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Best fed ship

nelson2014nelson2014 Member Posts: 88 Arc User
edited August 2013 in Federation Discussion
What is the best fed ship?
U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC 1701-Z
Malivistitisa Class (39-century Federation Class)
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  • westx211westx211 Member Posts: 42,327 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Its all about preference.
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  • nelson2014nelson2014 Member Posts: 88 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    westx211 wrote: »
    Its all about preference.

    What would you recommend?
    U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC 1701-Z
    Malivistitisa Class (39-century Federation Class)
  • westx211westx211 Member Posts: 42,327 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Well the multi vector assault escort is good if you want dps and like some science ability with it the vests and odyssey are both great because of their Lt cmdr uni slots but if you can I would suggest getting a lockbox ship cuz they're usually very good and if you simply want outright firepower get an andorian ship.
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  • sander233sander233 Member Posts: 3,992 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    The question you pose is like asking "what's the best car?"

    Best for what?

    My instinctive response would be a Ferrari 458 Italia.

    But if your looking for the best car for a family of five for under $40,000 than I've given you a totally invalid answer.


    It's the same here.

    My instinctive response to your question would be a Fleet Defiant Retrofit.

    But if you are looking for a tanky cruiser and don't have access to a fleet shipyard or can't afford the fleet modules, that doesn't help you.
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  • nelson2014nelson2014 Member Posts: 88 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Looking more on damage and shielding like escorts.
    U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC 1701-Z
    Malivistitisa Class (39-century Federation Class)
  • sander233sander233 Member Posts: 3,992 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    nelson2014 wrote: »
    Looking more on damage and shielding like escorts.

    An escort with good shields narrows it down. The Kumari is definitely out.

    Are you in a fleet?
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  • westx211westx211 Member Posts: 42,327 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Well then I would suggest one of the andorian vessels.
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  • kalvorax#3775 kalvorax
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         Member Posts: 1,663 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    if you want to survive and put out meaningful damage then maybe looking into the Steamrunner pack on Steam (ironic huh lol) Its is pretty powerful on its.

    T5:http://www.stowiki.org/Blockade_Runner_Escort_Retrofit

    T1:http://www.stowiki.org/Blockade_Runner_Escort

    two ships for $24.99...but if your lucky you can get it on sale (if they do yet another on for it soon)

    I've used it in Elite Stfs and its pretty solid in defense and Damage
  • ursusmorologusursusmorologus Member Posts: 5,328 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    The market says the best ship is the Armitage Heavy Escort Carrier, at least thats what people seem to spend most money on
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  • ipmonitoripmonitor Member Posts: 32 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    the best ship is the ship you have most fun playing in and one which enhances your personal playing style. buy a bunch of cheap ships from the exchange and try them out. once you know go for a fleet version or better variation. even the mirror variations can be great. i would never give up my mirror qin heavy raptor.
  • vactuskasunvactuskasun Member Posts: 35 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    It also helps to know what your resources are like.
  • warmaker001bwarmaker001b Member Posts: 9,205 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    OP, I hate to come across like this, but you need to figure out the game some more if you're asking an elementary, generic question like that. You need to figure out the basics of the game more. A personal style of play. Proper ship setup. BOFF / DOFF setup. All to get the most of your ship. And after all this, you still need to learn how it all plays once the phaser banks and torpedo tubes start firing.

    There's lots of different ways to play, even within the Escort grouping of ships.

    Figure the game some more, and you will never ask that question again, because you will know the right answer for yourself.

    Here's a link for Fed / Mix faction ships.

    Again, figure the game out some more. Because if you're new enough to ask that kind of question, I guarantee that with more time down the road, your taste as to what the best ship is may change because you've learned more and your style will change.
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  • hereticknight085hereticknight085 Member Posts: 3,783 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Best fed ship for damage output and survivability is the Fleet Patrol Escort. Has the most ideal Boff layout for full cannons, and has crazy durability and survivability. Also has a very low shipyard requirement.
    It is said the best weapon is one that is never fired. I disagree. The best weapon is one you only have to fire... once. B)
  • nelson2014nelson2014 Member Posts: 88 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    sander233 wrote: »
    An escort with good shields narrows it down. The Kumari is definitely out.

    Are you in a fleet?

    Yes, fed= Wolf-Pack. KDF= Alpha Squad 56
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    Malivistitisa Class (39-century Federation Class)
  • snoggymack22snoggymack22 Member Posts: 7,084 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    nelson2014 wrote: »
    What is the best fed ship?

    Oberth.

    /end thread
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  • stardestroyer001stardestroyer001 Member Posts: 2,615 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Sorry, not the end of this thread yet.

    Best visually appealing ship: Personally, the Dominion Dreadnought or JHAS.

    Best ship overall: JHAS/Regent or Excelsior/Vesta.
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  • red01999red01999 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    nelson2014 wrote: »
    What is the best fed ship?

    If there were a best Fed ship, there wouldn't be anything else anyone would flying. All three of the major types have several fundamental differences in style and utility, and while a good captain can make most of them work in a variety of roles, they are also typically what is best for that particular player, not as a whole.
  • jermbotjermbot Member Posts: 801 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Clearly the Fleet Galaxy-R.

    It's iconic, and it can become nearly headless.
  • ztstrikeztstrike Member Posts: 66 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Oddessy Class
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  • sirokksirokk Member Posts: 990 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    Rather than giving my opinion on what I think is the best ship, it would be more useful to you to try to help you to determine the best ship for you.

    The first question to you should be:

    What is your character's profession/career: Science, Tactical or Engineering?

    What level are you, the level number specifically?

    Are you looking for what the best end-game (Vice Admiral/Level 50) ship? Or one for your current level?

    Each career has skills/abilities that go best with certain type of ships. Escorts/Carriers are best with Tactical. Cruisers are best with Engineers and Science ships with Science officers. Not that you can't fly the other types, you can. But these are the best fits.
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  • thegreendragoon1thegreendragoon1 Member Posts: 1,872 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    The best ship is the one that you love to fly. If you can find that one, it makes life at max level so much easier. It's usually a combination of the ship I like the look of and ship that handles they way I want to.

    I would start by answering some of the following questions:

    1. What do I like in a ship design?

    a. I like classic starfleet designs.
    b. I like large modern starfleet ships.
    c. I like modern, small, nimble starfleet ships.
    d. Agh, I'm sick of Starfleet, give me something different.

    2. How would you classify your playstyle?

    a. Fly fast and hit hard.
    b. Bring it on, I'll take anything you can dish at me.
    c. You win by being clever, strike at the enemy's weakness.
    d. I'm not interested at being the best at any one thing, but spreading your assets around.

    Once you have an idea what you're looking for, you can then focus on the intricacies of your choice. This will hopefully give you your ideal ship. Keep in mind that the "best" ship is only so in the right hands.
  • snoggymack22snoggymack22 Member Posts: 7,084 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    stardestroyer001 wrote: »
    Sorry, not the end of this thread yet.
    It really was though. I mean I invoked the Almighty Oberth. There's no need to go any further.

    ;)
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  • stardestroyer001stardestroyer001 Member Posts: 2,615 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    snoggymack22 wrote: »
    It really was though. I mean I invoked the Almighty Oberth. There's no need to go any further.

    ;)

    Actually laughed out loud. I suppose everyone has their Almighty Ship :P

    The Oberth really is a great ship, it should've been featured more, than just as cannon fodder.
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  • br3akingforcebr3akingforce Member Posts: 106 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    if lobi ships are on the table, and you want to do high damage while having tough shields, check out the mobius. while not technically an escort (it's a destroyer), it's laid out like one, it's maneuverable like one, and it can equip dhc's like one. oh, and it has (afaik) the highest shield modifier of any in that class (1.05).
  • lasoniolasonio Member Posts: 490 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    meh, chimera would be the best destroyer if you have to choose a destroyer but the price tag is bonkers
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  • nelson2014nelson2014 Member Posts: 88 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    I'm going for the Dreadnought Cruiser. :o
    U.S.S. ENTERPRISE NCC 1701-Z
    Malivistitisa Class (39-century Federation Class)
  • thegreendragoon1thegreendragoon1 Member Posts: 1,872 Arc User
    edited March 2013
    lasonio wrote: »
    meh, chimera would be the best destroyer if you have to choose a destroyer but the price tag is bonkers

    Too many people try to justify (or not) the cost of an entire package by a single perk, which is silly. Of course a lifetime sub isn't worth one ship, thankfully I didn't buy mine for the ship.

    I will say that while I won't claim the Chimera is the "best" ship, I've found it to be the best ship for me and my play style.
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