# Core Space: Black Star Rising

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 8.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: Battle Systems Ltd
- **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game

## Verdict
If you enjoy Core Space and want more challenges and NPCs to complicate your life (or help you out!), 'Black Star Rising' is right up your alley. The new enemies and missions add extra excitement to the gameplay!Challenging new NPCsExciting new missionsEquipment and event cardsNew plastic miniaturesRequires the base gameReplaces older expansionHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a new dose of action in Core Space with 'Black Star Rising', an expansion that injects more life (and danger!) into your missions. This time, the trouble gets more personal with the introduction of two new NPC types that will test your tactics and your sanity. The 'Workers' are the folks just trying to get through their shift, but don't be fooled: they'll call security and lock everything down if you disrupt their work. The 'Scavengers', on the other hand, are your direct competition, fighting for every piece of loot before you do. The good news? You can even hire these rascals as 'Traders' to help you out! This expansion brings a bunch of brand-new missions that will make you rethink every move, plus new event cards and shiny new equipment, including intriguing nano-tokens. Oh, and for those who remember 'Shift Change at MegaCorp', this beauty is the official replacement, featuring the same rules and cards but with brand-new plastic miniatures and revamped characters. Just don't forget that the Core Space Starter Set is essential to embark on this adventure!

## FAQ
### Do I need the Core Space base game to play this expansion?
Absolutely! 'Black Star Rising' is an expansion and requires the Core Space Starter Set to be played.

### What are the main new components this expansion adds?
The expansion introduces two new NPC types (Workers and Scavengers), new missions, event cards, equipment, and exclusive plastic miniatures.

### Is this expansion a direct continuation or a standalone module?
It's a module that expands the base game, adding elements that can be integrated into your campaigns or played in standalone missions.

### What's the difference between 'Black Star Rising' and 'Shift Change at MegaCorp'?
'Black Star Rising' is a direct replacement for 'Shift Change at MegaCorp', featuring the same rules and cards but with new miniatures and missions.

### Does this expansion significantly increase the game's complexity?
The overall complexity doesn't change drastically, but the new NPCs and missions add interesting tactical challenges that require adaptation.

### How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion does not alter the player count of the base game. Check the Core Space Starter Set rules for the exact number of players.

### Is the game time significantly affected?
It depends on the chosen missions, but the addition of new NPCs and elements might slightly extend the duration of the games.