user summary: This document is an edited and annotated collection of Andy Slack's article series originally published in White Dwarf, Challenge and History of the Imperium Working Group. The original article database entries may found here: White Dwarf (Issue 20 - Aug 1980): Star Patrol Scout Service in Traveller White Dwarf (Issue 24 - Apr 1981): Backdrop of Stars Setting Up Traveller Campaigns White Dwarf (Issue 25 - Jun 1981): Blowout! Vacc Suits in Traveller White Dwarf (Issue 34 - Oct 1982): Droids White Dwarf (Issue 43 - Jul 1983): Vehicle Combat White Dwarf (Issue 49 - Jan 1984): A Fleeting Encounter (Book 2 Fleets) White Dwarf (Issue 52 - Apr 1984): To Live Forever Immortality in Traveller White Dwarf (Issue 57 - Sep 1984): The Staurni: An alien race for Traveller White Dwarf (Issue 61 - Jan 1985): The Motivated Traveller Character traits for Traveller Challenge (Issue 75): Quick Start Fast PC Generation for the New Era Challenge (Issue 75): Core Subsector The Core Systems of 2300 AD rated for the New Era