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|Name        =Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
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|Image       =Rogue_Trader_FCover.jpg
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{{Army book
|Image caption=Book cover by [[John Sibbick]]
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|Image         =Rogue_Trader_FCover.jpg
|Designer     =[[Rick Priestley]]
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|Name          =Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
|Manufacturer =[[Games Workshop]]
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|Author(s)     =[[Rick Priestley]]
|Released    = 1987
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|Editor(s)    =[[Games Workshop]]
|Scale        =28mm
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|Cover Artist  =[[John Sibbick]]
|Players     =2+
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|Game time=
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|Released     =September 1987
|Preceded by =  
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|Pages        =287
|Followed by = [[Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook]]  
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|ISBN          =1-869893-23-9
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|Preceded by   =
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|Followed by   =[[Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook]]
 
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'''Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader''', sometimes just referred to as '''Rogue Trader''', was the first core rule book for the Warhammer 40,000 game.
 
  
== General Structure ==
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'''Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader''', sometimes just referred to as '''Rogue Trader''', was the first core rule book for the [[Warhammer 40,000]] game.
The first rule book for the [[Warhammer 40,000]] game, Rogue Trader was published in 1987 and written by [[Rick Priestley]], and was quite different to future versions of the game. Largely a cross between Role Playing Games and Table Top Battle Games, rather than an out and out Table Top Battle Game, Rogue Trader contained much more background on the wider universe, races and technology found in the Warhammer 40k universe than later editions did, and for this reason is considered a prized collectors' piece.
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==Description==
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'''Rogue Trader''' was published in 1987 and written by [[Rick Priestley]], and was quite different to future versions of the game. Largely a cross between Role Playing Games and Table Top Battle Games, rather than an out and out Table Top Battle Game, Rogue Trader contained much more background on the wider universe, races and technology found in the Warhammer 40k universe than later editions did, and for this reason is considered a prized collectors' piece.
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The '''game''' is described as a fantasy game set in space, a sort of science-fantasy. The aim was to create a medieval attitude to the background : fear, superstition, self-sacrifice, and common acceptance of death.{{Fn|1}}
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Combat follows the tried and tested Warhammer Fantasy Battle system, adapted for the technological weapons of the setting, but it can be played with a dozen of models, as opposed to the hundreds required for Warhammer Fantasy.{{Fn|1}}
  
The book is considered much less imperio-centric than later editions, as it employed a much broader spectrum of views within the narration than was common in future versions and proactively encouraged mixed faction forces.
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The '''book''' is considered much less imperio-centric than later editions, as it employed a much broader spectrum of views within the narration than was common in future versions and proactively encouraged mixed faction forces.
  
 
== Contents ==
 
== Contents ==
Rogue Trader had six sections-  
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Rogue Trader had six sections-
 
*Rules for combat
 
*Rules for combat
 
*A scenario featuring Crimson Fist space marines against Orks on [[Rynn's World]]
 
*A scenario featuring Crimson Fist space marines against Orks on [[Rynn's World]]
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*A section on the backround
 
*A section on the backround
 
*Special rules for advanced gamers
 
*Special rules for advanced gamers
*A summary including all of the charts in the book.  
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*A summary including all of the charts in the book.
  
 
== Authors, Artists and Staff ==
 
== Authors, Artists and Staff ==
 
During the production of this book, the following persons were involved considerably.
 
During the production of this book, the following persons were involved considerably.
  
*'''Author''' - [[Rick Priestley]]
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*'''Author''' [[Rick Priestley]]
*'''Editing''' - [[Jim Bambra]] and [[Paul Cockburn]]
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*'''Editing''' [[Jim Bambra]] and [[Paul Cockburn]]
*'''Additional Material''' - [[Bryan Ansell]], Jim Bambra, [[Nick Bibby]], [[John Blanche]], [[Jes Goodwin]], [[Alan Merrett]], [[Aly Morrison]], [[Trish Morrison]] and [[Bob Naismith]]
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*'''Additional Material''' [[Bryan Ansell]], Jim Bambra, [[Nick Bibby]], [[John Blanche]], [[Jes Goodwin]], [[Alan Merrett]], [[Aly Morrison]], [[Trish Morrison]] and [[Bob Naismith]]
*'''Proofing''' - [[Mike Brunton]] and [[Lyndsey De Le Doux Paton]]
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*'''Proofing''' [[Mike Brunton]] and [[Lyndsey De Le Doux Paton]]
*'''Cover Art''' - [[John Sibbick]]
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*'''Cover Art''' [[John Sibbick]]
*'''Graphic Design''' - [[Charles Elliott]]
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*'''Graphic Design''' [[Charles Elliott]]
*'''Internal Illustration''' - [[Tony Ackland]], [[Dave Andrews]], John Blanche, [[Carl Critchlow]], [[Colin Dixon]], [[Angus Fieldhouse]], [[Dave Gallagher]], Jes Goodwin, [[Tony Hough]], [[Pete Knifton]], [[Martin McKenna]], Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison, Bob Naismith, [[Wil Rees]] and [[Stephen Tappin]]
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*'''Internal Illustration''' [[Tony Ackland]], [[Dave Andrews]], John Blanche, [[Carl Critchlow]], [[Colin Dixon]], [[Angus Fieldhouse]], [[Dave Gallagher]], Jes Goodwin, [[Tony Hough]], [[Pete Knifton]], [[Martin McKenna]], Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison, Bob Naismith, [[Wil Rees]] and [[Stephen Tappin]]
*'''Photography''' - John Blanche, [[Phil Lewis]] and Rick Priestley
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*'''Photography''' John Blanche, [[Phil Lewis]] and Rick Priestley
*'''Logo''' - Charles Elliott and [[John Timms]]
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*'''Logo''' Charles Elliott and [[John Timms]]
*'''Maps and Technical Drawings''' - Charles Elliot and 'H'
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*'''Maps and Technical Drawings''' Charles Elliot and 'H'
*'''Miniatures Design''' - [[Kev Adams|Kevin Adams]], Nick Bibby, [[Mark Copplestone]], Jes Goodwin, Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison, Bob Naismith, [[Bob Olley]], [[Michael Perry|Mike Perry]] and [[Alan Perry]]
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*'''Miniatures Design''' [[Kev Adams|Kevin Adams]], Nick Bibby, [[Mark Copplestone]], Jes Goodwin, Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison, Bob Naismith, [[Bob Olley]], [[Michael Perry|Mike Perry]] and [[Alan Perry]]
*'''Models and Dioramas''' - Dave Andrews, [[John Ellard]] and [[Sid]]
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*'''Models and Dioramas''' Dave Andrews, [[John Ellard]] and [[Sid]]
*'''Land Raider Model''' - Dave Andrews
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*'''Land Raider Model''' Dave Andrews
*'''Miniatures Painting''' - Dave Andrews, [[Bruce Atley]], Nick Bibby, John Blanche, Colin Dixon, [[Mike McVey]], Aly Morrison, [[Andy Pritchard]] and Sid
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*'''Miniatures Painting''' Dave Andrews, [[Bruce Atley]], Nick Bibby, John Blanche, Colin Dixon, [[Mike McVey]], Aly Morrison, [[Andy Pritchard]] and Sid
*'''Additional Concepts''' - Tony Ackland, Dave Andrews, Bryan Ansell, Nick Bibby, John Blanche, Charles Elliott, Jes Goodwin, Alan Merrett, Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison and Bob Naismith
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*'''Additional Concepts''' Tony Ackland, Dave Andrews, Bryan Ansell, Nick Bibby, John Blanche, Charles Elliott, Jes Goodwin, Alan Merrett, Aly Morrison, Trish Morrison and Bob Naismith
*'''Space Marines Original Model Designs''' - Bob Naismith
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*'''Space Marines Original Model Designs''' Bob Naismith
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==Other Media==
  
== Other Details ==
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqbJxDPCx0 Youtube : Retrohammer 5: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Rulebook 1987] (2017)
The 1st edition included several species not included in the game today. [[Squat]]s, [[Zoat]]s and [[Slann]] are examples.
 
  
Many fans, and several places here at Lexicanum, often affectionately refer to stuff (lore, pictures, game mechanics, models etc.) that came from this time period as the "Rogue Trader Era", rather than "1st Edition".
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==Art==
=== Publication Details ===
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*ISBN 1-869893-23-9
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RTcover2.jpg|Cover Art by [[John Sibbick]]
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==Sources==
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* {{Endn|1}} : [[White Dwarf 93 (UK)]], pg 33-40
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGqbJxDPCx0
 

Latest revision as of 07:36, 3 February 2024

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Rogue Trader FCover.jpg
Author(s) Rick Priestley
Editor(s) Games Workshop
Cover Artist John Sibbick
Released September 1987
Pages 287
ISBN 1-869893-23-9
Followed by Warhammer 40,000 2nd Edition Rulebook

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, sometimes just referred to as Rogue Trader, was the first core rule book for the Warhammer 40,000 game.

Description

Rogue Trader was published in 1987 and written by Rick Priestley, and was quite different to future versions of the game. Largely a cross between Role Playing Games and Table Top Battle Games, rather than an out and out Table Top Battle Game, Rogue Trader contained much more background on the wider universe, races and technology found in the Warhammer 40k universe than later editions did, and for this reason is considered a prized collectors' piece.

The game is described as a fantasy game set in space, a sort of science-fantasy. The aim was to create a medieval attitude to the background : fear, superstition, self-sacrifice, and common acceptance of death.[1] Combat follows the tried and tested Warhammer Fantasy Battle system, adapted for the technological weapons of the setting, but it can be played with a dozen of models, as opposed to the hundreds required for Warhammer Fantasy.[1]

The book is considered much less imperio-centric than later editions, as it employed a much broader spectrum of views within the narration than was common in future versions and proactively encouraged mixed faction forces.

Contents

Rogue Trader had six sections-

  • Rules for combat
  • A scenario featuring Crimson Fist space marines against Orks on Rynn's World
  • A section detailing equipment
  • A section on the backround
  • Special rules for advanced gamers
  • A summary including all of the charts in the book.

Authors, Artists and Staff

During the production of this book, the following persons were involved considerably.

Other Media

Youtube : Retrohammer 5: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Rulebook 1987 (2017)

Art

Sources