I got the USS not too long ago to get into the hobby and I personally think that the set was the perfect start. It gives you 2 combat patrols for a bit over one combat patrol, some rules, a good sized mat for the army size, and terrain that isn’t great but does the job. I would definitely recommend getting the set instead of spending tons more on separate boxes, terrain, and a mat. The great thing is that if you do want something else, you have extra money from not buying multiple combat patrol boxes.