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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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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 ==
Epic Armageddon
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Manufacturer Games Workshop
Scale 6mm
Players 2+
Preceded by Epic 40,000
Cover of the Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 1st edition rulebook
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.

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, and a summary including all of the charts in the book.

Authors, Artists and Coworkers

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

Other Details

The 1st edition included several species not included in the game today. Squats, Zoats and Slann are examples.

Publication Details

  • ISBN 1-869893-23-9