Between Chains and Starlight (version 2.0)

This book is a revamp of the first version of 'Between Chains and Starlight'. Factions have been overhauled and further elaborated upon, a list of individual star systems has been included, and four individual planets are described in detail, with maps. Creature entries have been adjusted to be more in line with standard rules for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. A brief ruleset for combat in zero-G and alternate gravity environments is included, and various minor changes are made to assorted rules. Most content from 'Dragons in Space (and stuff) has been incorporated into this book, with some alterations, as well as some new additions to the Space Combatants chapter. In addition some of the art has been overhauled, and there are 17 new images, 4 new planetary maps, and assorted minor new art such as emblems. Magic and technology combine in a science fantasy setting. Against a backdrop of evil empires dominating known space and threatening a primitive world rich in magic, characters fight cyberslavery, animalistic warmachines, and other foes for justice, or merely to survive. Rules are included for customizable armor, and incorporating magic gear into spacesuits, as well as a list of weapons and their functioning. Characters benefit from expanded use of technology related skills, and can make use of crafting rules for personal gear and all components of ships and vehicles. For personal combat, over twenty new creatures are introduced, including cyborgs, Living Machines, and spacedwelling undead. A revamped system for ship and vehicle combat and logistics allows for intuitive and effective ship configuration and operation, with a larger role for electronic warfare. This rules include tables with ship and vehicle classes, customization options, upgrades, equipment and weapons. NPC ships are included, both generic and factionspecific, as well as tables for customizing NPC ship crews. The ship and vehicle section includes optional rules for magic ship equipment. The book includes four missions taking place in the setting, for characters around level six to ten. The missions come with eighteen color maps and one greyscale map.