vesta review (Multi Mission Explorer)

[Hera]

I compared the vesta to the other science ships I was interested in
Hull Shield Mod Weapons Crew Turn Inertia Impulse Mod Boff Eng Boff Tac Boff Sci Boff Uni
MMSE (Vesta)
Hull: 27900
Shield Mod: 1.35
Weapons: 3/3
Crew: 750
Turn: 12
Inertia: 50
Impulse Mod: .15
Boff Eng: lvl 2
Boff Tac: Lvl 2
Boff Sci: Lvl 4
Boff Universal: Lvl 1 and 3
+15 Aux Power
Special: Fighters, Universal Consoles, Special Weapons (PBAoE Hull/Shield Heal, Phaser attack, Repel Enemies/Kin Damage and ignore movement imparement.  Set +Slipstream)

Odyssey Sci
Hull: 42000
Shield Mod: 1.15
Weapons; 4/4
Crew: 2500
Inertia: 20
Impulse Mod: .15
Boff Eng: Lvl 4
Boff Tac: Lvl 2
Boff Sci: Lvl 2
Boff Universal: Lvl 1 and 3
+10 Shield and +10 Aux Power
Special: Consoles (Chevron Separation, Work Bee repair fighters, Aquarius Escort.  Set +Armor/set recharge)

Long Range Science Vessel (Voyager)
Hull: 29700
Shield Mod: 1.43
Weapons; 3/3
Crew: 200
Turn: 12
Inertia: 
Impulse Mod: 
Boff Eng: Lvl 2
Boff Tac: Lvl 2
Boff Sci: Lvl 4, and 3 and 1
+10 Shield and +10 Aux Power
Special: Console (+Damage reduction self)

Fleet Research Science Vessel Retrofit
Hull: 28050
Shield Mod: 1.43
Weapons; 3/3
Crew: 400
Turn: 13
Inertia: 40
Impulse Mod: 
Boff Eng: Lvl 3
Boff Tac: Lvl 2
Boff Sci: Lvl 4, and 2 and 1
+15 Aux Power

Fleet Deep Space Science Vessel (Nimbus)
Hull: 31350
Shield Mod: 1.43
Weapons; 3/3
Crew: 500
Turn: 11
Inertia:
Impulse Mod: 
Boff Eng: Lvl 2 and 1
Boff Tac: Lvl 2
Boff Sci: Lvl 4, and 3
+15 Aux Power

Fleet Advanced Research Vessel Retrofit (TNG Nebula)
Hull: 34650
Shield Mod: 1.43
Weapons: 3/3
Crew: 750
Turn: 9
Inertia: 
Impulse Mod: 
Boff Eng: lvl 3
Boff Tac: Lvl 2
Boff Sci: Lvl 1 and 4
Boff Universal: Lvl 2
+15 Aux Power
Special: Universal Console (anti cloak + sensors)

Quite a lot to take in.  Now I'm a huge fan of the older in show/movie ship designs but sadly they used them first so for the most part their designs are outdated.  They could probably make sales by updating them but I doubt that will happen.  So the Long Range Science Vessel, Fleet Research Science Vessel Retrofit, Fleet Deep Space Science Vessel drop off the list leaving us with the Vesta, Odyssey Sci, Fleet Advanced Research Vessel Retrofit.

I really do like the Fleet Advanced Research Vessel Retrofit but it only has as a special console the ability to catch the cloaked.  Decent for PvP I'd imagine but I am PvE focused so that's out.

I like turning and stopping so Ody gets a black mark from me there (though with Chevron Separated it isn't too terrible) but also comparing the special consoles the Vesta pulls ahead.  Esp when you add in that the Vesta's Hangar will allow it to equip healing workbees just like the Ody console.  Bust most amazing is the point blank AoE heal that the Vesta comes with.  For a Science ship that is out to support the group its a phenominal 'oh sh*t' button.  

The Vesta also has unique weapons [ [color=#a245b9 !important][[color=#a245b9 !important]Aux Phaser Dual Heavy Cannons Mk XII [Acc]x2 [Dmg][/color]] [/color]] that are powered by Aux power.  So feel free to run minimal power to weapons since with 2 of them all you need to power is your beam to target systems.  Sadly they do have small firing arcs.  with the flexibility of the universals you can even give it a bit of oomph for damage.  Kinda.
If there's anything I didnt touch on let me know.  I find it a stylish and fun ship.  

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