Games balance, what ships counter, is good and bad against what?

[Reliant]

Hi, I'm a returning player, on and off on this mod for years. And I'm now back again.

I could never figure out the class counter systems in ships. I recall having some PvP fights last time I played a few years ago and the fight lasted so long that my wrist started hurting. That was a long time ago and many patches ago.

Is anyone able to provide the balance matrix of which ship counters other ships, and if not counters, is good / bad against?

Like Gunboat: Good vs Lightfighters, Bad vs Bombers. Or something along those lines (not sure if this one is true)

Thanks

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