The Flashpoint war against House Hurak isn’t just about Epic Transogen and the Serene Squall—it’s also about the operatives brave enough to board your ships. SNW Black Ops M’Benga and SNW Black Ops Chapel join the roster this month, bringing some of the strongest isolytic and survivability buffs ever released. Below is everything you need to know to crew them effectively, dominate Hurak dropships, and maximize FKR reputation gains.
Officer Quick Stats
| Officer | Rarity | Officer Ability (OA) | Tier‑5 Value | Below‑Deck Ability (BDA) | Tier‑5 Value |
| SNW Black Ops M’Benga | Epic | +Isolytic Defense vs Flashpoint Hostiles & Invading Entities | 800 % | Restores Shield Health each round vs hostiles | 10 % |
| SNW Black Ops Chapel | Rare | +Positive Rep gain vs Fed/Kli/Rom hostiles | 450 % | +Hull Health | 500 % |
Why the Hype?
- M’Benga delivers the single‑largest isolytic defense boost in the game—perfect for Hurak dropships.
- His BDA is currently the only way to achieve shield HP regeneration from the lower deck.
- Chapel’s OA turbo‑charges FKR reputation grinding, and her BDA is an upgrade over D’Vana Tendi for significant HHP.
Core Crew Combos – SNW Black Ops M’Benga
- SNW Pike / SNW Scotty / SNW Black Ops M’Benga (Bridge)
- Pike keeps the ship’s hull protected while Scotty and M’Benga boost Iso‑Damage and defense.
- Pike keeps the ship’s hull protected while Scotty and M’Benga boost Iso‑Damage and defense.
- M’Benga Below Deck on crit‑heavy strike teams for shield sustain during long PvE grinds.
Core Crew Combos – SNW Black Ops Chapel
- Phellan / Rachel Garrett / Black Ops Chapel (Bridge)
- The strongest FKR rep trio in the game. Zero combat capabilities, so you’ll want to make sure your lower deck compensates.
- The strongest FKR rep trio in the game. Zero combat capabilities, so you’ll want to make sure your lower deck compensates.
- Chapel Below Deck can be utilized on any ship to provide a noticeable increase to hull HP.
Sample Setups
Hurak Hunter (Level 40+)
| Slot | Officer | Reason |
| Captain | SNW Pike | Protects the hull by directing even more incoming damage to the shield than usual. Also provides partial bypass of hostile shields. |
| Bridge 1 | SNW Scotty | +Isolytic Damage vs Flashpoint Hostiles |
| Bridge 2 | SNW Black Ops M’Benga | +800 % Iso Defense. |
| Lower Deck | WoK Joachim | +500% Iso Defense |
| Lower Deck | WoK Scotty | Provides partial bypass of hostile shields. When used with SNW Pike, significant effect! |
| Lower Deck | PIC Hugh | Repairs hull damage |
Reputation Rocket (Level 26+)
| Slot | Officer | Reason |
| Captain | Phellan | +400% FKR Rep from hostile kills. |
| Bridge 1 | Rachel Garrett | +200% Hostile loot (which includes Rep) |
| Bridge 2 | SNW Black Ops Chapel | +450 % FKR Rep from hostile kills. |
| Lower Deck | Alonzo Freeman | +50% FKR Rep from hostile kills. |
| Lower Deck | The Doctor | +50% Hostile OR Armada Loot (which includes Rep) |
| Lower Deck | Byr Ch’Kelrer | +100% Hostile Loot (which includes Rep) |
Impenetrable Shields
| Slot | Officer | Reason |
| Captain | SNW Pike | Protects the hull by directing even more incoming damage to the shield than usual. Also provides partial bypass of hostile shields. |
| Bridge 1 | SNW M’Benga | Shield regen |
| Bridge 2 | SNW Sam Kirk | Bigger crit damage. |
| Lower Deck | SNW Black Ops M’Benga | More shield regen. |
| Lower Deck | Harry Kim | Even more shield regen, with the appropriate Star Path morale research! |
| Lower Deck | WoK Carol Marcus | Even more damage directed to the shields instead of the hull! |
| Lower Deck | PIC Hugh | Repairs what little hull damage you do take. |
| Lower Deck | WoK McCoy / Tom Paris | Mitigation stat boost |
Tips & Tricks
- Tier Wisely – Chapel reaches her “better than Tendi” breakpoint at Tier 3 (200 % Hull). M’Benga’s Iso‑Defense spike feels huge at Tier 4+.
- Stack Additively – Chapel’s Hull HP multiplies with research and exocomps.
- Don’t Over‑Cap Shield Regen – M’Benga’s BDA restores a flat % of max Shield; bigger shields = more regen per tick.
Final Thoughts
Black Ops M’Benga and Chapel are ideal for isolytic survivability and FKR reputation. Invest early tiers to feel immediate gains; push to T5 if you’re laser‑focused on Invading Entities or faction unlock speed‑runs.
Let us know what crew setups you’ve found to be the most successful with this month’s officers in our official discord.
Live Long and Prosper,
–The Star Trek Fleet Command Team
