It is general problem with energy-ballistic balance?
Anyway, i m not insist on that nerf. Just dont see any other way to nerf the ship, but not kill it. Speed and maneuverability? Already at the bottom. Flux stats? Need nerf em to the ground to achieve real impact. Shield arc? Said above. Armor? May be...
Also, may be just increase the size of ship. By 20% or something like that. Will affect quality of life. Because right now, as for me, Paragon is too comfortable. Yes, it has low speed, but anyway the hardest battles right now is those where you have to bordercamp.