Imperial Sourcebook
The Imperial Sourcebook, penned by Greg Gorden, debuted in October of 1989 as a component of West End Games' Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game.
A softcover version of this sourcebook saw release in November of 1991, followed by a second edition that came out in June of 1994.
From the publisher
This book provides all necessary game statistics to incorporate the Empire's power into your roleplaying games. This 144-page resource includes:
- Previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams!
- _An examination of the Imperial power structure following the Battle of Yavin, primarily focused on the period between _ Star Wars _ and _ The Empire Strikes Back .
- In-depth information on COMPNOR and Imperial Intelligence, the organizations that fuel the Imperial war machine.
- Detailed descriptions, illustrations, and statistics for new capital ships, specialized weaponry, and ground-based vehicles.
- Data concerning support weapons, specialized Imperial units, and training methodologies, including the utilization of drop camps.
- Insights for both movie enthusiasts and roleplayers regarding one of the most villainous organizations ever depicted in heroic narratives.
- A comprehensive Order of Battle for a typical sector, illustrating the true strength of the Galactic Empire.
Opening crawl
Contents
Introduction
Prologue: The Might of the Empire
Chapter One: A Primer on Imperial Power
- By His Own Hand
- Imperial Communique #001044.92v
Chapter Two: COMPNOR
Chapter Three: Imperial Intelligence
- How to Read an Imperial Intelligence Scandoc
Chapter Four: The Military
- Imperial Spin
- Admiral Jerjerrod's Testimony
Chapter Five: Capital Ships
Chapter Six: Custom Ordnance
Chapter Seven: Land Vehicles
Chapter Eight: Sector Group Organization
- Picutorion Viewed From the Top
- A Salvager's Run
- The Full Might of the Empire
Chapter Nine: Combat Artillery
Chapter Ten: Infantry Support Weapons
Chapter Eleven: Special Military Forces
- Death of a Rebel Base
- The Assault on Protazk