Im not opposed to ships being able to defend themselves. what? LOL
Edit: you guys wonder why freighters arn't used and then think it's becasue they need to be buffed with pvp in mind.
no.
it's like adding transports to the game and not adding commodities for them to do what they are ment to do.
Have freighters have something they can do that goes with what they are for: transporting important things quickly.
How about making high value cargo that has a decay rate? A fast one that transports can't keep up compared to freighters.
You know what I use my freighter for?
Transporting my Exotic Entertainers.
They are high value, they are very expensive so it makes me choose to carry small amounts instead of large ones with high risk, AND i need also to be quick so no one can steal.
Add a commodity also with a additional decay rate and it would be great for freighters.