I can't speak in comparison to the carriers. But the multi-mission ships are a solid ship if you're going a science lean. I personally run the Surveillance Explorer and I love it. A hangar bay with Danubes for Tractor Beam, 3 guns fore and aft. I'm not fitted for optimal damage, but having just one means you can front load…
I just wasn't certain if it was recommended a Fleet ship, seeing how they have a lot more hull than some of the others, if the C Store ships were secretly bad ships for the ESTF purpose or what. I'm practicing during regular runs, get the understanding under my belt and my attack strategy. I only have trouble in one STF…
Can you make any broad suggestions on setup? Stack for resists, damage, etc. I fly a Vesta - Multi Mission Surveillance setup for popping Gravity Wells' 'round every 30s