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nukehavoc's review
4.0
Some might be turned off by this source book's video game tie-in. That'd be too bad, because this book is really a "Dark Times" source book, covering the period between the end of the Clone Wars and the start of the Rebellion era, when the Empire is at its strongest. I particularly enjoyed the "organization" rules, which provide a framework for creating groups that players can join, advance in, and ultimately use to further their own ends.
In a time when direct confrontation against the empire likely means instant death, being able to draw upon an organization to protect yourself (or indirectly attack your enemies) is a great resource, and one easily transported to other Star Wars eras. The details about the empire, including its government and military forces, are great, and good for anyone running a Dark Times or Rebellion era (or even New Republic) game.
The various "unleashed" feats and Force powers are too overwhelming for general consumption in my campaign, but I can see using them for notable villains or exceptional NPCs who need to be a cut above your typical antagonists.
All in all, a good, if not essential, source book.
In a time when direct confrontation against the empire likely means instant death, being able to draw upon an organization to protect yourself (or indirectly attack your enemies) is a great resource, and one easily transported to other Star Wars eras. The details about the empire, including its government and military forces, are great, and good for anyone running a Dark Times or Rebellion era (or even New Republic) game.
The various "unleashed" feats and Force powers are too overwhelming for general consumption in my campaign, but I can see using them for notable villains or exceptional NPCs who need to be a cut above your typical antagonists.
All in all, a good, if not essential, source book.
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