What's odd is that they aren't using Thunderbolts instead. 
Hello all,
I found it actually rather odd if Tbolts were supposed to replaced the Auroras entirely... speaking of the design only, the aurora is a better space-superiority fighter. It has less mass and it is more compact than the Tbolt, thus having the same controls, engines, etc. it should be more agile. Sheridan’s assessment about the more sensitive Tbold’s controls is true for 2260/61, but there is no reason not to upgrade the Auroras with equal or better systems.
Moreover the standing position of the pilot is also an advantage in space combat.
And obviously EF has done so. Take a look at the pit, it was changed as well, there are now MFDs on the side struts, which B5’s Furies had not. And it uses four guns.
Already in Crusade we see the best ship of Earth on it’s most important mission equipped with Auroras – there must be a reason. I’d guess it is still EF’s first choice for space combat, supplemented by the more expansive Tbolt, but not replaced. That is why I find the great superiority of the Tbolt in TBP somewhat suspicious (no critics to the game itself - it is great!
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regards
