Captain Specialization

Status Window Specializations — The Specializations tab of the Character Status window

Captain and Bridge Officer Specializations are, in addition to the skill and trait systems, a key to individualizing and specializing your character and Bridge Officers.

Captain Specializations are a form of skill progression that is opened after achieving Level 50 and therefore completing the main skill tree. Each specialization grants three different perks: 1) An inert buff scaling with the points spent in it, 2) any of the selected tree-abilities, 3) certain unlocks (e.g., starship traits) depending on the amount of points spent. Two specializations may be active at once (primary & secondary); inactive specializations do not grant their buff or tree-abilities (only unlocks remain available). For Bridge Officers, only a single specialization may be active (granting new abilities but no further buffs).

Gaining and spending specialization points

Starting with level 51, each level-up provides a specialization point. Spending 10 points in a specialization that is available as either Primary or Secondary unlocks the ability to craft Specialization Training Manuals. These can teach Bridge Officers in that Specialization, adding to them the option to activate it, thereby unlocking special space and ground abilities.

After reaching the level cap (currently level 65), specialization points can still be earned indefinitely by filling the skill point bar the same way as during actual leveling (maxing out at 159,102 per captain specialization point). Specializations cannot be changed or reset because a character is able to acquire all the specialization points that can be spent. As of August 2016, there are 150 specialization points total, therefore one would need to fill their skill bar an additional 140 times to complete the current specialization skill list.

Surplus Specialization Points

Once all 180 Specializations have been earned, any surplus points earned are converted into dilithium ore . The rate is 2,880 per surplus point which is automatically credited to your character's supplies at the time your experience bar fills and also automatically resets the meter.

Note that bonus Specialization points, such as from Featured episodes or Admiralty (Federation Tour of Duty 10 namely), earned prior to Season 11.5 do not count towards this limit. Points earned prior to this will simply add to your total limit before conversion starts.

Specializations

For player characters, Primary Specializations offer 30 purchasable Abilities and can be activated as Primary or Secondary, while Secondary Specializations offer only purchasable 15 Abilities and are only available as a Secondary Specialization. In total, each Specialization offers three perks:

A passive bonus scaling with the points spent in that Specialization (Must have one point in the tree to initially activate)
Any of the purchased Abilities
Unlocks (e.g., starship traits, Training Manuals for your BOffs, or the ability to purchase Primary Specialization-specific kit modules)

Only two Specializations can be active for a player character at the same time (one as Primary, one as Secondary). Inactive specializations do not grant their Passive buff, nor activate any of their purchased Abilities. Unlocks, however, remain available, even for inactive specializations.

Having one Primary Specialization active will grant the player access to all tiers (I-IV) of the Specialization, provided it has been completed before hand.
Having one Secondary Specialization active will grant the player access to the first two Tiers of a Primary Specialization, or the entirety of a Secondary-only Specialization (I-II).

Intelligence Officer
Specializes in finding weaknesses in foes and remaining undetected, while countering the same.
Released with Delta Rising

Pilot
Pushing the upper limits of starship maneuverability.
Released with Delta Rising

Command Officer
Leaders and Generals, the Command Officer is trained to improve the effectiveness and coordination of those under their command.
Released with 5 Year Anniversary Event

Command Officer (primary or secondary)

See also: Captain Specialization/Command skills, Command BOff Abilities and List of starships with Command seating

Command Officer tree — The Command Officer-Tree

Specializes in the concept of coordination and communication, giving access to abilities that allow your entire team to exceed previous limitations and perform more effectively as a unit.

Scaling bonus:
- +5% base +0.33% maximum hull capacity per point spent (maximum of 15%)
- +5% base +0.33% maximum health chance per point spent (maximum of 15%)
8 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Common Command Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
10 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Command Specialization Training Manual for Bridge Officers, including pre-trained abilities (4 space, 4 ground)
13 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Uncommon Command Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
15 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Command Frequency (“Low Health” requirement is removed from Fleet Support; cooldown of Fleet Support reduced by 5 minutes)
18 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Rare Command Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
22 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Bridge Officer Training Manuals, Command Specialization Rank III
27 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Very Rare Command Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
30 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Improved Command Frequency (“Low Health” requirement is removed from Fleet Support; cooldown of Fleet Support reduced by 10 minutes)

Intelligence Officer (primary or secondary)

See also: Captain Specialization/Intelligence skills, Intelligence BOff Abilities and List of starships with Intelligence seating

Intelligence Officer tree — The Intelligence Officer-Tree

Specializes in finding weaknesses and remaining undetected, while counter the same.

Scaling bonus:
- +5% base +0.33% defense per point spent (maximum of 15%)
- +5% base +0.33% dodge chance per point spent (maximum of 15%)
8 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Common Intelligence Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
10 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Intelligence Specialization Training Manual for Bridge Officers, including pre-trained abilities (4 space, 4 ground)
13 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Uncommon Intelligence Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
15 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Predictive Algorithms (self-debuff and accuracy boost)
18 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Rare Intelligence Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
22 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Bridge Officer Training Manuals, Intelligence Specialization Rank III
27 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Very Rare Intelligence Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
30 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Improved Predictive Algorithms (self-debuff and higher accuracy boost)

Miracle Worker (primary or secondary)

See also: Captain Specialization/Miracle Worker skills, Miracle Worker BOff Abilities and List of starships with Miracle Worker seating

Miracle Worker tree — The Miracle Worker Tree

The experts in their respective fields, their ingenuity and adaptability to the problems at hand have led to them being named Miracle Workers.

Scaling bonus:
- 5-50% of Maximum Hull Regeneration
- 5-50% of Maximum Hit Points Regeneration
8 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Common Miracle Worker Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
10 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Miracle Worker Specialization Training Manual for Bridge Officers, including pre-trained abilities (4 space, 4 ground)
13 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Uncommon Miracle Worker Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
15 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Going the Extra Mile (Improves the effectiveness of your Captain and Bridge Officer Heals. If you heal someone while they are above 90% Maximum Hull, they additionally gain a boost to Maximum Hull Capacity for a short duration.)
18 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Rare Miracle Worker Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
22 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Bridge Officer Training Manuals Miracle Worker Specialization Rank III
27 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Very Rare Miracle Worker Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
30 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Going the Extra Mile (Improves the effectiveness of your Captain and Bridge Officer Heals. If you heal someone while they are above 90% Maximum Hull, they additionally gain a boost to Maximum Hull Capacity for a short duration.)

Pilot (primary or secondary)

See also: Captain Specialization/Pilot skills, Pilot BOff Abilities and List of starships with Pilot seating

Pushing the upper limits of starship maneuverability.

Scaling bonus:
- +10% base +1% turn rate per point spent (maximum of 40%)
10 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Pilot Specialization Training Manual for Bridge Officers, including pre-trained abilities (4 space)
15 points spent - unlock: Starship Trait - Pedal to the Metal (+1% All Damage boost (stacks 10 times) for maintaining 100% throttle)
22 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Bridge Officer Training Manuals, Pilot Specialization Rank III
30 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Improved Pedal to the Metal (+2% All Damage boost (stacks 10 times) for maintaining 100% throttle)

Temporal Operative (primary or secondary)

See also: Captain Specialization/Temporal Operative skills, Temporal Operative BOff Abilities and List of starships with Temporal Operative seating

Temporal Operative tree — The Temporal Operative-Tree

Specializes in carefully manipulating the fabric of reality to turn probability and causality on its head, shifting the tide of battle in their favor.

Scaling bonus:
- +5-50 Exotic Particle Generator Skill
- +5-50 Kit Performance Skill
8 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Common Temporal Operative Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
10 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Temporal Operative Specialization Training Manual for Bridge Officers, including pre-trained abilities (4 space, 4 ground)
13 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Uncommon Temporal Operative Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
15 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Non-Linear Progression (Restore a small amount of Hull and Shields every sec while remaining in Reverse)
18 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Rare Temporal Operative Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
22 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to craft Bridge Officer Training Manuals Temporal Operative Specialization Rank III
27 points spent - unlock:
- Ability to equip Very Rare Temporal Operative Kit Modules (purchased through the Dilithium Store)
30 points spent - unlock:
- Starship Trait - Improved Non-Linear Progression ( Reduce all Recharge Timers by 0.2sec every sec while remaining in Reverse)

Commando (secondary only)

See also: Captain Specialization/Commando skills

Specialized in ground assaults, and making the most of your weaponry and equipment.

Scaling bonus:
- +5% base + 0.3% weapon and melee damage per point spent
15 points spent - unlock: Starship Trait - Demolition Teams (shield-ignoring damage at close range)

Constable (secondary only)

See also: Captain Specialization/Constable skills

Marks player's main target as Antagonist. While fighting the Antagonist, abilities from this specialization allow the player to be more effective in combat. Player will suffer reduced effects from other foes, and will be more effective at taking the Antagonist down.

Scaling bonus:
- + Armor Penetration vs Antagonist
15 points spent - unlock: Starship Trait - Arrest (-Recharge on Boff abilities)

Strategist (secondary only)

See also: Captain Specialization/Strategist skills

Specialized in improving the Threatening Stance ability.

Scaling bonus:
- + Shield strength per point spent
15 points spent - unlock: Starship Trait - Unconventional Tactics (increased damage while Brace For Impact is active)

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