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The Trail of the Scorpion is the first series-long collection of episodes for Rocket Age. It takes our heroes from Venus, to Earth, on to Mars, Ganymede, and finally to the moons of Saturn. Along the way they will discover and fight the machinations of the mysterious Red Scorpion crime syndicate and its shadowy leader. There will be puzzles to solve, battles to win, chases, betrayals, and high adventure.The Trail of the Scorpion contains six new adventures. The book also contains complete write-ups of three new organizations, including the Red Scorpion crime syndicate and its machinations, along with plot hooks, new weapons and equipment and even some strange new creatures to encounter.This 128-page book contains:Six thrilling adventures, each of which can be played on its own, or as part of a linked campaign, that take in the length and breadth of the Solar System.
Detailed background on the Red Scorpion Crime Syndicate and its machinations throughout the Solar System… and beyond!
Two new organisations to help or hinder our heroes – the Greater Ganymedians and the Order of the Scribe.
New equipment, including the latest development in robobrain technology.
New creatures, from the strange botanical Terrolinian Wolf found in the forests of Ganymede to the huge White Tree Grubs native to Venus.
The Trail of the Scorpion is 128 pages with black and white interior.Written by Ken Spencer, Matthew Haines, James M. Spahn and Anne Toole, with art and design by Paul Bourne, Jon Hodgson and Scott Purdy.
In the Scorpion’s Claws – The heroes arrive on Venus to hunt for the wreck of an ancient rocket ship alongside photographer Butch Sanders, and find themselves in the claws of the Red Scorpion!
Tesla’s Torch – The first Rocket Age episode set on Earth sees our heroes being hired as guards for the unveiling of Nikola Tesla’s latest invention! But all does not go as planned when Tesla is kidnapped, leading to a rocket car chase through the skies of New York!
Walk Right in and Steal them Blind – Someone has been stealing experimental weapons on Mars and all clues point to the archaeological digs at Jastariv. Our heroes must team up with Agatha Christie, Enid Blyton and their dog Toby in order to unravel the mystery and stop the Red Scorpion’s latest scheme.
Sting of the Scorpion – Something bad is happening on Ganymede, and our heroes are sent to investigate. Their search for clues leads them from a Jovian Spaceways pleasure cruise, through the forests of Ganymede, and deep into the mysterious and dangerous black fog. What will they find inside, and what does this mean for the peace and security of all the planets in the Solar System?
Escape from the Arena of Death – Our heroes are needed to rescue a Rocket Ranger agent, Ida Sindt, from the clutches of the Red Scorpion’s Martian allies; but she’s been sentenced to die in the Arena of Death
Heart of the Scorpion – The thrilling conclusion of the series sees the heroes launch a daring assault on the Red Scorpion’s hidden lair…
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