I was looking around, and I noticed that right now that D2D is showing a "special item" that I have not seen or heard of before. While the main web site
http://www.startrekonline.com/retail still shows the pre order bonuses even through the retailers don't show them anymore.
Direct2Drive
http://www.direct2drive.com/8782/product/Buy-Star-Trek-Online-Download
LIMITED TIME BONUS ITEM - Radiometric Converter
This starship Engineering Console Mod absorbs theta radiation from incoming attacks and sends the energy directly to your EPS conduits to increase your ships power levels.
No mention of the multi spatial shield.
and it seams that the "SyFy" add in bonus is available as a non pre order... the deflector dish
Comments
It appears that Atari is catering to the 'Collectors' market for those who want a copy of every 'unique' perk that's out there... So far, the only ones that have a long term benefit are the Amazon 'Borg' BO, and the Best Buy 'Riva' Tribble... All the other perks you outgrow by the time you reach Tier 3 Cmdr...
I am happy with the pre order perks I got, So far at Rank 4 (I am slow to level) I use my borg BOff, and now my "Riva" (did not know the name) tribble. of the pre order bonuses. I am now using the Red Matter Cap and of course the joined Trill race, but those are constant bonuses, not time limited. So yes, of the time limited bonuses, I agree with you, those are the two I liked.