Why the Hall, Not? (#7)

Shame on me for letting nerd politics get in the way of nerd business. Sometimes I forget that CC Board members can act improper with no consequences. Minor infractions, major scandal cover ups, there are always Nerd Apologists at the ready to defend. That's how the cult of personality works. Forget all that, let's talk about Star Track Cardz. Today's nominations come from Lucas Thompson.

Card: Annexation Drone
Last Year's Vote: 45.7%
2020 Prediction: 56%

I believe Cameron nominated this last year, because at the time I dusted Annexation drone off when he wanted me to build him a borg deck. I felt the classic Annexation/AWC was the way to go with a young player. That combo plus Unyielding is all you really need for a simple deck that can compete. Borg history is simple with regards to Annexation Drone. Early Borg weren't all that great, then EVERY Borg deck had Annexation Drones, then over the past 10 years it's gone out of favor. Although he's always kept a modest presence. But I differ to that 4 or 5 year Decipher Era when this guy was running wild. It was an all-star career.

Card: Deliver Evidence
Last Year's Vote: 42.9%
2020 Prediction: 60%

Despite my love for 2-range space missions, the only time I ever used this mission was recently in a Cardassian Dissident deck. Everyone else seems to enjoy this mission very much. Many decklists and steady use year after year. Unlike Annexation Drone, this card's career can claim longevity. You can make a case, for gameplay reasons, that all 2-range space missions with easy requirements should be retired. I would be inclined to agree.

Card: Elim Garak, Crafty Underling
Last Year's Vote: Not Nominated
2020 Prediction: 40%

A rare No vote from me. With KCA just getting off the ground I find it distasteful to get rid of their most powerful personnel. Now maybe this is being nominated because Yellow Garak can be popped in standard Cardassian decks. Fair enough, but I've seen Original Garak way more over the years. I'm not willing to vote for the mirror Garak until the Original gets his rightful place in the Hall of Fame.