I used a full loadout of barragers on my ptrans back when I had one. I've also used barragers on my Vache successfully. Just depends on the transport. I tried Vampires on the Atlas and that combo did not work at all.
Uhm. you make me thinking about. effectively is a dilemma... best to scare with a shield failure... or with (useless, without shields offline) potentially hull damage? I think the first is the best, to give a little confusion.
well... I think that I try 6 tizonas (5+1 back), 4 type2 (for long range... "kiss and welcome") and 1 slaver turret (I love this turret, so I mantain a symbolic number...).
Plus, energetic balance for core has good sustain.
I'm thinking about how long is the ship... however... backwards firing can be a problem.
I hate (for aestetic reasons) this minuscle turrets (proportionally to a Pilgrim), but I give a try