Now we have a number of ships with fighter bays, I feel this would add an interesting dimension to gameplay. Idea-ization only:
Ship Launched Reconnaissance Craft
- Small amount of cargo space, and a cargo hatch. Maybe 3 - 5t
- Data Link Scanner
- Small guns, perhaps same as on the SRV
- Small...
Back in TIE Fighter and other space-y games, I always enjoyed the reconnaissance missions where you gotta sneak somewhere, scan something, and then get out.
In systems experiencing war or even just rival factions trying to size up their competition, I think it'd be fun to have a mission where...