Difference between revisions of "Clan Spaniel Sourcebook"

m
 
(4 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 +
{{moratorium|2024|06|01}}
 
{{InfoBoxProduct
 
{{InfoBoxProduct
| image              = Clan Spanial Sourcebook (Cover).JPG
+
| image              = Clan Spaniel Sourcebook cover.jpg
 
| name                = Clan Spaniel Sourcebook
 
| name                = Clan Spaniel Sourcebook
 
| type                = Sourcebook/Plotbook<br />(April Fools)
 
| type                = Sourcebook/Plotbook<br />(April Fools)
Line 28: Line 29:
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
'''''Clan Spaniel Sourcebook''''', the [[:Category:April Fools Products|2024 April Fools product]], is a comedic sourcebook about [[Clan Spaniel]], an in-universe holovid show for Clan children.
+
'''''Clan Spaniel Sourcebook''''', the [[:Category:April Fools Products|2024 April Fools product]], is a sourcebook about [[The Adventures of Clan Spaniel]], an in-universe holovid show for Clan children.
  
The sourcebook was written as in-universe accounts of the fictional Clan devised as a children's holovid program as part their education. These adventures give accounts of the fictional canine themed Clan's history from it's founding and last known episodes during the fictional version of the Jihad.
+
The sourcebook gives a history of the show, including how it influenced and was influenced by major events in Clan history. It also includes an episode script, profiles of the show's major characters and factions, and scenarios based on several episodes - including a reprint of the [[BattleCorps]] scenario ''[[Clan Spaniel Saves Strana Mechty]]''.
 
 
The sourcebook provides profiles of anthropomorphic versions of canon characters, scenarios, RPG, and units for the crossover fiction universes covered therein.
 
  
 
==Canonicity==
 
==Canonicity==
Line 72: Line 71:
 
** Clan Spaniel Saves Strana Mechty
 
** Clan Spaniel Saves Strana Mechty
  
==Notes==
 
The book serves as a parody book, with a number of references to favorite science fiction genres and franchises.
 
  
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
 
[[Category:Digital Products]]
 
[[Category:Digital Products]]
[[Category:RPG Supplement]]
 
 
[[Category:April Fools Products]]
 
[[Category:April Fools Products]]

Latest revision as of 07:44, 3 April 2024

Clan Spaniel Sourcebook cover.jpg
Clan Spaniel Sourcebook
Product information
Type Sourcebook/Plotbook
(April Fools)
Development Eric Salzman (Project Developer)
Ray Arrastia (Line Developer)
Aaron Cahall (Assistant Line Developer)
Primary writing Eric Salzman
Ken' Horner
Joshua Perian
Stephen Toropov
Jim Hauser
Zac Schwartz
Chris Wheeler
Pages 50
Cover Artwork Vivian Salzman
Interior Artwork Vivian Salzman (New Art)
Eric Salzman (Cover Design)
David Kerber (Layout)
Illustrations Vivian Salzman
Matt Plog
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code E-CAT35APR27
First published 1 April 2024
MSRP $1.99
Content
Era Clan Invasion
Jihad Era
Timeline 3078
Series April Fools releases
Preceded by Plenty of Room in the Nebula California

Overview[edit]

Clan Spaniel Sourcebook, the 2024 April Fools product, is a sourcebook about The Adventures of Clan Spaniel, an in-universe holovid show for Clan children.

The sourcebook gives a history of the show, including how it influenced and was influenced by major events in Clan history. It also includes an episode script, profiles of the show's major characters and factions, and scenarios based on several episodes - including a reprint of the BattleCorps scenario Clan Spaniel Saves Strana Mechty.

Canonicity[edit]

While April Fools products are generally presumed non-canon, in a January 2024 Sarna interview, Line Developer Ray Arrastia stated that this was "going to be a canon product." Assistant Line Developer Aaron Cahall affirmed: "Yes. Basically, yes." Lead author Eric Salzman confirmed on the day of release that the product is canon.

Official Product Description[edit]

A civilization driven to war.

An entire Clan brought to ruin.

And the course of human history forever changed by...

CLAN SPANIEL!

For generations, every freeborn and trueborn in the Kerensky Cluster was raised in the Way of the Clans, learning their culture’s traditions, taboos, caste roles, and philosophies through The Adventures of Clan Spaniel. Clan children were engrossed with the Spaniels’ missions to defeat the evil Monkey Tribes and restore the Star League, subconsciously forging their own identities in the process.

But darker secrets lurked behind the unblinking lens of the holoprojector. Now, for the first time, learn the true story behind the critter crusaders and the sinister agenda beneath their wholesome façade.

Read on, if you dare!

Content[edit]

  • Introduction
  • THE ADVENTURES OF CLAN SPANIEL: The CASE OF THE SPYING SURAT
  • THE NEW ADVENTURES OF CLAN SPANIEL
    • The Secret History of Clan Spaniel
    • Distracting the Warriors: The Conclave Conspiracy
    • Pilot Series: Daniel the Spaniel
  • Relaunch: Trialing for Hearts and Minds
  • The Shark Empire
  • Clan Rock Swine
  • The Great Debate: The Baboon Compromise
  • Operation Revival: Rise of the White Monkey
  • Clan Spaniel—Live!
  • Hidden in Plain Sight: The Burrock Betrayal
  • New Intel Arriving—Get the Popcorn
  • The Dark Years: Death to Clan Rock Swine!
  • Beyond the Occupation Zones: Clan Spaniel Reception in the Wider Inner Sphere
  • The Pax Republica: Repetitio Ad Infinitum
  • The IlClan: Hearts and Minds of the Next Generation
  • KEY PERSONALITIES
  • THINKING OUTSIDE THE FOX: TACTICAL SIMULATIONS (Scenarios)
    • Let Slip the Dogs of War
    • Star League Day
    • Cold Cache
    • Trial at Turkeyyid
    • Operation Annihilation
    • Clan Spaniel Saves Strana Mechty