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![]() Looking for 3D Star Mapping? The Campaign Moderator's Companion contains advanced rules for use in your Victory by Any Means (VBAM) campaigns. Where the VBAM Campaign Guide introduced you to the core campaign system, the Companion takes you one step closer to galactic domination! Included in this book are advanced rules for Detailed Star System Generation, Exploration, Sector-Based Movement, Retreating, Ramming, Campaign Ground Combat Resolution, Non-Player Entities, Underworld Empires, Terraforming, Elite Officers and Crews, and much, much more! As with any VBAM product, all of the rules found in the Campaign Moderator's Companion are modular. You can use the rules you want, and ignore the rest! It is this design hallmark that allows you, the Campaign Moderator, to create the most rewarding campaign experience possible. ![]() Advanced Star System Generation Three advanced system generation rulesets are included, allowing you to add as much or as little detail to star systems as you want. Non-Player Entities The included rules for non-player entities (NPEs) allows CMs to integrate non-player empires into a campaign and have them conduct diplomacy independently with their neighbors. The NPE rules are built around the AIX system wherein each empire's diplomatic outlook is defined by three statistics: Aggressiveness, Integrity, and Xenophobia. Elite Officers and Personnel Grade Levels Rules for creating Elite Officers are provided, which allow players to create their own battle-hardened veterans and add additional flair to your campaign. Rules are also provided for tracking experience and personnel quality on a unit by unit basis. ![]() |
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![]() Looking for 3D Star Mapping? Two warring juggernauts, the Boltian Star League and the Kuissian Empire, have finally reached a peace accord after their first wearisome conflict. Unfortunately, the appearance of the Terran Union in a critical system destroyed this delicate peace in an instant, sparking the Second War which would haunt the participants for years to come. These are The Wars of the Boltians and Kuissians, the first VBAM source book set in the Boltian and Kuissian Universe. This book covers each empire's humble beginnings and trials as they journey to space. Included for the player is a complete set of histories, ships, and scenarios covering the First and Second Boltians and Kuissian Wars. Everything you need to run a Victory by Any Means campaign is contained within this 110-page source book! ![]() |
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![]() Looking for 3D Star Mapping? Thirty years before the outbreak of the Escalation Wars, the Circasian Empire was a small, largely insignificant power located on the edge of known space. However, the Circasians were not weak. Decades of brutal anti-raider warfare forced the Circasian Star Forces to learn and adapt to the hostile universe which surrounded them. The lessons learned in the Raider Wars would be put to the test when, after years of thinly veiled hostility over the negotiating table, the actions of the Chouka Theocracy finally forced the Circasian Empire to make a fateful decision. By order of the War Council, a fleet was dispatched to begin a pre-emptive invasion of Chouka space. The Chouka War had begun. The Escalation Wars: Empire Rising details both the history of the Chouka War and the powers involved in the conflict. All of the materials and special rules needed to play out the war are provided within the pages of this supplement. Unit lists are provided for the Circasian Empire, Chouka Theocracy, Sshel’ath Alliance, various raiders, and civilians. ![]() |
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![]() Looking for 3D Star Mapping? It is the 23rd Century, and the Solar System is on the brink of war. Jovian Confederation carrier groups and their elite exo-armor pilots prepare for the impending clash with CEGA, while the Venusians manipulate events from the shadows. Who will triumph? Now you can decide! Victory by Any Means: Jovian Chronicles brings the pulse-pounding action of Dream Pod 9’s Jovian Chronicles saga together with the strategic sweep of the Victory by Any Means Campaign System. 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 Battle of Kurtzenheim with the VBAM system, including:
This is not a stand-alone product and requires the Victory by Any Means Campaign Guide (VBM-101) to fully use. Ownership of the Lightning Strike 2nd Edition Rules (DP9-322), Lightning Strike Companion (DP9-324) and Campaign Moderator’s Companion (VBM-105) are recommended. ![]() |
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![]() Looking for 3D Star Mapping? Of Friends and Foes... Tiring of the blandness of empires in the VBAM Campaign System? Not any more! The Menagerie provides a custom race design system that allows players to create their own, unique empires, selecting from a combination of over one hundred racial traits and nearly a dozen government types. The number of trait/government combination make it so that no two empires are exactly alike. In addition to the custom race design system, The Menagerie also includes a group of thirteen sample custom races. Each of these pre-generated races comes with its own force list, which is compatible with those found in the VBAM Campaign Guide! Yes, that means you can play with these races "right out of the box" with no additional setup required. A random race generator is also included, which will allow CMs to quickly and easily generate new custom races on the fly -- perfect for those playing in Exploration campaigns with NPEs! ![]() |
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![]() Looking for 3D Star Mapping? The Stars are Divided... Mankind reached the stars, and for hundreds of years has lived confident and supreme in the galaxy. Only one alien race was discovered, and that lone example of intelligence was conquered and enslaved. It was that victory, those acts, which sowed the seeds of mankind's greatest threat. On the verge of discovering that man was not supreme in the galaxy, humanity turned upon itself. It was an age of idealism. It was an age of elitism. It was an age when man turned against man, confident in his own superiority. It was an age of ignorance…when man strode too proudly amongst the stars. Included in this book is everything you need to play out the story of the Terran Civil War with the VBAM and Starmada X game systems, including:
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![]() A common sight in any Boltian fleet, the Auckchar is a stable (if overworked) warship class that takes its name from the Boltian's first series of ship killing missiles. The Auckchar is bristling with missile launch ports, but it requires the protection of its fleet or it will quickly be taken apart by any aggressive vessel lucky enough to the survive the ship's opening missile barrage. Dimensions (l/w/h): 56 mm x 25 mm x 14 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Cairn Carrier was the Circasian's largest carrier fielded during the Raider Wars. These carriers could transport and deploy up to three full flights of fighters -- providing an ample amount of power projection for any Circasian fleet. Dimensions (l/w/h): 52 mm x 25 mm x 10 mm ![]() |
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![]() This older class of Circasian freighter has been used both by Circasian government and civilian agencies to transport cargo, personnel, and VIPs across the Circasian Empire. This item contains two (2) Gallah Freighters. Dimensions (l/w/h): 41 mm x 18 mm x 4 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Ilustris Heavy Destroyer served as a de facto light cruiser during the Raider Wars period. The heavy firepower and hardiness of the class earned the respect of Circasian commanders. Dimensions (l/w/h): 52 mm x 32 mm x 8 mm ![]() |
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![]() This light fighter excels as an interceptor, shooting down enemy fighters before they can make good their assault on Circasian starships. This item contains four (4) Istale Light Fighters. Dimensions (l/w/h): 23 mm x 20 mm x 2 mm ![]() |
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![]() The first second-generation Circasian cruiser, the Kolanis was designed to have the maximum armament and cruising range possible. The Kolanis Cruiser proved to be highly versatile, and its modular wing cargo pods could easily be converted into troop quarters and fighter bays which expands its abilities. Dimensions (l/w/h): 65 mm x 42 mm x 9 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Moshesta Frigate is a mid-sized attack frigate that proved extremely effective during the Chouka War. When used in wolf packs, Moshesta frigates can take down much larger starships. This item contains three (3) Moshesta Frigates. Dimensions (l/w/h): 25 mm x 27 mm x 4 mm ![]() |
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![]() Before the introduction of the Moshesta Frigate, the Olcata Frigate was the Circasian's primary light warship. The Olcata is clearly inferior to the Moshesta, but it was the best frigate available at the time. This item contains three (3) Olcata Frigates. Dimensions (l/w/h): 23 mm x 28 mm x 4 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Toltara Destroyer is an older-model Circasian warship that is built around a pair of fast-firing missile racks and their associated magazines. The class was effective at providing sustained missile fire against enemy targets, but its lack of secondary armament made it vulnerable to enemy attack at close range. Dimensions (l/w/h): 42 mm x 27 mm x 10 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Xandar Lancer Frigate was the Circasian's "special weapon" used to end the Raider Wars. These mid-sized frigates are built around a single "lance" weapon: a heavy neutral particle cannon of amazing power. This item contains two (2) Xandar Lancer Frigates. Dimensions (l/w/h): 27 mm x 17 mm x 10 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Yollana Escort Frigate is a mid-sized frigate armed with heavy particle beam cannons that add a sizeable amount of firepower to Circasian starfleets. Unfortunately, the fixed mounting of these weapons limits the Yollana's ability to counter enemy small craft, such as fighters. This item contains two (2) Yollana Escort Frigates. Dimensions (l/w/h): 21 mm x 30 mm x 5 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Bishop Warships served as personal transports for the Chouka religious elite, but during the Chouka War they were conscripted into military service by the Theocratic Guard Forces. In this role, the ships proved deadly opponents when fielded in wolf packs. This item contains three (3) Bishop Warships. Dimensions (l/w/h): 26 mm x 8 mm x 15 mm ![]() |
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![]() The deadly Bloodlust Heavy Fighters were the bane of the Circasian Empire during the Chouka War. These armored fighters were crewed by fanatical pilots who thought nothing of dying for their cause. Their superior firepower made them effective anti-capital ship fighters; however, their lack of speed also made them vulnerable to ambush by enemy interceptors. This item contains three (3) Bloodlust Heavy Fighters. Dimensions (l/w/h): 20 mm x 21 mm x 2 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Inquisitor Light Cruiser is, as its appearance betrays, an aggressive combat unit intended solely for combat. Unlike other Chouka ships, this class was never intended to serve as a priority transport for the members of the Circle; it was meant to engage the enemy -- and win. The Inquisitor is lighter than the Vengeance or Apostle, but makes an excellent addition to any Chouka task force. Dimensions (l/w/h): 60 mm x 19 mm x 6 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Revelation War Barge has had a very long life in the service of the Couka Theocracy. The modular freighter was capable of being converted for nearly any use. Carrier, minelayer, and combat models are all available. The most popular was the War Barge variant, which exchanged cargo capacity for a comprehensive arsenal of missile launchers. This item contains three (3) Revelation War Barges. Dimensions (l/w/h): 35 mm x 8 mm x 5 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Chouka Theocracy employed the Scripture Intelligence Cruiser as its primary long-range reconnaissance unit. In its basic configuration, the jump-capable Scripture can move independently of the established gate network in pursuit of information. Alternately, many Scriptures were converted into members of the Holyland Assault Cruiser class, specialized assault ships that could be used to deposit crack commando teams upon enemy worlds. Dimensions (l/w/h): 51 mm x 30 mm x 6 mm ![]() |
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![]() Before the appearance of the Apostle Holy Cruiser, the Vengeance class was the largest ships in the Theocratic Guard fleet. These imposing ships are equipped with three forward-firing plasma cannons. The modularity of the design lended itself to a variety of mission modifications. Particularly, a fighter carrier variant of the Vengeance class was the largest carrier unit deployed by the Chouka fleet. Dimensions: 63 mm x 25 mm x 14 mm ![]() |
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![]() This vessel made its first appearance during the Second Battle of MagHur. The Knight Battle Cruiser was an attempt to provide the Kuissians with a lighter counterpart to the behemoth Conquistador. The Knights were both cheaper and smaller than the Conquistador, but remained extremely deadly opponents. Dimensions - not including aerials (l/w/h): 60 mm x 26 mm x 12 mm ![]() |
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![]() The first of the Tren-Aradak Class of warships became available shortly before the Treaty of Peregal was signed. This class was the first Kuissian design to field the more efficient anti-matter rocket engine system. Unfortunately, the engine was deemed too advanced for mainline deployment during wartime, and future Tren-Aradaks were fielded with conventional drives. Dimensions - not including aerial (l/w/h): 46 mm x 21 mm x 16 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Alveka Scout serves as the Sshel'ath's primary fleet reconnaissance unit. While not heavily armed, Alvekas retain enough armament to pose a threat to light enemy units that may attempt to interfere with their duties. Dimensions (l/w/h): 53 mm x 25 mm x 8 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Araunax Attack Frigate is oriented for close-combat operations. Its short-range lasers are capable of tearing apart enemy starships, and its speed ensures that it will be able to dive into enemy formations. The sharp wings provide the class with a menacing allure. This item contains two (2) Araunax Attack Frigates. Dimensions (l/w/h): 21 mm x 23 mm x 10 mm ![]() |
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![]() In the aftermath of the First Novon War, the Sshel'ath developed a new destroyer capable of silent running -- a major advantage for intelligence gathering missions. The Karaut destroyer is an imposing sight: curved, scythe-like wings lance forward, giving the ship a very predatory aspect. Dimensions (l/w/h): 41 mm x 32 mm x 7 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Nirte Cruiser was the primary Sshel'ath cruiser fielded during the First Novon War. The ship was woefully ill-equipped for fighting the Novon's advanced base ships, but the numbers fielded by the Sshel'ath allied nation states ensured that the minor skirmish ended in their favor. Dimensions (l/w/h): 53 mm x 37 mm x 13 mm ![]() |
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![]() Skonna Corvettes were used by the Sshel'ath to escort convoys through their territories. These light warships were fairly common in Sshel'ath space, though they were poorly armored and only lightly armed as befitted their police role. This item contains three (3) Skonna Corvettes. Dimensions (l/w/h): 29 mm x 19 mm x 4 mm ![]() |
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![]() The unusually-shaped Skrehga Interceptors are an outgrowth of the Sshel'ath's sometimes outre design style. The multi-wing space superiority fighter serves a similar role as the Circasian Istale fighter in that it is designed only exclusively for anti-fighter operations. Each Skrehga is equipped with a single chin-mounted laser cannon. Rarely, som Skrehga fighters have this gun removed, replacing it with a missile launcher. This item contains three (3) Skrehga Interceptors. Dimensions (l/w/h): 18 mm x 31 mm x 7 mm ![]() |
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![]() While the major Sshel'ath nations championed the Nirte, an opposing group of lesser Sshel'ath states instead supported the development and construction of the Solna Light Cruiser. This ship is smaller and less powerful than the Nirte, but is more economical to field in large numbers than that larger cruiser. Dimensions (l/w/h): 43 mm x 34 mm x 5 mm ![]() |
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![]() This large Sshel'ath cruiser class was one of the largest ship it fielded during the time frame of the Chouka War. While its armament is overwhelmingly short-range (with the exception of a pair of electromagnetic torpedoes), the Vipindra Heavy Cruiser can provide a harrowing barrage of laser fire at short range. The Vipindra also serves as one of the Sshel'ath's primary carrier units, basing three full flights of interceptors. Dimensions (l/w/h): 59 mm x 65 mm x 43 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Carthage Heavy Cruiser is the well-received heavy brawler of the Terrn Navy. The hull and drive system were originally proposed for the newly designed Toltec class of heavy freight haulers (which incidentally never saw service), but were converted for use as a warship by Navy technicians at the Terran Loki Shipyards near Earth. Resembling most Terran cruisers in battle doctrine, with a respectable number of medium range weapons, the Carthage class gave the navy a good, cost-efficient capital ship. Dimensions - not including aerials (l/w/h): 59 mm x 65 mm x 8 mm ![]() |
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![]() The Union is the oldest vessel in Terran Union service. Built at a time of budget cutbacks, the Union is designed to fill multiple roles within the fleet, including those of a heavy warship, fleet carrier, and command vessel. Dimensions - not including aerials (l/w/h): 77 mm x 31 mm x 18 mm ![]() |
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