Knightnblu wrote: |
As the Commodore pointed out, the Romulans got the short end of the stick on science vessels. You can use the Fed or KDF science ships, but if you want the singularity powers, then the Ha'nom is your best option. The hull is weak, but it has the strongest shields of any Romulan ship. With the CDR and LCDR science slots on the bridge stations, you can keep your shields healed as needed. But if an enemy gets to your hull, you are in trouble. However, the universal Kobali console from the anniversary ship will heal that up nicely and will potentiate a hazard emitter hull heal.
If you are unsure, I suggest that you purchase a Mirror Ha'nom from the exchange and see if you like it. They run about 175K EC currently. Marcie had a fleet Ha'nom and loved it, but each player is different. As an alternative, you may wish to consider the Science Destroyer. It is a hybrid science ship, but it also has the singularity powers.
That's my .02.
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Point on. Pretty much what I was going to tell you, once I verified my research. I flew issued "Ha'nom" during my leveling phase. It was a fine ship, but I just didn't like the look of it -- flying owl or Mortha, imho.
Knightblue, excellent post.
Romulan Science ship options:
Fleet Ha'nom = 5 science consoles, Science BOFFs are CDR, LCDR. Big plus is 1.43 shield modifier
Fleet T'varo = 4 science consoles, Science BOFF is LT with LCDR Universal BOFF. Plus "Red Ball of Plasma Death" Torpedo
Tulver Dreadnought Warbird = 5 science consoles, Science BOFF is LT with LCDR Universal BOFF. Enhanced shielding
Dyson Science Destroyer = 4 science consoles, Science BOFFs are CDR, LT. Extra forward Cannon in tactical mode.
Temporal Science Ship = 5 science consoles, Science BOFFs are CDR, LT. Specialty consoles, but not able to cloak nor a singularity core.
Breen Sarr Carrier (T6)* = 4 science consoles, Science BOFFs are CDR, LT, with LT Universal BOFF. Very Rare Carrier pets make a big difference.
(Climbs up on digital soapbox) Hey Cryptic, if you are going to call a ship a science ship, then give it at least one science Commander BOFF!
* I have seven of these ships; very happy with the performance across the board on all my toons.
Cheers