Created by the Federation in response to a changing galaxy, the Excelsior II employs a number of technologies and strategies normally left to the shadows of the intelligence services. While not itself a spy vessel in the strictest sense, the fusion of information technology and combat readiness with a well-rounded and durable hull, combined with a bit of extra engine power to keep the platform flexible, has culminated in a formidable vessel. The Excelsior II is equipped with the ability to Mask Warp Signatures and employ Active Sensor Arrays. The former allows the starship to cloak while not in combat, and the latter allows intel craft to gather information about their target to expose a vulnerability.
The Excelsior II comes equipped with Experimental Power Redirection. This unproven technology allows a combination of Beam Overload and Beam Fire At Will maneuvers to be performed at once by dumping tremendous amounts of power through the weapons arrays, as well as a few auxiliary Phaser arrays configured directly to the console itself. Power to non-Weapon subsystems provides an additional bonus to Energy Weapon Damage during this period. As Foes fall, the energy released by their power sources accumulates in the exposed Phaser banks, increasing the rate at which these additional attacks occur. The result is a tremendous volley of energy weapons fire that cannot be sustained for long, but which Foes are unlikely to endure for long either.
This ship comes with a Commander Engineering / Intel Specialist Bridge Officer seat and a Lieutenant Commander Science / Miracle Worker Specialist Bridge Officer seat.
