Coming in Update 81: Flashpoint – Strange New Worlds Pt 2
When Update 80 first introduced Transogen Mining, Commanders everywhere outfitted their stations with the Transogen Forge and braved tempest‑ridden systems for Common, Uncommon, and Rare Transogen. One mystery remained: Where—and how—would we ever harvest Epic Transogen?
Enter the Serene Squall
The Federation has quietly upgraded a civilian hauler into what might be the quadrant’s most valuable starship. Serene Squall isn’t just another miner; it’s the keystone of Update 81, unlocking the final tier of the Transogen loop.
Details
- Type: Epic G3 Survey Ship (Combat Miner)
- Shipyard Requirement: 30
- Tiers: 18
Core Abilities
| Feature | What It Means |
| Exclusive access to Epic Transogen nodes | Epic Transogen can only be mined by Serene Squall, unlocking the brand‑new Epic Transogen Refinery. |
| Faster Transogen Mining rates | With research, the Serene Squall increases the mining rates of Common/Uncommon/Rare nodes. |
| Immune to Transogen Tempests | The Serene Squall is insulated against hazards in Transogenic space, completely ignoring the damage over time. |
| Automated Defenses (ASA) | Trigger an ability that hardens your hull and shields against both player raiders and revenge hostiles during active mining. |
| Suliban Loot Booster | Increases rewards from the Suliban chase hostiles introduced in Update 80. |
| Tier‑based Instant Warp | Instant Warp can be unlocked as you progress the ship for faster trips in and out of Transogen space. |
Research Highlights
A dedicated Serene Squall Research Tree lets you:
- Extend warp range and unlock Jump Drive.
- Speed‑mine Common, Uncommon & Rare Transogen.
- Boost Crit Chance, Apex Barrier, and Iso‑Damage against Suliban chase hostiles.
Investing in research for the Serene Squall helps in delivering steady power spikes as you upgrade the ship.
Epic Transogen Refinery
Mining Raw Epic Transogen feeds a new refinery track packed with escalating rewards that scale with your Squall tier:
- Serene Squall Strongbox – Parts, Black‑Market Schematics, Sigma speed‑ups, Forge Dust, and a chance at Artifact Choice Tokens.
- Legacy Ship Strongboxes – Gorn Eviscerator, SS Revenant, NSEA Protector, NX‑01, Borg Cube, and USS Relativity—each box grows alongside the related ship tier.
- Officer Shards – Unlock SNW Black‑Ops Chapel once your Squall hits Tier 10.
Artifact Drops – Legendary relics such as Data’s Mask, Khan’s Wrist Communicator, and the Krenim Time Weapon(full list available on launch day).
Ready your docks, Commanders—the calm before the Squall won’t last long.
Live Long and Prosper,
-The Star Trek Fleet Command Team
