For a light fighter, the Vector is slow.  It has two Stream Lasers, which do minimal damage.  Vectors make up for this lack of speed and firepower by having many missiles and heavy shields.  The armor is average, and the Vector's maneuverability is good.  Vectors tend to be harder to destroy than Leighats.

    The Leighat is all speed, and no firepower.  It has only average maneuverability and armor.  The Leighat is best deal with from the, which is the largest and weakest area on it.  Leighats are more of a nuisance than a threat.

    The Krell may have strong guns, but it is also slow and not very maneuverable.  It is easy to lock on to a Krell, but it's shields and armor protect it well.  A long, constant string of fire to the rear is usually most effective.

    The Kiowan Shuttle is heavily armored, with minimal turret defense.  It carries pirate leaders and supplies.  Shuttles are not difficult to destroy.

    On of the stronger cruisers, the Kiowan Cruiser is designed to be most deadly in the front.  The rear is only lightly defended, but the Kiowan Cruiser is difficult to approach.  It is faster than the other cruisers, making it all the more difficult to destroy.