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September 2017

Star Trek @ 51
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative ManagerSeptember 30th
A year on from the 50th anniversary, how have the cards from the 1E anniversary set changed the game?
A Golden Opportunity
by Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative ManagerSeptember 30th
It's time for a retrospective on 15 years of Non-Aligned nonsense; let's discover the best gold personnel or ship of each year!
Flashback: In Infinite Combinations
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerSeptember 29th
Take a look back at The Little Expansion That Could
2017 Canadian National Championships - November 4th-5th
by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized PlaySeptember 28th
Canadian Nationals 2017 yay!
So, You're New to Non-aligned?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 28th
The holodeck is a big part of the Star Trek universe. This Second Edition Non-aligned deck shows off how holograms work in a deck friendly for new players.
Additions to the 2017 Worlds Championship Prize Pool
by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized PlaySeptember 27th
The CC is pleased to announce some significant additions to the World Championship prize pools in Orlando.
Design Spotlight: Second Edition Non-Aligned
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 27th
Learn about the pros and cons of Non-Aligned cards in Second Edition in this week's design spotlight.
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Non-Aligned Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 26th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes James Heaney’s Warlord (Or: The War Council Seeks the Stone of Gol) deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Non-Aligned
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 24th
It's time to discuss the pros and cons of a Non-Aligned affiliation in First Edition in this week's design spotlight article.
Welcome to Non-aligned Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 24th
Welcome to Non-aligned Week!
Flashback: To Have and To Hold
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerSeptember 22nd
Take a look back at the very first virtual expansion ever!
2017-2018 WCT (World Championship Trek) League Season begins in October
by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized PlaySeptember 21st
2017-2018 WCT (World Championship Trek) League Season begins in October.
So, You're New to Romulans?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 21st
The Romulans, sneaky and manipulative, operate frequently near the Neutral Zone. This Second Edition Romulan deck shows off the power of manipulation in a deck friendly for new players and compatible with the Project Excelsior restricted card pool.
Design Spotlight: Second Edition Romulan
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 20th
Learn more about the Romulans in Second Edition in this design spotlight article.
Vulcan Spies
by James Monsebroten, Staff WriterSeptember 19th
A Vulcan deck using IDIC: Courage of the V'Shar
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Romulan Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 19th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she’s analyzes Matt Hayes’ Romulan Chess deck.
Vulcan Scheming of a White Christmas
by Charlie Plaine, Live Long and Prosper Lead DesignerSeptember 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!
Design Spotlight: First Edition Romulan
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 17th
It's not easy being green, unless you have an elite network of spies at your beck and call. It's time for the Romulans to get their turn in the design spotlight.
Welcome to Romulan Week
by Maggie Geppert, Puzzle MissySeptember 17th
Welcome to Romulan Week. Unscramble the words to identify the episode.
Article Without Words
by Matthew Zinno, Staff WriterSeptember 16th
What more needs to be said?
We're the Syrranites. We Don't Lie.
by Matthew Zinno, Logical DesignerSeptember 15th
An in-depth look at the cards which make up the Syrranite sect.
Flashback: Cooking Some Steaks
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerSeptember 15th
As we focus on the Klingons, let's look back on an unexpected development.
So, You're New to Klingons?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 14th
The Klingons battle. This Second Edition Klingon deck shows off their battle chops in a deck friendly for new players and compatible with the Project Excelsior restricted card pool.
Design Spotlight: Second Edition Klingon
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 13th
"I've never trusted Klingons... and I never will."
All Vulcans Allowed
by Matthew Zinno, Staff WriterSeptember 12th
Step 1, play your Vulcans. Step 2, get your Vulcans to the spaceline. Step 3, Logic!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Klingon Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 12th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she’s analyzes Ken Tufts’ To Illegit (sp) to Quit deck.
What OP event do you want to host/run?
by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized PlaySeptember 11th
Organized Play needs YOU… to tell us what events you’re interested in hosting.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Klingon
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 10th
Klingons take center stage in this week's look at the design spotlight.
A Klingon Scramble
by Maggie Geppert, Puzzle MissySeptember 10th
Solve the puzzle to name the Klingon episode!
Flashback: Tapestry
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerSeptember 8th
Let's shine the spotlight on Tapestry and look at its impact on The Next Generation
Design Spotlight: Second Edition TNG
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 7th
It's time for Second Edition to get a turn with a design spotlight article looking at the Next Generation sub-affiliation of the Federation.
August Financial Statements
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerSeptember 6th
August Financial recap.
September Second Edition Errata
by Joshua Sheets, Second Edition Errata LeadSeptember 6th
Four cards receive errata today.
So, You're New to The Next Generation?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 6th
The Federation consists of mission solvers. This Second Edition TNG deck shows off the Feds’ science skills in a deck friendly for new players and compatible with the Project Excelsior restricted card pool.
July Financial Statements
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerSeptember 5th
July Finances Recap.
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, TNG Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 5th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she’s analyzes Ken Tufts’ well-known Lean Mean TNG Fed Scientific Diplomacy deck.
Welcome Back, Spotlight Series!
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanSeptember 4th
Help us celebrate ten years of the Continuing Committee with the revival of the Spotlight Series.
The Next Generation Word Search
by Maggie Geppert, Puzzle MissySeptember 4th
What's a Spotlight Series without puzzles? Test your word finding ability with this TNG puzzle.
Design Spotlight: Overview
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 3rd
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we're returning to the Spotlight Series! Read up on the latest design philosophies and strategies here!
Design Spotlight: First Edition Federation
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanSeptember 3rd
In the first design spotlight article of the new Spotlight Series, we take a look at the Federation in First Edition.
Excelsior v0.3 Is Live!
by Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior LeadSeptember 1st
The latest version of the rules and cardpool for the proposed Excelsior format are now available for download.
Live Long and Prosper Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand ManagerSeptember 1st
Live Long and Prosper is now available.

August 2017

Clarity: Retiring Revised and X-List (Standard)
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand ManagerAugust 30th
As part of an effort to improve clarity, we will be retiring the Revised and X-List (Standard) rules sets for First Edition as of January 1st, 2018.
The Road to Worlds: Australia and GenCon
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorAugust 25th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Robert Dawson, Michael Moskop, Phil Schrader!
The Spotlight Series is Making a Come-back!
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanAugust 13th
There’s a lot of stuff happening at the Continuing Committee right now. One project is the reboot of the Spotlight Series.
Peace and Long Life
by Charlie Plaine, Lead DesignerAugust 11th
Live Long and Prosper, the second expansion in the 22nd-century block, will release on Friday, September 1st.
News from the Finance Department
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerAugust 9th
Incorporation, bylaws, associations, and regulations.....
Second Edition Dilemma Popularity 2017
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorAugust 3rd
Let's take a look at what dilemmas are showing up in well-performing decks!

July 2017

The Seven Cards You'll Meet on Vulcan
by Kaufman, Staff WriterJuly 24th
Before we look forward to the wonders of the Pre-Warp pack, let's take a look at those that have come before.
The Road to Worlds: NA and EU Continentals
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorJuly 20th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Kevin Jaeger and Stefan Slaby!
Raffle Time!
by Dan Hamman, Shipping ManagerJuly 12th
The 2017 Q2 Raffle is now live!
July 2017 Printable Card Update
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 10th
Thirty-three (33) promos become freely printable as of today.
June Financials
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerJuly 7th
Income Statement & Balance Sheet for June 2017.
Affiliation Survey for Excelsior v0.3
by Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior LeadJuly 3rd
What affiliations would you like to see added to the Excelsior pool? Let us know!
What's Going On With the Website?
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanJuly 2nd
Some background and information on recent technical problems with the site.
May Financial Report
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerJuly 1st
May 2017