*Dropcommander Forum

Mainbe losing the Atmospheric rule and reducing the points? That will set it apart from the other frigates, but it breaks the theme.

Overall I think gun frigates are in a bad place. I've only sporadically seem PHR gun frigates and never seen or used any of the UCM's

Yeah I think the Heavy vent cannon frigates will be the first heavy frigates I build

That is a good point. Vent cannon heavy frigates look like good damage dealers, although a bit pricy at 42 pts per ship

That is 4 attacks each right with Vent Cannons. On a lock 3.

Wouldn't the normal turret be better because of the squadron rule? And is cheaper as well?

Might be interesting to silent run them up the board untill they can go weapons free.
Somehow I always want to take a pair of Centurions instead of a single one, except maybe as a cheap flagship

Why the double vent cannons? As per the errata you cannot overcharge them on weapons free

I keep forgetting Purgari. But the idea was to have something more sturdier then a SanFran

Hmm that is interesting. I think you are right, it might be to much eggs in a single basket, especially if it is also a flagship. A Phalanx might be better suited for that role

It isn't slower then a New York so that is fine by me.

I was more concerned that it would be to much jack off all trades master of none compaired to the pure gun version battlecruiser.

That is an interesting light cruiser build. Although I'm affraid these will be prima targets for the enemy given their dual role and the importance of fighter cover in a Resistance fleet. I would maybe build a couple of dedicated cruiser carriers ( maybe even lights with just launch and ablative) an...