Donnie · Fire at Will
The energy DPS system and the reasoning behind Alan’s carrier build.
Read the build →Star Trek Online / Guide library
STO builds & mechanics
Understand one mechanic at a time. Then see how the choices work together.
Builds
See the complete system.
Temporal Disruptor DPS build
Auxiliary-powered beams, console interactions, and the reasons behind each selection.
Explore the build →Kestrel · Constitution Pilot Multi-Mission Cruiser
A 3.305M DPS solo ISE run, the recorded loadout, and the reasoning connecting movement, damage, and survival.
Read Kestrel →Razor · Worldrazer Temporal Juggernaut
Temporal Disruptor beams, thirteen consoles, shield recovery, and the reasons the pieces fit together.
Read Razor →U.S.S. DEF1ANT · Temporal Disruptor
The 4.201M DPS HSE build, illustrated equipment checklist, and damage breakdown.
Read DEF1ANT →Def1ant · Temporal Disruptor
Explore the complete equipment, traits, officers, skill tree, power settings and build reasoning.
Explore Def1ant →I.S.S. Queen Victoria · Worldrazer Solo ISE 3047k DPS
I.S.S. Queen Victoria · Worldrazer Temporal Juggernaut [T6-X2]. Solo ISE run; build video received and detailed review pending.
Open Worldrazer template →New / Damage quick guide
Make every shot count.
- Damage per shot
Damage bonuses, criticals, power, and resistance—with a tool to compare your next gain.
Weapon styles
Choose how you deliver damage.
- Beams versus cannons →
Firing arcs, rank-by-rank FAW / CSV comparison, and why Alan uses beams for now.
- Torpedoes · Under construction →
Placeholder for the upcoming projectile guide.
- EPG / Science · Under construction →
Placeholder for the upcoming science-damage guide.
Mechanics / 01–04
Subsystem power
- Weapons subsystem power
Preserve the power your weapons use while firing.
- Shield subsystem power
Help your shields last and recover.
- Engine subsystem power
Move into position. Keep attacking.
- Auxiliary subsystem power
Check what uses it—and how.
Mechanics / 05–11
Abilities & firing modes
- Captain & bridge officer abilities
Know where your abilities come from.
- Main weapon firing modes
Choose how your weapons attack.
- Firing-mode uptime
Close the gap between enhanced attacks.
- Tactical bridge officer abilities
Improve attacks, weaken foes, or support survival.
- Science bridge officer abilities
Support the build through effects and utility.
- Engineering bridge officer abilities
Keep the ship powered and operating.
- Specialist bridge officer abilities
Choose seating for the jobs you need.
Equipment / Weapons
Choose what contributes.
- Weapons & proc expectations
Weapon fit, modifiers, firing coverage, and per-cycle versus per-shot activations.
Ship selection / Practical guide
Know the platform.
- Choosing a ship
T6 variants, Fleet-grade stats, X2 console counts, specialist seating, and Alan's DPS and defense preferences.
Survival / New guide
Finish the encounter alive.
- Resistance & survival
Hull resistance curves, shield hardness, replenishment, and Alan’s practical approach to shield tanking.
- Surviving encounters
Layered defense, shields, hull recovery, and threat—with Alan's video example. Equipment walkthrough in development.
Planned lessons
Next subjects
Console cooldown reduction and qualifying controls. This lesson is not published yet.