This topic is for discussion of ship #967: Air Ship
(http://knucklecracker.com/particlefleet/queryShips.php?query=thumbnailid&id=967)
Size: 33x12
Designer: Burfdog
Desc:
Your ships need armour.
One little shot can destroy an entire fighter Base and it has to rebuild after that.
I suggest putting some armour aruond your ships.
I second this recommendation. One stray particle can blow up some of the most expensive building components in the game, which also take really long to rebuild.
Even if you can't plate some armor on the sides, considering making pockets of red lasers to act as point defense instead. Sure, it doesn't help with the spartan look you are going for, but it will make your ship an awful lot more viable in combat.
I'm also a little nervous about your power needs. Air strips consume a huge deal of juice. For this ship to remain combat worthy on extended engagements, it's going to need some help to keep itself fueled. This isn't necessarily a design flaw of the ship, but definitely something to keep in mind.