Talk:VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack/@comment-107.77.75.88-20180314030622/@comment-50.110.203.185-20180316161956

IMO vcx ghost is the better ship hands down. Not saying decimator is bad at all its just different. Ghost PROS : can be equipped to have 2 attacks every round( first normal timing attack can be with any type of  primary or equipped weapon, but second attack at end of phase is turret slot only), which among ship abilities is one of the strongest and most sought after. Primary is NOT a turret but is potent 4 attack value and can be equipped to fire primary aft.

Ghost cons: pilot skill values are 3, 4, 5, 7. And none have EPT slot. Which is very limiting for such an expensive squad point cost ship. For full potential vcx ghost expect to spend 59-70+ squad points.

Decimator pros: primary turret with attack value 3 as stock. 3 crew slots. Pilot skill values 3-8 with ept slot on all but the ps3 generic. Allowing pilot skill advantage tactics up to PS10! Or maybe double actions with "push the limit" for more intricate combo. While you cannot expect to match the vcx ghosts massive firepower potentials, you can find ways to "up" your weapon turret value if choose to go that route. "Expose" ept and "experimental interface" for example can give you a 4 attack primary turret. Combined with gunner crew or maybe something to improve the accuracy lost with action effiency of expose and it can be quite viable IMO.

Both are durable and impressive but very different. IMO vcx ghost is more powerful. But hopefully decimator gets a boost from upcoming wave 14 upgrades, or perhaps maybe even a "decimator" first order refit fix sometime soon would be much appreciated