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All Categories • Continuing Committee • Organized Play • Rules Committee • Deck Designs • Virtual Expansions
Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Beginners' Series
March 2013
Thunder Road: Growing Upby Mike O'Shogay, Guest Writer • March 26th
Today, in an all new episode of Thunder Road, Mike O takes us back to a big event with a big finish.
February 2013
Thunder Road: Blinded by the Lightby Mike O'Shogay, Freelance Writer • February 8th
shag08's Blog series Thunder Road moves to the front page with this article featuring the Romulan Dissident deck type.
February 2012
The Path of the Prophetsby James Cream, Staff Writer • February 1st
A look at one of the more powerful affiliations in First Edition: the Bajorans. The Prophets are truly with them.
January 2012
Cloaked Achievementsby Rogue Shindler, Achievement Master • January 25th
As we lead up to one year anniversary of achievements, the achievements master reveals hints on how to claim those elusive hidden achievements, and new tools to help.
November 2011
Warp Speed Aheadby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 14th
Everyone's in on the First Contact party. A Resistance is Futile spoiler with decklist!
September 2011
Virtual Starter Decks IV: Cardassian/Dominionby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • September 12th
Fourth (and, for now, last) in a series on Virtual Starter Decks.
My Road to Worlds - Part II - Deck Designby Jeremy Commandeur • September 8th
How the Deck Works - First turn set up, scoring strategy, engines, dilemmas strategy and countering popular decks.
My Road to Worlds - Part Iby Jeremy Commandeur • September 7th
The purpose of this article is to chronical my journey to World Champion and to provide some insight and perspective on high level organized play, not to brag or show off. If you don't like it, feel free to complain anonymously on the internet. :-)
Virtual Starter Decks III: Starfleetby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • September 5th
Third in a series on Virtual Starter Decks.
August 2011
Virtual Starter Decks II: Ferengiby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • August 29th
Second in a series on Virtual Starter Decks
Virtual Starter Decks I: Federation and Romulanby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • August 22nd
With so many Virtual cards being released by the Continuing Committee (including the new Homefront II expansion), it's possible to build all-virtual decks....
July 2011
She's Back!by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • July 22nd
Sela has returned from her holiday trip to Cardassia...
June 2011
Warp Speed! A guide to Voyager sealed deck play: for beginners, by a beginner.by Danny Nuttall, Guest Writer • June 13th
Since December I've taken an awful lot from the community. It's time, therefore, to give something back. A lot of the content of TrekCC and its forum discussions are at quite an advanced level. These articles will hopefully stand apart from others as they are written by a beginner, for beginners.
March 2011
The Alpha and The Omegaby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • March 31st
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Particle 010. A Shades of Gray spoiler with decklist!
Contender or a Pretender? World Championship Deck-Building Strategiesby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • March 29th
With regional season quickly approaching, it's time to time to come up with that championship-caliber deck. But how do you know if it's a contender or a pretender? Look here for answers from the game's top players on deck-building practices.
February 2011
Ready to Dieby James Cream, Staff Writer • February 9th
What do you need to become a Star Trek CCG: First Edition player? Two copies of the Enterprise Collection and a printer should be enough to build this competitive Starfleet deck.
December 2010
Red Shirt This!by James Cream, Staff Writer • December 10th
Reg and the B Team take the lead on a dangerous away mission in an all new episode airing this week.
September 2010
Notes on the Multiplayer Team Tournament - Part 2by Thomas Schneider, European OP Coordinator • September 24th
Take a look at the endless possibilities the Multiplayer Team Tournament has to offer. Part 2: The "friendly" way.
Notes on the Multiplayer Team Tournament - Part 1by Christian Zipper • September 22nd
Take a look at the endless possibilities the Multiplayer Team Tournament has to offer. Part 1: The "unfriendly" way.
Stop Kirk Contactby Stuart Marsh • September 21st
First Edition deck list with strategy piece. With a name like "Stop Kirk Contact," how can you not check it out?
"Death... is Only the Beginning..."by Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • September 6th
Assimilation, a fate worse than capture or death, has long been a strategy shrouded in mystery and speculation; it is often feared, but very seldom faced. Now that Peak Performance has arrived, that all could change.
August 2010
Never Pay Retailby James Cream, Staff Writer • August 26th
The intent of this article is to introduce the Ferengi affiliation to players who might not have tried them yet, especially newer players. The low price for these cards makes the Ferengi a great place to start in the game.
April 2010
A Holo(deck)by Peter H. Møller, Holoaddict • April 27th
"I awaken into this world fully programmed, yet completely innocent, unaware of the hardships I will endure or the great potential I will one day fulfill."
March 2010
Burn the Turnby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • March 18th
Give Tragic Turn a Sun Tzu-inspired Judo Chop
Cardassia Takes Commandby Kenny Nguyen • March 16th
The Central Command has inspired a resurgence in the popularity of Cardassian decks. Read all about one such deck.
Outside the Cubeby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • March 4th
Whenever you feel like you are getting bored playing the "same old, same old" or you just don't want to play Tier 1, I suggest giving yourself a mandate to do something atypical. Think outside the cube.
February 2010
Five Fever, Front Line Winnerby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • February 26th
"They're greedy, misogynistic, untrustworthy, little trolls, and I wouldn't turn my back on one of them for a second."
"Neither would I. But once you accept that, you'll find they can be a lot of fun."
December 2009
Forging The Empire: A Starfleet Battle Deckby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 28th
Imagine a fleet of NX class starships imposing the will of humanity across the galaxy...
Rule of Acquisition #52by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 21st
The past Ferengi that appeared in the Enterprise episode "Acquisition" were definitely followers of the 52nd Rule of Acquisition - "Never ask when you can take." By working together, they can take "the direct approach.
Allegiance: A New Archerby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
An Alien/Human/Ikaaran personnel completes the Starfleet team in Allegiance. Is she worth playing?
Allegiance: Kirk and His Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 11th
Completing the week of text spoilers from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture, here is a picture (without the actual pictures) of the Admiral and his ship. Then, an idea for a deck to make use of the whole Motion Picture team from Allegiance.
Jolan Tru Article Series: Strategema's Baneby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • December 8th
This is the beginning of a regular article series about card extras, strategy, and deck design. In this article, we discuss dealing with an opponent's Strategema card.
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part IIby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 1st
In Part I of this article, you were teased with hints of a new O'Brien, you got to see a great new Quark, you found out that there -- sadly -- isn't a new Jadzia, and together, we got the first part of the deck built before coming "Under Siege." In Part II, we will finish the deck, see the rest of Team DS9, and throw down a Gauntlet.
November 2009
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part Iby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 30th
If you are someone who desperately wishes the Deep Space 9 faction had more competitive deck designs, then you need to read this two-part 'article with decklist' piece. If you just want more information on "Allegiance", you should read this article. If you are looking to save money on car insurance, get lost. Brad's opinion notwithstanding, this is a great article. :)
Allegiance: Anything to Get Homeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 27th
Check out the rest of the Equinox crew, and see how they work in action.
August 2009
Naomi's Fabulous Temporal Voyager Deckby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 10th
Take the new Naomi Wildman. Mix in a pile of Temporal events. The result? You've got yourself a fresh new Voyager deck. Fabulous!
Federation Point Shenanigansby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 5th
With six new cards released today, let's see if we can use Jenna D'Sora, Nella Daren and Rayna Kapec together in a deck.
Neela and the Battling Assassinsby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 4th
This Side of Paradise introduces a second Bajoran assassin. Now you, too, can build a Bajoran assassin deck.
July 2009
Alynna Nechayev (Adamant Admiral)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 31st
If she wants it done right, she'll have to do it herself.
Top 5 and the Not Quite Top 5 Decksby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 14th
With only a month left to go, reigning World Champion Kevin Jaeger discusses the Top 5 decks that could make YOU the next world champion...and the Top 5 decks that while good, probably will NOT make you the next world champion.
May 2009
Minnesota Regional Reportby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • May 1st
Kevin Jaeger gives you a blow-by-blow account of his weekend at the Minnesota Regional. You've already been hearing about it; here are the gory details.
April 2009
Favor the Caretaker's Arrayby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 17th
Most decks aim to complete three missions to win a game. This Voyager deck is designed to complete Caretaker's Array four times, but that still is not enough to win the game. Good times...
February 2009
Prophecyby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 27th
Explore the Delta Quadrant with the Klingon Empire, in this deck inspired by Raise the Stakes.
Embracing all Spacelines: Guide to Multi-quadrant Deck Design, Part Oneby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • February 22nd
Dominion in the Delta Quadrant? Vidiian in the Gamma? Hirogen in the Mirror Universe? If you think this is a bizarre concept, you are absolutely right. However, it can be fun to do and we’ll learn how in this series on multi-quadrant deck designs. Each article in this series will focus on building a deck around this idea and putting it through its paces against popular deck constructs.
The Romulan Art of Warby Michael van Breemen, Freelance Writer • February 9th
The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. - Sun Tzu
January 2009
Deck Building 101 - The Basics, Part 1by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • January 26th
Start the new year with Deck Building 101 and a deck design!
A Different Kind of Hirogen Deckby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • January 13th
Hirogen going back in time to hug a tree and save the whales. Hirogen taking over Empok Nor and Processing Ore. Hirogen solving Earth. Hirogen hanging out with Lore, Dixon Hill, Morn and the Orion Syndicate. Hirogen cashing in some latinum. Hirogen with no Delta Quadrant missions. Do I have your attention? Good. Let's look at a different kind of Hirogen deck.
December 2008
Tough Little Shipby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
No, the Riker boys aren't gushing about the U.S.S. Defiant again. Identity Crisis spoiler and deck design!
The First Couple of Identity Crisisby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • December 12th
This week's Identity Crisis cards are Leeta and Rom. What makes them special in my mind is that I include Rom and Leeta in almost all of my Bajoran decks and almost every Ferengi deck I build. Few dual-affiliation personnel have such strong utility for both of their affiliations.
November 2008
Garak to the Rescueby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
"...never underestimate my gift for survival." -- Call to Arms. This article contains an Identity Crisis spoiler and a deck design!
October 2008
Federation Surprise - Essen '08by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • October 8th
Mr G. Costanza of New York City found success when he did the opposite of what his instincts told him. You could win a Getting Under Your Skin foil if you try his technique.
Patrol Bonus Zone - Essen 08by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • October 1st
Plan on attending Essen? Need an idea for a deck that could win you a Getting Under Your Skin foil? Have I got a neat deck idea for you!
September 2008
A Bolian and a Borg Walk Into a Barby Michael van Breemen, Freelance Writer • September 25th
Have only four different people in a deck, encounter zero dilemmas and complete three missions in one turn. Intrigued? Read on.
August 2008
June 2008
Temporal Incursions are Foreverby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • June 23rd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii1tc493bZM&feature=related
April 2008
In For a Trimby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 8th
Have you ever wondered where Sisko got his hair cut between Deep Space Nine seasons three and four? Johannes Klarhauser has a theory...
March 2008
Maquis: The Kings of Disruptionby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • March 27th
The Code of Conduct prescribes a Level 2 (Turn Loss) penalty for any "...behaviour that is disruptive to a player...", so shouldn't this apply to anybody playing a Maquis deck?
From Bajor with Loveby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • March 24th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii1tc493bZM&feature=related
February 2008
Rogue Borg Ambushby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • February 29th
You're happily going about your own business when all of a sudden some Rogue Borg drop out of nowhere and win the game. Talk about an ambush!
The Long Journey...Away?by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • February 11th
All it takes is one new card to take a strategy from "nearly impossible to pull off" to "user friendly." Kevin Jaeger follows in Johannes Klarhauser's footsteps and talks about another uncommon that opens the door to...
January 2008
Genesis of a Deckby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 29th
So, you're looking at the new expansion and a couple of cards catch your attention. Just how do you go about turning that evil glint in your eye into a full-on deck? In this article, you'll get to see the thought processes that go into the genesis of a deck.
Watch the Wheel, Not the Girl!by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 16th
An inconspicuous uncommon from What You Leave Behind allows us to have a Ferengi family reunion aboard Deep Space Nine. Time for Johannes Klarhauser to revisit one of his favourite cards.
...It's What You Commandeerby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • January 3rd
What You Leave Behind contains a dozen new missions. Kevin Jaeger takes a look at his new favorite mission and argues that maybe it's not what you leave behind?