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| − | [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' are en route to Terra to face [[court martial|court-martial]] proceedings for their actions in ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]''. The [[Klingon]]s are demanding custody of Kirk for his part in [[Genesis]] while the Genesis controversy rages unabated. And an even more catastrophic danger has materialized to threaten the very existence of Terra. |
+ | [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' are en route to Terra to face [[court martial|court-martial]] proceedings for their actions in ''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]''. The [[Klingon]]s are demanding custody of Kirk for his part in [[Project Genesis]] while the Genesis controversy rages unabated. And an even more catastrophic danger has materialized to threaten the very existence of Terra. |
The ''Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update'' contains all the information needed to bring your Star Trek: The Role Playing Game campaign up to date. It discusses the opinions of the Klingons, [[Romulan]]s, and different factions within the Federation regarding Genesis and contains essays about Operation Armageddon, a Star Fleet computer simulation detailing war between the Federation and the Klingon and Romulan Empires. Sections describe what can be done to prevent the unauthorized use of starships and what sort of military justice the Enterprise crew will face when they return to Terra. |
The ''Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update'' contains all the information needed to bring your Star Trek: The Role Playing Game campaign up to date. It discusses the opinions of the Klingons, [[Romulan]]s, and different factions within the Federation regarding Genesis and contains essays about Operation Armageddon, a Star Fleet computer simulation detailing war between the Federation and the Klingon and Romulan Empires. Sections describe what can be done to prevent the unauthorized use of starships and what sort of military justice the Enterprise crew will face when they return to Terra. |
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| Editor: | William A. Barton |
| Publisher: | FASA Corporation |
| Series: | Star Trek: The Role-Playing Game |
| Product code: | FAS 2224 |
| Published: | 1986 |
| Pages: | 80 |
| Reference #: | ISBN 1-55560-002-6 |
The Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update is a FASA publication with updated game information based on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
Summary
From the cover blurb:
"All is not well on Terra...
Admiral Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise are en route to Terra to face court-martial proceedings for their actions in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. The Klingons are demanding custody of Kirk for his part in Project Genesis while the Genesis controversy rages unabated. And an even more catastrophic danger has materialized to threaten the very existence of Terra.
The Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update contains all the information needed to bring your Star Trek: The Role Playing Game campaign up to date. It discusses the opinions of the Klingons, Romulans, and different factions within the Federation regarding Genesis and contains essays about Operation Armageddon, a Star Fleet computer simulation detailing war between the Federation and the Klingon and Romulan Empires. Sections describe what can be done to prevent the unauthorized use of starships and what sort of military justice the Enterprise crew will face when they return to Terra.
The races of the Federation...
Also included is a 16-page color section illustrating some of the new aliens seen in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Along with each illustration is a description of the creatures as well as notes on their civilization and history."
Contents
Federation members
For each of the 14 aliens showcased in Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update, a table of game statistics is given, along with some background information, including the indigenous and 'Terran' names for the homeworlds. The table below gives a visual overview of the aliens referenced.
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| Xelatians | Arkenites | Tellarites | Zaranites |
| Xelata Tau 56 III |
Arken II | Tellar 61 Cygni V |
Zaran II Byrdica II |
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| Ariolo | Andorians | Efrosians | Caitians |
| Fillandia Bartz' Star I |
Andor Epsilon Indi VIII |
Efros Flarset IV |
Cait Caitia IV" |
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| Arcadians | Edoans1 | Vulcans | Bzzit Khaht |
| Arcadia Vellun Gamma V |
Edo Epsilon Minora III |
Vulcan 40 Eridani III |
Althos IV Nakagima 62B IV |
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| Kasheeta | Deltans | Alpha Centaurans1 | |
| Kashet Isis Kash II |
Delta IV Delta Principus IV |
Alpha Centauri Al Rijil VII | |
- The Edoans and Alpha Centaurans were not actually seen in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, yet they did appear in the Sourcebook.
A valid resource?
- The exact canon policy regarding the names of the aliens featured in this publication remains to be decided. See this articles talk page