UK retailers reveal pre-order deals for Star Trek Online
Namco Bandai, the UK publisher for Star Trek Online, today revealed details surrounding the game's pre-order incentives, including being able to partake in the open beta from January 12-26.
Those who book early will also be privy to the the Early Start program that runs from January 29 through launch on February 2.
Several retailers have exclusive offers, so you will have to decide which one you want the most.
Here's the rundown, via the press release:
Game
Game customers who pre-order Star Trek Online receive a unique ground weapon – the TR-116 rifle. This rare projectile weapon is used in dampening fields and other challenging environments; it is modified with a micro-transporter which beams the fired projectiles to targets at close range so that a user can fire without a direct line of site. Deep Space 9’s Science Officer Chu’lak used the weapon with murderous intent in the episode ‘Field of Fire’.
Amazon UK
Fans of Star Trek: Voyager and in particular, fans of ‘Seven of Nine’ will enjoy Amazon’s offering: an exclusive “Liberated Borg” Bridge Officer. This bridge officer, who comes with unique nanotechnology augmentations, assists in missions and gains experience as the player does.
Gamestation
Gamestation customers will receive a short-range auxiliary ‘Starfleet Shuttle’ used for personnel transport and small cargos. The shuttlecraft have limited warp capacity.
Play
If you’re looking to improve your Bat’leth proficiency or other skills quickly, pre-order with Play.com who will be rewarding customers with additional skill points for faster in-game progression.
HMV
HMV is rolling out the Star Trek equivalent of the cuddly toy on the rewards conveyor with a unique in-game pet. As a Federation Captain, players will own a Tribble to keep them company on their travels while Klingon commanders will receive a boar-like Targ, a violent and destructive beast native to the Klingon home world of Qo’noS.
Gamestop Ireland
If you’ve ever fancied sitting in the iconic chair of Captain James T. Kirk, Gamestop is the retailer for you offering the original USS Enterprise as the rewards for pre-ordering.
Independents
Various independent retailers around the country will be also be replicating micro-transaction points to be spent in game. Check with your local store for details.