' Wrote:If transports get strengthened in their ability to defend themselves, I'll be happy.
Of course it's not the case, and now their main defense (which is surviving long enough to dock) has been negated by the ability to use cruisers.
I like the way this simplifies rules, but it has to be recognised that transports were balanced as they currently are with the assumption that they didn't need to fight back because of the rule exception. Now they do, as the exception may no longer exist after this trial period.
Most cruisers, to survive, fly towards them and slam cruise when your right behind, it will buy you about 10 seconds headstart before they can follow. You will survive long enough to reach a base, only 2-3 cruisers can actually turn fast enough/has 360 CD to stop you.