I’ve been recommending Cepheus Deluxe as a good starting place for those new to Traveller, but a discussion on Discord is making me re-think that. I still think it’s a good starter ruleset, and it’s good at walking someone through character creation. But it doesn’t teach a new GM what to do with the game.
I still the classic Traveller Adventure is a good primer to teach GMs what a free trader campaign looks like, even if it’s too railroaded in places.
I do think Zozer’s Solo [Traveller] is a great guide, even if you planning on GMing a trad game. It gives the general cycle for four styles of campaign and lots of idea and encounter tables. I think it serves as an excellent primer for what to do with Cepheus/Traveller.
@deinol This book is on the list of books I need to buy next, it look so promising.