U.S.S. Indebted Sacrosanct

Notes

Jayiie's Skill tree has been optimized to be used on as many build types as possible. As such there are some questions that naturally arise when talking about it. I will try to capture these discussions as succinctly as possible here.

Tactical ultimate

The Tactical Ultimate is still taken. Because of the skill investment for energy weapons in the skill tree, this only takes a small amount of investment. Even with the intent of going full min-max, if everyone takes the coordination protocols this is comparable to getting a Mk12 damage console which effects everything, as well as a hull plating node. These are worthwhile investements, and given how flexible Jayiies skill tree is designed to be very good at covering multiple roles such as support, tanks, and energy kinetic and exotic dps builds.

Hull Restoration vs Hull Capacity

This is very simple, while also not. Given the choice between a Improved Hull Capacity (+25.5%) and Hull restoration (+25%) against Advanced Hull capacity (+30%), I personally prefer to take the former, splitting the point difference. Since my character is an engineer, this 25% Hull restoration actually has some very useful applications through Miraculous repairs.

As well by taking some extra points into engineering, this has allowed me to take the 10th Engineering Unlock skill which adds +10 Hull Capacity, which is comparable to the +15 taken from the last point of Hull restoration. Due to how the skill works this is a +3.3% Max Hull vs 4.95% Max Hull buff respectively.

EPG vs Control Amplification, DrainX and CtrlX

This time around I've opted to put more points into CtrlX and EPG while taking Control Amplification, and instead dropping points from DrainX. If this wasn't on an engineering captain I wouldn't consider this a loss. However both Nadion Inversion and Intrusive Energy Redirection both scale with DrainX and are innate captain abilities, thus wanting for the skill.

Aux Power

Optimizing to hit 130 Aux power has been challenging. To do this I required Defensive Subsystem turning for the +4.8 Power to Aux. Combining this with the passive on most science ships as well as the Neutronic Eddies has allowed 130 to be hit passively. This has then allowed me to drop EPS Manifold Efficiency freeing up a 10th starship trait. On other builds this has the effect of allowing more aux power for more damage / better scaling on various powers.

Shield Regeneration

This is still a tank first skill tree. Shield regeneration is statically anomaly and adds a huge amount to shield regen in just the first point (more Information on shields can be found here). As such, I have taken the single point. with the most recent tree revision I've opted to spec out of DrainX and Drain Infection for that last point in EPG. Should you want to not take shield regeneration I would suggest the next DrainX point.

Starship Weapons

Notes

No fancy lockbox weapons here, though the crafted omni has only a mildly useful proc and something like a pulsed phaser omni would be better here, it wouldn't necessarily be worth the cost of such an item. Legacy Phaser omnis with pen do exist, I just don't have one.

Meta-Focused Tweaks:

On paper, the Lorca's Custom Fire Controls is worse than another exploiter, however there are some aspects to it and the 2pc which are hidden normally. The added weapon power for example, and the added shield pen while not universally seen as an advantage does in practice lead to quicker TTK.

The 2pc set adding +25% critical severity is incredibly helpful when trying to push non-weapon effects like the Immolating Phaser Lance

Budget Tweaks:

This build doesn't make any claim to be cheap. Between the DPRM, D.O.M.I.N.O., helical weapon torsion and BIC, and Immolating Phaser Lance, this build gets expensive fast. However, that's what makes the unconventional systems type work well; really good console active powers with really good cooldown reduction. The raw stats of the BIC fill roles that other consoles can, but not as easily. The raw power of the 3/4 active consoles provides incredible damage potential that is unmatched, hence its use in the current Meta. 

If you start missing out on these consoles with good clickies, it might be best to pivot away from Unconventional systems. I did something similar on another character of mine when developing the Lexington, where basically the entire build was redeveloped around a more traditional aspect.

Damage Consoles

• Bioneural Infusion Circuits - As a stat stick console, there's a few free options available for use. Assimilated Module from Omega Reputation is a good choice here for weapon power, some control expertise, and CrtX.

• Immolating Phaser Lance - this is a great phaser console but that's all it really is on this build right now; a damage source. Any generic +phaser damage console or phaser damage dealing console will do fine

• Weaponized Helical Torsion - I myself was debating this versus something like the altamid or assimilated module and went with the clicky console to help fuel damage stacks on the Cutting Tractor Beam.

Notes

It would be interesting to see how well Destabilize Warp Core would do on this build. Single target means the target would go down quickly, and since this is a build that inherits a sizable EPG proportion, would dropping Hazard emitters for this then benefit the build at all.

Meta-Focused Tweaks:

There isn't much to change here in terms of utility. If playing on a captain trait always try to slot A Good Day to Die (not confusing at all there's a starship trait, mission, and personal trait with the same name). As well more people would want to run controls to take advantage of Unconventional Systems. I feel the platform lacks the opportunity cost to be able to afford slotting the powers to gain the trait.

Budget Tweaks:

For budget players who want to save some EC, there's a few standard traits that could be used:

• Point Blank Shot - Episode Reward from House Pegh - scaling damage based on distance to target from 2km to 6km.

• Operative - Innate Trait - +1% CrtH +2% CrtD, this isn't spectacular but if you lack any offensive traits you can use it.

• Bulkhead Technician - Innate trait - this provides +10% Maximum Hull capacity and can be used as a stand in for durability consoles

• Living Hull - Episode Reward from "Surface Tension" - +15% hull regen in combat

• Redacted Armor Plating - Episode Reward from “The Renegade's Regret” - +30 all DRR when hit from behind or sides

• Regenerative Control Synergy - Episode Reward from “Of Signs and Portents” - Grants +45% hull regen when using a control power for 10 seconds

Meta-Focused Tweaks:

Obviously more people would want to run more controls, and therefore take advantage of Kick Them When Their down. However because none of the triggers for it are miracle worker powers it leaves the spec in a bit of an odd space where attempting to take advantage of more control / science / exotic effects don't really work too well.

Budget Tweaks:

Offensive Traits:

• Unconventional Tactics - Strategist Specialization, grants damage on using 

• Predictive Algorithms - Intelligence Specilization Rewards, very minor Accuracy boost when using weapon enhancement abilities.

• Dimensional Modulation - Inherent to the ship, I would recommend against using this since it has such a strict trigger requirement.

• Getting into C-store accessible traits:

  • Promise of Ferocity - Alliance Pilot escorts, +4% bonus weapon damage when using a tactical or pilot bridge officer power (max 5 stacks, one stack every 4s)

  • Entwined Tactical Matrices - As discussed this can replace Withering Barrage but must be done with an accompanying torpedo power and weapon.

  • Super Charged Weapons - As discussed this will need an accompanying torpedo to get stacks

Miscellaneous

Science ships with Miracle Worker Specialization are uncommon, and currently only 3 exist in game:

• Legendary Intrepid Miracle Worker Multi-Mission Science Vessel - Possibly the longest named ship, this having 3/3 will decresee its value here but having Pilot means its also a very good platform option here. It is limited with the amount of Tac seating but since we're using ERL means this isn't a problem.

• Nobel Miracle Worker Research Science Vessel - C-store option, also Cmdr Miracle worker which has similar layout to this but is only 3/3, and does suffer when it comes to tactical console options.

From here you're looking at non-science ship options, and the build would look more like a regular ERL build, which can been found here with EPHs Gagarin.