Frontier Companion 3 The
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This new sourcebook for The Frontier RPG collects a lot of material previously published in separate supplements.
Guardians of the Past: The Prometheans have left many wondrous treasures and technological secrets just waiting to be discovered¸ but they have also left behind terrible guardians to protect them. This article collects nine of these guardians that are still stalking forgotten ruins and alien installations. Intrepid explorers will have to deal with their advanced energy weaponry and rapid regeneration or join the other treasure hunters that have perished in such areas. From the vigilant Watchshade to the terrifying Dreadshade¸ there are more than enough challenges even for a high-level party. Guardians range from level 3 to 9 and have enough tricks to keep even the most seasoned and well-equipped players on their toes!
Pure Dead Brilliant: Unleash the power of light on your enemies! This article introduces high-tech laser weapons¸ from tiny laser pistols to huge laser cannons. Includes details on more than 30 common¸ uncommon¸ rare¸ exotic and legendary lasers designed to revolutionise combat in the wilderness of The Frontier. Kill two birds with one stone with the Beamsplitter! Make robots run amok with the Code Chaos! Distract the enemy with the Lumiere's holographic projections! Fire supercharged beams from the Overdrive! Strike with the Feyser no matter where the enemy tries to hide!
The Bodyguard: Ordinary people can have a go at being a hero¸ but the Bodyguard has the skill¸ the guts and the implanted energy shield to be the ultimate protector. The Bodyguard is a veteran survivor prepared to take a bullet for his comrades¸ which doesn't sound like a terrible idea as he is also equipped with a damage-absorbing energy shield. What's even better¸ there are always new ways to use the shield's quantum field to pull off impressive tricks like teleporting or erecting a force barrier. And¸ to top things off¸ there are juicy details on the special cores that can be found to upgrade a shield's power to new levels of awesomeness.