Reference rulebook officially the fifth edition of the federation commander rules contains all the rules from klingon border, klingon attack, romulan border, romulan attack, tholian attack, booster zero, battleships attack, distant kingdoms, orion attack, and war and peace, as well as those from the free monthly communique newsletter and the semiannual captains log. Cole, rethought the whole design, and if you approach federation commander and expecting it to play like star fleet battles, you are sure way to be disappointed. We support as many star trek games as practical and will certainly adopt future star trek games, we truly hope you will enjoy our web site and our forums. The star fleet universe is based upon a licence to use properties in the fictional star trek. The publishers of the 190 th edition of ships of the star fleet are indebted to the members of team kempo and team neko for their assistance in both the compilation of data and layout duties. Included here are rules for a dozen new weapons, background for five of the empires, and two typical ships each for the m. Federation commander another exciting board game based on the star fleet universe is available. Wargame vault amarillo design bureau rules sets pdf.
Our star trek clan has a long history of excellence, professionalism and dedication to the values of star trek. Starfleet general orders and regulations memory alpha. Amarillo design bureau adb has published federation commander since 2005, beginning with the klingon border box set, and supported it with regular releases since then. The federation commander system is vast, with many modules and accessories available. Starlist opponent locator find local opponents tactics links upload your own tactical essay. Command anything from a company right up to a division and get a result in 23 hours without becoming boggeddown in detail.
It uses the best concepts from the bestselling space combat game of all time with eurogame production values and ease of play. The game federation commander fc is a tactical space combat board and miniatures game by amarillo design bureau adb. Only asa certified clubs, with current asa liability insurance, will be permitted to conduct asa federation tour qualifiers and state championships. The federation commander rules are very stable and most of the. Mauler ships have huge battery banks to feed the weapon because of the intense energy requirements, making such ships unsuitable for other missions. Adb it is designed to represent combat between vessels of various factions in the star fleet universe, such as the united federation of planets and the klingon empire. For anyone who plays star fleet battles, but wish for something more streamlined.
Asa proam rules of competition apply to all levels of asa federation competition unless modified below. Amarillo design bureau released a reference rulebook for federation commander which contains all the current rules from every module released for the game. It is a game of shipvsship combat in the 23rd century. Preface this one hundred and ninetieth edition of ships of the star fleet continues the tradition of this publication in providing the most comprehensive data on the ships of the line of star fleet.
Federation commander is the exciting new fullcolor fastplaying game of starship combat. The middle years era was a simpler time, when entire wars lasted about an hour, and ships had not yet received the refits which covered their flaws and complicated everybodys tactics. Click here for a free pdf download of first missions, the introductory rules set. Klingon border includes rules for tractor beams, transporters, marines, shuttlecraft, laboratories to study space monsters, and other special rules for weapons such as nuclear missiles and maneuvers evasive maneuvers and high energy turns just to mention a few. When playing star fleet battles, you take command of a starship, squadron, or even an entire fleet of the federation, the klingon empire, or the romulan star empire. In commander, each player chooses a legendary creature as the commander of their deck.
This pdf rulebook which includes a map panel, counters, and other items. Not federation commander online, but we some great federation commander online last night using roll 20. It was designed to be a game which would be similar to star fleet battles, but which would provide more ease of learning and playability. Blank hex map numbered hexes, 4230 commanders circle. I set up a hex map and produced ship images from my library of top down ship images.
Reference rulebook officially the fifth edition of the federation commander rules contains all the rules from klingon border, klingon. Star fleet battles is the flagship of the star fleet universe. This compilation of general financial rules gfr vol. Federation commander reference rulebook amarillo design.
Streamlined rules, fullcolor laminated ship cards, hardmounted maps, all bring you the fun of a warp speed dogfight without requiring a degree in engineering or accounting. For anyone who wanted to play star fleet battles, but was put off by the multiinch thick rule book, this is the game for you. It uses the best concepts from the bestselling space combat game of all. These rules handle the strategic and economic elements that tie the tactical combats together in a light storybased framework. This is the free demonstration version of the federation commander game system, a tactical space combat game based on star trek. Yes, we have a legal contract with paramount to do this. I wanted to fix that, but i also saw federation commander fc, so i decided to give that a try as well. These protocols were the foundation of starfleet and the responsibility of its officers to uphold and protect, ranging from all manners of duty, such as interstellar diplomacy to punctuation of. Comparisons with star fleet battles are inevitable, but federation commander is a new game system, designed from the ground up to be fastplaying. Federation commander campaign rules addendum back in august and september of 2011 i posted about a set of campaign rules for doing battles between empires without needing a static 2d map, thus allowing everyone to compete with any empires they choose. This is the system to get, its much simpler than sfb. Jun 10, 20 federation commanders pay as you go system simplifies that. Warehouse 23 federation commander reference rulebook. This is a free download database with nearly 50 files with a total of over 500 pages of data for download new ships, scenarios, master ship chart, opponent locator, the consolidated rules update list, robot opponent solitaire rules, and many other things.
The starter federation commander sets klingon border and romulan border and most of the expansions have ships which include all of the wartime refits. Federation commander is the exciting new fullcolor fastplaying game of. Federation commander is largely based on star fleet battles sfb, and carries over many of its basic rules and game dynamics. Federation commander is a tactical starship combat board wargame system, produced and developed by amarillo design bureau inc. Klingon border has everything you could want in a game of starship combat. You have been selected because you have shown intelligence, initiative, courage under. I cant find the rules for sensors in the klingon border rulebook. We hope you enjoy your stay as commanderinchief of a galactic empire. With streamlined rules and judicious use of color in ship cards and play aids especially, federation commander is a game for sf fans who glory in piloting starships against fierce foes against a star trek backdrop. Federation commander reference rulebook warehouse 23. It is a game of star ship combat, set in an alternate universe based on the original star trek series.
Playtesting test new ships, rules, and scenarios play sfb online. Starfleet general orders and regulations or basic orders are a series of guidelines used to instruct members of starfleet on the proper etiquette and policy in a situation that requires consultation for a resolution. Federation commander is the new fastpaced starship combat game for the 21st century. Explore strange new worlds, meet new civilizations, and bring home a few souvenirs of alien technology. The complete 74page rulebook from federation commander. The cloaked romulans are raiding the federation border, while the gorns remain an enigma.
You will never run out of new worlds to explore and conquer or defend. Future war commander is an exciting wargame that allows you to recreate battles of the future using miniatures on a tabletop. Ii incorporates all important orders relating to system of financial management and control i. Rangers demo team show our games in your local store, recruit new opponents. There are no maps, counters, ship diagrams, or scenarios. Federation commander game system star fleet battles. Review of federation commander rpgnet rpg game index.
The most requested federation commander product, the reference rulebook is the complete rulebook players have demanded this is the complete rulebook, with all of the rules from klingon border, klingon attack, romulan border, romulan attack, tholian attack, booster zero, battleships attack, communique, distant kingdoms, orion attack, and captains log, hydran attack. Starfleet general orders and regulations memory beta, non. Federation commander is a complete game that stands on its own merits. Included are the federation commander reference rulebook, lots of ship packs, and captains log supplements. Klingon border includes rules for tractor beams, transporters, marines, shuttle craft, laboratories to study space monsters, and other special rules for weapons such as nuclear missiles and maneuvers evasive maneuvers and high energy turns just to mention a few. Nov 15, 2017 federation commander another exciting board game based on the star fleet universe is available. Fc is still a very complex game, and it has everything from sfb that made it a great game, especially the movement and maneuvering rules. This rulebook also includes all of the rules from federation commander. Retail store listings find a local game retailer near you.
Federation commander reference rulebook lieutenant, what the heck is a plasmad. Klingon border, as well as ship diagrams for a federation ca and a klingon d7. Each ship is presented in squadron scale, and in both full color and lowtoner versions. Federation commander what to buy, and in what sequence. A federation commander campaign game this is a set of campaign rules for playing wars between multiple starfaring empires from the federation commander game. Explore strange new worlds, meet new civilizations, and bring home a few souvenirs of alien. While derived from the other game, the creator, stephen v. Including mounted map panels using full color nasa photos, doublesided with hexes in two sizes, fullcolor laminated ship cards each showing the operating components of a starship in colorcoded boxes, fullcolor laminated charts, easyentry rules. Basic rules a pseudohistorical campaign written and run by charles e. Discussion in trek gaming started by marianlh, jun 16, 2008. No boosters to buy, everything for six players in one box. These guidelines are especially useful in situations where flag officers cannot be consulted to resolve a situation. This downloadable document includes introductory rules for federation commander. It should be noted that this rulebook lists the parts found in federation commander.
Federation command is a star trek fleet originally founded in 2002. It has the federation scout ship which has sensor boxes on its sheet. Includes six mounted map panels, 40 fullcolor oneinch playing pieces, 216 fullcolor halfinch game markers, 16 laminated fullcolor doublesided ship cards, plus rules, dice, marking pencil, and play aids. Federation commander is based on star fleet battles, and retains a lot of the rules and game dynamics, but it was designed to be much more accessible especially for newer gamers, or those who wanted to play a complete game in under an hour.
Sep 01, 2014 amarillo design bureau released a reference rulebook for federation commander which contains all the current rules from every module released for the game. Starfleet general orders and regulations were a series of guidelines used to instruct members of starfleet on the proper etiquette and policy in a situation that required consultation for a resolution. This simplified demo includes the basic rules some of them simplified or abstracted and two sample ships. Blank hex map numbered hexes, 4230 commander s circle. It includes many downloads including over two dozen issues of communique, the monthly newsletter that includes new ships and scenarios. Exciting fullcolor cards portray the ships of the federation, klingons, romulans, gorns, kzintis, tholians, and orion pirates. Federation commander has two sets of combat rules, the simplified fleet game, intended for large battles, and the more detailed squadron rules, giving players more control over individual ships. Expansions include more fun, not complex new rules.
It is a newer and streamlined system descended from star fleet battles, the venerable star fleet wargame. The most requested federation commander product, the reference rulebook is the complete rulebook players have demanded. They then play with a 99card deck that contains only cards of their commanders colors. This is the complete rulebook, with all of the rules from klingon border, klingon attack, romulan border, romulan attack, tholian attack, booster zero, battleships attack, communique, distant kingdoms, orion attack, captain. We used some of the roll 20 functions to display baseline speed, track energy, track drone damage points, etc. Federation commander is largely based on star fleet battles sfb, and carries over many of its basic rules and game. All of the fun of space combat in a fastplaying card game. This is only the rules from ten different products. If you play federation commander i would recommend that you buy it for a few different reasons. The publishers also wish to thank admiral alex rosenzweig of the department of technical services for providing needed technical information. Star fleet battles vs federation commander the trek bbs. Grouping them into 8 moves with a few sub moves and then fire speeds things up.
Klingon border includes rules for tractor beams, transporters, marines, shuttlecraft, laboratories to study space monsters, and other special rules for weapons such as nuclear missiles and maneuvers evasive maneuvers and high energy turns just to mention a. The program utilizes veterinarians and technicians around the country to collect blood and urine samples from horses competing at usef events. They then play with a 99card deck that contains only cards of their commander s colors. Commanders circle free club for federation commanders. The game has been out a couple of years now but we have only recently played it.
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