Cryptic Studios has finally announced the subscription plan information for Star Trek Online.  With the game being released February 2nd, players who have already pre-ordered the game will get discounted subscription offers and exclusive content.  Subscription models are always the make or break deal for MMO's.  With so many free online games out there to play and with pay to play business models already in place, MMO companies are starting to offer incentives to those willing to sign on for a longer subscription.  Here are the newly offered subscription options:



Lifetime Subscription:
$239 gets you
Lifetime Access
Playable Borg
2 additional character slots

12 month Subscription
$119.00 gets you
Yearly subscription locked in at this price
2 additional character slots

Standard subscription with no need for pre-order
1 month = $15
3 months = $42
6 months = $80


Now for all you Trekkie fans out there, you did see the above blurb right, with a lifetime subscription players will have access to the Liberated Borg race.

Q: What are the playable Borg’s in-game traits?
A: The Liberated Borg begins with the following two traits. You can select another two traits from a general list.

Borg Nanites: +10% Health Regeneration
Description: Ground Trait. Constantly regenerates shields and health.

Efficient: +5 Starship Shield Efficiency, +5 Starship Engine Efficiency, +5 Starship Energy Weapon Efficiency, +5 Starship Auxiliary Systems Efficiency
Description: Space Trait. Provides a bonus to efficiency stats, improving the effectiveness of many of your power management abilities.

The Liberated Borg also has a unique optional trait.

Neural Blast: 30 second debuff. Drastically reduces run speed. Every 4 seconds, Neural Blast has a 40% chance to hold the target for 3 seconds.
Description: Activatable Ground Trait. Inject the target with neural toxins, which continually attempt to hold the target for the duration. Also reduces the target's movement speed.

There is a lot of hype around this game. With the new Ship mechanics and original gameplay, this could be an MMO that attracts a whole new audience.  This new MMO could boldly go where no MMO has gone before. ( I know, ridiculous, but someone had to say it)