I have already mentioned how silly this system is given their item selection and the skillcap.
Thanks for offering me anti-protons when very few will have the skills for them and those like me who want to use OTHER systems. I'm sure those that want to use Phasers / Disruptors / Tetryons / Polarons / Plasma will be able to go to the exploration store instead, afterall they are only dropping down from purples to greens thus negating the point of the 'epic' items in the first place..
Oh wait, the exploration stores dont have proper selections either. Not an Admiral level Dual Phaser cannon in sight but surely the crafting area will have them - nope.
Solution:
1) Epic store needs a FULL selection of ALL types of weapon systems both space AND ground
In addition, bridge officers CANNOT BE EQUIPED WITH EPIC ITEMS. A fact which I only discovered today when I tried to give my officers some anti-proton weapons.
To which I merely say, what the hell ?
If I want my officers to have purple equipment and work to get it they should be able to use it.
END OF STORY
There is no valid reason why my officers shouldnt be able to use this equipment and frankly it is completely stupid from a business perspective. If Cryptic want players to farm for endgame equipment then it makes sense to allow bridge officers to be part of the process thus making people play longer to equip their officers as well.
As it is, once my character is equiped with ground equipment that is basically it. I cant give my guys the decent armor, shields or weapons which would be extremely helpful. It also wouldnt be overpowered before anyone chimes in with that BS response.
If I can equip my guys with greens and blues there is no reason why purples should be restricted. The stats simply arent THAT good and frankly it takes what could stretch out gameplay for a good month into something that can be done within a week.