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All Categories • Continuing Committee • Organized Play • Rules Committee • Deck Designs • Virtual Expansions
Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Strategy Articles
February 2023
All Hands to Battle Stations!by Dan Hamman, Lead Designer • February 8th
A trio of cards from Nemesis present some interesting deck building options.
July 2022
Beginner Decksby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • July 22nd
New or returning to the game? Check here for beginner decks for you and your friends.
Beginner Deck: Bajoransby Lucas Thompson • July 22nd
This is the strategy article for the Bajoran beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Ferengiby Lucas Thompson • July 22nd
This is the strategy article for the Ferengi beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Khanby Lucas Thompson • July 22nd
This is the strategy article for the Khan beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Androidsby Lucas Thompson • July 22nd
This is the strategy article for the Android beginner deck.
Duplicates and Infiltratorsby Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer • July 18th
The Kirk 'droid isn't just for 'droid decks.
October 2021
Beginner Deck: Voyagerby Lucas Thompson, Designer • October 15th
This is the strategy article for the Voyager beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Maquisby Lucas Thompson, Designer • October 15th
This is the strategy article for the Maquis beginner deck.
Taking Care of Delta Klingons: A Decklistby Benjamin Rostoker, Caretaker Set Designer • October 8th
Check out one take on a Delta Klingon deck post-Caretaker
Taking Care of Equinox: A Decklistby Benjamin Rostoker, Caretaker Set Designer • October 8th
Check out one take on a Equinox deck post-Caretaker
Taking Care of Holograms: A Decklistby Benjamin Rostoker, Caretaker Set Designer • October 8th
Check out one take on a Hologram deck post-Caretaker
May 2021
Some UPDATED thoughts on 1E Dilemma strategyby Mr. Sloan • May 27th
UPDATE! Forum user Mr. Sloan gives some ideas on First Edition dilemma strategy.
Challenge Deck: Next Generation Insurrectionby Lucas Thompson, Designer • May 7th
Let's take a look at the Next Generation Insurrection Challenge Deck.
Challenge Deck: Dominion War Cardassiaby Lucas Thompson, Designer • May 7th
Let's take a look at the Dominion War Cardassia Challenge Deck.
April 2021
Hall of Fame Challenge Decksby Lucas Thompson, Designer • April 23rd
Welcome to the Challenge Decks project!
Challenge Deck: Dominion War Earthby Lucas Thompson, Designer • April 23rd
Let's take a look at the Dominion War Earth Challenge Deck.
February 2021
November 2020
Defending the Federation's Turfby Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer • November 11th
Bring the fight to you on AR-558.
October 2020
Make My Deck Better; Megaborgby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • October 2nd
I suck at this game. Help me make my decks better.
September 2020
No Recent Decks #2: Quark's Treasureby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • September 5th
Find a hidden treasure with Commander Quark!
August 2020
No Recent Decks #1: Parting Shotby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • August 6th
Take a look at some of the worst cards in the game, starting with Parting Shot!
July 2020
Make My Deck Better; Bassen Riftby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • July 31st
I suck at this game. Help me make my decks better. Today's question is Bassen Rift.
February 2020
Beginner Deck: TOSby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Original Series beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: TNGby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Next Generation beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: DS9by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Deep Space Nine beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Enterpriseby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Starfleet beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Borgby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Borg beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Klingonby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Klingon beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Dominonby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Dominion beginner deck.
Beginner Deck: Cardassianby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the strategy article for the Cardassian beginner deck.
Dilemma Pile Customizationby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the first Dilemma Pile Customization article in a series of three.
Dilemma Pile: Teching Against Your Opponentby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the second Dilemma Pile Customization article in a series of three.
Dilemma Pile: Making It Work With Your Deckby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • February 21st
This is the third Dilemma Pile Customization article in a series of three.
January 2020
Ferengi Viceby Cameron Corbett, with Help from Dad • January 20th
And the student shall surpass the Master...
September 2019
Intimidate, Threaten, Deterby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • September 26th
Make your opponents avoid your menacing battle plans to their detriment with Strategic Tug-of-War.
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
January 2019
Online Sealed Series #1: PaQ AttaQ (Part 2)by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • January 30th
Last week we introduced the Online Sealed Series and looked at an example cardpool. This week we'll mold it into a functional (?) deck.
Online Sealed Series #1: PaQ AttaQ (Part 1)by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • January 22nd
The 2019 Online Sealed Series begins January 28th! Let me introduce you to the first event, PaQ AttaQ.
October 2018
Now Recruiting for War Gamesby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • October 8th
Looking for awesome people to work on a special project creating pairs of decks ready to go for epic matches against each other.
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
Excelsior Act 2 Preconstructed Decksby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • June 21st
Continentals Excelsior side events are just around the corner! We give you four decks to take along if you don't know the format.
May 2018
The Greatest Hero of the Klingon Empireby Nathan Miracle, Hall of Warriors Tourist • May 23rd
A a tour of the Hall of Warriors and see our greatest warriors!
Catching Up With the Cardassiansby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • May 21st
The Cardassian Liberation Front scores a victory over the Dominion!
Rebel With a Causeby Nathan Miracle, Nostalgic Trekker • May 18th
Take a walk down memory lane with this new Far Beyond the Stars spoiler!
The Ends Justify the Meansby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • May 17th
Cardassians get a new verb to help in mission completion in Far Beyond the Stars!
Beware Saber Bears on Kang's Summitby Nathan Miracle, Totally Not a Founder • May 16th
Meet the man who led the Klingon Empire's forces against the Cardassians and the Federation!
The Changing Face of Evilby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • May 15th
Far Beyond the Stars gives war a chance with two new persona of a familiar villain turned antihero turned villain and his hijacked ship.
April 2018
Under Pressureby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 18th
Pressure... pushing down on me, pressing down on you
March 2018
The Occupation of Bajorby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • March 19th
One of the darkest events depicted in the Star Trek universe provides new incentive for a dual headquarters build.
Captive Pursuitsby Michael Shea, Ambassador and Designer • March 12th
Keevan: I only have one further question for you. Is there a doctor in your unit? Garak: Yes. Nog: Garak! Keevan: Don't be too hard on him, young man. He just saved your life. Take them to a secure area. Third, I have a mission for you. I want you to find the Starfleet unit. But do not engage them. Locate them, assess their strength, and then report back to me. Remata’Klan: I understand. Keevan: No, you don't. But that's all right. It's not important that you understand, only that you carry out my instructions precisely. Remata’Klan: Obedience brings victory. Keevan: Yes. Yes, it does. Go
January 2018
December 2017
The Never Ending Sacrificeby Michael Shea, Ambassador • December 9th
Cardassians are masters of sacrificing something now to get what they want later. This Second Edition deck highlights the merits of sacrifice.
November 2017
Nowhere to hide. A deck for the advanced players.by Niall Matthew, the Cybernetic Sexecutioner • November 11th
A Borg deck for the advanced players.
Playing First Edition Borgby Niall Matthew, Inserter of Tubules • November 7th
Never played Borg before? This deck will guide you in the right path...
October 2017
There is a New Power Rising!by Michael Shea, Prefect • October 19th
"I've been waiting for this moment for five years."
Cry Havoc!by Michael Shea, Designer • October 9th
“One day the Klingon Empire will fall before the Jem'Hadar. And when that day comes, and piles of Klingons lie dead at my feet, I will think of you standing here impotent and weak, and I will laugh.”
September 2017
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!
July 2017
Affiliation Survey for Excelsior v0.3by Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior Lead • July 3rd
What affiliations would you like to see added to the Excelsior pool? Let us know!
June 2017
Excelsior v0.2 Playtest - Starter Decks Now Availableby Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior Lead • June 30th
Need an idea of how to get started in Excelsior? Today we're bringing you four different decks to try for the public playtest in two weeks at North American Continentals.
All Vulcans All The Timeby James Monsebroten, Freelance Writer • June 24th
A Kolinahr deck article.
The Darkness Drops Againby Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager • June 1st
Romulan interference gets some vital tools to slow down an opponent.
May 2017
A Gaze Blank and Pitiless As the Sunby Maggie Geppert, Queen • May 31st
Zero Hour features two cards to help make your Borg more massive and persistent than ever.
Mere Anarchyby Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager • May 30th
The Maquis are looking to expand their territory beyond the Demilitarized Zone.
April 2017
Return of the Augmentsby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • April 7th
The Broken Bow Klingons honor the ones who came before.
March 2017
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…
September 2016
The Trouble With Tribblesby Nathan Miracle, Designer • September 7th
The troublesome thing about tribbles, is tribbles are troublesome things!
March 2016
Fear Will Keep Them in Lineby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • March 23rd
The brutality of the Mirror Universe, seen through James Kirk's eyes.
Mr. Tucker, Turn on the Nitrousby James Cream, Staff Writer • March 18th
Free playing personnel is always an interesting Enterprise.
November 2015
Spotlight On: Klingon Style...by J, Writing Team Manager • November 19th
A new article series where we take a look at interesting, recent decks.
The Manchurian Deckby Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer • November 13th
"Assassins don't like varying their methods." -Odo, Improbable Cause
Facelift: Old Ship, New Tricksby Fritz Meissner, Staff Writer • November 12th
Fritz mixes metaphors and the flavour of last expansion into today's Face of the Enemy spoilers.
A Glorious Missionby Ben Hosp, 2E Game Designer • November 10th
When I was a boy, initiating combat at a headquarters was just a beautiful dream, but now it's Science Fact!
The High Cost of Livingby Ross Fertel, High Cost Staff Writer • November 9th
Face of the Enemy offers new ways to play with your expensive toys. Deanna's mom bring some stuff over to play with.
Gimme More Dumbby Ross Fertel, Smart Writer • November 3rd
Dumb Waiter opens up new possibilities for the most smartest of players.
September 2015
The Regent's Flagshipby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 18th
A deck article using one of the new Crossover engines for the KCA.
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.
June 2015
Ready... Fight!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 29th
Learn a little bit about the origin of the Tsunkatse cards and how they all finally came together.
April 2015
New Deep Space 9 Virtual Starterby Torbjörn Lindquist, Ambassador • April 10th
With the release of Strange Bedfellows comes a new virtual starter. My initial thought when looking through the card list was to make a Dominion starter with the new Dominion HQ. But I then realized that the new headquarter is not at all starter friendly, so I with Deep Space 9 instead, since they got so many new personnel.
The Die is Castby Mike OShogay, Staff Writer • April 2nd
The Gamma Quadrant has a lot of opportunities for a lowly scientist in the intelligence business.
January 2015
The Stars Are Made of Latinumby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • January 29th
The Ferengi seek profit (what else?) in The Gamma Quadrant.
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.
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.
December 2014
The Front Lineby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 13th
The final article in our series celebrating the release of the 20th Anniversary Collection.
Paranoid Jeopardyby Jonathan Engel, Guest Writer • December 12th
Sometimes to get the right answers you have to ask the right questions.
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.
November 2014
Suder's Rageby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • November 30th
Today Mike O. analyzes Brad Daurif's contributions to the Voyager and Equinox deck types.
Commodore Deckerby Commodore Matt Decker, Starfleet • November 29th
Attention, all hands! Commodore Decker, reporting for duty.
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!
Declan Keogh... Didn't Even Know He Had a First Nameby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • November 18th
Today's Second Edition spoiler reveals a new commander/ship pair for the 10th Anniversary Collection. Let's see what deck Mike O. built for them.
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.
Flash-Backby Niall Matthew, Ambassador • November 13th
Travel back in time to 1996 and experience the power of an underused side deck.
September 2014
Dominating The Alpha Quadrantby Nicholas Yankovec, Dominion Dork • September 8th
How do some of the new cards impact on the Omarion Nebula?
I Must Not Fear - Fear is the Mind-Killerby Tyler Fultz, Balance of Terror Assistant Designer • September 5th
ES9 and Paranoia
The Effect of the Dominion War on Earthby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • September 4th
Today, Mike O. guides us through an Earth Space Nine build using the brand new Balance of Terror tech.
July 2014
Thunder Road: Racing in the Streetby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • July 22nd
Today Mike O. time travels back to the very first Second Edition meta, a time when there were only 415 cards from which to customize a deck. A simpler time and perhaps a better one.
June 2014
Cargo Runs Reshape the Quadrantby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 14th
A Maquis-themed deck featuring our favorite Cargo Runner, Kasidy Yates!
May 2014
Thunder Road: Spirit in the Nightby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • May 21st
Today, Mike O. is inspired to build a whole new deck from Return to Grace cards.
February 2014
Thunder Road: Glory Daysby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • February 24th
Take a trip back to the good old days with Mike O. as he looks at what things were like right when Decipher concluded the game but before the Continuing Committee took over with Virtual cards.
December 2013
Thunder Road: The Promised Landby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • December 12th
In today's deck design article, Mike O. decides to invest in the future of Ferenginar.
Alliance for Global Unityby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • December 5th
A Bajoran deck that uses the new card engines from 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.
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.
Building Voyager (part 2 of 2)by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 13th
An in-depth look at the choices behind each card in the Talos-winning deck.
Building Voyager (part 1 of 2)by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 11th
A look inside the planning of the winning deck for last summer's Talos "affiliation draft".
The Worlds Experience.by Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • November 6th
The Sexecutioner describes his World championship debut, everything from deck design to behind the scenes...
August 2013
Thunder Road: Dancing in the Darkby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • August 6th
In today's deck design article, Mike O. offers up a taste of forbidden fruit: a Dual HQ Deck.
July 2013
The Line Must Be Drawn Here!by Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • July 15th
Today, tactical expert Matt Zinno walks us through a few different methods for countering battle heavy strategies.
History of the Star Empire in the Mid to Late 2360'sby James Cream, Staff Writer • July 10th
What makes Romulans able to compete at a major event like a Regional? Today we'll visit the Romulan homeworld to find out.
June 2013
Thunder Road: Born to Runby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • June 25th
Today we get to find out what Mike O. brought to the Iowa regional, and even more importantly; how to play it.
March 2013
Thunder Road: Growing Upby Mike O'Shogay, Guest Writer • March 26th
Today, in an all new episode of Thunder Road, Mike O takes us back to a big event with a big finish.
February 2013
Thunder Road: Blinded by the Lightby Mike O'Shogay, Freelance Writer • February 8th
shag08's Blog series Thunder Road moves to the front page with this article featuring the Romulan Dissident deck type.
February 2012
The Path of the Prophetsby James Cream, Staff Writer • February 1st
A look at one of the more powerful affiliations in First Edition: the Bajorans. The Prophets are truly with them.
January 2012
Cloaked Achievementsby Rogue Shindler, Achievement Master • January 25th
As we lead up to one year anniversary of achievements, the achievements master reveals hints on how to claim those elusive hidden achievements, and new tools to help.
November 2011
Warp Speed Aheadby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 14th
Everyone's in on the First Contact party. A Resistance is Futile spoiler with decklist!
September 2011
Virtual Starter Decks IV: Cardassian/Dominionby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • September 12th
Fourth (and, for now, last) in a series on Virtual Starter Decks.
My Road to Worlds - Part II - Deck Designby Jeremy Commandeur • September 8th
How the Deck Works - First turn set up, scoring strategy, engines, dilemmas strategy and countering popular decks.
My Road to Worlds - Part Iby Jeremy Commandeur • September 7th
The purpose of this article is to chronical my journey to World Champion and to provide some insight and perspective on high level organized play, not to brag or show off. If you don't like it, feel free to complain anonymously on the internet. :-)
Virtual Starter Decks III: Starfleetby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • September 5th
Third in a series on Virtual Starter Decks.
August 2011
Virtual Starter Decks II: Ferengiby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • August 29th
Second in a series on Virtual Starter Decks
Virtual Starter Decks I: Federation and Romulanby Matt Zinno, Guest Writer • August 22nd
With so many Virtual cards being released by the Continuing Committee (including the new Homefront II expansion), it's possible to build all-virtual decks....
July 2011
She's Back!by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • July 22nd
Sela has returned from her holiday trip to Cardassia...
June 2011
Warp Speed! A guide to Voyager sealed deck play: for beginners, by a beginner.by Danny Nuttall, Guest Writer • June 13th
Since December I've taken an awful lot from the community. It's time, therefore, to give something back. A lot of the content of TrekCC and its forum discussions are at quite an advanced level. These articles will hopefully stand apart from others as they are written by a beginner, for beginners.
March 2011
The Alpha and The Omegaby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • March 31st
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Particle 010. A Shades of Gray spoiler with decklist!
Contender or a Pretender? World Championship Deck-Building Strategiesby Nathan W, Staff Writer • March 29th
With regional season quickly approaching, it's time to time to come up with that championship-caliber deck. But how do you know if it's a contender or a pretender? Look here for answers from the game's top players on deck-building practices.
February 2011
Ready to Dieby James Cream, Staff Writer • February 9th
What do you need to become a Star Trek CCG: First Edition player? Two copies of the Enterprise Collection and a printer should be enough to build this competitive Starfleet deck.
December 2010
Red Shirt This!by James Cream, Staff Writer • December 10th
Reg and the B Team take the lead on a dangerous away mission in an all new episode airing this week.
September 2010
Notes on the Multiplayer Team Tournament - Part 2by Thomas Schneider, European OP Coordinator • September 24th
Take a look at the endless possibilities the Multiplayer Team Tournament has to offer. Part 2: The "friendly" way.
Notes on the Multiplayer Team Tournament - Part 1by Christian Zipper • September 22nd
Take a look at the endless possibilities the Multiplayer Team Tournament has to offer. Part 1: The "unfriendly" way.
Stop Kirk Contactby Stuart Marsh • September 21st
First Edition deck list with strategy piece. With a name like "Stop Kirk Contact," how can you not check it out?
"Death... is Only the Beginning..."by Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • September 6th
Assimilation, a fate worse than capture or death, has long been a strategy shrouded in mystery and speculation; it is often feared, but very seldom faced. Now that Peak Performance has arrived, that all could change.
August 2010
Never Pay Retailby James Cream, Staff Writer • August 26th
The intent of this article is to introduce the Ferengi affiliation to players who might not have tried them yet, especially newer players. The low price for these cards makes the Ferengi a great place to start in the game.
April 2010
A Holo(deck)by Peter H. Møller, Holoaddict • April 27th
"I awaken into this world fully programmed, yet completely innocent, unaware of the hardships I will endure or the great potential I will one day fulfill."
March 2010
Cardassia Takes Commandby Kenny Nguyen • March 16th
The Central Command has inspired a resurgence in the popularity of Cardassian decks. Read all about one such deck.
Outside the Cubeby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • March 4th
Whenever you feel like you are getting bored playing the "same old, same old" or you just don't want to play Tier 1, I suggest giving yourself a mandate to do something atypical. Think outside the cube.
February 2010
Five Fever, Front Line Winnerby Nathan W, Staff Writer • February 26th
"They're greedy, misogynistic, untrustworthy, little trolls, and I wouldn't turn my back on one of them for a second."
"Neither would I. But once you accept that, you'll find they can be a lot of fun."
December 2009
Forging The Empire: A Starfleet Battle Deckby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 28th
Imagine a fleet of NX class starships imposing the will of humanity across the galaxy...
Rule of Acquisition #52by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 21st
The past Ferengi that appeared in the Enterprise episode "Acquisition" were definitely followers of the 52nd Rule of Acquisition - "Never ask when you can take." By working together, they can take "the direct approach.
Allegiance: A New Archerby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
An Alien/Human/Ikaaran personnel completes the Starfleet team in Allegiance. Is she worth playing?
Allegiance: Kirk and His Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 11th
Completing the week of text spoilers from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture, here is a picture (without the actual pictures) of the Admiral and his ship. Then, an idea for a deck to make use of the whole Motion Picture team from Allegiance.
Jolan Tru Article Series: Strategema's Baneby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • December 8th
This is the beginning of a regular article series about card extras, strategy, and deck design. In this article, we discuss dealing with an opponent's Strategema card.
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part IIby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 1st
In Part I of this article, you were teased with hints of a new O'Brien, you got to see a great new Quark, you found out that there -- sadly -- isn't a new Jadzia, and together, we got the first part of the deck built before coming "Under Siege." In Part II, we will finish the deck, see the rest of Team DS9, and throw down a Gauntlet.
November 2009
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part Iby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 30th
If you are someone who desperately wishes the Deep Space 9 faction had more competitive deck designs, then you need to read this two-part 'article with decklist' piece. If you just want more information on "Allegiance", you should read this article. If you are looking to save money on car insurance, get lost. Brad's opinion notwithstanding, this is a great article. :)
Allegiance: Anything to Get Homeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 27th
Check out the rest of the Equinox crew, and see how they work in action.
August 2009
Naomi's Fabulous Temporal Voyager Deckby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 10th
Take the new Naomi Wildman. Mix in a pile of Temporal events. The result? You've got yourself a fresh new Voyager deck. Fabulous!
Federation Point Shenanigansby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 5th
With six new cards released today, let's see if we can use Jenna D'Sora, Nella Daren and Rayna Kapec together in a deck.
Neela and the Battling Assassinsby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 4th
This Side of Paradise introduces a second Bajoran assassin. Now you, too, can build a Bajoran assassin deck.
July 2009
Alynna Nechayev (Adamant Admiral)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 31st
If she wants it done right, she'll have to do it herself.
Top 5 and the Not Quite Top 5 Decksby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • July 14th
With only a month left to go, reigning World Champion Kevin Jaeger discusses the Top 5 decks that could make YOU the next world champion...and the Top 5 decks that while good, probably will NOT make you the next world champion.
May 2009
Minnesota Regional Reportby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • May 1st
Kevin Jaeger gives you a blow-by-blow account of his weekend at the Minnesota Regional. You've already been hearing about it; here are the gory details.
April 2009
Favor the Caretaker's Arrayby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • April 17th
Most decks aim to complete three missions to win a game. This Voyager deck is designed to complete Caretaker's Array four times, but that still is not enough to win the game. Good times...
February 2009
Prophecyby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 27th
Explore the Delta Quadrant with the Klingon Empire, in this deck inspired by Raise the Stakes.
Embracing all Spacelines: Guide to Multi-quadrant Deck Design, Part Oneby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • February 22nd
Dominion in the Delta Quadrant? Vidiian in the Gamma? Hirogen in the Mirror Universe? If you think this is a bizarre concept, you are absolutely right. However, it can be fun to do and we’ll learn how in this series on multi-quadrant deck designs. Each article in this series will focus on building a deck around this idea and putting it through its paces against popular deck constructs.
The Romulan Art of Warby Michael van Breemen, Freelance Writer • February 9th
The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. - Sun Tzu
January 2009
Deck Building 101 - The Basics, Part 1by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • January 26th
Start the new year with Deck Building 101 and a deck design!
A Different Kind of Hirogen Deckby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • January 13th
Hirogen going back in time to hug a tree and save the whales. Hirogen taking over Empok Nor and Processing Ore. Hirogen solving Earth. Hirogen hanging out with Lore, Dixon Hill, Morn and the Orion Syndicate. Hirogen cashing in some latinum. Hirogen with no Delta Quadrant missions. Do I have your attention? Good. Let's look at a different kind of Hirogen deck.
December 2008
Tough Little Shipby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
No, the Riker boys aren't gushing about the U.S.S. Defiant again. Identity Crisis spoiler and deck design!
The First Couple of Identity Crisisby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • December 12th
This week's Identity Crisis cards are Leeta and Rom. What makes them special in my mind is that I include Rom and Leeta in almost all of my Bajoran decks and almost every Ferengi deck I build. Few dual-affiliation personnel have such strong utility for both of their affiliations.
November 2008
Garak to the Rescueby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
"...never underestimate my gift for survival." -- Call to Arms. This article contains an Identity Crisis spoiler and a deck design!
October 2008
Federation Surprise - Essen '08by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • October 8th
Mr G. Costanza of New York City found success when he did the opposite of what his instincts told him. You could win a Getting Under Your Skin foil if you try his technique.
Patrol Bonus Zone - Essen 08by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • October 1st
Plan on attending Essen? Need an idea for a deck that could win you a Getting Under Your Skin foil? Have I got a neat deck idea for you!
September 2008
A Bolian and a Borg Walk Into a Barby Michael van Breemen, Freelance Writer • September 25th
Have only four different people in a deck, encounter zero dilemmas and complete three missions in one turn. Intrigued? Read on.
August 2008
June 2008
Temporal Incursions are Foreverby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • June 23rd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii1tc493bZM&feature=related
April 2008
In For a Trimby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 8th
Have you ever wondered where Sisko got his hair cut between Deep Space Nine seasons three and four? Johannes Klarhauser has a theory...
March 2008
Maquis: The Kings of Disruptionby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • March 27th
The Code of Conduct prescribes a Level 2 (Turn Loss) penalty for any "...behaviour that is disruptive to a player...", so shouldn't this apply to anybody playing a Maquis deck?
From Bajor with Loveby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • March 24th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii1tc493bZM&feature=related
February 2008
Rogue Borg Ambushby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • February 29th
You're happily going about your own business when all of a sudden some Rogue Borg drop out of nowhere and win the game. Talk about an ambush!
The Long Journey...Away?by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • February 11th
All it takes is one new card to take a strategy from "nearly impossible to pull off" to "user friendly." Kevin Jaeger follows in Johannes Klarhauser's footsteps and talks about another uncommon that opens the door to...
January 2008
Genesis of a Deckby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 29th
So, you're looking at the new expansion and a couple of cards catch your attention. Just how do you go about turning that evil glint in your eye into a full-on deck? In this article, you'll get to see the thought processes that go into the genesis of a deck.
Watch the Wheel, Not the Girl!by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 16th
An inconspicuous uncommon from What You Leave Behind allows us to have a Ferengi family reunion aboard Deep Space Nine. Time for Johannes Klarhauser to revisit one of his favourite cards.
...It's What You Commandeerby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • January 3rd
What You Leave Behind contains a dozen new missions. Kevin Jaeger takes a look at his new favorite mission and argues that maybe it's not what you leave behind?