Star Trek Online

Starting today and running until October 1st at 12pm PT, you can log in to the Promotions Tab of the Zen Store and claim two new Lower Decks inspired cosmetic items, the Vulcan Visor and the Vulcan Bob Hairdo!

We picked up some good deals from the promotion this week.

Starting with the launch of the Dimensional Typhoon Event on PC, a new ship will be available in the Infinity Lock Box - the Nova One from Lower Decks!

Nova One Pilot Raider

Ship Stats (curated)

• Hull Modifier: 1.07
• Shield Modifier: 1.14
• Fore Weapons: 5
• Aft Weapons: 1
• Bridge Officer Stations: - Commander Universal/Pilot - Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Miracle Worker - Lieutenant Commander Universal - Lieutenant Tactical - Ensign Universal
• Consoles: 5 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 2 Science
• Base Turn Rate: 20.3
• Impulse Modifier: 0.21
• Inertia: 80

• +10 Weapons Power
• +10 Engine Power

• Console - Universal: Nova Fleet Recruitment Drive
• Starship Trait: Bold Piloting

Console – Universal – Nova Fleet Recruitment Drive

... This device emits a beam which was initially thought to be capable of destroying ships. In truth, it broadcasts a message manipulating low-ranking members of a ship's crew and forces them to mutiny. The chaos and destruction that ensues can range from Bridge Officers seeing their abilities delayed to ships temporarily defecting.

Experimental Weapon – Nova Starburst

This weapon uses a plasma canister as a projectile, this weapons creates a dangerous cloud that deals damage over time to anyone inside it. After a few seconds the plasma is ignited creating an explosion on an area several times bigger than the initial plasma cloud.

Starship Trait – Bold Piloting

... One such case involved tampering with standard engine boosting protocols to achieve greater maximum speed. This let him deal damage to other ships and partially bypass shields by grazing during hot pursuits. Due to stress applied to engine subsystems, Locarno's special move could only be used sparingly....

Dimensional Typhoon Event

• Task Force Operation: Royal Flush
  • Battle alongside unusual allies, the Undine, to defend the Planet Killers from a massive Borg invasion.
  • Use the Planet Killers against the Borg.
  • Survive the onslaught from a Borg Fusion Cube.
• Patrol: Out of Control
  • Defend an Iconian vessel stranded in an unstable gateway.
  • Avoid annihilation from a devastating Borg Cube weapon.
• Patrol: Unwanted Guests
  • Work with Thaseen-Fei to defeat the Borg and close reality vortices in the Kinjer system.

The training process that began several months ago is very close to completion and we’re excited to see what our new colleagues at DECA Games have in store for STO. That said, it has not been without its speed bumps, and we’ve therefore made the decision to focus our efforts on making a truly special Anniversary episode for early next year, instead of creating a new episode to release this fall.

September 5th, 2024 (8am PT) to September 9th, 2024 (12pm PT) on PC

• Vanity Shields will be available in the Dilithium Store for 280,000 Dilithium.
• All ships in the Dilithium Store will be 20% off.
• Return of the Anniversary Bundle
• Legendary Bundle Discount: All Legendary Bundles will be 35% off, including the 10 Ship Legendary Anniversary Bundle.