@Inferno - Oh, I have no sense. That's the solution. Heck, let's give the Barge 20 BS turrets and a built-in cloak while we're at it, because, why not? FYI, I'm ALSO suggesting giving the ship a buff,.just a different one than yours.
Don't make it personal, because when you do, folks don't care if your ideas are good if you act like a jackass.
Back to discussion, you previously make the point that the amount/type of guns is irrelevant, because it's the shield that prevents the ship from being killed by a lone bomber. So, why not just keep the guns the same, but give the Barge a BS shield instead?