The Romulan decision in one paragraph
If you already own a Star Trek Attack Wing Starter Set (72944) and want to build or deepen a Romulan fleet, the Secrets of the Tal Shiar faction pack gives you four cloaked ships and a stack of Tal Shiar-themed cards in one purchase. If you don't have the starter set, this expansion won't get you to the table on its own. That single compatibility fact should drive your decision more than the ship count.
What the pack actually contains
- Star Trek: Attack Wing: Romulan Faction Pack - Secrets of the Tal Shiar: Contents: 4 cloaked plastic ships, 4 plastic bases, 8 plastic pegs, 4 maneuver dials and connector pieces, 42 cards, and 30+ tokens. Four ships plus dials and tokens means the pack can anchor a Romulan fleet, not just add one ship.
Star Trek: Attack Wing: Romulan Faction Pack - Secrets of the Tal Shiar - Star Trek: Attack Wing: Romulan Faction Pack - Secrets of the Tal Shiar: The four ships are a Reman Warbird, a Romulan Scout vessel, a D'Deridex-class, and a Valdore-type vessel, all in special cloaked versions. You get four distinct Romulan ship types, which matters if you want variety rather than duplicates.
- Star Trek: Attack Wing: Romulan Faction Pack - Secrets of the Tal Shiar: The ships use dark translucent plastic with shiny particles, designed to look like cloaked ships among the stars. The cloaked look is a display and tabletop aesthetic choice; if you prefer fully painted, opaque models, this pack's visual style is a trade-off.
Who gets the most out of Secrets of the Tal Shiar
This pack rewards players who want Romulan identity on the table. The included Tal Shiar operatives — Koval, Rekar, and Lovok — plus upgrades and an ambassador like Vreenak give you ways to build around the faction's ruthless tactics. If your existing fleet is Federation or Klingon and you're only curious about Romulans, the four-ship commitment may be more than you need. If you're already flying Romulan ships, the pack's cloaked versions and crew cards slot directly into what you have.
The compatibility line that decides it
- Star Trek: Attack Wing: Romulan Faction Pack - Secrets of the Tal Shiar: This is an expansion and requires a Star Trek Attack Wing Starter Set (72944) to play. Without the starter set, you can't use the pack. Budget for both if you're new.
- Star Trek: Attack Wing: Romulan Faction Pack - Secrets of the Tal Shiar: It uses the core rule set of the FlightPath game system with a Star Trek twist but is not compatible with other FlightPath games from FFG. If you own other FlightPath games, don't assume components cross over; this pack is for Star Trek Attack Wing only.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Four ships vs. one: A faction pack commits you to multiple Romulan ships at once. If you prefer to add one ship at a time, a single-ship expansion may suit you better.
- Cloaked aesthetic: The translucent, particle-filled plastic is a distinctive look. It's a plus for Romulan theme, but it won't match opaque or painted ships visually.
- Card volume: 42 cards is a lot to sort and store. If you keep a tight, organized collection, plan for the extra cards and tokens.
- Price context: At USD 25.19 against a USD 39.99 catalog comparison price, the pack is positioned as a value purchase, but only if you'll use the ships and cards.
What the supplied information doesn't settle
The exact game components are subject to change, so treat the contents list as a guide rather than a guarantee. The supplied records also don't include point costs, faction rules, or detailed card text, so you can't evaluate the pack's competitive power from this page alone. If those details matter to your buying decision, check the cards or ask before you commit.
