From the back cover: The Heavy Gear Rulebook is the silhouette game system manual for Dream Pod 9's exciting new science fiction game. Within these covers you will find: A complete easy-to-use, yet realistic roleplaying game system which uses the classic six-sided die to resolve conflicts. A complete tactical game system that can either be played on its own or interact smoothly with the roleplaying game. Optional rules for tabletop gaming using metal miniatures. Advanced HEAVY GEAR FIGHTER card game rules, including Multi-Player and the all-new Duel rules. A brief summary of the Heavy Gear science-fiction game universe. Fully illustrated descriptions and game stats for 8 Heavy Gears, 4 ground vehicles, and 2 striders. Get ready to jump four millenia into the future and step into the world of Heavy Gear. Are you up to the challenge?