Andorian Escorts - Kumari Line

The Kumari was the first ship of its class, placed under the command of Commander Thy’lek Shran in 2142. More advanced than Earth’s vessels of its time, the Kumari was equipped with powerful phase cannons, a tractor beam, and even deflector shields. Commander Shran utilized the ship to great effect for over a decade, including assisting the Enterprise against the Xindi in the 2250s.

Later, the ship would lead a small defense force consisting of five Andorian ships and the Enterprise in the defense of Andoria against a Vulcan invasion force of over a dozen cruisers.

This iconic Andorian vessel served as a foundation for the development of many later ships, but the Kumari line is a direct improvement over the original Kumari design using the latest developments in Federation technology.

Design Notes:

Much like the Odyssey is the archetypical Cruiser and the Vesta is the model for the Federation Science Vessel, the Andorian Escort line is designed to exemplify the Escort role. It can deal devastating burst damage to a target – if it can catch them in its forward firing arc. While many other recent ships, such as the Armitage and the Jem’Hadar Heavy Escort Carrier, strike a balance between offensive firepower and defensive strength, the Andorian Escort line focuses exclusively on dealing damage. It’s what players might call a “glass cannon” – formidable offense at the cost of versatility and survivability.

Andorian Escorts:

Andorian Escorts are focused on intense firepower. With an unprecedented five forward weapons slots, the Kumari line is built to hit enemies hard and fast. One of those weapons slots is for the Andorian Escorts' integrated Wing Cannons, which are among the most powerful weapons ever seen in the Alpha Quadrant, delivering powerful bursts of Phaser energy too quickly for an opponent to recover.

Base Stats (for all Andorian Escorts):

• Required Rank: Vice Admiral
• Faction: Federation
• Hull Strength: 32,000
• Shield Modifier: .9
• Crew: 85
• Weapons: 5 Fore*, 2 Aft
• Device Slots: 2
• Base Turn Rate: 16 degrees per second
• Impulse Modifier: 0.2
• Can Equip Cannons
• Equipped with standard Andorian Phasers**
• +15 Weapon Subsystems
  
  
  * One fore weapon slot is occupied by Kumari Wing Cannons. This weapon can be removed and replaced by a different weapon, but it cannot be equipped on ships other an Andorian Escort. Only one may be equipped per ship at a time.
  ** Upgraded Mk XI Very Rare Andorian Phasers may be purchased from the Dilithium Store only if you own at least one ship from the Kumari Line, and can be equipped on any ship.

Andorian Escort: Kumari Class

The Kumari Class is designed for raw firepower, offering heavy tactical seating and five tactical console slots.

In addition, it is also comes standard with the Phaser Dispersal Array console. The Phaser Dispersal Array console allows your Wing Cannons to charge up and fire a powerful blast that will damage your target and all enemies near your target.

This Console Mod can be equipped in any console slot, but may only be used on Andorian vessels. You may only equip one of these mods on any single ship.

The Andorian Escort: Kumari Class comes with the Kumari Class ship Costume. Acquiring other Andorian Escort starships will unlock additional costume options for your ship.

Note: Unlocking the Andorian Escort: Kumari Class unlocks this ship for every Federation Vice Admiral character on an account.

Class-Specific Stats (in addition to the base stats listed above):

• Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Tactical, 1 Ensign Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Universal
• Console Modifications: 5 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 2 Science
• Console - Universal - Phaser Dispersal Array

Andorian Escort: Charal Class

The Charal Class offers a balance between offensive firepower and defensive staying power. Compared to the Kumari, it sacrifices a single Lieutenant Tactical bridge officer slot for an Engineering slot, allowing for more defensive versatility. In addition, one Tactical console slot has been replaced with an Engineering console slot, while retaining both Science console slots.

In addition, the Charal Escort comes with the Wing Cannon Platforms console. The Wing Cannon Platforms console allows you to deploy two Wing Cannon Platforms which will orbit your ship and fire on your Wing Cannons’ targets. Wing Cannon Platforms will only fire while you are firing your own Phaser Wing Cannons.

This Console Mod can be equipped in any console slot, but may only be used on Andorian vessels. You may only equip one of these mods on any single ship.

The Andorian Escort: Charal Class comes with the Charal Class ship Costume. Acquiring other Andorian Escort starships will unlock additional costume options for your ship.

Note: Unlocking the Andorian Escort: Charal Class unlocks this ship for every Federation Vice Admiral character on an account.

Class-Specific Stats (in addition to the base stats listed above):

• Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Engineering, 1 Ensign Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Universal
• Console Modifications: 4 Tactical, 4 Engineering, 2 Science
• Console - Universal - Wing Cannon Platforms

Andorian Escort: Khyzon Class

The Kyzon class has the highest emphasis on Science of any of the Andorian Escorts, but retains much of its offensive potency. Compared to the Kumari, the Khyzon has one additional Lieutenant Science bridge officer slot, at the expense of a Lieutenant Tactical slot. It has the most Science-focused Console layout, allowing four Science consoles, but having one fewer Tactical and Engineering consoles slot than the Kumari Class.

In addition, the Khyzon Escort comes with the Tachyon Induction Relay console. The Tachyon Induction Relay console allows your Wing Cannons to fire a powerful Tachyon burst that damages all of your target’s shield facings.

This Console Mod can be equipped in any console slot, but may only be used on Andorian vessels. You may only equip one of these mods on any single ship.

The Andorian Escort: Khyzon Class comes with the Khyzon Class ship Costume. Acquiring other Andorian Escort starships will unlock additional costume options for your ship.

Note: Unlocking the Andorian Escort: Khyzon Class unlocks this ship for every Federation Vice Admiral character on an account.

Class-Specific Stats (in addition to the base stats listed above):

• Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Commander Tactical, 1 Lieutenant Commander Tactical, 1 Ensign Engineering, 1 Lieutenant Science 1 Lieutenant Universal
• Console Modifications: 4 Tactical, 2 Engineering, 4 Science
• Console - Universal - Tachyon Induction Relay

Console Set

The Tachyon Induction Relay, Wing Cannon Platforms, and Phaser Dispersal Array can be equipped on any Andorian Escort. Together, they are the Andorian Assault Set.

The two-piece set bonus grants Synchronized Targeting, a passive bonus to Accuracy.

The three-piece set bonus is Wing Cannon Synergy. This allows the player’s deployed Wing Cannon Platforms to benefit from the player’s special cannon abilities such as Cannon: Rapid Fire, Cannon: Scatter Volley, and the special attacks provided by the Tachyon Induction Relay and Phaser Dispersal Array consoles.

Unique Bridge:

The all three Andorian Escorts are equipped with the unique Andorian bridge. While visiting your bridge, you will also be able to access your Account Shared Bank, move into a Small Craft, and contact different ship departments for Duty Officer assignments.

All three Andorian Escorts are now available in the C-Store for individual sale (2500 ZEN) or as a 3-pack bundle (5000 ZEN). Details here.

NOTE: You must have enough Ship Slots to commission the new ships. If you do not have enough space, you can purchase additional slots from the C-Store or keep the ships in your bank until you do have space.

NOTE: The above stats for all ships are subject to change.

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