The Belter: A Traveller Career Sourcebook

Traveller Sourcebook by W. Doc Ironwood / Travellers’ Aid Society

 In the cold, silent expanse between worlds, a different kind of fortune awaits.

 Forget the gleaming spires of core worlds and the politics of the Imperial court; out here, in the Belt, your destiny is written in rock and ice, sweat and blood.

 This is the life of a Belter: a tough, independent prospector where competence is your currency and a single, well-placed charge can turn a worthless asteroid into a career-making “Matrial de Lodo.” It’s a life of stark freedom and immense risk, where the cold embrace of vacuum is always one mistake away.

 But this isn’t just about finding a rock and mining it.

 This sourcebook introduces the “Bang the Gong” procedure, a tense, collaborative mini-game where every crew member has a vital role. As the Caller, you’ll use deep-penetration probes to map an asteroid’s secrets.

 As the Breaker, you’ll run the critical SHOT software to calculate the perfect shot. As the Pilot, you’ll maneuver your ship into position, while PUP’s scramble to collect the fractured ore before it’s lost to the void. A single bad roll can mean a catastrophic failure, but a successful task chain can bring immense wealth and a whole new set of problems.

 This guide arms you with the tools of the trade: specialized prospecting probes, autonomous PUP’s, the ship mounted LEM system, and the Snub Mk 2, an upgrade to a favorite Zero-G sidearm. You’ll also learn the unwritten code of the Belt, a society built on trust, practical justice, and a shared understanding of the void’s dangers.

 Whether you’re a seasoned Bossman or a Rock Pup looking to make your name, this book provides everything you need to live the life of a Belter. So fire up your power plant, calibrate your sensors, and get rready to Bang the Gong. Your fortune is out there waiting.

The Belter: A Traveller Career Sourcebook is available through DriveThruRPG in PDF.

---

Please note:  The links in the post above are “affiliate links”. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item the author of this post will receive an affiliate commission.