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  1. 03-02-2011, 12:32 PM #16
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    VOR’CHA CLASS CRUISER
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    Commissioning Date: N/A, Mid 24th Century
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 7 (450m long, 30 decks)
	Resistance: 4
	Structural Points: 140
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 740/900 [6p/r]
	Computers: 4 [4 power/round]
	Transporters: 4 personnel, 4 cargo [4 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1av [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.0/9.2 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .50 c / .75c [5/7 Power/round]
	Power: 180
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/15 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Cloak: 6 [24 pwr/round]
	Sensor Skill: 5
Weapons Systems
	Type X Disruptor
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [20]

	Forward Disruptor Cannon
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: Full Forward (540 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 22
		Power: [22]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes (Equivalent):
		Number: 250
		Launchers: 2 AD,  2 FV
		Spread: 6
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 60/80 [60 power/shield/round]
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  2. 03-02-2011, 12:37 PM #17
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    B’REL CLASS SCOUT
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: N/A, Mid 24th Century
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 3 (250m long, 3 decks)
	Resistance: 2
	Structural Points: 60
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 12/0 [3p/r]
	Computers: 2 [2 power/round]
	Transporters: 1 personnel, 1 cargo [1 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1av [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/8.0/9.0 (new) (6 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .50 c / .75c [5/7 Power/round]
	Power: 150
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/12 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +1 [5 power/round]
	Cloak: 8 [32 pwr/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type VIII Phase Disruptors
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 16
		Power: [16]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes (Equivalent):
		Number: 100
		Launchers: 2  FV
		Spread: 4
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 4
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 54/75 [54 power/shield/round]
    K’VORT CLASS BATTLECRUISER
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: N/A, Mid 24th Century
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 3 (350m long, 27 decks)
	Resistance: 3
	Structural Points: 80
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 52/50 [4p/r]
	Computers: 2 [2 power/round]
	Transporters: 2 personnel, 2 cargo [2 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1av [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.0/9.2 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .50 c / .75c [5/7 Power/round]
	Power: 170
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/14 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +1 [5 power/round]
	Cloak: 7 [28 pwr/round]
	Sensor Skill: 5
Weapons Systems
	Type VIII Phase Disruptors
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 16
		Power: [16]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes (Equivalent):
		Number: 150
		Launchers: 2  FV
		Spread: 6
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 54/75 [54 power/shield/round]
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  3. 03-02-2011, 12:54 PM #18
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    AKIRA CLASS HEAVY CRUISER
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2368
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 7 (465m long, 25 decks)
	Resistance: 5
	Structural Points: 140
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 500/1750/4500 [6p/r]
	Computers: 5 [5 power/round]
	Transporters: 4 personnel, 4 cargo, 4 emergency [6 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1fv, 1fd, 1av [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.4/9.8 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .75 c / .95c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 190
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +2/17 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +2/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 5
Weapons Systems
	Type X Phaser
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 5/6/8/11
		Damage: 20
		Power: [20]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 275
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 8
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 60/80 [60 power/shield/round]
    RIGEL CLASS HEAVY SCOUT
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2327
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 4 (215m / 6 decks)
	Resistance: 3
	Structural Points: 80
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 70/125/400 [4p/r]
	Computers: 3 [3 power/round]
	Transporters: 2 personnel, 2 cargo, 2 emergency [3 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1ad, 1fv [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 5.0/9.0/9.2 (new) (6 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .7 c / .9c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 125
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +2/17 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +2/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type VII Phaser:
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 5/6/8/11
		Damage: 14
		Power: [14]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 75
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 4
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 4
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 48/70 [48 power/shield/round]
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  4. 03-02-2011, 12:59 PM #19
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    APOLLO CLASS LIGHT CRUISER
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2325
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 5 (315m long, 16 decks)
	Resistance: 3
	Structural Points: 100
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 100/700/2500 [6p/r]
	Computers: 4 [4 power/round]
	Transporters: 4 personnel, 3 cargo, 3 emergency [5 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1fv, 1ad [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.2/9.6 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .75 c / .95c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 160
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/15 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type VIII Phaser
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 5/6/8/11
		Damage: 16
		Power: [16]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 150
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 8
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 4
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 50/70 [50 power/shield/round]
    STEAMRUNNER CLASS HEAVY FRIGATE
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2369
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 6 (375m / 18 decks)
	Resistance: 5
	Structural Points: 120
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 200/250/750 [5p/r]
	Computers: 4 [4 power/round]
	Transporters: 4 personnel, 4 cargo, 4 emergency [6 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1ad, 1fd, 1fv [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.2/9.7 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .75 c / .95c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 180
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +2/17 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +2/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type X Phaser:
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [20]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 250
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 10
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 60/80 [60 power/shield/round]
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  5. 03-02-2011, 01:04 PM #20
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    DENEVA CLASS LIGHT TRANSPORT
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2318
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 4 (210m long, 11 decks)
	Resistance: 2
	Structural Points: 80
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 90/1100/2000 [6p/r]
	Computers: 3 [3 power/round]
	Transporters: 3 personnel, 8 cargo, 3 emergency [7 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1fv, 1ad [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 5.0/9.0/9.2 (new) (6 hours) [2/warp factor]
Impulse System: .50 c / .75c [5/7 Power/round]
	Power: 110
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/12 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +1 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type VI Phaser
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 5/6/8/11
		Damage: 12
		Power: [12]
	Weapons Skill: 3
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 30/48 [30 power/shield/round]

    SABER CLASS LIGHT CRUISER
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2370
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 4 (160m / 6 decks)
	Resistance: 4
	Structural Points: 80
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 40/80/200 [4p/r]
	Computers: 3 [3 power/round]
	Transporters: 2 personnel, 2 cargo, 2 emergency [3 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1ad, 1fv [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 5.0/9.2/9.7 (new) (6 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .75 c / .92c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 130
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/15 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +1 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type X Phaser:
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [20]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 100
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 4
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 60/80 [60 power/shield/round]
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  6. 03-02-2011, 01:08 PM #21
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    MERCED CLASS LIGHT ESCORT
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2312
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 4 (187M long, 9 decks)
	Resistance: 3
	Structural Points: 80
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 50/15/400 [5 p/r]
	Computers: 3 [3 power/round]
	Transporters: 2 personnel, 2 card, 2 emergency. [3 p/r]
	Tractor Beam: 1fv, 1ad [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 5.0/9.0/9.2 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .7 c / .9c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 125
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/+15 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type VII Phaser
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 5/6/8/11
		Damage: 14
		Power: [14]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 75
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 4
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 4
Defensive Systems:
	Deflector Shield: 48/70 [48 Power/shield/Round]
    OLYMPIC CLASS MEDICAL CRUISER
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2361
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 5 (310m / 27 decks)
	Resistance: 3
	Structural Points: 100
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 750/2600/8000 [5p/r]
	Computers: 5 [5 power/round]
	Transporters: 6 personnel, 2 cargo, 6 emergency [7 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1ad, 1fv [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.0/9.2 (new) (6 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .7 c / .9c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 140
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +1/15 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +1/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +1 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 5
Weapons Systems
	Type VI Phaser:
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 5/6/8/11
		Damage: 12
		Power: [12]
	Weapons Skill: 3
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 48/70 [48 power/shield/round]
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  7. 03-02-2011, 01:15 PM #22
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    NEW ORLEANS CLASS FRIGATE
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2332
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 7 (4250m / 18 decks)
	Resistance: 4
	Structural Points: 140
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 550/1600/4,200 [6p/r]
	Computers: 4 [4 power/round]
	Transporters: 4 personnel, 4 cargo, 4 emergency [6 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1ad, 1av, 1fv [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 5.0/9.0/9.3 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .75 c / .9c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 170
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +2/15 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +2/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +1 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type IX Phaser:
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 18
		Power: [18]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 200
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 8
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 55/75 [55 power/shield/round]
    NORWAY CLASS CRUISER
    Code:
    Commissioning Date: 2369
Hull Characteristics
	Size Class: 6 (365m / 14 decks)
	Resistance: 4
	Structural Points: 120
Operations Characteristics
	Crew/Passengers/Evac: 190/200/500 [5p/r]
	Computers: 4 [4 power/round]
	Transporters: 4 personnel, 4 cargo, 4 emergency [6 pwr/rd]
	Tractor Beam: 1ad, 1av [2 power/rating/round]
Propulsion and Power Characteristics
	Warp System: 6.0/9.0/9.7 (new) (12 hours) [2/warp factor]
	Impulse System: .75 c / .95c [7/9 Power/round]
	Power: 175
Sensor Systems
	Long-range sensors: +2/17 ly [6 power/round]
	Lateral sensors: +2/1 ly [4 power/round]
	Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 power/round]
	Sensor Skill: 4
Weapons Systems
	Type X Phaser:
		Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000
		Arc: All (720 degrees)
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [20]
	Type II Photon Torpedoes:
		Number: 225
		Launchers: 1 AD, 1 FV
		Spread: 8
		Arc: Forward or Aft, self-guided
		Range: 15/300,000/1,000,000/3,500,000
		Accuracy: 4/5/7/10
		Damage: 20
		Power: [5]
	Weapons Skill: 5
Defensive Systems
	Deflector Shield: 60/80 [50 power/shield/round]
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  8. 03-03-2011, 09:33 AM #23
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    Ah TFVanguard, I'm not sure you/we are allowed to post this information.

    As per Code of Conduct Part 6, section E
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    I mention this as a fellow member only, I agree it's getting hard to locate this information.
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    Who actually has the copyright for this material right now?
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Tatterdemalion King View Post
    Who actually has the copyright for this material right now?
    That would be Wizzards of the Coast I believe, as they purchased Last Unicorn Games and as far as I know, they have not sold the LUG properties (i.e., copyrights, patents and/or trademarks issued to and aquired by LUG).

    From some post way back in the day it sounded like Wizzards only purchased LUG to kill the ICON system and get it off the market. Damn shame too, ICON was wonderful. Easy to use and so adaptable to any setting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by redwood973 View Post
    That would be Wizzards of the Coast I believe, as they purchased Last Unicorn Games and as far as I know, they have not sold the LUG properties (i.e., copyrights, patents and/or trademarks issued to and aquired by LUG).
    On the other hand, they don't have the Trek license any more, nor is the material in print. IANAL, but I'm not sure how posting this material is supposed to reasonably deprive them of potential sales.

    From some post way back in the day it sounded like Wizzards only purchased LUG to kill the ICON system and get it off the market. Damn shame too, ICON was wonderful. Easy to use and so adaptable to any setting.
    I have a hard time seeing that coming up in a meeting. "R&D says ICON is too good. We must kill it for d20 to thrive!" Why didn't they scoop up everyone else with a half-decent house system, then? I don't recall anything about them trying to buy SJG or the like at the time...
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    Steve Jackson Games simply cost too much and had a strong future, Last Unicorn Games was still young and small.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix View Post
    Steve Jackson Games simply cost too much and had a strong future, Last Unicorn Games was still young and small.
    I'd accept that they would rather try and acquire LUG's ability to produce full-colour quality hardcovers on a relatively meager budget.
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    It's always been inferred that WOTC bought out the LUG primarily with an eye at getting the Star Trek franchise. What they didn't bet on was that Paramount/CBS would reclaim the rights and offer them to Decipher. The PG rights have reverted back to Paramount again so it will be interesting to see what happens next. As for the OP's posting material I believe that as long as the material isn't being released for profit then there should be no problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by somaticon View Post
    It's always been inferred that WOTC bought out the LUG primarily with an eye at getting the Star Trek franchise. What they didn't bet on was that Paramount/CBS would reclaim the rights and offer them to Decipher. The PG rights have reverted back to Paramount again so it will be interesting to see what happens next. As for the OP's posting material I believe that as long as the material isn't being released for profit then there should be no problem.
    Sadly it's simpler than that. WotC indeed wanted the licenses that LUG had managed, but Lucas refused to allow a Trek game to be made by the same company, and the Tolkien estate flat out refused to be part of the D&D verse... so, that was that.

    That said, this thread was posted only BECAUSE the information is out of print and has zero chance of being re-released in the future.
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