I think I could spare those solaris spots for 2 BR, probably 2 missile and 2 flak. But I gotta try the flak first.
Unlike the dread though, the Carrier's hardpoint is a LOT farther apart, and they're placed... weirdly. Their firing arc isn't as fantastic either.
I guess the best position for the Carrier to shoot is backward, almost all 16 turrets can fire back.
The top and bottom though is terribly covered. And especially of the large area, bombers likes to attack from top, and bottom. ( When using turret mode, the fat ship also blocks your entire view of top and bottom D:. )
A brick indeed. (At least the arrpe is fun)
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