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This is the wiki for Star Crusade, a Fading Suns MU set on the rediscovered world of Yathrib - the planet where the Prophet received his vision of the Holy Flame. Now beset by heathens, it is a center of conflict and intrigue at the dawn of the sixth millennium.

Setting

• Overview -- An overview of the Fading Suns universe.

• Imperial Survey: Yathrib -- An overview of the people and places of the Prophet's world.

• The Crusader State -- The Known Worlders' central state on Yathrib.
  • Seven Seigneuries -- The most important vassals of the Lord of Akko.

System

Star Crusade uses a heavily modified version of the Fading Suns, 2nd Edition system. Inspiration for its changes come from house rules in our various tabletop and online games as well as early playtests of Fading Suns, 3rd Edition.

• Task Resolution
  • Melee Combat
  • Ranged Combat
  • Combat Maneuvers
  • Damage and Armor
  • Wounds and Healing

• Traits
  • Characteristics
  • Skills
  • Blessings and Curses
  • Benefices and Afflictions
  • What Do Traits and Goals Mean?

• Occult
  • Psychic Powers
  • Theurgic Rituals
  • Heretical Rites

Other Resources

• fadingsuns.org -- Our general Fading Suns site, which has broad theme and system speculation. Much of that has been incorporated into this game.
• The Fading Suns Listserv FAQ -- The FAQ includes summaries of rule changes between 1st and 2nd Edition as well as Q&A with the game designers.
• Fading Suns Timeline