The Universal Rules Compendium combines all rules references into one indexed master rulebook. It features integrated setup, seven exhaustive appendices, and all major variants, including cooperative play.

At the heart of the rulebook is a thorough Index with entries such as Assisting Allies (teams/coop); Dismissal Favour; Intensive Service Variant; Industrialist (guest type); Order of Play, Solo Mode; Respectable Casual Guest; and Service Substitution.

7 extraordinary appendices (and a back cover reference):

• Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
• Appendix B: Gentry Cards
• Appendix C: Improvement Tiles
• Appendix D: VP Cards
• Appendix E: Objective Cards
• Appendix F: Milestones
• Appendix G: Solo Opponents
• Back Cover: Quick Reference