The Infinity Lock Box, containing prizes from nearly all previously-retired Lock Boxes, will gain a brand new prize on August 24th, 2021 (on PC). During this time, enemies defeated on both Ground and Space maps will have a small chance of dropping one of these prize-filled packages, while the Discovery: Far From Home Lock Box will be retired. This run of the Infinity Lock Box will contain an all-new Tier 6 Starship, the Mars Pilot Escort [T6]! As another refugee from a far-flung future, this Federation starship boasts strange new technologies and detached nacelles. It has been retrofitted to work with modern equipment and officer training from our time period, and should serve as a refreshingly nimble addition to any Captain’s fleet. Continue reading further on for the full details on this new starship offering! Mars Pilot Escort [T6] This starship's design was born in pursuit of alternative forms of FTL travel that do not rely upon a Dilithium-based reaction. The ship's sleek and streamlined structure, as well as relatively substantial propulsion subsystems, evolved from attempts to reduce warp bubble footprints, and otherwise facilitate the ship's travel using theoretical subspace propulsion techniques. Although the experiments with subspace manipulation ultimately failed to produce viable travel alternatives, the technology was still deemed suitable for defensive purposes, resulting in the Mars-class Escort project being deemed a qualified success. The vessel has been put into production by Starfleet with these specialized subspace emitters in place, but re-purposed to serve as deterrents against factions that might threaten the Federation. This ship features a Commander Tactical / Pilot Specialist Bridge Officer seat, and a Lieutenant Universal / Intel Specialist Bridge Officer seat. Ship Details: Tier: 6 Faction: Federation or Federation-Aligned Required Rank: Must Complete Tutorial Hull Modifier:  1.15 Shield Modifier:  0.8 Fore Weapons: 5 Aft Weapons: 2 Device Slots: 2 Bridge Officer Stations: 1x Lieutenant Tactical, 1x Commander Tactical / Pilot, 1x Lt Commander Engineering, 1x Lieutenant Science, 1x Lieutenant Universal / Intel Consoles: 5 Tactical, 3 Engineering, 3 Science (scales with level) Base Turn Rate: 18 Impulse Modifier: 0.23 Inertia: 75 +10 Weapon Power, +10 Engine Power Console - Universal - Subspace Cavitation Matrix Experimental Weapon Slot: Subspace Pocket Projector Can Equip Dual Cannons Federation Battle Cloak (32c) Pilot Maneuvers Starship Mastery Package (Escort) Precise Weapon Systems (+Accuracy) Tactical Maneuvers (+Defense)  Enhanced Weapon Systems (+All Damage) Devastating Weaponry (+Critical Chance) Improved Lock Trajectory (Starship Trait)   Admiralty Ship Stats: Eng: 34 Sci: 29 Tac: 63 Special: -25% Maintenance per SciShip   Console - Universal – Subspace Cavitation Matrix Ships equipped with this technology are able to generate a massive localized distortion in subspace relative to the bow of their vessel, which is sync'd up with the ship's propulsion systems to provide an increase to speed and maneuverability while the distortion persists. It is highly unstable however, and can only last a brief period of time. Upon expiring, it creates a subspace shockwave in normal space that will damage foes out to 5km from the impact point, as well as inhibiting their impulse engines' ability to maneuver in normal space. The distortion emitter is automated to detonate as soon as a foe is found to be within prime detonation range (