and we do have an example of a gunboat that is meant to be a transport, too - and thats the zoner GB.
i must say, i m a bit disappointed that it cannot stay a transport, cause i don t think its unbalanced as it is - but if it becomes a real gunboat, .... it does become a "real" gunboat - not a very good one though - its still a pile of junk from a non military faction.
I have to say If it becomes a 'real' gunboat I will be non to pleased. I paid over 100 million credits on the salvager alone and numerous hours gaining my Junker Guard rep to enable me to fly the salvager and use it as a transport. It really appealed to me because of the info card and the fact it is only seen in Junker hands etc. If it is made into a pure gunboat can I have my 60 or 70 million credits back as GB cost about 40mil!! I dont want to use it for PVP or Pirating. I think it looks great and will be ruined if it just another GB.
Why is it being changed into a GB? Have people complained about it or something? Sure its got 6 class 8 mounts but only a transport shield and no CD