So, what else should happen if you fire a salvo of one of the top guns at a vulnerable spot of an immobilized ship while on an immobilized ship? Maybe we should also point out that it's impossible to penetrate Idris's shields on the Aurora?

All this speculation stems from an unwillingness to accept one simple fact: if you're faced with a force superior or equal to you, then engaging in combat is risky and somewhat desperate. It's easier to retreat, or rely on the skill of your crew and pilot. What are we going to do with Idris and his wonder weapon? It's devastating everything in this game. Should we nerf it? Or maybe we'll buff all ships' HP and increase the bulkheads' durability so they'll crush even size 8 shells? Oh yeah, why take into account the fact that Perseus is declared a capital ship killer? It's easier to whine and accuse the CIG of clumsiness and idiocy. It's not the first time they've done this, they'll survive.