The blackwell philosophy and popculture series includes bibliographical references and index. Jul 22, 2019 heres a bunch of resources for the battlestar galactica rpg that ive come up me running bsg games although were playing it as a variant of d20 modern. Between 1982 and 1989, nearly four dozen supplements and expansion modules were released for star trek. The franchise began with the original television series in 1978 and was followed by a shortrun sequel series galactica 1980, a line of book adaptations, original novels, comic books, a board game, and video games. Is it time to abandon battlestar galactica the board game.
They were the product of a desire to make life easier on the planet kobol. The trove is a nonprofit website dedicated towards content archival and longterm preservation of rpgs. When the robots returned to attack their makers, the war was over in less than a day. Its many illustrations show uniforms and equipment, as well as starships, and romulans engaged in various activities. They will also be right here on this bgg page in the video section, check em out. The files are divided into folders based on the game system that. We currently host various large scale collections amounting to hundreds of thousands of files. Spacecraft equipment the corebook covers the basics of vipers and raptors, and capital ships, but it was a first generation set of rules that never got cleaned up by margaret weis publishing with the promised colonial military sourcebook. The fasa corporation, commonly known as fasa, was an american gaming.
Review of battlestar galactica rpg rpgnet rpg game index. The hexagonal card faces are abstract symbols that are not yet explained in the series. The board game arises from the suspicion and paranoia that it promotes. After choosing a character, the player receives the corresponding character sheet and standup character token, as well as a piloting token if applicable. A quarter century after its premier, the show gets its own role playing game. Battlestar galactica was a 70s scifi tv series about the last of the human race skedaddling across the galaxy to escape genocide at the hands of the cylon empire. The battlestar galactica rpg brings the action and drama of the hit television series to the game table. Space armistice station a tiny space station hangs in the deep void. Sep 01, 2007 the battlestar galactica rpg brings the action and drama of the hit television series to the game table. Place the game board at the center of place game board. Check their forums view entire discussion 6 comments. With the development of syfys reimaged galactica series, our game became a mixture of both series, allowing for a new and exciting universe with multiple levels of game play. Klingon battleship, another heany lead miniature from tbe fasa days.
Energize i also run a tumblr about battlestar galactica ships we love our star trek artists. A game of outer space shiptoship battles between the colonial vipers, cylon raiders, battlestars, and cylon. The marker is used to track progress on the pursuit track. Jan 05, 2019 the sudden move to revoke fasas license drew the ire of many fans.
A reimagined version of battlestar galactica aired as a twopart, threehour. Links fasa star trek starship tactical combat simulator. Forty years ago the cylons withdrew into the cold blackness of space. The battlestar galactica role playing game is a roleplaying game published by margaret weis productions in 2007, based on the battlestar galactica franchise. With the exodus expansion for battlestar galactica. Battlestar galactica quickstart guide 2007 mechwarrior 3 pirates moon manual pc. They plan their moves, and plot them on an easytouse plotting sheet, hoping to. They are and were a trusted name in the rpg marketplace. Heres a bunch of resources for the battlestar galactica rpg that ive come up with over the course of or campaign using a combination of the rpg book background, the retcon information is using from caprica, tweets from serge graystone, and bits from my own campaigns, heres a new take on the twelve colonies. Review of battlestar galactica role playing game rpgnet. Fleet surplus depot zed15 this site is for the collection of ships for use in the fasa rpg. The same as in battlestar galactica, ranks listed descending with some trek translations. The board game disclaimer much of the excitement of battlestar galactica. Triad is a type of bluffing card game similar to poker played in the twelve colonies.
The masters of the universe role playing game was put out by fasa back in 1985. Like new with only the slightest wear, many times indistinguishable from a mint item. Set the food and fuel dials to 8, the morale dial to 10, and the population dial to 12. In an era where very little other material existed, fasa helped to fill the gaps in star trek lore, and the effect of their work continues to be felt decades later. In 2007 margaret weis productions published the battlestar galactica role playing game. They plan their moves, and plot them on an easytous plotting sheet, hoping to outmaneuver their opponents. Anths fleet yards depository for anths own ships and those by other enthusiasts for the computer version of the old fasa ststcs. Battlestar galactica role playing game margaret weis productions. The corebook covers the basics of vipers and raptors, and capital ships, but it was a first generation set of rules that never got cleaned up by margaret weis publishing with the promised colonial military sourcebook. Three new cortex media games were published by margaret weis productions, one each year between 20072009. Battlestar galactica rpg resources heres a bunch of resources for the battlestar galactica rpg that ive come up with over the course of or campaign. Watch the living legend, part two season 1, episode of battlestar galactica 1978 or get episode details on nbc.
And heres the 12 colonies guide with alterations based. Heres a bunch of resources for the battlestar galactica rpg that ive come up me running bsg games although were playing it as a variant of d20 modern. Galactica represented caprica and was first commanded by. Originally, there were twelve battlestars, each representing one of kobols twelve colonies. This is the definitive online reference source for data and trivia on everything from the star trek series and movies. Board games in this condition may be played but show little to no wear. The board game provides a unique gaming experience. An online encyclopedia of canon star trekrelated information, presented in wiki format. When only one condition is listed, then the box and contents are in the same condition. The battlestar galactica roleplaying game was released in august 2007 by margaret weis productions at gen con. Filename filetype size date compatibility developer other contributors 4. They published that star trek rpg i talked about a couple weeks ago.
Watch conquest of the earth season 2, episode 1 of battlestar galactica 1978 or get episode details on nbc. Here are some links to my current videos on youtube about this great classic starfighter combat game. Fleeing from the cylon tyranny, the last battlestar, galactica, leads a ragtag fugitive fleet on a lonely quest for a shining planet known as earth. Weis company is known primarily for the recent release of the serenity roleplaying game. When this marker reaches the end of the track, cylon ships on the cylon fleet game board jump to the corresponding areas surrounding galactica. They plan their moves, and plot them on an easytouse plotting sheet, hoping to outmaneuver their opponents. Battlestar galactica a game of starfighter combat made by fasa in 1979 this is a stratagey game for two or more players. The board game is one of the most played games on boardgamegeeks forums. Starship schematic database a fantasic webpage dedicated to the sole purpose of archiving every single starship design ever conceived in the star trek, battlestar galactica, babylon 5, and space battleship yamato universes, both official and unofficial, interesting and mediocre.
Standard rpgx starfleet uniforms are to be used at all times unless given permission otherwise. The rpg is based of the new tv show on the scifi channel and not the original, oldschool one i grew up with. Unlike most games where players win individually, battlestar galactica is a cooperative game, with the added complication that one or more of the players is a secret cylon traitoryour entire side will win or lose, and you might not even be certain who is on your side. Jul 05, 20 the masters of the universe role playing game was put out by fasa back in 1985. Unlike most games where players win individually, battlestar galactica is a team. The masters of the universe role playing game by fasa. Theres a lot of wiggle room purposefully built in this is not a combat simulation game.
Inlineref is a highhand in this game, but is inferior to the highest hand, full colors. Review of battlestar galactica role playing game rpgnet rpg. Revived again in 2008 after a period of mothballing. A game of outer space shiptoship battles between the colonial vipers, cylon raiders, battlestars. Alien skins only to be used if it fits in with the rp plot. Players can fly either colonial vipers or cylon raiders, using a simple system for simultaneous action. A battlestar galactica roleplaying game was released in august 2007 by.
Just wanted to thank you for the materials you have posted as pdf here. The cortex system was used for mwps licensed battlestar galactica and supernatural rpgs, and brought out as a standalone system in the cortex system role playing game book. Boxed items are listed as codecode where the first code represents the box, and the second code describes the contents. Then they execute their moves, get the enemy in their sights and fire. The new show is dark and gritty, while the old show was pulp space adventure with feathered haircuts. Starship schematic database a fantasic webpage dedicated to the sole purpose of archiving every single starship design ever conceived in the star trek, battlestar galactica, babylon 5, and space battleship yamato universes, both official and unofficial, interesting and mediocre jackills the official website of eric kristiansen and his great work. Everything you need to start playing is in this book, including full character creation rules, details on the main characters from the show, and information on spaceships, weapons, and tech. Battlestar galactica rpg resources the black campbell. Its now highly soughtafter 1979 battlestar galactica roleplaying game, one of. Battlestar galactica is an american science fiction media franchise created by glen a. Battlestar galactica rpg quickstart guide free pdf rpg.
Lees viper 3 lee sits in his cockpit, looking tense and worn. Even though these rules allow playing with fewer cylon players, the game does lose one of its core features and a lot of the exciting player interaction. Reuters report that this rpg will be called battlestar galactica role playing game how original and will be set in space just like the show. The role playing game has long held a place of affection, even reverence, in fan circles, and it has enjoyed something of a renaissance in the internet age. Playstation 2 battlestar galactica i have to say i was very dissapointed with this game. Archived pdf from the original on december 1, 2016. Battlestar galactica 5 setup follow these steps to prepare to play battlestar galactica. Unlike the clunky toasters of old, these cylons are sleek and deadly centurions, graceful and terrible raiders, and even some that look and feel completely human. Some of fasas most popular and extensive lines included the shadowrun, mechwarrior, battletech, doctor who, and star trek games. Since march 2009, over 600 games have been verifiably played this way. Dec 31, 2019 a highly sought after rarity fasa released, has become the single battlestar galactica role playing game outing, one of the very first products the company had released. Boardgame fasa battlestar galactica free download as pdf file. This ship, the last of her kind still in service, was constructed over fifty years ago during the early days of the cylon war.
Its now highly soughtafter 1979 battlestar galactica roleplaying game, one of the first products that the company released, served as the template for the star trek. That doesnt count the harder to quantify number of variant games, which stray too far from the original rules. Using a combination of the rpg book background, the retcon information is using from caprica, tweets from serge graystone, and bits from my own campaigns, heres a new. The back of the cards show a large star surrounded by a border with smaller stars. Science fiction product listing rpgnet rpg game index. In 1979, fasa released a tabletop counter piece game for battlestar galactica based on the. These collections include various image, ebook and software archives. Margaret weis announced in 2007 that the license to dragonlance was not renewed so that the company could focus on the supernatural rpg as well as their work on the battlestar galactica rpg.
I havent played the game yet as it looks quite boring, so if you have and know what its about, drop me a. Star trek technology a site for fasa fans and star trek fans in genearal. Space armistice station a small colonial transport glides into frame and toward a docking with the station. Its many illustrations show uniforms and equipment, as well as starships, and romulans engaged in. Official season 3 companion book by david bassom also lists her characters name in season 3 as cally hendersontyrol for the premiere of season 4, cally was included in the updated cast section of the scifi channels official website and her name is. A squadron of galacticas vipers are taking up positions in a defensive formation. Fasa is the company that brought us amazing games and worlds such as shadowrun and battletech. Cylon pursuit marker this marker is used only when playing with the cylon fleet option, described on page 12. Place the eight vipers and four set up tokens and ships. With the development of syfys reimaged galactica series, our game became a mixture of both series, allowing for a new and exciting universe with multiple levels of. Some of fasa s most popular and extensive lines included the shadowrun, mechwarrior, battletech, doctor who, and star trek games. Theres a battle star galactica rpg in the cortex system, there are a few fan made adventures for that i think. The helios rpg originally began as a game which was based on the original battlestar galactica television series first aired in the 1970s.
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