Originally Posted by emtbob

The power levels I'm running are 125 120 90 125, and I have an entire commander level bridge officer to use that with. You can get those power levels on an Odyssey, but can't do anything with that but run Aux2SiF3, and while 40% resists and 7.5k heal every 15 is nice, its kinda underwhelming when you put it next to a Sci vessel that is as tough as any cruiser, has about the same damage output as any cruiser, AND has the full options of a science vessel.

Originally Posted by vhalidictes

I consider myself somewhat decent at ekeing out ~60 power from 25, but those numbers are almost double what I've ever seen. What am I missing? Help me out here

Originally Posted by cosmo945

I started to build my Sci ship but fear going into STFs due to the fact that there are some out there that think if they dont get the bonus their world is gonna end. I got greef from doing a STF (infected) the right way. Anyway, I am thinking a field like GW, TR because one type console should boost both of those, stack and rack and max skills. 1x dual bank 2x torps (photon) infront, turrets in the back, Not sure on other suff, DOFF to help cool downs and reloads, Im still a noob when it comes to DOFFs and BOFFs but getting there.

I am using a ARV retrofit ( i know a big SOB) but I like it. Do you all think running the borg set would give me a slight edge, not looking for DPS but for a support role, slow the enemy and let the tanks and escorts finish them off. I really do not have clue on the SCI ship right now. I really like the idea of it due to there are not many out there right now. Ill read all the fourms I can but your opinion on builds would be great to hear.

If i run multi torp bays up front, should I run Torp spread 1 and 2 or does it matter.

Originally Posted by vhalidictes

Thanks, Commander. That now makes a lot more sense.

It didn't occur to me to try using EmPwr abilities on a Science vessel, though. That seems like it could work (with low normal Aux power) since I imagine Science Boff abilities only check power at the time they are fired; this would free up normal ship's power for weapons.

Originally Posted by CmdrSkyfaller

He cant hold those power levels for more than 10 seconds or so at a time.

You get that from either double-siphon stacking (works once every 20 secs) on top of a proc from emg power to- Doff or he's running aux to battery while at max aux and double stacks siphon.

In either case those power levels don't hold for very long nor are they easy to keep cycling (lots of clicking) unless he has those lame macros that just slams spacebar to activate every single ability on the ship.

Next patch's he's screwed if its siphon anyways..it got nerfed big time.