However, none of that helps the Bortasqu'. It doesn't have any Hybrid Stations so it can't slot any of those new specialization abilities. Traits, yes, but not the fancy new Intel and now Command abilities. And the Bortasqu'? Though 1 version has Sensor Analysis, it won't be getting a Secondary Deflector Slot.
how much do you want to bet we'll be seeing one or more of the following (based on the precedent set with the Intrepid)?
"Command seating" variant Tier 6 Odyssey
update/upgraded Bort
update/upgrade Scimitar
If it isn't the specific ships, it'll be Tier 6 versions that basically swap a station and have the following:
a good trait for the Fed ship
a good trait for the Romulan ship
a TRIBBLE trait for the KDF ship.
Remember, Gecko's a fan of big, slow cruisers. I'm willing to bet that the next "Tier six" ship KDF gets, will be either a tier six c-store Bort for thirty-something bucks, or a bort-lookalike.
I'm not betting against low tiered ships getting their day in the sun at T6. Matter of fact, I expect it as time progresses.
When it happens, those things are in essence, completely different, new purchases. Just like how the T6 Intrepid is a new deal than the T5U Intrepids. They are going to be different. Just like how the Phantom essentially *IS* the Defiant with all the upgrades people wanted for years, it's just missing the Defiant skins.
I've also been accustomed to the fact (and actual game history) that these new versions at T6 will be full fledged, brand new, full ship prices with no discounts. Just like every ship purchase is at every tier as you went up, just like the Intrepids have shown at T5 then to T6. But I'm sure people around the boards will still act surprised.
The shields and cloak on the Bortasqu still suck bad, but for the past few days I've been running a DHC build on it with the Qib trait and Deft Cannoneer. Even though it still has a crappy inertia it turns really well, so much so that it feels kind of weird. I'm only running 2 mine neutroniums with +turn so I could get a better turn rate if I wanted.
You might try the 8472 Counter-Command Engines with their +5 to Inertia. I like them on the DHC D'Deridex I run.
bring the turn rate up and the inertia to the oddy stats. Then make the shield mod 1.1 + cloak buff to normal levels , other then that I wouldn't change much. Its only slightly been marginalized, they are very powerful ships in the right hands but their stats are alittle off.
This is honestly how i feel with raptors and the kdf/rom destroyers all of their stats need to be changed desperately. Other wise my rom might actually use his destroyer over the scimitar he has. Kdf destroyers and raptors need more hull. The rom destroyer needs more shields...
Only way I can see this ship being saved is if they did something under a majority of the KDF consensus. Basically a redesign honoring trek of the past alliances where romulans would be able to use the bortasqu' as well as KDF non-romulan republic characters but an easily written story behind it where it is refit with alliance technology from the romulans.
If they are going to be friendly cuddly non-backstabbing romulans they should atleast become useful to the KDF
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I was looking at that thread you linked.
However, none of that helps the Bortasqu'. It doesn't have any Hybrid Stations so it can't slot any of those new specialization abilities. Traits, yes, but not the fancy new Intel and now Command abilities. And the Bortasqu'? Though 1 version has Sensor Analysis, it won't be getting a Secondary Deflector Slot.
I'm not betting against low tiered ships getting their day in the sun at T6. Matter of fact, I expect it as time progresses.
When it happens, those things are in essence, completely different, new purchases. Just like how the T6 Intrepid is a new deal than the T5U Intrepids. They are going to be different. Just like how the Phantom essentially *IS* the Defiant with all the upgrades people wanted for years, it's just missing the Defiant skins.
I've also been accustomed to the fact (and actual game history) that these new versions at T6 will be full fledged, brand new, full ship prices with no discounts. Just like every ship purchase is at every tier as you went up, just like the Intrepids have shown at T5 then to T6. But I'm sure people around the boards will still act surprised.
You might try the 8472 Counter-Command Engines with their +5 to Inertia. I like them on the DHC D'Deridex I run.
This is honestly how i feel with raptors and the kdf/rom destroyers all of their stats need to be changed desperately. Other wise my rom might actually use his destroyer over the scimitar he has. Kdf destroyers and raptors need more hull. The rom destroyer needs more shields...
If they are going to be friendly cuddly non-backstabbing romulans they should atleast become useful to the KDF