Retaliator vs. Vanguard
Retaliator vs. Vanguard
I was planning to ask what was going on until I noticed the subforum.
Under these conditions, the outcome would hinge largely on chance. Both vessels serve military purposes and carry enough weapons to overwhelm the opponent. The Tali is larger and carries more personnel than the Vanguard, which could provide an edge—particularly in terms of coverage area due to its numerous turrets. This might make it difficult for the Vanguard to secure a favorable position. Additionally, the Tali’s Anti-Cap ship torpedoes can target the Vanguard, potentially disrupting its operations. On the flip side, the Vanguard is more agile and compact, making it harder to hit despite being a significant threat. The presence of an S6 Fixed gun on the Tali could damage its defenses if the attack comes too quickly. While I value my Vanguard, the Tali appears to have the upper hand slightly.
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Honestly, if the vanguard catches the retaliator off guard with concentrated shots and its powerful weapon, success is likely. But in a drawn-out conflict, the retaliator holds an edge in sustained firepower, while the vanguard still carries lighter armor; however, several sections remain intact rather than fully layered, just providing backup. The outcome hinges on the crew's expertise.
Tali isn't designed to build larger vessels, and if they did, my coin would be on the Vanguard.
Ben addressed this in RtV. It seems there are two options—one stronger and one more agile. I’d align with him, noting it depends on the crew.