I disagree with the idea that discussing the stats on the forums is a waste of time. Having Igiss create a bunch of different ships to test without any discussion first is the true waste of time. The direction of the class and what it means to the game is the most important consideration. Stats and then ships in game are the steps that follow.
This thread is here to suggest changes to the current Liners to make it so 90% of the traders aren't flying them in two weeks, which is likely the road ahead with the current huge cargo bays and full defensive array. We're still in beta, I'm still going to make suggestions whether or not it takes away a new-found advantage you've been enjoying.
"To gain a hundred victories in a hundred battles is not the highest excellence;
to subjugate the enemy's army without doing battle is the highest of excellence."