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No Tribble At All • Tacking Into the Wind • Homefront II • Resistance is Futile • Unity • The Next Generation
Lineage • Homefront III • Tapestry • Engage • Matter of Time • The Sky's the Limit
Homefront IV • Unnatural Selection • Emissary • Return to Grace • The Maquis • Balance of Terror
20th Anniversary Collection • The Gamma Quadrant • Strange Bedfellows • Lower Decks • Crossover • Face of the Enemy
Through the Looking Glass • A Time to Stand • Hard Time • Star Trek 50 • The Terran Empire • Broken Bow
Zero Hour • Live Long and Prosper • The Nth Degree • Dead Stop • Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 • Cold Front
Symbiosis • Metamorphosis
All Categories • Continuing Committee • Organized Play • Rules Committee • Deck Designs • Virtual Expansions
Card Extras • Special Events • Tournament Reports • Everything Else • Spotlight Series • Contests
Strategy Articles
All Subcategories • General Info • The Undiscovered Country • Favor the Bold • Referee Reprints • Identity Crisis
Raise the Stakes • This Side of Paradise • XV Collection • Allegiance • Infinite Diversity • Life From Lifelessness
Homefront • Peak Performance • Straight and Steady • Extreme Measures • Shades of Gray • More Tribbles, More Troubles
No Tribble At All • Tacking Into the Wind • Homefront II • Resistance is Futile • Unity • The Next Generation
Lineage • Homefront III • Tapestry • Engage • Matter of Time • The Sky's the Limit
Homefront IV • Unnatural Selection • Emissary • Return to Grace • The Maquis • Balance of Terror
20th Anniversary Collection • The Gamma Quadrant • Strange Bedfellows • Lower Decks • Crossover • Face of the Enemy
Through the Looking Glass • A Time to Stand • Hard Time • Star Trek 50 • The Terran Empire • Broken Bow
Zero Hour • Live Long and Prosper • The Nth Degree • Dead Stop • Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 • Cold Front
Symbiosis • Metamorphosis
February 2019
[2E] Errata Coming March 2by 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.
Christine Chapel and the Legendary Planetby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • February 13th
Daniel looks at a new personnel in Qpid and gets nostalgic for some old decks.
On Second Thought: The Proof is in the Readingby 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 Loveby 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-styleby 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 Qpidby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • February 8th
Get the details on the next product for Second Edition.
January 2019
January 2019 Promo Updateby 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.
On Second Thought: A look back at Symbiosisby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 10th
This month, we look back at Symbiosis.
Second Edition Errata January 2019by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 7th
One card receives a bit of errata this month.
December 2018
Ending Backwards Compatibilityby 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 Availableby Charlie Plaine, Equilibrium Designer • December 28th
Equilibrium, nine (9) new Trill-themed First Edition cards, is now available for free and immediate download!
Finding Dax’s Equilibrium by Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • December 27th
How do you diagnose a sick symbiont?
The Wedding Coupleby Maggie Geppert, Trilled to Be Here • December 25th
Working with Charlie and Chris on this set was a real gift.
An Achievement Ideaby 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.
The Host that Time Forgotby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • December 22nd
Dax's Valeyard?
Find Your Equilibriumby 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 Treasuresby 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 Followsby 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.
On Second Thought: Smuggling a Card Inby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • December 5th
One card in Shattered Mirror needed some 'encouragement' from an unexpected source.
Creative Work: Kortarby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 3rd
Let's take a look at the story behind Kortar.
Hall of Fame Format Nominations 2019by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • December 2nd
Nominations for the Hall of Fame Format are open now!
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 Displayby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 28th
Let's take a look at the design process behind Arresting Display.
Shattered Mirror Coming This Winterby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 26th
A Thirty-Six Card Expansion fro Second Edition releases Firday, December 7.
What's a Girl Gotta Do to Get to the Mirror Universe?by Maggie Geppert, Mirror Vice Chairman • November 23rd
Cross over to the Mirror Universe with me.
The Gift: Now Availableby 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 Bowlby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • November 8th
The first couple of the Kazon Collective return for more subterfuge.
On the Huntby 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.
The very long queue at the Delta Quadrant Apple storeby Paddy Tye, aka KazonPADD, First Edition Creative Manager • November 6th
Twenty Years in the making....
Homesteadby ChadC, Staff Writer • November 5th
Trekcc has a new expansion called "The Gift." Homestead is one of the goodies contained within ....
The Vulcan Hello Againby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • November 5th
In a regular monthly update, several Vulcan cards receive errata and re-enter circulation.
What's this about Gifts? I have a return! by Matthew Zinno, Head of Errata • November 2nd
Design has brought you a DQ set called The Gift, releasing shortly. The Errata Team has a DQ Gift for you as well.
Announcing The Giftby 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 Remasteredby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • October 26th
Revisit the first appearances of the Starfleet affiliation with the release of Enterprise Collection Remastered!
August 2018
Coming of Age: Evolutionby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • August 25th
What are the next steps after using the Coming of Age starter decks?
July 2018
Warp Pack: Access Denied Releaseby 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
Redemptionby 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 Next Phaseby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 25th
"If our intent were aggression, you would not be here now."
Second Chancesby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 22nd
Introducing Coming of Age and a second bite of the cherry for Continuing Mission decks!
Far away from home, in need of some therapyby James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • June 14th
When you're stranded far from home you may just need some Group Therapy to hold things together.
May 2018
Far Beyond the Stars Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • May 26th
Find out secrets and exclusive behind the scenes information behind the latest Second Edition product.
You've Put Bajor On the Mapby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • May 25th
Good luck, Mister Sisko.
An Old Friendby 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 Empireby 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 Distanceby 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 Cardassiansby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • May 21st
The Cardassian Liberation Front scores a victory over the Dominion!
A Morale Boostby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • May 20th
I could go for some field rations right now, how about you?
Genocidal Plansby 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 Causeby Nathan Miracle, Nostalgic Trekker • May 18th
Take a walk down memory lane with this new Far Beyond the Stars spoiler!
The Ends Justify the Meansby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • May 17th
Cardassians get a new verb to help in mission completion in Far Beyond the Stars!
Beware Saber Bears on Kang's Summitby Nathan Miracle, Totally Not a Founder • May 16th
Meet the man who led the Klingon Empire's forces against the Cardassians and the Federation!
The Changing Face of Evilby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • May 15th
Far Beyond the Stars gives war a chance with two new persona of a familiar villain turned antihero turned villain and his hijacked ship.
Further Beyond the Starsby 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 Availableby 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 Vedek and the Schemerby Matthew Zinno, Esteemed Writer • May 1st
Some cards metamorphose more than others.
April 2018
Sokath! His Eyes Uncovered!by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • April 29th
Temba, his arms open
Curator Quarrenby Charlie Plaine, Metamorphosis Designer • April 27th
Meet Quarren, the curator of the Museum of Kyrian History.
Even Better Than the Real Thingby Maggie Geppert, Conversion Fangirl • April 25th
Check out some of the cards that got an upgrade during their conversion.
The Doctor's Fake Newsby 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 Trackby 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 Pressureby 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 Eraby Allen Gould, Metamorphosis Lead • April 13th
It's the end of conversions as we know it. I feel fine.
Metamorphosis Release Kits Now Availableby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 13th
Celebrate the release of Metamorphosis with a release kit, available now for requisition in the promenade.
March 2018
Symbiosis Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • March 23rd
Here's the inside scoop on the latest Second Edition expansion, which releases today!
Diversify Your Portfolioby Nathan Miracle, Real-Life Accountant • March 21st
“Seventy-five hundred lots of hipicate futures?”
The Occupation of Bajorby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • March 19th
One of the darkest events depicted in the Star Trek universe provides new incentive for a dual headquarters build.
A Brief History of Speedby 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 Meby Maggie Geppert, Vice Chairman • March 15th
I saw this card and my head went full-on story mode.
Captive Pursuitsby Michael Shea, Ambassador and Designer • March 12th
Keevan: I only have one further question for you. Is there a doctor in your unit? Garak: Yes. Nog: Garak! Keevan: Don't be too hard on him, young man. He just saved your life. Take them to a secure area. Third, I have a mission for you. I want you to find the Starfleet unit. But do not engage them. Locate them, assess their strength, and then report back to me. Remata’Klan: I understand. Keevan: No, you don't. But that's all right. It's not important that you understand, only that you carry out my instructions precisely. Remata’Klan: Obedience brings victory. Keevan: Yes. Yes, it does. Go
I Just Can't Help Myselfby 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!
February 2018
Now Hiring: Second Edition Designersby John Corbett, Second Edition Design Director • February 7th
Want to join the Second Edition Design Team? Find out how to here!
January 2018
Cold Front Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • January 12th
The latest First Edition expansion, Cold Front, is now available.
An Open Letter to Dan Hammanby 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 Controlby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • January 9th
With Cold Front, 22nd-Century Romulans get a mindbending new way to play!
22nd-Century Ladiesby Matthew Zinno, Socializing with the Staff Writer • January 6th
Comfort Women talks about [22] [NA] females. Let's meet some of them.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Ezri?by Michael Moskop, Designer • January 5th
A good Dax is easy to find. Making a good Ezri Dax is much trickier.
December 2017
A Funny Thing Happened on my Way to the Forumby Kaufman, Shaken, Puzzler • December 29th
Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. The spoiler I was going to bring you, not so much.
Talking With Targs - An Interview with Bosharby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager and part-time Dr Doolittle • December 28th
Exclusive interview with the star of Enterprise episodes "Affliction" and "Divergence"
Comfort Womenby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • December 25th
James Heaney introduces a new card from Cold Front - Comfort Women!
He Has The Lobesby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • December 24th
2010 called. They want their download rule back.
It's Cold Outsideby 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.
December Errata: My Mind to Your Mindby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • December 4th
Errata for Vulcan Mindmeld and some friends.
Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 - Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 1st
Warp Pack: Holiday 2017 is now available for free and immediate download.
November 2017
The 24 (or so) People You'll Meet in the Nekrit Expanseby 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 Wabbitsby 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 Piecesby 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.
Mo'Lak is Not a Fan of Six-Sided Tingsby Charlie Plaine, Big Fan of Cubes • November 25th
What'll you do with a drunken Klingon? Go hunting space monsters!
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 Talesby 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 Suspenseby 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 Failureby 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 Degreeby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • October 26th
Learn some of the most amazing secrets from the latest Second Edition Expansion.
Nth Degree Release Kits in the Promenadeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 23rd
Requisition a Nth Degree Release Kit Today!
The Nth Degree is released!by Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • October 20th
Download the latest Second Edition Expansion now!
There is a New Power Rising!by Michael Shea, Prefect • October 19th
"I've been waiting for this moment for five years."
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 Giftsby 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 Milesby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • October 13th
A look at the design process for the new Miles O'Brien.
High level casual play musings on Nth Degreeby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • October 11th
Fritz offers high level casual play musings in today’s Nth Degree preview.
The Very Flower of Humanityby 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 Degreeby Nathan Miracle, Designer • October 6th
Exceed your limits with the newest expansion for Second Edition!
September 2017
Star Trek @ 51by 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 Spiesby James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • September 19th
A Vulcan deck using IDIC: Courage of the V'Shar
Vulcan Scheming of a White Christmasby Charlie Plaine, Live Long and Prosper Lead Designer • September 17th
Not sure what to do with the new Vulcan affiliation? Use this deck based on the Schemes of the High Command as a starting point!
We're the Syrranites. We Don't Lie.by Matthew Zinno, Logical Designer • September 15th
An in-depth look at the cards which make up the Syrranite sect.
All Vulcans Allowedby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 12th
Step 1, play your Vulcans. Step 2, get your Vulcans to the spaceline. Step 3, Logic!
September Second Edition Errataby Joshua Sheets, Second Edition Errata Lead • September 6th
Four cards receive errata today.
Live Long and Prosper Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • September 1st
Live Long and Prosper is now available.
August 2017
Peace and Long Lifeby 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
The Seven Cards You'll Meet on Vulcanby Kaufman, Staff Writer • July 24th
Before we look forward to the wonders of the Pre-Warp pack, let's take a look at those that have come before.
July 2017 Printable Card Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 10th
Thirty-three (33) promos become freely printable as of today.
June 2017
Printable Update Will Be July 10thby 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 Sopekby 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 Availableby 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 Couchby 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 Kitsby 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 Worldby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • June 9th
Everything you wanted to know about Zero Hour but were too afraid to ask.
2016 Volunteer Promosby 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 Errataby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • June 5th
Three cards come off the ban list, and other changes.
A Shape With Lion Bodyby Alexey Korolev, Zero Hour Designer • June 3rd
Paranoid? You should continue to be.
A Vast Image Out of Spiritus Mundiby 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 Againby Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager • June 1st
Romulan interference gets some vital tools to slow down an opponent.
May 2017
A Gaze Blank and Pitiless As the Sunby Maggie Geppert, Queen • May 31st
Zero Hour features two cards to help make your Borg more massive and persistent than ever.
Mere Anarchyby Matt Kirk, Second Edition Creative Manager • May 30th
The Maquis are looking to expand their territory beyond the Demilitarized Zone.
Full of Passionate Intensityby Ben Hosp, Zero Hour Designer • May 27th
Sometimes things just come together.
The Blood-Dimmed Tide is Loosedby Michael Shea, Staff Writer • May 24th
A new War Hero enters to fight on the side of the conquering Dominion!
Surely Some Revelation is at Handby Nathan Miracle, Staff Writer • May 21st
What would Brad see if he gazed upon Zero Hour?
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!
One May Errata. Ah-ah-ah. by Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • May 1st
A single change, to Habit of Disappearing.
April 2017
Return of the Augmentsby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • April 7th
The Broken Bow Klingons honor the ones who came before.
Core Block Cardlistby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 5th
Find out more about the new Core Block Cardlist.
Broken Bow Has an Errata Supplementby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • April 3rd
Nine errata cards to accompany the new expansion.
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 Availableby 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!
The Genius of Dan Hammanby Kaufman, Staff Writer • March 30th
Find out what makes those neat MACO's extra neat.
A Brief History of Time Travelby Matthew Zinno, Department of Temporal Investigations • March 29th
An exploration that leads to the latest mechanism for getting out of a time location.
Regenerationby 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 Nameby Prisoner Paddy, Broken Bow designer and In Contempt • March 25th
Oh Boy! Look what trouble Jonathan Archer has leaped into now…
A Second Edition Giftby 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.
Nobody Expects the Klingon Inquisition!by Paddy Tye, Broken Bow Designer (whose chief weapon is surprise) • March 22nd
Surprise, and fear.
Broken Bow's Block Rotationby Charlie Plaine, Acting First Edition Brand Manager • March 22nd
The release of Broken Bow will trigger the third rotation of the Block card pool.
Known Throughout the Galaxy as the Alien’s Graveyardby Paddy Tye, Broken Bow designer and very camp commandant • March 21st
Gulag, Gulag, Gulag, the prison where I want to be, Pony trekking or camping, Or just watching TV...
Like Peas in a Shuttlepodby Paddy Tye, Broken Bow designer and Broken in many other ways... • March 20th
Everyday I'm shuttlin'
Announcing Broken Bowby Dan Hamman, 1ELead Designer • March 20th
The first expansion in the 22nd Century Block is coming!
Broken Bow Release Kitsby 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
The Next Second Edition Set Will Be Delayedby Ross Fertel, Second Edition Brand Manager • January 25th
The next Second Edition set, code named Project D'Argo, is going to have an April release.
December 2016
Late Changes to The Terran Empireby 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 Errataby Matthew Zinno, 1E Errata Team Leader • December 24th
Six card revisions, including one coming off the ban list.
Discover Your Objectiveby 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.
Backwards Compatible Cards Leaving First Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 12th
As the result of the public vote, Backwards Compatible Cards will be leaving First Edition; details contained in this article.
November 2016
The Terran Empire Release Kitby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • November 26th
Requisition a Terran Empire Release kit for your next 1E Event!
The Terran Empire - Now Availableby 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-Namedby 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 Dictatorby Ross Fertel, Tyrannical Writer • November 23rd
Welcome to the Terran Empire young man. Someday, you shall rule the known universe!
Conversions: An Analysis - Mirror Phloxby James Cream, Staff Writer • November 22nd
A look at an In a Mirror, Darkly translation.
One Giant Leap Across The Spacelineby 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 Mankindby 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 Webby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 18th
The Constitution-class Defiant comes to STCCG.
Vintaak Disappearance Siteby Charlie Plaine, The Terran Empire Assistant Designer • November 18th
The other side of the (card).
It’s a Mexican Invasion! Quick, Build a Wall!by Paddy Tye – He Lies, He Cheats, He Steals • November 17th
An easter egg for the wrestling fans.
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.
Welcome to the Terran Empireby Dan Hamman, 1E Design Team • November 14th
The Terran Empire is coming - First looks inside!
Promo Series K Errorby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • November 4th
Dr. Gillian Taylor got promoted by accident. We are fixing it!
September 2016
A Threat That Must Be Answeredby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • September 30th
Behind the scenes of Shinzon, Devious Tactician.
We Have Engaged the Borgby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 30th
The Borg have come to Earth. And the Enterprise-E crew fights back.
Generosity Not Withstandingby James Cream, Staff Writer • September 29th
A deck built around helping others out and winning the event.
Outweighedby 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?
Giving An Issue of Trust a Hard Timeby Lucas Thompson, Nerd • September 27th
Two birds with one stone.
You Can't Be Afraid of the Windby 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 Maneuversby Matthew Zinno, A Compartment of Tribbles • September 24th
A new Tongo power joins Tribbles: Evade
Mutual Annihilationby 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.
A Card To Capture Your Attentionby Allen Gould, Staff Writer • September 22nd
.. and your personnel.
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 Cliffhangerby 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 Outby 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.
Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It's Off to the Mines We Goby Paddy Tye, Fearless Canary Down Tpit • September 17th
To the mines ya brutes!
Announcing Star Trek 50: Three New Virtual Expansionsby 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 Pollby 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 Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 9th
Hard Time is now available for immediate download, absolutely FREE!
The Trouble With Tribblesby Nathan Miracle, Designer • September 7th
The troublesome thing about tribbles, is tribbles are troublesome things!
Cards of Two Worldsby 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 Powerby 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 Puzzleby 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 Masterby 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 Timeby Richard New, Lead Designer and Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer • August 29th
Richard New introduces the newest Second Edition expansion, Hard Time.
Hard Time Release Kitsby 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!
Project Chandelier – Pre-release Tournament at Worlds in Londonby Paddy Tye, Secret Squirrel and Keeper of “special things” • August 9th
Yet another reason that you really need to get those tickets to London...
July 2016
Project Awakenby 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 2016by 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 Driftby Ross Fertel, Drafted Writer • June 1st
Get ready for a new age of drafting with these tips!
May 2016
Infinite Diversity: Remasteredby Tyler Fultz, Lead Designer • May 27th
Take your draft experience to new heights with Infinite Diversity: Remastered!
Second Edition Public Playtestby 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.
Mirror, Mirror - Commentary Trackby First Edition Staff • May 3rd
A commentary track for the classic Star Trek episode.
Point/Counterpoint: The Future of Backwards Compatible Cardsby 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 Kitby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 27th
Celebrate the release of A Time to Stand with a release event and release kit.
The Creation of an Image: Ripple Effectby Andrea Heywood-Lobban, Graphics Team Member • April 22nd
Images in the timestream broken down...
A Long Time Comingby Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern • April 21st
De-cluttering the Holomatrix on Athos IV
Wixiban: The New Brian Evethers?by Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern • April 21st
Danny makes a defense of the most complex personnel in A Time to Stand.
U.S.S. Voyager, Bold Vanguardby Ross Fertel, Creative Writer • April 20th
Find out... absolutely nothing that is gameplay relevant or affected today's card in the slightest.
We Asked, You Answered, We Listenedby Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern • April 20th
A look at how the designers of A Time to Stand responded to community feedback
Risky Designby Keith “Foreman” Morris, Assistant Designer • April 15th
Keith explores one of the dilemmas in A Time to Stand.
Transferable Skillsby Daniel “Danny” Giddings, Design Intern • April 13th
How I borrowed a few mechanics from another game...
Military Assault Command Optionsby Ross Fertel, Staff MACO • April 13th
Find out how a card came together and try out a MACO deck.
One Smashed Puzzleby Ross Fertel, Puzzling Writer • April 12th
In honor of Phase II, solve this puzzle and get double spoilers.
A Time to Standby 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!
Through the Looking Glass Release Kitby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 4th
Now is the time to requisition a Through the Looking Glass Release Kit!
March 2016
Through the Looking Glass Now Availableby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • March 25th
The virtual expansions Through the Looking Glass is now available for immediate download!
Chat Transcriptionby Ross Fertel, Trancribing Writer • March 24th
Transcription from the chat room.
Fear Will Keep Them in Lineby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • March 23rd
The brutality of the Mirror Universe, seen through James Kirk's eyes.
An Unexpected Articleby 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 Usby 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?
Surprising New Members of the KCAby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • March 20th
Introducing two new members of the Alliance ... oh, you've met them before?
Anthropologist Wantedby Ross Fertel, Needy Writer • March 19th
We interrupt your regularly scheduled articles to ask for a resident Anthropologist.
Mr. Tucker, Turn on the Nitrousby James Cream, Staff Writer • March 18th
Free playing personnel is always an interesting Enterprise.
Get Back to Where It All Startedby 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 Lessby Ross Fertel, Unequaled Writer • March 15th
Help me revisit first grade with a Through the Looking Glass Puzzle.
A Puzzling Spoilerby 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 Kitby 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
Printable Card Update - February 2016by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 19th
Today's update makes almost thirty (30) new cards printable in all their alternate image glory!
January 2016
Printable Card Update Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 4th
We must unfortunately announce a delay in releasing the printable cards scheduled for January 2016.
November 2015
The Manchurian Deckby 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 Tricksby Fritz Meissner, Staff Writer • November 12th
Fritz mixes metaphors and the flavour of last expansion into today's Face of the Enemy spoilers.
A Glorious Missionby Ben Hosp, 2E Game Designer • November 10th
When I was a boy, initiating combat at a headquarters was just a beautiful dream, but now it's Science Fact!
The High Cost of Livingby Ross Fertel, High Cost Staff Writer • November 9th
Face of the Enemy offers new ways to play with your expensive toys. Deanna's mom bring some stuff over to play with.
First Edition and The Future: Part IIby 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 Workingby Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer • November 6th
“Back home we call him the ‘miracle worker.’” -Leonard H. McCoy, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
A Reappearance in the Neutral Zoneby James Cream, Staff Writer • November 4th
Batman has a side kick, Captain America has a side kick, everyone needs a sidekick!
Gimme More Dumbby Ross Fertel, Smart Writer • November 3rd
Dumb Waiter opens up new possibilities for the most smartest of players.
A Tale of Three Facesby 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 Spoilerby Ross Fertel, Puzzled Writer • October 31st
Do you thin you can Face the Enemy of a puzzle for Second Edition?
What Would Brad See - Face of the Enemyby Nathan Miracle, Assistant Designer • October 30th
GooeyChewie hints at what's to come in the latest 2E Virtual expansion, Face of the Enemy.
Face of the Enemyby 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 Kitsby 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 Errataby 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 Errataby 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 Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 25th
The virtual expansions Crossover and Crossover: Supplemental are now available for immediate download!
The Regent's Flagshipby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 18th
A deck article using one of the new Crossover engines for the KCA.
The Mirror Universe Has Been Targeted for Sexecutionby Niall Matthew, Not Suitable for Readers Under 18 • September 17th
The Intendant embarks on a trail of depraved love making with the latest card for Crossover.
The Intendant's Quartersby 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 Friendby 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 Gunby 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 Mirrorby James Cream, Staff Writer • September 11th
A Terran Empire deck using a few of the new toys from the newest First Edition expansion.
Crossover Build-A-Card by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 10th
Clues to a Crossover spoiler.
That Name Sounds Familiarby 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?
Don't Trust Everyone in the Mirror Universeby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • September 8th
Rumors and fictions abound in the Mirror Universe. Especially when they're about Crossover spoilers.
Crossover: There And Back Againby Charlie Plaine, Lead Designer • September 7th
Crossover, the first expansion in the Mirror block, is releasing on Friday, September 25th!
August 2015
Crossover and the 2015 First Edition Championshipby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • August 27th
Crossover will not be legal for the 2015 First Edition World Championship.
July 2015
Tribbles Royale: All Kinds of Troublesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 24th
Find out more about the different types of troubles the designers have made for Tribbles Royale.
Emergency Errataby 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 Crapby 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 Girlby 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!
Second Edition July Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • July 20th
Five cards receiving errata in July
Lower Decks Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 3rd
Lower Decks is now available for immediate download!
June 2015
The Orderly Ones 2by 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-Fourby James Cream, Staff Writer • June 26th
How many personnel should one send on a mission attempt?
The Orderly Onesby Ross Fertel, Puzzler • June 25th
The clock begins now. First to solve earns the much coveted bragging rights.
Put to the Screwsby Steven Slaby, World Champion Card Designer • June 24th
2013 World Champion Stefan Slaby spoils the card he designed!
How Do You Handle a Problem Like Chakotay?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 23rd
How does Design approach the problem of making a new version of a very powerful character?
The Road Less Travelledby 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.
Lower Decks Release Kits - Limited Time!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • June 22nd
The release kits for Lower Decks are now available, but only while supplies last.
The Watchlistby 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 Helperby 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 Updateby Cristoffer Wiker, First Edition Brand Manager • June 2nd
A new card has been added to the Ban list.
May 2015
Mid-Year Promos Delayedby 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 Alternateby Paddy Tye, Creative Tinkerer and Warden of the North • May 29th
A look at the Alternate Image cards offered in Homefront VI.
Homefront: We Remember Your Refill!by Allen Gould, Guest Writer • May 28th
In honor of Homefront VI, Allen tells you all about... water glasses?
Don't Let It End This Wayby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • May 27th
A killer dilemma from Homefront VI.
Are We Going to Have Some Cake?by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 26th
Yeah, but last time I didn't receive a piece. And I was told...
Homefront VI: You Can Go Home Againby 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 Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 16th
Some wording clarifications to two cards in the latest expansion
New Deep Space 9 Virtual Starterby Torbjörn Lindquist, Ambassador • April 10th
With the release of Strange Bedfellows comes a new virtual starter. My initial thought when looking through the card list was to make a Dominion starter with the new Dominion HQ. But I then realized that the new headquarter is not at all starter friendly, so I with Deep Space 9 instead, since they got so many new personnel.
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 Errataby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 6th
Six cards receive errata this month
The Die is Castby Mike OShogay, Staff Writer • April 2nd
The Gamma Quadrant has a lot of opportunities for a lowly scientist in the intelligence business.
Dominating Tacticsby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • April 1st
The Dominion are becoming a force to be reckoned with...
March 2015
Friends and Enemiesby 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 Helpby 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
The Gamma Quadrant Now Available!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 30th
The Gamma Quadrant, the third expansion in the DS9 block, is now available!
The Stars Are Made of Latinumby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • January 29th
The Ferengi seek profit (what else?) in The Gamma Quadrant.
Dropping a(nother) Spoilerby Ross Fertel, Puzzler • January 27th
Solve this puzzle for a The Gamma Quadrant spoiler.
Plans Of The "If We Told You, We'd Have To Kill You"by Mark, Freelance Writer • January 26th
People of intelligence don't always work well together. Now you can turn this to your advantage.
What if the Dominion Never Left the Gamma Quadrant?by Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • January 23rd
A look at a deck that stays in the Gamma Quadrant and just solves missions.
Dropping a Spoilerby Ross Fertel, Puzzler • January 19th
Solve this puzzle for a The Gamma Quadrant spoiler.
Probe Alpha Quadrant Systemby 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.
The Green Is Better When It's a Little Purpleby James Cream, Staff Writer • January 16th
A build around the Romulan/Cardassian Treaty and Enabran Tain's joint adventure.
Conversions: An Analysis: Serrolaby 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.
Conversions: An Analysis: Enabran Tainby James Cream, Staff Writer • January 12th
A new version of an existing persona who most definitely does bring something different.
The Gamma Quadrant: Beyond the Wormholeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 9th
Lead Designer Charlie Plaine introduces you to the newest First Edition expansion, The Gamma Quadrant.
The Gamma Quadrant Release Kitsby 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
10 Most Awesome-Looking Second Edition Cards of 2014by Johnny Holeva, Art Director • December 31st
’Tis the season for Top Ten Lists! The rules of this list are simple: The Second Edition (2E) card must be from 2014 and the card must look awesome.
10 Most Awesome-Looking First Edition Cards of 2014by Johnny Holeva, Art Director • December 30th
’Tis the season for Top Ten Lists! The rules of this list are simple: The 1E card must be from 2014 and the card must look awesome.
The Front Lineby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 13th
The final article in our series celebrating the release of the 20th Anniversary Collection.
Paranoid Jeopardyby Jonathan Engel, Guest Writer • December 12th
Sometimes to get the right answers you have to ask the right questions.
Design Diary - All Good Thingsby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • December 11th
The story behind the card that fixed a broken link... and created a new one.
Sito Jaxaby Pat Bortz, Guest Writer • December 10th
Today's card shows us the benefit of having a Bajoran officer on the Federation Flagship.
Kell Perimby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 9th
The Motion Pictures card from the XXth Anniversary Collection bring us another crew member of the Enterprise-E.
Jean-Lucoid's Rolodex #2486by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 8th
Jean-Lucoid's Rolodex #2486
Design Diary - Holodeck Adventuresby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • December 7th
First Edition assistant designer, Chris Lobban, explains the design of romance.
General Korokby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • December 5th
General Korok joins the ranks of the freed Borg.
Historical Curiosityby Nathan Miracle, Second Edition Designer • December 4th
Abraham Lincoln is Space? Sign me up!
Leader of the Sectby James Cream, Staff Writer • December 3rd
What the Kazon need more than anything, is a reliable way to jump start their primary play engine. The XXth Anniversary Collection beams in something even better than Transporter technology.
Jean-Lucoid's Rolodex #2485by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • December 2nd
Jean-Lucoid's Rolodex #2485
Crossover: An Invitationby 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 Rageby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • November 30th
Today Mike O. analyzes Brad Daurif's contributions to the Voyager and Equinox deck types.
Commodore Deckerby Commodore Matt Decker, Starfleet • November 29th
Attention, all hands! Commodore Decker, reporting for duty.
Friendly Fireby Pat Bortz, Guest Writer • November 28th
What would go well with the Decipher draft set, Dangerous Missions?
20th Anniversary Collection Available Nowby 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 Kidsby Paddy Tye, Warden of the North and Port Connoisseur • November 27th
Cry havoc! And let slip the dogs of lore!
Errata Issued 24th Novemberby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • November 25th
A list of errata issued this week.
Rak'tazanby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 23rd
For the new Twentieth Anniversary set, we have an old Jem'Hadar who comes from the Dominion set ... or Call to Arms.
The Battle of Watling Streetby 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 Troiby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 21st
Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed and now sporting a Deep Space Nine property logo!
STCCG card of the day #408: Orderly Mavekby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • November 19th
Edgeofhearing's STCCG card of the day #408.
Declan Keogh... Didn't Even Know He Had a First Nameby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • November 18th
Today's Second Edition spoiler reveals a new commander/ship pair for the 10th Anniversary Collection. Let's see what deck Mike O. built for them.
They'll Assimilate the Enterprise, and then Earthby Niall Matthew, Assimilated Counterpart • November 17th
The Borg acquire a deadly new card to help in their quest to conquer the Federation.
Varon-T Disruptorby 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-Backby Niall Matthew, Ambassador • November 13th
Travel back in time to 1996 and experience the power of an underused side deck.
Reuniting the Band: Valjeanby 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 Rouqueby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • November 11th
The Alternate Universe set brings us a gambler from the 1890s.
20 Years of Memoriesby 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 - Premiereby 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 Updatedby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 18th
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD receives a long overdue update.
A new virtual starterby 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.
Dominating The Alpha Quadrantby Nicholas Yankovec, Dominion Dork • September 8th
How do some of the new cards impact on the Omarion Nebula?
Nothing That Happens is Truly Randomby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • September 7th
You've removed some dilemmas from your opponent's dilemma pile. Let's see what you've got!
Balance of Terror: Unconventional Considerationby Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • September 6th
Skill trackers rejoice! Your prayers have been answered!
I Must Not Fear - Fear is the Mind-Killerby Tyler Fultz, Balance of Terror Assistant Designer • September 5th
ES9 and Paranoia
The Effect of the Dominion War on Earthby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • September 4th
Today, Mike O. guides us through an Earth Space Nine build using the brand new Balance of Terror tech.
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 Seemsby Charlie Plaine, Balance of Terror Lead Designer • August 29th
The thirty-first expansion for Second Edition is coming on Friday, September 12th.
Balance of Terror Kits for a Limited Timeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • August 29th
Get your release kit today!
July 2014
Survey: Checking In on Blockby 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.
New Tournament Promos Available for July 2014!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • July 7th
The first Monday in July brings new promos to both First Edition and Second Edition, available in kits for all of our tournament directors.
July Errata for Second Editionby Nicholas Yankovec, Second Edition Brand Manager • July 7th
Three cards receive errata today.
Printable Card Update - July 2014by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 7th
Thirty-three (33) promos and alternate-border cards become printable in today's update!
June 2014
The Other Side of the Storyby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 30th
A look at the "mission persona" cards in The Maquis.
Rules Update for The Maquisby 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 Dramaticby 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 Ordersby James Cream, Staff Writer • June 26th
What would happen if Insurrection Picard had appeared in "Journey's End"...
Drain 'em dryby Allen Gould, Maquis Assistant Designer • June 23rd
Sometimes, solving a mission isn't enough. Sometimes you want to make it hurt...
The Expendablesby 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.
Cargo Runs Reshape the Quadrantby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 14th
A Maquis-themed deck featuring our favorite Cargo Runner, Kasidy Yates!
Quark, Intriguing Ferengiby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 9th
Quark continues his exploration of rainbow borders, with his first Non-Aligned version!
The Maquis Release Kitsby 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 Causeby 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: Emissaryby 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 Changesby 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
First Edition "Business Card" Promo Now Availableby Jeremy Benedict, Chief Ambassador • March 31st
You asked for it, First Edition players, and it's finally here!
Bajoran Virtual Starter for Return to Graceby 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 Updatesby 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 Recallby 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 Fictionby 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.
Small Second Edition Errata Update for Marchby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 3rd
A single change for March, updating a mission to the new naming scheme.
February 2014
Legends of the Hidden Celestial Templeby Mike O'Shogay, Staff Writer • February 28th
What do the new Bajoran cards in Return to Grace mean for that affiliation? Mike O. gives us his take.
Phase II and the Discard Pileby 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 Graceby Charlie Plaine, Return to Grace Lead Designer • February 21st
Return to Grace, the 30th Second Edition expansion, is coming March 14!
Return to Grace Release Kits for a Limited Timeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • February 21st
Get your release kit today!
January 2014
Printable Card Update - January 2014by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 6th
Six (6) previously watermarked promos become printable today!
New Tournament Promos Available in Kitsby 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 Nowby Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer • December 6th
Emissary, the first expansion in the Deep Space Nine block, is available now!
Alliance for Global Unityby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • December 5th
A Bajoran deck that uses the new card engines from Emissary.
Emissary: Explorersby 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 Frontierby Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • November 30th
Journey to the Gamma Quadrant and discover the rewards to be had with this Federation/Bajoran article complete with a solver deck.
Emissary: If You're Feeling Peckishby 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!
Conversions: An Analysis - Emissary (Part 1 of 5)by James Cream, Staff Writer • November 27th
In the first article of the series, we'll be looking at the converted Cardassian 2E BC cards to have been spoiled so far.
That's What Jadzia Ended Up Sayingby Michael Moskop, Creative Thinker • November 25th
What happens when creativity breeds more creativity?
Freedom is Slaveryby James Cream, Staff Writer • November 22nd
Black is White, War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength.
Your Trial Will Be Broadcast to All of Cardassiaby Corbin Johnson, Assistant Card Designer • November 20th
Today First Edition designer, Corbin Johnson will give us insight into the process of designing for the Cardassians in Emissary.
A Gift from the Prophetsby 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 Frontierby Charlie Plaine, Emissary Lead Designer • November 15th
Emissary, the first expansion of the Deep Space 9 block, will release on Friday, December 6th.
Emissary Release Kits for a Limited Timeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • November 15th
Emissary release kits are available for a limited time only!
October 2013
A Look At the Homefront IV Missions from the Perspective of the Current Blockby Rossman, Guest Writer • October 17th
Today guest writer Ross Fertel takes us all on an in depth look at the Homefront IV missions and what they add to the current TNG Block format.
September 2013
Unnatural Selection Release Kits are Here!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • September 30th
Better late than never, we are happy to finally make available release kits for Unnatural Selection!
Second Edition Errata Update for Septemberby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 2nd
Five cards have received updated game text in today's update, the last planned before the World Championship in October.
August 2013
Mission Mattersby 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 Assimilatedby 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 Firstsby 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 Locationby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • August 14th
Your Missions Just Got More Personal
Enter the Demilitarized Zoneby 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 Conversionby 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 Reconnaissanceby Matt Zinno, Staff Writer • August 6th
A trip to the Northwest Passage to look at Species 8472.
Homefront IVby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • August 2nd
Coming soon to a computer near you!
July 2013
New Promos Available in Tournament Kitsby 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
June Rules and Errata for First Editionby Jon Carter, First Edition Rules Master • June 3rd
Basic update, nothing major... except FMO errata
April 2013
Sister Act IIIby 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 Mouseby 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.
The Sky's the Limit: Goranby Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • April 19th
TNG Cardassians get some love from Second Edition
Brace for Impact!by Mark B. Frog, Guest Writer • April 16th
Or How I Learned How to Stop Whinging and Love the New Riker
A Nebula's Not So Pretty When There's a BORG CUBE Hiding In It!by Niall Matthew, Staff Writer • April 12th
Is it safe to solve missions in block yet?
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 Editionby 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 Release Kits - Limited Timeby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • April 5th
Get a hold of one of the limited edition release kits for The Sky's the Limit, and celebrate the final expansion of The Next Generation block!
The Sky's the Limitby Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • April 5th
"Five-card stud, nothing wild…"
Big Tribble in Little Qo'noS Released!by Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder • April 2nd
"They were once considered mortal enemies of the Klingon Empire..."
Tribbles Delayedby 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 Updateby 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 Factionby 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
The Time is Now! Matter of Time is Here!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 22nd
Matter of Time is now available for immediate free download!
Matter of Time: Rigged!by Johannes Klarhauser, Ambassador • February 21st
Stop the press: Continuing Committee bans take-backs!
Matter of Time: Pivotal Destinyby Kris Sonsteby, Staff Writer • February 20th
2-Mission win players beware...
Old vs. New : Rachel Garrett and the Cby James Cream, Staff Writer • February 18th
A compare and contrast of the new and old versions of Rachel Garrett and the U.S.S. Enterprise-C
Matter of Time: Guardian Angelby Johannes Klarhauser, General • February 15th
Meet the latest addition to the Bajoran fleet.
Pick Your Promos! We Want Your Help!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 14th
Help us decide the upcoming series of virtual promos with your input!
Matter of Time: Bringing Sexy Backby 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: Little Red Riding Hoodby Johannes Klarhauser, Cultist Leader • February 11th
The Cult of the Pah-Wraiths has only been sleeping...
Matter of Time: It's all Relativeby 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: Emanationsby 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 Editionby 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 Timeby 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.
Matter of Time: Release Kits Available in Limited Quantitiesby Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • February 1st
Act quickly to requisition a Matter of Time release kit today - quantities are limited!
January 2013
A-Tent-ion: A First Edition Giftby 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 Storyby 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 Offerby 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 Predatorby Keith Morris, Tapestry Assistant Designer • September 20th
The story of the birth and growth of a card. And death. And rebirth.
Design Diary: William T. Riker, William Odanby Daniel Giddings, Make it So Participant • September 19th
In which the winner of a Design a Card prize walks us through his design process, and shows off his new card.
Design Diary: Zorn, Prevaricating Gropplerby Joshua Sheets, Make it So Participant • September 18th
"I trust we made your waiting comfortable?"
Design Diary: Locutus, Almost Humanby Nathan Miracle, Make it So Participant • September 17th
Nathan introduces us to his new card, and the reason why he chose to make it.
Tapestry: The Next Generation 25th Anniversary Collectionby Chris Lobban, Tapestry Lead Designer • September 14th
Tapestry, formerly known as Project Loonie, is coming soon...
Homefront III is Now Availableby 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 7thby 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-Cardby 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 Manby 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 Meaningsby Richard New, Lineage Assistant Designer • June 19th
Richard New talks about the origin and development of the new Romulan team in Lineage.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 6 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • June 15th
At last we come to the seven conversions that you've all been waiting for... (Warning: Hosp is about.)
Lineage: What Brad Would Seeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 13th
What would Brad see if he were to look at Lineage?
New Designer's Log: Reflections 2.Breenby 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: Release Kits Available in Limited Quantities!by Dan Hamman, Warehouse Manager • June 11th
Grab a Lineage release kit before they're sold out - once they're gone, they're gone!
Lineage: Origin of Speciesby Charlie Plaine, Lineage Lead Designer • June 8th
Lineage, formerly known as Project Iron, will release on June 29th, 2012.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 5 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • June 1st
This incredibly dull yet visually enticing article looks at the recently converted missions which appear in The Next Generation expansion.
May 2012
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 4 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 25th
In this quarternary portion of the TNG conversion analysis articles, we'll see what happens when the most important card type gets converted.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 3 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • May 18th
In this tertiary portion of the TNG conversion analysis articles, we look at the easiest cards to convert.
April 2012
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 2 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 23rd
In this week's installment, we look at the Klingon conversions found in the new expansion, The Next Generation.
The Next Generation: Monumental Reasonsby 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.
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.
Conversions: An Analysis - The Next Generation (Part 1 of 6)by James Cream, Staff Writer • April 5th
The new biggest virtual First Edition expansion features the most converted cards to date. Time to eBay some cardboard!
Purrrby 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
The Next Generation Release Kit - Limited Quantities!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 31st
Get a TNG Kit for your Release Tournament, but act fast, because we have limited quantities available!
Are You Ready? It's The Next Generation!by Jordan Leung, First Edition Brand Manager • March 26th
“...to boldly go where no one has gone before.”
January 2012
First Edition and The Futureby 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 Promosby 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 Eventsby 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 Phaseby 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 Matrixby 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'somacby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • December 10th
A Dominion ship you will want to use for both mission solving and engagements.
The Good Samaritanby 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.
Celebrate the Holidays with a Unity Release Kit!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 1st
Don't miss out on the new Seven of Nine alternate image promo foil, and requisition your Unity release kit today!
November 2011
Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 3 of 3)by James Cream, Staff Writer • November 28th
A review of the final two 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
Unity: Lots More Little Piecesby 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!
U.S.S. Akira - The New Standard For Fed Decks?by Tim Davidson, Staff Writer • November 26th
A strategic review of the cool new universal Akira-class from the Resistance of Futile set.
What Brad Sees: Unity Editionby Brad DeFruiter, Unity Assistant Designer • November 25th
Brad DeFruiter returns to tell us what he sees in Unity!
Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 2 of 3)by J, Staff Writer • November 23rd
A peek at the 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
A Tale of Two No-Onesby 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!
Through the Temporal Vortex - The Resultsby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • November 21st
The correct answers are here, and the winners are announced. Congrats to our three winners!
Warp Speed Aheadby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 14th
Everyone's in on the First Contact party. A Resistance is Futile spoiler with decklist!
Conversions: An Analysis - Resistance is Futile (Part 1 of 3)by J, Staff Writer • November 9th
A peek at the 2E cards that have finally made the proper conversion into 1E cards in the Resistance is Futile expansion.
Through the Temporal Vortexby 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
DeckPADD Updated to Include Tacking Into the Windby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 18th
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to version 2.0.4.
Tacking into the Wind Release Dayby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • August 5th
It's time for a new expansion!
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 Breachedby 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...
Tacking Tuesday #4: Once More Unto the Breach, Once Moreby Keith Morris, Assistant Designer • July 19th
Find out a little bit about Keith's ideas for and his experiences working on Tacking Into the Wind.
Tacking Into the Wind - Release Kitby 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 #3: Sybok and his Chariotby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • June 28th
How can the worst Star Trek movie produce two great cards?
Tacking Tuesday #1: Into the Windby 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 Seeby 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 Neededby 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 Promosby 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 Grayby 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!
Shades of Gray: Flash Back to Win!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
Win a $10 Gift Certificate to Miniature Market just for playing First Edition!
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: Dividedby 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.
Shades of Gray: Duck Blind!by Chris Castagnetto, Guest Writer • April 11th
Dive in and take a closer look at Duck Blind!
Son'a Observatoryby 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 Endedby Dan Hamman, Tribble Breeder • April 1st
It's that time of year again - a new Tribbles Expansion!
April Fools! Coming in 2011: Living Witnessby 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 Grayby 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 Omegaby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • March 31st
or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Particle 010. A Shades of Gray spoiler with decklist!
Virtual Starters Updatedby 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"
Shades of Gray Release Kits - Pre-Order Now!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • March 25th
Don't miss out on the Dyson Sphere Door alternate image promo, and requisition your Shades of Gray release kit today!
DeckPADD 2.0.3 Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • March 21st
Jared Hoffman's DeckPADD has been updated to include Extreme Measures and the March 2011 Errata.
BaH! To the Futureby 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 Teamby 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 Exchangeby James Hoskin, (Peak Performance) Assistant Designer • January 27th
Thirteen months in the making.
Last Chance - Order Your Extreme Measures Release Kits!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 27th
The last day to order your Extreme Measures release kits is Saturday, January 30th, 2011 - so don't wait any longer!
Falsify Distress Signalby 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 Envyby Nathan W, Staff Writer • January 25th
Two new Romulan cards in Extreme Measures may be just what the Tal Shiar ordered.
A Rich Tradition......of pure unadulterated Greed!by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • January 24th
It figures...in a set featuring a theme of five points there Ferengi wouldnt settle for that and well, they want more.
Infinite Diversity #3: For the Cause!by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • January 21st
The next set of Infinite Diversity draft packs is now here!
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 Townby 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 3by 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!
What Brad Would See: Extreme Measures Editionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 10th
If Brad were to take a look at the final version of Extreme Measures, what would he see?
December 2010
Vote for your new Diversity flavourby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • December 10th
Voting is now open for your new flavour of Infinite Diversity
More Diversity...by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • December 3rd
Time for another new Infinite Diversity theme pack.
November 2010
DeckPADD 2.0.2by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 6th
DeckPADD has been updated to include Peak Performance.
October 2010
Straight and Steady Now Legal; First Edition Rules Updatesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 29th
The First Edition Current Rulings Document (CRD) and the Conversion Rules Document (CVRD) are updated today to coincide with Straight and Steady becoming legal!
Smooth Like a Klingon's Foreheadby 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 Correctionsby 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 Pileby 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.
Straight and Steady - Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 22nd
The latest virtual expansion for First Edition, Straight and Steady, is now available!
Strategy: Out of Timeby 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.
Provocationby James Cream, Staff Writer • October 18th
Uncover the conspiracy behind the third 22nd Century Time Location.
The Evolution of Starfleet - Part IIby 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 Iby 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 Windby 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."
Straight and Steady Release Kits - Limited Time Only!by Dan Hamman, Shipping Manager • October 1st
Don't miss your chance to get a limited edition alternate image foil of Antaak with your Straight and Steady release kit!
September 2010
Making A Virtual Splash (Part 3)by Lucas Thompson • September 25th
The conclusion to our splashable virtual cards series.
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
Two Birds With 14 Poundsby Brad DeFruiter, Second Edition Lead Designer • August 31st
What can you do with one stone?
Grittyby 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.
What Brad Sees: Peak Performance Editionby Brad DeFruiter, 2E Lead Designer • August 13th
Do you see what Brad sees?
Homefront now availableby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • August 6th
First Edition has a new mini-expansion now available!
July 2010
Updated Virtual Startersby 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 Lifelessnessby 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 Championby 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 Availableby 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.
The Story of Some Cardsby 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.
You Wanted War? We'll Give You War!by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • June 1st
Your votes are in, and the next Infinite Diversity Draft option is now available!
May 2010
First Edition Card-List Overhaulby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 17th
It's the beginning of a new era for First Edition... and a new era means new toys.
Making Infinite Diversity More Diverse Part 2by Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 17th
This is your chance to decide the future of Infinite Diversity.
Life From Lifelessness Arrives June 11thby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • May 14th
Life From Lifelessness marks the start of a new era for First Edition when it arrives on Friday, June 11, 2010!
Making Infinite Diversity More Diverseby Chris Lobban, Chief Programmer • May 10th
Infinite Diversity is infinitely diverse on many levels. Let's explore just one more, shall we?
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."
Infinite Diversity Pre-release and Release Weekend Eventsby James Hoskin, Director of Organized Play • April 23rd
If you want to know where you can get your hands on an alternate-image Olarra promo to celebrate the release of Infinite Diversity, read on.
Explore IDIC With Infinite Diversity!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 23rd
Download your copy of Infinite Diversity today!
The Clown: Go Awayby Johannes Klarhauser, Knight of the Round Table • April 19th
"I told him we've already got one."
The Rules of the Draftby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 15th
Find out exactly how the Infinite Diversity draft works!
Dilemma Diversityby 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 Survivorby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 13th
Please hold the line while we change the meta.
Diversify Your Personnel Portfolioby Nathan W, Staff Writer • April 12th
Take personnel diversity to infinity...and beyond!
Infinite Diversity Arrives April 23rdby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 9th
Take your game to all new places as you explore what Infinite Diversity has to offer!
No Tribble At Allby 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 Captainby 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
Forging The Empire: A Starfleet Battle Deckby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 28th
Imagine a fleet of NX class starships imposing the will of humanity across the galaxy...
Allegiance: Virtual Release Promosby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • December 25th
Even though our store is down, we didn't want you to miss out on the fun of a release kit!
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 #52by Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 21st
The past Ferengi that appeared in the Enterprise episode "Acquisition" were definitely followers of the 52nd Rule of Acquisition - "Never ask when you can take." By working together, they can take "the direct approach.
Allegiance: A New Archerby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
An Alien/Human/Ikaaran personnel completes the Starfleet team in Allegiance. Is she worth playing?
Allegiance: A New Captain of the Enterpriseby 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 Enterpriseby 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 Enterpriseby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 11th
Completing the week of text spoilers from the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture, here is a picture (without the actual pictures) of the Admiral and his ship. Then, an idea for a deck to make use of the whole Motion Picture team from Allegiance.
Allegiance: Old Faces on the Enterpriseby 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 Enterpriseby 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. DS9by 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 IIby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • December 1st
In Part I of this article, you were teased with hints of a new O'Brien, you got to see a great new Quark, you found out that there -- sadly -- isn't a new Jadzia, and together, we got the first part of the deck built before coming "Under Siege." In Part II, we will finish the deck, see the rest of Team DS9, and throw down a Gauntlet.
November 2009
"If I Were Federation Commander..." Part Iby Kevin Jaeger, Creative Consultant • November 30th
If you are someone who desperately wishes the Deep Space 9 faction had more competitive deck designs, then you need to read this two-part 'article with decklist' piece. If you just want more information on "Allegiance", you should read this article. If you are looking to save money on car insurance, get lost. Brad's opinion notwithstanding, this is a great article. :)
Allegiance: Anything to Get Homeby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 27th
Check out the rest of the Equinox crew, and see how they work in action.
Allegiance: Reloadingby 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 Fireby 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 Piecesby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 20th
Find out some of the history and some of the contents of the upcoming virtual expansion, Allegiance.
Virtual Promo Updateby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 15th
Find out about many of the missing virtual promos with today's update.
Virtual Format Playby 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 Editionby 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 Availableby 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 Infiltratorby 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 Yetby 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 Borgby 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 Sleighby 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.
Legacy - Left Behind and Repressed Messageby James Hoskin, Assistant Designer • October 29th
Tales from one small part of the Legacy design team.
K'mpec: The Fat Chancellorby 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.
Legacy - Memories of the Early Yearsby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • October 27th
When asked to design a card to celebrate 15 years, what did I look to?
Captain Kirk and His True Loveby 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 Commandby 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 Lostby 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 Remanby 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.
The Scimitar: The Reman Answer to Every Other Shipby Austin Chandler, Staff Writer • October 22nd
Flagship of the General Shinzon who led the Reman forces. You'll want this ship to lead your forces as well once you see what it can do for your deck.
15th Anniversary Release Kits Now Availableby 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.
The 15th Anniversary Collectionby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • October 16th
The 15th Anniversary Collection arrives on Friday, November 6, 2009.
September 2009
Last Chance to Decide the Things Past!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • September 26th
Just four polls left for you to help decide which cards will appear in Things Past!
August 2009
First Edition Virtual Cardsby 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 Scheduleby 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 Pauloby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • August 11th
She's got some pretty big shoes to fill.
Naomi's Fabulous Temporal Voyager Deckby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 10th
Take the new Naomi Wildman. Mix in a pile of Temporal events. The result? You've got yourself a fresh new Voyager deck. Fabulous!
The Captain's "Guest"by Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • August 10th
Being a starship Captain does have its rewards...
Federation Point Shenanigansby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 5th
With six new cards released today, let's see if we can use Jenna D'Sora, Nella Daren and Rayna Kapec together in a deck.
Design Log: Good or Bad? Why Not Both?by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • August 4th
How a new card is inspired by not one or two, but three different themes...
Neela and the Battling Assassinsby James Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 4th
This Side of Paradise introduces a second Bajoran assassin. Now you, too, can build a Bajoran assassin deck.
July 2009
Alynna Nechayev (Adamant Admiral)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 31st
If she wants it done right, she'll have to do it herself.
Her Name Is Muddby Richard New, Assistant Designer • July 30th
How can the Venus Drug help your deck?
Design Log: Watching a Daughter Grow Upby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 29th
It's not often you get to watch your daughter grow up in just a few months...
Lending a Handby 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!
Deal With the Count Manby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 28th
Ezri goes locking out the key personnel.
Choose Your Own Story - The Will of the Collective Needs You!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 28th
It's time for you to choose the storyline for your Will of the Collective Card!
This Side of Paradise Release Eventsby 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'Pellaby 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.
What McKenzie Can Do For Starfleet...by Stephen R Sanders, Staff Writer • July 17th
A look at how Fiona McKenzie can help First Edition Starfleet decks.
Track Survivorsby 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.
Will of the Collective II Seeks Your Story Ideas!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 2nd
It's time to choose the storyline for the second Will of the Collective card!
June 2009
This Side of Paradise Brings You a Warm Welcome!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 29th
Check out the first official spoiler from August's This Side of Paradise: Warm Welcome!
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 Jaegerby 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 Qby 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 Promosby 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.
Will of the Collective II Continues!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 7th
It's time to really get into the "nitty gritty" of designing your own card!
New Virtual Set for the Best CCG Everby The Continuing Committee • April 1st
The Continuing Committee announces a new mission and a new direction.
March 2009
Post Garrison...I mean...Jem'Hadar Entrenchmentby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • March 18th
Then we will hold this world for the Dominion...until we die.
February 2009
Prophecyby 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!
Leverageby 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 Warby Michael van Breemen, Freelance Writer • February 9th
The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. - Sun Tzu
Raise the Stakes Update for DeckPADD!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • February 3rd
DeckPADD 1.7.5 has been released, featuring all the cards from Raise the Stakes.
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 Revoltby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • January 29th
"Oh Please Dear? I've got news for you: The Supreme Court has ROUNDLY REJECTED PRIOR RESTRAINT!!!!"
Explore Extradimensional Worldby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 28th
Now you see me...now you don't.
Punishment Boxby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 27th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part VI.
Coordinated Counterattackby 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!"
Syrran (Desert Wind) and T'Les (Syrrannite)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 20th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part V.
Full Complementby 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!
Cal Hudson (Convincing Recruiter) and Javert (Maquis Flagship)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 14th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part IV.
Ensnaredby 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.
Rokassa (Tampering Vessel) and Nador (Curious Commander)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • January 12th
You can tell that you watch too much Star Trek if you know where the name "Rokassa" comes from without looking it up.
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!
Wariness and Taibak (Prodigious Conditioner)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • January 9th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part III.
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 Boldby 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.
Causal Recursion ... ... ... ... Causal Recursionby Kevin Jaeger, Players' Representative • January 6th
"We can't afford to second guess ourselves. We'll stay on this heading."
Will You Be Ready to Raise the Stakes?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • January 4th
The latest virtual expansion from The Continuing Committee will be released worldwide on January 30, 2009.
December 2008
Quark, Son of Keldarby 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 DeSeveby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 29th
I have always hated Stefan DeSeve. So what is he good for?
Tough Little Shipby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
No, the Riker boys aren't gushing about the U.S.S. Defiant again. Identity Crisis spoiler and deck design!
Tacking Into the Windby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • December 22nd
You stole my battleship! Identity Crisis spoiler.
Kathryn Janeway (Regretful Leader)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 19th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part II.
Defensive Upgradesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • December 18th
"I heartily endorse the use of this card." -Rishon Uxbridge, 1E Veteran
Geordi LaForge (Battleship Engineer)by James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • December 17th
Tales from the Raise the Stakes design team - Part I
Always Welcomeby Darren Lacoste, Editor in Chief • December 16th
"I should have done this long ago."
"You were always welcome."
William Ross "Temporary" Allyby Kevin Jaeger, Player's Representative • December 15th
He's a big help. Act now while supplies last!
Future Imperfectby 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 Crisisby Jeremy Commandeur, First Edition Director • December 12th
This week's Identity Crisis cards are Leeta and Rom. What makes them special in my mind is that I include Rom and Leeta in almost all of my Bajoran decks and almost every Ferengi deck I build. Few dual-affiliation personnel have such strong utility for both of their affiliations.
The Emissary: Not Just for Bajorans Anymoreby David Runyon, Staff Writer • December 1st
Your favorite Creole-cooking Starfleet Captain also doubles as your favorite Bajoran religious figure.
Kira, Kira, Kiraby 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 Rogueby Adam Warpinski, Staff Writer • November 24th
Romulans... they are green and sneaky. But what happens when, like chameleons, they change they color?
Make a Statementby 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 Rescueby Stephen Lee, Staff Writer • November 23rd
"...never underestimate my gift for survival." -- Call to Arms. This article contains an Identity Crisis spoiler and a deck design!
The Captivating Ilon Tandroby 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 Reprintsby 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.
Prototypicalby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • November 18th
Check out the first official spoiler from the upcoming Virtual Expansion, Raise the Stakes!
Ante Upby 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 IIby 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 Iby 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 Timeby 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, Spiesby 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 Disguiseby 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 Rollby James "RedDwarf" Hoskin, Staff Writer • August 15th
The sixth Chula dilemma to be released for Second Edition likes things to be odd.
Are You Ready for Favor the Bold?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 15th
Favor the Bold is officially available! Your dilemma piles will never be the same again!
Artificial Wormholeby 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.
Favor the Bold Contest #3 Results: Subliminal Signalby Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • August 6th
Did you guess correctly? And just what's the big deal with threes anyway?
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 1by Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • August 5th
"Hello Reyga. Follow the White Rabbit. Knock Knock."
Uninvitedby 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...
Favor the Bold Contest #2 Results: The Undiscovered Countryby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • August 1st
When Favor the Bold is released, how will you put The Undiscovered Country to use?
July 2008
Hindranceby 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.
Favor the Bold Contest #3: Mysterious Threes...by Chris Lobban, Assistant Designer • July 28th
The number three keeps showing up all over the place. Can you guess how often?
Favor the Bold Contest #2: The Undiscovered Gametextby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 25th
Can you correctly identify the game text on one of the cards in Favor the Bold?
Kira Nerys: Defiant LEADERby Kevin Jaeger, Staff Writer • July 25th
Kevin Jaeger stands before the masses to talk about the new Kira. Don't kill the messenger.
Favor the Bold Contest #1 Results: She's a Leader!by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 25th
Check out the 15th version of Kira Nerys - Defiant Leader!
Key Dilemmas #4 - Klingon Lawby 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 Wildby 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 Throneby 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 Superiorby 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.
Ajur and Boratus, Temporal Thievesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • July 18th
Vorgons like a dramatic entrance. Where's the smoke machine when you need it...?
FtB Contest #1: The Next Kiraby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • July 18th
Is there a new Kira in Favor the Bold? Of course there is!
Key Dilemmas #2 - Treachery Running Deepby 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.
What Brad Sees in Favor the Boldby The Brad DeFruiter, Lead Designer • July 15th
Look at Favor the Bold through Brad's eyes.
Key Dilemmas #1 - Let Them Worryby 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 Shipby 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
DeckPADD Updated for The Undiscovered Countryby Charlie Plaine, Chairman • June 3rd
With our apologies for the delay, DeckPADD 1.7.3 has been released, featuring all the cards from The Undiscovered Country.
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 Policyby Matt Kirk, Director of Organized Play • May 9th
Guidelines for using printouts in TCC-sanctioned tournament play.
Treasured Collectiblesby Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • May 9th
How much is that in equipment, please?
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 Jakeby 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 Freedomby 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 Peacemakingby 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?
Three of Twelve (Specialty Drone)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 24th
A drone that caters to a rather unique audience.
Meat Harvestby 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 Kingby 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 Civilizationby 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. Stoneby 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 Loseby 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 Dinnerby 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 Breachby 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 Matrixby 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.
TUC Contest #1: What Might That Be?by Charlie Plaine, Chairman • April 4th
Win a Tragic Turn foil in this first of many contests to come!
Instigate Dissensionby 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.
Azetbur (Visionary Chancellor)by Johannes Klarhauser, Staff Writer • April 2nd
Have a look at the first spoiler from The Undiscovered Country!
The Undiscovered Country's Big Secretby Brad DeFruiter, Lead Designer • April 1st
Did we get you? April Fool's!
February 2008
The Undiscovered Countryby 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!