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[[File:deltarising_kazon.jpg|thumb|right|The Kazon are one of the many returning species]] |
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+ | Story content of ''Delta Rising'' takes place in the [[Delta Quadrant]], exploring the effects of the journey of {{USS|Voyager}} through the region more than [[24th Century#2371|30 years earlier]].<ref name="Announcement">http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/6007253-announcing-delta-rising! ''Announcing Delta Rising''</ref> |
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+ | The expansion only explores a small part of the Quadrant, namely the region ''Voyager'' explored after it crossed the {{mAlpha|Nekrit Expanse}}. Featured races include [[Talaxian]]s, [[Ocampa]], [[Kazon]], [[Benthan]], [[Hierarchy]], [[Malon]], [[Hazari]], [[Octanti]], [[Kobali]], and [[Automated Personnel Unit]]s. Notably the besieged homeworld of the Kobali will be an adventure zone while another featured world harbors a "dark secret".<ref name="PriorityOne184">http://priorityonepodcast.com/po184/ Priority One Podcast 184</ref> The new area is covered by the Vyntdi and Tekada sector blocks, with the Dyson Sphere gateway in the former. |
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===Intrepid class revamp=== |
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+ | {{USS|Voyager}} and other [[Intrepid class]] ships got an extensive visual overhaul. In addition, a complete interior based on ''Voyager'' was released, both for use in missions and as a [[Ship Interior|ship interior]] for players. It includes Astrometrics and two variants of the Mess Hall (either with replicators or a kitchen). |
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===Level 60=== |
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+ | The level-cap was increased from level 50 to level 60 (as Fleet Admiral for UFP/RR and Dahar Master for KDF), the first such increase in over four years. The increase includes new Mk XIII and Mk XIV gear, new [[skill]] specialization, and Tier 6 star ships.<ref name="Devblog2" /> |
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+ | Nine new Tier 6 ships were available from launch. The five Federation ships: [[Phantom Intel Escort]] , [[Eclipse Intel Cruiser]] , [[Scryer Intel Science Vessel]] , [[Guardian Cruiser]] and [[Dauntless Class Experimental Science Vessel]]. The two Klingon ships are [[Qib Intel Battlecruiser]] and [[MaHa Raptor]] and two Romulan ships, the [[Faeht Intel Warbird]] and [[Aelahl Light Warbird Battlecruiser]]. |
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+ | Existing Tier 5 ships are upgradable via a small zen fee to be a Tier 5-U ship that provides increased stats, but not the special abilities and intelligence officer seat provided by Tier 6 ships. The only tier 5 ships ineligible for upgrade will be free ships, Mirror ships, ships bought with pure [[Fleet Credits]] and ships earned through missions.<ref name="Devblog2" /> |
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Revision as of 21:13, 14 October 2014
The logo of Delta Rising
Delta Rising is the 2nd expansion of Star Trek Online, focusing on the Delta Quadrant. It was released on October 14, 2014.
Content
- For a detailed list of new features see upcoming content.
Delta Quadrant
The Kazon are one of the many returning species
Story content of Delta Rising takes place in the Delta Quadrant, exploring the effects of the journey of U.S.S. Voyager through the region more than 30 years earlier.[1]
The expansion only explores a small part of the Quadrant, namely the region Voyager explored after it crossed the Nekrit Expanse. Featured races include Talaxians, Ocampa, Kazon, Benthan, Hierarchy, Malon, Hazari, Octanti, Kobali, and Automated Personnel Units. Notably the besieged homeworld of the Kobali will be an adventure zone while another featured world harbors a "dark secret".[2] The new area is covered by the Vyntdi and Tekada sector blocks, with the Dyson Sphere gateway in the former.
Voice talents
Tuvok will be joined by 4 other Voyager crew members
Tim Russ will reprise his role as Admiral Tuvok and will be joined by Garrett Wang as Harry Kim, commanding officer of the U.S.S. Rhode Island,[3] Robert Picardo as The Doctor, Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine and Ethan Phillips as Neelix[4]
Intrepid class revamp
An Intrepid class bridge
U.S.S. Voyager and other Intrepid class ships got an extensive visual overhaul. In addition, a complete interior based on Voyager was released, both for use in missions and as a ship interior for players. It includes Astrometrics and two variants of the Mess Hall (either with replicators or a kitchen).
Level 60
The level-cap was increased from level 50 to level 60 (as Fleet Admiral for UFP/RR and Dahar Master for KDF), the first such increase in over four years. The increase includes new Mk XIII and Mk XIV gear, new skill specialization, and Tier 6 star ships.[5]
Tier 6 ships
9 new Tier 6 ships will be available
Nine new Tier 6 ships were available from launch. The five Federation ships: Phantom Intel Escort , Eclipse Intel Cruiser , Scryer Intel Science Vessel , Guardian Cruiser and Dauntless Class Experimental Science Vessel. The two Klingon ships are Qib Intel Battlecruiser and MaHa Raptor and two Romulan ships, the Faeht Intel Warbird and Aelahl Light Warbird Battlecruiser.
Existing Tier 5 ships are upgradable via a small zen fee to be a Tier 5-U ship that provides increased stats, but not the special abilities and intelligence officer seat provided by Tier 6 ships. The only tier 5 ships ineligible for upgrade will be free ships, Mirror ships, ships bought with pure Fleet Credits and ships earned through missions.[5]
Intelligence Boffs
A new type of Bridge Officer: Intelligence Officer, is introduced as a specialisation - distinct from "profession" (Engineering, Science and Tactical). Intel officers will also have a conventional profession and retain such skills and traits in addition to their new intelligence abilities. Their space intelligence skills can only be used in Tier 6 ships that have a hybrid slot for intelligence officers. Ground abilities can be used in the normal way. New intelligence gear will also be introduced which at least includes a grappling hook, allowing players to climb or abseil.
Release History
Anouncement
Garrett Wang and Al Rivera at STLV 2014
Delta Rising was officially announced at the dev panel of the official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas on August 02, 2014. The announcement included information about the updated U.S.S. Voyager ship model and interior, the level-cap increase and tier 6 ships, the expansion's location and involved races, as well as the involvement of Garrett Wang.[2] In addition, 40 devblogs are scheduled to be released on the game's official website.[5]
Tribble Testing
The expansion's code is currently running on Tribble Test Server and can only be accessed by Gold members [5]
Release
Delta Rising is scheduled to be released in October the 14th 2014.[2]
Gallery
U.S.S. Voyager
Ocampa
Talaxians
Notes
- During the announcement of Delta Rising, developer Al Rivera officially promoted Garrett Wang to Lieutenant Junior Grade, a take on the fact that Harry Kim never received a promotion from Ensign during Voyager's journey through the Delta Quadrant.
See also
- Legacy of Romulus, Star Trek Online's first expansion
- U.S.S. Voyager
- Delta Quadrant
- Star Trek: Voyager, the series upon which most of the content is based
External link
References
- ↑ http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/6007253-announcing-delta-rising! Announcing Delta Rising
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://priorityonepodcast.com/po184/ Priority One Podcast 184
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn0f46zq1HA Delta Rising announcement trailer Delta Rising announcement trailer
- ↑ http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/7003173-the-voyager-crew-returns%21 Voyager Crew Returns!
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 http://www.arcgames.com/en/games/star-trek-online/news/detail/6007783 Excitement around Delta Rising