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What Non-Klingon KDF ship should get the Tier 6 treatment next?

mustrumridcully0mustrumridcully0 Member Posts: 12,963 Arc User
What Non-Klingon KDF ship should get the Tier 6 treatment next?
I am intentionally omitting the Nausicaan Siege Destroyer, since rumour has that it will come with the Galaxy-X and the Ha'apax.

Of course, in an ideal world, they all should eventually get a Tier 6 version. In a more realistic vision of the future, most won't make it, I fear. But either way, they would come out slowly and so one has to be the first - and which one should that be?


An idea occured to me that instead of creating actually Tier 6 Retrofits for all these ships, Cryptic could make a single Nausicaan, a single Orion and a single Gorn Tier 6 ship and each simply give the option to choose between all existing skins for those ships. Add maybe a few material choices and at least some minor custom piece variations, and we would at least have something. But maybe that would be an defeatist attitude, assuming that not everything will see a Tier 6 version?


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What Non-Klingon KDF ship should get the Tier 6 treatment next? 92 votes

Dacoit Flight Deck Cruiser
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Corsair Flight Deck Cruiser
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Marauder Flight Deck Cruiser
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Vandal Destroyer
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Scourge Destroyer
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Phalanx Science Vessel
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Draguas Support Vessel
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Varanus Support Vessel
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Kar'Fi Battlecarrier
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Other
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  • protogothprotogoth Member Posts: 2,369 Arc User
    Marauder Flight Deck Cruiser
    I'm torn between Marauder, Corsair, and Kar'Fi. But I went with the Marauder.
  • mustrumridcully0mustrumridcully0 Member Posts: 12,963 Arc User
    Scourge Destroyer
    protogoth wrote: »
    I'm torn between Marauder, Corsair, and Kar'Fi. But I went with the Marauder.
    It is not an easy decision to make, I think. Many of these ships are beautiful or interesting looking. Except the Marauder. :p​​
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  • goodscotchgoodscotch Member Posts: 1,680 Arc User
    Phalanx Science Vessel
    Gotta go with the Science Vessel. Many threads posted in reference to the KDF getting a true science vessel.
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  • sinn74sinn74 Member Posts: 1,149 Arc User
    I'd say the Varanus, because it's a science vessel, but it would need a complete overhaul, IMO.
  • dirlettiadirlettia Member Posts: 1,632 Arc User
    Kar'Fi Battlecarrier
    As one who loves form over functionality I went for my fave ship - the Kar'fi. I would only hope any update wouldnt ruin its trademark looks. :'(

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  • captz1ppcaptz1pp Member Posts: 931 Arc User
    Other
    I picked other, since i think the Letheans should get a ship, maybe one asymmetric like the Breen's are, since Letheans are mind readers, and would have to shift through random thoughts to do that.
  • desertjetsdesertjets Member Posts: 207 Arc User
    Phalanx Science Vessel
    I voted Phalanx because I think it is the best looking of the 3 Gorn science vessels. I much prefer its relatively compact and sleek looks vs. the bulky Dragus -- however the Dragus may be the most logical given its console. Something paired with the aceton generator could make an interesting 2-pc for drainy builds.
  • scarlingscarling Member Posts: 708 Arc User
    Other
    I want a giant fish! Ravager Dread.
  • artan42artan42 Member Posts: 10,450 Bug Hunter
    Other
    I like your single Nausicaan, a single Orion and a single Gorn (and Fek'lhr) ship idea, that gives you the option to use the hulls of: the Syphon, Destroyer, Vandal, Scourge, Guramba, Talon, and Ravager; Vishap, Tuatara, Phalanx, Draguas, Zilant, Varanus, and Balaur; Corvette, Dacoit, Corsair, Brigand, Marauder, Slavemaster 1 and 2, and Warbarge (as well as the Fer'Jai, K'Norr, Kar'Fi, and Drek'Hi)​​
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  • sennahcheribsennahcherib Member Posts: 2,823 Arc User
    edited October 2015
    Vandal Destroyer
    vandal, because I like the shape of this ship, or the scourge destroyed for the same reason :)
  • lianthelialianthelia Member Posts: 7,887 Arc User
    edited October 2015
    Kar'Fi Battlecarrier
    As much as I love Science...I think I'd want to go with the Kar'fi...played that ship for a long time till it really started showing its age and I love the Fer'jai Frigates! I would love for a Lt Cmdr Eng or for them to at least make the Ens Sci a uni! (Hey it's still got a Sci Cmdr so it technically is Science-y :p )

    But if this was pure Science I'd have to go with the Varanus...I just like that design more than the other Gorn ships.
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  • hyperionx09hyperionx09 Member Posts: 1,709 Arc User
    Varanus Support Vessel
    Varanus. KDF is long overdue for a new Science ship. The Dysons were decent, but it's time for a new and proper Science ship. Unless they're just going to T6 the underwhelming Dyson bundle then grandfather everyone's old Dyson bundles to T6. Then I could live with that.
  • atalossataloss Member Posts: 563 Arc User
    Corsair Flight Deck Cruiser
    I wanted to say the Kar'Fi, but I love the Flight Deck Crusier family, I was torn.
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  • r5e4w3q2r5e4w3q2 Member Posts: 341 Arc User
    edited October 2015
    Not sure any of them should be. From what I understand they were not designed art-wise to have new versions made. May be better to make new KDF ships built to current standards to fill the holes.

    The Kar'Fi in particular would be odd to see an new version of, it is a captured ship, basically a lockbox ship before there were lockboxes. Are there even any Fek'Ihri left to build new ships?​​
  • sennahcheribsennahcherib Member Posts: 2,823 Arc User
    Vandal Destroyer
    Are there even any Fek'Ihri left to build new ships?​​

    no problem, we have the ferengis. if they can retrieve and modify Undine ships or Voth ships, they can do the same thing for the Kar'fi :p
  • markhawkmanmarkhawkman Member Posts: 35,236 Arc User
    Varanus Support Vessel
    protogoth wrote: »
    I'm torn between Marauder, Corsair, and Kar'Fi. But I went with the Marauder.
    It's so hard to choose only one. But the pickle would be my second choice really. third would be the Kar'fi.
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  • markhawkmanmarkhawkman Member Posts: 35,236 Arc User
    Varanus Support Vessel
    r5e4w3q2 wrote: »
    Not sure any of them should be. From what I understand they were not designed art-wise to have new versions made. May be better to make new KDF ships built to current standards to fill the holes.

    The Kar'Fi in particular would be odd to see an new version of, it is a captured ship, basically a lockbox ship before there were lockboxes. Are there even any Fek'Ihri left to build new ships?​​
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  • mustrumridcully0mustrumridcully0 Member Posts: 12,963 Arc User
    Scourge Destroyer
    r5e4w3q2 wrote: »
    Not sure any of them should be. From what I understand they were not designed art-wise to have new versions made. May be better to make new KDF ships built to current standards to fill the holes.
    I suspect that could be problem, too. But maybe not - if there are multiple areas of the ships where you can select different patterns, there might be enough to also allow some shape changes.
    But if not - my idea with just allowing to switch between the available species models might still work - the parts wouldn't need to be compatible with each other. If I remember correctly, the K'Tinga has a set up like that already.
    They might in turn be able to be a bit more creative with materials, and maybe some new patterns specific to the ships?
    The Kar'Fi in particular would be odd to see an new version of, it is a captured ship, basically a lockbox ship before there were lockboxes. Are there even any Fek'Ihri left to build new ships?
    Your comparison with lockbox ship is pretty apt, I think - if the Fek'Ihri arc had happened any later in the game's life, it might have ended up in a lockbox (at best an event ship perhaps?). It would be a bit odd, but the Fek'Ihri might still be around, and maybe Cryptic could throw in a new Fek'Ihri arc (this time for all factions probably) to introduce the new ship...​​
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  • warmaker001bwarmaker001b Member Posts: 9,205 Arc User
    Marauder Flight Deck Cruiser
    I would have supported a revamped Kar'Fi. But considering how nerfed hangar units are these days, that is a fruitless venture.

    I'd be down for the Giant Space Hamster, a.k.a. Marauder FDC to get the T6 treatment. Her console alignment at T5U (there is no T5 Fleet Marauder FDC) leans towards a Science-oriented Cruiser. But the T6 treatment could make her quite nice.
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  • jexsamxjexsamx Member Posts: 2,803 Arc User
    Corsair Flight Deck Cruiser
    Corsair pls
  • toivatoiva Member Posts: 3,276 Arc User
    Varanus Support Vessel
    Most importantly Kar'Fi and Varanus.

    For the Orions I wouldn't mind a new ship, not quite a fan of current ships of theirs. And let's hope the Gurumba is nice at Tier 6.
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  • kodachikunokodachikuno Member Posts: 6,020 Arc User1
    Other
    Tuatara Cruiser or Balaur
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  • svindal777svindal777 Member Posts: 856 Arc User
    Kar'Fi, that thing would be a beast at T6. (Maybe with a new BOFF career that benefits carrier pets)
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  • aurigas7aurigas7 Member Posts: 488 Arc User
    Other
    I'd like some ships which are different to the ones we had before. Like a combat ship for Gorn (Tuatara or Balaur) a nimble escort (interceptor) for Orions and maybe a droneboat for Nausicaans.
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  • potasssiumpotasssium Member Posts: 1,226 Arc User
    Vandal Destroyer
    As much as I like both, I do prefer the Vandal over the Scourge slightly, but would happily scoop up either or both.
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  • rattler2rattler2 Member, Star Trek Online Moderator Posts: 58,585 Community Moderator
    Varanus Support Vessel
    I gotta show some support for a science ship. KDF may not have many, but the ones they do have need sone love.

    and @potassium, seriously... what did Khan do to Trixie?
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  • breadandcircusesbreadandcircuses Member Posts: 2,355 Arc User
    Varanus Support Vessel
    My personal favorite would be a Nausicaan Siphon Frigate set up as a T6 analogue to the MMSV line, but that aside I'd like to see the Varanus become a good ship rather than just what's available. I favor the Varanus over the Phalanx only because it's so very much in need of improvement. The Phalanx is a joy to fly during the appropriate level range, while the Varanus just feels inferior. So, take the skin, update it a tad, and make a decent ship out of it.

    Overall... pretty much "a decent Science Ship" is my answer for both the KDF and Roms. It's a whole Profession that is completely unrepresented at T6 for both factions, and while I'd be even happier if they finally get around to finishing the KDF and Rom Intel line (which does seem to be missing an Intel Science Ship for both factions, btw) it'd be nice just to see a T6 Science Ship for each (one that isn't directly inferior to its Fed counterpart).
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  • sunseahlsunseahl Member Posts: 827 Arc User
    Other
    We(KDF) have been told again and again that there was a FLEET Garumba ready to go.... and now there's T6 stuff? WTF?

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  • markhawkmanmarkhawkman Member Posts: 35,236 Arc User
    Varanus Support Vessel
    My personal favorite would be a Nausicaan Siphon Frigate set up as a T6 analogue to the MMSV line, but that aside I'd like to see the Varanus become a good ship rather than just what's available. I favor the Varanus over the Phalanx only because it's so very much in need of improvement. The Phalanx is a joy to fly during the appropriate level range, while the Varanus just feels inferior. So, take the skin, update it a tad, and make a decent ship out of it.

    Overall... pretty much "a decent Science Ship" is my answer for both the KDF and Roms. It's a whole Profession that is completely unrepresented at T6 for both factions, and while I'd be even happier if they finally get around to finishing the KDF and Rom Intel line (which does seem to be missing an Intel Science Ship for both factions, btw) it'd be nice just to see a T6 Science Ship for each (one that isn't directly inferior to its Fed counterpart).
    Oh yeah... I would LOVE to fly one of those Siphon ships.
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  • catoblepasbetacatoblepasbeta Member Posts: 1,532 Arc User
    Other
    Orion Warbarge! Bring out some of those other NPC-exclusive ships while we are at it!

    Though really, any non-Klingon KDF ship would be good now. I'm starting to think that Cryptic has forgotten the Klingon Empire has ships besides the Klingon ones.
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