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- BGG #3,554
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- 6.9
Star Fleet Battles
- 2 players
- 180 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1979
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Expansion for Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook
Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J
2021
Rules assistance for Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–12 players
- 180 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J
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Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J is an expansion for Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook released in 2021 for 2–12 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen V. Cole, Steven P. Petrick, and Michael West and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Romulans Got Warp! From the earliest source material, it was noted that the Romulans developed warp power later than other empires. This title explores five alternate timelines, each triggered by a singular event, that result in the Romulans gaining warp technology at the same time as everyone else. This book has a detailed history, ship descriptions, four new scenarios, and the Master Ship Chart. The ships include the “W” warp-refitted ships, “Y” Early Years ships, Middle Years ships, and modern ships (warships, Police ships, and National Guard ships). This 46-page rulebook includes descriptions of dozens of new warp-powered Romulan ships and also has the following scenarios: Internal Security; External Intruders (Romulans and Orion pirates), New Neighbors (Romulans and Klingons), Practical Experience (Romulans and Tholians), and Supply Raid (Romulans and Gorns). This product describes additional ships for use in Star Fleet Battles. To fly the ships, you will need the SFB Module R4J SSD Book in either B&W or color. You must have the SFB Basic Set to utilize this material. Some of the ships require the Advanced Missions set or the SFB Master Rulebook. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc.
Questions and answers
Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J supports 2–12 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 Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J is 180 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 Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J for ages 12 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.
Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 credited designers of Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J are: Stephen V. Cole, Steven P. Petrick, and Michael West. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Star Fleet Battles: Shadow of the Eagle – Rulebook: Captain's Module R4J as an expansion for Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook to use it. Check that your edition of Star Fleet Battles Silver Anniversary Master Rulebook is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.