Talking in Carz: Arcfall Launch, Borg Sphere Costs, and Day 1 Strategy | STFC

About this episode

DJz and Jules discuss the launch of Arcfall, the Borg Sphere, and strategies for players in Star Trek Fleet Command.

The recording for this Talking in Carz episode starts a few minutes into the show, but once it kicks in, DJz and Jules go deep on Arcfall launch day, the new Borg Sphere loop, and the real math behind blueprint acquisition in Star Trek Fleet Command. This episode breaks down how the new hostile mechanics work, why killing hostiles without the Sphere does not really help progression, and how the Sphere’s tasks and Maverick-credit rewards are designed to scale over time. DJz and Jules also tackle the biggest hot-button topic of the launch: blueprint cost, free-to-play timelines, and the hard choices players now have to make between Dive Bar upgrades, research, officers, and Sphere progress. They also cover Suppressors vs. Obliterators, forbidden tech, Chaos Tech, new refits, artifacts, epic Maverick credits, and why the Sphere is best understood as a loop-focused ship rather than an all-purpose monster. Along the way, they share the strategy advice players need most on day one, including when to prioritize Dive Bar 20, when Dive Bar 30 may actually be smarter, and why Jules’ calculator is so important for planning your path. If you’re trying to figure out whether the Borg Sphere is…

People in this episode

Host: DJz

Guest: Jules

Topics covered

• Arcfall launch
• Borg Sphere
• blueprint acquisition
• hostile mechanics
• game strategy
• free-to-play timelines

Keywords

• Star Trek Fleet Command
• Arcfall
• Borg Sphere
• blueprint cost
• game strategy
• Maverick credits
• Dive Bar upgrades

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scopely

Products: Borg Sphere, Dive Bar, Maverick credits

Books & works: Star Trek Fleet Command

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