With the addition of the Type-10 and Chieftain and both being touted as "Alliance" ships, I think it's time we start seeing them be used by Alliance NPCs in conflict zones. Alliance Defence Forces in CZs tend to use Faulcon Delacy and Lakon ships, which makes sense since those are supposed to be the "independent" ship manufacturers. There's also a smattering of Core Dynamics Vultures and Eagles, but at least those are the non-Federal Navy ships from that brand.
So, replace the Type-9s in CZs with Type-10s. There's always at least one Type-9 hanging around, and it always looks lost. Like the last ship in the supply convoy that didn't quite make the jump to hyperspace. At least the Type-10 will have a bit more of a fighting chance. And replace the Vultures with Chieftains, seems to be they're going to fill the same roles.
So, replace the Type-9s in CZs with Type-10s. There's always at least one Type-9 hanging around, and it always looks lost. Like the last ship in the supply convoy that didn't quite make the jump to hyperspace. At least the Type-10 will have a bit more of a fighting chance. And replace the Vultures with Chieftains, seems to be they're going to fill the same roles.