[Silynn]

I spent quite a bit of time browsing the shops in the Dyson and Mine for Warp Cores. Let's just say, I understand the individual little abilities (+X Power to Shields, >75 power adds to Y system in Z fashion, etc).

My issue is how it all comes together.

Science Captains. Do Science captains look for the +Power for Shields/Aux and the Aux/Shield buff?

Engineering Captains. Do Engineering captains look for the +Power for Engines/Shield and bleed over to buff weapons?

I don't own a 'fleet ship'... yet, though I'm sitting on 6000+ zen. I'm just waiting for a ship sale or for something that really grabs my attention.

My current ships are the refit Intrepid (sci) and standard Assault Cruiser-Sovy (eng). I mostly fight Borg in STFs or any of the other "Fleet" action 5-man random space battles (Defense, Transport saving, etc).

My ships are equipped with... old gear (i.e. nothing "Fleet"). In fact, for the most part, I am using my original equipment from the days when STFs were space/ground and gave out an Engine, Deflector, or Shield. I figured in my gradual outfitting of my ships, I'd start with my 'worst' item. The generic warp core.

Hence, my issue. So any advice?

[Shakken]

Silynn for science I would like to know what kind of a build are you running? Healing? Drain? CC? I use different warp cores for my different builds.

[Remissus]

Silynn for science I would like to know what kind of a build are you running? Healing? Drain? CC? I use different warp cores for my different builds.

Yeah. As a dedicated Science player myself, I can also attest that the core you want will really depend on the role you're playing.

[Silynn]

I... really don't have a focus. But if I would have to categorize:

On Science, I do heal and try to cause as much mayhem via Tykin/Grav Well and keeping up on targeting enemy subsystems (phaser loadout with photons for punch).

On Engineer, I run a beamboat (Antiprotons).

[McClintock]

My ships are equipped with... old gear (i.e. nothing "Fleet"). In fact, for the most part, I am using my original equipment from the days when STFs were space/ground and gave out an Engine, Deflector, or Shield. I figured in my gradual outfitting of my ships, I'd start with my 'worst' item. The generic warp core.

Don't feel ashamed Sil, I still have the ol' Antiproton DHC from Roxy on my Chel Grett. In terms of warp core, I have the new Obliisk warp core installed.

[Kains]

I find it not only depends on what you're trying to build, but also how you play. Personally I love speed, but it is a careful balancing act to get the most out of combat engines (If I'm running low power levels) versus different engines and higher power. Would I get more bang for buck looking at Aux for heals, or Shields for staying power? Likely, but they're my ships so I do as I please

A Warp Core can really help you optimize your power settings and really tweak them to fit what you enjoy. Running a science ship and want to get a little bit more Aux power while still running capped weapons? Need that extra shield heal? Looking for a little bit of additional power levels overall?

There is a lot of advice on it, and warp cores allow you to really get in that extra bit of tweaking to your systems, so I highly recommend going with what you feel you will enjoy the most.