[Taqwus]

Hrm. An evil idea (for multiplayer only, methinks -- versus folks who don't carefully examine every opposing ship) --

'Trojan Horse' / deceptive ships, such as...

Colony ships, loaded with troops instead of colonists; perhaps have a few in systems belonging to a mark^H^H^H^Hally.

Cruiser colony ships, so that folks see a small stack of cruisers labelled "Annihilator Mk. V" and "Juggernaut", and look elsewhere. Mix with fully armed cruisers labelled "Utility ship" and "Fleet Tender".

Bait labelled "Barney", "Pikachu" or "N'Sync". Who could resist the chance to waste 'em... ;-)

A medium transport, with fighter or satellite bay(s) for a nasty surprise if somebody thinks it's easy prey.

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