Talk:Ghost/@comment-33031664-20171211064854/@comment-454133-20171211070621

In the game rules, the attack is coming from the ghost (using the ghost's stats). The Phantom doesn't exist on the table while it's docked, and instead adds abilities to the ghost.

If you want to see this in terms of story/fluff, the Phantom's pilot is operating the Ghost's rear arc from his docked shuttle, so that power can be directed to the front or rear each combat round, and the shot can be properly aimed.

But even if there were no such explanation, that has no bearing on how the rules are applied. You can fall into a deep hole trying to interpret FFG's rules by what makes sense story-wise. ;)