quote:Originally posted by TaeraRepublic: ... cruisers are FAR more powerful than LCs (read: CR is my favorite ship size, i barely go beyond lvl 5 untill i reach realy high-techs).
Interesting, I never build Cruisers. They are not that much bigger than LC's, but they require 2 Life Support Systems and 2 Crew Quarters. I build lots of LC's since they are the first hull with Large Mounts and then skip to Battle Cruisers - the largest hull with no movement penalty.
Unless I were really pressed, I would hold it for level 6. If the ship has other techs, you would still get them in the end. I would also put an immediate emphasis on getting to level 5.
I tend to build the biggest I can. Sure CRs require extra life support and crew quarters. That's why Aaron invented computers.