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  • Previously unpublished illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams!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

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

Chapter Twelve: Recruitment, Training and Indoctrination

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