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glenn#1579 glenn
glenn#1579
 Member Posts: 275 Arc User
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Hi

I am probably being really dumb here but I have a question. I have searched the internet and these forums before posting.

I recently received a free upgrade token. It is to upgrade a tier 5 ship to a 5U. I have followed the instructions (go to ship selection officer) and yet the upgrade button is not there. I am trying to upgrade my Assault Cruiser (Sovreign). I am assuming that is a tier 5 ship?

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  • draenar13draenar13 Member Posts: 29 Arc User
    That is a t5 ship, but not one with a t5u version, I'm afraid. None of the free-at-level-40 ships are upgradeable, nor are the lockbox "consolation prize" ships, such as mirror ships or the Malon scow.
  • seaofsorrowsseaofsorrows Member Posts: 10,919 Arc User
    draenar13 wrote: »
    That is a t5 ship, but not one with a t5u version, I'm afraid. None of the free-at-level-40 ships are upgradeable, nor are the lockbox "consolation prize" ships, such as mirror ships or the Malon scow.

    Yes, this.

    If you have the regular Assault Cruiser that you got from playing the story missions, that ship cannot be upgraded to T5U.

    If however, you have the Assault Cruiser Refit from the C-Store, or the Fleet Assault Cruiser Refit from the Fleet Star Base, you can upgrade those to T5U.
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  • trycksh0ttrycksh0t Member Posts: 148 Arc User
    http://sto.gamepedia.com/Playable_starship

    Go there. Any ship that is Tier 5 - Level 40 and has a checkmark next to it can be upgraded to 5U.

    As far as I know, all of the Level 50 C-Store Tier 5s can be upgraded to 5U.
  • fraghul2000fraghul2000 Member Posts: 1,590 Arc User
    If you want to look at a ship you can upgrade, claim the Excelsior Refit, that's currently available for free. You'll see the difference between your assault cruiser and an upgradable ship.
  • architect13architect13 Member Posts: 1,076 Arc User
    draenar13 wrote: »
    That is a t5 ship, but not one with a t5u version, I'm afraid. None of the free-at-level-40 ships are upgradeable, nor are the lockbox "consolation prize" ships, such as mirror ships or the Malon scow.

    The Malon trash hauler is upgadable
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  • nebfabnebfab Member Posts: 672 Arc User
    architect13 wrote: »
    draenar13 wrote: »
    That is a t5 ship, but not one with a t5u version, I'm afraid. None of the free-at-level-40 ships are upgradeable, nor are the lockbox "consolation prize" ships, such as mirror ships or the Malon scow.

    The Malon trash hauler is upgadable

    And so is Nihydron destroyer.
  • glenn#1579 glenn
    glenn#1579
         Member Posts: 275 Arc User
    Cheers people.

    So just a ruse to get me to spend out for another ship.

    Thank for the prompt and erudite responses.
  • trycksh0ttrycksh0t Member Posts: 148 Arc User
    glenn#1579 wrote: »
    Cheers people.

    So just a ruse to get me to spend out for another ship.

    Thank for the prompt and erudite responses.

    Not entirely a ruse, they did follow-up by giving away 3 ships, all of which could be upgraded. If you missed out on those that is unfortunate. And there are numerous ways of getting 5-U capable ships without spending a dime; the exchange, dilithium grinding for Zen, or special event prizes such as the Risian ships.
  • seaofsorrowsseaofsorrows Member Posts: 10,919 Arc User
    The Winter Event is also right around the corner and will award a free T6 ship. If you don't want to spend on a new ship, then just go with what you have for another month or two and you'll get a free T6.
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  • glenn#1579 glenn
    glenn#1579
         Member Posts: 275 Arc User
    The Winter Event? I shall look out for that. Only been playing for a short while so am still very unfamiliar.

    Thanks peeps.
  • norobladnoroblad Member Posts: 2,624 Arc User
    glenn#1579 wrote: »
    The Winter Event? I shall look out for that. Only been playing for a short while so am still very unfamiliar.

    Thanks peeps.

    For all the complaints, cryptic is *very* generous. You will be offered about 4 ships per year, sometimes more. Winter and summer events each give a ship, and since you are new, they will offer you a choice of several from previous years. The winter ships are all very, very good -- a breen raider (flanks, universal officer stations, kinda like a BOP to make sure that feds can get anything kdf has), some kind of middle of the road "cruiser" that is decently tactical, and a science themed t6 carrier that is about like the recluse and better than the catian. Summer's nandi from this year was also a great middle of the road science/tactical capable "cruiser". Basically, youll get a free great ship sooner or later!

  • messahlamessahla Member Posts: 1,160 Arc User
    OP only a C-Store T5 or lock box T5s can be upgraded to 5U
    also you can upgrade any T5 fleet ship to 5U
  • ryugasiriusryugasirius Member Posts: 283 Arc User
    glenn#1579 wrote: »
    I recently received a free upgrade token. It is to upgrade a tier 5 ship to a 5U. I have followed the instructions (go to ship selection officer) and yet the upgrade button is not there. I am trying to upgrade my Assault Cruiser (Sovreign). I am assuming that is a tier 5 ship?

    As other people stated, "free/voucher" and dilithium ships from the requisition store are NOT upgradable, as well as Mirror ships.

    You can use it either on a C-Store T5 ship, or, if you have none, you can quite easily buy a T5 "lockbox consolation prize" ship off the exchange (about 4-5mil EC, they used to sell for 500k-2mil before Admiralty). These are:

    Malon Battlecruiser
    Nihydron Destroyer
    APU Cruiser
    Kazon Heavy Raider

    Also remember that for every ship you upgrade to T5U, you will be able to upgrade that same ship to T5U for free on another character (or the same one if you discard it for any reason).
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  • glenn#1579 glenn
    glenn#1579
         Member Posts: 275 Arc User
    Just to update. I got the APU cruiser and having flown for about a week I like it. With the upgrade it as tough as old boots. Does not look good but does the job.
  • lamyrslamyrs Member Posts: 312 Arc User
    glenn#1579 wrote: »
    Just to update. I got the APU cruiser and having flown for about a week I like it. With the upgrade it as tough as old boots. Does not look good but does the job.

    That ship always make me laught.
    I am from Belgium and english isn't my main language, sorry if I make mistakes.
  • glenn#1579 glenn
    glenn#1579
         Member Posts: 275 Arc User
    Those of us who have wives know that $30 dollars is out of our range.

    Given that, the APU is a good ship. It is better than my Sovvy and that is what counts!
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