Cam, the only nerfs for battleships I suggested were for battlecruisers being reduced to cruiser power levels. There is -no- need whatsoever for an in-between that mixes all the strengths of a cruiser and battleship into one vessel, it's overpowered.
And I'm sorry you've had bad dealings with player factions before. So have I, and it's why I remain independent, but -most- faction leaders are respectful enough to let you use their ships as long as you prove that you can RP and dont act like a selfish jerk all the time.