Retaliator sure is nice looking ship. Makes me wanna get one. Orion did not.
But... I dunno. Is there a valid use for a heavy bomber in space, bombing aside? Upkeep costs are probably huge. And the crew of 8... I don't have 7 friends, let alone 7 friends who would play SC. What is one supposed to do with it when not bombing stuff? Cargo space is not impressive so it's not a great hauler either. To afford this I would have to melt some ships and I would end up with like 350r and Aurora in addition to the would-be Retaliator.
I mean I want it, but do I need it? Do I want it more than Super duper Hornet, MIS and Delta? Not sure.