a bomber however can make a run and leave the capital ships weaponfire range to restock bats/ bots maybe 3k from the warship.
I understand and agree with you but, some call this shield running and you may have to be much further away to lose a warship so it does not shoot your repair ship down and restock itself.
Another reason cruise rules should get reviewed. That being said I have one anyway to top off allies before or after battle.