Carrier

Carriers are a type of playable starship. They are among the largest vessels in the Starfleet, KDF, RRF and Dominion fleets, and due to their massive size they are also the slowest and least maneuverable. This weakness is offset though by the vessels ability to launch hangar pets and other small craft to aid it in combat. For example, a Vo'Quv-class Carrier can launch hangar pets such as B'rel Birds-of-Prey or To'Duj Fighters to draw fire or attack a target, or it can launch debuff pets such as Power Siphon Drones or Tachyon Drones that will automatically weaken the opponent.

All Carriers have two hangar bays and can utilize carrier commands to manage their hangar pets. While the number of weapon and device slots varies with each individual ship, they can all equip Dual Cannons. Certain hangar pets may only be equipped by "Full Carriers", i.e. those described on this page.

Consoles have no effect on pets unless explicitly stated in their tooltip, however target applied buffs like Attack Pattern Beta and Fire On My Mark will. Flight Deck Duty Officers also have different effects that will modify carrier pets based upon current carrier commands like Recall Mode, Intercept Mode, and Escort Mode.

Full Carriers
To see the rank and profession of the Bridge Officer slots for each ship, hover your mouse over the icons in the Bridge Officer column of the table.

Dreadnought Carriers
Dreadnought Carriers have a Commander Tactical bridge officer slot, built-in abilities, 7 weapon slots and 3 device slots.

Engineering Carriers
Engineering Carriers have a Commander Engineering bridge officer slot, built-in abilities, 6 weapon slots and 4 device slots.

Science Carriers
Science Carriers have a Commander Science bridge officer slot, built-in abilities, and generally 6 weapon slots and 4 device slots, though those with 4 forward weapons so far have only 3 device slots.

Flight Deck Carriers
Flight Deck Carriers have a Commander Engineering bridge officer slot, 8 weapon slots and 4 device slots. They are Cruiser-Carrier hybrids with access to two cruiser commands ( and ) in lieu of Subsystem Targeting abilities. See the Flight Deck Carrier page for details on these starships.

Heavy Dreadnoughts
Like Flight Deck Carriers, Heavy Dreadnought Cruisers have a Commander Engineering bridge officer slot, 8 weapon slots and lack Subsystem Targeting abilities, though they only have 3 device slots. The Universe and Durgath classes have access to two cruiser commands ( and ) in exchange, though the Valkis class does not.

Single-hangar starships
This page deals with playable starships with two hangar bays, but a variety of starships in the game have a single hangar bay from which to launch hangar pets and the same carrier commands to manage them. For information on these ships, please see the 1 Hangar Bay category or visit their respective pages:
 * Dreadnought Cruiser
 * Dreadnought Warbird
 * Explorer Warbird
 * Flight Deck Raptor
 * Multi-Mission Science Vessel
 * Science Dreadnought
 * Siege Destroyer
 * Strike Wing Escort
 * Tactical Carrier Warbird

Klingon Carriers
See also Orion Flight-Deck Cruisers for additional KDF-playable Carriers.

Vo'Quv Carrier
The recently built Vo'Quv Carrier is the pride of the Klingon Defense Force. This gigantic ship spans nearly 1,300 meters in length which is over 5 times the length of an average Klingon Bird-of-Prey. Unlike most other Klingon vessels the Klingon Carrier does not have any cloaking technology so it cannot hide itself in or out of combat however doesn't require it as much as vessels like Raptors due to its sheer power and strength. The Vo'Quv Carrier has set the standard for all currently existing Carriers in the game, and is often referred to as the original Carrier in Star Trek Online.

Mirror Universe Vo'Quv Carrier
The Mirror Vo'Quv Carrier is very similar is design to the Prime Universe Vo'Quv, with the main differences aesthetically being simply hull textures. Systems-wise, the Mirror Vo'Quv exchanges a Lieutenant Science Bridge Officer station with a Lieutenant Engineering Bridge Officer station, as well as exchanging a Science console slot with an Engineering one. Both of these changes make the Mirror Vo'Quv slightly tougher than the Prime-counterpart, but not as capable as a support Carrier.

Kar'Fi Battle Carrier
The Kar'Fi class takes many of the Fek'Ihri stylings, and as such doesn't look much like the normal Klingon designs. This class unlike the others were captured by the Klingon Defense Force during the conflict with the Feh'Ihri Horde. This Carrier is much more tactically biased than the Vo'Quv and, as a result, is often utilised as a support-damage Carrier, moreso than the Vo'Quv.

Fleet Kar'Fi Battle Carrier
The Kar'Fi class takes many of the Fek'Ihri stylings, and as such doesn't look much like the normal Klingon designs. This class unlike the others were captured by the Klingon Defense Force during the conflict with the Feh'Ihri Horde. This Carrier is much more tactically biased than the Vo'Quv and, as a result, is often utilised as a support-damage Carrier, moreso than the Vo'Quv. The Fleet Kar'Fi features an additional Tactical Console slot and stronger overall shields and hull strength.

Fleet Vo'Quv Carrier
The recently built Vo'Quv Carrier is the pride of the Klingon Defense Force. This gigantic ship spans nearly 1,300 meters in length which is over 5 times the length of an average Klingon Bird-of-Prey. Unlike most other Klingon vessels the Klingon Carrier does not have any cloaking technology so it cannot hide itself in or out of combat however doesn't require it as much as vessels like Raptors due to its sheer power and strength. The Fleet Vo'Quv Carrier gains an additional Engineering console slot and additional strength to Hull and Shields.

Dreadnought Cruiser
The Galaxy class was refitted at the turn of the 25th century, after the collapse of the Khitomer Accords in 2399. In response to increased hostility with the Klingons, the newly redesigned ship carries a cloaking device and a devastating spinal lance weapon. The Dreadnought carries a single hangar bay.

Caitian Atrox Carrier
A true carrier, the Atrox class has been updated by the Caitians and the Starfleet Corps of Engineers with modifications that give it some of the abilities of a science vessel, including subsystem targeting and bonuses to Shield and Auxiliary power. These abilities allow the Atrox to support its fighters as well as other ships in its fleet.

Fleet Dreadnought Cruiser
The Galaxy class was refitted at the turn of the 25th century, after the collapse of the Khitomer Accords in 2399. In response to increased hostility with the Klingons, the newly redesigned ship carries a cloaking device and a devastating spinal lance weapon. The Dreadnought carries a single hangar bay. The Fleet version adds a fourth Tactical console slot as well as increased hull and shield points.

Fleet Caitian Atrox Carrier
A true carrier, the Atrox class has been updated by the Caitians and the Starfleet Corps of Engineers with modifications that give it some of the abilities of a science vessel, including subsystem targeting and bonuses to Shield and Auxiliary power. These abilities allow the Atrox to support its fighters as well as other ships in its fleet. The Fleet Atrox features an additional Engineering console slot an better overall hull and shield strength.

Romulan Republic Carriers
See also the single-hangar Dreadnought Warbirds and Tactical Carrier Warbirds.

T'laru-class Intel Carrier Warbird
Amongst the tech recovered from the Kelvin Timeline during the Temporal Cold War was the Romulan T'laru-class Intel Carrier Warbird (T6). A versatile Warbird designed to serve as a Space Control ship, the vessel carries a compliment of Scorpion Fighters and an array of tactical defense systems including a potent ‘mining drill’ beam weapon which gives the T’laru-class a heavy punch in battle.

This ship is available to Romulan Republic players as a very drop from the or the  and comes with the following:
 * Scaling Starship
 * Mining Drill Laser Emitter universal console
 * Highly Specialized starship trait
 * Commander Science/Intelligence and Lieutenant Engineering/Temporal Operative bridge officer seating
 * built-in
 * 2 Hangar Bay slots (equipped with Kelvin Timeline Scorpion Fighters)
 * T'laru ship costume variant
 * Romulan Type K, Type 3 and Type 4 ship materials

Valkis-class Heavy Dreadnought Cruiser
The largest Romulan capital ship ever built, the Valkis-class Temporal Heavy Dreadnought Warbird (T6) was a crucial element in the timeline that led to the 26th century Alliance victory at the Battle of Procyon V. A colossal starship designed to function as both mobile starbase and a forward battle station, this ponderous behemoth is very slow to maneuver, but offers tremendous firepower, unparalleled durability and the capability to launch combat support vessels.

This ship is available to Romulan Republic players as a very rare drop from the and comes with the following:
 * Scaling Starship
 * Energy Distributor Accelerator universal console
 * Repair Mode starship trait
 * Commander Engineering/Temporal Operative and Lieutenant Commander Universal/Command bridge officer seating
 * built-in
 * built-in and
 * 2 Hangar Bay slots (equipped with Craeul Frigates)
 * Valkis ship costume variant
 * Romulan Type 3, Type 4 and Type 5 ship materials

Dominion Carriers
See also the single-carrier Jem'Hadar Heavy Strike Wing Escort and Jem'Hadar Vanguard Dreadnought Cruiser.

Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier
The massive Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier (T5) is one of the most powerful ships ever created by the Dominion. More than twice the mass of a Federation Galaxy-class starship, the Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier was first seen in the Alpha Quadrant by the crew of the in 2374. Later in the war, Dreadnought Carriers were used to destroy outposts and provide heavy support during the.

This ship is available to players of all factions from the Zen Store as part of the Gamma Vanguard Pack for 13,000 and comes with the following:
 * Dominion Command Interface universal console
 * 2 Hangar Bay slots (equipped with Jem'Hadar Fighters)
 * built-in
 * Dreadnought Carrier (T5) ship costume variant

The Jem'Hadar Dreadnought Carrier (T6) is an upgrade to the massive, powerful warship seen during the Dominion War.

This ship is available to players as a rare drop from the and comes with the following:
 * Enhanced Dominion Command Interface universal console
 * Dominion Coordination starship trait
 * Lieutenant Commander Engineering/Command and Lieutenant Engineering/Intelligence bridge officer seating
 * 2 Hangar Bay slots (equipped with Jem'Hadar Fighters)
 * built-in
 * Dreadnought Carrier (T6) ship costume variant (UNLOCKS FOR ALL DREADNOUGHT CARRIER VARIANTS)

Jem'Hadar Vanguard Carrier
The Vanguard Fleet is a personal detachment of Dominion starships and soldiers that accompany the changeling known as Odo. As one of the few Founders with an affinity for life as a solid, he has been placed in command of this fleet in an effort to combat the re-emerging Hur'q threat.

Vanguard Starships are accompanied by two loyal Jem'Hadar Vanguard Wingmen. These expert pilots fly their own Jem’Hadar Vanguard Heavy Raiders and their extensive experience in team-based tactics allow them to execute powerful maneuvers which can assist the player in battle.

The Jem'Hadar Vanguard Carrier (T6) was designed to support Ambassador Odo's Fleet. This enormous vessel acts as a mobile assault base for the launch and repair of other vessels, while also providing support and tactical superiority. It also comes with the following:
 * Linked Command Matrix universal console
 * Dampen Energy Signatures starship trait
 * Lieutenant Commander Science/Intelligence bridge officer seating
 * built-in
 * 2 Hangar Bay slots (equipped with Jem'Hadar Vanguard Gunboats)
 * Carrier ship costume variant

Tholian Recluse Carrier
Recent conflicts with the Tholian Assembly have resulted in a handful of captured Tholian vessels. Tholian technology is very different from other Alpha Quadrant powers, and these vessels are prized as opportunities for study as well as new combat vessels. The Recluse Carrier is an example of high-survivability and high-versatility on any single Carrier. Its ability to survive extended situations make this one of the toughest vessels to take down.

Obelisk Carrier
This strange and powerful ship is from an ancient culture that has had limited contact with the Alpha Quadrant. Although the ship is not Elachi in design, it shares enough similarities with their technology to have a common origin and is believed to be a ship designed for the service of the Iconians (whether it be directly or indirectly an Iconian ship is unknown). A single Obelisk Carrier was stolen and its designs and specifications has since been copied and distributed throughout the Alpha Quadrant.

Advanced Obelisk Carrier
This strange and powerful ship is from an ancient culture that has had limited contact with the Alpha Quadrant. Although the ship is not Elachi in design, it shares enough similarities with their technology to have a common origin and is believed to be a ship designed for the service of the Iconians (whether it be directly or indirectly an Iconian ship is unknown). A single Obelisk Carrier was stolen and its designs and specifications has since been copied and distributed throughout the Alpha Quadrant. The Advanced Obelisk Carrier is an upgraded version of the standard Obelisk, featuring an additional Engineering console and better overall hull strength and shields. Currently, the Advanced Obelisk Carrier has the highest base hull of any playable ship in the game.

External link

 * Legacy of Romulus Dev Blog #32: Carrier Command Interface 2.0