Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

Talking Trek Live — September 28, 2025 00:00 – DJ opens, allergy misery, DayQuil fog 04:00 – UPS backup mistake (router not connected) 07:00 – Storm & power outage recap, no show the night before 10:00 – Chat banter: tissues, milk gag, cold medicine 11:00 – Upcoming STFC events calendar (Saris Invasion, Flash Pass, Fall Harvest) 13:00 – Fist of the Empire arenas explained 15:00 – Arena scoring confusion: leader vs. alliance credit 16:30 – DJ misses event due to football Fridays, irony after lobbying for change 18:00 – Incursions/faction hunts preview 20:00 – Reminder to spend Ferengi Battle Pass currency before expiration 21:00 – Debate: is everything from event store now sourceable? 23:00 – Ship skins, avatars, frames, sourcing gaps 25:00 – DJ & Crusito’s sourcing chart project update 27:00 – GS-31 “Junker” nickname explained 29:00 – Junker praised as top-tier ship, convenience for missions 32:00 – DJ argues Scopely should sell a second Junker 34:00 – Community concerns about PvP balance with multiple Junkers 36:00 – Arena debate: debuff stacking possibilities 39:00 – Breaking news: second Junker appears in store live 41:00 – DJ impulsively buys second Junker on stream 44:00 – Eligibility confusion: free-to-play earners vs. early buyers 46:00 – DJ drafts a report to Scopely Live Ops mid-show 49:00 – Chat credits Krusty for discovery 50:00 – Audience celebrates “happy accident” 51:00 – Checking parts required to max Junker, upgrade talk 53:00 – Chronicle events speculation, tier progression 1:00:00 – Store strategies, currencies, and officer sourcing talk 1:15:00 – Ferengi Event Store vs. old Event Store sourcing deeper dive 1:30:00 – Q&A: players share sourcing wins and frustrations 1:45:00 – Ongoing debate: multiple Junkers in arenas and PvP 2:00:00 – DJ reviews ship upgrade costs, math from spocks.club 2:15:00 – Off-topic banter: football, allergies, cold meds 2:30:00 – Strategic planning: next month’s chronicles/events 2:45:00 – Audience questions, wrap-up discussion 2:58:00 – Closing thoughts & outro

Tonight we deep dive into the abilities to tier up the new Prototype Forbidden Techs, and then focus on MORE rewarding content, the Reliant and the Wrath of Khan loop as F2P have officially unlocked their new ship, so how do you engage now that we've tested the waters and shown the best ways to engage. 0:00 – Cold open chaos & endless alerts 2:20 – Official show start, server sound-off, community shoutouts 4:00 – Tonight’s agenda: prototype forbidden tech, Bek’s return, heroic events 5:30 – Meeting recap with Bek: energy, initiatives, and drama in whale Discord 8:10 – First reactions to prototype forbidden tech – lackluster or misunderstood? 10:30 – Scopely’s intent: new combinations vs. invalidation of old tech 13:40 – The community dilemma: “We don’t want invalidation… but why buy duplicates?” 16:50 – Time-to-max math: years vs. immediate value problem 18:45 – Recon Locus building comparison – when grind feels reasonable 21:00 – Automotive analogy: building customer trust & value through transparency 27:30 – Customer service story & lessons applied to STFC monetization 30:10 – Why players aren’t spending on prototype tech this month 33:00 – Heroic events: grind vs. spend, ops-level challenges 36:40 – Hostile math: required kills, building level dependence 40:00 – G5 vs. G6 analysis: progression gaps and grinding realities 45:00 – Deep dive into Counterplay Device (Explorer prototype tech) 47:30 – Mid-tier stats vs. max stats: is the payoff worth the time? 50:00 – Free-to-play strategy: rare pulls, saving for future tech 53:00 – Spreadsheet walk-through: banner income vs. refinery pulls 54:50 – Community sentiment: disengagement from spending 57:00 – Open mic: guest perspectives, Eco’s heroic event math misfires 1:10:00 – Value, perception, and the predictability problem 1:25:00 – More on Bek’s role & player feedback loops 1:40:00 – PvP applications of prototype tech 2:00:00 – Panel debate: is Scopely out of touch with player priorities? 2:20:00 – Lessons from other arcs & monetization models 2:40:00 – Final roundtable: what needs to change 2:55:00 – Closing thoughts & community thanks

Talking Trek Live – September 11, 2025 UltimatDJz and the crew break down the September arc’s targeted progression, the Hyperthermic Stabilizer/decay loop, refinery changes at 51+, and G6 hostile realities—plus a very real “Dad, don’t be mad” Chevy Equinox saga. Packed with teaching from Jules Verne, live chat energy, and practical grind strategies. Timestamps 00:00 – Opening & greetings 00:02 – Server sound-off and early hype (APAC shout, bonus streams) 05:16 – Bonus stream counter, sound alerts, Gamer Optics glasses chat 11:31 – “Dad, don’t be mad” call: the Equinox knocking/engine story 17:35 – DJz sets a two-hour hard-out; hands show to Jules Verne 18:38 – Jules intro; arc theme: aggregation & targeted ops experience 37:17 – Free-to-play pulse check: early building levels, chat poll 38:22 – Gift chest “470”, early progression, exponential costs 39:20 – Hyperthermic Stabilizer explained; 25% G4 decay & mitigation 1:08:57 – Forbidden Tech tiering at Ops 51; epics to T6 L30 pre-61 1:10:05 – Why G5 design here is unusually generous + RNG avoidance 1:11:23 – At 51, refinery adds banner → double Locus mats/research/legacy FT 1:21:53 – Building 61 preview; natural 61–66 G6 hostile band & stats spike 1:36:00 – Bundles, “unobtainium chest” vibes, heroic = spender reward 1:44:05 – Stream crash → Microsoft forced update; show resumes/splits 1:46:54 – Final teaching topic cue (crits/epic hostiles), moving to wrap 1:52:31 – Vengeance updates: earlier BDO slots; PvP node via engagement 2:06:30 – Recon Locus economy: banners, skip research early, bank for Stasis Globe 2:10:06 – Planet Ingram chatter; “getting ready to wrap” 2:12:29 – Shout-outs & plug: STFC Briefings (Nigel + Jules) 2:14:19 – Cruise sweepstakes redraw announcement & final sign-off (“Meow for now”)

Eco stopped by to spill the beans on his arc, and Jules, Griffin and DJz break it down in this made for Twitch podcast adaptation, so apologies for some of the music and sound effects contained within. we don't USUALLY pod on tuesdays, but lots of great info contained, so i wanted to share it with everyone!

Spocks Club gurus Lightbull and Glare stop by to show off their latest enhancements and we discuss the value behind the new Battlepass, PLUS...... leeeeeeeeeeeeeks

00:00 – Opening & Welcome DJz greets the community, shares quick updates, gives shout-outs, and sets the agenda for the stream. 03:00 – Developer Decisions & Transparency Issues Discussion of the latest patch/update rollout, highlighting poor communication and community frustration. 10:00 – Game Mechanics Breakdown Analysis of new features, balance changes, and comparisons to past updates. Focus on the impact for free-to-play players. 20:00 – Resource Economy & Strategy Commentary on resource banks, officer sourcing, and adaptation strategies. Chat shares tips on minimizing losses. 30:00 – Event Cycles & Player Engagement Review of upcoming events, their fairness, and whether rewards justify effort. Some improvements, but repetition remains a concern. 40:00 – Q&A: Player Strategies Live viewer questions answered — covering officer pairings, ship upgrades, and clarifying community rumors. 55:00 – Developer–Community Relationship Reflection on past controversies (“Gailagate”-style disasters) and the importance of proactive communication. 1:10:00 – Looking Ahead Speculation on upcoming content and advice for preparing. Acknowledgement of Scopely’s potential, but critiques of execution. 1:25:00 – Closing Remarks Final thoughts, thanks to the community, encouragement to provide feedback, and a preview of future Talking Trek content.

DJz returns from Dallas from an amazingly nerdy automobile industry convention, but it's REMARKABLE how similar the consumer bases are.... let's compare some amazing statistics about consumers, and see if they relate to the STFC playerbase...

Lots of stuff we talked about tonight! Including some things that will never happen, other things that are happening and a few things that may or may not happen. super descriptive huh? the show title says it all, so let's dive right in.

Tonight we recap the GS-31 for the f2p who recently finished their 100 day journey on how it works and how to use the refinery, as well as what it pays, but the big revelation tonight comes in new Serene Squall research, loops, and refinery payouts.... Did we miss the biggest benefit of all for G6 players? IS this ship as influential as Monaveen was? or Revenant? JulesVern has the answers.

Tonight we return to the studio to break down Bek's prearc video and a check in with the lab on the latest bug report and Jules presents on the Vengeance loop to upgrade the games most exclusive new ship!

Tonight we return to the studio after a week off and boy was there some stuff to catch up on! We'll start with the Transogen loop and why it's different than flashpoint and why flashpoint should LARGELY be ignored in it's current state. We'll move onto the Ascendence events, current materials spending and a host of other widely controversial topics in the world of STFC this week.

This show is PACKED with info and is a must listen to for anyone taking flashpoint seriously! Let's dive in EVERYTHING from what we have to do, to what it pays, and everything in between!

Bubba Joe stops by to tell DJz to sit down (what else is new) and also finally admit to the world, that he actually loves hazards. And he's just in luck, cause Flashpoint will incorporate hazards for all in some form or capacity. Let's talk about what we know.

What a WONDERFUL fireside chat amongst friends and family when discussing the most favorite aspects of our favorite shows. this is a wonderful lovely show. I hope you guys enjoy this one!

In our first ever appearance in Tampa Florida, Talking Trek broadcasted live poolside as we discussed Khan's Champions, Khan's Challengers, Officer Badges, Hostile Kill Caps, and the Event Store.

Tonight's show is a hodgepodge of hanging out and chit chatting about the topics chat chose! Enjoy this silliness.

Tonight we talk math, and strategy on the Wave Defense Battlepass and how to formulate your Section 31 Shopping list. Also, we look at the Relativity 4 weeks post F2P launch and how players are using it, and how they can earn more loot!

Tonight we break down ALL the new items added to this month's event store and how we're pacing on loot to predict what you should be spending on! Plus we look at the Khan's Champions loop in detail with the USS Reliant. Just how many hostiles do you need to kill to earn the content hidden by Hijacked Insignias? One of the fastest loops in history actually.... all at T1.

Game Design's Mister Tiger stops by tonight to explain his full vision for the Augment expansion and what players are still to be looking for, and how the ship may help, but ISN'T required, and talks about the future of 'full grindable' features!