The latest “Ask Cryptic” is up, and the developer is dishing all kinds of information about the upcoming Star Trek Online. ?This week’s Q&A covers a wide-ranging number of topics, many of which gamers have been very curious about. ?Here’s a summary:

Will melee big a big part of the game? ?Yes, and the various factions will have unique weapons and abilities. ?Klingons will have access to their unique weaons (including the bat’leth – yay!), Vulcans will get the nerve pinch, and humans captains will have their shirts routinely torn off (exposing thier oddly hairless chests) during hand-to-hand combat. ??

How will ship to ship combat be handled? ?Players will have full control of the ships, with tactical maneuvering a big part of gameplay. ?You’ll be able to protect your vital systems, while simultaneously firing photon torpedoes up your enemy’s tailpipe.?

What about character customization? ?Let’s put it this way: have you ever played City of Heroes? ?Are you familiar with the insane amount of customization Cryptic allows in that game? ?It’ll be exactly the same in STO.

As always, you can read more of what the developers have to say about the upcoming STO right here.

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