first!
I would go for the 135C
a bed, the same cargo capacity as the Aurora, will fly much better in atmosphere
none of them would be worth a damn in combat
first!
I expect missile combat to predominate in fights between anything bigger than medium fighters
guns will only be for hitting small maneuverable ships when they get close enough to do you some damage
Maker's Mark bourbon is widely respected, available everywhere and not too expensive
my cousin Dave, the bourbon connoisseur snob, will happily drink it