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Magic is wild. Magic is undisciplined. You can try to impose order and understanding on it, but that's just surface. Underneath is chaos, an erratic heart beating to a staggering rhythm. You don't control it, any more than a surfer controls twenty-meter-tall wave; you don't direct the wave, you ride it, capture a piece of its power, and hope to survive. If you do it right, though, you catch a portion of unimaginable power-power those who control the Sixth World don't want you to have. All the more reason to push past their boundaries and grab it. Forbidden Arcana offers dozens of different ways for Awakened characters in Shadowrun to harness that power and make themselves a mana-slinger like no other. From new ways to distinguish spellcasters of different traditions to more chaotic methods for summoning spirits to options for Awakened characters who have mastered their craft, Forbidden Arcana shows players how to break out of conventional molds, use mana in new ways, and become true street legends riding the growing wave of Sixth World mana. Forbidden Arcana is an advanced magic rulebook for use with Shadowrun, Fifth Edition; magic concepts from the book can be used with Shadowrun: Anarchy, though mechanics for that game are not included.

The Sixth World--one of the most enduring RPG settings ever created, with shadows growing deeper and darker prepares for its latest edition. Dominated by enormous, world-striding megacorporations, metahumanity is clutched in their stranglehold. By 2080 most of the planet has acquiesced to their vise-like grip, and surrendered to the corporate overlords. But from the darkest shadows, defiance flickers in people known as shadowrunners. They risk everything--wrestling magical energies, channeling them into power; putting their minds against the electronic void of the Matrix; trading flesh and blood for chrome and steel. This 320-page new edition is easier to play and learn than it has ever been, yet it still offers the role-playing depth that is a key part of the Shadowrun experience. The rule system is built around gaining advantages and taking risks, building up to spectacular moments that are part of great gaming sessions! Faster gameplay and conflict resolution keep the game moving and plunge players ever-deeper into Sixth World intrigue. More pre-generated characters, plus character-creation rules, allow you to design and select exactly the character you want to use in the game.

Dark plots and darker magic frequently converge in the capital of the UCAS, and those forces are revving up again. Toxic Alley launches plotlines for Shadowrun involving toxic mages, shedim, and other dark forces, while building on elements from the Sixth World Tarot and Book of the Lost. Runners will have as much as they can handle keeping up with the chaos filling the back alleys of DeeCee!

Piercing the Night You heard the scream. It's important to remember that. Sometimes, when it's late, and you hear something that sounds like a scream echoing through dark alleys, you try to convince yourself that it was something else. An animal. An illusion. Anything but what it sounded like. But it was a scream. You heard it, and you'll hear it again, because in the Sixth World, the supply of terror is growing. Bug spirits work to devour corporations from within. Shedim claim dead bodies and mobilize to their own dark ends. And the hidden corners of the metaplanes and the Matrix contain creatures that are best not imagined, because to imagine them is to sever ties with reason. Dark Terrors is a catalog of the horrors lurking under the surface of the Sixth World. With plot updates and hooks, critter stats, and campaign information presented in an immersive style, it's an invaluable resource for players ready to stay on the edge of their seats. It is for use with Shadowrun, Fifth Edition and Shadowrun: Anarchy.

Campaign Operations completes the line of best-selling, award-winning BattleTech core rulebooks. This eagerly anticipated volume offers players fully updated and flexible rules for creating and running their own forces. New sections detailing campaign play provide a wealth of easy-to-use methods for players to link multiple games into exciting, ongoing adventures.

On February 5, 2439, the Mackie obliterated all opposition during its first combat trial, ushering in a new era of warfare. The BattleMech-King of the Battlefield-was born. BattleMechs reached their pinnacle during the golden age of the Star League. The fall of the Star League and the Succession Wars that raged for centuries afterward took their toll and by the Fourth Succession War, the technology employed on the battlefields was a mere shadow of what it once was. However, the discovery of the Helm Memory Core unlocked the technological potential to develop new BattleMechs and experimental technologies for the first time in centuries.

The Second Succession War began in 2830 and lasted until 2864. It saw a significant reduction in technological advancement as the Successor Lords sought to cripple their enemies' ability to wage war. Instead, only a handful of planets changed hands and the Inner Sphere had for the most part slipped to a level comparable to early 21st century Terra at its conclusion.

Big, bad, and awesome. They can call you a trog. Sure they can. Let 'em think it's smear. Let them show you what they don't know. Let them ignore history, the great accomplishments orks and trolls have made in every field in the Sixth World, the homes and enclaves they've built out of nothing. There's enough talent in the trog population to punch, hack, rig, charm, or enchant that smug smile right off their face. You know what you are. They'll learn-fast, if they know what's good for them.

The Bastard, upright. A man in clown makeup stands in a broken skyraker window over another man on the verge of a long plummet. Near the clown's hand, a white rose. Opportunity, adventure, but also mania and frenzy. 404, upright. A woman crouches on the edge of a rooftop, holding a white rose. In the distance is the image of a woman in a red dress. Destruction, failure, collapse. Queen of coins. A woman in a red dress, lounging amidst luxury. She has material wealth but emptiness of soul. Upright, she is opulence, magnificent. Inverse is suspense, fear.Opportunity and adventure abounds. Destruction and failure loom. Will the result be magnificence or fear?Book of the Lost takes the intricate art of the Sixth World Tarot and turns it into stories and campaigns for Shadowrun players. Full of plot hooks and adventure seeds, this book is a treasure trove of ideas, mysteries, and enigmas that can make memorable games. Open it and explore knowledge that had been lost but is now, here, r

The Hotel Bartender Who Slips You A Guests Room Number Because He Thinks It Will Help Him Get Lucky. The Security Guard Who Lets A Team Into A Top-Secret Facility Because He Thinks Hes Pitching In On Covert-Ops Training. The Business Suit Who Drops Ten Thousand Nuyen On A Project Because He Thinks Itll Earn Him Fifty Thousand. Marks, All Of Them, And The Sixth World Is Full Of Them. Yeah, Blasting Your Way Into A Well-Guarded Facility Is Fun, But Talking Your Way In, Smooth And Subtle, Might Be More Rewarding. Almost Every Kind Of Shadowrun Involves At Least A Little Con Artistry, And Some Of Them Are Full-On Long Cons. That Means You Need To Sharpen Your Con Game. With Tips, Plot Updates, Spells, Gear, And More To Improve Characters Con Abilities, Cutting Aces Gives Players The Swagger And Skills They Need To Swindle The World. It Also Includes Information On One Of The Sixth Worlds Hottest Spots For Running A Conistanbul, City Of The Worlds Desire. Cuttings Aces Is For Use With Shadowrun, Fifth Edition, And It Also Contains Plot Information, Story Ideas, And Characters That Can Be Used With Shadowrun: Anarchy With Slight Adjustments Of Character Stats.

Details and descriptions on how and why the artwork for The Sixth World Tarot was created. Using the rich history of Tarot, the artists evolved the imagery to reflect the futuristic fantasy world of The Sixth World Tarot, as if it were one great continual magical mystery through time and space.

For over forty centuries, mercenaries have plied their trade and been instrumental in toppling empires or holding the tides of war at bay. And as mankind expanded to the stars, soldiers of fortune rose to new heights of power. Business is booming, yet along with those riches comes a dangerous life and the scorn of many who see only filthy lucre-warriors. Its a dangerous life, but as long as you keep your Mech intact and your bottom line balanced, the universe is yours!

Every Step, Every Advantage, Every Millisecond Counts. The Streets Of The Sixth World Are Mean, And If They Want To Stay Alive, Shadowrunners Need Every Advantage They Can Get To Gain A Step On The Opposition. Fortunately, Run Faster Is Full Of Them. With It, You Can Learn About More Metatypes For Characters, Including Hobgoblins, Giants, Centaurs, And Sasquatch; Acquire New Qualities, Such As Disgraced, Hawk Eye, And Lightning Reflexes; And, If You Dare, Dabble With The Dangerous And Deadly Infected. Run Faster Also Has Advice On Fleshing Out Characters Of Different Metatypes, Expanded Contact And Lifestyle Rules, And Alternate Character Creation Methods To Help Ensure That Players Can Build Exactly The Character They Want. All These Options Make Run Faster A Crucial Companion To Players Who Want To Get The Most Out Of Their Shadowrun, Fifth Edition Core Rulebook.

War has spread across the Inner Sphere, shattering and shifting alliances both old and new. As the Clans once more close in on humanitys homeworld of Terra, the walls of Fortress have come down, revealing the return of Devlin Stone. Desperate for any edge, the Great Houses, Clans, and Periphery states of the Inner Sphere have unleashed a flood of new war machines, rushing them into battle on every front.

Shadowrun Remains One Of The Most Beloved Gaming Settings Of All Time. The Cyberpunk-Crossed-With-Fantasy Setting Has A Wide And Enduring Appeal, And Anarchy Provides Rules For A New Style Of Play In This Great World. Storytelling Come To The Fore In This Book, Allowing Gamemasters And Players To Work Together To Craft A Fun, Fast-Moving Gaming Experience. Whether You'Re Brand New To Tabletop Role-Playing Or A Long-Time Shadowrun Player Just Looking For A Different Way To Enjoy Your Favorite Setting. Shadowrun: Anarchy Offers A Fun, Fantastic Storytelling Game.

Court of Shadows takes the award-winning rules of Shadowrun 5th Edition to a setting that has always been part of the Sixth World but never fully detailed. The mysterious Seelie Court has long shaped the elven nation of Tir na nOg and parts beyond, and this book dives into its secrets and the powers who lead it. Full of high fantasy and intrigue, Court of Shadows presents a new way to play for veteran Shadowrun players and newcomers alike, pitting them against the tricky, manipulative fae of the courts to see who will decide the future of the Sixth World.

Battletech Combat Manual: House Kurita Is The Second In The New Battletech Alpha Strike Expansions, Begun With Battletech: Combat Manual: Mercenaries. Providing A Wealth Of Data Covering House Kurita'S Draconis Combine, The Volume Includes Faction-Specific Rules For Combat Command Abilities And Force Building. 120 Pages, Paperback

Howling Shadows is a core rulebook for Shadowrun, Fifth Edition, with a wealth of dangerous creatures, sprits, artificial intelligence, and more to add variety and fun to Shadowrun games. The critters were designed with both players and GMs in mind - they can be added as a resource for players to use or obstacles to overcome. The critters also have plot hooks built in to fuel plenty of adventures and campaigns. With full color art, this book displays the bizarre and dangerous critters of the Sixth World in their full glory.

It's thick. Luxurious. Concealing. The cloak of death will make you feared, envied, and maybe even wealthy. It will also smother your soul. The best assassins in the Sixth World can gain untold wealth and make the whole world shake, but they also will be hunted and stalked until the end of their days. Assuming their conscience doesn't eat them alive.

Legendary hacker FastJacks has left JackPoint, the victim of a condition that divided his mind against itself. Across the Sixth World, peoples minds are in schism, with new personalities emerging at unpredictable times. Chaos is growing, and corps frantically maneuver for information, stealing data and employees from each other at a rapid pace. Stolen Souls helps players and GMs understand whats happening while providing adventure hooks along with techniques an gear to help runners become aces at extraction jobs. Dig deeper into this new mystery that has torn through the Sixth Worldand discover just how deep the conspiracies and cover-ups go

Someone - or something - is killing nightclub entertainers in Kings Cross, Australia. Striking from the shadows, methodical and heinous, the murderer has wrapped the bawdy, colorful neighborhood in a suffocating blanket of terror.

Tired of hunting for a specific table in a rulebook? Wish you had heavy-duty reference cards for TechManual use like that found in the 25th Annirsary Introductory Box Set? Then the Tech Kit is for you! The Tech Kit contains seven heavy-duty cards of compile tables from TechManual. Also included is a brand new BattleMech blueprint poster!

Spells, Rituals, Alchemical Preparations, Adept Powers, Metamagics - All Of Those Elements And More Can Be Used To Help An Awakened Shadowrunner Move Off The Streets And Get A Taste Of The High Life. Street Grimoire Has More Options For Shadowrun Players, Along With Information On Magical Traditions, Magic Societies, And The Dangers And Benefits Of Living As A Spellcaster In A World Where "Geek The Mage First" Is A Common Adage. With Deeper Rules, Deadlier Threats, And Dozens Of Ways To Have Fun, Street Grimoire Is An Essential Book For Anyone Playing Shadowrun, Fifth Edition.

Spin Your Wheels Over Slick Sprawl Streets While Drifting Away From Hot Pursuit. Fly Through Narrow Canyons Ahead Of Missiles Twisting Their Way After You. Shrink Down The Insect Size To Get An Eye On Places Outsiders Aren'T Supposed To See. These Are Just Some Of The Ways Riggers Jack Up Their Seemingly Unending Adrenaline Rush, As They Show That The Hardest Shadowrunners To Hit Are The Ones That Stay In Motion.Rigger 5.0 Is The Ultimate Hot-Rod, Jet Plane, Speedboat, And More Companion For Shadowrun. With Dozens Of New Vehicles And Drones, More Detailed Rules For Vehicle Chase And Combat, And Customization Rules, This Is A Book That Every Rigger Needs To Get Ahead Of The Competition And Stay There. Get The Feel Of Laying Down Hot Rubber In The Cold Shadows Of The Sixth World And A Taste For Speed, Danger, And A Good, Clean Getaway.Rigger 5.0 Is For Use With Shadowrun Fifth Edition.

Chaos Is Horrible For Business?Nless Your Business Is Shadowrunning. The Big Ten Megacorporations Of The Sixth World Are Reeling, With Scandals, Disasters, And Crippling Attacks Coming At Them From All Angles. Neonet Is Scrambling To Maintain Aaa Status, Ares Is Trying Not To Let The Secret Rot At The Heart Of The Corp Become Public, While Aztechnology, Fresh From Taking On A Dragon In Amazonia, Is Looking At A Facedown With Another Great Dragon. And That? Not All?Very Corp Is A Pile Of Schemes, Turmoil, Upheaval, And Teetering Chaos, Because That? How They Operate. Market Panic Runs Down The State Of The Big Ten For Shadowrun, Providing The Background, Story Developments, And Plot Hooks Players And Gamemasters Need To Add Excitement, Intrigue, And Sixth World Flavor To Their Adventures And Campaigns. If You?E Going To Run For Or Against The Big Megacorporations?Nd That Includes All Shadowrunners?His Is Critical Information To Have So You Know What You Might Get Thrown Into, Who You?E Going Up Against, And How You Might Obtain Enough Intel To Survive. Market Panic Is For Use With Shadowrun, Fifth Edition.

Martial Your Forces And Prepare To Conquer The Inner Sphere! Interstellar Operations Is The Long-Awaited Final Rules Installment To The Series Begun With Total Warfare And Carried Through The Award-Winning Tactical Operations And Strategic Operations. The Former Focuses On A Whole New Level Of Excitement Directly On Your Gaming Table While The Later Focuses On Moving From A Single Scenario To A Multi-Part Campaigns And How To Take An Entire Solar System. Interstellar Operations Zooms Up To The Final Level, Allowing Players To Assume The Roles Of House Lord Or Clan Khans And Dominate The Galaxy.Interstellar Operations Contains Complete Rules For Generation And Running Any Type Or Size Of Force. Additionally, A Comprehensive Rules Set Governs Running An Entire Faction'S Military As A Player Tries To Conquer Numerous Solar Systems, Including Rules For How To Stage Through Any Of The Various Scales Represented Through The Core Line Of Rulebooks. Finally, Perhaps One Of The Most Anticipated Portions Of The Book,She Alternate Eras Section Introduces A Huge Swath Of Rules For Playing Across The Thousand Years Of Battletech History, Including Weapons And Equipment Mostly Unique To A Given Era,Such As Complete Rules For Building And Playing With Lams.

The great experiment that was the Republic of the Sphere has failed. Withdrawn behind the Fortress walls, the once-great power has become a silent, opaque remnant of its former glory. Without its influence, old hatreds have risen anew. As war once more rages across the Inner Sphere, new equipment strides across ancient battlefields. Technology, once stagnated by trade restrictions and peace treaties, now surges forward again, testing these new machines in the fierce crucible of war. Technical Readout: 3145 introduces the latest wave of new battle armor, vehicle, 'Mech, and aerospace units appearing in the Republic Armed Forces and across the Inner Sphere in the Dark Age era. Featuring new equipment described in Era Report: 3145 and Field Manual: 3145, this book brings players an update on the advancing technologies used in the battlefields of the thirty-second century.

Designed to provide adventures, maps and tools to use in conjunction with Shadowrun, Fifth Edition, or to be the perfect stepping-stone between the Shadowrun Beginner Box and the core rulebook, this box can fill a number of roles. Whether you're looking for more tools to help your existing gaming group, or adventures and options to move beyond the Beginner Box, laying the groundwork for your gaming group to move fully onto Shadowrun, Fifth Edition, you'll find this kit invaluable.

Elizabeth Nunn, a delightful woman who happens to have an odd habit of hanging out in hospitals and abandoned churches, has a grudge. A deep grudge. The kind of grudge that requires professional help to work out, and we're not talking about a psychotherapist. She needs shadow runners, and if they're willing to take on the job, they'll encounter fierce gangers, wild critters, and members of a secret magical society who fiercely guard their mysteries. If the runners can survive, they can find out just what Nunn is mad about-and how far she is willing to go for her revenge. Boundless Mercy is a series of Shadowrun Missions that were first run at major conventions. Featuring four linked adventures with complete game information, this book offers plenty of resources for game masters-and some steep challenges for players.

Shadowrunners cannot be limited by what their bodies canor cannotdo. They have to do more, stretch farther, surpass any limits, and accomplish the impossible. Some runners can rely on magic; for everyone else, there are augmentations. From shiny chrome that makes your body into a humanoid semitruck to genetech that alters you at the most fundamental level to drugs and chemicals that give you a quick and dirty boost, Chrome Flesh provides dozens of new ways to alter Shadowrun characters and make them better, stronger, faster, and altogether readier to kick ass and take names on the streets. Along with the gear and a compiled table of all cyberware, bioware, genetech, and nanotech currently available in Shadowrun, Fifth Edition, Chrome Flesh covers how runners break down and what resources can help fix them up, and where augmentation tech might go in the future. It's paydata every shadowrunner needs if they want to overcome everything the Sixth World is going to throw at them.

In 3081 the republic of the sphere was born from the ruins of the word of blake protectorate. For an inner sphere devastated by the horrors of escalating war the republic was a beacon of hope for a brighter more peaceful future.Historical wars of the republic era describes the border conflicts that inevitably erupted in the decades after the word of blake jihad. Covering the largest of these conflicts in particular-including the second combine-dominion war the Victoria war and the republic of the spheres own war against the capellan confederation-this book provides a hard look at the early years of what would come to be known as the dark age era

A scared megacorporation does not run and hide in the shadows. Instead it lashes out, swiping with sharp claws, not caring who is hit by the blows. Many of the megacorps are currently reeling, hit by multiple harsh wallops. NeoNET and Evo are dealing with the fallout of the CFD virus, Ares has powerful forces eating it away from inside, Horizon backed the losing side of the Aztlan-Amazonia war, and the Japanacorps are rearing back to take on the worldand each other. When the corps get aggressive, shadowrunners get called, and blood gets shed. Bloody Business is a campaign book giving players the chance to earn piles of money from the megacorps as they reel through troubles and crises. Itll take a lot of good shadowrunning moves to earn that cashand even better moves to survive long enough to collect it. With short adventure outlines that can be played independently or linked into a longer campaign, and NPC stats to suit a wide variety of situations, Bloody Business plunges Shadowrun teams in the middle of corporate chaos. Bloody Business is for use with Shadowrun, Fifth Edition.