Command Officer (specialization)

Leaders and Generals, the Command Officer is trained to improve the effectiveness and coordination of those under their command.

The Command Officer Specialization is a Primary Captain Specialization released with 5 Year Anniversary Event. It builds upon the concept of coordination and communication, both in space and on the ground. Players trained in this specialization will gain access to abilities that allow their entire teams to exceed previous limitations and perform more effectively as a unit.

Command Officer Space Skill & Ground Skill While the Command Officer specialization is active, you will gain a 5% increase to Maximum Hitpoints and Maximum Hull Capacity.

This bonus increases by a small amount for each point spent in the Specialization.

(You must have at least 1 point spent in this Specialization to gain this bonus.)

Scaling bonus:
 * QueueSpace.png +5% base +0.33% Maximum Hull Capacity per point spent (maximum of 15%)
 * QueueGround.png +5% base +0.33% Maximum Health Chance per point spent (maximum of 15%)

Tiers Overview
Tier I= Available by default.

Tier II= Unlocks after choosing 5 abilities from this specialization. Store Unlock: Officer Training R&D School Unlock:
 * 8 points spent - unlock:
 * Ability to purchase Command Kit Modules I from the Dilithium Store
 * 10 points spent - unlock:
 * Ability to craft Command Specialization Qualification for Bridge Officers

Tier III= Unlocks after choosing 10 abilities from this specialization. Store Unlock: Starship Trait Unlock:
 * 13 points spent - unlock:
 * Ability to purchase Command Kit Modules II from the Dilithium Store
 * 15 points spent - unlock:
 * (“Low Health” requirement removed from ; cooldown reduced by 5 min)

Tier IV= Unlocks after choosing 15 abilities from this specialization. Store Unlock: Officer Training R&D School Unlock: Starship Trait Unlock:
 * 18 points spent - unlock:
 * Ability to purchase Command Kit Modules III from the Dilithium Store
 * 27 points spent - unlock:
 * Ability to purchase Command Kit Modules IV from the Dilithium Store
 * 22 points spent - unlock:
 * Ability to craft Command Specialization Rank III Training Manuals for Bridge Officers
 * 30 points spent - unlock:
 * (“Low Health” requirement removed from ; cooldown reduced by 10 min)

Command Specialists
Any Tactical, Engineering or Science Bridge Officer can be trained in Command specialization by using the. Said item is unlocked for crafting in the Officer Training R&D School once 10 points have been spent in Command Specialization, or may be purchased from the Exchange.

Command Specialist Bridge Officers can also be purchased from Bridge Officer Requisition Officer for a modest dilithium fee.

Bridge Officer Abilities

 * See main article: Bridge officer and kit abilities -> Command Abilities

Command Officers represent leaders, tacticians and strategists – officers that take command of the battlefield and coordinate efforts to outmaneuver their enemies. They may also be called on to make difficult decisions in the heat of the moment, accepting the costs that come with waging war.

Command Starships
The following playable starships can be classified as Command Starships:

Inspiration
All Command starships feature a built-in Inspiration mechanic.

When the Command ship or any teammate activates any Bridge Officer ability, all Command Ships on the team will receive a small amount of the Inspiration resource. Command Bridge Officer abilities generate additional Inspiration. Once a Command ship's Inspiration meter is full, they can use one of three powerful abilities that can turn the tide of battle:


 * Against All Odds

While active, you and your team mates will gain a substantial bonus to damage as well as a massive reduction in weapon power cost.


 * Battle Preparation

When activated, all of your team's Bridge Officer abilities will receive a massive reduction in remaining recharge time. This will cause most abilities to immediately fully recharge or very nearly fully recharge.


 * Turn the Tide

While active, you and your team mates will regenerate hull hit points very quickly and have their damage resistances increased substantially.

Hybrid Seating
All Command Starships feature a Commander Command Bridge Officer seat. Some of these ships feature an additional, lower ranking Command BOff seating.

Other playable ships with Command BOff seat

 * See main article: List of starships with Command seating

A large number of playable Tier 6 starships come with either an Ensign, Lieutenant or Lieutenant Commander Command  BOff seating. However, these ships lack the built-in Inspiration abilities, and are thus not considered to be Command Starships.