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Aux2Batt Bortasqu, Fleet Kamarag, or Tor'Kaht
atmawpn
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Greetings. I am considering a proper fleetship upgrade in the near future, and am in a bit of a dilemma as to which ship I should go for, alongside a whole lot of other plasma-related issues.
Some context: The Fleet Tor'kaht was regarded as one of the top tier KDF battlecruisers in these parts, especially as a cannon build. This, in combination with the relative lack of Fleet Kamarag builds, led me to wonder just which ship I should pick, especially since I was tempted by the Kamarag's very flexible LtComm Sci.
As a result, I have come up with these two possibilities: a Kamarag build, or a Tor'Kaht build (I didn't do one for the Bortasqu as that seemed much more standard in terms of Aux2Batt options):
http://skillplanner.stoacademy.com/?build=fleetkamaragv1_0
http://skillplanner.stoacademy.com/?build=fleettorkahtv2_0
Some additional information: I am currently running an Aux2Batt build using the KDF veteran ship. In terms of Doff ideas I have currently settled for the following:
2x Purple Technicians
1x Warp Core Engineer (+ power on EPtX)
2x Empty Slots of Choice
I also have an extra unused engineering console slot in the above builds that frankly I'm not sure what to fill with. A fleet RCS came to mind, but I'm not sure either ship really needed that. A Tachyokinetic Converter seems a little pricey for my tastes - I could afford one given time, but just not sure it's worth the effort since I did have one on my Fed toon and was underwhelmed. Or perhaps the Nukara console?
In terms of cannons vs beams preference: I do have a leaning towards beams, as I like how they are pretty much let you fire and manoeuvre, as opposed to having to either stop and fire, or manoeuvre and not have the target in a good arc all the time.
Of course: would it be possible that I'd be better off with a standard Aux2Batt Bortasqu build, which I can probably find aplenty in these parts?
Finally as an aside to the whole thing, I am likely going with an all-plasma build regardless of ship choice. However searches of previous threads have been inconclusive as to whether I should go Standard Plasma (Acc CrtD CrtH), Romulan Plasma (Acc x2), Advanced Fleet Plasma (Acc x2 Dmgx2), or a mix. In short:
1) Does the disruptor proc on the Romulan Plasma outperform the 3rd modifier on a standard plasma?
2) Does the disruptor proc on the Romulan Plasma outperform the [DMG]x2 on an Advanced Fleet Plasma?
3) Would I be better off using only a couple of rom plasma weapons for the chance at the proc, and fill the rest with the proper pure plasma weapons? (either standard very rare plasma, or advanced fleet plasma)
Any inputs would be appreciated!
Some context: The Fleet Tor'kaht was regarded as one of the top tier KDF battlecruisers in these parts, especially as a cannon build. This, in combination with the relative lack of Fleet Kamarag builds, led me to wonder just which ship I should pick, especially since I was tempted by the Kamarag's very flexible LtComm Sci.
As a result, I have come up with these two possibilities: a Kamarag build, or a Tor'Kaht build (I didn't do one for the Bortasqu as that seemed much more standard in terms of Aux2Batt options):
http://skillplanner.stoacademy.com/?build=fleetkamaragv1_0
http://skillplanner.stoacademy.com/?build=fleettorkahtv2_0
Some additional information: I am currently running an Aux2Batt build using the KDF veteran ship. In terms of Doff ideas I have currently settled for the following:
2x Purple Technicians
1x Warp Core Engineer (+ power on EPtX)
2x Empty Slots of Choice
I also have an extra unused engineering console slot in the above builds that frankly I'm not sure what to fill with. A fleet RCS came to mind, but I'm not sure either ship really needed that. A Tachyokinetic Converter seems a little pricey for my tastes - I could afford one given time, but just not sure it's worth the effort since I did have one on my Fed toon and was underwhelmed. Or perhaps the Nukara console?
In terms of cannons vs beams preference: I do have a leaning towards beams, as I like how they are pretty much let you fire and manoeuvre, as opposed to having to either stop and fire, or manoeuvre and not have the target in a good arc all the time.
Of course: would it be possible that I'd be better off with a standard Aux2Batt Bortasqu build, which I can probably find aplenty in these parts?
Finally as an aside to the whole thing, I am likely going with an all-plasma build regardless of ship choice. However searches of previous threads have been inconclusive as to whether I should go Standard Plasma (Acc CrtD CrtH), Romulan Plasma (Acc x2), Advanced Fleet Plasma (Acc x2 Dmgx2), or a mix. In short:
1) Does the disruptor proc on the Romulan Plasma outperform the 3rd modifier on a standard plasma?
2) Does the disruptor proc on the Romulan Plasma outperform the [DMG]x2 on an Advanced Fleet Plasma?
3) Would I be better off using only a couple of rom plasma weapons for the chance at the proc, and fill the rest with the proper pure plasma weapons? (either standard very rare plasma, or advanced fleet plasma)
Any inputs would be appreciated!
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You may want a plasma DBB on fore on the Torkie, possibly switch from Borg Deflector/engine to Omega for the tet glider passive on your kamarang.
As well they PvP forums has a build thread with several KDF AtB designs that may help.
Keep in mind though that in the aftermath of the Beam Overload stacking nerf (commimg soo to Tribble) AtB usage has come under attack and many are asking for its nerf as well.
So enjoy your AtB choice while you can before a few decide its unfair and have it removed.
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Ships i recommend for aux2batt pvp beam builds (cannons don't really work against skilled opponents) : k'tinga and negh.
Explanation : the tor'kaht has too much tact slots and the lt. comm sci on the kamarag isn't worth the cost of EPtS 3 (you need RSP 2 and DEM 3) plus it has low inertia for its size.
I only have the free version of the bortas but its boff layout is nothing special and it has lower shield than other cruisers and very low turn / inertia.
On the other hand the k'tinga has very few hull points (actually 200 more than what you see on stowiki) but it has 35 inertia, 11 turn rate and a tanky layout with 3 tact abilities (tact team, faw and APB).
The negh is bigger and tankier but less agile. It also offers more options thanks to universal ensign.
3rd blue at least.
I admit to considering Ktinga and Neghvar as well, but they seemed to be just standard engineering heavy ships with reduced dps ability. Of course I could also be overrating the importance of the 4th tac console slot (rationale with Kamarag being its LTC Sci).
I am a bit hesitant to run a Torkaht without a sci boff for fear of burning alive without hazards though.
So far though it seems consensus is leaning towards Torkaht as the ship of choice?
I was about to say the same thing for the Bortas'qu. I'm running a single aux2bat, and it's great at keeping my cooldowns fairly reduced while still being able to use Science powers and Aux2SIF.
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