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December 2017

End of Year Organized Play Rulings
by Maggie Geppert, Acting Director of Organized PlayDecember 31st
Organized Play has some housekeeping for the new year.
Atlanta US Nationals: US Nationals 2018 Held in Atlanta
by Michael Shea, AmbassadorDecember 23rd
Atlanta has been chosen to host the 2018 American Star Trek Trek Nationals!
North American Continental Championships 2018
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 20th
Come to Chicago June 21st - 24th for the North American Continental Championships!
MANASSTERS 2018 LETS DO THIS
by Ben Hosp, Manassters MasterDecember 19th
Announcing Manassters (Manassas Masters) 2018, the tournament with the stupid name, sponsored by The Process (TM)
Project Excelsior Launches!
by Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior LeadDecember 18th
The new tournament format Excelsior and its v1.0 cardpool have been released! The accompanying rules sheet, card list, and Deckbuilder filters are also available.
The Road to Worlds: Austrian Nationals
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorDecember 15th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Peter Machovits and Stefan Slaby!
Video Policy Feedback Requested
by Maggie Geppert, Acting DoOP & Steve Hartmann, retired AU OPDecember 15th
The Continuing Committee is requesting feedback on a proposed video policy.
Excelsior Season 1, Act I: Prologue
by the Excelsior Development TeamDecember 14th
The first in a series of storyline articles describing the events happening in the Excelsior Campaign, beginning in 2018. Find out how the stage is being set for the debut of the new format, and help write the next chapter by participating in Excelsior Campaign events starting soon!
2017 Volunteer Thank You Promos
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 12th
A special thank you package is on its way to all of our volunteers from 2017. Check out these volunteer exclusive promos!
The 2017 Ambassador Gift Promos
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 11th
Check out the promos that we provided to our Ambassadors in 2017: Neelix!
Chief Ambassador Jeremy Benedict Stepping Down
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 10th
Jeremy Benedict, our long-time Chief Ambassador, is stepping down from the role.
The Never Ending Sacrifice
by Michael Shea, AmbassadorDecember 9th
Cardassians are masters of sacrificing something now to get what they want later. This Second Edition deck highlights the merits of sacrifice.
Tenth Birthday Sale
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanDecember 8th
The Continuing Committee is celebrating it's 10th year with a sale on Premium Memberships!
So, You're New to Cardassians?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 7th
Cardassians will capture you. This Second Edition Cardassian deck shows off the merits of capturing an opponent’s personnel in a deck friendly for new players and compatible with the Project Excelsior restricted card pool.
Ships for Sale!
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerDecember 6th
Ships! Who needs one? I've got 'em. Everything must go!
Period of Review Dates and Times
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 4th
The Period of Review is Nigh!
November Financial Update
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerDecember 3rd
Holidays Holidays and Money Money Money
Welcome to Cardassian Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanDecember 3rd
Cardassians are in the Spotlight this week.
October Finance Update
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerDecember 2nd
Happy Holidays... Money....
2018 European Continentals
by Julius Melhardt, European OP CoordinatorDecember 1st
2018 European Continentals will take place in Kassel, Germany from July 26th - 29th

November 2017

Preparing for Launch - Project Excelsior
by Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior LeadNovember 30th
As we conclude playtesting of the new limited format, Project Excelsior prepares to make its debut as as officially sanctioned option for 2E tournament directors! Learn about the new format and its development in this article.
Statement on Organized Play Changes
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 28th
Read (or watch) the Chairman's statement on recent changes in Organized Play.
The Four Cornerstones of the Bajoran Integrity Solver
by Ben Liebich, ProphetNovember 25th
Guest writer Ben Liebich takes a look at how Bajorans use their integrity to plow through missions.
Return to Bajor
by Ross Fertel, One with BajorNovember 24th
Look back at the heaps of tools the Bajorans received in Return to Grace.
So, You're New to Bajorans?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 23rd
Bajorans are usually known for their integrity, but not this crew. This Bajoran deck shows off how the Resistance can use combat to their advantage.
Design Spotlight: Second Edition Bajoran
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 22nd
Walk with the Prophets as Bajorans - my favorite affiliation - get a look in this week's 2E design spotlight.
Welcome to Bajoran Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 19th
Peldor Joi! Coincidentally, we're celebrating Bajorans during the United States' version of the Gratitude Festival.
Two-Four-Six-Eight, Who Do You Affiliate?
by Ross Fertel, Yearing To BeNovember 17th
Take a deep dive into Strange Bedfellows and rediscover the wonders of affiliations.
So, You're New to Deep Space 9?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 15th
Welcome to the Gamma Quadrant. This Second Edition Deep Space 9 deck shows off how Feds from Deep Space 9 go through the Wormhole.
Design Spotlight: Second Edition Deep Space 9
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 15th
Take a look at Deep Space 9 in this week's Second Edition Design Spotlight article.
The Road to Worlds: Texas Chainsaw Masters
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorNovember 14th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Kenneth Tufts and Matt Kirk!
Austrian Nationals 2017
by Julius Melhardt, European OP CoordinatorNovember 13th
Austrian Nationals 2017 December 9th-10th in Vienna, Austria
Welcome to Deep Space 9 Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 12th
We're on the Federation frontier this week, visiting Deep Space 9.
Bring on the (Wo)men
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerNovember 10th
Take a break from the dreariness of Borg Week to examine the fairest expansion of them all.
The Road to Worlds: Canadian Nationals
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorNovember 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen and Kenneth Tufts.
So, You're New to the Borg?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 9th
The Borg will assimilate you. This Second Edition Borg deck shows off the Borg will take command of an opponent’s personnel in a deck friendly for new players and compatible with the Project Excelsior restricted card pool.
Design Spotlight: Second Edition Borg
by Charlie Plaine, ChairmanNovember 8th
We are the Borg. The Spotlight Series' biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. This article will be assimilated; resistance is futile.
Welcome to Borg Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanNovember 5th
Welcome to Borg Week!
Worlds 2018: Time and Place in Space.
by Kenneth Tufts, Director of Organized PlayNovember 4th
The worlds 2018 location and date.
The Dead Stop Tales
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerNovember 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 CrownOctober 31st
The latest Second Edition Expansion is available for immediate download. Take a look at one of the costumed heroes inside.
I Gave You a Hint Last Time
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanOctober 30th
Vulcan Zombies!
The Art of Suspense
by Jeremy Benedict, Dead Stop Co-DesignerOctober 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 ChairmanOctober 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-DesignerOctober 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 ManagerOctober 26th
Learn some of the most amazing secrets from the latest Second Edition Expansion.
September Financial Update
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial OfficerOctober 24th
End of Second Quarter
Nth Degree Release Kits in the Promenade
by Dan Hamman, Shipping ManagerOctober 23rd
Requisition a Nth Degree Release Kit Today!
Russian Nationals 2017
by Julius Melhardt, European OP CoordinatorOctober 22nd
Russian Nationals 2017
2017 Q3 Raffle Date Change
by Dan Hamman, Raffle MasterOctober 21st
Date change for the next raffle: Tune in November 4th at 9am Pacific.
The Nth Degree is released!
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand ManagerOctober 20th
Download the latest Second Edition Expansion now!
There is a New Power Rising!
by Michael Shea, PrefectOctober 19th
"I've been waiting for this moment for five years."
Can You Hear Me Now?
by Ross Fertel, Word PusherOctober 18th
Wait, does someone finally understand the words coming out of my mouth?
Update: Texas Chainsaw Masters
by John Corbett, HostOctober 16th
Just in case you're on the fence about attending here's some more information that might help tip the scales.
The Period of Review is Nigh!
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanOctober 16th
The Continuing Committee seeks a host for the Period of Review.
A Pair of Dangerous Gifts
by Michael Shea, DesignerOctober 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, AmbassadorOctober 13th
A look at the design process for the new Miles O'Brien.
The Old Undead Vorta Ploy
by Michael Shea, DesignerOctober 12th
“What have they done to him?”
High level casual play musings on Nth Degree
by Fritz Meissner, AmbassadorOctober 11th
Fritz offers high level casual play musings in today’s Nth Degree preview.
The Very Flower of Humanity
by Maggie Geppert, Next in LineOctober 10th
Living in the Mirror Universe is tough; some might even say agonizing.
The Road to Worlds
by Lucas Thompson, AmbassadorOctober 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jason Drake and John Corbett!
Cry Havoc!
by Michael Shea, DesignerOctober 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, DesignerOctober 6th
Exceed your limits with the newest expansion for Second Edition!
Spotlight Series on Hiatus
by Maggie Geppert, Vice ChairmanOctober 1st
The Spotlight Series is taking a few weeks off.