If those are really the sizes, I don't think a small size reduction could really hurt. At the moment, the Paladin is just as big, if not bigger, from the front, just as wide, and only a tick smaller than the Templar. That would make it a rather large ship that was meant to fill a niche between the Templar and the Hussar, wouldn't it?
[8:32:45 PM] Dusty Lens: Oh no, let me get that. Hello? Oh it's my grandma. She says to be roleplay.
[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.