Once the enemy's shields are down it only takes one or two photon torpedos, much more efficient. In addition, I don't know of any species in star trek with the

Once the enemy's shields are down it only takes one or two photon torpedos, much more efficient. In addition, I don't know of any species in star trek with the technological capability to transport hundreds of people from a ton of different locations simultaneously. The federation transports only a dozen or so people max at a time, and they're usually all standing together.