The Ganmadan Scout is a high-level Romulan hostile in Star Trek Fleet Command, found roaming Romulan space between levels 71 and 80. It only spawns as a Battleship, so an Interceptor is the ship to bring. Defeating it drops 7-star Broken Interceptor and Survey parts plus Federation and Klingon reputation, and its warp requirement rises from 1,550 at level 71 to 6,000 at level 80.
How to beat the Ganmadan Scout
The Ganmadan Scout only appears as a Battleship, so the counter is simple: bring an Interceptor. Interceptors beat Battleships in the hull triangle, which means a well-built Interceptor at the right tier deals the most damage while taking the least in return. There is nothing to swap between levels here, the same class works from level 71 all the way to 80.
Two abilities run on this ship at all times. Something to Prove raises its Isolytic Damage steeply, from roughly 4,575% at level 71 to more than 39,000% at level 80, and it strips part of your Apex Barrier the moment combat begins. Double Down adds Apex Barrier and Isolytic Defense to the Scout and stops its Critical Damage from falling below 100%. In practice it hits hard with Isolytic damage and holds onto its own defenses, so bring solid Isolytic mitigation and aim to end the fight fast rather than trading blows for long.
For crew, seat a captain that boosts weapon damage against hostiles and fill the other slots with officers that add damage or mitigation. This is endgame content, so the early cadet crew (Cadet Kirk as captain with Cadet Spock and Cadet Uhura) is far too weak to bring here. For current picks, see the Officer Tier List, and keep in mind the best crews shift as the meta changes. Because the Scout leans on Isolytic damage rather than a simple burst, plan for a few rounds of repairs between kills and start on the lowest level your ship can clear cleanly before working up.
Where to find the Ganmadan Scout
The Scout clusters in Romulan systems, with the lower levels sitting around warp 1,550 to 2,100 and the higher levels pushing out to warp 6,000. Each level tends to occupy its own set of systems, so match the level you can handle to the warp range your ship can reach. The table below lists every level that currently spawns, along with the systems where it shows up, so treat it as your route map.
| Level | Warp | Systems |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | 1,550 | Invarvis, Ved, Xaporila |
| 72 | 1,600 | Cliffor, Soltzar, Vaunuz |
| 73 | 2,100 | Maneonter, Mognerfus |
| 74 | 3,000 | Zadastra |
| 75 | 3,500 | Sapzun |
| 76 | 4,000 | Sebireia |
| 77 | 4,500 | Nohrinia |
| 79 | 5,500 | Ton’Qi |
| 80 | 6,000 | Trohmera |
Rewards and what it drops
The Ganmadan Scout pays out top-tier ship parts and faction reputation. Because it flies under the Romulan flag, attacking it lowers your Romulan standing while raising Federation and Klingon reputation, so weigh that against your faction plans before grinding it. Ship XP also climbs with level, from 57,000 at level 71 to 118,500 at level 80.
| Drop | What it is |
|---|---|
| 7★ Broken Interceptor Parts | Top-tier parts used to build and upgrade 7-star Interceptors |
| 7★ Broken Survey Parts | Top-tier parts used to build and upgrade 7-star Survey ships |
| Federation Points | Federation reputation, which raises your standing with the Federation |
| Klingon Points | Klingon reputation, which raises your standing with the Klingons |
| Romulan Points | Romulan reputation. This is a Romulan target, so attacking it reduces your Romulan standing |
Ganmadan Scout stats
Stats climb steeply with level, so the gap between level 71 and level 80 is enormous. These anchor rows show the low, mid, and high ends.
| Level | Total strength | Hull HP | Shield HP | Attack | Defense | Ship XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 4,314,618,503,236 | 8,197,509,943,414 | 401,276,710,517 | 10,665,823,375 | 4,559,352,895 | 57,000 |
| 75 | 32,608,387,595,525 | 61,789,358,268,034 | 3,024,653,901,232 | 166,251,545,287 | 35,129,965,605 | 83,500 |
| 80 | 568,504,189,625,272 | 1,076,019,691,014,160 | 52,672,292,567,127 | 3,683,076,892,043 | 475,120,942,585 | 118,500 |
Ganmadan Scout firing pattern
The Scout carries two weapon groups. Its Energy weapons fire every round for steady pressure, while its far heavier Kinetic weapons fire every other round and land the biggest hits. Time your shield or hull recovery around the Kinetic volley, since that is where most of the damage comes from.
| Weapon type | Count | Damage per shot | Fires | Crit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2 | 343,620,021–403,380,025 | Every round | 10% (1.5x) |
| Kinetic | 2 | 2,061,720,127–2,420,280,149 | Every other round | 10% (1.5x) |
The Romulans in Star Trek
The Romulans are one of the Alpha Quadrant’s major powers, an ancient offshoot of Vulcans who rejected Surak’s path of pure logic and left to build their own empire. Ruled for centuries by a Senate and watched over by the secretive Tal Shiar, they favor cunning, misdirection, and cloaked warbirds over open confrontation. The Federation first met them in the original series episode “Balance of Terror,” and they returned as a recurring rival across The Next Generation and later shows. In Star Trek Fleet Command, Romulan space and its ships, including targets like the Ganmadan Scout, sit at the higher end of the galaxy map.
Is the Ganmadan Scout worth grinding?
For endgame players who need 7-star Interceptor or Survey parts, the Ganmadan Scout is a steady source, and the Federation and Klingon reputation is a bonus if you want to lift those factions. The catch is the Romulan reputation it costs you, so only farm it if you can spare that standing. Match your warp to the level you are hitting, bring an Interceptor to counter the Battleship hull, and lean on Isolytic mitigation to ride out its opening ability.