test content
Logo
What is the Arc Client?
Install Arc
opinions on best choice for fed and klingon carrier options...
keepcalmchiveon
Member Posts: 4,293 Arc User
so, simple fact is i cant be as reactive in my age anymore to run certain set ups.
recently i have been looking at carriers, simply for the fact i can still enjoy my time, less button smashing (in a matter of speaking) and i get assistance from the mini me's.
i plan on getting one or two of fed and klink toons set up for one, and am asking for input and ideas.
i know this is subjective, so i am open to any ideas and reasons.
thanks.
recently i have been looking at carriers, simply for the fact i can still enjoy my time, less button smashing (in a matter of speaking) and i get assistance from the mini me's.
i plan on getting one or two of fed and klink toons set up for one, and am asking for input and ideas.
i know this is subjective, so i am open to any ideas and reasons.
thanks.
Post edited by baddmoonrizin on
0
This discussion has been closed.
Comments
Another option for faction straddling is the Suliban Silik - 4/3 layout and is more tac tilted - and its its a romulan ship, any faction can fly it
Other options are the event ships but I don't know if you have access to them
Get the Forums Enhancement Extension!
No one but you can tell what your wallet can take, so no slight taken
No one mentioned it yet, but the Ghemor is also a great FDC with a 5/3 weapon layout.
I want to second this. I bought it for the trait (not so useful now...), 3 of my characters use it for their "farming" events and patrols. My main character flew it for awhile and I really enjoy'd it. Even the default frigates work well.
https://sto.gamepedia.com/Cardassian_Ghemor_Intel_Flight_Deck_Carrier
KDF side I've got extensive experience with the Blackguard (Which the counterpart of the Silik for Romulans and Tellarite ship for Feds) and the Sarcophegus. The Sarco may be a brick but works great for a beam build and the ability to also take advantage of Command abilities. The Blackguard is relatively good all around.
Fed side... Haven't really flown many carriers regularly, outside of my MW Disco Connie on one character and the Prototype Dreadnought (single hanger) on one of my TOS.
KDF side though I would recommend getting on the Exchange and picking up Superior Area Denial. Its a good all round trait that also benefits hanger pets. You have a beam build and beam pets, you hit FAW, they get FAW 1. Also works with Scatter Volley, but IMO beam pets are superior as they actually hit more often with more than just a turret.
If you wanted a cross faction ship... Jem'Hadar Vangaurd Carrier is good once its onlocked, and has the potential to have THE MOST pets in play, counting the seperation pet as well as the Vanguard Wingmen. Outside of that... the Fek'lhri Carrier from the Winter Event, followed by a few of the Lockbox/Lobi Store ships like the Xindi-Aquatic Carrier.
normal text = me speaking as fellow formite
colored text = mod mode
Otherwise the Ghemor is excellent, vanguard carrier is very good as well but really feels sluggish to me.
I'm trying to think of the one you're talking about. Could you give a few more details as to design?
normal text = me speaking as fellow formite
colored text = mod mode
I'm looking through the STO wiki for anything else that matches that discription, but right now I kinda feel like it might be the Tellarite ship.
normal text = me speaking as fellow formite
colored text = mod mode
And as I said, its the Fed counterpart to the KDF Blackguard. Would probably be cheeper to just get the full bundle so you get that, the Blackguard, and the Sillik in one go.
normal text = me speaking as fellow formite
colored text = mod mode
if you can/need to wait there is almost certainly going to be a sale for Memorial Day in the US
The Allied Flight Deck Assault Carriers are pretty well rounded. Not excelling at any one thing, but can be built to cover many things. My Blackguard has a variation of my typical cruiser build, and has two hangers of Elite Slavers. Works pretty well. My Romulan built her Sillik to be a torpedo bomber that can spam Heavy Plasmas, along with two hangers of Elite Scorpions. What I call the Spamtrox 2.0. While not as well built as a fleetmate's T5 Atrox for the role of torp spam, it makes up for it in firepower and synergized traits, including the one off the Son'a Battlecruiser that buffs Heavy Torps. Before the Carrier revamp, they only had one hanger so I called my Sillik a Pocket Spamtrox.
So... its all in how you build it.
normal text = me speaking as fellow formite
colored text = mod mode
@keepcalmchiveon
Do you mean this one?
https://sto.gamepedia.com/Nausicaan_Kolasi_Siege_Destroyer
That is a siege destroyer, also known as a face hugger.
You'll be able to switch the moment you get access to a ship vendor, don't worry its quick and relatively painless then hit patrols (mastery xp bonus) to t6 the carrier fast (If I recall, it took me about an hour or so of argala play and quit before completion to master)
Get the Forums Enhancement Extension!
The solar glare gateway is from the 3 piece console set bonus. The Vonph itself I think comes with the oblivion gateway which also can melt ships, but is extremely fragile. (It continually explodes on the target but it has such low health it will usually die after hitting things once even though it can explode several times)
Though yeah, the Solar Flare actually does insane damage, especially on an exotic build, its just a pity its tied to the 3 piece bonus
Played around with the Jem vanguard dread and I quite like the wingman/pets concept so eying up the Vanguard CV myself for next time wifey authorises gamage expenditure.
Mines might be worth a look as well in the rear slots. Pets plus mines help get around reaction and/or joint problems.
If you are new to Carriers you might find this guide useful https://www.sto-league.com/a-brief-guide-to-getting-the-most-out-of-hanger-pets/
Might not be as large a well as can be produced by a sci ship but certainly enough to get the job done. Cardie sci dread would be an option for the more powerful well although they do lack the wingmen strafe.