The current run of the Infinity Lock Box will soon be updated with the addition of an all-new Starship!

Starting on April 5^th, 2022, players on PC will have the chance to obtain and captain the Merian Command Science Dreadnought (T6). This rescue and support vessel serves an important role in the events that unfold in Season 4 of Star Trek: Discovery, and will soon be available in Star Trek Online for captains to add to their fleets.

Continue reading further on for the full details on this new starship offering!

Merian Command Science Dreadnought [T6]

The United Federation of Planets is never going separate itself from its need for starships that are specialized in rescue and relief missions, and the Merian-class was well-known for serving this role with distinction even during the dark times following The Burn. Its specialized systems are focused on being a bulwark against harmful elements, be they enemy vessel, or naturally-occurring stellar phenomena, to provide protection and support for those most in need.

This ship features a Commander Science / Command Bridge Officer specialist seat, and a Lt. Commander Engineering / Command Bridge Officer specialist seat.

Ship Details:

• Tier: 6
• Faction: Federation or Federation-Allied
• Required Rank: Must Complete the Tutorial
• Hull Modifier: 1.45
• Shield Modifier: 1.1
• Fore Weapons: 4
• Aft Weapons: 3
• Device Slots: 3
• Bridge Officer Stations: 1x Lieutenant Tactical, 1x Lt. Commander Engineering / Command, 1x Ensign Science, 1x Commander Science / Command, 1x Lt. Commander Universal
• Consoles: 3 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 4 Science (scales with level)
• Base Turn Rate: 7
• Impulse Modifier: 0.19
• Inertia: 65
• +20 Auxiliary Power
• Console - Universal - Reactive Radiometric Shielding
• Can Equip Dual Cannons
• 1 Hangar Bay equipped with 32c. Federation Shuttles
• Inspiration Abilities
• Federation Battle Cloak (32c.)
• Subsystem Targeting
• Sensor Analysis
• Secondary Deflector Slot
• Starship Ability Package (Science Vessel)
  • Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage)
  • Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP)
  • Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing)
  • Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness
  • Scientific Bulwark (Starship Trait)

 

Admiralty Ship Stats:

• Eng:  42
• Sci:  54
• Tac:  30
• Special: 2.5x Critical Rating from SCI

 

Console – Universal – Reactive Radiometric Shielding

This ingenious shielding provides multiple functionalities. In addition to providing peerless immunity to all forms of harmful Radiation, it also boosts Damage Resistance to all other forms of Energy Damage by a respectable amount.

Incoming Energy Damage will also be converted into a 5km Radius pulse that deals Radiation Damage to Foes, and Restores Hull to Allies, based on the amount of incoming damage that triggered the pulse and was Resisted (prevented) by this shielding and any other forms of Damage Resistance your ship may have.

The pulse has its limits. Healing it provides cannot exceed a value of 5,000 per pulse, and the Radiation Damage dealt to foes cannot exceed 10,000 per pulse. The field will not generate a pulse from Damage-over-Time effects, or incoming damage below a certain threshold.

This console also provides a passive bonus to Radiation Damage, Radiation Damage Resistance Rating, and Hull Regeneration.

This console mod may be used on any starship, in any console slot. Only one of these consoles may be equipped on a ship at a time.

For 20 sec:

• Immunity to Radiation Damage
• +200 Energy Damage Resistance Rating
• Once per 0.5 sec, when receiving Energy Damage:
  • Restore Hull to Self and Allies equal to the amount of Energy Damage Resisted
  • Deal Radiation Damage to Foes equal to twice (2x) the amount of Energy Damage Resisted
  • 5.0km Radius, Max 5 Foes + 5 Allies each pulse

 

Starship Trait – Scientific Bulwark

Activating any Bridge Officer Ability which increases Damage Resistance Rating will also provide a boost to your Control Expertise, Drain Expertise, and Exotic Particle Generator skills. This bonus lasts 15 seconds, and may be stacked up to 5 times.

When Triggered:

• +35 Control Expertise, Drain Expertise, and Exotic Particle Generator skills

Abilities that will trigger this effect include:

• Attack Pattern Omega
• Attack Pattern Delta
• Auxiliary Power to Inertial Dampers
• Auxiliary Power to Structural Integrity
• Hazard Emitters
• Polarize Hull
• Hold Together
• Reroute Shields to Hull Containment

 

Hangar Pets - 32c. Federation Shuttles

These fighter pets are unlocked in their stores listed below as long as you own this ship. Once unlocked, there are no equip restrictions, and may be used on any ship that has a hangar bay.

The damage and healing dealt by their Special Ability will improve with Advanced and Elite rank versions of these Hangar Pets

32c. Federation Shuttle Availability

• Normal / Rare = Ship Equipment Stores (Energy Credits)
• Advanced / Very Rare = Dilithium Store
• Elite / Ultrarare = Fleet Requisition Stores

32c. Federation Shuttles Capabilities

• Weapons:
  • Fore: Federation Phaser Beam Array (32c.)
  • Aft: Federation Omni-Directional Phaser Beam Array (32c.)
• Abilities:
  • Structural Integrity Manipulators (available in Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III):
    • Offensive Mode = Drain Hull over 3 seconds. Targets Foe with Highest Current Hull % within 5km.
    • Defensive Mode = Restore Hull over 3 seconds. Targets Ally with Lowest Current Hull % within 5km.
    • Swap between Offensive and Defensive mode on each activation.

 

 

Jeremy “BorticusCryptic” Randall
Senior Systems Designer
Star Trek Online