December 2024
Premiere Traditional: A New (Old) Expansion
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
December 6th
The Continuing Committee is proud to kick-off our 30th anniversary celebrations with the release of
Premiere Traditional, featuring all 363 Decipher-era cards in high resolution.
November 2024
October 2024
Alternate Universe: Twilight Releases Today!
by Ross Fertel, Released •
October 25th
The latest set for First Edition, Alternate Universe: Twilight is released today! Have fun getting these new cards and decks out into the wild!
Removed from Existence
by Ross Fertel, Devoid •
October 23rd
Get the latest mechanic rolling to a strong start and never look back.
The Jazz Man
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager •
October 22nd
A small tribute to the man who founded Jazzland in Vienna, home to the 2019 World Championships.
Alternatives: A Tale of Too Many
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
October 14th
Alternate Universe: Twilight, featuring 29 new
First Edition cards, will be released on Friday, October 25th, 2024.
August 2024
The Power of 2: Vidiians
by Ross Fertel, Unphaged •
August 9th
Let's see how well do the Vidiians fare with the Project Sanctuary promo cards
Phage is Tournament Legal!
by Ross Fertel, Unphaged •
August 2nd
A new set is tournament legal today and with it a new affiliation in the Vidiians, but there are possibilities for others native to the Delta Quadrant
Save a Life with Organ Donations
by Ross Fertel, Legal •
August 1st
With a new expansion and affiliation coming out, find out how you can help out a greater community.
July 2024
Tale as Old as Phage
by Ross Fertel, Storied •
July 31st
Take a look back at some cards and see how they led to more recent ones.
Phage Release Day
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 26th
Let's take a look at the remaining cards from Phage!
It's Simple
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 25th
Let's take a look at Delanh and the Vidiian Cruiser
The First Stop?
by Richard New, Phage Designer •
July 24th
Explore the Vidiian's favorite outpost/research facility/death camp.
You Can Have Your Principles
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 22nd
Let's take a look at the morality of the Vidiians and what it means for deck-building.
The Vidiian Harvester
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 21st
Let's take a look at the Vidiian Harvester.
Lose 5 Points
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 20th
Let's take a look at Sinaren!
Vidiian Organ Bank
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 19th
Let's take a look at some new cards, Vidiian Organ Bank and Maleth.
Vidiian Horror
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 18th
Let's take a look at what makes Vidiian Capture unique
Virtual Rarity
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 16th
Let's take a look at the two versions of Danara Pel!
Temptation
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 15th
Let's take a look at the new Temptation-inspired dilemmas!
Nadirum and Solace
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 14th
Let's take a look at one of the two ship/matching commander pairs in Phage!
Dominion Incursion
by Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer •
July 13th
The Vidiians aren't the only ones who get new missions in Phage.
Vidiians
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
July 12th
Let's take a look at the Vidiians, the first new affiliation created by the Continuing Committee for Second Edition.
June 2024
The Post-Lifesigns Meta
by Fennim (on behalf of the First Edition Executive Committee) •
June 21st
The First Edition Executive Committee has brought in a Vidiian Expert from the Think Tank to provide insight into how to play against a Vidiian opponent.
Lifesigns is Tournament Legal
by Ross Fertel, Legal •
June 14th
The latest Set for First Edition, Lifesigns, is tournament Legal today. Find out how non-Vidiians can make use of the cards.
Lifesigns Releases Today!
by Ross Fertel, Reelased •
June 7th
The latest expansion for First Edition, Lifesigns, is released today! There is a special present in the download.
May 2024
Harvesting 101
by Dereth, Honatta to Kaiser •
May 28th
New Vidiian Dilemma hiding on YouTube!
Signs of Life
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
May 27th
The Vidiians take center stage as we begin spoilers for
Lifesigns, the latest virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee. In today's article, learn about the problems identified with Vidiians and the new affiliation themes they're getting.
I Feel Validated
by Maggie Geppert, Tribble Princess •
May 14th
"Is there nothing we can offer you? Power, immortality, omniscience, fuzzy balls?"
Trippy, man!
by Maggie Geppert, Tribble Princess •
May 7th
Do you like The Crystal Method? That's cool, but I don't think they trip like this.
April 2024
Bad Brood Rising is Tournaments Legal
by Ross Fertel, Classically Rocked •
April 29th
The latest Tribbles set has new powers and old powers in new denominations ready to hit play piles today!
March 2024
A Page of Kiras
by 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.
Continue Your Mission Today!
by Richard New, 2E Design Manager •
March 1st
Continuing Mission, the latest Second Edition expansion is available today. Download your copy!
February 2024
Planets!
by Lucas Thompson, Art Guy •
February 28th
Let's take a look at some planet imagery!
Workin' 9 to 5
by Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Tumblin’ out of bed and stumblin’ to the kitchen •
February 26th
For service and devotion (and ultimately being taken hostage), you'd think the staff at the embassy would deserve a fat promotion.
How Do You Manage the Descent?
by Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer •
February 23rd
Pro tip: when you're writing an article about a weenie deck, don't let your co-workers see your to-do list. They start to ask uncomfortable questions.
Strategy for Death
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
February 21st
Using Assassins to kill your opponent's personnel can be fun.
A Pair of Playtest Parables
by Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer •
February 19th
Ferengi, lend me your ears as I discuss playtesting for a couple of Continuing Mission cards.
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It
by Richard New, 2E Design Manager •
February 16th
Introducing the next virtual expansion for Star Trek: The Customizable Card Game, Second Edition. With this set, we've made an even four dozen.
A Page of Trois
by 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 Legal
by 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 Released
by Ross Fertel, Released •
December 8th
The latest set, Showdown: Four Lights, is released today. let's look at the final volley of cards revealed.
The Light Show, Part II
by 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 I
by 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.
Pick A Promo Two - Splitting Up
by Ross Fertel, Not Broken •
November 1st
We have eighteen cards for promos but we need to divide them up into two sperate groups of nine.
October 2023
August 2023
A Worthy Bounty
by Paddy Tye, Smuggler •
August 10th
"May I ask the purpose of your journey?"
"No."
Distracting Technology
by Johannes Klarhauser, Kaiser •
August 8th
You didn't really want to play those cards anyway, did you?
Ships of the Line
by 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!
July 2023
June 2023
Second Chances: First Week Out
by Ross Fertel, Hole in One •
June 20th
Take a look at the most recent decks to use cards from the latest set, tournament legal this past weekend.
Second Chances is Tournament Legal
by Ross Fertel, Guest Lecturer •
June 16th
With the latest set being tournament legal, take a look at the sets the cards were originally designed for.
Fun with Interlinking
by Richard New, Second Chances Lead Designer •
June 7th
Today's card gives the Borg some long-awaited access to some difficult skills. At a cost.
May 2023
Plenty to Dread
by Richard New, Second Chances Lead Designer •
May 31st
Today's spoiler from Second Chances takes on a life of its own.
Anyone Want a Second Chance?
by Richard New, Second Chances Lead Designer •
May 26th
Introducing the sixty-first expansion for Star Trek: The Customizable Card Game, Second Edition.
March 2023
2023 George Masters Draft Results
by Ross Fertel, Mistified •
March 7th
Find out how the latest draft went along with the most recent cards used at the Second Edition Gerogia Masters.
February 2023
Timeless, One Month Out
by Ross Fertel, Timed Out •
February 21st
Timeless has been tournament legal for a month. Let's take a look and see how the cards have fared out in the wild and what decks have come about in that time.
Nemesis is Tournament Legal
by Ross Fertel, Nemesis to None! •
February 17th
Find out what other strategies and decktypes benefit from the latest set.
The Voice over the Echo
by 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, 2063
by 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 Borg
by 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.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reman
by 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 Voice
by 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.
Timeless is Tournament Legal
by Ross Fertel, Timely •
January 20th
Timeless is Tournament Legal right now! Dive into the discussions from the release timeframe.
Timeless Revealed
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
January 13th
Let's take a look at the whole Timeless expansion.
Three at a Time(less)
by Richard New, Designer •
January 10th
Let's take a look at today's spoiled cards from Timeless.
Stranded!
by Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer •
January 9th
I love a good Nebula.
Timeless
by Lucas Thompson •
January 6th
Let's take a first look at the 60th expansion for Second Edition, celebrating the Continuing Committee's 15th anniversary!
September 2022
Paradise Lost is Tournament Legal
by 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 Today
by 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 Drive
by 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."
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.”
Prodigaest
by Ross Fertel, Lavisherer •
August 13th
Use logic to figure out what you'll see in new versions of old friends.
Paradise Lost, Paradise Found
by 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.
July 2022
The Menagerie is Tournament Legal
by Ross Fertel, Off the Streets •
July 29th
Use at least some of the forty-one cards from The Menagerie in your deck today! Or this weekend!
The Menagerie Release
by Ross Fertel, Unreleased •
July 22nd
The Menagerie is ready for your downloading pleasure!
Bajor Needs a Miracle
by Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer •
July 21st
"What about Bajor? You can't tell me Bajor doesn't concern you. You've sent the Bajorans orbs and Emissaries. You've even encouraged them to create an entire religion around you. You even told me once that you were of Bajor. So don't you tell me you're not concerned with corporeal matters."
Khan: The Next Generation
by Richard New, The Menagerie Lead Designer •
July 20th
Come see some new cards for Khan decks as well as a new coat of paint on a few key cards from the past.
The Alternate(s)
by Benjamin Liebich, The Menagerie Submitter •
July 13th
In the Star Trek: Customizable Card Game, the Next Generation AU characters are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the "Yesterday's Enterprise" characters who cost 4 and the "Parallels" crew who mix thing around. These are their stories. *dun-dun*
Welcome to The Menagerie
by Richard New, The Menagerie Lead Designer •
July 8th
Introducing the fifty-eighth expansion for Star Trek: The Customizable Card Game, Second Edition.
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.
Access Granted
by Chris Heard, Decipher.com Writer •
June 21st
The fifth of seven throwback Decipher articles from The Motion Pictures.
Beyond Kolinahr
by 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.
Fire At Will
by 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 Spoilers
by 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 Remastered
by 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.
May 2022
April 2022
Classification: Civilian Ten Weeks Out
by Ross Fertel, Decem •
April 19th
Ten weeks after the release, there are four decks using cards from Classification: Civilian that have yet to face a tournament. let's take a look at them.
Classification: Civilian Seven Weeks Out
by Ross Fertel, Septem •
April 5th
This past weekend was the end of an online release event for Classification Civilian. Take a look at the decks using these latest cards.
March 2022
Classification: Civilian three weeks out
by Ross Fertel, Tribus •
March 8th
In the third week of Classification: Civilian's legality, we have some trends coming about as favorites are more prominent but others are creeping in.
February 2022
Classification: Civilian is legal today!
by Ross Fertel, Civically Minded •
February 18th
Classification: Civilian is tournament legal today! We have behind the scenes information along with an announcement of who won a glorious borderless promo.
Classification: Civilian Release Today
by Ross Fertel, Sid Meier •
February 11th
Twenty-Seven new cards are released today based around the theme of civilians. Learn about the ones most recently reveled and print them out!
Charon's Price
by Richard New, Design Manager •
February 9th
The new Ferengi in Classification: CIVILIAN may be a pirate and not a soldier, but he sure would like to play one on TV.
The Pygorian Introduction
by Richard New, Design Manager •
February 4th
The new Quark is ready to arm your cause. Now, we just have to pick the right merchandise.
January 2022
The Great Civilian Hunt
by Ross Fertel, Uncivilized •
January 31st
As we prepare for a new release, look back and you might win a glorious borderless promo!
Welcome, Civilians
by Nathan Miracle, Designer •
January 28th
Introducing the fifty-seventh expansion for Star Trek: The Customizable Card Game, Second Edition.
A Special Preview for 2022
by 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 Release
by 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 Day
by Charlie Plaine, Staff Writer •
December 14th
Kaiser brings another spoiler for
Second Star to the Right to his YouTube channel!
Just For Top Brass
by 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.”
Prodigaler
by Ross Fertel, Lavish •
December 7th
Use logic to figure out what you'll see in new versions of old friends.
Tuesday Is Dilemma Day
by 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 Morning
by 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 Dilemma
by 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.
October 2021
It's a _____!
by Paddy Tye, Creative Team Manager •
October 28th
Party by the warp core!
A Second Qhance
by Q, Omnipotent Being/Dilemma •
October 27th
A tale of a card born, shackled, and born again.
Miss Q
by 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!
Caretaker Release Day
by Ross Fertel, Pathfinder •
October 8th
Caretaker releases today! Find out about the remaining unspoiled cards while you print out the set.
Caretaker Release
by Daniel Giddings and Benjamin Rostoker, Caretaker Set Designers •
October 8th
Caretaker releases today, but really you should be following the Worlds coverage. Go on. Really. This set will still be here (and legal to play) next week.
Dream(Card)s Can Come True
by Daniel Giddings, Dreamer •
October 6th
Have you ever wondered where some designers gets their ideas from? This answer may shock you! (Spoiler: It's mainly plagiarism.)
What Do You Fear?
by Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer •
October 4th
Austin Powers: Only two things scare me, and one is nuclear war.
Basil Exposition: What's the other?
Austin Powers: Excuse me?
Basil Exposition: What's the other thing that scares you?
Austin Powers: Carnies.
September 2021
Putting Right What Once Went Wrong
by Daniel Giddings, Wanted for Crimes Against Writing •
September 28th
In "Timeless", Chakotay wanted to change the past to give the crew a future. We can't guarantee he'll do that, but he might
Can "Federation Ideals" be upheld in the DQ?
by Daniel Giddings, “Trusted” “Writer” •
September 27th
In "The Void", Janeway taught the members of her alliance the value of cooperation. Can Rollins help teach your opponent the same?
A Puzzle Four You
by Ross Fertel, Puzzle Within a Puzzle •
September 27th
Take some time during your lunch break and get a spoiler for Caretaker.
Introducing Caretaker’s Array of Cards
by Benjamin Rostoker, Caretaker Set Designer •
September 24th
Announcing Caretaker, the forty-first expansion from the Continuing Committee for Star Trek: The Customizable Card Game, Second Edition!
August 2021
July 2021
OTSD Remastered Releases Today
by 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!
June 2021
Remastering a Classic
by 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.
May 2021
Be the Hero
by Ross Fertel, Pantheon •
May 14th
Heroes and Demons, the latest set from the Continuing Committee is tournament legal as of this moment! Take a deep dive into some of the possibilities with one of the themes.
The Unscrambled Message
by Richard New, Design Manager •
May 7th
Data analysts have decoded the missing information from the garbled transmission from the Briar Patch.
Heroes and Demons Release
by Ross Fertel, Demonic Hero or Heroic Demon •
May 7th
Heroes and Demons, the latest Second Edition Set is released today. Let's take a look at the final set of spoilers.
Hidden Agendas
by Maggie Geppert, Staff Writer •
May 6th
Cardassian capture decks get a light boost from Heroes and Demons.
The Moral Choice
by Michael Shea, Designer •
May 2nd
Today's cards put in stark contrast the struggle between good and evil that is at the heart of Heroes and Demons.
April 2021
Interference from the Briar Patch
by Richard New, Design Manager •
April 30th
Help unscramble a message detected at Starfleet Command relayed from a Klingon outpost near Klach D'kel Brakt.
Need some discount Bat'leths?
by Ross Fertel, Not a Klingon Smuggler (Wink, Wink) •
April 26th
Is Gagh too expensive now a days? Is you families' crest not as revered as it once was? Come here and I may be able to help.
The Aggrieved Ferengi
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
April 24th
Let's take a look at the new card, Rule of Acquisition #45!
Cats of Peace
by 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
Dogs of War Release
by Ross Fertel, Wardog •
March 26th
Dogs of War, the most recent expansion from the Continuing Committee, releases today.
A Secret Meeting
by 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 Serve
by 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!
A Dog Gone Puzzle
by 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...
Hold the Salad...
by Paddy Tye, Puppy of War •
March 15th
The Alpha Quadrant Alliance is coming!
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 Update
by 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.
Two Tribbles Errata for March
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
March 1st
Two cards from
A Tribble of a Different Color - 10 Generosity and 100 Laughter - receive errata today.
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.
February 2021
2019 Mechanic Survey
by Ross Fertel, Seeking Feedback •
February 3rd
Let us know what you think of the mechanics in Second Edition sets from 2019.
January 2021
Be Our Guest
by Ross Fertel, Food Eater •
January 15th
Shore Leave is tournament legal. Share it with your opponent and I will share with you a favorite family recipe of mine. Note: recipe not from my family.
Cooking with Neelix: Meat the Chef
by Neelix, Rotisseur •
January 8th
Get ready to taste some sort of dish he's made by dipping his pinky in it and offering it to you; it's Quark's turn to cook with fire.
Shore Leave Release Day
by Ross Fertel, Taking Five •
January 8th
Shore leave releases today. Rush to your Read more while you are printing off the latest set from Second Edition.
December 2020
Cooking with Neelix: Drop me a Beet
by Neelix, Vegetable Morale Officer •
December 31st
The Sisko men try to instill in their children the values that led them down their particular path, but there is only one aspect of their teachings that ever truly stuck.
If Krampus Had a Ship
by Michael Shea, Designer •
December 26th
Today's card from Shore Leave explores a little of the darker side of the holiday season.
Shore Leave
by Charlie Plaine, Shore Leave Designer •
December 24th
Shore Leave, a twenty-five (25) card, Winter holiday-themed virtual expansion, is releasing on Friday, January 8th, 2021.
November 2020
Apocalyptic Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Treasured Writer •
November 20th
Apocalypse Rising is tournament legal today. Click above to find out some behind the scenes stories!
Apocalypse Rising Release!
by Ross Fertel, Horseman •
November 13th
The latest set is available for immediate download! Infiltrate the Empire, subjugate a planet or hold down the fort!
Apocalypse Rising Release Kits Now Available
by Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager •
November 13th
Celebrate the second expansion in the Interaction Cycle with a release kit for
Apocalypse Rising, now available but in limited quantities.
Rule #4.06 § A ¶ 4
by Richard New, Design Member •
November 12th
The latest in a relatively short line of Rituals adds something that the game sorely needs.
What Does AR-558 Mean to You?
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
November 9th
Let's take a look at the thought process behind Quark (Frontline Obeserver)!
Finally, Another Kira
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
November 7th
Let's take a look at the design process behind Kira Nerys, Fifth Columnist.
Cardassians Subjugated
by Michael Shea, Gul •
November 6th
A story that began with Star Trek 50 in 2016 now continues in Apocalypse Rising.
These Things Happen
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
November 4th
These things happen to other people. They don't happen at all, in fact.
The Battle of Betazed
by Daniel Matteson, Writing Team Manager •
November 2nd
You remember this episode, right? Right?
November's Balance Team Update
by 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
The Backbone of the Dominion
by Michael Shea, Staff Writer •
October 31st
"Negotiations with the Dominion can be a very dangerous thing. The Dominion decides that you have something that they want, and then they come and take it - by negotiation or by force."
Apocalypse Now Rising
by Charlie Plaine, Project Manager for Apocalypse Rising •
October 30th
Apocalypse Rising, a new
Second Edition expansion featuring twenty-seven (27) new cards, is coming on Friday, November 13th. Will you join The Dominion, or oppose them?
The Changing Face of Evil
by Nathan Miracle, Design Director •
October 30th
The Dominion welcomes all species into the Dominion - so long as all glory goes to the Founders.
Harbinger Peptide Cake with Mint Frosting
by Triumph, Second Edition Creative Manager •
October 27th
Due to all of the temporal interference around
All Our Yesterdays, one of our articles was lost! Fortunately, it's turned up again, so we're happy to publish it now for all of you to see.
A Private Little War Is Tournament Legal
by 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.
Public Design intro for 2E!
by Scott Baughman, Staff Writer •
October 20th
Second Edition is boldly going in the direction of Public Card Design...find out more in this intro video!
A Private Little War Now Available
by 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 Done
by 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 Tirade
by 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 War
by 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.
What's the Name of the Next 2E Expansion?
by Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition •
September 18th
We aren't officially announcing the name of the next 2E set until the September board meeting, but if you're willing to solve a puzzle, you can find out today.
Promo-a-Week: Liberation
by 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 Debriefing
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager •
September 11th
Stop. Collaborate and Listen.
A Look Back at Inheritance
by Ross Fertel, Writer of Remembrance •
September 11th
Let's take a look at the landamrk set celebrating twenty-five years of this amazing game we all love.
All Our Yesterday's Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Yesterday's Writer •
September 4th
Here's the inside scoop on the latest Second Edition expansion, which releases today!
August 2020
All Our Yesterdays Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition •
August 28th
All Our Yesterdays, featuring twenty-five (25) new
Second Edition cards, is now available for a free and immediate download.
Ask Me Who I Was in Life!
by Ross Fertel, Writer ... From the Future! •
August 26th
Do these Harbinger dilemmas bug you? Would you like to get rid of them? Are you a Starfleet fan? If the answer to all the questions is yes, today's card will be oodles of fun for you.
Bar Room Blitz
by Scott Baughman, Director of Communications •
August 26th
Who started the brawl? And how did we get where we are now? A look at Bar Brawl!
Klingons Say Yes
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
August 24th
Let's take a look at the design process behind Kered.
Ahead of Her Time
by Richard New, All Our Yesterdays Lead Designer •
August 21st
Take a meandering dive into the past in order to present the newest cards based on a classic episode.
Know Thine Enemy
by Michael Shea, Staff Writer •
August 20th
Today's card from
All Our Yesterdays adds to the Past Romulan theme of using information about an opponent's intentions to their advantage.
The ultimate upgrade? Bluejay 4
by Scott Baughman, Director of Communications •
August 19th
The Original Series cards have often dealt with upgrades, is this the best one yet?
Dilemma Interaction
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
August 17th
Let's take a look at the concept behind the Harbinger dilemmas.
The Virtues of Pugnacity
by Michael Shea, Staff Writer •
August 15th
Today's card from All Our Yesterdays forces players to make tactical choices that could alter the course of their games.
All Our Yesterdays Release Kits Available Now
by Charlie Plaine, Interim Director of Second Edition •
August 14th
Celebrate the first expansion of the Interaction Cycle with a release kit for
All Our Yesterdays, now available in limited quantities.
June 2020
Second Edition June Errata
by Tjark Ott, Second Edition Errata Team Leader •
June 1st
Eight Second Edition cards receive errata today and are effective immediately.
May 2020
A Tribble of a Different Color
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
May 5th
A new
Tribbles expansion is here, featuring twelve (12) new powers on eighteen (18) new cards.
April 2020
Peace Is Flowing Like a River
by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer •
April 17th
Celebrate the fiftieth set of
Second Edition, The Omega Directive, which releases today!
Find a Dog Who'll Eat a Dog
by Michael Shea, Blue Gill Thrall •
April 16th
Today's cards for The Omega Directive brings us a mission out of the late Dominion War, and introduces a new team of heroes.
Look at the Havoc We Have Wrought
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
April 15th
"How many changelings do you think are here on Earth right at this moment?"
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Cardassia?
by Michael Shea, Designer •
April 14th
Sometimes, dominant strategies need to be balanced through design. The Omega Directive reveals two cards intended to do just that.
A Mind is a Terrible Thing
by Michael Shea, Designer •
April 13th
"There is nothing like a good problem to spark the synapses, is there? To open the mind to new possibilities, new ways of seeing things. Of course, one must always confront self- doubt and fear, but that is a small price to pay for the exhilaration of finding the perfect solution."
Audaces Fortuna Iuvat
by Michael Shea, Officer of the Empire •
April 11th
The Terran Empire gets a new 50 point mission to help them fulfill their destiny in today's spoiler for The Omega Directive.
50!
by Ross Fertel, Neither Alpha Nor Omega •
April 10th
Find out about the next expansion coming to you next week!
The Neutral Zone Now Available
by 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 Luke
by Paddy Tye, Hand of the Praetor and Warden of the Neutral Zone •
March 31st
No, this isn't about Star Wars....
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 Puzzle
by Kaufman, Puzzled •
March 22nd
Solve a puzzle during your lunch break and get an exclusvie spoiler.
The Neutral Zone Release Kits Now Available
by 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 Zone
by 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.
January 2020
The Interaction Block
by Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Lead Designer •
January 31st
Find out about the some upcoming sets for Second Edition.
Q Who Now Available
by 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 Tormentor
by 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 Name
by 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 Retrospective
by Niall Matthew, Watching an episode 2005 times. •
January 12th
Niall shares his love for this iconic episode.
The Ultimate User
by 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!
Inheritance Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Treasured Writer •
January 3rd
Find out all the cool stories behind the latest set for Second Edition.
December 2019
Can You Spot Me?
by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer •
December 27th
To pet or not to pet; it’s such a dilemma.
McCoy heals a Horta
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
December 24th
I’m a Doctor, Not a Bricklayer turned out to be a good choice to bring from First Edition into Second Edition.
Hippocratic Oath
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
December 23rd
Will you honor the Hippocratic Oath, even knowing the cost?
Watch your future's end
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
December 20th
Prepare for assimilation. Your planet's entire population will soon serve us, the Borg.
Suicide Is Painless
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
December 19th
Suicide in Second Edition is not as painful as it was in 1996 for one a popular "Next Generation" guest star.
Vic Fontaine - Guns Blazing
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
December 17th
The latest addition to Second Edition captures some First Edition fun while offering the Second Edition player a powerful and versatile card.
Iconic Iconians
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
December 16th
Let's take a look at Varley and the Yamato!
Announcing Inheritance
by Ross Fertel, Historian •
December 13th
Find out about the next set celebrating twenty-five years of the game. Learn what makes the cards special and the designers who made them. Daily spoilers begin today and the set releases Friday, December 27!
November 2019
Some Very Special Promo Cards
by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer •
November 18th
The Continuing Committee marks life events for our members in our own special way.
October 2019
Promos Without Borders
by 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.
Sacrifice of Angels Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
October 11th
Find out information from behind the scenes of the newest cards.
The Wrath of the Alliance
by Michael Shea, Regent of the Alliance •
October 3rd
Bring the full force of the Alliance to bear with Alliance Flagship Regency 1.
Broken Link
by Daniel Giddings, Broken Record •
October 1st
In the Under Siege reboot, Hikaru Sulu is Casey Ryback.
September 2019
EXPERIENCE BIJ
by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications •
September 27th
The Klingon Empire does not condone the content in the following message.
Intimidate, Threaten, Deter
by Fritz Meissner, Ambassador •
September 26th
Make your opponents avoid your menacing battle plans to their detriment with Strategic Tug-of-War.
Revenge Ferengi-Style
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
September 24th
Seek your vengeance with Bok, Spiteful Salvager!
The Great Link
by Daniel Giddings, Staff Writer •
September 23rd
No more 404 errors. It's time to print out some more HWYLaTtR?
International Day of Peace
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
September 21st
Celebrate what we can do together and find out about Second Edition matters both recent and upcoming.
The Coming Sacrifice
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition and Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
September 20th
Sacrifice of Angels, the forty-ninth Second Edition set releases Friday, October 4, 2019. Fir the next two, enjoy official spoilers for the set!
July 2019
Looking Ahead to the Next Set.
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
July 12th
Instead of a weekly update, let's look forward to the next set from Second Edition.
June 2019
Printable Card Updated Delayed
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
June 28th
The semi-annual update to printable cards is delayed by two weeks, until Monday, July 15th.
Going Native
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
June 26th
Just who are the Preserver Obelisk's "natives", anyway?
The Cage Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition •
June 21st
The latest First Edition virtual expansion, The Cage, is now available for immediate and free download!
Monologuing
by 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!"
Opening The Cage
by 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 Available
by 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
A Less Perfect Union Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
May 31st
GO behind the scenes with fun stories about cards from the latest set.
Sirella de Vil
by Lucas Thompson, Designer •
May 23rd
Let's take a look at the process behind Sirella, Forbidding Matriarch!
Concerning Flight
by Nathan Miracle, Designer •
May 22nd
"This is Leonardo da Vinci we're talking about. Simulation or not, he's one of the greatest creative minds in Earth's history."
So Logical. So Pointy.
by Daniel Giddings, Staff Writer •
May 20th
"Had I been given the choice, I might not have chosen to explore the Delta Quadrant. However, since we are here, I must say the challenges are intriguing."
Jellico
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
May 16th
Let's take a look at the process behind Edward Jellico!
Announcing A Less Perfect Union
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
May 15th
The next set for Second Edition is upon us. Find out the information on the key mechanic inhere!
Self-Control Unleashed
by James Heaney, Assistant Designer •
May 6th
What's a Wagon Train To The Stars without a few monsters along the trail?
April 2019
March 2019
Errata Marches Onward
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader •
March 4th
I'm happy to say that one of these cards sucks.
February 2019
[2E] Errata Coming March 2
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
February 18th
Second Edition March Errata is coming two days early.
To be merry and in love…
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
February 14th
Twelfth century Earth. England. Sherwood Forest. Or at least Q's recreation of it.
On Second Thought: The Proof is in the Reading
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
February 12th
In this months blog, I discuss and extol the wonders of Proofreading. Because everyone loves talking about the most minor of details involved with making cards.
Tragic Love
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
February 11th
Today's Qpid Card reminds us that not all love ends well.
Life’s a Piece of…
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
February 10th
The game's newest dilemma can be easy to overcome if you deduce the correct personnel to put into your deck ahead of time.
Love… Klingon-style
by Sean O'Reilly, Staff Writer •
February 9th
Broken bones. Bite marks. Spilled blood. There is a lot to "love" about Klingon courtship, unless you are a Romulan.
Announcing Qpid
by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition •
February 8th
Get the details on the next product for Second Edition.
January 2019
January 2019 Promo Update
by 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 Compatibility
by 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 Available
by Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer •
December 28th
Equilibrium, nine (9) new Trill-themed First Edition cards, is now available for free and immediate download!
The Wedding Couple
by Maggie Geppert, Trilled to Be Here •
December 25th
Working with Charlie and Chris on this set was a real gift.
An Achievement Idea
by 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.
Find Your Equilibrium
by 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!
Shattered Mirror Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
December 14th
Find out amazing behind the scenes bits from the latest Second Edition Set. In the humble opinion of your Brand Manager, at any rate.
Where Kahless Leads, Shattered Mirror Follows
by Charlie Plaine, Shattered Mirror Designer •
December 7th
CIVILIANs aren't really a thing in Second Edition, but Klingons without staffing icons have been peppered throughout the game. On release day for Shattered Mirror, take a look at a Klingon civilian deck in this article.
Creative Work: Kortar
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
December 3rd
Let's take a look at the story behind Kortar.
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.
Arresting Display
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
November 28th
Let's take a look at the design process behind Arresting Display.
The Gift: Now Available
by 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 Bowl
by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications •
November 8th
The first couple of the Kazon Collective return for more subterfuge.
On the Hunt
by 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.
Homestead
by ChadC, Staff Writer •
November 5th
Trekcc has a new expansion called "The Gift." Homestead is one of the goodies contained within ....
The Vulcan Hello Again
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader •
November 5th
In a regular monthly update, several Vulcan cards receive errata and re-enter circulation.
Announcing The Gift
by 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 Remastered
by 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 Promos
by 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: Evolution
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager •
August 25th
What are the next steps after using the Coming of Age starter decks?
July 2018
Warp Pack: Access Denied Release
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
July 30th
The latest set for Second Edition, Warp Pack: Access Denied is available for immediate download! Find out more about what the set has to offer.
June 2018
Redemption
by 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.”
Menage a Troi
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager •
June 27th
Anyone for Oo-Mox?
The Next Phase
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager •
June 25th
"If our intent were aggression, you would not be here now."
Second Chances
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager •
June 22nd
Introducing Coming of Age and a second bite of the cherry for Continuing Mission decks!
May 2018
Far Beyond the Stars Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
May 26th
Find out secrets and exclusive behind the scenes information behind the latest Second Edition product.
An Old Friend
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
May 24th
A familiar favorite personnel gets a new persona for the first time since 2014 in Far Beyond the Stars.
A Morale Boost
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
May 20th
I could go for some field rations right now, how about you?
Genocidal Plans
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador •
May 19th
Far Beyond the Stars sees a Romulan incarnation of an old antagonist and a matching ship for taking the fight to your enemies.
Rebel With a Cause
by Nathan Miracle, Nostalgic Trekker •
May 18th
Take a walk down memory lane with this new Far Beyond the Stars spoiler!
The Ends Justify the Means
by 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 Summit
by 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 Evil
by 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.
Further Beyond the Stars
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
May 14th
Far Beyond the Stars, A Deep Space Nine anniversary set, releases Friday, May 25. Find out everything about the set, except spoilers.
[Title of Set]
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
May 11th
Get a hint at what's coming for Second Edition!
Metamorphosis Now Available
by 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!
April 2018
Curator Quarren
by Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer •
April 27th
Meet Quarren, the curator of the Museum of Kyrian History.
Even Better Than the Real Thing
by Maggie Geppert, Conversion Fangirl •
April 25th
Check out some of the cards that got an upgrade during their conversion.
The Doctor's Fake News
by 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 Track
by 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 Pressure
by 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 Era
by Allen Gould, Metamorphosis Lead •
April 13th
It's the end of conversions as we know it. I feel fine.
March 2018
Symbiosis Treasures
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
March 23rd
Here's the inside scoop on the latest Second Edition expansion, which releases today!
Diversify Your Portfolio
by Nathan Miracle, Real-Life Accountant •
March 21st
“Seventy-five hundred lots of hipicate futures?”
The Occupation of Bajor
by 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.
A Brief History of Speed
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
March 16th
Because you demanded it, a history lesson focusing on one of Symbiosis's mechanics.
The Puns, They Hit Me
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
March 15th
I saw this card and my head went full-on story mode.
Lose Less
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
March 13th
Let's take a look at the new card, Qatai!
Captive Pursuits
by 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
I Just Can't Help Myself
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
March 9th
Symbiosis, the forty-third product for Second Edition is coming March 23. Find out more about the set here!
[title of set]
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
March 4th
Take a look at what's coming up for Second Edition!
New Tournament Promos
by 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!
February 2018
January 2018
Cold Front Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager •
January 12th
The latest First Edition expansion, Cold Front, is now available.
An Open Letter to Dan Hamman
by 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 Control
by James Heaney, Assistant Designer •
January 9th
With Cold Front, 22nd-Century Romulans get a mindbending new way to play!
22nd-Century Ladies
by Matthew Zinno, Socializing with the Staff Writer •
January 6th
Comfort Women talks about [22] [NA] females. Let's meet some of them.
Yes, I Am Serious
by Dan Hamman, Offbeat Designer •
January 1st
And don't call me Shirley
December 2017
Comfort Women
by James Heaney, Assistant Designer •
December 25th
James Heaney introduces a new card from Cold Front - Comfort Women!
He Has The Lobes
by James Heaney, Assistant Designer •
December 24th
2010 called. They want their download rule back.
It's Cold Outside
by 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.
November 2017
The 24 (or so) People You'll Meet in the Nekrit Expanse
by 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 Wabbits
by 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 Pieces
by 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.
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!
The Dead Stop Tales
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
November 3rd
It may be a smaller product, but Dead Stop does have some behind the scenes stories to tickle our fancy.
October 2017
Dead Stop Rules!
by Ross Fertel, A King Without his Crown •
October 31st
The latest Second Edition Expansion is available for immediate download. Take a look at one of the costumed heroes inside.
The Art of Suspense
by Jeremy Benedict, Dead Stop Co-Designer •
October 29th
"There is a distinct difference between "suspense" and "surprise," and yet many pictures continually confuse the two. I'll explain what I mean." -Alfred Hitchcock
Dressed for Success
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
October 28th
Halloween is my favorite holiday. Jadzia Dax is my favorite Star Trek character. Imagine how I felt when I saw a costumed Jadzia in the Halloween set.
Dead Stop: A Meditation on Failure
by Charlie Plaine, Dead Stop Co-Designer •
October 27th
Get a sneak peak at the nine (9) card, Halloween-themed, boutique expansion for
Second Edition,
Dead Stop!
Secrets of The Nth Degree
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
October 26th
Learn some of the most amazing secrets from the latest Second Edition Expansion.
The Nth Degree is released!
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
October 20th
Download the latest Second Edition Expansion now!
Can You Hear Me Now?
by Ross Fertel, Word Pusher •
October 18th
Wait, does someone finally understand the words coming out of my mouth?
A Pair of Dangerous Gifts
by Michael Shea, Designer •
October 16th
"Thank you, Will. I never made that log entry, of course, but it still leaves you with a duty to perform."
From Equipment to Miles
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador •
October 13th
A look at the design process for the new Miles O'Brien.
The Very Flower of Humanity
by Maggie Geppert, Next in Line •
October 10th
Living in the Mirror Universe is tough; some might even say agonizing.
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.”
The Nth Degree
by Nathan Miracle, Designer •
October 6th
Exceed your limits with the newest expansion for Second Edition!
September 2017
Star Trek @ 51
by 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 Spies
by James Monsebroten, Staff Writer •
September 19th
A Vulcan deck using IDIC: Courage of the V'Shar
Vulcan Scheming of a White Christmas
by 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!
All Vulcans Allowed
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
September 12th
Step 1, play your Vulcans. Step 2, get your Vulcans to the spaceline. Step 3, Logic!
August 2017
Peace and Long Life
by 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
June 2017
Printable Update Will Be July 10th
by 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 Sopek
by 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 Available
by 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 Couch
by 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.
Zero Hour Release Kits
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager •
June 10th
After some delay, the Zero Hour release promos have been assembled! Celebrate this set's arrival with a release party!
Loosed Upon the World
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
June 9th
Everything you wanted to know about Zero Hour but were too afraid to ask.
2016 Volunteer Promos
by 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 Errata
by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader •
June 5th
Three cards come off the ban list, and other changes.
A Vast Image Out of Spiritus Mundi
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
June 2nd
Zero Hour, the latest Second Edition Expansion, is available for immediate download, absolutely FREE!
The Darkness Drops Again
by Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager •
June 1st
Romulan interference gets some vital tools to slow down an opponent.
May 2017
Mere Anarchy
by Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager •
May 30th
The Maquis are looking to expand their territory beyond the Demilitarized Zone.
Its Hour Come Round at Last!
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
May 19th
The fortieth
Second Edition product,
Zero Hour, releases Friday, June 2, 2017!
April 2017
Return of the Augments
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
April 7th
The Broken Bow Klingons honor the ones who came before.
Core Block Cardlist
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 5th
Find out more about the new Core Block Cardlist.
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 Available
by 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!
A Brief History of Time Travel
by Matthew Zinno, Department of Temporal Investigations •
March 29th
An exploration that leads to the latest mechanism for getting out of a time location.
Attention!
by Niall Matthew, A.K.A. Private Parts •
March 28th
The muscle has arrived...
Regeneration
by 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 Name
by Prisoner Paddy, Broken Bow designer and In Contempt •
March 25th
Oh Boy! Look what trouble Jonathan Archer has leaped into now…
A Second Edition Gift
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 24th
Second Edition players, it's been a long time since you've had anything new. It's going to be a bit longer before your next expansion, but here's a gift.
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.
Broken Bow's Block Rotation
by Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager •
March 22nd
The release of Broken Bow will trigger the third rotation of the Block card pool.
Like Peas in a Shuttlepod
by Paddy Tye, Broken Bow designer and Broken in many other ways... •
March 20th
Everyday I'm shuttlin'
Announcing Broken Bow
by Dan Hamman, 1ELead Designer •
March 20th
The first expansion in the 22nd Century Block is coming!
Broken Bow Release Kits
by 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.
January 2017
December 2016
Late Changes to The Terran Empire
by 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 Errata
by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader •
December 24th
Six card revisions, including one coming off the ban list.
Discover Your Objective
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager •
December 16th
Help us test out something for Second Edition. You just might get external as well as internal rewards.
November 2016
The Terran Empire - Now Available
by 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-Named
by 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 Dictator
by Ross Fertel, Tyrannical Writer •
November 23rd
Welcome to the Terran Empire young man. Someday, you shall rule the known universe!
One Giant Leap Across The Spaceline
by 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 Mankind
by 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 Web
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
November 18th
The Constitution-class Defiant comes to STCCG.
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.
Promo Series K Error
by 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 Borg
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
September 30th
The Borg have come to Earth. And the Enterprise-E crew fights back.
Generosity Not Withstanding
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
September 29th
A deck built around helping others out and winning the event.
Outweighed
by Matt Kirk, Star Trek 50: Second Edition Design Team •
September 28th
"Logic is the beginning of wisdom... not the end."
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 Wind
by 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."
Evasive Maneuvers
by Matthew Zinno, A Compartment of Tribbles •
September 24th
A new Tongo power joins Tribbles: Evade
Mutual Annihilation
by Matt Kirk, Star Trek 50: Second Edition Design Team •
September 23rd
A new commander for the
U.S.S. Defiant takes her to the limit for the 50th anniversary.
Knew She Was Trouble!
by Ross Fertel, Content Writer •
September 21st
Get to know one of the sneakier personnel from Star Trek 50 and how to keep her cost off the Books.
The Task Force Cliffhanger
by 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?
Branching Out
by Matt Kirk, Star Trek 50: Second Edition Design Team •
September 19th
The Enterprise-A comes home to TOS for its golden anniversary, but not quite in the way you might expect.
Announcing Star Trek 50: Three New Virtual Expansions
by 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 Poll
by 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?
Hard Time Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 9th
Hard Time is now available for immediate download, absolutely FREE!
The Trouble With Tribbles
by Nathan Miracle, Designer •
September 7th
The troublesome thing about tribbles, is tribbles are troublesome things!
Cards of Two Worlds
by Ross Fertel, Not Insignificant Writer •
September 6th
Find out about what the star Power in Hard Time can bring to your decks and how their versatility makes them even more useful.
Every Day I’m Smugglin’
by Jeremy Benedict, Design Intern •
September 5th
Take a look at what just snuck into the system.
KISS: Keep it Simple, and add Star Power
by Charlie Plaine, Hard Time Co-Lead Designer •
September 2nd
Simple is usually better, but when you combine simple with star power, you get something special.
A Middling Puzzle
by Ross Fertel, Conflicted Writer •
September 1st
Put in a bit of thinking time and get a spoiler for the upcoming Second Edition set.
August 2016
Brin, Cultish Master
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
August 31st
We all just want something for free.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
by Ross Fertel, Relative Writer •
August 30th
Learn about how something familiar gets to shine in the sun in the latest Second Edition Expansion and get tips on earning a particular achievement.
Welcome to Hard Time
by Richard New, Lead Designer and Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer •
August 29th
Richard New introduces the newest Second Edition expansion, Hard Time.
Hard Time Release Kits
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager •
August 29th
Pick up one of the limited edition release kits for Hard Time, featuring an alternate image promo of Disaster!
July 2016
Project Awaken
by Tyler Fultz, Project Lead •
July 21st
Read the results of 2E's Project Awaken and lend your voice to Second Edition's future!
Printable Card Update - July 2016
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 4th
A dozen new alternate-image promos are now available for printing in today's printable card update.
June 2016
Catch My Drift
by Ross Fertel, Drafted Writer •
June 1st
Get ready for a new age of drafting with these tips!
May 2016
Infinite Diversity: Remastered
by Tyler Fultz, Lead Designer •
May 27th
Take your draft experience to new heights with Infinite Diversity: Remastered!
Second Edition Public Playtest
by Charlie Plaine, Acting 2E Brand Manager •
May 26th
The 2E Design Team will be hosting the first ever public playtest. Details on expectations and on how to apply within.
Point/Counterpoint: The Future of Backwards Compatible Cards
by 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
A Time to Stand Release Kit
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager •
April 27th
Celebrate the release of A Time to Stand with a release event and release kit.
A Long Time Coming
by Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern •
April 21st
De-cluttering the Holomatrix on Athos IV
U.S.S. Voyager, Bold Vanguard
by Ross Fertel, Creative Writer •
April 20th
Find out... absolutely nothing that is gameplay relevant or affected today's card in the slightest.
Risky Design
by Keith “Foreman” Morris, Assistant Designer •
April 15th
Keith explores one of the dilemmas in
A Time to Stand.
Transferable Skills
by Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern •
April 13th
How I borrowed a few mechanics from another game...
One Smashed Puzzle
by Ross Fertel, Puzzling Writer •
April 12th
In honor of Phase II, solve this puzzle and get double spoilers.
A Time to Stand
by Tyler Fultz, Lead Designer •
April 11th
Today we're excited to announce that A Time to Stand, the thirty-sixth Second Edition expansion, will be released Friday, April 22nd, 2016!
March 2016
Chat Transcription
by Ross Fertel, Trancribing Writer •
March 24th
Transcription from the chat room.
Fear Will Keep Them in Line
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
March 23rd
The brutality of the Mirror Universe, seen through James Kirk's eyes.
An Unexpected Article
by 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 Us
by 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?
Anthropologist Wanted
by Ross Fertel, Needy Writer •
March 19th
We interrupt your regularly scheduled articles to ask for a resident Anthropologist.
Get Back to Where It All Started
by 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 Less
by Ross Fertel, Unequaled Writer •
March 15th
Help me revisit first grade with a
Through the Looking Glass Puzzle.
A Puzzling Spoiler
by 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...
Face of the Enemy Release Kit
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager •
March 13th
Face of the Enemy has been out for a while, but it's not too late to celebrate. Requisition a release kit today!
February 2016
January 2016
Printable Card Update Delayed
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 4th
We must unfortunately announce a delay in releasing the printable cards scheduled for January 2016.
November 2015
The Manchurian Deck
by Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer •
November 13th
"Assassins don't like varying their methods." -Odo, Improbable Cause
Face of the Enemy Now Available!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 13th
Face of the Enemy is available for free today, and will be legal in all constructed formats next week!
Facelift: Old Ship, New Tricks
by 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 Mission
by 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 Living
by 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.
First Edition and The Future: Part II
by 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.
Miracle Working
by Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer •
November 6th
“Back home we call him the ‘miracle worker.’” -Leonard H. McCoy, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Gimme More Dumb
by Ross Fertel, Smart Writer •
November 3rd
Dumb Waiter opens up new possibilities for the most smartest of players.
A Tale of Three Faces
by Charlie Plaine, Face of the Enemy Designer •
November 1st
A lot can change during an expansion's design cycle. Find out how three cards went from the top of the cut list to becoming some of the design team's favorite cards.
October 2015
A Piecemeal Spoiler
by Ross Fertel, Puzzled Writer •
October 31st
Do you thin you can Face the Enemy of a puzzle for Second Edition?
Face of the Enemy
by Tyler Fultz, Lead Designer •
October 30th
Today we're excited to announce that Face of the Enemy, the thirty-fifth Second Edition expansion, will be released Friday, November 13th, 2015!
Crossover Release Kits
by 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 Errata
by 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.
October Second Edition Errata
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Brand Manager •
October 5th
Chula: The Game is the only card to receive errata this month.
September 2015
Crossover Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 25th
The virtual expansions Crossover and Crossover: Supplemental are now available for immediate download!
The Regent's Flagship
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
September 18th
A deck article using one of the new Crossover engines for the KCA.
The Intendant's Quarters
by 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 Friend
by 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 Gun
by 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 Mirror
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
September 11th
A Terran Empire deck using a few of the new toys from the newest First Edition expansion.
That Name Sounds Familiar
by 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?
Crossover: There And Back Again
by Charlie Plaine, Lead Designer •
September 7th
Crossover, the first expansion in the Mirror block, is releasing on Friday, September 25th!
August 2015
July 2015
Emergency Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
July 24th
Two more cards are receiving errata in July.
A Piece of the Action
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
July 23rd
On Beta Antares IV, they play a real game.
Ah Crap
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
July 22nd
Sometimes you're on a roll and sometimes you just need a re-roll.
Watch the Tribble, Not the Girl
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Ambassador •
July 21st
Have you ever been annoyed by your opponent only letting you play 1,000? Do you want to be able to put some extra 100k cards into your battle deck that you will be able to play more easily? Dabo is a good ability that can help you in both these instances.
We're In Trouble Now!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 20th
Players might face a lot more trouble in the Tribbles with the release of Tribbles Royale, coming Friday, 24 July 2015!
June 2015
The Orderly Ones 2
by Ross Fertel, Puzzler •
June 30th
The clock is still ticking, but what are these red and green wires for?
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.
Quantum of Thirty-Four
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
June 26th
How many personnel should one send on a mission attempt?
The Orderly Ones
by Ross Fertel, Puzzler •
June 25th
The clock begins now. First to solve earns the much coveted bragging rights.
Put to the Screws
by Steven Slaby, World Champion Card Designer •
June 24th
2013 World Champion Stefan Slaby spoils the card he designed!
The Road Less Travelled
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 22nd
Lower Decks, the thirty-fourth Second Edition expansion, will arrive on Friday, July 3rd. Find out what you'll see and how it came to be in this announcement article.
The Watchlist
by 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 Helper
by 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 Update
by Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager •
June 2nd
A new card has been added to the Ban list.
May 2015
Mid-Year Promos Delayed
by 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 Alternate
by Paddy Tye, Creative Tinkerer and Warden of the North •
May 29th
A look at the Alternate Image cards offered in Homefront VI.
Homefront VI: You Can Go Home Again
by 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
Strange Bedfellows Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
April 16th
Some wording clarifications to two cards in the latest expansion
New Deep Space 9 Virtual Starter
by 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.
Strong New Missions!
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
April 8th
A look at the new Strength missions, and a deck based around them.
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.
April Errata
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
April 6th
Six cards receive errata this month
The Die is Cast
by Mike OShogay, Staff Writer •
April 2nd
The Gamma Quadrant has a lot of opportunities for a lowly scientist in the intelligence business.
Dominating Tactics
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
April 1st
The Dominion are becoming a force to be reckoned with...
March 2015
Friends and Enemies
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 30th
Strange Bedfellows, the next Second Edition virtual expansion, will release on Friday, April 17th. Learn more about how the Dominion and Deep Space 9 take front and center in this announcement article.
Pick Your Promo 2015: We Want Your Help
by 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
Dropping a Spoiler
by Ross Fertel, Puzzler •
January 19th
Solve this puzzle for a
The Gamma Quadrant spoiler.
Probe Alpha Quadrant System
by 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.
Conversions: An Analysis: Serrola
by 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.
The Gamma Quadrant Release Kits
by 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
The Front Line
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
December 13th
The final article in our series celebrating the release of the
20th Anniversary Collection.
Paranoid Jeopardy
by Jonathan Engel, Guest Writer •
December 12th
Sometimes to get the right answers you have to ask the right questions.
Design Diary - All Good Things
by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer •
December 11th
The story behind the card that fixed a broken link... and created a new one.
Sito Jaxa
by Pat Bortz, Guest Writer •
December 10th
Today's card shows us the benefit of having a Bajoran officer on the Federation Flagship.
Kell Perim
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
December 9th
The Motion Pictures card from the XXth Anniversary Collection bring us another crew member of the Enterprise-E.
General Korok
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
December 5th
General Korok joins the ranks of the freed Borg.
Historical Curiosity
by Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Designer •
December 4th
Abraham Lincoln is Space? Sign me up!
Leader of the Sect
by 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 Invitation
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
December 1st
We now invite you ... to a place that's not very inviting: The Mirror Universe!
November 2014
Suder's Rage
by Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer •
November 30th
Today Mike O. analyzes Brad Daurif's contributions to the Voyager and Equinox deck types.
Commodore Decker
by Commodore Matt Decker, Starfleet •
November 29th
Attention, all hands! Commodore Decker, reporting for duty.
Friendly Fire
by Pat Bortz, Guest Writer •
November 28th
What would go well with the Decipher draft set, Dangerous Missions?
20th Anniversary Collection Available Now
by 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 Kids
by Paddy Tye, Warden of the North and Port Connoisseur •
November 27th
Cry havoc! And let slip the dogs of lore!
No Mr. Worf!
by Niall Matthew, Ambassador •
November 25th
It's the card we've been waiting for.
Neelix
by Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Designer •
November 24th
A Voyager icon on a new template.
Rak'tazan
by 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.
The Battle of Watling Street
by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer •
November 22nd
You can outnumber your opponent 40-1 and still lose when the one is technologically and strategically superior.
Lwaxana Troi
by 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!
Split Second
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 20th
"What do you call that shot?"
Varon-T Disruptor
by John Corbett, Second Edition Card Designer •
November 16th
The next card in the 20th Anniversary set is Varon-T Disruptor. It's designer, John Corbett, drops in to give us an inside look.
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!
Ruling Brittania!
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
November 14th
A rambling article on today's latest spoiler from the XXth Anniversary set.
Flash-Back
by Niall Matthew, Ambassador •
November 13th
Travel back in time to 1996 and experience the power of an underused side deck.
Reuniting the Band: Valjean
by Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Designer •
November 12th
What key card was missing from Second Edition's second set? Join Nathan as we discuss a character who was always there but often overlooked.
Frederick La Rouque
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
November 11th
The Alternate Universe set brings us a gambler from the 1890s.
20 Years of Memories
by 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 - Premiere
by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer •
November 10th
Our first look at the 20th Anniversary Collection for 1E starts back where it all started... Premiere.
September 2014
DeckPADD Updated
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 18th
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD receives a long overdue update.
A new virtual starter
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Ambassador •
September 12th
A new expansion, and a new virtual starter. This time, it is Deep Space 9 Earth that gets a much needed overhaul.
Harry Kim (Diligent Ensign)
by Charlie Plaine, Balance of Terror Lead Designer •
September 9th
If you're willing to use four space missions, the new Harry Kim can keep your Voyager deck in the game with his ability.
Coming Soon to a Core Near You!
by Mark Morris, Second Edition Assistant Designer •
September 1st
Mark Morris talks about dilemmas in core and how they relate to Balance of Terror!
August 2014
Nothing Is As It Seems
by Charlie Plaine, Balance of Terror Lead Designer •
August 29th
The thirty-first expansion for Second Edition is coming on Friday, September 12th.
July 2014
Survey: Checking In on Block
by 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.
June 2014
Rules Update for The Maquis
by 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 Dramatic
by 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 Orders
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
June 26th
What would happen if Insurrection Picard had appeared in "Journey's End"...
Drain 'em dry
by Allen Gould, Maquis Assistant Designer •
June 23rd
Sometimes, solving a mission isn't enough. Sometimes you want to make it hurt...
The Expendables
by 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.
Quark, Intriguing Ferengi
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
June 9th
Quark continues his exploration of rainbow borders, with his first Non-Aligned version!
The Maquis Release Kits
by 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 Cause
by 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: Emissary
by 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!
New Errata and Second Edition Changes
by Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager •
April 6th
Today introduces errata to two cards, and an announcement of new plans to handle errata and proof reading.
March 2014
Bajoran Virtual Starter for Return to Grace
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Staff Writer •
March 24th
Last time a new virtual starter was released was around the time of the release of Matter of Time. Now it is time again, this time it is built around the new Bajoran Headquarters.
Tribbles Updates
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 17th
Important information about Tribbles for the upcoming Regional season.
Return to Grace Releases Today!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 14th
The latest Second Edition expansion, Return to Grace, is now available for immediate download!
Graceful Recall
by Charlie Plaine, Return to Grace Lead Designer •
March 9th
Examine six facts and history about the newest keyword to be added to the Second Edition library: Recall!
Science Fiction
by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador •
March 6th
Putting the Science back into Science Fiction
March Errata
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master •
March 3rd
A few errata to balance TNG. No rules update.
February 2014
Phase II and the Discard Pile
by Charlie Plaine, Return to Grace Lead Designer •
February 26th
Return to Grace is an expansion mechanically related to the discard pile; find out how Phase II design dictated how access to the discard pile was divided across the affiliations and sub-affiliations.
A Return to Grace
by Charlie Plaine, Return to Grace Lead Designer •
February 21st
Return to Grace, the 30th Second Edition expansion, is coming March 14!
January 2014
New Tournament Promos Available in Kits
by 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 Now
by Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer •
December 6th
Emissary, the first expansion in the Deep Space Nine block, is available now!
Alliance for Global Unity
by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer •
December 5th
A Bajoran deck that uses the new card engines from Emissary.
Emissary: Explorers
by 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 Frontier
by 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 Peckish
by 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!
Freedom is Slavery
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
November 22nd
Black is White, War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength.
A Gift from the Prophets
by 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 Frontier
by Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer •
November 15th
Emissary, the first expansion of the Deep Space 9 block, will release on Friday, December 6th.
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
Mission Matters
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
August 27th
Take a look at the reasons for the switch in how missions are titled (and subtitled) that debuted with Unnatural Selection.
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 Assimilated
by Niall Matthew, Staff Writer •
August 19th
A look at the only Objective to be reprinted in Homefront IV, complete with a virtual deck.
Unnatural Selection: Full of Firsts
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
August 16th
Unnatural Selection, the twelfth standard virtual expansion for Second Edition, is available TODAY! Surprise! As usual, it's legal in one week, starting Friday, August 23rd.
Two Cards, One Location
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master •
August 14th
Your Missions Just Got More Personal
Enter the Demilitarized Zone
by 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 Conversion
by 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 Reconnaissance
by Matt Zinno, Staff Writer •
August 6th
A trip to the Northwest Passage to look at Species 8472.
Homefront IV
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager •
August 2nd
Coming soon to a computer near you!
July 2013
New Promos Available in Tournament Kits
by 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
April 2013
Sister Act III
by Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer •
April 29th
Jason Drake returns to give us an inside look at designing two familiar faces.
The Sky's the Limit: Self-ish (Part II)
by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer •
April 25th
Find out the secret origins of the self-controlling mechanic and how we learned that less is more.
The Sky's the Limit: Self-ish (Part I)
by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer •
April 24th
Find out exactly what the new icon in The Sky's the Limit means and check out one of the new cards that uses it!
A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
by Jason Drake, First Edition Card Designer •
April 22nd
Join
The Sky's the Limit Assistant Designer Jason Drake as he describes the experience of designing a powerful and wholly novel dilemma.
Brace for Impact!
by Mark B. Frog, Guest Writer •
April 16th
Or How I Learned How to Stop Whinging and Love the New Riker
Conversions: An Analysis - Bloody Cardies!
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
April 8th
In this week's installment of the Conversions Analysis series, we will look at the converted Cardassian cards from prior expansions as well as one for the brand new expansion.
What Brad Would See: Limitless Edition
by Charlie Plaine, The Sky's the Limit Lead Designer •
April 5th
Find out what former First Edition designer Brad DeFruiter would see, were he to take a look at the whole of The Sky's the Limit, due out Friday, April 26th!
The Sky's the Limit
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager •
April 5th
"Five-card stud, nothing wild…"
Tribbles Delayed
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 1st
There will no new Tribbles breeding today as our next virtual expansion is not yet ready for release.
March 2013
Matter of Time DeckPADD Update
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 1st
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to include cards from Tapestry and Matter of Time!
February 2013
New Virtual Starter for the TNG Faction
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Ambassador •
February 22nd
With the release of Matter of Time, I have made a new Virtual Starter around Rachel Garret and her Enterprise-C
Matter of Time: Rigged!
by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador •
February 21st
Stop the press: Continuing Committee bans take-backs!
Matter of Time: Bringing Sexy Back
by 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: It's all Relative
by 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.
Matter of Time: Emanations
by Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead Designer •
February 4th
Matter of Time adds a 3rd Ritual to the game, but with a newly update game text template. Find out the reasons behind this change in this article.
What Brad Would See: Temporal Edition
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
February 1st
Continuing the grand tradition, this article gives you a list of things Brad DeFruiter would see, were he too look at Matter of Time.
It's Just a Matter of Time
by Charlie Plaine, Second Edition Lead Designer •
February 1st
Matter of Time, the temporal-themed expansion formerly known as Project Cobalt, will release on February 22nd, 2013.
January 2013
A-Tent-ion: A First Edition Gift
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager •
January 22nd
A brand new Q's Tent is our gift to First Edition players as part of our Fifth Anniversary celebration!
November 2012
Engage! Available Now!
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager •
November 2nd
Engage is now available for free digital download.
October 2012
Trilithium Weapon - A Design Story
by Dan Hamman, 1E Design •
October 19th
Spies and informants gave Rebels vital data to plan strategic turnabouts, create local insurgencies and hamper Imperial activities.
Engage!
by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager •
October 12th
"Captain, these are Romulans. They are without honor."
Engage Release Kits - Limited Time Offer
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager •
October 12th
Get your hands on one of the limited supply of Engage release kits and help celebrate the release of TCC's second block expansion!
September 2012
Tapestry is Now Available!
by Chris Lobban, Tapestry Lead Designer •
September 21st
Tapestry, is now available for free download from trekcc.org!
Design Diary: Ardant Predator
by Keith Morris, Tapestry Assistant Designer •
September 20th
The story of the birth and growth of a card. And death. And rebirth.
Homefront III is Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 7th
Homefront III, a thirty-six (36) card reprint expansion for First Edition, is now available for immediate download!
August 2012
Homefront III - Coming September 7th
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
August 31st
Homefront III, the next reprint expansion for First Edition, will release on Friday, September 7, 2012.
June 2012
Lineage: Explore Your Lineage Today!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 29th
Lineage, the tenth Second Edition virtual expansion, is now available for free download from trekcc.org!
Lineage: World Champion Design-a-Card
by Mike Harrington, 2011 Second Edition World Champion •
June 26th
Mike Harrington, the 2011 Second Edition World Champion, talks about the history of his design-a-card prize, Katric Arc.
Lineage: Mulligan Man
by 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 Meanings
by Richard New, Lineage Assistant Designer •
June 19th
Richard New talks about the origin and development of the new Romulan team in Lineage.
New Designer's Log: Reflections 2.Breen
by 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.
Lineage: Origin of Species
by Charlie Plaine, Lineage Lead Designer •
June 8th
Lineage, formerly known as Project Iron, will release on June 29th, 2012.
May 2012
April 2012
The Next Generation: Monumental Reasons
by Charlie Plaine, First Edition Design Consultant •
April 9th
The newest Referee card from The Next Generation makes the Alpha Quadrant the place to be for First Edition games.
Aurulent Gambit
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
April 6th
...and now for something unexpected...
The Next Generation: Welcome to the Block!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 6th
Find out exactly what's available for use in block, how block tournaments are going to work, and a little bit about the whys, the whens, and the future of block.
Purrr
by Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder •
April 1st
It is that time of year again! Feast your eyes on this year's Tribble Expansion:
Nothing but Tribble.
March 2012
January 2012
First Edition and The Future
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 23rd
Chairman Charlie Plaine outlines plans for the next few years of First Edition design, development, and organized play.
DeckPADD Updated for Unity, New Promos
by The Continuing Committee •
January 2nd
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to version 2.0.5, now including Unity and all of the newly revealed Series VIII promos.
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!
December 2011
Unity Release Day!
by Charlie Plaine, Unity Lead Designer •
December 23rd
Unity, the latest Second Edition virtual expansion, is now available for immediate download.
Unity Release Events
by James Hoskin, Director of Organized Play •
December 22nd
Find out where you can get your hands on an alternate-image Seven of Nine (Annika) promo to celebrate the release of
Unity.
The Next Phase
by 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.
Design Log: Inside the Matrix
by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer •
December 16th
This assistant designer takes a behind the scenes look at how the new Borg team evolved.
Guinan (Bartender)
by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador •
December 11th
Guinan is back, though this time she's not serving free drinks to everyone.
Subek'somac
by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer •
December 10th
A Dominion ship you will want to use for both mission solving and engagements.
The Good Samaritan
by Nathan W, Staff Writer •
December 9th
Top-level decks take a big hit with the release of Evade Samaritan Snare. Check in here for an analysis and interview with the 2011 World Champion, Mike Harrington.
November 2011
Unity: Lots More Little Pieces
by Charlie Plaine, Unity Lead Designer •
November 28th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce Unity, the next Second Edition virtual expansion, coming Friday, December 23rd!
What Brad Sees: Unity Edition
by Brad DeFruiter, Unity Assistant Designer •
November 25th
Brad DeFruiter returns to tell us what he sees in Unity!
A Tale of Two No-Ones
by Patrick Tye, Guest Writer; with input from Creative Development •
November 22nd
The story behind the Creative team process for two universal personnel in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
Resistance is Futile! Now Available!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 22nd
It's time to celebrate fifteen years since First Contact with Resistance is Futile! Download it now!
Warp Speed Ahead
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer •
November 14th
Everyone's in on the First Contact party. A Resistance is Futile spoiler with decklist!
Through the Temporal Vortex
by Chris Lobban, Starfleet Historian •
November 4th
A chance to look back into the past at the original First Contact expansion... and maybe win some prizes while you're there.
Resistance is Futile!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 3rd
Celebrating the Fifteenth Anniversary of the release of First Contact, the Continuing Committee is proud to bring you Resistance is Futile, releasing Tuesday, November 22nd.
August 2011
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!
Prepare to be Breached
by James Hoskin, Staff Writer •
July 24th
Who needs the Invasive Drone? Or Dimensional Shifting? Now you can be Breached!
She's Back!
by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador •
July 22nd
Sela has returned from her holiday trip to Cardassia...
Extreme Measures
by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador •
July 1st
Jean-Luc! Blow up the damn ship!
Tacking Into the Wind - Release Kit
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 1st
Don't miss out on the U.S.S. Enterprise-A alternate image promo foil, and requisition your Tacking Into the Wind release kit today!
June 2011
Tacking Tuesday #1: Into the Wind
by Charlie Plaine, Acting Second Edition Lead Designer •
June 21st
Tacking Into the Wind, our eighth standard-size Second Edition virtual expansion and our tenth overall, is all about ships and it's coming August 5th.
Tacking Tuesday #2: What Brad Would See
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 21st
In the fine tradition of Mr. DeFruiter, here's a list of what he would see in Tacking Into the Wind, should he take a look.
Creative Team Members Needed
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 1st
If others would tremble before your encyclopedic knowledge of Star Trek, then you might be a great fit for one of our new Creative Team positions!
May 2011
2011 Continentals Promos
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 30th
Find out what virtual promos will be up for grabs at our 2011 Continental Championships!
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 Gray
by Allen Gould, First Edition Rules Master •
April 16th
The release of Shades of Gray brings an updated Current Rulings Document (CRD), as well as updates to several of the OTF documents.
Shades of Gray is Here!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 15th
The third virtual expansion for First Edition, Shades of Gray, is here!
Prepare for Warp Speed Transfer
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
April 14th
If you thought a Near Warp Transport could be frightening you haven't seen what a Warp Speed Transfer can do for (or against) your deck.
The Arsenal: Divided
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
April 12th
"Divided they fall," and fall they shall. Yet again, the Arsenal of Minos doesn't fail to deliver on its promise to its potential customers.
Son'a Observatory
by Andreas Rheinlander, 2010 First Edition World Champion •
April 8th
Find out about 2010 First Edition World Champion Andreas Rheinlander's card, Son'a Observatory, in his own words!
Observe... Greatness!
by Jason Robinette, Lead Designer (1E) •
April 4th
A look at the super SCIENCE friends, and their amazing ability to do "great" things.
The Trial Never Ended
by Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder •
April 1st
It's that time of year again - a new Tribbles Expansion!
April Fools! Coming in 2011: Living Witness
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 1st
The Continuing Committee is proud to bring you our first digital expansion, Living Witness, coming this summer to online play for both First and Second Edition.
The Many Shades of Gray
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 1st
Find out how one of the worst episodes of The Next Generation helped inspire cards that bring old dilemmas out of the binder.
March 2011
The Alpha and The Omega
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer •
March 31st
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Particle 010. A Shades of Gray spoiler with decklist!
Virtual Starters Updated
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Freelance Writer •
March 28th
It is now about 8 months since the virtual starters were updated, and now it is time again.
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"
DeckPADD 2.0.3 Update
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 21st
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to include Extreme Measures and the March 2011 Errata.
BaH! To the Future
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
March 4th
Fight your enemies in more ways than ever before with BaH!, a virtual reprint collection for First Edition.
February 2011
Extreme Measures is Here!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
February 4th
Take your decks to the extreme with the fifty-four new virtual cards in Extreme Measures, available now!
January 2011
The Bajoran (Equinox) Resistance Team
by Charlie Plaine, Extreme Measures Assistant Designer •
January 31st
Learn about the new Bajoran Resistance team, and find out how a trio of mild-mannered (uncreative) designers were inspired by (ripped off) the Equinox to make a team unlike any other (that isn't really a team, strictly speaking.)
"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 Exchange
by James Hoskin, (Peak Performance) Assistant Designer •
January 27th
Thirteen months in the making.
Falsify Distress Signal
by Brad DeFruiter, Extreme Measures Lead Designer •
January 26th
Read Brad's take on one of the most talked about cards in Extreme Measures.
Green With Envy
by Nathan W, Staff Writer •
January 25th
Two new Romulan cards in
Extreme Measures may be just what the Tal Shiar ordered.
Extreme Measures - Release Kits After All!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 19th
We listened to your disappointment when we announced there would be no Extreme Measures release kit - and changed our mind! Now make sure to requisition your release kit, available for a limited time!
Extreme Measures: A Stranger In Town
by 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 Is Imminent!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 17th
Extreme Measures, the next Second Edition virtual expansion, is coming on Friday, February 4th, 2011.
Extreme Measures: Queen to Queen's Level 3
by 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!
December 2010
More Diversity...
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer •
December 3rd
Time for another new Infinite Diversity theme pack.
November 2010
DeckPADD 2.0.2
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 6th
DeckPADD has been updated to include Peak Performance.
October 2010
Smooth Like a Klingon's Forehead
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 23rd
While Genetic Engineering wasn't a great thing for the Klingon Empire in the end, it's terrific fodder for our decks. Prepare to inject some Augments into your deck and pave the way to glory.
Minor Straight and Steady Corrections
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
October 23rd
Regretfully, a few minor errors eluded our proofreading team. On Saturday, October 23rd, a corrected file was updated - grab the latest copy today!
Dial-Up Your Dilemma Pile
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 22nd
Remember in the 90s when you could dial-up a phone call, but it meant you couldn't connect to the internet to download your mail? Well then, this dilemma might remind you of that... U.S.S. Voyager style.
Strategy: Out of Time
by Tim Davidson, Staff Writer •
October 19th
A strategic review of the Straight and Steady card Out of Time and a look back at the other time traveling methods.
Into the Delphic Expanse!
by Craig Giblett, Staff Writer •
October 19th
This article is a deck discussion and tournament report from a standard Second Edition tournament played on September 26, 2010. Craig discusses how he approached building a Starfleet Delphic Expanse deck, and how it fared in tournament play.
Provocation
by James Cream, Staff Writer •
October 18th
Uncover the conspiracy behind the third 22nd Century Time Location.
The Evolution of Starfleet - Part II
by Stephen R. Sanders, Assistant Designer •
October 6th
Find out more about what Starfleet has in store with the upcoming release of Straight and Steady!
The Evolution of Starfleet - Part I
by Stephen R. Sanders, Assistant Designer •
October 4th
Find out a little bit about how Starfleet will work once Straight and Steady arrives on October 22nd.
Straight and Steady: Can't Be Afraid of the Wind
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
October 1st
The second First Edition virtual expansion bring many changes, but just as many opportunities. As Captain Archer once said, "We can't be afraid of the wind."
September 2010
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!
"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.
Peak Performance Is Here!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 3rd
Grab your copy of the newest fifty-four (54) Second Edition cards now!
August 2010
Holding Cell
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
August 27th
Round up the usual suspects.
Gritty
by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant •
August 25th
The new Starfleet cycle has some serious potential in the current meta-game. Set course for the Delphic Expanse.
How Do I Design a Card?
by Neil Timmons, 2009 World Champion •
August 20th
Neil Timmons tells the story of his Design-a-Card prize!
How Do We Keep Our Balance? Tradition!
by Nathan W, Staff Writer •
August 17th
Peak Performance releases Friday, September 3, 2010. In this article we look at the Second Edition traditions on display in this expansion.
Peak Performance Release Kits!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
August 16th
Celebrate the release of Peak Performance in style with the Peak Performance release kit!
Peak Performance Is On the Horizon!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
August 13th
The long awaited seventh 2E virtual expansion, Peak Performance, will be released on Friday, September 3rd, 2010.
Homefront now available
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer •
August 6th
First Edition has a new mini-expansion now available!
July 2010
Updated Virtual Starters
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Freelance Writer •
July 1st
With the recent release of Infinite Diversity, and some new printable promos available, the 14 virtual starters have been updated to make life even easier for new players.
June 2010
Insidious Dilemmas from the Delta Quadrant in Life From Lifelessness
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
June 14th
New dilemmas are exciting for First Edition players in a way that can't be compared with Second Edition. First Edition players have fixed dilemma piles, so we are always looking for a new combo that can hold our opponent back. Well, here are some new dilemmas that can do just that.
Falow, the Chula Champion
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
June 12th
Falow is unique because he happens to be a Gamma Quadrant Non-Aligned personnel. What does that mean? Well it means plenty...
Life From Lifelessness Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 11th
It's been a long wait, but First Edition fans can rejoice with the arrival of the first virtual expansion created by The Continuing Committee.
New Search Engine
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer •
June 11th
More new toys for First Edition.
The Story of Some Cards
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 4th
Find out how a trio of universal personnel came to be part of Life From Lifelessness.
Sela and Romulan 'Reunification'
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
June 1st
Some things in this world just seem to go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Cookies and milk. Sela and her obsession with the Federation.
May 2010
First Edition Card-List Overhaul
by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer •
May 17th
It's the beginning of a new era for First Edition... and a new era means new toys.
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."
The Clown: Go Away
by Johannes Klarhauser, Knight of the Round Table •
April 19th
"I told him we've already got one."
Hypospray
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
April 16th
Hold still, this won't hurt.
The Rules of the Draft
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 15th
Find out exactly how the Infinite Diversity draft works!
Dilemma Diversity
by 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 Survivor
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
April 13th
Please hold the line while we change the meta.
No Tribble At All
by Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder •
April 1st
Behold, the second virtual expansion for the Tribbles game: No Tribble At All. Download the whole kit 'n' caboodle now!
January 2010
The Genial Captain
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 1st
The contestants of Make It So were asked to create a card that could be given away to new players. Take a look at the card we've designed for the same purpose.
December 2009
Declare Your Allegiance!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
December 25th
Allegiance, the sixth virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee, is now available for download.
Rule of Acquisition #52
by 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 Archer
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
December 18th
An Alien/Human/Ikaaran personnel completes the Starfleet team in Allegiance. Is she worth playing?
Allegiance: A New Captain of the Enterprise
by 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 Enterprise
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
December 14th
In Second Edition, things are different. This time, the Future Enterprise is actually from the past.
Allegiance: Kirk and His Enterprise
by 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.
Allegiance: Old Faces on the Enterprise
by 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.
Allegiance: New Faces on the Enterprise
by 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.
Team Deathmatch: Equinox vs. DS9
by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant •
December 7th
You heard about it. You've been eagerly anticipating it with bated breath. Now here it is, possibly the first in a series depending on if team TOS and/or Team Starfleet and/or Team Ferengi have the guts. LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part II
by 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 I
by 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: Reloading
by 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 Fire
by 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 Pieces
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 20th
Find out some of the history and some of the contents of the upcoming virtual expansion,
Allegiance.
Virtual Promo Update
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 15th
Find out about many of the missing virtual promos with today's update.
Virtual Format Play
by Torbjörn Lindquist, Freelance Writer •
November 12th
Virtual format is a good format for getting new players into the game since all players are on an equal footing when it comes to card availability. It is also a bit of a challenge to build good decks with limited card availability.
Giving Your Starter a Boost (Part 2)
by Keith "Foreman" Morris, Freelance Writer •
November 11th
Keith brings us Part 2 of his article on how to improve your starter decks... virtually.
Giving Your Starter a Boost (Part 1)
by Keith "Foreman" Morris, Freelance Writer •
November 10th
So, you got your hands on a starter of Star Trek CCG, and played a few games, and now you are ready to start building your own decks... but you're not sure your budget can handle buying a lot of cards. Read this article to get some advice on using virtual cards to give your starters a boost.
New Icons for First Edition
by Seth Claybrook •
November 9th
New icons on First Edition cards? Here is a quick briefing on these latest additions to the game.
DeckPADD 1.7.6 Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 8th
The long awaited updated for DeckPADD featuring the cards from
This Side of Paradise also features all the cards from
The 15th Anniversary Collection.
Changeling Infiltrator
by 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 Yet
by 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 Borg
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
November 2nd
We all remember the
Next Generation episode where Locutus stole our hearts, probably the most evil thing ever done to a
Star Trek character. That episode inspired the background for Benjamin Sisko. It's fitting that this persona is in the XV set alongside the persona of Picard just rescued from the collective.
October 2009
I.K.C. Qam-Chee - Fat Chancellor's Sleigh
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 30th
Do we really need another Klingon Vor'cha Ship? Some of you might think that we do. I'd feel the same if I was told there was a new Romulan D'deridex coming out. However, this is a Chancellor's Warship and it's totally tricked out.
K'mpec: The Fat Chancellor
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 28th
K'mpec from the Premiere set turned out to be pretty decent to use 'til now. He's a Chancellor, valid for Assign Mission Specialists, and generally a good two-skill personnel. In the XV Set, he gets the full treatment to make him worthy of any Klingon Deck.
Exocomp
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
October 27th
Doing dirty work for others since 2369.
Captain Kirk and His True Love
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 27th
What would Captain Kirk be without the Starship Enterprise? It's like peanut butter without the jelly, or cream cheese without bagels. So how could this article be complete without reviewing both of these new virtual cards?
15th Anniversary Collection: Chain of Command
by Seth Claybrook, First Edition Graphic Designer •
October 23rd
Chain of Command is the first set of brand new virtual cards for First Edition. Each card features artwork that extends beyond the image box. Read on to find out clues about the forthcoming cards...
Kathryn Janeway, Before She Got Lost
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 23rd
Everyone remembers that first episode of Voyager. Now you can relive it again by playing the Captain Janeway based on that episode.
Shinzon: The Picard That Became a Reman
by Austin Chandler, Staff Writer •
October 22nd
First Edition gets Shinzon as part of The Continuing Committee's XV Set entitled "Chain of Command." This card will change the way you build your Romulan Deck. Amazing what a poor little rejected clone of a Federation Captain was able to do.
15th Anniversary Release Kits Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
October 19th
Tournament directors that have run at least one sanctioned tournament may purchase the release kit for
The 15th Anniversary Collection.
September 2009
August 2009
First Edition Virtual Cards
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
August 28th
The First Edition design team is looking for feedback on what upcoming virtual cards should focus on. This is your chance to shape the future of the game.
Tournament Kits and V-Promo Schedule
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager •
August 21st
Revealed at GenCon, The Continuing Committee is proud to announce that future prize kits will include new foil v-promo cards. Also detailed is the schedule for release and distribution of all v-promo cards.
Paradise Has Arrived!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
August 14th
Enhance your game with the latest virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee.
Sao Paulo
by Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative •
August 11th
She's got some pretty big shoes to fill.
Naomi's Fabulous Temporal Voyager Deck
by 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!
The Captain's "Guest"
by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief •
August 10th
Being a starship Captain does have its rewards...
Federation Point Shenanigans
by 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 Assassins
by James Hoskin, Staff Writer •
August 4th
This Side of Paradise introduces a second Bajoran assassin. Now you, too, can build a Bajoran assassin deck.
A Q Scorned
by Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative •
August 3rd
A mortal woman hath no fury...
July 2009
Her Name Is Mudd
by Richard New, Assistant Designer •
July 30th
How can the Venus Drug help your deck?
Lending a Hand
by 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!
This Side of Paradise Release Events
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 27th
The Continuing Committee invites you to celebrate the release of
This Side of Paradise with a release weekend tournament that offers special prizes!
Leeta and M'Pella
by 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.
Track Survivors
by 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.
June 2009
How Well Will You Handle the Wild Side?
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 26th
Get a special sneak peek from the fourth
Second Edition virtual expansion,
This Side of Paradise, this weekend at either the Australian or North American Continental Championships.
May 2009
Karl Jaeger
by Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative •
May 4th
- No No, the other Jaeger! The Original Series geologist.
- Jaeger? That's your name, Hoss.
- Shut up, Donny.
April 2009
Tribunal of Q
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
April 16th
Just in time for Regional Season, the first Virtual Promo for First Edition arrives... and it promises to change the game for the better.
First Edition Virtual Promos
by Seth Claybrook, First Edition Graphic Designer •
April 14th
We are fast approaching the release of brand new virtual cards for
First Edition. Take a look at the new Virtual Promotional Icon for First Edition.
March 2009
February 2009
Prophecy
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
February 27th
Explore the Delta Quadrant with the Klingon Empire, in this deck inspired by
Raise the Stakes.
First Edition Updates!
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
February 27th
Lions (Personas), Tigers (Special Downloads) and Bears (Hi-Res Files), Oh My!
Leverage
by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer •
February 13th
Why would you want to willingly place your personnel in an opponent's Brig? Find out here.
Wrath of the Collective: Design Your Second Card!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
February 11th
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Join the community in the process of creating the second community-designed card as Will of the Collective II kicks off!
The Romulan Art of War
by 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
The Stakes are Raised!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 30th
Raise the Stakes, the third virtual expansion from The Continuing Committtee, is now available for download - featuring
ninety (90) new cards!
Miner Revolt
by Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative •
January 29th
"Oh Please Dear? I've got news for you: The Supreme Court has ROUNDLY REJECTED PRIOR RESTRAINT!!!!"
Punishment Box
by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer •
January 27th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part VI.
Coordinated Counterattack
by 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!"
Full Complement
by 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."
Last Week to Submit AI Promo Votes!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 17th
This week is the final week to cast your votes for the alternate-image (AI) cards you'd most like to see as promos in future releases!
Ensnared
by 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.
Shape the Future: Pick Your Promos!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
January 9th
Help The Continuing Committee decide which cards to make into alternate-image promo cards, and get a chance to win a trilogy of novels!
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 Bold
by 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.
December 2008
Quark, Son of Keldar
by David Runyon, Staff Writer •
December 29th
Quark, linked in holy matri-money? With his blushing bride, Quark Son of Keldar is half of the most powerful married couple in the game.
I Hate Stefan DeSeve
by David Runyon, Staff Writer •
December 29th
I have always hated Stefan DeSeve. So what is he good for?
Tough Little Ship
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer •
December 22nd
No, the Riker boys aren't gushing about the U.S.S. Defiant again. Identity Crisis spoiler and deck design!
Tacking Into the Wind
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer •
December 22nd
You stole my battleship! Identity Crisis spoiler.
Defensive Upgrades
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
December 18th
"I heartily endorse the use of this card."
-Rishon Uxbridge, 1E Veteran
Always Welcome
by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief •
December 16th
"I should have done this long ago."
"You were always welcome."
Future Imperfect
by Seth Claybrook, Packaging Aficionado •
December 15th
The Continuing Committee has created unique expansion icons to help differentiate older sets. Take a peek into the thought process behind the design of these new icons.
Raise the Stakes: Wrapper Week!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
December 14th
The cards featured on Johnny Holeva's excellent flow pack wrapper graphic for
Raise the Stakes will be revealed this week!
The First Couple of Identity Crisis
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
December 12th
This week's Identity Crisis cards are Leeta and Rom. What makes them special in my mind is that I include Rom and Leeta in almost all of my Bajoran decks
and almost every Ferengi deck I build. Few dual-affiliation personnel have such strong utility for both of their affiliations.
Kira, Kira, Kira
by David Runyon, Staff Writer •
December 1st
With so many versions of Kira available (this and one other from First Edition, not including The Intendant; and ten backwards-compatible versions in Second Edition, including one virtual card), why should you pick this one?
November 2008
Romulans Gone Rogue
by Adam Warpinski, Staff Writer •
November 24th
Romulans... they are green and sneaky. But what happens when, like chameleons, they change they color?
Make a Statement
by 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.
Garak to the Rescue
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer •
November 23rd
"...never underestimate my gift for survival." -- Call to Arms. This article contains an Identity Crisis spoiler and a deck design!
The Captivating Ilon Tandro
by Stephen Lee, Staff Writer •
November 23rd
A captivating personality goes a long way for any dignitary, even a fictional one from the Star Trek universe. Identity Crisis spoiler!
Referee Icon Reprints
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
November 19th
This week, The Continuing Committee is releasing fully tournament legal reprints of Q's Tent and all of the First Edition Referee-icon cards.
Prototypical
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 18th
Check out the first official spoiler from the upcoming Virtual Expansion,
Raise the Stakes!
Ante Up
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 14th
It's time to put up or shut up. Go big, or go home. In short: it's time to
Raise the Stakes
The Power of Purple - Part II
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
November 12th
Long before the Vidiians and Hirogen got their spiffy super outposts, there was another...
The Power of Purple - Part I
by Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director •
November 12th
Overseer Odo rocks. Once upon a time, the Alliance did, too (back when they still had cloaking devices). Take a second look at this week's first Identity Crisis card.
Any Mission, Any Time
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 10th
Like
Excelsior, The Continuing Committee begins its own "Great Experiment," and your participation and feedback will be key to the future.
Data and Picard: Android, Captain, Civilians, Spies
by David Runyon, Staff Writer •
November 8th
Need a Romulan version of Jadzia Dax? Need a Civilian Android with more than one skill? Need a good reason to wear a burlap robe to a Star Trek convention? Look no further than Data and Picard.
Major Rakal: Empaths in Disguise
by David Runyon, Staff Writer •
November 8th
Major Rakal: Not just a surgically-altered-to-look-Romulan half-Betazoid, half-human empath anymore.
Identity Crisis!
by Seth Claybrook, Lead First Edition Graphic Design Volunteer •
November 8th
First Edition gets its first virtual expansion! The cards are not new (no gameplay changes), but they do have a whole new look.
August 2008
Chula: Unfortunate Roll
by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer •
August 15th
The sixth Chula dilemma to be released for Second Edition likes things to be odd.
Artificial Wormhole
by 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 1
by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer •
August 5th
"Hello Reyga. Follow the White Rabbit. Knock Knock."
Delivery Boy
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
August 5th
Flower Power
Uninvited
by 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
Hindrance
by 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 LEADER
by 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 Law
by 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 Wild
by 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 Throne
by 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 Superior
by 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.
Key Dilemmas #2 - Treachery Running Deep
by 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 Worry
by 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 Ship
by 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?
Will Your Fortunes Favor the Bold?
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 11th
The second virtual expansion -
Favor the Bold - is coming. Are you ready to find out how your fortunes will fare?
June 2008
May 2008
Will of the Collective: Image Vote!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 13th
Which image best represents the storyline you chose? Vote today and join the Will of the Collective!
Virtual Card Policy
by Matt Kirk, Director of Organized Play •
May 9th
Guidelines for using printouts in TCC-sanctioned tournament play.
Happy Release Day!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 9th
The Continuing Committee is proud to celebrate the release of the first Virtual Expansion,
The Undiscovered Country. Are you prepared for the future?
Nog and Jake
by 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.
Which Weyoun Was Which?
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 2nd
Did you untangle the quantum temporal anomaly and figure out which Weyoun was real?
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 Freedom
by 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 Peacemaking
by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer •
April 28th
You just hit your opponent with a Gomtuu Shock Wave? Add insult to injury with this new interrupt!
TUC Contest #2: Which Weyoun is Which?
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 25th
Five Weyouns stand before one... but only one appears in
The Undiscovered Country. Can you guess which, and get a Tragic Turn foil?
Meat Harvest
by 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 King
by 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 Civilization
by 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. Stone
by 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.
TUC Contest #1: The Results!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 18th
Congratulations to Brian Gondek, the randomly selected winner for our first
The Undiscovered Country contest!
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 Lose
by 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 Dinner
by 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 Breach
by 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 Matrix
by 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 Dissension
by 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.
February 2008
The Undiscovered Country
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
February 18th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce the arrival of the 1st Virtual Expansion on 9 May 2008.
Will of the Collective: You Make the Card!
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
February 8th
How many of you have wanted to "peer through the temple gates" and see what goes on behind the scenes of our beloved game? Haven't you wondered how a card goes from concept to story to finished product? Well, The Continuing Committee is giving you - the community - the chance to join the design team with our first ever Will of the Collective: You Make the Card!