Captain's Log #30 Now Available from Multiple Sources

"And again, my young fellow, you have done your duty to my satisfaction. I need you to stop wasting time, however, with all this sleeping. You can sleep when you are dead, so hurry up and get in shape." -- Commodore Korath

Released in November 2004, this Captain's Log issue supports Star Fleet Battles and Federation & Empire. "The Threads of War" by Loren Knight tells the story of Korgan who boards an Orion raider to inspect its cargo and everything goes terribly wrong. In "Flotilla Commander" by Stephen V. Cole, Lieutenant Kerrell takes command of a G1 gunboat flotilla in mid-battle. In the next battle, can he and his flotilla pull out a victory?

In addition to the story, History includes an article on the crew of a Klingon gunboat and deck plans for the Klingon G1L gunboat leader. There is also a class history of the Gorn carriers. The Federation A-6 attack shuttle is also discussed.

As is usual, Communications is designed to inform readers about the company's activities. On-demand printing is affecting how the company functions. After Action reports are on Captain's Log #29 and SFB Module R8 and Module R9. The company laid out its plans for releases both in print and for miniatures for the coming year. The Input Guide is about the bridge crew. Admiral Growler answers SFB questions; More "Why" questions get answered. This section is rounded out with humor and staff awards.

This issue includes four scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL230 Threads of War is based on the cover story. SL231 Kerrell's Flotilla is based on the other short story. SL232 Do or Die at Breakaway Station is a faceoff between the Galactic Powers and the Andromedans. SL23 Dawn of the Scout is an Early Years encounter between the Federation and Kzintis.

Database articles include battlegroups designed with fighters and PFs (gunboats). There is an article on the Space Amoeba. Operation Unity is updated to allow for ships described since the publication of Module C3.

New ships and a base are added for Star Fleet Battles. Everyone gets the Advanced Technology X-Sector Base and the Heavy Auxiliary Troop Transport. Some empires get new police ships with the Federation Police Light Carrier, Kzinti Police Escort Carrier, Tholian Police Carrier, and Orion National Police Flagship. The Romulans get their FarHawk-K Heavy Cruiser and FarHawk-B Heavy Carrier. New heavy war cruisers hit the scene with the Romulan GryphonHawk Medium Cruiser, Lyran Jaguar-H Heavy War Cruiser, Kzinti Heavy Medium Cruiser, and Gorn New Heavy Destroyer. The Andromedans get their Immobilator Monitor and Concretor Monitor. Finally, there are the captured ships: the Gorn Hellcat Heavy Battlecruiser, Gorn Alleycat War Destroyer, Lyran Dragon Heavy Battlecruiser, and Lyran Reptile War Destroyer.

The Tactics section has primers for the Trobrins, Qixa, and Carnivons. Uncle Ardak explains when to deploy a drogue. There are four pages of term papers, another page with encore term papers, and a final page of general term papers.

The Venues section covers Star Fleet Command, SFB On-Line, playing by email, Galactic Conquest (with an article by Rob Callaway on the Six Power War), Star Fleet Warlord, GURPS Prime Directive, and Star Fleet Battle Force.

Federation & Empire has an after-action report for Planetary Operations. There are three pages of Tactical Notes. Rules from Strategic Operations include Hospital Ships, Diplomacy, and Corps of Engineers. Finally, there are rules and rulings.

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Good gaming to you!

By Aaron Staley (Awwwdrat) on Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 02:31 pm: Edit

Was there a problem with CL30 before? Apparently i already purchased it.

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 03:03 pm: Edit

Aaron, it wasn't on DTRPG or Wargame Vault. By the rules of some of the external sites, I can only publicize it once. So this is my once.

By Aaron Staley (Awwwdrat) on Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 04:40 pm: Edit

Oh. Ok!

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 05:30 pm: Edit

When we started doing PDFs we only did them on Warehouse. Once we added DTRPG/OBS/WV they had some catching up to do, and as I previously explained, there are serious business reasons (already explained) why we could not put everything from W23 on DT in one day.

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 - 01:22 pm: Edit

If you had the PDF version of the Star Fleet Battles Basic Set Rulebook, it was the 2005 edition. We have replaced that with the 2012 edition. You should find it already in your library.

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 05:12 pm: Edit

Captain's Log #49 Is Now Available

"Ma'am, there are entire encyclopedias dedicated to the Andromedan War. Is there something shorter I can read to fill me in?"

Yes, there is! It is in Captain's Log #49, released in 2014, which includes "A Brief History of the Andromedan War" by Gary Carney. This issue is full of material for your games! It supports Star Fleet Battles, Federation Commander, A Call to Arms: Star Fleet, Starmada, Prime Directive, Star Fleet Battle Force, and Federation & Empire. There is an article on the Intergalactic Trunk Line which is the Andromedan Invaders' equivalent of the American Trans-Continental Railroad, and another article on the Klingon Eastern Marches. Mark Abukoff wrote "The Last Shot," which pits the Klingons against an overwhelming Hydran force.

As is usual, Communications is designed to inform readers about the company's activities. After Action reports are on Away Team Log, Federation Commander Tactics Manual, and Captain's Log #48. There is a tribute to the late Gary Plana. The Input Guide is designed to help writers and other people submitting material get their ideas into print. To help with that, there is an article explaining the differences between the Star Fleet Universe and Star Trek. This section is rounded out with staff awards and other information about the company's plans.

Federation Commander has information on plans for the future, rules for adding fleet repair docks and sublight movement to the game, and information about playing online or by email. There is a tactics article on close-range fighting. There are battlegroups with tactics for recovering abandoned freighters filled with vital supplies. Finally, there are Command Notes and five new scenarios.

This issue includes six scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL333 Vital Recovery is the scenario for the battle groups where competing sides strive to recover abandoned freighters filled with vital supplies. SL334 Golden Pressure pits Lyrans and Kzintis against each other. SL335 Command Strike has the Federation attempting to stop the Klingons from penetrating further into Federation space. SL336 Death of the Gryphon has the Federation ship facing Andromedans. SL337 Madness on the Rocks pairs off Jindarians and Nicozians (Star Fleet Battles: Playtest Module R107 - The Nicozian Concordance). SL338 Refugee Flight pits 2-3 players who represent the ships attacking the refugees, the ship defending them, and the refugees themselves.

The Star Fleet Battles tactics group has eight paired battle groups with up to 550 points of ships using the opening SFB scenario SL333. There is a final battle group featuring the Fralli. The Magellanic primer focuses on the Baduvai. There is a page of Term Papers.

Database articles include an article on the space lens. There are guidelines to convert Carnivon ships to Klingon, Kzinti, Lyran, Hydran, Federation, or Vudar technology and vice versa. There are five pages of Ask Admiral Vanaxilth. The section is rounded out with proposals, updates for adding general units to the Federation fleet, and answers to background questions.

The Venues section includes Star Fleet Warlord, SFB Online, Play by E-Mail, Star Fleet Battle Force (Paravians), Prime Directive (Adanerg), Starmada (Vudar), Star Fleet Marines (scenario), and Galactic Conquest.

The A Call to Arms: Star Fleet section has the statistics for Juggernaut Alpha and a scenario for that ship, Call-Out Notes, and a list of the changes in revision 1.2.

Federation & Empire gets its own proposals, Q&A, and "Why" questions. There is a half-page of Tactical Notes. Roaring Winds is a Displaced Empire Variant with the Kzintis and Lyrans swapped geographically during the General War.

New ships for Star Fleet Battles: Kzinti war space control ship; Hydran Kiowa-V heavy carrier; Lyran Cave Jaguar-Z war space control ship; Inter-Stellar Concordium war heavy carrier; Andromedan Deletor and Intolerant; Seltorian advanced technology scout destroyer and theater transport frigate; Klingon Black Vulture Early dreadnought, Black Warbird cruiser, Black Hawk destroyer, and Black Snipe frigate; Eneen survey frigate; Uthiki survey destroyer; Maesron heavy survey cruiser; and Probr Iron light cruiser. New ships for Federation Commander include the fleet repair dock, Romulan DemonHawk dreadnought, Baduvai strike cruiser, and Maghadim battlecruiser. Starmada gets the Vudar heavy battlecruiser, war frigate, war cruiser, and war destroyer. These are for both the Admiralty and Nova editions of that game system.

This issue of Captain's Log supports Federation Commander, Star Fleet Battles, Federation & Empire, Prime Directive, Star Fleet Battle Force, SFB Galactic Conquest, Starmada, A Call to Arms: Star Fleet, Star Fleet Marines, and Star Fleet Warlord.

The colorized SSDs from this issue are sold separately; the Supplemental File (which includes background information) is free as a PDF.

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It is also available from your local game store or directly from ADB: https://www.starfleetstore.com/issues-3050-c-17_45/captains-log-49-p-1184.html

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The Star Fleet Battles SSDs and Federation Commander ship cards (both in color) and Starmada (in B&W) ship cards from this issue are also available separately (and only as a PDF):

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Good gaming to you!

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Thursday, February 04, 2021 - 04:39 pm: Edit

Captain's Log #31 Now Available from Multiple Sources

Rin Jankae sat in his command chair, his thoughts hidden behind his impenetrable black eyes and his steepled, long white fingers. He was trying to decide for himself if today was the day that the Romulans entered the war.

Released in June 2005, this Captain's Log issue supports Star Fleet Battles and Federation & Empire. "Shield of the Federation" by Randy O. Green is a story of the Day of the Eagle, the day the Romulans entered the General War. Can the cruiser Groton and destroyer Genghis hold off the Romulans and be the shield of the Federation? "Lawfare" provides some humor in the issue. "Aces and Eights" takes place nearly a month after the Day of the Eagle and focuses on the destroyer Halsey.

In addition to the story, History includes deck plans for the Romulan SkyHawk, class histories for the Federation battle frigate and Klingon F6, and a history of the Federation bomber program.

As is usual, Communications informs readers about the company's activities. The company hired two new people, thus helping spread out the workload. Captain's Log #30 and SFB Module F1 have after-action reports. The company laid out its plans for new print releases and metal miniatures for the coming year. There are questions and answers about Starlist, which makes it easy for players to contact other players. The Input Guide has guidelines for how not to submit scenarios, ships, and fiction. Admiral Growler answers SFB questions. There is a discussion about some proposals and a call for Rangers. More "Why" questions get answered. There is an interview with Ken Burnside. There are two pages of filk songs. Finally, there are the Star Fleet Awards.

This issue includes seven scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL234, The Shield of the Federation, and SL235, Aces and Eights, are based on the two stories in the issue. Set during the Early Years, SL236, Web of Curiosity, involves an encounter between the Tholians and Klingons. SL237, Follies of Second-Hand Goods, pits Orions against Jindarians. An Omega scenario, SL238, An Intruding Situation, has the first covert attempt of the Andromedans to take over the Drex. SL239, Further Intrusions, has an Andromedan-controlled Drex dreadnought attacking a Drex battlecruiser and three gunboats. SL240, Riposte at Anporlax, is a classic matchup of the Federation and Klingons.

Database articles include battlegroups designed with local forces. There is an article on the moray eel. Admiral's Game is updated to allow for ships described since 1999. There is an excerpt of a partial X-refit rule from SFB Module X1R. There are new rules for creating F&E battle groups in SFB and for advanced ground combat in SFB. There is a guide for converting captured Andromedan ships to fit in the fleets of the Galactic Powers, and vice versa. The final article is an example of how energy balancing works when the ship is damaged.

The Tactics section has primers for the Sharkhunters and Alunda. There are over two pages of term papers, along with another half-page with encore term papers.

The Venues section covers Star Fleet Command, SFB On-Line, playing by email, Galactic Conquest (with an article by Howard Bampton introducing a new Andromedan War campaign), Star Fleet Warlord, GURPS Prime Directive, and Star Fleet Battle Force.

Federation & Empire has a rule from Strategic Operations on Survey Ships. There are four pages of tactical notes. Finally, there are rules and rulings.

New ships and gunboats are added for Star Fleet Battles. The Federation gets its battle frigate carrier, battle frigate scout, battle frigate escort, and battle drone frigate; Klingons gain the F6B battle frigate, F6J penal battle frigate, F6S battle frigate scout, and F6E battle frigate escort; the Romulans get the JayHawk battle frigate; the Kzintis get their battle frigate. The Klingons and Federation each gain their fast destroyers. The new gunboats are recovery PFRs and survey PFQs. Other ships are "anarchist" ships including a Romulan Intruder, Kzinti Conquistador, and two Andromedan-captured ships: a Gorn battlecruiser and a Lyran heavy cruiser.

This issue is available from the following vendors:

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Good gaming to you!

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 - 06:27 pm: Edit

The Early Bird version of Star Fleet Battles: Module R4T - The Tholian Will is now available!

Even more Tholian ships for you to use!

We are notifying you about the preliminary PDF version of the rulebook and SSD book, complete with scenarios, annexes, master ship charts, and all of the needed rules and ship descriptions. In a few weeks, when counters get here from the die cutter, the PDFs will be updated with anything found by the players and used as the print edition. The print edition will include die-cut counters.

This 48-page rulebook includes dozens of new Tholian ships, some from their Home Galaxy M81 and some designed and built in this galaxy. There are three broad categories:

First, there are Home Galaxy variants of ships you know and fear from the Milky Way versions seen in previous products.

Second, there is a full range of mission variants from two new hulls built in this galaxy: the Tholian Police Destroyer (two police cutter hulls welded together side by side) and the Tholian Police War Destroyer (one and a half police cutter hulls welded together end to end). These include carriers, escorts, commando ships, scouts, leaders, transports, and so many more.

Third, there are the ships the Tholians always wanted but had to do without until now! Now available is their legendary battleship in multiple refits, including carriers and stellar domination types. Find their long-missing war destroyer variants. Also included are the fast raider variants of their cruisers and destroyer. And there are many more!

It also has the following scenarios: On the Holdfast Beat (Tholian and Klingon), Recovery (Tholian and Orion pirates), Wrong Enemy (Tholian and Andromedan), and Reclamation (Tholian and Romulan). Of course, it also has the section of the Master Ship Chart that pertains to the ships included.

The Star Fleet Battles Module R4T SSD Book is available in print and as an e-book. As an e-book, you have a choice of the original black-and-white SSDs or the color ones. This 83-page SSD book from Star Fleet Battles: Module R4T has SSDs for the new Tholian ships.


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By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Friday, March 12, 2021 - 05:23 pm: Edit

Star Fleet Marines Battle Manual is Released!

Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome!

The pirates have beamed down to the planet. Do they have a secret base? Are they holding hostages? Time to send in the Marines!

The Star Fleet Marines Battle Manual has all the published rules for Star Fleet Marines and the scenarios from the rulebooks in Assault and Last Stand. But wait! There’s more!

Every additional scenario written for Star Fleet Marines to date is included. Questions and answers about the rules are compiled. Find articles on tactics. And all of this is in one handy volume instead of paging through magazines or newsletters.

Get your copy of the Star Fleet Marines Battle Manual from these sources:

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By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Friday, March 19, 2021 - 04:16 pm: Edit

Captain's Log #32 Now Available from Multiple Sources

"Don't forget the popcorn." – Doctor Joan Raddock, GIA analyst

Released in June 2006, this Captain's Log issue supports Star Fleet Battles, Federation Commander, and Federation & Empire. "Circle of Vengeance" by Randy O. Green has Klingon, Hydran, and Vudar ships fighting a battle in an asteroid field. Will their fear, hate, and distrust find an end? "The Last Command," also by Green, follows a Carnivon in command of a Bear-Dog dreadnought.

In addition to the story, History includes information on nobility titles and an article on Tholian military ranks.

As is usual, Communications informs readers about the company's activities. Captain's Log #31 and SFB Module F2 have after-action reports. The company laid out its plans for new print releases and metal miniatures for the coming year, including the new Federation Commander. There are questions and answers about that new, faster-playing game. The Input Guide has guidelines for submissions to Federation Commander. Proposals for Star Fleet Battles are presented. Admiral Growler answers SFB questions. More "Why" questions get answered. There is a page of filk songs. Finally, there are the Star Fleet Awards.

Federation Commander has prototype rules from Romulan Border. The first tactics papers appear. Finally, there is an example of play for the game. Later in the issue, the scenario "Sabotage!" provides a battle opportunity between the Klingons and the Federation.

This issue includes five scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL241, Circle of Vengeance, and SL242, Last Command, are based on the two stories in the issue. Set during the Early Years, SL236, Web of Curiosity, involves an encounter between the Tholians and Klingons. SL243, Network Disruption, is tied to the Battle Group scenario that features the fleet of one of the Galactic Powers facing the Andromedans. SL244, Hearth and Home, has the Hydrans facing a Coalition fleet of Klingons and Lyrans. Based in the Omega Octant, Dragonslayer (SL245) has an Iridani clipper facing a Branthodon young dragonship.

Database articles include battlegroups designed with 800 points and the optional use of partial X-refits. There is an article on the cosmic cloud. Kosnett's War is updated from its appearance in Advanced Missions. There is a guide for converting captured Klingon ships to fit into Lyran fleets and vice versa.

The Tactics section has "Victory at Origins 2005," by Ken Lin. The primer focuses on the Drex, located in the Omega Octant. There are three pages of term papers, including some encore term papers.

The Venues section covers Star Fleet Command, SFB On-Line, playing by email, Galactic Conquest, Star Fleet Warlord, Prime Directive, and Star Fleet Battle Force.

Federation & Empire has a status update along with rules and rulings. There are four pages of tactical notes. Finally, there is the Q&A section.

New ships are added for Star Fleet Battles. The Klingons get "collared" ships: DC7 collared battlecruiser and the DC5 collared war cruiser. The Vudar gain more ships with their command cruiser, advanced technology command cruiser, fast carrier resupply frigate, X-scout, and supply cruiser. The Vudar also get a medium bomber squadron, heavy bomber squadron, and bases for both types of bombers. The Federation receives its (old) light scout cruiser and its (old) heavy fighter carrier. The Klingons get a refitted captured Lyran war cruiser and Lyran destroyer. Conversely, the Lyrans get a refitted captured Klingon D5 war cruiser and Klingon F5 frigate. Federation Commander gets new ship cards for the Romulan King Eagle cruiser and K7R battlecruiser and the Gorn battle destroyer and battlecruiser. These four ships are in fleet scale.

This issue is available from the following vendors:

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By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 05:41 pm: Edit

Captain's Log #33 Now Available from Multiple Sources

"I have nightmares of the Juggernaut, and I have never seen one."

Released in June 2006, this Captain's Log issue supports Star Fleet Battles, Federation Commander, and Federation & Empire. "Snap Count," by Stephen V. Cole, has the appearance of Juggernaut Beta in Federation territory. Can Star Fleet, combined with the Federation Police and National Guard, defend Arcturus? "The Silence of the Dead," by Randy O. Green, follows a Romulan ship that finds a derelict alien vessel in Tholian territory.

In addition to the story, History includes information on Tholian patrol corvettes and destroyers, with a class history of the latter, along with details on the Klingon Empire Security Service and the G1 gunboat.

As is usual, Communications informs readers about the company's activities. Captain's Log #32 and Federation Commander: Klingon Attack have after-action reports. The company laid out its plans for new print releases and metal miniatures for the coming year, including new materials for Federation Commander. There are questions and answers about submissions to ADB. The Input Guide has information about the style sheet that ADB follows. Proposals for Star Fleet Battles are presented. Admiral Growler answers SFB questions. More "Why" questions get answered. There is a page of filk songs.

Federation Commander has prototype rules for the Lyrans' expanding spheres. There is a page of tactics papers. The three following scenarios appear. The First Battle of Juggernaut Beta (Juggernaut Beta against anyone who wants to fight it), Starhunt, the Stolen Freighters (Orion pirates and police), and the Battle of Juggernaut Alpha (Juggernaut Alpha faces the "allies") provide challenges for Federation Commander players.

This issue includes six scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL246, Stand at Arcturus, is based on the story "Snap Count." SL247, Tentative Response, is set in the Magellanic Galaxy and pits Maghadim against the Baduvai. Set during the Early Years, SL248, Different Romulans, involves an encounter between the Vulcans and Gorns. SL249, And None Shall Pass, is set in the Omega Octant and is a two-way battle between the Loriyill and Drex. A three-way version allows a third player to fly the Chlorophon ship. SL250, A Dark and Stormy Day, has the Hydrans facing the Vudar. SL251, Who Ordered the PFs?, a battle station’s PFs are absent, but a tug is on the way with replacements. Will the tug get the gunboats to the battle station in time without being destroyed itself?

Database articles include battlegroups designed with 1,00 points and the required use of a tug or light tactical transport if the empire didn't have a tug. There is an article on the sun snake. SFB campaigns get a new rule for casual cargo storage. The Fast Patrol ship campaign is updated. There is a guide for Tholians to convert captured foreign ships to fit into Tholian fleets and vice versa.

The Tactics section has "Fog of War 4" by Jim Hart. The primer focuses on the Magellanic empires, exploring this new region's standard tactics and counter-tactics. There are two pages of term papers.

The Venues section covers Star Fleet Command, SFB On-Line, playing by email, Galactic Conquest, Star Fleet Warlord, Prime Directive (with a look at Tholian biology), and Star Fleet Battle Force.

Federation & Empire has a status update along with rules and rulings, Q&A, and proposals. There are two pages of tactical notes. There is a new scenario, (674) The Long Distance War.

New ships are added for Star Fleet Battles. Everyone gets the civilian planetary operations base. The Federation gets the following destroyer variations: emergency management ship, Middle Years destroyer, deckhouse destroyer, deckhouse light carrier, deckhouse destroyer transport, heavy destroyer, heavy destroyer carrier, heavy destroyer transport, heavy destroyer minesweeper, and heavy commando transport. The Tholians get the scout destroyer and "White Widow" destroyer carrier, both destroyer variants. They also get SSDs for the following captured ships: Federation police cutter, Romulan police ship, Orion Light Raider, and Klingon G2 gunboat. Juggernaut Beta from the cover story gets its SSD. Federation Commander gets new ship cards for the Lyran Jaguar war cruiser, Hydran Mongol medium cruiser, WYN war cruiser, and ISC light cruiser. These four ships are in fleet scale.

This issue is available from the following vendors:

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Good gaming to you!

By Jay Gustason (Jay20) on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:15 am: Edit

Is R1 coming out soon as pdf

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 12:39 am: Edit

R1 will be along later this year. R2 has to be done first. I am not sure if another one ran out and we have to do it before R1, but R1 is the next "not run out but replace it anyway" project.

Remember that we have to update things before we upload them or get trashed in the reviews. One trash review screws up the entire product line.

By Jay Gustason (Jay20) on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 07:25 am: Edit

Makes sense thanks Steave

By Ken Kazinski (Kjkazinski) on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 03:10 pm: Edit

Jean,

Is there a timeline to upload the Comamnder's SSD Books?

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 05:24 pm: Edit

Ken, no. I'm struggling to keep up with the two different jobs and proofreading, along with the personal stuff going on. I am sorry about that.

By Christopher Feola (Cfeola) on Thursday, December 30, 2021 - 03:25 pm: Edit

Happy holidays to all at ADB.
Was it ever determined if there was another module that needed replacing before R1? Just curious which one might be next.

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Saturday, April 30, 2022 - 01:42 pm: Edit

Captain's Log #34 Now Available from Multiple Sources

"So, how is our new master?"
"Corruptible, but it will take time."

Released in November 2006, this Captain's Log issue supports Star Fleet Battles, Federation Commander, and Federation & Empire. "For the Glory of the Empire," by Stephen V. Cole, has a Klingon Police E4 ordering an F5 warship to shut down and be boarded. What is wrong with the Klingon Fleet, and are Orions to blame?

In addition to the story, History includes information on the Federation Express Corporation, the pursuit of escaping ships in the Star Fleet Universe, and Federation intelligence agencies.

As is usual, Communications informs readers about the company's activities. Module C5 and Captain's Log #33 have after-action reports. The company laid out its plans for new print releases for the coming year, including new materials for Federation Commander. There are questions and answers about the new Marketing Director and her strategies for the company. The Input Guide has information about the style sheet ADB follows and ideas for needed articles. There are new ships for the Starline 2400 miniatures. Admiral Growler answers SFB questions. More "Why" questions get answered. There is a page of Star Fleet awards.

Federation Commander has a report about the tournament Patrick Doyle won at Origins. There is a preview of Distant Kingdoms. Battle for Organia is a new scenario for Federation Commander. Finally, there is information on playing the game either by email or via SFB Online.

This issue includes four scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL252, For the Good of the Empire, is based on the opening story. SL253, Uninvited Pests, is set in the Magellanic Galaxy and pits Maghadim against the Souldra. Set during the Four Powers War, SL254, Catching Hell, involves an encounter between the Hydrans and the Klingons. SL255, Dragons at Large, has two adult space dragons posing a danger to some ISC ships.

Database articles include two battlegroups designed with 500 points, and the requirement the force contain a maximum of one size-class-3 ship. Find out how those battlegroups (one Gorn and one Tholian) fare. There are unofficial and untested rules for adding refits to ships. There is a guide for the Galactic Powers to convert captured Magellanic ships to fit into their fleets and vice versa. The Mind Monster is thoroughly explored. The Carrier Group campaign is updated. In the Tactics section, Jason Gray reports on "Victory at Origins" from 2006. Peter Bakija also reports on a challenging game between the Gorns and Kzintis. The primer focuses on the following Omega empires: Chlorophons, Probr, and Ymatrians from the Omega Octant. It explores these empires' standard tactics and counter-tactics. Steven Petrick explores the best practices of the ISC echelon formation. There are two pages of term papers.

The Venues section covers Star Fleet Command, SFB On-Line, playing by email, Galactic Conquest, Star Fleet Warlord, Prime Directive (with a look at Federation bureaucratical setups), and Star Fleet Battle Force.

Federation & Empire has a status update along with rules and rulings, Q&A, and proposals. There's a report for Origins 2006. There are two pages of tactical notes. There are articles on PFs (gunboats) and or Romulan rapid development.

New ships are added for Star Fleet Battles. The Frax, Qari, Triaxians, and Sharkhunters get their battle stations. Everyone gets these auxiliary warships: armed cutter, free escort carrier, prime corvette, and Federation Express escort. New Advanced Technology era ships make an appearance: The Federation Advanced Technology heavy war destroyer, Romulan Advanced Technology mauler, Kzinti Advanced Technology escort frigate, and Gorn Advanced Technology commando destroyer. The Seltorians get their light scout cruiser and new heavy scout cruiser.

Federation Commander gets new ships in fleet scale only: Orion Pirate Battle Raider; Lyran Bengal Tiger Command Cruiser, Lion Dreadnought, Leopard Destroyer, and Cheetah Frigate; and Hydran Hunter Frigate, Knight Destroyer, Lord Bishop Command Cruiser, and Paladin Dreadnought.

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Good gaming to you!

By Jean Sexton Beddow (Jsexton) on Friday, June 10, 2022 - 01:39 pm: Edit

Captain's Log #50 Now Available from Multiple Sources

"In conclusion, what I can say is that most Gorn officers are willing to fight the Romulans if and when the Romulans attack." -- from a report by Star Fleet Intelligence.

The Golden Issue! Released in March 2015 for our 50th issue, we blew out all of the stops to provide the hottest new material for each game. This Captain's Log issue supports Star Fleet Battles, Federation Commander, A Call to Arms: Star Fleet, Starmada, Prime Directive, Star Fleet Battle Force, Star Fleet Marines, and Federation & Empire. "Day of the Dragon" by Stephen V. Cole reveals how and why the Gorns entered the General War.

The rest of the History section includes "Scalewing" by Scott Moellmer, which is the story of a Gorn fighter pilot. A human Marshal is forced to face and revise his preconceptions about Gorns during a game of wits with an ISC patrol in "The Business of Being Here" by Jeff Anderson. Have a few chuckles as you read the "Reality TriVideo Preview." Find out more about the South Polar Vulcans.

As is usual, Communications is designed to inform readers about the company's activities. After Action reports are on Federation Master Starship Book, A Call to Arms: Star Fleet, Version 1.2, and the ship roster cards for that version of ACTASF. The company answers 10 questions about its operations. The Input Guide is designed to help writers and other people submitting material get their ideas into print. Aiding that is a section discussing why "technology sloshing" is prohibited in the SFU. This issue of Captain's Log has memorials for Leonard Nimoy and Isis, the Bengal cat that served as ADB's Inspector-General for years. There are further questions about technology, history, and ship design. "Gunfight at Tholia's Web" is a filk song. This section is rounded out with staff awards and other information about the company's plans.

Federation Commander has information on plans for the future, information about the Peladine (a new empire for Federation Commander), and information about playing online or by email. There's a page of Command Notes. There is a guide to close-range combat. There are battlegroups with tactics for a squadron assigned to protect seven freighters from the opposing force and its freighters. Finally, there are four new scenarios. One of those is for the new space monster: the space spider. Another is for the battlegroup situation. The third is based on a battle from the cover story. The final one is based on a trivideo by one of Olivette Roche's students.

This issue includes four scenarios for Star Fleet Battles. SL339 Battle of the Roadster is the scenario for the cover story. SL340 Fighting Convoys lays out the situation for the battlegroups. SL341 Final Act is a huge confrontation between the Klingons and Kzintis. SM19 Space Spider features that space monster.

The Star Fleet Battles tactics section has an account by Stephen McCann of his victory in the Platinum Tournament of 2013. The battlegroup section has a dozen confrontations between two empires attacking and defending freighters. The Magellanic primer focuses on the Maghadim. There is a page of Term Papers.

Database articles include an article on the space spider. There are guidelines to convert Paravian ships to various empires' technologies and vice versa. There are two pages of Ask Admiral Vanaxilth and another two of Ask Kommodore Ketrick. There is information on the Zosmans. The section is rounded out with proposals, campaign updates for the Frax, and answers to background questions.

The Venues include Star Fleet Warlord, SFB Online, Play by E-Mail, Star Fleet Battle Force, Prime Directive, Starmada, Star Fleet Marines, and Galactic Conquest. A Call to Arms: Star Fleet has rules and stats for the Moray Eel.

Federation & Empire gets its own proposals, Q&A, and "Why" questions. There is a page of Tactical Notes. Ravaging Cross-Winds: The Romulan Civil War is a new scenario; a sheet of playtest counters is included.

New ships for Star Fleet Battles include Klingon DCG commando collared war cruiser, DCC command collared war cruiser, DCF anti-fighter collared war cruiser, DCH cargo collared war cruiser, E2 early escort; Kzinti Middle Years cruiser; Gorn neo-command cruiser; Tholian jumbo web tender; Lyran Flamecat light space control ship; ISC light torpedo battleship; Seltorian Assault Wagon; Vudar commando war destroyer; and Zosman heavy cruiser, light cruiser, destroyer, and frigate. New ships for Federation Commander include the Peladine heavy cruiser, war cruiser, war destroyer, and frigate. Starmada gets the Andromedan Cobra, Intruder, Conquistador, and Mamba. These are for both the Admiralty and Nova editions of that game system. A Call to Arms: Star Fleet gets the Klingon F5B Fury-class frigate, D6B Barbarous-class heavy cruiser, D7B Klodode-class battlecruiser, and D5 Renegade-class war cruiser.

Supports Federation Commander, Star Fleet Battles, Federation & Empire, Prime Directive, Star Fleet Battle Force, SFB Galactic Conquest, Starmada, A Call to Arms: Star Fleet, Star Fleet Marines, and Star Fleet Warlord.

The colorized SSDs from this issue are sold separately; the Supplemental File (which includes background information) is free as a PDF.

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Available separately is the Captain's Log #50 Supplemental File, which is free as a PDF!

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Also available separately (and only as a PDF) are the Star Fleet Battles SSDs and Federation Commander ship cards, ACTASF ship stats (all in color), and Starmada (B&W) ship cards from this issue:

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Good gaming to you!

By Alex Chobot (Alendrel) on Friday, June 10, 2022 - 05:16 pm: Edit

Huzzah!! Purchased and rated on W23

By Philippe Le Bas (Phil76) on Monday, August 22, 2022 - 02:54 am: Edit

Please, are there available pdf of captain's log 51 to buy somewhere ?

It is not available at drivethru or wargame vault. I usually bought a paper copy from your store but now the the shipment cost is too high (I live in France, and shipment double the cost).

By A David Merritt (Adm) on Monday, August 22, 2022 - 06:52 am: Edit

ADB delays release of CL .pdfs to combat piracy. It appears that CL 50 is the latest available in .PDF.

By Steve Cole (Stevecole) on Monday, August 22, 2022 - 07:24 am: Edit

Jean should be putting up 51 sometime very soon, then 52 a month later, then 53 a month later. After we publish 55 we can talk about 54.

By Philippe Le Bas (Phil76) on Monday, August 22, 2022 - 11:19 am: Edit

OK thanks, will wait a bit more