Tholian Tarantula Dreadnought Cruiser


 * This article is for the playable starship. For the NPC vessel, see Tarantula Dreadnought.

This ship could also be purchased as an account-unlock from the Zen Store as a possible choice from the Mudd's Choice Pack of Dread! as part of "Mudd's Market", available from November 20, 2020. Like all items in the Market, the Bundle periodically goes on massive discounts (upwards of 75% during special promotional sales).

Overview
The Tarantula is the largest and most formidable starship in the Tholian fleet, built by the reclusive crystalline entities to stand up to anything that the galaxy might throw at them. It is both durable and relatively agile for a ship of its class. It was built with versatility in mind; it is quite capable of performing nearly any role handily.

Universal consoles
The comes equipped with the.

This console is part of the Tholian Technologies Set, which also includes and  obtainable from other Tholian vessels. For each console added after the first, an additional passive bonus is unlocked.



Equipping all three consoles unlocks the following active ability:

Hangar bay
The comes equipped with one wing of Tholian Widow Fighters. These fighters are equipped with one fore Tetryon Beam Array and one fore Quantum Torpedo Launcher. The Tarantula also unlocks Tholian Mesh Weavers for use, armed with Tetryon Beams and Thermionic Torpedoes. Both pets are also designed to work with the Tholian Jorogumo Carrier's Tholian Tetryon Grid.

Standard configuration
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 T6 cross-faction Dreadnought Cruisers.