From the back of the book:
HOSTILE is a gritty, near future roleplaying setting inspired by movies like Outland and Alien. This retro future setting presents a universe of mining installations, harsh moons, industrial facilities, hostile planets and huge, utilitarian spacecraft. This is a brutal blue-collar future where off-world workers and Marines are isolated, far from home and faced with terrifying challenges and relentless alien horrors.
An immersive and realistic Near Space setting
Gritty and scientifically plausible Off-World Colonies
Many references to classic late-70s and early-80s SF movies
Complete career write-ups, from Roughneck to Corporate Agent, Marine to Spacer
Mega-ton starship construction rules
Campaign and referee guidelines
More than 30-fully realized scenario hooks
The USCS Hercules – a complete commercial towing vessel
Setting sepcific equipment and weapon lists
Requires a copy of the HOSTILE Rules, or a copy of Cepheus Engine, to play.
Further user description:
This version of Hostile fatures a new layout, new artwork, and while primarily written for use with the Hostile Rules, can also be used with Cepheus Engine System.