The first vehicle supplement for the Hive, Queen and Country universe introduces Victorian Science-Fiction Roleplayers and Wargamers to the many aerial vessels of that universe. Whether in the skies of Earth, Mars or Venus, these powerful machines provide swift transport or deadly combat capabilities. This volume, heavily illustrated in full color, is modeled on period publications such as Jane's or The Naval Annual; Flying Machines of the Worlds features designs for 111 ships for use in any Steampunk or Victorian Science-Fiction setting. In Hive, Queen and Country, these are the vessels that patrol the skies of Earth, have fought with the Hives, and are now opening the frontiers of Mars and Venus to colonization.
This 256-page, full-color book includes:
- Details on the aerospace technology and how it can used in a Stars of Empire adventure
- Descriptions of many of the ships which populate the skies of the HQC universe
- Real-world vehicle statistics to allow conversion to any combat rules
- Notes on currency and unit conversions
- Referee's information on the HQC universe
- A scratchbuiling/kitbashing chapter, including detailed directions on how to build your own Shakespeare-class aerolyth flyer.
Available now from:
Free draft rules and additional material available here.
This book and rules complement the over-70 ship classes that are currently available in several scales, representing more than 130 separate models. Miniatures of the ships from this book are available here.
Ships are available through Shapeways, which is currently offering a 20% sale!
Book by Arun Rodrigues and Terry Sofian
Art by Paul Daly, John Roberts, Rachael Mayo, Mateen Greenway, Arun Rodrigues, Terry and Shannon Sofian
Special thanks to Alan Hamilton, Michael Fischer, Thomas Barnes,
Donald McDonald, Phyllis G. Crecelius, David Tanner, Andrew Webb,
Paul Mannering, Jon Klement, David Tanner, Gorka Martinez Mezo, Nick Johnston, David Schuey, Mike Creek, Raymond Parks, Dirk Festerling, Grant McKenna and Doug Holverson.