



Armour and vehicles, including starships, get a section, but by far the most interesting part of the book are the ideas and seeds for diplomatic missions. There's still some room for action adventure types with a selection of weapons and non-lethal grenades. That’s quite a step away from the high-adventure nature of the game.īut it’s not all about sitting around tables and agreeing on the price of space cheese. Now players have the chance to try and use diplomatic methods and more non-violent skills like computer use and great new talents such as 'Positive Spin', and their skills enable negotiation and NPC-influencing talents. These new additions add a lot to the game and allow for new paths to be taken, which adds a lot more depth to the roleplaying experience. In addition to the Ambassador, Agitator, and Quartermaster from the Age of Rebellion core rulebook, this book gives us the Advocate, Analyst, and Propagandist. But, there’s always a little room for diversity, and the Desperate Allies book gives you that option. Great big battles and explosions, as is the driving force behind the franchise. Now the very nature of Star Wars is pretty much fully described in the name. If only there was only a way to play the game with conversation and negotiation! If only! Once, just once, we’d like to put down the weapons and try something a little less violent and confrontational. We’ve spent so long running around the galaxy blasting Imperials, running blockades and defeating the bad guys that we’ve hardly had a chance for any kind of breather. Finally, Desperate Allies introduces rules for creating Rebel bases, allowing you to enrich your campaign with any kind of base.’ You’ll also find plenty of items and vehicles to ensure your Diplomats are completely outfitted for whatever dangers they may face in the service of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. In this book, you’ll find three new playable species – Caamasi, Neimoidian, and Gossam – as well as three new specializations for Diplomats: Advocate, Analyst, and Propagandist. With this career supplement, you can join in tense negotiations, make last-minute deals, and keep the flame of freedom alight in a galaxy overwhelmed by fear of the Empire. War is one of the major themes of Age of Rebellion, but without Diplomats to spread hope and convert new systems to the cause, war is just meaningless bloodshed. ‘Use your words to fight for freedom with Desperate Allies, a sourcebook for Diplomats in the Star Wars®: Age of Rebellion™ Roleplaying Game.
