Detailing the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service, this book covers their organization, equipment, missions, and vessels. Deckplans are included for the Express Boat, Donosev-class Survey Scout, Khadumir-class Fast Courier, and the Purcell-class Express Boat Tender. A comprehensive star system creation system is also presented, covering everything from number of stars down to a civilisation's political structure, as well as a guide to running exploration and first contact adventures.