Ground Tanking: Science & Tactical (Rock, Paper, Scissors of STO -- Part 2)

Where do I begin with ground combat in Star Trek Online? How do I survive? How do I tank in PvE elite operations? Which profession should I pick in Star Trek Online? This video is the 2nd of a 3-part series examining the differences between Tactical, Science, & Engineering in Star Trek Online. If you missed Part 1, it is available here:    • The Rock, Paper, Scissors of Star Tre...  

Today's video focuses on the budget survival options inside of the game, as well as the current ground tank builds of my Tactical & Science captains that can easily breeze through elite story missions & most elite ground operations in the game. The final part of this series (to be released next Thursday) will cover the various builds available to Engineers for ground combat in STO.

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For those of you that don't wish to watch the entire video:

Ground Basics & Budget:
1:09 Why is Ground Combat different?
2:54 Kit Frames
7:19 Leveling Up -- Armor, Shields, & Weapons
9:29 Mission Armors & Shields

Science Ground Tanking
13:38 Premise of the Build
15:26 Kit Modules
18:02 My Tanking Build
22:13 Science Traits
23:52 Science Skill Points

Tactical Ground Tanking
25:59 Premise of the Build
29:20 Kit Modules
32:09 My Tanking Build
36:01 Tactical Traits
38:30 Tactical Skill Points

40:19 Next week & Closing

STO Wiki Links for more info:
Kit Modules: https://sto.gamepedia.com/Kit
Career Path: https://sto.gamepedia.com/Career_path
Player Ability: https://sto.gamepedia.com/Player_ability
Player Rank: https://sto.gamepedia.com/Player_rank