Although space combat is a central element of Star Trek: Online and players spend a significant amount of their time in command of their ships, there are several aspects of how starships function in the game that are poorly explained at best.
This article presents the results of extensive testing and comparison of various elements of starship mechanics in STO and initial conclusions based on the data gathered. Understanding how starships function should help you make more informed decisions about which ships to command and how to equip them to suit your preferred playstyle and approach to combat.
Index
- Impulse Speed
(Updated 12 Mar 2010: Updated Tier Modifiers for Tier 1 and 2 ships to 192) - Turn Rate
(Updated 12 Mar 2010: Updated Tier Modifiers for Tier 1 and 2 ships to 192) - Hull Strength
- Shields
- Other Systems
Read the entire guide here.
*Note: This is going to be the last guide for a few weeks, our pal BigBadB is in the process of changing jobs and moving so he’s putting his amazing guides on hold till he gets settled.
