Mission Viewer

The Mission Viewer allows you to browse a collection of custom missions and scenarios for Star Trek Attack Wing, featuring unique objectives, special rules, and setup instructions.

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Accessing the Mission Viewer

From the Utopia homepage, click the Mission Viewer LCARS button to access the mission browser.

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Mission Browser Interface

The Mission Viewer presents missions as an organized list with expandable collapsible sections. Each mission shows:

• Faction Icon: The primary faction(s) involved
• Mission Name: The scenario title
• Expansion Set: The source expansion (in italics)

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Viewing a Mission

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Mission Information Structure

Each mission includes detailed information organized into standard sections:

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Mission Overview

Provides the narrative context and story behind the scenario. This section explains:

• The strategic situation
• Which factions are involved
• The stakes of the engagement
• Thematic elements from Star Trek canon

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Setup Section

Defines the requirements for each player or team: Player Fleets:

• Squadron Point (SP) limits
• Required ships or ship classes
• Mandatory captains or crew
• Faction restrictions
• Fleet composition rules (minimum/maximum ships)

Map Setup:

• Play area dimensions
• Planet token placement
• Mission token quantities and positions
• Objective token placement
• Special terrain tokens (minefields, stations, etc.)
• Deployment zones for each player

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Special Rules

Missions feature unique mechanics that modify standard game rules: Common Special Rules:

• Environmental effects (nebulas, radiation fields, asteroid fields)
• Custom actions available to all ships
• Token mechanics (Time Tokens, Mission Tokens, Shield Tokens)
• Modified attack or defense rules
• Movement restrictions
• Sector-specific conditions

Examples:

• Briar Patch: Ships taking high-speed maneuvers suffer damage
• Bassen Rift: Scan tokens have no effect, cloaked ships get bonuses
• Regenerative Re-Assimilation: Borg ships can repair near objective tokens

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Objectives

Defines victory conditions for each player: Victory Types:

• Destruction: Eliminate all enemy ships
• Timed: Survive until Mission Tokens are depleted
• Objective Control: Capture or defend specific locations
• Escape: Get ships off a specific board edge
• Hybrid: Multiple ways to achieve victory

Player-Specific Objectives: Each player or team typically has different victory conditions, creating asymmetric scenarios.

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Difficulty Adjustments

Many missions include optional difficulty modifiers:

• Adjust SP totals for each side
• Change the number of Mission Tokens
• Modify reinforcement timing
• Alter starting positions
• Add or remove special components

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Mission Images

Each mission includes visual references:

• Setup diagrams showing token and ship placement
• Map layouts with deployment zones marked
• Reference images for special components
• Example fleet configurations

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Featured Missions

The Mission Viewer includes scenarios from several expansion sets:

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Mission Components

Missions may require special game components:

• Planet Tokens: Represent planetary bodies
• Mission Tokens: Track time or objectives
• Shield Tokens: Represent regenerating defenses
• Time Tokens: Count down to reinforcements or events
• Objective Tokens: Mark locations or objectives
• Minefield Tokens: Represent mine fields or structures
• Space Station Tokens: Represent stations or installations

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Number of Players

Missions support various player counts:

• 2 Players: Standard head-to-head scenarios
• 3-4 Players: Multi-player battles with complex objectives
• Team Play: Cooperative scenarios with 2+ players per side

Multi-Player Missions

Some missions like “Blood Oath” support 2, 3, or 4 players with special rules for each configuration. Check the setup section for player count variants.

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Using Missions for Play

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Mission Design Elements

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Asymmetric Forces

Many missions feature intentionally unbalanced fleets:

• One side has more SP but faces time pressure
• Smaller force has defensive advantages
• Special abilities compensate for numerical disadvantage

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Thematic Accuracy

Missions recreate iconic Star Trek moments:

• Canon battles from TV series and films
• Era-appropriate ships and restrictions
• Story-driven objectives that match the narrative

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Tactical Variety

Different missions emphasize different skills:

• Aggressive assault missions
• Defensive holding actions
• Stealth and reconnaissance
• Objective control and board control
• Timed pressure scenarios

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Navigation

The Mission Viewer includes LCARS-style navigation buttons to access other Utopia features:

• Fleet Builder: Return to building fleets
• Set Viewer: Browse expansion sets
• FAQ: View frequently asked questions
• Bug Report: Email bug reports to the developers
• Disclaimer: View copyright and disclaimer information

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Tips for Mission Play

Read Everything First

Before starting, read the entire mission including special rules and objectives. Some rules interact in unexpected ways.

Adjust for Balance

Use the suggested difficulty adjustments if one side is consistently winning. Scenarios can be tuned for different player skills.

Reference During Play

Keep the Mission Viewer open during play to reference special rules and objectives. The collapsible format makes it easy to find specific sections.

Try Both Sides

Play asymmetric missions from both perspectives to fully appreciate the design and strategy of each side.

Track Mission Tokens

Many missions use counters to track time or progress. Use dice or tokens to represent these clearly on the play area.

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Next Steps

• Build fleets for your chosen mission using the Fleet Builder
• Browse available cards in the Set Viewer
• Learn how to export your fleets to share with other players