Surface Tension saw the debut of the Xindi species within Star Trek: Online. Described in the Xindi Lockbox Dev Blog posted on the 17th of July, the Xindi, following the the Sphere Builder incident in the early 22nd century became an extremely reclusive member of the federation, focusing on repairing the damage done to their sector of space: the Delphic Expanse rather on getting involved in inter-species affairs.
Following the events of "Surface Tension", the Xindi began to share its technology with other species.
XINDI-AQUATIC NARCINE DREADNOUGHT CARRIER
Sleek, elegant, and with a flair all its own. The Narcine Dreadnought Carrier is a full two-hanger ship with a design based on the Xindi Aquatics from Star Trek: Enterprise. With a great capacity for dealing damage, featuring a commander tactical bridge officer station and subsystem bonuses to weapons and auxiliary, this ship has loads of potential for both science and tactical-focus builds. Stats are as follows!
Faction: All
Rank Required: Real Admiral / Brigadier General / Sub Admiral I
Availability: Xindi Lock Box
Hull Strength: 40,500
Shield Modifier: 1.15
Crew: 1,800
Weapons: 4 Fore, 3 Aft
Device Slots: 3
Hangar Bays: 2
Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Ensign Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal
Console Modifications: 4 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 3 Science
Base Turn Rate: 9 degrees per second
Impulse Modifier: 0.19
+10 Weapon Power and +10 Auxiliary Power
Can Equip Dual Cannons
Console - Universal – Cascade Resonance Catalyst
Rank Required: Real Admiral / Brigadier General / Sub Admiral I
Availability: Xindi Lock Box
Hull Strength: 40,500
Shield Modifier: 1.15
Crew: 1,800
Weapons: 4 Fore, 3 Aft
Device Slots: 3
Hangar Bays: 2
Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Ensign Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal
Console Modifications: 4 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 3 Science
Base Turn Rate: 9 degrees per second
Impulse Modifier: 0.19
+10 Weapon Power and +10 Auxiliary Power
Can Equip Dual Cannons
Console - Universal – Cascade Resonance Catalyst
The Aquatic carrier handles like a slightly sluggish destroyer. With the proper traits and build, you will be able to make laps around the heavier cruisers and still put out a significant amount of damage.
The Mobulai Frigates included with the ship are armed with 2 Phased Biomatter beam arrays , 1 Phased Biomatter, 1 Quantum Torpedo launcher and a Quantum Mine Launcher. At the time of this article's publishing, the advanced and fleet variants of the frigates have not been released. They are due for release soon.
XINDI-REPTILLIAN CONTORTRIX ESCORT
Most likely instantly familiar to anyone who remembers the Xindi arc of Star Trek: Enterprise, this vessel is the part-and-parcel mainstay of the Xindi's warrior subspecies. With a design to match the reptile-like nature of its creators, this escort is the very definition of lethal. Boasting a +15 power to weapons, dual cannons, and a commander tactical seat, I for one foresee many successful high-end DPS builds utilizing this ship. Stats for the Contortrix are as follows;
Faction: All
Rank Required: Real Admiral / Brigadier General / Sub Admiral I
Availability: Lobi Crystal Store
Hull Strength: 33,000
Shield Modifier: 1.1
Crew: 50
Weapons: 5 Fore, 2 Aft
Device Slots: 2
Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Ensign Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science, 1 Lieutenant Universal
Console Modifications: 5 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 2 Science
Base Turn Rate: 17 degrees per second
Impulse Modifier: 0.21
+15 Weapon Power
Can Equip Dual Cannons
Console - Universal – Xindi Weapon Platform
Rank Required: Real Admiral / Brigadier General / Sub Admiral I
Availability: Lobi Crystal Store
Hull Strength: 33,000
Shield Modifier: 1.1
Crew: 50
Weapons: 5 Fore, 2 Aft
Device Slots: 2
Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Ensign Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science, 1 Lieutenant Universal
Console Modifications: 5 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 2 Science
Base Turn Rate: 17 degrees per second
Impulse Modifier: 0.21
+15 Weapon Power
Can Equip Dual Cannons
Console - Universal – Xindi Weapon Platform
The Contortrix Escort is an extremely maneuverable and hard hitting vessel. Boasting 5 forward weapons, not much is likely to survive a frontal assault.
And of course, it just wouldn't be a lobi/lockbox set without bonuses for mounting the exclusives from both ships! Should you decide to sacrifice a couple of your console slots on either the escort or dreadnought carrier to mount both the 'Cascade Resonance Catalyst and Xindi Weapons Platform, you'll receive a whopping x2 bonus to hull and shield on any weapons platform you summon- in addition to a Ten percent boost to damage output. Is it worth it? Entirely up to the reader to decide.
Other noteworthy items in the Xindi lockbox include:
Mirror Ki'Tang Bird-Of-Prey
Mirror Escort Retrofit
Mirror T'Varo Light Warbird
Federation Console Pack – Aceton Assimilator OR Sabotage Probe
Klingon Console Pack – Enhanced Plasma Manifold OR Sabotage Probe
Romulan Console Pack – Aceton Assimilator or Enhanced Plasma Manifold
Also available are three new ground traits (Vicious, Ironsides, Savior), three new space traits (Intense Focus, Pattern Recognition, Momentum), and a plethora of new ground weapon packs and kit frames!
Adding onto the Lobi Store is the addition of a Xindi Tactical Bridge Officer with the unique trait 'Impatient' which increases the recharge rate of all tactical powers by 5%, a useful tool for any tactical or escort captains!
Make sure to check out the official announcement for the lockbox here.
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WRITTEN BY REMISSUS
EDITED BY TORINTH - STEPHEN.HALL@UFPLANETS.COM
Otherwise, nice lockbox.