Star Trek: Ascendancy – The Breen Confederacy

Gale Force Nine, LLC · Board game · 2022
1–2 Solo 1+ min
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If you're already a fan of Star Trek: Ascendancy and crave more conflict and mystery in your galaxy, this Breen expansion is for you! They arrive to add a special flavor with their unknown nature and fierce territoriality.

Highlights
  • Expands the base game
  • Adds new playable faction
  • New systems and cards
  • Mystery and conflict
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Increases complexity
  • Focus on combat/territory
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About the game
For all you Star Trek aficionados looking to broaden your horizons in Star Trek: Ascendancy, get ready to meet the enigmatic Breen! This expansion dives deep into one of the Federation's most mysterious races, who, by the way, couldn't care less about anyone else's opinion. Little is known about them: not who they are, not what they look like, and not even if they're a single species or a collective. What is known is that they are fiercely territorial and have a terrible reputation, so much so that the Romulans warn: 'Never turn your back on a Breen.'

With this expansion, you'll introduce the Breen to your game, allowing an additional player to join the fray or transforming one of your existing empires into a Breen threat. Prepare to explore new star systems, encounter brand-new Exploration Cards that will keep you guessing, and add more Space Lanes and Resource Nodes to the board. It's your chance to unravel (or at least attempt to unravel) the secrets of this feared race and inject a new layer of conflict and strategy into your Ascendancy games. If you enjoy expanding your Star Trek universe with new factions and challenges, this expansion is a must-have!
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Game: Star Trek: Ascendancy TV Shows: Star Trek (various)
Publisher Gale Force Nine, LLC
Designer Andrew Haught, Phil Yates
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game Star Trek: Ascendancy to play with the Breen?
Absolutely! This expansion adds the Breen to the game, but you need to own the original Star Trek: Ascendancy to use it.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion allows you to add one more player to the base game, which already supports multiple players. So, if you play with 4, you can now play with 5, for example, controlling the Breen.
Are the Breen more focused on combat or exploration?
The Breen are known for being territorial and somewhat mysterious. The expansion introduces elements that can lead to more conflict and strategic challenges, but exploring new systems and cards is also part of the experience.
Does this expansion significantly change the rules of the base game?
It adds new components and specific mechanics for the Breen, as well as new systems and cards. The overall complexity might increase slightly, but the core gameplay remains the same.
What are the main strengths of this expansion?
The strengths include the addition of an iconic and mysterious faction, the expansion of the map with new systems, and the opportunity to experience Star Trek in a more conflict-driven and strategic way.
Is it possible to play solo with the Breen?
The base game Star Trek: Ascendancy already has a solo mode. This expansion adds the Breen as a playable faction, so yes, you can play solo with them if the base game supports it.