April 2013

Sister Act III
by Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer • April 29th
Jason Drake returns to give us an inside look at designing two familiar faces.

The Sky's the Limit: Self-ish (Part II)
by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer • April 25th
Find out the secret origins of the self-controlling mechanic and how we learned that less is more.

The Sky's the Limit: Self-ish (Part I)
by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer • April 24th
Find out exactly what the new icon in The Sky's the Limit means and check out one of the new cards that uses it!

A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
by Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer • April 22nd
Join The Sky's the Limit Assistant Designer Jason Drake as he describes the experience of designing a powerful and wholly novel dilemma.

The Sky's the Limit: Goran
by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • April 19th
TNG Cardassians get some love from Second Edition

Brace for Impact!
by Mark B. Frog, Guest Writer • April 16th
Or How I Learned How to Stop Whinging and Love the New Riker

A Nebula's Not So Pretty When There's a BORG CUBE Hiding In It!
by Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • April 12th
Is it safe to solve missions in block yet?

Conversions: An Analysis - Bloody Cardies!
by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 8th
In this week's installment of the Conversions Analysis series, we will look at the converted Cardassian cards from prior expansions as well as one for the brand new expansion.

What Brad Would See: Limitless Edition
by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer • April 5th
Find out what former First Edition designer Brad DeFruiter would see, were he to take a look at the whole of The Sky's the Limit, due out Friday, April 26th!

The Sky's the Limit Release Kits - Limited Time
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 5th
Get a hold of one of the limited edition release kits for The Sky's the Limit, and celebrate the final expansion of The Next Generation block!

The Sky's the Limit
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • April 5th
"Five-card stud, nothing wild…"

February 2013

Pick Your Promos! We Want Your Help!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 14th
Help us decide the upcoming series of virtual promos with your input!

January 2013

A-Tent-ion: A First Edition Gift
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • January 22nd
A brand new Q's Tent is our gift to First Edition players as part of our Fifth Anniversary celebration!

November 2012

Engage! Available Now!
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • November 2nd
Engage is now available for free digital download.

October 2012

Trilithium Weapon - A Design Story
by Dan Hamman, 1E Design • October 19th
Spies and informants gave Rebels vital data to plan strategic turnabouts, create local insurgencies and hamper Imperial activities.

Engage!
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • October 12th
"Captain, these are Romulans. They are without honor."

Engage Release Kits - Limited Time Offer
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 12th
Get your hands on one of the limited supply of Engage release kits and help celebrate the release of TCC's second block expansion!

September 2012

Homefront III is Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 7th
Homefront III, a thirty-six (36) card reprint expansion for First Edition, is now available for immediate download!

August 2012

Homefront III - Coming September 7th
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 31st
Homefront III, the next reprint expansion for First Edition, will release on Friday, September 7, 2012.

June 2012

Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 6 of 6)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • June 15th
At last we come to the seven conversions that you've all been waiting for... (Warning: Hosp is about.)

Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 5 of 6)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • June 1st
This incredibly dull yet visually enticing article looks at the recently converted missions which appear in The Next Generation expansion.

May 2012

Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 4 of 6)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 25th
In this quarternary portion of the TNG conversion analysis articles, we'll see what happens when the most important card type gets converted.

Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 3 of 6)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 18th
In this tertiary portion of the TNG conversion analysis articles, we look at the easiest cards to convert.

April 2012

Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 2 of 6)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 23rd
In this week's installment, we look at the Klingon conversions found in the new expansion, The Next Generation.

The Next Generation: Monumental Reasons
by Charlie Plaine, First Edition Design Consultant • April 9th
The newest Referee card from The Next Generation makes the Alpha Quadrant the place to be for First Edition games.

Aurulent Gambit
by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 6th
...and now for something unexpected...

The Next Generation: Welcome to the Block!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 6th
Find out exactly what's available for use in block, how block tournaments are going to work, and a little bit about the whys, the whens, and the future of block.

Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 1 of 6)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 5th
The new biggest virtual First Edition expansion features the most converted cards to date. Time to eBay some cardboard!

March 2012

The Next Generation Release Kit - Limited Quantities!
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 31st
Get a TNG Kit for your Release Tournament, but act fast, because we have limited quantities available!

Are You Ready? It's The Next Generation!
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • March 26th
“...to boldly go where no one has gone before.”

January 2012

First Edition and The Future
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 23rd
Chairman Charlie Plaine outlines plans for the next few years of First Edition design, development, and organized play.

Twenty-Seven New Promos are Printable Today!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 1st
As it's the first Monday in January, we're proud to release printable versions twenty-seven (27) promos. Enjoy the options brought to you by these newly printable AIs!

November 2011

Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 3 of 3)
by James Cream, Staff Writer • November 28th
A review of the final two 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.

U.S.S. Akira - The New Standard For Fed Decks?
by Tim Davidson, Staff Writer • November 26th
A strategic review of the cool new universal Akira-class from the Resistance of Futile set.

Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 2 of 3)
by J, Staff Writer • November 23rd
A peek at the 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.

A Tale of Two No-Ones
by Patrick Tye, Guest Writer; with input from Creative Development • November 22nd
The story behind the Creative team process for two universal personnel in the Resistance is Futile expansion.

Resistance is Futile! Now Available!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 22nd
It's time to celebrate fifteen years since First Contact with Resistance is Futile! Download it now!

Through the Temporal Vortex - The Results
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • November 21st
The correct answers are here, and the winners are announced. Congrats to our three winners!

Warp Speed Ahead
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 14th
Everyone's in on the First Contact party. A Resistance is Futile spoiler with decklist!

Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 1 of 3)
by J, Staff Writer • November 9th
A peek at the 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.

Through the Temporal Vortex
by Chris Lobban, Starfleet Historian • November 4th
A chance to look back into the past at the original First Contact expansion... and maybe win some prizes while you're there.

Resistance is Futile!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 3rd
Celebrating the Fifteenth Anniversary of the release of First Contact, the Continuing Committee is proud to bring you Resistance is Futile, releasing Tuesday, November 22nd.

August 2011

Homefront II Release Day!
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • August 5th
Surprise! New Expansion!

July 2011

Tigan for Two (Thousand Eleven)
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
Ezri Tigan makes a trio of appearances on the 2011 World Championship virtual promos foils for 1E, 2E and Tribbles!

June 2011

Creative Team Members Needed
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 1st
If others would tremble before your encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek, then you might be a great fit for one of our new Creative Team positions!

May 2011

2011 Continentals Promos
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 30th
Find out what virtual promos will be up for grabs at our 2011 Continental Championships!

April 2011

1E Rules Updated for Shades of Gray
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master • April 16th
The release of Shades of Gray brings an updated Current Rulings Document (CRD), as well as updates to several of the OTF documents.

Shades of Gray is Here!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
The third virtual expansion for First Edition, Shades of Gray, is here!

Shades of Gray: Flash Back to Win!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
Win a $10 Gift Certificate to Miniature Market just for playing First Edition!

Prepare for Warp Speed Transfer
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • April 14th
If you thought a Near Warp Transport could be frightening you haven't seen what a Warp Speed Transfer can do for (or against) your deck.

The Arsenal: Divided
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • April 12th
"Divided they fall," and fall they shall. Yet again, the Arsenal of Minos doesn't fail to deliver on its promise to its potential customers.

Shades of Gray: Duck Blind!
by Chris Castagnetto, Guest Writer • April 11th
Dive in and take a closer look at Duck Blind!

Son'a Observatory
by Andreas Rheinlander, 2010 First Edition World Champion • April 8th
Find out about 2010 First Edition World Champion Andreas Rheinlander's card, Son'a Observatory, in his own words!

Observe... Greatness!
by Jason Robinette, Lead Designer (1E) • April 4th
A look at the super SCIENCE friends, and their amazing ability to do "great" things.

April Fools! Coming in 2011: Living Witness
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 1st
The Continuing Committee is proud to bring you our first digital expansion, Living Witness, coming this summer to online play for both First and Second Edition.

The Many Shades of Gray
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 1st
Find out how one of the worst episodes of The Next Generation helped inspire cards that bring old dilemmas out of the binder.

March 2011

The Alpha and The Omega
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • March 31st
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Particle 010. A Shades of Gray spoiler with decklist!

Flashback'd: Shades of Gray is Coming!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 25th
"Commander Riker is invaded by an alien parasite. It's attacking his brain and nothing can stop it. Can anything save him from a tragic death? Find out, next time on Star Trek: The Next Generation"

Shades of Gray Release Kits - Pre-Order Now!
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 25th
Don't miss out on the Dyson Sphere Door alternate image promo, and requisition your Shades of Gray release kit today!

BaH! To the Future
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 4th
Fight your enemies in more ways than ever before with BaH!, a virtual reprint collection for First Edition.

October 2010

Straight and Steady Now Legal; First Edition Rules Updates
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 29th
The First Edition Current Rulings Document (CRD) and the Conversion Rules Document (CVRD) are updated today to coincide with Straight and Steady becoming legal!

Smooth Like a Klingon's Forehead
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 23rd
While Genetic Engineering wasn't a great thing for the Klingon Empire in the end, it's terrific fodder for our decks. Prepare to inject some Augments into your deck and pave the way to glory.

Minor Straight and Steady Corrections
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 23rd
Regretfully, a few minor errors eluded our proofreading team. On Saturday, October 23rd, a corrected file was updated - grab the latest copy today!

Dial-Up Your Dilemma Pile
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
Remember in the 90s when you could dial-up a phone call, but it meant you couldn't connect to the internet to download your mail? Well then, this dilemma might remind you of that... U.S.S. Voyager style.

Straight and Steady - Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 22nd
The latest virtual expansion for First Edition, Straight and Steady, is now available!

Strategy: Out of Time
by Tim Davidson, Staff Writer • October 19th
A strategic review of the Straight and Steady card Out of Time and a look back at the other time traveling methods.

Provocation
by James Cream, Staff Writer • October 18th
Uncover the conspiracy behind the third 22nd Century Time Location.

The Evolution of Starfleet - Part II
by Stephen R. Sanders, Assistant Designer • October 6th
Find out more about what Starfleet has in store with the upcoming release of Straight and Steady!

The Evolution of Starfleet - Part I
by Stephen R. Sanders, Assistant Designer • October 4th
Find out a little bit about how Starfleet will work once Straight and Steady arrives on October 22nd.

Straight and Steady: Can't Be Afraid of the Wind
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 1st
The second First Edition virtual expansion bring many changes, but just as many opportunities. As Captain Archer once said, "We can't be afraid of the wind."

Straight and Steady Release Kits - Limited Time Only!
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 1st
Don't miss your chance to get a limited edition alternate image foil of Antaak with your Straight and Steady release kit!

August 2010

Homefront now available
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • August 6th
First Edition has a new mini-expansion now available!

June 2010

Insidious Dilemmas from the Delta Quadrant in Life From Lifelessness
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 14th
New dilemmas are exciting for First Edition players in a way that can't be compared with Second Edition. First Edition players have fixed dilemma piles, so we are always looking for a new combo that can hold our opponent back. Well, here are some new dilemmas that can do just that.

Falow, the Chula Champion
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 12th
Falow is unique because he happens to be a Gamma Quadrant Non-Aligned personnel. What does that mean? Well it means plenty...

Life From Lifelessness Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 11th
It's been a long wait, but First Edition fans can rejoice with the arrival of the first virtual expansion created by The Continuing Committee.

New Search Engine
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • June 11th
More new toys for First Edition.

The Story of Some Cards
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 4th
Find out how a trio of universal personnel came to be part of Life From Lifelessness.

Sela and Romulan 'Reunification'
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • June 1st
Some things in this world just seem to go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Cookies and milk. Sela and her obsession with the Federation.

May 2010

First Edition Card-List Overhaul
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 17th
It's the beginning of a new era for First Edition... and a new era means new toys.

Life From Lifelessness Arrives June 11th
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 14th
Life From Lifelessness marks the start of a new era for First Edition when it arrives on Friday, June 11, 2010!

November 2009

New Icons for First Edition
by Seth Claybrook • November 9th
New icons on First Edition cards? Here is a quick briefing on these latest additions to the game.

Benjamin Sisko - Traumatized by the Borg
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • November 2nd
We all remember the Next Generation episode where Locutus stole our hearts, probably the most evil thing ever done to a Star Trek character. That episode inspired the background for Benjamin Sisko. It's fitting that this persona is in the XV set alongside the persona of Picard just rescued from the collective.

October 2009

I.K.C. Qam-Chee - Fat Chancellor's Sleigh
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 30th
Do we really need another Klingon Vor'cha Ship? Some of you might think that we do. I'd feel the same if I was told there was a new Romulan D'deridex coming out. However, this is a Chancellor's Warship and it's totally tricked out.

K'mpec: The Fat Chancellor
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 28th
K'mpec from the Premiere set turned out to be pretty decent to use 'til now. He's a Chancellor, valid for Assign Mission Specialists, and generally a good two-skill personnel. In the XV Set, he gets the full treatment to make him worthy of any Klingon Deck.

Captain Kirk and His True Love
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 27th
What would Captain Kirk be without the Starship Enterprise? It's like peanut butter without the jelly, or cream cheese without bagels. So how could this article be complete without reviewing both of these new virtual cards?

15th Anniversary Collection: Chain of Command
by Seth Claybrook, First Edition Graphic Designer • October 23rd
Chain of Command is the first set of brand new virtual cards for First Edition. Each card features artwork that extends beyond the image box. Read on to find out clues about the forthcoming cards...

Kathryn Janeway, Before She Got Lost
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 23rd
Everyone remembers that first episode of Voyager. Now you can relive it again by playing the Captain Janeway based on that episode.

Shinzon: The Picard That Became a Reman
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
First Edition gets Shinzon as part of The Continuing Committee's XV Set entitled "Chain of Command." This card will change the way you build your Romulan Deck. Amazing what a poor little rejected clone of a Federation Captain was able to do.

The Scimitar: The Reman Answer to Every Other Ship
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
Flagship of the General Shinzon who led the Reman forces. You'll want this ship to lead your forces as well once you see what it can do for your deck.

15th Anniversary Release Kits Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 19th
Tournament directors that have run at least one sanctioned tournament may purchase the release kit for The 15th Anniversary Collection.

The 15th Anniversary Collection
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 16th
The 15th Anniversary Collection arrives on Friday, November 6, 2009.

September 2009

Last Chance to Decide the Things Past!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 26th
Just four polls left for you to help decide which cards will appear in Things Past!

August 2009

First Edition Virtual Cards
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • August 28th
The First Edition design team is looking for feedback on what upcoming virtual cards should focus on. This is your chance to shape the future of the game.

Tournament Kits and V-Promo Schedule
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • August 21st
Revealed at GenCon, The Continuing Committee is proud to announce that future prize kits will include new foil v-promo cards. Also detailed is the schedule for release and distribution of all v-promo cards.

July 2009

What McKenzie Can Do For Starfleet...
by Stephen R Sanders, Staff Writer • July 17th
A look at how Fiona McKenzie can help First Edition Starfleet decks.

April 2009

Tribunal of Q
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • April 16th
Just in time for Regional Season, the first Virtual Promo for First Edition arrives... and it promises to change the game for the better.

First Edition Virtual Promos
by Seth Claybrook, First Edition Graphic Designer • April 14th
We are fast approaching the release of brand new virtual cards for First Edition. Take a look at the new Virtual Promotional Icon for First Edition.

February 2009

First Edition Updates!
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • February 27th
Lions (Personas), Tigers (Special Downloads) and Bears (Hi-Res Files), Oh My!

December 2008

Quark, Son of Keldar
by David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
Quark, linked in holy matri-money? With his blushing bride, Quark Son of Keldar is half of the most powerful married couple in the game.

I Hate Stefan DeSeve
by David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
I have always hated Stefan DeSeve. So what is he good for?

Tough Little Ship
by 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!

Tacking Into the Wind
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
You stole my battleship! Identity Crisis spoiler.

Future Imperfect
by Seth Claybrook, Packaging Aficionado • December 15th
The Continuing Committee has created unique expansion icons to help differentiate older sets. Take a peek into the thought process behind the design of these new icons.

The First Couple of Identity Crisis
by 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.

The Emissary: Not Just for Bajorans Anymore
by David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
Your favorite Creole-cooking Starfleet Captain also doubles as your favorite Bajoran religious figure.

Kira, Kira, Kira
by David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
With so many versions of Kira available (this and one other from First Edition, not including The Intendant; and ten backwards-compatible versions in Second Edition, including one virtual card), why should you pick this one?

November 2008

Romulans Gone Rogue
by Adam Warpinski, Staff Writer • November 24th
Romulans... they are green and sneaky. But what happens when, like chameleons, they change they color?

Garak to the Rescue
by 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!

The Captivating Ilon Tandro
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
A captivating personality goes a long way for any dignitary, even a fictional one from the Star Trek universe. Identity Crisis spoiler!

Referee Icon Reprints
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 19th
This week, The Continuing Committee is releasing fully tournament legal reprints of Q's Tent and all of the First Edition Referee-icon cards.

The Power of Purple - Part II
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 12th
Long before the Vidiians and Hirogen got their spiffy super outposts, there was another...

The Power of Purple - Part I
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • November 12th
Overseer Odo rocks. Once upon a time, the Alliance did, too (back when they still had cloaking devices). Take a second look at this week's first Identity Crisis card.

Data and Picard: Android, Captain, Civilians, Spies
by David Runyon, Staff Writer • November 8th
Need a Romulan version of Jadzia Dax? Need a Civilian Android with more than one skill? Need a good reason to wear a burlap robe to a Star Trek convention? Look no further than Data and Picard.

Major Rakal: Empaths in Disguise
by David Runyon, Staff Writer • November 8th
Major Rakal: Not just a surgically-altered-to-look-Romulan half-Betazoid, half-human empath anymore.

Identity Crisis!
by Seth Claybrook, Lead First Edition Graphic Design Volunteer • November 8th
First Edition gets its first virtual expansion! The cards are not new (no gameplay changes), but they do have a whole new look.

May 2008

Virtual Card Policy
by Matt Kirk, Director of Organized Play • May 9th
Guidelines for using printouts in TCC-sanctioned tournament play.