Any use for a really small carrier?

[Arkcon]

Originally posted by Gandalph:
I have found that if you put a single CSM on the ship and set the strategy to maximum weapons range, the carrier/whatever will stay effectively away from the battle and keep the fighter Groups together so they all arrive together.

Yeah, that what I do, the CSM helps to waste some point defence shots.

I realize using these mini-carriers won't work against someone determined to max out the PCD tech area -- but like Rautha says you can get them out earlier and surprise an opponent