I just think some extra small hardpoints for rocket launchers or torpedos would do it.
Multipurpose ships have their price just right.
Compare the FDL and the Python for example, the cost nearly the same. A fully combat kitted FDL costs about 90 million credits without discounts. A combat Python costs about 150-200 million. If you just have 90 million to spend, that means you just have around 35 million credits for customizing your ship. You will most likely end up suffering in nearly ... EVERYTHING.
Multipurpose means (for me): 4x higher price for the same results but way more flexibility.
Multipurpose ships have their price just right.
Compare the FDL and the Python for example, the cost nearly the same. A fully combat kitted FDL costs about 90 million credits without discounts. A combat Python costs about 150-200 million. If you just have 90 million to spend, that means you just have around 35 million credits for customizing your ship. You will most likely end up suffering in nearly ... EVERYTHING.
Multipurpose means (for me): 4x higher price for the same results but way more flexibility.