The Verge, that vast frontier beyond the Kendai Relay and the civilized stellar nations of Old Space, has secrets still undiscovered, star systems still unexplored. Outbound: An Explorer's Guidebook provides information for scouts and heroes who dare venture into the unknown. This STAR*DRIVE--adventure accessory includes: * New information on the Concord Survey Service and its procedures for exploring new star systems; * New equipment, careers, and detailed rules for running scout and explorer heroes; * Three detailed star systems, ready for exploration and adventure; * Guidelines for patrons and payments - all the things good scout heroes need; * Exploratory adventures that can be run virtually anywhere inside or outside the Verge; * New alien species for heroes to discover and catalog.