Traveller Release Schedule 2026

[tytalan]

Maybe they're bringing back in the older rules that were dropped but not superseded. Like the POD rules for the Element Class Cruisers. One can hope.

I believe those are in the ECC booklet in the Navel Campaign source box.

 

[Anstett]

I believe those are in the ECC booklet in the Navel Campaign source box.

Yes, on pages 20-32 of the ECC eBook (pdf)

 

[Terry Mixon]

I believe those are in the ECC booklet in the Navel Campaign source box.

Thanks. I'll go look now.

EDIT: Those are the pre-2022 High Guard Update versions I was hoping might be rolled into the new book to make them legal again for the current iteration of the game as Element Class Cruisers is still being sold but High Guard no longer allows for the pods. My original comment still stands. Thanks, though.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Yes, on pages 20-32 of the ECC eBook (pdf)

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These are the pre-22 update rules, yes. I'm hoping they get rolled back into the current iteration of the game.

 

[tytalan]

We know that they are working on a revision of High Guard so is this Rule Compendium going to be done with that in mind? It would be silly to buy a Compendium if it’s going to be outdated later the same year.

 

[Terry Mixon]

We know that they are working on a revision of High Guard so is this Rule Compendium going to be done with that in mind? It would be silly to buy a Compendium if it’s going to be outdated later the same year.

I hope so.

 

[tytalan]

These are the pre-22 update rules, yes. I'm hoping they get rolled back into the current iteration of the game.

They were never rolled out 22 is not a separate edition everything not changed in the 22 books is still viable. Besides the Elemental Cruiser pod system is unique to them. It’s effectively a quick major refit system since pods are not independent and can have their own power plant.

 

[Terry Mixon]

They were never rolled out 22 is not a separate edition everything not changed in the 22 books is still viable

That is one of the reasons I still make pod designs, but it would be nice to see them in the current ruleset. Yes, I know you will say anything pre-22 that is not explicitly overruled is still there, but absence does not mean it is still valid for the most recent ruleset. I'd like it settled for sure.

 

[tytalan]

That is one of the reasons I still make pod designs, but it would be nice to see them in the current ruleset.

It’s a unique system just for the ECs and is essentially a quick refit system. It takes weeks to change them out and they are not independent but can have their own power plant

 

[Terry Mixon]

It’s a unique system just for the ECs and is essentially a quick refit system. It takes weeks to change them out and they are not independent but can have their own power plant

I understand.

 

[hopsnbaer]

Why not just use the Module rules?

 

[Terry Mixon]

Why not just use the Module rules?

I'm not at my books right now, but the pod rules allow things that modules don't, if I recall correctly. Also, reverse engineering that is in canon is important, too.

 

[Condottiere]

There is a certain ambiguity in exactly how pod construction interacts with High Guard design rules.

 

[Terry Mixon]

There is a certain ambiguity in exactly how pod construction interacts with High Guard design rules.

Yep.

 

[tytalan]

The RP reason is the structural integrity since the pods are actually a part of the ship it retails it’s structural integrity while modules are a weak point.

 

[MongooseMatt]

And please revert the Aslan to their proper size. This 8' tall nonsense has to stop

There is a mention about this in the new Aslan Hierate book (it may have been a pointed comment from Mr Dorman which, if that is the case, did raise a smile here ).

 

[MongooseMatt]

Pirates of Drinax Anniversary Edition is that a revised or just some sort of deluxe version? Also what setting is cluster truck in or is it its own separate setting?

Consider the Anniversary Edition to be an 'Update'. Full re-layout and new art throughout, but we have also set aside a considerable amount of time for re-writes.

We'll have more details on what is changing early-ish next year.

Cluster Truck is set Rimward of the Solomani Confederation. It can be integrated into the rest of Charted Space (obviously), but is remote enough that you can treat it as its own setting if you wish.

 

[MongooseMatt]

Another question the Rules compendium you state it two editions, what editions are we talking about Mongoose T1 & T2 if so why? The book will be useless if I have to sort through and separate one edition from the other, I know they are similar but there are some changes that could cause issues

T1 rules will be updated to the current edition.

 

[MongooseMatt]

So, "The Core Expeditions" is delayed by another 3 months. Again.
I'm loosing hope. I'm beginning to think I will never see it.

We promise it exists

 

[MongooseMatt]

We know that they are working on a revision of High Guard so is this Rule Compendium going to be done with that in mind?

Not a revision as such - just any needed corrections and FAQ integrations. The biggest change will be the front cover. In other words, if you already have High Guard 2022, you will not need this one (there I go again, telling people not to buy our books...).