Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Rule Book

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kill, intelligence, and sheer luck are all valued assets

in EDGE OF THE EMPIRE. But only a nerf-herder enters

Mos Eisley spaceport unarmed, or wanders the arctic

wastelands of Hoth without insulated padded armor.

Smart characters prepare themselves for the situa

tions they're most likely to encounter—and a little ex-

tra besides. Every decent smuggler knows he needs to

carry a big gun to keep the rabble at bay, and a holdout

blaster in case a meeting goes sour. Soldiers know most

of the armor they can wear in everyday circumstances

won't stop a direct blaster hit, but they also know it's a

life-saver when they're caught in the outer blast of a frag

grenade. A successful rogue's gear isn't all about arms

and armor either. Rebreathers are invaluable for clearing

mynocks off ships in deep space, and good luck fixing

the.hyperdrive without a hydrospanner. •

In the following chapter, players can find information

on common personal weapons, armor, and gear criti-

cal for wandering everywhere from the Core Worlds to

the fringe. They, can also find out how credits some-

times come easy, and go even easier. This book cov

ers most of the common equipment found throughout

the galaxy. The catalog of useful tools presented here

should cover most freelancers' needs.

Galactic Economics

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he life-blood of every world is its economy—what trade is planetary. Sturdy greel wood from Pii II and

it exports and what it imports. Some trade is lo- IV is valued throughout the Core Worlds, and Corellian

cal, such as the moisture harvested from the deserts spaceships are manufactured in the Corellia sector

of Tatooine and transported to its major cities. Other and sold and resold all over the galaxy.

GEAR AND EQUIPMENT

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EQUIPMENT

"Hokey-religions and ancient weapons are no match

for a good blaster at your side, kid."

' -Han Solo