Howdy
great peeps,
Decided to play some more
KDF side, with the
http://sto.gamepedia.com/Corsair_Flight_Deck_Cruiser_Retrofit
(Even though the stats are not that good, in my opinion, I still incredibly love the visual of that ship)
SO, which pets should I take to go with it? I fully intend to play PvE only.
(I like the To'Duj fighters more in terms of appearance myself)
Elite To'Duj Fighters:
http://sto.gamepedia.com/Hangar_-_Elite_To'Duj_Fighters
Elite Orion Interceptors:
http://sto.gamepedia.com/Hangar_-_Elite_Orion_Interceptors
Best regards,
Duk
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Additionally, fighter pets that use cannons (To'Duj, not sure about orion interceptors) don't actually use them after the initial volley because the AI treats all fighters as if they would be using omni-beams and circle the target. To'Dujs will only use their single turret.
I can confirm this at least for swarmers. The dps difference between elite and common swarmers is 200-300 dps, so int he big picture it doesn't make a difference and survivability is not an issue with fighters - they die constantly from AoE effects anyway.
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If you're willing to consider less lore/theme friendly pets, the Elite Scorpions do a ton of damage with Heavy Plasma Torps (comboes nicely with the Fleet Corsair's option to run GW1) and Elite Swarmers do a lot of damage, but need to be relaunched often.
I am using the ship myself. True, the stats aren't great but the visuals are awesome.
Using the advanced orion interceptors myself since the kdf fleet I'm a part of has not yet unlocked elite pets.
Having said that i am not sure if i would use these elite pets.
You need to ask yourself: What is it that i want with these pets?
Is it role play then go with slavers, interceptors or marauding force.
If you want to play support then you may consider Tholian widow fighters from nukara reputation.
If you want siege damage then Elite scorpion fighters from Romulan rep.
Swarm damage then advanced/elite swarmers may be your pet of choice.
How would you people compare between the Orion slaver and interceptor?
I don't think it's actually in the works. They posted it rather soon after the DR launch, way before the T6 gal & negh, then it was classified as unreleased/cut content for the longest time and now they aren't even listing it anymore. Especially considering we may or may not see a pack of heavy escort carriers......
Considering that the T6 Galaxy and Negh'var, etc are considered the big money tickets it's not hard to imagine that those were put first in line. Still think a T6 Orion Flight Deck Cruiser (possibly with intel or pilot slotting) is a real option.