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First Quarter 2018 Financial Recap
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • September 14th
Money Time

World Championship Event Schedule
by Kieren, Unofficial Ambassador to Australia • September 10th
Here is the full schedule of events for the 2018 World Championships in Australia.

The Road to Worlds: Aberdeen Anarchy
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • September 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Khan Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • September 8th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes J.D. Ashley’s “Khan Speed-Solver” deck.

Simply Superior
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • September 7th
Let's look back at Unnatural Selection and what it hath brought.

So, You're New to Khan?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • September 4th
Khan you dig Ceti Alpha V?

Will of the Collective V Starts Today
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • September 4th
Help nominate characters for the next Will of the Collective!

Second Edition September Errata
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • September 3rd
Two Second Edition cards cards receive errata today, effective immediately.

Welcome to Khan Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • September 2nd
The genetically-enhanced superhumans from the 1990s are invading!

The Road to Worlds: Australian Continentals
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 30th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

World Championships 2019 Announcement
by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 28th
Find out when and where the 2019 World Championships will be held!

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?

Texas Chainsaw Masters II Schedule & Prizes
by John Corbett, Prophet of Kahless • August 25th
Read on for details about all the swag you could win and where to win it!

Now Hiring - Communications Department Positions!
by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • August 24th
The Continuing Committee is looking for volunteers for the vacant Social Media Manager and Writing Team Manager positions.

So, You're New to Starfleet?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 24th
Do you have your Vulcan zombie apocalypse plan?

Working at Peak Efficiency, Sir!
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • August 23rd
Take a look back at Peak Performance. Much maligned in history, it has classic cards and helped shape the game with key additions.

MinnMasters is Coming!
by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 23rd
The Trek Masters tournament series returns to Minnesota this September!

Coming in September: Will of the Collective V!
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 22nd
Let's design a card... collectively!

So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Starfleet Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 21st
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes James Heaney’s “Proving Ground (Or: M.A.C.O. Is The Best 2E Conversion Ever)” deck.

Design Spotlight: First Edition Starfleet
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 21st
It's time to have faith in the design spotlight as we look at Starfleet's place in 1E.

Welcome to Starfleet Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 19th
Travel back to the 22nd Century for a week of Starfleet fun.

Hirogen Basics (Part 3 of 3): The Extraordinary Hunt
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • August 18th
The final installment of this series examines ways the Hirogen can take a hunt to the next level.

Hirogen Basics (Part 2 of 3): The Typical Hunt
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • August 17th
Hirogen have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Hirogen Basics (Part 1 of 3): They Come in Peac...
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • August 16th
Packs

Dragon Con 2018
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • August 16th
Coming to this year's Dragon Con? Attend one of our Trek events and get your CCG fix!

Design What-If: Second Edition Hirogen
by Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • August 15th
A few weeks ago, Charlie Plaine gave us insight on how the Kazon might function if the Continuing Committee added them to Second Edition. Today we will examine Hirogen in the same light.

So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Hirogen Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 14th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Niall Matthew’s “The geni(sex) effect” deck.

Design Spotlight: First Edition Hirogen
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 13th
The Hirogen hunt their way into the Spotlight Series for this week's Design Spotlight article.

Welcome to Hirogen Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • August 12th
It's Hirogen Week! Get hunting for the best First Edition strategies.

The Road to Worlds: GenCon Masters
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 10th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

Eliminating Barriers to Organized Play
by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 6th
3-person sanctioning? 24-hour advance notice for tournaments? Read about these changes inside!

The Road to Worlds: European Continentals
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 4th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

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.

Of Course I'm Paranoid, Everyone's Trying To Kill Me!
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • July 13th
When tough times comes home, Earth is forced to make tough decisions not only for the planet, but for life as we know it.

So, You're New to Earth?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • July 10th
College students are so moldable.

Welcome to Earth Space Nine Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • July 8th
There's no place like home!

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 14
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • July 6th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

Vidiian Basics (Part 2 of 2): Harvesting Abroad
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • July 6th
The second part of this series talks about how you can take your Vidiians farther than you could imagine.

Vidiian Basics (Part 1 of 2): A Beautiful Heart
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • July 5th
...and lungs...and pancreas...and every other organ.

2018 2nd Quarter Raffle
by Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • July 4th
The next raffle will be Sunday, July 8th at 10 PM Pacific.

So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Vidiian Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • July 3rd
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Kris Sonsteby’s “That Place Totally Blows... My Mind” deck.

Space ...
by Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • July 2nd
Returning (to) the final frontier

Romulan Minefield is Banned in OTF
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 2nd
Effective immediately, Romulan Minefield is banned in OTF play.

Welcome to Vidiian Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • July 1st
Mind your bits and pieces!

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.”

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 13
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 28th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

Menage a Troi
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 27th
Anyone for Oo-Mox?

Masters... of the Universe!
by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • June 27th
Trek Masters heads to cyberspace on August 20th!

The Next Phase
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 25th
"If our intent were aggression, you would not be here now."

The Next Generation Bundle Giveaway!
by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • June 22nd
Celebrate the return of The Next Generation with a chance to win a First Edition promo bundle!

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!

Excelsior Act 2 Preconstructed Decks
by Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • June 21st
Continentals Excelsior side events are just around the corner! We give you four decks to take along if you don't know the format.

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 12
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 21st
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Michael Van Breemen!

Trek Masters Series - GenCon 2018
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 21st
GenCon is August 2nd - 5th, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Come join us for some Trek Masters Series action!

The Versatility of Terok Nor
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • June 16th
Terok Nor is a faction with many ways to play. How will you seek to conquer the Alpha Quadrant?

Getting Together
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • June 15th
Let's all get spend some time with each other and plot the takeover of the universe as we look back at Unity.

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 11
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 15th
Let's take a look at winning decks!

Far away from home, in need of some therapy
by James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • June 14th
When you're stranded far from home you may just need some Group Therapy to hold things together.

So, You're New to Terok Nor?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 14th
Terok Nor for Slipstream? Inconceivable!

What Does My Spouse See?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 14th
No, I'm not married to The Brad. I'm just telling you about prizes at North American Continentals, which runs in Chicago from June 21st - 24th, 2018.

Design Spotlight: Second Edition Terok Nor
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 13th
Explore the Cardassian/Dominion alliance aboard Terok Nor is this week's Second Edition Design Spotlight.

Welcome to Terok Nor Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 10th
It's time to take Deep Space Nine back from The Dominion/Cardassian alliance!

So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Kazon Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 9th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Ken Tufts “Quick and simple Kazon Solver v1.4.”

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 10
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 7th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Zlatan Terzic, Michael Van Breemen, Sean O'Reilly, Benjamin Liebich, Kevin Jaeger, and Justin Ford!

Kazon Basics (Part 2 of 2): Big Fleets
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • June 7th
Their fleet will take you out.

Australian Continentals Event Schedule
by Kieren, Unofficial Ambassador to Australia • June 7th
The Continental Championships head down under August 24th - August 26th!

Design What If: Second Edition Kazon
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 6th
Kazon don't exist in Second Edition... but what if they did?

5 Reasons Why I'm Playing Excelsior Act 2 (and you should too!)
by Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • June 6th
I loved the Excelsior concept when it came out. In Act II, I feel that the Excelsior team has (to borrow a metaphor from a game I've never watched) hit a home run. It's extraordinarily fun and has helped me tremendously as an organiser. Here's 5 clickbaity reasons why.

Kazon Basics (Part 1 of 2): Affiliation Introduction
by Andreas Rheinländer, Special Delta Quadrant Correspondant • June 5th
Not every affiliation is worthy of assimilation...

Design Spotlight: First Edition Kazon
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 4th
The Kazon, Voyager's first antagonists, get their turn in the spotlight.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Nov. 8th thru 11th
by John Corbett, Design Director and Host with the Most • June 4th
Find out about the next big thing in Texas

First Edition Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 4th
Cleaning up the rules!

Welcome to Kazon Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • June 3rd
Can't be assimilated by the Borg? Challenge accepted!

Excelsior Act II Cardpool Updated in Deckbuilder
by Matt Kirk, Project Excelsior Lead • June 2nd
The next evolution of the Excelsior format is now live in trekcc.org's Deckbuilder!

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 9
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 31st
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter, Peter Hill, Markus Glatz, Justin Ford, Michael Albrecht, and Michael Van Breemen!

So, You're New to Voyager?
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 31st
The Voyager faction of the Federation affiliation has a fairly unique theme – no headquarters at all.

Design Spotlight: Second Edition Voyager
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 30th
Venture to the Delta Quadrant and back with a return to the 2E Design Spotlight articles!

Emergency Errata: Keevan, Pragmatic Captor
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • May 30th
A card is receiving emergency errata effective immediately.

So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Voyager Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 29th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes James Heaney’s “Caretaker (Or: James's First D.Q. Adventure)” deck.

Design Spotlight: First Edition Voyager
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 28th
Take a look at the Delta Quadrant Federation in the return of the First Edition Design Spotlight!

Welcome to Voyager Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 27th
It's Voyager Week! Are you ready for Cat Suits?

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.

And on the sixth day God created MANchester (So let's do UK 1E Nationals there)
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • May 26th
(The first 5 days he was busy creating Yorkshire)

You've Put Bajor On the Map
by Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • May 25th
Good luck, Mister Sisko.

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 8
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 24th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Nat Kirton, Daniel Matteson, John Corbett, Ted Reebel, and Kevin Jaeger!

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.

The Greatest Hero of the Klingon Empire
by Nathan Miracle, Hall of Warriors Tourist • May 23rd
A a tour of the Hall of Warriors and see our greatest warriors!

War is Good for Business, But Only From a Distance
by Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • May 22nd
Tonight's Far Beyond the Stars spoiler reveals a new Teerok Nor Quark who's a little more willing to work with the Ruling Council.

Catching Up With the Cardassians
by Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • May 21st
The Cardassian Liberation Front scores a victory over the Dominion!

Incorporation Complete
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 20th
Business Update

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.

2018 Regional Championships Schedule
by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • May 11th
Find out where you can take your first step on the Road to Worlds! UPDATED 5-9-18

[Title of Set]
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • May 11th
Get a hint at what's coming for Second Edition!

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 6
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 10th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Stefan de Walf and Nickolay Korotya!

2018 North American Continental Championships: Hotels and Transportation
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 7th
Chicago is a big city with a lot going on in terms of lodgings and transportation.

May Rules Update
by Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • May 7th
Bring on the Hoard of Frools!

March 2017 & Fiscal 2017 Financial Recap
by Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 5th
Financial Updates

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!

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 5
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 3rd
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen, Nickolay Korotya, Johannes Mette, Phil Schrader, and me!

The Vedek and the Schemer
by Matthew Zinno, Esteemed Writer • May 1st
Some cards metamorphose more than others.

2018 North American Continental Championships: What to Do
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • April 30th
Bring your family along to North American Continentals this year. Chicago is a great destination for fun for all ages.

Sokath! His Eyes Uncovered!
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 29th
Temba, his arms open

Curator Quarren
by Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer • April 27th
Meet Quarren, the curator of the Museum of Kyrian History.

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 4
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 26th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from John Walchle!

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!

US Nationals - Last Minute Additions
by Michael Van Breemen, North American OP Coordinator • April 23rd
How does $200 and a title belt sound? Thanks to some generous donations these await you in Atlanta this weekend.

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.

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 3
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 19th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter and Steve Nelson!

Under Pressure
by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 18th
Pressure... pushing down on me, pressing down on you

Alan French Donates Prize Money for 1E Continentals
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 17th
Thanks to an incredibly generous donation, there will be prizes - including travel reimbursement - for all of our First Edition continental championships.

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.

Metamorphosis Release Kits Now Available
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 13th
Celebrate the release of Metamorphosis with a release kit, available now for requisition in the promenade.

The Road to Worlds: Regionals Week 2
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 12th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Brian Sykes and Will Hoskin

The Road to Worlds: Beccles Bloodbath
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 5th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Alex Dixon!

Raffle Time!
by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 2nd
Raffle Drawings will take place April 7th at 7pm Pacific

April 2018 Erratum
by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 2nd
One card gets a minimal update.

The Future of First Edition Design
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 1st
Let's take a look and see what the future has in store for First Edition design!

The Future of Second Edition Design
by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 1st
Let's take a look and see what the future has in store for Second Edition design!