As a long time MMORPG gamer who prefers to stick to guides and walkthroughs, besides the early guide release which took me by surprise was that there were practically no other guides around besides the discussion and mini-guides that can be found in forums.

Already found in the early version of the guide are a details on skills, career paths, ships, equipment, combat and bridge officers. This Star Trek Online guide is one recommendable read. Other more topic specific guides that’s posted on their site include the Star Trek Online Klingon guide, the Star Trek Online Federation guide and many others.

At the moment Star Trek Online is still in beta, but we are working on guides for this upcoming epic mmorpg! This STO guide is aimed to aid players from all background to fully enjoy the Star Trek Online gameplay, rather then get frustrated over the challenge of ranks that Cryptic Studios has decided on.

Meanwhile, lets go over some facts that we have accumulated from all our sources:

Cryptic Studios has officially announced the release date of February 2, 2010 for their latest MMORPG, Star Trek Online. The developer is faced with the situation of creating a game that has a duo-gameplay, or you can say two games in one. First, there is the ship content that is revolved around slow-paced strategic starship combat in space. Second, the “away missions” that are basically ground combat, where you form a team of 5 avatars and run through fast-paced action with portable weapons.

Game progression will revolve around ranks. Players will start from the Ensign rank and make their way through till the top rank, that is the Admiral rank. To rank up, players will have to obtain skill points, which is obtained through completing mission or winning combats. In between you will have to make it pass ranks like Lieutenant rank and Commander rank.

Obviously, when talking about Star Trek, we cannot avoid ships or starships in this case. Star Trek Online Ships are the essence of space sci-fi entertainment content. It is a fascination that humans have always dreamed of. Exploring the deep space for new civilization and strange new worlds. Star Trek Online, accurately captures this theme of Exploration from the core Star Trek TV series. You will go on missions in space, roam on exotic planets and even go aboard starships. Command your end crew as the Captain of your ship. Yes your very own ship and your very own crew.

The topic about the imbalance of the Klingon faction and the Federation faction is a hot topic that the Star Trek Online community are rather displeased, Cryptic Studios claim that although it is a featured added very late in the development, but as the game progresses over time, new updated contents will eventually sort out the imbalance or other irregularities in the game.

Screenshot of what ship could be potentially be yours!

See that chair? You are next in charge as a high rank captain.