Federation Commander

Did anyone mention the First Missions introductory rules? I skimmed a bit.
I am printing them off for a person at work to look over is why I ask.
It is how I learned the game, I had played SFB and that helped too.

Being a frugle person I think it is they way to start.

If someone is going to use a Trek episode or movie as an example they are in for some confusing inconsistencies.
The latter series Klingons are a 'brave warrior race ready to charge into honorable combat'...using a cloaking device?

FedCom Kilingons are a pragmatic people that do what works. The ...

It will need some adjustments so I hope the more active players give it a try.
The starting PV and a tie breaker for number of labs for starters. Value of cards may need some help to make them meaningful.
It is possible for all players to play the same race (all Fed, or Klink...) and everyone still ...

I have been thinking about a simple campaign. Not yet having a chance to playtest it (I am waiting for RPG fatigue to set in...then I will remind my friends that there are other types of games out there!) I submit the bare bones version here for all to try and give some feed back.
I think it fits ...

Another idea might be to lay out the bridge stations, and any hit on the bridge will cause a random console or three to explode. Again, a player-character might get hurt if too close.
The Gurps method was mapless...your other idea is similar to FASA's Trek RPG. They used a tactical hex grid with ...

It is tough to use a tactical game in an RPG because it tends to leave most of the players throwing a few token dice and awaiting an out come between the GM and one player.
Totaly RPG leaves out the exciting tactical elements that give the encounter its feel. I am not a big GURPS fan...I am waiting ...