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TDA-433 “Rapier”

The TDA-433, known colloquially as the “Rapier,” is a sleek and nimble fighter craft designed for quick strikes and surgical maneuvers. Manufactured by the esteemed Alaris Aerospace Corporation, the Rapier boasts a cutting-edge, graviton-based propulsion system that allows it to accelerate and decelerate with lightning speed, making it one of the fastest and most agile ships in the Terran arsenal.

Equipped with a fixed mounted dual fusion cannon, the Rapier is capable of dealing out devastating damage to even the most heavily armored targets. The fusion cannon fires a concentrated blast of high-energy plasma that can penetrate through multiple layers of shielding and armor, making it an ideal weapon for taking out enemy ships and installations.

Despite its small size, the Rapier is heavily armored and shielded, allowing it to withstand punishment and continue fighting even in the face of overwhelming odds. Its cockpit is equipped with advanced sensory and targeting systems, providing its pilot with unparalleled situational awareness and precision control.

The TDA-433 has earned a reputation as a versatile and deadly fighter, capable of performing a wide variety of missions with ease. Its compact size and lightning-fast speed make it ideal for hit-and-run attacks, reconnaissance missions, and escort duty. Its agility and firepower also make it a formidable opponent in dogfights, and many pilots have come to rely on the Rapier as their go-to ship for aerial combat.

With its sleek lines, deadly armament, and lightning-fast speed, the TDA-433 “Rapier” is a true marvel of Terran engineering and a testament to the ingenuity and skill of its designers at Alaris Aerospace Corporation.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day

Ahoy, maties! It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day.

This is Captain Cats of the Opulence Accumulator. Prepare to be boarded. All your base are belong to us.

Opulence Accumulator

Meet the crew:

Zhodani Base Awards 2021

Welcome to the Zhodani Base Awards 2021! 2021 has been a strange year. For Traveller products it was another good year. Lots of new stuff from the small publishers (and Mongoose).


The first category is “Best Cover“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best Cover” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Hostile Rules  from Zozer Games.

There were lots of Traveller products with nice covers this year. I really like the Droyne on the cover of the Wagner Incident, but Hostile Rules is so green and stylish. Lots of love for all nice covers.


Next category is “Best Fanzine or Online Magazine“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best Fanzine/Online Magazine” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Freelance Traveller.

Freelance Traveller has once again proved that they are the best fanzine by publishing bimestrial issues with lots of good contents for free.

Freelance Traveller has won this category every year since 2011!


Next category is “Best Adventure“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best Adventure” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Deepnight Revelation from Mongoose.

There were lots of fine Traveller Adventures for different settings published. I really liked the price of Death Station, but Deepnight Revelation is just amazing.


Next category is “Best Ship or Deckplan“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best Ship or Deckplan” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Rivington Class Medium Transport from Moon Toad Publishing.

There were lots of fine ships for Traveller published this year. I like the idea of a Carrier, since then you can run Space: Above and Beyond games, but the coolest and most useful design was the Rivington Class Medium Transport.


Next category is “Best ATU Product“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best ATU Product” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Cepheus Deluxe from Stellagama Publishing.

This category always make me happy since you can always find so many cool ideas, settings, and useful books.


Next category is “Best OTU Product“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best OTU Product” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Traveller: Explorer’s Edition from Mongoose.

Mongoose continues to churn out good quality products for the OTU. What I really like about the winner is the price.


A final bonus category this year is “Best Free or Pay What You Want Traveller Product“. The nominees are:

The winner of the “Best Free or Pay What You Want Traveller Product” category of the Zhodani Base Awards 2021 is: Death Station from Mongoose.

There were a lot of great free products this year. In 2021, I am happy that a great adventure from Mongoose is free.

Now, go and download all of the free Traveller Products. Why? They are free!