This class of ship was a mistake in the game. Or else they should have made them easier to destroy. It might even beat you. I'm going to do this next time and see. Order is its own reward.
Rebellion is an engaging wargame.
The subject matter adds much to the amusement value, but it is a fine game in its own right. The large universe setting gives you 200 planets to fight over in 20 sectors, and this is huge canvas. Particularly when each planet has a unique configuration of resource and energy slots for you to craft installations, defenses, and bases of operation. You are in complete control of your economic policy, although you can delegate production to your protocol droid. I don't recommend this, as the droid is a little haphazard in its placement.