Clan Spaniel Sourcebook
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| 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. |
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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