I am a tac captain looking to maximize my dps. I have the Chimera and I realize that I need to outfit it with phasers to get the most from the "big gun"

I do not yet have the Multi-Vector Advanced Escort, but I have the zen to buy it and the marks to then get the fleet version. That said, it is a lot of points, and I want to know whether it is worth the cost.

Can anyone tell me if the two "extra ships" from the Multi-Vector Advanced Escort use phasers, and if so, is their damage modified by your tac consoles?

Also, how does the damage from Multi-Vector mode compare to the Chimera's big gun?

Note that I do all PvE right now, I realize that there are better escorts for PvP.

Thanks for any information you can provide.