# Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy – Seekers ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2024 - **BGG Rating**: 8.5 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-2 - **Duration**: — - **Weight**: 3.67 / 5 - **Publishers**: Lautapelit.fi, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game ## Verdict A must-have for players wanting to diversify their strategy with powerful asymmetric races.Fresh layers of asymmetric strategyDetailed and immersive miniaturesRevised balance for Second DawnInnovative Shrine mechanicsRequires the base game to playIncreases overall management complexityRECOMMENDED ## Description Fire up the warp drives because the galaxy just got a bit more crowded! The 'Seekers' expansion introduces two brand-new civilizations to Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, each bringing a unique playstyle that shakes up the table dynamics. First, we have the Magellan, true space nomads traveling in colossal worldships. They are obsessed with relics from long-dead civilizations and can synthesize resources from cosmic debris. In-game, this translates to bonuses when gaining Discovery Tiles through technological advancement and the ability to score victory points by using these tiles as ship parts. Plus, their colony ships aren't just for expanding territory—they can also be used to harvest resources. On the other side, we have the Enlightened of Lyra, who prefer introspection and mental sublimation. They operate through a grid of Shrines that, when connected, form powerful 'Trinities,' allowing for massive technological leaps and strategic bonuses. The Enlightened's colonization process is almost mystical, capable of warping causality to turn the tide of desperate battles. They can even use their colony ships to reroll dice, providing critical control during combat. It's important to note that these 'Second Dawn' editions aren't just ports of older versions. Both races have received fine-tuning for balance, with adjustments to starting resources and sectors to ensure a fair fight. The Enlightened, in particular, feature a completely overhauled Shrine mechanic to better fit the modern gameplay loop. The box comes fully loaded with miniatures for interceptors, cruisers, dreadnoughts, and starbases, along with player sheets and specific components like the Enlightened's Shrine board. If you've already mastered the base game and are looking for new ways to conquer the galaxy, these two factions add deep layers of strategy and asymmetry. ## How to Play Objective of the Game In Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy - Pursuers, players take on the roles of enigmatic alien species from the far reaches of the galaxies. The Magellan are travelers exploiting relics, while the Enlightened expand their Shrine grid. The overarching goal is to achieve galactic dominance, either by instructing the Galactic Council on lasting peace or by forcing enlightened ways upon the squabbling superpowers. The game's ultimate objective is to accumulate the most Victory Points (VP) by the end of the game. Preparation (Setup) To set up the game, follow these steps: Add the Species Boards for the Wardens of Magellan and Enlightened of Lyra as selectable options. Each player chooses a species and takes their corresponding components. Wardens of Magellan players receive: 3 Materials 2 Science 2 Money 3 Colony Ships 1 TechFusion source 1 Starting Sector (Sector 233) 1 Species Board 1 Species Tray (Tray + Lid) 1 Control Board top and 1 Control Board bottom (assemble according to page 5 of the Eclipse rules) 1 Summary Tile 1 Turn Order Marker 18 Ships (8 Interceptors, 4 Cruisers, 2 Dreadnoughts, 4 Starbases) 33 Population Cubes 16 Influence Discs 3 Ambassador Tiles 3 Colony Ship Tiles 3 Storage Markers (1 each in orange, pink, and brown) Place a face-down Discovery Tile on the Discovery Tile Symbol on the top Tech Track of their Species Board. Enlightened of Lyra players receive: 3 Materials 4 Science 2 Money 3 Colony Ships 1 TechFusion source 1 Starting Sector (Sector 238) 1 Species Board 1 Shrine Board 1 Species Tray (Tray + Lid) 1 Control Board top and 1 Control Board bottom (assemble according to page 5 of the Eclipse rules) 1 Summary Tile 1 Turn Order Marker 18 Ships (8 Interceptors, 4 Cruisers, 2 Dreadnoughts, 4 Starbases) 9 Shrine miniatures 33 Population Cubes 17 Influence Discs (you start with 4 extra Influence Discs in your Species Tray instead of 3) 3 Ambassador Tiles 3 Colony Ship Tiles 3 Storage Markers (1 each in orange, pink, and brown) Start the game with nine Shrines on the indicated spaces of their Shrine Board. Follow all normal setup instructions using the provided components. Fluxo do Jogo The game proceeds through several phases, as outlined on the Summary Tile: Action Phase: Players take actions or pass. Reaction or Pass: Players can react to actions or pass. Combat Phase: Combat occurs in descending Sector order. Upkeep Phase: Players use any remaining Colony Ships, then perform Income, Upkeep, and Production. Cleanup Phase: Players return Discs from actions and take new Tech Tiles from the bag. Ações e Como Jogar Players perform actions during the Action Phase. The Summary Tile lists several actions, each with a specific number of activations per action: Explore (Exp): 1 activation. Research (Res): 1 activation. Upgrade (upg): 2 activations. Build (Bui): 2 activations. Move (Mov): 2 activations. Influence (Inf): 2 activations. Species-Specific Rules: Wardens of Magellan: Discovery Tiles: Start with a face-down Discovery Tile on the Discovery Tile Symbol on the top Tech Track of your Species Board. Resolve this Discovery Tile the first time you place a fourth Tech on one of your Tech Tracks. If the Discovery Tile allows you to place something in a Sector (like an Ancient Cruiser or Ancient Orbital), place it in your Starting Sector. If you do not control your Starting Sector, you must take the tile as 2 VP. At the end of the game, gain 1 VP per Discovery Tile you used as a Ship Part. This includes Discovery Tile Ship Parts removed from your Blueprints; keep them next to your Species Board as a reminder. Colony Ships: At any time, you may flip unused Colony Ships to gain one Resource of your choice per Colony Ship flipped. Enlightened of Lyra: Shrines: You start the game with nine Shrines (special Structures) on the indicated spaces of your Shrine Board. With each Research Action, you may additionally place one Shrine from your Shrine Board in any Sector you Control by paying its indicated cost. Restrictions for placing Shrines: Shrines must be placed next to a planet of the same color as the Resource used to place the Shrine (or a gray planet). Each planet may have only one Shrine. Shrines cannot be placed using the Build Action. When you place the last Shrine from a row of the Shrine Board, gain the indicated bonus: Wormhole Generator ability: You may Explore, Move to, and Influence adjacent Sectors if the edges connecting the Sectors contain one Wormhole. Discovery Tile: If the Discovery Tile allows you to place something in a Sector (such as Ancient Cruiser or Ancient Orbital), place it in your Starting Sector. If you do not control your Starting Sector, you must take the tile as 2 VP. Extra Influence Disc: You receive one additional Influence Disc, placed immediately on your Influence Track. Shrines cannot be destroyed and remain in the Sector they are placed until the end of the game. Shrine bonuses, once gained, cannot be lost, and other Species can never acquire them. Colony Ships: During the Combat Phase, you may flip unused Colony Ships to reroll one of your own dice per Colony Ship flipped. Fim de Jogo e Pontuação Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Dicas para Vencer As a Warden of Magellan, strategically resolve your starting Discovery Tile. If it allows placement in your Starting Sector, ensure you maintain control of that sector to maximize its benefit. If not, taking the 2 VP is a solid fallback. For the Enlightened of Lyra, prioritize placing Shrines to unlock the row bonuses on your Shrine Board. The Wormhole Generator ability and Extra Influence Disc can provide significant advantages in exploration and control. Both species can leverage their Colony Ships for flexible benefits. Magellan can convert them into needed Resources at any time, while Enlightened can use them for crucial rerolls during combat, potentially turning the tide of a battle. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes, this is an expansion. You need Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy to use these components. ### What's different about these races compared to older versions? They've been balanced for the Second Dawn edition, with adjustments to starting resources and a completely redesigned Shrine mechanic for the Enlightened. ### Are the races very different from each other? Absolutely! While the Magellan focus on relics and resources, the Enlightened focus on shrine networks and dice manipulation. ### Does the expansion make the game more complex? Slightly, as each race adds specific rules, but it doesn't change the core structure of the game. ### What's inside the box? Ship miniatures (interceptors, cruisers, dreadnoughts), starbases, population cubes, influence discs, and specific player boards. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Leão Livros**: R$ 418,36 (https://www.leaolivros.com.br/eclipse-o-segundo-despertar-da-galaxia-perseguidores?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Meca dos Jogos**: R$ 424,71 (https://www.mecadosjogos.com.br/eclipse-expansao-perseguidores-p916?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Alquimistas dos Jogos**: R$ 449,81 (https://www.alquimistasdosjogos.com.br/jogos/eclipse-perseguidores-amp-proscritos?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Paladins Games**: R$ 464,91 (http://paladinsgames.com.br/produto/2052923/eclipse-expansao-perseguidores?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Facil Shopping**: R$ 474,21 (https://www.facilshopping.com.br/produtos/eclipse-expansao-perseguidores-meeple-br/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Frodos BG**: R$ 474,86 (https://loja.frodosbg.com.br/eclipse-perseguidores-expansao?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/eclipse-second-dawn-for-the-galaxy-seekers ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 49.87 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6661437&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 57.30 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5586269&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 57.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5741023&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 60.57 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6238372&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 61.89 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5670274&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 61.95 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5659134&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 62.23 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6762157&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 62.97 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5719572&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 63.04 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5693106&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 64.06 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=5701910&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/42856/eclipse-second-dawn-for-the-galaxy-seekers?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com