In answering a question as to how many Pearce X5 or Pearce F4 fighters can fit into a Pearce C9. Figures are not yet confirmed. However, Bunthius, aka Danny Floyd Star Atlas CPO, replied that numbers are estimated to be around 5 F4s and 10 F5s on the low end, and three times that on the high end. The C9 has a total of one 1 capital slot hangar. So, it looks there is still a lot balancing to be done. Watch this space for future updates.

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