“Time’s up.”
-Captain Kathryn Janeway
The Krenim threat grows stronger each day in Star Trek Fleet Command’s “Year of Hell, Part 2” arc. But fear not—reinforcements have arrived. The Department of Temporal Investigations (DTI) is unveiling its most advanced weapon against temporal chaos: the USS Relativity. This extraordinary timeship, equipped with cutting-edge technology, is here to tip the scales and thwart the Krenim’s plans for domination. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about this legendary vessel, its mechanics, and how it can elevate your gameplay.
A Legendary Timeship Returns
First introduced in Star Trek: Voyager, the USS Relativity was commanded by Captain Braxton and tasked with safeguarding the timeline. Now, it joins your fleet to help battle the Krenim. Commanders with Shipyard Level 42 or higher can construct this Epic Grade 4 Explorer with 200 blueprints from the DTI Faction Store. Once built, the Relativity becomes an indispensable asset in combating Krenim Invading Entities and Formation Armadas.
The USS Relativity’s time-bending capabilities make it uniquely suited for countering the Krenim’s most devastating weapons. Its innovative mechanics bring a fresh layer of strategy to Star Trek Fleet Command, and it’s a must-have for Commanders seeking to master temporal warfare.
Features of the USS Relativity
The Relativity offers game-changing active and passive abilities that redefine how you approach battles:
Temporal Stance Switching
One of the USS Relativity’s standout features is its ability to toggle between two specialized states: Anti-Charged and Anti-Static. This feature neutralizes the unique abilities of Krenim enemies, ensuring your fleet can withstand their most dangerous time-warping attacks. Whether you’re up against Krenim Invading Entities or their new Formation Armadas, mastering this stance dance will be critical to your success.
Passive Buffs
The Relativity provides two powerful passive abilities:
- Anti-Tachyon Weaponry: Boosts damage output against Krenim enemies, making it easier to take down high-level Invading Entities and Formation Armadas.
- Relative Growth: Enhances Encrypted Intelligence rewards, accelerating your Federation, Klingon, and Romulan reputation progression.
These buffs ensure that your Relativity not only dominates in combat but also supports your broader strategic goals.
Unlocking Advanced Research and DTI Faction Rewards
Once you’ve constructed the Relativity, you’ll gain access to the Relativity Research Tree. This specialized research unlocks numerous enhancements for both the ship and your fleet, including:
- Relativity Warp Range
- Increases the warp range of the USS Relativity
- Krenim Invading Entity Loot
- Increases the amount of loot gained from defeating Krenim Invading Entities whilst in USS Relativity
- Krenim Invading Entity Damage
- Increases the damage done to Krenim Invading Entities
- Relativity Cargo Capacity
- Increases the cargo capacity of the USS Relativity
- Relativity Krenim Formation Loot
- Increases the amount of loot gained from defeating Krenim Formation Armadas whilst in USS Relativity
- Krenim Formation Damage
- Increases the damage done to Krenim Formation Armadas
- Krenim Invading Entity Apex Barrier
- Increases the Apex Barrier Strength when in battle vs Krenim Invading Entities where Officer Tal is not on the bridge
- Temporal Hull Health
- Increases the hull health of all ships
- Temporal Shield Health
- Increases the shield health of all ships
In addition, new DTI Faction Rewards will arrive this next release:
- USS Relativity Ship Parts: Use to upgrade your USS Relativity
- Static and Charged Research Dust: Used to unlock USS Relativity research
- Exclusive Officer Claims: Gain access to Officer Seska shards as you tier up your USS Relativity (Tier 5)
- Exclusive Artifact Claims: Gain access to new Artifact shards as you tier up your USS Relativity
- Relativity Claim: Daily free gift of static and charged credits, increased value based on the tier of your USS Relativity
- USS Relativity Blueprints: Drip of USS Relativity Blueprints
- Favor – Temporal Flux Countermeasures: Increase base damage against the Krenim Formation Armadas
Certain research tiers also unlock exclusive rewards, such as Officer Seska upon reaching Tier 5.
How to Upgrade the USS Relativity
The USS Relativity can be upgraded through 15 tiers, each requiring Relativity Ship Parts available in the DTI Faction Store. As you progress, you’ll unlock expanded bundles, including Static and Charged Research Dust, Daily Relativity Claims, and more efficient resource exchanges. Each tier amplifies the Relativity’s active abilities, passives, and overall synergy with the Year of Hell arc.
Bringing Voyager’s USS Relativity Legacy to Life
Throughout Star Trek: Voyager, the Relativity was a specialized timeship tasked with preserving the timeline, often crossing paths with Captain Janeway. Although its presence was mysterious and occasionally controversial (as temporal interventions tend to be), it underscored Voyager’s strong thematic focus on the consequences of altering history. Now, in Star Trek Fleet Command, the ship’s time-bending legacy finds new life as players unite against Annorax and his Krenim Imperium. By harnessing the Relativity’s stance-based abilities, you effectively become a guardian of the timeline—one who can adapt to any threat, ensure stability across multiple fronts, and perhaps even prevent the Year of Hell from turning into a permanent cataclysm.
Prepare for Launch Day
With its groundbreaking stance-switching mechanics, robust passive buffs, and exclusive research tree, the USS Relativity is set to become a cornerstone of your fleet. As launch day approaches, prepare to wield this legendary ship and take the fight to the Krenim like never before. Commanders, it’s your time to shine.
Live Long and Prosper,
-The Star Trek Fleet Command Team
