VHB 2026 Errata

[Geir]

It says this about systems that require ship levels of power on page 44:

"Systems requiring spacecraft Power to operate will not function without a fission, fusion or Fusion+ system. These three are referred to as ‘nuclear’ power systems for brevity. A Power point value per Space compatible with the power output of spacecraft is associated with each of these nuclear power options."

Antimatter power was added to the book after this was written and should be included with the systems mentioned.

Ok good catch, only went to TL20 to match the High Guard source, but it could happen.

So we change:
Systems requiring spacecraft Power to operate will not function without a fission, fusion or
Fusion+ system. These three are referred to as ‘nuclear’ power systems for brevity.

To:
Systems requiring spacecraft Power to operate will not function without a fission, fusion, Fusion+ or antimatter system. These four are referred to as ‘nuclear’ power systems for brevity.

 

[Geir]

Small one, but p18 "Rockets thrusters (see page 52) can be Responsive..." should probably either be "Rocket thrusters" or "Rockets' thrusters".

Rocket thrusters

A larger thing, but it may be just me being obtuse: on page 69 the table of cutting tools has a "cut rate" column, but I'm struggling to find what the unit for this is. Is it additional points of armour per round (this would kinda make sense as it is next to the AP column)? A depth of material in mm/cm/m?

Curt Rate is defined in the High Guard update (p.130):

Use a cutting tool to penetrate a door or create a
breach: Average (8+) Mechanic check (DEX). See the
Cutting Tools table for the Tech Level, cut rate and
cost of each tool. A cutting tool removes its Cut Rate
in Resilience each round +1 for every point of Effect.
For example, a rescue cutter has a base cut rate of 3.
The Traveller rolls a 9 (Effect +1) on their check, giving
them a total cut rate of 4 per round.

 

[Geir]

In the Contents under Modifications, "OPTIMISED SECONDARY AND TERTIAIRY" should be "OPTIMISED SECONDARY AND TERTIARY".

Yes, unless it's some British spelling I'm unaware of... strangely, it's correct on the referenced page.
But also it should be (in the Contents), the whole thing: "OPTIMISED SECONDARY AND TERTIARY FEATURES" with the line that is just "FEATURES" directly below it eliminated.

 

[GabrielGABFonseca]

A small but obvious one, on page 4:

Finally, the book contains a catalogue of over 100 vehicles for use in Traveller universes.

Not any more it doesn't, I'm afraid

To spare you and the Mongeese the counting, it should read either "over 30" or "36 vehicles".

 

[Libris]

What? Haven't you heard of reactive armour?
No, you're correct.
It should be ammunition.

Close support infantry just love reactive armour, point defence, and electromagnetic armour.
Not only is the HEAT warhead throwing out all sorts of crap the fucking tank’s just adding to the mayhem!

 

[Terry Mixon]

There was a section in the draft version that let expectations play a roll in comfort levels. I can see why the upper end was likely pulled, though I think it worked and should stay, but at least put back in for military personnel being used to less.

"Expectations also play a part in Comfort Levels. Military personnel have lower expectations (by 1 Level or row on the table), and a person’s expectations based on SOC can be a factor, with each attribute DM plus or minus, shifting the Comfort Level up or down the chart by a row. In more permanent accommodations, this results in vastly different requirements for tenements than for luxury apartments."

 

[Condottiere]

Zero zero ejection seats, once the sensors detect the approach of drones.

 

[Geir]

There was a section in the draft version that let expectations play a roll in comfort levels. I can see why the upper end was likely pulled, though I think it worked and should stay, but at least put back in for military personnel being used to less.

"Expectations also play a part in Comfort Levels. Military personnel have lower expectations (by 1 Level or row on the table), and a person’s expectations based on SOC can be a factor, with each attribute DM plus or minus, shifting the Comfort Level up or down the chart by a row. In more permanent accommodations, this results in vastly different requirements for tenements than for luxury apartments."

Removing was an editorial decision, so I'll let the editors decide.

But I see the point in removing it and treating more as a Rule Zero or roleplaying sort of thing on the upper end. If your tank commander was a Noble, you'd hope that there wouldn't need to be a special comfy chair and entertainment system requirement - or separate dining accommodations. On a ship-of-the-line, however, such special accommodations could be more likely for the First Lieutenant who happened to be the eldest child of a Viscount.

On the lower end, it might just have a little too much tendency for designers to make 0.5 the new Space standard for any short-duration military vehicle with 2 or more crew, and that would be problematic. Deep vein thrombosis does not play favorites.

 

[Geir]

A small but obvious one, on page 4:

Not any more it doesn't, I'm afraid

To spare you and the Mongeese the counting, it should read either "over 30" or "36 vehicles".

Or just remove the 'over 100' and then it's just a catalogue.

 

[Terry Mixon]

Removing was an editorial decision, so I'll let the editors decide.

But I see the point in removing it and treating more as a Rule Zero or roleplaying sort of thing on the upper end. If your tank commander was a Noble, you'd hope that there wouldn't need to be a special comfy chair and entertainment system requirement - or separate dining accommodations. On a ship-of-the-line, however, such special accommodations could be more likely for the First Lieutenant who happened to be the eldest child of a Viscount.

On the lower end, it might just have a little too much tendency for designers to make 0.5 the new Space standard for any short-duration military vehicle with 2 or more crew, and that would be problematic. Deep vein thrombosis does not play favorites.

I can buy that.