Sfb Captains Log 24

Released in June 2002, this issue supports Star Fleet Battles, Federation & Empire, Star Fleet Battle Force, Star Fleet Warlord and Prime Directive and includes two stories. The HISTORY section includes "Flashpoint," by noted SFU author John Sickels, in which the Kzinti-Federation war starts, and "Jason and the Dilithium Fleece" by Jim Davies, featuring Federation and Orion Pirate ships. Articles on the Kzinti patriarchs and Cygnus complete the section. COMMUNICATIONS continues as a department, including service awards, 10 questions, after-action reports, humor, and Starline 2400 miniatures. VENUES include Star Fleet Warlord, Star Fleet Command, Galactic Conquest, Play by Email, and SFB Online. DATABASE remains the place for new SFB material, Battle Group 600, Shipyard Report, new playtest rules and cards for Star Fleet Battle Force, information about GURPS Prime Directive, Star Fleet awards and medals, and Brothers of the Anarchist. SCENARIOS include six new ones (SL205-SL210). TACTICS include Victory at FurryCon by Andy Richardson, an article on Worb tactics, and over five pages of Term Papers. The FEDERATION & EMPIRE section includes a rule on downgraded substitutions, official rules and rulings, a scenario, a Marine Assault update, tactical notes, and information about the new carriers. The NEW SHIPS for SFB section has 16 new ships including Anarchist, Middle Years Cygnans, Iridani Quest ships from the Omega Octant, upgraded Federation police ships, and advanced Kzinti escorts.