Economic Points (EPs) are identical to EPV. All units are purchased using their economic cost, unless otherwise stated. Each race begins with a homeworld that produces 200 EPs per turn. Colonies produce between 10 and 100 EPs per turn (see the COLONIES section).

Warships within 4 hexes of a mobile base or larger base, an auxiliary unit on the "supply" mission (which is itself in supply), or in a colony hex of their race are considered in supply at all times. Warships operating outside of these areas are considered out of supply. Auxiliaries are not effected by this rule, except when they are using the supply mission to supply other units.

Units which have operated without supply for one or more turns will have degraded combat effectiveness based on the following chart, refer to Critical hits (D8.1) and Leaky shield (D3.6):

During this phase, EPs can be shipped to any point in the Supply Network (SN). Two conditions allow a planet to be a part of the supply network. A colony must have a commercial platform (CPL) or larger base in orbit, and when first entering the network, a standard freighter, armed freighter or Q-ship of sufficient capacity must be purchased at economic cost (a tug with cargo pods will also serve this function). These freighters are recorded for possible combat with raiding ships (see COMBAT). The freighter(s) may be assigned immediately after construction to a specific planet and bring that planet into the SN on the hex turn. Freighters reassigned (to a different planet), require 1 turn to transition. For example, a 100 EP colony would have to purchase 2xF-L to transport its 100 EPs every turn (50 per F-L). Freighters build on turn A can be added to the SN on turn A+1.

During this phase, maintenance cost must be paid for each unit. Stations (CPL & SAM) and Auxiliaries pay a reduced cost. The basic price in EPs is equal to the unit’s BPV times 5% for warships and bases (Mobile base or bigger), times 2% for all other space units. This cost is subject to increase every 5 turns during the random event phase. Ground units do not pay maintenance. Construction docks in space pay 2%, while construction docks on the ground pay zero. Note that this rule is based on BPV, not EPV, so units like fighters cost less to build, but more to maintain whereas units like scouts cost more to build but less to maintain.

Tholians need to pay additional EPs to keep web around their bases. Asteroid anchors cost 25 EPs each. Every web hex, even strength zero, costs 5 EPs to maintain per turn. Web strength points cost ¼ point. See the following chart (G10.83) for strength allowed at different weapon status levels (these values can be reduced):

Ships of an Expeditionary Fleet are able to use allied Supply Points to trace supply back to their own race. This path cannot be adjacent or through enemy held areas. An Expeditionary Fleet cannot contain more than 12 ships, 1 base and 1 FRD. All must be from one race. Each unit of an Expeditionary Fleet must be within six hexes of every other unit in the Expeditionary Fleet. No race may operate more than one Expeditionary Fleet. The owning race must pay 5 EPV per ship per turn. Ships that do not conform to these criteria are considered out of supply.

The fleet’s flagship has a command rating determined by multiplying the MSC command rating by 5, with the modifiers listed below (Klingon ships with no flag bridge use the # of flag boxes on the equivalent Federation hull):

*= Hydrans pay 1/3 for fighters. Only one SB/BB per fleet. Listed freighters are for naval auxiliaries only.

Fighters cost ½ each for squadron of 12 (Hydrans pay 1/3 for each fighter). Carriers can leave fighters as inactive cargo, or in a different strategic hex to avoid the command cost. For example, a Federation SCS pays 6 for 12xF-14, 6 for 12xF-18, and 3 for 6xA-20 for a total of 15. It has a command rating of 52, leaving 38 for escorts.

** PFs cost 1 each for 6 (flotilla), 2 each for the second flotilla, 3 each for the third, etc. If a leader is present on a true PFT, along with 5 other PFs (3 for Lyrans), the leader’s cost is zero. No more than one scout or leader PF per flotilla. Casual PFs are organized into flotillas for this purpose. For example: a Klingon D6P pays 5 for [4xG-1, G-1L, G-1S].

No more than one SFG, Mauler, or Drone Bombardment unit may be present. Minesweepers can only be used to assault a planet or base, unless intercepted in open space (if so they cannot lay mines). One Monitor can defend a planet (if intercepted in open space, they use disrupted fire control). Only one combat tug per fleet (CVT, BT, PFT, DBT, etc.). Note: Scouts are NOT limited by this rule, however, each scout in addition to the first is +2, +4, +6, etc.

Andromedans have special command limit rules. Their task forces may include 2 motherships (dis dev equipped units) with 10 hangar bays with a max of one size class 2 vessel.

For small moons: class M roll d2, gas giants roll d10.

Once this has occurred, the planet is ready for colonization. Survey ships or exploration freighters on a ‘Colonize’ mission (see Orders) create a colony. Colonists are assumed to settle on the surface and grow to the planet’s capacity. Bases cannot be constructed on the planet until colonists arrive (ie. the ‘Colonize’ mission is completed). Pre-built bases transported by tug can be landed on an uncolonized world, and will function normally. Pre-built GSAs, or the EPs to build GSAs, must be brought to the planet to begin the EP collection process. Exploration freighters can carry EPs and perform the ‘Colonize’ mission. Hydrans are assumed to colonize gas giants. All other races colonize class M planets. The above EPV is for the whole system.

Ground based defenses can be constructed after a GMS exists. Small ground agro stations (GSA) are required to produce EPs (10 per GSA). Bases marked * are restricted in number to one for every GSA.

Space bases are upgraded in order of the numbers, but a mobile base may be placed by tug in any system. No more than one upgrade per turn. A tug is required for any upgrade to mobile base or higher (except in the HW hex). The tug must be in the hex from the Procurement phase until the Production phase. Bases may construct their own modules. See Production for base production rates.

For Class M worlds:

All ground bases must be evenly distributed across all hexsides. Only half of these bases can be armed with phaser-4s. Large ground bases count against this limit. Class M planets may only have one orbital base, or two large ground bases on opposite sides of the world, and 5 defsats. Gas Giants (of 5 hexes in diameter or smaller) may have two orbital bases or three large ground bases (equally spaced) and 10 defsats. Small moons may only have two small or medium combat bases, on opposite sides of the moon. Asteroids may have one small GCB. A Ground Combat Base is defined as one having heavy weapons or drone racks, ph-(1,2,4), fighter bays or PF mechlinks.

Minefields are limited as per the following chart. Only minelaying freighters may lay minefields, which cost 50 EPs. Each minefield may purchase a maximum of 15 EPs of additional mines (at their EPV).

In this phase, units ordered in the Procurement phase become fully active and ready to use. When ships are constructed, the hull plus refits and all expendables must be paid for at normal economic cost (EPV). If these items (mines, drones, MRS, UIM, etc.) are not purchased initially, they cannot be replenished at reduced cost, but must pay the standard economic cost (see Resupply). One MRS shuttle may be produced at each Starbase, except the Homeworld may produce 2 per turn. BATS can build 12 fighters per turn. Starbases can build 6 PFs, 24 fighters or 1 FF per turn. Landing space must be provided (carrier/PFT or ground base).

Shipyard Construction Docks are required for Starship construction. Each Dock can produce one ship per turn (except BBs which take d6 turns). These docks can be constructed at any world with a tug present (the homeworld doesn’t require a tug), but may not be transported between worlds. Docks can construct their own modules, but half must be either hospital or VIP. Docks may be constructed on the surface, but can never take off. Ground-based docks can build ships capable of take off (Annex #7B), or the tractor rotation system of moving ships to orbit can be used (P2.44). Space docks can use Hidden Deployment (D20.0) in the atmosphere, but will crash land if their impulse engines are destroyed and no unit can use tractor rotation to lower them to the surface.

Units that are the first of a hull design (e.g. DN, DW) cost 125% of the base BPV, and are modified by both the improvement occurrence table and the improvement table (CDH pg. 84). Further ships are purchased at standard EPV, and are not modified.

Ships can be constructed with poor crews and cost 80% of base BPV. Outstanding crews can only be purchased with the Legendary Professor (see Legendary Officers) and cost 150% of base BPV. A maximum of 10% (round down) of any given hull type can be outstanding at any one time. Without the Professor, ships can either assume average crews or roll on the following chart for ALL units. Units can then improve by tracking experience (using U7.9, J6.3, and K8.3). They must continue to track experience when they receive average replacement crew.

Modifiers: Outstanding ship’s fighters & PFs: +1 (G21.142). A poor ship’s fighters & PFs: -1 (G21.242). This is done at the time of construction (and resupply for fighters & PFs).

A Legendary Professor allows one size class 2 or 3 vessel can be so equipped for a cost of 200% EPV; No officer roll, or crew experience.

After the Production phase, Docks may convert existing ships to other designs. If converted to a limited design (see Limited Variants), this counts as building that limited variant on the next turn (i.e. two more non-limited types would have to be built before the next limited one). Ship conversions cost the difference in EPV +5 EPs. Each Dock can perform one such conversion per turn. For example: CPL to SAM conversion. The CPL's EPV is 50 including civilian cargo pods. The SAM's EPV is 38 without pods. Any pods will do, but the cheapest conversion possible retains the civilian cargo pods (14 EPV each). This costs [38+(2x14)-50]=16 EPV.

Damaged units are repaired under U7.6. This allows CDR (D9.7), and Repair Systems (G17.0). EDR may be used, but all repairs are temporary and last for one scenario only (the damage to the Dam Con track is temporary as well). Repair points cost 1/10 EP, which is assessed at the time the repairs are made. Deficit spending is allowed for this use only, and may be up to 10% of the supply network.

D15.0 (Ground Combat), D16.0 (Advanced Marine Boarding Party Combat), D17.0 (Tac Intel), D20.0 (Hidden Deployment), D20.3 (Long-term Cloaking), D21.0 (Catastrophic Damage), D22.0 (Energy Balance due to Damage), G12.0 (Ship Separation), & J7.0 (Dogfighting).

C9.0 (Positron Flywheel), D6.4 (Non-violent Combat), & D18.0 (Surprise).

Every 5^th turn, the GM draws a random event card for each player. This cannot be three bad (black) or three good (red) in a row.

Federation: Either PFs or fighters with phaser-Gs can be constructed, not both. One of every three fighter squadrons may have these advanced fighters (planetary & carrier based). Every 5^th MRS built may be a SWAC, which may only be deployed aboard a carrier or base. Plasma variants are only allowed if plasma technology is provided by another race.

Klingon: Stasis ships are ‘limited variants.’

Romulan: Every 5^th MRS built may be a Cloaked Decoy. Eagle hulls may be equipped with a ‘hidden’ cloak. Such vessels are ‘limited variants,’ cost 33% more, and cannot be excellently crewed or have a super-intelligent battle computer. May export mauler technology to any race. Only units with internal docking capability can change modules (i.e. Starbases, FRDs, shipyards). This is a simple action, which can be performed during any phase of the turn.

Kzinti: MRN PFs are limited to 2 per flotilla and cannot be casuals. Only one full flotilla of MRNs can exist. Ground combat bonus: can purchase 10 marines for the cost of 8.

Gorn: Ground combat bonus: can buy 10 BPs for the cost of 8. May purchase foreign fighters for conversion to plasma tech.

Tholian: Web caster limits apply. Neo-Tholian ships are limited variants, and only one webcaster per turn may be constructed. Web requires maintenance. Photon variants are only available if supplied by the Federation. Every 5^th MRS built may be a web anchor.

Orion: Cartel technology will be determined by geography and the Orion players choice. The "70% home, 20% neighbor, 10% any" rule applies. No Orion may have phaser-IV technology.

Hydran: Stinger-Hs are limited as per the SSDs. Howler PFs are limited to 2 per flotilla, and cannot be casuals. Only one full flotilla of Howlers can exist. Must purchase 10 BPs for the cost of 12.

Andro: Each 1Z takes a full turn's move. When units with disdevs enter XXXX from the galactic disk, you roll 1d6 to see how far you move up in terms of Z (each ship). Also, when reaching XXXX +0Z from the top, roll 1d6 for direction and 1d6 for distance to see where you end up. The RTN enables units with disdevs to move this entire distance in one turn, and once expanded into the galactic disk, to move to the any node thereof. Each 1Z requires 1 sat base, while satbases within 5 hexes in the disk enable RTN transit.

Lyran: Only leader variants may purchase UIM. May purchase foreign fighters for conversion to Lyran tech (phasers & disruptors).

WYN: Ships that have at least one box of shield in every direction and that are capable of disengaging by acceleration can transit the zone without the crew perishing. Slow freighters, sublight ships & crippled ships cannot transit the zone except under robot control. Ships traveling speed 16+ emerge from the zone on the next turn (campaign round), speeds 5-15 emerge on second subsequent turn, and those failing to exceed 4 fail to emerge. Certain designs have a unique, weapon-intensive design, and cannot leave the cluster due to their high-maintenance quality (N2).

ISC: The PPD limit is in effect.