Official SE:IV Gold Patch 2 thread...

[steveh11]

But that depends entirely on the need for escort/support ships. For example, in the age of sail, the only need for smaller ships was for scouting duties (they were faster) not for stand-up battles. The battleship ruled supreme until the advent of the fast steam-powered torpedo-boat.

Support ships I can still see requirements for:
Mobile shipyards, repair facilities and tankers;
Mine warfare ships;
Scouts - especially well-cloaked ones;
Planetary Assault ships - both troop transports and bombardment vessels.

How does this all affect Proportions Mod?

Steve.