10. Dropping by Quarks.
At one point operated by an unscrupulous Ferengi bartender turned Grand Nagus, Quarks bar and gambling establishment sits on Deep Space Nines famed Promenade between the Alpha and Gamma quadrants. Its a watering hole all walks of life have visited... Cardassians, Dominion, Klingon, Federation, you name it. Whether youre fresh off a mission from the Badlands or thinking about trying your luck on the other side of the Bajoran wormhole, Quarks is the best and only place to grab a cold one.
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9. Youre the captain.
Who hasnt wanted to shout, Engage! and actually go to Warp? We got you covered. Right from the beginning, youre the Captain the decisions you make affect the outcome of everything you do in Star Trek Online, from the missions you accept to the Bridge Officers you employ. At the helm of your ship, you decide when to fire your weapons, when your Bridge Officers use their special abilities and where your ship goes. On the ground, you command a squad of your best crew to take objectives, keep the peace and explore new worlds.
8. A Risa Holiday
Dreamed of vacationing on Risa? Take your best swimsuit and spend shore leave on the quadrant's number one paradise world. Not even an ill-conceived plot to muck with the weather can ruin your stay. Remember: What happens in Risa, stays in Risa.
7. Adventures in Time Travel
If youve ever wanted to fly alongside the Enterprise Kirk and Spock made famous and who hasnt? this is your chance. Several Episodes (special mission arcs designed to feel exactly like an episode of Star Trek) will take you back in time to interact with famous Starfleet personalities. Maybe we'll work out a way to let you create your own virtual grandfather paradox for your avatar!
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6. Tribbles!
Theyre born pregnant, or so Bones believed. Despite the Klingon Empire's crusade to eradicate them from existence, in 2409 Tribbles are alive and well, and still the bane of every son of Kahless' existence. Sometimes, the enemy of your enemy is still your enemy. Especially when they can reproduce faster than Jim Kirk can ignore a direct order from Starfleet.
5. The Guardian of Forever
If youve followed STO's development at all, or hit the convention circuit in 2009, youll know the Guardian of Forever is alive and well in 2409, and youll be able to interact with the enigmatic, sentient rock that sends people hurtling through time itself.
4. Sunset on Vulcan
Visit Vulcan, the place where logic was invented! Vulcan is just one of many iconic locations you can visit in Star Trek Online, and certainly a great place to meet a potential Science officer.
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3. Your Very Own Bridge
Sit in your own captains chair on your own bridge and order your own subordinates about. Or, head over to a friends bridge and exchange battle tactics, Starfleet gossip, or a cup of tea, earl grey, hot. You can select from over 20 bridges to call home at launch, and well be adding more as we go.
2. For the Honor of the Empire.
Grab your best Batleth and a cask of blood wine and head to the Neutral Zone to duke it out with the gutless Federation, or battle within different houses to prove your nobility. Bloodthirsty player-vs.-player combat has never been better, or made so much sense.
1. Engage!
"Numbah one, set a course for planet Earth, Sol system, February 2, 2010
Engage!"
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