Category:Science Vessel (Federation)

Science Vessels are medium-sized vessels that typical serve in a support role, either keeping at a distance and disrupting opposing vessels with debuffs to hasten their destruction or by moving in close to aid allied vessels with shield heals and science support. It has a stronger hull then an Escort and nicely balanced weapon slots between the fore and aft sections, but fewer weapons slots then the Cruiser. It typically has stronger shields then Cruisers or Escorts. Science Vessels typically require a greater focus on bridge officer abilities and the skills and equipment that most benefit abilities then other classes.