Card Overview
Last Updated: October 13, 2025 (needs update)
Overview
Every StarCore card follows a standardized layout that presents all tactical information at a glance. Understanding card anatomy is essential for quick play and strategic decision-making.
Card Anatomy
Top Section
Link (Top Center) Triangular connector that joins with adjacent cards to form Resource Networks.
Resource Type & Cost (Top Left) Shows the resource type icon and deployment cost. In the example: costs 2 Matter resources.
Port & Socket (Left Side) Circular connectors for attaching Modules or connecting to Core systems.
Middle Section
Card Art (Center) Visual representation of the card's theme and faction identity.
Card Name (Name Bar - Left) The card's title. Example: "Frontal Assault"
Card Type (Name Bar - Right) Indicates the card category. Example: "Order"
Text Box
Keywords & Interactions (Main Text Area) Contains the card's mechanical effects, keywords, and abilities.
Example shown:
Assault - Take any (3) cards from Row B and move to any open tile in Row A
Sequence - Any lane that contains (0) cards can be used to advance any Row C card to Row A
Lore (Flavor Text - Italicized) Optional narrative text that adds story context. Example: "Something wicked this way comes"
Bottom Section - Stats Bar
From left to right:
Card Set + Hash (Bottom Left) Unique identifier showing set code and card hash. Example: "CORE_PROTO26_0"
Rarity (Icon) Indicates card rarity level (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, Artifact, Unique)
Faction (Icon) Shows which faction the card belongs to (Neurals, Dragoons, Stellari, Sparkforge, etc.)
Tier (T#) Power level indicator. Example: "T1" = Tier 1
Damage (⚔️ #) Attack value. Example: "⚔️0" = No attack damage
Hit Points (❤️ #) Health/durability value. Example: "❤️0" = Not applicable (Order cards don't have HP)
Row (≡ Letter) Deployment row restriction. Example: "≡A" = Must deploy to Row A
Lane (|||#) Lane targeting or restriction. Example: "|||23" = Affects Lanes 2-3
Range (◎ #) Effect range or reach. Example: "◎3" = Range of 3
Card Type Indicators
The card shown is an Order card, which:
Plays during the Orders Step
Has no stats (no HP/DMG)
Affects board state or unit positioning
Does not occupy a tile after resolution
Other card types include:
Unit - Deployable characters/creatures
Module - Attachments for Units
Utility - Instant-speed responses
Commander - Your deck's leader
Reading Order
When evaluating a card:
Check Cost & Type (top left/right)
Read Keywords (text box)
Identify Stats (bottom bar)
Note Connectors (Links/Ports)
Consider Tier & Faction (bottom bar)
Design Notes
StarCore's card layout prioritizes:
Quick readability in fast-paced gameplay
Clear stat presentation for combat math
Unique identification via hash system
Faction identity through consistent iconography
Network integration via visible Links and Ports
Last updated: October 2025
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