What is Forbidden Tech in Star Trek Fleet Command?
Forbidden Tech is a collection of powerful and unstable technologies that can enhance your ship’s performance. Discovered through Q’s Trials, these items are among the most dangerous yet rewarding upgrades available in the galaxy, providing new strategic advantages for your fleet.
How do I unlock Forbidden Tech?
To access Forbidden Tech, you must be at least Operations Level 19. The parts needed to unlock specific Forbidden Technologies are earned by completing Q’s Trials, which challenge players in unique combat encounters designed by Q himself.
Which ships can use Forbidden Tech?
All ships Tier 2 and above can equip Forbidden Tech to boost their capabilities. To unlock a ship’s Forbidden Tech slot, you need Fusion Rods, which can be obtained by exchanging Forbidden Tech Credits in the Refinery. The number of Fusion Rods required depends on the ship’s grade.
Can I change or swap Forbidden Tech on my ships?
Yes. You can change which Forbidden Tech is slotted into your ship at any time:
Unslotting or swapping requires Fusion Rods, and the cost depends on the Tech’s rarity.
If swapping Tech between ships, the fee is doubled (for both Techs being un-slotted).
All changes can be managed from the Forbidden Tech inventory screen.
How do I upgrade Forbidden Tech?
Forbidden Tech can be improved through Level-Up and Tier-Up actions:
Level-Up requires Protomatter and Reactors.
Tier-Up requires Catalysts and Reactors.
Upgrade materials are consumed even if the upgrade fails, so plan carefully.
How can I improve my chances of successful upgrades?
Your Assessment Rank increases your success rate. Higher ranks improve the likelihood of a successful upgrade.
After a failed upgrade, Q’s Benevolence increases your success chance for the next attempt, but it only applies to that specific piece of Forbidden Tech.
When an upgrade succeeds, Q’s Benevolence resets to 0%.
Where can I find the materials to upgrade Forbidden Tech?
Protomatter: Earned from successfully completing Q’s Trials.
Catalysts: Refined from Forbidden Tech Credits (earned via Q’s Trials Daily Goals).
Reactors: Obtained from completing Q’s Trials Daily Goals.
Forbidden Tech can be upgraded up to Tier 11.
What are Q’s Trials and why are they important?
Q’s Trials are special missions where players test their strength and earn rewards such as Protomatter, Forbidden Tech Credits, and Q’s Favor. They are the primary way to unlock, improve, and advance Forbidden Tech.
What does “Increases [Faction] Damage against players” mean?
Some Forbidden Techs provide faction-based combat buffs. For example, if a piece of Tech that increases Federation Damage is attached to a Federation ship, that ship will deal more damage in PVP battles against other players.
