Inquiry Battlecruiser

Overview


Initially coming to fame in 2399, with the actions of the  over the planet, the was Starfleet’s most powerful ship for many years. The initial designs and technical breakthroughs of the ship were later used as the starting point for the Avenger-class project. Engineers at Utopia Planitia felt the time was right for another update to the Avenger line, and decided to return to the classic form, and name, of the Inquiry class.

The modern, like other ships of its lineage, are aggressive ships, designed to charge into head-on confrontations and come out unscathed. To further these goals, it comes equipped with a Variable Assault Deflector Array to ensure that it can come out swinging and shrug off any retaliation. This is further tied into its Cruiser Commands, to ensure that its team is as prepared as possible to follow it in its charge. Its sturdy construction and forward-facing weapons mountings round out the package, make it an intimidating sight to be staring down at. Those on the business end of an Inquiry often find their goals rapidly aligning with the Federation’s peaceful ideals.

Universal consoles
The comes equipped with the.
 * Variable Assault Deflector Array

This ability is part of the Deadly Manuevers Set, which also includes and. These consoles are obtainable from the Avenger Battlecruiser and Arbiter Battlecruiser respectively.


 * Variable Auto-Targeting Armament:



For each console added after the first, an additional passive bonus is unlocked.

This ship can also equip the console obtainable from either the Galaxy Dreadnought Cruiser or Defiant Tactical Escort Retrofit.



Cyclical Quantum Slipstream Drive
Cyclical Quantum Slipstream Drive is a built-in ability which allows enhanced slipstream Sector Space travel speed for 90 s, with a 30 s cooldown. Travel speeds are listed as Transwarp factors, however the cooldown is not reduced by the trait Well Travelled.

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 T6 Federation Battlecruisers.