The nine playable races are divided into three Race subtypes representing their primary skills and characteristics, the talents of the race. It has not yet been revealed how each race will fit into these categories.

Best characterized by the Vulcans, the Analytical subtype is rational to the point of excess. They govern their lives by the rules of logic. Analytical races make excellent scientists, engineers, and extraordinarily precise if not innovative strategists.

Versatile races such as humans are not just a balanced subcategory, their versatility denotes a capability for fast adaptation and innovative thinking. They make excellent pilots, commanders

Aggressive races such as the Klingons and Andorians crave combat. Their culture is driven by struggle and honor. They make excellent soldiers, and tacticians having honed their skills from a very young age, and taught the lessons of a thousand generations