hosted them on GeoCities until he acquired his own server. Although no longer hosting the HIWGNZ website, he still hosts and assists in the maintenance of former HIWGNZ member websites that still contain Traveller content (as of 2008).
In 2001 Martin obtained a license from Marc Miller to publish a small set of commercial books for Meshan Sector during the Classic Traveller period. In late 2002 the project was put on hold, although material was completed and awaits release. Some has appeared as generic products.
Martin has been active in some other gaming areas, including involving his team in the production of some game board maps for Jolly Rodger Games (through an approach by Marc Miller) and the establishment of FSpace Publications to publish the science fiction game FSpaceRPG.
External Link/s
This gentlesophont has the following external links available:
- EXTERNAL LINK: Professional Profile
- EXTERNAL LINK: FSpaceRPG Homepage
Library Data Entries (Public)
Image Repository
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)
This person has been involved with Traveller in the following ways:
- Author
Traveller RPG Wiki Participation
This person participates in this Wiki to keep information factual and links to material current - as they did with predecessor.
Bibliography-Ludography (Published Products)
This person has authored, contributed, playtested, or otherwise participated in the publication of the following products:
| Publications where this person is mentioned in the credits | |
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References & Contributions (Sources)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science