Space travel is dangerous. Pirates, hostile powers, stellar phenomenon, accidents, malfunctions, hijackings and more can take place along the space lanes. Although ships carry a wide array of safety equipment, none is more effective than the escape pod. This Technical Manual details the workings of the Reprieve-class individual escape pod, manufactured throughout the Imperium for more than five decades. Fully illustrated inside and out with color 3D renders, Technical Manual 1 explores the components, operation, and development of this often overlooked safety system. It also includes story hooks, background information, equipment lists, random damage and malfunction tables, and four pods waiting to be discovered. With Technical Manual 1, be prepared when the order to abandon ship is given. Fully illustrated inside and out with color 3D renders, Technical Manual 1 explores the components, operation, and development of this often overlooked safety system.