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Get d'kora or not?

llparagonllllparagonll Member Posts: 1 Arc User
edited March 2013 in Federation Discussion
Evening :)

Im starting to look at the possibility of buying a d'kora, but unsure as to whether it's worth it.

Im currently running a sci oddy, with 7beam and the cutting beam. I enjoy playing a damage soaker, and while the sci oddy is excellent at it, im wondering if the d'kora can do the same, while pushing out more damage.

Ill want to run the d'kora with dhc's and turrets.

Is it realistic for me to expect the d'kora to do much better damage the the oddy, while still maintaining the tanking ability?

ill prolly run:

ens tac: cannon scatter volley
lt.cmd tac: tt/scatter volley/apb
cmd eng: epts1/epts2/eptw3/aux to sif3
lt eng: eptw1/rsp1
sci: he/tss


Is it worth spending the EC, or should i just look at maximising my oddy?

Is it realistic looking for a ship that damages similar to an escort and tanks like an oddy?

Thanks :)
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  • robdmcrobdmc Member Posts: 1,619 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    llparagonll wrote: »
    Evening :)

    Im starting to look at the possibility of buying a d'kora, but unsure as to whether it's worth it.

    Im currently running a sci oddy, with 7beam and the cutting beam. I enjoy playing a damage soaker, and while the sci oddy is excellent at it, im wondering if the d'kora can do the same, while pushing out more damage.

    Ill want to run the d'kora with dhc's and turrets.

    Is it realistic for me to expect the d'kora to do much better damage the the oddy, while still maintaining the tanking ability?

    ill prolly run:

    ens tac: cannon scatter volley
    lt.cmd tac: tt/scatter volley/apb
    cmd eng: epts1/epts2/eptw3/aux to sif3
    lt eng: eptw1/rsp1
    sci: he/tss


    Is it worth spending the EC, or should i just look at maximising my oddy?

    Is it realistic looking for a ship that damages similar to an escort and tanks like an oddy?

    Thanks :)

    You cant put cannon scatter volly in the ens tac slot.

    The d'kora is worth getting. It can tank and it can also do damage. That ship has 2 modes. It is also everything that the galaxy-x is not and in PvE the cannon turret build makes it one of the most damaging cruisers in the game. I would not recommend it in PvP but would advise on a Beam boat.
  • jtoney3448jtoney3448 Member Posts: 642 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Well you cant use ens as scatter volley no ensign cannon abilities bro.
  • nicha0nicha0 Member Posts: 1,456 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    http://sto-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=580941

    Check this thread for the D'kora
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  • eraserfisheraserfish Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    nicha0 wrote: »
    http://sto-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=580941

    Check this thread for the D'kora

    Can't speak from experience, but I feel that there's just something... underwhelming about the D'Kora. It is certainly better off than most Federation cruisers, especially in terms of offensive damage. However, it just doesn't seem all that impressive for a lockbox ship.
  • nicha0nicha0 Member Posts: 1,456 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Its not overly crazy, the passive mode boosts are nice, but its a console. The Emp burst is pretty devastating to large targets.
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  • maddog0000doommaddog0000doom Member Posts: 1,017 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    its a good ship and has exchange mail and dabo on the bridge its very tanky.

    tho id have to admit out of the d'kora and galor id rather have the galor its a fine fast cruiser with great dmg and a univseral boff station so u can u choose to be alittle more tanky or dps.
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  • eraserfisheraserfish Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    maddog0000doom wrote: »
    its a good ship and has exchange mail and dabo on the bridge its very tanky.

    tho id have to admit out of the d'kora and galor id rather have the galor its a fine fast cruiser with great dmg and a univseral boff station so u can u choose to be alittle more tanky or dps.

    If you want a cruiser that is amazing at offense, go for the Galor. They unlock Spiral Wave Disruptor Beam Arrays, which have x2 [acc] and x2 [dmg] modifiers, as well as disruptor AND phaser procs. They're arguably the only beam array weapons actually worth using on any ship.
  • momawmomaw Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    D'kora is far better in reality than it looks in the box. That's because Battle Mode, unlike unique consoles, is not something that you get to use every few minutes... it's on all the time. When battle mode is active (i.e. always), D'kora has a total of +30 points to energy and projectile damage skills, +15 power to weapons, +10 power to engines, +5 power to shields, and a free RCS console.

    It's not going to tank as well as an Odyssey since it lacks the Aux power bonus and ability to run 2 copies of EPTS3, but it's going to dish out a lot more damage.
  • llparagonllllparagonll Member Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Thanks for the awesome replies so far!

    I did concider the galor, but was drawn to the dkora because of the dhc's. but i think even with the dkora in battle mode they will be difficult to bring to bear.

    I think i should take a look at the galor again, although the battle mode dmg boost is awesome. I definetely want a non-federation looking ship.
  • robdmcrobdmc Member Posts: 1,619 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Don't forget that the bridge of the d'kora has a bank/mail and exchange on it.
  • junkknightjunkknight Member Posts: 15 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    The d'kora even in battle mode and even with an rcs does not really have the turn rate for dhc's, when I fly it with dhc's I just feel like I'm using turrets more then cannons, personaly I'd go with the galor over the d'kora, the spirles are awesome weapons and the boff seating is alot more flexable.
  • maddog0000doommaddog0000doom Member Posts: 1,017 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    llparagonll wrote: »
    Thanks for the awesome replies so far!

    I did concider the galor, but was drawn to the dkora because of the dhc's. but i think even with the dkora in battle mode they will be difficult to bring to bear.

    I think i should take a look at the galor again, although the battle mode dmg boost is awesome. I definetely want a non-federation looking ship.

    ive got both ships and out of the two i prefer galor tho they are both good ships d'kora is more tanky but the galor turns better and the universal boff slot is nice.
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  • llparagonllllparagonll Member Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Ive decided i want to go for the d'kora.

    I prefer the look, the additional damage to weapons, and the turn rate in battle mode will allow me more freedom to run torpedo spread.

    I'll be running it as a beam boat though, with a fore plasma torp probably.

    Because of my previous setup though, i was running all beams, and my skill training reflects that, so the torp wont be overly amazing.

    The galor's 1.3 shield modifier is VERY tempting though, but i feel it will be a step toward suvivability rather than damage going for the galor, despite the spiral BA's.

    Any additional input will be appreciated :)
  • thegurpslordthegurpslord Member Posts: 16 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    I won a D'kora yesterday...

    and promptly traded it out for a Tufli Freighter. It's alright, but doesn't really bring anything to the table that other cruisers can't already do. If you want a lockbox cruiser, get the Galor. If you like it because it has bank / exchange etc...get a Tufli.
  • nicha0nicha0 Member Posts: 1,456 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    The Dakora is pretty tanky, moreso than the statistics tell you. Turn battle mode off, fire EMP and now you have gimpy enemies and increased resistances, when out of trouble put battle mode back on.

    The Galor is fantastic, but at twice the price of the Dkora, its a tough buy
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  • bluegeekbluegeek Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    thegurpslord wrote: »
    I won a D'kora yesterday...

    and promptly traded it out for a Tufli Freighter. It's alright, but doesn't really bring anything to the table that other cruisers can't already do. If you want a lockbox cruiser, get the Galor. If you like it because it has bank / exchange etc...get a Tufli.

    You traded... for a Tuffli? Even trade?

    Please tell me you got credits back on that deal...
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  • leoll2leoll2 Member Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    I've been flying the D'Kora for 6 months and still loving it!
    It does really well in PvE and tanks fine in PvP.
    A solid ship, trust me, get it!
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  • rdm1958rdm1958 Member Posts: 822 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    i got a d'kora from a box. my biggest regret is that i did not sell it.
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  • llparagonllllparagonll Member Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Got the dkora.

    It is awesome!

    That is all :p



    Thanks for all the advice, really helped me decide. Cant speak as to the galor though. Its quite a bit less than double the price though. The dkora i got was 78mil, the cheapest galor was 98mil :)

    Have fun.
  • nicha0nicha0 Member Posts: 1,456 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    You got ripped then, just a couple weeks ago the Dkoras were around 50m, I got mine for 49. Most likely not using the exchange right
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  • rakija879rakija879 Member Posts: 646 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    I would suggest to you to get the dora rather than the galore! The ship has a dabo table with Leeta gratis :D IMHO the best cruiser in the game :)
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