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Quick Start Guide

Get started with Utopia and build your first fleet in just a few minutes. This guide will walk you through accessing the fleet builder and creating a tournament-ready fleet.

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Access the Fleet Builder

Utopia runs entirely in your browser - no installation required.
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Open Utopia

Navigate to the live fleet builder:https://angrytribble.github.io/Star-Trek-Attack-Wing-Utopia/The application will load instantly with an empty fleet ready to build.
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Familiarize Yourself with the Interface

The fleet builder interface includes:
  • Ship List - Browse and search all available ships
  • Fleet Panel - Your current fleet composition
  • Points Counter - Real-time fleet point total
  • Filters - Filter by faction, set, and card type

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Build Your First Fleet

Let’s create a simple Federation fleet to learn the basics.
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Select Your Faction

Use the faction filter to narrow down ships to your chosen faction. For this example, select Federation.
You can build mixed-faction fleets, but some tournaments restrict this. Check your tournament rules first.
2

Add a Ship

  1. Browse the ship list or use the search bar
  2. Click on a ship card to view its details
  3. Click Add to Fleet to add the ship
The ship appears in your fleet panel with its base point cost.
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Assign a Captain

  1. Click on your ship in the fleet panel to expand its upgrade slots
  2. Find the Captain slot
  3. Click to browse available captains
  4. Select a captain to assign them to your ship
The fleet point total updates automatically.
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Add Upgrades

Continue filling upgrade slots based on your ship’s available slots:
  • Weapons - Additional attack options
  • Crew - Special abilities and effects
  • Tech - Technology upgrades
  • Talents - Captain-specific abilities (when using unique captains)
Each upgrade shows its point cost and any restrictions.
Some upgrades have restrictions (e.g., “Federation only” or “Borg Vessel only”). The builder will indicate if an upgrade is invalid for your ship.
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Monitor Your Points

Keep an eye on your fleet point total as you build. Standard game formats:
  • Standard Game: 50 points
  • Tournament: 120 points
  • Large Fleet: 180+ points
The point counter updates in real-time as you add or remove cards.

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Share Your Fleet

Once you’ve built your fleet, you can easily share it with others.
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Generate Share Link

Your fleet is automatically encoded in the browser URL. Simply copy the URL from your address bar.The URL contains your complete fleet configuration encoded in a compact format.
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Share with Others

Paste the URL anywhere:
  • Forum posts and strategy discussions
  • Discord or Slack channels
  • Email to friends
Anyone who opens the link will see your exact fleet composition.
3

Print Your Fleet

Use your browser’s print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) to generate a print-friendly version of your fleet.The print layout automatically formats your fleet for easy reference during gameplay.

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Example Fleet

Here’s a simple 50-point Federation fleet to get you started:

USS Enterprise - Starter Fleet (50 points)

Ship: U.S.S. Enterprise (28 pts)
  • Captain: Jean-Luc Picard (6 pts)
  • Crew: Geordi La Forge (5 pts)
  • Crew: Data (5 pts)
  • Tech: Enhanced Hull Plating (4 pts)
  • Talent: Battle Stations (2 pts)
Total: 50 points

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Tips for Fleet Building

Balance Your Build: Don’t spend all your points on one super-ship. Consider adding multiple ships for tactical flexibility.
Read Card Synergies: Look for upgrades that work well together. Some captains have abilities that synergize with specific crew or weapons.
Plan for Actions: Ensure your fleet has access to important actions like Evade, Target Lock, and Battle Stations.
Utopia enforces game rules automatically, but it’s always good to double-check your fleet against the current tournament rules and errata.

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Next Steps

  • Experiment with different factions and ship combinations
  • Explore faction-specific strategies and synergies
  • Join the community to share fleets and discuss tactics
  • Check out the Installation guide to run Utopia locally

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