A question about experimental weapons

shpoks

Hi guys,

Back around here after taking a bit of a break from the game.

So I log in, try to get my bearings in order and I notice that I now have an eight, experimental, weapon on my Mat'Ha Raptor. I suppose it a default (basic) one because it's MK XII. So I looked around, checked the STO Wiki to see what's going on, etc.
The thing is, I tend to keep all things as canon-looking as possible - especially on my main Klingon in the Mat'Ha. And that blue-whiteish and fat beam this experimental weapon projects is just a sore in the eyes to me.

So my question is - is there any other experimental weapon that can be mounted there that projects green beams/cannon fire or green/red torpedoes and such? I've seen that there are several different types in the STO Wiki, but can't find out how most of them look upon using anywhere.

tom61sto

I'm not entirely sure why, but Cryptic doesn't seem to want to release many canon looking things for the Experimental Weapon slot.

The Miradorn Raider (a lockbox ship) has one that looks like two photons, but that's really it in canon-looking options.

If you want something at least somewhat subtle and easier/less expensive to get, the Competitive Wargames reputation has a Flak Cannon that fits that slot, which also typically deals more damage than the freebie lighting gun. If you're willing to spend the Zen, or grab some Fleet Ship Modules off the Exchange and are in a Fleet with it unlocked, the (Fleet) Ferasan Slithus Escort comes with a Railgun that's on the more subtle side and hits pretty nicely.

Unfortunately, you just on missed out on grinding for a 'free' Event Bajoran Interceptor which came with a decent hitting and on the subtler side Experimental weapon on an Account-reclaimable ship.

shpoks

Thank you for your reply!

I'll look into the Miradorn Raider then, from your description it seems that would fit nicely. I'll also check out in game with someone from my fleets that has the Ferasan ship - I've got a Ferasan that is one of my favorite characters, so if the Railgun is subtle enough for me that would "kill two flies with one shot" - Ferasan ship for my Ferasan and an acceptable experimental weapon for my main Klingon. The freebie one is just way over the top to me.

I have 3 "main" characters, one for each faction, and I try to keep things completely canon (even if it means less dps or such) on them just for pure gameplay enjoyment. I'm more liberal on other characters, but I main KDF so my Klingon is my No.1 char and I've been in love with the Mat'Ha ever since it got out, so I want to stick with her on that char.