Ownership of the lightning strike 2nd edition rules dp9322, lightning. They fell out of dream pod 9s web site a couple of versions ago, so i wanted to make them available again for jc fans. Figured id run it by folks here and see if anyone can help me decide. Review of jovian chronicles players handbook second. Their avowed goal of saving the inner solar system from the tyranny of earth and venus stems both from the nobility of the. There are no rules in the book and you will need either core rules from dream pod 9 or a version of the ogld20 rules as jovian chronicles 2nd ed is ogl.
Also remember our pod reward points customer loyalty reward points youll receive for items purchased on the dream pod 9 online store, that you can use on your next orders. Feb 18, 2017 i found these pdfs for jovian chronicles second edition as i was going through some files. Science fiction role playing games for sale in stock ebay. Jovian chronicles 2nd edition was part of the attempt by dream pod 9 to provide a single core rulebook for all of its settings, providing only setting specific. Jovian chronicles rpg 2nd edition players handbook dream.
Jovian chronicles brings the pulsepounding action of dream. Having lived in space for more than a century, they are masters of space combat. The jovian wars beta rules are now available for free download at the following link the jovian wars edition will use new resin spaceships miniatures 14000 scale made available via successful kickstarters. Jovian chronicles adventures in the solar system of 2210mht. Living in space everyday technology thanks to the colonys temporary isolation and the now ongoing cold war, technology advances in the last couple years have been mostly focused on the military side of things. Set in a politically charged universe mid2200s, it enables players to command fleets of ships and mechs called exoarmors and engage in space and planetary combat, with domination of our solar system as the goal. Conversion rules for using rpg characters in vbam and guidelines for how to turn vbam activities and events into rpg scenarios. Jovian chronicles second edition rpg players handbook chapter 6. It is the 23rd century, and the solar system is on the brink of war.
Shop at noble knight games for jovian chronicles by part of our full inventory collection. The experts complexity bonus does not provide an acrosstheboard bonus to the roll. Dream pod 9 teams up with bundle of holding again for our jovian. In addition to publishing games based on our creations, we also work on a large number of special projects, creating worlds and stories to order for a variety of clients. The jovian chronicles setting was originally published as a pair of licensed supplements for the mekton roleplaying game. Jovian chronicles is a popular table top miniatures wargame produced. Included in this book is everything you need to play out the epic scope of events in the solar system of the 23rd century in the wake of the odyssey and. The silhouette system is every bit as powerful as it ever was, and the setting a future version of our solar system intriguing, layered, and literally exploding with potential. Jovian chronicles mechanical cyclopedia january 20, 20 dp9 staff off uncategorized, mechanical cyclopedia the hard times on earth in the 21st and 22nd centuries and. Shop at noble knight games for full inventory products from dream pod 9. In march 2018 we presented the jovian chronicles bundle, featuring the 1997 second edition of the jovian chronicles sfrpg from dream pod 9. Starship modeler jovian chronicles minis and accessories. The jovian chronicles, 2nd edition is a complete science fiction universe for the silhouette core roleplaying game system.
Although often lost in the shadow of her big brother heavy gear, jovian chronicles is a great game in its own right. The primary differences between these versions of the silhouette engine lie in the skill list, the tactical. Colonel kaufman looked down at the prone form of jack memphis and laughed, his gaunt visage appearing more skulllike than ever. Jovian wars is the new edition of dream pod 9s jovian chronicles fleet scale tabletop wargame, which is currently in development. In eclipse phase, the awardwinning, postapocalyptic roleplaying game of transhuman conspiracy and horror, technology allows the reshaping of bodies and minds, but also creates opportunities for oppres. Theres the current edition, heavy gear blitz, which is scaled for playerascompanycommander. The pathfinder exoarmor unit is an older piece of equipment during the period depicted in jovian chronicles. The setting draws on elements from both science fiction and anime, including giant robots. The setting was originally published as a pair of licensed supplements for the mekton roleplaying game.
Soon after, ares corporation became the second manufacturer of the meam01. Exploring the future of the 23rd century, jovian chronicles is an interplanetary science fiction setting in which humanity has colonized the planets and moons of the solar system. The company is best known for the heavy gear, jovian chronicles, tribe 8 and gear krieg universes, which have generated many games, models and miniatures. Heres my out look on the respective editions so far. The venus sourcebook for jc is still somewhere out on the horizon, so behind the veil along with the venusian volume of the ships of the fleet supplements represents the only solid information on the second. Jovian chronicles solar nations action in the 23rd. Jovian chronicles fanfiction archive with over 3 stories. Review of heavy gear players handbook third edition. Set in a politically charged universe mid2200s, it enables players to command fleets of ships and mechs called exoarmors and engage in space and planetary combat, with. The jovian chronicles, 2nd edition is a complete sciencefiction universe for the silhouette core roleplaying game system. Buy lightning strike 2nd edition jovian chronicles from dream pod 9 part of our role playing games collection. Oct 02, 2007 complete force lists for all factions of the jovian chronicles.
Important npcs are provided and there are hints on where to go from there. Images greater than 200x200 pixels will be thumbnailed. Inspired by classic sciencefiction stories and giant robot anime, this book will take the players beyond the confines of planet earth to discover a solar system on the brink of war. With the release of their exquisite 3rd edition silcore roleplaying rules, the latest and best version of the true and tried silhouette gaming engine, dream pod 9 has started a relaunch of all their game systems, intended to bring heavy gear, tribe 8, jovian chronicles and gear krieg up to date and in one line with the new rules.
These pages are about a roleplaying game that was pretty unknown when it was released back in the late 90searly 2000s. The primary differences between these versions of the silhouette engine lie in the skill list, the tactical game, and the vehicle construction system. This manual covers five ships of the jovian armed forces a frigate, a transport, a battleship, a supercarrier and a supply ship with precise and detailed texts, backed by extensive illustrations and. The average taxe rate ranges from 5% for cowboy mars and up to 50% for east germany mars.
Three major military forces currently spar with each other in the solar system. When dream pod 9 released its currently last iteration of the silhouette core aka silcore rpg rules, they bundled all the rules into a single boook, with the companys various lines getting a main setting book that had now much more place. With lightning speed, chris spun her pathfinder about and brought her particle cannon to bear on the incoming missiles. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. This package contains vital information that will provide everything both novice and experienced gamemasters need to run a dynamic, actionpacked, highly entertaining jovian chronicles campaign. In late 1997, the second edition of heavy gear was released, modifying the version of silhouette found in jovian chronicles. Lightning strike companion 2nd edition dream pod 9 jovian. Inspired by classic sciencefiction stories and giant robot anime, jovian chronicles will take the players beyond the confines of planet earth to discover a solar system on the brink of war. Ianus publications released two volumes jovian chronicles and europa incidentin 1992. The following errata applies to the first printing of the jovian chronicles 2 nd edition rulebook dp9920.
Ive been wanting to run a jovian chronicles game for some friends, but ive been having trouble deciding which edition i want to try and run. It is widely fielded throughout the system, and is an easy unit to pilot. Jovian chronicles solar nations action in the 23rd century. Dont think of it as a library index, think of it as a street filled with bookstores and you have to talk to each shopkeeper. There are no rules in the book and you will need either core rules from dream pod 9 or a version of the ogld20 rules as jovian chronicles 2nd ed is ogl compatible. Ownership of the lightning strike 2nd edition rules dp9322, lightning strike companion dp9324 and campaign moderators companion vbm105 are recommended. The verniers of her exoarmor swiveled obediently at the quick strokes of her deft fingers and she jerked forward against the restraints of her linear frame as the machine. The last sections of the book provide great notes on jovian chronicles campaign creation, as well as a fantastic campaign push start via the jss valiant. Download jovian chronicles dp9301 jovian chronicles rulebook. Project to make new high quality resin spaceship miniatures for dream pod 9s jovian wars tabletop wargame, with clear acrylic bases. Jovian chronicles full inventory from noble knight games. The venus sourcebook for jc is still somewhere out on the horizon, so behind the veil along with the venusian volume of the ships of the fleet supplements represents the only solid information on the second planet. The best known versions are the camel and the rifleman.
Players handbook is less a players handbook and more an introduction to the setting. Jovian chronicles second edition was also released in 2003. Review of jovian chronicles players handbook second edition. Show within a show according to the second edition of the duelists handbook, the television series is, in fact, a live action series inuniverse. Dream pod 9 dp9 is a montrealbased entertainment properties design and publishing studio. In the 23rd century the solar system trembles on the brink of war. Players of the standard jovian chronicles game interested in venus might also. Groovy puts on shades jovian chronicles second edition rpg players handbook you demanded it. Jovian chronicles rpg 2nd edition players handbook. Inspired by classic sciencefiction stories and giant robot anime, this book will take the players beyond the confines of planet earth to discover a. Jovian chronicles game, players guides and more now available at the dragons trove, one of the oldest new and used gaming stores on the net. The creation of the silcore book also allowed dream pod 9 to rerelease old games in dual d20 and silhouette form, and the next year thus saw the release of jovian chronicles second edition 2003, gear krieg second edition 2003, heavy gear third edition 2003, tribe 8 second edition 2004 and the brand new core command 2003 273. Jovian chronicles is a popular table top miniatures wargame produced by dream pod 9. Jovian chronicles brings the pulsepounding action of dream pod 9s jovian chronicles saga together with the strategic sweep of the victory by any means campaign system.
Lightning strike is a game of tactical fleet combat set in the universe of the jovian chronicles, simulating the numerous space battles fought between the solar powers in the early 23rd century. How do the heavy gear and jovian chronicles rules mesh. The jovians, powerful and idealistic, have built a vast nation of spaceborne colonies in the orbit of jupiter. Jovian chronicles second edition rpg players handbook chapter 5. A small canadian company, producing a range of superb mecha miniatures, started by writing an adventure for the mekton roleplaying game, that finally evolved into a fullfledged hard scifi universe called the jovian chronicles. Use this tool to rate games, save comments, and manage your collection. Gif, jpg, png, webm maximum file size allowed is 5120 kb. Nov 10, 2019 dream pod 9 is raising funds for jovian wars resin spaceship miniatures on kickstarter. The following clarification was provided by marc vezina. The companion is a supplement for the game, completing the spacebased rules set with provisions for giant colony cylinders, magnetic sails, escort. The valiant is the first of a new class of ship, a strike carrier, just entering jovian defense force service. Jovian wars is a tabletop wargame of set in the universe of the jovian chronicles, simulating the numerous space battles fought between the solar powers in the early 23rd century.
Heavy gear d6 is based on the simpler 1st edition of the rules it has poster artwork from the original movie on the front, though i also like the 2nd edition revised and expanded version with the millenium falcon on the cover. Dream pod 9 is raising funds for jovian wars resin spaceship miniatures on kickstarter. The lightning strike 2nd edition book collects and streamlines rules. The second edition of jovian chronicles roleplaying game separated the background and setting material from the core rules, requiring use of silhouette roleplaying core rules deluxe edition. Da archive 2016 amended jan 3 2017 this is a compilation of most of the pdf share threads and the rpg generals threads from 2016. Jovian chronicles in space and gear krieg in world war ii.
Jovian confederation carrier groups and their elite exoarmor pilots prepare for the impending clash with cega, while the venusians manipulate events from the shadows. Get great deals on science fiction role playing games. I cant remember where i found the following errata and who wrote them. Players of the standard jovian chronicles game interested in venus might also want to check this one out. This is not a standalone product and requires the victory by any means campaign guide vbm101 to fully use. Rpg players handbook second edition by marc marc a. Ianus publications released two volumesjovian chronicles and europa incidentin 1992. This first edition is known amongst fans as the green edition because of the color scheme of its cover design. Lightning strike 2nd edition jovian chronicles noble.
Jovian chronicles brings the pulsepounding action of dream pod 9s jovian chronicles. Earths militaristic cega forces are ready to recapture the motherworlds restive colonies from the mercurian merchant guild and the zaibatsu corporate states of venus to the. Background and details for the jovian chronicles and all of its factions are included, including descriptions of ships, fighters, exo armors and exosuits. Variants like the explorer, the defender is the basis for several operational variants, many of them related to combat in the dust of the martian desert. Players are the fleet commanders in the conflict, viewing the battle from above and giving orders to fleets of spaceships and squads of exoarmors giant robots and. In 2017, dream pod 9 launched a kickstarter to create new resin spaceship miniatures. The space equipment handbook describes the everyday technology jovian chronicles rpg and tactical the jovian chronicles recount the stories of one possible future, a time in which mankind has expanded and settled the solar system, going as far as terraforming venus and mars. Mar, 2018 in march 2018 we presented the jovian chronicles bundle, featuring the 1997 second edition of the jovian chronicles sfrpg from dream pod 9.