inside color blurb: Three shots an’ he keeps gettin’ up. You came to Backwater for the same reason as most interstellar traders: this frontier planet has more Tyrium than anywhere in the galaxy. An’ this cybered-up Rathnos done laid claim to yer stake. Now yer Blaster is clear outta shells, you ain’t got nothin’ more than a knife hid in yer boot, an’ you can’t tell if that’s dirt in yer mouth ...or blood. publisher blurb: With roots in Fate and Cortex, Dime Stories is designed for fast, easy, character-driven gameplay. user comment: This is the full version of the game rules which includes background material and an introductory scenario.