Rogue Trader!

[Derek Raines]

You are an explorer, part of a proud dynasty of privateering merchant princes known as Rogue Traders. You are empowered by an ancient warrant of trade, so rare it is worth a fortune on and of its self, to seek out profit and plunder amongst unexplored regions of space. You will discover forgotten mysteries, find lost human worlds, and behold sights never before seen by human eyes.

You must survive the dangers of space- with nothing but a bold and skillful crew, an ancient ship and your wits- for there are things that lurk in the dark void between stars that Man was never meant to find.

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In Rogue Trader you take on the role of, well, the Rogue Trader and his closest allies and officers! Think of a Rogue Trader as a Sci-fi explorer or corsair! Thousands of years ago the Imperium of Man awarded a select few brave and worthy people a "Warrant of Trade" which gave them the freedom to move outside of Imperial space in search of new planets, ancient technology and hidden threats. Because of this freedom Rogue Traders have become immensely wealthy and powerful and their dynasties reach back generations upon generations! Many Rogue Traders own their own planets and command the respect of Imperial Commanders, Planetary Nobility and even Sector Governors!

Power aside- many Rogue Traders do what they do for the sheer adventure and independence it allows! The Imperium of Man is a dark place full of propaganda and archaic ideals- it controls the populace in hopes that humanity can survive. As a Rogue Trader you are free to rise above the ways of the Imperium as both a hero and a figure of grand importance. You take to the skies in ships that are like flying cities, housing thousands, and your actions are justified and unchallenged- so long as you can back them up.
To be a Rogue Trader is to see the vast galaxies for all of what they are! Both dark and light. And take what you can. For Profit and Plunder! For Legend!

So run out the guns, boys! It's Rogue Trader time!