Post by droidlover on Jan 3, 2013 0:56:35 GMT -5
Ok, someone had asked what the details were for my transphasic torpedo build, so here they are.
The main focus of this build is to do above average damage without having to penetrate shields or use the extremely narrow fire arc reminiscent of dual cannons. Tactic #1 involves high run passes so the forward torps fire when approaching, then aft torps fire as you run past the target...then turn and repeat. Tactic #2 involves launching torps on approach of target then imediately turn before reaching your target to launch rear torpedos. Tactic #2 keeps you at more of a distance from your target and works better against targets who are slow and have very restricted turn rates (i.e. borg cubes). Feel free to keep a distance, unlike energy weapons, torpedos are just as effective at 9.5km as they are at 1 km from the target.
The primary setup had two additional Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedos in place of the Omega and Romulan Plasma torpedos. But those two plasma torpedos seem to be very effective with their constant plasma burn and rapid fire rate. So, as you will see, I included both plasma torpedos and replaced a tac console to help improve the plasma damage as well. However, that change reduces the direct hull damage and fire rate of the multiple transphasics. I haven’t yet determined which setup is more effective. The other future change I will make, is to the Engine and Deflector. Even though the Borg two piece set allows for hull heals, I will eventually replace them with the Adapted MACO Engine and Deflector. I see the two piece ability of Tactical Readiness being far superior as it adds +25% torpedo damage among other bonuses.
I have listed the setup for my Steamrunner and Tactical Odyssey and the modified setup I will try on the Breen Chel Grett. Feel free to make comments, suggestions or how you might adapt this build for your own use. When reading, keep in mind that Doc is of the Engineer career path.
STEAMRUNNER
Wpns Fore:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Omega Plasma Torpedo
Wpns Aft:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Romulan Hyper-Plasma Torpedo
Equipment:
Assimilated Deflector Array
Assimilated Transwarp Engines
MACO Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Devices:
Red Matter Capacitor
Subspace Field Modulator
Engineer Consoles:
Neutronium Alloy Mk XI Blue
Rule 62 Combat Console
Isometric Charge
Point Defense System
Science Consoles:
Field Generator Mk XI Blue x2
Tactical Consoles:
Transphasic Compressor Mk XII Purple x3
Ambiplasma Envelope Mk XII Blue
Boffs:
Cmdr Tac: TT1, TS2, TS3, APO3
Lt.Cmdr Tac: TT1, HY2, APO1 (I am debating replacing HY2 with APB1)
Lt. Eng: EPtS1, RSP1
Lt. Eng: EPtS1, AtSI1
Ens Sci: HE1
Doffs:
3x Purple torpedo
Purple, Reduces Attack Pattern cooldowns by 15%
Purple Tholian, +10% dmg vs borg
Power Levels:
Wpn: 25
Shld: 100
Eng: 25
Aux: 50
TACTICAL ODYSSEY
Wpns Fore:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Omega Plasma Torpedo
Wpns Aft:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Romulan Hyper-Plasma Torpedo
Equipment:
Assimilated Deflector Array
Assimilated Transwarp Engines
MACO Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Devices:
Red Matter Capacitor
Subspace Field Modulator
Deuterium Surplus
Shield Battery
Engineer Consoles:
Neutronium Alloy Mk XI Blue
Rule 62 Combat Console
Isometric Charge
Saucer Separation
Science Consoles:
Field Generator Mk XI Blue
Point Defense System
Work Bees
Tactical Consoles:
Transphasic Compressor Mk XII Purple x3
Boffs:
Lt.Cmdr Univ: TT1, TS2, APO1
Lt. Tac: TT1, TS2
Cmdr Eng: EPtS1, RSP1, AtSI2, AB3
Ens. Univ: EPtS1
Lt. Sci: PH1, HE2
Doffs:
3x Purple torpedo
Purple, Reduces Attack Pattern cooldowns by 15%
Purple Tholian, +10% dmg vs borg
Power Levels:
Wpn: 25
Shld: 100
Eng: 25
Aux: 50
(Note: I have occasionally tried replacing the aft rapidfire transphasic with the Hargh’peng torpedo. This allows for DOT from both plasma torps, the Hargh’peng and Aceton Beam.)
BREEN CHEL GRETT
Wpns Fore:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Omega Plasma Torpedo
Wpns Aft:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Romulan Hyper-Plasma Torpedo
Equipment:
Assimilated Deflector Array
Assimilated Transwarp Engines
MACO Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Devices:
Red Matter Capacitor
Subspace Field Modulator
Deuterium Surplus
Engineer Consoles:
Neutronium Alloy Mk XI Blue
Rule 62 Combat Console
Isometric Charge
Science Consoles:
Field Generator Mk XI Blue x2
Point Defense System
Tactical Consoles:
Transphasic Compressor Mk XII Purple x3
Ambiplasma Envelope Mk XII Blue
Boffs:
Cmdr Tac: TT1, TS2, TS3, APO3
Lt. Tac: TT1, APB1
Lt. Eng: EPtS1, AtSI1
Ens. Univ: EPtS1
Lt.Cmdr Sci: PH1, HE2, TSS3(or GW1, or VM1, or FBP2)
Doffs:
3x Purple torpedo
Purple, Reduces Attack Pattern cooldowns by 15%
Purple Tholian, +10% dmg vs borg
Power Levels:
Wpn: 25
Shld: 100
Eng: 25
Aux: 50
The main focus of this build is to do above average damage without having to penetrate shields or use the extremely narrow fire arc reminiscent of dual cannons. Tactic #1 involves high run passes so the forward torps fire when approaching, then aft torps fire as you run past the target...then turn and repeat. Tactic #2 involves launching torps on approach of target then imediately turn before reaching your target to launch rear torpedos. Tactic #2 keeps you at more of a distance from your target and works better against targets who are slow and have very restricted turn rates (i.e. borg cubes). Feel free to keep a distance, unlike energy weapons, torpedos are just as effective at 9.5km as they are at 1 km from the target.
The primary setup had two additional Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedos in place of the Omega and Romulan Plasma torpedos. But those two plasma torpedos seem to be very effective with their constant plasma burn and rapid fire rate. So, as you will see, I included both plasma torpedos and replaced a tac console to help improve the plasma damage as well. However, that change reduces the direct hull damage and fire rate of the multiple transphasics. I haven’t yet determined which setup is more effective. The other future change I will make, is to the Engine and Deflector. Even though the Borg two piece set allows for hull heals, I will eventually replace them with the Adapted MACO Engine and Deflector. I see the two piece ability of Tactical Readiness being far superior as it adds +25% torpedo damage among other bonuses.
I have listed the setup for my Steamrunner and Tactical Odyssey and the modified setup I will try on the Breen Chel Grett. Feel free to make comments, suggestions or how you might adapt this build for your own use. When reading, keep in mind that Doc is of the Engineer career path.
STEAMRUNNER
Wpns Fore:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Omega Plasma Torpedo
Wpns Aft:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Romulan Hyper-Plasma Torpedo
Equipment:
Assimilated Deflector Array
Assimilated Transwarp Engines
MACO Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Devices:
Red Matter Capacitor
Subspace Field Modulator
Engineer Consoles:
Neutronium Alloy Mk XI Blue
Rule 62 Combat Console
Isometric Charge
Point Defense System
Science Consoles:
Field Generator Mk XI Blue x2
Tactical Consoles:
Transphasic Compressor Mk XII Purple x3
Ambiplasma Envelope Mk XII Blue
Boffs:
Cmdr Tac: TT1, TS2, TS3, APO3
Lt.Cmdr Tac: TT1, HY2, APO1 (I am debating replacing HY2 with APB1)
Lt. Eng: EPtS1, RSP1
Lt. Eng: EPtS1, AtSI1
Ens Sci: HE1
Doffs:
3x Purple torpedo
Purple, Reduces Attack Pattern cooldowns by 15%
Purple Tholian, +10% dmg vs borg
Power Levels:
Wpn: 25
Shld: 100
Eng: 25
Aux: 50
TACTICAL ODYSSEY
Wpns Fore:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Omega Plasma Torpedo
Wpns Aft:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Romulan Hyper-Plasma Torpedo
Equipment:
Assimilated Deflector Array
Assimilated Transwarp Engines
MACO Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Devices:
Red Matter Capacitor
Subspace Field Modulator
Deuterium Surplus
Shield Battery
Engineer Consoles:
Neutronium Alloy Mk XI Blue
Rule 62 Combat Console
Isometric Charge
Saucer Separation
Science Consoles:
Field Generator Mk XI Blue
Point Defense System
Work Bees
Tactical Consoles:
Transphasic Compressor Mk XII Purple x3
Boffs:
Lt.Cmdr Univ: TT1, TS2, APO1
Lt. Tac: TT1, TS2
Cmdr Eng: EPtS1, RSP1, AtSI2, AB3
Ens. Univ: EPtS1
Lt. Sci: PH1, HE2
Doffs:
3x Purple torpedo
Purple, Reduces Attack Pattern cooldowns by 15%
Purple Tholian, +10% dmg vs borg
Power Levels:
Wpn: 25
Shld: 100
Eng: 25
Aux: 50
(Note: I have occasionally tried replacing the aft rapidfire transphasic with the Hargh’peng torpedo. This allows for DOT from both plasma torps, the Hargh’peng and Aceton Beam.)
BREEN CHEL GRETT
Wpns Fore:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Omega Plasma Torpedo
Wpns Aft:
Breen Transphasic Cluster Torpedo Mk XI x2
Rapid Reload Transphasic Torpedo Mk XI
Romulan Hyper-Plasma Torpedo
Equipment:
Assimilated Deflector Array
Assimilated Transwarp Engines
MACO Resilient Shield Array Mk XII
Devices:
Red Matter Capacitor
Subspace Field Modulator
Deuterium Surplus
Engineer Consoles:
Neutronium Alloy Mk XI Blue
Rule 62 Combat Console
Isometric Charge
Science Consoles:
Field Generator Mk XI Blue x2
Point Defense System
Tactical Consoles:
Transphasic Compressor Mk XII Purple x3
Ambiplasma Envelope Mk XII Blue
Boffs:
Cmdr Tac: TT1, TS2, TS3, APO3
Lt. Tac: TT1, APB1
Lt. Eng: EPtS1, AtSI1
Ens. Univ: EPtS1
Lt.Cmdr Sci: PH1, HE2, TSS3(or GW1, or VM1, or FBP2)
Doffs:
3x Purple torpedo
Purple, Reduces Attack Pattern cooldowns by 15%
Purple Tholian, +10% dmg vs borg
Power Levels:
Wpn: 25
Shld: 100
Eng: 25
Aux: 50
