# Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Minor Species

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 2, 3)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 2.25 / 5
- **Publishers**: Lautapelit.fi, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Civilization, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Player Elimination, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're already an Eclipse fan looking for more strategic and diplomatic options, this expansion is a must-have!New diplomatic optionsMore board varietyExpands the Eclipse experienceUnique player powersRequires the base gameAdds complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey there, board game fanatics! Ready to spice up your Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy experience? The Minor Species expansion brings fresh content for those who love expanding their empire and forging new alliances (or rivalries!). It adds 9 Minor Species Ambassador tiles to the game, with 4 being randomly selected for each playthrough. These new factions offer unique diplomatic opportunities, allowing you to form special relationships with them during your actions. Think carefully, because these interactions can significantly alter the course of your galactic dominion!

This expansion was part of the Worlds Afar Collection, a Kickstarter bundle that brought together several expansions and exclusive content. If you're already a fan of Eclipse's intricate gameplay and deep immersion, this is a worthy addition. It not only introduces more variety to the modular board but also adds new strategic layers through the unique abilities of the Minor Species. Get ready to roll those dice, plan your grid movements, and perhaps even eliminate some rivals along the way. It's your chance to add an extra kick to your epic galactic conquest games, exploring new diplomatic and technological pathways. Remember, it's an expansion, so the base game is essential to enjoy this new content!

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so the base game is essential to use the components and rules of Minor Species.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The Minor Species expansion does not change the player count of the base game, which supports 2 to 6 players.

### Does this expansion add a lot of complexity to the game?
It introduces some new strategic layers and diplomatic options, but the overall complexity remains similar to the base game, especially if you are already familiar with Eclipse.

### What are the 'Minor Species'?
These are new factions represented by Ambassador tiles that you can encounter and interact with diplomatically during the game, offering unique benefits.

### Does this expansion include new ships or technologies?
The main focus of this expansion is the Ambassador tiles and diplomatic interactions; it does not directly add new ships or technology trees.

### Is it easy to integrate the new tiles into the game?
Yes, the expansion comes with a small rulebook that explains how to select and add the tiles to the base game, making integration quite straightforward.