We are thrilled to announce Update 72 for Star Trek Fleet Command, bringing you the first part of the Q Continuum arc. This update is packed with new features, enhancements, and celebrations to mark the 6-year anniversary of our journey together. Here’s what’s coming your way:

• New Building: Independent Archives
• New Feature: Chaos Tech
• New Hostiles
• New Officers
• New Primes
• New Refit
• New Missions
• New Cosmetics
• New Battle Pass
• 6-Year Anniversary Celebrations
• And more!

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New Quality of Life Improvements

We’re introducing several Quality of Life improvements in Update 72, including a Smart Speed-Up Button, Improved Mission Panel UI, an improvement to Location Navigation, and Support for Deep-Linking Systems in Mission Descriptions.

Smart Speed-Up Button

A new “Smart Speed-Up” button is available on Speed-Up popups for:

• Building
• Research
• Ship Repair
• Ship Construction
• Away Teams

Tapping the Smart Speed-Up button calculates the optimal number of Speed-Ups to consume and displays them in a confirmation popup. A “Do not show this message again” checkbox is available for those who wish to bypass the confirmation in the future. Confirming the automatic selection consumes the Speed-Ups and executes the action.

Improved Mission Panel UI

The Mission Panel now boasts a cleaner look, as missions are now divided into categories:

• Favorites
• Main Missions
• Federation
• Klingon
• Romulan
• General

Location Navigation Mechanism Improvement

• What’s changed: Tapping any deep-linked button tied to an undiscovered system will now automatically select the target area. The system popup will appear without needing to tap the undiscovered system itself, making navigation smoother and more intuitive..

Support for Deep-Linking Systems in Mission Descriptions

We can now deep-link systems in mission descriptions! This helps in guiding players more effectively when completing missions, streamlining the mission experience and reducing confusion about where to go next.

Syndicate Expansion Negative Reputation

There is now a toggle next to the “Claim All” button in the Daily Goals menu, allowing players to exclude Negative Rep from the Claim All button. The Toggle will only be shown to players who have the Claim All button enabled for them.

• When “ON”, ALL daily goals will be collected.
• When “OFF”, only Daily Goals with no Negative Rep should be collected.
• Includes icons for all 3 factions.

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Independent Archives

You’ve asked for it, we’ve been working on it, and now it’s here. The ever-expanding universe of Star Trek Fleet Command means there are countless ships to unlock, hostiles to defeat, and rewards to claim daily. We understand this can sometimes feel overwhelming. To alleviate some of that struggle, we’re introducing the Independent Archives. Say hello to faster progression, reduced grind, amazing generic buffs, and fewer clicks!

We talked a lot about the Independent Archives here in this blog, as well as in a previously released video on our YouTube.

What is the Independent Archives Building?

The Independent Archives is an engagement-supporting building designed to provide significant quality-of-life improvements for all currently Archive-supported ships. It aims to address the challenges of:

• Having to engage with too many ships at once.
• Excessive grind on a per-ship basis.
• Spending too much time collecting daily bundles.

Additionally, the Independent Archives should help new players become better acquainted with the Archive-supported loops while enjoying a less grindy experience.

Building Information

The Independent Archives can be built using the Independent Archives Key, available as a free bundle claim in the Gifts section at Operations Level 16. The building can be upgraded with Independent Archives Schematics, and provides the following buffs that scale with its level:

• Station Module Non-Sigma Resource Cost Efficiency
• Station Module Sigma [Σ] Resource Cost Efficiency
• Station Module Material Cost Efficiency
• Chaos Tech Level-Up Cost Efficiency
• Chaos Tech Tier-Up Cost Efficiency
• Archive Data Shard Free Claim

How It Works

1. Build the Independent Archives to unlock access.
2. Unlock various Archive Tracks.
3. Progress through the Archive Tracks.
4. Unlock Archive Pillars using Archive Data Shards.
5. Gain valuable track-specific and generic buffs that improve efficiency in both cost and overall grind.
6. Increase your overall Power Level through these buffs.
7. Master the Track by reaching and unlocking the Final Archive Pillar.
8. Merge end-point bundles tied to the Track into one Daily Claim, accessible via the Independent Archives.
9. Use the “Claim All” button to collect rewards from multiple Tracks with one click.

Currently Supported Ships & Related Buffs

Botany Bay

Vi’dar

Vi’dar Talios

USS Voyager

Monaveen

From the devs: We really want to give players a chance to experience this feature, which is why the Botany Bay track will be included not only as a day one gift for all players in this Q Continuum arc, but for all players beyond that point. After a week of free claims, players will be able to reach building level 16, and claim their Botany Bay track, as long as they already own the ship. The Independent Archives represent step one of our mission to enhance your gaming experience related to older in-game content and loops. Our goal is to make it easier for you to progress through the game, interact with new content more meaningfully, and simply enjoy the game even more.

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Chaos Tech

Behold the mighty Chaos Tech!

Chaos Tech is a new type of ship equipment, most comparable—but functionally and strategically different—to Forbidden Tech. The Chaos Tech slot can be found and unlocked in the Ship Menu of any ship. Focusing on niche strategies with strong generalist Officer Ability-type effects, this new tech pushes players to strategize in new ways, both in PvE and PvP encounters.

Chaos Tech complements and, when used strategically, reinforces existing Forbidden Tech, which boasts stronger general bonuses. Unlike Forbidden Tech, Chaos Tech provides immediate power upon acquisition. Upgrading Chaos Tech equipment does not have a success chance—every Level Up or Tier Up is guaranteed!

Essential Resources

• Chaos Tech Fusion Rods: Used to unlock Chaos Tech slots or remove Chaos Tech from ships.
• Chaos Tech Tier-Up Catalyst: Used to Tier Up Chaos Tech.
• Chaosmatter: Used to Level Up Chaos Tech.
• Chaos Tech Reactor: Used to upgrade Chaos Tech.
• Chaos Tech Fragments: Granted when earning shards over the maximum for a Chaos Tech (refined into Chaos Tech upgrade materials).

New Chaos Tech Items

The Q Cannon (Epic)

• Against players, each time the opponent scores a Critical Hit, reduce their base weapon damage by 200% for 2 rounds (can stack).
• Against players, reduce the opponent’s base Critical Hit Damage by 300%.
• Against players, increase base weapon damage by 1500%.

Temporal Conduit (Epic)

• When fighting Hostiles or Armadas, at the start of each round, gain an 85% chance to inflict Hull Breach for 2 rounds.
• Increases the amount of resources you get from destroying Xindi hostiles with any ship by 1200%.
• Gain +50,000 Apex Barrier when fighting Xindi Reptiles or Xindi Aquatics.

Electromagnetic Lute (Rare)

• When fighting non-Armada Hostiles, at the start of each round, increase Isolytic Cascade Damage by 10% for 3 rounds.
• Increases the amount of resources you get from destroying Texas-Class hostiles by 400%.
• Gain +10,000 Apex Barrier when fighting Texas-Class Hostiles.

Thought Maker (Common)

• When fighting non-Armada Hostiles, at the start of each round, increase your Apex Barrier by 100 for 5 rounds.
• Increase the amount of resources your ship receives from non-Armada Hostiles by 20%.

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New Hostiles

New systems and hostiles await you in Continuum Space! Venture into these systems to complete Core and Side Missions, and battle against challenging new adversaries.

Hostile Types

Assimilated Coryn-class

• Focused Isolysis: Increases its Isolytic Damage by X% for 2 rounds every time it hits with a weapon while having Morale.
• Intraluminary: At the start of each round, applies Morale to itself for 1 round.

Assimilated Prohibitor-class

• Critical Breach: Increases its Critical Chance by X% for 2 rounds every time it hits with a weapon while the player is Hull Breached.
• Hole Puncher: At the start of each round, inflicts Hull Breach on the player for 1 round.

Assimilated Frohmun-class

• Rising Fire: Increases its standard damage by X% for 2 rounds every time it hits with a weapon while the player is Burning.
• Immolator: At the start of each round, applies Burning to the enemy player for 1 round.

Engaging with Continuum Space Hostiles in Update 72

• Defeat these hostiles to gain Chaos Modules.
• Exchange Chaos Modules in the Continuum Refinery.
• Acquire through the ‘Chaos Material Exchange’ Refinery Bundle:
  • Chaos Tech Fusion Rods
  • Chaos Tech Tier-Up Catalyst
  • Chaosmatter
  • Chaos Tech Reactor
• Loot gained from these hostiles will appear in a chest.

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New Officers

Three new officers are joining the ranks:

Epic: Starfleet Q

• Command Mastery – Mon Capitaine
  • On round start against players, Starfleet Q has a 40% chance to apply Morale to your ship for 1 round.
• Officer Ability – You Hit Me!
  • On round start, if placed on a ship with Morale against players commanding an Interceptor, Starfleet Q increases your Apex Barrier by 10,000/12,000/14,000/15,000/16,000 for 5 rounds.

Rare: Mariachi Q

• Officer Ability – Our Good Fortune
  • On round start, if placed on a ship with Morale against players, Mariachi Q increases your Isolytic Cascade damage by 50%/60%/75%/95%/120% for 3 rounds.
• Below Deck Ability – Immortal Again
  • On round start against players afflicted by Burning, Mariachi Q increases your Apex Barrier by 7,000/8,000/10,000/12,000/15,000 for 1 round.

Rare: French Marshal Q

• Officer Ability – A Deadly Game
  • On round start, if placed on a ship with Morale against players, French Marshal Q increases your weapon shots by 25%/30%/35%/40%/50% for 3 rounds.
  • Below Deck Ability – Always Suffering
    On round start, if the enemy player has any state, French Marshal Q repairs 5%/7%/10%/14%/20% of hull damage taken in the previous round of combat.

Keep an eye on our official channels for updates to the event schedule and how you can source this month’s officers.

Use Code: “QSurprise” starting 30min after Event Reset. Code will be live for 7 days, and is available for Ops 10-70.

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New Primes and Refit

Prime Liquid Omega-Trellium Refinery

• Reduces costs of NSEA Raw Omega Trellium Refinery by 60% and increases Liquid Omega Trellium payout by 100%.
• Located in the Mirror Research Tree.

Prime Terran Arena Claim

• Increases the Common Terran Credits and Uncommon Terran Credits in the Terran Arena Claim by 50%.
• Located in the Galaxy Research Tree.

New Guerilla Vindicator Refit

• Epic Masriad Vael and Rare Byr Ch’Kelrer officers added to the Vindicator Officer Acquisition bundle in the Refinery.
• Number of rolls for the Vindicator Officer Acquisition in the Refinery increased by 1.
• Requires 120 shards to unlock.

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Missions

Core Missions: Q Continuum (10 New Missions | Level 38)

Q Junior sets out on a pilgrimage to resurrect the El-Aurian species decimated by the Borg. In response, the Q Continuum limits Q’s powers, believing he is involved in the incident. Unwilling to accept these accusations, Q tasks Maia and the Commander with following Q Junior’s trail and attempting to stop him.

New Core Missions can be found in the Holodeck!

Side Missions: Lost Artifacts (5 New Missions | Level 38)

The Commander and Captain Picard meet Vash—an archaeologist by day and profiteer by night—who’s searching for the lost artifacts of the Q Civil War.

New Side Missions can be found in the Holodeck!

Event Missions: Decisions, Decisions (5 New Missions | Level 38)

Annoyed by the Commander placing the world’s needs above his own, Q creates three catastrophes, prompting the Commander to choose whom to help first.

Event Missions will be temporarily available as part of M72 Events!

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Battle Pass and Cosmetics

A new Battle Pass is available this month, offering players the chance to earn several new cosmetics, including avatars and frames. Players will also have the choice on which resources and materials they would like to claim by using a choice token. Keep an eye on our event schedule to stay updated!

New Avatars

• Starfleet Q
• Mariachi Q
• French Marshal Q
• 6-Year Anniversary (rewarded from 6-Year Anniversary events)
• Golden Botany Bay Avatar (rewarded for mastering the Botany Bay Archive)
• Golden Vi’dar Avatar (rewarded for mastering the Vi’dar Archive)
• Golden Vi’dar Talios Avatar (rewarded for mastering the Vi’dar Talios Archive)
• Golden USS Voyager Avatar (rewarded for mastering the USS Voyager Archive)
• Golden Monaveen Avatar (rewarded for mastering the Monaveen Archive)
• Thanksgiving 2024 (rewarded from Thanksgiving events)
• Q’s Pin
• Military Q

New Frames

• Starfleet Q’s Uniform
• Mariachi Q’s Charro
• French Marshal Q’s Attire
• 6-Year Anniversary (rewarded from 6-Year Anniversary events)
• Thanksgiving 2024 (rewarded from Thanksgiving events)
• Q’s Suit (rewarded from Battle Pass)
• Military Q’s Regimentals (rewarded from Battle Pass)

New Hailing Frequencies

• 6-Year Anniversary Celebration

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Thank you for being part of our community for six incredible years. We can’t wait to see you explore all the new content in Update 72. As always, we’re committed to bringing you the best gaming experience possible.

Live Long and Prosper,

-The Star Trek Fleet Command Team

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue in the Alliance Tournament Store where the store was locked for players after event had ended
• Fixed an issue in the Alliance Tournament Store where the store had mis-costings
• Fixed an issue where The “Red Alert” HF animation failed to load in the extra information screen and in the system view
• Made improvements to the Alliance Tournaments bracketing

Improvements

• Made an improvement to the Alliance Leaderboard to display the proper string IDs for “Leaderboard Players Column” header.