Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

MUST Know Tips and Tricks for Alliance Tournaments AND Ahead of the Curve!

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we dive DEEPLY into Ahead of the Curve and the surrounding events and how easy and sustainable it is. Is the community's frustration simply su...

December Finishes Strong and Griffin Reviews 2024

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While the Christmas Event Store didn't deliver quite up to expectations this year, the new daily/weekly structure along with the Boldly Go Series has ...

DJz and Crew Are Scattered, and Focused, and Everywhere in Between

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight's show bounced from topic to topic like a few friends sitting at a bar discussing all the things. The highs, the lows, the math and science, a...

Mister Tiger & Hammy Reveal EVERYTHING Behind Q's Continuum Pt 2

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight Hammy spills the beans on events, both good and bad, a review of the new daily and weekly minis, and the month long meta! PLUS Mister Tiger br...

DJz and Bubba Talks Trek: Prodigy Season 2 with Special Guest Shawna Benson

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILERS FOR SEASON 2 OF PRODIGY ON Netflix: Tonight Bubba and DJz discuss Dal's character progression and the special cameo's we've seen from our fav...

6YA Officer Selection Tips and Tricks // Wrap Up On Q's Continuum Pt 1

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we break down the anniversary token and what officers are meant for certain players! Does or should play style impact your officer selection? ...

Eco Discusses His Month So Far and Tarpy Breaks Down AT Changes

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's dive into the Q Continuum's first month with it's live ops arc runner, Eco and find out bout some of the winning and losing events of the month ...

The Battlepass Choice Tax EXPLAINED! PLUS The Q PVP Officers Examined for Worth

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This show is full of math and charts and spreadsheets as we dive from one nerdy subject to the next, first examining the battlepass rewards payouts th...

Hammy, Tiger, and Tarpy Embarrass DJz.... No Biggie...

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get some insight into the design of the Independent Archives and Chaos Tech, and the presumed "premium" on the battlepass rewards. And then everyth...

Talking Trek Celebrates the Return of Bubba Joe

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bubba is back! But Why? And what is he doing? And what has he been up? And wait, what? theres a new star trek show in development? LET'S DISH

JulesVern's Ultimate Guide to Entering G6

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jules put together an amazing guide for you to see if you are ready, and what to look out for as you graduate G5 and head into the unknown!

Symbiosis Wrap Up with Event Store Loot, Officer Analytics, Christmas Angel Fund, Studio B and ALL THE THINGS

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Including Alliance Tournaments and PVP Arenas discussion in a marathon 4 hour show that covered EVERYTHING from October 2024 in one action packed show...

Symbiosis Officer Vael And Her Worth // Jules Teaches UPGRADES on the NX-01

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New content and old alike, there's never nothing to talk about. The NX-01 loop is changing for some players and Jules will teach you how to keep up. P...

Hammy Talks Arenas and Talking Trek Gives Back KICKS OFF!

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight Hammy bore the brunt of the frustration regarding Arenas and brings other updates, PLUS our special guests officially kick off our new fundrai...

Arena Strategy, Crewing, Ships and Scoring: What you NEED to Know to Win!

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is it! The countdown is over, the data is in, and the analytics have been performed. What is the strategy to winning in Arenas? Here we go! 

APAC and Developer Playtests: What Did We Learn?

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UltimatDJz got to observe one playtest on APAC today and play one others on a testing environment. What did we learn about the games newest sandbox fe...

Symbiosis Pt 2 Leaks and DJz Got Answers from Game Design!

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From all the questions posed during yesterday's show, we have answers to everything, and some of them may leave you scratching your head. 

DJz Wraps Up Symbiosis Pt 1 and Breaks down Symbiosis Part 2

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the new ship, to instanced PVP to the new Syndicate Expansion, we go into details on all of it! 

Alliance Tournaments Rehash: Compromise Abounds // What to Look for In AT 2.0

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we spent nearly the entire show deep diving in the new Alliance Tournaments modifications and what tasks players can look for, how to use rero...

Rare Toli and Fleet Commander Lorca Analytics

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deep diving into the rare officer Toli and Fleet Commander Lorca.... which is the better "officer" to spend on? 

Symbiosis Part 1 Introduction by Obsidian Hamster

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hammy stops by to talk about the trials and tribulations of the last 72 hours and talk about what we may look forward to throughout the remainder of t...

Arcfall September 2024: Symbiosis Part 1

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here we will go over what we know, what testing will need to occur, and what DANGEROUS item we found in the patch notes. 

Final Ratings, Grabthar's Hammer, and the Cruise Giveaway!

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we discuss community highs and lows, and what actually went wrong this month with regards to overall sentiment. Plus we look at Scopely's end ...

Galaxy Invasion Pros and Cons: AT's Ruined it ALL

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was the month a complete miss? Or is perception reality when it comes to the MASSIVE failure that was Alliance Tournaments? Let's break down each aspe...

Talking Trek Announces Nashville Convention with Guest Ryan T Husk!

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Trek is going back to Nashville! Wanna join us? 

Alliance Tournaments Post Mortem AND Exclusive Upcoming Event Info!

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Community feedback was allllll about the failed Alliance Tournament feature and what coulda and shoulda been. BUT, there was some good thought process...

Twitch Replay: Alliance Tournaments Walk Through

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This is a Twitch Replay. It features sound alerts, visual elements not available in audio form, and commentary that may make less sense witho...

Galaxy Invasion Analytics, Math, Strategies, Hints, and Rewards, ALL EXPLAINED

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dive deep into the new arc tonight touching on the strategies across the board, the hints, the treasures, and more as we continue to explore the Ga...

Obsidian Hamster Talks Galaxy Quest and the Issues Surrounding M69

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hammy comes by to talk about the issues AND wins that the Galaxy Invasion has brought. PLUS towards the end, the quickest ever quick and dirty on the ...

UltimatDJz & Bek Break Down the Galaxy Quest Galaxy Invasion!

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this the arc that everyone wants it to be? Whether you like the crossover theme or not, there is still the impacts to STFC and what the content wil...

Talking Trek Invades Scopely LiveOps

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's show takes an insiders peek into the scopely live ops team with special live appearances from Eco, Logan, Scoobs, Hammy and Bek as we talk abo...

Community Roundtable Response to Galaxy Quest Crossover

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DJz and Griffin go LIVE poolside from Culver City CA to discuss Scopely's bombshell announcement today and break down the reaction. Is it the property...

Griffin Interviews Hammy on the MU Part 2

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DJz is out of the studio, so Griffin steps in and hangs out with Hammy for an hour of your community questions given to Hammy and answered from Live O...

Day 1: Everything You Need to Know About July's Arc

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a complete day 1 breakdown of everything we see so far and it may just be Scopely's most well crafted arc design EVER. Why would i make such a...

DJz Griffin and Bek Talk Distric 56 and What It Means for the MU

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's check out the new building, what information we know, and what it's gonna do for our play inside the MU. 

Eco Explains the Upcoming STFC Summer Games!

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our beloved former Community Manager Eco stops by to explain his very first event series, the upcoming STFC Summer Games. Is there strategy? Is there ...

Final Takes on the MU and the June Arc: Did Tiger Deliver?

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the State of the Game interview as the arc closes and see how Tiger did on his delivery. How did the Arcrunner do in cooperation with Tiger...

Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back - Brackets, Events, Field Training and the MU

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You sort the groups! Two of them are good, and two of them aren't. Let's discuss and see what you guys can come up with! 

Quantum Definitions, and MU Event Tips and Tricks with Research

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we focus in on some math, efficiencies, and currency counters as we look for efficient ways to play in the current MU events this week. 

Mister Tiger Discusses the Mirror Universe and Apex Barrier

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Game Design's Mister Tiger stopped by to talk about his latest creation and the thoughts and insights into building it, and what players should be loo...

Mirror Mirror Arc Introduction with DJz, Bek, and the New Apex Barrier Math

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a must listen when learning about the new Apex Barrier defensive mechanism and what we know so far of the new Mirror Mirror arc starti...

Final Ratings on the Gorn Invasion

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DJz breaks down some math on heroic sms's (despite their frequency this month) and reveals a 3 year old problem has been fixed. PLUS final ratings, an...

New Comp Currency, Event Store Loot, Pelia, Sam Kirk, and MIAMI! All the things...

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight was one of those late shows that ends up being kinda laid back, lots of great conversation, a wide variety of topics, and just a great listen....

SNW James T Kirk DEEP Math and Review: Does He Have Value Today?

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is DJz Dead Wrong about the Eviscerator?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The community at large, including the other CC's have all told DJz he's crazy to be happy with this ship. So tonight, we remove the sentiment, the emo...

The Gorn Eviscerator as Explained by Obsidian Hamster

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Hammy stopped by to give us the insight and early reactions from Game Design regarding the launch of the new Gorn Eviscerator. Examination of th...

Wrapping Up Aprils Arc with Pros and Cons

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight was a general hodgepodge of what happened in the month of April, along with some spirited debate on whether PvP belongs in the game. Plus some...

What is Isolytic Damage, and How Do You Get It?

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we step back to one of our most basic principals on the show.... teaching! Tonight's course, Isolytic 101. Given the number of events that hav...

Max Isolytic Targets, PVP, and the War Room Analytics

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight's show was a little off the rails as you woudl expect on a late night show, but hey. why not right? we'll get into what targets will help you ...

Arc Preview with BekLikesPlants and Arcrunner Logan

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lets break down this months arc preview with some released, ANNNNNND some not so released information... What's coming? this show has answers! 

Talking Trek Introduces Obsidian Hamster and the Return of the State of the Game!

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet our newest Community Manager, Obsidian "Hammy" Hamster, a fun loving guy with an aptitude for dealing with people... and he's the newest champion...

Ideas with Alex: STFC Reimagined

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rev, DJz, and Alex sit down to talk about STFC, state of the game, and a possible parallel future in which STFC is created differently from the ground...

Why Xindi Armadas Are the Games Biggest Fail Since Assaults

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Consolidation loop consolidates nothing and yet provides another Expansion Cube style loop with subpar payouts, ridiculously slow sourcing, and ho...

Temporal Artifact Loop Analytics PLUS Rev and DJz Play Smash or Pass

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

THE RevDeuce joins the stage for the first time months to talk TEMPORAL on the new artifacts discussing which ones are great, which ones aren't and wh...

The Temporal Loop as Taught by Jules Vern and Blue Mandalorian

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

let's go deep dive on the new loop and why it is the way it is, and what improvements need to be made. is this as bad as some people think it is? 

DJz Breaks Down the Arc Preview With Bek and Jules: Enterprise Arc 3 The Finale

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Temporal Artifacts are coming and we're ready to break down the new artifacts, bonuses, tierup models, and how the new loop will work. All of your...

DJz Returns to Land and Updates on The Cruise 2025, Scopely Admin Meetings, and Hints for March

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Commanders! So happy to see you! LET'S GET RIGHT INTO IT!  Visit us online at www.UltimatDJzPlayz.com for more info

Valentine's Week Loves and Losses: Bubba Joe Says Goodbye

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Highs and lows permutate the show today as we go from what Scopely has done right, to what they've done devastatingly wrong, costing the community yet...

Enterprise Pt 2: Analytics, Early Strategy, Data Deep Dive with Djz, Blue, Matters, and Julesvern

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the title need any explanation? The nerdiest nerds in the game get together to go through data, charts, math, and strategies for what we need to ...

UIltimatDJz & Bek Likes Plants REVEAL Enterprise Pt 2 and the NX-01

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DJz takes an IN DEPTH LOOK at Bek's video, and provides insight, analytics and commentary with co-host Bubba Joe in a rare and unprecedented EARLY LOO...

January Enterprise Pt 1 Ratings and Reviews

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DJz returns to the stage in time to provide hints for the upcoming arc and pass judgement on January. Was this arc the end all be all? Players SURPRIS...

Trip Tucker Sourcing Brings Controversy, But Should It?

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bubba and DJz get into it about sourcing this month as an entire package, but before everything comes to blows, we find a point to agree on, and move ...

Xindi Hostiles and a Chest Redeem: It’s Been a Long Road

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we discuss the new Xindi hostiles and examine the loop IN DETAIL including crew, loot, bonus levels, and what adjustments may be necessary for...

Talking In Carz with DJz: Enterprise Arc Launch

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

January's Arcfall reveals a new IP, new hostiles, a new faction expansion and new loop. What do we make of everything? Let's break it down. 

Hirogen Hunt Recap, Mining Buffs and the State of PVP

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2024! Let's dive in with a bunch of stuff to rehash before the beginning of the January arc! 

2023 In Review: Hits and Misses of the Year

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we look back on the entire year, features, bugs, hits, misses, quality of life upgrades and highlight some of the standouts. What mattered to ...

First G6 Analytics Experience and Wave Defense Strategies!

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What started as a teaser to Bubba turned into a 1 hour discussion on the entry level issues facing G6 players and informing G5 players of what they ha...

Heroic Milestone Mania: What’s the Solution? What Did Scopely DO!?!?

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight ENDED up being a singular topic with a WIDE variety of variables to examine, from all ops levels from 30-60 in how we look at officer sourcing...

Wave Defense Early Lessons and Strategies

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With what feels like the best game play mechanic to enter STFC in YEARS, this provides some actual real opportunity for strategy, growth, and rewards....

Talking in Carz with DJz: Make It So Pt 2 Arc Launch

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's break into early reaction of the games features from the patch notes, and what the officers look like and the REAL questions on Wave Defense. 

Talking Trek Gives Back: Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The community has raised over $40k dollars for kids this year at a children's hospital. Wanna see how your donation will make an impact? Let's take a ...

Final Ratings Issued Despite Continued Mechanical Failures

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Final ratings were issued tonight and surprisingly, the influencers varied widely from the borg cube to the officer sourcing to the event design. How ...

Happy Thanksgiving From Talking Trek: Events and Black Friday Deals

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We'll break down the Neelix banquet events and talk about some upcoming Black Friday Sales and deals that you may be interested in looking at as well ...

Continued Economy Problems Plague Officer Sourcing PLUS Analysis On This Months Ent E Officer Set

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes i'm still alive, and wanted to do a short show. but i apparently missed hanging out with ya'll and did one of the longest shows of the year. Silly...

The Science Behind Officer Sourcing Events

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend brought ire and frustration as players were taken by surprise by a point change in a 3 year old event mechanic. Why was the change made? ...

Make It..... Possible to Play The Game? Maybe?

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We break down the arc launch yesterday and all the chaos that happened including what's being done. AND finally get around to touching on new features...

Make It So: November Arcfall with Emperor Eco

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arc is revealedand the Borg cube is discussed re sourcing, capabilities, it's function as well as the officers and a brief touch on G6. 

BREAKING NEWS: FIRST CONTACT BORG CUBE IS COMING

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight's Simulcast on Twitch is being published for your listening experience! Lots of info on the borg cube and how it works, and your questions ans...

How Do Clocks Work? Plus Hints towards November

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have a headache. Use your worldphone. All event times provided UTC. geeeeesh lol PLUS hints towards NOVEMBER, and the community reaction!  Visit us...

November Sneak Peek PLUS Blues & Jules Directive Sourcing Guide

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we break down to the nitty gritty of how directives are sourced and how to maximize your returns on credits for chests and getting even more d...

Final Ratings on a Polarizing Month: Lower Decks Pt 2 Pt 2

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There were a few things to like this month, and we began with some of the positive changes to the Borg megacube event that's currently running now! Th...

Lower Decks Pt 2 Pt 2: The Monetization Arc

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let the title fool you, there's a lot more TO this arc to discuss, but it seems everytime we try to focus in on a subject, we come right back to...

Is Bubba Joe FINALLY Wrong? Mechanics that Do and Don’t Deserve Expansion

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Bubba Joe was in rare form as he and DJz debated what mechanics in the game are entitlements, which are supposed to be expanded, and what mechan...

Surprise Events get a Surprise Reaction; Gold Rush... Borked or Beautiful?

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight DJz takes a WILD stance in favor of the Gold Rush event.... but is it so wild? Is it so brash? Let's hear whatever logic he can muster in his ...

Isogen Refinery Changes And the Ferengi Whip

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breakdowns into both of these features as they relate to time spent mining, payouts, long term benefits and whether or not these features are merely c...

Where Do We Even Begin? Lower Decks Pt 2 Pt 2 = Chaos

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're 5 days into a new arc, but it feels like an entire month when you start to sit and think about everything that has either not gone right, or has...

Talking In Carz with DJz & Eco: Arc Launch Lower Decks Pt 2 Pt 2

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eco has a candid conversation with DJz this morning about what is good and what is bad in the patch notes regarding the start of the October Arc. Is i...

The Bubba Joe Show // 10-1-23

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DJz was off, so Bubba took the reigns. What resulted was what some are calling one of the most honest and raw shows of the year! Enjoy the listen!

Final Ratings on LD PT 2 PT 1: PVP, Sourcing, & All the Things

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode hopefully closes the book on what appeared to be a dreadful arc, with a few shiny spots. But sadly, when you really look at it, this can ...

Does Monetization Affect Sentiment?

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month felt strange... DJz and Bubba talk about the OBJECTIVE facts of the month vs how it felt to some players. Was there as much focus around th...

Scopely Doubles Down on Worst Game Design Feature Ever Released

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WARNING: This is a highly volatile and emotional episode that contains some moments of intense passion, raw language, and some sibling fighting... Lis...

Bek Visits for an LA Debrief PLUS Bubba and Ripper Discuss the State of PVP

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Was Freeman the problem? Or the straw that broke the camel's back? PLUS Digital Marketing Director Bek stops by to talk about the organization of the ...

Live from LA It’s Wednesday Night!

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join DJz, Tr8r, and Ripper as we invade Scopely HQ and sit down with Emperor Eco AS WELL as FOUR of the team members at live ops! Let's revisit some o...

Lower Decks Pt 2 Pt 1: Talking in Carz with DJz and Eco

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get it on! A new arc. New officers with a potent new ability. Is this too much too fast? What about strike team? How can we get our hands on the...

Bubba Calls 911; PLUS Final VOY Pt 4 Ratings

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The title of the show should raise a few eyebrows right? Not much else to say... I'll let the episode do the talking.  Find more on our website at ww...

A Message To You About Hull Breach.... and Trains...

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today was chock full of subtle hints as we prepare and educate on VERY SPECIFIC, DEEP mechanical processes about hull breach, artifact procs, armada s...

Spocks.Club launches SYNC! Plus HB In Armadas is Explained

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight Talking Trek hosts Spocks Club Creator JuneBree as he celebrates a major milestone in player convenience and planning as Spocks.Club launches ...

VOY Event Store Sets a NEW RECORD!

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PLUS Realta Racing... solid idea? needs tweaks? Probably right on both counts, but some others weren't amused. Plus.... a musical tour during the seco...

FC Adm Janeway Pitfalls, and Epic 7of9 Use Cases

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight's show will drop some potentially interesting information regarding a new punch up crew for solo armadas, that surprises DJz as much as it doe...

Is 7 of 9 Worth 45 Million Points? A Lesson in Scopely Economics

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight featured players on both sides of the aisle discussing the heroic SMS for 7 of 9 that offers players a COMPLETE and FULL epic unlock, but for ...