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Fleet Galaxy Dreadnought Announcement Imminent? (Announced)

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  • ddesjardinsddesjardins Member Posts: 3,056 Media Corps
    edited February 2014
    The Gal-X was one of my first purchases, and first disappointments.

    Now if it was updated:

    Tier: 5/6 - perhaps the first in the line of lvl 60 ships...
    Hull: 46,000 - a decent upgrade
    Shield Modifier: 1.2 - a decent upgrade
    Weapons: 4/4
    Crew: 1000
    Bridge officers: Com Tac + engineering, Lt. Com Science + engineering, Lt engineering, ensign Universal - two commander level slots, 2 lt. commander slots (a true battleship)
    Device Slot: 3
    Consoles: 4 Tac, 4 engineering, 2 science
    Turn rate:10
    Impulse Modifier: 0.25
    Inertia: 25
    Bonus Power: +10 Weapons, +5 all
    Abilities: Battle cloak (console), Spinal Ultra-Heavy Cannon (integral), Weapon efficiency, attract Fire
    -Can mount dual heavy cannons
  • orangeitisorangeitis Member Posts: 5,222 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    thecosmic1 wrote: »
    The X is not a Romulan ship. It is not going to get 10 Consoles, free Cloak, and free Saucer Sep. :) Most likely the Cloak will be a Console - that you can bring over from your existing X - and the Saucer Sep will be a Console. Thus if you want it all you are looking at an 8 Console ship left after that.
    Why does it need to be a Romulan ship? What is your reasoning that leads you to believe that it can't be a 10-console ship with a cloak and saucer sep? And what exactly states that the revamp will not be applied to existing Galaxy-X ships?
  • thecosmic1thecosmic1 Member Posts: 9,365 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    Why does it need to be a Romulan ship? What is your reasoning that leads you to believe that it can't be a 10-console ship with a cloak and saucer sep? And what exactly states that the revamp will not be applied to existing Galaxy-X ships?
    My reason for believing this is that it would be a precedent for a Fed ship to be given important bonus Abilities without it also being penalized at the same time. :)
    STO is about my Liberated Borg Federation Captain with his Breen 1st Officer, Jem'Hadar Tactical Officer, Liberated Borg Engineering Officer, Android Ops Officer, Photonic Science Officer, Gorn Science Officer, and Reman Medical Officer jumping into their Jem'Hadar Carrier and flying off to do missions for the new Romulan Empire. But for some players allowing a T5 Connie to be used breaks the canon in the game.
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
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    Spotted on Facebook, note the rather cryptic Cryptic responses.

    An interview with Rivera had him talking about their reworking the Gal-Dread, giving it access to saucer separation (after two years of it being already functional but lacking "good animation" or something), and giving that separation and the MVAE separation systems a rework to function like the Odyssey.

    If it ends up having a permanent gun in place of the click-shoot ability then it'll be confirmation that the Dyson destroyer permanent gun is really the TRIBBLE child of the things on this forum said about what the Dreadnought needed.

    If it ends up with the Scimitar boff layout that'll be confirmation of another claim that el'scimitar is the Gal-Dread's forum-ghost.

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    And the ship should already be "fleet grade", none of this "Fleet module" (or 3-pack) business.
  • jonathanlonehawkjonathanlonehawk Member Posts: 674 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    thecosmic1 wrote: »
    Maybe the Cloak and Saucer Sep Consoles give a mini Set Bonus. :)

    Battle Cloak Console, Saucer Sep Console and Lance Weapon (Which when equipped, adds the 3rd Nacelle to the galaxy costume) = 3 Piece Set bonus. 5 forward weapon slots, 3 aft. Tac version comes with Lance Weapon, Science comes with Cloak, Eng comes with Saucer Sep.

    Tac: 5 Tac consoles, 1 Sci, 4 Eng
    Sci: 2 Tac Consoles, 4 Sci, 4 Eng
    Eng: 3 Tac Consoles, 2 Sci, 5 Eng

    Hey if we're gonna dream -- dream big.
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  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    Battle Cloak Console, Saucer Sep Console and Lance Weapon (Which when equipped, adds the 3rd Nacelle to the galaxy costume) = 3 Piece Set bonus. 5 forward weapon slots, 3 aft. Tac version comes with Lance Weapon, Science comes with Cloak, Eng comes with Saucer Sep.

    Tac: 5 Tac consoles, 1 Sci, 4 Eng
    Sci: 2 Tac Consoles, 4 Sci, 4 Eng
    Eng: 3 Tac Consoles, 2 Sci, 5 Eng

    Hey if we're gonna dream -- dream big.

    This ship doesn't need to be revamped into 3-pack trash. It needs all the ideas that were used on other ships suggested for it to be included. "Scimitar" boff stations, Dyson permanent gun (for a nice 9/4 arrangement) - you know, useful things - on the ship people already have so that new people will go "I want that too."
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    thecosmic1 wrote: »
    The X is not a Romulan ship. It is not going to get 10 Consoles, free Cloak, and free Saucer Sep. :) Most likely the Cloak will be a Console - that you can bring over from your existing X - and the Saucer Sep will be a Console. Thus if you want it all you are looking at an 8 Console ship left after that.

    When it was first put into the game the cloak was built-in and the ship was worse than it is now.

    The whole "oh look a cloak console" came from the tac. esc. retro package - neither needed a console, they just did it to make the KDF feel good about themselves.

    When it comes down to it there's no reason why the Romulans and KDF get cloaking devices without consoles while the Federation needs to waste precious space on their end with them.
  • thecosmic1thecosmic1 Member Posts: 9,365 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    When it was first put into the game the cloak was built-in and the ship was worse than it is now.

    The whole "oh look a cloak console" came from the tac. esc. retro package - neither needed a console, they just did it to make the KDF feel good about themselves.

    When it comes down to it there's no reason why the Romulans and KDF get cloaking devices without consoles while the Federation needs to waste precious space on their end with them.
    It does not bother me that the Fed Cloak is not innate. If I cannot accept IDIC then I am not a very good Trekkie. :D
    STO is about my Liberated Borg Federation Captain with his Breen 1st Officer, Jem'Hadar Tactical Officer, Liberated Borg Engineering Officer, Android Ops Officer, Photonic Science Officer, Gorn Science Officer, and Reman Medical Officer jumping into their Jem'Hadar Carrier and flying off to do missions for the new Romulan Empire. But for some players allowing a T5 Connie to be used breaks the canon in the game.
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    thecosmic1 wrote: »
    It does not bother me that the Fed Cloak is not innate. If I cannot accept IDIC then I am not a very good Trekkie. :D

    It doesn't need to bother you, it's a matter of "consistent gameplay."

    Romulan ships get a 10 point power deficit in favor of rather regular and powerful abilities. KDF ships get a cloak and, depending on class, better boff layouts.

    Feds?

    They get the most 3-packs.

    Say no to drugs.
  • altechachanaltechachan Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    All I can say is, I look forward to seeing what the Devs come up with. If I like it enough, I'll switch K'Kera (my dedicated Galaxy-class ship captain) from her current ship to the Galaxy-X (which is just sitting there looking pretty right now).
    Member since November 2009... I think.
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  • thecosmic1thecosmic1 Member Posts: 9,365 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    It doesn't need to bother you, it's a matter of "consistent gameplay."

    Romulan ships get a 10 point power deficit in favor of rather regular and powerful abilities. KDF ships get a cloak and, depending on class, better boff layouts.

    Feds?

    They get the most 3-packs.

    Say no to drugs.
    No matter how hard you try in multiple threads, your pessimism will not rub off on me. Really. :)
    STO is about my Liberated Borg Federation Captain with his Breen 1st Officer, Jem'Hadar Tactical Officer, Liberated Borg Engineering Officer, Android Ops Officer, Photonic Science Officer, Gorn Science Officer, and Reman Medical Officer jumping into their Jem'Hadar Carrier and flying off to do missions for the new Romulan Empire. But for some players allowing a T5 Connie to be used breaks the canon in the game.
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    All I can say is, I look forward to seeing what the Devs come up with. If I like it enough, I'll switch K'Kera (my dedicated Galaxy-class ship captain) from her current ship to the Galaxy-X (which is just sitting there looking pretty right now).

    I know a player with the Dreadnought, they use it to haul cargo and crash into things. A lot of ships are lost, Starfleet deserves it.
    thecosmic1 wrote: »
    No matter how hard you try in multiple threads, your pessimism will not rub off on me. Really. :)

    I find your lack of faith disturbing. *masked breathing*
  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99 Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    The Gal-X was one of my first purchases, and first disappointments.

    Now if it was updated:

    Tier: 5/6 - perhaps the first in the line of lvl 60 ships...
    Hull: 46,000 - a decent upgrade
    Shield Modifier: 1.2 - a decent upgrade
    Weapons: 4/4
    Crew: 1000
    Bridge officers: Com Tac + engineering, Lt. Com Science + engineering, Lt engineering, ensign Universal - two commander level slots, 2 lt. commander slots (a true battleship)
    Device Slot: 3
    Consoles: 4 Tac, 4 engineering, 2 science
    Turn rate:10
    Impulse Modifier: 0.25
    Inertia: 25
    Bonus Power: +10 Weapons, +5 all
    Abilities: Battle cloak (console), Spinal Ultra-Heavy Cannon (integral), Weapon efficiency, attract Fire
    -Can mount dual heavy cannons

    My expectation:

    Tier: Fleet-ish
    Hull: 44,000
    Shield Modifier: 1.1
    Weapons: 4/4
    Crew: 1000
    Bridge officers: Lt Cmdr Tac, Ens Tac, Cmdr Eng, Lt Eng, Lt Universal
    Device Slot: 4
    Consoles: 5 Tac, 3 engineering, 2 science
    Turn rate: 2
    Impulse Modifier: 0.15
    Inertia: 25
    Bonus Power: +10 Weapons, +5 Engines, +5 Aux
    Abilities: Cloak (console, not included), Spinal Lance/Cannon when saucer separated (integral)
    -Can mount dual heavy cannons
    - Weapon System Efficiency
    - Attract Fire
    - Carrier Commands

    Includes a Type 11 Shuttlecraft with Dual Phaser Cannons and Photon Torpedos.
  • lianthelialianthelia Member Posts: 7,907 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    orangeitis wrote: »
    I don't see why consoles need to be removed. The Gal-X only has 9 to begin with - it can't afford to lose any IMO. This whole discussion is about the Gal-X gaining strength, I'm not sure why you're assuming someone wants it weaker in any aspect.

    I didn't mean it having 8 consoles, I just meant since you want it to be like the Voth one that it would have a tac console moved to Engineering likey.
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  • killdozer9211killdozer9211 Member Posts: 924 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    Now taking bets on a saucer sep console set bonus that gives you a battle cloak.
  • rmy1081rmy1081 Member Posts: 2,840 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    My expectation:

    Tier: Fleet-ish
    Hull: 44,000
    Shield Modifier: 1.1
    Weapons: 4/4
    Crew: 1000
    Bridge officers: Lt Cmdr Tac, Ens Tac, Cmdr Eng, Lt Eng, Lt Universal
    Device Slot: 4
    Consoles: 5 Tac, 3 engineering, 2 science
    Turn rate: 2
    Impulse Modifier: 0.15
    Inertia: 25
    Bonus Power: +10 Weapons, +5 Engines, +5 Aux
    Abilities: Cloak (console, not included), Spinal Lance/Cannon when saucer separated (integral)
    -Can mount dual heavy cannons
    - Weapon System Efficiency
    - Attract Fire
    - Carrier Commands

    Includes a Type 11 Shuttlecraft with Dual Phaser Cannons and Photon Torpedos.

    that's one tall order...

    I'm sure it will just have the extra 10% hull and shields, 1 extra console station, and maybe just maybe the separation console will work with it.
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    rmy1081 wrote: »
    that's one tall order...

    I'm sure it will just have the extra 10% hull and shields, 1 extra console station, and maybe just maybe the separation console will work with it.

    yeah, but it needs CMDR Tac - CMDR eng powers in space combat are rather underwhelming.
  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99 Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    Side prediction: Existing Dreadnought becomes 10 console but phaser lance becomes a console, not included with Dreadnought carrier. Dreadnought Carrier includes a new Jupiter costume, does not include a Galaxy costume (which is unlocked by owning the Galaxy-X).
  • leviathan99#2867 leviathan99 Member Posts: 7,747 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    rmy1081 wrote: »
    that's one tall order...

    I'm sure it will just have the extra 10% hull and shields, 1 extra console station, and maybe just maybe the separation console will work with it.

    I based it on what they did with the Sovvie refit and the Armitage.

    Would not be surprised if, like I say, phaser lance becomes a console.
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    Side prediction: Existing Dreadnought becomes 10 console but phaser lance becomes a console, not included with Dreadnought carrier. Dreadnought Carrier includes a new Jupiter costume, does not include a Galaxy costume (which is unlocked by owning the Galaxy-X).

    Where does a Jupiter come into play?
  • shpoksshpoks Member Posts: 6,967 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    wildweasal wrote: »
    And by the way in taped discussions geko. Already said he was toying with the idea of giving it a hanger bay 1 not 2 so don't get all excited

    As long as he doesn't slap that TRIBBLE on my Galaxy-R, I'm good.
    Turn rate: 2

    Typo right? :D
    I'm sure you didn't seriously mean 2. :P
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  • docducksdocducks Member Posts: 50 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    I'll take the Jupiter Class over that ugly thing.
  • snoggymack22snoggymack22 Member Posts: 7,084 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    I would like the Monarch, Celestial, and Envoy options.

    That's cool. I'm usually a supporter of more customization. So hey, if they can do it, then do it.
    galadiman wrote: »
    wouldn't it suck in PvP to get Lanced by a ship that should have no Lance.'

    I'm not sure it's really that big a deal is it? There's so many different ship profiles these days that I just don't think it's really wort the effort to keep track. And as the lance is right now, is it really a huge impact weapon in PVP?
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  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    I based it on what they did with the Sovvie refit and the Armitage.

    Would not be surprised if, like I say, phaser lance becomes a console.

    It they leave the lance in its current state they may as well leave the ship alone entirely.
  • snoggymack22snoggymack22 Member Posts: 7,084 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    This ship needs a lot more than 10% more hull and Shields and the extra console slot to even be competitive with the free ships. And even a "universal" console is not going to put it in line.

    I disagree. A 10 console ship is already superior to a free ship. So just by making a fleet variant (which will have a 10th console), it instantly is better than the free ships.
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  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    That's cool. I'm usually a supporter of more customization. So hey, if they can do it, then do it.



    I'm not sure it's really that big a deal is it? There's so many different ship profiles these days that I just don't think it's really wort the effort to keep track. And as the lance is right now, is it really a huge impact weapon in PVP?

    Does draw a big line that does little to no damage count?
  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    I disagree. A 10 console ship is already superior to a free ship. So just by making a fleet variant (which will have a 10th console), it instantly is better than the free ships.

    So a lt grade ship with 10 consoles would be superior to a VA/RA grade ship with 9 consoles?

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  • snoggymack22snoggymack22 Member Posts: 7,084 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    Does draw a big line that does little to no damage count?

    Heh. If the line is pretty to look at, I guess it might serve as a distraction?
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  • projectfrontierprojectfrontier Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    shpoks wrote: »
    As long as he doesn't slap that TRIBBLE on my Galaxy-R, I'm good.



    Typo right? :D
    I'm sure you didn't seriously mean 2. :P

    Oh, a Gal-R with a hangar. How very "First time through the Wormhole" that would look. Complete with the ship getting destroyed.
  • snoggymack22snoggymack22 Member Posts: 7,084 Arc User
    edited February 2014
    So a lt grade ship with 10 consoles would be superior to a VA/RA grade ship with 9 consoles?

    Would you like to buy this jar, I swear it's liquid gold.

    Oh come on. You know what I mean. The X will get the fleet treatment. Which will make it better than a free assault cruiser or star cruiser, the two free cruisers. And I guess you could even count the Galaxy Retro since it was "free" for a time.

    Can they do more to the ship when making it a fleet variant? Sure.
    Should they do more? Yeah, sure.

    Will they do more? Eh, it's Geko and I gave up trying to figure him out ages ago.

    But a fleet X will be better than the free Star Cruiser I got oh so many years ago.
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