Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-27029853-20170703223814/@comment-454133-20180123214242

You might like to bring asteroids instead of debris, since stress is potentially more serious for you than missing an action. Either ship can focus and they both benefit.

Instead of stealth device on Manaroo (which I expect to be lost quite easily IMO), maybe try Anti-Pursuit Lasers or especially Ion Projector, and then position her to block foes when you can. You could ionize or harm the foe when they bump, the jumpmaster dial + roll is really strong for positioning for a bump, bumps deny tokens and repositions that would have come with taking an action, and foes touching manaroo can't shoot her (mitigating the damage she takes while making them vulnerable). Playing aggressively with her position could be very strong, denying your opponent solid maneuver options and forcing them to change tactics to something less ideal for themselves.

What you're doing with Countermeasures is neat and I think it's a good idea. Do note though that Kath also benefits a lot from Engine Upgrade for positioning her arcs to hit something. I've found that's usually the largest problem she faces, as she's quite easy to outmaneuver thanks to her dial being uninspiring. So that's an alternative to consider: instead of more defense, amplify the damage output by making sure you don't miss a round of shooting. And with Manaroo able to provide tokens, she's not at a terrible disadvantage spending her action on repositioning.

If Manaroo's K4 offers locks often, you might consider swapping Dengar for something else, like Intelligence Agent (better bumping and arc positioning) or Tail Gunner (hit harder with your rear nuke).

From there, you need practice positioning your ships. You don't want them bumping into each other in most cases (though sometimes it's useful to do on purpose -- might let you position your arcs or stay far back enough to shoot). Getting a solid feel for both ships together on the table will help you block foes and not each other.

Overall I like your fleet. Good luck out there!