Starting today, new Science Vessels are being made available on the C-Store for Federation and Klingon characters, along with their respected allied members among the Romulan and Dominion factions! These new vessels will be available in both Non-Fleet and Fleet variants. Special Introductory Pricing Discount! From September 24th until September 30th, you can get these ships for 2400 ZEN each when purchased individually, or a bundle with both ships, a Fleet Ship module, and 5 Master Keys for the price of 4000 ZEN! Thereafter, they will return to their normal pricing at 3000 ZEN when purchased individually, or 5000 ZEN for the Bundle. Fleet versions of each of these starships will unlock upon completing your Fleet Starbase’s Tier 2 Shipyard. The standard Fleet Module discounts apply if you have purchased the ships from the C-Store. These starships all have a Commander-rank Intelligence Bridge Officer seat, and are considered Primary Specialization starships of the Intelligence type. As a result, they all come with the Intelligence set of starship abilities. And here are the stats on these exciting new starships! Somerville Intel Science Vessel [T6] The Somerville Intel Science Vessel [T6] is a design for the core of Starfleet's values. This vessel is equipped for exploration, scientific missions, and information gathering. However, the realities of a dangerous galaxy also require this vessel to be a combat capable vessel, and as such this vessel features powerful defensive shielding, a standard Starfleet compliment of ship weaponry, and powerful deflector dishes to literally manipulate the battlefield as needed. Ship Details Tier: 6 Faction: Starfleet and Starfleet Allies Required Rank: Must complete the Tutorial Hull Modifier: 0.85 (scales with level) Shield Modifier: 1.275 Fore Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Aft Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Device Slots: 3 Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Science/Intelligence, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Universal/Intelligence Console Modifications: 3 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 4 Science (scales with level) Base Turn Rate: 16 Impulse Modifier: 0.18 Inertia: 65 +5 Weapons Power, +15 Auxiliary Power Console – Universal - Mycelial Spore Burst Sensor Analysis Subsystem Targeting Secondary Deflector Slot Cloaking Device Warp Signature Masking Active Sensor Arrays Gather Intelligence Expose Vulnerability: Defenses Expose Vulnerability: Weapon Systems Expose Vulnerability: Critical Systems Starship Ability Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Spore-Infused Anomalies (Starship Trait) Admiralty Ship Details ENG: 28 SCI: 52 TAC: 28 SPECIAL: +10 SCI per SCI SHIP Batlh Intel Science Vessel [T6] The Batlh Intel Science Vessel [T6] fills an important role in the Klingon fleets. Gathering Intelligence and advancing Klingon Science is a vital component of ensuring that the Empire remains able to fight to the best of its ability as time goes on. It has powerful shielding to keep its crew safe, and a battle cloak to surprise foes seeking or protecting the same information. Ship Details Tier: 6 Faction: Klingon and Klingon Allies Required Rank: Must complete the Tutorial Hull Modifier: 0.85 (scales with level) Shield Modifier: 1.275 Fore Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Aft Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Device Slots: 3 Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Science/Intelligence, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Universal/Intelligence Console Modifications: 3 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 4 Science (scales with level) Base Turn Rate: 16 Impulse Modifier: 0.18 Inertia: 65 +5 Weapons Power, +15 Auxiliary Power Console – Universal - Mycelial Spore Burst Sensor Analysis Battle Cloak Subsystem Targeting Secondary Deflector Slot Warp Signature Masking Active Sensor Arrays Gather Intelligence Expose Vulnerability: Defenses Expose Vulnerability: Weapon Systems Expose Vulnerability: Critical Systems Starship Ability Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Spore-Infused Anomalies (Starship Trait) Admiralty Ship Details ENG: 28 SCI: 52 TAC: 28 SPECIAL: +10 SCI per SCI SHIP Console – Universal – Mycelial Spore Burst When activated, this console will leave a trail of Mycelial anomalies behind your ship as you move. When one of these get too close to an enemy ship, it will lash out, dealing electrical damage to that foe, and causing electrical damage to leap from that foe to two other nearby foes. This console also provides a passive boost to Auxiliary Power and Scientific Readiness. This console may be equipped on any console slot, on any starship. You may only equip one of these consoles. Starship Trait - Spore-Infused Anomalies While this trait is slotted, Science or Intelligence Bridge Officer ability will cause your Bridge Officer summoned anomalies to deal electrical damage and drain the power levels of all foes nearby. Fleet Variants: Fleet versions of these ships will unlock upon completing your Fleet Starbase’s Tier 2 Shipyard. The standard Fleet Module discounts apply. Fleet starships are specifically designed to support your Fleet. They are built to the highest standard and have increased Hull Hit Points, Shield Strength and an additional Console slot. Fleet Hernandez Intel Science Vessel [T6] The Fleet Hernandez Intel Science Vessel [T6] has been specifically designed to support your Fleet. Fleet Starships are built to the highest standard and have increased Hull Hit Points, Shield Strength and an additional Console slot. Ship Details Tier: 6 Faction: Starfleet and Starfleet Allies Required Rank: Must complete the Tutorial Hull Modifier: 0.935 (scales with level) Shield Modifier: 1.4025 Fore Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Aft Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Device Slots: 3 Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Science/Intelligence, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Universal/Intelligence Console Modifications: 3 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 5 Science (scales with level) Base Turn Rate: 16 Impulse Modifier: 0.18 Inertia: 65 +5 Weapons Power, +15 Auxiliary Power Sensor Analysis Subsystem Targeting Secondary Deflector Slot Cloaking Device Warp Signature Masking Active Sensor Arrays Gather Intelligence Expose Vulnerability: Defenses Expose Vulnerability: Weapon Systems Expose Vulnerability: Critical Systems Starship Ability Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Admiralty Ship Details ENG: 29 SCI: 59 TAC: 29 SPECIAL: +35 SCI when ALONE Fleet Batlh Intel Science Vessel [T6] Ship Details Tier: 6 Faction: Klingon and Klingon Allies Required Rank: Must complete the Tutorial Hull Modifier: 0.935 (scales with level) Shield Modifier: 1.4025 Fore Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Aft Weapons: 3 (scales with level) Device Slots: 3 Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Science/Intelligence, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Universal/Intelligence Console Modifications: 3 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 5 Science (scales with level) Base Turn Rate: 16 Impulse Modifier: 0.18 Inertia: 65 +5 Weapons Power, +15 Auxiliary Power Sensor Analysis Battle Cloak Subsystem Targeting Secondary Deflector Slot Warp Signature Masking Active Sensor Arrays Gather Intelligence Expose Vulnerability: Defenses Expose Vulnerability: Weapon Systems Expose Vulnerability: Critical Systems Starship Ability Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Admiralty Ship Details ENG: 29 SCI: 59 TAC: 29 SPECIAL: +35 SCI when ALONE You can see these ship with different shield effects by clicking the images below! DISCLAIMER: All information in this blog post is subject to change. Jette “CrypticSpartan” Leavens Cryptic Studios Systems Designer
