Better AI for phase ships would likely require nerfing them as well. If an AI could use a hammer-equipped Afflictor anywhere near as well as I can, it would completely invalidate all big ships that don't have back-facing shields.
Onslaughts are so hilariously easy to beat with this build that I could do several in a row. If AI could do that, there would be no better ship.
I can't agree more! But, if AI have such an Intelligence, what would happen? The enemy may try to arrange a group of ships(based on Destroyers or Frigates) to protect their Capital ship! That may save Onslaughts' fame from "Sinking The Bismarck".
In fact, I always try to beat stronger enemies, and I found that control flagship is a great joy, but I had to keep concentrate on command. If the battle line is broken, nothing could avoid your failure but god. Once I make a test, use the default variant to play "The Last Hurrah", and I press U and Tab, only use orders to fight against Hegemony - I just lost half of my frigates to destroy my enemies, How terrible commander the AI is!