Voidpilots Dispatch #25: Production Samples on the Way!
4 months ago
– Sun, May 03, 2026 at 04:39:19 AM
Greetings Voidpilots!
Our production samples are complete and are shipping now to the United States! We expect the package to arrive sometime next week.
These are full production samples and include the base game and all of the rewards. This is our first opportunity to see everything, hold it, and most importantly, review each item carefully for any final changes.
We will get an update out as soon as the samples are in hand.
Sincerely,
Nick and Alex
Voidpilots Dispatch #24: E-Proofs Approved!
6 months ago
– Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 04:31:57 PM
Hi everyone,
We've got some quick and exciting news to share:
We've approved our E-Proofs!
Our manufacturer generated e-proofs for the game, which gave us our first full look for how everything will come together in the game's final production format. This is a pretty important step in the process, and we went through each component carefully to confirm layouts, formatting, and overall presentation. Next step is samples!
A Little Preview
These are pre-production digital proofs, so minor adjustments may still occur before final samples. As always, we want to recognize and thank Abram Buck for the incredible artwork he put together for the game.
Game Box (Top Cover) (layout and artwork)
Sample Ship Card (featuring card layout, artwork, formatting, and iconography). Final cards will be trimmed slightly on all edges.
Base game markers (punch-out components with alignment and cut lines)
We went through proofs for the base game and all additional rewards, and it's been great seeing everything come together in its final production format. We're definitely excited for physical samples.
Thanks again for the support!
Sincerely,
Nick and Alex
Voidpilots Dispatch #23: Tariffs Ruled Illegal – Production Moving Ahead!
7 months ago
– Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 02:33:48 PM
Hi everyone,
We finally have some very big news.
Tariff Update: Stability Is Back!
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the previous tariff framework illegal.
While the administration continues to use tariffs in the short term, they are now capped at 15% and must receive Congressional approval after 150 days. In practical terms, this restores the predictability and guardrails that were missing before.
This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. After months of uncertainty and careful monitoring, we're moving forward with confidence!
Manufacturing Status
Our updated/finalized files have been submitted to our manufacturer and we've selected things like dice and other components. The manufacturer is currently observing a major holiday, so we'll reconnect with them on their return. We expect we'll go through the proofing/sample pass then get the final production and shipping schedule. We’ll share another update once we've put that together.
It feels great to be able to finally turn the page on the tariff situation and focus fully on getting Voidpilot’s Legacy into production.
Thank you for sticking with us. We’re incredibly excited about what comes next!
Sincerely,
Nick and Alex
Voidpilots Dispatch #22: All initial manufacturing files submitted for review!
8 months ago
– Mon, Jan 26, 2026 at 01:39:50 PM
Hi everyone,
We have a very positive update to share on Chronicles of the Stellar Drive Empire™: Voidpilot’s Legacy!
Production Milestone Reached
We were busy over the break, and we’re excited to say that we’ve now submitted all manufacturing files to our publisher for final review. This includes:
- The base game (box, rulebook, cards, and punch markers)
- Kickstarter edition upgrade cards
- The Pirate Expansion
- All physical rewards, including the dice tumbler, logbook, and game mat
This represents a major milestone for the project. We’ve already received initial feedback, and the good news is that there have been onlyminor adjustments needed to align everything with final production requirements.
Rulebook Preview
While you're here, check out the current version of the base game rulebook! As always, this version is still subject to minor production and layout tweaks.
What to look for in the rulebook:
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Pages 1–3: Game Overview and Win Conditions
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Pages 7–16: Turn flow, including heroism, power management, events, resources, upgrades, and ending your run
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Pages 17–26: Enemy encounters and handling combat
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Pages 27–29: Scoring Legacy Points, Legacy Rewards, and Scenarios
What’s Next
The next milestone is receiving final confirmation from the manufacturer that our submitted corrections have been accepted and that they’re ready to move into the sample creation phase.
Once we receive that confirmation, the manufacturer will begin producing physical samples. After samples are complete and reviewed on our end, we’ll be in a position to greenlight the next phase of production.
We’ll continue to keep you updated as we move through each of these steps and will share photos and details as soon as samples are underway.
Backer Survey & Address Check
We’ll also be sending out the backer questionnaire again for anyone who hasn’t completed it yet. If you’ve already filled it out, no action is needed.
This is also a great time to double-check your shipping address in BackerKit, especially if you’ve moved or anticipate moving before fulfillment. Making sure your address is up to date now will help things go smoothly once we’re ready to ship. We'll remind you again before shipping.
Contact BackerKit regarding your pledge if you need any help. We cannot thank them enough! https://www.backerkit.com/contact
Shipping Reminder
As a reminder, when we approach fulfillment, we’ll be collecting shipping fees separately. We’ll make sure to give everyone plenty of notice before any charges occur, just as we’ve outlined previously.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and patience. It’s exciting to see all the pieces coming together, and we’re looking forward to sharing the next steps with you soon.
Sincerely,
Nick and Alex
Voidpilots Dispatch #21: End-of-Year Update and Holiday Wishes from the Voidpilot’s Legacy Team!
9 months ago
– Sat, Dec 20, 2025 at 06:35:42 AM
Hi everyone,
Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! As we approach the end of 2025, it’s time for another Chronicles of the Stellar Drive Empire™: Voidpilot’s Legacy update.
Tariff Case Update
The tariff case is still awaiting a written decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. While nothing is official until that opinion is released, the indications so far are very encouraging, particularly for small manufacturing projects like ours. The ruling could arrive anytime between now and mid-year, and we’ll update you as soon as we learn more. In the meantime, we’ll continue moving forward where we can.
Manufacturing Progress
We’ve received the complete review of all base game and expansion cards from our manufacturer. The feedback was great, withno major issues identified. We just need to make a few minor adjustments to meet their production requirements. With the cards in good shape, we’re now focused on finalizing the base game instruction manual and box art to align with manufacturing specifications.
Thank You
This will be our final update of the year. Thank you again for your patience, enthusiasm, and continued support. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to sharing more progress with you in the new year.
Sincerely,
Nick and Alex
