This edition supersedes the first edition of the rulebook and itself was revised and expanded into a new edition four years later.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…
Experience the drama and epic scope of the greatest space fantasy of all time! Adventure in a universe of epic heroes, fearsome villains, amazing technology and strange aliens.
Pilot an X-wing against the Empire's devastating TIE fighters! Trade blasterfire with vicious bounty hunters! Smuggle contraband cargos through Imperial blockades! Learn the ways of the lightsaber-wielding Jedi Knights, and master the powers of the Force!
This 176 page rulebook features:
- Sophisticated yet simple rules covering all aspects of the Star Wars universe! Completely revised, with a conversion system for first edition materials.
- Extensive information on the Star Wars universe, with guidelines on designing your own adventures set during the time of the movies or after the Battle of Endor!
- Includes a beginning adventure.
- Detailed skill descriptions with many new skills and special abilities for aliens!
- New movement, chase and combat rules covering everything from landspeeders to Imperial Star Destroyers!
- 16 full-color pages, with never before published material.
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Beginning Characters
- Chapter Two: Gamemastering
- Chapter Three: Basic Mechanics
- Chapter Four: Attributes and Skills
- Chapter Five: Movement
- Chapter Six: Space Travel
- Chapter Seven: The Star Wars Universe
- Chapter Eight: Equipment
- Appendix One: Roleplaying Basics
- Appendix Two: Second Edition Conversion
- Charts and Tables
- Character Templates
- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire