The original Eon edition of Cosmic Encounter was released in 1977. It originally included 15 aliens and four-player support. After a total of 9 expansions, the aliens had increased to 75 and the players to six, as well as adding things such as flares, moons, and lucre.
Aliens
Fifteen aliens were included with this edition.
Amoeba • Chronos • Clone • Empath • Laser • Macron • Mind • Mutant • Oracle • Philanthropist • Trader • Virus • Void • Vulch • Zombie
Expansions
Nine expansion sets were released.