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October 2018
Forgotten History
by Ross Fertel, Forward Thinking •
October 27th
Look back and forward in time as we discuss time travel is Star Trek. Plus, find out the answer to this week's contest!
September 2018
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.
Welcome to Khan Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
September 2nd
The genetically-enhanced superhumans from the 1990s are invading!
August 2018
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.
Welcome to Starfleet Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
August 19th
Travel back to the 22nd Century for a week of Starfleet fun.
Welcome to Hirogen Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
August 12th
It's Hirogen Week! Get hunting for the best First Edition strategies.
July 2018
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.
June 2018
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!
Welcome to Kazon Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
June 3rd
Can't be assimilated by the Borg? Challenge accepted!
May 2018
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.
Welcome to Voyager Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
May 27th
It's Voyager Week! Are you ready for Cat Suits?
February 2018
Dominion Basics (Part 3 of 5): Dominion Deck Types
by Andreas Rheinländer (Dukat), Freelance Writer •
February 15th
How many ways are there to play the Dominion? It’s simple: as many as one wants to. Learn more about the most common (and uncommon) types of Dominion decks.
Dominion Basics (Part 1 of 5): Affiliation Introduction
by Andreas Rheinländer (Dukat), Guest Writer •
February 13th
Implacable warriors, treacherous Vorta and the creeping fear that Changelings are everywhere - that is what makes the Dominion so dangerous. But what is this affiliation that a lot of players seldom see on table?
Welcome to Dominion Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
February 11th
Sir David Attenborough tells us about rhinoceroces. I mean, it's Dominion week!
Welcome to Original Series Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
February 4th
Are you ready for bad makeup and overly dramatic acting? If so, this is the week for you!
January 2018
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Ferengi Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
January 30th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Bruce Parrish’s “Pledge to the Latinum (Revised)” deck.
Welcome to Ferengi Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
January 28th
Get your greed on this week with the Ferengi!
Welcome to Maquis Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
January 21st
Break out your Victor Hugo collection; it's Maquis Week!
December 2017
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Cardassian Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
December 5th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Paddy Tye’s “Bloody Cardies! Simple Cardassian Deck for Will V2.0” deck.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Cardassian
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
December 4th
How many lights do you see? I don't understand how you can be so mistaken, because it's the Cardassian's turn under the design spotlight.
November 2017
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Bajoran Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
November 21st
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes Matthew Zinno’s “Bajor for Bajorans. And some Ferengi. And a Klingon. And someone who is secretly a Trill.” deck.
Welcome to Bajoran Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
November 19th
Peldor Joi! Coincidentally, we're celebrating Bajorans during the United States' version of the Gratitude Festival.
Welcome to the Station
by Derrick Marsh, Guest Writer •
November 18th
Rounding out Deep Space 9 week with a look at the station in First Edition.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Deep Space 9
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 13th
Today's design spotlight article takes a look at the Federation Deep Space 9 decks, focusing in particular on deck based around the station itself.
Welcome to Deep Space 9 Week
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
November 12th
We're on the Federation frontier this week, visiting Deep Space 9.
Playing First Edition Borg
by Niall Matthew, Inserter of Tubules •
November 7th
Never played Borg before? This deck will guide you in the right path...
Design Spotlight: First Edition Borg
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
November 6th
Prepare to be assimilated, as it's Borg week in the Spotlight Series. Find out about Borg strengths, weaknesses, and future plans in this design spotlight.
October 2017
September 2017
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, Non-Aligned Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
September 26th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she analyzes James Heaney’s Warlord (Or: The War Council Seeks the Stone of Gol) deck.
Welcome to Romulan Week
by Maggie Geppert, Puzzle Missy •
September 17th
Welcome to Romulan Week. Unscramble the words to identify the episode.
Design Spotlight: First Edition Romulan
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 17th
It's not easy being green, unless you have an elite network of spies at your beck and call. It's time for the Romulans to get their turn in the design spotlight.
A Klingon Scramble
by Maggie Geppert, Puzzle Missy •
September 10th
Solve the puzzle to name the Klingon episode!
So, I'm a New/Old First Edition Player, TNG Edition
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
September 5th
In this series, the Vice Chairman is attempts to re-learn First Edition after a 15 year hiatus. This time she’s analyzes Ken Tufts’ well-known Lean Mean TNG Fed Scientific Diplomacy deck.
The Next Generation Word Search
by Maggie Geppert, Puzzle Missy •
September 4th
What's a Spotlight Series without puzzles? Test your word finding ability with this TNG puzzle.
Welcome Back, Spotlight Series!
by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman •
September 4th
Help us celebrate ten years of the Continuing Committee with the revival of the Spotlight Series.
Design Spotlight: Overview
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 3rd
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we're returning to the Spotlight Series! Read up on the latest design philosophies and strategies here!
September 2008
Favorite Klingon Episodes
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
September 3rd
Find out which Klingon episodes the community likes best!
July 2008
Spotlight On: Terok Nor
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 31st
Read about the start of the Dominion War and the occupation of Deep Space Nine as the Spotlight Series focuses on Terok Nor!
Spotlight On: Starfleet
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
July 6th
Take the first steps into the Final Frontier with the brave men and women of Starfleet as the 2008 Spotlight Series marches on!
Desab Sdrawkcab Romulan Decks
by Adam Warpinski, Lead First Edition Writer •
July 4th
Wahoo! It's a First Edition article! On Romulans! Listen up, and enjoy your soup.
June 2008
Spotlight On: Romulans
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 29th
How well do you know the villainous Vulcan cousins, the Romulans? Find out as we enter the last month of the Spotlight Series!
Spotlight On: Klingons
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 22nd
Are you a warrior of the Empire? Or an honorless dog? Find out as we enter the home stretch of the Spotlight Series!
Downloadable Box Tops Now Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 15th
The Continuing Committee is proud to offer thirty-four (34) different downloadable box toppers for both editions of the game. Find your favorite today!
Spotlight On: Voyager
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 8th
Join the crew of the penultimate series as the Spotlight Series continues on!
Spotlight Contest: Secret Agent Man
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 2nd
If you can puzzle out the clues in this contest, you might end up with one of two Tragic Turn foils! Find out more inside!
Spotlight On: Maquis
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
June 1st
The second half of the Spotlight Series begins with a look at the Maquis!
May 2008
Spotlight On: Ferengi
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 25th
Closing in on the halfway point of the 2008 Spotlight Series, can you surrender to your greed and get in touch with your inner Ferengi?
Spotlight On: Next Generation
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 18th
Week 6 brings us to the revival of Star Trek - with the crew of
The Next Generation!
Spotlight Contest Results: DS9 Haiku
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 12th
Many of you knew your DS9 Episodes! But did you know them well enough to win a Tragic Turn foil? Find out!
Spotlight On: Dominion
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 11th
Are you controlled by the Dominion? Find out here!
Spotlight On: Deep Space Nine
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 4th
Join the crew of the third
Star Trek series as our Spotlight Series enters week four!
More Box Tops Available
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
May 2nd
Did you forget about the incredible box tops created by community artist Seth Claybrook?
April 2008
Spotlight On: Cardassian
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 27th
The militaristic Cardassian Union takes its turn as Spotlight Series enters Week 3!
Spotlight On: Borg
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 20th
The terrifying Borg emerge front and center in Week 2 of The Spotlight Series.
Spotlight On: Bajorans
by Charlie Plaine, Chairman •
April 13th
Meet the Bajorans, the first affiliation to be featured in our 2008 Spotlight Series.
The Spotlight Series
by Charles Plaine, Chairman •
April 13th
This week kicks off one of our most anticipated projects, and what we hope will be one of our biggest events: The 2008 Spotlight Series.