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[Dashiell]

And there lies the problem as I see it. The tactics fighter needs to win against bomber invariably involve lengthy combat. That in it self would not be such a big problem in man versus man or in furballs.

BUT it becomes a big problem in mixed fleet engagements. Fighters that are trying to flying escort are not just effective enough. Invariably in the 30 mins it takes to wear down the bomber attacking your cap the bomber has done the deed. As of now bombers can go on about their business attacking the caps with near impunity. A good bomber pilot does not have to worry about the 2-3 fighters trying to hamper his runs.

It just takes too long for fighters to be effective against a single bomber making the runs to really fulfill fighter's role as bomber suppressant. As of now the ratio to render a bomber inefficient is 1:3 or 1:4. I'd like to see the ratio more close to 1:2

By cutting the amount of bots available to bomber this effect could be cured a bit.

agreed. escorts are quite irrelevant now. the bomber can make runs quite happily with fighters on his tail.
I had this just yesterday; I was bombing an Osiris with 3 Order VHF on my tail. I am by no means an ace, but they couldn`t get me to divert from my runs. sure, my shield melted here and there but I was by no means hampered to snac the caps.

less bots would be better I think. if that is possible. it would make bombers less inclined to stay on bombing runs.

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