How? More shielding on the rear, less on front.
Why? For 2 reasons
1. If you take drones(o,m) in ships fitted with 360 phs. Then you can have more firepower out of the rear than front!
2. I do, believe it or not, spend a lot time while playing FC trying to get in a better strategic position! (running away!
)Other than this I would strip all weapons off scout ships and replace them with drones or ph3s. So they wouldn't blind channels.