40 Each player draws 1 of each type of Operation card into their hand, i.e. 1 Cadet card, 1 Frigate card, and 1 Command card (a total of 3 cards).

41 Each player may choose to discard each of their Operation cards once to draw another card of the same type. Use separate face-down discard piles for each Operation type.

Note: On your first game, we recommend you skip discarding Operation cards.

42 In reverse turn order, each player chooses a different House, and:

42a Moves their Influence marker up 1 space on the Influence track of that House (see Influence Board Setup).

42b Places their Frigate into the sector of the Arkship of that House.