New player question regarding small craft ... help!

[Nerhesi]

a) First, none small-craft related, is there an online rules compendium, pdf, SRD or something that has all the updated rules on combat and spacecraft construction with all the updates? Because they're all over the place (ok.. two places at least, but still).

Example: the expanded space combat rules and errata in high guard. Updates to construction rules and options (different armor/hull types/technologies) in high guard.

b) A 1-man fighter has a pilot. That pilot uses his gunner skill (turret) for his 1 turret, correct? Even if it is a fixed weapon, it is still Gunner (Turret) skill? And there is no penalty associated with this correct?

c) Evade software. The -1 DM to be hit is always "on", correct? Also - you get a certain # of free dodges based on the evade software - are these still a piloting skill throw? and do they use the piloting skill? or are they just guaranteed successful dodges (-2 DM)?

e) Are there any further construction/small craft/space combat rules Im missing apart from main book + high guard? Thanks

 

[AndrewW]

a) First, none small-craft related, is there an online rules compendium, pdf, SRD or something that has all the updated rules on combat and spacecraft construction with all the updates? Because they're all over the place (ok.. two places at least, but still).

Example: the expanded space combat rules and errata in high guard. Updates to construction rules and options (different armor/hull types/technologies) in high guard.

There is:

http://www.travellersrd.com/

e) Are there any further construction/small craft/space combat rules Im missing apart from main book + high guard? Thanks

There are various options for ships in different books...

There's an index here:

http://www.wuala.com/AndrewW/Traveller/Ship Components.png/

 

[Nerhesi]

Thanks! Now I hope I get the answers to the other Qs soon.. really excited about this game.

 

[Rikki Tikki Traveller]

b) Fixed weapons are a bit vague in the rules. Personally, I would use the Pilot skill if it is a direct fire weapon and Gunner skill if it was a missile or torpedo (just me though). Truthfully, I believe you can use either one; up to you.

c) The Evade software replaces the Pilot skill in the dodges. If the computer is doing the dodging, then just use that.

What happened to d) ???? :lol: