I dont care if they leave the shield capacity as it is. Only recharge rate is the problem as after making three or four direct hits with novas, I have to wait for them to recharge. Theoritically even a small fighters whould have a chance of destroying a battle ship (albeit miniscule). If a fighter can sit there and take pot shots at a battle ship from 700 distance without getting hit for 10 to 15 minutes, he/she deserves a victory.