Talking Trek: Star Trek Fleet Command

UltimatDJz

Talking all about Star Trek Fleet Command in a kinda funny, kinda sad kinda way. Get tips and tricks, inside info, and win prizes! All right here with your host, UltimatDJz.

  1. 4d ago

    Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart | The Christmas Angel Fund & Star Trek's Legacy

    🖖 Tonight, the Talking Trek family comes together for an emotional celebration of Sir Patrick Stewart, Walter Koenig, and the extraordinary legacy of Star Trek. DJz and Griffin reflect on the lives, performances, and humanity of two beloved icons while inviting our community to honor their legacy through compassion and giving. From Jean-Luc Picard and Star Trek: The Next Generation to personal stories, treasured memories, and the enduring lessons of the franchise, this is a conversation about why Star Trek means so much to so many of us. ❤️ We're also officially launching our FOURTH ANNUAL Christmas Angel Fund benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Special guests Leigh Ellen and Gamer Graydon join us to share how YOU have transformed the lives of children through toys, gaming carts, 3D printing, music therapy, and so much more. This year's goal is $100,000, and together, we're determined to bring joy, comfort, and unforgettable experiences to children and families who need them most. Come celebrate the legacy of Star Trek by helping us build a better future, one child and one smile at a time. 🎄 Support the Christmas Angel Fund through the official campaign link shared during the livestream! #StarTrek #PatrickStewart #TalkingTrek #ChristmasAngelFund #StarTrekFleetCommand   07:24 - Welcome & Remembering Sir Patrick Stewart 10:48 - Why Tonight's Christmas Angel Fund Kickoff Matters 17:04 - Welcoming Leigh Ellen & Gamer Graydon 19:15 - What Is the Christmas Angel Fund? 22:07 - Meet Gamer Graydon & the Power of Gaming 24:06 - Where Your Donations Go Throughout the Year 27:07 - Gaming Carts, Consoles & Comfort for Patients 31:32 - Mario Kart Monday & the Healing Power of Play 34:27 - The Inner Light: Picard's Message About Life 37:12 - A Personal Story About Child Life & Therapy Dogs 41:13 - The Games Bringing Joy to Hospital Patients 44:38 - How Fortnite Connects Patients & Doctors 47:59 - 3D Printing: From Gaming to Medical Innovation 52:43 - Music Therapy & the Mobile Recording Studio 56:00 - Giant Chess, Special Guests & Hospital Memories 1:04:48 - Our Biggest Christmas Angel Fund Goal: $100,000! 1:12:25 - How to Donate & Support the Hospital 1:19:19 - A Special Reward for the Top Donor 1:26:20 - Remembering Patrick Stewart With the Community 1:38:00 - The Legacy of The Next Generation 1:47:06 - Patrick Stewart's Personal Influence on Picard 1:59:03 - Community Stories & Memories of Star Trek 2:08:07 - Remembering Walter Koenig & the Cruise 2:15:11 - Picard, Q & the Lessons of Humanity 2:27:17 - Behind the Scenes of Star Trek: Picard 2:34:01 - The Star Trek Community Comes Together 2:39:29 - Final Fundraising Challenges & Closing Thoughts

  2. Oct 23

    STFC Alliance Tournaments RETURN! Multiphasic Math, Halloween Rewards & Scopely's Blog

    Alliance Tournaments are BACK in Star Trek Fleet Command! But are Scopely's latest changes actually good for players? Tonight on Talking Trek, UltimatDJz and the crew unpack the newest STFC blog, investigate Multiphasic Exchange value, examine the upcoming Rally tournament format, and explore the 2026 Halloween event rewards! First, Griffin returns with an incredible look at his AI-powered 4K restoration project for Star Trek: Voyager. That conversation leads into a passionate discussion about AI-generated graphics, content creators, Scopely's creator program, and the ongoing frustrations surrounding game performance, including Territory Capture lag. Then Jules Verne joins us for a serious Multiphasic Exchange investigation! We're breaking down historical pack values, updated rebate percentages, G7 bundles, Syndicate XP, ship materials, and whether the latest changes actually deliver better value. If you're spending money in STFC, this is a discussion worth hearing before your next purchase. PLUS: Alliance Tournaments return October 23! We examine the new Rally format, tournament frequency, promotion and relegation, task changes, choice token strategies, and the economic realities behind tournament rewards. Finally, we explore the Halloween Trick-or-Treat reward paths and debate which prizes deserve your attention. What do YOU think? Are Alliance Tournaments moving in the right direction? Have Multiphasic changes improved your buying power? And which Halloween reward path are you choosing? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 🖖 Join the Talking Trek Community: Website: https://www.talkingtrekstfc.com UltimatDJz: https://www.ultimatdjz.com Find us on Twitch, YouTube, and your favorite podcast platform for more Star Trek Fleet Command news, analysis, strategies, community discussions, and occasional spectacular nonsense. #StarTrekFleetCommand #STFC #TalkingTrek #AllianceTournaments #UltimatDJz   00:53 – Griffin Returns! Audio Chaos and Opening Shenanigans 06:08 – Griffin's AI-Powered Star Trek Voyager 4K Restoration 18:17 – Halloween Preparations and Griffin's Haunted House 20:38 – Scopely, AI Graphics, and Creator Program Frustrations 28:09 – Territory Capture Lag and the Boost Mode Debate 35:16 – Technical Frustrations, Humor, and Community Banter 48:20 – Scopely's Latest Blog: The Official Breakdown 54:22 – Halloween Events, Division 12, and Performance Updates 1:01:00 – Jules Verne Joins for Multiphasic Math and Science 1:10:12 – The History of Multiphasic Packs and Rebate Value 1:18:02 – Comparing Old and New Multiphasic Exchange Rates 1:26:12 – G7 Bundle Adjustments and Syndicate Value 1:34:04 – Testing Real Pack Value Against Multiphasic Purchases 1:42:01 – Ship Parts, $100 Packs, and the Cost of Progression 1:51:53 – Alliance Tournaments Return with the New Rally Format 1:59:27 – Should Alliance Tournaments Run More Often? 2:05:25 – Rally Scheduling, Task Changes, and Reward Concerns 2:16:52 – Tournament Task Strategy and Vengeance Parts 2:28:03 – Choice Tokens, Tournament Stores, and Reward Economics 2:48:11 – Halloween Trick-or-Treat Rewards and Final Discussion

  3. Oct 15

    Talking in Carz with DJz: STFC Division 12 Launch: 6 Refits, Rose Harper & ONE Broken Bug Fix!

    Star Trek Fleet Command's Division 12 update is HERE, and things are definitely different this month! 🚗🎙️ Join UltimatDJz, Griffin, and Jules Vern for a special Talking in Carz episode as we break down the Division 12 launch, and the delayed Seasons update. We're diving into the new epic officer Rose Harper, her powerful PvP isolated defense ability, upcoming G7 Multiphasic Exchange improvements, and SIX new ship refits covering 18 eligible ships! We'll explore the Strange New Worlds Enterprise refit, Kelcie Mae cargo improvements, Heroic Solo Milestone events, cross-server leaderboard strategies, and important Territory Capture sourcing changes. Plus, we'll examine the updated Battle Pass, Haven rewards, and new Borg Sphere sourcing options. But there's more! What happens when the patch notes contain only ONE bug fix, and that fix apparently still isn't working? We discuss the state of STFC development, Scopely's technical priorities, and whether a lighter arc without new ships or gameplay loops is actually a positive step toward rebuilding the game. With special perspectives from Matters and the rest of the panel, we explore how players can use Division 12 to improve their Outpost crews, catch up on research, build their Havens, and rediscover some neglected gameplay. We also share our excitement for the spooky Division 12 missions and the ongoing Talking Trek Christmas Angel Fund benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Join the conversation and tell us: Is Division 12 exactly what STFC needs, or are you already hungry for something new? 🌐 https://ultimatdjz.com/ 🌐 https://talkingtrekstfc.com/ #STFC #StarTrekFleetCommand #TalkingTrek 00:00 Talking in Carz Returns! 02:25 Division 12: What Happened to M96? 05:51 G7 Multiphasic Exchange Update Delayed 08:35 Restoring Multiphasic Cashback Value 10:39 Rose Harper: New Epic Officer 13:42 Rose Harper vs. Joaquin Below Deck 16:59 Isolated Defense and PvP Potential 19:22 Six New Refits Across 18 Ships 22:19 Enterprise Refit and Leaderboard Competition 25:30 Klingon Refit and Faction Sourcing 28:02 Kelcie Mae Cargo Refit Explained 30:56 Why Lower-Tier Kelcie Mae Ships Benefit 33:26 Kelcie Mae Territory Sourcing Changes 36:33 IMPORTANT: Don't Activate Services Twice! 38:05 Battle Pass Rewards and Officer Choices 40:49 Borg Sphere Added to Starship Exchange 42:25 The ONE Bug Fix That Didn't Work 45:29 A Month to Catch Up on Existing Content 48:29 Player Reactions: Is Division 12 Too Quiet? 51:36 Outposts, Havens, Research and Progress 53:38 Spooky Missions and Final Thoughts 54:06 Christmas Angel Fund and Closing

  4. Oct 9

    STFC BOMBSHELL: Leadership Shakeup, Firings & Cam Stewart's Blog Explained!

    Major changes are happening behind the scenes at Star Trek Fleet Command, and tonight we're filling in the blanks! Scopely SVP Cam Stewart has released a new blog discussing player feedback, communication, and the future of STFC, but what wasn't said may be even more important than what was. DJz and Griffin break down the blog and reveal additional details about leadership departures, engineering and game design accountability, Bek's transition, the new community management team, and the arrival of a new general manager. We also discuss Cam's acknowledgment that progress is behind expectations, the troubled Seasons rollout, ongoing technical failures, and why rebuilding player trust requires more than another carefully worded announcement. But first, we're kicking off the 2026 Christmas Angel Fund with an ambitious $100,000 goal benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Griffin announces a special gift for our top fundraising contributor, and we reflect on the incredible impact this community has made for children and families over the past three years. Then it's straight into the hard questions: Is Scopely finally addressing the root causes of STFC's problems? Will new leadership deliver real results? And what does all of this mean for the future of the game? Join Talking Trek for breaking news, behind-the-scenes context, passionate community discussion, and a few laughs along the way. LLAP! 🖖 🎄 Support the Christmas Angel Fund: https://give.vanderbilthealth.org/fundraiser/7626870 🌐 Website: https://talkingtrekstfc.com/ 🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ultimatdjzplayz #StarTrekFleetCommand #STFC #TalkingTrek   00:59 – Welcome to Talking Trek: Big News Ahead 05:15 – Christmas Angel Fund 2026: The $100,000 Goal 13:05 – Griffin's Special Gift for the Top Donor 26:43 – Cam Stewart's Blog: Reading Between the Lines 34:24 – Bek's Departure and the New Community Team 40:06 – 24-Hour Coverage and Better Player Advocacy 46:49 – Why Cam's Blog Left Too Many Questions 50:02 – Engineering Failures and Internal Accountability 1:03:00 – Cam's Private Admission: STFC Is Behind Schedule 1:16:00 – The Search for a New General Manager 1:21:19 – New GM Revealed: An External Hire 1:27:23 – Game Design Leadership Changes 1:35:10 – Delayed Content and the Seasons Fallout 1:41:00 – Broken Math, Havens, and Design Problems 1:48:07 – Scopely Hiring and Organizational Rebuilding 1:55:00 – How Bad Were STFC's Internal Problems? 2:05:00 – Cam's New Role and Player Feedback 2:18:06 – Accountability at the Top of STFC 2:30:05 – Seasons, Player Trust, and the Road Ahead 2:42:07 – Is STFC Actually Getting Better? 2:51:02 – A Rebuilding Year: What Players Should Expect 3:03:03 – Recognizing Progress and Final Thoughts

  5. Oct 2

    HAVENS: Are You Building It WRONG? Jules Breaks Down the Math | STFC

    Havens have been live long enough for the spreadsheets to start talking, and Mad Scientist Jules Verne is back to translate! 🧪📊 We break down the STFC Haven economy from top to bottom: Resonance Charge sourcing, the Iconian Gateway, Environmental Stabilizer, Helps, Field Training, building buffs, Quark’s Bar, Alliance Tournament sourcing, and the big question every player eventually faces: should you build wide or build tall? Jules brings the math, DJz brings the questionable financial decisions, and together we look at how G6 and G7 players can build a Haven around the buffs that actually matter to their accounts. Before class begins, we also unveil the next phase of the Talking Trek Christmas Angel Fund with a $100,000 goal for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, discuss the increasingly dangerous CN Tower fundraising plan, and run through an absurd pile of October giveaways including STFC packs, LEGO, cash prizes, and a cabin aboard Star Trek: The Cruise. Come for the Haven strategy. Stay to discover why Tarpy should apparently never leave DJz unsupervised with a giveaway budget.   00:01:29 – Talking Trek Is Back! 00:05:21 – The 2026 Christmas Angel Fund Is Coming 00:08:28 – The $100,000 Goal & Helping 5,000+ Kids 00:13:08 – The Star Trek Cruise Giveaway Is Official 00:16:19 – The GoWheel Strikes Again: CN Tower EdgeWalk 00:23:17 – DJz Agrees to Dangle for $100,000 00:33:31 – LEGO, $1,000 Giveaways & October Madness 00:35:41 – How the Daily Giveaway Entries Work 00:38:08 – Tarpy Discovers the Giveaway Budget 😬 00:48:10 – Mad Scientist Jules Verne Arrives 00:59:29 – Teaching Trek: The Haven Deep Dive Begins 01:01:53 – Iconian Gateway & Resonance Charge Income 01:03:49 – Should You Upgrade the Environmental Stabilizer? 01:07:32 – Haven Field Training Bug & One-at-a-Time Trick 01:09:18 – Where Resonance Charges Actually Come From 01:11:55 – Haven Building Strategy: Chase the Buffs 01:16:58 – Quark’s Bar & Alliance Tournament Sourcing 01:26:50 – Iconian Gateway Level 10: Is It Worth the Cost? 01:35:29 – Building Wide vs. Building Tall 01:43:26 – Vengeance Summoning & the G7 Warp-Range Trick 01:49:49 – Haven Strategy for G6 Players 01:55:25 – Final Questions & Closing Thoughts

  6. Sep 20

    STFC M95 Launch: Havens, USS Kelcie Mae & Territory Capture Changes!

    M95 is LIVE in Star Trek Fleet Command, and we're breaking down everything you need to know on launch day! UltimatDJz, Griffin and Jules Vern dive deep into the brand-new Havens / Planetary Base system, including the Iconian Gateway, resonance charges, prestige, buff buildings, fog clearing, Live Ops sourcing and the biggest early strategy decisions. Should you build wide or build tall? Which building should you upgrade first? And why should you stay FAR away from that Dismantle button? Then we're heading into the massive Territory updates and the new USS Kelcie Mae! We cover its Territory sourcing, Isogen and Geode mining performance, combat abilities, Automated Defenses, blueprint cadence, Strongbox refinery, Nexus Prisms, Ambassador Spock sourcing and more. Plus, we discuss early M95 bugs, the broader purpose of Havens, and the new STFC.PHD Haven planning tool. If you're trying to figure out where to spend your resources on day one of M95, this episode is packed with strategy, warnings and launch-day information. 00:00 – The Button, the Cold Open & Holiday Coffee 03:15 – Forbidden Tech Can FINALLY Be Maxed 05:03 – M95 VPN Login Bug & Workaround 08:46 – Havens / Planetary Bases: The Full Introduction 10:16 – Iconian Gateway, Environmental Stabilizer & Core Buildings 12:06 – Prestige, Fog Clearing & How Haven Progression Works 15:09 – Buff Buildings & Why Havens Matter Outside the Haven 18:23 – Upgrade the Gateway! Why You Should NOT Upgrade the Stabilizer 19:27 – Resonance Charge Sourcing & the Live Ops Commitment 23:05 – Retrieve vs. Dismantle: DO NOT PUSH THAT BUTTON 25:42 – Haven Strategy: Build Wide vs. Build Tall 28:09 – The Fog Time Gate & How Spending Can Actually Stall You 32:54 – Territory Overhaul: Isogen, Geodes & Service Changes 36:52 – USS Kelcie Mae Sourcing Explained 38:10 – Kelcie Mae Mining: Why Tier 1 Is Already Powerful 44:43 – The “Sarcidian”: Kelcie Mae Territory Combat & Defense 48:55 – Blueprint Cadence, Territory Services & Refined Isogen 52:38 – Strongbox Refinery, Ship Parts, Spock & Badge Sourcing 56:22 – What’s the Point of Havens? The Bigger M95 Picture 1:00:12 – STFC.PHD Haven Planner, Final Thoughts & Outro

  7. Sep 16

    STFC M95 PREVIEW: HAVEN Is HUGE! Planetary Bases, Massive Buffs, Ascension & More

    M95 is almost here, and Star Trek Fleet Command is about to give commanders something completely different: their own PLANET. In this episode of Talking Trek, we go deep into Haven, the new planetary-base system coming to STFC. We break down how Haven works, Resonance Charges, toxic gas and terraforming, building strategies, customization, Iconian lore, progression paths, community-created planning tools, and most importantly, the enormous account-wide buffs hiding inside those buildings. Whether you want to create the prettiest planet in the galaxy or simply squeeze every last drop of efficiency out of your account, there’s a LOT to unpack. Then we move beyond Haven to the rest of the M95 conversation, including Stella archiving, lower-ops content, Ascension Tree progression requirements, McCalla’s Crucible, uncommon material problems, and how to complete the Crucible meta without necessarily chasing that brutal final milestone. We also hit territory changes, bug fixes, and upcoming sourcing for Female Spock, Cat Spock and Ambassador Spock. M95 may have a little “FarmVille in space” energy, but when the buildings start handing out gigantic buffs... suddenly everybody owns a shovel. 🖖   00:06 - Welcome, Banter & Setting Up a BIG M95 Show 09:14 - Join the Fleet Contest & Community Videos 19:48 - M95 Preview Begins: Let’s Talk HAVEN 27:42 - Official Haven Reveal: Your Own Planet 34:25 - Haven Is a City Builder: Customization & Strategy 39:13 - The REAL Prize: Thousands of Percent in Haven Buffs 43:32 - Resonance Charges, Toxic Gas & Terraforming 49:02 - Building Freedom, Cosmetics & Designing Your Planet 56:11 - Roads, Progression & How Haven Actually Works 1:03:07 - FINALLY! An In-Game Summary of Your Haven Buffs 1:10:16 - Free-to-Play Progression, Sourcing & Building Levels 1:16:59 - Huge Buff List: Materials, Parts, Rep, Combat & More 1:24:08 - Haven Blog Breakdown & Resonance Generation 1:28:18 - Can You Soft Lock Haven? Progression Strategies & Tools 1:36:57 - Massive Stats, Power Creep & the Case for a Stat Squish 1:43:49 - What About Lower Ops? Stella Archive & Other M95 Content 1:46:18 - Ascension Tree Changes: The New Road to Ops 40 1:56:10 - McCalla’s Crucible & the Uncommon Materials Problem 2:00:05 - Crucible Math: Why You DON’T Need Milestone 10 2:08:48 - M95 Bug Fixes, Territory Changes & Technical Updates 2:12:17 - Female Spock, Cat Spock, Ambassador Spock & Final Q&A

  8. Sep 11

    M94 Wrap-Up: Was This STFC’s Best Battle Pass Yet? Artifacts, M95 & Scopely’s Culture Shift

    M94 is wrapping up in Star Trek Fleet Command, so tonight we take a hard look at what actually worked, what still needs fixing, and whether Scopely is beginning to deliver on its promised culture change. We cover the return of Battle Pass choice, Alliance Tournament compensation, communication improvements, M95 Planetary Bases, ongoing bugs, officer sourcing, G7 progression, and what the community wants to see carried forward into future arcs. Then we dive deep into the M94 artifact choices. Should you take Kirk’s Spectacles or Benny Russell’s Typewriter? Are Trelane’s Medals the obvious free-to-play choice for players entering the Academy loop? We break down the options by progression level before opening the floor to the community for their Battle Pass reviews. Finally, we look at Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary “Join the Fleet” campaign, where one fan can become a permanent STFC NPC and eight more can become IRL STFC officers. Plus, Maia makes a dangerously memorable prediction about how long it might take to truly fix STFC. 😂   01:12 Welcome to Talking Trek Live 11:02 Cause & Effect, Trelane’s Tribulations & the M94 artifact plan 27:49 Planetary Bases coming in M95, Seasons moves to M96 32:52 The accidental VIP Discord invite situation 37:22 Why the Choice Battle Pass model worked 44:25 What has actually improved in STFC? 48:13 M94, M95 & the shifting roadmap 54:01 Labor Day rewards and officer sourcing 57:00 Alliance Tournament compensation and the community response 1:01:15 Communication between Scopely, creators & the community 1:09:07 The real “culture change” Scopely needs 1:20:39 Cam’s response and the player-first philosophy 1:32:40 Media Week, communication & signs of improvement 1:42:08 Artifact choice tokens and M95 Planetary Bases 1:51:50 New content vs. outstanding bugs 1:58:50 Maia predicts how long fixing STFC could take 😂 2:01:29 FINALLY: the full Artifact breakdown begins 2:04:40 Kirk’s Spectacles vs. Benny Russell’s Typewriter 2:20:57 Free-to-play rare artifacts: Trelane, Janeway & Archer 2:34:03 Best artifact picks by player progression 2:35:44 Community grades the M94 Battle Pass 2:48:20 What players want improved in future Battle Passes 2:52:31 More officer choice potentially coming in M95 3:03:03 Battle Pass rewards must evolve with the game 3:08:18 Was M94 actually a successful month? 3:20:05 Final Battle Pass verdicts from the community 3:24:15 Should material and resource choice tokens be separated? 3:28:19 Star Trek’s 60th Anniversary “Join the Fleet” campaign 3:31:57 John de Lancie invites players to become part of STFC 3:42:40 Final thoughts and wrap-up

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