State of the Federation
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsA biweekly podcast for ALL your Star Trek: Attack wing needs!
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Episodes
TNG Episode 28.5--We're Alive!
October 31, 2020 17:09Are we back? WE MIGHT BE If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 28--Bug and Gorn Raider Card Pack Reviews
April 12, 2018 15:56Wave 3 card packs wooooooo If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 27--State of the Meta
March 19, 2018 08:01Since we've had the first major competitive event of the year, we take a look at the meta post-bannings! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 26--Ferengi Faction Pack
February 28, 2018 08:00Or the Independent Faction Pack 1. Whatever. We all know what's actually going on. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 24--Wave 2 Borg Card Pack Review
January 24, 2018 09:17As we know, the Borg are amazing--but just HOW amazing? Tune in to find out! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 23--Ferengi Wave 2 Card Pack Review
January 15, 2018 08:00We cover the new Ferengi Card Pack! (We were going to do the Borg one, but ran out of time--look for it next week!) Also, check out our nifty new video intro! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 22--Starter Review
January 03, 2018 08:00We go through the cards from the new starter (and the literally one card that matters from the Dom pack) that we haven't already discussed! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
2017 Star Trek Attack Wing Holiday Special
December 26, 2017 03:27State of the Federation, Warp Core Breach, and Battle Bridge team up for the Star Trek Attack Wing Holiday Special! Listen in as Robert and Joseph play a game for charity! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 21--Romulan Faction Pack Review
December 12, 2017 08:00Should you buy the Romulan faction pack? Have a listen and find out! (Spoiler: Yes. Yes you should.) If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 20--Even More Previews
December 04, 2017 08:00Sooooooooo maaaaaaaaaany preeeeeeevieeeeeews If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 19--Rom/Dom/Starter Pack Previews Part 3
November 27, 2017 08:00We continue the wave of previews! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 18--Rom/Dom Pack Previews Part 2
November 20, 2017 08:00Seven more cards have come our way, and we talk about them tonight! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 17--First Week Rom/Dom Pack Previews
November 13, 2017 08:00We cover the first week of previews of the Romulan and Dominion faction packs! (Also Resource Rumble, because apparently we never did that.) If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 16--Two Feds/Two Fighters vs. "The Build"
October 16, 2017 07:00(Audio-only version) Joseph flies his Nationals-winning fleet against Robert, who's piloting what we at SotF are calling... "the build." If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 15--Drones vs. Dreadnoughts
October 03, 2017 07:00Another audio version of a video fight--this one's Robert's drones vs. Joseph's dreadnoughts! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 14--New Rules
September 18, 2017 07:00In this recording of a Facebook Live broadcast, we break down the newly-updated rulebook! Warning: this one is LONG. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 13--Drone Swarm vs. Worlds Winner
September 04, 2017 07:00A QUICK DISCLAIMER: After this episode was created, it was brought to our attention that a WORF ruling from years ago prohibits putting Thorons under Triphasics. We believe that Disruptor Beams is an acceptable replacement, however, and are doing testing to further confirm. As such, we're posting this as-is due to our belief that drone swarms will have a significant impact in the new meta Hear Joseph's swarm of drones take on Robert piloting Jordan Kott's Worlds-winning build--and check out...
TNG Episode 12--Dreadnought, IKS Ves Batlh, Prototype 02
August 18, 2017 08:08Our first three-ship preview show in literally years! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 11--USS Grissom Preview
August 11, 2017 07:00The long wait is finally over--for the first time in what feels like forever, we've got a new ship to preview! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 10--Eda and Veronica
July 25, 2017 19:28We're joined today by two totally new players to talk about the challenges of learning Attack Wing! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 9--Origins Recap Part 2: Worlds
July 10, 2017 07:00We recap the second Origins event: the World Championship! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 8--Origins Recap Part 1: Nationals
June 26, 2017 07:00We recap the first of Origins' big events, and discuss what was played there! (Hint: we CALLED IT!) If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
All Kott Up: 2017 Star Trek Attack Wing World Championships
June 18, 2017 06:45I've been following this game for four years now--almost as long as it's been in existence. In that time, I've seen it go through a few ages and shifts: cloaked Klingons, Cloaked Mines, the Borg menace and nerf; the Regionals and first Worlds, and Peter repeating the year after--all the way to the present day. I don't know this, but I feel in my bones that another shift is coming on. I think that, in years to come, we'll look back at Origins 2017--specifically Friday and Saturday, Nationals...
2 Feds 2 Furious: 2017 Star Trek Attack Wing National Championships
June 17, 2017 22:34Wow, is it Nationals already? It feels like the year just flew by--but US Nats went down today, and I was there under the State of the Federation Banner to tell you the tale! General Observations Best Day Ever?: We were hoping for 18. WizKids set up for 22. 26 showed up to play--tied for the second-largest recorded attendance at a Regionals+ event ever! But quality matters... which is why seeing players such as Robert Chest, Jordan Kott, Jared Hoffman, Dustin Gross, and of course the Canadi...
TNG Episode 7--Worlds Preview
June 12, 2017 07:00We look ahead to Worlds, and give you a preview of what you can expect to see the most competitive players running there!@ If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 6--Our Favorite OPs!
May 29, 2017 07:00Wondering how to fill the time until the next round of OPs are released? Here are some recommendations for past OPs to go back and enjoy again! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 5--UK Nationals and Reverse Course
May 15, 2017 07:00What happened at UK Nationals, and what's the new hotness you should know about? Listen in and find out! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 4--Common Strategies, Part 2: Cloaked Mines, Lure, and Faked Messages
May 01, 2017 07:00Today's episode is all about three of the most powerful cards in the game: Cloaked Mines, Lure, and Faked Messages! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element.
TNG Episode 3--Common Strategies, Part 1
April 18, 2017 23:49In this episode, we talk all about movement quality and strategies--plus a few example builds! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Show Notes--TNG Episode 2
April 12, 2017 05:42Its Continuing Mission The stunning return of State of the Federation marches on. In episode 2, Joseph, Tucker, and Robert discuss the Drive OP. Each of them builds a fleet to bring you victory, providing massive firepower, ninja treachery, or "Just the facts, ma'am" as befits each of their approaches. Those stories and more! You're listening to State of the Federation. Our notes on the show after the jump. Timmy, Power Gamer Robert U.S.S. Reliant [20] - Jean-Luc Picard 6 (Captain...
TNG Episode 2--Drive OP
April 08, 2017 07:07We discuss all things Drive OP! Apologies for the audio quality--we're working on a solution! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Show Notes--TNG Episode 1
March 21, 2017 19:00Its Continuing Mission The stunning return of State of the Federation begins. In the inaugural episode of the Next Generation of the podcast devoted to all things Star Trek: Attack Wing strategy, hosts new and old introduced themselves; Tucker, Joseph, and Robert took turns listing their favorite Ship, Captain, Admiral, Elite Talent, Crew, Weapon, and Tech, and then discussed some applications for each. Those stories and impassioned remarks about the nature of the Designated Hitter inter...
TNG Episode 1--The Next Generation
March 20, 2017 07:00State of the Federation is BACK, and with a new lineup! This time, we'll be discussing our favorite cards and why we like them! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 53 - Blind Booster set 3 Bohnanza!
August 29, 2015 13:30Episode 53 - There are ten new Blind Booster ships coming up that are going to throw a wrench in your OP tournament plans! How do they stack up, and what different kinds of tactics might you have to employ to make the most out of them? Find out in our no fluff, super critical reviews! Special thanks to David Montgomery for all the Blind Booster preview info, you can find card spoilers and more over at his youtube channel: The Shipyard ! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3bzLxfBORMltlBTGPN6I ...
Episode 52 - I.R.W. Vrax, U.S.S. Thunderchild, Scout 608 counters, SotF changes
August 18, 2015 13:30Episode 52 - (re-up) There's some changes in store for SotF, but before that we have some final reviews of the Vrax and Thunderchild, followed by a strategy section on dealing with THE championship scout 608! While we here at SotF are going to be taking it a little easier, please check out these other wonderful STAW fans and podcasters! Warp Core Breach - David Montgomery and Nick Norris - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/warp-core-breach/id1021546639?mt=2 Battlestation - Tucker Cobey - ht...
Episode 51 - I.K.S. T'Ong, U.S.S. Bellerophon, Year of Hell OP July 2015
July 21, 2015 13:30Episode 51 - Back to business as usual! Next wave previews are starting, and we also take some time out to examine the Year of Hell scenario, what to do for it, and frankly - is it any fun? If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 50 - State of the Game! July 2015
July 14, 2015 13:30Episode 50 - State of the Game is our Biannual evaluation of the current health of the game along with the most recent changes and the positive or negative impacts we think they are having. Also we have the Venue Report, go check out any of these places if you can, you'll definitely find players there who are active in the online STAW community! https://goo.gl/Z0hGQJ If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 49 - Wave 16 Kreetcha, U.S.S. Pasteur, U.S.S. Dauntless, Lure
July 07, 2015 13:30Episode 49 - Today we break out the Wave 16 reviews! What's hot and what's not? there's a surprising amount of playable things in these packs, and also a suprprising amount of poor wordings unfortunately... What's going to make you smile and what's going to just give you a headache? Well if an extra half hour discussion on the single card "Lure" at the end of the broadcast doesnt send you packing, you have plenty to choose from! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not su...
Episode 48 - Ratosha, I.R.W. Terix, Q OP3, Q Grand Prize
June 30, 2015 13:30Episode 48 - Today we finish up our wave 15 reviews, and sneak in the last of the Q OP series stuff, including some strategy on how to win it of course! Lots of segments, but surprisingly not too many exceptionally interesting cards in this series. But that all changes next week when we break out the Wave 16 reviews! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 47 - U.S.S. Prometheus and I.K.S. Ning Tao
June 23, 2015 13:30Episode 47 - Welcome our new guest host, Joseph Van Der Jagt, the current player ranked #2 in the World! Hope we don't scare him off too quickly! Tonight we finally get back to ship reviews, going over both the Prometheus and the Ning Tao. New hotness or new disappointments? Only one way to find out! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 46 - World Championship Finals!
June 16, 2015 13:30Episode 46 - Not sure how well commentary on a game replay will come across audio only, but let's give it a shot! Also, we bid a sad farewell to David this episode as he moves on to other projects! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 45 - How did the World Championship go?
June 11, 2015 22:04Episode 45 - Today we take our last look at World's before the event itself! There are still some unanswered questions but we'll look at considerations for the scenario, in additional four of our favorite fleet picks for the current suggested rules format! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 44 - World's Scenarios and Fleets
May 26, 2015 13:30Episode 44 - Today we take our last look at World's before the event itself! There are still some unanswered questions but we'll look at considerations for the scenario, in additional four of our favorite fleet picks for the current suggested rules format! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 43 - I.S.S. Avenger and Wave 14
May 19, 2015 13:30Episode 43 - We finish up the wave 14 previews and reviews, including the extra info we didn't have for you guys last week! Asid from that though, we still don't have rulings for fighters, or scenario for Worlds yet so we're still holding on! Hopefully we get some answers soon, the Championship is approaching fast! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 42 - U.S.S. Hood, U.S.S. Pegasus, Kyana Prime
May 12, 2015 13:30Episode 42 - It's all about new ships today as we look at these new Excelsior, Oberth, and Krenim Weapon ships. This is the last legal wave for Worlds, so will any of them make the cut? Let's take a look! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 41 - The Nerf Era, Q-Continuum 1
May 05, 2015 13:30Episode 41 - In the last week we've had a major change to flip the Alpha Quadrant on it's head! Or have we? Tonight we'll take a look at the "Great Borg Nerfing of '15" and what, if any, of the other factions will emerge from the "end" of the Dark age of Borg. After that we'll take a look at Q-Continuum OP1... or at least David and Tucker will since my sound seems to have issues... If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 40 - Nationals Reviews and the Future of Attack Wing
April 28, 2015 13:30Episode 40 - We've got a special guest tonight, the U.S. National Champ Danial Dalotta! We'll talk about how he did and what he saw in the U.S. Championship, and then we'll also discuss some of the results of the Canadaian Championship with Joseph Van Der Jagt from the chat! After that we ask are champ a few questions, including what he thinks about the future of the game. And make sure you Register for Origins Game Fair in June if you want to see us all at the World Championships! If you ca...
Episode 39 - Competing on a Budget, Top 5 Crew
April 21, 2015 13:30Episode 39 - Sadly, Tucker is unable to join us tonight, but luckily, we still have ship reviewer David! Got any of those competitive friends looking to jump into the game, or jut trying to buff up your collection in time for Worlds? We'll give you the top picks for STAW official events right here! After that we'll talk about the best crewmen out there. If you see these guys (or ladies) just hanging out on a space station, don't hesitate to recruit them! If you cannot see the audio controls,...
Episode 38 - Sakharov, Peak Performance, Top Tech
April 07, 2015 13:30Episode 38 - we go into some deep strategy of this little Star Trek Wargame. Can you give us your... "Peak Performance"? We'll be taking a look at this OP scenario as well as its prize, our first shuttle, the Sakharov! Then finally, we'll take a look at our top 5 Tech upgrades. What's your pick for one of the most powerful upgrade slots in the game? If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
Episode 37 - Wave 13 I.S.S. Enterprise, Nationals Part 2, Talent Show!
March 31, 2015 13:30Episode 37 - Good evening citizens of the Terran Empire!Welcome to everybody's favorite government approved broadcast, State of the Empire! Today we will be looking at the most glorious flagship of our Imperial Starfleet, the ISS Enterprise. See how we have kept all other races underfoot and continued to spread our dominance throughout the Alpha Quadrant! Also, some thing about STAW Nationals and some kind of Top 5 Talent show or what not. Surely the gods have smiled upon us this day! If you...