I can see where you're going, however I'd like to counter by arguing that we'll need the mini PU to progress past 3.0 before combat ships start to be effectively balanced. CIG have stated that ships will be balance on their and performance in the PU not arena commander, balancing at this point is mostly Moot.
We already have a number of non combat focused ships in game, Starfarer, Caterpillar & Herald ect, these have been well received and have helped engage backers who may not be combat focused.
The real strength of this game is the potential depth and sheer scale of what may be possible in the final product, I'd like CIG to show that in the types on concept ships they release, toting out yet another fighter seems like they're playing it safe to ensure it sells well.
