Jinnigan

[quote]We need either:1) a more effective counter to LRM's (since flak dont have the firing arcs to appropriately deal with them).[/quote] If only there were some kind of damage that did [link="http://www.crimsonsky.com/images/Sins-Ship-Damage-Chart.jpg"]200% damage[/link] versus LRMs (Light Armor)... some kind of, I don't know, fighter unit, maybe...

is bidding on pirates a viable strategy?

Play the tutorial, it's there for a reason.

Have you guys considered getting carriers?

Have you tried this strategy in multiplayer? At all?