I have played this game for a number of years now, and have observed many a play style. The ships all cater to one or the other of these playstyles. All except for one...
The scrub. You know the type. Double gunner, attack straight on no matter what, and turn tail and run at the first sign of damage. No ship suits these players. That is, until now. LeMoon Industries of Anglea presents to you....
The Brig!
(http://i.imgur.com/VnWWWj6.png)
Take a tour in this moving picture show! (https://youtu.be/wQrrtv0i_2I)
Two gunners? No problem! Everything is easy access for one engineer!
Pilot does not have a clue about guns? No problem! Gun placement is low and in front of the helm, in easy view of even the blindest of sky rats.
Can't ever figure out where the enemy is? No problem! Our patented safety cage allows for unrivaled clear air views in almost every direction. Can also double as a crib!
Pilot runs from every fight? No problem! We have installed a heavy rear gun mount for all your retreating needs!
Engineers get lost on their way to the mailbox? No problem! No ladders or multiple levels to confuse those addled minds!
Finally, a state of the art full surround railing to keep everyone from falling off the ship (again).
Preorder your custom Brig today before the slavering powder monkeys get them all!
In all seriousness, this ship is a project of mine that is literally designed around the behaviors of the countless new players I have encountered. It is meant to be pre-Pyra skill level, with more advanced play styles possible at higher levels. If it would find no use at higher levels, it would still have served its purpose as 'training wheels' for the more complicated ships.
Lorewise, it is an Anglean light cargo vessel that doubles as a convoy escort focusing on medium frontal assault with rear disable/denial for pursuing attackers.
As I have not started the detail work or textures, I figure now is the time to get some broader feedback. Any suggestions are welcome.