Actually, the thing that allows ships to move sideways are the thrusters. And that would be VERY helpful for getting a battleship into a trade lane. Igiss, maybe you could create a thruster that the battleship can use only that. The thruster would have 0 added acceleration, but would allow you to strafe, pretty useless in a battle if your in a battleship. This thruster, however, would allow the BS to enter trade lanes by allowing in to maneuver slightly more, and save LOTS of time at the trade lanes. I don't think this is possible... But if it is, I suggest looking into it.
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