Point defence, as it stands, is viewed as quite underpowered by many people.
Yes, it can shoot down missiles, but most players simply slap on more shield boosters and engineer explosive resistance, and call it a day.
Yes, it can shoot down incoming hatch breaker limpets, but not everyone carries cargo, nor deems this a worthwhile use of one of their utility slots.
A simple buff that also fits with the theme of point defence, engaging hostile SLFs. Small short range attack craft, something that naval point defence was quite literally born to defend against.
Historically it was machine guns mounted to the deck of large naval ships, nowadays it includes rotary cannons alongside machine guns. Both are used to engage incoming aircraft that threaten the safety of the ship.
You could even have point defence engage thargons, and if that seems a bit much, create more expensive, heavier, more power hungry, AX point defence you can slap on that does engage thargons (that perhaps does not contribute to the AX limit).
Everyone loves the way point defence looks when it fires. Lets give it more reason to do so.
Yes, it can shoot down missiles, but most players simply slap on more shield boosters and engineer explosive resistance, and call it a day.
Yes, it can shoot down incoming hatch breaker limpets, but not everyone carries cargo, nor deems this a worthwhile use of one of their utility slots.
A simple buff that also fits with the theme of point defence, engaging hostile SLFs. Small short range attack craft, something that naval point defence was quite literally born to defend against.
Historically it was machine guns mounted to the deck of large naval ships, nowadays it includes rotary cannons alongside machine guns. Both are used to engage incoming aircraft that threaten the safety of the ship.
You could even have point defence engage thargons, and if that seems a bit much, create more expensive, heavier, more power hungry, AX point defence you can slap on that does engage thargons (that perhaps does not contribute to the AX limit).
Everyone loves the way point defence looks when it fires. Lets give it more reason to do so.