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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    All ships all have interesting stats, including the Mirror Ships.


    Now that you made Hirogen Bridges, are we going to Trapped (Federation Romulan Storyline Mission) revised with this new set?
  • kyuzos7kyuzos7 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    Uuuuh... get the prime universe version then?

    prime universe has 3 Engineer officers 1 lt tactical and 1 lt science... that's not favoring tactical either...
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  • shpoksshpoks Member Posts: 6,967 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I'll say it again, you guys did a really good job on that Apex. Looks like spitten image from the ship in Voyager.
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  • kyuzos7kyuzos7 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    i read this right.

    the Qu'Daj class of the battle cruiser gets a Mirror Coat of paint as well?
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  • orangeitisorangeitis Member Posts: 5,222 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    kyuzos7 wrote: »
    prime universe has 3 Engineer officers 1 lt tactical and 1 lit science... that's not favoring tactical either...
    Okay, here's how it works. When a mirror ship comes into existence, it takes the two career types(tac/eng/sci) that the ship class does not specialize in and swaps them. Even though the Negh'Var didn't have THAT much tactical ability at first, it was still higher than science. The only possible option was to swap sci with tac. We're lucky to have even gotten a LtCmdr sci, as there was no LtCmdr tac for it to replace in the prime universe version.
  • suavekssuaveks Member Posts: 1,736 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I'll pass. I don't like the Hirogen ships both in terms of looks and stats.

    However I honestly hope we'll see even more new Mirror Universe ships in the future, instead of the same old ones we've been getting for years now.

    Oh please make the Mirror D'deridex next... I want that black hull material...
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  • kyuzos7kyuzos7 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    Okay, here's how it works. When a mirror ship comes into existence, it takes the two career types(tac/eng/sci) that the ship class does not specialize in and swaps them. Even though the Negh'Var didn't have THAT much tactical ability at first, it was still higher than science. The only possible option was to swap sci with tac. We're lucky to have even gotten a LtCmdr sci, as there was no LtCmdr tac for it to replace in the prime universe version.

    well im not making to big of a deal with it now after looking and comparing the 2.

    that extra ensign tactical will have to do.
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  • overlapooverlapo Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I don't suppose the old model is available for the Apex? I kinda liked the big, ugly ,boxy battleship look.
  • organicmanfredorganicmanfred Member Posts: 3,236 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    worffan101 wrote: »
    I forgive you, because these ships are AWESOME. I need to know who designed them, so that I can show my appreciation properly.

    For god's sake, put it back in your pants!
  • farmallmfarmallm Member Posts: 4,630 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    This set of boxes are very sweet. I will save them up for a chance when I get around to open them. Along with the Dominion ones I saved up. I love the Escort version the best. Even the battlecruiser would be sweet.

    Love the stats of the Mirror Cheyenne. If I don't find it in the box. Perhaps on the Exchange for a decent price. Sometimes those mirror ships are cheap. Plus this gives me the Cheyenne I thought of getting, without the huge investment from getting it from the Fleet.
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  • endorfinatorendorfinator Member Posts: 135 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Did I read that right? Does the Battle cruiser get two lt. commander spots?
  • kyuzos7kyuzos7 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Did I read that right? Does the Battle cruiser get two lt. commander spots?

    2 Lieutenant's 1 ensign 1 Lieutenant Commander and 1 Commander
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  • kirimuffinkirimuffin Member Posts: 695 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    EDIT: never mind
  • neoakiraiineoakiraii Member Posts: 7,468 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    suaveks wrote: »

    However I honestly hope we'll see even more new Mirror Universe ships in the future, instead of the same old ones we've been getting for years now.

    .

    It's only been one year since the mirror boxes came out, two years in July
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  • gorngonzollagorngonzolla Member Posts: 172 Cryptic Developer
    edited January 2014
    Hi all,

    I wanted to pop in and let you know we discovered an error in the listed seating for the Hirogen Apex Heavy Battlecruiser. It was way off. The blog should be updated soon (if it hasn't already been updated). It is actually: Lieutenant Commander Tactical, Commander Engineering, Lieutenant Science, Ensign Universal, Lieutenant Universal.

    Sorry for the confusion!

    Regards,
    Phil "Gorngonzolla" Zeleski
  • organicmanfredorganicmanfred Member Posts: 3,236 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Hi all,

    I wanted to TRIBBLE in and let you know we discovered an error in the listed seating. It was way off. The blog should be updated soon (if it hasn't already been updated). It is actually: Lieutenant Commander Tactical, Commander Engineering, Lieutenant Science, Ensign Universal, Lieutenant Universal.

    Sorry for the confusion!

    Regards,
    Phil "Gorngonzolla" Zeleski

    No Milk and Cookies for Smirk before he gets to bed :P
  • toivatoiva Member Posts: 3,276 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    First off, I believe you forgot to list 'Can mount Dual cannons' on the Mirror Negh'var.

    Well, the Apex really looks glorious, commend the artist for me. And its stats aren't that bad either, (EDIT: As per Gorn's post, this was wrong in the blog) it's the uber special 1 Commander, 2 Lt Comm. , 1 Lt. and 2 Ensigns. I believe there's only the Orb Weaver like it. Also the hull and shields are respectable. I can see it as a very potent beamboat.

    And the Mirror vessels aren't bad either.

    The Heavy cruiser is an Ambassador with switched eng console to sci, little more turn and slightly less hull. Definitely useful for those that like the look (I guess there must be some) or those that missed on the last Anniversary Ambassador.

    The Negh'var is a bulkier, slower version of the Kamarag, again with the 3-3-3 console slot setup.

    And the Dhelan is basically one of the possibilities you can have on the Mogai (a possibility I didn't end up trying yet). Given I like the Mogai look better, well, I think this Mirror Dhelan doesn't have much to offer.
    TOIVA, Toi Vaxx, Toia Vix, Toveg, T'vritha, To Vrax: Bring in the Allegiance class.
    Toi'Va, Ti'vath, Toivia, Ty'Vris, Tia Vex, Toi'Virth: Add Tier 6 KDF Carrier and Raider.
    Tae'Va, T'Vaya, To'Var, Tevra, T'Vira, To'Vrak: Give us Asylums for Romulans.

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  • jnohdjnohd Member Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Any chance the Enhanced Inertial Damper Field Universal Console will also fit Destroyers? Since that is what the Devs keep classifying all KDF non-Raptor Escort equivalents...
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  • dontdrunkimshootdontdrunkimshoot Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Hi all,

    I wanted to pop in and let you know we discovered an error in the listed seating for the Hirogen Apex Heavy Battlecruiser. It was way off. The blog should be updated soon (if it hasn't already been updated). It is actually: Lieutenant Commander Tactical, Commander Engineering, Lieutenant Science, Ensign Universal, Lieutenant Universal.

    Sorry for the confusion!

    Regards,
    Phil "Gorngonzolla" Zeleski

    but... why? that station setup style was good enough for the orb weaver and d'deridex? eh, this things not to special anymore. with 5 eng consoles and 6 turn rate, now its pretty deep in also ran territory
  • pwebranflakespwebranflakes Member Posts: 7,741
    edited January 2014
    Also, as mentioned in the blog, the Apex can equip the console from the escort. It's got some pretty cool VFX when it does: because it's so large, when it's doing the "flip/ u-turn" (I think there are 3 different VFX for the "flip" that plays at random, btw), it fires off thrusters/ retro-rocket visuals from the sides since it would need that due to its size.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=
  • rtk142rtk142 Member Posts: 613 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    *raises hand* Any chance we'll ever get some more Romulan bridges?
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  • futurepastnowfuturepastnow Member Posts: 3,660 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    but... why? that station setup style was good enough for the orb weaver and d'deridex? eh, this things not to special anymore. with 5 eng consoles and 6 turn rate, now its pretty deep in also ran territory

    Yeah, with that original boff layout, it was basically a carrier with no hangars, but cruiser weapons. That's actually interesting. That's something not present in STO.

    But I guess we can't have things that are too interesting and unique.
  • thegalaxy31thegalaxy31 Member Posts: 1,211 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    rtk142 wrote: »
    *raises hand* Any chance we'll ever get some more Romulan bridges?

    Most likely not.
    I would love to visit this star in-game...or maybe this one!
    Won't SOMEONE please think of the CHILDREN?!
  • majesticmsfcmajesticmsfc Member Posts: 1,401 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Was really interested in the Apex until I saw it's stats. Been flying the c-store Mogh lately and really enjoying it but to me I think I might not buy the Apex now mainly due to only having the four fore weapon slots and the turn rate. A bit surprised at that considering it is called a battlecruiser, which normally are quite good on the turn rate at the expense of some hull.
    kyuzos7 wrote: »
    "The Mirror Negh'Var Heavy Battle Cruiser favors science Bridge Officer Seating and Console Slots more than the Prime Universe version does."

    nooooooo i wanted it to favor Tactical Bridge Officer Seating nooooooo why did you do this to meeee.

    I think they did a great job, KDF need more science orientated vessels, while not a true science ship this is much better than a Vorcha clone. I might pick one of these up.
    Also, as mentioned in the blog, the Apex can equip the console from the escort. It's got some pretty cool VFX when it does: because it's so large, when it's doing the "flip/ u-turn" (I think there are 3 different VFX for the "flip" that plays at random, btw), it fires off thrusters/ retro-rocket visuals from the sides since it would need that due to its size.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=

    So is the escort console account bound not character so we don't have to waste a second lock box ship on the one character?
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  • johnstewardjohnsteward Member Posts: 1,073 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Also, as mentioned in the blog, the Apex can equip the console from the escort. It's got some pretty cool VFX when it does: because it's so large, when it's doing the "flip/ u-turn" (I think there are 3 different VFX for the "flip" that plays at random, btw), it fires off thrusters/ retro-rocket visuals from the sides since it would need that due to its size.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=

    it sounds nice and i dont wanna be the stat hungry guy here but well other than this nice looking ability, which already costs a console slot, its a not so special ship in the end..

    you guys set the standards pretty high with the scim and i was hoping for something with a little more teeth to at least get closer to that for non-roms
  • eradicator84eradicator84 Member Posts: 1,116 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Also, as mentioned in the blog, the Apex can equip the console from the escort. It's got some pretty cool VFX when it does: because it's so large, when it's doing the "flip/ u-turn" (I think there are 3 different VFX for the "flip" that plays at random, btw), it fires off thrusters/ retro-rocket visuals from the sides since it would need that due to its size.

    Cheers,

    Brandon =/\=

    And that's the biggest disappointment with that console for me and the reason I won't be looking to get it.

    Ships that actually need it (cruisers) can't use it, and ships that have the highest turn rate in the game don't need it all that much.

    You let the Apex with 6 turn rate use it, but Odyssey, Bortasqu and other slow turners are left out.

    Wasted opportunity.
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  • sci321sci321 Member Posts: 150 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    My dream of a Dead Ringer Cloaking Device* in STO hasn't only come true but is better then what I thought of which only cloaks your ship while faking its destruction. The Alpha Deception Field cloaks your ship, fakes its destruction, and leaves behind a powerful trap.

    *I got the name and idea from watching YouTube videos of people playing Dead Ringer Spy in Team Fortress 2.
  • zeuxidemus001zeuxidemus001 Member Posts: 3,357 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    The game to me just feels like we are falling back into the state of game prior to f2p. Where its more about profit profit and less about delivering playable (Star Trek) content.
  • dontdrunkimshootdontdrunkimshoot Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    Was really interested in the Apex until I saw it's stats. Been flying the c-store Mogh lately and really enjoying it but to me I think I might not buy the Apex now mainly due to only having the four fore weapon slots and the turn rate. A bit surprised at that considering it is called a battlecruiser, which normally are quite good on the turn rate at the expense of some hull.



    I think they did a great job, KDF need more science orientated vessels, while not a true science ship this is much better than a Vorcha clone. I might pick one of these up.



    So is the escort console account bound not character so we don't have to waste a second lock box ship on the one character?

    check out the fleet kamarang, basically a fleet version of that mirror negvar
  • mutualcoremutualcore Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2014
    I was ready to get the Apex with lobi after reading the blog earlier but now the Boff stations changed? sigh, oh well...nvm
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