Find the best Traveller RPG tools, calculators, maps, generators, deck plans, and referee aids for faster sci-fi campaign prep.
Quick Answer
If you only bookmark a handful of Traveller RPG tools, start with:
- Traveller Map
- Traveller Ship Travel Time Calculator
- Traveller 100D Calculator
- Traveller Ship Mortgage Calculator
- Traveller d66 Roller
- Blank Subsector Map
- Far Trader Deck Plans
- Sci-Fi RPG Starter Pack
Together, these tools cover navigation, travel, finance, randomization, worldbuilding, virtual tabletop play, NPC prep, names, and starship complications.
Recommended Starter Toolkit
New to Traveller?
Start with these resources first:
Traveller Map
Traveller Map is the single most useful Traveller utility for campaign planning and navigation.
Traveller Ship Travel Time Calculator
Use the Traveller Ship Travel Time Calculator to quickly determine in-system travel times.
Traveller 100D Calculator
The Traveller 100D Calculator helps determine when ships can safely enter jump space.
Traveller d66 Roller
The Traveller d66 Roller is a simple but essential tool for Traveller's most common random tables.
Blank Subsector Map
The Blank Subsector Map is perfect for creating your own region of Charted Space.
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Best Traveller RPG Tools at a Glance
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Tool |
Best For |
Cost |
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Navigation and sector planning |
Free |
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Travel calculations |
Free |
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Jump planning |
Free |
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Merchant campaigns |
Free |
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Flight tracking |
Free |
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Random tables |
Free |
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Encounter rewards |
Free |
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Salvage and investigations |
Free |
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Combat detail |
Free |
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NPCs, names, and starship complications |
Paid |
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Worldbuilding |
Free |
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VTT play and ship encounters |
Free/Paid |
Traveller RPG Map and Navigation Tools
Traveller Map
Best For: Sector navigation, route planning, campaign design, and sandbox play.
Traveller Map remains the most important utility available to Traveller referees.
Use it to:
- Research nearby worlds
- Plot jump routes
- Visualize trade networks
- Build exploration campaigns
- Create sandbox adventures
When to Use It
Use Traveller Map before every session involving interstellar travel.
Blank Subsector Map
Best For: Homebrew sectors and campaign planning.
Use the Blank Subsector Map when creating your own region of space or expanding beyond established sectors.
Traveller RPG Starship Travel Calculators
Traveller Ship Travel Time Calculator
Best For: Calculating travel times inside a star system.
Use the Traveller Ship Travel Time Calculator whenever players travel between planets, stations, jump points, or deep-space locations.
Traveller 100D Calculator
Best For: Determining safe jump distances.
Use the Traveller 100D Calculator when ships prepare to enter jump space.
Traveller Ship Distance Calculator
Best For: Tracking distance traveled under acceleration.
The Traveller Ship Distance Calculator is useful during pursuits, military operations, and exploration missions.
Traveller RPG Finance and Logistics Tools
Traveller Ship Mortgage Calculator
Best For: Merchant campaigns and free trader adventures.
One of Traveller's defining mechanics is starship debt.
The Traveller Ship Mortgage Calculator helps referees and players manage payments and operating costs while generating adventure hooks and financial pressure.
Use it whenever the campaign revolves around starship ownership.
Traveller RPG Random Generators and Referee Aids
Sci-Fi RPG Stateroom Loot Generator
Best For: Shipboard searches and exploration.
Use the Sci-Fi RPG Stateroom Loot Generator whenever players investigate cabins, hotel rooms, or abandoned ships.
Sci-Fi RPG Body Loot Generator
Best For: Investigations and aftermath scenes.
Use the Sci-Fi RPG Body Loot Generator when players search casualties, victims, or abandoned locations.
Traveller RPG Hit Location Generator
Best For: Adding detail to combat.
The Traveller RPG Hit Location Generator is useful during combat encounters where hit location matters.
Traveller RPG d66 Roller
Best For: Traveller random tables.
Use the Traveller RPG d66 Roller any time a Traveller supplement calls for a d66 result.
Sci-Fi RPG Starter Pack
Best For: Quick NPCs, modern names, and starship complications for busy referees.
The Sci-Fi RPG Starter Pack is a practical system-neutral toolkit for Traveller-style, Cepheus Engine, 2d6, hard sci-fi, and space opera campaigns.
It bundles ready-to-use NPCs, modern name generators, and starship complications so referees can create marines, merchants, contacts, rivals, passengers, crew members, and ship problems without slowing down the session.
Use it when your players visit a starport, inspect a damaged ship, hire a contact, meet an unexpected NPC, or take a job that needs fast table-ready detail.
Traveller RPG VTT and Deck Plan Resources
Far Trader Deck Plans
Best For: Merchant campaigns, boarding actions, and online play.
Use the Far Trader Deck Plans whenever action moves aboard a starship.
Roll20 Traveller Resources
Groups running Traveller online can use CyborgPrime Roll20 Marketplace resources for VTT-ready maps and assets.
You can also browse CyborgPrime VTT resources on DriveThruRPG.
Traveller RPG Character Creation Support
While not calculators, these resources help players build stronger characters.
Character Creation Guide
The Traveller Character Creation Guide is perfect for new players learning Traveller's life-path system.
Best Background Skills Guide
The Best Background Skills Guide explains which skills provide the greatest flexibility during play.
Traveller Careers Guide
The Mongoose Traveller Careers Guide explores career options including:
- Navy
- Army
- Scouts
- Merchants
- Scientists
- Drifters
AI-Assisted Traveller Campaign Tools
AI tools can help generate:
- NPCs
- Adventure hooks
- Sector descriptions
- Rumors
- Cargoes
- Patrons
Used carefully, AI can dramatically reduce preparation time while supporting sandbox campaigns.
Explore AI Tools for Game Masters or join the AI Game Master Academy for deeper AI-assisted campaign workflows.
Best Traveller RPG Tools by Campaign Type
Merchant Campaigns
Recommended tools:
- Ship Mortgage Calculator
- Ship Travel Time Calculator
- Traveller Map
- Far Trader Deck Plans
- Sci-Fi RPG Starter Pack
Exploration Campaigns
Recommended tools:
Military Campaigns
Recommended tools:
Solo Traveller Campaigns
Recommended tools:
Example Referee Workflow
A simple workflow for many Traveller referees:
- Choose a region using Traveller Map.
- Create or modify a subsector with the Blank Subsector Map.
- Plan travel using the Travel Time Calculator.
- Check jump distances with the 100D Calculator.
- Prepare ship scenes with Far Trader Deck Plans.
- Use generators during play when unexpected situations arise.
- Use the Sci-Fi RPG Starter Pack when you need NPCs, names, or starship complications during prep or live play.
- Record campaign notes after the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Traveller RPG tool?
Traveller Map remains the most universally useful Traveller resource.
Do these tools work with Cepheus Engine?
Yes. Most Traveller calculators, maps, and generators work equally well for Cepheus Engine campaigns.
Which tools should new referees use first?
Start with Traveller Map, the Ship Travel Time Calculator, the 100D Calculator, and the d66 Roller.
Are Traveller calculators necessary?
No, but they speed up play, reduce bookkeeping, and help maintain campaign consistency.
Related CyborgPrime Resources
- Traveller RPG Resources
- Introduction to Traveller
- Traveller Character Creation Guide
- Traveller Ship Travel Time Calculator
- Traveller Ship Mortgage Calculator
- Blank Subsector Map
- Far Trader Deck Plans
- Sci-Fi RPG Starter Pack
Bookmark It!
Bookmark the tools you use most, download the free Introduction to Traveller guide, and join the CyborgPrime Discord Community to connect with Traveller players and referees from around the world.
