1 seems to be the best option on the table, making it publically available.
low armament and speed mean this thing is defenceless on its own, and promotes teamwork.
Perhaps add the ability to jump itself as well would be a good idea, so that we dont have to use battleships to do it. (prevents jumpships from being military only)
Honestly the thing is slow and vulnerable as hell already, no need to nerf it more.