You've discovered Section 31, an independent intelligence-gathering
agency dedicated to keeping no secrets from the Star Trek CCG
community. This weekly transmission occurs Friday evenings, with the
latest information from our sources on the Continuing Committee and
tournament results from the previous week. From our covert subspace
relay orbiting Risa, Section 31 reveals what you need to know about 1E
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Episode 44: Passage Through the Planet Core (mp3, m4a) 2009.07.05
Spatial Rifts Season 10 comes to a close, and light Continentals results. Link: Video of Phoenix 7/09
Sir Dan – Dan Hamman
Sir Rogue – Rogue Shindler
Producer – Matt Kirk
Art Director – Johnny Holeva
Special thanks to Captain Karl for his gracious permission to use music from Warp 11's album, "It's Dead, Jim."
Episode 43: The Walls Converge, Part 2 (mp3, m4a) 2009.07.04
Jeremy is back to chat about June's Revised feedback and its effects on the format..
Episode 42: The Walls Converge, Part 1 (mp3, m4a) 2009.06.24
Initial reactions and results from the 1E Revised Risa Regionals; Jeremy Commandeur is the guest.
Episode 41: Across the Stars (mp3, m4a) 2009.06.22
Our intelligence abounds this week, and a new source is discovered.
Episode 40: Through the Flames (mp3, m4a) 2009.06.04
Our intelligence abounds this week, and a new source is discovered.
Episode 39: Duel of the Fates (mp3, m4a) 2009.05.28
Risa Regional results and 1E remarks. Link: High-res Tribunal of Q 9-up.
Episode 38: Mad About Me (mp3, m4a) 2009.05.21
Organizational tips, deck tech, and new music!
Music: "What Would William Shatner Do?" and the title track from Warp 11's new album "I Don't Want to Go to Heaven As Long As They Have Vulcans in Hell"
Deck: Ferengi Regional NL, by Peter van der Helm
Episode 37: Main Titles (mp3, m4a) 2009.05.14
First Edition virtual card quality, Will of the Collective, and movie chat.
SPOILER ALERT: Do not listen unless you have seen the new Star Trek film.
Episode 36: The Magic Tree (mp3, m4a) 2009.04.30
Graphic designer Seth Claybrook stops by to discuss his work on the upcoming 1E virtual sets.
Episode 35: The Return Home (mp3, m4a) 2009.04.16
Dan & Rogue are back after a prolonged hiatus! Tribbles, Raise the
Stakes, and Will of the Collective are bandied about, and a new contest
emerges.
Episode 34: Faking the Code (mp3, m4a) 2009.03.05
Dan is absent, so Matt steals his chair and chats with Rogue about
Raise the Stakes hitting the tournament scene. Spoiler inside!
Episode 33: Imperial Attack (mp3, m4a) 2009.02.12
Based on the Next Generation 2-part episode, "Redemption", Rogue and
Dan build a tournament scenario. 2009 Regionals intel inside!
Episode 32: Into the Trap (mp3, m4a) 2009.02.05
Interview meatloaf! Brad and Charlie talked an awful long time, and the best leftover nuggets are revealed by the operatives.
Episode 31: The Ultimate Gamble (mp3, m4a) 2009.01.31
Raise the Stakes has hit the streets, and Rogue, Dan, Charlie, and Brad sit down to sort it all out.
Episode 30: Solo Command (mp3, m4a) 2008.12.25
Sir Dan interrogates TCC Art Director Johnny Holeva. Happy holidays!
Episode 29: Bloodlines (mp3, m4a) 2008.12.18
2008 2E Champ Kevin Jaeger is interrogated by the operatives. Raise the Stakes spoiler inside!
Episode 28: Hard Contact (mp3, m4a) 2008.12.11
Rogue and Dan chat about new Ref reprints, Transwarp Limited, and the Premium Deckbuilder.
http://www.imasuper.com/188/technology/keeping-your-internet-access-private-even-at-work-or-school/
Episode 27: Crosscurrent (mp3, m4a) 2008.11.27
Twin Cities tournament director Dave Kuck stops by to discuss results from the recent US West Nationals with the operatives.
Episode 26: In the Empire's Service, part 2 (mp3, m4a) 2008.11.27
After reestablishing their subspace link, Dan and Rogue coerce Brad to spill some Raise the Stakes details. Spoiler inside!
Episode 25: In the Empire's Service (mp3, m4a) 2008.11.20
The operatives put the screws to TCC Lead Designer Brad DeFruiter, coercing him the reveal some behind-the-scenes details.
Episode 24: Outbound Flight (mp3, m4a) 2008.11.13
Sirs Dan & Rogue chat about the Continuing Committee's
announcement on mission proxies, and ponder the dearth of recent
tournament attendance.
This
episode is dedicated to the memory our friend John Sonsteng
(1963-2008), who was a faithful part of the San Diego 2E crew for
several years.
Episode 23: Street of Shadows (mp3, m4a) 2008.10.30
Dan & Rogue return with opinions on tournament kits, skill badges, and movie spoilers.
Episode 22: Labyrinth of Evil (mp3, m4a) 2008.09.25
Romulan deckbuilding, League aspirations, and office dodging.
NOTE: One (1) Jean-Luc Picard, Explorer promo (0P73) will be awarded to
a deck idea randomly selected from among the Romulan submissions, so send something in!
Episode 21: Splinter of the Mind's Eye (mp3, m4a) 2008.09.11
Reports from DragonCon, Transwarp Draft testing, and Highlander results! (DragonCon Photo Link)
Episode 20: The Big Con (mp3, m4a) 2008.08.21
Four days of Trek to catch up on and a new World Champion to interview! Plus a contest!
Episode 19: Planet Plague (mp3, m4a) 2008.07.31
Braving the germs of over 100,000 fanboys, the operatives bring you
results from ComicCon with special guest Jeremy Commandeur. FTB spoiler
included!
Episode 18: Tyrant's Test (mp3, m4a) 2008.07.17
North American Continental Champion John Corbett stops by the relay station for a chat. Favor the Bold spoiler inside! Link: SoCal 30/30 Format.
Episode 17: Shatterpoint (mp3, m4a) 2008.07.10
Twelve rounds in twelve hours this past Saturday, and Dan and Rogue cover them all!
Episode 16: Planet of Twilight (mp3, m4a) 2008.07.03
The Section 31 crew examines the NACC results, while Sir Rogue gives us
a few tips on how to score autographed cards. Spoiler included!
Episode 15: Crimson Empire (mp3, m4a) 2008.06.26
Galactic War results are in, and info on Project Subspace is discussed.
Episode 14: Still Active After All These Years (mp3, m4a) 2008.06.19
The newest Continuing Committee member, 1E Director Jeremy Commandeur, drops by for a chat.
Episode 13: The Paradise Snare (mp3, m4a) 2008.06.05
The Section 31 crew returns from the Risa Regional with deck info, notable plays, and final results.
Episode 12: Festival of Warriors (mp3, m4a) 2008.05.29
The operatives discuss the many flavors of the Highlander format, and
predict what they will see at San Diego's Regional this Saturday. Happy
birthday to Sir Dan!
Episode 11: ...and the Lost Legacy (mp3, m4a) 2008.05.22
Sirs Dan and Rogue wrangle tournament reports from TUC's premiere weekend. First TUC Regional report included!
Episode 10: The Day of Reckoning (mp3, m4a) 2008.05.08
The Undiscovered Country releases on Friday, and the operatives deliver
two spoilers ahead of time! Franklin Kenter joins the team to discuss
deck strategy.
Episode 9: Dark Force Rising (mp3, m4a) 2008.05.01
Dan and Rogue discuss the strengths of interactive decks, and Field Agent Rob Johnson reports in. TUC spoiler inside!
Episode 8: Patterns of Force (mp3, m4a) 2008.04.24
The operatives call for your aid in gathering tournament intelligence!
Report on recent Regionals winners and The Undiscovered Country spoiler
included!
Episode 7: Specter of the Past (mp3, m4a) 2008.04.17
Sirs Dan and Rogue take a trip down memory lane with a 1E show. TUC spoiler and Listener Mail included! (Link: Kevin Jaeger's Fed Battle Deck)
Episode 6: Allegiance (mp3, m4a) 2008.04.03
The S31 operatives discuss the upcoming Faction Weeks promotion and
answer some listener mail. The Undiscovered Country spoiler inside!
Episode 5: The Lost Ones (mp3, m4a) 2008.03.27
Sirs Dan and Rogue discuss methods of increasing and maintaining attendance at tournaments. Link: Lackey
Episode 4: Cloak of Deception (mp3, m4a)
Episode 3: Delusions of Grandeur (mp3, m4a)
