u/Temporary_Passage_41

I have never played Fragged Empire, but the main game seems a bit too crunchy for me. I am interested in Rag-Tag. The mechanics interest me and seem about right for the type of game I like to run. I am a bit worried though that not being familiar with the setting, I might not really get what I need in the game to help me know what the different species are and what the setting is about. Do I need the Fragged Empire setting guide to go with this?