Build Help - T6 Ships - Science Officer Career

Seapanda · Posted Sat 10 Nov, 2018 5:24 PM

Hi all,

I've been struggling a lot in finding a proper build that doesn't require Epic Mk XV gear right off the bat. I know this is something to work towards, but I would really need something now that I can use to sustain myself and that would help me work towards that Epic level gear.

Below is the link to my current build on my Kelvin Intel Dreadnought.

https://skillplanner.stoacademy.com/...72433268957663

Any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Seapanda

Heyallo · Posted Sat 10 Nov, 2018 7:02 PM

This is currently the same loadout I use (just but I use Sensor-linked phasers instead) https://ufplanets.com/showthread.php...vy-Dreadnought, along with Bridger's Tac/Eng Skill build.

I don't have all epic stuff or some of the starship traits, Rep things or DoFFs. But I recently pulled 53k deeps with what I do have equipped =)

EDIT: missed the "Science Officer" bit hehe, don't mind me <3

Generator · Posted Sat 10 Nov, 2018 8:10 PM

Gotta straighten out the rear weapons. Replace the plasma and tetryon arrays with some flavor of phaser, then everything is the same type and you can make all your tac consoles +Phaser.

Seapanda · Posted Sun 11 Nov, 2018 3:00 PM

Okay, I've updated the build link in the first post. I've added now 4 Tactical Phaser Relay consoles, Mk XIII VR that give 31.9% Phaser Damage. I've also added only Phaser based weapons on my ship (except torpedoes).

However, I am still unsure about the Engineering and Science consoles since they seem rather weak. Same with my critical systems, such as the impulse engines, deflector and all that stuff. Bottom line is I'm too weak for what I'm flying, and I can;t find any good explanation what fits on my setup and why does it fit.

Also, I would appreciate if someone could have a look at my skills maybe? I don't really know what happened there.

Once again, thank you guys for the input so far ^^

Heyallo · Posted Sun 11 Nov, 2018 3:20 PM

When in doubt, Bridger build it out hehehe <3

Bridger · Posted Sun 11 Nov, 2018 4:31 PM

Ok before we start:

1.) Epic does not make anything work, it is just the final icing on the cake.

2.) Do you ever want to use Science Ships?

Seapanda · Posted Sun 11 Nov, 2018 6:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bridger

Ok before we start:

1.) Epic does not make anything work, it is just the final icing on the cake.

2.) Do you ever want to use Science Ships?

I do use a fair amount of science ships. My previous main ship was the Miracle Worker Science Cruiser. Now I have the Intel Dreadnought. Although it might be worth mentioning that I do prefer the Kelvin.

Bridger · Posted Sun 11 Nov, 2018 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by Seapanda

I do use a fair amount of science ships. My previous main ship was the Miracle Worker Science Cruiser. Now I have the Intel Dreadnought. Although it might be worth mentioning that I do prefer the Kelvin.

So do you want the Skill Tree Science Ship focused, or Tactical or a good mix of both?

Seapanda · Posted Fri 16 Nov, 2018 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Bridger

So do you want the Skill Tree Science Ship focused, or Tactical or a good mix of both?

Ah sorry for the delay here. If it would be possible to use a good mix of both Science and Tactical that would be ideal. I'd rather not lose out on something and end up in the middle of the spectrum.

Thanks

Bridger · Posted Sat 17 Nov, 2018 4:08 PM

Originally Posted by Seapanda

Ah sorry for the delay here. If it would be possible to use a good mix of both Science and Tactical that would be ideal. I'd rather not lose out on something and end up in the middle of the spectrum.

Thanks

I gues if you do Science Damage you go for Exotic Damage.

Sul-Matuul · Posted Sat 17 Nov, 2018 4:48 PM

I can post my skill tree later if it helps. I’ve got a balanced build to allow tac and sci powers to be both fairly powerful but still move to full fledged sci ship or escort if needed. I think I have about 16pts in sci and 17 in tac.

Generator · Posted Sat 17 Nov, 2018 4:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sul-Matuul

I can post my skill tree later if it helps. I’ve got a balanced build to allow tac and sci powers to be both fairly powerful but still move to full fledged sci ship or escort if needed. I think I have about 16pts in sci and 17 in tac.

I have something similar, too. When I've got time later, I'll post mine as well, so you've got multiple points of comparison.

Sul-Matuul · Posted Sat 17 Nov, 2018 6:06 PM

Here is my current skill tree. It's a generalist tree so i can run with pretty much anything, allowing me to fly any kind of ship. If i was to go heavily into science i'd have to max out most of the blank sci slots to get the ultimate but it's in no way essential.

Attachment 9686

Generator · Posted Wed 21 Nov, 2018 3:28 PM

I forgot to get a copy of Q'uthran's skill tree last night, mainly because I fell asleep on the couch until 1am. But I'll post it ASAP.

Seapanda · Posted Thu 22 Nov, 2018 6:18 PM

Well, I've updated the build in the link at the top again. I've added some new weapons on my ship and the damage is significantly better. The only current downside I guess is that I'm a Science officer in a Tactical/Engineer dreadnought and the occasional console such as my engines etc.

Also I don't really know what on earth happened with my Science consoles. What do people usually go for on science and engineering consoles?

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