i have currently 2x dual cannons + 1x torp at front
what should i have at the rear?
turrets?
combination of 1x turret+1x torp or are beams valid?

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Turrets are the classical rear weapon of choice if you ask the STO Forum. The most escorts are front weapon configurations so I won't put torpedos in the rear. That's the normal escort loadout, if your playstyle is different then try what works best for you..

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Captain Jonathan Barrett
Valkyries Tactical Division Delta Squad
The 12th Fleet
United Federation of Planets
USS Styx Rapier Class
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Never draw fire; it irritates everyone around you. (Murphys Law of Combat)

I have
Fore
2 dual heavy plasma cannons Mk X
2 quantem torps Mk X
Aft
3 plasma beam arrays MK X
but thats just what I prefer

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I have
Fore
2 dual heavy plasma cannons Mk X
2 quantem torps Mk X
Aft
3 plasma beam arrays MK X
but thats just what I prefer

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Tell the truth and fear no man
Tactical Division's Offical Unofficial Poll Master

I have
Fore
2 dual heavy plasma cannons Mk X
2 quantem torps Mk X
Aft
3 plasma beam arrays MK X
but thats just what I prefer

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Tell the truth and fear no man
Tactical Division's Offical Unofficial Poll Master

I'm the worst escort captain ever, because I refuse to use cannons on my Prometheus. Its heresy. Its ok though because I have beam overload 3, which is insane.

That being said, generally cannons and turrets in the rear are the standard accepted loadout for "max dps".

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I.R.W. Raptor's Star
The 12th Fleet
Posting: Starfleet JAG Office
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"No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair."- Gen.George S. Patton, Jr.

I'm tactical/escort.. and I love to prove what's 'accepted' wrong.

however, I really did find that my setup that works best for me.. (highly mobile hit and run style) is the 'accepted' version
front: Quantum Torp, 2 tetryon dual cannon
back: tetryon turret X2
ps I also have a rare plasma turret in a console slot yay
and other 2 tactical consoles are bonuses to tetryon weapons and quantum torpedoes.

This seems to work very well for me.. with rapid cannon 2 and weapons at 100, I can usually mow down any ship before I pass them.

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needing a new sig.. anyone who makes me one will get a free pie

For my alt's heavy escort (Akira,T3), I have the following:

Fore:
Phaser Dual Cannons
Phaser Heavy Dual Cannons
Quantum Torpedo Launcher

Aft:
2x Phaser Turrets.

On my Klingon engineer, I may put on a torpedo launcher in the rear for my BoP Version 3.0, but I haven't tested out the Bird of Prey at that level. I just went with a turret on my Ver 2.0.

thanks for the advice everyone..think i will try 2 turrets at rear

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