The Zoner Gunboat

[Mastermind]

A zoner gunboat is a mixture of different sectors.

Trade, It's commonly known as a armored transport MK2 but indeed it's cargo doesn't makes it. 1K is to much, I'll got for 800/825 to. This way real traders are still better as a transport isn't 30 mil and will have more cargo space then the Zoner Gunboat.

Exploration, it has a good chance to survive, great mobility & movement. This way it has a bigger chance to survive in those dangerous systems. It's also a great RP ship to do these kind of things in, exploring in a armored transport or a Dromedary is just lame.

Combat, the Zoner Gunboat is effective in PVE but won't have that much glory in PVP. I don't think it should have more firepower as the energy is good, and also the two mine ports are a tactical advantage. The zoner gunboat will play more of a supporting role, it wont start a fight, but will assist others in their fight.

If you improve cargo hold slightly (825 is good) it will be a good ship for these 3 parts, but won't make it unbalanced. A real trader (Transport) will be cheaper and better in trading. And a faction gunboat (BHG, LN, Bret., Kusari, Rhein. ect.) will be better in combat then the ZG.

My two cents

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