Until they ever decide to release T6 versions of the MM ships, I'm sticking with my T5-U Vesta.
This.
i used to hate the look but over time i grew on me and i got the pack in a sale. so far i see no reason to get a T6 on the toon that has them they are dam near perfect at t5u theres no much room to improve imo.
"It appears we have lost our sex appeal, captain."- Tuvok
While I'm not chasing DPS or min-maxing, the exact combination of size, looks, huge inertia, battle cloak, console abilities, plus holographic shape-shifting pets that aren't soap bubbles for a change (Elite drone ships) always make for the most fun flying ever.
Engi pilot ship (kitbashed from the Fed pack; might pick up the KDF pack during black friday sale too, depending on cost).
I've nearly forgotten that I even have any other ships - that's how fun it is (also, mouse-flying Escorts increases fun factor x5). Throw in Lock Trajectory for the full-on Viper Mk. II experience, PLUS the built-in Pilot Ship maneuvers...and it almost feels a bit over-the-top (in the BEST possible way). Some people prefer the Sci version for GW. Some people like the Tac version. However, I've found that the Tac version has TOO much Tac if running Recip./AHoD. In addition, I prefer to have EPtW3 and 100% uptime of Aux2Dampeners vs. the measly GW that the Sci can do. They are all top-tier ships, though.
Krenim Warship? Parked. Looks amazing with Borg set, though.
Phantom [+fleet] Parked.
Eclipse [+fleet]? Parked. (OK, I still fly the Intel ships on occasion for funsies)
JHDC? Parked. Until Cryptic makes it not-stupid to obtain JHAS pets (probably never, considering I've waited almost 3 years already).
Astika? Parked. Beautiful ship though, and my favorite Cruiser.
Presidio? Parked. It was "ok." Not a fan of the design. Got it mostly for the trait.
Arbiter? Parked. Sure, 5/3 but the Krenim does everything better, and was a straight upgrade.
And then all of my other T5/U's which are also now parked.
Basically, this is what it feels to fly a decked out Pilot Ship:
My current favorite is still my tried and true T6 fleet Arbiter. It's ugly (imho) but then it's pretty much a dedicated combat ship so it doesn't have to be pretty. I gave mine the dark grey color scheme in the ship tailor to give it more of a stealthy look and help hide some of the ugliness of the design.
I like it because it handles everything I need it to do quite well, and it's the only ship I have that can really pump out the DPS if needed without being too much of a glass cannon; it's basically an eng/tac hybrid ship. It can tank pretty hard while laying a serious smackdown on things, and I rarely ever die in it.
I still love my big old T5U tactical Odyssey and some of my other old favorites, but my T6 fleet Arbiter is just so good at what it does, and does it so much more quickly and efficiently than anything else I have, so it's pretty much all I use anymore these days.
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This.
i used to hate the look but over time i grew on me and i got the pack in a sale. so far i see no reason to get a T6 on the toon that has them they are dam near perfect at t5u theres no much room to improve imo.
"It appears we have lost our sex appeal, captain."- Tuvok
While I'm not chasing DPS or min-maxing, the exact combination of size, looks, huge inertia, battle cloak, console abilities, plus holographic shape-shifting pets that aren't soap bubbles for a change (Elite drone ships) always make for the most fun flying ever.
I've nearly forgotten that I even have any other ships - that's how fun it is (also, mouse-flying Escorts increases fun factor x5). Throw in Lock Trajectory for the full-on Viper Mk. II experience, PLUS the built-in Pilot Ship maneuvers...and it almost feels a bit over-the-top (in the BEST possible way). Some people prefer the Sci version for GW. Some people like the Tac version. However, I've found that the Tac version has TOO much Tac if running Recip./AHoD. In addition, I prefer to have EPtW3 and 100% uptime of Aux2Dampeners vs. the measly GW that the Sci can do.
Krenim Warship? Parked. Looks amazing with Borg set, though.
Phantom [+fleet] Parked.
Eclipse [+fleet]? Parked. (OK, I still fly the Intel ships on occasion for funsies)
JHDC? Parked. Until Cryptic makes it not-stupid to obtain JHAS pets (probably never, considering I've waited almost 3 years already).
Astika? Parked. Beautiful ship though, and my favorite Cruiser.
Presidio? Parked. It was "ok." Not a fan of the design. Got it mostly for the trait.
Arbiter? Parked. Sure, 5/3 but the Krenim does everything better, and was a straight upgrade.
And then all of my other T5/U's which are also now parked.
Basically, this is what it feels to fly a decked out Pilot Ship:
Damn straight.
Your father was captain of a starship for twelve minutes. He saved 800 lives, including your mother's, and yours.
I dare you to do better.
If I'm going to kick TRIBBLE, I may as well do it in style.
I like it because it handles everything I need it to do quite well, and it's the only ship I have that can really pump out the DPS if needed without being too much of a glass cannon; it's basically an eng/tac hybrid ship. It can tank pretty hard while laying a serious smackdown on things, and I rarely ever die in it.
I still love my big old T5U tactical Odyssey and some of my other old favorites, but my T6 fleet Arbiter is just so good at what it does, and does it so much more quickly and efficiently than anything else I have, so it's pretty much all I use anymore these days.