Well i just think some of the lower level NPC's should be tweaked, this would help new players get on their feet better, granted i now have a manta and i see what you guys mean about cutting them up like veggies but i still think the b/b ration should atleast be lowerd on the easier ships in the low lv regions to help new players get on their feet.
I know when i started in my little starflier i had a hell of a time trying to finish missions without getting my butt kicked from them just raming me alone. Yea i know i suck XD