Star Trek Online Ship Categories: Escort Ships

[Benji]

This thread is to discuss The STO Escort Ship Category

From the ships overview: Ship Overview | Star Trek Online Official Site

Escort Ships
These heavily-armed warships are built with the firepower to defend the Federation. Escort vessels are armed to the teeth, fast and maneuverable, which makes them a hard target to hit when they’re moving evasively.

They are ill equipped to deal with advanced science or engineering tasks. Their lack of adequate medical facilities will hinder their ability to maintain their crew's health. Fortunately, they are so well armed and armored that their crew's health is seldom threatened.

Primary Role: Heavy damage ship, boasting incredible firepower for its size.
Special: Bonus to damage, speed and maneuverability; can load cannons; bonus to weapon power; extra forward weapon slot.

[Specter]

Sounds like the "Fighter/Rogue" Archetype for ships