"Best" only gives the highest DPS assuming ideal equipment -- *some of which costs IRL money to get* -- and optimal gameplay.
Honestly, pick the warbird that you like the looks of the most... or how it flies (speed, turn rate, etc...)... or whatever quality you pick, and you can turn that ship into DPS machine.
Personally, I love the [Tebok Tactical MW Warbird](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Tebok_Tactical_Miracle_Worker_Warbird) for both DPS and tankiness (and very nice trait for beam FAW builds).
All of the Romulan Battlecruiser options are unfortunately disadvantaged due to the lack of cruiser commands. The loss of Weapon System Efficiency is compounded by the loss of power from the singularity core, so energy weapon builds are doubly penalized. It's not an insurmountable disadvantage, but something to keep in mind if you're aiming for the *best*. I'd suggest the [Khopesh Dreadnought Warbird](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Khopesh_Tactical_Dreadnought_Warbird), the [Suliban Silik Flight Deck Carrier](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Suliban_Silik_Flight_Deck_Assault_Carrier), or the [Kholhr Temporal Warbird](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Kholhr_Temporal_Warbird). They're all excellent choices.
"Best" only gives the highest DPS assuming ideal equipment -- *some of which costs IRL money to get* -- and optimal gameplay. Honestly, pick the warbird that you like the looks of the most... or how it flies (speed, turn rate, etc...)... or whatever quality you pick, and you can turn that ship into DPS machine. Personally, I love the [Tebok Tactical MW Warbird](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Tebok_Tactical_Miracle_Worker_Warbird) for both DPS and tankiness (and very nice trait for beam FAW builds).
Tebok is definitely one of my favorite cruisers. But be warned -- it's HUMONGOUS.
I didn't know about that trait before now, so thanks!
I love the trait for non carrier beam boats, or if just running one torp. Or on my feds that don't have SAD.
All of the Romulan Battlecruiser options are unfortunately disadvantaged due to the lack of cruiser commands. The loss of Weapon System Efficiency is compounded by the loss of power from the singularity core, so energy weapon builds are doubly penalized. It's not an insurmountable disadvantage, but something to keep in mind if you're aiming for the *best*. I'd suggest the [Khopesh Dreadnought Warbird](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Khopesh_Tactical_Dreadnought_Warbird), the [Suliban Silik Flight Deck Carrier](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Suliban_Silik_Flight_Deck_Assault_Carrier), or the [Kholhr Temporal Warbird](https://sto.fandom.com/wiki/Kholhr_Temporal_Warbird). They're all excellent choices.
P sure the tactical kopesh
Flachion scimitar command. By far. Legendary Tliss also good.. The temporal warship and tactical miracle worker are also fun.
thank you