Fifteen thousand years after Earth, humanityâs future is still being fought forâthis time in giant, heavily armed mechs. The Lancer Core Book is the heart of the Lancer tabletop RPG, delivering a rich science-fiction setting paired with sharp, tactical mech combat and flexible narrative play.
Set in the Orion Arm, Lancer drops you into a galaxy full of revolutionaries, tyrants, corpro-states, strange parahumans, and histories layered so deep theyâre just waiting for your group to poke at them. Every mech frame, weapon, and system comes with lore baked in, so even your loadout tells a story. Whether you want gritty military action, political rebellion, or something weird and cosmic, the setting bends to fit your table.
As a lancer, youâre a pilot who pushes past limitsâyours and your machineâsâto challenge those who refuse to loosen their grip on power. Build and customize your perfect mech from a massive range of gear and chassis, then take it into tactical combat that rewards smart positioning, teamwork, and bold decisions.
This hardcover edition is sturdy, sharp-looking, and built to survive years of table useâperfect for commanders, revolutionaries, and mech nerds alike.