I've noticed since the Exploiter was introduced, the Andromedans have gotten some additional "goodies" which could make the ship more effective, if it could carry some MWP-sized sat ships.

So how about an Exploiter-variant which ditches a TRH-FH and gains back 0.5 a hanger space. I think you could probably ditch 2xP-2s instead of the TRH, but that's probably pushing it.

This would allow it to carry in a PSU and ESU which could significantly increase it's survivability, for losing some firepower. That would be it's normal "sat ship force", i.e. no MWPs later on.

Now it wouldn't get a REPAIR to fix any PSU/ESU damage, but that's the price you pay I suppose.

Oh, and I'm not totally set on the name, I just couldn't think of anything better.

By Michael C. Grafton (Mike_Grafton) on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 12:30 am: Edit

A new name?

Oppressor
Opportunizer

By Dixon Simpkins (Dixsimpkins) on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 01:07 am: Edit

Assailant
Aggressor
(Spellchecker suggested "Congressman". LOL)

Seriously, I think this is a neat idea. I always kinda felt that the Exloiter was a little too good. (Four TRH on a light cruiser?) A more modest armament and the ability to carry a small satellite ship or two seems more fitting IMO.

By Scott Tenhoff (Scottt) on Friday, March 09, 2012 - 11:17 pm: Edit

In looking back through the rules, I meant a Decoy SSU, not a Psuedo Satelite Ship.

Oops.

But looking back at this, a Displacement Bouy could be handy. So I suppose the Oppressor (?) could have 2 of: ESU, DSU, or DB.