And nostalgia!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven years since I started playingStar Trek Online, but there’s no denying it today, as developer Cryptic Studios rolls out its latest seasonal content update, “Season 12: Reckoning”. As per tradition, the anniversary celebration will have a passel of rewards available for participating players, including a new, top-tier playable starship, one inspired by classic UFO sightings (read:It’s a big triangle).
The update also includes a new story mission featuring for the first time the Tzenkethi, an alien that, while mentioned inTrekcanon as an alien race the Federation once warred with, has never been visualized. Cryptic designed the Tzenkethi based on descriptions byDeep Space Ninewriter Robert Wolfe. The results look a bit likereptilian, four-armed versions ofHalo‘s Hunters. Further, the mission will include a role forStar Trekalumnus Tony Todd, who played Worf’s brother Kurn.
With each event, of course, comes new opportunities to sell players stuff, and a new, original series-themed loot box. One of the highlights of the offering is a never-produced refitted version ofEnterprise‘s NX-01 starship. The refit was originally intended for a debut at the end of the show’s fourth season (Enterpriseonly lasted three), and would’ve added a secondary hull below the saucer, bringing it more in line with classicStar Trekdesign philosophy.
