Jupiter Carrier

Overview
The Jupiter Carrier is the first of its kind to be built by Starfleet Engineering. It was designed to serve as a mobile fighter launching platform with durability and fleet support in mind. Being one of the largest Starfleet science ships in production, it sacrifices maneuverability for hull strength over Cruisers and Escorts. Based on the mighty Jupiter Class Dreadnought, this ship was designed to support its fleet's operations in many combat situation, capable of launching fighter or frigate craft in combat.

The Jupiter's design was selected by the Star Trek Online community through the Design Your Ship promotion.

Universal console
Jupiter Carrier comes equipped with the.

Hangar Bay
The comes equipped with two wings of Peregrine Fighters.

These light crafts are equipped with Phaser Pulse Cannons and Micro Photon Torpedoes. Advanced and Elite Hangars of Peregrine Fighters come with more advanced armaments.

Additionally, Jupiter Carrier is capable of equipping the Callisto Light Escort hangar pets. These Frigates are more durable and provide more firepower than the standard fighter pets - they are equipped with Phaser Quad Cannons, Phaser Dual Heavy Cannons, Quantum Torpedoes and Phaser Turret. They can also use and  abilities. Advanced and Elite Hangars of Callisto Frigates come with higher ranks of these abilities. The Callisto Light Escorts are available from the Ship Requisition Officers.

The variant of the Peregrine Fighters or Callisto Light Escorts can be obtained from the Dilithium Store, while the  variant is obtainable from the Fleet Starbase with unlocked Tier V Communications Array.

Standard configuration
Federation starships come with standard equipment and weapons of the lowest mark available at the ship's minimum rank. The items provided are appropriate to the type of vessel and its related playing style.

Ship comparison

 * The following table compares tier 6 Science-focused Carriers.