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UNIVERSE Last updated: Saturday, 13 January 2007.
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UNIVERSE
Simulations Publications Inc. Science Fiction Role Playing Game
Simulations Publications Inc. UNIVERSE is still the best Science Fiction Role Playing Game System around for it's flexibility, inspiration and approach to the subject. This is a chance to share with others who may have missed Universe altogether as this game went out of print in the early 1980's.
The publications offered here are a result of the kind contributions of others around the world since this site has been up. Additions and updates have been an ongoing process. The aim of this site is to offer as complete a collection of original Universe material as possible while offering updated presentations. Special attention to keeping the original material intact has been the goal. The material presented here is for personal enjoyment, non-profit use only as much of this material has all but disappeared. I welcome communication regarding corrections, additions, contributions and opinions from Universe players, Games Masters and interested parties alike.
Latest news:
1 January 2007: The Universe Web site is back online with many new features in development.
HOME SUBSECTIONS DOWNLOADS LINKS CONTRIBUTIONS
Sub-Section Index Strip: Or what do those buttons on the top do?
Open new worlds to Universe of course. Each of the buttons on the Sub-Section Index Strip will take you to a different department of the Universe game system development, each with it's own theme. Descriptions for each Sub-Section are below.
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Simulations Publications Inc. Science Fiction Role Playing Game
This page. Contains all the original, official and collected SPI material from a variety of sources.
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Biological Survey Mission: Space Exploration BSM is devoted to the Biological Survey Mission, the classic theme of space and planetary exploration. |
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Space Combat Maneuvers: Space Operations Space Combat Maneuvers is devoted to spacecraft design, maneuvers, operations and encounters in space. |
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Equipment, Vehicles & Robots Devoted to the future devices that may be found in SPI's Universe and more. |
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Interstellar Trade & Commerce Interstellar Trade & Commerce is devoted to traders and transactions, On World, Interplanetary and Interstellar. |
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Astronomy Planetology & Cosmology This sub-section is devoted to Stars, Worlds, and the make up of the Universe in general. |
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Xenobiology: The study of Alien Life This sub-section is devoted to Xenobiology the study of extraterrestrial (or alien) life. |
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Terran Adventure Universe A resource for developing adventures and game settings for SPI's Universe game system. |
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Air, Land & Sea This sub-section is devoted to developing Air, Land & Sea operations for SPI's Universe game system. |
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Imprint A resource for professionally printed supplement publications for SPI's Universe game system. |
Universe: Essential Files
The downloads below are a collection of the original, official and essential files for SPI's Universe role playing system.
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UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM (Available in March 2007 Stock Strictly Limited) The entire set of original, Universe Publications, Ares Articles and supplements in one CD-ROM. The Collection includes: UNIVERSE 1st Edition (Including: Gamesmaster's Guide, Delta Vee, Adventure Guide) UNIVERSE Gamesmaster's Screen UNIVERSE 2nd Edition The ARES Universe Articles Mongoose & Cobra (from Final Ares 17) First Contacts (from Ares Special Edition 1) DV2 (Delta Vee 2.0) (New counters, logs, etc) UNIVERSE Additional 2004 with UNIVERSE: PLUS (Includes previous articles, updated material, etc ) UNIVERSE: Interstellar Charts and the UNIVERSE INTERACTIVE: Interstellar Charts: See the following Links for information and downloads: UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM, and the MDI PLUS an original copy of SPI's Universe Accessories Pack which includes: 1x Universe Gamesmaster's Screen and 1x 96 Page Book of 4x Star System Logs, 114x World Logs and 12x Environ Logs. |
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UNIVERSE: PLUS
Notes: This version of Universe falls between the 1st and 2nd Editions of Universe with plenty of additional game systems and additions. Full versions of the Gamemaster's Guide, DeltaVee, and the Adventure Guide are included. UNIVERSE: PLUS Includes: Charts and Tables, Star System and World Logs, Delta Vee Counters, Player Character & NPC sheets and incorporates the Universe 1st Edition Errata and updates with a comprehensive index and appendix with Measurement conversions. The Universe Interstellar Display is required for play.
Download Zip/PDF Format: UNIVERSE July 1981 ADDENDA (for SPI's Universe 1st Edition)
UNIVERSE: PLUS has been integrated with UNIVERSE: Additional 2004 which is available on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM and the MDI |
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UNIVERSE: FIRST CONTACTS The Sh'k'tlp
Notes: UNIVERSE: FIRST CONTACTS featured in ARES Magazine Special Edition 1. First Contacts examines the Sh'k'tlp's physical, mental and social behavior; their history and technological development; samples of their artifacts; and their method of space travel. A complete system for generating Sh'k'tlp player characters and incorporating them in play is also included. Various charts and tables are presented for creating Sh'k'tlp characters, and the illustrations present samples of Sh'k'tlp technology and the relation of their space as compared to Human space.
Download Zip/PDF Format: UNIVERSE: FIRST CONTACTS The Sh'k'tlp
UNIVERSE: FIRST CONTACTS features as as a separate module on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM ARES Special Edition 1 is also available on the ARES: Magazine Archive and MDI |
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UNIVERSE: Additional
Notes: Features many additions and articles from a variety of sources. Contents include: Past articles from Ares Magazine, variants for additional Professions, Skills, Spacecraft Hulls and Pods, Robots, Weapons, Equipment and more. Compiled from various sources and contributions from players of Universe. Special addition: DIY Formula for creating your own Vehicles, Robots, Protective Attire... by John Frenzel. UNIVERSE: Additional has been updated to 2004 and now includes UNIVERSE: PLUS.
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UNIVERSE: Additional 2004 is available on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM and the MDI |
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UNIVERSE: Mongoose & Cobra
Notes: Mongoose and Cobra is an adventure scenario for 4 to 7 players. Designed for the UNIVERSE science-fiction role playing game this adventure module appeared in Ares Magazine Nr. 17 and contains full colour maps, background, world systems and characters data.
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UNIVERSE: Mongoose & Cobra features as as a separate module on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM ARES Nr. 17 (FINAL ISSUE) is also available on the ARES: Magazine Archive and MDI |
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UNIVERSE: DV2
Notes: Below are excerpt material from the Delta Vee expansion "DV2" which are compatible with Delta Vee and the Universe game system. Counters include markers for Spacecraft, Battlecraft, Missiles, Planets, Asteroids and other compatible Delta Vee game markers. There is a Delta Vee Spacecraft Log based on the Dagger Hull type for the Terran Interceptor Mk VI and an excerpt from DV2 concerning TIMM: The "Tele-Instance Map Module" Or how to jump between stars without a Psi-Navigator.
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UNIVERSE: DV2 is the Delta Vee game expansion which is available on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM and the MDI |
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UNIVERSE: Star Maps Notes: An earlier conversion of the UNIVERSE: Interstellar Display into manageable sheets this publication developed into the UNIVERSE: Interstellar Charts.
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UNIVERSE: Interstellar Charts is available on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM and the MDI |
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UNIVERSE: World Builder Notes: A complete collection of printable Star System, World and Environ Logs for use with Universe.
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UNIVERSE: Character Sheets
Notes: Character Sheets in PDF format for Universe 1st and 2nd Editions for Player and Non-Player Characters.
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UNIVERSE: Character Sheets are available on the UNIVERSE: Collector's CD-ROM and the MDI |
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Astrogator's Handbook Notes: An alternative to the UNIVERSE: Interstellar Display - the Astrogator's Handbook is a highly accurate and up to date three dimensional collection of star maps and data encompassing a 50 Light Year cube surrounding Sol.
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Universe Mailing List: If you would like to be kept up to date with additions and news on this Universe site please join and support the The Universe RPG Group or The Universe RPG Development Group or drop me an e-mail and I'll be in touch.
-Ian Taylor: avalon@ois.com.au |
"This news group is for the dissemination of ideas/material for the Science fiction role-playing game Universe originally published by Simulations Publications Inc. in 1981. With it's 3-D star mapping, use of percentile dice, and skill based system SPI Universe is very likely the best Sci-Fi RPG ever sold. All help in this endeavor is appreciated.
Thank You for Your Interest,"
- Greg G. Walters Owner: Universe RPG Group
The Universe RPG Developers Group
"This Group is for the development of publications (Star System maps, settings, game systems, etc) to support SPI's Sci-Fi RPG Universe. Intended for developers only.
- Ian Taylor Owner: Universe RPG Development Group
A Treasure Trove of Original SPI UNIVERSE RPG Material is uncovered at Gateshead Gaming.
Check their ITEMS FOR SALE > WARGAMES > SCIFI
Section for NEW Copies of SPI's Universe, the very rare UNIVERSE GM's Screen and World Logs Accessory Pack, Delta Vee and more!
UNIVERSE On-Line
Planetary Map Resources
Universe: A brief biography
The Universe Compendium: A listing of all officially published materials (that I know of)
Links: Other web pages devoted to Universe.
Special thanks to:
John Frenzel, David Ackerman-Gray, Greg Walters, Steven Clarke and James P. Goltz
With an extra appreciation to John Butterfield and David McCorkhill (Formerly of SPI and creators of UNIVERSE)
For their contributions, ideas and effort in keeping this creative world alive.
The aim of these publications is to expand new ideas and life into SPI's Science Fiction Role Playing Game: Universe. The intent of this site does not seek to challenge the copyright, authorship, or lay claim to any form of ownership to the original SPI material.
As editor of this site I fully acknowledge and respect copyright and I will immediately withdraw
any content upon receipt of any legitimate request to do so.
The material presented here is for personal enjoyment and free circulation for non-profit, non-commercial use.
If anyone would like to make contributions to publications or comments please contact myself at:
imprint@iinet.net.au
Regards, Ian Taylor
Website established 10 September 2001
