Star Trek Adventures Species Sourcebook Is Now Available for Preorder

The Species Sourcebook is preparing to boldly expand the boundaries of Star Trek Adventures like never before. Now available for preorder, this essential second edition supplement opens the door to the incredible diversity of life found across the Star Trek galaxy. Designed for both gamemasters and players, the Species Sourcebook delivers powerful tools to deepen storytelling, enrich crew dynamics, and create unforgettable encounters with alien cultures.

Whether you are crafting a brand-new crew, expanding your roster of non-player characters, or exploring species rarely seen on screen, this sourcebook provides the structure and inspiration to make every species feel authentic. Best of all, preordering grants immediate access to the PDF, letting you start exploring new possibilities right away.

Exploring the Lifeforms of the Star Trek Galaxy

At its core, the Species Sourcebook by Modiphius Entertainment is a celebration of diversity. This 132-page, full-colour guide introduces sixty brand-new alien species templates, each carefully designed to integrate seamlessly into Star Trek Adventures. Every species entry includes summaries, sample values, attribute modifiers, traits, and unique abilities, ensuring they feel mechanically distinct and narratively rich.

These templates empower gamemasters to populate the galaxy with believable cultures and allow players to step into roles far beyond the familiar. From subtle physiological differences to profound cultural perspectives, the sourcebook helps every species feel like a living part of the Star Trek universe rather than a simple stat block.

By expanding both player and non-player options, the Species Sourcebook transforms crews and encounters into deeper, more dynamic experiences that reflect the vastness of the final frontier.

LIFESIGNS: New Species and Talents

The LIFESIGNS section significantly broadens character customisation within Star Trek Adventures. Alongside the sixty alien species templates, the book introduces more than 120 new species talents. These talents can be used directly with the species in the sourcebook or adapted for existing species and even original creations.

This flexibility allows players to fine-tune characters in ways that reflect biology, culture, and personal history. Gamemasters benefit just as much, gaining the ability to quickly create distinctive NPCs whose abilities and behaviours reinforce their species identity.

The result is a richer mechanical framework that supports storytelling, roleplay, and long-term campaign development without sacrificing balance or accessibility.

FIRST CONTACT: Creating Your Own Species

For those who want to push creativity even further, the FIRST CONTACT section provides clear guidance and mechanics for creating entirely original Star Trek species. This makes the Species Sourcebook an invaluable tool for custom campaigns set on unexplored worlds or in uncharted regions of the galaxy.

In addition to creation tools, the book offers expanded rules and insights for playing a wide range of alien character types. These include androids, holograms, liberated Borg, mirror universe characters, and the enigmatic Vau N’Akat. There is also thoughtful advice on using emotional states as traits, adding narrative depth to both player characters and NPCs.

This section ensures that even the most unconventional characters remain firmly grounded in Star Trek storytelling principles.

Compatibility and Campaign Support

The Species Sourcebook is fully compatible with both first edition Star Trek Adventures and the Captain’s Log Solo RPG, making it a versatile addition for any table. It also includes information covering four key periods of the 23rd century, helping gamemasters align species usage with different eras of play.

This compatibility means the book fits effortlessly into ongoing campaigns while also serving as a powerful foundation for new ones. Whether played collaboratively or solo, the Species Sourcebook enhances immersion and narrative consistency across play styles.

Boldly Expand Your Adventures

The Species Sourcebook is more than a supplement. It is a gateway to deeper roleplay, richer storytelling, and a more vibrant Star Trek galaxy within Star Trek Adventures. With immediate PDF access on preorder, there has never been a better time to bring new lifeforms to your table.

Be sure to explore the Species Sourcebook today, and while you are at it, check out the exciting adventures available in our online bookshop to continue your journey across the final frontier. 🖖📘