Revenant: Reason and Faith

Revenant: Reason and Faith is a modular expansion for Revenant that adds two new ways for humanity's desperate starfleet to argue about its future while the galaxy collapses behind it. The Reason module introduces neutral Science Vessels and Research, converting knowledge about planetary discoveries and corruption into lasting strategic advantages. The Faith module introduces Paradigms, collective dilemmas that divide the Great Houses and let players influence decisions capable of reshaping the entire game state. Use either module separately or combine both for a substantially richer strategic puzzle. A copy of Revenant is required to play.

Surviving the End of the Galaxy Was Apparently the Easy Debate

Revenant already asks rival admirals to cooperate just enough to keep humanity's fleet alive while competing for political influence. Reason and Faith adds two new questions to that uncomfortable arrangement: what can humanity learn from the catastrophe, and what does humanity actually believe its future should look like?

Neither answer stays politely on your personal board. Research can create permanent advantages that influence your developing strategy, while Paradigms force the Great Houses into opposing positions and make every player's actions part of a larger political decision.

How the Game Works

The Reason module adds Science Vessels, neutrally aligned ships that enable Research. Discoveries about planets and the spreading corruption can be converted into powerful Research benefits, giving players new incentives to investigate dangerous regions and turn knowledge into long-term advantages.

The Faith module introduces Paradigm cards. Each round presents an emerging issue on which the Great Houses are divided. Players support different outcomes through the actions they take, gradually pushing the collective decision toward one side or the other. When the issue resolves, its consequences can alter conditions for everyone at the table.

Because the modules are independent, you can add the scientific development of Reason, the political pressure of Faith, or both at once depending on how much additional complexity and interaction you want.

Why You’ll Love It

• Two independent modules let you tailor how much additional complexity you add to Revenant.
• Science Vessels give planetary exploration and corruption research new long-term strategic value.
• Research creates persistent abilities rather than one-time rewards.
• Paradigms add collective political decisions in which every player's actions can influence the outcome.
• The Faith module strengthens Revenant's theme of cooperation complicated by shifting House loyalties.
• Both modules add strategic options without replacing the core systems that make Revenant work.

Game Details

🧩 Players: 1–4
⏱️ Playtime: 90–120 minutes with the base game
🎂 Age: 14+
🗂️ Genre: Science-fiction strategy expansion, worker placement, political influence, modular expansion
🎯 Complexity: Medium-heavy — designed to deepen Revenant's existing interconnected strategic systems
🔁 Replayability: Very high — two independently selectable modules, varied Research benefits, and changing Paradigms create additional strategic combinations
🎮 Great for fans of: Revenant, Voidfall, Mindclash strategy games, shifting alliances, and Eurogames with meaningful player interaction

What's in the Box

• 1 Rulebook
• 4 Double-Layered Science Vessel Tiles
• 28 Paradigm Cards
• 22 Research Tiles
• 1 Balance Marker
• 5 Overlay Tiles
• 2 Extension Tiles
• 1 Reminder Marker
• 1 Reason Solo Tile
• 1 Score Pad