Its actually an outgrowth of the star fleet battles setting. D20 role playing game an in depth and detailed star trek. The memory alpha page on the prime directive lists several examples of picard violating the prime directive. Prime directive allows you to create actual crewmembers for the ships of the sfb universe.
Kirk is reported for violating the prime directive in star trek. The next generation rpg, i quickly translated all of the races appearing in the. The more recent versions of the rpg allow for more flexibility in character. Prime directive allows you to create actual crewmembers for the ships of the sfb universe the original version 1st edition, usually referred to as prime directive one or pd1 by fans focused on on small, specially.
Prime directive is the tabletop rpg based on armadillo design bureaus starfleet battles universe. The canon is labyrinthine and confusing, with material drawn from hundreds of episodes, many of which contradict each other. Within the star trek universe, the prime directive is a crucial regulation that is binding on starfleet personnel. The player who controls the 616 version of a canon is also in charge of any and all au versions of that canon for story purposes, but we ask that they be used very sparingly, if ever.
The list of picards obtuse, stochastic treatments of the prime directive is long and this post is long enough. The prime directive, also known as starfleet general order 1 or the noninterference directive, was the embodiment of one of starfleets most important ethical principles. Thus, when last unicorn games released their origins award winning star trek. Historical background and rules for creating prime teams. At the time, i was unaware of the writing of judith and garth reevesstevens, but after reading prime directive and a few more of their novels, they are at the top of my list along with crichton and clancey. Rather it is an example of scientists trying to make any sort of weapon they could in order to help stave off defeat. Adventure gaming in the final frontier 1978, followed by starfleet voyages 1982, fasas star trek.
Old task force games now available as pdf boardgamegeek. The set up is good, with the introduction explaining the background to the scenario, giving some advice for the gm on running dread pirate aldo, and introducing him to the prime directive setting and explaining some of the differences between it and any other star trek game, the primary difference being that the star trek of prime directive is. Prime directive universe for the gurps 4e and d20 modern systems are available in both print and pdf editions through the star fleet games website. The most critical things to know about the prime directive roleplaying universe are. There are a number of adaptations of gurps for star trek roleplaying, including an official adaptation of prime directive see above released in 2002. Browse other questions tagged d20system d20modern startrek or. Pd s most popular aspects were a multitiered task resolution system, where characters could achieve complete, moderate, minimal, failure or botch levels of success with their actions, and the character reputation and background system that allowed. Adb later chose to license existing rpg engines for their universe such as gurps and d20. Star trek prime directive d20 modern core rulebook. For me i created a seperate trek universe of my own. Its based on the original series well, technically its based on the original technical manual, and nothing since then. The next generation role playing game 19982000 the next attempt, made by last unicorn games. The original release of prime directive was published by task force games in 1993. Olsen, it used a d6style system similar to shadowrun and star wars.
Their entire class features by level 20 consist of hailing frequencies open which means they can use comm equipment. It is named after the prime directive in star trek, the universe it adapts. So want to play a sci fi rpg in d20, but dont want to buy a ton of books. This short introduction provides some of the background, geography, timeline, mysteries, and a quick look. Ever wondered just what is the star fleet universe.
It is produced by the same company that does star fleet battles so it uses that same universei. Go be delusional somewhere else, there is no difference between star trek thread and star trek general. The prime directive general rules marvel heroes rpg. Explore strange new worlds with star fleet, attack enemy battle stations with the klingons, slip across the. Has a lot of extraneous skills, as expected of a 90s rpg, but does a good job of capturing the feel of the show. The original prime directive core rulebook, sometimes called pd1, lets you roleplay in the star fleet universe. Note that for this answer, the prime directive will be interpreted in its most absolute form i.
There are 2 versions of prime directive d20, one based on the dd 3. In other words, weve been enjoying a good oldfashioned star trek time, though without the need any. Prime directive gives you everything you need to play the true thrillseekers of the federation, including. On star trek, the prime directive is starfleets general order 1. Prime directive federation gurpsd20m rpg sourcebook. Prime directive 1993 old school star trek roleplaying. Long in coming, gurps prime directive 4e has been revised. Prime directive 1993 prime directive is the rpg based on the incredibly detailed tosbased universe of the star fleet battles tactical wargame and the federation space strategic wargame these may.
Prime directive pd20m is based on d20 modern rules, which work better for science fiction than the dungeonbased v3. Using its own game engine, you could be a member of a prime team, the elite of the star fleet operations corps. Alternate universe characters when you apply for a canon on this site, it must always be the 616 main universe version of the character. Powered by gurps, this book includes information about the species inhabiting the alpha octant of the milky way galaxy, including normal height and weight ranges.
To do so, the authors try to shoehorn all of the examples into twelve categories. While the news about the impending star fleet universe adaptation for a call to arms has seemingly hogged all the interest so far, its worth noting that the new adbmongoose deal also includes the expansion of the prime directive rpg setting into the traveller game engine. The star trek universe evolved in a very different direction from tng. Gurps prime directive at this is the licenseholder and creators, who include adaptations of prime directive to. A survey of rpg systems for a star trekthemed game panglott. In the fictional universe of star trek, the prime directive is a guiding principle of starfleet, prohibiting its members from interfering with the internal and natural development of alien civilizations. Prime directive and roleplaying prime directive d20. With all the internet information about star trek or prime directive, you cant lose with this book. The prime directive applies particularly to civilizations which are below a certain threshold of technological, scientific and cultural development. Players can create characters that are bridge officers aboard a starship, members of a mercenary combat team, officers and crew aboard a merchant ship, agents. Direct link star trek prime directive d20 modern core rulebook. I prefer the original adb prime directive myself, but its long out of print. Prime directive is a roleplaying game set in the star trekderived star fleet universe. November learn how and eirective to remove this template message.
Member feedback about timeline of tabletop roleplaying games. Prime directive is the roleplaying game extension of the longrunning star fleet. Star trek adventures is clunky and uninspired mythcreants. This core rulebook codified the many species found in the star fleet universe, listed equipment which can be adapted to most gaming systems, has adventures. Character sheet, sector map and a small addendum to the rules all in.
When it comes to rpg iterations, first came star trek. Fans of star trek adventures, should keep hailing frequencies open as in july, the alpha quadrant sourcebook sets its sights on starbase deep space 9, bajor, the cardassian union, the ferengi alliance, and the maquis. The lug star trek game was the first rpg i ever played, and i get pretty nostalgic about it. A sourcebook for deciphers star trek rpg, featuring comprehensive entries for over 62 planets from every star trek era, as well as a detailed star system and planetary creation system, including new planetary design methods true to 21st century science and to star trek canon. The main rulebook describes the federation, the klingons, romulans, tholians, and gorn, as. Into darkness arranged for a 15part brass band including percussion original music by michael. Review of star trek adventures core rulebook rpgnet rpg. Prime directive rpg old school star trek roleplaying. What do you guys know about the prime directive rpg. The starfleet battles universe is based off the original series but has its own continuity.
The game has gone through two different incarnations. Recently, adb put together a federation sourcebook for its rpg series, prime directive. I love this book simply because you can play any type of trek in d20 this book is a great read and even has some intro sfb rules. The books cover features original artwork of the first battle of deep space 9, with the station defending itself from the klingon fleet. The aesthetics vary widely depending on the time period and the series, making it hard to imagine they exist in the same universe. This massive book now 365 pages has everything you need to game in the star fleet universe.
When a kalmuri experiment into artificial gravity goes wildly wrong, an experimental device explodes crushing everyone within the test lab, including a starfleet scientist, lieutenant li, who had infiltrated the project as an observer. Gurps prime directive at this is the licenseholder and creators, who include adaptations of prime directive to the gurps, d20, and d6 rules systems. The roleplaying game 19821989 which became a major game line, followed by star trek by last unicorn games which was broken down in each of the shows eras 19982000 and deciphers. The icon system gets a few details wrong, but it captures many of the central tenets of star trek storytelling while shedding some of the common tropes that get attached to a lot of rpgs. One thing thats interesting about this line is that they produce it for multiple rpgs. Adventure throughout the star fleet universe as a member of an elite federation prime team, poised and ready to deal with any emergency. This game allows characters to be anything, from the star fleet crew to the marines, from orion pirates to archaeologists, from a bunch of reserve officers looking to recapture the adventures of their longlost youth, to a squadron of fighter pilots whose. Into darkness happens in 2259 according to the official chronology, and tomorrow is yesterday happens in 2267, 8 years later, according to the official chronology. Prime directive is the roleplaying game extension of the longrunning star fleet battles wargame series created by task force games and amarillo design bureau aka adb. Also has age, height, and weight information along with weapons charts and a unified index. Trying to wrap my head around how many star trek rpgs exist. For example, the end of kirks fiveyear mission has been depicted in several different incompatible ways.
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