Die Bird of Prey Annihilator is a neutral-space hostile in Star Trek Fleet Command that spawns at levels 35 to 41 as a Battleship. You will find it in neutral systems such as Kraatu, Velata, and Evans at the lower levels, with the level 41 version sitting in deeper systems behind a warp 120 gate. It drops Mycelium Spore, and because it only appears as a Battleship, the fastest way to kill it is to bring an Interceptor.
How to beat the Bird of Prey Annihilator
The Annihilator only shows up as a Battleship, so bring an Interceptor. Interceptors beat Schlachtschiffe in the game’s combat matchup, and since there is no other hull variant here, you never have to swap ship class between levels. Pick an Interceptor rated for the level you are hitting, and check its warp range before you fly out so you can actually reach the system.
For the crew, seat a captain who raises weapon damage against hostiles, then fill the other chairs with Offiziere that add attack or shield mitigation. Battleships carry heavy hull, so bring enough firepower to end the fight before repair costs stack up. For current officer picks at this level, check the Officer Tier List; the best crews shift with the meta.
Where to find the Bird of Prey Annihilator
At levels 35 to 39 the Annihilator clusters in neutral systems you can reach at warp 50, so a mid-range ship gets to it without a long jump. The easiest starting spots are the level 35 trio of Kraatu, Orai-12, and Velata. The level 41 version is the exception: it moves out to deeper systems that need warp 120, so plan a longer trip for the top of the range.
| Ebene | Warp | Systeme |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 50 | Kraatu, Orai-12, Velata |
| 37 | 50 | Evans, Kraatu, Orai-12, Sentaros, Tauro-34, Velata |
| 39 | 50 | Evans, Sentaros, Tauro-34 |
| 41 | 120 | Antrexi, Finlayson, Iradrias, Schouten-Adavi |
Rewards and what it drops
The Annihilator drops Mycelium Spore, a material resource used in refining and higher-tier production. Each kill returns roughly 250 to 331 spores depending on the level you fight, and it is the only thing this hostile drops, which makes it a clean target if spores are what you need. It also pays ship XP that scales with level, from about 703 at level 35 up to 957 at level 41, so a run through the higher levels doubles as ship experience.
| Ablegen | What it is |
|---|---|
| Myzel Spore | A material resource used in refining and higher-tier production. |
Bird of Prey Annihilator stats
Stats vary by level and climb steeply across the 35 to 41 band, so a ship that clears the low end can still struggle near level 41.
| Ebene | Total strength | Hull HP | Shield HP | Angriff | Verteidigung | Ship XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 3,827,298 | 2,578,641 | 1,758,165 | 1,216,725 | 442,170 | 703 |
| 39 | 13,450,662 | 8,463,736 | 5,770,700 | 4,801,574 | 1,531,870 | 868 |
| 41 | 25,047,637 | 14,787,138 | 10,082,047 | 9,811,504 | 2,801,540 | 957 |
Bird of Prey Annihilator firing pattern
The Annihilator fires two weapon groups. Its two energy weapons hit every round for moderate damage, while its two kinetic weapons hit much harder but only fire every other round. Time your repairs or mitigation for the rounds when the kinetic guns come up, since those are the shots that spike.
| Weapon type | Count | Damage per shot | Fires | Crit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energie | 2 | 54,592–66,725 | Every round | 10% (1.8x) |
| Kinetic | 2 | 130,597–159,618 | Every other round | 10% (1.8x) |
The Bird of Prey in Star Trek
The Bird of Prey is one of the most recognizable warships in Star Trek. The Klingonisch version, introduced in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, is a compact raider with wing-like nacelles that can drop and raise its cloak, letting a small crew punch well above the ship’s size. Its most famous appearance came in Star Trek IV, when a captured Bird of Prey carried Kirk and his crew back to twentieth-century Earth. Later series kept the design in service for scouting and hit-and-run attacks, which lines up with how the Annihilator plays in the game.
Is the Bird of Prey Annihilator worth grinding?
It is a solid stop if you want Mycelium Spore or steady ship XP in the mid-30s to low-40s level range. The drops are consistent and the single Battleship hull keeps the fight simple. Match your warp first, 50 for levels 35 to 39 and 120 for level 41, bring an Interceptor rated for the level, and it stays a low-stress farm.