- "Right now I feel I can take on the whole Empire myself."
- ―Dak Ralter
Star Wars: Age of Rebellion is the second roleplaying game in the Star Wars Roleplaying series, a series of cross-compatible roleplaying games published by Fantasy Flight Games under their license to create Star Wars-themed games, and a sequel to Edge of the Empire.[2] A beta test of Age of Rebellion was released in September of 2013.[5] At GenCon in August 2012, it was announced that Sterling Hershey was one of the designers of the game.[1] Hershey revealed on his blog at that time the plans Fantasy Flight had for the franchise, announcing Age of Rebellion for 2014 release, and Force and Destiny in 2015.[1] The Beginner Game for Age of Rebellion was released in May of 2014[6] and the core rulebook was released on July 1, 2014.
Publisher's summary[]
Age of Rebellion showcase art
"Right now I feel like I could take on the whole Empire myself."—Dak Ralter
Strike a blow for galactic freedom as a hero of the Rebel Alliance! You'll soon have your chance to join the beta test for the Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Roleplaying Game.
The second of three epic, cross-compatible Star Wars roleplaying systems, Age of Rebellion will soon be made available for beta testing through our webstore and participating retailers.
Products[]
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beta (September 27, 2013)
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game (April 25, 2014)
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook (July 3, 2014)
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Game Master's Kit (July 3, 2014)
Adventure modules[]
- Onslaught at Arda I (August 14, 2014)
- Rescue at Glare Peak (September 13, 2014)
- Friends Like These (December 8, 2016)
Mini adventures[]
- Operation: Shadowpoint (PDF download) (April 28, 2014)
- "Operation: Shell Game" (Beta)
- "Takeover at Whisper Base" (Beginner Game)
- "Perlemian Haul" (Core Rulebook)
- "Dead in the Water" (Game Master's Kit)
- "Claustrophobia" (Strongholds of Resistance)
- "The Geharr Incident" (Strongholds of Resistance)
- "In Too Deep" (Strongholds of Resistance)
- "Phantoms in the Dark" (Strongholds of Resistance)
Rules Supplements[]
- Stay on Target (December 23, 2014) - Ace Career Book.
- Desperate Allies (June 18, 2015) - Diplomat Career Book.
- Lead by Example (February 4, 2016) - Commander Career Book.
- Forged in Battle (August 18, 2016) - Soldier Career Book.
- Fully Operational (March 29, 2018) - Engineer Career Book.
- Cyphers and Masks (August 16, 2018) - Spy Career Book.
Sourcebooks[]
- Strongholds of Resistance (November 12, 2015) - Alliance Worlds Source Book.
Content summary[]
Player Character Species
Career Paths and Specializations
StarshipsStarfighters and Patrol Boats
Freighters and Transports
Gunships
Cruisers
Battleships
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Campaign[]
The following is the suggested, but not required, playing order:
Takeover at Whisper Base/Operation: Shadowpoint (Beginner Game), Perlemian Haul (Core Rulebook), "Operation: Shell Game" (Beta book), Dead in the Water (Gamemaster's Kit), Onslaught at Arda I.
Sources[]
"Blaster" — Star Wars Insider 152
Star Wars Fantasy Flight Games Preview: January 2016 on StarWars.com (backup link)- "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 194
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Star Wars Wednesday - SWRPG: Edge of the Empire Beta Announced! on www.sterlinghershey.com (archived from the original on April 1, 2016)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Restore Freedom to the Galaxy on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Enter the Age of Rebellion on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- ↑ Join the Rebel Alliance on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Join the Rebel Alliance on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
External links[]
- We're Going in Full Throttle: Guest Writer Bryan Young on Blending X-Wing™ and Age of Rebellion™ on Fantasy Flight Games' official website (backup link)
