The Battle Barge promo card is a significant addition to the Star Realms universe, introducing a new Star Empire faction ship to your space battles. Costing 4 trade points, this ship isn't just another piece in your deck, but a powerful strategic tool to turn the tide of the game in your favor. When played, the Battle Barge allows you to force an opponent to discard a card, disrupting their plans and reducing their hand options. But the true strength of this ship is revealed when you already have a solid foundation: if you have two or more bases in play, the Battle Barge grants an additional 3 combat points, which can be crucial for destroying enemy bases or lowering your opponent's authority. Furthermore, with bases in play, you gain the ability to return a target base from play to its owner's hand. This can be used either to protect one of your own bases from an imminent attack or to remove a problematic opponent's base, clearing the way for more damage. Originally released in 2015, an alternate art version of this card was also made available in the Star Realms: Promo Pack I, giving collectors and fans a chance to own a unique piece. It's a card that rewards base building and offers a very interesting 'take that' interaction, elevating the level of strategy in your Star Realms duels.