[NL] Jedi vs Sith

La Fuerza es un campo de energia metafísico y omnipresente formado por las cosas que existen, que impregna el universo y todo lo que hay en él, es la fuerza del universo y lo que mantiene unida la galaxia. Aunque La Fuerza fluye a traves de todo ser vivo, sólo puede ser utilizada por un pequeño porcentaje de seres vivos descritos como sensibles a la Fuerza, siendo capaces de aprovecharla para efectuar actos de gran destreza y agilidad así como controlar y moldear el mundo a su alrededor. Esta sensibilidad a la Fuerza es atribuida a diferentes causas por unas opiniones u otras.

La Fuerza tiene dos lados principales de verse y usarse, el Lado Luminoso -la idiologia Jedi- y el Lado Oscuro -la idiologia Sith-, y sus enseñanzas estan registradas en los siguientes libros:

The Jedi Path A Manual for Students of the Force With the push of a button, the doors of the vault open in a wash of light and Star Wars sound effects. The inner platform rises, revealing this exclusive edition of The Jedi Path. This ancient training manual, crafted by early Jedi Masters, has educated and enlightened generations of Jedi. It explains the history and hierarchy of the Jedi Order, and what Jedi must know to take their place as defenders of the peace in the galaxy—from mastery of the Force to the nuances of lightsaber combat. Passed down from Master to Padawan, the pages of this venerable text have been annotated by those who have held it, studied it, and lived its secrets. From Yoda and Luke Skywalker to Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, they have shaped the content of the book by leaving mementos tucked within the pages, tearing out pages, and adding their personal experiences as tangible reminders of the lessons they've learned. Through wars and rebellion, only a single copy of this manual has survived. It is now passed on to you. The ancient Masters who wrote the text: Fae Coven, Grand Master and head of the Jedi Council; Crix Sunburris, Jedi Ace starfighter pilot; Restelly Quist, Jedi Chief Librarian; Skarch Vaunk, Jedi Battlemaster and lightsaber expert; Bowspritz, Jedi Biologist and expert on the Living Force; Sabla-Mandibu, Jedi Seer and Holocron expert; Morrit Ch'gally, Jedi Recruiter; Gal-Stod Slagistrough, Jedi leader of the Agricultural Corps. Jedi who added personal commentary: Yoda, Thame Cerulian, Count Dooku, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Darth Sidious, and Luke Skywalker. Removable features: A letter tracing the book's history, a severed Padawan braid, a metal Jedi Credit medallion, a Jedi starfighter patch, a burned poster of the Jedi Code, a map of the Jedi Temple, a lightsaber diagram sketched on the back of a napkin from Dex's Diner, and a note on the missing pages torn from the book by a Sith.

Book of Sith Secrets from the Dark Side The black-and-red pyramid-shaped Sith case appears innocuous. But with the touch of a button, the door of the case lifts, accompanied by lights and Star Wars sound effects. The secrets within are revealed—the Book of Sith slides into view. The Sith have existed in the galaxy for centuries, lurking, waiting for their chance to seize control. As various Sith Lords emerged and rose to power, they recorded their thoughts, exploits, and plots for Sith control of the galaxy. When they fell, their knowledge vanished with them forever. Or so it seemed. . . . Over the years, these writings were passed among numerous Sith and Jedi, who added their comments to the pages. In his quest for domination, Darth Sidious tracked down what remained of five pivotal Sith texts written by his most powerful predecessors. Then, drawing on the knowledge within the compiled pages, he wrote a sixth text—his own manifesto. Together, these documents, along with several collected objects associated with them, shed light on the philosophy, achievements, and failures of the Sith Order. For years, this collection remained hidden, existing as legend only. But now all who are tempted may unlock the Book of Sith and delve into the dark side. . . . Recovered dark side texts: A chronicle by Sorzus Syn of her encounters with Sith Purebloods, explorations in alchemy, and the foundations of the Sith Order. A war journal kept by Darth Malgus during the Great Galactic War, describing methods of war and the campaigns of the Sith army. A source book by Darth Bane that details the idea and the philosophy behind the Rule of Two as well as the training required for a Sith. An instructional manual by Mother Talzin exploring the Nightsisters's use of the dark side and their role as dark side mercenaries in the galaxy. A scientific journal by Darth Plagueis with notes about his experimentation with and manipulation of the Force. Darth Sidious's manifesto about the philosophy and political manipulation that marked his rise to power and established his Empire. Those who added their comments: Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, Asajj Ventress, Yoda, Mace Windu, Quinlan Vos, and Luke Skywalker Removable features: A scrap of a Sith burial shroud, a battle map from the Great Galactic War, a Sith lightsaber crystal, a Nightsister talisman, a diagram detailing Palpatine’s political strategies during the Clone Wars, and a propaganda poster for the Galactic Empire

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High Adventure Cliffhangers: Buck Rogers

Y aqui otro juego de rol, en teoria para un maximo de cinco jugadores, creado por TSR alla por 1993, y basado tambien en la ambientacion que se pueden encontrar en las tiras de comic de Buck Rogers, y a diferencia del anterior juego de rol, mucho mas fiel a las mismas, olvidandonos del rollo espacial, e incluyendo una guerra interracial y muchos biplanos. Este juego incluso tuvo una expansion, que todavia no he localizado...

Es curioso recordar que este juego lo tuve en mis manos, y no lo compre porque no me llamo lo suficiente para ello, cuando la unica tienda de mi ciudad que traia juegos de rol, en algun arranque de locura, empezo a traer juegos de rol en ingles, que curiosamente no le sonaba a nadie de por aqui, como por ejemplo, esta caja o el Chill...

Buck Rogers XXVC

Buck Rogers XXVC -o Buck Rogers in the 25th Century- es un juego creado a finales de los 80 por TSR, con un reglamento basado en el AD&D 2ªEd, y cuya ambientacion estaba basada en las tiras comicas del mitico personaje Buck Rogers, y que ademas de incluir el juego de rol con una docena de libros -mas o menos-, tambien tuvo sus novelas, comics, juegos de tablero y videojuegos, vamos, una franquicia de TSR tipica...

Y creo que todos conocemos mas o menos esta historia: En 1999 hay la Primera Guerra Nuclear entre los Estados Unidos y la Union Sovietica, y a partir de ahi se van creando diversas alianzas que colonizan el sistema solar, terraformando poco a poco los planetas. Pasados los años, las colonias se revelan y crean sus propios estados, quedando la Tierra dominado por los mismos... y claro, muchos años mas tarde, la Tierra quiere su independencia y dejar de ser ciudadanos de segunda, sobre todo despues de la aparicion de Buck Rogers, piloto americano de una nave experimental de los USA enviada a destruir un satelite militar ruso en orbita -y que tuvo que utilizar el sistema criogenico de la nave por quedar esta dañada-, hecho que desencadenara la Guerra Nuclear.

[NL] AT-43

AT-43 -After Trauma: Year 43- era un juego de miniaturas de 28mm de tematica de ciencia ficcion desarrollado y publicado por la compañia francesa Rackham alla por el 2006 -bueno, y ya sabemos como acabo... El reglamento era relativamente sencillo -se reducia a tres o cuatro paginas realmente-, y las figuras eran de plastico premontado y prepintado, y las de las armaduras eran especialmente chulas, aunque tal vez resultaba todo un poco caro. El juego fue editado al español, por lo menos la caja de iniciacion y el reglamento, pero no recuerdo quien fue...

AT-43 Initiation Set: Operation Damocles The Initiation Set box is both a complete game for 2 players and an introduction to the rules of AT-43. The White Stars forces face, over several missions, the terrifying Therian aliens on one of their Factory-planets. These scenarios allow you to get acquainted with the basics of the game in a simplified form at first, and then step by step into strategic depth. The box contains all the necessary material for two players to play the six missions of the handbook.

AT-43 Rulebook A planet lost in the midst of many others, and yet the cradle of a bold and agressive species: Mankind. When the Therians tried to invade this planet, they were met with fierce resistance and humanity even managed to push back into space those they scornfully call the "morphos." However, Ava suffered greatly from these battles: Its climate and orbit were deeply affected. these events became known as the Trauma, the starting point of a new calendar. Forty-three years after the Trauma, the combined forces of humanity are launching an counter-attack, dragging tin their wake the mysterious Karmans. This rulebook contains: The history of Ava and the four armies at war (White Stars, Red Blok, therians and Karmans) All of the game rules, illustrated by many examples Exclusive missions Many gaming aids, including a glossary of the game terms

AT-43 Army Book: Red Blok So comrades, come rally, and the last fight let us face, The Intersidereal unites the human race. Faced with the reactionary forces of interstellar decadence, there is only one alternative to put mankind back on the tracks of bliss: the Red Blok. The Red Blok’s revolution is the first step towards justice, equity and unity. The great revolutionary march began more than a hundred years ago, and nothing has ever been able to stop it, neither the insane stubbornness of the U.N.A., nor the inhumane violence of the morphos. This 64 page, full color rulebook contains: The history of the Red Blok and the heroic Revolutionary forces; The complete list of its troops and its armored fighting vehicles, illustrated with many pictures; Exclusive units; Special rules specific to the Revolutionary forces; Many gaming aid, including three specific factions with their own platoon pattern and their own army sheet.

AT-43 Army Book: U.N.A. Better is better! The United Nations of Ava are leading humanity on the road to progress, success and prosperity. The U.N.A. have merged to become a powerful political entity in the fratricidal struggle against the Red Block dictatorship. Their unity has been forged in the fire of the morphos invasion and has been soaked in the freezing depths of space, where the invader is assembling its deadly machines. The book details, over 64 full color pages: The history of the United Nations of Ava and their prestigious army, the White Stars; The complete list of their infantry and their armored fighting vehicles, illustrated by many pictures; Exclusive units; The U.N.A.’s own special rules; Many gaming aids, including three factions with their own platoon pattern and specific company sheet

AT-43 Army Book: Therians Designating the target! Arm, leveled! Weapon, generate projectile and fire! The Therians are the all mighty craftsmen of a better universe, a universe organized and bent to their will. They have dedicated themselves to an extraordinary mission: Each star, each planet must be transformed, remodeled. The Therians’ abilities are infinite and their technology is all-powerful. All the resources in the universe could only offer a very temporary resistance against their will. The book details, over 64 full color pages: The history of the Therians and their inhumane war machines; The complete list of their infantry and their armored fighting vehicles, illustrated by many pictures; Exclusive units; The Therians’ own special rules; Many gaming aids, including three factions with their own platoon pattern and specific company sheet

AT-43 Army Book: Karmans Every warrior gets to choose between the path to victory and the path to defeat, death and life. Karman warriors always choose victory The Karmans, wise warriors on a quest for freedom and peace, have decided to march into battle as war spreads through the universe. They have analyzed the path taken by the cosmos and have seen its future… In AT-43, Operation Damocles has rushed the universe on a course of war and chaos. The Karmans are fulfilling their fate by choosing to join in: They are the chosen few destined to guide the other races towards victory and wisdom! It includes everything you need to know to play and oppose the Karmans: Exclusive information concerning the history of the Karmans, the way their citizens live and the worlds they govern; The army rules for the three Karman factions: Libra, Nova and Flux; The history and rules of famous heroes: Mentor Freezer, Venerable Cornelius and Saint Armstrong; The Karman infantry and vehicle rules; Revelations on the Karmans spiritual quest.

AT-43 AT-43: Operation Frostbite Elysee...an orb of ice swept by raging winds and covered in slow crawling glaciers where survival is a challenge that all of the armed forces of AT-43 choose to meet! AT-43: Operation Frostbite includes new figures, scenery, a rulebook with new weather effects and scenario book. Included scenarios use both the Frostbite tile set and the Damocles tile set. The expansion includes comprehensive campaign rules for battles on the ice planet of Elysee. This supplement offers: New rules for terrain elements (crystals, outdoor gaming tiles) and neutral fighters such as the civil engineers and MedTec medics Supportuni rules to use the specialists from the Attachment Boxes Troop transport rules New combat drills New troops and exclusive heroes for the U.N.A., the Therians, the Red Blok, and the Karmans A new campaign game mode for 2 to 4 players Optional rules to give experience to companies 37 exclusive missions to play as part of the campaign or in one-off games This campaign set required the Rulebook and the Army Books for AT-43.

AT-43 Army Book: Cogs The Army Book: Cogs is a supplement for AT-43, the ready assembled and painted miniatures game! It contains everything you need to know to play with or battle against the Cogs: Exclusive information on the history of the Cogs, their lifestyle of their clones and the lines they create; The army rules of four Cog factions: A–volution, C–naps, G–nocrat and T–regulator; The story and rules of the Original ones; The rules for the Cogs’ genetic resources and armored fighting vehicles; Revelations concerning the evolutionary perspectives of their species!

AT-43 Army Book: ONI The Army Book: ONI is a supplement for AT-43, the ready assembled and painted miniatures game! It contains everything you need to know to play with or battle against the ONI Corporation: The history of the ONI Corporation, its corporate culture and the planets it controls; Rules for ONI's three factions: MercForce, Research & Destruction, and Voodoo SWAT; The background and rules regarding ONI's three heroes: Byron Samedi, John Priest, and Natalys "Bokor" Bokov; ONI's infantry and vehicle game rules; Revelations into the secrets ONI corporation holds and the menace they represent to AT-43's galaxy!

AT-43 Tactics AT-43 Tactics is a stand-alone game that takes place in the At-43 universe. It features small-scale encounters and missions. The campaign hinges on six scenarios for four to seven players each controlling one character. Players interested in smaller games of AT-43 should look no further!

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[NL] Only War

Y tenemos nuevo juego de rol ambientado en WH40K, y claro, no podian faltar, vistos los anteriores, el poder jugar con la Guardia Imperial... tendremos a disposicion de nuestros personajes todos los juguetes con los que cuenta la Guardia Imperial, asi como otras razas del universo que se podran integrar en la misma como los ratling o los ogretes -diox, cuanto tiempo sin verlos en los manuales...-, encuadrados en especialidades, de la que creo que sobresale la de Comisario ;)

Bueno, poco puedo decir del juego por ahora, pero ya esta disponible la Beta y una aventura introductoria...

Only War Core Rules (Beta) Only War is a Warhammer 40,000 roleplaying game in which players take on the roles of soldiers in the galaxy-spanning armies of the Imperium, and the Only War beta test is your chance to stand on the front lines of its development! As part of the Only War beta test, you’ll provide valuable reconnaissance for the war effort, as you help us to craft the best possible final product. The Only War beta is a complete, 256-page playable version of Only War; the only difference is that it omits certain art pieces and background “flavor” that will be present in the final version. This product has already undergone extensive development, playtesting, and refinement, and we have no doubt that it’s ready to provide hours of enjoyment. What’s more, Only War beta test participants have an opportunity to experience the game months before they otherwise would!

Only War Eleventh Hour (Free RPG Day Quickstart) “I’ve seen some miserable balls of dirt in my time, but this place really is a boil on the arse of the Emperor-damned universe. I mean, an eleven hour day and a three hour night: hardly any time to get anything done at all." –Sergeant Dryak, 14th Recon, Catachan 233rd In fewer than eleven hours, the Imperium will commence its orbital bombardment of an Ork-infested death world. Unfortunately for you and the other members of the Catachan 233rd, that may not be enough time to reach the safety of a firebase. Can you traverse kilometres of dense, xenos-covered jungle in time to escape? And when faced with time-consuming questions of duty, honour, and compassion, will you remain true to your principles, or abandon them in a moment of self-serving desperation?

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