Commanders,
With the arrival of Battlelines, new Galactic Anomalies are appearing across the galaxy, bringing unique effects that can change how Commanders approach combat, mining, and exploration.
From Polaron-rich Combat Zones to anomalies that reward specific Officers and combat states, understanding when and where these effects are active will be key to making the most of them.
Combat Zone Consequences
Draw on the ambient Polaron energy found throughout Combat Zone systems to increase your effectiveness in battle—but be prepared for reduced rewards and greater Faction Reputation losses.
This anomaly will be active in all Combat Zone systems for the entire Battlelines episode.
- Infusion Capacitance – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by up to 8,000. Every 1,000 Infusion Capacitors grants 1% of Standard Damage as Infusion Damage.
- Poor Victims – Significantly decreases the base quantity of loot gained from Standard Hostiles and Armadas.
Rich Anomalies
Greater risks bring greater rewards for Commanders willing to venture into the dangerous Anomaly systems.
This anomaly will be active in all Anomaly systems for the entire Battlelines episode.
- Hostile Infusion Defenses – Increases Standard Hostiles’ base Infusion Mitigation by up to 75,000. Infusion Mitigation provides mitigation from Infusion Damage. Every 500 Infusion Mitigation increases the damage one can take by 1%.
- Hostile Infusion Amplification – Increases Standard Hostiles’ base Infusion Spike by up to 70%. Infusion Spike provides a percentage increase to the total amount of Infusion dealt.
- Rich Victims – Significantly increases the base quantity of loot gained from Standard Hostiles and Armadas.
Territory Radiation
Polaron radiation is sweeping through Territory space, creating powerful opportunities for PvP.
From November 19 – 25, these anomalies will occur in half of the Territory Zones, rotating every other hour.
From November 25 – December 9, they will occur in half of the Territory Zones, rotating every hour.
- Kirk’s Strike – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by up to 20,000 when attacking players if Planetfall Kirk is on board.
- Ortegas’ Volley – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by up to 20,000 when attacking players if Planetfall Ortegas is on board.
- Scotty’s Barrage – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by up to 20,000 when attacking players if Planetfall Scotty is on board.
- Uhura’s Salvo – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by up to 10,000 when attacking players if Planetfall Uhura is on board.
Polaron Incursion
As galaxies collide during Infinite Incursions, even more Polaron energy will radiate across time and space.
This anomaly will appear in multiple systems throughout G5–G7 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan space on December 5, coinciding with Infinite Incursions.
- Kirk’s Charm – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by 20,000 against players if Planetfall Kirk is on board.
- Ortegas’ Reflexes – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by 20,000 against players if Planetfall Ortegas is on board.
- Scotty’s Wit – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by 20,000 against players if Planetfall Scotty is on board.
- Uhura’s Work Ethic – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by 10,000 against players if Planetfall Uhura is on board.
Anomaly Types
Flammable Polaron
Ignite the ambient Polaron energy to increase your Polaron Damage—but be careful not to get burned when you turn up the heat.
This anomaly will occur throughout G5–G7 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan space on November 17–18, rotating hourly.
- Charged Flames – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 30% at the start of the round for 1 round if your opponent is Burning.
- Charged Backdraft – Increases your opponent’s base Polaron Weapon damage by 30% at the start of the round for 1 round if your opponent is Burning.
From the Shadows
Hide within the Polaron nebulae and strike when your opponent least expects it.
This anomaly can occur throughout G5–G7 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan space on November 29- December 1, rotating hourly.
- Ambush – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 200% at the start of combat for 1 round while your ship is Cloaked.
- Hostile Infusion Defenses – Increases your opponent’s base Infusion Mitigation by 40,000.
Smoke and Dagger
Combine flame and shadow to unleash the full potential of Polaron against your enemies.
This anomaly can occur throughout G5–G7 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan space on December 2-4, rotating hourly.
- Charged Flames – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 30% at the start of the round for 1 round if your opponent is Burning.
- Charged Backdraft – Increases your opponent’s base Polaron Weapon damage by 30% at the start of the round for 1 round if your opponent is Burning.
- Ambush – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 200% at the start of combat for 1 round while your ship is Cloaked.
- Hostile Infusion Defenses – Increases your opponent’s base Infusion Mitigation by 40,000.
Flashback to Another Timeline
Uhura has an anachronistic encounter with the U.S.S. Voyager—or does she? Perhaps another crew will need to step in for this mission.
This anomaly can occur throughout G5–G7 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan space on November 19-20, November 24-26, and December 5-7, rotating hourly.
- Uhura’s Perception – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by up to 30,000 against all Hostiles and Armadas if Planetfall Uhura is on board.
- Voyage Beyond – Increases Standard Hostiles’ and Armadas’ base Infusion Mitigation by 100,000 if any Voyager Officer is on board.
- Captain’s Speech – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 50% at the start of the round for 1 round if your ship has Morale.
- Target That Explosion – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 50% at the start of the round for 1 round if your opponent is Burning.
Too Many Kirks
Who said too many Kirks is a bad thing? Bridge the multiverse and bring together different versions of the legendary captain to unleash even greater Infusion Damage.
This anomaly can occur throughout G5–G7 Federation, Klingon, and Romulan space on November 14-16 and November 21-23, rotating hourly.
- Kirk’s Audacity – Increases your base Infusion Capacitors by 10,000 against all Hostiles and Armadas if Planetfall Kirk is on board.
- Boldly Going – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 15% against all Hostiles and Armadas if TOS James T. Kirk is on board.
- Prodigal Son – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 15% against all Hostiles and Armadas if SNW James T. Kirk is on board.
- Reckless Abandon – Increases your base Infusion Spike by 15% against all Hostiles and Armadas if James T. Kirk is on board.
As Galactic Anomalies spread across the galaxy throughout Battlelines, Commanders will have new opportunities to experiment with different Officers, combat strategies, and Infusion abilities.
Keep an eye on when and where these anomalies appear, adapt your crews to take advantage of their effects, and prepare for the challenges and rewards ahead.
LLAP
The STFC Team
