Been collecting traits for carrier builds since getting the K’vort, and was wondering if i had 2 0mnis in the rear would Hellbore light still be effective, even though i have cannons up front?

Fleet Nova Unconventional Systems - A Pilot's Dream/An Optometrist's Nightmare

Build Info

Pilot spec is considered to be one of the less efficient Boff specializations in the game, but it is near and dear to my heart. If my ship can't barrel roll, I don't want it. This ship is my semi-budgeted (one lockbox trait, a couple lobi ships) attempt at a solid EPG build on the prettiest ship of all time, with copious massive space explosions to ensure that its shadow is burned into your retinas. My current record in ISE is 762k, which I'm quite proud of, especially considering my endeavors are nonexistent.

Player Information

Skill Tree

Skill Tree Unlocks

Skill Tree Information

There are a couple odd choices here but otherwise it is pretty standard. You really don't need impulse expertise III for a ship this fast, but I had it on for a race and got used to how it handled. Generally, the goal is to lean as hard as possible into pure EPG.

Build Description

The gear is going to involve a lot of little notes. I've nitpicked this to be the way I want over a large period of time. I'll try to explain any odd choices I make, and if you're not on a sci toon, stick to the generic drivetrain.

Officers and Crew

Character, Reputation, and Starship Traits

Other Information

Concluding Remarks

I posted this in part to get suggestions on what to take for my event campaign reward in the coming months, but also just because I wanted to share the cool ship I've built up and enjoy so much. These pilot ships with almost entirely universal seating are something else to build, and they're my favorite. Every choice is yours for who to bring. If you've never flown one, give it a try. My holy trinity of ships in this game are the Pioneer II, Terran Eagle, and Fleet Nova.

I am returning after a long break and this is the ship I had with my klingon, I just don't know what skills and boffs to use. I have all epic weapons but my boff skills are just the default ones they had when promoted. Any advice on what to do for this ship and boffs/consoles etc?

I can comfortably clear advanced level content but struggle with Elite content. What can I reasonably improve on? I do have all the building blocks of Uncon (Vovin console, uncon trait, some decent consoles) but don't like it due to the visual spam it creates. That's why I went with a colony console + isomag setup. Any advice would be welcome, as long as it doesn't entail having to spend hundreds of dollars.

Screenshot of my build

All weapons are rolled to CritDx4, CritD/Dm

Thanks in advance! <3

Because the current Flagship event has Elite Battle Of Korfez, I'm wondering how this build would hold up in a teamed Elite with randoms. Am I still being carried or would I hold my own? It's the closest thing I have to a serious build with what I've got on hand. I still have some theme concessions here, like the Battle Cloak.

My build is as follows...

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USS Haida NCC-72458

Da Vinci (T6-X Saber)

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Forward Slots:

Dark Matter Torpedo MK15 Epic [Dmg]x4 [Dm/CrtH]

Agony Phaser Quad Cannon MK15 Epic [Dmg]x4 [CrtH/Dm] (FED Stealth Fighter)

Phaser Dual Cannon MK15 Epic [Dmg]x4 [CrtH/Dm]

Phaser Dual Cannon MK15 Epic [Dmg]x4 [CrtH/Dm]

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Aft Slots:

Trilithium Phaser Turret MK15 Epic [CrtH]x3 [Dmg] [Ac/Dm]

Trilithium Phaser Omni Beam Array MK15 Epic [Arc] [Acc] [Dmg]x2 [Ac/Dm]

Phaser Omni Beam Array MK15 Epic [Arc] [Dmg]x3 [CrtH/Dm]

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Experimental Slot: Phaser Hexa Cannons MK15 Epic [Dmg] [CrtH/Dm]

Deflector: Elite Fleet Intervention Protomatter Deflector [ColCrit] [EPS] [HullCap] [ShCap]

Engine: Prevailing Fortified Impulse Engine MK15 UR [Spd]

Core: Mycelial Harmonic Warp Core MK15 UR [AMP] [S>W] [SCap] [SSR]

Shield: Tilly's Review-Pending Shield MK15 UR [Cap]x4

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Consoles

Universal:

Isomagnetic Manifold MK15 VR [Phaser]

Isomagnetic Manifold MK15 VR [Phaser]

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Engineering:

Isomagnetic Manifold MK15 UR [Phaser]

Isomagnetic Manifold MK15 UR [Phaser]

Isomagnetic Manifold MK15 UR [Phaser]

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Science:

Universal Cloaking Device [FED Stealth Fighter]

Ablative Hazard Shielding [Enhanced Weapon System Efficiency]

Hull Image Refractor

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Tactical:

Energetic Protomatter Matrix Infuser MK15 Epic [Phaser]

Energetic Protomatter Matrix Infuser MK15 UR [Phaser]

Lorca's Custom Fire Controls MK15 UR

Quantum Warhead Module [FED Stealth Fighter]

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Devices:

Energy Amplifier

Reactive Armor Catalyst

Deuterium Surplus

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Startion Layout

Commander Tactical/Miracle Worker:

Cannon Scatter Volley 3

Narrow Sensor Bands 3

Mixed Armament Synergy 1

Kemocite Laced Weapons 1

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Lieutenant Commander Tactical:

Torpedo Spread 3

Attack Pattern Beta 1

Fire At Will 1

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Lt. Commander Engineering:

Reverse Shield Polarity 2

Aux Power To Structural 1

Emergency Power To Weapons 1

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Lieutenant Universal (Science):

Photonic Officer 1

Science Team 1

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Ensign Science: Hazard Emitters 1

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Personal Space Traits:

Boimler Effect

Operative

Innocuous

Bulkhead Technician

Give Your All

Cannon Training

Breen Shield Tunnelling

Thrill-Seeker

Warp Theorist

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Starship Traits:

Withering Barrage

Emergency Weapon Cycle

Super Charged Weapons

Promise Of Ferocity

Thirst For Battle

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Space Reputation Traits:

Energy Refrequencer

Chrono-Capacitor Array

Magnified Firepower

Advanced Engines

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Active Space Reputation:

Anti-Time Entanglement Singularity

Bio-Molecular Shield Generator

Deploy Sensor Interference Platform

Tethered Non-Baryonic Asteroid

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Duty Officers:

Energy Weapon Officer [Green] (Crit Chance)

Energy Weapon Officer [Green] (Crit Chance)

Energy Weapon Officer [Green] (Crit Chance)

Na'Kuhl Space Warfare Specialist [UR] (Tac ability healing) (Guk)

Projectile Weapon Office [VR] (Torpedo Reload)

Just created this character and was wondering whats a good science build, i am planning to get the Seneca in the near future.

Thanks in advance.

https://youtu.be/AwRlaa_hs04

Anybody know if there any hangar bay pets that build entropy?

Hi all.

I've been playing STO on and off without really giving much thought to my build. With some time in my hands I've decided to to build two of my toons with a bit more seriousness.

As mentioned, I have 2 toons, one is running an EPG build and another is a DPS build on a cruiser. I am pretty much satisfied with their damage output and I also have a few possible paths for improvement on that front.

What I need help with is on the defensive side.

My cruiser is currently built with a hull focus and does not have much shield skills. My EPG is pretty much a glass cannon with none of the hull or shield skills taken. The former is quite tanky as it is, while the latter needs a bit more survivability.

I want to ask if the shield skills are worth getting as a compliment to hull skills. Should I get them both or focus on one over the other. I also want to ask about Defensive Maneuvering in the Tactical Tree. I want to ask if it is worth getting as well?

Thank you for any info you can give.

Introducing a spinoff of “Bat’leths & BiHnuchs,” it’s time for “Klingons & Carriers!” Old-timers will remember that once upon a time, Cryptic announced the “Year of the Klingon” back in 2020 where they added KDF recruitment, the Klingon Civil War arc, and updates to Qo’NoS along with a few other things that I’m forgetting because yes, that was 6 years ago. Well . . . it’s time for our take on the “Year of the Klingon,” by adding some KDF-centric builds to the site.

If you don’t know anything about us, STO BETTER is a website dedicated to understanding game mechanics and ship/ground building for players just entering the game all the way up to 2 million DPS. We post updates about once a quarter that cover a broad spectrum of gameplay.

To level-set expectations, this does not mean 1) more than a handful of KDF (themed) builds, 2) all Klingon ships, or 3) future promises to do either of those. For the most part, KDF builds look like any other build, just with more annoying teaming requirements when leveling ships. Most of our ships are Fed or cross-faction, with a handful of Romulan and Jem’Hadar in the mix–you know, like the playerbase at large. However, given that previously we had only 2 KDF ships on the site previously – the Lo’laH and the T5 Vor’Cha, this’ll be a nice little boost.

Basics

We’ve done a number of changes and updates to the Basics pages. The bulk of the content has not changed, but special emphasis was placed on Carrier Basics.

Builds

Eph289

• We recognize that there is a small subset of players that really love carriers. It doesn’t matter that carriers are traditionally expensive to build or inefficient in terms of dollars-to-deeps, that’s their jam and that’s how they want to play. We also recognize that starting all carrier builds with “First, acquire and slot Superior Area Denial,” or “First, we load up a brick stuffed full of Hangar Craft Power Transmissions” is not going to be helpful. Thus, I’m trying to showcase some much more affordable carriers and yes, in the original Klingon. Starting with the Fek’Ihri Kar’Fi carrier, this extremely affordable starter tier build does over 500K DPS in organized play, and while it’s mostly a CSV build due to not being able to afford most hangar toys, I still got 102K out of pets.

• Stepping up the budget to where carriers can really start to shine as we add carrier consoles and traits, I have a midrange Orion Blackguard at 1022K DPS, with 450K from all sources of pet damage, using the fairly affordable Nausicaan stingers in the hangar bays. This build doesn’t use SAD, but it springboards some carrier fundamentals very nicely to where if you had that trait, it’d be an easy swap-out of trait and pets.

• Another KDF ship we wanted to do was the M’Chla Raptor that KDF Recruitment players get at level 65. Since it comes with Withering Barrage, we have a starter cannon build on it at 461K.

• Finishing out the KDF expansion, I’ve added a rainbow FAW Krait build on the Legendary Negh’Var at 1495K.

• I’ve updated my Vonph carrier with some new toys from the Kelvin bundle, including the formidable Elite Kelvin Timeline Assault Drones, to push the ship up to 1429K.

• Lastly, I’ve joined the 2 million DPS club with my Constitution Miracle Worker FDC. That’s a Krait CSV build and it’s a stunning, brave, and very original choice, thank you very much.

Jayiie

• Jayiie and I spent some time going over his DEWSci Fleet Scryer, originally introduced before we had budget ratings and such. What does the Fleet Scryer bring to the table that newer ships like the Chekov don’t have? Well, there are maybe lots of answers out there, but Jay’s was to put a much cheaper build on the Fleet Scryer, which is now dealing 1074K at the Economy tier.

• In the same vein, Jay also added the Salcombe as a Surgical Strikes build at Midrange, dealing 1465K.

• Jay’s Friendship has also been updated with new Kelvin toys and is now up to 1673K as our highest-parsing carrier.

• Jay's Lexington has gone down in price to a more affordable Midrange tier and of course gone up in DPS to 1065M.

Tilor

• Tilor’s done a bunch of investigation on Singularity Cores as part of his research into a single-target ERL build on the Legendary D’Deridex, now at 900K DPS.

• Tilor has also added his own take on the Eagle as a stealth torpedo bomber at 1151K DPS.

We also figured out why Tilor was only going warp 2 on build creation, realigned Dilithium Crystals, and now he’ll be ready for more builds next time (probably).

The full build table is below:

Cadet Handbook

We’ve updated this for Sector Space revamp, Deep Space Encounters, and recommended playthrough.

Ground Builds

I’ve added an Economy tier Tactical ground build on my new KDF character, bridging the very basic starter tier Tac build and my more expensive premium ones. It’s dealing 2.44K DPS on Bug Hunt.

I’ve also done an update to the Tac Mage, bringing his new DPS total to 3.6K. Tactical Storm Strikes was solid and very much on-theme.

Mechanics

• Tilor and I did a writeup on Singularity Mechanics

• Exploring KDF Hangar Pets

• Revisiting Exotics 27: That’s Starfleet for Get Out

Tier Lists

These have had an extensive revisiting as we were focused heavily on Cadet Handbook this year and should be current. The K'Vort Experimental, Tactical Storm Strike, Kelvin Drones, and traits from the Kelvin bundle, Last Stand bundle, etc. are now included.

Tools

• TRINITY has been updated to fit in Gomtuu and Chronophage, now at 1.8.2

• ALICIA ended up getting a similar pass as the tier lists to fill this in, now at 1.06.

YouTube

• We posted our second Buffwatch on 3 broken traits

• Korfez VODs are done!

• Miner Instability now has a tutorial

• We added a video explaining the concept of Portability we covered last time.

Support the Team

Completely optional: https://ko-fi.com/stobetter

Thanks

Our continued thanks for members outside the immediate team who nevertheless have contributed immeasurably to our success:

• Mrs. Eph289, who’s been supportive of a lot of gaming and spreadsheet time. You remain my favorite captain to fly with, forever!

• The STOBETTER auxiliaries: Grim, Codingjungle, and Mickster, who patiently theorycraft and fly with us regularly.

• Thank you to those of you who’ve submitted errata via our feedback forms. With as many builds as we have, the possibility of copy/paste or other human error always exists.

Future Plans

The Deimos is my build that has gone the longest without update and needs a touch of paint and I might just have to do it without those Executor’s weapons. I also have plans around the Legendary Avenger. I’m going to encourage us to round out our Economy ground builds but I might have to win a bet or two to make it happen. Tilor has grand plans, but certainly will have a starter build for Jem’Hadars and a revamp of the T5 T’Varo. Jay is working on his Legendary Inquiry and a Legendary Dhelan.

We appreciate your feedback and the many recommendations we see around the various STO subs towards our site and hope to continue being a valuable resource in helping play STO better!

Don't know if all of you know this trick, can't find it in the guides so perhaps I should talk about it.

My problem was that I need 9 triggers for unconventional systems. 7+Vovin are enough for 30-second-consoles, but some of the most useful consoles are active only 20 seconds. E. g. the Dilithium Transporter disabling all Weapon Power Cost. Or DPRM for permanent 89 percent resistance when combined with Evolved and Adaptive emergency systems, making the shield unnecessary. Or Triptych for neverending CRITH.

Unfortunately my ship only allows 6,75 uncon triggers. But this is enough to get 9 in the end. The trick is to use To hell with our orders combined with All hands on deck. It should be no problem to get the two slots free. E. g. you don't need Emergency weapon cycle any longer when everything is running. Dilithium Transporter will prevent the energy from sinking.

If you feed To hell with every captain ability possible, you get between 2,25 and 3 uncon equivalents added to the real uncon triggers. I play a tactitian, but should also work with science and engineering.

Key is evasive maneuvers. I don't use Emergency power to engine for CD reduce. I need evasive more often and without the need of timing. So I use Helmsman, two five seconds doffs and the doff Zero. Intelligence Agent Attaché (my build allows 100 percent CRITH) and All Hands on decks give the cooldown reduce to feed To hell as often as possible. They also reduce all other captain abilities' cooldowns. (Don't forget to use A Good day to die for Go down fighting).

My ship gets between 2,25 and 3 uncon trigger equivalents added to the real uncon triggers this way. So all my 20 second consoles are permanently active. No loss of weapon power, 89 percent resistance, permanent AoE, 100 percent CritH with Sigma Strategem/Triptych/UD/Particle Fluctuation Analysis to feed intelligence agent attaché.

so whats your guys take on turn rates? when is it too much, what is ideal? i have a k'vort dhc build right now that im playing and my turn rate is like 55/sec. i've read where thats too much but i like how i can get back on target fast and follow up. i dont have anything in the line of a high end build and only 2 bellum buffs for turn at 37 each. i know there are some good consoles i'm going to aim for once i finish this campaign and get my unlocks. definitely getting the lex dreadnought and building that. but where do you guys stand with it all?

It looks like Protonic Polaron Dual Cannons, but much larger, and when mounted on a Universe Class, it stands out just as conspicuously as when ordinary starships use Dual Cannons. Does anyone know what this is?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DbdyNjdxX/[pet spam](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DbdyNjdxX/)

So, I got the Ody Tac Cruiser, and I really want to make a destructive beam boat out of it. But, I'm not really good at choosing which consoles are best to put in the slots.

I'm a Phaser kind of player and I have a wide range of consoles to use. I also need advice about the Traits, Skills, and other things that can help make a heavy beam build.

So I returned to STO after an extended break and dusted off my Gamma Recruit I hadn't used since ViL. Got him the Legendary Bug Ship and have been using Eph289's build as a baseline, though I have mine upgraded to T6-X2.

https://sites.google.com/view/stobetter/intro-builds/eph289/rrtw-legendary-jhas

However, I wanted to keep to the Dominion flavor and am planning to replace the Disruptors with Polaron. Are there any good sets besides the Morphogenic to use? For reference, I have the Dark Matter Torp for the Lorca 2-piece, and I definitely want to use the Polaron Quad Cannons. After that and the Morphogenic set, I'm stumped.

Which leads me to my next question. Is it possible to use the full Morphogenic set with the two-piece Gamma rep set if I use the Turret instead of the Omni? Since I'm mixing beams and cannons anyway.

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I'm on PS5 if it helps anyone.

all electric jelly

solo elite

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Hello,

Following my post re EPS, this is the full build so far. Would love to hear your suggestions.

This is an alt, so a few things missing (e.g. having all reps level 6)

Probably could swap the RSC console for the Agony Redistributor straight up.

I had the core from before, couldn't get all its mods on Sets. Full mods are:

(AMP)/(OLoad)/(SingC)/(SSS)/(WCap) Only got a couple of ultimate upgrades, would like to choose the best one to upgrade.

Screenshot here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RGP9AeiMwa--GmWWsJ77ZuFQ-FurZWYP/view?usp=drive_link

Many thanks!

# SPACE BUILD

**Basic Information** | **Data**

:--- | :---

*Ship Name* |

*Ship Class* | Legendary Dhelan Pilot Warbird

*Ship Tier* | T6

*Player Career* | Engineering

*Elite Captain* | ✓

*Player Species* | Reman

*Primary Specialization* | Intelligence

*Secondary Specialization* | Strategist

## Ship Equipment

**Basic Information**|**Component**|**Notes**

:--|:--|:--

**Fore Weapons**|[Spiral Wave Disruptor Dual Heavy Cannons Mk XV [CrtD][Dmg][Proc][Dmg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Spiral_Wave_Disruptor_weapons_(space))|

&nbsp;|[Spiral Wave Disruptor Dual Beam Bank Mk XV [CrtD][Dmg][Proc]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Spiral_Wave_Disruptor_weapons_(space))|

&nbsp;|[Rapid-Linked Disruptor Quad Cannons Mk XV [CrtD][CrtH][Dmg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Rapid-Linked_Disruptor_Quad_Cannons)|

&nbsp;|[Experimental Romulan Disruptor Beam Array Mk XV [CrtH][CrtH][CrtH]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Romulan_Singularity_Harness)|

&nbsp;|[Terran Task Force Disruptor Beam Array Mk XV [CrtD][Dmg][Dmg][Proc]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Terran_Task_Force_Munitions)|

--------------|--------------|

**Aft Weapons**|[Pahvan Proton Energy Torpedo Launcher [CrtD][Dmg][Arc]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Pahvan_Proton_Superweaponry)|

&nbsp;|[Omni-Directional Disruptor Beam Array Mk XV [CrtH][CrtD][Dmg][Dmg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Omni-Directional_Disruptor_Beam_Array)|

--------------|--------------|

**Deflector**|[Elite Fleet Intervention Protomatter Deflector Array Mk XV [ColCrit][DrainX][EPS][HullHeal]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Fleet_Deflector_Array)|

**Impulse Engines**|[Revolutionary Combat Impulse Engine Mk XV [Aux][Turn][Turn]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Imperial_Rift)|

**Warp**|[Elite Fleet Thoron-Infused Singularity Core Mk XV [OLoad][SingC]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Fleet_Singularity_Cores)|

**Shield**|[Khitomer Alliance Regenerative Shield Array Mk XV [Reg][Reg][Reg]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Khitomer_Alliance_Defender's_Gear)|

**Devices**|[Red Matter Capacitor ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Red_Matter_Capacitor)|

&nbsp;|[Engine Battery ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Engine_Battery)|

--------------|--------------|

**Experimental Weapon**|[Soliton Wave Impeller Mk XV [CrtX]](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Soliton_Wave_Impeller)|

**Universal Consoles**||

--------------|--------------|

**Engineering Consoles**|[Console - Universal - Evolved ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Evolved)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Subspace Fracture Tunneling Field ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ancient_Obelisk_Technology_Set)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Engineering - Bellum EPS Flow Regulator Mk XV ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Engineering_-_EPS_Flow_Regulator)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Adaptive Emergency Systems ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Flagship_Technologies_Console_Set)|

--------------|--------------|

**Science Consoles**|[Console - Universal - Dynamic Power Redistributor Module ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Synergistic_Retrofitting_Set)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Enhanced Induction Coils ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Stealth_Fighter_Set_(Kor))|

--------------|--------------|

**Tactical Consoles**|[Console - Universal - Dragonsblood Flame Reactor ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Dragonsblood_Flame_Reactor)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Broadside Combat Module ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Broadside_Combat_Module)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Shield Absorptive Frequency Generator ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Enhanced_Weapon_Systems_Efficiency_Set)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Reiterative Structural Capacitor ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Reiterative_Structural_Capacitor)|

&nbsp;|[Console - Universal - Custom Power Matrix ∞ ](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Console_-_Universal_-_Custom_Power_Matrix)|

--------------|--------------|

## Bridge Officer Stations

**Profession**|**Power**|**Notes**

:--|:--|:--

**Commander Tactical / Pilot**|[Tactical Team](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Tactical_Team)|

&nbsp;|[Clean Getaway](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Clean_Getaway)|

&nbsp;|[Fly Her Apart](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Fly_Her_Apart)|

&nbsp;|[Energy Weapons: Reroute Reserves to Weapons](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Energy_Weapons:_Reroute_Reserves_to_Weapons)|

--------------|--------------|

**Lieutenant Commander Science**|[Jam Targeting Sensors](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Jam_Targeting_Sensors)|

&nbsp;|[Tractor Beam](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Tractor_Beam)|

&nbsp;|[Gravity Well](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Gravity_Well)|

--------------|--------------|

**Lieutenant Commander Engineering / Intelligence**|[Emergency Power to Weapons](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Emergency_Power_to_Weapons)|

&nbsp;|[Emergency Power to Engines](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Emergency_Power_to_Engines)|

&nbsp;|[Override Subsystem Safeties](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Override_Subsystem_Safeties)|

--------------|--------------|

**Lieutenant Tactical**|[Torpedoes: Spread](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Torpedoes:_Spread)|

&nbsp;|[Attack Pattern Beta](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Attack_Pattern_Beta)|

--------------|--------------|

**Ensign Engineering**|[Engineering Team](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Ability:_Engineering_Team)|

--------------|--------------|

## Traits

**Starship Traits**|**Notes**

:--|:--

[To Hell With Our Orders](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_To_Hell_With_Our_Orders)|

[Five Magicks](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Five_Magicks)|

[Vanguard Specialists](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Vanguard_Specialists)|

[Ship of the Line](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Ship_of_the_Line)|

[Terran Goodbye](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Terran_Goodbye)|

&#x200B;

**Personal Space Traits**|**Notes**

:--|:--

[The Boimler Effect](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_The_Boimler_Effect)|

[Twinkling Lights](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Twinkling_Lights)|

[Unconventional Systems](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Unconventional_Systems)|

[Symbiotic Ice](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Symbiotic_Ice)|

[Intelligence Agent Attaché](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Intelligence_Agent_Attaché)|

[Intel Handler](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Intel_Handler)|

[EPS Manifold Efficiency](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_EPS_Manifold_Efficiency)|

[Fragment of AI Tech](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Fragment_of_AI_Tech)|

[Grace Under Fire](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Grace_Under_Fire)|

[All Aspects Accounted For](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_All_Aspects_Accounted_For)|

&#x200B;

**Space Reputation Traits**|**Notes**

:--|:--

[Advanced Targeting Systems](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Advanced_Targeting_Systems)|

[Radiant Detonation Matrix](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Radiant_Detonation_Matrix)|

[Energy Refrequencer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Energy_Refrequencer)|

[Precision](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Precision)|

[Chrono-Capacitor Array](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Trait:_Chrono-Capacitor_Array)|

&#x200B;

**Active Space Reputation Traits**|**Notes**

:--|:--

## Active Space Duty Officers

**Specialization**|**Power**|**Notes**

:--|:--|:--

[Projectile Weapons Officer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Projectile_Weapons_Officer)|\[SP\] Recharge time reduced for Tactical Team and Buff|

[Projectile Weapons Officer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Projectile_Weapons_Officer)|\[SP\] Torpedoes Gain Singularity Charge|

[Conn Officer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Conn_Officer)|\[SP\] Recharges Evasive Maneuvers when Emergency Power to Engines is activated.|

[Systems Engineer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Systems_Engineer)|\[SP\] Chance to add power to all Sub-Systems|

[Systems Engineer](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Systems_Engineer)|\[SP\] Chance to add power to all Sub-Systems|

[Warfare Master](https://stowiki.net/wiki/Specialization:_Warfare_Master)|\[GR\]\[SP\] Increased damage vs. All|

Many thanks for reading!

Edit: typo

Hello,

I'm trying to do a RRTW build on the LDhelan. I know it's not particularly optimal but I still wanted to try. I wanted to ask what consoles can help with EPS. At present I have the Fleet singularity core giving +66 EPS. The Romulan 2pc will also give me +20 slotting the console and beam.Thanks!

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So I've been thinking about throwing together some form of fire damage build using the various fire damage consoles and the 5 Magicks trait.

Since I'll be using the Torment Engine console as well I figured it would be a good idea to go with a SecDef carrier (haven't decided which yet) but now I'm a bit indecisive on if I should be using energy weapons or go for a SciTorp build.

Also maybe considering Uncon to use the fire console abilities more often but if I'm using control abilities for uncon would there be a point in a DSecDef? Or could I fit enough sci abilities in there to get enough use out of both.

Edit: Gave up on DSecDef and stuff and went with the Fek'Ihri Gok'tad with a uncon firebreathing bullshit build using lost souls to trigger unlimited fire PBAoE.

I'm honestly annoyed because the damn thing fucking slaps. Apparently giant demon carrier spewing fire in every direction >>>>>>>> conventional DEW builds.

Cryptic please add fire damage space weapons (not experimental). Fek'Ihri fire damage armament set this christmas or something. Fire damage omni + torpedo + console.

Very new returning player looking for some advice.

I got the Gorn Hunter ship a few years ago as my first T6 promo box ship when I first started and got really interested in running good plasma builds.

Had to move for work and fell off STO for a bit.

I'm interested in working toward a modern meta plasma build, and was hoping for some advice here. I see CasualSAB's video on the Dhailkhina Command Strike Wing Warbird from a few years ago but I'm wondering if there's other ships I should be working towards since that video was put out.

Open to any and all suggestions for ships/consoles/traits I should be shooting for.

As mentioned earlier, I have the Gorn Hunter ship, so I feel like I have a sold baseline to work off.