Captain, as per our conversation, I write to inform you on the layout of LNS-RedBear and my analysis of her performance for your review in outfitting our sister ship the LNS-Thunderbolt. A truly fine vessel, with lines that brought this old-salt close to a tear. I digress.
On the subject of weapons. The LNS-RedBear holds 12 emplacements for 10 class 9 turrets and 2 class 10, as you are aware. However, I have procured only 2 class 9 infernos (shield busters) and 2 class 9 razors (armor slicers), and placed in the first 4 emplacements. In my last 10 emplacements have 8 cruiser turrets, and 2 class 10 BS turrets. They have served the LNS-RedBear well. However, the logic of these choices is that with just two of each and using all avaliable power I have attained in both categories (inferno and razor), with 2 cruiser turrets offline, the ability to gain a sustained 12-15 volleys of either, totaling 24-30 effective rounds down range. Total power focused on an enemy's shield or armor is (using low figure) 480,000 shield and 384,000 armor. Remember, only using the low range to determine numbers and, also, not taking into consideration damage provided by other 8 weapons.
In the manuverability category our Frigates are slow due to the lack of thrusters just like BS vessels. However, our slim profile is an advantage. In addition, our Frigates handle well in cruise in open space and in rock fields. This is a great advantage and provides us the ability to project power within the "supposed" protected havens of Pirates.
Overall, in a one-on-one situation, the Liberty Assualt Frigate is a true challange to any BS or DN, i.e. review my posts during Cali Battles I & II. Especially the LNS-RedBear's engagement with Skylanzer, a BS engagement at Cali Minor.
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My compliments
Cpt. RedBear
P.S. Regardless of promotion the LNS-RedBear is, and for the forseeable future, my Flagship:)