We squueze ourselves into a flattering jumpsuit and deliver our impressions from the Star Trek Online beta. Looks promising, but like any MMO it might be a case of wait and see...

What’s looking the best so far is space combat. You’re given the command of your own ship in what some might describe as a laughably short time, but once you’re sitting in the big chair it’s up to you to take command of each situation you encounter. Ship-to-ship combat works fairly closely with the Star Trek canon. Players will have to maneuver their ship to allow for the optimal firing arc (wide for phasers, narrow for photon tordepos), while directing power to the shields in the areas that are coming under attack.

MattyJWest via armchairdiplomat.com »