M96 · S1E1 Outbreak Battlelines

Arc · 12 November 2026

Released
12 November 2026
Patch notes
M96 – Release notes
News
Outbreak: Battlelines – Galactic Anomalies
New mechanics
Polaron Damage, Infusion Damage, Infusion Capacitors, M96 Building Cost Cuts
Hostiles
FEDERATION POLARON PROTOTYPE, KLINGON POLARON PROTOTYPE, ROMULAN POLARON PROTOTYPE
Resources
Polaron Ions 5★, Polaron Ions 6★, Polaron Ions 7★, Polaron Research Center Blueprints, Polaron Safety Protocols, Polaron Molecule, Polaron Stabilizer, Polaron War Directive, Federation Plaudits 5★, Federation Plaudits 6★, Federation Plaudits 7★, Klingon Plaudits 5★, Klingon Plaudits 6★, Klingon Plaudits 7★, Romulan Plaudits 5★, Romulan Plaudits 6★, Romulan Plaudits 7★, Use the Polaron Particles to level-up and progress through the OUTBREAK research tree., Vulcan Ka'athyra, Polaron Ray Shard, Pinnacle Meta Points, BP Material Choice Token, BP Starship Choice Token, BP FKR Ship Part Choice Token, BP Officer Choice Token, Choice Recruit Token, Seasons Recruit Token, Seasons Recruit Guarantee Token
Consumables
Overheating Beam Amplifier
Galactic anomalies (game data)
Ambush, Backup Shield Emitters, Boldly Going, Captain's Speech, Charged Backdraft, Charged Flames, Diverting Power to Shields, Drilling Platform, Faction Animosity, GA_Player_HyperthermicKirk_IntAdd_M96, GA_Player_HyperthermicUhura_IntAdd_M96, Hostile Infusion Capacitance, Hostile Infusion Defenses, Hostile Polaron Amplification, Hostile Polaron Defenses, Independent Critical Analysis, Independent Shield Configuration, Infusion Capacitance, Infusion Defenses, Kirk's Audacity, Kirk's Charm, Kirk's Strike, Last Stand, Magnetic Storm, Optimum Apex, Original Defenses, Original Deflectors, Ortegas' Bravery, Ortegas' Reflexes, Ortegas' Volley, Polaron Defenses, Poor Victims, Pre-emptive Action, Prodigal Son, Reckless Abandon, Rich Victims, Rotating Shield Frequencies, Scotty's Barrage, Scotty's Ingenuity, Scotty's Wit, Shield Routing, Uhura's Perception, Uhura's Salvo, Uhura's Work Ethic, Voyage Beyond

Officers

OfficerGroup
Planetfall KirkPLANETFALL
Planetfall OrtegasPLANETFALL
Planetfall ScottyPLANETFALL
Planetfall UhuraPLANETFALL

Buildings

BuildingDetail
POLARON RESEARCH CENTERInterior

Research · OUTBREAK

ResearchEffect
Prime PvP FKR/Vengeance Ballistic Mail51+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
Prime PvP FKR Interceptor Ballistic Mail51+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
Prime PvP FKR Explorer Ballistic Mail51+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
Prime PvP FKR Battleship Ballistic Mail51+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
G5+ Wave Defense Hull Health51+ · up to 500% Hull Health (max)
Officer Proficiency51+ · up to 1,000% Officer stats
Outbreak Federation Refinery Boost
Outbreak Klingon Refinery Boost
Outbreak Romulan Refinery Boost
Wave Defense Critical Damage61+ · up to 160% Critical Damage
Wave Defense Apex Barrier61+ · up to 30,000 Apex Barrier
Outbreak Infusion Modulator Refinery Boost
Outbreak Silicon-based Parasites Refinery Boost
Outbreak Officer Refinery Boost
G5+ Preceding Reputation51+ · up to 150% Faction Reputation earned
G5+ Wave Defense Shield Health51+ · up to 500% Shield Health (max)
Outbreak Polaron Molecule Refinery Boost
Aggregation Loot Boost51+ · up to 20% Reclaimed Loot from Aggregation hostiles
Solo Outpost Assault51+ · up to 3,500% Weapon Damage
G6+ Preceding Reputation61+ · up to 250% Faction Reputation earned
PvP FKR Interceptor Ballistic Mail62+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
PvP FKR Explorer Ballistic Mail62+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
PvP FKR Battleship Ballistic Mail62+ · up to 10% Shield Mitigation floor
G7+ Wave Defense Hull Health71+ · up to 1,000% Hull Health (max)
G7+ Preceding Reputation71+ · up to 250% Faction Reputation earned
G7+ Wave Defense Shield Health71+ · up to 1,000% Shield Health (max)
Aphelion 7★ Ore Prospector71+ · up to 800% Mining Speed
Aphelion 7★ Gas Prospector71+ · up to 800% Mining Speed
Aphelion 7★ Crystal Prospector71+ · up to 800% Mining Speed
Polaron Safety Protocol Boost

Refits (from game ids)

RefitShip or tree
Armored ExcelsiorU.S.S. EXCELSIOR
SurgewalkerU.S.S. SOCRATES
SurgewalkerI.K.S. BORETH
SurgewalkerPRAEFORTIS

Forbidden & Chaos Tech (from game ids)

TechDetail
[PRO] Infusion ModulatorForbidden Tech · up to 15,000 Infusion Capacitors
Silicon-based ParasitesChaos Tech · up to 1,200% Weapon Damage

Artifacts

ArtifactEffect
Vulcan Ka'athyra51+ · up to 12% Hyperthermic Decay

Videos

VideoChannelPublished
S1E1 - Outbreak: Battlelines TeaserStar Trek Fleet Command9 November 2026
Outbreak: Battlelines OverviewStar Trek Fleet Command12 November 2026
ARCFALL- STFC PHD Exclusive - Season 1 - Outbreak - Episode 1 BattlelinesNigelrovers12 November 2026
Star Trek Fleet Command - M96 Spooky events?Tiberius218713 October 2026
Nigelrovers Briefings - 8th November - Incursions and pre arcfall!Nigelrovers8 November 2026
STFC SEASONS PREVIEW: A New Era or Just Another Arc? | Talking TrekUltimatDJz Playz10 November 2026
S1E1 - Outbreak: Battlelines Official Trailer | Star Trek Fleet CommandStar Trek Fleet Command12 November 2026
Feature Highlight: PolaronStar Trek Fleet Command12 November 2026
Seasons OverviewStar Trek Fleet Command12 November 2026
Polaron Hostiles | Season 1 hostile 101: Quick Crewing Tips | Star Trek Fleet CommandRev Deuce12 November 2026
M96 releases Seasons to Star Trek Fleet Command | The most QUANTITY ever received in one update??Rev Deuce12 November 2026
Nigelrovers Briefings - 12th November - ARCFALL! Everything you need to know!Nigelrovers12 November 2026
STFC Data | Arcfall M96: Ausbruch Episode 1 · DeutschSTFC Data12 November 2026
Highlight: Star Trek Fleet Command - Outbreak Season Launch -Reviewing the new Outbreak Refinery &Tiberius218712 November 2026
Highlight: Star Trek Fleet Command - Outbreak Season Launch - Killing New HostilesTiberius218712 November 2026
Update 97 – Outbreak BattlelinesThe Angry Ryno12 November 2026
PREVIEW: Outbreak: Battlelines | How to Play Star Trek Fleet Command | Outside Views STFCOutside Views STFC12 November 2026
VORSCHAU: Ausbruch: Kampflinien | Star Trek Fleet Command? | Outside Views STFC Deutsch · DeutschOutside Views STFC Deutsch12 November 2026
Arcfall - Back to STFC - Let's check out this new seasons thing | !merch !discord 🐰Cottontail8612 November 2026
Outbreak Refinery & Research | Seasons 101 Tips & Information | Star Trek Fleet CommandRev Deuce13 November 2026
STFC | Seasons Are Here!!! Where to start, crewing and how to be successful on day one !itsLewb13 November 2026
Highlight: Star Trek Fleet Command - Outbreak Season Launch -G7 Economy improvementsTiberius218713 November 2026
Highlight: Star Trek Fleet Command - Outbreak Season Launch -Officer ReviewTiberius218713 November 2026
NEW!: Polaron Prototype Hostiles | How to Play Star Trek Fleet Command | Outside Views STFCOutside Views STFC13 November 2026
NEU!: Polaron-Prototyp-Feinde | Star Trek Fleet Command? | Outside Views STFC Deutsch · DeutschOutside Views STFC Deutsch13 November 2026
Drawing the lines in M97 - Outbreak Season 1Pegasus Gaming and Trains13 November 2026