Carrack is a money maker not a battle ship.
It is military all the same and has top of the line tech, same as phoenix.
Phoenix can rip some ships apart, more so than Andromeda and way more than Carrack.
But Carrack has other stuff you might be liking.
Phoenix is really rare, Carrack is not.
Both ships seem to be requiring some sort of reputation to obtain in the PU tho.
Who can tell?
If you just like to participate in battles, Phoenix is for you.
Exploration and science, Carrack is your ship.
Well said, Star Pilfrim! I already own a Phoenix from my CCU'd Rear Admiral. Gladly, i keep a free CCU for my second Reclaimer to Carrack, just in case. :)