- Commander Scott Tenhoff, USS California
Looking through Module J2, it is stated that Heavy Bomber Bases are available once Heavy Bombers are available. Now consider that both the Federation and Gorn Confederation have the B-52/G-52 available very early (compared to other empire's Heavy Bombers). This means that they have a Bomber Base equipped with a phaser-4 and special sensor, while everyone else's Medium Bomber Bases do not, a distinct advantage on the defense.
Now, notice that you may deploy Medium Bombers in Heavy Bomber Bases (R1.46B), this allows the Gorns to replace their speed six G-52s, with Bomber-A/B/Cs as soon as possible.
The Gorns have truly become slippery as a snake, on the defense.
