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Beginners' Series
All Categories • Continuing Committee • Organized Play • Rules Committee • Deck Designs • Virtual Expansions
Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Beginners' Series
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.
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.
March 2013
Dominion Basics (Part 3 of 5): Dominion Deck Typesby Andreas Rheinländer, Freelance Writer • March 28th
How many ways are there to play the Dominion? It’s simple: as many as one wants to. Learn more about the most common (and uncommon) types of Dominion decks.
Becoming One With The Borg: Two of Nineby Niall Matthew, Guest Writer • March 21st
The second in an article series detailing all one needs to know to play The Borg affiliation in First Edition. This time, the focus is on the key decisions made in the seed phase.
February 2013
Becoming One with the Borg - One of Nineby Niall Matthew, Guest Writer • February 28th
The first in an article series detailing all one needs to know to play the fourth playable First Edition affiliation.
Matter of Time: Rigged!by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • February 21st
Stop the press: Continuing Committee bans take-backs!
Matter of Time: Pivotal Destinyby Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • February 20th
2-Mission win players beware...
Matter of Time: Guardian Angelby Johannes Klarhauser, General • February 15th
Meet the latest addition to the Bajoran fleet.
Matter of Time: Bringing Sexy Backby Mark Morris, Assistant Designer • February 13th
A brief look into the design process of a brand new Cardassian personnel who happens to be a bit nostalgic for a long forgotten Energize event.
Matter of Time: Little Red Riding Hoodby Johannes Klarhauser, Cultist Leader • February 11th
The Cult of the Pah-Wraiths has only been sleeping...
Matter of Time: It's all Relativeby Charlie Plaine, Matter of Time Lead Designer • February 6th
Turn everything you know about Federation decks on its head, and explore the time-spanning potential of the U.S.S. Relativity.
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.
September 2012
Design Diary: Ardant Predatorby Keith Morris, Tapestry Assistant Designer • September 20th
The story of the birth and growth of a card. And death. And rebirth.
Design Diary: William T. Riker, William Odanby Daniel Giddings, Make it So Participant • September 19th
In which the winner of a Design a Card prize walks us through his design process, and shows off his new card.
Design Diary: Zorn, Prevaricating Gropplerby Joshua Sheets, Make it So Participant • September 18th
"I trust we made your waiting comfortable?"
Design Diary: Locutus, Almost Humanby Nathan Miracle, Make it So Participant • September 17th
Nathan introduces us to his new card, and the reason why he chose to make it.
June 2012
Lineage: Mulligan Manby Charlie Plaine, Lineage Lead Designer • June 20th
Take a look at the lone survivor of an entire cycle in today's Lineage preview
Lineage: Hidden Meaningsby Richard New, Lineage Assistant Designer • June 19th
Richard New talks about the origin and development of the new Romulan team in Lineage.
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.)
New Designer's Log: Reflections 2.Breenby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • June 12th
After getting tapped by the esteemed Chairman to work on the new set, Lineage, Richard New and I were assigned the job of making the Ferengi and Dominion better. This is the story about the latter.
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.
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!
December 2011
The Next Phaseby Charlie Plaine, Unity Lead Designer • December 16th
Phasing in and out of reality (or the game) might not be so bad with this new dilemma from Unity.
Guinan (Bartender)by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • December 11th
Guinan is back, though this time she's not serving free drinks to everyone.
Subek'somacby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • December 10th
A Dominion ship you will want to use for both mission solving and engagements.
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.
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.
July 2011
Prepare to be Breachedby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 24th
Who needs the Invasive Drone? Or Dimensional Shifting? Now you can be Breached!
June 2011
Tacking Tuesday #3: Sybok and his Chariotby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • June 28th
How can the worst Star Trek movie produce two great cards?
April 2011
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.
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.
January 2011
"Kirk to Deep Space 9: Beam me up"by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • January 28th
James T. Kirk in a single headquarters Deep Space 9 deck? Richard Galen? Spock!? Madness! What's next? An Earth personnel that could get you up to 12 counters in free DS9 people for 5 points?...oh...
Inequitable Exchangeby James Hoskin, (Peak Performance) Assistant Designer • January 27th
Thirteen months in the making.
Green With Envyby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • January 25th
Two new Romulan cards in Extreme Measures may be just what the Tal Shiar ordered.
A Rich Tradition......of pure unadulterated Greed!by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • January 24th
It figures...in a set featuring a theme of five points there Ferengi wouldnt settle for that and well, they want more.
Extreme Measures: A Stranger In Townby Conno Hendriksen, Make it So Runner Up • January 18th
Find out what card was designed by Conno Hendriksen (a.k.a WeyounsLastClone) as his reward for being a Make it So runner up!
Extreme Measures: Queen to Queen's Level 3by Nathan Miracle, Make it So Runner Up • January 14th
Find out what card was designed by Nathan Miracle (a.k.a GooeyChewie) as his reward for being a Make it So runner up!
October 2010
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.
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.
September 2010
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 3)by Lucas Thompson • September 25th
The conclusion to our splashable virtual cards series.
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 2)by Lucas Thompson • September 24th
Part 2 of our highlight of the "best of the best" virtual cards to splash into your current decks.
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 1)by Lucas Thompson • September 23rd
Want a quick overview of the best virtual cards to include in the decks you've already designed? Read on!
August 2010
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...
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.
April 2010
The Clown: Go Awayby Johannes Klarhauser, Knight of the Round Table • April 19th
"I told him we've already got one."
Dilemma Diversityby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 14th
Find out how the new dilemmas in Infinite Diversity will bring new opportunities to your next dilemma pile!
Transport Crash Survivorby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 13th
Please hold the line while we change the meta.
Diversify Your Personnel Portfolioby Nathan Wineinger, Staff Writer • April 12th
Take personnel diversity to infinity...and beyond!
March 2010
Cardassia Takes Commandby Kenny Nguyen • March 16th
The Central Command has inspired a resurgence in the popularity of Cardassian decks. Read all about one such deck.
December 2009
Allegiance: A New Captain of the Enterpriseby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 16th
What would a ship be without a Commander? Find out more about Captain Lorian and the new Starfleet mechanics in Allegiance.
Allegiance: A New Future Enterpriseby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 14th
In Second Edition, things are different. This time, the Future Enterprise is actually from the past.
Allegiance: Old Faces on the Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 9th
Monday's text spoilers showed the new faces on the Enterprise. Now, let's take a look at (well, almost take a look at) two of the old faces from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
Jolan Tru Article Series: Strategema's Baneby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • December 8th
This is the beginning of a regular article series about card extras, strategy, and deck design. In this article, we discuss dealing with an opponent's Strategema card.
Allegiance: New Faces on the Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 7th
Is there a better way to start the week than with spoilers? This week you'll get to see (well, almost see) the team from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
November 2009
Allegiance: Reloadingby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24th
Find out how the Equinox personnel get the things they need, and keep the engines burning hot on their quest to get home.
Allegiance: Fuel For the Fireby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 23rd
Learn all about the crew of the U.S.S. Equinox and just how far they are willing to go to get home.
Allegiance: Lots of Little Piecesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 20th
Find out some of the history and some of the contents of the upcoming virtual expansion, Allegiance.
Changeling Infiltratorby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 5th
The best person to pose as is someone who can't possibly expose you as a fraud. So let's get back to the good old days of impersonating captives.
The Best Evek Yetby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 3rd
Forget all those other Eveks. This is the one you will play with. I guarantee it. You will consider playing Cardassians in high-level play again because of this Evek. I guarantee that, too.
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.
Legacy - Memories of the Early Yearsby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • October 27th
When asked to design a card to celebrate 15 years, what did I look to?
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?
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.
August 2009
Sao Pauloby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • August 11th
She's got some pretty big shoes to fill.
The Captain's "Guest"by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • August 10th
Being a starship Captain does have its rewards...
Design Log: Good or Bad? Why Not Both?by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • August 4th
How a new card is inspired by not one or two, but three different themes...
July 2009
Her Name Is Muddby Richard New, Assistant Designer • July 30th
How can the Venus Drug help your deck?
Design Log: Watching a Daughter Grow Upby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 29th
It's not often you get to watch your daughter grow up in just a few months...
Lending a Handby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 28th
What do you do when two of your buddies are about to get in a nasty bar fight in west river South Dakota? You lend a hand of course!
Deal With the Count Manby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 28th
Ezri goes locking out the key personnel.
Leeta and M'Pellaby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 24th
Seduction or Devotion? If you were forced to choose between a woman so devoted she would die at your command or one who could seduce the collar off a priest, who would you choose? Well, you wont have to.
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.
Track Survivorsby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 15th
Hey, at least it had Bonnie from 'Knight Rider' in it.
Kalenna (Sentry)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 8th
After an eleven-week break without writing an article, James Hoskin is back with a spoiler from the new expansion - This Side of Paradise.
May 2009
Is Racial Tension Worth It?by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • May 13th
Ever wonder just how effective Racial Tension is?
Karl Jaegerby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • May 4th
- No No, the other Jaeger! The Original Series geologist. - Jaeger? That's your name, Hoss. - Shut up, Donny.
March 2009
Post Garrison...I mean...Jem'Hadar Entrenchmentby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • March 18th
Then we will hold this world for the Dominion...until we die.
February 2009
Leverageby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • February 13th
Why would you want to willingly place your personnel in an opponent's Brig? Find out here.
January 2009
Miner Revoltby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • January 29th
"Oh Please Dear? I've got news for you: The Supreme Court has ROUNDLY REJECTED PRIOR RESTRAINT!!!!"
Explore Extradimensional Worldby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 28th
Now you see me...now you don't.
Punishment Boxby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 27th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part VI.
Coordinated Counterattackby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 23rd
"They finally did it...they killed my car." "Vee screw you up, Man! Ve take ze money! Ve believe in nussing Lebowski! Nussing!"
Syrran (Desert Wind) and T'Les (Syrrannite)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 20th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part V.
Full Complementby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 19th
Kirk: "The away team will consist of myself, Mr. Spock, Scotty, Dr. McCoy, and Ensign Ricky." Ricky: "Ah, crap."
Cal Hudson (Convincing Recruiter) and Javert (Maquis Flagship)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 14th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part IV.
Ensnaredby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 13th
She probably kidnapped herself. She owes money all over town...to known pornographers...It's all a...fake. Like Lenin said, you look to the person who will benefit..."I am the Walrus" - Shut up, Donny.
Rokassa (Tampering Vessel) and Nador (Curious Commander)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 12th
You can tell that you watch too much Star Trek if you know where the name "Rokassa" comes from without looking it up.
Examining First Edition Draw Enginesby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • January 10th
Equipping your deck with an adequate number of draw engines is one of the hardest things to master for new players. Let's take a look at some of the best draw engines in the game, ranging from the easy, to the obscure and difficult.
Wariness and Taibak (Prodigious Conditioner)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 9th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part III.
Kira Nerys (Lela)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 8th
...and here's another one! Will the designers ever run out of ideas for new Kiras?
Favor the Boldby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • January 7th
There's an old saying. Fortune Favors the Bold...well...if you complete a mission more than once, then you should get something for it...and boy can you get a benefit.
Causal Recursion ... ... ... ... Causal Recursionby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • January 6th
"We can't afford to second guess ourselves. We'll stay on this heading."
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?
Tacking Into the Windby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
You stole my battleship! Identity Crisis spoiler.
Kathryn Janeway (Regretful Leader)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 19th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part II.
Defensive Upgradesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
"I heartily endorse the use of this card." -Rishon Uxbridge, 1E Veteran
Geordi LaForge (Battleship Engineer)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 17th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part I
Always Welcomeby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • December 16th
"I should have done this long ago."
"You were always welcome."
William Ross "Temporary" Allyby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • December 15th
He's a big help. Act now while supplies last!
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?
Make a Statementby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 24th
Raise the Stakes is all about big costs and big effects... and sometimes, that means letting your opponent know how far you're willing to go.
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!
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.
September 2008
"Somewhere, a Place for Us"by David Runyon, Staff Writer • September 26th
Every great First Edition deck has to start somewhere, right? Check out this overview of the different ways to get your cards from your deck to the spaceline.
August 2008
Chula: Unfortunate Rollby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 15th
The sixth Chula dilemma to be released for Second Edition likes things to be odd.
Artificial Wormholeby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 8th
Anyone with nostalgia for the days of First Edition Wormhole decks can ease their longing with this card.
Klag (Second Officer)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • August 7th
Klag is a survivor, and so are his friends.
Arak'Taral (Suspicious Second)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 6th
If you thought that Dominion decks using Remata'Klan to avoid random selections were annoying, just wait until you see Arak'Taral.
Reyga, Part 1by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • August 5th
"Hello Reyga. Follow the White Rabbit. Knock Knock."
Uninvitedby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • August 1st
Sometimes you dislike someone so much that any time they show up, they're an unwanted guest...an uninvited guest...and all you want to do is un-invite them. Problem is, sometimes they have way more power than you...
July 2008
Hindranceby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 29th
Never has a card been more aptly titled. Hindrance really will be a big hindrance when you have to face it.
Kira Nerys: Defiant LEADERby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 25th
Kevin Jaeger stands before the masses to talk about the new Kira. Don't kill the messenger.
Key Dilemmas #4 - Klingon Lawby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 24th
The Klingons are the focus of the fourth article in this eight-part series, as we look at a new dilemma to enhance an old deck.
Psychiatrists Gone Wildby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 23rd
"Yes Captain, we met at that party last night. I was the raven-haired brunette whose skirt you were chasing. I think you're nice but we should schedule an appointment to discuss your mom issues."
The Clown: On His Throneby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • July 22nd
Joining the ranks of Bitter Medicine and Guillotine, comes a new Clown dilemma. This time he's just On His Throne. How bad can that be?
Key Dilemmas #3 - Skeptical Superiorby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 21st
The third article this eight-part series examines one of the more versatile dilemmas in the cycle, and some of the different deck types that you could build around it.
Ajur and Boratus, Temporal Thievesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 18th
Vorgons like a dramatic entrance. Where's the smoke machine when you need it...?
Key Dilemmas #2 - Treachery Running Deepby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 17th
This second article in the eight-part series examines how a single dilemma can change your entire dilemma deck strategy.
Key Dilemmas #1 - Let Them Worryby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 14th
The first in an eight-part series examining a new cycle of dilemmas, and how they'll change the way you build your deck.
Husnock Shipby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 14th
Roughly five times the mass of the Enterprise, and carrying enough armament to pulverize a planet... doesn't sound like the kind of ship you'd want hanging around your missions, deos it?
Top 16 from 15 and 14by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 7th
Kevin Jaeger gives a top 16 list of The Undiscovered Country and What You Leave Behind cards he expects to see at Continentals and Worlds.
Desab Sdrawkcab Romulan Decksby Adam Warpinski, Lead First Edition Writer • July 4th
Wahoo! It's a First Edition article! On Romulans! Listen up, and enjoy your soup.
May 2008
Treasured Collectiblesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • May 9th
How much is that in equipment, please?
Nog and Jakeby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • May 7th
It's time for Deep Space Nine players to do more than just protect their stuff. It's time to go on the offensive and start getting what they want. Kevin Jaeger talks about how Deep Space Nine decks are going to get nasty.
April 2008
Kes (Experienced Ocampa)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 30th
During playtesting, Kes was known as Kes ("with better pic"). Does this version really look better than Kes (Curious Ocampa)? Find out here!
The Cost of Freedomby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 29th
Over 900,000,000 Cardassians paid with their lives for attempted freedom from the Dominion. Fortunately, you don’t need that many personnel in your deck to use The Cost of Freedom.
The Perils of Peacemakingby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 28th
You just hit your opponent with a Gomtuu Shock Wave? Add insult to injury with this new interrupt!
Three of Twelve (Specialty Drone)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 24th
A drone that caters to a rather unique audience.
Meat Harvestby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 22nd
"We are the Borg. You are not safe anywhere. We have adapted to your evasive strategies. You cannot hide. You will be assimilated."
The Conscience of the Kingby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 21st
Much like Overwhelmed or Tragic Turn, you’ll be building your whole dilemma pile around this one card.
Aid Legendary Civilizationby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 18th
Placing personnel under your deck after you complete a mission? That sounds like Survey New World - Mark II.
Portmaster Laurence T. Stoneby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 18th
The Original Series gets its own bottom of the draw deck mechanic...and yes, it involves upgrading a personnel.
U.S.S. Enterprise-D (Salvaged Ship)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 14th
“I now declare this ship to be a loss and open to claim according to the Ferengi Salvage Code.”
Playing to Loseby Charlie Plaine, Assistant Designer • April 11th
It's turn six, and your opponent has just completed his second mission. You're losing 65-0, and you couldn't be happier. Find out why, inside.
Debate Over Dinnerby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 9th
With this new event from The Undiscovered Country, people are gonna start digging through their binder pages. An old strategy is about to find new life. "No it won't." "Yes it will." "No it won't." "Yes it will."
Once More Unto the Breachby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 8th
"You have never experienced Shakespeare until you have read him in the original Klingon." - Chancellor Gorkon
Gaila (Arms Dealer)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 8th
What's better than preventing stops? Preventing stops and being rewarded for it! Quark's cousin will strike some amazing deals for you.
Mixing Up the Matrixby Charlie Plaine, Assistant Designer • April 4th
How much do you really know about the use of skills on dilemmas? Be prepared for things to change in The Undiscovered Country.
Instigate Dissensionby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • April 3rd
Are you ready for a potentially meta-changing dilemma? Kevin Jaeger discusses just such a card from The Undiscovered Country that might change the face of World Championship level play.
Azetbur (Visionary Chancellor)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 2nd
Have a look at the first spoiler from The Undiscovered Country!