Good idea, i like it, But, that would make it harder to rp invasions if the npc's wtfpwn everything. Also, i agree 50% about capital ship patrols in alpha and gamma. but, i do see outcast destroyers patroling near the eta jump hole. just not battleships. Also, those ships are huge. The other thing is, having so many fleets in the air would, in rp, limit the amount of player owned cruisers and battleships. the pirate factions don't have the manufacturing capabilities of the four houses, therefor in my opinion how could they have so many ships afloat. unless the number was like 2 or 3 cap ship fleets afloat at all times, no more.