
- BGG rank
- BGG #157
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Forbidden Stars
- 2–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2015

Expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set
2019
Rules assistance for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus) is an expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Card Play Conflict Resolution.
After the Cylons infiltrated a fatal backdoor in the Command Navigation Program, most Mk.VIIs have been retrofitted, losing part of their performing features. Equipped with an almost totally computerized cockpit and sophisticated targeting software, the Mk.VII is armed with up to three forward-facing cannons, and it is a powerful rival for Cylon fighters. Pilot cards for Brent "BB" Baxton are included in this pack. Contents: 1 Viper MK VII (Pegasus) 1 Gaming Base 1 Ship Card 1 Maneuver Deck Set of pilot Cards
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus) supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus) is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus) for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus) belongs to these categories: Fighting, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Card Play Conflict Resolution. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Viper MK VII (Pegasus) as an expansion for Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set to use it. Check that your edition of Battlestar Galactica: Starship Battles – Starter Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.