[Puke]

customizeable (in game) fireing priorities may eliminate the need for manual targeting.

presently, i dont think combat would be very exciting if you couldnt aim your weapons, fire at things on the edge of your range, use "recon by fire" to look for cloaked ships, and all the rest.

Yes, it gives the human an advantage. but it enables challenging battles against ships that outclass you. and it gives you more to DO in a fight. otherwise, you might as well just set your formation and let ships engage automatically. sit back and watch the show. Its a nice show to watch, but not very engaging.