Why T1F is op:
- only slightly slower than scouts
- only slightly less agile/mobile than scouts, ie, turn rate, engine power/regen
- highest dps and from 8km range (and can choose from two super high dps primay options)
- tankier than everything except shield specced bombers
so bascially they have no weakness in comparison to other options.
Why the T1GS ion cannon is op:
- Highest range
- Very high damage
- ~50% dmg to 3-4 enemies within 5-6km (AoE) - this often wipes out a complete nest of drones, etc without u even knowing theyre there
- each hit takes 1/2 ur engine AND weapon power
- AND either a 40% slow or 65% energy regen reduction
way too much for one weapon type.
It's not hard to work out whats op when the top 2-3 damage and kills of the vast majority of games are double or triple everyone elses stats and its either a T1F or a T1GS.
Everyone knows this which is why i didnt bother writing it out in the first place. T1F and Ion cannon are the ranked pvp equivilent of skank tank juggs.