Question about Beta 1.09

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I have a simple question about the new beta: because Stardock upped the numbers of strikecrafts carrier cruisers can build, did they also upped the number of aircraft a carrier capital ship can build too??
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
no, as far as I can determine they did not.

the new balance is that light carriers now cost a lot more (all, creds, metal, crystal and fp), but have a noticeable increase in hit points and shields and of course get a second squadron (tec)/ two more (advent). purely resource wise and hp speaking the are probably the strongest no-capital ship right now. and I tend to like it (also bc their increased strength makes them easier to protect and withdraw).
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
hm, but considering the size/cost of a cap ship, they should at least get 3 at start now, don't you think?
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
difficult to say, I never was a balance expert.

rough figures (cited from memory after one game) as of now (tec version):

800 credits
150 metal
125 crystal
14 fp

1300 hp
600 sp
2 squads

I'd say if you are not too short on crystals its worth it. dont forget you get them fairly early AND they are pretty tough AND they can sit comfortably at a grav well ready to retreat when in danger. good enough for me, but we'll see how they end up.