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Swarm
From the unexplored depths of space a predator has emerged to strike at the heart of our civilization. Destroying everything in their path and consuming the resources of our planet the Thaan are an existential threat to humanity. Players are Human Defense Authority super-soldiers who fight the Thaan to preserve a future for human beings  Swarm is a two-page dice heavy pamphlet format play-test TTRPG. The game includes 4 classes, a table of enemies, weapons, gear,  and combat rules. The purpose of this release is to gauge interest and fix problems before committing time to development of a larger release.  Enjoy!
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