{"product_id":"manuale-alien-rpg-colonial-marines-operations-manual-evolved-edition","title":"Alien RPG Colonial Marines Operations Manual Evolved Edition","description":"\n\u003c!-- VERIFICA FROGAMES (not visible to customers)\nSOURCES:\n  - https:\/\/freeleaguepublishing.com\/shop\/alien-rpg-2\/colonial-marines-operations-manual\/\n  - https:\/\/foundryvtt.com\/packages\/alienrpg-cmom\n  - https:\/\/avp.fandom.com\/wiki\/Colonial_Marines_Operations_Manual\n  - https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Free-League-Alien-RPG-Operations\/dp\/918914306X\n  - https:\/\/www.avpgalaxy.net\/2024\/08\/01\/free-league-announces-the-second-edition-of-the-alien-rpg\/\n  - https:\/\/graphicpolicy.com\/2024\/10\/14\/alien-romulus-coming-to-free-leagues-alien-rpg-evolved-edition\/\nUNVERIFIED:\n  - The exact number of pages varies between sources: the official Free League website for the Evolved Edition indicates 252 pages, while the original edition (2021) had 352 pages. I used the Evolved Edition data (252) as per the supplier's description.\n  - Some Foundry VTT sources mention 'seven missions', likely including The Endgame as a separate seventh mission, while official material refers to 'six missions' plus 'The Endgame'. I maintained the official designation.\n--\u0026gt;\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-hero\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-kicker\"\u003eFrogRead · FroGames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-eyebrow\"\u003eSupplement · Alien RPG (Evolved Edition) · English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"frm-title\"\u003eAlien RPG Colonial Marines Operations Manual Evolved Edition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-chips\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-chip\"\u003eFree League\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-chip\"\u003eAlien RPG (Evolved Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-specs\"\u003e\u003c!--nl--\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec-l\"\u003ePages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec-v\"\u003e252\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec-l\"\u003ePlayers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec-v\"\u003e3-6 (1 Game Mother + players)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec-l\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-spec-v\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-sec\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-label\"\u003e📖 What it is about\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"frm-h3\"\u003eComplete campaign module to play as Colonial Marines in the Alien universe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-hl-t\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-n\"\u003e252\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-l\"\u003epages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-hl-t\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-n\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-l\"\u003eplayable missions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-hl-t\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-n\"\u003e113\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-l\"\u003eequipment items\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-hl-t\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-n\"\u003e136\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"frm-hl-l\"\u003eNPCs, creatures and vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-p\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eColonial Marines Operations Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e252-page supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides everything needed to run an \u003cstrong\u003eopen-world campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e as the iconic United States Colonial Marine Corps (USCMC). Written by Andrew E.C. Gaska and Paul Elliott, this volume combines rules expansion, detailed background, and ready-to-play missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-p\"\u003eThe manual covers the \u003cstrong\u003ehistory and organization of the USCMC\u003c\/strong\u003e, introduces \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded rules for creating military characters\u003c\/strong\u003e of all specializations, and features an extensive chapter on \u003cstrong\u003eweapons and vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e with over \u003cstrong\u003e113 illustrated items\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heart of the volume is the \u003cstrong\u003eFrontier War\u003c\/strong\u003e, the border conflict that serves as the narrative framework for the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-p\"\u003eIt includes \u003cstrong\u003esix missions\u003c\/strong\u003e playable in any order, each with ready-made maps and NPCs, plus an \u003cstrong\u003eepic finale\u003c\/strong\u003e (The Endgame) that reveals the ultimate enemy. The missions are supported by \u003cstrong\u003e136 profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e of creatures, NPCs, territories, and vehicles. The system introduces the \u003cstrong\u003efrontier factions\u003c\/strong\u003e and their dark agendas, offering ideas for creating complex situations beyond simply fighting xenomorphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-note\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-note-i\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow before you play.\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires the Alien RPG core rulebook (Evolved Edition or previous edition, compatible with each other)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-sec\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-label\"\u003e🎯 Who it is for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-grid frm-grid--n3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-card\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-card-ico\"\u003e🎮\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"frm-card-t\"\u003eIf you want to play as a Marine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-card-p\"\u003eThis is the definitive supplement for those who want to play Colonial Marines: expanded character creation, military specializations, iconic equipment (pulse rifle, smartgun, APC), and rules for military action-style campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-card\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-card-ico\"\u003e🎲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"frm-card-t\"\u003eIf you are looking for a ready-made campaign\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-card-p\"\u003eSix complete missions playable in any order, plus a climactic finale, set in the Frontier War. Each mission includes maps, NPCs, and plot hooks, usable as a campaign or independent episodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-card\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-card-ico\"\u003e📖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch4 class=\"frm-card-t\"\u003eIf you want to expand the Alien universe\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"frm-card-p\"\u003eIn-depth background on the USCMC, the corporate and political factions of the frontier, and the context of the Frontier War. Valuable material even if you don't play Marines, because these organizations are present throughout the Alien universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-sec\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-label\"\u003e⚖️ Honesty before purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"frm-h3\"\u003eWhat you will NOT find\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"frm-nots\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"frm-not\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-not-x\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eNot a standalone manual\u003c\/b\u003e The Alien RPG core rulebook is required to play. This volume provides additional content and missions, not the complete game rules.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"frm-not\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-not-x\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMilitary focus, not pure horror\u003c\/b\u003e The approach is that of Aliens (the 1986 film): military action with horror elements. If you are looking for the claustrophobic survival horror of the first Alien, the missions here have a different tone, more oriented towards team combat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-sec\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-label\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-faqs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"frm-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it in Italian?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-faq-a\"\u003eNo, the manual is in English.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"frm-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the core rulebook needed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-faq-a\"\u003eYes, the Colonial Marines Operations Manual requires the Alien RPG core rulebook (compatible with Evolved Edition and previous edition).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"frm-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Evolved Edition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-faq-a\"\u003eIt is the updated and revised version of the Alien RPG game (sometimes called second edition or E2), fully compatible with previous materials. It includes improved rules and new content based on player feedback.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"frm-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the missions connected?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-faq-a\"\u003eThe six missions are playable in any order and lead to a common finale (The Endgame). They can be used as a campaign or as independent adventures.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-sec\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"frm-tip\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"frm-tip-l\"\u003e▶ How to get started\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you already have the Alien RPG core rulebook and want to play as a Marine, this is the essential purchase: it combines rules expansion, background, and a complete campaign. Compatible with both editions of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"frm-closing\"\u003eLock and load your pulse rifle, Marine – the Frontier War awaits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--$0--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.frm-wrap,.frm-wrap *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.frm-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ecebe3;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;color:#1c2b22}\n.frm-hero{padding:40px 28px 26px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f4f8f2 0%,#fbfaf5 100%);border-bottom:1px solid #ecebe3;position:relative}\n.frm-hero::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:4px;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#2f7d3f,#7fd39a 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