[Wardad]

Originally posted by Alneyan:
The cost is not altered by using mounts,...

Yes.
The cost effectiveness is altered by using the mounts. More bang for the buck. More damage resistance for the buck.

The larger ships have less overhead then an equal tonnage of smaller ships, because of the bridge (or Master Computer), engines.

The larger ships are more cost effective by spreading benefits over a larger tonnage of weapons. Typically used componants like Combat Sensors, ECM, Stealth Armor (defense bonus), Scattering Armor (defense bonus), fuel storage (engine damage reserve), Shields, Self Destruct, Security Stations, and PD add important benifits.

The mounts make the larger ships an even better deal by increasing the firepower per ton of weapons.


The special weapons make it hard to defend smaller ships. Defending against boarding parties, ion dispersers, seekers, fighters, shield depleters, all compete for room with the weapons. A well defended small ship will not have enough fire power.