We’re excited to reveal the stats, items and abilities for three new Tier 6 Science Vessels: the Sutherland Class Research Vessel, the Naj’sov Research Vessel and the Laeosa Research Warbird. All three of these ships come equipped with a special console and can unlock a new starship trait at level 5 Starship Mastery. Below are the stats for these new Tier 6 starships and their fleet variants that will be released at the same time as the standard Tier 6 versions.

Advanced Research Vessel [T6] – Sutherland Class

A tough Federation science ship equipped with a Tachyon Particle Field Emitter, allowing it to drain enemy shields and restore the shields of allies in battle. The Sutherland is built to support fleet actions as well as stand tall on its own through the use of its tachyon-based tech.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer station.

Costume

Purchasing the Advanced Research Vessel [T6] will allow usage of the Sutherland, Magellan and Nebula costumes. Additionally it will unlock access to the Phoenix Mission Pod and Stanchions. Purchasing the Venture Class Exploration Cruiser will also unlock the Venture costume for the Sutherland.

Ship Details

Faction: Starfleet

Tier: 6

Required Rank: Vice Admiral

Hull Strength: 1.05

Shield Modifier: 1.3

Fore Weapons: 3

Aft Weapons: 3

Device Slots: 3

Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Commander Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal

Console Modifications: 2 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 5 Science

Base Turn Rate: 10 degrees/second

Impulse Modifier: 0.15

Inertia: 45

+15 to Auxiliary Power and +5 to Shield Power

Console – Universal – Tachyon Particle Field Emitter

Sensor Analysis

Secondary Deflector

Sub System Targeting

Starship Mastery Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Tachyon Dispersal (Starship Trait)





Fleet Advanced Research Vessel [T6]

The Tier 6 Fleet Advanced Research Vessel is based on the successful design of the Nebula Class, however it has been heavily retrofitted with state-of-the-art technology.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer station.

The Tier 6 Fleet Advanced Research Vessel has been specifically designed to support your Fleet. Fleet Starships are built to the highest standard and have increased Hull Hit Points, Shield Strength and an additional Console slot.

Ship Details

Faction: Starfleet

Tier: 6

Availability: Tier 3 Fleet Shipyard

Required Rank: Vice Admiral

Hull Strength: 1.155

Shield Modifier: 1.43

Fore Weapons: 3

Aft Weapons: 3

Device Slots: 3

Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Commander Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal

Console Modifications: 2 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 5 Science

Base Turn Rate: 10 degrees/second

Impulse Modifier: 0.15

Inertia: 45

+15 to Auxiliary Power and +5 to Shield Power

Sensor Analysis

Secondary Deflector

Sub System Targeting

Starship Mastery Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness)





Naj’sov Research Vessel [T6]

The latest science vessel from the Klingon Empire is the powerful Naj’sov-class Research Vessel. Designed for durability, it utilizes a suite of new tachyon-based tech, including the Tachyon Particle Field Emitter. This console drains the shields of enemy vessels and bolsters the shields of allied ships.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer station.

Ship Details

Faction: Klingon

Tier: 6

Required Rank: Brigadier General

Hull Strength: 1.075

Shield Modifier: 1.275

Fore Weapons: 3

Aft Weapons: 3

Device Slots: 3

Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Commander Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal

Console Modifications: 2 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 5 Science

Base Turn Rate: 10.5 degrees/second

Impulse Modifier: 0.15

Inertia: 45

+15 to Auxiliary Power and +5 to Shield Power

Console – Universal – Tachyon Particle Field Emitter

Sensor Analysis

Secondary Deflector

Sub System Targeting

Cloaking Device

Starship Mastery Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Tachyon Dispersal (Starship Trait)





Fleet Naj’sov Research Vessel [T6]

The Tier 6 Fleet Naj'sov Research Vessel is an enhanced version of the standard Naj'sov Research Vessel that has been upgraded with fleet support in mind.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer station.

The Tier 6 Fleet Naj'sov Research Vessel has been specifically designed to support your Fleet. Fleet Starships are built to the highest standard and have increased Hull Hit Points, Shield Strength and an additional Console slot.

Ship Details

Faction: Klingon

Tier: 6

Availability: Fleet Shipyard Tier 3

Required Rank: Brigadier General

Hull Strength: 1.1825

Shield Modifier: 1.4025

Fore Weapons: 3

Aft Weapons: 3

Device Slots: 3

Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Commander Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal

Console Modifications: 2 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 5 Science

Base Turn Rate: 10.5 degrees/second

Impulse Modifier: 0.15

Inertia: 45

+15 to Auxiliary Power and +5 to Shield Power

Sensor Analysis

Secondary Deflector

Sub System Targeting

Cloaking Device

Starship Mastery Package (Science Vessel) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Advanced Shield Systems (+Shield HP) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness)





Laeosa Research Warbird [T6]

Republic starship designers have released their latest creation, the Laeosa-class Research Warbird. Breakthroughs in tachyon-based technology have been used to effect on this ship, including the revolutionary new Tachyon Particle Field Emitter. Use of this tech will drain enemy shields while boosting the shields of allied ships.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer station.

Ship Details

Faction: Romulan

Tier: 6

Required Rank: Vice Admiral

Hull Strength: 0.95

Shield Modifier: 1.275

Fore Weapons: 3

Aft Weapons: 3

Device Slots: 3

Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Commander Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal

Console Modifications: 2 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 5 Science

Base Turn Rate: 11 degrees/second

Impulse Modifier: 0.15

Inertia: 45

+15 to Auxiliary Power and +5 to Shield Power

Console – Universal – Tachyon Particle Field Emitter

Can Equip Dual Cannons

Sensor Analysis

Secondary Deflector

Sub System Targeting

Romulan Battle Cloaking Device

Starship Mastery Package (Science Warbird) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Enhanced Singularity Circuitry (+Singularity Gain, -Singularity Cooldown) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness) Tachyon Dispersal (Starship Trait)

Singularity Abilities 40 Base Power for All Subsystems Plasma Shockwave Quantum Absorption Warp Shadows Singularity Jump Singularity Overcharge





Fleet Laeosa Research Vessel [T6]

The Tier 6 Fleet Laeosa Research Warbird is an enhanced version of the standard Laeosa Research Warbird that has been upgraded with fleet support in mind.

This starship features a Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer station.

The Fleet Laeosa Research Warbird [T6] has been specifically designed to support your Fleet. Fleet Starships are built to the highest standard and have increased Hull Hit Points, Shield Strength and an additional Console slot. Tier 6 Fleet ships do not have a 5th Starship Mastery level and thus do not unlock a Starship Trait.

Ship Details

Faction: Romulan

Tier: 6

Availability: Tier 3 Fleet Shipyard

Required Rank: Vice Admiral

Hull Strength: 1.045

Shield Modifier: 1.4025

Fore Weapons: 3

Aft Weapons: 3

Device Slots: 3

Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative, 1 Ensign Science, 1 Commander Science, 1 Lieutenant Commander Universal

Console Modifications: 2 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 5 Science

Base Turn Rate: 11 degrees/second

Impulse Modifier: 0.15

Inertia: 45

+15 to Auxiliary Power and +5 to Shield Power

Can Equip Dual Cannons

Sensor Analysis

Secondary Deflector

Sub System Targeting

Romulan Battle Cloaking Device

Starship Mastery Package (Science Warbird) Enhanced Particle Generators (+Exotic Damage) Enhanced Singularity Circuitry (+Singularity Gain, -Singularity Cooldown) Enhanced Restorative Circuitry (+Healing) Reactive Shield Technology (+Shield Regen/Hardness)

Singularity Abilities 40 Base Power for All Subsystems Plasma Shockwave Quantum Absorption Warp Shadows Singularity Jump Singularity Overcharge





Console – Universal – Tachyon Particle Field Emitter

All three of these Tier 6 starships come equipped with a Tachyon Particle Field Emitter Universal Console. Activating this console's ability will cause your starship to emit a densely packed field of tachyons around your ship in a large radius. These particles interact with the shields of foes and allies differently. Foes within this field's radius will suffer dramatic shield damage and a lingering shield hardness debuff. Allies within this field will receive shield regeneration and a shield hardness buff. Upon expiration of this field, a final tachyon particle pulse will be emitted that will deal a more powerful version of the effects listed above.

This console also provides a passive bonus to Starship Drain Expertise and Starship Shield Restoration.

This console may be equipped on any Starfleet Advanced Research Vessel, any Naj’sov Research Vessel variant or any Laeosa Research Warbird variant.

Item Sets

Tachyon Manipulation Technology

Items in set:

Universal – Console - Tachyon Particle Field Emitter Found on the following ships: Advanced Research Vessel [T6] – Sutherland Class Naj’sov Research Vessel [T6] Laeosa Research Warbird [T6]

Universal – Console – Tachyon Detection Grid Found on the Advanced Research Vessel Retrofit





Set Bonuses

2 pc: Tachyon Manipulation Technology

+Accuracy

+Starship Drain Expertise



Tachyon Dispersal (Starship Trait)

Each of these starships can unlock the Tachyon Dispersal Starship Trait by achieving level 5 in their Starship Mastery. While this trait is slotted, Tachyon Beam will significantly reduce the target's shield hardness while channeled. In addition, if Tachyon Beam reaches its full duration it will release a large burst of Tachyon energy that will inflict shield damage over time and reduce the shield hardness of affected targets within its radius.

DISCLAIMER: All information in this blog post is subject to change.

Phil “Gorngonzolla” Zeleski

Lead Systems Designer

Star Trek Online