I think the Tachi needs some balance work. Compared to a talon:
- 25% larger wing size
- Same armament plus the situationally-superb Stinger
- 67% faster replacement
- 75% higher hitpoints per-fighter (~120% higher per wing, 190% higher per refit interval)
- 100% higher armor
- Has a flarelauncher
- 8% lower speed
Sure, it is 5 OP vs. 0--but I think there is consensus that the Talon is a steal at 0 OP, and even if that were the proper price I think it would be a fair price for no more than one of the major advantages (larger wing size, faster replacement, extra weapon, increased durability, defensive shipsystem).
I see several directions to push it:
- Keep it nearly the omnipotent superfighter it is, and cost it appropriately (15-20 OP?). Probably still reduce replacement rate; a 6-second replacement rate for a moderate-durability fighter is rather overwhelming.
- Focus on the interceptor role, keeping the proximity charge launcher but dropping everything else down to around talon levels.
- Keep it as a fast-replacing, durable interference fighter--probably drop the missile and mine (possibly re-adding a somewhat less effective secondary weapon) so that it cannot create its own openings.