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Posted Sun 22 Feb, 2015 10:20 PM
So I picked up some Zen during the last promo sale with the intent of buying myself a T5 or T6 science vessel (or two) 
once I hit level 60 with my character any day now. There are several that have caught my eye, but I'm really looking for any advice or input on any.
The ones at the front of my list now are: the Dyson Science vessels, the Geneva Class/Science-focused Command Cruiser, the multi-mission Vesta Bundle ships and the Pathfinder.
My play style is one that is very much support and ship-ability focused than a run and gun/tactical MO.
I'd appreciate any insight you might be able to give.
Thanks!
--G
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Posted Sun 22 Feb, 2015 11:51 PM
Hello
Playing science is totally different from playing Tactical, and Engineering you will not rely on you weapons but on your science abilities and you can do some good DPS with it. Some of the ships on your list are hybrids so I would go with a "real" science ship and the Pathfinder is a nice ship for that.
The problem with STO is the support role is not required and you want to do DPS to benefit your team, and an option to do that would be a build that does Exotic Damage.
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Posted Mon 23 Feb, 2015 12:27 PM
I agree with Bridger. The Pathfinder should be your "path to choose"...
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Posted Mon 23 Feb, 2015 3:41 PM
If you do intend to go the Exotic Damage route, keep in mind that having the R&D Science trait along with 400 Part Gens skill will result in a 100% Crit rate on (most of?) your Exotic Damage abilities.
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Posted Tue 24 Feb, 2015 2:56 AM
Thanks for the input folks. Don't love the look of the Pathfinder as much as some of the other ships, but It definitely seems like the most appealing beyond that. Now just have to wait til I hit my 60 mark.
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Posted Tue 24 Feb, 2015 9:26 AM
I dont own the pathfinder but i believe you will be able to put the intrepid costume on it.
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Posted Sun 01 Mar, 2015 4:43 PM
Quick Update: Love the Pathfinder, perfect choice for my play style. Thanks to all who chimed in.
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