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All Subcategories • General Info • Referee Reprints • Identity Crisis • This Side of Paradise • XV Collection
Life From Lifelessness • Homefront • Straight and Steady • Shades of Gray • Homefront II • Resistance is Futile
The Next Generation • Homefront III • Engage • The Sky's the Limit • Homefront IV • Emissary
The Maquis • 20th Anniversary Collection • The Gamma Quadrant • Crossover • Through the Looking Glass • Star Trek 50
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Metamorphosis • Coming of Age • Ent Collection: Remastered • The Gift • Shattered Mirror • Equilibrium
The Cage • Q Who? • The Neutral Zone • All Our Yesterdays • A Private Little War • Dogs of War
Heroes and Demons • The Trial Never Ended • Second Star to the Right • The Motion Pictures Remastered • Paradise Lost • Nemesis
Ships of the Line • Showdown: Four Lights
March 2024
A Page of Kirasby Ross Fertel, Fellow of Bajor • March 12th
With the Organized Play Promos for 2024, we have a ninth Kira Nerys. Let us take a look at this first 'page' of Kiras in First Edition.
February 2024
A Page of Troisby Ross Fertel, Chimed • February 2nd
With Showdown: Four Lights, we have a ninth Deanna Troi. Let us take a look at this first 'page' of Trois in First Edition.
December 2023
Showdown: Four Lights is Tournament Legalby Ross Fertel, Showed Up • December 15th
The latest set, Showdown: Four Lights is Tournament legal. Find out some behind the scenes secrets as you print out your cards.
Showdown: Four Lights is Releasedby Ross Fertel, Released • December 8th
The latest set, Showdown: Four Lights, is released today. let's look at the final volley of cards revealed.
Showdown: Four Lights AND Showdown: Four Lights Supplemental Available Now!by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 8th
It's 2 for 1 day, as both Showdown: Four Lights and Showdown: Four Lights Supplemental release today! 35 new cards, 27 high-resolution reprints, and 2 pre-constructed decks are all just a few clicks away.
A Big Hand for the Little Guysby Paddy Tye, Legate • December 7th
Bring a mop and bucket for this moist donkey feline...
The Light Show, Part IIby Charlie Plaine, Human • December 4th
Spoilers continue for Showdown: Four Lights as we enter Federation week. Check out this article for information about their themes, mechanics, and their pre-constructed deck: Chains of Command.
November 2023
The Light Show, Part Iby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 27th
Welcome to spoilers for Showdown: Four Lights, the latest virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee. This week, we focus on the new Cardassian themes, and their pre-constructed deck: Chains of Captivity.
August 2023
Ships of the Line is Tournament Legalby Ross Fertel, Wall of Ships • August 18th
Just in time for Worlds, Ships of the Line is tournament legal for all events today!
Distracting Technologyby Johannes Klarhauser, Kaiser • August 8th
You didn't really want to play those cards anyway, did you?
Ships of the Lineby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 4th
Ships of the Line, featuring 18 new First Edition cards all about ships, is heading your way on Friday, August 11th. Read this article for a preview!
February 2023
Nemesis is Tournament Legalby Ross Fertel, Nemesis to None! • February 17th
Find out what other strategies and decktypes benefit from the latest set.
The Voice over the Echoby Daniel Matteson, Not an Evil Twin • February 10th
With Nemesis now fully released, Daniel takes a look at the new versions of the Enterprise-E bridge crew.
April 5th, 2063by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • February 9th
"It is one of the pivotal moments in human history, Doctor. You get to make first contact with an alien race, and after you do, everything begins to change."
All Hands to Battle Stations!by Dan Hamman, Lead Designer • February 8th
A trio of cards from Nemesis present some interesting deck building options.
Yes, I Know... The Borgby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • February 7th
Daniel takes a look at two iconic Borg moments from Star Trek: First Contact, hopefully soon to become iconic cards.
Make a Difference Again with the First Next Generationby Brian Sykes, Rookie Designer • February 6th
A New Warp Core Card Brings Old Cards Out of the Binder and Opens Up New Possibilities
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Remanby Paddy Tye, Eco Warrior • February 2nd
"Just because something's old doesn't mean you throw it away." Geordi La Forge - Relics
January 2023
The Echo Over the Voiceby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 27th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce Nemesis, a new virtual expansion containing 54-cards from the TNG-era films.
September 2022
Paradise Lost is Tournament Legalby Ross Fertel, Found • September 2nd
The latest expansion from the Continuing Committee, Paradise Lost, is tournament legal! You could color in the lines of Khan and Sybok but you can do more ....
August 2022
Paradise Lost Releases Todayby Ross Fertel, Untranslated • August 26th
The latest expansion from the Counting Committee, Paradise Lost, releases today! Take a look at the unrevealed cards.
Will this convince you my vision was true?by Paddy Tye, The Almighty.... and yes I have ID • August 25th
“Join my quest.” “What is it you seek?” “What you seek. What all men have sought since time began… the ultimate knowledge. To find it, we’ll need a starship.”
Sybok's Recruitment Driveby Paddy Tye, Army recruitment officer • August 24th
"Release this pain. Release it! ...This pain has poisoned your soul for a long time. Now you've taken the first step. The other steps we'll take together."
Take me down to Paradise City, where the land is dry and the locals are grittyby Paddy Tye, Nimbus III settler • August 22nd
"I can't believe you'd kill me for a field full of empty holes." "It's all I have." "Your pain runs deep."
Slipping you the Eel (part two)by Paddy Tye, Eel Controlled Automaton • August 17th
"Your excellency, have you been listening?"
Slipping you the Eel (part one)by Paddy Tye, Ceti Alpha Five's Only Remaining Indigenous Lifeform • August 15th
"Does it have to be completely lifeless?"
Retrieved from the Cutting Room Floor by Paddy Tye, Mustachioed Colonel • August 14th
“Suppose you precipitate a full-scale war?” “In that case, Mr. President, we can clean their chronometers.”
Prodigaestby Ross Fertel, Lavisherer • August 13th
Use logic to figure out what you'll see in new versions of old friends.
Paradise Lost, Paradise Foundby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 12th
Find out if it's truly better to rule in hell than to serve in heaven with Paradise Lost, a new, 36-card virtual First Edition expansion releasing on Friday, August 26th.
June 2022
naDev thlInganpu' tu'lu'by Chris Heard, Decipher.com Writer • June 23rd
The seventh of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
Looking for God in All the Right Placesby Kim and Allen Gould, Decipher.com Writers • June 22nd
The sixth of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
What Does God Need With A Reprint?by Paddy Tye, Creative Team Manager and Hand of God • June 22nd
"Jim, you don't ask the Almighty for his ID!"
Access Grantedby Chris Heard, Decipher.com Writer • June 21st
The fifth of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
Beyond Kolinahrby Chris Heard, Decipher.com Writer • June 20th
The fourth of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
Thar Be Whales!by Kim and Allen Gould, Decipher.com Writers • June 19th
The third of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
Not Quite Domesticated by Khan, Superhuman Augment • June 18th
“Tell me… where may I find James Kirk?”
Fire At Willby Chris Heard, Decipher.com Writer • June 18th
The second of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
In the Beginning...by Chris Heard, Decipher.com Writer • June 17th
The first of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
The Search for Spoilersby Kimberly Gould, Decipher.com Writer • June 17th
Enjoy this throwback word search originally posted on Decipher.com to celebrate the release of The Motion Pictures.
The Motion Pictures Remasteredby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 17th
20 years after it's original release, The Continuing Committee celebrates Decipher's final full-sized First Edition expansion with The Motion Pictures Remastered.
January 2022
A Special Preview for 2022by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 1st
Happy New Year, First Edition fans! We've got a special preview of our next expansion for you - The Motion Pictures Remastered!
December 2021
Second Star to the Right Releaseby Ross Fertel, Classily Trained • December 17th
Print out the latest set for First Edition and embrace the awesomeness that is the first six Star Trek motion pictures, give or take seventeen minutes.
Tuesday Is Still Dilemma Dayby Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer • December 14th
Kaiser brings another spoiler for Second Star to the Right to his YouTube channel!
Just For Top Brassby Paddy Tye, Fleet Admiral • December 13th
KIRK: What are we doing here? McCOY: Maybe they're throwing us a retirement party.
Qo’noS Calling!by This is Brigadier Paddy, Speaking for the High Council • December 9th
“There has been an incident on Praxis. However everything is under control. We have no need for assistance. Obey treaty stipulations and remain outside the Neutral Zone. This transmission ends now.”
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrowby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • December 8th
Have we not heard the chimes at midnight?
Prodigalerby Ross Fertel, Lavish • December 7th
Use logic to figure out what you'll see in new versions of old friends.
Tuesday Is Dilemma Dayby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 7th
Johannes Klarhauser (Kaiser) has spoilers for a new dilemma from Second Star to the Right.
Straight On 'Til Morningby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • December 6th
30 years ago, we saw the final adventure of the crew of The Original Series in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered country. Today, we celebrate that adventure with the announcement of Second Star to the Right.
November 2021
A More Second Edition Way to Dilemmaby Ross Fertel, Waiting a Second • November 10th
The latest set for First Edition., The Trial Never Ended, enhances a strategy that makes First Edition a little more like Second Edition.
The Trial Never Ended Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 1st
Q is back with 9 new virtual cards in The Trial Never Ended, available now!
October 2021
A Second Qhanceby Q, Omnipotent Being/Dilemma • October 27th
A tale of a card born, shackled, and born again.
Miss Qby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 26th
Yesterday, you got to see the replacements for the first two functions of the original Q-Flash. Today, meet the third.
Q is Dead! Long Live Q!by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 25th
Humanity's trial by the Q continues, now featuring 9 new First Edition cards with The Trial Never Ended. Find out how an old Q learned a few new tricks inside!
July 2021
Card Extras Remastered - Darmokby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 7th
Part eight of an eight-part series.
Card Extras Remastered - Hippocratic Oathby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 6th
Part seven of an eight-part series.
Card Extras Remastered - Husnock Outpostby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 5th
Part six of an eight-part series.
OTSD Remastered Releases Todayby Ross Fertel, Staff Writer • July 5th
The Official Tournament Sealed Deck Remastered is here for your downloading and printing needs! The art and words are better than you remember!
Card Extras Remastered - Make Us Goby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 4th
Part five of an eight-part series.
Card Extras Remastered - Space-Time Portalby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 3rd
Part four of an eight-part series.
Nothing if not persistent by Grebnedlog, Looking for things • July 3rd
We look for things, things to make us go!
Card Extras Remastered - Hide and Seekby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 2nd
Part three of an eight-part series.
Card Extras Remastered - Armus: Sticky Situationby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • July 1st
Part two of an eight-part series.
How Upstanding Are You?by Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer • July 1st
Scientific diplomacy always has risk.
June 2021
Card Extras Remastered - Spacedoorby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • June 30th
Part one of an eight-part series.
I Wonder How Many People Will Get These References*by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 30th
Mmm, what'd you say? Mmm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did Mmm, what'd you say? Mmm, that it's all for the best? Of course it is
Remastering a Classicby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 28th
The Continuing Committee's Department of First Edition is thrilled to bring you Official Tournament Sealed Deck Remastered, coming to you in glorious high-resolution on Monday, July 5th.
Dogs of War and Heroes and Demons Release Kits!by Brian S, Director of Operations • June 18th
Celebrate the release of Dogs of War and Heroes and Demons with release kits!
April 2021
Cats of Peaceby Ross Fertel, Playing with Yarn • April 2nd
With Dogs of War being Street legal today, there are options outside the final arc of Deep Space Nine.
March 2021
I would promise the Breen the entire Alpha Quadrant....by Cristoffer Wiker & Paddy Tye, A Pair of Thots • March 28th
...if I thought it would help win this war!
Dogs of War Releaseby Ross Fertel, Wardog • March 26th
Dogs of War, the most recent expansion from the Continuing Committee, releases today.
Why Would We Be Involved With These People?by Paddy Tye, Dogs of War designer • March 26th
Also known as "That effing Son'a card"
A Secret Meetingby Cristoffer Wiker, Deep in the Omarion Nebula • March 25th
Incoming Transmission...
Let Us Take Back Cardassia!by Derrick Marsh, Dogs of War designer • March 23rd
"I call upon Cardassians everywhere... and Bajorans too..."
We All Serveby Cristoffer Wiker, Loyal Servant of The Founders • March 23rd
We pledge our loyalty to the Founders from now until death.
Dogs of War Video Preview!by Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • March 20th
Kevin Jaeger hosts a video preview show for Dogs of War!
Cardassian is Bajoran, Bajoran is Cardassian!by Derrick Marsh, Dogs of War designer • March 19th
"Excuse me. Are you the Judean People's Front?"
A Dog Gone Puzzleby Ross Fertel, Puzzled • March 18th
Take some time out of your day, solve a puzzle and earn yourself a well deserved spoiler for the upcoming set.
Good night, sweet nephew...by Paddy Tye, Dogs of War designer • March 16th
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest in the Divine Treasury...
What Would Brad See - Dogs of War Editionby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • March 13th
We're going to get a little silly here, but at least there's a spoiler at the end.
Cry "Havoc!" and Let Slip the Dogs of War!by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 12th
Dogs of War, a new First Edition virtual expansion celebrating the finale of Deep Space Nine, brings you fifty-four (54) new cards on Friday, March 26th!
March 2021 Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 1st
Today's update brings ten (10) clarifying errata, as well as one new addition to the OTF Ban List and one addition to the Watch List.
New Tournament Promos Series Q (1E) and XXI (2E)by Charlie Plaine, Promo Manager • March 1st
Check out the new Series Q promos for First Edition, and the Series XXI promos for Second Edition, the latter of which was picked by you! These will be available for requisition later this month.
November 2020
November's Balance Team Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • November 2nd
This month's update brings the first set of clarifying errata, one correction and one addition to the ban list.
October 2020
4 Dark Horse All Our Yesterdays Cards that Merit your Attention by Brian Sykes, Meta Analyst • October 28th
These cards may not be the flashiest, or the sexiest, but they bring some meta-altering potential and open the doors for new or revived deck types.
A Private Little War Is Tournament Legalby Ross Fertel, Private Writer • October 23rd
The latest First Edition Set came out last Friday, is tournament legal today though will probably begin appearing in games tomorrow.
A Private Little War Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 16th
A Private Little War is now available for free and immediate download. Enjoy the new cards!
September 2020
Your Will Be Doneby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 28th
Last year, the Will of the Collective gave us Yarnek and Examine Morality. But you also gave the design team for A Private Little War some ideas...
A Private Little Tiradeby Ross Fertel, Ranting Mad • September 26th
We asked Ross to do a puzzle for the next set. He submitted a multi paragraph diatribe about ... several topics. Yeah, we'll need to talk with him.
A Private Little Warby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 25th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce A Private Little War, featuring sixty-three (63) new First Edition virtual cards, coming on October 16th, 2020.
A Private Little War Release Kits Now Availableby Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • September 25th
Celebrate the arrival of Original Series Klingons with a release kit for A Private Little War, now available but in limited quantities.
Promo-a-Week - Sleeper Trapby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • September 21st
When you can catch your opponent...asleep.
Promo-a-Week: Liberationby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • September 14th
A key mission in many Delta Quadrant decks gets a new, high resolution update with this week's promo-a-week choice: Liberation.
Tournament Debriefingby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • September 11th
Stop. Collaborate and Listen.
Promo Friday: Chula: The Gameby James Heaney, First Edition Rules Master • September 4th
Let's talk about the best Chula dilemma, Bortz-style.
April 2020
The Neutral Zone Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • April 3rd
The Neutral Zone, featuring fifty-four (54) new First Edition cards, is now available for free and immediate download.
SIQpu'bogh bIj!by Daniel Matteson, ghItlh ghom HoD • April 1st
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March 2020
No Hand Lukeby Paddy Tye, Hand of the Praetor and Warden of the Neutral Zone • March 31st
No, this isn't about Star Wars....
We Welcome Our Robot Overlordsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 27th
It’s good to be the king, err…Emperor!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Dilemma Editionby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • March 25th
Seeding dilemmas has been turned up-side down by this fun Objective.
Up Yer Shaft!by Paddy Tye, Hand of the Praetor and Warden of the Neutral Zone • March 23rd
What other presents are in store for this set?
Two Sides of the Puzzleby Kaufman, Puzzled • March 22nd
Solve a puzzle during your lunch break and get an exclusvie spoiler.
The Neutral Zone Release Kits Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 20th
Celebrate the arrival of Original Series Romulans with a release kit for The Neutral Zone, now available but in limited quantities.
The Neutral Zoneby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • March 20th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce The Neutral Zone, featuring fifty-four (54) new virtual cards, coming on April 3rd, 2020.
What Would Brad See - Neutral Zone Editionby Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager • March 18th
A sneak peek at the next First Edition expansion set - if you can decipher the hints.
January 2020
Borgasmic: A beginner deck for the Borgby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager & Q Who? Designer • January 20th
Testing out those troublesome TNG Borg
Q Who Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 17th
Q Who, the eighteen (18) card expansion for First Edition focusing on TNG Borg, is now available for free and immediate download.
Gift of the Tormentorby Niall Matthew, Co-lead designer, and expert finger snapper • January 15th
The Borg get an unusual assist from an omnipotent being...
A Cube, By Any Other Nameby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • January 13th
"We have analysed your defensive capabilities as being unable to withstand us. If you defend yourselves, you will be punished"
Q-Who?, A Retrospectiveby Niall Matthew, Watching an episode 2005 times. • January 12th
Niall shares his love for this iconic episode.
The Ultimate Userby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • January 10th
Q Who?, an eighteen (18) card virtual expansion for First Edition, is coming next Friday, January 17th. And it's bringing [TNG] Borg to the game!
November 2019
Some Very Special Promo Cardsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • November 18th
The Continuing Committee marks life events for our members in our own special way.
October 2019
Promos Without Bordersby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • October 21st
The Continuing Committee is proud to officially announce the debut of borderless virtual promos. We've got a total of thirty-six (36) promos between First and Second Edition. Find out more in the article.
July 2019
Future Pike Instructs People at K7by James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • July 3rd
An article outlining a General Order 7 deck that utilizes Sherman's Peak.
June 2019
I Know Why "The Cage" Plants Singby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 28th
Building a Federation deck around Preserver Obelisk
Printable Card Updated Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 28th
The semi-annual update to printable cards is delayed by two weeks, until Monday, July 15th.
The Cage Now Legal and Block Core Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 28th
Today, The Cage is legal in all formats, and with it comes a large update to the Core Block List.
Going Nativeby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 26th
Just who are the Preserver Obelisk's "natives", anyway?
The Cage Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 21st
The latest First Edition virtual expansion, The Cage, is now available for immediate and free download!
Romance on the Trading Postby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 18th
Has someone already made a Love Boat joke?
Monologuingby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 16th
"Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before!"
Return to Talos IV (If Memory Serves)by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 14th
Travel within the Talos system is prohibited by Starfleet
Tales of Utopia Planetia: Clandestine Searchby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 13th
Take a look at the design history - and some of the design discussions around - a new mission from The Cage!
All Aboard for Gene's Wagon Train!by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 10th
Risk. Is. Our. Business.
Opening The Cageby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 7th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce The Cage, a sixty-three (63) card virtual expansion for First Edition, releasing on June 21st, 2019.
The Cage Release Kits Now Availableby Dan H amman, Warehouse Manager • June 7th
Celebrate the launch of the Original Series block with a release kit for The Cage, available now in limited quantities.
May 2019
Self-Control Unleashedby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • May 6th
What's a Wagon Train To The Stars without a few monsters along the trail?
April 2019
Errata for the Beginning of Aprilby Matthew Zinno, Lirpa Owner • April 1st
Aim is taken at the 22nd Century powerhouse
March 2019
Errata Marches Onwardby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • March 4th
I'm happy to say that one of these cards sucks.
January 2019
January 2019 Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • January 23rd
Check out all of the new promos available in tournament kits as well as the newly printable promos recently made available.
December 2018
Ending Backwards Compatibilityby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • December 29th
Backwards compatible cards will no longer be legal for First Edition events as of Monday, February 4th, 2019.
Equilibrium: Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 28th
Equilibrium, nine (9) new Trill-themed First Edition cards, is now available for free and immediate download!
Finding Dax’s Equilibrium by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • December 27th
How do you diagnose a sick symbiont?
The Wedding Coupleby Maggie Geppert, Trilled to Be Here • December 25th
Working with Charlie and Chris on this set was a real gift.
An Achievement Ideaby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 24th
In which I make a case that we need a Female-related achievement to celebrate Lela's arrival in Equilibrium.
The Host that Time Forgotby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • December 22nd
Dax's Valeyard?
Find Your Equilibriumby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 21st
We're not quite done yet, First Edition fans. Nine (9) Trill-themed cards are coming your way on December 28th with Equilibrium!
November 2018
Bomb's Away!by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 30th
Learn about the latest addition to the Second Edition Design lexicon.
The Gift: Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • November 9th
The Gift, nine (9) new cards focused on the Delta Quadrant, is now available for free and immediate download!
Kazon Fruit Bowlby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • November 8th
The first couple of the Kazon Collective return for more subterfuge.
On the Huntby Charlie Plaine, First Edition Designer • November 7th
One of the most requested cards for Hirogen has been a second play engine. Hirogen Hunt: Coordinated Effort is that card.
The very long queue at the Delta Quadrant Apple storeby Paddy Tye, aka KazonPADD, First Edition Creative Manager • November 6th
Twenty Years in the making....
Homesteadby ChadC, Staff Writer • November 5th
Trekcc has a new expansion called "The Gift." Homestead is one of the goodies contained within ....
The Vulcan Hello Againby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • November 5th
In a regular monthly update, several Vulcan cards receive errata and re-enter circulation.
What's this about Gifts? I have a return! by Matthew Zinno, Head of Errata • November 2nd
Design has brought you a DQ set called The Gift, releasing shortly. The Errata Team has a DQ Gift for you as well.
Announcing The Giftby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • November 2nd
We've got an early holiday present for you! Today, we're announcing The Gift, a nine (9) card boutique expansion themed around the Delta Quadrant.
October 2018
Enterprise Collection Remasteredby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • October 26th
Revisit the first appearances of the Starfleet affiliation with the release of Enterprise Collection Remastered!
2018 World Championship Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 5th
Join the Chairman's Challenge, starting today! Or just take a peek at this year's gorgeous World Championship promos!
August 2018
Coming of Age: Evolutionby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • August 25th
What are the next steps after using the Coming of Age starter decks?
June 2018
Redemptionby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 29th
“Today I am a Warrior. I must show you my heart. I travel the river of blood. The battle is mine. I crave only the blood of the enemy. The bile of the vanquished flows over my hands.”
The Next Phaseby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 25th
"If our intent were aggression, you would not be here now."
Second Chancesby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 22nd
Introducing Coming of Age and a second bite of the cherry for Continuing Mission decks!
Far away from home, in need of some therapyby James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • June 14th
When you're stranded far from home you may just need some Group Therapy to hold things together.
May 2018
Metamorphosis Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • May 4th
Metamorphosis brings sixty-three (63) new cards to First Edition, and is available for free download today!
The Vedek and the Schemerby Matthew Zinno, Esteemed Writer • May 1st
Some cards metamorphose more than others.
April 2018
Sokath! His Eyes Uncovered!by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 29th
Temba, his arms open
Curator Quarrenby Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer • April 27th
Meet Quarren, the curator of the Museum of Kyrian History.
Even Better Than the Real Thingby Maggie Geppert, Conversion Fangirl • April 25th
Check out some of the cards that got an upgrade during their conversion.
The Doctor's Fake Newsby Revised Charlie, Revised Chairman • April 23rd
The so called "Doctor" is claiming Voyager and Killer Janeway were friendly visitors and not bloodthirsty warlords. Quirky Quarren and the Lyin' Doctor's story is FAKE NEWS! Voyager and her crew of murders are the worst villains in our history. SAD!
The Jack Pack Inside Trackby Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer • April 20th
The "Jack Pack" catches flack for being out of whack, but having kicked back and had a snack, they're back in Metamorphosis and on track.
Under Pressureby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 18th
Pressure... pushing down on me, pressing down on you
That's a Stupid Question!by Daniel Matteson, Admiral (as far as you know) • April 16th
You'd be surprised how well it works!
The End of An Eraby Allen Gould, Metamorphosis Lead • April 13th
It's the end of conversions as we know it. I feel fine.
Metamorphosis Release Kits Now Availableby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 13th
Celebrate the release of Metamorphosis with a release kit, available now for requisition in the promenade.
The Future of First Edition Designby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 1st
Let's take a look and see what the future has in store for First Edition design!
March 2018
New Tournament Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 2nd
Check out the new tournament promos available for requisition in the Promenade; Series M for First Edition, and Series XVII for Second Edition are now available!
January 2018
Cold Front Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • January 12th
The latest First Edition expansion, Cold Front, is now available.
An Open Letter to Dan Hammanby Ross Fertel, Watcher on the Water • January 10th
Read about a huge hiccup that happened very very early in what came to be known as Cold Front
Distant Controlby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • January 9th
With Cold Front, 22nd-Century Romulans get a mindbending new way to play!
22nd-Century Ladiesby Matthew Zinno, Socializing with the Staff Writer • January 6th
Comfort Women talks about [22] [NA] females. Let's meet some of them.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Ezri?by Michael Moskop, Designer • January 5th
A good Dax is easy to find. Making a good Ezri Dax is much trickier.
December 2017
A Funny Thing Happened on my Way to the Forumby Kaufman, Shaken, Puzzler • December 29th
Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. The spoiler I was going to bring you, not so much.
Talking With Targs - An Interview with Bosharby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager and part-time Dr Doolittle • December 28th
Exclusive interview with the star of Enterprise episodes "Affliction" and "Divergence"
Comfort Womenby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • December 25th
James Heaney introduces a new card from Cold Front - Comfort Women!
He Has The Lobesby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • December 24th
2010 called. They want their download rule back.
It's Cold Outsideby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • December 22nd
Cold Front, the third and final expansion in the 22nd-century block, is releasing January 12th.
December Errata: My Mind to Your Mindby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • December 4th
Errata for Vulcan Mindmeld and some friends.
Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 - Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 1st
Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 is now available for free and immediate download.
November 2017
The 24 (or so) People You'll Meet in the Nekrit Expanseby Charlie Plaine, Has Seen Things, Has Done Things • November 30th
For today's Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 preview card deck, I attempt to answer a simple question: what's the smallest set of personnel that can beat the most popular dilemmas today?
I'm Hunting Wabbitsby Charlie Plaine, Dreaming About 1E Decks • November 29th
Another day, another Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 preview card! Today, led Mellis lead you in an Hirogen Hunt!
Did You Remember Where We Parked?by Charlie Plaine, Having Nightmares About 1E Decks • November 28th
In today's Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 preview article, meet the Federation President from Star Trek IV: Hiram Roth!
A Little Bit of This, and That, and That...by Charlie Plaine, Regretting This Plan • November 27th
A new HQ card from Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 rewards you for packing as many property logos onto your personnel as you can. How many can you get in a Federation deck?
Galactic Rainbow Brite, in Piecesby Charlie Plaine, Questionably Good at Building Decks • November 26th
See a new event, Planet of Galactic Peace, from Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 along with a new jump start deck that is just weird.
Mo'Lak is Not a Fan of Six-Sided Tingsby Charlie Plaine, Big Fan of Cubes • November 25th
What'll you do with a drunken Klingon? Go hunting space monsters!
Announcing Warp Pack: Holiday 2017!by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • November 24th
Enjoy a holiday surprise with nine (9) new First Edition cards in Warp Pack: Holiday 2017!
October 2017
Nth Degree Release Kits in the Promenadeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 23rd
Requisition a Nth Degree Release Kit Today!
September 2017
Star Trek @ 51by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • September 30th
A year on from the 50th anniversary, how have the cards from the 1E anniversary set changed the game?
Vulcan Spiesby James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • September 19th
A Vulcan deck using IDIC: Courage of the V'Shar
Vulcan Scheming of a White Christmasby Charlie Plaine, Live Long and Prosper Lead Designer • September 17th
Not sure what to do with the new Vulcan affiliation? Use this deck based on the Schemes of the High Command as a starting point!
We're the Syrranites. We Don't Lie.by Matthew Zinno, Logical Designer • September 15th
An in-depth look at the cards which make up the Syrranite sect.
All Vulcans Allowedby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 12th
Step 1, play your Vulcans. Step 2, get your Vulcans to the spaceline. Step 3, Logic!
Live Long and Prosper Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • September 1st
Live Long and Prosper is now available.
August 2017
Peace and Long Lifeby Charlie Plaine, Lead Designer • August 11th
Live Long and Prosper, the second expansion in the 22nd-century block, will release on Friday, September 1st.
July 2017
The Seven Cards You'll Meet on Vulcanby Kaufman, Staff Writer • July 24th
Before we look forward to the wonders of the Pre-Warp pack, let's take a look at those that have come before.
July 2017 Printable Card Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 10th
Thirty-three (33) promos become freely printable as of today.
June 2017
Printable Update Will Be July 10thby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 27th
Due to a holiday in the United States on July 4th, we are delaying the printable card update for July by one week.
Double-0 Sopekby Paddy Tye, Illogical Operative • June 23rd
Cast your goldeneye over the various Intelligence agencies who issue a licence to kill...
The Pre-Warp Pack is Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 23rd
The Pre-Warp Pack, featuring eighteen (18) cards previewing the new Vulcan affiliation, is now available.
Letting Vulcan Crash on Your Couchby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 19th
The Pre-Warp Pack, a set of eighteen (18) First Edition cards offering a preview of the new Vulcan affiliation, will be available Friday, June 23rd.
2016 Volunteer Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 8th
Last year, we made a special set of alternate image promos to thank all of the people that volunteer to the CC. These promos will be printable in just a few weeks, in July. Want a peek?
You’ve Just Been Schism’d!by Michael Moskop, A Bit Embarrassed • June 5th
Question: What do a bunch of card game players and a bunch of podcast listeners have in common? Answer: They are both a bit embarrassed to know way too much about Star Trek The Next Generation.
June Errataby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • June 5th
Three cards come off the ban list, and other changes.
May 2017
One May Errata. Ah-ah-ah. by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • May 1st
A single change, to Habit of Disappearing.
April 2017
Return of the Augmentsby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • April 7th
The Broken Bow Klingons honor the ones who came before.
Core Block Cardlistby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 5th
Find out more about the new Core Block Cardlist.
Broken Bow Has an Errata Supplementby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • April 3rd
Nine errata cards to accompany the new expansion.
March 2017
Make Me Laugh!by Kaufman, Staff Writer • March 31st
Get some inside behind the scenes information on the inner workings of Stewart Rivers.
Broken Bow Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • March 31st
Kick-off the start of the 22nd-century block with Broken Bow, available for free download today!
The Genius of Dan Hammanby Kaufman, Staff Writer • March 30th
Find out what makes those neat MACO's extra neat.
A Brief History of Time Travelby Matthew Zinno, Department of Temporal Investigations • March 29th
An exploration that leads to the latest mechanism for getting out of a time location.
Regenerationby Niall Matthew, Broken Bow intern designer and the inserter of tubules • March 27th
A frozen menace awakens...
Dial D for Dilemmas!by Paddy Tye, Broken Bow designer and perplexing puzzler • March 26th
What fresh quandaries does Broken Bow have in store for us?
An Archer, By Any Other Nameby Prisoner Paddy, Broken Bow designer and In Contempt • March 25th
Oh Boy! Look what trouble Jonathan Archer has leaped into now…
Botany Bay? Botany Bay?!by Charlie Plaine, Poor Chekov Impersonator • March 24th
Meet the new icon that makes its debut in Broken Bow: the Botany Bay icon.
Nobody Expects the Klingon Inquisition!by Paddy Tye, Broken Bow Designer (whose chief weapon is surprise) • March 22nd
Surprise, and fear.
Broken Bow's Block Rotationby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • March 22nd
The release of Broken Bow will trigger the third rotation of the Block card pool.
Known Throughout the Galaxy as the Alien’s Graveyardby Paddy Tye, Broken Bow designer and very camp commandant • March 21st
Gulag, Gulag, Gulag, the prison where I want to be, Pony trekking or camping, Or just watching TV...
Like Peas in a Shuttlepodby Paddy Tye, Broken Bow designer and Broken in many other ways... • March 20th
Everyday I'm shuttlin'
Announcing Broken Bowby Dan Hamman, 1ELead Designer • March 20th
The first expansion in the 22nd Century Block is coming!
Broken Bow Release Kitsby Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • March 20th
Kick off the 22nd Century block with the release of Broken Bow, and make your tournament extra special with a Broken Bow release kit.
December 2016
Late Changes to The Terran Empireby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 29th
A trio of mistakes were noticed late in the release of The Terran Empire expansion, and we were negligent in fixing them efficiently. The changes are now live and listed within.
December Errataby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • December 24th
Six card revisions, including one coming off the ban list.
Backwards Compatible Cards Leaving First Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 12th
As the result of the public vote, Backwards Compatible Cards will be leaving First Edition; details contained in this article.
November 2016
The Terran Empire Release Kitby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • November 26th
Requisition a Terran Empire Release kit for your next 1E Event!
The Terran Empire - Now Availableby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • November 25th
The virtual expansion; The Terran Empire, is now available for immediate download!
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Namedby Ross Fertel, Nomenclative Writer • November 24th
Take a peek behind the scenes and learn how the four cards that are the pinnacle of The Terran Empire came to be named.
Hail to the Dictatorby Ross Fertel, Tyrannical Writer • November 23rd
Welcome to the Terran Empire young man. Someday, you shall rule the known universe!
Conversions: An Analysis - Mirror Phloxby James Cream, Staff Writer • November 22nd
A look at an In a Mirror, Darkly translation.
One Giant Leap Across The Spacelineby Mark, Staff Writer • November 21st
Let's do the time warp again! UFP: One Small Step adds a new dimension (or at least seriously messes with one of the regular dimensions) to using Time Locations.
The Right of Mankindby Dr. Zefram Cochrane, Shaper of History • November 20th
"Never passively allow history to make it's own judgments. Demand that history make the right judgment and direct it, forcefully if needed, to those judgments."
Let's Talk About [Gender]by Ross Fertel, Masculine Writer • November 19th
Take a look at the intimate secrets behind an Andorian and how it will impact lore going forward.
Lost in the Tholian Webby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 18th
The Constitution-class Defiant comes to STCCG.
Vintaak Disappearance Siteby Charlie Plaine, The Terran Empire Assistant Designer • November 18th
The other side of the (card).
It’s a Mexican Invasion! Quick, Build a Wall!by Paddy Tye – He Lies, He Cheats, He Steals • November 17th
An easter egg for the wrestling fans.
Earth 2? A Novel thought.by Ross Fertel, Literate Writer • November 16th
Find out how Mike Sussman's follow up helped shape two important cards in The Terran Empire.
Welcome to the Terran Empireby Dan Hamman, 1E Design Team • November 14th
The Terran Empire is coming - First looks inside!
Promo Series K Errorby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • November 4th
Dr. Gillian Taylor got promoted by accident. We are fixing it!
September 2016
We Have Engaged the Borgby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 30th
The Borg have come to Earth. And the Enterprise-E crew fights back.
I Spit My Last Breath at Thee!by Khan, Inappropriate Inserter of Eels • September 28th
Whose side will you take? Do you have the wits to conquer this very special mission for First Edition?
You Can't Be Afraid of the Windby Mark, Staff Writer • September 26th
"On this site, a powerful engine will be built. An engine that will someday help us to travel a hundred times faster than we can today. Imagine it - thousands of inhabited planets at our fingertips... and we'll be able to explore those strange new worlds, and seek out new life and new civilizations. This engine will let us go boldly... where no man has gone before."
A Card To Capture Your Attentionby Allen Gould, Staff Writer • September 22nd
.. and your personnel.
The Task Force Cliffhangerby Paddy Tye, Drinking with Morn in the Bar • September 20th
What if I told you that there was a deck type to represent the Federation and Klingon Alliance from Deep Space 9?
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It's Off to the Mines We Goby Paddy Tye, Fearless Canary Down Tpit • September 17th
To the mines ya brutes!
Announcing Star Trek 50: Three New Virtual Expansionsby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 16th
Star Trek just had it's 50th birthday, and to celebrate, we have created three brand new, boutique expansions for all of you! One for First Edition, one for Second Edition and one for Tribbles, all under the mantle "Star Trek 50."
Future Volume of Cards – a Pollby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • September 14th
The Continuing Committee is considering making a change in the number of cards it will produce in the future. We wanted to get feedback from the community on this proposed change before we consider implementing it. So what is this change?
August 2016
Project Chandelier – Pre-release Tournament at Worlds in Londonby Paddy Tye, Secret Squirrel and Keeper of “special things” • August 9th
Yet another reason that you really need to get those tickets to London...
July 2016
Printable Card Update - July 2016by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 4th
A dozen new alternate-image promos are now available for printing in today's printable card update.
May 2016
Mirror, Mirror - Commentary Trackby First Edition Staff • May 3rd
A commentary track for the classic Star Trek episode.
Point/Counterpoint: The Future of Backwards Compatible Cardsby Department of First Edition • May 2nd
Today we're discussing the future of Backwards Compatible cards in First Edition. This article contains arguments for keeping them and for removing them, and a survey where you can vote and comment.
April 2016
Through the Looking Glass Release Kitby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 4th
Now is the time to requisition a Through the Looking Glass Release Kit!
March 2016
Through the Looking Glass Now Availableby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • March 25th
The virtual expansions Through the Looking Glass is now available for immediate download!
Chat Transcriptionby Ross Fertel, Trancribing Writer • March 24th
Transcription from the chat room.
Fear Will Keep Them in Lineby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • March 23rd
The brutality of the Mirror Universe, seen through James Kirk's eyes.
An Unexpected Articleby Ross Fertel, Surprising Writer • March 22nd
Find out more about the card you thought wouldn't be in Through the Looking Glass, even more so than the Spanish Inquisition.
An Enemy Among Usby Jason Drake, Talented Designer • March 21st
The plot just got that much more complex.Are you certain you can trust the person across from you?
Surprising New Members of the KCAby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • March 20th
Introducing two new members of the Alliance ... oh, you've met them before?
Anthropologist Wantedby Ross Fertel, Needy Writer • March 19th
We interrupt your regularly scheduled articles to ask for a resident Anthropologist.
Mr. Tucker, Turn on the Nitrousby James Cream, Staff Writer • March 18th
Free playing personnel is always an interesting Enterprise.
Get Back to Where It All Startedby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • March 17th
A look at how we first got to the mirror universe, and some new cards that interact with it.
Do It!by Niall Matthew, All Alone with Seven of Nine • March 16th
Enter the sexecution chamber, as Niall rediscovers a long dormant force in the Delta Quadrant...
A Puzzle, More or Lessby Ross Fertel, Unequaled Writer • March 15th
Help me revisit first grade with a Through the Looking Glass Puzzle.
A Puzzling Spoilerby Ross Fertel, Jigged Writer • March 15th
Have fun with another puzzle for Through the Looking Glass.
Are You Ready?by Thomas Vineberg, Lead Designer • March 14th
To travel Through the Looking Glass...
February 2016
Printable Card Update - February 2016by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 19th
Today's update makes almost thirty (30) new cards printable in all their alternate image glory!
January 2016
Printable Card Update Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 4th
We must unfortunately announce a delay in releasing the printable cards scheduled for January 2016.
November 2015
First Edition and The Future: Part IIby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager and Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 7th
Find out what The Continuing Committee has planned for the next three years of First Edition.
October 2015
Crossover Release Kitsby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 26th
Crossover has been out for a while, but it's not too late to celebrate. Requisition a release kit today!
October First Edition Errataby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • October 7th
We apologize for the late delivery but here is October's Errata for First Edition. A few cards have seen changes with the release of Crossover.
September 2015
Crossover Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 25th
The virtual expansions Crossover and Crossover: Supplemental are now available for immediate download!
The Regent's Flagshipby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 18th
A deck article using one of the new Crossover engines for the KCA.
The Mirror Universe Has Been Targeted for Sexecutionby Niall Matthew, Not Suitable for Readers Under 18 • September 17th
The Intendant embarks on a trail of depraved love making with the latest card for Crossover.
The Intendant's Quartersby Mr. Matthew, Terran Slave 6918-Phi • September 17th
A look at the new site card from the very man who has to keep it tidy.
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friendby Charlie Plaine, Crossover Lead Designer • September 16th
Crossover marks the end of an era as we officially say goodbye to the Star Trek: Customizable Card Game property logo.
Who Wants a Space-brazilian?by Niall Matthew, Matching the Carpet with the Curtains • September 14th
Join the Sexecutioner on a fashionable journey to the Mirror Quadrant as he explores the skill of Barbering
Top Gunby Paddy Tye; Guest Writer, UK Ambassador, and Warden of the North • September 12th
What to plan for when entering the danger zone.
Both Sides of the Mirrorby James Cream, Staff Writer • September 11th
A Terran Empire deck using a few of the new toys from the newest First Edition expansion.
Crossover Build-A-Card by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 10th
Clues to a Crossover spoiler.
That Name Sounds Familiarby Ross Fertel, Renaissance Man • September 9th
What is in a name? Does one's name define who they are or is it who you are that decides your name?
Don't Trust Everyone in the Mirror Universeby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 8th
Rumors and fictions abound in the Mirror Universe. Especially when they're about Crossover spoilers.
Crossover: There And Back Againby Charlie Plaine, Lead Designer • September 7th
Crossover, the first expansion in the Mirror block, is releasing on Friday, September 25th!
August 2015
Crossover and the 2015 First Edition Championshipby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • August 27th
Crossover will not be legal for the 2015 First Edition World Championship.
June 2015
The Watchlistby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • June 19th
To be more transparent in what's going on, we are introducing the Watch list so players can keep track of what cards the Errata team is looking at.
Block's Little Helperby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • June 4th
What's in Block, have a hard time remembering? Well, look no further: we have the solution for you!
June Ban Updateby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • June 2nd
A new card has been added to the Ban list.
May 2015
Mid-Year Promos Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 31st
In order to address community demand, the currently available series of promos will remain in tournament kits through September 2014.
Homefront VI Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 29th
Homefront VI, the forty-eight (48) card virtual expansion for First Edition, is now available.
Everything's Alternateby Paddy Tye, Creative Tinkerer and Warden of the North • May 29th
A look at the Alternate Image cards offered in Homefront VI.
Homefront: We Remember Your Refill!by Allen Gould, Guest Writer • May 28th
In honor of Homefront VI, Allen tells you all about... water glasses?
Don't Let It End This Wayby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • May 27th
A killer dilemma from Homefront VI.
Are We Going to Have Some Cake?by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 26th
Yeah, but last time I didn't receive a piece. And I was told...
Homefront VI: You Can Go Home Againby Charlie Plaine, Homefront VI Contributor • May 25th
The Continuing Committee is proud to introduce Homefront VI, releasing for free this Friday, May 29, 2015!
Survey: What about Block?by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • May 9th
First Edition Design is looking to the community to help us shape the future of Block and the game as a whole. The some time to complete our survey.
April 2015
Errata Time!by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • April 6th
It's time for a double treat. First off, we are unveiling the First Edition Errata Team. Second, we have a bunch of errata to breath life into a couple of old cards, update some with better spelling and to make function as intended.
March 2015
Pick Your Promo 2015: We Want Your Helpby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 28th
It's time once again to sound off and let us know what kinds of cards you want to see as virtual promos in the future!
February 2015
Missing Something?by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • February 8th
Some alternate boarder images maybe?
January 2015
The Gamma Quadrant Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 30th
The Gamma Quadrant, the third expansion in the DS9 block, is now available!
The Stars Are Made of Latinumby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • January 29th
The Ferengi seek profit (what else?) in The Gamma Quadrant.
Dropping a(nother) Spoilerby Ross Fertel, Puzzler • January 27th
Solve this puzzle for a The Gamma Quadrant spoiler.
Plans Of The "If We Told You, We'd Have To Kill You"by Mark, Freelance Writer • January 26th
People of intelligence don't always work well together. Now you can turn this to your advantage.
What if the Dominion Never Left the Gamma Quadrant?by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • January 23rd
A look at a deck that stays in the Gamma Quadrant and just solves missions.
Dropping a Spoilerby Ross Fertel, Puzzler • January 19th
Solve this puzzle for a The Gamma Quadrant spoiler.
Probe Alpha Quadrant Systemby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 18th
While developing The Gamma Quadrant, a need for a universal mission provided a unique opportunity to make a card often requested by players.
The Green Is Better When It's a Little Purpleby James Cream, Staff Writer • January 16th
A build around the Romulan/Cardassian Treaty and Enabran Tain's joint adventure.
Conversions: An Analysis: Serrolaby James Cream, Staff Writer • January 14th
Is it possible that Nathan Miracle is a Psychic? I say we report it to the Devore Imperium, just to be sure.
Conversions: An Analysis: Enabran Tainby James Cream, Staff Writer • January 12th
A new version of an existing persona who most definitely does bring something different.
The Gamma Quadrant: Beyond the Wormholeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 9th
Lead Designer Charlie Plaine introduces you to the newest First Edition expansion, The Gamma Quadrant.
The Gamma Quadrant Release Kitsby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • January 9th
The release of The Gamma Quadrant is coming, and now you can requisition a release kit to celebrate and make your release event special!
December 2014
10 Most Awesome-Looking First Edition Cards of 2014by Johnny Holeva, Art Director • December 30th
’Tis the season for Top Ten Lists! The rules of this list are simple: The 1E card must be from 2014 and the card must look awesome.
The Front Lineby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 13th
The final article in our series celebrating the release of the 20th Anniversary Collection.
Design Diary - All Good Thingsby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • December 11th
The story behind the card that fixed a broken link... and created a new one.
Kell Perimby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 9th
The Motion Pictures card from the XXth Anniversary Collection bring us another crew member of the Enterprise-E.
Design Diary - Holodeck Adventuresby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • December 7th
First Edition assistant designer, Chris Lobban, explains the design of romance.
General Korokby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • December 5th
General Korok joins the ranks of the freed Borg.
Leader of the Sectby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 3rd
What the Kazon need more than anything, is a reliable way to jump start their primary play engine. The XXth Anniversary Collection beams in something even better than Transporter technology.
Crossover: An Invitationby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • December 1st
We now invite you ... to a place that's not very inviting: The Mirror Universe!
November 2014
Commodore Deckerby Commodore Matt Decker, Starfleet • November 29th
Attention, all hands! Commodore Decker, reporting for duty.
20th Anniversary Collection Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 28th
Celebrate twenty years of the Star Trek Customizable Card Games with today's release of The 20th Anniversary Collection!
Those Meddling Kidsby Paddy Tye, Warden of the North and Port Connoisseur • November 27th
Cry havoc! And let slip the dogs of lore!
Rak'tazanby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 23rd
For the new Twentieth Anniversary set, we have an old Jem'Hadar who comes from the Dominion set ... or Call to Arms.
Lwaxana Troiby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 21st
Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed and now sporting a Deep Space Nine property logo!
STCCG card of the day #408: Orderly Mavekby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 19th
Edgeofhearing's STCCG card of the day #408.
They'll Assimilate the Enterprise, and then Earthby Niall Matthew, Assimilated Counterpart • November 17th
The Borg acquire a deadly new card to help in their quest to conquer the Federation.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Fajo?by Charlie Plaine & Chris Lobban, 20th Anniversary Collection Designers • November 15th
We knew we needed to do something unusual to represent the Fajo Collection... find out just how far down the rabbit hole we went!
Flash-Backby Niall Matthew, Ambassador • November 13th
Travel back in time to 1996 and experience the power of an underused side deck.
Frederick La Rouqueby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 11th
The Alternate Universe set brings us a gambler from the 1890s.
20 Years of Memoriesby Charlie Plaine, 20th Anniversary Collection Lead Designer • November 10th
Celebrate twenty years of Star Trek CCG with the 20th Anniversary Collection for both First Edition and Second Edition, releasing November 28th!
Design Diary - Premiereby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • November 10th
Our first look at the 20th Anniversary Collection for 1E starts back where it all started... Premiere.
July 2014
Survey: Checking In on Blockby Corbin Johnson, First Edition Designer • July 7th
First Edition Design is looking to the community to help us shape the future of Block and the game as a whole. A few minutes of your time to complete our survey will be an enormous help.
New Tournament Promos Available for July 2014!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • July 7th
The first Monday in July brings new promos to both First Edition and Second Edition, available in kits for all of our tournament directors.
Printable Card Update - July 2014by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 7th
Thirty-three (33) promos and alternate-border cards become printable in today's update!
June 2014
The Other Side of the Storyby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 30th
A look at the "mission persona" cards in The Maquis.
Rules Update for The Maquisby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 30th
A rules update for The Maquis virtual expansion is released and takes effect immediately.
Being Perhaps a Bit Overly Dramaticby Paddy Tye, Guest Writer • June 28th
Today, Paddy Tye gives us a glimpse behind the scenes at the work of the Creative Team for The Maquis expansion.
The Maquis Available Now!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 27th
The latest First Edition virtual expansion, The Maquis, is available now!
No Uniform, No Ordersby James Cream, Staff Writer • June 26th
What would happen if Insurrection Picard had appeared in "Journey's End"...
Drain 'em dryby Allen Gould, Maquis Assistant Designer • June 23rd
Sometimes, solving a mission isn't enough. Sometimes you want to make it hurt...
The Expendablesby Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • June 20th
Shake up the way you attempt missions in block with this deadly new Dilemma
Screw the Ocampa, We're Going Home!by Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • June 16th
Disregard the rules and directives of Captain Janeway to get the crew of Liberty home with this new Objective.
Cargo Runs Reshape the Quadrantby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 14th
A Maquis-themed deck featuring our favorite Cargo Runner, Kasidy Yates!
Quark, Intriguing Ferengiby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 9th
Quark continues his exploration of rainbow borders, with his first Non-Aligned version!
The Maquis Release Kitsby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • June 6th
Schedule a release event for the next First Edition expansion, The Maquis, and requisition a release kit to celebrate!
The Maquis: For the Causeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 6th
Make your stand with the citizens of the Demilitarized Zone as The Maquis arrive in full force to First Edition on June 27th!
April 2014
Warp Pack: Emissaryby Charlie Plaine, Warp Pack Emissary Lead Designer • April 11th
Six (6) new cards join the pool of First Edition cards with today's release of Warp Pack: Emissary!
March 2014
First Edition "Business Card" Promo Now Availableby Jeremy Benedict, Chief Ambassador • March 31st
You asked for it, First Edition players, and it's finally here!
March Errata by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • March 3rd
A few errata to balance TNG. No rules update.
January 2014
Printable Card Update - January 2014by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 6th
Six (6) previously watermarked promos become printable today!
New Tournament Promos Available in Kitsby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • January 6th
Series G (First Edition) and Series XI (Second Edition) tournament promos are now available in kits that can be requisitioned from The Promenade.
December 2013
Emissary Available Nowby Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer • December 6th
Emissary, the first expansion in the Deep Space Nine block, is available now!
Alliance for Global Unityby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • December 5th
A Bajoran deck that uses the new card engines from Emissary.
Emissary: Explorersby Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer • December 3rd
Catch some of the solar winds and recreate a legendary journey with some of the new cards in Emissary.
November 2013
Beyond the Final Frontierby Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • November 30th
Journey to the Gamma Quadrant and discover the rewards to be had with this Federation/Bajoran article complete with a solver deck.
Emissary: If You're Feeling Peckishby Mark, Freelance Writer • November 28th
On this Turkey Day, we bring you an alternative venue for your big meal, and we supply someone to do the cooking for you!
Conversions: An Analysis - Emissary (Part 1 of 5)by James Cream, Staff Writer • November 27th
In the first article of the series, we'll be looking at the converted Cardassian 2E BC cards to have been spoiled so far.
That's What Jadzia Ended Up Sayingby Michael Moskop, Creative Thinker • November 25th
What happens when creativity breeds more creativity?
Freedom is Slaveryby James Cream, Staff Writer • November 22nd
Black is White, War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength.
Your Trial Will Be Broadcast to All of Cardassiaby Corbin Johnson, Assistant Card Designer • November 20th
Today First Edition designer, Corbin Johnson will give us insight into the process of designing for the Cardassians in Emissary.
A Gift from the Prophetsby Danny Nuttall, Staff Writer • November 19th
A quick look at the possibilities offered to us by the four new dilemma cards revealed thus far.
Emissary: Beyond the Final Frontierby Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer • November 15th
Emissary, the first expansion of the Deep Space 9 block, will release on Friday, December 6th.
Emissary Release Kits for a Limited Timeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • November 15th
Emissary release kits are available for a limited time only!
October 2013
A Look At the Homefront IV Missions from the Perspective of the Current Blockby Rossman, Guest Writer • October 17th
Today guest writer Ross Fertel takes us all on an in depth look at the Homefront IV missions and what they add to the current TNG Block format.
August 2013
Conversions: An Analysis - Genesis (Part 1 of 4)by James Cream, Staff Writer • August 23rd
So far, 8 of the 28 cards in the Second Edition set Genesis have been converted. Today we look back at the changes made to those cards and the newest card in the First Edition Genesis expansion.
Virtually Assimilatedby Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • August 19th
A look at the only Objective to be reprinted in Homefront IV, complete with a virtual deck.
Two Cards, One Locationby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • August 14th
Your Missions Just Got More Personal
Enter the Demilitarized Zoneby Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • August 13th
Join the fight against the Maquis as we look into the latest conversion from Homefront IV
Homefront IV: Full Conversionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 12th
Read a little bit about the history of converting backwards compatible missions, and find out a new weapon in design's arsenal.
Battle Reconnaissanceby Matt Zinno, Staff Writer • August 6th
A trip to the Northwest Passage to look at Species 8472.
Homefront IVby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • August 2nd
Coming soon to a computer near you!
July 2013
New Promos Available in Tournament Kitsby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • July 1st
Tournament kits featuring the new Series F First Edition promos, and the new Second Edition Series X promos, are now available for requisition via The Promenade.
June 2013
June Rules and Errata for First Editionby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 3rd
Basic update, nothing major... except FMO errata
April 2013
Sister Act IIIby 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 Mouseby 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: Goranby 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 Editionby 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 Timeby 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 Limitby 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 Giftby 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 Storyby 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 Offerby 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 Availableby 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 7thby 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 Reasonsby 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.
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 Futureby 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-Onesby 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 Resultsby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • November 21st
The correct answers are here, and the winners are announced. Congrats to our three winners!
Warp Speed Aheadby 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 Vortexby 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
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 Neededby 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 Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 30th
Find out what virtual promos will be up for grabs at our 2011 Continental Championships!
It's a Party!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 6th
In celebration of the anniversary of the Chairman's birth, he offers forth a gift for everyone!
April 2011
1E Rules Updated for Shades of Grayby 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: Dividedby 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 Observatoryby 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 Witnessby 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 Grayby 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 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!
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 Futureby 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 Updatesby 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 Foreheadby 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 Correctionsby 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 Pileby 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 Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 22nd
The latest virtual expansion for First Edition, Straight and Steady, is now available!
Strategy: Out of Timeby 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.
Provocationby James Cream, Staff Writer • October 18th
Uncover the conspiracy behind the third 22nd Century Time Location.
The Evolution of Starfleet - Part IIby 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 Iby 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 Windby 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 availableby 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 Lifelessnessby 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 Championby 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 Availableby 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.
The Story of Some Cardsby 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 Overhaulby 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 11thby 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 Editionby 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 Borgby 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 Sleighby 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 Chancellorby 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 Loveby 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 Commandby 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 Lostby 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 Remanby 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 Shipby 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 Availableby 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 Collectionby 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 Cardsby 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 Scheduleby 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 Qby 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 Promosby 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 Keldarby 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 DeSeveby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
I have always hated Stefan DeSeve. So what is he good for?
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!
Tacking Into the Windby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
You stole my battleship! Identity Crisis spoiler.
Future Imperfectby 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 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.
The Emissary: Not Just for Bajorans Anymoreby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
Your favorite Creole-cooking Starfleet Captain also doubles as your favorite Bajoran religious figure.
Kira, Kira, Kiraby 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 Rogueby 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 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!
The Captivating Ilon Tandroby 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 Reprintsby 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 IIby 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 Iby 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, Spiesby 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 Disguiseby 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 Policyby Matt Kirk, Director of Organized Play • May 9th
Guidelines for using printouts in TCC-sanctioned tournament play.