How to Play Star Trek Ascendancy in 23 Minutes
278Learn how to play Star Trek Ascendancy in just 23 minutes (Yes I know the timecode says something different. There's a bit of silliness at the front and back)
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Also a good resource to have is this condensed player aid that basically covers all the rules in just a few pages: https://www.orderofgamers.com/downloads/StarTrekAscendancy_v4.pdf
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Important Info
2:10 - Basic Overview
2:52 - Setup
3:53 - Basic Gameplay
4:22 - Execution Stage Overview
4:58 - Impulse Movement and Exploration
5:58 - Civilization Cards
7:00 - Hazardous Systems
8:14 - Rearranging the Galaxy
9:08 - Warp Speed
10:11 - Trade Agreements
11:15 - Fleets
12:08 - Starbases
12:48 - Advancement Projects
13:31 - Build Phase
15:26 - Space Battles (and combat basics)
16:55 - First Strike and Rerolls
17:30 - Retreats and Tactical Maneuvers
18:25 - Planetary Invasion
20:28 - Attacking NPCs
20:52 - Cultural Hegemony
21:48 - Initiative Stage
22:48 - Recharge Stage
23:25 - Winning
24:21 - Info about expansions
24:50 - Rankings
Corrections:
None so far! Let me know if there are any rules I got wrong and I'll place them here.
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