Manticore Heavy Destroyer

Overview
After the success of the Chimera-class Heavy Destroyer prototype, Utopia Plantia shipyard has decided to make further advancements upon the experimental design of the Heavy Destroyer. The result is the Manticore-class Heavy Destroyer.

An Heavy Destroyer is similar to an Escort, but has many qualities of Light Cruisers and Science Vessels. It can utilize the Command bridge officer powers and other abilities described below.

Regenerative and Tactical mode
When equipped with a Enhanced Dynamic Tactical System in any console slot, the is capable of switching between Regenerative Mode and Tactical Mode. It also allows 2 new abilities, depending on if the ship is in Regenerative Mode or Tactical Mode.



Advanced Quantum Slipstream Drive
Advanced Quantum Slipstream Drive is a built-in ability which allows improved Sector Space travel speed of 107.8 (approx Warp 23) for 60 seconds instead of normal 30 seconds. Re-initializing it takes 60 seconds instead of normal 120 seconds.
 * Advanced Quantum Slipstream Drive

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

 * Following table compares all Veteran Destroyers.