Getting Started

To start playing Dropfleet Commander you are going to need a fleet. You can get them on the TTCombat site or at your Favourite Local Gaming Store (FLGS).

The best option is the Dropfleet Commander 2 Player Starter Set, as it contains everything you and a friend need to play Dropfleet Commander. This includes a battle mat, tokens to represent clusters and sectors, dice, a tape measure, and of course starter fleets for the UCM and the Scourge. If you don't fancy either of the factions in Starter Set, you can get the starter fleet for any of the other factions and a rulebook separately. If you are interested in the Resistance fleet, you will need a copy of Battle for Earth as well, since they were introduced there.

The latest version of the rulebook can be found online in the Dropfleet Commander Resources section of the website. You can always find the latest ship information with errata and updates in the Online Fleet Builder. Most fleets grew quite a bit since the initial rulebook and have many more options.

The cruisers and frigates included in the various starter options form the core of each fleet. Play a couple of games with them and get a feel for the style of play you like. Once you are comfortable with the basic game, we suggest you get a second starter set and expand the core of your fleet since these boxes are good value for money.

Play a few more games with your expanded fleet. You can then grow the rest of your fleet from there based on the models you like and that suit your play style.