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August 2019
The Road to Worlds: Worlds 2019by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 21st
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Ken Tufts!
National Roller Coaster Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 16th
Take a wild ride this weekend and participate in other Second Edition related events.
The 2019 World Championship Finalby Paddy Tye and Johan Skoglund, Match Commentators • August 15th
It's Peter Ludwig's Starfleet deck (with Interrupt molestation) vs Johannes Klarhauser's Federation Original Series deck
Weekly 1E Roundup - 14 AUGUST 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 14th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, August 14th, 2019.
World Championships 2020 Announcement by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • August 12th
Find out where the 2020 World Championships will be held!
Worlds 2019!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 9th
Looking at The Main Event and beyond.
The Road to Worlds: American Nationalsby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • August 8th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Jeremy Benedict!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 7 AUGUST 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • August 7th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, August 7th, 2019.
Worlds 2019 Informations #9 - Do's and Dont'sby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • August 5th
General informations about "rules" at Jazzland...
National Friendship Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 2nd
What better weekend to play Second Edition. Find out more in this week's admittedly brief update!
Second Edition Surveyby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • August 1st
We have some questions about how 2018 was for Second Edition.
July 2019
Masters.... of the Universe Act 2!by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • July 31st
Trek Masters heads back to cyberspace on September 9th!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 31 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 31st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 31st, 2019.
National Aunt and Uncle Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 26th
Celebrate your family and do other Second Edition related events this weekend.
On Second Thought: Two Looks Backby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 25th
In my blog for this month, we'll look at not one but two products released about a year ago.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 24 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 24th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 24th, 2019.
Space Coast Masters Update #1: Logisticsby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • July 24th
Details about Space Coast Masters this November - how to get there, where to stay, and the like.
Worlds 2019 Informations #8 - Who mourns for Morn?by Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • July 20th
Take a look at the special card for the 1E Biermeister at Worlds 2019
National Moon Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 19th
Honor our closest celestial body and partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend.
Reflections on North American Continentalsby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • July 17th
Excellent Trek was played and memories made at NACC 2019 in Atlanta.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 17 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 17th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 17th, 2019.
Announcing the Dragon Con 2019 Trek Scheduleby Michael Shea, Chief Ambassador • July 15th
Second Edition Star Trek CCG lives on at Dragon Con in 2019!
Looking Ahead to the Next Set.by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 12th
Instead of a weekly update, let's look forward to the next set from Second Edition.
Worlds 2019 Informations #7 - There And Back Againby Josef Lemberger, Local Attaché • July 12th
Salzburg, just a 2h40 trainride from Vienna
2019 Global Chair's Challengeby Maggie Geppert, Chair and Executive Officer • July 11th
I like promos. Do you like promos?
Weekly 1E Roundup - 10 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 10th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 10th, 2019.
Worlds 2019 Informations #6 - What to see and Where to eatby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • July 9th
Touristic and food-related tipps for your trip to Vienna...
NAIDOC Weekby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • July 5th
Don't know what NAIDOC week is? Someone will might tell you as you look at this week's short update.
Future Pike Instructs People at K7by James Monsebroten, Staff Writer • July 3rd
An article outlining a General Order 7 deck that utilizes Sherman's Peak.
Weekly 1E Roundup - 3 JULY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019.
Tell Us About Yourselfby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 3rd
To help us make the best forward plans we can, we're doing market research on our First Edition players and fans. Please fill out this survey, and share it with anyone in your life that might also be a 1E fan!
Ceti Eel and Memory Wipe are Banned in OTFby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • July 1st
Effective immediately, Ceti Eel and Memory Wipe are added to the OTF Ban List.
June 2019
Worlds 2019 Informations #5 - Financial Stuffby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • June 30th
How much are this year's Worlds in Austria?
I Know Why "The Cage" Plants Singby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 28th
Building a Federation deck around Preserver Obelisk
World Asteroid Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 28th
Gasp at the marvels of the universe and partake in other Second Edition Activities this weekend.
Printable Card Updated Delayedby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 28th
The semi-annual update to printable cards is delayed by two weeks, until Monday, July 15th.
The Cage Now Legal and Block Core Updateby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 28th
Today, The Cage is legal in all formats, and with it comes a large update to the Core Block List.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 13by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 27th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Owen Swart, Stuart Motley, and Michael Van Breemen!
Weekly 1E Roundup - 27 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 27th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Thursday, June 27th, 2019.
Going Nativeby Matthew Zinno, Staff Writer • June 26th
Just who are the Preserver Obelisk's "natives", anyway?
On Second Thought: Top Ten TOS (Part 1)by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 24th
We haven't had a top ten list in a while, have we? Time to change that. This month in my blog, we'll take a peek at The Original Series, from a second Edition Perspective, that is.
World Music Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 22nd
Dance to the music and partake in other Second Edition events this weekend.
The Cage Now Availableby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 21st
The latest First Edition virtual expansion, The Cage, is now available for immediate and free download!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 19 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 19th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 19th, 2019.
Romance on the Trading Postby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • June 18th
Has someone already made a Love Boat joke?
Monologuingby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 16th
"Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before!"
Beware of Kaiserfest IIby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • June 15th
First Edition German Nationals returns to Bavaria in July 2019
Happy Army Birthday!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 14th
Celebrate those who serve their country and partake in other Second Edition related activities.
Return to Talos IV (If Memory Serves)by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 14th
Travel within the Talos system is prohibited by Starfleet
Tales of Utopia Planetia: Clandestine Searchby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 13th
Take a look at the design history - and some of the design discussions around - a new mission from The Cage!
Bidding is Now Open for 2020 High-Level Events!by Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • June 13th
Interested in hosting a big time tournament next year? Apply within!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 11by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 13th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Kris Sonsteby!
Vampires, Werewolves, and Microteamingby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • June 12th
There's a group of very popular second edition cards that don't make any sense until you understand why they were made. We call them silver bullets, and here are 5 of the most popular...
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 12 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 12th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 12th, 2019.
All Aboard for Gene's Wagon Train!by Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • June 10th
Risk. Is. Our. Business.
Opening The Cageby Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 7th
The Continuing Committee is proud to announce The Cage, a sixty-three (63) card virtual expansion for First Edition, releasing on June 21st, 2019.
The Cage Release Kits Now Availableby Dan H amman, Warehouse Manager • June 7th
Celebrate the launch of the Original Series block with a release kit for The Cage, available now in limited quantities.
Happy Birthday Prince!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • June 7th
Dance to the music of "1999" and partake in other Second Edition Related Activities.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 10by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 6th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter, Johnny Holeva, Eric Robinett, Ted Reebel, and Jeremy Commandeur!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 5 JUNE 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • June 5th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, June 5th, 2019.
Rules Update, June 2019by Jon Carter, Rules Master • June 3rd
Mas'ud, Warp Speed and other cleanup, and a final Edo Probe resolution.
Banned cards for Juneby Matthew Zinno, Errata Team Leader • June 3rd
The Errata Team announces two cards being added to the ban list.
Will of the Collective VII Starts Today!by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • June 1st
Let's design a card together!
May 2019
A Less Perfect Union Treasuresby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 31st
GO behind the scenes with fun stories about cards from the latest set.
Global Day of Parentsby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 31st
It's like Mothers Day and Fathers Day came together and are celebrating an anniversary!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 9by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 30th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen, Chris O'Connell, and Maggie Geppert!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 29 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 29th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 29th, 2019.
A Less Perfect Union Release Kits Now Availableby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • May 29th
Buy some shipping and handling
"I'm returning Earth to its rightful owners."by Greg Dillon, Staff Writer • May 24th
Our newest Headquarters is now only one week away from legality so in this article I've got a deck I'd like to talk about.
National Paper Airplane Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 24th
Playing Second Edition isn't the only thing you can do with paper this weekend.
Sirella de Vilby Lucas Thompson, Designer • May 23rd
Let's take a look at the process behind Sirella, Forbidding Matriarch!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 8by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 23rd
Let's take a look at winning decks from Phil Schrader and Ben Liebich!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 22 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 22nd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019.
Concerning Flightby Nathan Miracle, Designer • May 22nd
"This is Leonardo da Vinci we're talking about. Simulation or not, he's one of the greatest creative minds in Earth's history."
I Don't Always Play Combat Decks...by Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • May 21st
but when I do, it's with a shotgun.
So Logical. So Pointy.by Daniel Giddings, Staff Writer • May 20th
"Had I been given the choice, I might not have chosen to explore the Delta Quadrant. However, since we are here, I must say the challenges are intriguing."
On Second Thought: Now Recruiting!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 19th
Find out just how you can add to the growing ranks of Terra Prime.
National No Dirty Dishes Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 18th
Clean up in more ways than one both within and outside the context of Second Edition this weekend.
"You're your mother's daughter."by Greg Dillon, Staff Writer • May 17th
Why am I going to add the newest Relativian to my future builds?
Updated! United States National Championships at GenCon 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 17th
Event Registration Begins Sunday, May 19th! GenCon 2019 will be host to the 2019 US National Championships as part of the Trek Masters Series. Find out all about these major events and all the side events available as part of a weekend of Trek in Indianapolis from August 1st through 4th.
Jellicoby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 16th
Let's take a look at the process behind Edward Jellico!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 7by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 16th
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Nathan Miracle!
5 missions for 5 great slipstream decksby Fritz Meissner, Ambassador • May 16th
Most people approach slipstream format with little planning. Here are the basics of 5 strong slipstream builds.
Coming Soon: Will of the Collective VIIby Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 15th
Let's make a new Second Edition card... together!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 15 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 15th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 15th, 2019.
Worlds 2019 Informations #4 - Four days of Trek insanity INCLUDING DETAILSby Julius Melhardt, European OP Coordinator • May 15th
Read about all the events planned for this year's Worlds including details for all the fun formats...
Announcing A Less Perfect Unionby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 15th
The next set for Second Edition is upon us. Find out the information on the key mechanic inhere!
European Championship Weekendby Paddy Tye, First Edition Creative Manager • May 10th
Details including 1E and 2E side events for European Continentals in June.
National Limerick Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 10th
Write a limerick for your mom and partake in other Second Edition related activities this weekend!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 6by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 9th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Stefan Slaby and Nerdopolis Prime!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 8 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 8th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 8th, 2019.
An Update on North American Continentalsby Michael Shea, Prefect • May 8th
Come to Atlanta for NA Continentals 2019, June 21-June 23. All in all, it's a good time for Cardassia. And the Continuing Committee.
Self-Control Unleashedby James Heaney, Assistant Designer • May 6th
What's a Wagon Train To The Stars without a few monsters along the trail?
National Paranormal Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • May 3rd
Grab your proton packs as you do all sorts of Second Edition things this weekend.
Space Coast Masters Scheduleby Daniel Matteson, Director of Communications • May 3rd
Information and full schedule for the Trek Masters event in West Melbourne, Florida, November 8-10th!
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 5by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • May 2nd
Let's take a look at a winning deck from Kevin Jaeger!
2019 Regional Championship Scheduleby Kris Sonsteby, Director of Organized Play • May 1st
Find out where you can attend a Regional in your area.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 1 MAY 2019by Charlie Plaine, Director of First Edition • May 1st
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, May 1st, 2019.
Special Announcementby Justin Ford, Chief Financial Officer • May 1st
North American Continentals 2019
April 2019
The Board of Directors is Now Completeby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 29th
The Continuing Committee welcomes its newest Board Members, Charlie Plaine and Brian Schaflein.
National Superheroes Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 26th
Watch Avengers: Endgame and participate in other Second Edition related events this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 24 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 24th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 24th, 2019.
On Second Thought: We Are Merged!by Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 22nd
This month in my blog, find out how sets come together.
Texas Chainsaw Becomes Space Coast Mastersby Michael Van Breemen, North American OP Coordinator • April 22nd
A change of this year's Masters location
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 3by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 21st
Let's take a look at winning decks from Jon Carter, Benjamin Liebich, and Nicholas Yankovec!
Bulldogs are Beautiful Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 19th
Enjoy the beauty of an oft aesthetically ignored pet and partake in other Second edition activities this weekend.
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 17 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 17th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 17th, 2019.
National Make Lunch Count Dayby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 12th
Have the best mid day meals and participate in other Second Edition Events this weekend.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 2by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 11th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Kris Sonsteby and Kenneth Tufts!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 10 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 10th
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 10th, 2019.
New Beer's Eveby Ross Fertel, Director of Second Edition • April 5th
Celebrate the end of prohibition in the Untied States with various Second Edition events this weekend.
The Road to Worlds: Regionals 2019 Week 1by Lucas Thompson, Ambassador • April 4th
Let's take a look at winning decks from Michael Van Breemen and Sascha Kiefer!
Wednesday 1E Roundup - 3 APRIL 2019by Charlie Plaine, Acting Director of First Edition • April 3rd
A look back at the previous week in the world First Edition, and a look ahead at the next; this is your weekly roundup for Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019.
A Changing of the Guardby Brian Sykes, Head Moderator (Retired) • April 2nd
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
Errata for the Beginning of Aprilby Matthew Zinno, Lirpa Owner • April 1st
Aim is taken at the 22nd Century powerhouse
The Search for the Next Board Members Beginsby Maggie Geppert, Executive Officer • April 1st
We need you for the Board of Directors, no foolin'!