Note: the naming convention was changed for the Mirror Universe ships where Patrol and Advanced designations were swapped. T5 Mirror Universe Patrol Escort (no MVAE console, Dominion/Voth lockbox).T5 Advanced Escort (no MVAE console, Dilithium ship).What stands out as unusual is that this ship has no less than six variants released throughout the history of Star Trek Online:
A fourth skin was initially introduced as a C-Store option, but was later redacted and added back as an exclusive option for the Fleet variant Hephaestus class.
The original had three design variants – Prometheus (based on the Voyager appearance) and two additional styles Cerberus & Phoenix classes. The Advanced Escort was one of the first Z(C)-Store ships I purchased in-game, and ultimately one of the first Fleet variants I added to my collection. Slightly heavier in hull and featuring a standard 4/3 weapons layout, the advanced escort was a common sight in Star Trek Online back when escorts ruled the skies. The ship was an early favorite in Star Trek Online when it was introduced several years ago. Designed by Star Trek: Voyager senior illustrator Rick Sternbach, the model was exclusively CGI and made appearances at the Battle of Procyon V in Enterprise Azati Prime (S03E18) and in Voyager End Game (S07E25). It also contained one of the most advanced science labs in the fleet at that time. As this was the prototype it came fully loaded with regenerative shields, ablative armor and the multi-vector assault mode which allowed the Prometheus to break in to three separate ships. The Prometheus itself was an experimental craft, and the second tactical ship designed for deep space tactical assignments. It was a decent comedic effort, but was an even cooler geek moment with the ships new capabilities. Working with the ships newer model EMH (played by Andy Dick), the Doctor helps defeat the Romulans while using the ships unique ‘Multi-Vector Assault Mode’. The Advanced Escort – or MVA Escort was introduced in the Voyager episode Message in a Bottle (S04E14) where the Voyager crew sends the Doctor through the Hirogen-controlled ancient communications network back to the Federation, only for the Doctor to find himself on an experimental starship stolen by Romulan Operatives. So here we go -sorry for the wait 😉 Backstory:
With six different releases, this ship has a complex back history spanning almost 4 years. I promised a review back in January, but it sat in my ‘ToDo’ file because every time I looked at it, the review kept getting longer. I wish for Lootcritter to make his Hestia-class review! 😀
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