Review & Commentary on The Dark Lonesome: The Ariel Sector Sourcebook By John Watts, & Michael Johnson For The Earth & Clement Sector Rpg

"Ariel Sector, located to coreward of Clement Sector, is generally regarded to be an empty wilderness by those in Clement Sector.   However, Ariel Sector has a variety of small settlements scattered throughout the sector which vary from mining colonies to pirate b By ases, from trading posts to scientific research stations.  "

"Meet the waldläufers, independent explorers who feel the call of the wild or, as they say, "The Dark Lonesome" where they go to commune with the untamed nature of the worlds of Ariel Sector and escape the constant connection to other people.  Encounter those on "The Liar's Trail" who are wanted for crimes in Clement Sector who have gone to Ariel Sector to hide from the authorities or start a new life.  Discover the settlers that have left Clement Sector to find fortune in the mineral wealth of Ariel Sector and the scientists who have found evidence of previous alien life in the sector.  Engage with the gunslingers who roam from settlement to settlement showing off how fast they are with a laser pistol."

The Dark Lonesome: The Ariel Sector Sourcebook By John Watts, & Michael Johnson is about the frontier of the Clement sector. This is a book about the Ariel sector one of those outlying areas of the Clement sector. This book covers those areas of the map that aren't filled in per say. We've got evidence of alien life investigations and more. 
The Dark Lonesome ramps up 'the Space Western' vibe in spades and keeps the PC's into the loop of the Ariel sector. The Ariel Sector is magnet for those who want to start a new life & career along the Liar's Trail. Key to this is the huge minerial wealth of the Ariel sector. The waldläufers and gunslingers are another part of the pillar of the Ariel sector 'The Dark Lonesome' and here's where the PC's alternative career path lies. The Ariel sector is the edge of the frontier and the waldlaufers are the leading explorers;"waldläufers are independent and are exploring for their own reasons. For some, this is an economic reason as they will go out and exploit resources found on the various worlds of Ariel Sector and then trade these at settled locations. For others, there is a simply a “wanderlust” that takes them out into the unknown."  These guys are the ultimate in survivalists and they make 'the Dark Lonesome' thier home sector. They're always pushing the boundries of space exploration and survival.  They're always pushing the boundries of the map;" Ariel Sector is an area of space 40 parsecs long by 24 parsecs wide. It is often represented on maps provided by various institutions such as The Captain’s Guild as either a three-dimensional hologram for use in a holotank or interface or by the common two-dimensional hex maps which are provided to members of the Guild."

The Dark Lonesome is the leading edge of the Clement sector and the worlds of the Ariel sector should not be quickly dismissed. These worlds form the backbone of the Ariel sector and are a magnet for the explorers, mavericks, and madmen of the Clement sector. 

There's some great writing, design, world entries, etc. all in a solidly laided out package put out by Independence Games. 

    The Dark Lonesome: The Ariel Sector is a solid sourcebook for the Earth & Clement Sector rpg. There's plenty of material here for the Clement Sector rpg DM to use for thier own game campaigns. 

Using plenty of material from this supplement are perfect for the DM looking to do a massive exploritory campaign. This book will keep your 2d6 campaign going for many years to come!